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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Drop-off & Pick-up Update
Dear Parents,
We acknowledge that drop-off and pick-up has been difficult with the revised schedule. We appreciate your patience as we work through this change and are hopeful that speed and efficiency will continue to increase.
The schedule change was motivated by the desire to increase instructional time for our elementary students. Our teachers have given positive feedback about the extended day. They feel that the extra twenty minutes daily is impactful to student learning.
Despite initial challenges, we want to give this new system a few weeks before we make any changes or decisions on how to move forward. Sometimes allowing time for everyone to become familiar with a change can add efficiencies not seen the first few days. Snow and poor weather have also added additional complications and increased time that would have been seen even without the change. However, please know that we are monitoring the situation carefully, and if we don't see improvements, we will be making additional revisions to improve system efficiency.
Sometimes we have families that qualify for special transportation assistance. Please be understanding when these needs arise and be respectful of all vehicles, including busses.
If you use the church parking lot, please make sure to park to walk your students to the crosswalk.
Thank you so much for working with us to implement this change.
Sincerely,
WCA Admin
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Spelling Bee
The top 4th-8th grade spellers competed in our 3rd annual Spelling Bee last week. Congratulations to our amazing spellers!
Winner: Isabella
First runner-up: Kacey
Second runner-up: Elizabeth
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Preschool Enrollment for 2019-20 is Open!
Complete the Preschool Application. Enrollment in our preschool program is first come, first served. Priority enrollment will apply.
For information about the 2019-20 Preschool Program, please go
HERE
. For next year, class times have been extended to 3 hours and tuition has been reduced! Questions? Please
email
Mary Bertke.
* Please note that this does not apply to currently enrolled Preschool and Pre-K students because these families have already submitted an Intent to Return for next school year.
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A 5th Grader's Act of Kindness this Holiday Season...
A very special delivery arrived at the Police Department. 11-year-old Layla dropped off care packages for the homeless. Layla explained that as a young child, she would see homeless people standing on street corners and always wanted to help. She would ask her mom if there was anything they could bring them. Well this year, Layla did just that. In lieu of gifts, Layla asked for supplies to create these care packages that officers could hand out - and so we will, Layla. Each package contained hand warmers, peanut butter or lemon cookies (cognizant of nut allergies), cheese crackers, bottled water and toothbrushes. What an outstanding act of kindness from one selfless 11-year-old girl.
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We would love to hear more stories like this one! Please share what your family is doing to make a difference in the community. Email image(s) and a write-up to
WCA Community.
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Elementary Choir Update
Hello P
arents of Elementary School Singers,
Elementary Choir is starting back up!
1st and 2nd grade choir meets on Wednesday mornings from 7:15am-7:45am (began January 16). 3rd and 4th grade choir will meet on Friday mornings from 7:15am-7:45am (beginning January 25). Friday, January 18 is a No School/Professional Development Day, so students will not have rehearsal. I will be at the front door at 7:15am to let students in.
At 7:45am, kids will be dismissed to their classrooms
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Friday, February 5 will be the last day for students to sign-up for choir
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The cost to participate is $52.50. I will give your student a contract that needs to be signed. All they need to do is show up!
Our 2nd Trimester Concert will be March 12, 6:00pm-6:30pm. Please remember to mark your calendars! Stay up to date by viewing my website or email me with questions.
Thank you so much for your support! I am looking forward to working with your students!
Sincerely,
Madison Armstrong
Music Teacher
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Enrichment Clubs...New Sessions!
Lego Club, Cake Decorating, Science Matters, Soccer, Basketball, Pokemon Club, Yoga and more!
It
is not too late to sign-up. We still have openings!
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Nurse Notes
Happy New Year and welcome back to school! Welcome to cold and flu season as well.
Here are a couple of reminders to help keep you and your family germ free this flu and cold season.
GET VACCINATED
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The CDC (Center for Disease Control) recommends everyone over 6 months of age get vaccinated for the flu.
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The flu vaccine protects against 4 common flu strains.
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You may still get the flu after vaccination, however the vaccine will help reduce the symptoms, as well as reduce flu related hospitalizations.
TAKE PREVENTATIVE ACTIONS
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Avoid close contact with sick people.
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WASH, WASH, WASH your hands.
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Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze and throw away after use, and immediately wash your hands.
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Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs are easily spread this way.
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Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects in your home that may be contaminated with germs.
COLD VS FLU
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Flu and the common cold are both respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses.
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Because these two types of illnesses have similar symptoms, it can be difficult to tell the difference between them based on symptoms alone.
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In general, flu is worse than the common cold, and symptoms are more common and intense.
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Colds are usually milder than flu.
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People with colds are more likely to have a runny or stuffy nose.
For more information on the flu, please go HERE.
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Pizza Friday...January 25!
Pizza Fridays are back! Parents may order pizza slices through My Kids Lunch, our lunch caterer. This year, My Kids Lunch is handling everything. They will be ordering the pizza from Little Caesars. Please order at least 48 hours in advance. You may choose from
Cheese, Sausage or Pepperoni slices.
We apologize, but gluten free options will not be available.
