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Hi Compass! 

We're writing to invite you to give to teachers and staff for their Winter Break Gifts this year! Below are some options on how to show your appreciation this season. 

Monetary Gifts (deadline Dec 9th) - Use the giving link to contribute to your child’s classroom teachers or other Compass staff by December 9th!

Personalized Cards - We are encouraging all families/students to write their own Winter Break cards/letters to teachers and staff. It means a lot to them!

If you have questions about the Winter Break gifts, let us know or email [email protected] anytime! 

Thank you, CMEF Board of Directors

[email protected]




Winter Break Gift FAQs

What if some parents/guardians want to contribute with cash? 

Using the link provided is preferred. (If families can only contribute cash, please send your own personal card with the cash in it. If you'd prefer to contribute an anonymous amount and prefer to only give cash, please leave it in an envelope in the front office, assigned to "CMEF Winter Break Gift" with their classroom/staff group on it (BY DEC 9th), and we'll make sure CMEF gets it for that teacher/staff.) 

Does all of the money collected by CMEF get split amongst all the teachers/staff evenly? 

You may choose which classroom or staff group, and the funds collected are for that specific group. The money does NOT go into one big pool of money for all teachers and staff, so families can choose where they allocate their contributions. All funds collected go to teachers and staff. 

What if one classroom/group doesn't collect enough money? 

CMEF will ensure all classrooms/groups get a minimum amount of money. If one falls short, the foundation supplements for that classroom out of foundation funds (not by pulling from another classroom's funds)

What if I want to give to the PE or Music Teachers or our Facilities Manager, etc?

They are considered "Admin/Staff"

We are adding a Crosswalk Monitor this year, and we'd love volunteers to sign up to help us add this safety feature to our school during car line! Sign up today if you can!

All volunteers must complete the background check form, and the Chaperones/Volunteer form (see below).

Help us Load the the teacher's Lounge!

Did you know that schools cannot purchase food, drinks, snacks etc for teachers' lounges? It's true! We rely on our foundation and volunteers to help us keep the teachers' lounge stocked!

We've created an easy sign up for families to contribute directly by dropping off coffee, chocolate, snacks, etc on chosen weeks. WE SO APPRECIATE YOU!

Do you need services and want to support a local Compass community business?! Check out this directory and contact them today!

Dear parents,

School pictures are ready!

Your child’s school pictures are now available! To view them online, please log in to your account at mylifetouch.com. If you don’t have an account yet, you can create one using your email address. You’ll need your student’s ID number or their portrait id and access code to locate their photos.

Thank you! —The Lifetouch Team

Add your contact info to the Compass Family Directory to organize play dates, get together, car pools, etc!

Please review our upcoming Montessori Ed Nights for this school year, and mark your calendar for all that you can attend! This is an important collaboration between staff and parents/guardians, and we hope to connect with you at one or more of these events throughout the school year! All Compass parents, guardians and caregivers are welcome!

First event is Aug 26th - Montessori Overview - RSVP Today!