October 29, 2021

Upcoming Events

Navigating the World of Dating & Relationships, Parent Seminar with Dr. Rob Rienow
Saturday, November 6
9:00-10:30 a.m.
Library (Park in the East Lot, near the Science & Technology wing)
One of the big challenges of the teen years is navigating the world of dating and relationships. Through this seminar with Dr. Rob Rienow, you will
1) learn new ways to communicate with your teen
2) be equipped with biblical principles
3) develop a game plan to help your son or daughter prepare for their future family

This is a free event, sponsored by Wheaton Academy, but space is limited so pre-registration is required.

Freshman/Transfer New Family Informational Zoom
Monday, November 8
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Registration Required
These calls are designed for new families and transfers, or for anyone who would like more information about the following topics:

Learn how to choose Winterim classes, view a Winterim registration demo, find out what a day of Winterim looks like for your student, learn five things you need to know about Internships, and important deadlines related to both Winterim and Internships.

We will check registration up until 6:30 p.m. on the day of scheduled Zooms. Please register as early as possible to receive the link in a timely manner. November Zoom Registration

Get to Know Wheaton Academy
Tuesday, November 9
7:00 p.m.
Middle school students and their parents are invited to Get to Know Wheaton Academy on November 9 at 7:00 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 Mrs. Hockett, Principal
Individual Family Tours
Meet and Greet with Coaches, Teachers, Program Leaders

Join us 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.

Little Women
Thursday, November 18
Friday, November 19
Saturday, November 20
7:00 p.m.
Fine Arts Center
The Academy Theatre is proud to present the musical Little Women. We will be opening ticket sales early for the families of cast, crew, and pit orchestra members starting Monday, November 1, through Tuesday, November 2. These families will be able to purchase tickets before they go on sale to the general public. To take advantage of the pre-sale option, use the link and password that will be provided to your student via their Wheaton Academy email.

Tickets will be available for online purchase to anyone starting at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 8. To purchase, visit our website: www.wheatonacademy.org and follow the prompts for Little Women tickets. Complete ticketing policies and guest guidelines in place for this event are available on our ticketing website.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact tickets@wheatonacademy.org. We look forward to seeing you at the show!

General News

Save the Date—Financial Aid Applications Open November 1; New Deadline of December 31 for Returning Families Wheaton Academy Financial Aid applications for the 2022-2023 year open this Monday, November 1 and must be completed by December 31, 2021—a new deadline this year. All families who will need to apply for aid will be required to complete a financial aid application through FACTS®.

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

If you have any questions regarding your FACTS® application, please contact FACTS customer service directly: 866-315-9262. If you have any other questions, please contact Pat Brooke pbrooke@wheatonacademy.org.

COVID Update
We continue to see Covid cases declining in the Wheaton Academy community. Over the last week, there have been five positive Covid cases. As a reminder, we ask that you keep your kids home if they are experiencing cold or flu symptoms. If your student is not feeling well, please keep them home and contact Jenn Sezonov – jsezonov@wheatonacademy.org. Also, consider consulting with a doctor to evaluate further and determine if testing is necessary.

Sophomore Class Ring Assembly
A representative from Jostens will be here on Wednesday, November 3 during Advisory to provide information regarding purchasing sophomore class rings. Please ask your students to see the information they are given. Jostens will return on Friday, November 5 during lunch to accept ring orders.

New Item Added to Ala Carte
We have added Anu Sushi rolls to our ala carte line each day during lunch. This is a mission-oriented company that provides meals for children for each sushi roll sold. So far, the sushi rolls are have sold out each day. Please click here for more information about Anu Sushi.

2022 Winterim Courses Revealed Week of November 1
Our 2022 Winterim courses will be posted on the Wheaton Academy website the week of November 1. We will be offering over 50 exciting and different courses to choose from. Students will register online for an am and pm class in OnCampus at home during the following dates and times:

Seniors: Monday, November 8, 6:00-10:00 p.m.
Juniors: Wednesday, November 10, 6:00-10:00 p.m.
Sophomores: Monday, November 15, 6:00-10:00 p.m.
Freshmen: Wednesday, November 17, 6:00-10:00 p.m.

Specific registration instructions will be emailed home before registration begins. Please contact Jenn Trott with any questions.

College Corner

Two Wheaton Academy Seniors Named National Merit Semi-Finalists
Congratulations to Wheaton Academy’s National Merit Semi-Finalists Jeremy Kang and Daniel Olson! This award recognizes academically exceptional students and sets them apart in the college application process.

Over 1.5 million juniors entered the competition last year by taking the PSAT exam in October. Approximately sixteen thousand of these students—less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors—were selected as semifinalists in the 66th annual National Merit Scholarship program. In February, NMSC notifies principals of their Semifinalists who have advanced to the Finalist level.

Six Wheaton Academy Seniors Named National Merit Commended Students
Congratulations to Jude Barton, Colton Gomoll, Noah Husted, Caroline Kelly, Jacqueline Ogden, and Thorin Phinney who were recognized as National Merit Commended Students for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not compete for National Merit Awards, Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 students who entered the 2022 competition.

AP Exam Registration Deadline
The registration and payment deadline for AP Exams are quickly approaching. The deadline for final decisions on exams is November 6, and the deadline for payment before a late fee is applied is November 13. Please contact Davona Reynolds dreynolds@wheatonacademy.org with any questions.

Athletics

October 29-30 Playoff Games
It’s a big playoff weekend for Wheaton Academy Athletics!

Boys Soccer vs Timothy Christian – Oct 29, 5pm @ East Peoria High School
State Semi-Final
Tickets: https://gofan.co/app/events/414889?schoolId=IL21441
Livestream: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/ihsa/gam4b44a70b68

Football vs Coal City – Oct 29, 7:30pm @ Wheaton Academy
First Round of State Playoffs
Tickets: $5 at the Gate
Livestream: https://youtu.be/_mi57961m7o

Cross Country – Oct 30, 9am @ Lisle High School
SectionalsTickets: Free

Winter Sports Season Physical
In order to be eligible for a sport in the 2021-2022 Wheaton Academy athletic season, every athlete (regardless of season) must have an updated physical and athletic packet on Magnus before the first day of his/her tryout, or he/she will not be allowed to participate. Girls basketball tryouts begin Monday, November 1, and boys basketball and wrestling begin Monday, November 8.

The physical must be from the past 13 months and be signed by a parent/guardian. The winter sports schedules are available on athletics.wheatonacademy.org

Please contact Dawn Hamm at dhamm@wheatonacademy.org if you have any questions or concerns.

October 22, 2021

Upcoming Events

First Annual Wheaton Academy Car Club Show
Saturday, October 23
3:00-6:00 p.m.
Science & Technology Parking Lot
Anyone interested in cars, showing them or seeing them, is welcome to attend the First Annual Wheaton Academy Car Club Show! Bring your car for others to see, or just stop by to see the cars there! A suggested entrance fee is one canned good for Project Lead Local to give to the food shelter. The Car Club is also accepting donations to go towards obtaining a project car to work on. If you plan to attend, please click here to scan the QR code and reserve your spot!

