Thursday Notes – March 26, 2026
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From Mr. Brooke’s Desk
Spring Break and Easter
I wanted to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a wonderful spring break. I have always found the week to be an opportunity for a change of pace, and I am praying the Lord uses it in our community and in our families. We are grateful for you and look forward to the rest of fourth quarter upon our return to classes on Tuesday, April 7.
We look forward to celebrating the gift of Easter during our chapels on Wednesday, April 8. I trust your family will be able to spend time together reflecting on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus during this upcoming week. We serve a remarkable God. Be encouraged by Luke 24:5b-6a – “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; He has risen!”
29th Annual Scholarship Golf Outing
Calling all GOLFERS! The weather is warming up and what could be better than 18 holes of golf on a beautiful course with friends? There’s always good food as well as prizes and gifts, of course! Best of all, you are supporting the Annual Scholarship Fund which provides tuition assistance to families! Please join us on Tuesday, June 2, at beautiful Cantigny. Cost is $400 per golfer ($200 is tax-deductible) or $1,500 per foursome ($700 is tax-deductible).
Take a look at the website for all the details or click this link to go directly to the signup page
P.S. Consider being an EVENT SPONSOR! It’s a great way to promote your business! If you would like more information, click here or contact Shannon McDonald at 630.668.1385, ext. 201.
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LADIES, join us for breakfast! This has become a popular event to end the school year and celebrate the beginning of summer at beautiful Cantigny with friends and with beautiful views from the patio. Breakfast is at 9:00 a.m. Come right after you drop off your kids at school and sit for a while, relax with a cup of coffee or tea and delicious breakfast buffet. Cost is $35 for brunch only. Please RSVP here.
Note – Women who enjoy golf are invited to stay for the day and play the 18-hole mixed event!
From Mr. Painter’s Desk
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:
- Monday, April 13 – Wednesday, April 15: Grades 6-8
- Thursday, April 16 and Friday, April 17: Grades 4-5
- Monday, April 20 and Tuesday, April 21: Grades 2-3
- Wednesday, April 22 and Thursday, April 23: Grades K-1
It is extremely important that your children are in attendance on these days so that they take the test with their class. As it states in our Parent Handbook each year, “Unless students are sick, they must be in attendance during MAP Growth testing. Please do not schedule vacations or appointments during these dates. Making up testing is very difficult and time-consuming. Unavoidable illnesses are understandable, and teachers will work with students to get all their testing done; however, planned absences that cause a student to miss one or more subtests during the dates of test administration will incur a $25 charge (per day) to cover the cost of the proctor to administer the test to the student. This fee will be billed to your account.”
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 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, March 27. Have a restful spring break!
Important Upcoming Dates
Friday, March 27
Report Cards Issued – 3:30 p.m.
Zero Waste Day
Saturday, March 28
BIRTHDAY: Nicki Barr (Front Desk Associate)
Monday, March 30 – Friday, April 3
NO SCHOOL – Spring Break
Friday, April 3
BIRTHDAY: Pete Lindner (Maintenance Director)
Sunday, April 5
Easter – Christ is Risen!
Monday, April 6
NO SCHOOL – Easter Monday
BIRTHDAY: Nicole Linhardt (2nd/3rd Grade Instructional Aide, 3rd Grade Science Teacher)
Tuesday, April 7
Hot Lunch – Jersey Mike’s/Augustino’s
8:50 a.m. – Classes Resume
Wednesday, April 8
Hot Lunch – Barone’s Pizza and Pasta
8:00 a.m. – Praise Team Rehearsal (Commons)
9:15-11:30 a.m. – Women’s Bible Study (Amy Paglia’s home)
9:45 a.m. – Easter Celebration Chapel (Grades K-3)
10:45 a.m. – Easter Celebration Chapel (Grades 4-8)
Thursday, April 9
BIRTHDAY: Sue Macaluso (Director of Curriculum and Instruction)
4:00 p.m. – Co-Ed Track Meet @ Benjamin MS
4:00 p.m. – Girls’ V Soccer @ Harvest-Westminster (Westminster Christian)
5:00 p.m. – Girls’ JV Soccer @ Harvest-Westminster (Westminster Christian)
Friday, April 10
Popcorn Day
Zero Waste Day
Saturday, April 11
BIRTHDAYS: Jon Gabriele (Math Instructional Coach/MML Teacher) and Jacqueline Lauriat (6th Grade Teacher/STEAM Coordinator)
7:30-11:30 a.m. – Board Retreat (Tyndale House Publishers)
Notable Notes
Easter Chapel
Due to the timing of Spring Break this year, our annual Easter Chapel will be held on Wednesday, April 8, immediately following the break. Chapel will be divided into two sessions: Grades K–3 will meet at 9:45 a.m., and Grades 4–8 will meet at 10:45 a.m. All are welcome to attend this special time as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior.
WCGS Fine Arts Camp is Full!
If you are interested in being put on the wait list, please fill out a registration form and send it into the front office (no money required). We will let you know if a spot opens up! 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. Brochures are available here or in the school office.
Community Corner
Life on Purpose Conference
Are you or someone you know struggling to find purpose in life? Gospelife Church is happy to host a “Life on Purpose” conference provided by FORGE (forgefoward.org) on Saturday, May 16. Spend the day learning simple, Biblical truths and practices, to apply to your day-to-day routine. Reignite your heart to be on fire for Christ and understand how you can live your life on purpose as a laborer for Christ! Register here for the conference, and please spread the word to anyone who you think may benefit from this event. If the $30 cost is too much, please request a scholarship on the registration page and notate “WCGS Registrant” and the conference team will ensure the cost is covered.
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.
visit the AUXILIARY PAGE on the WCGS website.
