March 27, 2020

General News

A Message from the Principal
The past two weeks have been far different than I could have ever imagined. For each of our students, families, faculty, and staff, we have experienced ups and downs, and a whole host of emotions as we navigate this global crisis. Here are a few pieces of information for you as we head into Spring Break next week:

While there will be no academic instruction and teachers will be observing Spring Break, as we walk through these circumstances, students will have a variety of reactions, including stress, anxiety, fear, and other negative emotions. Wheaton Academy’s Student Services team is available and continuing to reach out to and help support students even during the upcoming Break. They are committed to helping you and your student if there is a need in the upcoming week and have created a resource packet for Spring Break you may view by clicking here. If you need to reach one of our staff members you can email:

Hollee Ball (hball@wheatonacademy.org)
Erin Carwell (ecarwell@wheatonacademy.org)
Gina Churchill (gchurchill@wheatonacademy.org)
Kermit Ellison (kellison@wheatonacademy.org)
Bart Gregersen (bgregersen@wheatonacademy.org)

At this point, we have not been made aware of any cases of COVID-19 in the Wheaton Academy community. We are very thankful for this. Moving forward, should your student get sick, we want to encourage you to follow the protocols set out by the CDC and the DuPage County Health Department.
We will continue our current E-learning format on April 6-7. At this point, we do not know what steps will be taken moving forward. We are following the directives of local, state, and national officials. As we gain more information, we will let you know about what will happen after April 6-7.
Many of you have been in communication with teachers, staff members, and our administrative team. We are so grateful for your partnership and communication. After spring break, we will be sending out a short survey to get feedback on the E-learning experience. In the meantime, please continue to reach out if you have questions, ideas, or concerns.
Here is a link to our E-learning update page. This includes our chapels, video messages, WAtv episodes, the virtual coffee house, and various looks into what is happening in classes at Wheaton Academy during this time.
During this season of uncertainty, we want to stay connected through prayer. On this page, you can share your prayer requests with our community. Others can see your requests and will pray for you. Let’s lift one another up in prayer!

While I don’t want to sound like a broken record, I am so thankful for the Wheaton Academy community. In hard and challenging times, character is so often revealed. During these two weeks, I have seen our students and teachers care for one another, hold each other accountable, push each other to excellence, demonstrate incredible creativity, seek God, serve others, and work so hard to continue their learning. These moments have been such an encouragement to me, and I am so thankful for how we have come together to do very hard things. I want to leave you with Romans 15:13, “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Remember, we have something far better than optimism or positive thoughts. We have a hope in Jesus Christ that is unfailing and sure. I trust that His hope will bring you the peace and joy you need today and in the upcoming week.

Kori Hockett

Stay Connected through Wheaton Academy Social Media
A great way to stay connected to the school is to subscribe to our social media platforms. You can watch chapel, waTV segments, or see messages from our principal. To subscribe to these channels, you may go to the following links:

www.facebook.com/WheatonAcademy
www.twitter.com/WheatonAcademy
www.twitter.com/theRealWAtv
www.youtube.com/WheatonAcademyOrg
www.instagram.com/Wheaton_Academy
www.instagram.com/theRealWAtv

Health Office Update
We are praying that you and your family are staying well during this time! We want to continue to support our WA community and are available by email to answer any health-related questions or concerns you may have.

If any member of your household receives a positive COVID-19 diagnosis, please report this to our nurses by sending an email to nurse@wheatonacademy.org. This information will be used to monitor the spread of COVID-19 within our community and will be kept as confidential medical information.

We encourage families to continue referring to the following websites for the most current, factual information regarding COVID-19:

We are so thankful for the hope that we have in Christ during this uncertain time! We are praying for you! Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns.

Blessings,
Rachel Austin, RN
Julie Grant, RN

Wheaton Academy Tutoring Center – Help Available
The Wheaton Academy Tutoring Center tutors are busy helping students with their e-learning via FaceTime, Skype, Zoom, etc. If you would like more information on how to get help for your student, please go to wa-tutoring.org.

WA Service Team Sign-Ups
The Sign-Up link for the WA 2020-2021 Service Team is now live. You may click here to access it. We encourage students and families to sign up early. Contact Jim Holtrop at jholtrop@wheatonacademy.org if you have any questions. To read additional information regarding the WA Service Teams, click here.

Summer Academy
Summer Academy registration is now open. Please click here to register.
If you have any questions, please contact Angie Roberts.

Order Your Yearbook Now!
WA yearbooks are for sale again this year for last year’s price of $25.00 each. Your 2019-2020 yearbook is now available for purchase at www.jostensyearbooks.com. Go to the Yearbooks dropdown to find “Buy your Yearbook,” then search Wheaton Academy to finish your purchase. They will only be for sale through the website. We do not want you to miss out on receiving a yearbook, so please order yours today! If you do not order via the Jostens link, you will be unable to receive a yearbook next fall.

College Corner

April ACT Update
Students who were registered to take the April 4th ACT will need to log into their ACT accounts and move their registration to an available test center for the June or July national testing dates.

Athletics

There are no new announcements at this time.

March 20, 2020

General News

Note from our Principal
This has been quite a week. I am not sure what other words to say about it – “unprecedented” and “social distancing” are going to be in the running for the words of the year 2020 edition. As I have reflected on this week, I have experienced so many emotions, as I believe we all have. However, over and over, I have been nudged and reminded how much I have to be thankful for. Our school has been richly blessed. We have resources, technology and also people. This week was a testament to our students and teachers, as they continued to learn in new and different ways, and did so at high levels. I was so blessed by the creativity of our faculty and staff seeking to support students and families in this time. Wow, you all are amazing! No doubt. I knew that, and this week it was reinforced.

