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February 24, 2023

Upcoming Events

Parent Seminar with John Stonestreet
Monday, February 27
Fine Arts Center
7:30 p.m.
Please join us for what is sure to be an inspiring evening with John Stonestreet as he helps parents equip their children to think biblically about current cultural issues. John is a respected voice in the Christian community who will provide insight and encouragement to parents and grandparents of K-12 children as we navigate cultural hot topics such as identity, substance abuse, LGBTQ issues, and more. This will be an evening you won’t want to miss!

WA Women’s Tuesday Prayer
Upcoming WA Women’s Prayer on Tuesday,  March 7 & 21. Let us exalt His name together! We invite you to join this time in prayer for our junior class, our own students, & this school community. Hope to see you at Luz Vergara’s place in the Armour Building. Contact Mary Miller at marym996.mac@mac.com.

Upcoming Modified Bell Schedules

Monday, February 27 (Half day of school)
8:00 – 8:30         Period 1
8:35 – 9:05         Period 2
9:10 – 9:40         Period 3
9:45 – 10:15       Period 4
10:20 – 10:50      Period 5
10:55 – 11:25      Period 6
11:30 – 12:00      Period 7

Wednesday, March 1
9:00 – 10:15    Period 1
10:21 – 11:36     Period 2
11:40 – 12:19    Lunch
12:25 – 1:39      Period3
1:45-3:00        Period 4

Thursday, March 2
8:00 – 9:05     Period 5
9:10 – 10:15      Period 6
10:20 – 11:25    Period 7
11:25 – 12:00    Lunch
12:00               Student Musical Performance

Friday, March 3
Off-Campus Learning Day and Countywide Inservice Day

Friday, March 10
No School for Middle School Workshops & Matinee

General News

Returning Student Registration
Returning Registration sign-up is live on our website. Please sign up for a time to meet with Student Services staff or a faculty member to register your student for classes for next year.

Students received their course registration sheets this past Tuesday. Make sure you bring those to your registration meeting.

Service Project Club
The Service Project club will be collecting diapers in collaboration with Caring Network from February 23-March 3. Sizes 1,2,3 are needed but any size will be accepted for donation. Diapers can be dropped off in Mr. Bowling’s room (113) and Mrs. Rinker’s room (121) in Academy Hall. Any questions, please contact Mr. Bowling.

Christian College Fair
Monday, March 13
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Commons
Please join us on Monday, March 13 for the Christian College Fair. Over 30 different Christian colleges from around the country will be in attendance. Please register in advance by clicking here and scanning the barcode.

2022-2023 Yearbook
It is time to order the 2022-2023 yearbook! Please click here to place your order. Yearbooks are only available to order through the Jostens website. If you are placing a senior ad for your graduating senior you DO NOT have to order one, as it is already included in the ad cost.

Senior Ads for Yearbooks!
Parents – Senior yearbook ads will again be available for purchase this year for $150 per quarter-page ad. If you order a senior ad, you do not need to order a yearbook through the Jostens website as that fee is included in the $150.  The deadline for the ads is March 11. To purchase an ad, you will need to follow this link and select the size you would like to create. More information is explained within your purchase options. You will then need to send your ad’s content (both pictures and written messages) in a single email to yearbook@wheatonacademy.org. You may click here for an example of the ad size and layout. The yearbook staff will gladly design the ad for you after confirmation of receipt of these two things! Any questions? Please email yearbook@wheatonacademy.org. Thank you!

Spring ACT/SAT Group Class
Registration for the spring ACT/SAT group class is now open. This group class will be a comprehensive overview of both college admission tests and will include tips and strategies as well as how to apply them to practice test questions. There will be some homework given. The classes lead right up to the April 12 PSAT/SAT and the April 15 ACT.

Dates for the class: Mondays – February 27, March 6, 3, & 20, April 3 & 10
6:00 pm-8:00 pm in the Wheaton Academy library.
Materials will be provided.
Register at thecenterforlifelonglearning.org. Your payment is your registration.

Junior Parents – SAT on Wednesday, April 12
Your student will take the SAT test on Wednesday, April 12. More details will be shared closer to testing day, but there are free resources to help your student prepare! College Board has leveled the playing field, giving all students access to tutoring in their weakest areas at no cost. It is up to the student to go online and practice for the spring SAT. Your student can strengthen essential skills for standardized testing with free personalized practice on Khan Academy®. Please click the link for specific directions on how to link your student’s fall PSAT NMSQT score to the practice exams. As a parent, you might consider asking your student to add you to their College Board account so you can monitor their practice. You may want to set a goal for your student to log a certain amount of practice time between semesters and over the summer. Some parents may consider rewarding this time since higher test scores translate to increased college financial aid. Please reach out to Kermit Ellison or Bart Gregersen with questions.

Volunteer Corner

Food for Musical Intermission
We are excited about Fiddler on the Roof coming to WA in March! Please check our Sign-up Genius link for opportunities to bring food for our intermission. We need cookies, rice krispies, and grapes for our five performances. Thanks for being part of this exciting event.

WA Appreciation Team
There is a group of parent volunteers who organize blessings for the faculty and staff on behalf of ALL Wheaton Academy parents. They are currently planning the Faculty and Staff Appreciation luncheon in April and are seeking your support to make this event possible. Please click here for information to learn about their efforts and provide a monetary gift that will be used for this special day. If you are able to volunteer on April 21 please click here to sign up to serve that day.

Athletics Corner

Spring Sports
If your child is trying out for an upcoming spring sport, please make sure that he/she has an updated Athletic Packet and Physical uploaded into Magnus. He/she will not be allowed to try out on February 27 (all sports except Boys Volleyball, which is March 6) if these two items are not uploaded into Magnus. Go onto the Magnus page and make sure these are completed.

Spring Team Photos are scheduled for Wednesday, March 8.  Forms will be sent home with your child from their coach.     

WA Trivia Night to Support Athletics
Saturday, March 18
Commons
6:00 p.m. Doors Open
The Booster Club is hosting its first-ever Trivia Night! Come out for a wholesome night of fun that also helps our student-athletes. This event is open to adults: Wheaton Academy families/friends/alums and members of the larger community. Register as a team (table of up to 8) or as an individual to compete for prizes (Top Three Trivia Buffs and Top Table Themes) and bid on silent auction items. All participants receive a 2023-24 Booster membership ($100 value).
Register Now: https://bngn.blackbaud.school/?id=wsu5qafcu2n
Looking for additional ways to support/sponsor this event? Contact Brad Byrne (bbyrne@wheatonacademy.org).

High School Summer Camp Registration
The High School summer camp registration link is now online and available for you to sign your child up for all the High School camps offered this coming summer.  You may click here to register. Hurry before all the slots are filled!     

February 17, 2023

Upcoming Events

WA Women’s Saturday Prayer
February 18
Alumni White Chapel
9:00 a.m.
Every third Saturday women from the Wheaton Academy community meet to pray for our school. Please join us tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. in the white chapel for our next prayer time. We will hear from WA employee Betsey Doebler. Light refreshments are served.

WA Women’s Tuesday Prayer
Upcoming WA Women’s Prayer on Tuesday,  February 21, March 7 & March 21. Let us exalt His name together! We invite you to join this time in prayer for our junior class, our own students, & this school community. Hope to see you at Luz Vergara’s place in the Armour Building. Contact Mary Miller at marym996.mac@mac.com.