Our time together will include:

Opening Welcome from Mrs. Hockett, Principal
Individual Family Tours
Meet and Greet with Coaches, Teachers, Program Leaders

Join us 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.

General News

Sponsor a Faculty/Staff Member for our Appreciation Events!
The Wheaton Academy Appreciation team is seeking your help. There is still time to sponsor a faculty/staff member from our school! Click here for full details and to sign-up. You may contact Sally Strzalka with any questions.

COVID Update
As we mentioned in our parent email yesterday, we have been pleased to see Covid cases declining in the Wheaton Academy community. Over the last week, there have been 20 positive Covid cases.

As we return on Monday, we again ask that you keep your kids home if they are experiencing cold or flu symptoms. If your student is not feeling well, please keep them home and contact Jenn Sezonov – jsezonov@wheatonacademy.org. Also, consider consulting with a doctor to evaluate further and determine if testing is necessary.

Save the Date—Financial Aid Applications Open November 1; New Deadline of December 31 for Returning Families
Financial Aid applications for the 2022-2023 year open on November 1. All families who will need to apply for aid will be required to complete a financial aid application through FACTS®. This requirement includes any family who has received or may qualify for an SGO scholarship (Empower IL and Children’s Tuition scholarships). FACTS® applications must be completed by returning families by December 31, 2021—a new deadline this year. Families can use 2020 tax form documentation for their application.

Mock Trial
Mock Trial will be hosting an informational meeting for all students interested in participating on Wednesday, October 27. We will meet during lunch in room 202. Ice cream will be provided to prepare you for the sweetness of an opening statement, objecting to leading As we mentioned in our parent email yesterday, we have been pleased to see Covid cases declining in the Wheaton Academy community. Over the last week, there have been 20 positive Covid cases. , or cross-examining a witness!

2022 Winterim Courses Revealed Week of November 1
Our 2022 Winterim courses will be posted on the Wheaton Academy website the week of November 1. We will be offering over 50 exciting and different courses to choose from. Students will register online for an am and pm class in OnCampus at home during the following dates and times:

Seniors: Monday, November 8, 6:00-11:00 p.m.
Juniors: Wednesday, November 10, 6:00-11:00 p.m.
Sophomores: Monday, November 15, 6:00-11:00 p.m.
Freshmen: Wednesday, November 17, 6:00-11:00 p.m.

Specific registration instructions will be emailed home before registration begins. Please contact Jenn Trott with any questions.

Athletics

In order to be eligible for a sport in the 2021-2022 Wheaton Academy athletic season, every athlete (regardless of season) must have an updated physical and athletic packet on Magnus before the first day of his/her tryout, or he/she will not be allowed to participate. Girls basketball tryouts begin Monday, November 1, and boys basketball and wrestling begin Monday, November 8.

October 15, 2021

Upcoming Events

Evening of Classics
Tuesday, October 19
7:00 p.m.
Fine Arts Center
Evening of Classics is a music recital put on by Wheaton Academy students each fall. This year’s recital features eleven pieces with over twenty-five students performing solos, duets, and ensembles, both vocal and instrumental. All are welcome, and admission is free of charge.

Student-Teacher-Parent Conferences
Wednesday & Thursday, October 20 & 21
11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
It’s that time of year again for student-teacher-parent conferences, and this is a very important part of our partnership with you as parents. Conferences will take place Wednesday, October 20, and Thursday, October 21. There will be no school on both conference days, as students are encouraged to attend the conferences. Because there were 450 students in attendance at the Sonny Acres service project during Homecoming week, there will be no Off-Campus Learning Day that was previously scheduled for October 20.

Parents will schedule conferences online through MyConferenceTime.com. This allows parents to schedule and manage their own conference times. To schedule conferences, you will need a list of your student’s teachers.

We are committed to ensuring that you have the opportunity to meet with your student’s teachers. If for some reason the times available don’t work for you or slots are filled, you can contact your student’s teacher to set up either a phone call or a face-to-face conference with you and your student.

Items to note:

Online scheduling is open and closes at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, October 18.
Scheduling only allows for one 10-minute conference per student, per teacher.
Students need to be present at conferences.

To Schedule Conferences:

Click here to go to Wheaton Academy’s families page.
Scroll down to Seasonal Resources and click on the Conferences tab. This will take you to the Conference sign-up.
Carefully read the instructions at the top of the page.
Click on Register for Multiple Conferences.
Follow the step-by-step online instructions to create a schedule for each student based on the available time slots for the teachers you selected.
- Enter the number of students you will be registering and press continue.
- Enter the name(s) of your student(s).
- If your student is unable to participate in conferences, please make note of this in the COMMENTS section so the teacher can plan accordingly.
- Select Continue.
- Select all the teachers you would like to meet with and select Find Schedules with Common Dates.
- Select which day you would like to schedule conferences.
- Select the times for each teacher.
- Do the same for the 2^nd day if needed.

You will receive an email with your conference schedule and the location of your conferences. If you do not receive an email, check your spam folder.
IMPORTANT: Please print and bring the confirmation email with you on conference day(s). We are unable to print out your schedule for you.
Your confirmation email will have a link to view, edit or cancel your conference registration.
If you are unable to find a conference time that works for you and your student, please contact the teacher directly to schedule time outside of the Wednesday and Thursday conference times.
Please remember to bring a mask and be mindful of social distancing.
If you have questions regarding conference scheduling, contact Gina Churchill at gchurchill@wheatonacademy.org.

Our time together will include:

Opening Welcome from Mrs. Hockett, Principal
Individual Family Tours
Meet and Greet with Coaches, Teachers, Program Leaders

Join us 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.

General News

Conference Dinners
Our conference days are October 20 and 21. If you would like to contribute to our faculty dinners on those days, please contact Jim Holtrop. Those willing may provide a pot of soup, a large salad, bread, or dessert for Wednesday night or a monetary gift towards a catered dinner for Thursday. Thanks so much for helping out. Our teachers really missed your amazing soups last year!!

Covid Update
As we mentioned earlier this year, we will be providing periodic updates (every few weeks) on Covid cases at Wheaton Academy. Until this week, we averaged 2-3 Covid cases per week. However, in the last week, we have had 39 Covid cases. As we navigate this sudden increase, we believe that too many students are coming to school sick. We ask that you do all you can to ensure that students who are sick stay at home until symptoms subside. Should your son or daughter experience symptoms related to Covid-19, we recommend they get tested to confirm. We would also ask you to remind students to always have a mask with them, so that mask requests from the front office are a rare exception. Thanks for your partnership as we continue to face this challenge.

Academic Behavioral Grades
Academic Behavioral Grades have been posted in OnCampus. Faculty give students academic behavior grades twice each term in the following categories: Student Engagement, Student Academic Habits, and Student Timeliness. In October and March, these academic behavior grades are reported to give you an indication of the habits and behaviors in each of the student’s classes, whereas in December and June, the grades are listed on the report card so you can have a sense of the student’s content learning as well as habits and behaviors. The purpose of these academic behavior grades is to clearly communicate with you about your child’s progress in the classroom relative to key habits and skills that are strong predictors of a student’s success in college. Consequently, we want to draw your attention to your student’s behavior grades.