I have also been heart broken, as I think about schools and teachers who aren’t positioned as we are. So many times this week, I have heard about students who will fall further behind, or who will struggle to eat among many other things. Our response, I believe is found in Jesus words, “To whom much is given, much is required.” Thank you for stewarding what we have been given so well. As we continue into next week, our E-learning will follow a similar format.

Also, as we move ahead next week, I want us to be a light for those in our community as well as in our towns and world. I am praying as to how we can be used in this time not only for our families, but as the hands and feet of Jesus. Please pray that with me and we will see where God leads us.

We continue to monitor the situation and we will communicate with you as we gain more information. Remember this upcoming week will be E-learning week two, and then we will have Spring Break, where students will not be “in school.” We don’t yet know what will follow that, but be assured, we will continue to collaborate with state and local officials to do what is best for our students, families and community.

In my Bible reading today, I resonated with 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20,

“But as for us, brothers and sisters, after we were forced to leave youfor a short time (in person, not in heart), we greatly desired and made every effort to return and see you face to face.So we wanted to come to you—even I, Paul, time and again—but Satan hindered us.For who is our hope or joy or crown of boasting in the presence of our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not you?Indeed you are our glory and joy!”

So true – you are missed and deeply appreciated. Stay well Wheaton Academy.
— Mrs. Kori Hockett

E-Learning: Week One Recap
Although this situation is not ideal, we have not skipped a beat in Wheaton Academy’s commitment to learning. Academic rigor remains, and students continue to learn and to be challenged. Check out this recap of week one to tour some of our virtual classrooms, watch chapels, and access resources from our student services department.Week 1 Recap

Stay Connected through Wheaton Academy Social Media
A great way to stay connected to the school is to subscribe to our social media platforms. You can watch chapel (Tuesday / Friday ), watch waTV segments, and see messages from our principal.

To subscribe to these channels, you may go to the following links:
www.facebook.com/WheatonAcademy
www.twitter.com/WheatonAcademy
www.twitter.com/theRealWAtv
www.youtube.com/WheatonAcademyOrg
www.instagram.com/Wheaton_Academy
www.instagram.com/theRealWAtv

A Note from our Student Services Team
Dear Wheaton Academy Families,
We hope that the first week of e-learning went well for your students. We want to continue to support all of you, even though this will look different over the next few weeks. It has been on my mind that while some students may enjoy having some extra time outside of the school building, this may be very difficult for others in the coming weeks.

Kids who were already struggling with depression, anxiety, OCD, and other social-emotional concerns may experience an even heightened level of worry and distress. This is in part because of the coronavirus, but also due to the social isolation and uncertain circumstances that come with it. Kids who struggle with learning and executive functioning may find it all the more difficult to stay on task and keep up. Additionally, many students may be grieving the loss of their athletic seasons, co-curriculars, potential college visits, and more.

We want you to know that we are here to support your students as much as possible. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the social-emotional wellbeing of your child, please feel free to reach out to myself, Gina Churchill, Kermit Ellison, or Erin Carwell. We can set up a time to talk with you and can connect you with community resources as needed.

In the meantime, we wanted to talk a bit about how kids with anxiety can be supported at home during this time. First, please know that many counseling agencies in our community are still open for now. Many are offering HIPAA-compliant telehealth services so that they can still meet with their clients via video/phone. If your student currently sees a therapist, please have them continue with this as much as possible. Continuity is so important for building and maintaining those therapeutic relationships.

Please also be aware of and sensitive to the different symptoms of anxiety and panic that might arise. A panic attack could include shortness of breath, the sensation of throat closing in, sweating, hot flashes, shaking, etc… some might think these are similar to symptoms of the virus! When anxiety escalates, encourage kids to turn to their coping strategies, but understand that they might not be able to utilize those strategies until they are calmer. Once the brain reaches the fight or flight stage of stress, it can be very difficult to think clearly and logically. Below and in the attached worksheet, you will see some calming strategies that you can encourage:

Coping Strategies

Taking a walk and getting fresh air
Intentional deep breathing
Calm App – offers free mindful meditations, deep breathing, sleep stories, guided relaxation, etc.
Talking to family and friends
Journaling
Drawing
Listening to relaxing or uplifting music
Eat a snack, drink some water (stop the “hangry” in its tracks)
Weighted blanket

Download a PDF with More Coping Strategies

Social Media
Consider monitoring and/or limiting the use of social media. I say this fully knowing that your children might not like you for doing so. ???? However, with more time at home and away from their friends, many will turn to social media more often. This often adds to feelings of isolation, loneliness, comparison, anxiety, self-consciousness, etc.

Stick to your routine
It can be tempting to allow more freedom without the normal routine of school drop-off. However, sticking with normal mealtime/bedtime routines can help kids have some predictability in a very unpredictable situation. This also helps them get enough sleep, which we all know helps everyone involved!

Connect as a family
This can be simple. Eat dinner together, watch a tv show, play a game, read next to each other on the couch. With many people working from home, it may be difficult to balance spending intentional time together. Connecting as a family not only helps your kids feel safe and heard – it will also help you notice if they are withdrawing, seeming more sad or hopeless, losing interest in things… all of the things that might need more attention and support.

Lastly, for those of you who also have younger kiddos at home — A child life specialist shared this graphic as a helpful way to talk to kids about the coronavirus.

We are praying for peace and health for all of you. Please feel free to reach out to us as needed.

Hollee Ball, School Social Worker
HBall@wheatonacademy.org

Gina Churchill, Guidance Counselor
GChurchill@wheatonacademy.org

Kermit Ellison, Guidance Counselor
KEllison@wheatonacademy.org

Erin Carwell, Dean of Students
ECarwell@wheatonacademy.org

Right Now Media
At the beginning of the school year, Wheaton Academy offered our parents a free subscription to Right Now Media – an online resource to thousands of faith-based videos. In case your family did not subscribe at that time, we will be sending out another email invitation at the end of the day today. This time of being more inside would be a great time to subscribe if you haven’t already, to take advantage of these resources.

