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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Lost & Found Clean Out
Last Day to Register for Boys Volleyball & Girls Soccer
No School
Final day to order Yearbook with free shipping & custom pages
Formal Uniform Day
PTO Meeting 2:00pm
Board Meeting 6:30pm
8th Grade Trimester 2 Awards 8-8:20am (make-up from snowday)
7-8th Grade Field Trip: History Colorado (Formal Uniform)
Flippin' Flapjacks due Order Here
CMAS Testing Week 3rd-8th: Snack/Decoration Sign-up
Flippin' Flapjacks 8:30am (gym)
Heritage Fair 9:30am
Performances 10:00am
CMAS Science Testing 5th & 8th
Dia de las Americas Day Celebration
No School
Agriculture/Earth Day
4th Grade Science Fair
2nd Grade Field Trip Denver Zoo
Mod Pizza Spirit Day: Spirit Wear Day
Maps & Aappl Testing
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Order your Yearbook Today | |
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Capture Your Memories in this year’s Yearbook! Last call for free shipping and to have your student's yearbook arrive before the end of the school year. Any yearbooks ordered after April 1st will be charged shipping and will be shipped directly to your home after the end of the school year.
Ordering Link
Customize Your 2 Free Pages: add photos from your computer, Facebook, Instagram, Google Drive & more. The 2 Custom Pages are FREE and are printed ONLY in your book. Create Custom Pages by April 1, 2024.
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CMAS ELA and Math testing will be taking place April 8-11 for all 3rd-8th grade students. Additionally, 5th and 8th grade students will complete CMAS Science testing April 15-16. During testing days please refrain from making any avoidable appointments for your student(s) as make-up testing takes students away from structure class time.
Interested in helping support CMAS testing. Sign-up Here We have over 400 students testing and want to celebrate their knowledge and fuel them for testing. We appreciate your help in fulfilling these activities/needs!
For more information regarding the importance of testing and how we use the data, please visit the WCA state mandated testing link. Testing can also be used to assist with Gifted Identification.
Teachers have been working hard to prepare students for CMAS testing and alleviate any test anxiety. At home please try to maintain positivity surrounding tests. We saw an increase in our scores last year when we "pumped up" kids both at home and school before testing. Students came to school excited to showcase their knowledge on the test. Test Taking Skills
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Heritage Fair April 13th 8:30-11:30am | |
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Event Details:
8:30am Flippin' Flapjacks in Gym
9:30am Explore Unique Heritage Booths (set up begins at 9:00am)
10:00am Performances (dances, music, theatrics, exhibitions, and more)
Calling all families! Share your stories with us through vibrant displays.
Please sign up to participate.
- Create a cultural display board and/or table for a country or region that reflects your heritage or a place you feel strongly connected to. Displays can be made by individuals, families, or groups of families. Students from families that create a display will receive a free dress coupon for a day of their choice this spring!
- Students are invited to prepare a brief activity representing a country or region that is part of their heritage or with which they strongly identify. This can be a tutorial, a skit, a song, a dance, or an informative presentation, lasting no more than five to seven minutes. Performances can be by individuals, families, or groups.
The PTO sponsored Flippin' Flapjacks will be here 8:30-10:30am. For $8 you will receive 3 pancakes, 3 sausages and a bottle of water (no dietary/gluten free options, sorry!). All orders in by Midnight on April 5th, order today! We look forward to seeing you there. Order Here for Flippin' Flapjacks.
Let's transform our school into a cultural hub. Let's celebrate our community with memories will last a lifetime! Don't miss out – join us for a day of fun, learning, and celebration.
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World Compass Academy dress code policy is to improve the learning environment by all. Ensuring clothing is modest and non-offensive.
- Reducing peer pressure and emphasis on brand name clothing
- Minimizing health and safety concerns
- Developing consistency to reduce conflicts and questions of enforcement
- Promoting a sense of school unity and belonging for all students
- Differentiate school as a special place
Educational Outfitters is having a sale!!!
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Community Events & Parent Resources | |
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Teen Thrift Fest
Date: Thursday, April 4th, 2024
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Douglas County Fairgrounds, Event Center
500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock, 80104
One ticket per teen. Cost is $5. Parents are FREE. A limited number of tickets are available. New and gently worn items in sizes XS-XL will be available for both girls and boys.
Get Tickets Here
Serve on a DCSD Board Committee
The DCSD District Accountability Committee (DAC), Fiscal Oversight Committee (FOC), Long Range Planning Committee, and Mill Bond Oversight Committee (MBOC) are seeking candidates to fill vacant member positions. Visit their webpages to learn more and to apply.
Health and Wellness
9 Common Childhood Illnesses and Conditions
From stomach bugs to roseola, some sicknesses are bound to happen at some point during childhood. But as a parent or caregiver, it can be hard to identify what these conditions are, or when you should ask for help. Plus, many sicknesses can have overlapping symptoms, making it hard to differentiate what illness your child may have. Fortunately, our partners at Children’s Hospital Colorado share expert information on key signs and symptoms of common conditions, how to help your child heal and more. Read more. >>
Mental Health
The National Parent & Youth Helpline provides vital information, support, and referrals through calls, texts, and chats to diverse parents, children, and youth seeking help nationwide. The National Parent & Youth HelplineTM is operated by Parents Anonymous® and available 24 hours a day/7 days a week. Learn more. >>
Literacy
Helping Your Child: Guidance for Families
Reading problems are common, but they can have different causes and warning signs. Sometimes a problem is simple and quick to solve while others may require extensive intervention. Here are some common reading issues and ways to get help for your child. Learn more. >>
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High School Tryouts | Camps | |
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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
PTO
Are you struggling to fill your 15 hours of volunteer time this year? With the end of the year quickly approaching, the PTO is currently looking for volunteers. Please sin-up to volunteer today!!
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!!
Bartoszewski 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. | | | | |
