Thursday Notes – November 13, 2025
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10,000 REASONS Scholarship Auction & Trivia Night
We are excited and honored to be hosting many of you tomorrow evening at our annual Scholarship Auction. Bidding is now live! We encourage you to take a look at this year’s many wonderful offerings: 2025 WCGS Auction | Browse, Bid & Buy! Even if you can’t attend in person, you can still join the fun, bid online, and make a meaningful impact. Thank you to everyone who has donated items, offered sponsorships, contributed to a homeroom basket, or recruited friends to join the fun. We are looking forward to a vibrant evening to Gather, Give, and Glorify, all for the great cause of making Christ-centered education more available.
Grandparents’ Day 2025
Tuesday, November 25, from 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. will be the 49th Annual Grandparents’ Day at WCGS. We are thankful for the opportunity to host so many guests on our campus just prior to Thanksgiving Break.
Winter Weather Update
The realities of another Chicago winter are upon us, so we wanted to review with you the many ways in which you can find out if WCGS is closed on a given day because of the weather or for any other emergency.
- EMAIL – After consulting with other local school administrators, should the decision be made to close school OR to start school late, an email will be sent around 6:00 a.m. via FACTS advising families of the change in school status.
- SCHOOL WEBSITE – A message explaining any change in school status will be placed on the front page of our school website.
- SCHOOL PHONE MESSAGE – A message explaining any change in school status will be recorded and placed on the school’s phone system.
- EMERGENCY CLOSING CENTER – Go to the Emergency Closing Center website and search for our school by typing the school name (Wheaton Christian Grammar School) and city (Winfield) or the school phone number (630-668-1385)
Important Upcoming Dates
Friday, November 14
Popcorn Day
Zero Waste Day
6:30-9:00 p.m. – Annual Scholarship Auction
Saturday, November 15
8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. – ILMEA Music Festival (West Aurora HS)
8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – Robotics Team (STEAM Room/Innovation Hub)
Sunday, November 16
BIRTHDAY: Nicole Todd (Academic Specialist)
Monday, November 17
Hot Lunch – Chick-fil-A
8:00-8:40 a.m. – Praise Team Rehearsal (Commons)
9:00-10:00 a.m. – Mom’s in Prayer (Room 308)
1:15-3:00 p.m. – 5R and 5S2 to Wade Center (Wheaton College)
4:00 p.m. – Boys’ JV BBall @ Christian Liberty
5:00 p.m. – Boys’ V BBall @ Christian Liberty
6:00 p.m. – Boys’ 5th Grade BBall @ Christian Liberty
Tuesday, November 18
Hot Lunch – Jersey Mike’s
9:45-10:45 a.m. – Prospective Family Visit Day (Library)
3:30-5:00 p.m. – Robotics Team (STEAM Room/Innovation Hub)
4:00 p.m. – Boys’ JV BBall vs. Benjamin MS (WCGS)
5:00 p.m. – Boys’ V BBall vs. Benjamin MS (WCGS)
6:00 p.m. – Boys’ 6th Grade BBall vs. Benjamin MS (WCGS)
Wednesday, November 19
BIRTHDAY: Lisa Kainer (Academic Specialist)
Hot Lunch – Barone’s Pizza and Pasta
8:00-8:40 a.m. – MathCounts (Room 807)
8:00-8:40 a.m. – Creation Care Club
8:00-8:40 a.m. – Praise Team Rehearsal (Commons)
8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – Book Fair (Innovation Hub)
9:15-11:30 a.m. – Women’s Bible Study (Amy Paglia’s home)
10:45 a.m. – Chapel (Grades 6-8)
1:00-4:30 p.m. – Book Fair (Innovation Hub)
1:15-3:00 p.m. – 5C and 5S to Wade Center (Wheaton College)
3:30-4:00 p.m. – Yearbook Club (Tech Lab 106)
4:00-5:20 p.m. – Jr. High Musical Audition Workshop (Rooms 714/716)
5:25-6:30 p.m. – Jr. High Musical Parent Meeting
5:25-6:05 p.m. – Jr. High Musical Dance Workshop (Rooms 714/716)
6:10-7:30 p.m. – Jr. High Musical Audition Workshop (Rooms 714/716)
Thursday, November 20
7:45-8:40 a.m. – Robotics Team (STEAM Room/Innovation Hub)
8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – Book Fair (Innovation Hub)
1:00-4:30 p.m. – Book Fair (Innovation Hub)
3:30-5:00 p.m. – Robotics Team (STEAM Room/Innovation Hub)
3:30-4:30 p.m. – Chess Club (Rooms 714/716)
4:00 p.m. – Boys’ JV BBall vs. Schaumburg Christian (WCGS)
5:00 p.m. – Boys’ V BBall vs. Schaumburg Christian (WCGS)
5:30-7:30 p.m. – Family Reading Night
6:00 p.m. – Boys’ 6th Grade BBall vs. Schaumburg Christian (WCGS)
Friday, November 21
BIRTHDAY: Joanne King (Reading Specialist)
Sunset Slush Day
Jr. High Read-In
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)
Nurse Notes
Changing Seasons
As the seasons change, we often see a change in illnesses as well. Right now, the county is seeing both influenza A and B. If your child has a persistent cough that is not getting better or is associated with fevers, it is a good idea to take them into your doctor for evaluation. Once their cough is controlled, and they are fever free for 24 hours they may return to school. Please feel free to email nurse@wheatonchristian.org if you ever have a question about your child returning to school after illness.