Parent Seminar with John Stonestreet
Monday, February 27
Fine Arts Center
7:30 p.m.
Please join us for what is sure to be an inspiring evening with John Stonestreet as he helps parents equip their children to think biblically about current cultural issues. John is a respected voice in the Christian community who will provide insight and encouragement to parents and grandparents of K-12 children as we navigate cultural hot topics such as identity, substance abuse, LGBTQ issues, and more. This will be an evening you won’t want to miss!

Modified Bell Schedules over the Next Weeks
Monday, February 20
President’s Day, No School, Offices Closed

Additional bell schedule changes:

Monday, February 27 (Half day of school)
8:00 – 8:30         Period 1
8:35 – 9:05         Period 2
9:10 – 9:40         Period 3
9:45 – 10:15       Period 4
10:20 – 10:50      Period 5
10:55 – 11:25      Period 6
11:30 – 12:00      Period 7

Wednesday, March 1
9:00 – 10:15    Period 1
10:21 – 11:36     Period 2
11:40 – 12:19    Lunch
12:25 – 1:39      Period3
1:45-3:00        Period 4

Thursday, March 2
8:00 – 9:05     Period 5
9:10 – 10:15      Period 6
10:20 – 11:25    Period 7
11:25 – 12:00    Lunch
12:00               Student Musical Performance

Friday, March 3
Off-Campus Learning Day and Countywide Inservice Day

Friday, March 10
No School for Middle School Workshops & Matinee

General News

Returning Student Registration
Returning Registration sign-up is live on our website. Please sign up for a time to meet with Student Services staff or a faculty member to register your student for classes for next year.

Students will receive their course registration sheets on Tuesday. Make sure you bring those to your registration meeting.

Junior Parents – SAT on Wednesday, April 12
Your student will take the SAT test on Wednesday, April 12. More details will be shared closer to testing day, but there are free resources to help your student prepare! College Board has leveled the playing field, giving all students access to tutoring in their weakest areas at no cost. It is up to the student to go online and practice for the spring SAT. Your student can strengthen essential skills for standardized testing with free personalized practice on Khan Academy®. Please click the link for specific directions on how to link your student’s fall PSAT NMSQT score to the practice exams. As a parent, you might consider asking your student to add you to their College Board account so you can monitor their practice. You may want to set a goal for your student to log a certain amount of practice time between semesters and over the summer. Some parents may consider rewarding this time since higher test scores translate to increased college financial aid. Please reach out to Kermit Ellison or Bart Gregersen with questions.

2022-2023 Yearbook
It is time to order the 2022-2023 yearbook! Please click here to place your order. Yearbooks are only available to order through the Jostens website. If you are placing a senior ad for your graduating senior you DO NOT have to order one, as it is already included in the ad cost.


Senior Ads for Yearbooks!
Parents – Senior yearbook ads will again be available for purchase this year for $150 per quarter-page ad. If you order a senior ad, you do not need to order a yearbook through the Jostens website as that fee is included in the $150.  The deadline for the ads is March 11. To purchase an ad, you will need to follow this link and select the size you would like to create. More information is explained within your purchase options. You will then need to send your ad’s content (both pictures and written messages) in a single email to yearbook@wheatonacademy.org. You may click here for an example of the ad size and layout. The yearbook staff will gladly design the ad for you after confirmation of receipt of these two things! Any questions? Please email yearbook@wheatonacademy.org. Thank you!

Christian College Fair
Monday, March 13
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Commons
Please join us on Monday, March 13 for the Christian College Fair. Over 30 different Christian colleges from around the country will be in attendance. Please register in advance by clicking here and scanning the barcode.

Spring ACT/SAT Group Class
Registration for the spring ACT/SAT group class is now open. This group class will be a comprehensive overview of both college admission tests and will include tips and strategies as well as how to apply them to practice test questions. There will be some homework given. The classes lead right up to the April 12 PSAT/SAT and the April 15 ACT.

Dates for the class: Mondays – February 27, March 6, 3, & 20, April 3 & 10
6:00 pm-8:00 pm in the Wheaton Academy library.
Materials will be provided.
Register at thecenterforlifelonglearning.org. Your payment is your registration.

Volunteer Corner

Props Needed for Fiddler on the Roof
The Fine Arts Department is looking for some large vintage milk cans to borrow for the spring musical. If you have any that you think might work. Please contact Rachel Chaney

WA Appreciation Team
There is a group of parent volunteers who organize blessings for the faculty and staff on behalf of ALL Wheaton Academy parents. They are currently planning the Faculty and Staff Appreciation luncheon in April and are seeking your support to make this event possible. Please click here for information to learn about their efforts and provide a monetary gift that will be used for this special day. If you are able to volunteer on April 21 please click here to sign up to serve that day.

Parent Volunteers Wanted! – Youth Basketball Tournament
The business club has the privilege of running concessions for the DYTBL Basketball Tournament on Saturday, February 18, and we would love your help that day! Shifts are approximately 90 minutes long. No experience is required because training is provided on-site. It’s easy to run, and time flies by. We’d love to have you! Your presence helps make it possible. Sign up by clicking here.

Food for Musical Intermission
We are excited about Fiddler on the Roof coming to WA in March! Please check our Sign-up Genius link for opportunities to bring food for our intermission. We need cookies, rice krispies, and grapes for our five performances. Thanks for being part of this exciting event.

Athletics Corner

High School Summer Camp Registration
The High School summer camp registration link is now online and available for you to sign your child up for all the High School camps offered this coming summer.  You may click here to register. Hurry before all the slots are filled!     

February 10, 2023

Upcoming Events

WA Men’s Prayer
Tomorrow, February 11
8:00 a.m.
Alumni White Chapel
On the second Saturday of every month, the men from Wheaton Academy meet to pray for our community and hear from one of our faculty/staff members. Please join us tomorrow, February 11. This month we will hear from Wheaton Academy teacher David Moran. Light refreshments are served.

Student Showcase Night
Thursday, February 16
Pre-Event 6:00 p.m. in Atrium
Showcase begins 6:30 p.m. in FAC
Wheaton Academy invites middle school families to our Student Showcase Night on Thursday, February 16. The evening begins with a “Get to Know Wheaton Academy” pre-event at 6:00 pm in the Atrium. This pre-event is an introduction to Wheaton Academy designed for families who are still exploring the school or were not able to attend the “Get to Know Wheaton Academy” events this fall.

All other families are invited to join us at 6:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center for the Student Showcase night. During this evening, you will hear from Wheaton Academy Principal and Vice Principals as they explain our vision for your student’s freshman year, offer some practical tips for you to consider, and recommend immediate next steps you can take, including class placement and registration. You will also have the opportunity to attend optional breakout sessions to learn more about maximizing specific programs.

Join us and discover what it is like to be a Wheaton Academy Warrior! Questions?  Contact Amy Burdett, Admissions Coordinator, aburdett@wheatonacademy.org

Sock Hop
Saturday, February 18
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Student Council invites the entire student body to the 50’s Sock Hop and Roller-skating Party on Saturday, February 18, from 7 – 9 pm. in the Academic Building. Students will be instructed in swing dance by Mrs. Woelfel and they will be roller-skating in the school hallways. Skates are provided or students may bring their own. Tickets for this event will be on sale for $25.00 during lunch on February 13-17 and for $30.00 at the door on the 18th.  We hope to see all the students in attendance. If you have any questions, please email Jim Holtrop.

General News

FEBRUARY 15 DEADLINE: Returning Student Class Registration and Re-Enrollment Deposit 
All parents of current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors need to complete two important steps to prepare for the next school year:

  • Pay a $350 re-enrollment deposit through OnCampus by February 15. You can find step-by-step instructions for submitting your deposit here: https://families.wheatonacademy.org/re-enrollment/
  • Mark your calendar and attend this year’s Registration Night on Monday, March 13.

