Thursday Notes – November 12, 2026

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From Mr. Brooke’s Desk

FLANNEL FORMAL Scholarship Auction & Trivia Night – TOMORROW, November 13, 6:30 p.m.

Our Scholarship Auction live event is tomorrow night at 6:30 p.m. We have a great evening planned and we are so thankful for the incredible response. Final reminders:

This is our biggest fundraiser of the year and hopefully a fun way to build momentum towards reaching our annual scholarship goal. Your generosity makes a difference in the lives of real families, helping provide access to the Christian education we so deeply value and believe in. You don’t have to spend big dollars to participate. Every type of contribution helps strengthen our community, even just coming out to celebrate what God is doing in our community! Let’s have fun with this!

You don’t have to be there to participate! You can BROWSE & BID online. Don’t forget to share the link with family and friends! Auction closes at approximately 9:15 p.m. If you are not in the room, be sure keep a close eye on your phone as the end of the evening approaches for final updates.

Our limited edition WCGS plaid swag will be available at a table at the Auction. One night only, first come, first serve! Miss the reveal? Check it out HERE!

THANK YOU to our amazing event sponsors!

Buffet Sponsor: Electric Conduit Construction Company

Table Sponsors: Asbury University | Benjamin F. Edwards | Burdett Family | Central DuPage Orthodontics | Carly Brust Collection for Compass Real Estate | Curtis Climate | Dental Care of Glen Ellyn | Fritz Family | Monarch Clinics | Olivet Nazarene University | Olsson Roofing | Orleans Home Fragrance | Samford University | Savant Wealth Management | Taylor University | Terrace Supply Company | Wheaton College | Wheaton Eye Clinic | Wheaton Lighting

QUESTIONS? Contact Shannon McDonald, at smcdonald@wheatonchristian.org.

From Mr. Painter’s Desk

Report Cards

It is hard to believe that tomorrow marks the end of our first trimester of the school year! The teachers are working diligently to prepare your child’s report card for the first trimester. 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 twelve weeks. 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 throughout the school year. Thank you for your continued partnership in working towards this goal; it is certainly a team effort. First trimester report cards will be sent electronically to parents at around 3:30 p.m. next Friday, November 20.

Important Upcoming Dates

Friday, November 13

End of 1st Trimester

Junior High Read-In

Sunset Slush Day

Zero Waste Day

6:30 p.m. – Annual Scholarship Benefit and Auction

Monday, November 16

BIRTHDAY: Nicole Todd (Academic Specialist)

NO SCHOOL – Teacher Inservice Day

3:30-8:30 p.m. – Book Fair Set-Up (Innovation Hub)

4:00 p.m. – Boys’ 6A BBall @ River Valley Christian

5:00 p.m. – Boys’ JV BBall @ River Valley Christian

5:30 p.m. – Boys’ 5th Grade Blue/Gold Scrimmage (WCGS)

6:00 p.m. – Boys’ V BBall @ River Valley Christian

Tuesday, November 17

T2 Hot Lunch Begins

Hot Lunch – Jersey Mike’s/Augustino’s

3:15-5:00 p.m. – Robotics Team (Innovation Hub)

3:30-4:30 p.m. – Writing Club (Room 611)

Wednesday, November 18

Hot Lunch – Barone’s Pizza and Pasta

7:45-8:30 a.m. – FCA Huddle (Gym)

7:55-8:30 a.m. – MathCounts (Room 807)

8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – Book Fair (Innovation Hub)

1:00-4:30 p.m. – Book Fair (Innovation Hub)

3:15-4:00 p.m. – Yearbook Club (Room106)

3:30-4:30 p.m. – Chess Club (Rooms 604/608)

3:30-4:30 p.m. – Battle of the Books (Library)

5:15 p.m. – Boys’ 6B BBall vs. St. Petronille (WCGS)

6:15 p.m. – Boys’ 5A BBall vs. St. Petronille (WCGS)

7:15 p.m. – Boys’ 5B BBall vs. St. Petronille (WCGS)

Thursday, November 19

BIRTHDAY: Lisa Kainer (Academic Specialist)

7:30-8:30 a.m. – Robotics Team (STEAM Lab)

8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – Book Fair (Innovation Hub)

1:00-4:30 p.m. – Book Fair (Innovation Hub)

3:15-5:00 p.m. – Robotics Team (STEAM Lab)

4:00 p.m. – Boys’ V (8A) BBall vs. St. Petronille (WCGS)

5:00 p.m. – Boys’ JV(7A) BBall vs. St. Petronille (WCGS)

6:00 p.m. – Boys’ JV (7B) BBall vs. St. Petronille (WCGS)

5:30-7:30 p.m. – Book Fair Family Night (Innovation Hub)

Friday, November 20

Report Cards Issued (3:30 p.m.)

Popcorn Day

Zero Waste Day

8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – Book Fair (Innovation Hub)

1:00-4:30 p.m. – Book Fair (Innovation Hub)

4:00 p.m. – Boys’ JV BBall vs. Christian Liberty (WCGS)

5:00 p.m. – Boys’ V BBall vs. Christian Liberty (WCGS)

6:00 p.m. – Boys’ 6A BBall vs. St. Petronille (WCGS)

Saturday, November 21

BIRTHDAY: Joanne King (Reading Specialist)

8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Robotics Team (Innovation Hub)

Nurse Notes

Cold and Flu Season Guidelines

As we enter the cold and flu season, preventing the spread of illness is critical to keeping everyone healthy and in school. Students with the following symptoms should be kept at home:

• FEVER: An oral temperature of 100.4° F or greater. A student with a fever should remain home for 24 hours after the temperature returns to normal without the aid of fever-reducing medication.
• VOMITING and DIARRHEA: If experiencing nausea, diarrhea and/or vomiting, students should remain home until symptom free for 24 hours without the use of medication.
• RESPIRATORY INFECTION: If showing signs of an upper respiratory infection (cold symptoms), sore throat, or any other illness serious enough to interfere with the student’s ability to learn or a persistent cough that will be disruptive in class.