When students have 1s and 2s, we are concerned and want to make certain these grades become a catalyst for the student to grow and improve. Conferences are on October 20 & 21, and we would encourage you to take the opportunity to schedule a conference with your student’s teachers to discuss his/her behavioral grades. Conference sign-ups will open on Wednesday, October 13, and close on October 18 at 11:59 p.m. Instructions for signing up are in the WA Weekly.

To view your student’s behavioral grades:

Login to OnCampus
Click on your student’s name in the top left-hand corner
On the Progress Tab, you will click on Report Cards and then Academic Progress to view the behavioral grades

For further assistance in connecting with teachers or viewing your student’s behavioral grades, please contact Student Services.

Senior Pictures
On October 22, Prestige will be in the Atrium after school for the final session of senior pictures. Please call them for an appointment if you are interested in having them take your student’s senior pictures.

College Corner

FAFSA registration reminder
Parents of seniors – the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, aka the FAFSA, is the single most important thing you and your students can do to get money to help pay for college. It’s the only way they can apply for federal or state financial aid. The FAFSA will determine their eligibility for grants, scholarships, work-study programs, and federal student loans. Registration for the class of 2022 opened on October 1. If you have any questions, please contact Bart Gregersen or Kermit Ellison in student services.

PSAT Make-Up Test
If students were absent for the PSAT Administration on Wednesday, October 13, they will have an opportunity to test on Tuesday, October 26. Freshmen will take the PSAT 8/9, and Sophomores and Juniors will take the PSAT NMSQT. Juniors taking the test on October 26 will be eligible for the National Merit Scholarship program. Students are not required to take the makeup test if they are worried about missing class time.

The start time of the test will be 8:00 a.m. The end time of the test will vary – it is possible students will be able to attend afternoon classes. Students should plan to bring a lunch with them this day as the test time will overlap with the school’s lunch hour. Students will find their testing location the morning of the 26th posted outside the Student Services office.

Please complete this survey by Tuesday, October 19 to allow us to reserve your student a spot for the makeup test date. If everyone could respond with either a yes or no, this will help us solidify our plans for the day.

Feel free to reach out to Gina Churchill with questions at gchurchill@wheatonacademy.org.

ACT Group Class
Registration for the next ACT Small Group Class is now open! We will cover tips and strategies for all areas of the ACT as well as go over effective ways to practice at home. There will be homework between each class.

Cost: $410 (materials provided)
Place: Wheaton Academy Room 125
Dates: Tuesdays (6:00-8:00 p.m.) October 26, November 2, 9, 16, 30, and December 7.
Spots are limited, so don’t delay! (Your payment is your registration.) Register at wa-tutoring.org/payments.

Questions? Email Cheryl Koslosky at ckoslosky@wa-institute.org

Athletics

The next sports season is fast approaching!! This is a friendly reminder to the parents of students who are interested in participating in Boys/Girls Basketball or Wrestling this coming November. You must have an updated Physical and Athletic Packet completed and uploaded onto Magnus in order for your child to try out on November 8.

Basketball– Boys and Girls- Tryouts begin after school on Monday, November 8, in the Warrior Dome.
Wrestling- Tryouts begin after school on November 8 in the Wrestling room.

October 8, 2021

Upcoming Events

WA Men’s Prayer
Tomorrow, October 9
8:00-9:00 a.m.
Alumni White Chapel
On the second Saturday of each month, the men of Wheaton Academy meet to pray for our school and hear from one of our employees. Please join us tomorrow, October 9, at 8:00 a.m. in the Alumni white chapel. WA Athletic Director, Brad Byrne, will be our speaker for this month. Light refreshments are served.

Parent Ambassador Program: New Family Connection Zoom Call
Tuesday, October 12
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Registration Required
These calls are designed for new families and transfers, or for anyone who would like more information about the following topics: Upcoming Student-Teacher Conferences, step-by-step directions for conference sign-ups, and detailed explanations of Winterim and Internships. Use this link to register:
Register for Zoom Call.

WA Women’s Prayer
Tuesdays, October 12, 19 & 26
1:30-2:45 p.m.
Armour Building Apartment
All women are invited to join us in prayer every Tuesday during the month of October. This month we will be praying for our own students and each student in the Freshman class by name.

Upcoming Bell Schedule Changes
Week of October 11
Please note the following changes to the bell schedule for the week of October 11:
Monday, October 11 – Columbus Day – No school, offices closed
Tuesday, October 12 – Regular bell schedule
Wednesday, October 13 – PSAT test day. Testing begins at 9:00 a.m.

Thursday, October 14 – 7-period day
1^st 8:00 – 8:48
2^nd 8:58 – 9:46
3^rd 9:56 – 10:44
4^th 10:54 – 11:42
Lunch 11:42 – 12:11
5^th 12:16 – 1:04
6^th 1:14 – 2:02
7^th 2:12 – 3:00

Friday, October 15 – Regular bell schedule

Get to Know Wheaton Academy
Thursday, October 14 & Tuesday, November 9
7:00 p.m.
Middle school students and their parents are invited to Get to Know Wheaton Academy on October 14 or November 9 at 7:00 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 Mrs. Hockett, Principal
Individual Family Tours
Meet and Greet with Coaches, Teachers, Program Leaders

Join us 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.

Student-Teacher Conferences
Wednesday & Thursday, October 20 & 21
11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
It’s that time of year again for student-teacher conferences, and this is a very important part of our partnership with you as parents. Conferences will take place Wednesday, October 20, and Thursday, October 21. In order to make the scheduling process easier for you, it will take place online beginning Wednesday, October 13 at 8:00 a.m. Parents will schedule conferences online through MyConferenceTime.com. This allows parents to schedule and manage their own conference times. To schedule conferences, you will need a list of your student’s teachers.

Items to note:

Online scheduling opens at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 13 and closes at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, October 18.
Scheduling only allows for one 10-minute conference per student, per teacher.
Students need to be present at conferences.

To Schedule Conferences:

Click here to go to Wheaton Academy’s families page.
Scroll down to Seasonal Resources and click on the Conferences tab. This will take you to the Conference sign-up.
Carefully read the instructions at the top of the page.
Click on Register for Multiple Conferences.
Follow the step-by-step online instructions to create a schedule for each student based on the available time slots for the teachers you selected.
- Enter the number of students you will be registering and press continue.
- Enter the name(s) of your student(s).
- If your student is unable to participate in conferences, please make note of this in the COMMENTS section so the teacher can plan accordingly.
- Select Continue.
- Select all the teachers you would like to meet with and select Find Schedules with Common Dates.
- Select which day you would like to schedule conferences.
- Select the times for each teacher.
- Do the same for the 2^nd day if needed.

