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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Cougar Calendar Reminders 
Blue: In-Person Students
Green: Remote Students Black: All Students
| July 23 |
Spirit Day at Papa John's (Support the WCA PTO)
Optional Remote Information Q & A 6:30pm
Zoom Call
. Password: 8zbv2d
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| July 24 |
Choose enrollment FORM due for Trimester 1:
In-person or
Remote
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| July 29 |
Office Closed |
| August 3 |
Express Check-In K-8 Open
Office Re-opens from Summer Break |
| August 4 |
Board Meeting 6:30pm |
| August 10 |
Class Assignments will be sent out to parents
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| August 13 |
Drive-Thru Drop-off Supplies 7:45am-5:30pm (please come at your grade level time)
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| August 19 |
F
irst Day of School In-Person (1st-8th graders)
Formal Uniform Day
1st Grade Meet Teachers on the Field
2nd Grade Meet Teachers in the Gym
3rd-8th Grade Meet Teachers in the Classroom
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| August 19-21 |
Kindergarten Readiness Testing by Appointment
(Look for email sign-up information week of Aug 10)
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| August 19 |
Remote: Parent/Student Virtual Training (Choose Session 9:00,11:00 or 6:30)
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| August 20 |
Remote: Chromebook Pick-up 8:30-10:30am
Spirit Day at Dairy Queen 3:30-9:00pm (Must show flyer)
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| August 24 |
First Day of School Remote Learning
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| August 24-26 |
Kindergarten Staggered Start Days
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| August 27 |
All Kindergarten Start
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Choose Enrollment Form for Trimester 1: 2020/2021
As the first day of school is approaching, we need to know if you are choosing remote schooling for Trimester 1. The information is detailed in this presentation.
Remote Schooling Option. Please compete the enrollment form if you are choosing this option for your student(s). The form must be completed by July 24th. If you are choosing in-person learning for your student(s), no actions are required at this time.
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Express Check-In 2020/2021
Express Check-In will open on August 3rd. Please complete this process by Friday, August 14th.
Express Check-In is the process all parents
(includes in person and remote learning students) must complete to verify that your child's school has the correct contact information, emergency contacts, current school year forms completed, etc. It is very important! If you do not complete Express Check-In, you will not have access to electronic grades/report cards for the 2020-21 school year.
Parents and guardians will receive an email on August 3rd with instructions to complete Express Check-In. The link will also be posted on facebook and can be found on the WCA website.
We can't wait to see our students!!
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Grade Level Supply Drop off 2020/2021
August 13th is drive-thru supply drop off. Please look for more details to come closer to the date.
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Return to School Town Hall Meeting Information
Thank you to everyone who took the time to attend our meeting on Monday, July 6, 2020. If you were not able to attend or would like to review the meeting, the meeting recording link is below.
Access Password: 3f^l24HE
This presentation includes 2 options:
1) Return to in person learning (also includes if virtual learning is mandated plan)
2) Return to remote learning (will not change if rest of school goes to mandated virtual learning)
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Welcome to World Compass Academy
WCA would like to welcome our new staff members. We are very excited to introduce you to our new teachers.
Middle School ELA:
Lisa Geier
Spanish: Dr. Ariel Zach
Spanish: Maura González
3rd Grade: Alexandria Monroe
Kindergarten: Amy Winning
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Order Your New Student Apparel
Introducing New Student Apparel, these
Classic Styles will remain the same for the next 5 years 2020-2025!
To Order please visit the
Blackbird Threads Website link available on July 24th
Available Order Dates for 2020 School Year: July 24-August 28 & November 9-30
All School (K-8) Crew Neck Sweatshirt →
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Adult and Youth Sizes Available
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Worn with everyday casual uniform (not on formal uniform day)
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$25.00 (price yr 2020 only)
← All School (K-8) T-shirt
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Adult and Youth Sizes Available
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Worn only on designated
School Spirit Wear Days
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$12.00 (price yr 2020 only)
Middle School Only Hoodie → 
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Adult and Youth Sizes Available
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Worn with everyday casual uniform (not on formal uniform day)
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$35.00 (Front and Go Anywhere Do Anything, only) (price for yr 2020 only)
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Add on $4.00 for last name on back. (please, no first names) (price yr 2020 only)
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Add on $4.00 for unlimited activities on sleeve. (price yr 2020 only) See Blackbird website for full list of available activities.
