Thursday Notes – March 12, 2026
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From Mr. Brooke’s Desk
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Re-EnrollmentRe-enrollment is here! Instructions were emailed on Tuesday, March 3, to all school families. We are excited to begin forming our student body for 2026-2027! It is our desire for each family to continue on with us at WCGS. Re-enrollment closes on Monday, March 16, at 8:00 a.m. Questions? Contact Debbie Cairncross, Registrar. |
Parent Series
I was so grateful for Jon Nielson’s words at our Parent Series event this past week. He spent the time highlighting the “Top Ten” items for raising our kids to know Jesus and love the Church. Check out the Top Ten List here. Jon’s humility and expertise allowed each of us to strategically consider the power of our parenting. Thank you to Jon and I look forward to more Parent Series events in the future.
From Mr. Painter’s Desk
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:
- Wednesday, March 18 – NO Barone’s Pizza Hot Lunch
- Thursday, March 19 – Barone’s Pizza Hot Lunch will be served
- Thursday, March 19 – Popcorn Day (Rescheduled)
- 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 AprilSimilar 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! |
Important Upcoming Dates
Friday, March 13
Sunset Slush Day
Zero Waste Day
Junior High Service Day (Grades 7-8)
9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. – Speech Meet (Orland Hills)
9:20-11:10 a.m. – 3F Trip to Phil’s Friends
9:30-11:45 a.m. – KE Trip to Build-a-Bear (Woodfield)
9:30-11:45 a.m. – KS Trip to Build-a-Bear (Oakbrook)
10:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m. – 6th Grade Trip to Feed My Starving Children (Aurora)
12:45-3:15 p.m. – KL Trip to Build-a-Bear (Woodfield)
12:45-3:15 p.m. – KO Trip to Build-a-Bear (Oakbrook)
Saturday, March 14
BIRTHDAYS: Shannon McDonald (Development Coordinator) and Mike Simon (Jr. High Math and Leadership Teacher and Student Life Coordinator)
7:30-8:30 a.m. – Fathers’ Prayer Breakfast (Commons)
Monday, March 16
BIRTHDAY: Amber Ryndak (2nd Grade Teacher)
Hot Lunch – Culver’s
9:00-10:00 a.m. – Moms in Prayer (Room 608)
9:00-10:00 a.m. – Math Olympics – Round 2 (MML Tech Lab)
1:45-3:15 p.m. – 5th Grade Phil’s Friends Project (Commons)
3:30-5:00 p.m. – 5th/6th Grade Girls’ Basketball Party
Tuesday, March 17
Hot Lunch – Jersey Mike’s/Augustino’s
3:30-4:30 p.m. – STEAM Club (STEAM Room)
Wednesday, March 18
BIRTHDAY: Angela Broman (2nd Grade Teacher)
NO HOT LUNCH
7:45-8:30 a.m. – FCA Huddle (Gym)
9:15-11:30 a.m. – Women’s Bible Study (Amy Paglia’s home)
12:30-3:15 p.m. – Jr. High Musical Matinee Performance (Commons)
3:30-4:00 p.m. – Yearbook Club (Tech Lab 106)
Thursday, March 19
End of Third Quarter
Popcorn Day (Rescheduled)
Hot Lunch – Barone’s Pizza and Pasta
1:00-3:00 p.m. – 2R/2S Trip to Franciscan Assisted Living
3:30-4:30 p.m. Chess Club (Rooms 714/716)
3:30-4:30 p.m. – Robotics Club (Innovation Hub)
7:00 p.m. – Jr. High Musical Performance (Commons)
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)
Notable Notes
POSTPONED: An Evening with Heather Headley
We are saddened to share that, due to an unforeseen situation, Heather Headley will be unable to perform An Evening with Heather Headley at Wheaton Academy on Saturday, March 14. Tickets purchased for this Saturday through Eventbrite will be automatically refunded. The event will be rescheduled for Fall 2026. Once details are confirmed, ticket information and next steps will be shared.
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.
