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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ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL LETTER
Hello Everyone!
I hope you have all had a great start to the school year! I am so excited to be in my new position.
I have loved being able to see all of the kiddos each day. I went from having 28 students to over 400 students! I have never had so many hugs and felt so loved! Thank you for all of your support for me in this new role. I could not have asked for a better start to the school year.
During these first two weeks we have already done so much! Here are a few highlights:
- Students were introduced to our new school-wide rules: Be Safe, Be Responsible, and Be Respectful.
- Our middle school is getting off to a great start! Students are extremely excited about their electives and their privilege of sitting outside in the "middle school commons" for lunch.
- Our new Preschoolers and Kindergarteners are very excited to be welcomed into the WCA family. They are learning the procedures and ways of the school very quickly!
- The eclipse was such an amazing experience for not only our students, but also our staff members! It was so much fun to watch the excitement it brought to our school community! A once in a lifetime experience for sure!
Thank you so much for all of your continued support for our WCA family! I feel very honored to be a part of such an amazing community!
Have a great rest of your week!
Sam Tracy
Assistant Principal
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SOLAR ECLIPSE PHOTOS
Thank you to everyone who made it possible for our students and staff to experience the eclipse by providing the glasses. What a fun day!
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
WCA Facebook Page. Be sure and "like" us on the
WCA Facebook Page.
This is another great way to stay in the loop!
Follow us on Instagram! Did you know WCA is on Instagram? Follow us! @wcacougars
Enrichment Clubs.
Club options have been added to the website and more will be coming! Students can choose from: Choir, Violin, Band, Orchestra, Percussion, Chess Club, Environment Club, Fencing League, Martial Arts, Reading Club, Slime Club and Sticky Finger Cooking. SIGN UP HERE! Questions? Contact Shea-Leah.
Early Release Day
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August 31
is an Early Release Day for Full Day K - 7th. Students will be released after lunch at 12:30pm.
Half Day Kindergarten and
Preschool - NO SCHOOL.
Goal Setting Conferences.
Goal Setting Conferences will be the afternoon of August 31 and all day on September 1 (No School). Watch for sign-ups from your teachers. Half Day Kindergarten and Preschool will have conferences on BOTH of these days.
Request from the Art Teacher! Please make sure your student brings in an old shirt for art class to protect his/her clothes. Ideally this shirt would be a long sleeved T-shirt (NO button-ups, please). Please add your student's name on the shirt. Your student will be responsible for bringing the shirt to art class. Shirts will not be stored in the art room. Thank you! I look forward to an awesome year of art with your students! Questions? Please email
Ms. Pizzano.
Volunteer at WCA! Add your name to our list of volunteers
HERE! Specific volunteer opportunity:
Cafeteria & Recess. More opportunities will be added throughout the school year and posted on our
website. Students will be bringing home the
Volunteer Application that needs to be signed and returned to your child's teacher. Please complete one form per child. Questions? Email the Volunteer Coordinator,
Heather
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Chromebook Insurance for Middle Schoolers. WCA is offering an optional insurance program for 5th - 7th graders this year since they each have their own Chromebook. This is not a requirement, but it is highly recommended because accidents do happen!
PRINT THE FORM. Please return the signed form (whether you want to purchase insurance or not). If you are purchasing insurance, please turn in the $30 payment as well. If you have any questions, please email
Mrs Reed.
Back to School Night. We hope you can join us on
September 7 from 6-8pm for Back to School Night! This will be a great opportunity meet your child's teachers, learn about our curriculum, and experience what a school day is like for your child.
WCA Boys Basketball
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Beginning in early October for 6th & 7th grade boys! If your son is interested, please contact Craig Kemper by
September 15
. More information will be provided (i.e. parent meeting, tryouts, practices, and games) as we get closer to the season.
Cross Country is Cancelled. We regret to inform parents that there will be no Cross Country team this year. We did not generate enough interest from students to have a complete team. Coach Kemper offers sincere apologies to the few who said yes.
Picture Day
! Thursday,
September 21
is Picture Day!
Students may choose to either wear their formal uniform or informal (everyday) uniform.
