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.

December 2

December 5-22

December 6

December 7

December 15

December 19

December 20

December 21

December 22

Dec 23- Jan 9

No Classes: Testing Day (look for signups in your email)

Parents should expect student testing blocks to last 10-20 minutes

5th-8th: Foreign Language Testing (email from FL teacher)

K-4: Reading Testing (email from homeroom or reading teacher)

Winter Sports Session 2 Girls Basketball & Coed Cheer Registration opens in Myschoolbucks

Girls Basketball Link to register

Coed Cheer Link to register

Formal Uniform Day

Board Meeting 6:30pm

Winter Music & Art Showcase 5pm-8pm (see schedule below)

Spirit Wear Day Crumbl Cookie 3pm-9pm

Free Dress Day Pending 75% Parent SAC Survey Complettion

Spelling Bee 2:20pm Cafeteria

Ugly Sweater Dress Day

Holiday Character Dress Day

PJ Day

Winter Break

Principal Note

Dear World Compass Academy Community,

I am so excited for our upcoming music and art showcase. The students have been working hard and we have some impressive art and performances to share. I hope to see you there.

Good luck to our basketball players and cheerleaders who are winding down their seasons. Best of luck at the play offs!

Bethany Merkling

World Compass Academy, Principal

5 PM: Cougar Choir (show choir) - 4th grade/5th grade join for last song

5:20 PM: 4th Grade/5th grade

5:30 PM: Jr. Jammin Cougars (begging rhythm and choir)

5:45 PM: Act 1

6 PM: 3rd Grade

6:15 PM: 1st Grade

6:30 PM: Act 2

6:45 PM: Kindergarten

7 PM: Violin

7:15 PM: Act 3

7:30 PM: 2nd Grade

7:45 PM: Cougar Beats (advanced drumming)

Art: Available for viewing all night!

Cost: All donations appreciated, not required. Donations will be split evenly between the art and music programs. Thank you for supporting the arts at WCA.

Student seating: Each grade will need to sit between their designated cone color at least 20 minutes before their scheduled performance. Please speak at a low volume while viewing the art show so that our performers can be heard in the front. Please consider staying for our surprise ending!

Join WCA in Disney's Beauty & the Beast Jr. Musical

Auditions Dec 8-20 (K-8th)

Deadline to register for Cast or Crew

• Myschoolbucks Jan 31

Welcome Meeting Jan 17 3:30-5:30

Rehearsal Start Jan 19

Performances May 11, 12 & 13 (Location TBD)

Explorers Club: Enrichment Club Sign-ups

MAPS Testing

Please avoid absences if possible during your students testing days. Students that are absent will need to make-up their MAP Test(s) during regular scheduled classes.

Dec 5-8

Dec 5-7

Dec 6 & 8

Dec 12-13

Dec 13 & 15

Dec 13-15

5th -8th Grade (during History block)

2nd Grade (pm only)

K-1 (am only)

5th -8th Grade (during Math block)

K-1 (all day)

3rd Grade (11am-2pm)

8th Grade: High School Information

New to App for WCA

WCA School News App Now Available (App Store-Apple and Google Play)

Download the app (School News by Edlio) to submit an absence form, stay up to date on all school events and news, and much more. The app is available for download on the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.

Join SAC

World Compass Academy School Accountability Committee (SAC) is seeking parent volunteers. The committee will meet 7:45am-8:35am on:

• January 19
• March 30
• May 25

Participants may join the meeting via Google Meet or in-person. The school accountability committee acts as an advisory group to both administration and the Board of Directors on matters of school improvements, safety, and budgeting. All WCA community members are welcome.

Yearbook Pictures & Orders

Help us make this year's yearbook amazing! We would love to include your photos of school events, sports and school memories in our yearbook! Please send your photos to yearbook@worldcompassacademy.com. Please list the names of students in the photo(s) (if possible), the event and/or grade(s) and the date the photos were taken. Please add a comment to your email that states you give WCA permission to use your photo(s) in the school yearbook for the 2022-23 school year. If you have any questions please reach out to Mrs. Graham.

Click on the link and enter our school’s passcode: 1015027251121021

Regular Price: $30.00

Culture Corner

Our K-1 students showing their working in French, Spanish and Mandarin.

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If your family would like to participate in the "Culture Corner" please fill out the survey, we look forward to learning about you and your family! Culture Corner Survey

Volunteer Opportunities

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. Look for information on Track It Forward Accounts to be sent out soon. 

LUNCH & RECESS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

If you are interested in volunteering to come in for lunch and recess please sign up here.  Lunch & Recess

PTO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

PTO has upcoming events and fundraisers that need your help. Please visit our ongoing sign-up for options to earn your hours through PTO

www.WCAPTOVolunteering.com

WCA Board of Directors is seeking a new members to act as the marketing liaison for the school. Anyone with a background, in marketing, public relations, advertising, or social media who is interested in being a pivotal member of our school community and organization is encouraged to apply. Please complete the application and our board will reach out to you to set up a time to connect.

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.

2022-2023 School Calendar is posted to our website here.

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

Instagram:

 www.instagram.com/wcacougars/

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

Attendance: Absent Form