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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FIELD DAY!
We couldn't have asked for nicer weather! Thank you to all the volunteers and to the parents who came out to cheer the kids on. It was a great day!
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PRINCIPAL LETTER
Last week, I had a chance to visit with Elizabeth Davis, our new principal. I think World Compass Academy is in good hands! I look forward to hearing much about the great things students will be accomplishing in the future. Go Cougars!
Who is known as the hardest working man in show business?
- Elvis Presley
- Frank Sinatra
- James Brown
- Mike Ballard
Yes, the answer is James Brown. However, I suggest that our very own Mike Ballard is now ready to assume the mantle. We have been fortunate to have Mike take on so many performances over the past three weeks. The concerts started with second and third graders several weeks ago and will end with a kindergarten concert and graduation next week. In between, Mike had the fourth and fifth graders perform. Tonight our first and second grade choir, the third through fifth grade choir, the orchestra, and percussion ensemble will have a chance to share their talents and hard work. Don't miss this concert!
I'm also excited to hear our preschool and kindergarten beginning violin students. I know some of the tunes will require a little imagination, but everyone starts somewhere! Thanks for giving our students this opportunity, Amanda Cox! And let's not forget Ms. Garcia who has helped our youngest students learn and explore the art of dance. Bravo!
Although Amanda and Edie are doing the actual teaching, don't forget the person responsible for organizing many activities at the school...Ms. Shana Coffelt. We love you, Shana!
If you value the performing and visual arts, then WCA is the place for you.
A big shout out to Mr. Comstock and all the volunteers for organizing our first Field Day. I'm sure the kids will have a fantastic time!
Many have commented to me that the year has gone by so quickly. I agree! I think this is a testament to how hard everyone has worked and the joy that occurs when you come to school each day with enthusiasm. Thanks to all the WCA students, staff, and parents for making this first year a memorable one.
Jim
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For the 2016-17 school year, you have the option to purchase pre-packaged school supply kits
or purchase the supplies on your own.
Requests from homeroom, art, nurse, music, and
language teachers are included
. To purchase the school supply kits, click
here
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Online ordering
is available until
June 24
. To purchase on your own, click
here
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MRS. ELIZABETH DAVIS
We are excited to welcome our new principal to the WCA family!
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FIRST GRADE AUTHOR VISIT
Janie Dullard, author of the book,
Mr. Elephant's Rio Tour,
visited our first graders last week.
The kids enjoyed listening to her!
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Drop-off Reminder
. This is just a friendly reminder that drop off begins at 7:45am. If you arrive early, please wait in the carpool lane and don't let your child exit your car until 7:45am. Thanks so much for your cooperation!
Early Release Day. The elementary has an early release day TOMORROW, May 20.
Students will be released after lunch at 12:30pm. Preschool is on regular schedule.
Job Openings. We are currently accepting applications for Kindergarten teachers and 6th grade teachers. Please go here to fill out an application.
Attendance Line. Please call our Attendance Line if your child will be absent or is running late. If calls are not left on the Attendance Line by 10:00am, the Douglas County School District system will automatically send a message via phone call, text and/or email to parents who didn't report an absence on our Attendance Line. If you did call before 10:00am and still received a message from DCSD, please call the front office at 303-814-5261.
Kindergarten Graduation.
The ceremony will take place in the gym on
Tuesday,
May 24
from
9:30am - 10:30am
. The students will be entering the gym at 9:45am. Following
the graduation ceremony, we will have a picnic lunch at Rhyolite Park. Congratulations, Kindergartners!
Spirit Night at Smashburger.
Please mark your calendar for our final Spirit Night this year,
May 24
at Smashburger in Castle Rock from
4:00-8:00pm
! Students may wear jeans, shorts, or athletic pants with their spirit wear t-shirts or school colors to school this day.
Preschool Graduation. The ceremony will take place in the WCA gym on Wednesday,
May 25 from 9:00am - 10:00am. If you have any questions, please contact Rebeca Harcharik. Congratulation, Preschoolers!
Student Medication. All student medication needs to be picked up before summer, or it will be disposed of. Please stop by the Nurse's Office on the last day of school, May 27, to pick up any medication. Thanks!
