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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HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM ALL OF US AT WCA!
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Happy Thanksgiving, WCA Families and Friends!
While the winter snows have been delayed so far this year, the hard work put in by our WCA students has not! As a year two school, we are making great strides and really growing!
First, a big shout out to our organizers, participants, and attendees for our first annual Taste of World Compass event! We had tremendous student presentations, awesome information sessions, and a great turnout!
This month's Cougar Essential was Compassion. During our recent assembly, we reviewed how our words can impact others and how we can show our compassion by sharing caring words. Check out the paper chain of compassionate acts (i.e. random acts of kindness) that has started at the front hallway!
Don't forget, we have Parent/Teacher Conferences today and tomorrow, and I want everyone to use this time to make sure that we are all on the same page for our students with great communication and goals. Also, make note of the fact that we are rolling out our first trimester report cards, and that our Foreign Language department is helping align our instruction to the ACTFL standards (see their letter of explanation).
And finally, as a part of our foundational principles, here's Rule 2 of Ron Clark's "The Essential 55:" Make eye contact. When someone is speaking, keep your eyes on him or her at all times.
If someone makes a comment, turn and face that person.
Thanks for being a part of our great school family and enjoy the holiday break!
Working together for our students,
Lance Howard
WCA Principal
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TODAY is an Early Release Day. Students will be released after lunch at 12:30pm. Preschool will follow their regular schedule.
Parent/Teacher Conferences
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arent/Teacher conferences will take place this afternoon and all day on
November 18 (No School).
Preschool will follow their regular schedule.
Thanksgiving Break. Enjoy the Thanksgiving Break,
November 21 - 25! We will see you back on November 28.
December Enrichment Clubs. Don't miss out! Sign your child up for December Enrichment Clubs!
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Cox.
SAC Meeting. Join us for the next SAC meeting on December 2 at 1:00pm. If you have any questions, please email the SAC.
Parent's Night Out! The WCA Explorer's Club is hosting a Parent's Night Out on Friday, December 2, 6 - 9:30pm in the WCA gym. Dinner will be provided along with lots of fun and games. The PNO will be run by our Explorer's Club staff! The cost is $30/child or $50/family.
To ensure your child has a spot, return the permission form, along with your payment by November 30. Please contact Ms. Cox if you have any questions.
Monthly Formal Uniform Calendar. Please click here to view the calendar for December. School Assembly: Focus on Perseverance will be December 6.
DCSD Community Events. The Douglas County Educational Foundation partners with Denver's premier sports teams, attractions and venues to provide you with exciting discounted programs/games all the while giving back to your schools. Check out some of the upcoming holiday shows at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.
Empowering Families for Success. The Douglas County schools in the Castle Rock area have partnered together to provide an 8-week course. This course equips parents to help give their students the tools they need to be successful in school and in life. For more information, read
this flyer.
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Nominate your favorite educator today!
The Apple Awards is the Douglas County School District's premier awards ceremony. Created in 2006, the Awards provide an opportunity to recognize and celebrate both excellent teachers and the outstanding contribution of Douglas County School District staff. The event is organized by the Douglas County Educational Foundation and proceeds from the ceremony benefit DCSD classrooms.
Last year, 2,100 DCSD educators and staff members were nominated by the community. The 2017 Apple Awards nomination window has been extended to nine weeks to encourage even more participation. Additionally, the Apple Awards ceremony is being moved to May.
The nomination window closes January 13, 2017. For more information, please visit the main page for the 2017 Apple Awards.
Go
here
to nominate a World Compass Academy teacher or staff member!
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HAVE YOU SEEN OUR COUCHES?
We would like to thank Inflection Energy LLC for their generous donation of the
couches and bookshelves for our front entrance. We love the new look!
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A NOTE FROM THE MUSIC TEACHER
Dear Parents,
The WCA Advanced Choir will be performing this weekend at the Starlighting event in Castle Rock on
November 19. They have worked so incredibly hard to make this performance happen, and I am more than proud of their work. This is the first time that our amazing school will be represented during a HUGE event in this great town!