You will receive an email with your conference schedule and the location of your conferences. If you do not receive an email, check your spam folder.
IMPORTANT: Please print and bring the confirmation email with you on conference day(s). We are unable to print out your schedule for you.
Your confirmation email will have a link to view, edit or cancel your conference registration.
If you are unable to find a conference time that works for you and your student, please contact the teacher directly to schedule time outside of the Wednesday and Thursday conference times.
Please remember to bring a mask and be mindful of social distancing.
If you have questions regarding conference scheduling, contact Gina Churchill at gchurchill@wheatonacademy.org.

General News

To view your student’s behavioral grades:

Login to OnCampus
Click on your student’s name in the top left-hand corner
On the Progress Tab, you will click on Report Cards and then Academic Progress to view the behavioral grades

For further assistance in connecting with teachers or viewing your student’s behavioral grades, please contact Student Services.

Furnace Company Dance and Improv Auditions
There will be auditions for our Furnace Company Dance and Comedy Improv Team on Wednesday, October 13, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Dance auditions will take place in the dance room in the Fine Arts Building, and Improv auditions will take place in the Alumni White Chapel. All students auditioning will need to fill out an application and bring it with them to the audition. Please reach out to Abby Woelfel at awoelfel@wheatonacademy.org with any questions. Please click here for the application.

Picture Retakes
On October 12, Lifetouch will be at school for students who have not had their picture taken or need to retake their picture. This is the last time they will be at school, so make sure your student stops in the Atrium for a picture.

Senior Pictures
On October 22 Prestige will be in the Atrium after school for the final session of senior pictures. Please call them for an appointment if you are interested in having them take your student’s senior pictures.

College Corner

PSAT Test Day Wednesday, October 13
Please click here to find instructions for the PSAT testing on Wednesday, October 13. You may contact Gina Churchill with any questions.

Questions? Email Cheryl Koslosky at ckoslosky@wa-institute.org

Athletics

The Fall sports season is fast approaching!! This is a friendly reminder to the parents of students who are interested in participating in Boys/Girls Basketball or Wrestling this coming November. You must have an updated Physical and Athletic Packet completed and uploaded onto Magnus in order for your child to try out on November 8.

Basketball– Boys and Girls- Tryouts begin after school on Monday, November 8, in the Warrior Dome.
Wrestling- Tryouts begin after school on November 8 in the Wrestling room.

October 1, 2021

Upcoming Events

WA Women’s Prayer
Tuesdays, October 5, 12, 19 & 26
1:30-2:45 p.m.
Armour Building Apartment
All women are invited to join us in prayer every Tuesday during the month of October. This month we will be praying for our own students and each student in the Freshman class by name.

Parent Ambassador Program: New Family Connection Zoom Call
Tuesday, October 12
7:00 pm – 8:00pm
Registration Required
These calls are designed for new families and transfers, or for anyone who would like more information about the following topics: Upcoming Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences, step-by-step directions for conference sign-ups, and detailed explanations of Winterim and Internships. Use this link to register:
Register for Zoom Call

Our time together will include:

Opening Welcome from Mrs. Hockett, Principal
Individual Family Tours
Meet and Greet with Coaches, Teachers, Program Leaders

Join us 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.

General News

Homecoming 2021
Student Council would like to invite all WA students to our Homecoming Informal on Saturday, October 9, from 7:00 –9:30 p.m. under the WA tent. This will be a night of food trucks, carnival games, yard games, and dancing. Tickets will be on sale starting September 29 for $25.00 per person or $30.00 at the door. Students can use pushcoin to purchase tickets. For information on all the week’s activities click here or email Jim Holtrop.

Parent Volunteers Needed the Week of Homecoming
We are in need of parent volunteers to work in The Shack, help with parking, chaperone the Student Informal, and sell WA Wear during Homecoming Week, specifically Thursday – October 7, Friday – October 8, and Saturday – October 9. If you are interested in serving in one or more of these areas, please email:

The Shack: Phil Strzalka – pstrzalka@wheatonacademy.org
Parking: Caitlin Andrews – candrews@wheatonacademy.org
Student Informal: Jim Holtrop – jholtrop@wheatonacademy.org
WA Wear: Brad Byrne – bbyrne@wheatonacademy.org

Your help and support are greatly appreciated!

Homecoming Volunteers Needed for Alumni Events
We need volunteers to help with Alumni events over Homecoming weekend, October 8-10, in the following areas:

Friday, October 8 (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)- set-up/ decorating for Alumni Dinner
Friday, October 8 (4:30-8:30 p.m.) – serving/clean-up at the Alumni Dinner
Friday, October 8 (8:00-10:30 p.m.) – serving/clean-up for the Alumni Dessert Reception
Saturday, October 9 (10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.) – clean-up Heritage Breakfast

We especially need people to help serve and clean up at the Dinner and Dessert Reception on Friday, October 8. Your service is a blessing to our WA Alumni. If you would be willing to help with any of the above activities, please contact Director of Alumni Relations, Dawn Earl, at 630-562-7510 and let her know of your interest and availability.

Donations and Volunteers Needed for Homecoming Tailgate
Project Lead Global is hosting a Homecoming family tailgate fundraiser before the Thursday night football game on October 7 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. All proceeds raised will go towards the 24 vulnerable children Wheaton Academy sponsors in the DR and Haiti through Kids Alive International. We are looking for donations of food and supplies and parent volunteers to help assist in preparing and serving the food and helping with clean up. Please click here to sign up to donate and/or serve.

Homecoming Family Tailgate, October 7
You and your family are invited to be part of the Homecoming Family Tailgate, Thursday, October 7 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. in the parking lot next to Performance Trust Field. The Project Lead Global team hosts this event as a fundraiser for the 24 vulnerable children Wheaton Academy sponsors through Kids Alive International. For a donation of $5 per person with a cap of $25 for a family, you will receive a yummy walking taco dinner and will be able to hang out and play fun yard games. The Shack will also be selling cinnamon rolls, with proceeds going to Kids Alive International. Each grade can also earn homecoming points when they and their families attend.

Please come for a fun evening of food, fellowship, and football! The girls’ championship Powder Puff Game will be held before the varsity football game. If you have any questions, please contact Valerie Gregersen. We hope to see you all there.

Conference Dinners
Our conference days are October 20 and 21. If you would like to contribute to our faculty dinners on those days, please contact Jim Holtrop. Those willing may provide a pot of soup, a large salad, bread, or dessert for Wednesday night or a monetary gift towards a catered dinner for Thursday. Thanks so much for helping out. Our teachers really missed your amazing soups last year!!

Business & Innovation Program
Wheaton Academy’s Business & Innovation Program has had an excellent start to the school year with 75 Club members, the launch of our first student-run business, The Shack, and three new courses seeing full enrollment including 25 students participating in our INCubatoredu class this year. The students have ideated on their business ideas, formed teams, and are getting ready for their Coach Match Day. Please read the Newsletter focused on the INCubatoredu community of parents and volunteers by clicking here.