Summer Academy
Summer Academy registration is now open.
If you have any questions, please contact Angie Roberts.Register for Summer Academy

Senior Ads for Yearbooks
Parents, senior yearbook ads will again be available for purchase for $150 per quarter-page ad. Fees for ads will include a yearbook at no additional cost. Ads are due by March 1, 2020, and may be submitted to yearbook@wheatonacademy.org. If you order a senior ad, you do not need to order a yearbook through the Jostens website.

College Corner

There are no new announcements at this time.

Athletics

There are no new announcements at this time.

March 16, 2020

UPDATE March 16, 2020 11:00am

Dear Parents and Students of Wheaton Academy,

It is so comforting that in difficult times like the ones we are in, we are able to rest in the hope and assurance that we have in Jesus Christ. The peace and hope that is ours as children of God is so real in these days. We want to encourage our community to stay grounded in the truth during these upcoming weeks. We need to continue to support one another and stay connected, even though that looks different right now. Wheaton Academy is here to support you, as students and families during this uncertain time.

As we begin a new paradigm for our learning over the next two weeks, we wanted to provide you with some information to help you navigate what off-campus learning, which is now called “E-learning” will look like. We are grateful that Wheaton Academy has been doing off-campus learning/E-learning for many years, and our faculty are already working on creative and engaging ways to ensure that learning continues during this time:

Students should use their OnCampus accounts to get information and expectations for their classes each day. The requirement by the state for all E-learning is that students will engage in about five hours of instruction and activities each day. At Wheaton Academy, we have instructed teachers to provide between 45-60 minutes of learning for each class. This will look different in different classes, but your teachers have been preparing and planning to make these times meaningful for you.
Our schedule will remain the same, so students should plan on having each class 4 out of 5 days, and Wednesday and Thursday, the learning time will be longer than Monday, Tuesday, and Friday.

Lessons and learning experiences will be released one day at a time each day, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Today, Monday, March 16, will be a transition day, and while there will be a lesson, teachers are going to work with students to help them get used to a new way of learning.
Students will be able to engage with the content at their own pace and at the time of their choice. Teachers will be available to provide support and answer questions throughout the day. They will communicate with students on a class by class basis of what that will look like. Typically, teachers will be most available during the day from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
There will still be assignments – including tests and quizzes. Teachers will work with students, set expectations and due dates as well as provide support during this time.
It will be critical for students to communicate with their teachers – they can use the messaging feature in OnCampus as well as other means that teachers will set up for classes, as they use many resources to help students learn in this different format.
Remember, one of our goals is to prepare students with the College and Life readiness traits they will need, and social intelligence and self-advocacy are an important part of that. Please encourage your student to be proactive, ask questions, tell their teachers when they need help – and let them do the communicating. This time will be a great opportunity to develop that skill.
Wheaton Academy will continue to release chapels. Our goal is to provide a virtual chapel experience during the week. You and your student can watch this together. This week, our first chapel will be released on Tuesday, March 17.
Students with a study lab or other tutoring experience can continue that in an E-learning way. Their teachers will be in contact with them, as well.
One way for us to live out God’s call of loving our neighbor is to honor the idea that this time is for social distancing. You have no doubt seen many articles on what this means, and we want to do our part in this community effort. We have communicated with teachers and staff that we will not be meeting with students in person. Any communication with a teacher should take place virtually.
Driver’s Ed through Excel driving school will not meet on campus. Please contact Excel directly for information on how they will proceed moving ahead.
Because this situation is rapidly changing, we will be in communication with the College Board and the ACT to find out information about what will happen with upcoming testing this spring.

If you have individual questions about a specific class, please contact your student’s teacher. We will also be happy to provide answers to questions and support as well. Each of our departments will be considering how to continue to help families during this time, so keep watch for updates and communication on what that will look like. We are continually monitoring the developments of what is happening and will consider upcoming April events as we get more information.

We know that this is an uncertain time, and in those times, we all want answers. We all desire to know what is coming next. And yet, right now, we don’t have those answers. But we do have a God who does know, and He is faithful in all things and at all times. We want to leave you with Psalm 91:

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High
will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence.
He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.
You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day,
nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday.
A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you.
You will only observe with your eyes and see the punishment of the wicked.
If you say, “The Lord is my refuge,” and you make the Most High your dwelling, no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent.
For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.
You will tread on the lion and the cobra; you will trample the great lion and the serpent.
“Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.
He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble,
I will deliver him and honor him.
With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation.

We are so thankful for the Wheaton Academy community. The students, teachers, and families have risen up and responded so well to these unprecedented times, and that is a blessing.

Gratefully,
Kori Hockett
Principal, Wheaton Academy

UPDATE March 13, 2020 2:15pm

Dear Parents of the Wheaton Academy Community,

In light of the rapidly evolving situation regarding COVID-19 and recommendations from public health officials, Wheaton Academy is closing the building to students beginning today, March 13, 2020 at 3 pm until Sunday, April 5. All after school practices and activities today will be cancelled. As of today, we don’t have any cases of COVID-19 in the Wheaton Academy community. However, we believe this action is prudent and responsible.

We will be moving to an E-learning situation for the weeks of March 16-20 and March 23-27. Wheaton Academy has had our E-learning plan submitted to and approved by the Regional Office of Education. We will use our learning management system to provide for the continuity of instruction. Students will be receiving specific instructions on Monday, March 16. During this time, we will not have any on-campus activities, including co-curricular, athletics, or any other events.