I already know that they will blow people away with their sound. I would love for them to be supported by an enthusiastic WCA community. If you plan to be at the Starlighting, please come and support them. We will perform from
4:05-4:25pm at the stage at 4th Street and Wilcox. This is a huge opportunity for the school and for these dedicated singers. I hope to see you all there!
On a side note, I will not be available on November 18 during conferences. Please feel free to
email me if you have any questions.
Best wishes!
Michael Ballard
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PTO Meeting. Our next meeting is November 30 at 6:00pm in the school library. Come on out and get involved!
Box Tops Contest. First graders enjoyed a Pajama Day on November 8 to celebrate their victory in the contest! We are still collecting box tops on an ongoing basis, so please keep them coming!
PTO Spirit Nights. Spirit Night at MOD Pizza on December 5 from 4pm - 8pm. Please mention WCA! This is a SPIRIT WEAR DAY! Students may wear jeans, shorts, or athletic pants with their spirit wear t-shirts or t-shirts/polos in our school colors (blue and green).
Spirit Night at Papa Murphy's all day on December 7 (62 Founders Parkway location only.)
This is NOT a Spirit Wear Day.
Teacher Favorites. Need some ideas for choosing a holiday gift for your favorite teacher or staff member? Use this helpful guide!
Sign up for Fencing
! The next fencing session will run for 8 weeks, beginning Friday,
January 6 through Friday, March 3 from 3:45-4:45pm.
Click here to register, whether you
want to continue or are signing up for the first time. Boys and girls, 1st - 6th grade, are welcome!
There is a multi child discount, but it will come in the form of a refund after sign-up. For more information, please contact Virginia.
Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students). Calling all WCA Fathers and Father Figures! Watch D.O.G.S. dads volunteer in school (just a one-day commitment!) and enhance the school culture with their active involvement. Visit the PTO Website for additional information and the registration form. Questions? Email
Catie Kannenberg
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LOST & FOUND...DONATION DATE APPROACHING!
Missing something? Please take a look at our Lost & Found while you are at conferences.
The boxes are full of uniform sweaters/sweatshirts that do not have names clearly labeled
on them.
ALL ITEMS NOT CLAIMED BEFORE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 WILL BE DONATED.
Please take a moment over the Thanksgiving break to double check that your child's first initial and last name are clearly visible in black sharpie on all clothing items, headbands, ties, belts, water bottles, lunch boxes, and school supplies. Items that are clearly labeled are returned to the owner on a weekly basis.
Non-school items will be given to a local charity, uniform sweaters will be given to the PTO for their uniform sale, and uniform shirts and bottoms will be given to the school nurse if they are not claimed by
November 18. Thank you for stopping by the Lost & Found!
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CALENDAR REMINDERS
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Elementary Early Release @ 12:30pm; Parent/Teacher Conf PM |
| November 18 |
Elementary NO SCHOOL; Parent/Teacher Conferences |
| November 17-18 |
Preschool Regular Schedule |
| November 19 |
Advanced WCA Choir Performance @ Starlighting, 4:05pm |
| November 21 - 25 |
NO SCHOOL/Thanksgiving Break |
| November 30 |
Cougar Store |
| December 1 |
Instrumental Concert, 6:30pm |
| December 2 |
SAC Meeting, 1:00pm |
| December 2 |
Parent's Night Out, 6:00pm |
| December 5 |
Spirit Night @ MOD Pizza (4-8pm); SPIRIT WEAR DAY |
| December 6 |
FORMAL UNIFORM DAY/School Assembly: Perseverance |
| December 7 |
Spirit Night @ Papa Murphy's (all day); 62 Founders Parkway |
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2490 S. Perry Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
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Attendance: 303-814-5280
Nurse: 303-814-5260
Preschool: 303-814-5214
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