Thursday Notes – September 18, 2025

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See You at the Pole

SYATP is Wednesday, September 24, at 8:00 a.m. Our eighth graders are planning and organizing this school-wide prayer time. There will be singing, large group prayer times, and small group prayer times by grade level. See You at the Pole is a student-initiated and student-led movement that started in Burleson, Texas, in 1990. SYATP brings students to their school flag poles to intercede for their leaders, schools, and families, asking God to bring moral and spiritual awakening to their campuses and countries. Faculty and parents will gather around the students at the flagpole in the front of the school. Parents who drive by the front of the school need to drive slowly and carefully. We will have 1-2 lanes blocked off to make room by our flagpole for those praying. We hope to see you there!

Coming soon! Scholarship Auction and Trivia Night

With great anticipation, we are excited to announce the Scholarship Auction and Trivia Night on Friday, November 14!

If you missed the fun last year, you’ll want to be sure to attend this year!  Watch for your invitation, but in the meantime, think about what you might contribute to this year’s silent auction to make it a success.  Here are just a few ideas!

• Tickets to sports events or concerts are always popular items!
• Have a craft?  Sewing, knitting, pottery, cooking/baking, woodworking, homemade games or toys, etc.  People love handcrafted items or…consider giving a lesson in your craft.
• Getaways!  Have a vacation home, timeshare or Airbnb you can donate?
• Business services.  Accounting, Carpentry, Dental, Financial Counseling, Home Design Services, Housecleaning, Music or Dance Lessons, the list is endless!  Not sure?  Just ask!
• Other ideas?  We would love to hear them!  Contact Shannon McDonald, Development Coordinator: smcdonald@wheatonchristian.org

Nothing to donate?  We would still love for EVERYONE to come and enjoy a great dinner and dessert (no charge!), browse the auction items, enjoy music from our students, and have some Trivia fun!  You might also find great auction items to bid on!  All funds benefit the Scholarship Fund… a great cause because you are providing tuition assistance for children who might otherwise not be able to receive a Christ-centered education.

Important Upcoming Dates

Friday, September 19

NO SCHOOL – Teacher Inservice

4:00 p.m. – Girls V VBall Stratford Invite Tournament (Stratford MS)

Saturday, September 20

9:00 a.m. – Girls’ JV VBall Stratford Invite Tournament (Stratford MS)

Monday, September 22

Hot Lunch – Chick-fil-A

Fall Fellowship Gatherings

8:00-8:40 a.m. – Praise Team Rehearsal (Commons)

9:00-10:00 a.m. – Moms in Prayer (Room 308)

4:15 p.m. – Co-Ed Cross Country Meet @ Immanuel Lutheran (West Main Park, Batavia)

Tuesday, September 23

Hot Lunch – Jersey Mike’s

Fall Fellowship Gatherings

3:30-5:00 p.m. – Robotics Team (STEAM Room/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)

Wednesday, September 24

Hot Lunch – Barone’s Pizza and Pasta

Fall Fellowship Gatherings

8:00-8:35 a.m. – See You at the Pole (Flagpole/Door 1)

10:45 a.m. – Grades 6-8 Chapel (Commons)

3:30-4:00 p.m. – Yearbook Club Begins

Thursday, September 25

BIRTHDAY: Ingrid Seager (Marketing Specialist)

Fall Fellowship Gatherings

7:45-8:40 a.m. – Robotics Team (STEAM Room/Innovation Hub)

10:45 a.m. – Grades 6-8 Chapel (Commons)

3:30-5:00 p.m. – Robotics Team (STEAM Room/Innovation Hub)

3:30-4:30 p.m. – Chess Club (Room 714/716)

4:00 p.m. – Co-Ed Cross Country Meet @ Benjamin MS

4:00 p.m. – Girls’ JV VBall vs. Aurora Christian (WCGS)

5:00 p.m. – Girls’ V VBall vs. Aurora Christian (WCGS)

