Thursday Notes – February 8, 2024

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From Mr. Brooke’s Desk

Crossing Guard Help Needed

Many of you have seen the additional locations we have established for crossing supervision each morning and afternoon.  WCGS is hoping to hire several crossing guards for morning arrival and afternoon dismissal for some of these locations, and we need your help to find the right people for the job! We are looking for kind and conscientious individuals with great interpersonal skills to interact with our families and broader community either one day or several days each week.  Our hope is to have a team of individuals who have flexible schedules.  If you are interested in helping once a week or taking this on more permanently, we would love to connect with you.  If you or someone you know would be interested in serving in this paid position, please email Lauren Fortosis.  Our Administrators and Staff will still be a part of the crossing guard team, but a few extra individuals will help us round out the group.

“Grace and Truth” Parent Event at Wheaton Academy

WCGS Parents are invited Tuesday, February 13, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. to the Wheaton Academy Fine Arts Center to hear from Dr. Christopher Yuan as he shares his testimony, speaking on sexuality and identity during Wheaton Academy’s Spiritual Life Week. This is not a ticketed event. However, your registration is requested at this link. Some of the greatest questions of this generation revolve around identity and sexuality. Many young people are asking the question, “What does the Bible really say about these issues?” Students want to know the truth and how to receive and extend grace as they interact with their friends and culture. Dr. Christopher Yuan is one of the most noted voices of our time and we are excited that he will be our speaker for Spring Spiritual Life Week.  He is a graduate from Moody Bible Institute and received a Master’s in Biblical Exegesis in 2007 and a Doctorate of Ministry in 2014. Christopher taught the Bible at Moody Bible Institute for twelve years and his speaking ministry on faith and sexuality has reached five continents. He speaks at conferences, on college campuses, in schools, and in churches. Dr. Yuan has co-authored with his mother their memoir, Out of a Far Country: A Gay Son’s Journey to God, A Broken Mother’s Search for Hope, which has sold over 100,000 copies and is now in eight languages. Dr. Yuan’s newest book, Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God’s Grand Story, was named the 2020 Book of the Year for Social Issues by Outreach Magazine. His powerful testimony and Biblical insight will challenge, encourage, and give hope.

 

Important Upcoming Dates

Friday, February 9

Zero Waste Day

4:00 p.m. – Girls’ V BBall vs. Glencrest (WCGS)

5:00 p.m. – Girls’ JV BBall vs. Glencrest (WCGS)

 

Monday, February 12

Hot Lunch – Culver’s

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

9:15-11:15 a.m. – 2nd Grade Trip to Performance at C.O.D.

3:30-4:00 p.m. – Grades K-1 Chess Club (Room 604)

4:00 p.m. – Girls’ JV BBall vs. Harvest Christian (WCGS)

5:00 p.m. – Girls’ V BBall vs. Harvest Christian (WCGS)

5:30-8:00 p.m. – STREAM Fair

 

Tuesday, February 13

Hot Lunch – Shane’s Deli

4:00-4:30 p.m. – Battle of the Books Meet (Wheaton Library)

4:00 p.m. – Girls’ V BBall @ Schaumburg Christian

 

Wednesday, February 14

Hot Lunch – Barone’s Pizza

Valentine’s Day

3:30-4:00 p.m. – Yearbook Club (Room 605)

4:00 p.m. – Girls’ JV BBall @ Harvest Christian

5:00 p.m. – Girls’ V BBall @ Harvest Christian

 

Thursday, February 15

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

3:30-4:30 p.m. – Grades 2-8 Chess Club (Room 604)

3:30-5:00 p.m. Robotics Team (Room 607)

4:00 p.m. – Girls’ JV BBall @ Christian Liberty

5:00 p.m. – Girls’ V BBall @ Christian Liberty

 

Friday, February 16

BIRTHDAY: Sarah Green (1st Grade Aide)

Mid-Quarter

Popcorn Day

7th Grade Special Lunch

Zero Waste Day

11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. – 2nd Grade Trip to Outreach Community Center

4:00 p.m. – Boys’ V VBall vs. Timothy Christian (WCGS)

5:00 p.m. – Boys’ JV VBall vs. Timothy Christian (WCGS)

 

Saturday, February 17

BIRTHDAY: Ann Vander Klok (Receptionist)

8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. – Robotics Team State Competition (Elgin Comm. College)

 

STEAM+ Notes

Family Reading Night + STEM Fair = STREAM Fair

You don’t want to miss the STREAM Fair on February 12 from 5:30-8:00 p.m.! If you are planning to attend, please sign up today! This event will allow preschoolers through eighth graders to enjoy story times, reading to dogs, crafts, games, hands-on science experiments, demonstrations, and discovery exhibits, while also shopping for amazing science books, STEM kits, and take-home experiments provide through the SciZooka STEAM shop. Students in K-3 will be able to read to a comfort dog. The Shack food truck will be available for dinner. For more information see the FLYER HERE.