Parking Privileges on Campus
Parents, please remind your students who drive to school to make sure they have registered the car(s) they drive and have received a Brand-New Parking Permit. This would be very helpful. Please look to see if they have the new sky-blue permit hanging in their cars. With Homecoming quickly approaching and the addition of many alumni being on campus, being able to identify vehicles in our parking lots will be imperative. Many students do not understand that they need to register their car every year, regardless of if they paid for multiple years last year. Have your student visit with Mr. Ellison if there are any questions.

Interested in Sponsoring a Faculty or Staff Member for WA Appreciation Events?
The Wheaton Academy Appreciation team is seeking your help. Would you be interested in sponsoring a faculty/staff member of our school? Click here for full details and to sign-up. You may contact Sally Strzalka with any questions.

College Corner

PSAT Test Day Wednesday, October 13
Please click here to find instructions for the PSAT testing on Wednesday, October 13. You may contact Gina Churchill with any questions.

Questions? Email Cheryl Koslosky at ckoslosky@wa-institute.org

AP Exam Timeline
If your student is in an AP class this year, please click here to see a list of important dates and deadlines for registering, paying for, and taking the AP Exams in 2022.

Athletics

The All-Access Passes are available for pick up in the Athletic Office between the hours of 12-3 p.m. If your student is in a fall sport, you should have received your family passes from the coach or team parent. If your child is NOT on a fall sport and you have not picked up your pass yet, please come to the athletic office between the hours of 12-3 p.m Monday-Friday and get your family pass. This All-Access Pass gets your family into every sporting event held at Wheaton Academy for free admission. A helpful hint: Take a picture of it and have it on your phone if you are all not arriving together.

Swimming at Wheaton Academy
Although Wheaton Academy does not have swim practices together, we do go to the Sectional Meet with students who practice and participate on club teams. Girl’s swimming is in the fall (sectional meet on Saturday, November 6) and Boys swimming is a winter sport (Sectional Meet on Saturday, February 19.) If your son or daughter is interested in participating, please contact Mr. Mack at kmack@wheatonacademy.org

September 24, 2021

General News

Homecoming Volunteers Needed for Alumni Events
We need volunteers to help with Alumni events over Homecoming weekend, October 8-10, in the following areas:

Test-to-Stay
As of Monday, September 13, 2021, the DCHD has said that Test-to-Stay is now an option for schools pending they follow these guidelines:

Students may return to school after being named a close contact as long as they:
-remain asymptomatic and monitor symptoms daily before arriving at school
-test on days 1, 3, 5, and 7 and provide the test results to the school nurse after each test
-wear a mask consistently and correctly each day (mask exempt students would need to wear a mask unless medically contraindicated with a note from their doctor on file stating it would be harmful to their health to wear it)
-stay home if any symptoms do develop

If students are unable to comply with these guidelines, they can remain home in quarantine for 10 days. Wheaton Academy began Test-for-Stay procedures for any new quarantine on Monday, September 20.

You may click here to see the information from the DCHD.

College Corner

Financial Aid Night
Wheaton Academy will host Paul Daly on Monday, September 27, at 7:00 p.m. in the Library. Please join us as he speaks on “College Financial Aid.”

PSAT Test Day Wednesday, October 13
Please click here to find instructions for the PSAT testing on Wednesday, October 13. You may contact Gina Churchill with any questions.

AP Exam Timeline
If your student is in an AP class this year, please click here to see a list of important dates and deadlines for registering, paying for, and taking the AP Exams in 2022.

Athletics

September 17, 2021

Upcoming Events

Off-Campus Learning Day
Friday, September 24
Our first off-campus learning day of the semester is Friday, September 24 while faculty and staff have a professional learning day. Students will be able to access their assignments after 9:00 a.m. on this day.

WA Women’s Prayer
All Women of Wheaton Academy are invited to participate in WA Women’s prayer. We meet weekly; however, we invite you to attend as your schedule allows – from week to week, month to month….we want you to feel welcome to come and pray whenever time allows! The dates for September are:

September 21 & 28 from 1:30 -2:45 p.m. at Luz’s apartment in the Armour Building.

General News

If students are unable to comply with these guidelines, they can remain home in quarantine for 10 days. Wheaton Academy will begin allowing the Test-for-Stay procedures for any new quarentine situations beginning Monday, September 20.

You may click here to see the information from the DCHD.

Homecoming Volunteers Needed for Alumni Events
We need volunteers to help with Alumni events over Homecoming weekend, October 8-10, in the following areas:

Donations and Volunteers Needed
Project Lead Global is hosting a Homecoming family tailgate fundraiser before the Thursday night football game on October 7 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. All proceeds raised will go towards the 24 vulnerable children Wheaton Academy sponsors in the DR and Haiti through Kids Alive International. We are looking for donations of food and supplies and parent volunteers to help assist in preparing and serving the food and helping with clean up. Please click here to sign up to donate and/or serve.

Winterim Trip Rosters
Hello families! Click here to view the 2022 Winterim Trip Rosters. These are still subject to change, so please notify Amy Heavey if you have any questions.

You’ll be hearing from your trip leader soon with more details on important dates and information about your trip. Thank you all!

Winterim Classes
If you have an idea for a Winterim class or know of someone who may be interested in teaching a Winterim class, please reach out to Jenn Trott.

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 12. Ads can be sent to yearbook@wheatonacademy.org. A check payable to Wheaton Academy may be sent to the attention of Jim Holtrop in the front office. You may click here for an example of the ad size and layout. The yearbook staff will gladly design the ad for you if you send in the photo images and text!

College Corner

Financial Aid Night
Wheaton Academy will host Paul Daly on Monday, September 27, at 7:00 p.m. in the Library. Please join us as he speaks on “College Financial Aid.”

AP Exam Timeline
If your student is in an AP class this year, please click here to see a list of important dates and deadlines for registering, paying for, and taking the AP Exams in 2022.

Athletics

September 10, 2021

Upcoming Events

WA Men’s Prayer
Saturday, September 11
8:00 a.m.
White Alumni Chapel
On the second Saturday of each month, the men from the WA community meet to pray and hear from one of our WA employees. This month, Justin Swider is our guest speaker. Please join us for prayer on September 11, at 8:00 a.m. in the white Alumni Chapel. Light refreshments are served.

Kingdom Community Parent Meeting
Wednesday, September 15
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Commons
All parents are invited to our first Kingdom Community parent meeting Wednesday, September 15 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the Commons. At the heart of our Kingdom Community initiative is a desire to celebrate the truth that we are all created in God’s image and are called to reflect his kingdom in our relationships here on earth. We want every student and family to feel a sense of belonging and to contribute to the mission of WA and God’s greater Kingdom work in our school and throughout the world. Join us as we share the vision, build community, and pray for our students.

September 21 & 28 from 1:30 -2:45 p.m. at Luz’s apartment in the Armour Building.

General News

COVID-19 Update
Over the past two weeks, we have had four positive cases at Wheaton Academy. Thank you all for your diligence in helping to keep our school safe.

