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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| March 6 |
SAC Meeting 8:30am |
| March 6 |
Elementary School Cougar Awards Assembly 2:15pm |
| March 6 |
Spring BINGO Night 6pm |
| March 10 |
4-6 grade Math Olympiad
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| March 10 |
Science Fair 6:30-7:30pm |
| March 11 |
All School Formal Uniform Day |
| March 11 |
Spring Picture Day |
| March 11 |
6-8 grade Math Olympiad
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| March 11 |
Middle School Cougar Awards Assembly 2pm |
| March 11 |
Intent to Return Due |
| March 12-20 |
Spring Break |
| March 25 |
Freddy's Spirit Night 4-8pm |
| March 25 |
Special Board of Directors Meeting 6:30pm |
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Spring BINGO Night
Our Annual Spring BINGO Night is tomorrow from 6-8pm at WCA.
Don't miss out on 5 FREE rounds of BINGO+ PRIZES!!
If you did not have a chance to order food in advance, there will be pizza, drinks and dessert available on a first come, first serve basis.
Pizza $1.50/slice. Drinks and cupcakes $1 each.
All you need to bring, is the family ready to have FUN!
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Intent to Return Due March 11
According to our enrollment policy, K-7th grade families are required to submit an Intent to Return form each Spring to secure a place at WCA the following academic year.
The 2020-21 Intent to Return process is well underway for current K-7 students only. The deadline to submit the form and pay the $200 non-refundable student fee is Wednesday, March 11. Even if your child is not returning, we still need you to submit the form by March 11. Please complete one form per family. Current preschoolers should NOT complete this form.
The student fee required for next year is $200 per student. You may pay by check (made payable to WCA), cash, cashier's check, or online. If you qualify for free and reduced lunch, this fee may be reduced or waived.
IF BOTH THE INTENT TO RETURN FORM AND THE STUDENT FEE ARE NOT SUBMITTED BY MARCH 11, WE CAN NOT GUARANTEE ENROLLMENT FOR NEXT YEAR.
If you have any questions, please call the school office at 303-814-5200.
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Science Fair
We are excited for the upcoming Science Fair, on Tuesday, March 10. All students will be able to view the projects throughout the day.
The science fair will then be open in the evening from 6:30-7:30, if any families are interested in attending after school. This is an optional evening time for you to see all students' projects.
Any questions can be directed to Kate Parker at
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Spring Fling
Thank you to Charity Bray and the Cougar Committee for hosting a fun Spring Fling last week. 6-8 grade students enjoyed mu sic, dancing, food, friends and a fun photo wall. Shout out to all of the teachers who attended and made this a night to remember!
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Theater Updates
I See Stars opens on April 9th and closes April 10th! Tickets go on sale to the general public on March 9th. Tickets sell out fast so make your reservations now! There will also be a free in- school dress rehearsal assembly on Friday April 10th at 1:30 that is open to parents.
Here is the link:
*A few volunteer positions for the musical are still needed. We could use an adult to help with the sound board, a Spotlight operator, and some help with programs. This counts towards volunteer hours.
Choir's concert will be on May 1st. It is still undetermined whether it will be at the school or at Plum Creek Church.
Next year, we are offering a Technical Theater class to all Middle Schoolers. In this class, students will learn the technical elements of a theatrical production such as set design, set building and painting, costume design, stage makeup, lights, and sound. If your student loves hands- on activities and has an interest in the arts but doesn't like to be in the spotlight, this is the class for them!
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WCA Yearbooks
The deadline to order a Yearbook for your student is April 1st, just three weeks away!
Please see the flyer for additional information and follow the links below to order.
How to order:
1. Go to www.treering.com/validate
2. Enter your school's passcode: 1015027251121021
3. Purchase your yearbook(s)
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Child Development
5th and 6th graders getting CPR certified in our Child Development Elective.
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WCA Yard Signs
Help spread the word about World Compass Academy, by putting a sign in your yard or outside of your local business.
For each month you have the sign up, you will earn 4 hours of volunteer time!
Please fill out our yard sign information form and pick up your sign
in the front office. Share a photo of your sign in your yard or in front of your local business and tag us on Facebook and/or Instagram.
If you do not follow WCA on our social platforms, you can find us here:
Facebook
and
Instagram
(@wcacougars).
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CMAS Testing
Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) testing will begin the week we return from spring break! With the dates below in mind, please do your best to have your child at school on time and refrain from making any appointments during the school day if possible. For a detailed testing schedule or more information on CMAS please visit the "
state mandated testing" tab on the WCA website for more information.
5th-8th grade ELA and Math- March 24th, 25th, and 26th
3rd/4th grade ELA- March 24th, 25th, and 26th
3rd/4th grade Math- March 27th, 30th, 31st
5th/8th grade Science- April 6th, 7th, 8th
Email
Clare Kiesel, our school assessment coordinator with any questions.
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Career Day
WCA is working to organize a career day on Thursday, April 30th. We are looking for parent volunteers who are willing to come in to talk to students about their job and career.
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Primary will learn about what the job is and why it is important to the community.
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Elementary will learn what the job is and what skills are involved in doing it.
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Middle school will learn not only about the job, but also the education necessary for the career.
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If your company or job has any international aspects, we would love to have that involved as well.
We are hoping to have many different professions represented for the students. The event will be taking place during the school day with different age groups of students filtering through at different times. If you are interested in volunteering for career day or know someone who might be, please contact Kate Parker.
Please note, depending on the amount of interest, we may not be able to accommodate all volunteers.
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Save the Date
Career Day: April 30
As we get closer to April, we will be looking for parent volunteers to share their careers with our students on career day.
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Announcements
2020-2021 School Calendar.
School calendars for the 2020/2021 school year have been posted to our website here.
Cold Weather Dress Code. Please send your child(ren) in appropriate winter apparel. We do try to go outside for recess pending weather, temperature and windchill. Please ensure that all hats/gloves/sweaters/jackets are labeled.
Volunteer Opportunities.
If you would like to be notified of new volunteer opportunities such as Lunch Helpers, Pizza Friday Helpers, School Photo helpers, please get on our volunteers list by emailing
Heather Ridges-Schneider
at:
[email protected]
Formal Uniform Day. Students are required to wear formal uniforms on the first Tuesday of every month. We are a Charter of which requires our families to purchase a formal uniform and want to ensure that we wear them on a regular basis. When students are in their formal uniforms, boys will be required to tuck in their shirts. When casual uniforms are worn, polo shirts may be tucked in or worn out - either way.
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.
Attendance Line & Drop Off.
Please call the Attendance Line at 303-814-5280 by 8:00am
if your child will be tardy or absent.
If you do not see a carpool attendant outside when you drop-off, please come inside to the front office to sign your child in; otherwise, he/she will be marked with an unexcused tardy. If you don't call the Attendance Line to let us know that your child will be tardy or absent, parents will receive an automated call from DCSD. Thank you for your cooperation! If you have any questions, please contact
Stefanie Bender
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PTO Facebook Page
. Meet other WCA parents by joining the
PTO Facebook Page
and feel free to
email the PTO
with questions
. A detailed PTO specific newsletter will be sent out each month.
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WCA 2019-2020 Athletic Sponsors:
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NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE: The Douglas County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, genetic information, or physical characteristics, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment of, or employment in educational programs or activities. The School District's Compliance Officer is Ted Knight, Assistant Superintendent, 620 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado,
[email protected]
, 303-387-0067. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public.
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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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