Please contact Sandy Dede, sdede@wheatonacademy.org, if you have any questions about completing the re-enrollment deposit.

If you choose to opt-out for the 2023-2024 academic year and wish to no longer attend Wheaton Academy, please contact the Wheaton Academy Business Office in writing no later than February 15, 2023, to avoid being billed the re-enrollment deposit.

Junior Parents – SAT on Wednesday, April 12
Your student will take the SAT test on Wednesday, April 12. More details will be shared closer to testing day, but there are free resources to help your student prepare! College Board has leveled the playing field, giving all students access to tutoring in their weakest areas at no cost. It is up to the student to go online and practice for the spring SAT. Your student can strengthen essential skills for standardized testing with free personalized practice on Khan Academy®. Please click the link for specific directions on how to link your student’s fall PSAT NMSQT score to the practice exams. As a parent, you might consider asking your student to add you to their College Board account so you can monitor their practice. You may want to set a goal for your student to log a certain amount of practice time between semesters and over the summer. Some parents may consider rewarding this time since higher test scores translate to increased college financial aid. Please reach out to Kermit Ellison or Bart Gregersen with questions.

Senior Ads for Yearbooks!
Parents – Senior yearbook ads will again be available for purchase this year for $150 per quarter-page ad. If you order a senior ad, you do not need to order a yearbook through the Jostens website as that fee is included in the $150.  The deadline for the ads is March 11. To purchase an ad, you will need to follow this link and select the size you would like to create. More information is explained within your purchase options. You will then need to send your ad’s content (both pictures and written messages) in a single email to yearbook@wheatonacademy.org. You may click here for an example of the ad size and layout. The yearbook staff will gladly design the ad for you after confirmation of receipt of these two things! Any questions? Please email yearbook@wheatonacademy.org. Thank you!

Hosting an International Student
Have you ever wondered about hosting one of our international students in your home? Did you know we have students from nine countries? We are currently looking for host families for next fall. As the world has opened up after COVID, we are excited to welcome more students next year. Please contact Julie Grant, International Student and Host Family coordinator at jgrant@wheatonacademy.org for more information.

Spring ACT/SAT Group Class
Registration for the spring ACT/SAT group class is now open. This group class will be a comprehensive overview of both college admission tests and will include tips and strategies as well as how to apply them to practice test questions. There will be some homework given. The classes lead right up to the April 12 PSAT/SAT and the April 15 ACT.

Dates for the class: Mondays – February 27, March 6, 3, & 20, April 3 & 10

6:00 pm-8:00 pm in the Wheaton Academy library.

Materials will be provided.

Register at thecenterforlifelonglearning.org. Your payment is your registration.

Volunteer Corner

WA Appreciation Team
There is a group of parent volunteers who organize blessings for the faculty and staff on behalf of ALL Wheaton Academy parents. They are currently planning the Faculty and Staff Appreciation luncheon in April and are seeking your support to make this event possible. Please click here for information to learn about their efforts and provide a monetary gift that will be used for this special day. If you are able to volunteer on April 21 please click here to sign up to serve that day.

Parent Volunteers Wanted! – Youth Basketball Tournament
The business club has the privilege of running concessions for the DYTBL Basketball Tournament on Saturday, February 18, and we would love your help that day! Shifts are approximately 90 minutes long. No experience is required because training is provided on-site. It’s easy to run, and time flies by. We’d love to have you! Your presence helps make it possible. Sign up by clicking here.

Volunteer Opportunities
We have multiple opportunities to support the school community this Spring by providing funds or food for an event. Please review the sign-up sheet and see if there is something you would like to help with!  Provide Food for An Event

Food for Musical Intermission
We are excited about Fiddler on the Roof coming to WA in March! Please check our Sign-up Genius link for opportunities to bring food for our intermission. We need cookies, rice krispies, and grapes for our five performances. Thanks for being part of this exciting event.

February 3, 2023

Upcoming Events

Spiritual Life Week February 6-10
Parents, be in prayer for Spiritual Life Week February 6-10. Our theme this year is “Masterpiece” and based on Ephesians 2:10. In the context of our year theme “Story,” Spiritual Life week will focus on our identity in Christ and the truth that we are God’s workmanship, His handiwork, His masterpiece. Each of us is created in God’s image, unconditionally loved by him, and has been given good works to do for the glory of His Kingdom.

Our speakers for the week are incredibly gifted communicators and will bring the scripture to life for our students. Monday & Tuesday — Markus McFolling is a national speaker from Canton, Ohio. He has a powerful testimony and an incredible passion to preach God’s Word.

Wednesday & Thursday — Jon Jorgenson is a national speaker from Chicago. His experience as a spoken word poet and former Broadway actor brings creativity and connection to his preaching. Friday’s chapel will be a time of worship and commitment led by Bridge Worship from The Bridge Community Church in DesPlaines.

In addition to daily chapels…

  • Prayer Breakfast Wednesday morning from 8:00-8:45 am. All students are invited for breakfast and a time of prayer for our school.
  • Worship Night Thursday from 7:00-8:00 pm in the White Chapel. All students are invited for a time of worship, prayer, and reflection led by Bridge Worship from The Bridge Community Church in DesPlaines.
  • An offering will be received throughout the week for our ongoing work with Kids Alive in the Dominican Republic.

We will run a modified bell schedule all week which you may access by clicking here.

WA Men’s Prayer
Saturday, February 11
8:00 a.m.
Alumni White Chapel
On the second Saturday of every month, the men from Wheaton Academy meet to pray for our community and hear from one of our faculty/staff members. Please join us Saturday, February 11. This month we will hear from Wheaton Academy teacher David Moran. Light refreshments are served.

Student Showcase Night
Thursday, February 16
Pre-Event 6:00 p.m. in Atrium
Showcase begins 6:30 in FAC
Wheaton Academy invites middle school families to our Student Showcase Night on Thursday, February 16. The evening begins with a “Get to Know Wheaton Academy” pre-event at 6:00 pm in the Atrium. This pre-event is an introduction to Wheaton Academy designed for families who are still exploring the school or were not able to attend the “Get to Know Wheaton Academy” events this fall.

All other families are invited to join us at 6:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center for the Student Showcase night. During this evening, you will hear from Wheaton Academy Principal and Vice Principals as they explain our vision for your student’s freshman year, offer some practical tips for you to consider, and recommend immediate next steps you can take, including class placement and registration. You will also have the opportunity to attend optional breakout sessions to learn more about maximizing specific programs.

Join us and discover what it is like to be a Wheaton Academy Warrior! Questions?  Contact Amy Burdett, Admissions Coordinator, aburdett@wheatonacademy.org

Sock Hop
Saturday, February 18
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Student Council invites the entire student body to the 50’s Sock Hop and Roller-skating Party on Saturday, February 18, from 7 – 9 pm. in the Academic Building. Students will be instructed in swing dance by Mrs. Woelfel and they will be roller-skating in the school hallways. Skates are provided or students may bring their own. Tickets for this event will be on sale for $25.00 during lunch February 13-17 and for $30.00 at the door on the 18th.  We hope to see all the students in attendance. If you have any questions, please email Jim Holtrop.

General News

Spiritual Life Week Offering
An important part of Spiritual Life Week is the offering held during the final chapel of the week. The offering is taken and is used to support the 21 children that Wheaton Academy champions through Kids Alive International in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Cash and check (made out to Wheaton Academy) donations will be collected in chapel on Friday, February 10. Students or families may give online towards the offering using this link through Friday evening, February 10. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Gregersen.