We will begin the implementation of E-learning on Monday, March 16. We are thankful that we have been doing E-learning in a variety of forms for years, and our students are used to this process. Our teachers are also well prepared to ensure that learning can continue during this time.

We will continue to work with local health officials to monitor any changes or additional time that we may remain closed. At this time, we hold on to the fact that we serve a God who is not surprised or overwhelmed by these circumstances; instead, He is Sovereign and in control. We understand this situation is challenging, and we appreciate your understanding and support during this time.

Blessings,

Steve Bult
Head of School

Kori Hockett
Principal

Steve Karlson
COO/CFO

UPDATE March 12, 2020

As we consider the COVID-19 global pandemic, we are committed to staying informed and keeping our community safe. We are committed to acting in an abundance of caution, and we will make decisions in the best interest of all in our community. Today, we participated in a call with the DuPage County Department of Health, the DuPage County Regional Office of Education and other school districts in the county. Currently, there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in DuPage county or with any Wheaton Academy student. However, with the number of cases across the state and region increasing, and in light of the communication we have had with the DuPage Country Health Department, we are taking the following measures to reduce the spread of illness throughout our community:

The senior trip scheduled for next week will be postponed if we can find a later date. We are working with Joshua Expeditions to try to reschedule the this trip if possible later this spring.
The spring break trip for international students is cancelled.
All field trips are cancelled.
Athletic practices and competitions may continue as planned
We will continue to have chapel and community time, but these events may take an alternative form, including watching from classroom locations.
We are cancelling all rentals and activities from outside groups.
Willow Creek church will continue to rent our Fine Arts Center space only and will do a cleaning after using the space. After tomorrow’s chapel, Wheaton Academy will not use the auditorium until after Spring Break. Classes will continue in the basement of the Fine Arts Center.

We are also continuing to prepare for the possibility for E-learning and have had our E-learning plan certified by the Regional Office of Education. Additionally, if your student or family has concerns about attending school due to being part of a vulnerable population, we will work with you to provide continuing education.

In addition, we are reminding all students, staff and faculty, that if traveling to any area listed on the CDC Travel Advisories with a Level 2 or above Travel Notice that those individuals are asked to stay home and self-quarantine for 14 days following their return.

If we do have a confirmed case of COVID-19 at Wheaton Academy, we will close school for a minimum of 24 hours. At that point, the DCHD would help to assist the situation, evaluate our cleaning and disinfection practices, and reduce the risk and vulnerability to students. We would then work on a plan to move forward. As for now, school will remain open and we will continue our cleaning and disinfection practices as directed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. We will revisit these protocols as necessary. As we receive new information, we will send it to you as soon as we can.

While these are unprecedented times, we know God is sovereign. We trust His goodness in this uncertain time. We thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through this situation together.

March 6, 2020

Upcoming Events

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Information
Academy Theatre is proud to present Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. There are two performances to go:

Friday, March 6, at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 7, at 7:00 p.m.

Tickets are sold out for all performances. Some tickets may become available for purchase at the Box Office beginning at 6:00 p.m. on the evening of each show on a first-come, first-served basis.

WA Women’s Prayer
Tuesdays, March 10, 17, and 24
1:15-2:45 p.m.
Armour Building
On Tuesdays, the WA Women’s Prayer Group meets from 1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. on campus at Luz Vergara’s apartment, which is located in the Armour building. All women from the Wheaton Academy community are welcome to attend. Contact Sarah Gieser or Claudia Fabela with questions.

WA Men’s Prayer
Saturday, March 14
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. Neal Roys, WA math teacher, will speak this month. Please join us for prayer tomorrow, Saturday, March 14 at 8:00 a.m. in the white Alumni Chapel. Light refreshments are served.

General News

Summer Academy
Summer Academy registration is now open. Please click here to register. If you have any questions, please contact Angie Roberts.

Health Updates

Coronavirus UpdateWheaton Academy is continually monitoring the news and advisories concerning the coronavirus. With that in mind, we would ask that if your student needs to stay home due to illness, please state what symptoms your student has when you call the attendance line. Also, over the weekend, Wheaton Academy will be doing an extra high-contact surface clean to our classrooms as a precautionary measure. As a reminder,

Your child should stay home if he/she is sick until at least 24 hours after there is no longer a fever or signs of a fever (without the use of fever-reducing medications).
Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue.
Wash hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer when soap and water are not available.
Stay home if you have been exposed to a family or household member who is sick.
Cover your nose and mouth with a mask or cloth if you are sick and around people or at a mass gathering in a community where the pandemic is already occurring.
Please consult your healthcare provider if you have a concern for yourself or a family member shows symptoms of illness.
View this link for other helpful items in combatting illness at home: https://www.cdc.gov/nonpharmaceutical-interventions/home/index.html

We are in communication with the DuPage County Health Department and the Illinois Department of Public Health. At this time, IDPH has indicated that current risk to us in Illinois remains low and has not recommended canceling classes/mass gatherings.

As with any global outbreak, the situation is rapidly evolving, and recommendations are subject to change. We will keep parents informed as new information for our county and school district emerges.

For more background information on the coronavirus, please use the following links to the DuPage County Health Department and The Centers for Disease Control.

Magnus Update
Please update your student’s current medications throughout the year as they start or stop a prescription. Your student’s list of medications can be found in Magnus Health under the Vital Health Record. This information must be accurate for the school nurse to administer approved OTC medications and to provide information in the event of a medical emergency.

Medication at School
Students are not allowed to carry any medication on their person or keep medications in their school lockers. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, any prescription and non-prescription medication must be kept in the Health Office in the original pharmaceutical container. Please note: Properly documented asthma, epinephrine, and diabetes medications are an exception to this guideline.

DuPage County Notification of Registered Child Sex Offenders
A list of offenders is available from the Principal’s office upon request.