*All previous year sweatshirts can be worn on SPIRIT DAYS ONLY
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Formal & Informal Uniforms 2020/2021 Update
The Board has reviewed both the formal and informal uniform dress policy for the 2020/2021 school year. There are currently no changes to the uniform with the exception of the new sweatshirts (see information above). All previous year sweatshirts can only be worn on Spirit Days only. These new sweatshirts can be worn on every informal uniform day.
Formal uniform days are the first day of school and the first Tuesday of each month. Here is the link for you to review the policy.
Dress Code Policy
New uniforms can be purchases at French Toast or Educational Outfitters. Please remember there is a Buy/Sell Uniforms
page as well to assist you in buying or selling your uniforms.
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School Lunches 2020/2021
Beginning with the 2020/21 school year, WCA has made the decision to switch to DCSD Nutrition Services for our school lunch program. With the outbreak of COVID-19, we have seen an increase in the number of families experiencing financial hardship and increased regulations and recommendations surrounding school sanitation. DCSD Nutrition Services will offer lunches at a lower cost to families and will comply with all school sanitation guidelines. We are also excited that they have agreed to offer cultural themed lunches for Hispanic Heritage Month, Chinese New Year, and Mardi Gras. We have enjoyed working with My Kids Lunch the past five years, and we know our students will miss seeing Ernest as much as we will.
With the transition to DCSD Nutrition Services, meal payments will be made through MySchoolBucks. Stay tuned for instructions later this summer on how to set up an account and when to order lunches.
If you have a remaining balance in your account with My Kids Lunch, please contact them directly for a refund at 303-778-0916 or
office@michaelsofdenver.com. Credit card refunds will take about 5-7 business days to process, and check refunds may take around 2 weeks.
We are excited about this transition and appreciate your patience during the process.
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Carpool to School
The 2020/2021 School Year is approaching. We understand with new possible schedules some families may need to carpool to school in the fall. Here is a link to assist you in finding a car pool for your precious cargo.
CarpooltoWCA
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Language Immersion Program
We are excited to head into our 2nd year of our Language Immersion Program. We offer immersion for students in Mandarin History, French and new this for the 2020/2021 school year, Spanish.
There is no cost to participate in language immersion.
Days: Monday-Friday beginning the first day of school
Hours: 7:20am-8:00am
Open to: Students in Grades 5-8 with a minimum of three years of instruction in the target language
Academic Credit: Participation will be noted on the student transcript
Grading: Students will be graded Pass/Fail.
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Opening on the WCA Board of Directors
Calling all interested community members and parents: The Board of Directors is pleased to announce openings on the governing board for World Compass Academy. We are seeking to fill a director position with an individual who has experience in education. This is a great way to share your talents and help to grow WCA. Please click on the link for details on the position and how to apply.
Board Member Position
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Summer Campaign
#wcacommunity
Snap photos your students this summer in WCA spirit wear. Share them with us at
Community Email
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We would love to feature your students and you, our parent community, with our hashtag
#wcacommunity
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Simply share any pictures of your child(ren) or family during their daily summer activities, vacation or community event and tag @wcacougars on Instagram or @worldcompassacademy on Facebook.
Use the hashtag #wcacommunity and thank you for being part of our WCA community. We ARE this Community.
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Online Summer Resources
Please be on the lookout next week for a list of optional summer work to support families who want to supplement school year learning during the summer, but please take a little break before you start!
Games and more: https://fun-squared.com/category/games/
Rosetta Stone FREE for 3 months for students: https://www.rosettastone.com/freeforstudents/
Cosmic Kids Yoga: www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga
Dav Pilkey Fun Friday's: Scholastic Kids
Scholastic Read At Home: FREE program
30 Virtual Tours
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Announcements
2020-2021 School Calendar.
School calendars for the 2020/2021 school year have been posted to our website here.
Follow WCA on Social Media.
PTO Facebook Page
. Meet other WCA parents by joining the
PTO Facebook Page
and please
email the PTO
with PTO related questions
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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 Ted Knight, Assistant Superintendent, 620 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado,
complianceofficer@dcsdk12.org
, 303-387-0067. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public.
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2490 S. Perry Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Main Phone: 303-814-5200
Attendance: 303-814-5280
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