Friday, September 26

Mid-Quarter

Popcorn Day

Zero Waste Day

Fall Fellowship Gatherings

8:05-11:45 a.m. – 1st Grade Trip to Kuiper’s Farm (Maple Park)

3:30-5:00 p.m. – Grades 6-8 Worship and Pizza Night

Saturday, September 27

7:30-8:30 a.m. – Fathers’ Prayer Breakfast (Commons)

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

Nurse Notes

Reminders from the Nurses’ Office

• We have recently made some updates to our website. Please go to Current Parents, then medical requirement/updates, if you are wondering if you should send your student to school or not. Medical Information – Wheaton Christian
• Listed on our website are all the required forms and what is needed each year. It is never too early to schedule your child’s physical for sports or 6th grade!
• We have added two new nurses to our team! When emailing an illness, or doctors note, please email nurse@wheatonchristian.org so that it is seen by all three nurses and is not missed due to a nurse not working that day.
• Now is a great time to check your student’s backpack to make sure they have what they need each day. Putting some extra snacks and a change of clothes in there is a great idea. Sometimes kids will eat most of their lunch at snack time and not have much food left for lunch. The nurses’ office keeps extra clothes for times in need, but we do not have every size, and some kids really prefer their own clothes. Extra socks are a great idea, because our little (and big) friends love the puddles at recess and wet socks are no fun!

Notable Notes

Fathers’ Prayer Breakfast

On Saturday, September 27, we will host our Fathers’ Prayer Breakfast from 7:30-8:30 a.m. in the Commons here at school. Whether you have attended before or this is your first time, we look forward to sharing a meal, hearing a devotional, and praying together as fathers in the WCGS community. It is a rich time and one that I hope you will consider joining. We will respect your time and dismiss by 8:30 a.m. so that you can continue on with your weekend. If you can attend on September 27, please RSVP to Lauren Fortosis by Monday, September 22, to help with breakfast planning. We hope to see you there!

School Pictures are Ready! 📸

You should have received an email from “Jostens School Photography” with ordering instructions. If you haven’t seen the email, try searching for the following subject: “Photos of (your students name) are ready!”. Using the link from the email will be the easiest way for you to access your gallery and order your pictures. You will also be able to sign up for retakes through the site. Photos are shipped directly to your home. Class composites will be available to view and purchase after retakes. If you cannot find the email, please contact Christine Sheetz.

Picture Retakes on Friday, October 10

• IF YOUR CHILD WAS ABSENT ON PICTURE DAY… he/she has been automatically added to our retake list, which will take place during normal school hours on October 10. No need to do anything further.
• IF YOU ARE UNHAPPY WITH HOW PICTURES TURNED OUT…you have the option to sign up for retakes on the JostensPIX website. Be warned that the retake will be the picture that is used for the yearbook. (While you have the option to select which pose you would like to purchase, yearbook poses are selected by Jostens). To sign up, look for the link at the top right of the JostensPIX site that reads “SIGN UP FOR RETAKES,” and your student will be added to the list.

Share Your Story – Celebrate God’s Faithfulness!

We believe that every family in our school community has a unique story of how God led them to WCGS — and we want to celebrate that together! Please consider taking 5 minutes to fill out a short survey (option to be anonymous) to share how you were led by God to enroll your students at Wheaton Christian Grammar School. Your testimony could be a powerful encouragement to others and a beautiful reminder of His faithfulness at work in our midst.

CLICK HERE TO SHARE YOUR STORY

Thank you for helping us gather these stories of God’s goodness!

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IESA State Boys’ Golf Tournament

We had a wonderful day in Metamora, IL this past Friday.  Lucas Burkhart and Parker Schaubroeck, both seventh graders, represented you well as they competed with 92 other boys in the State Tournament. We are excited to share that Lucas shot an even par 71 to tie for third and made All-State (top 10 finishers). He was the lowest scoring seventh grader in the tournament. The winning score was a one under 70. Some great golf was played. We want to congratulate Parker who qualified for State for the first time. Just like Lucas, Parker gained invaluable experience playing at the State level. We are hopeful that both boys, along with their golf teammates, will be able to advance to the State Tournament next September. Please take time to congratulate these young men on a great showing at State. We are proud of them. Go Spartans!

