Thursday Notes – March 5, 2026
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Re-Enrollment
Re-enrollment is here! Instructions were emailed on Tuesday 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.
Discipling for the Long Run: Equipping Lifelong Followers of Jesus
Please join us for our next WCGS Parent Series event on Tuesday, March 10, at 6:30 p.m. We welcome Rev. Jon Nielsen (WCGS dad), who will be presenting, Discipleship for the Long Run: Equipping Lifelong Followers of Jesus. This evening will seek to equip Christian parents with some practical tools for discipling their kids, with an eye toward lasting love for Jesus, engagement with God’s Word, and involvement in the local church. Light refreshments will be provided, and registration is requested by March 6. Sign up here if you plan to attend. If you have questions for Jon which you would like answered that evening, please email Mandy Jasper. This event will be held in the Innovation Hub. Please enter through Door #2.
Important Upcoming Dates
Friday, March 6
Popcorn Day
Zero Waste Day
9:45-10:45 a.m. – Prospective Family Visit Day (Innovation Hub)
1:45-3:25 p.m. – Orchestra Trip to Windsor Park (Carol Stream)
4:30 p.m. – Boys’ V VBall vs. CrossRoads (WCGS)
5:30 p.m. – Boys’ JV VBall vs. CrossRoads (WCGS)
Saturday, March 7
TBD – Girls’ JV & V BBall SWAC Tournament @ Schaumburg Christian
Sunday, March 8
Daylight Saving Begins
Monday, March 9
Hot Lunch – Culver’s
9:00-10:00 a.m. – Moms in Prayer (Room 608)
3:30-5:00 p.m. – Battle of the Books End of Season Party (Library)
5:30-7:00 p.m. – Girls’ Basketball Party (Innovation Hub/Gym)
Tuesday, March 10
BIRTHDAY: Jackie Messer (Jr. High Literature Teacher)
Hot Lunch – Jersey Mike’s/Augustino’s
3:30-4:30 p.m. – STEAM Club (STEAM Room)
6:30-8:00 p.m. – Parent Series Event – Rev. Jon Nielson (Innovation Hub)
Wednesday, March 11
Hot Lunch – Barone’s Pizza and Pasta
9:15-11:30 a.m. – Women’s Bible Study (Amy Paglia’s home)
9:20-11:10 a.m. – 3S Trip to Phil’s Friends
1:00-2:20 p.m. – 3K Trip to Phil’s Friends
3:30-4:00 p.m. – Yearbook Club (Tech Lab 106)
3:30-5:00 p.m. – Spartan Spellers Spell-Off (Gym)
Thursday, March 12
Q4 Lunch Orders Due
11:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m. – 4th Grade Trip to Feed My Starving Children (Schaumburg)
1:30-3:00 p.m. – 3J Trip to Phil’s Friends
3:30-4:30 p.m. Chess Club (Rooms 714/716)
3:30-4:30 p.m. – Robotics Club (Innovation Hub)
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
BIRTHDAY: 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)
Library News
Congratulations to the Battle of the Books Team!
After competing in eight meets, the Battle of the Books team achieved 1st place for the third year in a row. These 10 students each read anywhere from 28-40 books, and the team only missed 3 questions during the season, having a perfect score in six out of the eight meets. Students on the team were Alicia Sietman, Bradley Cesar, Jackson Quigley, Henry Engeltjes, Sofia Nelson, Abby Khalil, Blaise K., Harper Opdyke, Olivia Wubbena, and William Johnson. Please congratulate these students on their great season! We are so proud of their hard work and how they represented Christ in the meets at the Wheaton Public Library. Information about next year’s team for incoming 4th and 5th graders will come out in late April or early May.
Nurse News
Spring Sports Reminders
If your student plans to participate in a spring sport they must have a current physical on file in the nurses’ office. A physical is good for 395 days. If you have not submitted one, your student will not be able to participate. Please email nurse@wheatonchristian.org if you are unsure if your student needs an updated physical.
In addition to a physical there are two required forms that must be filled out online for your athlete to participate – a concussion form and a travel permission form. These forms are in FACTS Family Portal located in web forms.
Notable Notes
An Evening with Heather Headley – Saturday, March 14
In partnership with Wheaton Christian Grammar School, Wheaton Academy presents an evening with Grammy and Tony Award-winning WCGS and WA parent, Heather Headley. Heather brings decades of professional performance experience, and we are thrilled to welcome her to our stage for a special concert event! An Evening with Heather Headley will be at the Wheaton Academy Fine Arts Center on March 14 at 7:00 p.m. As a valued part of our WCGS community, we would like to offer you 50% off your ticket purchase. Use code Heather50 at checkout to apply the discount. Tickets are limited for this one night only event! Ticket sales are open. Click here to order your tickets now.
The Wizard of Oz Tickets Still Available
Wheaton Christian Grammar School is proud to present our 2026 musical, The Wizard of Oz. There are still a few tickets available for Thursday evening’s performance. To purchase, visit the Wizard of Oz ticketing website. We hope you will come and support our junior high students in this amazing production!
100th Fathers’ Prayer Breakfast
On Saturday, March 14, we will be celebrating our 100th Fathers’ Prayer Breakfast. This event honors the faithful prayer warriors who have lifted WCGS and our community up in prayer over the years. We look forward to praying together as men and hearing how prayer has shaped the culture of WCGS for years. Fathers, please plan to join us that day from 7:30-8:30 a.m. RSVP to Lauren Fortosis if you plan to attend.
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. Early-bird registration is available! Spots are filling up fast, 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.
Enrolling Now
Toddlers Campus Preschool is currently enrolling students for the Fall of 2026, with openings in 3-year-old classes as well as PreK! All enrollments can be completed on our website, www.toddlerscampus.com. Class descriptions are listed there as well. Please contact Laura Swoboda at lswoboda@highpoint.church or call 630-665-0330 ext. 220 for more information or to schedule a tour!
