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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WCA ADVANCED CHOIR PERFORMED AT PHILIP S. MILLER PARK
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Happy New Year WCA Families and Friends!
I trust that you had the chance to spend some quality time together with friends and family either locally or out of town during our holiday break!
First, thanks to our WCA families who attended our Middle School Program Information Session! The newest proposal for our middle school, which will begin next school year with 5th grade, 6th grade, and 7th grade, will consist of the whole southwest wing of our school being set up as a stand-alone, block scheduled, elective based middle school program, with rotating classes and electives. Research indicates that by focusing our program with these student groups, we will be able to offer more quality educational programming options at developmentally appropriate levels. Additionally, we will be offering a true 1:1 tech model of differentiated and individualized learning through the use of Chromebooks for each student in the middle school, using the Google Classroom platform. For those interested, we will conduct additional informational sessions
each month through the end of the school year.
To view the middle school presentation, please click here.
On another note, this month's emphasis in our Cougar Essentials is KNOWLEDGE! Our January assembly featured a Kid President Pep Talk video that highlighted the importance of learning. Also, please check out our progress on our paper chain representing our WCA students' compassionate acts (i.e. random acts of kindness).
Don't forget to nominate two staff from WCA for the DCSD Apple Awards, which celebrates excellence in Education. The nomination window closes after Friday, January 13. We want to represent WCA well at the upcoming Apple Awards Ceremony at the end of the school year. One nomination needs to be for one of our awesome WCA teachers. Additionally, we need to also nominate another outstanding non-teacher from WCA who is making a big difference in the lives of our students!
Please nominate your favorite WCA teacher and staff
here
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And finally, as a part of our foundational principles, here's Ron Clark's "The Essential 55:" Rule #3 - Be a good sport!
If someone in the class wins a game or does something well, we will congratulate that person. Claps should be at least three seconds in length with the full part of both hands meeting in a manner that will give the appropriate clap volume.
Mission:
WCA engages and inspires learners in a safe, challenging, and individualized learning environment that cultivates and fosters character, a lifelong love of learning, and the skills to engage in the global community.
Thanks for being a part of our great school family!
Working together for our students,
Lance Howard
WCA Principal
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WCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS UPDATE
Are you interested in becoming more involved? 2017 Marketing and Fundraising Committees
are forming! Committee Lead Positions are open! (Please submit a resume by
January 19
if you would like to be considered for a Lead Position. Interviews will be scheduled for the following week).
If you would like to volunteer on the Marketing or Fundraising committee, please contact Board Secretary
Kelly Hidalgo.
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WCA ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS
January is an exciting month for WCA to celebrate knowledge and participate in academic competitions!
All of our students in grade 4-6 have been competing in the national Math Olympiads competition monthly since November. The cumulative leaderboard was just posted outside of Mrs. Parker and Mrs. Williams' doors. Congratulations to our top five students
Caden E and
Kerim S with their high cumulative scores of 7, as well as
Aidan T, Ella T, and Ben H with their cumulative scores of 6. The third portion of the competition was completed in all fourth-sixth grade math classes. These tests have not yet been added to the cumulative scores, but will be updated and posted on the leaderboard shortly.
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January 11, our top spellers as determined by both a written test and an in class spelling bee, competed in the first WCA School Level Scripps National Spelling Bee. All the students did a fantastic job spelling some challenging words! Our three runners up were
Julius F, Logan W, and Jordan W. The winner of the spelling bee was
Ben H, spelling the winning word of "uranium". Great job to all of our competitors! These students, as well as the individual classroom winners, will be celebrated at the assembly today.
Since returning from break, students in grades 4-6 have been completing the Geography Bee preliminary tests. The top 30 students based on this preliminary test will be competing in the school level National Geographic Geo-Bee on
Wednesday, January 18. Good luck to all of
our students!
If you have any questions about any of our competitions, please feel free to contact
Kate Parker.
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2015/2016 PARCC Results.
World Compass Academy PARCC data has been released.