Hosting an International Student
Have you ever wondered about hosting one of our international students in your home? Did you know we have students from nine countries? We are currently looking for host families for next fall. As the world has opened up after COVID, we are excited to welcome more students next year. Please contact Julie Grant, International Student and Host Family coordinator at jgrant@wheatonacademy.org for more information.

Senior Ads for Yearbooks!
Parents – Senior yearbook ads will again be available for purchase this year for $150 per quarter-page ad. If you order a senior ad, you do not need to order a yearbook through the Jostens website as that fee is included in the $150.  The deadline for the ads is March 11. To purchase an ad, you will need to follow this link and select the size you would like to create. More information is explained within your purchase options. You will then need to send your ad’s content (both pictures and written messages) in a single email to yearbook@wheatonacademy.org. You may click here for an example of the ad size and layout. The yearbook staff will gladly design the ad for you after confirmation of receipt of these two things! Any questions? Please email yearbook@wheatonacademy.org. Thank you!

Preparing for the 2023-2024 school year: Returning Student Class Registration and Re-Enrollment Deposit 
All parents of current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors need to complete two important steps to prepare for the next school year:

  • Pay a $350 re-enrollment deposit through OnCampus by February 15. You can find step-by-step instructions for submitting your deposit here: https://families.wheatonacademy.org/re-enrollment/
  • Mark your calendar and attend this year’s Registration Night on Monday, March 13.

Please contact Sandy Dede, sdede@wheatonacademy.org, if you have any questions about completing the re-enrollment deposit.

If you choose to opt out for the 2023-2024 academic year and wish to no longer attend Wheaton Academy, please contact the Wheaton Academy Business Office in writing no later than February 15, 2023 to avoid being billed the re-enrollment deposit.

Spring ACT/SAT Group Class
Registration for the spring ACT/SAT group class is now open. This group class will be a comprehensive overview of both college admission tests and will include tips and strategies as well as how to apply them to practice test questions. There will be some homework given. The classes lead right up to the April 12 PSAT/SAT and the April 15 ACT.

Dates for the class: Mondays – February 27, March 6, 3, & 20, April 3 & 10

6:00 pm-8:00 pm in the Wheaton Academy library.

Materials will be provided.

Register at thecenterforlifelonglearning.org. Your payment is your registration.

Volunteer Corner

WA Appreciation Team
There is a group of parent volunteers who organize blessings for the faculty and staff on behalf of ALL Wheaton Academy parents. They are currently planning the Faculty and Staff Appreciation luncheon in April and are seeking your support to make this event possible. Please click here for information to learn about their efforts and provide a monetary gift that will be used for this special day. If you are able to volunteer on April 21 please click here to sign up to serve that day.

Parent Volunteers Wanted! – Wheaton Academy Concessions
Hello parents! We’re looking for adult volunteers to help run concessions during basketball games. Shifts are only 90 minutes long. No experience is required because training is provided on-site. It’s easy to run, and the time flies by. We’d love to have you! Your presence helps make it possible. Simply sign up below.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/wabasketball#/

Volunteer Opportunities
We have multiple opportunities to support the school community this Spring by providing funds or food for an event. Please review the sign-up sheet and see if there is something you would like to help with!  Provide Food for An Event

Sock Hop Helpers Still Needed
Student council will be hosting the return of the Sock Hop on February 18. We are still in need of a few parents to help that evening. Sign-ups are through Sign-up Genius. Please click here to see what our needs are!  If the slot you would like is filled, please email Jim Holtrop and let him know where you would like to serve. Thanks.

Food for Musical Intermission
We are excited about Fiddler on the Roof coming to WA in March! Please check our Sign-up Genius link for opportunities to bring food for our intermission. We need cookies, rice krispies, and grapes for our five performances. Thanks for being part of this exciting event.

January 27, 2023

Upcoming Events

WA Women’s Prayer
God delights in keeping company with you ~ We invite you to meet WA Women’s Prayer on a Tuesday from 2-3 pm. Please join us this Tuesday, January 31 to pray for our sophomore class, our own students, & this school community. We hope to see you at Luz Vergara’s place in the Armour Building. Contact Mary Miller at marym996.mac@mac.com.

General News

Senior Ads for Yearbooks!
Parents – Senior yearbook ads will again be available for purchase this year for $150 per quarter-page ad. If you order a senior ad, you do not need to order a yearbook through the Jostens website as that fee is included in the $150.  The deadline for the ads is March 11. To purchase an ad, you will need to follow this link and select the size you would like to create. More information is explained within your purchase options. You will then need to send your ad’s content (both pictures and written messages) in a single email to yearbook@wheatonacademy.org. You may click here for an example of the ad size and layout. The yearbook staff will gladly design the ad for you after confirmation of receipt of these two things! Any questions? Please email yearbook@wheatonacademy.org. Thank you!

Preparing for the 2023-2024 school year: Returning Student Class Registration and Re-Enrollment Deposit 
All parents of current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors need to complete two important steps to prepare for the next school year:

  • Pay a $350 re-enrollment deposit through OnCampus by February 15. You can find step-by-step instructions for submitting your deposit here: https://families.wheatonacademy.org/re-enrollment/
  • Mark your calendar and attend this year’s Registration Night on Monday, March 13.

Please contact Sandy Dede, sdede@wheatonacademy.org, if you have any questions about completing the re-enrollment deposit.

If you choose to opt out for the 2023-2024 academic year and wish to no longer attend Wheaton Academy, please contact the Wheaton Academy Business Office in writing no later than February 15, 2023 to avoid being billed the re-enrollment deposit.

Spring ACT/SAT Group Class
Registration for the spring ACT/SAT group class is now open. This group class will be a comprehensive overview of both college admission tests and will include tips and strategies as well as how to apply them to practice test questions. There will be some homework given. The classes lead right up to the April 12 PSAT/SAT and the April 15 ACT.

Dates for the class: Mondays – February 27, March 6, 3, & 20, April 3 & 10

6:00 pm-8:00 pm in the Wheaton Academy library.

Materials will be provided.

Register at thecenterforlifelonglearning.org. Your payment is your registration.

Volunteer Corner

Volunteer Opportunities
We have multiple opportunities to support the school community this Spring by providing funds or food for an event. Please review the sign-up sheet and see if there is something you would like to help with!  Provide Food for An Event

Sock Hop Helpers Still Needed
Student council will be hosting the return of the Sock Hop on February 18. We are still in need of a few parents to help that evening. Sign-ups are through Sign-up Genius. Please click here to see what our needs are!  If the slot you would like is filled, please email Jim Holtrop and let him know where you would like to serve. Thanks.

Food for Musical Intermission
We are excited about Fiddler on the Roof coming to WA in March! Please check our Sign-up Genius link for opportunities to bring food for our intermission. We need cookies, rice krispies, and grapes for our five performances. Thanks for being part of this exciting event.

January 20, 2023

Upcoming Events

WA Women’s Prayer
God delights in keeping company with you ~ We invite you to meet WA Women’s Prayer on a Tuesday from 2-3 pm. Our upcoming dates include January 24 & January 31 to pray for our sophomore class, our own students, & this school community. We hope to see you at Luz Vergara’s place in the Armour Building. Contact Mary Miller at marym996.mac@mac.com.

General News

First Week of Second Semester
The first week of school for the second semester will begin on Tuesday, January 24. (There is no school Monday, January 23 for a Faculty/Staff Professional Learning Day). We will run a regular bell schedule Tuesday through Friday.

