World Compass Academy engages and inspires learners in a safe, challenging,
and individualized learning environment, which cultivates and fosters character,
a lifelong love of learning, and the skills to engage in the global community.
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CULTURAL CORNER
Our amazing foreign language program definitely sets WCA apart from other schools! WCA is proud to offer French, Mandarin and Spanish immersion classes for each of our students. February is an exciting month for our foreign language department as they prepare the students and transform the school for both the Mardi Gras and the Chinese New Year celebrations! Parents are invited to come and experience these events along with our students and staff.
Mardi Gras
We will be celebrating Mardi Gras on Tuesday,
February 13
, with a carnival. Students still n
eed to follow the informal (everyday) dress code, but are encouraged to wear green, gold or purple s
olid colored polos. Necklaces are allowed, but no masks, please.
Carnival Schedule: 8:50 - 9:50am (PK - 2nd),
10:00 - 10:50am (3rd & 4th), 1:15 - 2:15pm (5th - 7th)
At the school assembly on
February 9 at 1:45pm, our French students (Kindergarten, 3rd grade and up) will be performing. The 2nd graders will also sing us some songs. All of the 1st - 4th graders have been creating miniature floats in art class as part of a Mardi Gras craft. The most original floats will be recognized during this assembly. Parents are welcome to attend!
French Night with the Colorado Avalanche. T
he Montreal Canadien hockey team is coming to Denver on
Wednesday, February 14
. Make it a family date for Valentine's Day!
This is a great opportunity for our French students, as well as the whole school. We will have the chance to meet with French native speaker, Jean Martineau. He works with the Avalanche Hockey team, and he will speak to our students in French (and English as well!) VIEW FLYER for details on purchasing tickets. Questions? Please email Madame Maurice.
Chinese New Year
Need something to do this weekend? Check out this FREE event on Saturday,
February 10,
to celebrate the Chinese New Year. There will be a lion and dragon dance, food samples, games and more!
VIEW FLYER
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The 2018 Chinese New Year is just around the corner on February 16. This year
is the "Year of The Dog". WCA is going to hold a big celebration on
February 23
! There will be a stage performance show, along with diverse performances by each grade. The school will be transformed with festive decorations, and student artwork will be displayed. No celebration is complete without delicious food. Dumplings are available to order through
My Kids Lunch
. They are listed as an add-on item on the lunch menu for February 23. The cost is $1.00 for 3 dumplings, and the last day to order online is February 14.
Please note the dumplings contain wheat,
egg and soy
. Students are also bringing home a hardcopy order form if you don't want to order online.
Dress code: Students are encouraged to wear red polos or dresses, traditional Chinese/festive clothing, or t-shirts with popular Chinese cultural symbols (dragons, pandas or calligraphy.) With the exception of girls wearing dresses, bottoms should still be navy or khaki in accordance with our
dress code.
This celebration will be a great time for our students to build an interest in the Mandarin language and learn more about the Chinese culture.
Fun Facts about the festival:
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The Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, starts on the first day of the first month each year in the Chinese lunar year calendar.
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It is the largest holiday in China, lasting 15 days from lunar January 1st to 15th.
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It is a time for families to reunite together, which is very similar to what we do in the United States during the Christmas holiday.
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The festival includes great food, in particular Jiao Zi, the dumplings.
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There are parties, celebration shows, and people visit each other to exchange greetings and warm wishes.
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Fireworks have been a major part of the Spring Festival in the Shang Dynasty since it originated (17th - 11th century BC). It is believed the fireworks and red color would expel ghosts who were afraid of the big sound and red color. Today, many big cities in China don't allow the fireworks in order to avoid pollution and the noise of the fireworks explosions. Interesting, isn't it?
Happy New Year of the DOG!
Spanish Presentation Spotlight
As we mentioned in the last school newsletter,
Señor Welsher's 4th, 5th and 6th grade students and Se
ñora Reyes's 3rd, 5th and 7th grade students
worked on a month long project about a famous Hispanic person and presented their projects in Spanish. The students did an outstanding job, and we wanted to give you the chance to see one of our 3rd grade Spanish students in action. (See below.)
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My name is Augustine Torres, and I am excited to share about my third year in Spanish class with my great teacher, Señora Reyes, and about me too! First, I learned about jobs, foods, and played amazing Spanish games! If you are a parent, I encourage you to enroll your child at World Compass Academy and show them how great our Spanish teachers are! I am in third grade, so I am excited to tell you about the great project I did in Spanish class! The project was on a famous Hispanic person, and I chose Juan Ponce de Leon. He was a famous explorer that discovered Florida, and was the mayor of Puerto Rico! I thought (and still do) think that he should be famous because he was brave, nice, and he had a city named after him! I thought the project was a complete success! This is Augustine Torres, signing off.
View the video of Augie's presentation
here.
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GEOGRAPHY BEE
On Friday, January 19, 30 students in grades 4th-7th competed in the Second Annual WCA Geography Bee. Seven rounds of difficult questioning led to the determination of our top seven competitors. The competition was so stiff that the final competition and the championship round were completed on Tuesday, January 23. Our second runner-up was Satori M and our first runner-up was Abby N. Our World Compass Academy Geography Bee winner was Veronika D. She will now be completing an online test, which will determine if she qualifies for the state level geography bee. Congratulations and great job to all of our participants!
