Thursday Notes – November 5, 2026

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Veterans Day

We are honored to celebrate Veterans Day on November 11 and are so appreciative of the many who have served for our freedom. This day marks the opportunity to pause and honor those who have sacrificed on behalf of others. On Wednesday at 9 AM, our community will gather for a morning assembly in the gym to ensure our students are able to thank our veterans and be educated on what their service has provided. Parents are also welcome to attend. If you would like to bring your veteran and have not RSVPd, please email Lauren Fortosis. Students are welcome to sit with their honored guests during the program.

We will also have a special time for students to introduce their family member. Mr. Painter helps facilitate this time. You can use the following script as a guide:

Example:

This is my __________.

His/Her name is ___________.

He/She served(s) in the ___________.

Following the assembly, veterans and adult family members are invited to attend a coffee and donuts reception in our new Junior High Atrium. However, all students will need to return to class at that time.

Thank you for being a part of this special day. We pray that our many guests will feel honored and appreciated. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Lauren Fortosis if you have any questions!

NEXT WEEK! Scholarship Auction & Trivia Night – November 13, 6:30 p.m.

We can’t wait to share the auction link this weekend and see a room full of our favorite people next weekend!

ONLINE BIDDING OPENS THIS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7! Keep an eye on your inbox this weekend for an email with the live auction link!

YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE IN THE ROOM TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Our Scholarship Auction is about more than a fun evening, exciting auction items, and friendly competition. It’s about making Christian education possible! Even if you can’t attend in person, you can still join the fun, bid online, and make a meaningful impact. With lots of great items, unique experiences, and services up for grabs, it’s a fun opportunity to get some Christmas shopping done while helping make Christian education accessible to more families! We invite you to give, bid, attend, or share this fun opportunity with someone else.

There is a teeny-tiny bit of room left. If you are still planning to attend, please RSVP today as tables are being finalized.

THANK YOU SPONSORS!

Buffet Sponsor: Electric Conduit Construction Company

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

Important Upcoming Dates

Friday, November 6

Zero Waste Day

4:00 p.m. – Boys’ V BBall vs. Glencrest MS (WCGS)

5:00 p.m. – Boys’ JV BBall vs. Glencrest MS (WCGS)

Saturday, November 7

ILMEA Music Festival (West Aurora High School)

Sunday, November 8

BIRTHDAYS: Kendra Bratt (Speech Therapist), Alicia Guevara (1st Grade Teacher), and Annie Rhoads (5th Grade Teacher)

Monday, November 9

Hot Lunch – Chick-fil-A/Culver’s

9:00-10:00 a.m. – Moms in Prayer (Room 716)

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

5:00 p.m. – Boys’ 6A BBall @ Aurora Christian

7:00 p.m. – Boys’ JV BBall @ Aurora Christian

8:00 p.m. – Boys’ V BBall @ Aurora Christian

7:00 p.m. – Board Meeting (Library)

Tuesday, November 10

BIRTHDAYS: Lars Cassel (Jr. High Math Teacher) and Julie Jones (MML Teacher & Ed Tech Specialist)

Hot Lunch – Jersey Mike’s/Augustino’s

3:15-5:00 p.m. – Robotics Team (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’ 6B BBall vs. Benjamin MS (WCGS)

Wednesday, November 11

BIRTHDAY: Brenda Johnson (K-5 Dean of Students)

Hot Lunch – Barone’s Pizza and Pasta

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

8:25-8:40 a.m. – FCA/Jr. High Connections

9:00 a.m. – Veterans Day Assembly (Gym)

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

3:30-4:30 p.m. – Chess Club (Innovation Hub)

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

Thursday, November 12

BIRTHDAY: Debbie Cairncross (Registrar)

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

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

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

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

6:00 p.m. – Boys’ 6A BBall vs. Timothy Christian (WCGS)

6:45 p.m. – Boys’ 6B BBall vs. Timothy Christian (WCGS)

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

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!

Reading Round Up Book Fair Contest—Entries Due Friday, November 13 (extended from original date): We are rounding up readers to enter a photo contest and win gift cards to the book fair! All of the information is included in the attached flyer.

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.

STEAM+ Notes

Smash it! Don’t Trash it! Pumpkin Smash 2026

Pumpkin Smash 2026 is in most towns in DuPage County. For more details and a full list of locations throughout the county, check out the SCARCE website.

Notable Notes

2nd Trimester Hot Lunch

2nd trimester hot lunch will begin on Tuesday, November 17. Students will continue to receive their orders for 1st trimester hot lunch through Wednesday, November 11.

Writing Club

Parents of students in Grades 3-8, WCGS is delighted to offer your child an opportunity to participate in the WCGS Writing Club. This is a chance for your child to grow as an author by writing an original piece, receiving feedback, and publishing what they have written. Club meetings will give students the opportunity to hone their craft, connect with a community of authors, and grow through writing exercises. Students who participate will also have their writing submitted to a panel of judges, where they will be scored and receive feedback based on their chosen genre. Winners will be selected and announced at the Awards Assembly in May. In addition, those who participate will also see their final draft published. More information and the permission slip can be found here. Permissions slips are due on Friday, November 6.

Community Corner

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!

Get to Know Wheaton Academy

Middle school students and their parents are invited to Get To Know Wheaton Academy on Thursday, November 12, at 6:45 p.m. This evening will provide an opportunity for families to learn about the school’s commitment to academics, spiritual life, co-curricular activities, and college readiness, as well as experience the community, connection, and culture that Wheaton Academy offers its students and families.

The time together will include:

Opening Welcome from leadership

Individual Family Tours

Meet and Greet with Teachers, Coaches, and Program Leaders

Questions? Please contact Amy Burdett, Admissions Coordinator or Amy Hogan, Director of Admissions.

A Weekend with Ayman S. Ibrahim

This exciting event featuring Dr. Ibrahim will be held on Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8, at Christ Presbyterian Church (371 S. Schmale Road, Carol Stream). The conference on Saturday, November 7, begins at 9:00 a.m. and runs until 2:00 p.m. Dr. Ibrahim will also be speaking on Sunday, November 8, during Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. and at the worship service at 10:30 a.m. For more information about the conference and a biography of Dr. Ibrahim, please click here.

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