Please RSVP to Attend and Read/Visit with a Dog: Please RSVP HERE by Friday, February 9, so that we have approximate numbers for food and readers.

SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER: We need many volunteers for this event!  Adults and students in grades 5+ accompanied by a parent are welcome to sign up for 1-1/4 hours for various roles. Please sign up to volunteer here.

Notable Notes

Annual Meeting

Each of you is a valued stakeholder of Wheaton Christian Grammar School. As part of our community, we invite you to participate in our Annual Business Meeting. If you are a member of the Wheaton Society for Christian Instruction, we hope you will plan to attend this important event on Thursday, February 22, 7:00 p.m.

How does one become a member?

• Review the Constitution of the Society. Article Two is the Declaration of Faith – the very core of what our school is about. Your signature on the application form will indicate your acceptance of the Declaration and will constitute your application for membership. To ensure voting privileges, new applications must be received by the Friday (February 16) preceding the Annual Business Meeting. (The application for membership can be found here or on the forms and links page under the Parents tab on our website.)
• The Constitution, in Article Four, requires that each member contribute at least twenty-five dollars annually (or fifty dollars per couple) to the support of the school.

All school families are encouraged to prayerfully consider this important privilege and responsibility.

If you are not sure if you are a member, please contact Mrs. Joanne DeGroot at ext. 201 regarding membership.

 

2024-2025 School Calendar

As we look forward to the 2024-2025 school year, we want to provide you with the initial one-page calendar. Our team will build out a month-by-month calendar in the weeks to come, but we are pleased to share important dates that will frame our school year. You may view the one-page calendar here. The calendar can also be found on the school website under current parents>forms and links: https://wheatonchristian.org/current-parents/forms-and-links/.

 

Ladies Salad Social

Details are in! We HOPE you will join us for an unforgettable evening filled with worship, fellowship, salads, desserts, and personal stories of HOPE from our very own Amy Paglia, Taryne Russo, and Carrie Zielke. Moms, grandmas, faculty, and staff are all welcome! Please feel free to invite a friend or simply come to enjoy an evening with other women within our WCGS community. Register now for this annual beloved event! Contact Christy at (574) 612-6661 with any questions!

Community Corner 

Student Showcase Night

Wheaton Academy invites middle school families to our Student Showcase Night on Thursday, February 15.

The evening begins with a “Get to Know Wheaton Academy” pre-event at 6:00pm. This pre-event is an introduction to Wheaton Academy designed for families who are still exploring the school or were not able to attend the “Get to Know Wheaton Academy” events this fall.

All other families are invited to join us at 6:30 p.m. for the Student Showcase night. During this evening, you will hear from Wheaton Academy Principal and Vice Principals as they explain our vision for your student’s freshman year, offer some practical tips for you to consider, and recommend immediate next steps you can take, including class placement and registration. You will also have the opportunity to attend optional breakout sessions to learn more about maximizing specific programs.

Join us and discover what it is like to be a Wheaton Academy Warrior!

Questions?  Contact Amy Burdett, Admissions Coordinator, aburdett@wheatonacademy.org

 

FCA Strength

Probably the most important program for any athlete

Link for registration – click here

This course is for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade athletes who want an introduction into the weight room. Athletes will learn proper form, technique, and the mechanics behind each lift. No heavy loading. Each day will be a workout.

Tuesdays and Thursdays 

5:00-6:00 p.m.

Dates: February 13 – March 14 (10 total sessions)

Wheaton Academy weight room

FCA Lacrosse Spring Team Evaluation Registration

Link for registration – click here

Monday, February 19, from 3:00-5:00 p.m.

LOCATION: Midwest Sports Training (1187 W. Hawthorne Lane, West Chicago, IL 60185)

Open to all 3rd to 8th graders (K-2nd grade will begin the first week of April and have a separate registration).

These are evaluations for players interested in playing on a spring lacrosse team. More information regarding spring teams can be found on the FCA Lacrosse website.