Please view the results
here
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2017-18 School Calendar. We are currently working on next year's school calendar. It will be approved at the February board meeting, and then we will send it out to parents and post it on our website. Thank you for your patience!
Middle School Sports!
WCA is in the process of joining the Front Range Athletic Conference in the 2017-2018 school year. This opportunity would offer 6th and 7th graders a chance to compete against several other charter schools in the area. To learn more, read our goals and mission, as well as our eligibility requirements for student athletes at WCA next year.
Mr. Comstock is still discussing options with other Athletic Directors in the area, but feel free to contact him with any questions or concerns.
Thank you! We wanted to thank the PTO for their generous gift of a new refrigerator for the staff lounge!
SAC Meeting. Join us for the next SAC meeting on January 13 at 1:00pm. If you have any questions, please email the SAC.
NO SCHOOL! There will be no school on Monday, January 16 for Martin Luther King Day.
School Assembly. Our next school assembly will be on January 19 at 1:05pm. This will be a "Club Expo" where students and staff will showcase our Enrichment Club program! This is a FORMAL UNIFORM DAY!
Chinese New Year Celebration. Students will be celebrating the Chinese New Year on January 27. According to the Chinese calendar, 2017 is the "Year of the Rooster". There will
be performances by the Mandarin students at 1:00pm, followed by a parade. All students are encouraged to wear a red polo on this day as part of the Chinese tradition. Parents are welcome
to attend.
Early Release Day. February 2 is an early release day for Elementary only. Students will be released after lunch at 12:30pm. There will be no school for Half Day Kindergarten on this day. Preschool will follow their regular schedule.
Parent/Teacher Conferences. Elementary Parent/Teacher conferences will be the
afternoon of February 2 and all day on February 3 (No School). Preschool will follow their regular schedule.
Library Volunteers Needed! Do you still need to earn volunteer hours? We need volunteers to check-in and shelve books. Please consider volunteering for an hour or so on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays. Mornings are best, but any time would be appreciated. Please email the librarian, Teri Stringer, if you can help. Volunteering just one time or ongoing is great!
Health Room Supplies Needed!
The Health Room is in need of a few supplies. Anything is very much appreciated!
- Used khaki/navy shorts, pants, or skirts in sizes Youth 12 through Women's Size 12, or Men's Size 32 waist. We have plenty of stock in smaller sizes.
- Sprite or Ginger Ale cans
- Lysol Spray
DCEF Discounts.
The Douglas County Educational Foundation partners with Denver's premier sports
teams, attractions and venues to provide you with exciting discounted programs/games,
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PTO Meeting. Please join us for the next PTO meeting on January 23 at 6pm.
Rink at the Rock PTO Spirit Night! Don't miss out on this special spirit night! Join WCA at Rink at the Rock in downtown Castle Rock on Thursday, January 26 from 4-8pm for a fun night of ice skating with your friends!
Volunteer Hour Requirement. WCA asks that each family volunteer 10 hours per year. The volunteer requirement needs to be completed by the end of the school year. Submit your volunteer hours here. If you have any questions, such as how many hours you have logged so far this year, contact Catie Kannenberg. We love our volunteers!
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CALENDAR REMINDERS
| January 13 |
SAC Meeting, 1pm |
| January 16 |
NO SCHOOL/Martin Luther King Day |
| January 18 |
Geography Bee |
| January 19 |
School Assembly - Club Expo @ 1:05pm/FORMAL UNIFORM DAY |
| January 23 |
PTO Meeting, 6pm |
| January 26 |
Rink at the Rock Spirit Night, 4 - 8pm |
| January 27 |
Chinese New Year Celebration, 1pm |
| February 1 |
Spirit Night @ Papa Murphy's |
| February 2 |
Elementary Early Release @ 12:30pm |
| February 2 |
Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences PM |
| February 2 |
Half Day Kindergarten NO SCHOOL |
| February 3 |
Elementary NO SCHOOL - Parent/Teacher Conferences |
| February 2 & 3 |
Preschool - Regular Schedule |
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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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