Thursday Notes – April 18, 2024

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Fine Arts Festival

Next week is Fine Arts Festival Week at WCGS! One of the many joys we are privileged to experience is the giftedness, creativity, and talent of our student body and those who teach our students. All week we will be celebrating the visual and performing arts through the incredible display of artwork that adorns our hallways, and through the performances of the Jr. High Musical, Annie. We would love to have you stop in and walk down our main hallway to see the artwork and attend one of the musical performances next week. Let’s give thanks to the Lord for how He has gifted our students! Also, let’s give thanks for how God uses our gifted faculty and staff to bring out the best in our students!

Save the Date – Coffee with the Administrators

Please join us for our final Parent Series event, Coffee with the Administrators, on Tuesday, April 30, from 9:00-10:00 a.m. outside at the courtyard west of the playground. It will be a time to reflect on the school year, give feedback regarding our parent partnership, and share how we can support your family in the upcoming new school year. Please plan to grab a cup of coffee and join us! Register here to reserve your spot.

 

Important Upcoming Dates

Friday, April 19

MAP Growth Testing (Grades K-3)

Popcorn Day

Zero Waste Day

Jr. High Decade Day

11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. – Used Book Exchange (Library)

 

Saturday, April 20

7:30-11:30 a.m. – Board Retreat

 

Sunday, April 21

BIRTHDAY: Kim Legel (Kindergarten Teacher)

 

Monday, April 22

BIRTHDAY: Michelle Clousing (Spanish Teacher and 5th Grade Aide)

Fine Arts Festival

Hot Lunch – Culver’s

9:00-10:00 a.m. – Moms in Prayer (Commons)

5:30-6:00 p.m. – 5th Grade Chaperone Meeting (Room 310)

 

Tuesday, April 23

Fine Arts Festival

Hot Lunch – Shane’s Deli

7:45-8:30 a.m. – FCA Huddle (Gym)

3:30-4:45 p.m. – Grades 1-3 STEAM+ Club (Room 607)

 

Wednesday, April 24

BIRTHDAY: Jennie Cathey (3rd Grade Aide)

Fine Arts Festival

NO HOT LUNCH TODAY

12:30-3:15 p.m. – Matinee Performance – Annie

4:00 p.m. – Girls’ Soccer vs. Elgin Academy (WCGS)

 

Thursday, April 25

Fine Arts Festival

Hot Lunch – Barone’s Pizza

9:00 a.m. – Women’s Bible Study (Gospelife Church)

1:15-2:45 p.m. – 3K Trip to Wheaton Academy

3:30-4:45 p.m. – Grades 4-8 Robotics Club (Room 607)

4:00 p.m. – Co-Ed Track Meet @ Benjamin MS

7:00 p.m. – WCGS Musical Performance – Annie

 

Friday, April 26

Mid-Quarter

NO SCHOOL – Teacher Inservice

7:00 p.m. – WCGS Musical Performance – Annie

 

Saturday, April 27

3:00 p.m. – WCGS Musical Performance – Annie

Nurse Notes

Time to Make Appointments for Physicals

Now is a great time to schedule physicals for your students.

• All students entering kindergarten and 6th grade will need a physical prior to August 1, 2024.
• All students grades 5-8 who plan to play a sport will need a new physical prior to start date of their sport.

Please refer to our website with the current forms and guidelines.

Medical Requirements – Wheaton Christian

 

Library News

Help with Set-Up for the Used Book Exchange!

We still need more volunteers to set up the Used Book Exchange from 8:45-11:00 a.m. tomorrow. Please sign up here if you are available! Thank you!

 

STEAM+ Notes

STEMCOM is April 27, 2024 from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. 

STEMCON is a free, public outreach event designed to inspire and educate K-12 students in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics at the College of DuPage. This family-friendly event encourages scientific discovery through hands-on activities and demonstrations while providing the opportunity to learn about scientific careers from actual researchers, industry representatives and STEM educators. Click here for more information about the event: STEMCOM.

 

Notable Notes

Adorable Annie Souvenirs Available

You can have your own “Sandy” dog to commemorate the WCGS Spring Musical!  This adorable souvenir is NEW this year, just for the Annie Musical, and it can be yours for only $8 for one, $15 for two, or $20 for three dogs! If you would like to pre-order, please send cash or check (made out to WCGS) to the front office with your child’s name and homeroom on the envelope/memo line. Deadline to pre-order is by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23.

