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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Admin Letter
Dear WCA Families,
CMAS Testing/Activities:
CMAS testing started last week. We are very proud of the determination and focus our students have had during their testing sessions. Students have had a blast during the after testing activities. They have made tye-dye bandanas (students are welcome to bring their bandanas back to school to wear during post CMAS fun activities), played kickball, competed in a grade level dance-off, and more!
We want to give a huge THANK YOU to all of the parent volunteers who have made the fun activities possible. We could not pull this off without all of you!
Read4Fund$:
There is only one more week left for our 2nd annual
Read4Fund$
fundraiser. Last year, this was a pretty big success, and we have high hopes it will be again this year!
This is for Preschool - 7th grade. Please remember that we cannot guarantee that any donations will be deductible on your 2018 taxes. WCA is currently in the process of applying for 501(c)(3) federal nonprofit status.
Timeline:
Today: Mid Program Reading Logs due - Team U.S.A. Spirit Day!
April 19: Final Pledges and Reading Logs Due
May 2: Prize Day!
PTO Talent Show/Family Dance:
It was so much fun to see all of the AMAZING WCA talent during the auditions! We are excited to announce that we will have TWO shows due to the immense amount of talented students! The Talent Shows will be tomorrow, April 13, at 1:45pm and 5:30pm.
Following the 5:30pm Talent Show, there will be a Family Dance. Come hungry because there will be food truck vendors. This event will run from 6:30-9:00pm. We can't wait to see you all there!
Thank you to all of the outstanding PTO members who are making this event possible.
Sincerely,
WCA Admin
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Explorer Summer Camp
Still looking for safe, fun and educational activities for your kids this summer? Come explore with us! CAMP ACTIVITY CALENDARS NOW AVAILABLE! Registration is $25 from
April 2 - May 1
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To register, view camp activity calendars, and ask questions, go
HERE
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WCA at the State Geography Bee!
On Friday, April 6, the WCA Geography Bee winner, Veronika D, competed in the Colorado State Geography Bee at Denver University. Veronika did an amazing job answering questions correctly for six of the eight preliminary rounds. This score put her in fourth place for her preliminary room. Ultimately, with twelve perfect scores between the five preliminary rooms, Veronika did not move on to the final competition. Veronika represented WCA incredibly well, and showed her fantastic geography knowledge.
Congratulations on a job well done! Veronika is WCA's first state Geography Bee contestant. We are so proud of you!
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Spring Musical
YOU ARE INVITED! This year, our musical theater and drama students will be performing
Beauty and the Beast on Thursday,
April 26 at 6:30pm.
The fifth, sixth and seventh grade students who are participating have worked very hard on acting, singing and dancing for the past few months. Thank you to Mr. Ballard: Music, Mrs. Parker: Acting, and Mrs. Carpenter: Choreography. We hope to see you there!
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Message From the Foreign Language Dept
In alignment with our established goals in the foreign language department, the students will be completing language testing beginning in April. We will use this assessment to determine a baseline for proficiency level, and to help gauge each individual student's progress over time. Foreign language testing will be aligned with ACTFL standards (
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages)
. We plan to use this testing to help provide more differentiated instruction and to better meet the needs of each foreign language student. Foreign Language teachers will be communicating more details soon.
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Thank you for the Outdoor Classroom, PTO!
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2018-19 Preschool Program
For the 2018-19 school year, Aftercare will be available for WCA preschoolers from 3:15pm - 5:15pm Monday through Friday for $20/day. The registration fee is $75. Parents may pick and choose the days they want each week, and will need to provide their child with a light snack (no nut items) and a water bottle each time they are in Aftercare. This service is only a daycare. There will be no curriculum for Aftercare. If we have enough interest, we may consider offering Before Care from 6:30am - 8:30am at an additional fee.
For more information about the WCA Preschool Program, please go to our website. For questions about the Preschool Program, please email our Preschool Director, Treena Curts.
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Announcements
Cougar Prints. The middle schoolers have done such a great job creating the school newspaper. Read the March 2018 issue
here!
Lattes with Lance. These meetings are an opportunity for parents to meet with the Admin team. Mark your calendars for the next "Lattes with Lance" meetings:
TODAY (3:45pm),
and
May 10 (9:00am). We hope you can attend!
Monthly Formal Uniform Calendar. There will be a Formal Uniform Day
TOMORROW,
April 13 (Talent Show/School Assembly: Integrity). The assembly will begin at 1:45pm.
VIEW CALENDAR.
Build a Computer From Scratch. FREE CLASS for kids 12 years and older on
April 19 from 6:30-8:00pm.
SIGN UP HERE.
Please note that this class is not endorsed or sponsored by WCA.
WCA Board Chat & Play - T.E.A.M. Meeting. Join us on April 19 from 9:00-9:45am. 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.
Early Release Day. Students will be released after lunch at 12:30pm on
April 19.
Preschool and Half Day Kindergarten - NO SCHOOL.
Parent/Teacher Conferences. Watch for sign-ups from your teachers! Conferences will be the afternoon of
April 19 and all day on
April 20 (NO SCHOOL).
Spring Photos. Proofs went home with students last week. The deadline to order is
April 20. Please follow the online ordering instructions on the proof your child brought home. The photos will ship directly to your home. Allow two weeks for processing and delivery.
Pizza Friday. The next Pizza Friday is
April 27! 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.
IMPORTANT NOTE: May 11 is the last Pizza Friday. Originally, we had scheduled the Pizza Friday for May on May 27. If you had already placed your Pizza Friday order for May 27, it has been moved to May 11.
Got Drugs? Turn in your unused or expired medication for safe disposal from 10am-2pm on Saturday,
April 28 at the Castle Rock Police Department. View more details
here.
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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PTO Talent Show/Family Dance & Teacher Appreciation Week
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Aloha! Teacher Appreciation Week is
May 7-11
! The theme this year is "Hawaiian Luau".
The WCA PTO is planning to spoil our wonderful teachers and staff each day of the week with festive decorations, tropical smoothies, treats, gifts and a Hawaiian food truck! It is sure to
be a "Tiki-riffic" week for the teachers and staff.
On Thursday, May 10 at 1:45pm, there will be a School Assembly featuring Polynesian dancers and hula lessons! This will also be a tropical attire dress down day for everyone (school appropriate of course).
P
lease remember to recognize and appreciate your child's teacher this week. Your child could draw a picture, write a poem, thank you card, or letter for their teacher. A small gift, coffee, flower, treats or a gift card are just a few ideas. Let's show our "WCA Ohana" (family) how much we love them and appreciate everything they do all year!
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Calendar Reminders
| Today |
Lattes w/ Lance, 3:45pm - 4:30pm
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| April 13 |
FORMAL UNIFORM DAY/School Assembly & Talent Show @ 1:45pm |
April 13
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Talent Show & Family Dance, 5:30-9:00pm
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| Apri 19 |
Read4Fund$ Final Reading Logs Due |
| April 19 |
WCA Board Chat & Play - T.E.A.M. Meeting, 9-9:30am |
| April 19 |
Early Release Day @ 12:30pm/Parent Teacher Conferences PM
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| April 19 |
NO SCHOOL/Preschool & Half Day Kindergarten ONLY
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| April 20 |
NO SCHOOL/Parent Teacher Conferences
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| April 20 |
Deadline to order Spring Photos |
| April 26 |
Spring Musical, 6:30pm |
| April 27 |
Pizza Friday |
| May 1 |
WCA Board of Director's Meeting, 6:30pm |
| May 2 |
Read4Fund$ Prize Day! |
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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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