Now is also a great time to make sure your student has a coat, hat, and gloves. Recess is always outside unless it is bitter cold or raining. Having a change of clothes is also a great idea, especially pants and socks! Our students love to find the one puddle or patch of mud 😍
Library News
The Book Fair is Coming!
This year’s Adventure Awaits Book Fair will again be provided by I-55 Book Fairs and will take place in our new Innovation Hub. I-55 is a Christian company that sells both Christian products and pre-reviewed secular products. A flyer with more information will be coming home soon. This will be a great time to get a head start on your Christmas shopping!
Fair Dates
Set-Up:
Monday, November 17 6:00-8:30 p.m. – Pizza and box-moving party (dads needed!)
Tuesday, November 18 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., plus afternoon if needed
Sales:
Wednesday, November 19 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., 1:00-4:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 20 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., 1:00-4:30 p.m., 5:30-7:30 p.m. (Family Night)
Friday, November 21 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., 1:00-4:30 p.m.
Monday, November 24 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., 1:00-4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 25 8:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. (Grandparents’ Day)
Pack-Up:
Tuesday, November 25 1:15-3:00 p.m.
Monday, December 1 7:30-8:30 a.m. (stack boxes on pallets—dads needed!)
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 20. 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 20, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Activities will include shopping at the fair, story-times, and a craft and coloring table. We hope to see you there!
Other Important Information:
Class visits to the Book Fair: All K-5 classes will come through the fair during their regular library time from Wednesday, November 19 through Monday, November 24. Tuesday library classes and grades 6-8 will be told the time of their book fair visit by their teachers. When students come to the fair, they will be able to shop at that time if you send them with cash, OR they can make a wish list and shop with you during other open hours. You are, of course, welcome to come sooner than their library day during the before and after-school hours.
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.
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
ILMEA Honors Choral Students
Congratulations to Brendan and Connor Lutz who have auditioned to qualify for both the regional and state ILMEA Choral Festivals! Each year the Illinois Music Education Association puts on a highly competitive choral festival held in each district. This Saturday, Brendan and Connor will join other singers from our district for a full day of work with highly sought after choral clinicians and will also perform with these musicians in a district-wide concert. Brendan and Connor’s high scores have additionally qualified them to participate in the ILMEA All-State festival in February which is a two-day event that will draw some of the best choral students from across the state. We are excited to congratulate these students on their achievements and cheer them on as they represent the WCGS choral program on both the district and state levels!
Fathers’ Prayer Breakfast
The Fathers’ Prayer Breakfast has been rescheduled. Fathers, please plan to join us for prayer and breakfast on Saturday, December 6, from 7:30–8:30 a.m. Note that we will no longer meet on November 22.
Marketing Specialist Position
We are deeply grateful for the outstanding contributions of our Marketing Specialist, Ingrid Seager, who has brought creativity, dedication, and enthusiasm to her role. As Ingrid prepares to welcome her first child, she will be stepping away from her role in December. We celebrate this exciting new chapter in her life and wish her the very best. If you know of anyone interested in pursuing the Marketing Specialist position, please see our webpage for more information.
Lost and Found
Last call for the Lost and Found items! Unclaimed items will be donated by the end of the week. Please come in and take a look! Thank you for your help!