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Registration is open!
REGISTER HERE. Explorer Summer Camp will run from
June 4 through August 31 (closed July 4, 5, and 6 in observation of the holiday) from 6:30am - 6:00pm. Children ages 5 - 13 years old are eligible to attend.
VIEW FLYER.
The cost to attend is $40 per day, with a sibling discount of $5 off for each additional child. (1st child $40, each additional sibling is $35). This price includes the cost of 3 field trips per week, transportation, and 2 snacks a day. For on-site days, the price includes fun filled activities revolving around the theme of the week, and a one hour visit from a language teacher for both days. Payment is due the 1st Monday of the month prior to your attendance. You have the choice to attend as often as you want, whether it is just one day or every day.
There is a small registration fee to ensure your child's place at camp. Fees are $1 if you register Feb 1 through March 1, March 2 to April 1 is $20, and April 2 to May 1 is $25.
After May 1, the fee will be $30. Your registration fee includes a field trip shirt, swim day shirt, and supply fees.
The WCA Summer Camp is open to the public. If the child is not a current WCA student, a copy of his/her immunization record is required, along with registration. Questions? Email
Shea-Leah.
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ADMIN LETTER
Dear WCA Families,
New Technology Director!
Please help us extend a warm welcome to our new Technology Director, Ashley Calliotte. She has
a Master of Science Degree in Information Technology Management. She has worked as the Technology Director for a charter school and has also taught web and graphic design at the college level. We are thrilled to have her join the WCA team!
Beam Signing Celebration/Positivity Assembly
To memorialize all our families who have entrusted the education of their students to WCA, we will be having all students sign the final steel beam of our new middle school building. The beam signing will take place on Friday,
February 9 during student lunch recess period (1:05pm for 6th & 7th grade students).
Parents are welcome to join us for the beam signing and are invited to stay for the 1:45pm assembly focused on positivity, this month's Cougar Essential trait. Our French students and the middle school dance elective students will also be performing at the assembly. Go Cougars!
T.E.A.M. Meeting
Please join us for the upcoming WCA Board Chat & Play - T.E.A.M. Meeting: FACT Follow-Up on
February 15 from 3:45pm - 4:30pm.
This meeting is a great opportunity to hear about topical agenda items and chat with the school board president and WCA principal. We are looking forward to being able to meet with parents and community members about the school. The meeting is an informal time together with the goal of informing, updating, and receiving input from our stakeholders regarding current and timely topics.
Power of One Assembly
We want to thank the PTO for sponsoring the Power of One Assemblies. It was such an amazing opportunity for all of the kids to have a conversation about bullying in all forms. Thank you for your support!
The performers did an excellent job of engaging our students in a conversation about bullying. Elementary students enjoyed a presentation about how to handle physical, exclusionary, and social bullying situations. Middle schoolers watched a presentation about the same situations with the addition of cyber bullying. Students were invited to sign a pledge to stand up to bullying and use the Power of One to make a difference!
Thank you for all of your support,
Your Admin Team
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Formal Uniform Day Tomorrow! School assembly at 1:45pm (focus on positivity) and special performances by our French students and middle school dance elective students.
Elementary Sweatshirts - 2nd chance to order! Due to many requests, WCA elementary sweatshirts are AVAILABLE TO ORDER AGAIN! Students may wear these sweatshirts as part
of their daily uniforms. The deadline to order is
February 14. Sweatshirts will be delivered to your student's homeroom class upon arrival.
ORDER HERE.
Questions? Please contact Sam Tracy, Assistant Principal.
School Yearbook. We're really excited about this year's WCA yearbook. Why? Because you can add your own photos and memories to your personalized copy. Read the FLYER for instructions on how to order. The deadline is
March 29
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2018-19 Openings. We have openings in
Preschool - 8th grade for the 2018-19 school year! Help us spread the word to your family, friends and neighbors about our amazing school. The first step is to complete the
2018-19 Intent to Enroll form. Questions? Call the school office at 303-814-5200.
4-H Meeting. There will be 4-H agents from Douglas County visiting our school on
February 12
at 6:00pm in the gym. They will be discussing the many facets of the 4-H program. 4-H is a worldwide youth development program for children between the ages of 5 and 18. Opportunities include programs emphasizing STEM, public speaking, community service, and leadership. Youth who participate in 4-H develop tools to succeed in life-confidence, compassion and the connections to caring adults helping guide community contributions. Hope to see you there!
Questions? Contact Kelly Peters via email or phone at 720-951-1534. *This event is not sponsored or endorsed by World Compass Academy.
Pizza Friday. The next Pizza Friday is February 23! Parents may order the pizza slices through
My Kids Lunch, our lunch caterer, following the same process you use for ordering hot lunches. Please order at least 48 hours in advance.
We are offering Cheese and Pepperoni slices at $2.00/slice. We apologize, but gluten free options will not be available. Please send your child with their own beverage, as those won't be provided. Questions? Please call the school office at 303-814-5200.
