September 5, 2018

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.


1st Day of School!


So much excitement on the first day of school! Thank you for sharing your kids with us. It is going to be a great year, WCA!


Ribbon Cutting Photos


Thank you to everyone who came out to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, and a special thanks to each person who made this vision a reality!




Indoor/Lightning Dismissal Process

 
Lightning is a dangerous occurrence that happens frequently in Colorado, and it is something that we take very seriously. When lightning occurs at dismissal time, students will be required to remain in the building until a parent or guardian picks them up. Indoor dismissal may also be necessary at other times (i.e. pouring rain, etc.) During indoor dismissal, the following procedures will be followed:

1. Parents will be notified of an indoor/lightning dismissal as soon as possible via email. We will also post the  YELLOW flag at the north, south and east sides of the school. 
 
2. You may pick students up beginning at  3:00pm. 
 
3. All parents or guardians will need to park and sign-in using their  Carpool ID at either the office or the walk-up entrance located at the south gymnasium doors. 
 
4. You may park along the curb, parking lot, and/or at the church, but you may NOT double park in the pass through car lane and/or park where you impede others from being able to move their cars.

5. Students will be released to the office or gymnasium to meet their parent or guardian. 

Thank you for helping keep our students and staff safe!


WATCH D.O.G.S.

Are you or someone you know a positive male role model? Do you have the desire to spend a day at school with your child and their friends? Do you want to be a rockstar for a day at WCA? Join us in the WCA gym  on September 19 at 6:30pm for an informational meeting about the WCA WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads Of Great Students) program. This will be a brief, fun, and FREE PIZZA event for any WCA dad or "father like" figure to any of our students who wants to learn more about this great program.

Please "Like" our FaceBook Page and watch your student's homework folder for more information. Please feel free to email us if you
have any questions, or if you would like to sign-up for the event on the 19th.


Announcements


New Carpool Procedures for Drop-off/Pick-up . Thank you for your patience as we all adjust to the new carpool procedures!

NEW POLICY! Early Pick-Up. If you need to pick your child up from school early, you must park in the parking lot and come to the front office to sign your child out. Please note that early pick-up ends at 3:00pm . If you arrive after 3:00pm, you will need to pick-up your child in the carpool line. Early pick-up is intended to be used as an exception and will not be allowed on a regular basis.

For example, if your daughter has a doctor's appointment at 3:45pm, and she gets out of school at 3:30pm, you will not be able to pick her up at 3:15pm. You will need to pick her up by 3:00pm.

Lunch/Recess Volunteers Needed ! We love our volunteers! Sign-up  HERE  to volunteer at lunch and recess. Questions? Please  email  Heather, our Volunteer Coordinator.

Attention Kindergarten Parents! You are invited to a "Welcome to WCA Information Session" in the library on  September 10 and 11 after AM and PM drop-off.

Visitor Check-In Policy. We welcome visitors at WCA! It is our policy that visitors must check-in at the front office and be entered into our Raptor system. Proof of identification will be required in the form of a driver's license for each visit to the school. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our students safe.

Subscribe to the School Events Calendar. Sync your calendar with the school's Events Calendar. Visit the school website, scroll down to the blue "Upcoming Events" box, click "Show All Events," choose "Subscribe." Make sure you select a frequent auto refresh setting; otherwise, your personal calendar will not be updated with changes in a timely manner.

2018-19 School Year Calendars. VIEW HERE.

Early Release Days.  This year, we will NOT be serving lunch on Early Release Days.  Full Day K-4th graders will be released at  12:15pm , and 5th-8th graders will be released at  12:30pm.
Preschoolers and Half Day Kindergarteners will not have school on Early Release Days. Please refer to the  school year calendar  for a list of Early Release Days.

How May We Help You? At WCA, we want our families to know how to find answers to questions and where to go to find important information. These "How May We Help You" documents were created with you in mind. 

Back to School Night with the Colorado Rapids. Rapids vs. Atlanta  United match on Saturday, September 15  at 1:30pm. For each discounted ticket purchased, $5 will go back to our school.  FLYER

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. 



Calendar Reminders

Sept 5 - 7  Full Days (5th - 8th ONLY)
Sept 5 - 7 Early Release Days @ 12:15pm (1st - 4th ONLY)
Sept 10 - 11 Kindergarten Staggered Start
Sept 10 - 11 Kgarten Parent "Welcome to WCA Information Session" after drop-off
Sept 13 Back to School Night, 6-8pm
Sept 13 Preschool Meet & Greet/School Supply Drop-off, 6-8pm
Sept 17 - 18 First Day of Preschool
Sept 19 PTO Spirit Night @ Cold Stone Creamery (4-8pm)
Sept 20  PICTURE DAY!
Sept 21 NO SCHOOL/Professional Development Day
Sept 27 PTO Meeting, 6:30pm


2490 S. Perry Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Main Phone: 303-814-5200
Attendance:  303-814-5280

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