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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October 10
October 12-14
October 12
October 13
Oct 14
October 17-21
October 20
October 25
October 27
October 28
October 31
November 1
November 1-11
November 4
November 9
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Payment DUE 6th Grade Outdoor Ed: MySchoolBucks
6th Grade Outdoor Education: Stone Canyon
Fall Picture Retakes (Formal Uniform is required for all students taking pictures)
2nd Grade Field Trip Cave of the Winds
IMPORTANT: START TIME Oct 14 ONLY: Start 9:00am, drop off will begin at 8:40am
Fall Break
Cuba Cuba Spirit Day 11:00am-9:00pm
Red Ribbon Helicopter Visit & Parent Sean Molloy Helicopter Visit
Coffee & Chat with Principal 7:50am-8:30am Cafeteria
SAC Meeting 7:30am-8:20am
Halloween Dress Up
2:00pm-2:30pm K-5 Parade (grade level party 2:30-3:30)
2:30pm-3:30pm 6-8 Party/Dance
No School: Happy Halloween
Formal Uniform Day
PTO Meeting 5:15pm
Board Meeting 6:30pm
Ready Set Give
8th Grade VALE Lunch & Learn 12:40-1:15pm
3rd Grade Field Trip Colorado History Museum
PTO Bingo Night 5:30-8:30pm
8th Grade: IB Program Information Night DC 6:30pm
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Dear World Compass Academy Community,
On August 23, the Douglas County School District Board of Education unanimously voted 7-0 to place a $60 million Mill Levy Override (MLO) and $450 million Bond on the 2022 ballot.
If passed by voters, these new funds would be used at our school to increase teacher and staff pay. Our teachers in the Douglas County School District earn, on average, $18,000 less compared to a neighboring school district. Additional MLO funding, if passed by voters, would help the school district provide teachers and staff, including the amazing staff at our school, a competitive salary. At WCA, we want to attract and retain the best talent. With this MLO we are committed to providing:
Classified11% or greater average salary increase
Teachers11% or greater average salary increase
Pro/Tech5% or greater average salary increase
Admin5% or greater average salary increase
Pay changes will be retroactive to July 1, 2022.
On or before January 2023 Payroll: Lump sum retroactive payment.
On or before February 2023 Payroll: New rate of pay begins.
If the MLO and Bond are approved by voters, Douglas County homeowners will pay $1 per week per $100,000 of home value.
You can read more about Douglas County School District’s funding challenges on the DCSD website. Thank you for continuing to be an engaged and informed member of our school community!
Bethany Merkling
World Compass Academy, Principal
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World Compass Academy School Accountability Committee (SAC) is seeking parent volunteers. The committee will meet 7:30am-8:20am on:
- October 28
- 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. Officer elections will be held at the October 28 meeting.
Here is the Link for the October 20 SAC meeting- SAC Meeting
Thursday, October 28 · 7:30am – 8:20am
Google Meet joining info. meet.google.com/nzf-axxk-bmk
Join by phone
(US) +1 415-841-3961. PIN: 752953235
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Nominate WCA Staff for Awards | | |
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The Apple Awards is the Douglas County School District's (DCSD) premier awards ceremony, providing an opportunity to recognize and celebrate excellent teachers and the outstanding contribution of Douglas County School District staff. If you would like to nominate a staff member at WCA, please complete this form. | |
Hispanic Heritage Month Sept 15-Oct 15 | |
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National Hispanic Heritage Month commemorates the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
Denver Hispanic Heritage Events
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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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DCSD is committed to implementing equitable practices to increase access to advanced/gifted learning opportunities. Based on state and national recommendations and requirements, we implement Universal Screening for students in 2nd grade (February) and 5th or 6th grade--a student's final year of elementary school (November).
6th Grade Universal Screen
As part of this process, ALL students in 6th grade not identified for gifted programming will take the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) the week of November 1st. This assessment indicates the level and pattern of cognitive development of a student in comparison to grade and age mates. These general reasoning abilities, which start developing at birth and continue through early adulthood, are influenced by experiences gained both in and out of school.
If your child is already identified for gifted programming, they will not participate in this universal screen testing. Your Gifted Education Facilitator will contact you directly with information about this process.
Gifted Identification Referral Testing
- If your child is in grades 3, 4, 5 and you believe they need evaluation for Gifted Identification and Services, you may refer your child for testing by initiating the Gifted Identification Process.
- NOTE: Requesting this assessment automatically initiates the process to evaluate for Gifted Identification.
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Please contact Kate Parker for more information about referring your child for gifted identification.
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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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8th Grade: High School Information | |
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Dear Parents and 8th Graders,
Douglas County High School invites you to join our International Baccalaureate Information night on November 9th, 6:00pm, in our Auditorium. The IB program provides an outstanding preparation for college success, we encourage thinkers, inquirers, risk-takers, principled, caring, knowledgeable, reflective, and balanced communicators. The curriculum and dedication has adjusted to our present conditions, as always, will continue to give students one of the world's best educations. This is a no cost program available for students who are accepted into the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program.
International Baccalaureate Newsletter
Douglas County High School -
2842 Front Street - Castle Rock CO 80104
Hope to see you there,
Steven J. Fleet PhD, IB Coordinator Douglas County High School
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Colorado Early Colleges –charter high schools where students can earn college degrees for free!
Colorado Early Colleges (CEC) is a network of public, charter schools where students earn a 2-year college degree or industry certificate for free in high school. We have three campuses in Douglas County: Castle Rock, Inverness, and Parker.
2023-24 Enrollment Opens November 1st
Visit coloradoearlycolleges.org/enroll. .
School Tours/Informational Meetings
If you would like to join us for a school tour or informational meeting, sign up using the links below. These opportunities are a great chance to get to meet with our leadership team and see a little bit more of our school.
· CEC Castle Rock
· CEC Inverness
· CEC Parker
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Beginning November 2022, World Compass will be introducing a "Culture Corner" section in the Newsletter to feature the many cultures represented in our WCA community. If you would like to participate, please fill out the survey, we look forward to learning about you and your family! Culture Corner Survey | | |
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Wendi Silvano, the author of the Turkey picture books, read over a Zoom meeting, Turkey Trick or Treat to Ms. Morris' first grade ELA class. She shared that it sometimes takes a year for her to write the story and have the pictures drawn by the illustrator who lives in Pennsylvania. Ms. Silvano showed us a new book that she has written that is coming out in December! | |
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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. | | | | | |