Library News

The Book Fair Is Coming!

This year’s Reading Round Up Book Fair will again be provided by I-55 Book Fairs and will take place in the Innovation Hub. I-55 is a Christian company that sells both Christian products and pre-reviewed secular products. Click here for a flyer with more information. This will be a great time to get a head start on your Christmas shopping!

FAIR DATES:

Set-Up:

Monday, November 16, 6:00-8:30 p.m. – Pizza and box-moving party (dads needed!)

Tuesday, November 17, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – Plus, afternoon if needed

Sales: 

Wednesday, November 18, 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., 1:00-4:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 19, 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., 1:00-4:30 p.m., 5:30-7:30 p.m. (Family Night)

Friday, November 20, 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., 1:00-4:30 p.m.

Monday, November 23, 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., 1:00-4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, November 24, 8:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. (Grandparents’ Day)

Pack-Up:

Tuesday, November 24, 1:15-3:00 p.m.

We Need Volunteers! We will need many parent volunteers during all parts of the fair, including set-up, pack-up, and our Family Night on Thursday, November 19. If you are able to volunteer, please go to our Signup Genius page. Volunteers will be entered into a drawing for a $25 Amazon gift card.

Family Night: We will have a Family Reading Night on Thursday, November 19, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Activities will include shopping at the fair, story-times, and a craft and coloring area. We hope to see you there!

Other Important Information:

• Class visits to the fair: Most students will visit the fair during their regular library time and will be able to shop at that time or make a wish list. Please see the attached flier for more specific information.
• Library Book Checkout: Students will not come to the library with their classes during the week of the book fair, but we will advertise shorter open hours when students can get new books if they need to. No books will be due during the book fair and fines will not accrue during that time.
• Teacher Wish Lists: Buy a book for your teacher’s classroom library! Teachers will be making wish lists of items that they would like to add to their collections, so be on the lookout for that when you visit the fair.

Notable Notes

Grandparents’ Day is Almost Here!

Grandparents’ Day is Tuesday, November 24. This is a special day when hundreds of grandparents fill the building, enjoy delicious refreshments, view a program designed just for them, and most importantly, spend a sweet time in your child’s classroom. The program will begin at 10:00 a.m. and will conclude with student dismissal at 12:30 p.m.  Registrations are coming in! Your child’s grandparents should have received an invitation! If not, please email Shannon McDonald.

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Volunteers are still needed! SIGN UP to help or contribute to this special day. For questions, please email: auxiliaryevents@wheatonchristian.org or text/phone Kendra Painter at 630-660-8809 or Bethany Shaver at 630-234-9397.

Donate Your Halloween Candy!

Do you have more Halloween candy than you know what to do with? Put those extra treats to good use! Through the organization Operation Support Our Troops, Mason Erickson (8th grader), is coordinating efforts to have WCGS donate some of our Halloween candy to help bring a little joy to serving troops. If you would like to donate your candy, the drop-off location is at the front office. Please bring in your candy by next Thursday, November 19. Thank you! 

Community Corner

🏀 FCA Basketball 2027: Registration is OPEN!  🏀

WHO: Boys and girls in grades 1-4 are invited to FCA Basketball, an annual tradition sponsored by Wheaton area churches (formerly Upward Basketball).

WHEN: Season runs January 11, 2027, to March 20, 2027.

WHERE: Practices at Wheaton Academy / College Church GAMES: Saturday mornings at WA

HOW: No tryouts, at least seven games per team, a numbered reversible uniform, and trained student referees.

WHAT: The emphasis is on development, confidence, and fun rather than win-loss records, a great foundation with a gospel influence every practice. Learn more and register here. 

This year our theme is Numbers and Neighbors Numbers: more players makes for better competition and a stronger league. (The league is sponsored and kept low cost, so this isn’t about dollars.) Neighbors: every new player (think neighborhood friends who would not otherwise hear the gospel each week) is a family we get to welcome and love, and a chance to share the gospel through sport and camaraderie

Invite a friend (WCGS or non). Let’s join together and shape our basketball skills and evangelistic muscles!

If you would like a flyer or shareable QR code for your neighborhood or church please email katie.mccrath@gmail.com.

Industry Career Panel at Wheaton Academy

The Industry Career Panel Series was developed to give students and parents the opportunity to receive valuable advice and insights from professionals in a career of interest. On Tuesday, November 17, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Wheaton Academy will host panelists in a variety of fields of Engineering and Technology. Click here for more information.

The Fox Valley Nutcracker

Make your holidays a memorable tradition with tickets to The Fox Valley Nutcracker! Fox Valley Ballet presents The Fox Valley Nutcracker on Friday, November 27, at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, November 28, at 1:00 and 6:00 p.m., and Sunday, November 29, at 1:00 p.m. at Batavia Fine Arts Centre (1250 W. Wilson St., Batavia). You can purchase your tickets at foxvalleynutcracker.org. WCGS student, Geneva McNutt, is a member of the cast!