Inspirational Article on 9/11
This weekend, as we remember the sobering and tragic events of September 11, 2001, this Wall Street Journal article is a powerful reminder of how God uses His people in the midst of all types of circumstances. This article highlights former WA student, Todd Beamer’s heroic actions aboard Flight 93 on that fateful morning. 20 years later, such courage continues to inspire.

Guy’s Campout
Today is the last day to sign up for Guy’s Campout! All guys are invited to our Guys Campout Weekend, September 24-26. If you are interested please contact Sean McCallum or fill out the application here: https://forms.gle/rfyHj26rqmYEna296

New Law Enforcement and Medical Emergency Response System
We are very excited to share with you that Wheaton Academy partnered with BluePoint Alert Solutions and has installed an instant alert system that allows for automatic emergency notifications and faster response times to police and medical first responders. Throughout our school buildings, new Police and Medical pulls have been installed, which, when activated, will initiate immediate communications with the police or medical personnel and set off strobe lights, a public announcement through our PA speakers, and alert leadership at the school. The system is integrated with our comprehensive security camera system and provides first responders with increased situational awareness for potential or active threats. BluePoint Alert does for law enforcement or EMS what a fire alarm does for the fire department. https://bluepointalert.com/

Students were introduced to this system and its functionality during their advisory time Wednesday, September 1.

Should you have questions about this system and how it works, please contact Vice Principal Erin Carwell at ecarwell@wheatonacademy.org

Senior Trip Fund Raiser Lunches
We are happy to announce that our taco salad lunches will be returning. These bi-monthly lunches help offset the senior trip costs each year. If you are willing to help serve, donate, bake goods, or help in any way, please contact Jim Holtrop. You do not need to be a senior parent!!

Our first lunch will be Friday, September 17, and we could certainly use your help!

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 12. Ads can be sent to yearbook@wheatonacademy.org. A check payable to Wheaton Academy may be sent to the attention of Jim Holtrop in the front office. You may click here for an example of the ad size and layout. The yearbook staff will gladly design the ad for you if you send in the photo images and text!

Senior Picture Options
Lifetouch will be available at Wheaton Academy to have senior pictures taken on September 16 & 17, from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. Please make an appointment by either calling Lifetouch at 630-910-6800 option five or go online at prestigeappointment.com, create an account, select our school, and follow the prompts to book an appointment.

You may choose to use a different source for your yearbook picture or send in one of your own. Images may be sent to yearbook@wheatonacademy.org. The photos need to be submitted by March 12 to be included in the yearbook publication. We require a forward-facing portrait taken from the shoulders up, with a plain background. Click here for examples.

Wheaton Academy Online Auction
Wheaton Academy hosts the annual Todd Beamer Benefit Golf Outing each year in honor of 9/11 hero and WA alumnus Todd Beamer. The outing is followed by dinner, awards, and a live auction. In an effort to include more of our Wheaton Academy family, we are offering an online auction as well. The Wheaton Academy online auction is now live. You may bid on items by clicking on this link. All funds raised will support need-based scholarships and provide the resources necessary to further the advancement of Wheaton Academy’s mission of nurturing growth in our students through relationships, excellence, and service to the glory of God.

College Corner

ACT Group Class
Registration for the next ACT Group Class is now open! This class is specially designed to prepare for the exam on October 23. If you have not registered your child for that test, go to ACT.org. We will cover tips and strategies for all areas of the ACT and go over effective ways to practice at home. There will be homework between each class.

Cost: $410 (materials provided)

Place: Wheaton Academy Room 125

Dates: Tuesdays (6:00-8:00 p.m.) September 14, 21, 28, October 12, 19, and a special “night before” review on Friday, October 22. (There is no class on October 5 due to Homecoming activities)

Spots are limited, so don’t delay! (Your payment is your registration.) Register at wa-tutoring.org/payments.

AP Exam Timeline
If your student is in an AP class this year, please click here to see a list of important dates and deadlines for registering, paying for, and taking the AP Exams in 2022.

September 3, 2021

Upcoming Events

No School and Offices Closed
Monday, September 6
On Monday, September 6, there will be no school, and offices will be closed to observe Labor Day. Enjoy the long weekend!

Friday. Football. Food. Fun.
Tonight! September 3
7:00 p.m.
Join us for our first home football game AND Friday. Food. Fun. We will have games, inflatables, and our own WA food truck serving pulled pork sliders, Shack n Mac, cinnamon rolls, and Bosco sticks. The weather is perfect for a football game, so come out, support our team, and enjoy dinner and fun!! All families are welcome to this football night celebration.

Glow Dance
Friday, September 3
Tonight After the Football Game
Student Council would like to invite all Wheaton Academy students to a Glow Dance on Friday, September 3. Immediately following the football game, join us for a dance on the Performance Trust Field. The theme for the game will be Neon Night. Come to the game dressed in your bright neon and support the team, then stay for the dance! This event is free of charge and for current WA students only. Any questions, please see Jim Holtrop.

September 21 & 28 from 1:30 -2:45 p.m. at Luz’s apartment in the Armour Building.

General News

Book Rental Fees Due by September 5
The book bundle rental fee of $375 is due on Sunday, September 5- late fees do apply. Please check your Smart Tuition account to ensure the $375 per student fee is paid. Thank you!

Students were introduced to this system and its functionality during their advisory time Wednesday, September 1.

Should you have questions about this system and how it works, please contact Vice Principal Erin Carwell at ecarwell@wheatonacademy.org

Donations and Volunteers Needed
Project Lead Global is hosting a Homecoming family tailgate fundraiser before the Thursday night football game on October 7 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. All proceeds raised will go towards the 24 vulnerable children Wheaton Academy sponsors in the DR and Haiti through Kids Alive International. We are looking for donations of food and supplies and parent volunteers to help assist in preparing and serving the food, and helping with clean up. Please click here to sign up to donate and/or serve.

Our first lunch will be Friday, September 17, and we could certainly use your help!

Winterim Trips 2022
Please click on the video link with information on Winterim 2022 Trips. All trip information is also available on the website here.

Our trip application is now live is due by Wednesday, September 8, by midnight. Please contact Amy Heavey if you have any further questions.

College Corner

Cost: $410 (materials provided)

Place: Wheaton Academy Room 125

Dates: Tuesdays (6:00-8:00 p.m.) September 14, 21, 28, October 12, 19, and a special “night before” review on Friday, October 22. (There is no class on October 5 due to Homecoming activities)

Spots are limited, so don’t delay! (Your payment is your registration.) Register at wa-tutoring.org/payments.

AP Exam Timeline
If your student is in an AP class this year, please click here to see a list of important dates and deadlines for registering, paying for, and taking the AP Exams in 2022.

