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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Cougar Calendar Reminders
Blue: In-Person Students Green: Remote Students Black: All Students
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April 24
April 24-30
May 3-7
May 4
May 19
May 20
May 21
May 24
May 25
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PTO's Spring Spectacular 9:00am-12:00pm
Scholastic Book Fair: Stock up for Summer Reading
Staff Appreciation Week
Formal Uniform Day
Board Meeting 6:30pm (Board Elections)
Papa John's Spirit Night
Spirit Wear Day
Spirit Day: Popcorn Bliss
Field Day: (Please send students in appropriate shoes)
- Grades K-1 8:30am-10:00am
- Grades 2-3 1:30pm-3:00pm
Field Day: (Please send students in appropriate shoes)
- Grades 4-5 8:30am-10:00am
- Grades 6-8 1:30pm-3:00pm
Early Release K-8 Carpool Starts at 12:30pm
Kindergarten Graduation
- Mrs. Coffelt 8:30-9:15am
- Mrs. Winning 9:45am-10:30am
- Mrs. Savic 11:00am-11:45am
- Mrs.Grunder 12:45pm-1:30pm
- Miss Acton 2:00pm-2:45pm
8th Grade Continuation 6:00pm-7:00pm
8th Grade Breakfast (Students & Teachers Only) 8:30am-10:30am
Early Release K-8 Carpool Starts at 12:30pm
Last Day of School
End of Trimester 3
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Administrator Note
Dear World Compass Academy Community,
We want to start by saying how proud we are of our students for their efforts during CMAS testing. Our teachers were wonderful too!
This Saturday is the PTO's Spring Spectacular (9am-12pm)! We are thrilled to invite the WCA community and the entire Castle Rock community to join in on the fun. Administration will be present, so please stop by and say hello. This event is giving us the opportunity to see and visit with students and parents.
Thank you for your continued support. We want to make the next 4 weeks wonderful for our students and families.
Warm Regards,
Bethany, Krista, and Amanda
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SATURDAY: PTO Hosts Spring Spectacular |
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This Saturday, April 24, from 9:00am-12:00pm come join the PTO's Spring Spectacular!! This family fun event will have food and craft vendors from the Castle Rock area. Items will be sold on an individual bases determined by each vendor. There will also be a silent auction for: gift baskets, activities, and restaurants. You can also visit the Scholastic Book Fair in the cafeteria. This event is for the entire Castle Rock community. Please see the PTO facebook page for the exciting list of vendors. Parking will be available at Plum Creek Church. |
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Scholastic Book Fair added to Spring Spectacular
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Visit the book fair early during Spring Spectacular on Saturday, April 24th from 9:00am-12:00pm. If you are unable to make this event, don't worry students will visit the book fair during their library time. Each student will make a wish list. Parents can send cash, check or use the eWallet Link. eWallet gives your child a safe, cashless way to shop the Book Fair. This digital payment option can be used at the in-school Book Fair or online at the Virtual Book Fair.
Parents can shop online now through May 1st. Scholastic Book Fair Link. Please set up an account with Scholastic for WCA library to earn credit.
We are excited for you to Stock up for Summer Reading!!
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Teacher Appreciation Week |
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Students and families can show their appreciation all week for the hard work the staff at WCA has done this year. There are themes and activities each day for the students to participate in for the staff. The PTO will also have a banner that every student will sign throughout the week, for the staff.
May 1st & 2nd (weekend)-- We would like families to leave sidewalk chalk messages at the school over the weekend for staff. Chalk will be provided and left out Friday through the weekend.
May 3rd Slam Dunk -- Have students write a note, color a picture, or bring in a flower for their: Teachers, Teacher Aides, Specials/Electives, Foreign Language Teachers.
May 4th Tailgate Tuesday -- Have students write a note, color a picture, or bring in a flower for their: Lunchroom/Cafeteria, Custodial, Front Office Staff, Admin Team
May 5th Seventh Inning Stretch -- Bring in a school supply for your teacher. (Pens, Markers, Note pads, Dry Erase Markers, Lysol/Clorox Wipes, Tissues, glue sticks, etc.)
May 6th Time out for Treats -- Students give compliments or smiles to each staff member they see.
May 7th MVP’s Awards -- All students and staff can wear a sports jersey or sports themed t-shirt/sweatshirt.