LOST AND FOUND. Our lost and found is overflowing! Please check the lost and found in the gym before May 26. Any items left will be donated after the last day of school.
Keep those math skills sharp this summer! Some parents have asked for math resources to use with their kids over the summer. Here are a couple of recommendations that are subscription based:
iSingaporeMath and
IXL. For a free option, check out
Mr. Nussbaum.
Douglas County Library Summer Reading Program. The library's summer reading program kicks off June 4th. This is a great choice for families!
Upcoming Music Programs. Come out and see our WCA students perform! Each program will begin at 6:30pm in the WCA gym.
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4th & 5th Grade String Orchestra
3rd - 5th Grade Choir
1st & 2nd Grade Choir
3rd - 5th Grade Percussion Ensemble |
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Kindergarten Concert |
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2016-17 DRESS CODE/UNIFORM UPDATES
The
Dress Code has been updated for next year! Please take some time to read through the information so that you can be prepared. Please note that preschool students are not required to wear uniforms.
Informal (everyday) dress code updates at a glance:
- Students may now also wear any solid colored oxford shirt on informal (everyday)
uniform days.
- Skirt/skort/polo dress/shorts length is now no more than 2 inches above the knee.
- Heel height is less than 1 inch.
We have a new
formal uniform supplier...
Educational Outfitters! They are a local supplier, located on the corner of University and County Line Road in Centennial. We listened to parent feedback and looked for better quality, thicker fabric, softer sweaters, and a local store where
you can try on for size and exchange easily. They work with many charter schools in the Denver metro area.
Look for an informational flyer coming home with your student. You may also view the flyer
here. The formal uniform information will also be available in the store and
online.
Formal uniform updates at a glance:
- Girls may wear the 10 pleat skirt or jumper in our blue/red plaid (9A) for formal
uniform day.
- Girls may wear a white oxford (with logo) or peter pan blouse (with logo) with the 10 pleat skirt. (It needs to stay tucked in; the oxford shirt is longer).
- Girls must wear the peter pan blouse under the jumper. Girls may not wear the oxford shirt under the jumper.
- The girls' sweater is softer and more refined.
Skirts, jumpers, etc. bought from Educational Outfitters comply with the updated length requirement. They are having a 20% off sale right now until the end of May. This is their biggest sale of the year!
Students may still wear their French Toast items in 2016-17 as long as they conform to the updated
Dress Code (scooter no more than 2 inches above the knee, peter pan shirt stays tucked in, etc).
If you have any questions, please call the school office at 303-814-5200. Thank you!
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CONGRATULATIONS, MATH MASTERS!
Colin, Londyn, Annie, Eli, Luke,
Rhett, Bella, Alexa, Landon, Kairi, Olivia, Emma, Nik,
Valeria, and Dane Simon, Zeke, Myles, Logan, and Kayla
(not pictured: Elli, Fayth and Max)
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CALENDAR REMINDERS
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TONIGHT
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Music Program Concert, 6:30pm
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May 20
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Elementary Early Release Day @ 12:30pm/Professional Development PM |
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May 23
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Kindergarten Concert, 6:30pm
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May 24
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Kindergarten Graduation in the gym, 9:30am
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May 24
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Spirit Wear/School Color Day
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May 24
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Spirit Night @ Smashburger, 4:00pm - 8:00pm |
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May 25
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Preschool Graduation in the gym, 9:00am
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May 27
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Last Day of School! Elementary Early Release Day @ 12:30pm
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
WCA Board of Directors and Staff would like to thank local business owner Sean Hakes for his Title Sponsorship to
"A Date Night to Remember" and Silver Sponsorshi
p to World Compass Academy.
Mr. Hakes is the owner of
Altitude SEO.
Mr. Hakes, and his wife Adriana, have a Kindergartener at WCA this year; they are excited to support our amazing new school in our fundraising efforts.
Altitude SEO is an advanced level, specialty search engine optimization company. We specialize in high-competition markets and the overall search experience from search engine placement, social media visibility, local maps optimization, user experience optimization and have an in-depth process inline with Google's Webmaster Guidelines.
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2490 S. Perry Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
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Attendance: 303-814-5280
Nurse: 303-814-5260
Preschool: 303-229-0935
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