Preparing for the 2023-2024 school year: Returning Student Class Registration and Re-Enrollment Deposit 
All parents of current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors need to complete two important steps to prepare for the next school year:

  • Pay a $350 re-enrollment deposit through OnCampus by February 15. You can find step-by-step instructions for submitting your deposit here: https://families.wheatonacademy.org/re-enrollment/
  • Mark your calendar and attend this year’s Registration Night on Monday, March 13.

Please contact Sandy Dede, sdede@wheatonacademy.org, if you have any questions about completing the re-enrollment deposit.

If you choose to opt out for the 2023-2024 academic year and wish to no longer attend Wheaton Academy, please contact the Wheaton Academy Business Office in writing no later than February 15, 2023 to avoid being billed the re-enrollment deposit.

Spring ACT/SAT Group Class
Registration for the spring ACT/SAT group class is now open. This group class will be a comprehensive overview of both college admission tests and will include tips and strategies as well as how to apply them to practice test questions. There will be some homework given. The classes lead right up to the April 12 PSAT/SAT and the April 15 ACT.

Dates for the class: Mondays – February 27, March 6, 3, & 20, April 3 & 10

6:00 pm-8:00 pm in the Wheaton Academy library.

Materials will be provided.

Register at thecenterforlifelonglearning.org. Your payment is your registration.

Volunteer Corner

Volunteering is the best way to build community, make new friends, and create lasting relationships. Please click here to join us for a variety of opportunities where you can get involved.

January 13, 2023

Upcoming Events

WA Men’s Prayer
Saturday, January 14
8:00 a.m.
Alumni White Chapel
On the second Saturday of every month, the men from Wheaton Academy meet to pray for our community and hear from one of our faculty/staff members. Please join us Saturday, January 14. This month we will hear from Wheaton Academy science teacher Stephen Zawicki. Light refreshments are served.

WA Women’s Prayer
God delights in keeping company with you ~ We invite you to meet WA Women’s Prayer on a Tuesday from 2-3 pm. Our upcoming dates include January 24 & January 31 to pray for our sophomore class, our own students, & this school community. We hope to see you at Luz Vergara’s place in the Armour Building. Contact Mary Miller at marym996.mac@mac.com.

General News

Winterim 2023
Winterim is off to a great start! Continue to be in prayer for all students, teachers, and chaperones in classes, internships and on trips.

No School and Offices Closed on Monday, January 16
There is no school and offices are closed on Monday, January 16 to observe Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Enjoy the long weekend!

First Week of Second Semester
The first week of school for the second semester will begin on Tuesday, January 24. (There is no school Monday, January 23 for a Faculty/Staff Professional Learning Day). We will run a regular bell schedule Tuesday through Friday.

Volunteer Corner

Volunteering is the best way to build community, make new friends, and create lasting relationships. Please click here to join us for a variety of opportunities where you can get involved.

January 6, 2023

Upcoming Events

WA Men’s Prayer
Saturday, January 14
8:00 a.m.
Alumni White Chapel
On the second Saturday of every month, the men from Wheaton Academy meet to pray for our community and hear from one of our faculty/staff members. Please join us Saturday, January 14. This month we will hear from Wheaton Academy science teacher Stephen Zawicki. Light refreshments are served.

General News

Winterim 2023!
Monday, January 9 – Friday, January 20
No School and Offices Closed on Monday, January 16
8:00-11:00 a.m. – Morning Courses
11:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. – Afternoon Courses
Winterim classes begin on Monday, January 9. Students may see which courses they are taking and classroom locations in OnCampus. If you have any questions regarding classes, please contact Jenn Trott.

First Week of Second Semester
The first week of school for the second semester will begin on Tuesday, January 24. (There is no school Monday, January 23 for a Faculty/Staff Professional Learning Day). We will run a regular bell schedule Tuesday through Friday.

Volunteer Corner

Volunteering is the best way to build community, make new friends, and create lasting relationships. Please click here to join us for a variety of opportunities where you can get involved.

December 23, 2022

Upcoming Events

Christmas Holiday Office Hours
The offices will be closed today at noon. Due to the weather, faculty and staff are working from home today. The offices will reopen on Wednesday, January 4. The WA Weekly will resume on January 6. We wish you a very Merry Christmas celebrating our Lord’s birth!

General News

Will You Help us Finish the Year Strong?
Will you help us finish the year strong by prayerfully considering an end-of-year financial gift? Your gift on behalf of our mission directly impacts our students as they are molded and shaped into young men and women who understand every discipline in light of the truth of the Gospel. Thank you for partnering with us in our mission as the Lord leads you. Click here to provide a gift.

Although Wheaton Academy offices will be closed from December 26 – January 4, all gifts postmarked prior to December 31 will be recorded as a gift given in 2022. Should you wish to drop off a check at Wheaton Academy on or prior to December 31, please contact Director of Development Joy Crowe at jcrowe@wheatonacademy.org or 630-562-7580.

AmazonSmile
You can make an impact while you Christmas shop online. Simply go to smile.amazon.com/ch/36-2388793, and AmazonSmile will donate to Wheaton Academy at no cost to you.

Invest in Kids
Did you know that the Illinois Invest in Kids program allows IL taxpayers to divert their entire state tax liability from the state of IL to the private school of their choice? In return, the school receives 95% of the gift and the taxpayer receives a 75% tax credit. To learn more about how you can receive a 75% tax credit for gifts given to Wheaton Academy click here: https://wheatonacademy.org/give/taxcredit/

Senior Ads for Yearbooks!
Parents – Senior yearbook ads will again be available for purchase this year for $150 per quarter-page ad. If you order a senior ad, you do not need to order a yearbook through the Jostens website as that fee is included in the $150.  The deadline for the ads is March 11. To purchase an ad, you will need to follow this link and select the size you would like to create. More information is explained within your purchase options. You will then need to send your ad’s content (both pictures and written messages) in a single email to yearbook@wheatonacademy.org. You may click here for an example of the ad size and layout. The yearbook staff will gladly design the ad for you after confirmation of receipt of these two things! Any questions? Please email yearbook@wheatonacademy.org. Thank you!

Senior Picture Submission Deadline Today!
If you did not use Prestige Photography for your student’s Senior Portraits, you may use another photography source, but we need you to submit a photo of your own to be included in the yearbook. Photos need to be submitted by today to be included in the yearbook publication. We require a forward-facing portrait taken from the shoulders up, with a plain/non-distracting background. Images will be submitted through this form this year. You may need to log in with a Google account, which all students should have. Any questions can be directed to yearbook@wheatonacademy.org.

Financial Aid Applications are Now Open — Returning Families Deadline of December 31   —  New Financial Aid Processor
The financial aid process at Wheaton Academy is officially open for the 2023-2024 school year. Like last year, the deadline for a returning family’s financial aid application for the 2023-2024 school year is December 31, 2022.  This timeline allows Wheaton Academy to grant aid awards to returning families before new family aid awards are considered, as over 80% of our financial aid awards are distributed in February. 

This year, we have partnered with a new financial aid processing company—Blackbaud Financial Aid. This new portal will better integrate with the internal systems Wheaton Academy already uses, making it an easier process for both you and our staff. We are no longer using FACTS.®

Click here to create your account and begin your application: Blackbaud Financial Aid

This requirement includes any family who has received or may qualify for an SGO scholarship (Empower IL scholarships). Please read additional information and further instructions here.

If you have specific questions regarding your application and how to upload your required documentation, we recommend you contact Blackbaud Financial Aid Customer Service directly: 800-360-8027 or financialaidsupport@blackbaud.school.  Their service is completely confidential.

