Thursday Notes – October 8, 2026
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From Mr. Brooke’s Desk
Veterans Day Assembly
We have always looked forward to our annual Veterans Day Assembly each November. We believe it is important that we pause and remember all that this day represents. Our assembly will be taking place in the gym on Wednesday, November 11, at 9:00 a.m. We’d love to honor the veterans in our school community by showing their picture in a slide show that students will see during the program. Any student with a parent, grandparent, or other family member who IS or HAS BEEN a member of the Armed Forces is invited to email a picture of that individual to Lauren Fortosis by Friday, October 30, so that it can be included in a tribute video. (If you have submitted information for the video in the past, we will automatically include it in this year’s video unless you contact us indicating that it needs to be removed). Please include the following information with your picture:
- Student Name:
- Veteran’s/Active Duty Soldier’s Name:
- Relationship to Student:
- Branch of Service:
We would also love to invite veterans who are family members of current students to attend the assembly (in uniform if possible) to be introduced. Our guests of honor and their families will have a reserved seating section that is easily accessible and a brief reception following the assembly. If you have a veteran who can attend, please RSVP to Lauren Fortosis by Wednesday, November 4.
From Mr. Painter’s Desk
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conferences are only three weeks away on October 29-30. Please remember that there is no school on these days for students. We will again be utilizing the PTC Wizard system to do on-line conference sign-ups and manage our Parent-Teacher Conference schedules. You will be receiving information about this from Beth Wright on Friday, October 16, with specific instructions on how and when you are able to sign up. We look forward to connecting with many of you during those two days. We know it takes time and planning on your part to join these conferences, but we are confident that it is a worthwhile endeavor as we seek to gain a more complete picture of who your children are and what they need as individuals.
NWEA MAP Growth Student Progress Reports
Your child was given their MAP Growth Student Progress Report in a white envelope addressed to parents last Friday, October 2. If you did not receive it, please look through your child’s take home folder or backpack. There is a letter inside the envelope explaining more about the data, so please take time to read it prior to reviewing the results. We felt it was important to give you the MAP Growth test results on the same day as mid-trimester student progress reports so you learn more about your child as a learner and the academic progress he/she has made since the start of school. If you did not find your child’s MAP Growth report or have questions, please contact Sue Macaluso, Director of Curriculum and Instruction.
Important Upcoming Dates
Friday, October 9
Zero Waste Day
8:55-9:40 a.m. – Fire Safety Presentation for 4th Grade (Innovation Hub)
9:30-10:15 a.m. – 2S Trip to Cosley Zoo
9:45-10:30 a.m. – Fire Safety Presentation for 1st Grade (Innovation Hub)
10:15-11:00 a.m. – 2C Trip to Cosley Zoo
10:45-11:30 a.m. – Fire Safety Presentation for 3rd Grade (Innovation Hub)
11:00-11:45 a.m. – 2R Trip to Cosley Zoo
11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. – 2B Trip to Cosley Zoo
Saturday, October 10
8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Robotics Team Practice (Innovation Hub and STEAM Room)
11:00 a.m. – Cross Country IESA Sectional Meet (Westmont HS)
Monday, October 12
NO SCHOOL – Columbus Day
Tuesday, October 13
BIRTHDAY: Carly Aagaard (Jr. High Art Teacher)
Hot Lunch – Jersey Mike’s/Augustino’s
1:15-3:00 p.m. – 5D and 5R Trip to Wade Center (Wheaton College)
4:00 p.m. – Boys’ V Soccer vs. Cross Roads (WCGS)
4:00 p.m. – Girls’ JV VBall vs. Aurora Christian (WCGS)
5:00 p.m. – Boys’ JV Soccer vs. Cross Roads (WCGS)
5:00 p.m. – Girls’ V VBall vs. Aurora Christian (WCGS)
Wednesday, October 14
Hot Lunch – Barone’s Pizza and Pasta
7:55-8:30 a.m. – MathCounts (Room 807)
7:45-8:30 a.m. – FCA Jr. High Huddle (Gym)
9:00 a.m. – Grades K-2 Chapel
10:15 a.m. – Grades 3-5 Chapel
11:15 a.m. – Grades 6-8 Chapel
3:30-4:30 p.m. – Chess Club (Innovation Hub)
4:00 p.m. – Girls’ JV VBall vs. Naperville Christian Academy (WCGS)
5:00 p.m. – Girls’ V VBall vs. Naperville Christian Academy (WCGS)
Thursday, October 15
7:45-8:30 a.m. – Robotics Team (STEAM Lab)
Friday, October 16
Zero Waste Day
6th Grade Rocket Launch
Auxiliary Fall Social
3:15 p.m. – Grades 6-8 (Atrium)
3:30 p.m. – Grades K-5 (Blacktop)
STEAM+ Notes
Experts Needed!