Dates: January 25, February 22, March 29, April 26, and May 17
Questions about ordering? Please call My Kids Lunch at 303-778-0916.
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Read4Fund$ Fundraiser
Dear WCA Parents and Guardians,
We are excited to announce that our 3rd annual Read4Fund$ campaign will begin on
Wednesday, January 23! Information packets will be sent home with your child on January 23. WCA will earn a substantial profit from these funds and every student will benefit. Preschool through 8th grade will be participating. The funds will go towards purchasing additional curriculum support and assessment tools.
Read4Fund$ is an ALL student participation program, focusing on the achievements of each student reader. We need your participation to help us reach our goal of $75/student and $15,000 for WCA. Thanks for helping us promote education and school spirit at the same time!
Sincerely,
WCA Admin
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Kids' Night Out!
6-10 pm
Bounce House/Dinner/Crafts/Games/Movi
e
World Compass Academy
All Kids and Ages Welcome
if you have any questions and to sign up!
Cost: $25 for 1st child, $35 for 2-3 children,
$45 for 4 or more children.
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PTO Announcements
January Spirit Nights. Briccy's Coffee House
TODAY, 6am-8pm. They will donate 25% back to WCA. Drop your receipt off at the front office to be entered into a drawing for a reserved parking spot!
Stop by Rita's Italian Ice (all day long) for a treat on
January 23.
January 23 is NOT a Spirit Wear Day.
Next PTO meeting. Join us in the cafeteria on
January 24 at 6:30pm.
February Spirit Night. Mark your calendars for Mod Pizza on
February 13 from 4-8pm. WCA will receive 15% back. This will be a Spirit Wear Day.
Box Tops. The next collection is in March, so start stockpiling now! We will provide instructions on when to send them in as the deadline gets a little closer.
Reloadable Grocery Cards.
Calling all grocery shoppers! We can earn FREE EASY MONEY for our PTO while doing something we all already do - shopping for our groceries! Both King Soopers and Safeway offer an awesome fundraising program where we can earn 5% back on the total amount spent! Contact
Lisa Beerbower to get your reloadable King Soopers or Safeway gift card today! Simply load money to the card, then use that card to buy your groceries or gas! Even use it to pick-up groceries using Click List! All cards cost $5 but come loaded with $5 on them. Get yours today and let's go shopping!
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Announcements
Art Class Reminder! We are working on some pretty messy stuff in most art classes...please remember to send your student with an art shirt!
8th Grade Family Information Night @ Castle View High School
. Do you have an 8th grader? CVHS is hosting an information night
TONIGHT
, 5:30-7:45pm.
VIEW FLYER
SCREENAGERS: GROWING UP IN THE DIGITAL AGE. Don't miss this special showing. It is a film that explores how technology and screen time impacts a child's development, and how families cope with these challenges.
Thursday, January 24 at 6:30 pm @ CVHS Auditorium, $3.
REGISTER HERE
Calling all Folkloric Dancers! A WCA parent is interested in starting a group to bring Folkloric Dance to WCA and is wanting to gauge the interest level of others. Complete this FORM if you are interested or want more information. Please note that your name and email address will be shared with the WCA parent who will then reach out and contact you. Thank you!
DCSD Community Events. The Foundation for Douglas County Schools (formerly DCEF) partners with Denver's premier sports teams, attractions and venues to provide you with exciting discounted programs, all while giving back to our school. Please use the link below for purchasing your discounted tickets to the upcoming events.
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Calendar Reminders
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SPIRIT WEAR DAY |
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PTO Spirit Night @ Bricci's Coffee (all day) |
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Geography Bee, 2pm |
| Jan 18 |
NO SCHOOL/Professional Development Day |
| Jan 21 |
NO SCHOOL/Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Jan 22 |
Girls' Basketball Game @ Platte River Academy, 4:15pm |
| Jan 23 |
Read4Fund$ Kick-off Assembly, 2:15-3:00pm |
| Jan 23 |
PTO Spirit Night @ Rita's Italian Ice (all day)/NOT A SPIRIT WEAR DAY |
| Jan 24 |
Girls' Basketball Game @ HOME vs Littleton Prep, 4:15pm |
| Jan 24 |
PTO Meeting, 6:30pm |
| Jan 25 |
Pizza Friday! |
| Jan 25 |
Kids' Night Out, 6-10pm |
| Jan 30 |
Spirit Wear Day/Read4Fund$ Early Pledge & Reading Log Turn-in |
| Jan 31 |
Girls' Basketball Game @ HOME vs North Star Academy, 4:15pm
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| Feb 5 |
FORMAL UNIFORM DAY |
| Feb 5 |
Girls' Basketball Game @ Aspen View Academy, 4:15pm
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| Feb 5 |
WCA Board of Directors Meeting, 6:30pm |
| Feb 6 |
Read4Fund$ All Pledges Due and Final Reading Logs Due |
| Mar 4 - 15 |
Intent to RETURN Process for Current K-8 Students (more details to come) |
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2490 S. Perry Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Main Phone: 303-814-5200
Attendance: 303-814-5280
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