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. | |
Cougar Calendar Reminders
Blue: Elementary Green: Middle School Black: All Students
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Dec 1
Dec 4
Dec 5
Dec 6
Dec 7
Dec 8 & 9
Dec 13
Dec 14
Dec 15
Dec 18- 21
Dec 18
Dec 19
Dec 20
Dec 21
Dec 22-Jan 7
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Spirit Dress Day
Open Enrollment Closes 4pm
3rd Grade Field Trip Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Sign-up MS Athletics (Dec 1-20)
Girls Basketball & Coed Cheerleading (Session 2)
No Classes K-4 Testing
5-8 Normal Schedule
Formal Uniform Day
Picture Retakes 8-10am
PTO Community Meeting 2-3pm
Board Meeting 6:30pm
Castle View High School Freshman Showcase 6-8pm
Douglas County IB Program 8th grade Information Session @ WCA 8-8:30am Cafeteria
The Nightmare Before Christmas Performances 6pm
Winter Showcase K-3 Beginning Drums & Choir 5pm
Spirit Wear Day | Mod Pizza
Winter Showcase 4-8 Performing Arts Clubs 5pm
IB Program Freshman Information Session 6pm @ DCHS
Holiday Spirit Week & MS Holiday Homeroom Wars
Who Hair Day with Informal Uniforms (Style your hair like Whoville Characters in The Grinch Who Stole Christmas)
Comfy Cozy Day (Wear your PJs, sweatpants, or snuggies)
Holiday Character Day (Dress in clothes depicting your favorite holiday or winter character/ free dress)
MS Spelling Bee 2:30pm
Ugly Sweater Day with free dress bottoms
Lost & Found Clean Out
MS Homeroom Wars Lip Sync and Cheer 2:30-3:30pm
Winter Break
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A Night in Venice: WCA Gala | |
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Save the date! World Compass Academy will be hosting our first annual fundraiser gala A Night in Venice on Saturday, Feb. 24 from 6-10 p.m. at the Highland Ranch Mansion. This adult-only event will feature dinner and drinks, music and entertainment, as well a silent auction supporting the school.
For more information about A Night in Venice, visit Gala Link.
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WCA PTO has partnered with Raise Right for a holiday gift card fundraiser!
If you were planning to purchase gift cards for holiday gifts, we'd be so grateful if you considered purchasing via the WCA PTO fundraiser!
You will be able to see all of the gift cards offered and the fundraising amount for each card.
1. Go to the website www.raiseright.com
2. Sign up/Enroll
3. Enter code DIGPEJANGQAF in the "Join an existing program"
4. create an account
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We have our annual Winter Art & Music Showcase coming up! This is one of our biggest events of the year, and we are so excited to show you what our amazingly talented students have been working on this semester. This year we have split the event into two nights:
Kindergarten thru 3rd Grade (as well as beginning drums and choir club)
December 13 WCA Gym - 5pm
Performance Attire: Formal Uniform
4th grade thru Middle School Music Electives/Clubs
(This includes BAND AND ORCHESTRA ELECTIVES, glow in the dark drumming, varsity orchestra, beginning drums and choir)
December 14 WCA Gym - 5pm
Performance Attire: Formal Uniform
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Ancient Roman History
3rd grade students were given a key point in Ancient Roman History to act out as a group to end their unit on Ancient Rome. It was a great experience for our students to learn about Ancient Rome.
Great job 3rd grade teachers!!!
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Local Author
4th graders at WCA met a local author, Joseph Caldara, he wrote The Black Walrus. He read the first chapter of his book and talked to the students about the writing and publishing process. He also autographed books for students and our school library.
The students loved this experience!!
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WCA Participation: Turkey Trot
Thank you to all the families who participated and represented WCA in the Castle Rock Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day. We can't wait to do this again next year.
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Kick off your holiday shopping with Castle Rock's premier craft and food market. Shop from more than 40 vendors including unique crafts, art, specialty items, roasted chestnuts, salsa, tamales, and more. Get that impossible-to-shop-for person a gift while enjoying the 40-foot Christmas tree, hot cocoa, food trucks and holiday music. More Details
Reindeer Games: December 2, 2023, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Philip S. Miller Park
It’s holiday fun for the whole family! Enjoy kid-friendly activities in a winter-themed wonderland including live reindeer, Santa (parents bring your cameras!), s'mores, hot chocolate, sleigh rides, train rides, outdoor games and an obstacle course. Kids will receive a prize at the end of the obstacle course while supplies last. More Details
Storytellers and S'mores: December 9, 2023, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Festival Park
Santa and some of his friends are stopping by Festival Park to read holiday favorites from our giant Storytellers Chair. Enjoy roasting marshmallows, making s’mores, hot chocolate and other family friendly fun at this free community event. More Details
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Middle School Event 6-8 Grade
We are going to Italy this summer and you are invited!
Mrs. Marques, our 5th grade ELA & Writing teacher will be leading a tour to Italy this summer, and middle school students (rising 6th-exiting 8th graders) are invited. If you missed the information session, you can visit her STAFF WEBSITE and click on Italy Trip Information, or for more information email: Kristin.marques@worldcompassacademy.com
When students travel, they expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves and grow more confident. These skills are critical for creating the global citizens of tomorrow, and she would love to have your student join on this adventure.
There are limited spots on this trip, and we would love to have you.
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Middle School Families
High School Options & News
WCA welcomes many of the local high schools to our school each year for information sessions. These sessions inform students and parents on different options the high schools in our area offer. These sessions are recorded and published along with the slide deck presentation from each high school. Here is the link to view them. Expand the link to see new high schools as they are added.
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Board of Directors
The WCA Board of Directors is currently looking for two new members to fill open gaps. We are looking for parents or board members at large that have a background in policy & school compliance or children and public safety. These potential new members will fill roles on our compliance committee and safety committee. Those that are interested should fill out the board application located here: Board of Directors Application
Lunch and Recess
Consider volunteering during lunch and recess to assist with student supervision. Our students especially love when adults lead and play games during recess. You can sign up to help here.
Family Volunteering
World Compass Academy asks that each family volunteer 15 hours per school year. The volunteer requirement needs to be completed by the end of the school year. WCA will be using Track It Forward to log all volunteer hours completed this school year.
CONGRATULATIONS to the families who have completed their volunteer hours for the 2023-2024 School Year!!
Soileau Family and Kautz Family
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Tutoring is Available at WCA. Here is the list of who is available, rates and subjects. WCA Tutors | |
Encourage youth in your life to take a mental health survey and sign up for free and confidential therapy sessions at IMatterColorado.org. #IMatterColorado | |
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. | | | | |
