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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Gala Tickets are now available on myschoolbucks

A Night in Venice Gala Ticket & Sponsor A Staff Member

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

Formal Uniform Day

6-8 Honor Roll Awards from Trimester 1

Crave Spirit Day: Spirit Wear Day

No School

No School Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Gala Tickets

Tickets are now on sale for WCA’s first fundraiser gala,

A Night in Venice! Enjoy an evening out and support our school on Saturday, Feb. 24 from 6-10 p.m. at the Highlands Ranch Mansion. 

Guests will enjoy a catered dinner, delicious desserts, music and entertainment, and a silent auction to raise funds for the school. Be sure to buy your tickets before prices go up on Feb. 1! 

To purchase tickets please use these links: A Night in Venice Gala Ticket & Sponsor A Staff Member. For more information about A Night in Venice or to purchase tickets visit Gala Website.

PTO Fundraiser

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

New Dungeons and Dragons Club

Attention 5th-8th graders

Are you a fan of Dungeons & Dragons or eager to learn the game? Exciting news! Mr. Sonke is launching a D&D club starting in January and running through May. Join us for adventures in the world of Dungeons & Dragons, playing the 5th edition campaigns.

Details:

• When: Tuesdays, 4:00-5:30 pm
• First gathering: January 16th
• Where: Room 212

Whether you're an experienced player or a beginner, everyone is welcome. Supplies will be provided, but you're also welcome to bring your own.

To join Mr. Sonke's D&D Club, visit MySchoolBucks and sign up now! Here is the link: Dungeons and Dragons Club

Embark on a journey of imagination and strategy. We look forward to seeing you there!

Performing Arts

Congratulations to all the performing arts cast and crew on your incredible performance in The Nightmare Before Christmas. Your dedication, talent, and hard work truly shone through. It was a pleasure to witness such an amazing showcase of your skills. Congratulations to each one of you!

Thank you to Mr. Doerr, Ms. Tripp, Ms. Tabaka and Ms. Abshire for your dedication and hard work in bringing the school musical to life. The countless hours spent guiding rehearsals, offering constructive feedback, and instilling confidence in the performers showed through the performances. Your tireless efforts and commitment have not only enriched the lives of the students but have also created a memorable and inspiring experience for everyone involved.

Thank you for supporting the WCA Performing Arts Program. Your sponsorships are greatly appreciated.

Middle School Athletics

It's time to sign-up for Girls Basketball and Session 2 of Coed Cheerleading in myschoolbucks. Registration is open Dec 1-20. Practice and Game Schedules

Girls Basketball Registration Link

First practice Girls Basketball: January 10th

Session 2 Coed Cheerleading Registration Link

First practice Cheerleading: January 11th

We can't wait to coach your student athletes.

We are excited to share with you that WCA Athletic Hats are now available for purchase. Link use Code: cougars

Volunteer Opportunities

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!!

Lee Family, W. Moore Family, A Moore Family and Hertzler Family

Student Support

Tutoring is Available at WCA. Here is the list of who is available, rates and subjects. WCA Tutors

PTO. Meet other WCA parents by joining the PTO Facebook Page and please email the PTO with PTO related questions. Visit the PTO Website and read the PTO Newsletter.

2023-2024 K-8 School Calendar is posted here.

Follow WCA on Social Media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/WorldCompassAcademy/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/wcacougars/

WCA Honors

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.  

2490 S. Perry Street

Castle Rock, CO 80104

info@worldcompassacademy.com

Main Phone: 303-814-5200

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