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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Congratulations, Math Mountaineers!
Cody M, Makayla M, Emmeline L, Colton K, Bentley B, Adley R, Addie B, Jayden B,
Grayson G, Ryder J, William C, Esah H, Caden L, Lincoln G, Gerrit H, Katie S, Grace S,
Brooklyn S, Ithanny L, Vladimir S, Nik M, Tamasyn Y, Annika R, Devin C, Abigail, K, Addison K, Lilly Katherine B, Mary B, Cameron B, Laila V, Chloe P, Layla L, Jonah T, Bailey R, Olivia K, Ryland B, Haley D, Riley A, Carter S, Ellis G, Colton P, Claire T, and Sydney R (Not Pictured: Morgan L, Laikyn W, Levi C, Luxe C, Lyre C, Olivia V, Carter R, Charlie B, Lincoln F, Logan S, Stella H,
Braden N, Londyn T, Alex H, Veronika D, and Nicholas S)
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Admin Update
Dear WCA Families,
Can you believe how close we are to the end of the school year? Such an exciting time of year for WCA! Thank you to Jessica Clonts, PTO and parents for spoiling the staff during Teacher Appreciation Week. We appreciate you very much!
We also wanted to thank Alejandra Hernandez and
100% Street Tacos for serving up delicious tacos to students and staff yesterday for our Cinco de Mayo celebration.
Turf Field!
We are excited to announce that WCA will be replacing the field with turf for next school year. This will be an amazing addition to our playground, and we know the students will be beyond excited to have all of the extra room to play at recess and intramurals! This will also add to our school sports opportunities for the 18/19 school year!
18/19 School Year: Change in Middle School Dress Code
After receiving feedback from over 100 middle school parents, we were able to move forward with a final decision for the middle school dress code for next year.
Effective for the 2018-19 school year, the 5th - 8th grade middle school formal uniform Oxford Shirt and Peter Pan Blouse will be light blue. The plaid will remain the same as elementary.
Sincerely,
WCA Admin
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Prize Day!
Thank you, again, to everyone who donated to our Read4Fund$ fundraiser! Your donations made it possible for students to enjoy a fun Prize Day! The
$26,852.84 raised will go towards supporting and augmenting our current curriculum and programming, and will also provide support for Professional Development.
Ms. Chan's 4th grade class won a Foam Party!
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Explorer Summer Camp
Still looking for safe, fun and educational activities for your kids this summer? Come explore with us! Registration is $30.
To register, view camp activity calendars, and ask questions, go
HERE
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WCA Science Fair
IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO SIGN-UP!
WCA will be holding its second science fair on
Wednesday, May 23, from 6:30pm - 8:00pm.
Participants
will be responsible for choosing a project from
Science Buddies
. After selecting your project, please sign-up under your category on the
Science Fair Sign-Up Genius
. You will then prepare a display, which includes the following:
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Your
hypothesis
prior to beginning the project.
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How you used the
scientific method.
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Any
data (
pictures drawn or printed with explanations is fine).
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The
conclusions
you drew at the end of the project, and what you
learned
by doing the project.
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A demonstration: bring the end results of your project and poster board (
tri-fold recommended) for display at the science fair.
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Students must be able to explain their project and all of the above. Please allow them to do as much of it as possible independently.
You may display your information in any way you would like, but keep in mind that displays must sit on a table and will be visible as people walk by. If you have any questions, please contact
Kate Parker.
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Field Day
Field Day will be May 22 & May 23! Volunteers, water bottles and popsicles are needed! Please email Mr. Comstock
if you are interested in volunteering and/or donating water bottles and popsicles. Thank you for your support!
Dress Code: Both
May 22 & 23 will be
Dress Down Days for ALL students. Please dress modestly (no short shorts, please.)
Schedule:
(NOTE: Preschool will not be participating in Field Day. They will be enjoying a family picnic and end of year celebration on May 21 & 22.)
| May 22 |
AM Kgarten/2nd & 3rd, 8:30am - 10:15am |
| May 22 |
PM Kgarten, Full Day K & 1st, 1:15pm - 2:45pm |
| May 23 |
4th - 7th, 1:15pm - 2:45pm |
(The morning of May 23 will be used as a "rain day" in case of make-ups.)
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Message from the Registrar
Do you know how to access your student's information through your Parent Portal account? We are moving towards electronic grades and report cards for the 18/19 school year, and this will require all parents to access grades/report cards through Parent Portal. Please reach out to
Mary Bertke before the end of this school year if you do not know how to access your Parent Portal account.
