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.


Calendar Reminders

May 19 Submit Field Day Stats on Google Classroom to Mr. Millard
May 19 & 20
Middle School Grade Level Focus Groups
May 21
Elementary School (K-4) Pick up/Drop off
8th Grade Virtual Continuation Ceremony 6:30pm
May 22 Middle School (5-8) Pick up/Drop off
Electric Report Card Available in IC 6:00pm
Last Day of School
May 25
Memorial Day
May 26 Virtual Focus Group 2020/2021 School Year Grades K-1 8-9am
May 27 Virtual Focus Group 2020/2021 School Year Grades 2-3 8-9am
May 28
Virtual Focus Group 2020/2021 School Year Grades 4-5 8-9am
May 29 Virtual Focus Group 2020/2021 School Year Grades 6-8 8-9am
June 2 Virtual Board Meeting 6:30pm


Elementary Drop off & Pick up Thursday May 21

8:00-9:30am     Kindergarten
9:45-11:00am    First Grade 
11:15-12:30pm Second Grade 
12:45-2:00pm   Third Grade
2:15-3:30pm     Fourth Grade

Middle Drop off & Pick up Friday May 22

8:00-9:15am     5th Pickup 
9:30-10:45am   6th Pickup 
11:00-12:15pm 7th Pickup
12:15-1:30pm   8th Pickup 
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All students will pick up a bag of their personal supplies (from desks or lockers), class pictures, optional yard signs (4 volunteer hours, posted in yard June, July & August) and medication (from our school nurse)

All students will  be   dropping off   Chromebooks  
Chromebook Turn in Checklist   (must have check list com pleted, charger, carry case, & strap) , library books and painted rock. 

Procedures:
  • Please DO NOT park your car or get out of your car.  
  • Staff will be wearing masks and it is appreciated if families wear masks as well.  Please help keep everyone safe!
  • No person with symptoms of illness or ill family members sho uld participate in pick up/drop off. 
  • Please prepare and display last name on sign in vehicle window for easy identification.
  • Please have as few people attend pick-up as possible. This minimizes exposure for all.
  • Please place any items you plan to return in your car trunk. Please do not have additional items in your trunk. 
  • Please come only during your assigned time. If you have students in multiple grades, it will be necessary for you to drive through at each grade level's time, as only the bags for the specified group of students will be available.
     

Congratulations 8th Graders! 

Please join us in congratulating the World Compass Academy 8th Grade Class of 2020. Virtual Continuation is May 21, 2020 6:30pm. You have made your mark on WCA!  We wish you the best of luck as you embark on your new journey into High School. Always remember you can Go Anywhere! Do Anything!

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Photo Credit: Van Gogh School Photographers


Congratulations Kindergarten Graduates!



Please join us in congratulating the 
World Compass Academy  Kindergarten  C las s of 2020! 

Kindergarten parents please check your email on May 21 for a Graduation Video from the teachers celebrating your amazing students. 

Musical Theater: I See Stars! 

'The show must go on!' This year's Cast and Crew of 'I See Stars' created a virtual version of the show for you to enjoy from home! Find some snacks and get cozy as you read along with our custom script and watch videos of our students performing. We hope you enjoy the show!



 


Students' Writing Published



Opening on the WCA Board of Directors

Calling all interested community members and parents. The Board of Directors is pleased to announce openings on the governing board for World Compass Academy. We are seeking to fill a Director position with an individual who has experience in education. This is a great way to share your talents and help to grow WCA. Please click on the link for details on the position and how to apply.   Board Member Position


Virtual Parent Focus Groups: 2020/2021 School Year

With the emergence of COVID19, our return to school will look different. Parents are invited to join us to provide feedback that will be used to shape 2020/2021 return to school planning.


Douglas County Library

Register for Splash Into Summer Douglas County Libraries fun summer reading program for all ages, any time between May 1 and July 31.

The Douglas County Libraries Foundation will give $500 to the school that signs up the most readers for Summer Reading with DCL. It's that simple!

Students (and siblings, teachers and parents) can register NOW online at DCL.org/summer-reading. On-site registration will be available at all DCL locations once we are able to return to our buildings. Participants should include your school name and their grade when they register so your school gets credit. The Summer Reading contest runs through July 31; people can register through the last day. The winning schools will receive their $500 prizes in August.

We hope you will join us in supporting literacy and promoting this friendly competition for fundraising dollars. 


Cinco de Mayo Coloring Contest WINNERS! 

Congratulations to all participants for sharing the amazing things you do with us. 

 

#wcatogether Campaign


As we move forward with our remote learning, we would love to feature your students and you, our parent community, with our hashtag #wcatogether

Simply share any pictures of your child(ren) during their daily learning, having fun, art, P.E, etc. and tag @wcacougars on Instagram or @worldcompassacademy on Facebook. 

Use the hashtag #wcatogether and thank you for being part of our WCA community. We truly ARE 'better together'. 




Online Summer Resources: 

Games and more:  https://fun-squared.com/category/games/

Online painting parties:  http://www.canvasandcocktails.com/

Rosetta Stone FREE for 3 months for students: https://www.rosettastone.com/freeforstudents/

Cosmic Kids Yoga: www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga

Dav Pilkey Fun Friday's: Scholastic Kids

Scholastic Read At Home:  FREE program

30 Virtual Tours


Announcements

2020-2021 School Calendar. 
School calendars for the 2020/2021 school year have been posted to our website here

Follow WCA on Social Media.

PTO Facebook Page . Meet other WCA parents by joining the  PTO Facebook Page  and please  email the PTO  with PTO related questions


WCA 2019-2020 Athletic Sponsors:
 

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Castle Rock, CO 80104
Main Phone: 303-814-5200
Attendance:  303-814-5280

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