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GIFTED CORNER
Battle of the Books
WCA would love to try to compete in the Douglas County Libraries Battle of the Books this year. It is a fantastic opportunity for voracious readers in grades 3-6 to battle with knowledge and
share their love of reading. There is a commitment to participating in multiple matchups between
January 29 and March 14
. Additional details will be shared after Labor Day.
Please contact Kate Parker
if your child would like to participate.
Cognitive Abilities Testing
Students in grades 3 and 6 will be taking the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT 7). This assessment indicates the level and pattern of cognitive development of a student in comparison to grade and age mates. The test is comprised of three subsections: verbal, quantitative, and non-verbal.
The testing will take place between the dates of
August 29 and September 15 as scheduled
by classroom teachers.
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FROM THE DESK OF THE SOCIAL WORKER
Welcome back to school! We are excited to have students back after a long summer break. To set the tone for a safe and healthy school year, we invite you to join us in implementing the Student Wellness & Prevention Framework this year. WCA
values the safety and well-being of each student. In fact, we know that before we can create an environment conducive to learning, our students must feel safe, secure, and supported. That is why we have developed an innovative Student Wellness & Prevention Framework to proactively address:
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bullying
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substance abuse
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suicide and
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school violence
We hope to build our students' tool box so that they can easily recognize when they or a friend need help and they know just where to go to get the help they seek.
Each month, our school staff will focus on a new topic and/or set of skills. This month we are introducing the purpose of the Student Wellness & Prevention Framework and Anonymous Reporting to our students. We are ensuring that students and parents have access to a wide range of supports and resources in the community. These resources are the first step in teaching students "when they need help and where to get help" and how to anonymously report should they see or hear something that might jeopardize a student's individual safety or the safety of others.
Based on students' development levels, we will be exploring these two topics with students:
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Elementary school students will learn about Safe2Tell, a program to help students learn what to look for, listen for, and what to report.
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Middle School students will review resources such as Safe2Tell and Text-A-Tip which are available 24/7 so that they always have an anonymous way to report concerns.
Keep an eye out for next month's topic: Acceptance and Appreciation of Self and Others.
Your child's safety is of the utmost importance, and WCA will do all we can to support every student's well-being. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to the School Social Worker, Lindsay Wonstolen.
Please consider the resources listed below.
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PTO
Spirit Nights
. Mark your calendars! Spirit Night at Carlos Miguel's on
September 6 (all day) and Skate City on
September 19 (6-8pm).
September 19 is a Spirit Wear Day.
For Spirit
Wear Days,
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). Please dress modestly.
Skate City Details:
- Teachers and staff skate free!
- $5/skate, $2.50/skate rental (if needed).
- This is a private, ALL SCHOOL skate party. If WCA has 50 or more paying customers, Skate City will donate half of the skate fee directly to PTO!
- If we have 125+ skaters, we get additional incentives for the teachers, who absolutely deserve it!
- This could be a huge fundraiser for PTO and so much fun for the whole family!
- Bring your family, friends, neighbors and coworkers. This is a skate night that benefits WCA only, however supporters are always welcome.
- Help us hit 50+ attendees, and let's see our amazing teachers and staff skate for FREE!
Questions? Please email PTO.
WatchDOGS Kickoff. Calling all dads, stepdads, uncles, grandfathers...We invite you to volunteer at school for a day to provide positive male role models for students. Come out to the kickoff meeting in the school gym on September 14 at 6:30pm to hear about the program, ask questions and sign up. Pizza will be provided. Please RSVP HERE.
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CALENDAR REMINDERS
| August 25 |
Kids' Night, 6-10pm |
| August 31 |
Early Release Day @ 12:30pm for Full Day K - 7th |
| August 31 |
Goal Setting Conferences PM |
August 31
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NO SCHOOL for Half Day K and Preschool |
| September 1 |
NO SCHOOL/Goal Setting Conferences |
| September 4 |
NO SCHOOL/Labor Day |
| September 5 |
WCA Board of Director's Meeting, 6:30pm |
| September 6 |
Spirit Night @ Carlos Miguel's (all day) |
| September 7 |
Back to School Night, 6-8pm |
September 7
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Chat & Play, 7:30-8:30pm |
| September 14 |
WatchDOGS Kickoff, 6:30pm |
| September 19 |
Spirit Night @ Skate City, 6-8pm/SPIRIT WEAR DAY |
| September 21 |
PICTURE DAY |
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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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