Thursday Notes – May 2, 2024
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From Mr. Brooke’s Desk
Accreditation Parent Survey
Partnering with the parents and the Christian home is a core value in which the Grammar School excels. You are an important stakeholder of Wheaton Christian Grammar School! As such, your input and feedback are important to the Board of Directors, Administration, Faculty and Staff. We need to hear from you. As part of the reaccreditation process, we are asking parents to complete this 15-minute survey.
The survey will be open from Thursday, May 2, until Thursday, May 16. Thank you in advance for taking time to prayerfully complete this important survey and provide valuable feedback. If you have questions, please reach out to Sue Macaluso.
27th Scholarship Golf Outing
We’ve had a terrific response to our 27th Scholarship Golf Outing – so don’t miss out! Sign up today for 18 holes of GOLF on Monday, June 3, at beautiful Cantigny. Cost is $400 per golfer ($200 is tax-deductible) or $1,500 per foursome ($700 is tax-deductible).
What’s included? 18-hole Scramble, golf cart, forecaddie, gifts for each participant, free range balls, a great lunch, delicious dinner, and prizes. Take a look at the Brochure 2024 for all the details or click this link to go directly to the sign-up page.
Best of all – you are supporting a worthy cause – the Scholarship Fund which provides financial assistance for students who might not otherwise be able to receive a Christian education.
P.S. Consider being an EVENT SPONSOR! It’s a great way to promote your business! Your company’s name will be featured on our website, the golf course, on the large sponsor banner, and also on the program. If you would like more information, click here or contact Joanne DeGroot at 630.668.1385, ext. 201.
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LADIES, if you haven’t had the chance to attend the Brunch, you have been missing out! This has become a popular event to end the school year and celebrate the beginning of summer at beautiful Cantigny. It is the perfect place to enjoy time together with old friends and make new friends with a bonus of beautiful views from the patio! Brunch begins at 8:30 a.m. Sit a while, relax with a cup of coffee or tea and delicious buffet. Cost is $25 for brunch only.
If you like to golf, join in after brunch for the ladies 9-hole scramble. The special price of only $85 includes brunch and golf – carts included! ($25 of your registration is a tax-deductible gift to the WCGS Scholarship Fund).
Brunch only or brunch and golf… it’s a great way to end the school year and enjoy some great fellowship with friends! Click here to register.
Note – Women who prefer to play the complete 18-hole mixed event are still welcome to do so!
Important Upcoming Dates
Friday, May 3
3rd Grade Pioneer Day
Zero Waste Day
8:55-10:40 a.m. – 6L and 1/2 6J Trip to Waste Water Treatment Plant (West Chicago)
9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. – 4B2 and 4H Trip to Lizzadro Museum (Oak Brook)
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. – 8th Grade Spanish Trip to Mexican Art Museum
10:05-11:50 a.m. – 6F and 1/2 6J Trip to Waste Water Treatment Plant (West Chicago)
3:30 p.m. – 5th Grade Returns from Outdoor Ed
3:30-5:00 p.m. – Junior High Worship Night and Backyard BBQ (Grades 6-8)
Sunday, May 5
BIRTHDAY: Mandy Jasper (Social Worker and Student Services Director, Grades 6-8)
Monday, May 6
Hot Lunch – Culver’s
8:00-8:40 a.m. – Praise Team Rehearsal
9:00-10:00 a.m. – Moms in Prayer (Commons) – Last One
4:00 p.m. – Co-Ed Track Meet @ Timothy Christian
4:30 p.m. – Girls’ Soccer @ Harvest Christian (Elgin Sports Complex)
Tuesday, May 7
Hot Lunch – Shane’s Deli
3:30-4:45 p.m. – Grades 1-3 STEAM+ Club (Room 607) – Last One
4:00 p.m. – Girls’ Soccer @ Timothy Christian
7:00 p.m. – Spring Band Concert (Commons)
Wednesday, May 8
Hot Lunch – Barone’s Pizza and Sunset Slush
8:00-8:40 a.m. – Praise Team Rehearsal
9:00 a.m. – Grades K-4 Chapel
10:45 a.m. – Grades 5-8 Chapel
3:30-4:00 p.m. – 5th Grade Bake Sale (Blacktop)
Thursday, May 9
BIRTHDAY: Valerie Busch (Spanish Teacher)
9:00 a.m. – Women’s Bible Study Brunch