College Corner

Technology, Faith, and Family – Parent & Teen Seminar
Saturday, March 7
9:00 a.m.
White Alumni Chapel
Your student lives in a world surrounded and infused by technology. Communication is instant. Friendships take place “online” sometimes even more than in “real life.” This “connected” world brings new opportunities and new dangers. How do we navigate these together as a family?

Join Dr. Rob Rienow on Saturday, March 7, at Wheaton Academy, in the white Alumni Chapel, as we wrestle with these topics in a free seminar experience, “Technology, Faith, and Family.” We will explore essential biblical principles that will help your family successfully navigate this new world of technology, social media, and online life. This is an event for parents and teens, but if your teen cannot attend, parents are still encouraged to come.

While this is a free event, we do ask that you RSVP to events@visionaryfam.com with the number of people from your family who will be attending.

Athletics

Spring Season is Off and Running!!
The spring team and individual photos will be taken on Monday, March 16. Coaches were given the order sheets to hand out to their athletes. Please complete the order form and have your child bring it with them on the day of the photos. There will be additional order forms on-site at the pictures if you forget. If you have any questions, please contact Dawn Hamm at 630-562-7565.

The Athletic Department will not be making any decisions to cancel any spring competitions until after 2:00 p.m. on the day of the competition. Your child’s coach will be informed and will be communicating with your child. Please contact your child for any information regarding cancelations and rescheduling of any games or matches that are not able to be played.

February 28, 2020

Upcoming Events

Returning Student Registration Night
Monday, March 2 3:40 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Academic Building
On Monday, March 2, we will host the first-ever Returning Student Registration Night. Wheaton Academy parents and students will meet with a faculty or staff member for 20 minutes to register for classes for the 2020-21 school year. Time slots for registration on Monday, March 2, will be from 3:40 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Please sign up using the link Returning Student Registration Night.

Informational Prospective Host Family Meeting
Tuesday, March 3
8:00 a.m. or 6:00 p.m.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to host an international student in your home? On Tuesday, March 3, there will be an informational meeting at 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. in Student Services to find out more about becoming a host family. Come to hear a short presentation and ask questions. RSVP to Julie Grant, International Host Family Coordinator, at jgrant@wheatonacademy.org.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Information
We are excited to invite you to our 2020 Spring Musical! Academy Theatre is proud to present Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. The performances are scheduled as follows:

Friday, February 28, at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 29, at 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 5, at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, March 6, at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 7, at 7:00 p.m.

Tickets are sold out for all performances. Some tickets may become available for purchase at the Box Office beginning at 6:00 p.m. on the evening of each show on a first-come, first-served basis.

General News

Health Updates:
Magnus Update – Please update your student’s current medications throughout the year as they start or stop a prescription. Your student’s list of medications can be found in Magnus Health under the Vital Health Record. This information must be accurate for the school nurse to administer approved OTC medications and to provide information in the event of a medical emergency.

Medication at School – Students are not allowed to carry any medication on their person or keep medications in their school lockers. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, any prescription and non-prescription medication must be kept in the Health Office in the original pharmaceutical container. Please note: Properly documented asthma, epinephrine, and diabetes medications are an exception to this guideline.

Coronavirus Update – Wheaton Academy is continually monitoring the news and advisories concerning the coronavirus. We are in communication with the DuPage County Health Department and the Illinois Department of Public Health. All are following up on the guidance issued recently by the CDC. At this time, IDPH has indicated that current risk to us in Illinois remains low and has not recommended canceling classes/mass gatherings.

As with any global outbreak, the situation is rapidly evolving, and recommendations are subject to change. We will keep parents informed as new information for our county and school district emerges.

In the interim, please use the following non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs), which are everyday preventive actions that can help keep you and others from getting and spreading respiratory illnesses. They include:

Your child should stay home if he/she is sick until at least 24 hours after there is no longer a fever or signs of a fever (without the use of fever-reducing medications).
Covering coughs and sneezes with a tissue.
Washing hands with soap and water or using hand sanitizer when soap and water are not available.
Staying home if you have been exposed to a family or household member who is sick.
Covering your nose and mouth with a mask or cloth if you are sick and around people or at a mass gathering in a community where the pandemic is already occurring.
Please consult your healthcare provider if you have a concern for yourself or a family member shows symptoms of illness.

For more background information on the coronavirus, please use the following links to the DuPage County Health Department and The Centers for Disease Control.

Seasonal Influenza – Seasonal influenza is still active. We ask that you keep your student home if they are sick with a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea. Students must be symptom-free for 24 hours without the use of any fever-reducing medication before returning to school. Thank you for your help!

Wheaton Academy Tutoring Center
Please click here for information regarding the Wheaton Academy Tutoring Center.

Re-Enrollment Deposit for 2020-2021
As we prepare for the 2020-2021 academic year, this is a reminder that current Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors will be automatically re-enrolled as part of the Continuous Enrollment Policy. We look forward to continuing to build a relationship with your student over the course of his or her entire high school experience. In March 2020, we will bill the re-enrollment deposit of $175 to your 2019-2020 Smart Tuition account, and this deposit will be applied to the 2020-2021 tuition bill. (Please include the Smart Tuition ID number from the invoice when remitting payment.)

If you choose to opt out for the 2020-2021 academic year, please contact the Wheaton Academy Business Office in writing no later than February 28, 2020, to avoid being billed the re-enrollment deposit. If you notify us of your student’s withdrawal for the 2020-2021 academic year after February 28, 2020, the re-enrollment deposit will be applied to your final month’s tuition bill for 2019-2020.

Please contact Pamela Larsen, Business Manager, at plarsen@wheatonacademy.org or Sheri Guarnizo, Finance & Accounts Receivable Coordinator, at sguarnizo@wheatonacademy.org if you have any questions.