If you have any other questions, please contact Pat Brooke or Sandy Dede in the Business Office at aid@wheatonacademy.org.

Timeshares for Teachers
Timeshares for Teachers is a program at Wheaton Academy that allows you to share your vacation property, airline miles or timeshare unit with teachers and staff. Your generosity helps provide Wheaton Academy teachers and staff with a much-deserved cost-effective vacation. Learn more by clicking here Timeshare for Teachers. This partnership is a direct gift to our faculty and staff and is not a donation to the Academy. We are beginning to gather vacation opportunities for the Summer of 2023. Please let us know your interest in participating by filling out a short form using this link Timeshare Participation Form.

Volunteer Corner

Volunteering is the best way to build community, make new friends, and create lasting relationships. Please click here to join us for a variety of opportunities where you can get involved.

December 16, 2022

Upcoming Events

WA Women’s Saturday Prayer
December 17, 2022
Alumni White Chapel
9:00 a.m.
Every third Saturday women from the Wheaton Academy community meet to pray for our school. Please join us Saturday, December 17 at 9:00 a.m. in the white chapel for our next prayer time. We will hear from WA employee Angie Roberts. Light refreshments are served.

Christmas Holiday Office Hours
The offices will be closed beginning Friday, December 23 at noon and will reopen on Wednesday, January 4. We wish you a very Merry Christmas celebrating our Lord’s birth!

General News

Senior Cap and Gown Orders Due Today!
Today is the due date to order caps and gowns for seniors. If you haven’t done so, please go to Jostens.com to place your order. Prices raise after the due date so you will want to order now.

Service Opportunity
On Tuesday an apartment fire displaced 24 West Chicago families. St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store in West Chicago is accepting any and all types of new and/or gently used clothing for the men, women, and children who have been displaced. The WA Service Project Club will be collecting clothing in Mr. Bowling, Mr. Leman, Mrs. Rinker, and Ms. Dunlap’s rooms all next week. Please contact Mr. Bowling for more information. 

Final Exam Bell Schedule
Monday, December 19
1st Period: 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
2nd Period: 9:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Tuesday, December 20
3rd Period: 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
4th Period: 9:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Wednesday, December 21
5th Period: 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
6th Period: 9:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Thursday, December 22
7th Period: 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m

Will You Help us Finish the Year Strong?
Will you help us finish the year strong by prayerfully considering an end-of-year financial gift? Your gift on behalf of our mission directly impacts our students as they are molded and shaped into young men and women who understand every discipline in light of the truth of the Gospel. Thank you for partnering with us in our mission as the Lord leads you. Click here to provide a gift.

Although Wheaton Academy offices will be closed from December 26 – January 4, all gifts postmarked prior to December 31 will be recorded as a gift given in 2022. Should you wish to drop off a check at Wheaton Academy on or prior to December 31, please contact Director of Development Joy Crowe at jcrowe@wheatonacademy.org or 630-562-7580.

AmazonSmile
You can make an impact while you Christmas shop online. Simply go to smile.amazon.com/ch/36-2388793, and AmazonSmile will donate to Wheaton Academy at no cost to you.

Invest in Kids
Did you know that the Illinois Invest in Kids program allows IL taxpayers to divert their entire state tax liability from the state of IL to the private school of their choice? In return, the school receives 95% of the gift and the taxpayer receives a 75% tax credit. To learn more about how you can receive a 75% tax credit for gifts given to Wheaton Academy click here: https://wheatonacademy.org/give/taxcredit/

Senior Ads for Yearbooks!
Parents – Senior yearbook ads will again be available for purchase this year for $150 per quarter-page ad. If you order a senior ad, you do not need to order a yearbook through the Jostens website as that fee is included in the $150.  The deadline for the ads is March 11. To purchase an ad, you will need to follow this link and select the size you would like to create. More information is explained within your purchase options. You will then need to send your ad’s content (both pictures and written messages) in a single email to yearbook@wheatonacademy.org. You may click here for an example of the ad size and layout. The yearbook staff will gladly design the ad for you after confirmation of receipt of these two things! Any questions? Please email yearbook@wheatonacademy.org. Thank you!

Senior Picture Submission Deadline Next Week
If you did not use Prestige Photography for your student’s Senior Portraits, you may use another photography source, but we need you to submit a photo of your own to be included in the yearbook. Photos need to be submitted by December 23 to be included in the yearbook publication. We require a forward-facing portrait taken from the shoulders up, with a plain/non-distracting background. Images will be submitted through this form this year. You may need to log in with a Google account, which all students should have. Any questions can be directed to yearbook@wheatonacademy.org.

Executive Functioning Sessions
Does your student lack important self-management skills, seem unmotivated or distracted, or even appear lazy? Executive functioning weaknesses sometimes look like “laziness” but are actually teachable skills. However, the teen years are an optimal time to recognize and understand one’s strengths and weaknesses. The Center for Lifelong Learning offers executive functioning sessions during students’ study halls. Coaching helps students by providing support and guidance to help them develop into independent, confident students who possess a deep knowledge of themselves as learners. For more information on our executive functioning package, please visit our website at: www.thecenterforlifelonglearning.org.

Financial Aid Applications are Now Open — Returning Families Deadline of December 31   —  New Financial Aid Processor
The financial aid process at Wheaton Academy is officially open for the 2023-2024 school year. Like last year, the deadline for a returning family’s financial aid application for the 2023-2024 school year is December 31, 2022.  This timeline allows Wheaton Academy to grant aid awards to returning families before new family aid awards are considered, as over 80% of our financial aid awards are distributed in February. 

This year, we have partnered with a new financial aid processing company—Blackbaud Financial Aid. This new portal will better integrate with the internal systems Wheaton Academy already uses, making it an easier process for both you and our staff. We are no longer using FACTS.®

Click here to create your account and begin your application: Blackbaud Financial Aid

This requirement includes any family who has received or may qualify for an SGO scholarship (Empower IL scholarships). Please read additional information and further instructions here.

If you have specific questions regarding your application and how to upload your required documentation, we recommend you contact Blackbaud Financial Aid Customer Service directly: 800-360-8027 or financialaidsupport@blackbaud.school.  Their service is completely confidential.

If you have any other questions, please contact Pat Brooke or Sandy Dede in the Business Office at aid@wheatonacademy.org.

Timeshares for Teachers
Timeshares for Teachers is a program at Wheaton Academy that allows you to share your vacation property, airline miles or timeshare unit with teachers and staff. Your generosity helps provide Wheaton Academy teachers and staff with a much-deserved cost-effective vacation. Learn more by clicking here Timeshare for Teachers. This partnership is a direct gift to our faculty and staff and is not a donation to the Academy. We are beginning to gather vacation opportunities for the Summer of 2023. Please let us know your interest in participating by filling out a short form using this link Timeshare Participation Form.

Volunteer Corner

Volunteering is the best way to build community, make new friends, and create lasting relationships. Please click here to join us for a variety of opportunities where you can get involved.

Athletics Corner

Now that winter sports are in full swing, please help to keep our locker rooms clean so visiting teams feel welcomed.  Please ensure items are picked up off the floor and in your lockers or bags. Once a week Athletics will pick up any items on the floor, and put them in a lost and found bin in the locker room.  After two weeks, those items will be donated if not retrieved by their owner.  This will help ensure a clean locker room at all times.  Any questions please contact Athletics, Mrs. Hamm @ 630-562-7565. Thank you!