3:30-4:45 p.m. – Grades 4-8 Robotics Club (Room 607) – Last One
7:00 p.m. – Spring Orchestra Concert (Commons)
Friday, May 10
Popcorn Day
Zero Waste Day
Kindergarten Mothers’ Teas
8th Grade Grad Picture Retakes
9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. – 3rd Grade Trip to Naper Settlement
12:15-12:45 p.m. – 1st Grade Lunch with Moms
4:00 p.m. – Girls’ Soccer vs. Benjamin MS (WCGS)
Saturday, May 11
BIRTHDAY: Brittany Schwarzkopf (2nd Grade Teacher)
Library News
Battle of the Books
Calling all current 3rd and 4th grade readers! Students can now sign up to be on next year’s Battle of the Books Team, which is for 4th and 5th graders. Here are the Book List and Information and Interest Form. Forms are due by Friday, May 17. Students must read from the list over the summer in order to participate. We are also looking for at least one parent to help coach the team. If you are interested in this opportunity, please email Mrs. Brown or indicate that on your child’s interest form.
Calling All Junior High Readers
Sign-ups for the Young Adult Battle of the Books team (YABOB) have begun for next school year! YABOB is for Junior High students (rising 6-8 graders) who love to read and would like to compete in trivia-style competition with other schools. Students will begin reading books and will meet a few times in the summer. In the fall, further practices and competitions will be held. If your child would like to be part of this team email Mandy Jasper by Monday, May 20, to sign up. Reading assignments and further details will then be provided to the team.
STEAM+ Notes
Family Garden Day
We need your help! Your family is invited to bring your shovels, garden gloves, and garden shoes to the WCGS Garden Day. The garden is moving near the junior high patio. We will be building and filling raised beds. Join other families and serve by helping prepare and plant the Community Garden. Mark your calendar for next Saturday, May 11, from 8:00 am-12:00 pm. Come for some or all of the time. Sign up here with the number of family members coming. Hope to see you there!
Nurse Notes
Time to Make Appointments for Physicals
Now is a great time to schedule physicals for your students.
- All students entering kindergarten and 6th grade will need a physical prior to August 1, 2024.
- All students grades 5-8 who plan to play a sport will need a new physical prior to start date of their sport.
Please refer to our website with the current forms and guidelines.
Medical Requirements – Wheaton Christian
Community Corner
Wheaton College Youth Softball Camp
Register now for Wheaton College’s Youth Softball Camp being held July 8-10. Sessions for Grades 1-4 is being held from 9-11 a.m. Sessions for Grades 5-8 are from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Cost is $75 per session. Register online here.
Wheaton College Basketball Camp
Day Camp for boys and girls in grades 1-4 will be held August 5-9 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Cost: $140. Day Camp for boys and girls in grades 5-8 will be held August 5-9 from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Cost $250. Register online here.
Executive Functioning Class and Coaching
The Center for Lifelong Learning is hosting an executive functioning class this summer. The class will be at lunch over the first two weeks of summer school. Geared toward incoming freshman and sophomores, we will focus on executive functioning strengths and weaknesses (panning/prioritizing, organization, time management, task initiation, and metacognition).
Dates:
Tuesdays – June 11 & 18, from 12:15-12:45.
Thursdays – June 13 & 20, from 12:15-12:45.
We will meet at The Center in the Armour Building on Wheaton Academy’s campus (they can bring their lunch).
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The Center for Lifelong Learning is offering coaching this summer for both parents and students providing space (in the Armour building) for conversations and connections.
45-minute sessions are available with our certified executive functioning coach, Holly Taritas. She will provide executive functioning assessments for the parent and child. If you are interested in this class or coaching, sign up at: Schedule – The Center for Lifelong Learning