College Corner

Christian College Fair at Wheaton Academy
Monday, March 2
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Wheaton Academy Commons You and your student won’t want to miss out. Currently 34 Christian colleges and universities are registered to attend. If you plan on coming, you may pre-Register at: https://myblueprintbarcode.com/Registration/EventSelectForState?StateName=Illinois

While this is a free event, we do ask that you RSVP to events@visionaryfam.com with the number of people from your family who will be attending.

Athletics

If your child is planning on trying out for a spring sports team and has yet to participate on a sports team this year, now is the time to make sure they have their physical and athletic packet paperwork completed. Tryouts for the spring season begin March 2, and your child will not be allowed to participate without this paperwork updated and completed in Magnus.

February 21, 2020

Upcoming Events

Modified Schedule Next Week: February 26-28
We will be running a modified bell schedule next week beginning on Wednesday. Please note we begin at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 26.

Wednesday, February 26
8:00 – 8:50 Period 1
8:56 – 9:46 Period 2
9:52 – 10:42 Period 3
10:48 – 11:38 Period 4
11:38 – 12:18 Lunch
12:18 – 1:08 Period 5
1:14 – 2:04 Period 6
2:10 – 3:00 Period 7

Thursday, February 27
8:00 – 9:10 Period 1
9:15 – 10:25 Period 2
10:30 – 11:35 Period 3
11:35 – 12:05 Lunch
12:15 – Student Musical Performance

Friday, February 28
8:00 – 9:00 Period 4
9:05 – 10:05 Period 5
10:10 – 11:10 Period 6
11:15 – 12:15 Period 7

Returning Student Registration Night
Monday, March 2
3:40 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Academic Building
On Monday, March 2, we will host the first-ever Returning Student Registration Night. Wheaton Academy parents and students will meet with a faculty or staff member for 20 minutes to register for classes for the 2020-21 school year. Time slots for registration on Monday, March 2, will be from 3:40 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Please sign up using the link Returning Student Registration Night.

Friday, February 28, at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 29, at 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 5, at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, March 6, at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 7, at 7:00 p.m.

Tickets are available for purchase online to all families and the general public at www.wheatonacademy.org. Click on Fine Arts, Spring Musical, Purchase tickets. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact tickets@wheatonacademy.org. We look forward to seeing you at the show!

General News

Communication from the Head of School
At this time of year with re-enrollment and registration coming up, we want to ensure we have accurate contact information for all students and families. This includes having student cell phone numbers for those who have cell phones. Our communication system allows us to communicate with all students and parents quickly and efficiently about events and or in case of an emergency.

As parents, we ask you to check your profile information – especially cell phone and email at this time. If your information is incorrect, please contact Angie Roberts with your new/corrected information at aroberts@wheatonacademy.org.

Thanks for your help in verifying your contact information and helping us communicate well with you and your student.

Wheaton Academy Tutoring Center
Please click here for information regarding the Wheaton Academy Tutoring Center.

URGENT Musical Intermission Help Needed
Our amazing musical is approaching fast! Each year we love to provide an awesome intermission experience for everyone. We are short of volunteers this year and are in need of chocolate chip cookies and grapes. If you can donate 5 dozen chocolate chip cookies or 4 pounds of red or green grapes for either of these weekends, please contact Jim Holtrop. Thanks for making our musical amazing!

Informational Prospective Host Family Meeting
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to host an International student in your home?
On Tuesday, March 3, there will be an informational meeting at 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. in Student Services to find out more about becoming a host family. Come to hear a short presentation and ask questions. RSVP to Julie Grant, International Host Family Coordinator, at jgrant@wheatonacademy.org.

Please contact Pamela Larsen, Business Manager, at plarsen@wheatonacademy.org or Sheri Guarnizo, Finance & Accounts Receivable Coordinator, at sguarnizo@wheatonacademy.org if you have any questions.

College Corner

Christian College Fair at Wheaton Academy
Monday, March 2
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Wheaton Academy Commons
You and your student won’t want to miss out. Currently 34 Christian colleges and universities are registered to attend. If you plan on coming, you may pre-Register at: https://myblueprintbarcode.com/Registration/EventSelectForState?StateName=Illinois

Athletics

February 14, 2020

Upcoming Events

Returning Student Registration Night
Monday, March 2
3:40 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Academic Building
On Monday, March 2, we will host the first-ever Returning Student Registration Night. Wheaton Academy parents and students will meet with a faculty or staff member for 20 minutes to register for classes for the 2020-21 school year. Time slots for registration on Monday, March 2, will be from 3:40 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Please sign up using the link Returning Student Registration Night.

Friday, February 28, at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 29, at 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 5, at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, March 6, at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 7, at 7:00 p.m.

We will be opening ticket sales early for the families of cast, crew, and pit orchestra members starting at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 18, and Wednesday, February 19. These families will be able to purchase up to 20 tickets before they go on sale to the general public. Any additional tickets may be purchased once the box office opens to the general public at 10:00 a.m. on February 20. To take advantage of the pre-sale option, use link that will be provided to your student on February 16 via their WAscholar email address.

After the pre-sale days, tickets will be available for purchase online to all families and the general public on February 20, at www.wheatonacademy.org. Follow the prompts for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast tickets. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact tickets@wheatonacademy.org. We look forward to seeing you at the show!

General News

Communication from the Head of School
At this time of year with re-enrollment and registration coming up, we want to ensure we have accurate contact information for all students and families. This includes having student cell phone numbers for those who have cell phones. Our communication system allows us to communicate with all students quickly and efficiently about events and or in case of an emergency.

In the upcoming week, we will be asking students to update their information during their English classes. As parents, we ask you to check your profile information – especially cell phone and email at this time as well. If your information is incorrect, please contact Angie Roberts with your new/corrected information at aroberts@wheatonacademy.org.