In addition, parents will be asked to complete
Express Check-In this summer, and will need to have a Parent Portal Username and Password to complete this process. Express Check-In is the process all parents must complete to verify that your child's school has the correct contact information, etc. If you do not complete the Express Check-In over the summer, you will not have access to electronic grades/report cards next year. Thank you!
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School Yearbook
You may still order a yearbook! Please note that you will have to pay shipping and handling, and the book will be delivered to your house and not the school. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Pelley.
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Some parents are ordering and still receiving free shipping, and those books will be delivered to the school. The company determines the cutoff for that; we are merely relaying information from TreeRing to parents. Thank you for a wonderful year of memories that filled the book!
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18-19 School Supply Kits
2018-19 school supply lists are being finalized. PTO will again be giving parents the opportunity to purchase school supply kits. Save yourself trips to the store and benefit our school at the same time.
Stay tuned!
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Announcements
Flag Donation. A new American flag has been donated by Mrs. Stringer in honor and memory of her dad, Carl Cox. He served in the Army and was a true patriot his entire life.
2018-19 FORMAL UNIFORM NEWS.
Educational Outfitters will continue to be our formal uniform supplier next year.
VIEW FLYER and take advantage of their sales May - July.
As mentioned above, e
ffective for the 2018-19 school year, the 5th - 8th grade middle school formal uniform Oxford Shirt and Peter Pan Blouse will be light blue. The plaid will remain the same as elementary.
2018-19 School Hours. As a reminder, effective for the 2018-19 school year, school hours will be as follows:
| Preschool AM |
8:30am - 11:15am |
| Preschool PM |
12:30pm - 3:15pm |
| Half Day K AM |
8:00am - 11:30am |
| Half Day K PM |
12:00pm - 3:30pm |
| Full Day K - 4th Grade |
8:15am - 3:15pm |
| 5th - 8th Grade |
8:00am - 3:30pm |
PTO Spirit Night @ Dairy Queen. Take your kids to Dairy Queen on
May 15 for an after school treat and support your PTO!
This will be a Spirit Wear Day!
Last Days of School for Preschool/PreK.
May 17 will be the last day of school for the 2-Day Preschoolers, and
May 18 will be the last day of school for the 3-Day Preschoolers.
Preschool/PreK Park Days & End of Year Celebration. A family picnic and end of year celebration will be held at Rhyolite Park on
May 21 and 22, from 11am - 2pm. Questions?
Please email
Mrs. Curts.
Kindergarten Graduation & Playdate/Picnic. The Kindergarten graduation ceremony will be on
May 23 from 9-10:00am in the school gym. Parents, younger siblings and grandparents are all invited! Following the ceremony, we will meet for a playdate and picnic at Rhyolite Park (weather permitting). Congratulations, Graduates! Questions? Please email your child's Kindergarten teacher.
Last Day of School for Kindergarten.
May 23
will be the last day for all Kindergarten students.
Formal Uniform Day
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There will be a FORMAL UNIFORM DAY on
May 24
(Cougar Essential Awards Assembly: Elementary @ 1:45pm/Middle School, 5th - 7th, @ 2:30pm.)
Last Day of School (1st - 7th). The last day of school, May 25, will be an Early Release Day! Students will be released after lunch at 12:30pm.
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.
portable planetarium for Douglas County schools.
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Calendar Reminders
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TODAY
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WCA Board Chat & Play - T.E.A.M. Meeting, 3:45pm
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TODAY
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K-2nd Violin Performance, 6:30pm
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May 11
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Pizza Friday
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| May 11 |
SAC Meeting, 2:45pm
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May 14
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Choir Concert, 6:30pm
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May 15
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PTO Spirit Night @ Dairy Queen/
SPIRIT WEAR DAY
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May 15
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PTO Meeting, 6:30pm
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| May 17 & 18 |
Last Days of School for 2-Day Preschool & 3-Day PreK |
| May 17 |
Instrumental Music Concert, 6:30pm |
| May 21 & 22 |
Preschool/PreK Family Picnic & End of Year Celebration, 11am - 2pm |
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May 22
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Field Day (K - 3rd)/
DRESS DOWN DAY (all students)
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May 23
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Kindergarten Graduation, 9:00am
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May 23
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Kindergarten Last Day/Playdate & Picnic @ Rhyolite Park
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May 23
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Field Day (4th - 7th)/
DRESS DOWN DAY (all students)
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May 23
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Science Fair, 6:30pm
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May 24
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FORMAL UNIFORM DAY/Cougar Essential Awards Assemblies
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May 25
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LAST DAY OF SCHOOL (1st - 7th)/Early Release Day @ 12:30pm
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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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