Thursday Notes – March 19, 2026
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Important Calendar Updates for March
Since the start of this school year, we have had some changes to the calendar that we have communicated to you via email, but we wanted to summarize those changes as a reminder for this month. Please note these items below:
- Friday, March 20 – NO SCHOOL (Teacher Inservice Day)
- Wednesday, March 25 – All School Missions Celebration Chapels
- 9:45 a.m. – Grades K-3 Chapel
- 10:45 a.m. – Grades 4-8 Chapel
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MAP Growth Testing in April Similar to in the fall, our students will be taking the MAP Growth Assessment in April. All students will be taking one test in math and one test in reading with their homeroom teacher. Each test will average approximately one hour. Below are the testing dates for students at the various grade levels:
It is extremely important that your children are in attendance on these days so that they take the test with their class. Please make this a priority. Thank you! |
Shorts/Dresses/Skirts
Warmer weather means a change in attire! As we all know, kids grow fast, so please double-check to ensure that their warm-weather clothing still meets the WCGS Appearance Code guidelines when it comes to length. The primary goal is that students’ attire is modest, neat, clean, and safe. Here are some important reminders about shorts/dresses/skirts as we head into the fourth quarter:
- Students in grades K-5 may wear shorts during the fourth quarter.
- Shorts must come to mid-thigh, at a minimum.
- Skirts, skorts (tennis/golf skirts), and dresses must touch the knee when standing (and have no slits above mid-thigh).
- Leggings may be worn under dresses and skirts that meet appearance code, but leggings may not be worn as pants.
- Athletic/sport shorts are not permitted.
Our teachers and administrators do their very best to enforce the appearance code daily. We don’t scan students regularly to see if they are “in code,” as that is not our heart in the matter. When we see something that doesn’t align with our appearance code, we do say something. We obviously don’t catch everything, but we are trying to be consistent. Please actively support the school by enforcing the appearance code at home. Thank you!
Important Upcoming Dates
Friday, March 20
Spring Begins
NO SCHOOL – Teacher Inservice Day
7:00 p.m. – Jr. High Musical Performance (Commons)
Saturday, March 21
BIRTHDAY: Amber Smith (3rd Grade Teacher)
3:00 p.m. – Jr. High Musical Performance (Commons)
Monday, March 23
Q4 Hot Lunch Begins
Hot Lunch – Culver’s
9:00-10:00 a.m. – Moms in Prayer (Room 608)
Tuesday, March 24
Hot Lunch – Jersey Mike’s/Augustino’s
3:30-4:30 p.m. – STEAM Club (STEAM Room) – Last Session
Wednesday, March 25
Hot Lunch – Barone’s Pizza and Pasta
9:15-11:30 a.m. – Women’s Bible Study (Amy Paglia’s home)
9:45 a.m. – Grades K-3 Missions Celebration Chapel
10:45 a.m. – Grades 4-8 Missions Celebration Chapel
3:30-4:00 p.m. – Yearbook Club (Tech Lab 106)
Thursday, March 26
BIRTHDAYS: Andrew Gruden (Academic Specialist, Lunchroom Supervisor) and Kristin Johnson (1st Grade Instructional Aide)
3:30-4:30 p.m. Chess Club (Rooms 714/716) – Last Session
3:30-4:30 p.m. – Robotics Club (Innovation Hub) – Last Session
Friday, March 27
Report Cards Issued – 3:30 p.m.
Zero Waste Day
Saturday, March 28
BIRTHDAY: Nicki Barr (Front Desk Associate)
Notable Notes
WCGS Fine Arts Camp
This year’s camp, “Disney Movie Spectacular,” will be held June 22-26 from 9:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. with a Variety Show on Friday, June 26, at 6:30 pm. The camp is available for students who will be entering grades 2-8 in the Fall of 2026. Come join us for this week-long camp as we use the unforgettable music and art of Disney movies to express each student’s creativity through art, dance, drama, and music! Students will perform drama and dance and create art projects based on some of Disney’s greatest hits. Your children will be challenged, energized, and have their creativity sparked throughout this action-packed week! Students will perform at the Friday evening Variety and Art Show. Each student will receive a camp T-shirt and a daily mid-morning snack. Invite your friends and neighbors. Brochures are available here or in the school office. Early-bird registration is available! There are only a few spots left, so register soon!
Community Corner
Outreach: Women’s Network Inspire
Friday, April 24
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Embassy Suites – Naperville
Join the Women’s Network as we gather women from across Chicagoland to make an impact. Inspire is a 2-hour event that brings women together to share hope and build futures for women through supporting Outreach programs. Starting at 11:00 a.m. there will be exciting raffle packages to explore, a delicious brunch buffet and time of connection with like-minded women. The program begins at 12:00 p.m., and you’ll hear powerful stories of hope and transformation from women whose lives have been directly impacted by the work of Outreach. Want to host a table or bring your friends? Sign up today!
Wheaton College Soccer Camps
Wheaton College is hosting soccer camps and clinics for players ages 5-13 in the summer. Programs are designed for every skill level, offering instruction and activities that are geared to the levels of all participants. Camps are led by the Wheaton College Men’s Soccer coaching staff and current soccer players. Camps are held June 8-12 and June 15-19 in Joe Bean Stadium at Wheaton College. For more information and to register, please visit their website. For more questions, please contact Steve McCrath.