The WCGS Robotics Teams are researching keystone species and how they affect their ecosystems. The students would like to share their research with experts in Buckthorne, Moths, or Bats. If you know someone who would be willing to talk to our students about these topics, please email Mrs. Lauriat.
Library News
Book Fair Volunteers Needed!
We will need many parent volunteers during all parts of the fair including:
- Set-up times on November 16 and 17
- Before, during and after school timeslots to help with book selection and sales on November 18, 19, 20, and 23
- Sales and activities at our Family Night on Thursday, November 20
- Sales on Grandparents Day on Tuesday, November 24
If you are able to volunteer, please sign-up HERE. Classes will be coming during their normal library time which is listed in the sign up. Additional information for KE, 3rd and Jr high will be added to the Sign Up Genius as it is confirmed with teachers.
Notable Notes
An Evening with Heather Headley – Saturday, November 7
In partnership with Wheaton Christian Grammar School, Wheaton Academy presents an evening with Grammy and Tony Award-winning WCGS and WA parent, Heather Headley. Heather brings decades of professional performance experience, and we are thrilled to welcome her to our stage for a special concert event! An Evening with Heather Headley will be at the Wheaton Academy Fine Arts Center on November 7 at 7:00 p.m. As a valued part of our WCGS community, we would like to offer you 50% off your ticket purchase. Use code Heather50 at checkout to apply the discount. Tickets are limited for this one-time event, so order now! Heather Headley – Wheaton Academy
You’re Invited! Scholarship Auction & Trivia Night – November 13, 6:30 p.m.
Tables are starting to fill! Our annual Scholarship Auction & Trivia Night is coming up on Friday, November 13, at 6:30 p.m. and EVERYONE is invited! This year’s theme is a “Flannel Formal” where you can simply add a plaid or flannel accent to your favorite dressed-up look.
Enjoy a free dinner, live music, and a professionally led trivia competition with your table of 8 (you can sign up with friends or indicate that you’d like to meet new people!). There be a wide variety of auction items to bid on throughout the evening, including gift baskets, trips, special experiences, lessons, and so much more! All money raised will go directly to the Scholarship Fund, enabling more students to receive Christian education. There will also be a few mentions of the incredible ways God is working in the lives of WCGS students and families.
Your participation, at any level, truly makes a difference! Here are some helpful links:
Become a Dinner Sponsor (while promoting your business!)
Have an item to donate? Contact Shannon McDonald at smcdonald@wheatonchristian.org
Come ready to enjoy dinner, browse unique auction items, hear stories of impact, test your knowledge in trivia, and support the scholarship fund. We hope to see you there!
School Directory
While the most current place to find the family directory information is always through the Family Portal (since home addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses change throughout the year), we have put together a school directory for your family’s use. This directory includes a staff directory, family directory, class lists, and Auxiliary information. We hope it is useful for your family. School Directory
WCGS Custodian Needed
WCGS is seeking to hire a custodial technician. The person will provide part-time support services for all school activities and program as relating to maintaining a clean, safe environment including the exterior, interior and mechanical systems and equipment. The position is 20 plus hours a week on Monday through Friday from 4:00-9:00 p.m. More information is available on the WCGS website.
Community Corner
WA Family Picnic
Wheaton Academy is inviting ALL families to their Third Annual Family Picnic on Friday, October 9, as part of their Homecoming Activities. The event will be from 5:00-9:00 p.m. We have everything for a night of family fun! FREE pony rides, camel rides, petting zoo, bounce houses, face painting, and balloon sculptures. Burger 302, Billy Bricks Pizza, King Kream Ice Cream, and The WA Shack will be selling from their food trucks! A live band will be performing 50’s and 60’s classics, and the football game will start at 7:30 as well. Come out for dinner, fellowship, kids’ activities, and football! Dress in your maroon wear for a maroon out night! See you there!
