| | Newsletter April 11, 2025 | | |
Dear World Compass Families,
As we conclude a successful week of CMAS testing, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support. Your partnership in ensuring that our students were well-prepared, well-rested, and confident played a pivotal role in their success. Thank you to the many parent volunteers who donated and helped sort snacks and the parents who assisted with decorating doors.
I am incredibly proud of each and every one of our students who demonstrated dedication, perseverance, and a strong commitment to academic excellence throughout the testing period. These qualities will serve them well not only in their academic careers but also in their future endeavors.
Thank you once again for your ongoing collaboration and encouragement.
Respectfully,
Bethany Merkling
Principal
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Cougar Calendar Reminders
Blue: Elementary Green: Middle School Black: All Students
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Apr 15 | 3rd Grade Field Trip Rocky Vista University
Apr 15-16 | CMAS Testing Days 5th & 8th Science, 7th Social Studies
Apr 17 | 2nd Grade Field Trip Denver Zoo
Apr 18-21 | No School
May 6 | Formal Uniform Day, Board Meeting 6:30pm
May 7 | Spirit Wear Day: Smart Cow
May 14 | Grade book closes to Parents
May 16 | Early Release Day 12:00pm
| | Kindergarten Enrollment Open | | |
Help Us Spread the Word!
We have limited openings for kindergarten students in our French and Mandarin language tracks for the 2025-2026 school year!
While our Spanish track is already full, the French and Mandarin programs offer unique advantages. French is one of the official languages of the United Nations, while Mandarin is recognized by the U.S. government as a critical language.
Additionally, our French and Mandarin classes boast some of the smallest class sizes in Castle Rock, ensuring personalized attention and an enriching learning experience for every student.
Share this opportunity with friends and family
Please share with any family who may be interested.
Enroll Here
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Now Available to Preorder: The Cougar Quill – Imaginary Worlds Edition!
We are thrilled to announce the release of The Cougar Quill, our school’s literary publication featuring original work from some of our talented 4th–8th grade students!
This year’s theme, Imaginary Worlds, showcases the creativity, heart, and imagination of our young writers through stories, poems, and artwork that transport readers to magical realms beyond the everyday. This special keepsake is a wonderful way to celebrate your student’s hard work and support our school’s love of writing and creativity.
Preorder your copy today at: https://studentreasures.com/preorder
Use Class Code: 36062529
LAST DAY TO ORDER: April 15, 2025
Don't miss your chance to own a piece of our school's creative spirit—order now and treasure it for years to come!
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8th Grade Headed to High School News
Congrats, Waimea! We're thrilled to hear that you've made the Castle View High School varsity poms team for the 2025-2026 season! Starting your freshman year as part of this talented group will surely make for an exciting and memorable experience.
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4th Grade Science
In a recent engaging project, 4th grade science students had the opportunity to explore Earth's layers by creating miniature models using play dough. The hands-on activity allowed them to represent our planet's structure on a smaller scale, bringing their learning to life.
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7th /8th Grade Social Studies
Get ready for a sweet trip back in time! In this creative project, in Ms. Tabaka's Social Studies class, students recreated a notable historical event from the 1800s or earlier using Peeps marshmallow candies as the main characters. This project encourages imaginative storytelling, historical understanding, and artistic presentation.
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Kindergarten Art Class
Inspired by the captivating illustrations in Chisato Tashiro's "Chameleon's Colors," Ms. Baird's kindergarten class created a guided drawing chameleon with watercolors; the students brought their own unique chameleon characters to life, showcasing their artistic talents and imagination.
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Lava on the Floor
In Ms. Abshire's 7th-grade math class, learning takes on a thrilling new dimension with her innovative "Lava on the Floor" approach. By transforming the classroom into an exciting, interactive environment, Ms. Abshire keeps her students engaged and motivated, turning math lessons into engaging adventures that challenge both their problem-solving skills and their ability to navigate through a make-believe lava.
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It's time to start thinking about summer camps.
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Alumni
At WCA, we hold our alumni close to our hearts and are always delighted to hear about their accomplishments and adventures! We celebrate our alumni's successes and are proud to have been a part of their journey. Keep soaring, Cougars, and don't forget to keep us updated on your latest achievements! Go Anywhere! Do Anything!
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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 Aaron Henderson, 620 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, complianceofficer@dcsdk12.org, 720-433-108. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. | | | | |