Thanks for your help in verifying your contact information and helping us communicate well with you and your student.

Student Drop off and Pick Up Traffic Flow – Hawthorne Avenue Entrance Only
We continue to request that all families who are picking up and or dropping off students before and after school to please use the Hawthorne Avenue entrance ONLY. We are looking to keep open the north drive lane entirely for fire and police should that been needed. Pick up and drop off can occur in the central lot circle, north drive circle or in front of the Field House. Please pull all the way forward and use the entire lane. Students and visitors who are coming to campus to park for the day can use the Prince Crossing entrance. Thank you for your assistance!

Re-Enrollment Deposit for 2020-2021
As we prepare for the 2020-2021 academic year, this is a reminder that current Freshman, Sophomores, and Juniors will be automatically re-enrolled as part of the Continuous Enrollment Policy. We look forward to continuing to build a relationship with your student over the course of his or her entire high school experience. In March 2020, we will bill the re-enrollment deposit of $175 to your 2019-2020 Smart Tuition account, and this deposit will be applied to the 2020-2021 tuition bill. (Please include the Smart Tuition ID number from the invoice when remitting payment.)

Please contact Pamela Larsen, Business Manager, at plarsen@wheatonacademy.org or Sheri Guarnizo, Finance & Accounts Receivable Coordinator, at sguarnizo@wheatonacademy.org if you have any questions.

Graduation Dates to Remember
Baccalaureate for the 2020 graduating class is Friday, May 29, at 7:00 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center. The 2020 Commencement ceremony is Sunday, May 31, at 6:00 p.m. at Wheaton Bible Church. More details will follow in the future.

College Corner

Through The Storms – A Parent/Teen Event
Saturday, February 15, 2020
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Atrium
Every family experiences storms. These storms come in many forms – conflict, anger, discouragement, failure, grief, and more. What does your family do when those storms come? How do you respond? Do the storms drive you apart or push you together? This unique seminar experience will equip you and your teenager with biblical principles and practical ways to face the storms of life by building stronger relationships with God and with one another.

Parents, along with junior high and senior high students, are welcome. In the case of students not being able to come, parents are encouraged to attend on their own. This is a free event, but we ask that you RSVP to events@VisionaryFam.com.

Christian College Fair at Wheaton Academy
Monday, March 2
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Wheaton Academy Commons
You and your student won’t want to miss out. Currently 34 Christian colleges and universities are registered to attend. If you plan on coming, you may pre-Register at: https://myblueprintbarcode.com/Registration/EventSelectForState?StateName=Illinois

Athletics

February 7, 2020

Upcoming Events

WA Men’s Prayer
Saturday, February 8
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. Geof Weisenborn, WA PE teacher and Lacrosse Coach will speak this month. Please join us for prayer tomorrow Saturday, February 8, at 8:00 a.m. in the white Alumni Chapel. Light refreshments are served.

Sock Hop
Saturday, February 8
7:00 p.m.
Academic Building
The student council invites the entire student body to the annual Sock Hop on Saturday, February 8. All students are welcome to come to school for a night of roller skating, swing dance instruction, and fun snack foods. The night is from 7:00-9:30 p.m. Students may bring a guest from another school after filling out the guest form available at the front desk. Tickets may be purchased today for $10 or at the door for $15. Get out your poodle skirts and letter sweaters and come to the sock hop! See you later alligator!

WA Women’s Prayer
Tuesdays, February 11, 18 and 25
1:15-2:45 p.m.
Armour Building
On Tuesdays, the WA Women’s Prayer Group meets from 1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. on campus at Luz Vergara’s apartment, which is located in the Armour building. All women are invited to attend. Contact Sarah Gieser or Claudia Fabela with questions.

General News

Please contact Pamela Larsen, Business Manager, at plarsen@wheatonacademy.org or Sheri Guarnizo, Finance & Accounts Receivable Coordinator, at sguarnizo@wheatonacademy.org if you have any questions.

Health Update: Influenza
The CDC estimates that so far this season there have been at least 19 million flu illnesses, 180,000 hospitalizations and 10,000 deaths from flu. Flu vaccine effectiveness estimates are not available yet this season, but vaccination is always the best way to prevent flu and its potentially serious complications. For more information see: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/index.htm. Please be aware of the following below:

Influenza symptoms include fever, headache, chills, body aches, fatigue, and weakness.
Please keep your student home if they have a fever (100.0 degrees or higher) and during the first days of illness when symptoms are most severe, and the infection is most contagious.
A student can return to school when no fever has been detected for 24 hours without the aid of any medication and when symptoms have improved.
If you are reporting your student absent due to illness, please include the symptoms in your voicemail, especially if they have a fever and/or a positive influenza diagnosis. The nurses are monitoring cases of influenza-like symptoms at our school during this time of year.
Please remind your students that frequent hand washing using soap and warm water for 15-20 seconds is very important in preventing the spread of influenza.

Thank you for helping to keep our school healthy! Please contact our nurse, Rachel Austin, with any questions at (630) 562-7504 or raustin@wheatonacademy.org.

Friday, February 28, at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 29, at 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 5, at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, March 6, at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 7, at 7:00 p.m.

Seating is reserved. Tickets will go on sale to the general public at 10: 00 a.m. on Thursday, February 20. Please click here for ticket details and policies.

Musical Intermission Help Needed
Our amazing musical is approaching fast! Each year we love to provide an awesome intermission experience for everyone. We are short of volunteers this year and are in need of chocolate chip cookies and grapes. If you can donate 5 dozen chocolate chip cookies or 4 pounds of red or green grapes for either of these weekends, please contact Jim Holtrop. Thanks for making our musical amazing!