2025-2026 Admissions Applications

We love welcoming siblings of our current students! Applications for admissions for 2026-2027 are available on FACTS Family Portal under Apply/Enroll. Current WCGS families will have priority in admissions if the application is submitted by September 30, 2025. Please contact Admissions Director, Kim Norbeck, if you have any questions about the admissions process.

Community Corner

Wired and Worried: Parenting in the Digital Age

Join us for a two-night event exploring parenting in the digital age. This special gathering is designed to help parents navigate the challenges of raising kids in a tech-saturated world with wisdom, intention, and faith.

• Night One (September 22 at 7:00-8:30 p.m.) will feature a guided book discussion on The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, offering space for thoughtful conversation and reflection.
• Night Two (September 29 at 7:00-8:30 p.m.) will feature a talk by Jen Pacer (Discipleship Director at Gospelife) titled Parenting in an Age of Technology. She’ll share practical wisdom and spiritual encouragement for navigating parenting in today’s tech-driven world. You’re welcome to attend either night or both, whatever fits in your schedule.

This event takes place at Glen Ellyn Bible Church (501 Hillside Avenue, Glen Ellyn). Childcare is provided on both nights. Please register online for the evening(s) you plan to attend and let them know if you need childcare.

The Word Conference

Influence your world by God’s Word! Join us at The Word Conference, on Monday, September 29, from 2:00-9:00 p.m., where you’ll be equipped to live out His truth in love. Speakers for this event are Dr. Josh Moody and Dr. Joel Beeke. The event will be held at the College Church in Wheaton. For a full schedule and other details, visit WordConference.org. Use code WCGS25 for $10 off tickets.

Merriest Market Vendors Needed

The Merriest Market is back on a NEW date this year (November 22, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.) — and we’re looking for talented vendors to join the holiday fun. Do you sew, weave, make pottery, melt candles, have a baking business, create jewelry or have any other handcrafted item? We are looking for creators and makers in the school community to make this a great market. Showcase your products, grow your business, and spread cheer this year! Vendor Applications are now open.

Wheaton Academy Family Picnic

Wheaton Academy is inviting all families to their Second Annual Family Picnic on Friday, October 3, as part of their Homecoming Activities. The event will be from 5:30-9:00 p.m. New things for the children have been added for this year. FREE pony rides, camel rides, petting zoo, bounce houses, face painting, and balloon sculptures. Burger 302, Billy Bricks Pizza, Dirty Dough Cookies, and The WA Shack will be serving 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.  We have it all for a night of family fun!! Come out for dinner, fellowship, and football!!

Fall Football Cheer Clinic

Registration is now open for our favorite fall football Junior Cheer Clinic! Practices will be held on October 8 and 9 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. in Wheaton Academy’s Field House (Court 3). We are excited to also invite our future cheerleaders to join us at our Cheer Legacy banquet from 4:30-5:45 p.m. on October 10, followed by a halftime performance at the football game! Registration includes a t-shirt and dinner. Visit wheatonacademy.org/camps to sign up and follow us on instagram @wheatonacademycheer for more information.

Get to Know Wheaton Academy

Wheaton Academy invites middle school students and their parents to Get to Know Wheaton Academy on October 16 or November 13 at 6:45 p.m. This evening will provide an opportunity for families to learn about our 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 our students and families. 

Our time together will include:

• Opening Welcome from Mr. Thornton, Principal
• Individual Family Tours
• Meet and Greet with Teachers, Coaches, and Program Leaders

Register online at wheatonacademy.org/visit and discover what it’s like to be a Wheaton Academy Warrior.

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