EARLY RELEASE DAY. On Friday,
February 16, students will be released after lunch at 12:30pm.
Preschool and Half Day K do not have school this day.
NO SCHOOL. There is NO SCHOOL on Monday,
February 19 in observance of President's Day.
DCSD Community Events. The Foundation for Douglas County Schools (formerly DCEF) partners with Denver's premier sports teams, attractions and venues to provide you with exciting discounted programs, all while giving back to our school. Please use the link below for purchasing your discounted tickets to the upcoming events.
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KIDS' NIGHT OUT ON VALENTINE'S DAY!
Wednesday, February 14
6-9 pm
Dinner/Crafts/Games
World Compass Academy
All Kids and Ages Welcome
if you have any questions and to sign up!
Cost:
$20(1st child) $15 for each additional child
from the same family.
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REMINDERS FROM THE REGISTRAR
Attendance Line. Please call the Attendance Line at
303-814-5280 by
8:00am if your child will be tardy or absent. If you drop-off your student after 8:00am, please come inside to sign them in; otherwise, your student will be marked with an unexcused tardy. If you don't call the Attendance Line to let us know that your child will be tardy or absent by 8:00am, parents will receive an automated call from DCSD. Thank you for your cooperation! If you have any questions, please contact
Mary Bertke.
Parent Portal. Did you know that you have a parent portal account as a parent of a DCSD student? You can access this account at any time to find current attendance, and in the future, your students grades and missing assignments! You will need your Douglas County School District Username and Password to log-in
here. If you do not know your username, or you need to reset your password, please email
Mary Bertke with your name and your child's name. She will then send you your username, parent ID, and instructions to reset your password if necessary.
Have you moved, or changed your contact information lately? If you have had an address change within the last year, please email your updated Proof of Residence to
Mary Bertke, or drop off a copy at the front desk. We can accept the following documents as Proof of Residence: warranty deed, deed of trust, lease agreement or tax notice.
As always, please make sure that the front office has the most recent email and phone numbers to contact you. Thank you!
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NOTES FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE
Dear families,
Please
CLICK HERE for information about specific health conditions, including signs and symptoms, how illnesses spread, and whether or not school exclusion is necessary. Questions? Please contact
Mrs. Garland or visit her
website.
HELP KEEP YOUR CHILD HEALTHY AND FLU FREE
With flu season upon us, it is important to keep our children healthy. Children are two to three times more likely than adults to get sick with the flu, and on average, one in three children in the U.S. is affected by the virus each year. Usually, the flu is spread from person to person through coughing and sneezing. Occasionally, people get the flu from touching a germ-infested surface.
It is important to know the difference between cold and flu. Common symptoms of the flu include high fever, severe headache, muscle and body aches, chills, sore throat, exhaustion and dry cough. Children may also have nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Often cold symptoms come on gradually and they include stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat and hacking cough.
Simple Steps for Keeping Your Child Healthy:
- According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the best way to prevent your child from getting the flu is to take him/her to get a flu vaccine.
- Talk to your child about practicing good health habits, such as washing hands frequently with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds.
- Covering mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing-preferably into the inside of the elbow or with a tissue and disposing of the tissue immediately into the trash.
- Avoiding sharing drinks, water bottles, eating utensils and cell phones.
- Avoiding touching their eyes, nose, and mouth.
- You can help prevent the flu from spreading at home by disinfecting frequently touched surfaces, toys, and other commonly shared items.
- You can prevent spreading illness to others by keeping your sick children home from school until they have been without fever for 24 hours. It is important for your sick child to get rest and drink plenty of fluids.
- Some children may benefit from an antiviral medication, which can be prescribed by a doctor to help lessen the number of days that a child is sick with the virus. To be effective, antiviral medication should be taken within 12-48 hours after the flu symptoms begin.
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CALENDAR REMINDERS
| TOMORROW |
Beam Signing Celebration |
| TOMORROW |
FORMAL UNIFORM DAY/School Assembly, 1:45pm |
| TOMORROW |
Girls' Basketball Away @ Aspen View Academy, 4:15pm |
| February 12 |
4-H Meeting, 6pm |
| February 13 |
Mardi Gras Celebration |
| February 13 |
PTO Meeting, 6:30pm |
| February 14 |
Special Valentine's Day Kids' Night Out, 6-9pm |
| February 15 |
WCA Board Chat & Play/T.E.A.M. Meeting, 3:45pm - 4:30pm |
| February 15 |
Girls' Basketball @ Home vs. Skyview Academy, 4:15pm |
| February 16 |
Early Release Day @ 12:30pm/Professional Development PM
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February 16
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Preschool & Half Day K - NO SCHOOL
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February 19
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President's Day/NO SCHOOL |
| February 22 |
Young Violin Performance, 6:30pm |
| February 23 |
Chinese New Year Celebration |
| February 26 |
Choir Concert, 6:30pm |
| March 1 |
Instrumental Music Performance, 6:30pm |
| March 2 |
Spring Fling Dance (6th & 7th ONLY), 6:30-8:30pm |
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2490 S. Perry Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
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Attendance: 303-814-5280
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