Thank you for making our teachers feel special!!
PTO
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Explorers Club Summer Camps |
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Here's what is coming in June. See this LINK for July and August Camp Themes. |
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Open Positions on Board of Directors |
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Board Elections are May 4th. Our board is currently looking to fill three (3) Director Positions. All interested should apply. Experience in education, fundraising, public relations, and/or communications are a plus.
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Plan a FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT, and enjoy treats from Popcorn Bliss.
Looking for a teacher appreciation gift or an end of the year teacher gift? Popcorn Bliss has just the right treats.
Please support our wonderful PTO at Popcorn Bliss on May 19th all day!
6360 Promenade Pkwy, Castle Rock
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World Compass Academy's Kindergarten class is ready to graduation on May 24, 2021. An unusual year of Covid has made graduation plans unique. Please look for details in early May. |
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World Compass Academy's 8th grade class is ready to continue their educational journey into High School on the evening May 24, 2021. An unusual year of Covid has made Continuation plans unique. Please look for details in early May. |
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Teachers are excited about the completion of the modern day Japan unit in 2nd grade. They dress in Kimonos to celebrate!! |
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Ms. Morris has entered her 1st grade students at WCA into the Poetic Power poetry contest for six years. This is the first year Kindergarteners have entered into this contest. Since the first year WCA opened, there have been at least 5 first grade students who have been chosen to have their poem published in the poetry contest book. We wish these students good luck in the poetry contest. |
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Join the PTO
PTO will be holding elections soon! Now is the time to become a part of this amazing team of parents that want to make WCA the best place. There are several open positions. No matter your abilities, there is a position for you.
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Colorado Gives
Looking for a way to support the PTO without going out each month? This would be a great opportunity for families, with busy schedules. You can make a one time donation or a monthly donation towards the WCA PTO. Click on the LINK to learn more.
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Norovirus
There has been an increase in gastrointestinal illness outbreaks reported in child care facilities and schools that appears to be consistent with norovirus.
Norovirus is a highly contagious illness that can cause vomiting, diarrhea, a low grade fever, abdominal cramps, nausea, headache, body aches, and chills.
Noroviruses are very contagious and spread easily from person to person by eating food or drinking liquids that are contaminated with norovirus, touching surfaces or objects contaminated with norovirus then putting your fingers in your mouth, or having direct contact with someone who is infected with norovirus, such as by caring for them or sharing food or eating utensils with them.
When norovirus or other gastrointestinal illness enters a child care facility or schools, it can spread rapidly. Please keep your child home if you feel they have these symptoms to help stop the spread.
Tri- County Health Department & Douglas County
As of April 16, 2021, Douglas County is no longer governed by the State of Colorado Dial nor any public health order issued by Tri-County Health Department (TCHD). This opt-out decision impacts the entirety of Douglas County and its municipalities. A statewide mask order issued by the Governor’s Office on April 3, 2021, will continue to require that a mask be worn in public indoor spaces. Due to this severance, World Compass Academy will follow the guidance of CDPHE (Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment). Tri-County Health Department and CDPHE were aligned in all school guidelines, therefore no changes of the severance will affect World Compass Academy as the year comes to an end.
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Stefanie Bender, BSN, RN, SSP-SN
School Nurse Consultant, World Compass Academy
Office 303-814-5262
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The PTO has a monthly fundraiser at Papa John's Pizza. It will be the first Tuesday of every month to coincide with Formal Uniform Day and the Board Meeting. The PTO is looking forward to your support in their new monthly fundraiser.
This is NOT a spirit wear day.
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Important Remote Learning Information |
If you have questions, please reach out to your remote learning teacher. The Remote Learning Facebook group is not monitored for questions; please email remote learning teachers directly with questions. |
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Snap photos of your students in school uniforms doing remote learning or studying. Share them with us at
Please tag @wcacougars on Instagram or @worldcompassacademy on Facebook.
Use the hashtag #wcaachievement and thank you for sharing your WCA academic achievements.
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Summer Learning Resources |
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Here are some additional resources to help you keep your child's thirst for knowledge and desire to do activities thriving over the summer.
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2020-2021 School Calendar is posted to our website here.
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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, complianceofficer@dcsdk12.org, 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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