December 9, 2022

Upcoming Events

WA Men’s Prayer
Saturday, December 10
8:00 a.m.
Alumni White Chapel
On the second Saturday of every month, the men from Wheaton Academy meet to pray for our community and hear from one of our faculty/staff members. Please join us tomorrow, December 10. This month we will hear from Wheaton Academy teacher Chip Dykema. Light refreshments are served.

Christmas Concerts and Winter Art Show
Wednesday & Thursday, December 14 & 15
Fine Arts Center
7:00 p.m.
Wheaton Academy is proud to present its annual Christmas Concert and Winter Art Show. The concerts will take place on December 14 & 15 in the FAC Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., as well as after the concerts, the Winter Art Show will be on display in the FAC Auditorium and Lobby. It will feature student visual art from this semester’s classes. The Christmas Concert will feature all Wheaton Academy Choral and Instrumental musical groups performing pieces celebrating Christ’s birth and His good news of salvation. Admission is free, and all are welcome!

WA Women’s Saturday Prayer
December 17, 2022
Alumni White Chapel
9:00 a.m.
Every third Saturday women from the Wheaton Academy community meet to pray for our school. Please join us Saturday, December 17 at 9:00 a.m. in the white chapel for our next prayer time. We will hear from WA employee Angie Roberts. Light refreshments are served.

General News

Christmas Concert Bell Schedule
Tuesday, December 13, we will be operating on a modified bell schedule to allow time for our Christmas Concert during Chapel. 

 Time                                                     Class
8:00 – 8:44                                        Period 1
8:50 – 9:34                                        Period 2
9:40 – 10:24                                      Period 3
10:30 – 11:15                                    Christmas Concert
11:21 – 12:05                                    Period 4
12:05 – 12:30                                    Lunch
12:36 – 1:20                                      Period 5
1:26 – 2:10                                        Period 6
2:16 – 3:00                                        Period 7

Final Exam Bell Schedule
Monday, December 19
1st Period: 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
2nd Period: 9:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Tuesday, December 20
3rd Period: 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
4th Period: 9:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Wednesday, December 21
5th Period: 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
6th Period: 9:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Thursday, December 22
7th Period: 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m

Senior Ads for Yearbooks!
Parents – Senior yearbook ads will again be available for purchase this year for $150 per quarter-page ad. If you order a senior ad, you do not need to order a yearbook through the Jostens website as that fee is included in the $150.  The deadline for the ads is March 11. To purchase an ad, you will need to follow this link and select the size you would like to create. More information is explained within your purchase options. You will then need to send your ad’s content (both pictures and written messages) in a single email to yearbook@wheatonacademy.org. You may click here for an example of the ad size and layout. The yearbook staff will gladly design the ad for you after confirmation of receipt of these two things! Any questions? Please email yearbook@wheatonacademy.org. Thank you!

Senior Picture Submission Deadline Approaching
If you did not use Prestige Photography for your student’s Senior Portraits, you may use another photography source, but we need you to submit a photo of your own to be included in the yearbook. Photos need to be submitted by December 23 to be included in the yearbook publication. We require a forward-facing portrait taken from the shoulders up, with a plain/non-distracting background. Images will be submitted through this form this year. You may need to log in with a Google account, which all students should have. Any questions can be directed to yearbook@wheatonacademy.org.

Senior Cap and Gown Orders Due December 16
This Wednesday is the due date to order cap and gowns for seniors. If you haven’t done so, please go to Jostens.com to place your order. Prices will rise after the due date so you will want to order now.

AmazonSmile
You can make an impact while you Christmas shop online. Simply go to smile.amazon.com/ch/36-2388793, and AmazonSmile will donate to Wheaton Academy at no cost to you.

Invest in Kids
Did you know that the Illinois Invest in Kids program allows IL taxpayers to divert their entire state tax liability from the state of IL to the private school of their choice? In return, the school receives 95% of the gift and the taxpayer receives a 75% tax credit. To learn more about how you can receive a 75% tax credit for gifts given to Wheaton Academy click here: https://wheatonacademy.org/give/taxcredit/

Executive Functioning Sessions
Does your student lack important self-management skills, seem unmotivated or distracted, or even appear lazy? Executive functioning weaknesses sometimes look like “laziness” but are actually teachable skills. However, the teen years are an optimal time to recognize and understand one’s strengths and weaknesses. The Center for Lifelong Learning offers executive functioning sessions during students’ study halls. Coaching helps students by providing support and guidance to help them develop into independent, confident students who possess a deep knowledge of themselves as learners. For more information on our executive functioning package, please visit our website at: www.thecenterforlifelonglearning.org.

Financial Aid Applications are Now Open — Returning Families Deadline of December 31   —  New Financial Aid Processor
The financial aid process at Wheaton Academy is officially open for the 2023-2024 school year. Like last year, the deadline for a returning family’s financial aid application for the 2023-2024 school year is December 31, 2022.  This timeline allows Wheaton Academy to grant aid awards to returning families before new family aid awards are considered, as over 80% of our financial aid awards are distributed in February. 

This year, we have partnered with a new financial aid processing company—Blackbaud Financial Aid. This new portal will better integrate with the internal systems Wheaton Academy already uses, making it an easier process for both you and our staff. We are no longer using FACTS.®

Click here to create your account and begin your application: Blackbaud Financial Aid

This requirement includes any family who has received or may qualify for an SGO scholarship (Empower IL scholarships). Please read additional information and further instructions here.

If you have specific questions regarding your application and how to upload your required documentation, we recommend you contact Blackbaud Financial Aid Customer Service directly: 800-360-8027 or financialaidsupport@blackbaud.school.  Their service is completely confidential.

If you have any other questions, please contact Pat Brooke or Sandy Dede in the Business Office at aid@wheatonacademy.org.

Timeshares for Teachers
Timeshares for Teachers is a program at Wheaton Academy that allows you to share your vacation property, airline miles or timeshare unit with teachers and staff. Your generosity helps provide Wheaton Academy teachers and staff with a much-deserved cost-effective vacation. Learn more by clicking here Timeshare for Teachers. This partnership is a direct gift to our faculty and staff and is not a donation to the Academy. We are beginning to gather vacation opportunities for the Summer of 2023. Please let us know your interest in participating by filling out a short form using this link Timeshare Participation Form.

Volunteer Corner

Volunteering is the best way to build community, make new friends, and create lasting relationships. Please click here to join us for a variety of opportunities where you can get involved.

College Corner

How to Access PSAT Results
Parents, please click on this letter to find out how to access your student’s PSAT results. You may contact Gina Churchill with any questions.

Athletics Corner

Now that winter sports are in full swing, please help to keep our locker rooms clean so visiting teams feel welcomed.  Please ensure items are picked up off the floor and in your lockers or bags. Once a week Athletics will pick up any items on the floor, and put them in a lost and found bin in the locker room.  After two weeks, those items will be donated if not retrieved by their owner.  This will help ensure a clean locker room at all times.  Any questions please contact Athletics, Mrs. Hamm @ 630-562-7565. Thank you!

December 2, 2022

Upcoming Events

Christmas Coffee House
Friday, December 2
7:00-10:00 p.m.
Atrium
The Project Lead Global Team is hosting a Christmas Coffee House fundraiser for Kids Alive International on Friday, December 2 from 7:00 – 9:30 p.m.  Wheaton Academy students will be sharing their talents through music, poetry, dramatic readings, and the visual arts, and the Outspoken club will also be selling the arts journal entitled Overflow for $5 each.  The Coffee House will be held in the Atrium, the price of admission will be $5 per person, and can be paid by cash or PushCoin.  In addition, Project Lead Local will be hosting a wrapping paper drive for the Puente de Pueblo Christmas Store during that week. Please consider bringing some new, unopened wrapping paper to the Coffee House to help support Project Lead Local’s efforts.  

