Thursday Notes – March 21, 2024
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From Mr. Brooke’s Desk
Easter 2024
On behalf of our entire team here at WCGS, I want to wish you a wonderful Spring Break and a Happy Easter. We will be preparing for Holy Week with our students tomorrow in an Easter-themed chapel. Passages of Scripture from all four gospels will be read and we will share the meaning of Good Friday and the Resurrection with the students. I am praying that our community will understand the depth of the Easter celebration and the good news that we have in the sovereign plan of our Lord.
Luke 24:5b-6a – “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen!”
From Mr. Painter’s Desk
Report Cards
Teachers have worked diligently this week to prepare your child’s report card for 3rd quarter. Much prayer, thought, and time goes into these reports. We hope that they give you a snapshot of the growth of your child over the past nine weeks, as well as the overall growth these first three quarters of the school year. Please take note of their academic progress, but also their development socially, emotionally, and spiritually. We desire to see them make gains in each of these areas as they head into the last quarter of the school year. Thank you for your continued partnership in working towards this goal; it is certainly a team effort! Third quarter report cards will be sent electronically to parents at around 3:30 pm tomorrow, Friday, March 22. Have a restful spring break!
Important Upcoming Dates
Friday, March 22
Report Cards Issued
Zero Waste Day
8:00-8:40 a.m. – Praise Team Rehearsal (Commons)
9:45 a.m. – Grades K-5 Easter Chapel
10:45 a.m. – Grades 6-8 Easter Chapel
Monday, March 25-Friday, March 29
NO SCHOOL – Spring Break
Sunday, March 31
Easter – Christ is Risen!
Monday, April 1
NO SCHOOL – Easter Monday
Tuesday, April 2
Hot Lunch – Shane’s Deli
8:00-8:40 a.m. – Praise Team Rehearsal (Commons)
8:50 a.m. – Classes Resume
3:30-4:45 p.m. – Grades 1-3 STEAM+ Club (Room 607)
Wednesday, April 3
BIRTHDAY: Peter Lindner (Head of Maintenance)
Hot Lunch – Barone’s Pizza
8:00-8:40 a.m. – Praise Team Rehearsal (Commons)
9:00 a.m. – Grades K-2 Chapel
9:45 a.m. – Grades 3-5 Chapel
10:45 a.m. – Grades 6-8 Chapel
Thursday, April 4
9:00 a.m. – Women’s Bible Study (Gospelife Church)
3:30-4:45 p.m. – Grades 4-8 Robotics Club (Room 607)
Friday, April 5
Zero Waste Day
ACSI Art Festival at Westlake Christian Academy (Grayslake)
Saturday, April 6
BIRTHDAY: Nicole Linhardt (4th Grade Aide)
Library News
Shelving Help Needed
The library is in need of additional shelving help. Let me know if you would be willing to help out on a regular basis, or if you could give some time in the next week to help with a shelving backup.
STEAM+ Notes
STEAM+ CLUB for Grades 1-3 is FULL
Thank you for the great response. If you would like to be put on the wait list, please reach out to Mrs. Lauriat.
Robotics CLUB for Grades 4-8
This is the last week to sign up! The 5-week club will meet on Thursdays from 3:25 p.m.-4:45 p.m. in the STEAM+ Lab. There is still room in Session 2: April 11-May 9. To sign up for the club, please fill out this registration form and email it to Mrs. Jacqueline Lauriat or turn it into the office. The club fee is $60 which will be charged to your account. Maximum 24 students.
WCGS Robotics Summer Camp
Registration is now open for students entering grades 4-8. The camp runs from June 3-7, 2024. Registration is online this year: Robotics Summer Camp and Robotics Camp Registration. Pay by check to the FRONT OFFICE. (Payable to WCGS with “Summer Robotics Camp” in the memo.) Registration is limited to the first 28 applicants. Your place will be held once payment is received in the front office. Space is limited and will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Registration closes on May 16, though all spaces may be reserved by that time.
Creation Walk
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, April 17, from 3:30-4:00 p.m.! Join Mrs. Lauriat and Creation Care Club students as they take you on a Creation Walk on the WCGS property. All students must be accompanied by a parent. Be prepared to walk about ¾ of a mile. We will start our walk in the front of the building by the flag pole.
Notable Notes
Lost and Found
The Lost and Found will be displayed in the main hallway until tomorrow. Please stop by before Spring Break and collect any items your students may have misplaced!
Spring Musical Program Advertising
Do you have a local business to advertise in the WCGS Spring Musical program? We are looking for many advertisers from our WCGS families and community to help support our program. There is room for full page ads all the way down to business-card size ads. We expect three sold out shows for our production of Annie, with more than 1200 people in attendance. Ads range in price from $55.00 for a business-card size up to $320.00 for a full-page ad. See the Advertising Rate Sheet for all prices. For more information or if you are interested in advertising, please contact Carly Brust (carlybrust@gmail.com) or Kendra Painter (kendrapainter@gmail.com).
WCGS Fine Arts Camp
Spotlight on Disney is this year’s theme for the WCGS Fine Arts Camp. Come join us for a weeklong adventure as we turn the spotlight on the magical music and stories of Disney. This week of camp will be filled with the characters, songs, and familiar tales from Disney’s films and stage. Your child will be able to experience artistry and creativity through engaging classes in Art, Dance, Drama, and Music. Our students will create art projects, be in dramatic skits, dance to their favorite Disney music, and sing familiar songs for the audience at the Friday night variety show. Each student will receive a camp T-shirt and a daily mid-morning snack. (Please note any food allergies on the registration form.) Brochures were sent home with your child this week or can be found here or in the school office. Camp will be held June 17-21, 2024, from 9:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. with a Variety Show on Friday, June 21, at 7:00 pm. This camp is for students entering grades 2-8 in the fall. Camp is filling up fast. There are only a few spots left! Register soon!
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
Co-Curricular Expo at Wheaton Academy
Middle school students and their parents are invited to Wheaton Academy’s Co-Curricular Expo on Thursday, April 11, at 6:00 p.m. This event will allow you to experience the many ways you can get involved and find a place to belong at Wheaton Academy. You will have an opportunity to meet program leaders, hear from coaches, talk with other students who have the same interests, and participate in fun activities throughout the evening.
The schedule for the evening includes:
- Opening welcome and explanation of Co-Curriculars at Wheaton Academy
- Co-Curricular Expo
- Specialized Information Sessions
Register Today and discover how you can get involved at Wheaton Academy!
Questions? Contact Amy Burdett, Admissions Coordinator, or Amy Hogan, Director of Admissions
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.
