Thursday Notes – May 7, 2026
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National Day of Prayer
At Wheaton Christian Grammar School, we are grateful for the opportunity to pause and acknowledge the National Day of Prayer. As a school community, we recognize the privilege and power of prayer as a gift from the Lord. I personally am taking time to intentionally pray over the WCGS community—lifting our students, parents, faculty, and staff before the Lord. I am praying that we continue to be a people that love one another as Christ first loved us, and that the Lord would use each member of WCGS to reflect His love, truth, and hope to those around them in their neighborhoods, churches, and greater community.
We are thankful for your continued partnership in pointing our students toward a life rooted in prayer as an essential part of walking daily with Christ. May we continue to be a people that races towards our Savior in everything we do.
Important Upcoming Dates
Friday, May 8
Kindergarten Mothers’ Teas
Sunset Slush Day
Zero Waste Day
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. – 8th Grade Spanish Trip to Mexican Art Museum
3:25 p.m. – 5th Grade Returns from Outdoor Education at Camp Timber-Lee
3:30 p.m. – Popsicle Sale (Blacktop)
Saturday, May 9
BIRTHDAY: Valerie Busch (Spanish Teacher)
Sunday, May 10
Mother’s Day
Monday, May 11
BIRTHDAY: Brittany Schwarzkopf (2nd Grade Teacher)
Hot Lunch -Culver’s
8:00-8:40 a.m. – Praise Team Rehearsal (Commons)
9:00-11:00 a.m. – Moms in Prayer Brunch (Michal Kolb’s Home)
11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. – 2nd Grade Picnic with Moms (Front Field)
3:45 p.m. – Co-Ed Track SWAC Championship Meet @ Timothy Christian
7:00 p.m. – Spring Orchestra Concert (Commons)
Tuesday, May 12
BIRTHDAY: Alyssa Zarn (Math Instructional Coach)
Hot Lunch – Jersey Mike’s/Augustino’s
9:10 a.m.-2:45 p.m. – 1st Grade Trip to Brookfield Zoo
4:00 p.m. – Girls’ V Soccer vs. Timothy Christian (WCGS)
5:00 p.m. – Girls’ JV Soccer vs. Timothy Christian (WCGS)
Wednesday, May 13
Hot Lunch – Barone’s Pizza and Pasta
9:15-11:30 a.m. – Women’s Bible Study (Amy Paglia’s home)
6:00 p.m. – Grades 4-5 Spring Band Concert (Commons)
7:30 p.m. – Grades 6-8 Spring Band Concert (Commons)
Thursday, May 14
8:00-8:40 a.m. – Praise Team Rehearsal (Commons)
9:00 a.m. – Chapel (Grades K-2)
9:45 a.m. – Chapel (Grades 3-4)
10:45 a.m. – Chapel (Grades 5-8)
4:00 p.m. – Girls’ Soccer SWAC Tournament @ Westminster Christian
Friday, May 15
Popcorn Day
Zero Waste Day
2:00 p.m. – Co-Ed Track IESA Sectional Meet @ Chicago Hope Academy
6:00-9:00 p.m. – Jr. High Gala (Grades 7-8)
Saturday, May 16
BIRTHDAY: Bill Bickhart (K-3 P.E. Teacher)
9:00 a.m. – Girls’ Soccer SWAC Tournament @ Westminster Christian
Notable Notes
29th Annual Scholarship Golf Outing & Ladies Brunch
We are so excited about our current list of generous event sponsors! Sponsorship makes such a big impact on helping us meet our annual Scholarship Fund goal, and we are truly grateful for the support!
We would love to invite 5 more sponsors to join the cause while there’s still time to participate in this meaningful way. We are continually amazed at how God provides through generous supporters each year, and we’d be honored to have you involved. Whether you want to golf, sponsor, or simply enjoy some fellowship, this is your invitation! Questions? Contact Shannon McDonald at 630.668.1385, ext. 201.
Looking for Summer Tutoring Options?
Parents, if you are considering a tutor for your child for skill and concept remediation, review, or enrichment, we have a list of WCGS teachers who are available for tutoring during the summer months. Please reach out to Mandy Jasper, 6-8 Director of Student Services & School Social Worker and she can provide you with resources. Tutoring arrangements are independently made between the parent and the tutor.
Community Corner
Summer Stage Theater Camp
Summer Stage Theater Camp is back for its 4th year! This camp, led by Mae Iseman, Hannah Peacock, and Hailey Weston, is being held August 3-8 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. with a performance on Friday at 3:00 p.m. The cost of the camp is $85 and includes a daily snack and craft, plus a camp t-shirt. Camp is for girls ages 6-11 and will be held at the Weston home (1 Marywood Trail, Wheaton). For more information see the camp flyer.
Fiber Arts Camp
Join this camp and learn to crochet, sew, weave, and more! Camp will be held August 3-7 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at 893 Chatham Drive, Carol Stream. This camp is open to incoming 3rd graders and older. Materials and a snack will be provided each day. This group is facilitated by Wheaton Academy students Abby Willemssen, Faith Romanovich, and Ada Wang. The cost is $45 for the week. If interested, contact Abby Willemssen at abigail.willemssen@icloud.com.
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.
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. Camp is nearly full! A waitlist will be started. For more information, please contact Steve McCrath.