The Christmas Gala
Friday, December 9
7:00-9:30 p.m.
The Baker Hotel
Student Council is inviting the entire student body to attend our all-new event, The Christmas Gala, on December 9. The formal attire event will be held at the historical Hotel Baker in downtown St. Charles, from 7:00 – 9:30 pm.  The night will include dinner, dancing, photo opportunities, and Christmas activities. Students may take guests from other schools as well. Ticket sales closed today. We are looking forward to our students having a new and exciting event this Christmas season!

Gala Gift Donations: Student Council would love a visit from Santa at the Christmas Gala on December 9! We would love to have gift cards or gifts for a Santa giveaway.  If you would like to donate any type of gift, please drop them off at the front office by December 7 to the attention of Jim Holtrop. Any size gift would be appreciated! It can be a $5.00 Starbucks card!! Thanks for making our new Gala an amazing experience!

WA Men’s Prayer
Saturday, December 10
8:00 a.m.
Alumni White Chapel
On the second Saturday of every month, the men from Wheaton Academy meet to pray for our community and hear from one of our faculty/staff members. Please join us Saturday, December 10. This month we will hear from Wheaton Academy teacher Chip Dykema. Light refreshments are served.

Christmas Concerts and Winter Art Show
Wednesday & Thursday, December 14 & 15
Fine Arts Center
7:00 p.m.
Wheaton Academy is proud to present its annual Christmas Concert and Winter Art Show. The concerts will take place on December 14 & 15 in the FAC Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., as well as after the concerts, the Winter Art Show will be on display in the FAC Auditorium and Lobby. It will feature student visual art from this semester’s classes. The Christmas Concert will feature all Wheaton Academy Choral and Instrumental musical groups performing pieces celebrating Christ’s birth and His good news of salvation. Admission is free, and all are welcome!

General News

Christmas Concert Bell Schedule
Tuesday, December 13, we will be operating on a modified bell schedule to allow time for our Christmas Concert during Chapel. 

 Time                                                     Class
8:00 – 8:44                                        Period 1 (44)
8:50 – 9:34                                        Period 2 (44)
9:40 – 10:24                                      Period 3 (44)
10:30 – 11:15                                    Christmas Concert (45)
11:21 – 12:05                                    Period 4
12:05 – 12:30                                    Lunch
12:36 – 1:20                                      Period 5 (44)
1:26 – 2:10                                        Period 6 (44)
2:16 – 3:00                                        Period 7 (44)

Senior Ads for Yearbooks!
Parents – Senior yearbook ads will again be available for purchase this year for $150 per quarter-page ad. If you order a senior ad, you do not need to order a yearbook through the Jostens website as that fee is included in the $150.  The deadline for the ads is March 11.To purchase an ad, you will need to follow this link and select the size you would like to create. More information is explained within your purchase options. You will then need to send your ad’s content (both pictures and written messages) in a single email to yearbook@wheatonacademy.org. You may click here for an example of the ad size and layout. The yearbook staff will gladly design the ad for you after confirmation of receipt of these two things! Any questions? Please email yearbook@wheatonacademy.org. Thank you!

Senior Picture Submission Deadline Approaching
If you did not use Prestige Photography for your student’s Senior Portraits, you may use another photography source, but we need you to submit a photo of your own to be included in the yearbook. Photos need to be submitted by December 23 to be included in the yearbook publication. We require a forward-facing portrait taken from the shoulders up, with a plain/non-distracting background. Images will be submitted through this form this year. You may need to log in with a Google account, which all students should have. Any questions can be directed to yearbook@wheatonacademy.org.

Senior Cap and Gown Orders Due December 16
On Monday, November 14 seniors received the information they need to order caps and gowns for graduation. If you have a cap and gown from a sibling who has already graduated, you are welcome to use it if it is in good condition. You would only need to order a new tassel. Students in NHS will receive a tassel and cord in April. Orders will be taken online at Jostens.com. The due date to order is December 16. Prices will rise after the due date so order now.

Executive Functioning Sessions
Does your student lack important self-management skills, seem unmotivated or distracted, or even appear lazy? Executive functioning weaknesses sometimes look like “laziness” but are actually teachable skills. However, the teen years are an optimal time to recognize and understand one’s strengths and weaknesses. The Center for Lifelong Learning offers executive functioning sessions during students’ study halls. Coaching helps students by providing support and guidance to help them develop into independent, confident students who possess a deep knowledge of themselves as learners. For more information on our executive functioning package, please visit our website at: www.thecenterforlifelonglearning.org.

2023-2024 School Session Dates
To view the 2023-2024 School Session Dates, please click here. Please note – all of these dates are subject to change. The most accurate calendar is always the live calendar, which you can view here.

Financial Aid Applications are Now Open — Returning Families Deadline of December 31   —  New Financial Aid Processor
The financial aid process at Wheaton Academy is officially open for the 2023-2024 school year. Like last year, the deadline for a returning family’s financial aid application for the 2023-2024 school year is December 31, 2022.  This timeline allows Wheaton Academy to grant aid awards to returning families before new family aid awards are considered, as over 80% of our financial aid awards are distributed in February. 

This year, we have partnered with a new financial aid processing company—Blackbaud Financial Aid. This new portal will better integrate with the internal systems Wheaton Academy already uses, making it an easier process for both you and our staff. We are no longer using FACTS.®

Click here to create your account and begin your application: Blackbaud Financial Aid

This requirement includes any family who has received or may qualify for an SGO scholarship (Empower IL scholarships). Please read additional information and further instructions here.

If you have specific questions regarding your application and how to upload your required documentation, we recommend you contact Blackbaud Financial Aid Customer Service directly: 800-360-8027 or financialaidsupport@blackbaud.school.  Their service is completely confidential.

If you have any other questions, please contact Pat Brooke or Sandy Dede in the Business Office at aid@wheatonacademy.org.

WA Appreciation Team
There is a group of parent volunteers who organize blessings for the faculty and staff on behalf of ALL Wheaton Academy parents. Please click here for information to learn about their efforts and provide a monetary gift that will be used for the Christmas Season.

Timeshares for Teachers
Timeshares for Teachers is a program at Wheaton Academy that allows you to share your vacation property, airline miles or timeshare unit with teachers and staff. Your generosity helps provide Wheaton Academy teachers and staff with a much-deserved cost-effective vacation. Learn more by clicking here Timeshare for Teachers. This partnership is a direct gift to our faculty and staff and is not a donation to the Academy. We are beginning to gather vacation opportunities for the Summer of 2023. Please let us know your interest in participating by filling out a short form using this link Timeshare Participation Form.

Volunteer Corner

Volunteering is the best way to build community, make new friends, and create lasting relationships. Please click here to join us for a variety of opportunities where you can get involved.

College Corner

United States Marine Rep Visit
On Monday, December 5 Sgt. Dunah from the U.S. Marines will be in the Atrium during lunch. Sgt. Dunah will be available to answer questions about applying to the Military Academies and enlisting in the Armed Forces. Please contact Bart Gregersen (bgregersen@wheatonacademy.org) or Kermit Ellison (kellison@wheatonacademy.org) for further questions about college rep visits or anything else related to College Counseling.

How to Access PSAT Results
Parents, please click on this letter to find out how to access your student’s PSAT results. You may contact Gina Churchill with any questions.