August 27, 2021

Upcoming Events

Back-to-School Night
Thursday, September 2
6:30 p.m.
We are excited to welcome you to Back to School night on Thursday, September 2, 2021. Our goal is that you would have the opportunity to experience life at Wheaton Academy the way your student does each day. This year Back-to-School Night is an in-person event only. Before you arrive at school, you will need to access your student’s schedule and classroom locations. To find the schedule, please follow these instructions:

Login to your Parent or your Student’s OnCampus account
Once logged in, click on “Children” in the left-hand corner
Click on your child’s name
Scroll down to the middle of the page and see your student’s schedule on the left-hand side
If you want to see it in period order, click on the Schedule tab, then click on Friday, which shows all seven periods

Due to COVID-19 and the governor’s indoor mask mandate, please bring a mask to wear when you are in the buildings.

The schedule for the evening is as follows:

6:30 p.m.                     Parents arrive and scan QR code for evening schedule and map
6:45 – 6:58 p.m.           1^st period
7:05 – 7:18 p.m.           2^nd period
7:25 – 7:38 p.m.           3^rd period
7:45 – 7:58 p.m.           4^th period
8:05 – 8:18 p. m.          5^th period
8:25 – 8:38 p.m.           6^th period
8:45 – 8:58 p.m.           7^th period

If your student has a study hall, you are welcome to head to the atrium during that class period. We are so excited to see you and be together to give you a vision for what is happening in the classroom at Wheaton Academy this year.

Glow Dance

Friday, September 3
After the Football Game
Student Council would like to invite all Wheaton Academy students to a Glow Dance on Friday, September 3. Immediately following the football game, join us for a dance on the Performance Trust Field. The theme for the game will be Neon Night. Come to the game dressed in your bright neon and support the team, then stay for the dance! This event is free of charge and for current WA students only. Any questions, please see Jim Holtrop.

General News

Senior Trip Payment Reminder
The deadline to sign-up for the Senior trip and the first payment of $550 is today, August 27. Please send a check made payable to Wheaton Academy to the attention of Jim Holtrop, and register with Joshua Expeditions at joshuaexpeditions.org. Find the Traveler Application under the MY TRAVEL dropdown. When you register, use Expedition Number X129. Please do not make payments to Joshua Expeditions.

COVID-19 Update
We will provide periodic updates to keep you informed regarding COVID cases at Wheaton Academy throughout the school year. We are grateful that we have not had any positive cases at the end of our second week of school.

The Shack
The Shack, our student-run food truck business, will be OPEN, serving delicious food at Wheaton Academy’s first home football game against Christ the King High School on Friday, September 3. Come experience community around the Shack! We will be serving Shack n’ Cheese with (or without) pulled pork, brats, and more before, during and after the game!

Winterim Trips 2022
Please click on the video link with information on Winterim 2022 Trips that we revealed in May. All trip information is also available on the website here.

Our trip application will go live on August 30. This Trip application is due by Wednesday, September 8, by midnight. Please contact Amy Heavey if you have any further questions.

Wheaton Academy Online Auction Coming Soon
Wheaton Academy hosts the annual Todd Beamer Benefit Golf Outing each year in honor of 9/11 hero and WA alumnus Todd Beamer. The outing is followed by dinner, awards, and a live auction. In an effort to include more of our Wheaton Academy family, we are offering an online auction as well. The Wheaton Academy online auction will “go live” for bidding Wednesday, September 1 at noon, where auction items can be viewed and bid on by clicking on this link. All funds raised will support need-based scholarships and provide the resources necessary to further the advancement of Wheaton Academy’s mission of nurturing growth in our students through relationships, excellence, and service to the glory of God.

Student Volunteers Needed for Livestream Team
The WAtv Livestream video team is looking for students interested in serving on our team to capture chapels, fine arts, and athletic events. No experience is necessary. Please contact Mr. Hockett (mhockett@wheatonacademy.org) with any questions or to find out how to get involved.

Welcome Back Volunteers
We missed our parent volunteers last year and are looking forward to partnering with you again! Please click here for the volunteer opportunities sign-up. You can send it to the front office or email it back to Jim Holtrop. Thanks for helping make this new school year successful.

Meet our New Employees
Please click here to meet Wheaton Academy’s new employees. We are excited to add them to our team of faculty and staff for the 2021-2022 school year.

New Parent Night Handouts
We so enjoyed hosting our new families at New Parent Night last week. If you were unable to attend or would like digital copies of the handouts provided, you can find them here. Additionally, please stop by the Admissions Office if you would like a “Home of Warrior” yard sign.

AP Exam Timeline
If your student is in an AP class this year, please click here to see a list of important dates and deadlines for registering, paying for, and taking the AP Exams in 2022.

August 20, 2021

Upcoming Events

Prayer Walk around Campus – Tuesday, August 24, from 1:45 -2:45 p.m. Meet on Grad grounds (next to the Fine Arts Center) to walk the campus together & pray for our school community.
WA Women’s Prayer will meet weekly starting Tuesday, September 21, from 1:30-2:45 p.m. We will meet in Luz Vergara’s apartment again, which is attached to the Tutoring Center. Follow the sidewalk past the Tutoring Center & you will find her place!

Please connect with Mary Miller @ marym996.mac@mac.com or 847.404.7529 with any questions.

New Parent Zoom Training
Wednesday, August 25
7:00 p.m.
Join our first New Parent Zoom training/touch-point on Wednesday, August 25 at 7:00 p.m. with the Parent Ambassadors. The time is designed to answer any additional questions you have after the first week of school. We will also offer some tips to help your freshman or transfer student continue to thrive during their first few weeks at Wheaton Academy. Please RSVP here so we can send you the Zoom link. Please email Brittany Klenke if you have any questions.

General News

School Pictures
Tuesday & Wednesday, August 24-25
Atrium
Lifetouch Photography will be here next Tuesday and Wednesday, August 24 & 25, for school pictures. Your student may pick up an order form at the front office, or you may order online at mylifetouch.com. Type EVTD2HP9N into the Picture Day ID box to order.

Meet our New Employees
Please click here to meet Wheaton Academy’s new employees. We are excited to add them to our team of faculty and staff for the 2021-2022 school year.

New Parent Night Handouts
We so enjoyed hosting our new families at New Parent Night last week. If you were unable to attend or would like digital copies of the handouts provided, you can find them here. Additionally, please stop by the Admissions Office if you would like a “Home of Warrior” yard sign.

Purchasing Lunch at WA
Our cafeteria will be open for full service this school year. If your student would like to purchase a lunch from one of our regular vendors, our salad bar, or our ala carte table, they are welcome to do so. Your student will need to have their student ID card with them to purchase a lunch with their PushCoin account. No cash or credit cards can be used for purchasing lunch. For instructions on setting up your PushCoin account please click here. To see the menu, please click here.

Senior Trip Payment Reminder
The deadline to sign-up for the Senior trip and the first payment of $550 is Friday, August 27. Please send a check made payable to Wheaton Academy to the attention of Jim Holtrop, and register with Joshua Expeditions at joshuaexpeditions.org. Find the Traveler Application under the MY TRAVEL dropdown. When you register, use Expedition Number X129. Please do not make payments to Joshua Expeditions.