We will pass out the orders to the homerooms after the matinee show on Wednesday, April 24.  This souvenir will also be sold at intermission during each show.  All proceeds go to support the WCGS Fine Arts department.  Thank you for your support!

 

Annie Tickets On Sale Now!

The WCGS Junior High is proud to be presenting the Broadway musical hit, Annie, on Thursday, April 25 (7:00 pm), Friday, April 26 (7:00 pm), and Saturday, April 27 (3:00 pm). Tickets are available to the general public now and are going fast! The tickets are $13.00 and are available for purchase online through the school website on the Fine Arts Page.

 

WCGS Fine Arts Camp is FULL

Spotlight on Disney is this year’s theme for the WCGS Fine Arts Camp. Camp is being held June 17-21 and is for students entering grades 2-8 in the fall. Camp is now full. If you would like to be put on the wait list, please fill out and turn in a registration form (without payment). We will let you know if a spot opens.

 

Soccer Camp Held at WCGS This Summer 

Former US National team member, Marci Jobson, and former NCAA Division I head coach, Paul Jobson, bring their one of a kind, Warrior Way Soccer Camp, to Wheaton, IL…right here at WCGS on June 25 -28!  These camps provide a platform for young athletes to experience God in their game – where soccer training and kingdom training unite for an unforgettable experience.  The camps are designed for athletes ages 4-15.  There is a 1-hour option for students ages 4-9, and then a longer option for students ages 9-15.  Visit www.warriorwaysoccer.com/wheaton for more details and to register. Flyer available here.

Community Corner

Executive Functioning Class and Coaching

The Center for Lifelong Learning is hosting an executive functioning class this summer. The class will be at lunch over the first two weeks of summer school. Geared toward incoming freshman and sophomores, we will focus on executive functioning strengths and weaknesses (panning/prioritizing, organization, time management, task initiation, and metacognition).

Dates:

Tuesdays – June 11 & 18, from 12:15-12:45.

Thursdays – June 13 & 20, from 12:15-12:45.

We will meet at The Center in the Armour Building on Wheaton Academy’s campus (they can bring their lunch).

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The Center for Lifelong Learning is offering coaching this summer for both parents and students providing space (in the Armour building) for conversations and connections.

45-minute sessions are available with our certified executive functioning coach, Holly Taritas. She will provide executive functioning assessments for the parent and child. If you are interested in this class or coaching, sign up at: Schedule – The Center for Lifelong Learning

 

Wheaton College Soccer Camp

Registration is available for the Wheaton College Soccer Camps. Camps are being held June 10-14, June 17-21, and July 15-19. Camp is held is day from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. for all K-8th Graders. This camp will be led by Wheaton College Men’s Soccer coaching staff. Come have fun and learn new soccer skills in a Christ-centered environment this summer. Contact Steve McCrath at (630) 752-5123 with any questions. For more information see the camp brochure.

 

Cheer Opportunities at Wheaton Academy

Youth Cheer Camp – Open to Upcoming K-8th Graders

July 15-17 | 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Register Here: https://wheatonacademy.org/camps/

Students will receive 9 hours of instructional time on cheer, dance, jumps, stunting, and tumbling. Camp will include daily performances, devotionals, awards, and a snack break. T-shirts will also be available for sale.

FCA Force Cheer – Open to Upcoming K-8th Graders

June 3 – July 24

Register Here: https://www.fcaforce.com/

We are also excited for our 2nd annual FCA Force Friday Night Lights season! The Force cheer team cheers for the Force football team at WA every Friday Night through June and July. We will practice on Mondays and Wednesdays. Participation on Force will also include FREE admission for our youth cheer camp!

 

FCA Lacrosse Mini Program

We are taking registrations for Spring MINIs (K, 1st, 2nd). We have a lot of fun, and it’s an easy way for the ‘lil ones to try lacrosse. We currently have 5 spots remaining. The first practice is Wednesday, April 24, at Wheaton Academy from 6.30-7.30 p.m. PDF flier.

For more information or questions, email Coach Beth (fcalaxchicagowest@gmail.com) or visit the FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) Lacrosse Chicago website.