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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November 18
November 21-25
December 1
December 2
December 5-22
December 6
December 7
December 15
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Order WCA Apparel LAST DAY to order 2022-2023 school year
Thanksgiving Break
Open Enrollment Round 1 Closes 4:00pm (new students)
7:50-8:30am Principal Coffee & Chat with Parents
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
Formal Uniform Day
PTO Meeting 5:15pm
Board Meeting 6:30pm
Winter Music & Art Showcase 5pm-8pm (see schedule below)
Spirit Wear Day Crumbl Cookie 3pm-9pm
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Dear World Compass Academy Community,
Thank you for your support of our Ready, Set, Give Fundraiser and for the many contributions made each day to support our staff and students. As we move into the Thanksgiving Holiday, I am grateful for the generosity in our community. Your financial contributions, time spent helping in classrooms, on committees, and supporting students and your trust and investment in our community make World Compass Academy a great place to be. Happy Thanksgiving.
Bethany Merkling
World Compass Academy, Principal
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Order Student Apparel: LAST DAY TODAY | | |
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To Order:
https://www.blackbirdthreads.com/worldcompass
School Contact: Lisa Carpenter
Only remaining order date for 2022-2023 School Year: Today November 18
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- These Classic Styles will remain through 2025!
- The prices listed are for the 2022-2023 school year ONLY!
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All orders are shipped to the SCHOOL, NO EXCEPTIONS. Please do NOT pay for shipping. Payment for shipping will not be refunded.
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Please double check your order sizes, spelling of name on Middle School Hoodie etc., as all items are a FINAL SALE. Also, be sure to verify ADULT or YOUTH sizing.
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Hoodies are ONLY available for Middle School Students (5-8) and can not be worn by K-4
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Open Enrollment (NEW STUDENTS ONLY) | |
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World Compass Academy uses DCSD's Open Enrollment process. Please visit the DCSD Open Enrollment page to enroll it closes on December 1st at 4:00pm. WCA will extend offers of open enrollment based on space availability by December 8th. Parents can see offers in the EngagED Parent Portal on December 12th at 8:00 am and will have until December 19th at 4:00 pm, to log back in and accept any open enrollment offers. In the event you did not receive any offers during First Round, you will remain on a waitlist for Second Round of Open Enrollment, which opens on January 23rd at 8:00 am. **Open enrollment is not for currently enrolled WCA students (including Preschool and Pre-K students moving on to Kindergarten)
Important Enrollment Dates New Students (K-8)
First Round Open Enrollment: 11/1/2022-12/1/2022 at 4pm
Offers visible: 12/10/2021 at 8am
Offers must be accepted by: 12/17/2021 at 4pm
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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!
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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. | |
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Dec 5-8
Dec 5-7
Dec 6 & 8
Dec 12-13
Dec 13 & 15
Dec 13-15
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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)
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8th Grade: High School Information | |
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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.
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World Compass Academy School Accountability Committee (SAC) is seeking parent volunteers. The committee will meet 7:45am-8:35am on:
- November 29
- 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.
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Yearbook Pictures & Orders | |
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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
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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
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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
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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. | |
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 | |
WCA Honors/Athletic Sponsors | |
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. | | | | | |