August 13, 2021

Upcoming Events

First Day of School, Wednesday, August 18
We are thrilled to welcome back our students to the first day of school on Wednesday, April 18 at 8:00 a.m. We will operate on a 7-period day. The bell schedules for the entire week may be seen in General News.

New Student Surface Pro Pickup
Front Office
Parents of Freshmen and new transfer students, please stop by the Wheaton Academy front desk to pick up your student’s Surface Pro 6 laptop and account information. Please show a photo ID to help us validate who picks up the Surface. Detailed setup instructions can be found at wheatonacademy.org/surface.

Important Retreat Information and Update
August 15-16
UPDATE! Due to bus logistics, students will be returning to Wheaton Academy’s campus at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. This is a change from the previously stated end time. Thank you for your understanding with this change. Please pick up your book bundles in the Commons upon return from the retreat.

IMPORTANT, time-sensitive materials needed! In order to attend the retreats, each student needs to fill out and submit TWO forms. All students need to have our school’s “Acknowledgement of Risks” form digitally signed as well as this waiver submitted for the camp. Please fill out and return this waiver to the front office or email a signed copy to JHoltrop@wheatonacademy.org by end of day today, Friday, August 13, or bring a paper copy to school when the classes meet.

For Sophomores, we will meet at school at 2:00 p.m. in the Fieldhouse Courts, with a luggage drop-off in the Fieldhouse circle. Juniors will meet over by the FAC lawn at 2:30 p.m., with a luggage drop-off in the front circle by the atrium.

Information including a detailed itinerary, packing list, and bus assignments are available to view here on the website. Please note that students will need to bring bed linens and bath towels as these are not provided by the camp! Students must also have all health forms completed in Magnus in order to attend.

Freshman Launch
Tuesday, August 17
11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
We are so excited to host your student on campus Tuesday for LAUNCH! A reminder, all health forms must be completed in Magnus in order to attend the retreat. Students may be dropped off at the Performance Trust field at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 17.

Before picking up your students, please have them pick up their book bundles in the Commons. If your child is not taking a school tour he/she may be picked up at the FAC lawn at 5:00 p.m. If your child is taking the tour, pick up will be at 6:00 p.m. at the FAC Lawn.

Please check the Wheaton Academy website for more details. You can contact Jim Holtrop if you have any questions.

Book Bundle Pick-Up
Monday, August 16, from 3:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 17, from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Commons
Books may be picked up for families who rented the textbook bundle on Monday and Tuesday, August 16 & 17. Please note your student will receive the English and Bible books during class within the first week of school. Books from these two subjects are yours to keep at the end of the year. We ask that the following grades come at these times:

Monday, August 16 from 3:30 – 7:30 p.m. – Sophomores and Juniors (pick up after retreat)
Tuesday, August 17 from 11:00 – 6:00 p.m. – Seniors (pick up from 11:00-4:00) and Freshmen (pick up before or after retreat).

If your student can’t make the assigned time slot, they are welcome to come during either of these times on these days. Please contact Jenn Trott with any questions.

**Student schedules are posted in OnCampus, but a hard copy will be available at this time if desired.

General News

2021-2022 Bell Schedule
To view the 2021-2022 Bell Schedule, please click here. We return to 7-period days on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. Block days are Wednesdays and Thursdays, with late-start returning to Wednesdays.

First Week of School Bell Schedule
We will have 7-period days for the first three days of school. Please note the change at the end of the day on Friday. The schedules are as follows:

Wednesday, August 18
8:00 – 8:40                   1^st Period
8:46 – 9:16                   Welcome Assembly (30 minutes)
9:22 – 10:02                 2^nd Period
10:08 – 10:48               3^rd Period
10:54 – 11:34               4^th Period
11:34 – 12:08               Lunch (34 minutes)
12:14 – 12:54               5^th Period
1:00 – 1:40                   6^th Period
1:46 – 2:14                   Advisory (28 minutes)
2:20 – 3:00                   7^th Period

Thursday, August 19
8:00 – 8:44                   1^st Period
8:50 – 9:34                   2^nd Period
9:40 – 10:24                 3^rd Period
10:30 – 11:08               Assembly (37 minutes)
11:14 – 11:58               4^th Period
11:58– 12:31                Lunch
12:36 – 1:20                 5^th Period
1:26 – 2:10                   6^th Period
2:16 – 3:00                   7^th Period

Friday, August 20
8:00 – 8:40                   1^st Period
8:46 – 9:19                   Chapel (33 minutes)
9:25 – 10:05                 2^nd Period
10:11 – 10:51               3^rd Period
10:57 – 11:37               4^th Period
11:37 – 12:11               Lunch (34 minutes)
12:17 – 12:57               5^th Period
1:03 – 1:43                   6^th Period
1:51 – 2:31                   7^th Period
2:31 – 3:00                   School Launch Celebration

August Calendar at a Glance
The 2021-2022 school year is upon us! In addition to centralizing some of our school calendars, we included some calendar highlights of major school events in August to this page. While you have already received information about each of these events individually, here is the information consolidated for your planning purposes. Thank you for adding the appropriate and applicable dates and times to your calendar, and for submitting your RSVP when necessary.

Student Volunteers Needed for Livestream Team
The WAtv livestream video team is looking for students who are interested in serving on our team to capture chapels, fine arts, and athletic events. No experience is necessary. Please contact Mr. Hockett (mhockett@wheatonacademy.org) with any questions or to find out how to get involved.

Purchasing Lunch at WA
Our cafeteria will be open for full service this school year. If your student would like to purchase a lunch from one of our regular vendors, our salad bar, or our ala carte table, they are welcome to do so. Your student will need to have their student ID card with them to purchasea lunch with their PushCoin account. No cash or credit cards can be used for purchasing a lunch. For instructions on setting up your PushCoin account please click here. To see the menu, please click here.

Welcome Back Volunteers
We missed our parent volunteers last year and our looking forward to partnering with you again! Please click here for the volunteer opportunities sign-up. You can send it to the front office or email it back to Jim Holtrop. Thanks for helping make this new school year successful.

Senior Trip Payment Reminder
The deadline to sign-up for the Senior trip and the first payment of $550 is Friday, August 27. Please send a check made payable to Wheaton Academy to the attention of Jim Holtrop, and register with Joshua Expeditions at joshuaexpeditions.org. Find the Traveler Application under the MY TRAVEL dropdown. When you register, use the Expedition Number X129. Please do not make payments to Joshua Expeditions.

Book Lists for Families who OPTED-OUT
If you chose to OPT-OUT of Wheaton Academy purchasing your book order for you, and plan to rent/buy your own books, the book lists for courses are available on our website. You will need to go to Families and click on the eCampus Bookstore link. Once you get to the bookstore, choose the ORDER NOW box and search for your student’s course names to see which books are needed for your student’s schedule. You do not need to rent/buy the books from eCampus. However, this is the location where you will find the books for each course. Important Note: You need to rent/purchase all books listed even if they are listed as Optional. The Optional reference is an internal note for the book company, not for our families to think the books are optional. Please contact Jenn Trott if you have questions.