Attention Sophomore ParentsThe Class of 2022 is holding a spaghetti lunch fundraiser during lunch on Friday, February 14. We are looking for parent volunteers and food donations. Please click here to see and sign up for donation and volunteer needs. We would love all sign-ups to be completed by Wednesday, February 12. If you have questions, please contact the sophomore class sponsor, Mrs. Valerie Gregersen.

IMPORTANT TAX INFORMATION – 2019 Tuition Statements – NOW Available!
Year-end statements for tax purposes are now available on your Smart Tuition account. Please log in to https://parent.smarttuition.com and enter your user name and password. On the main page, two buttons will display the option for family or student-based year-end statements. If families need assistance obtaining user information to log in, they may contact the Smart Tuition parent help center at 888-868-8828.

College Corner

Athletics

January 31, 2020

Upcoming Events

Parent Chapel
Monday, February 3
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
White Alumni Chapel
All parents are invited to this special evening of worship and prayer for Spiritual Life Week, which is February 10-14. Brian Hogan will speak briefly on the theme “Reals vs. Feels” and will lead parents through a directed prayer time for our students, faculty, and guest speakers Steve Carter and Megan Fate-Marshman.

Sock Hop
Saturday, February 8
7:00 p.m.
Academic Building
The student council invites the entire student body to the annual Sock Hop on Saturday, February 8. All students are welcome to come to school for a night of roller skating, swing dance instruction, and fun snack foods. The night is from 7:00-9:30 p.m. Students may bring a guest from another school after filling out the guest form available at the front desk. Tickets will be on sale starting on Monday, February 3, for $10.00. Push coin will be available. Get out your poodle skirts and letter sweaters and come to the sock hop! See you later alligator!

WA Women’s Prayer
Tuesdays, February 4, 11, 18 and 25
1:15-2:45 p.m.
Armour Building
On Tuesdays, the WA Women’s Prayer Group meets from 1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. on campus at Luz Vergara’s apartment, which is located in the Armour building. All women are invited to attend. Contact Sarah Gieser or Claudia Fabela with questions.

WA Men’s Prayer
Saturday, February 8
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. Please join us for prayer next Saturday, February 8, at 8:00 a.m. in the white Alumni Chapel. Light refreshments are served.

General News

Please contact Pamela Larsen, Business Manager, at plarsen@wheatonacademy.org or Sheri Guarnizo, Finance & Accounts Receivable Coordinator, at sguarnizo@wheatonacademy.org if you have any questions.

Coronavirus Update
Our school nurses have been continuing to monitor the coronavirus outbreak in China. Please click here for more detailed information from the Health Department that was sent to every school in Illinois.

Health Update: Influenza
The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting that there is widespread influenza activity across the state. Please take a moment to review the following information in order to keep our school healthy and safe:

Influenza symptoms include fever, headache, chills, body aches, fatigue, and weakness.
Please keep your student home if they have a fever (100.0 degrees or higher) and during the first days of illness when symptoms are most severe, and the infection is most contagious.
A student can return to school when no fever has been detected for 24 hours without the aid of any medication and when symptoms have improved.
If you are reporting your student absent due to illness, please include the symptoms in your voicemail, especially if they have a fever and/or a positive influenza diagnosis. The nurses are monitoring cases of influenza-like symptoms at our school during this time of year.
Please remind your students that frequent hand washing using soap and warm water for 15-20 seconds is very important in preventing the spread of influenza.

Thank you for helping to keep our school healthy! Please contact our nurse, Rachel Austin, with any questions at (630) 562-7504 or raustin@wheatonacademy.org.

Friday, February 28, at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 29, at 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 5, at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, March 6, at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 7, at 7:00 p.m.

Seating is reserved. Tickets will go on sale to the general public at 10: 00 a.m. on Thursday, February 20. Click here for our ticket policy.

Reminder – Financial Aid Applications Now Open!
We are currently accepting financial aid applications for the 2020-2021 school year. Wheaton Academy uses an outside vendor, FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment, to collect and review financial information. All families wishing to apply for financial aid must complete this application each year. Please apply early as funds are limited. To be considered in the first round of financial aid decisions, the application and ALL supporting documentation must be submitted by no later than February 7, 2020. Please see our website for complete details on the financial aid process https://wheatonacademy.org/affordable/.

Contact Pamela Larsen, Business Manager, at plarsen@wheatonacademy.org or Sheri Guarnizo, Finance & Accounts Receivable Coordinator, at sguarnizo@wheatonacademy.org if you have any questions.

New Dental Exam Requirement for the Class of 2023 (Current 9^th Graders)
The State of Illinois has implemented a new dental requirement for the 2019-2020 school year that impacts current 9^th grade students. According to the new requirement, all 9^th grade students are required to have an oral health examination within the 18 months prior to May 15, 2020. An email with more detailed information will be sent to all parents of current 9^th graders next week. If you have any questions, please contact our school nurse, Rachel Austin, at raustin@wheatonacademy.org.

College Corner

AP Exams 2020
Parents – Just a reminder that February 3, 2020, is the deadline for paying for AP Exams. All AP Exams not paid for by this date will incur a $25 late fee. Click HERE to pay for your student’s exams. Please note that there is a registration process required for the Total Registration site; it is not a duplicate, nor will it affect the registration for your student on the College Board website. Please contact Davona Reynolds at dreynolds@wheatonacademy.org if you have any questions.

Athletics

The winter sports are in the middle of their season. If your child is planning on trying out for a spring sports team and has yet to participate on a sports team this year, now is the time to make sure they have their physical and athletic packet paperwork completed. Tryouts for the spring season begin March 2, and your child will not be allowed to participate without this paperwork updated and completed in Magnus.

Click here to read the January newsletter from Wheaton Academy’s Athletic Director, Brad Bryne. It contains some interesting and informative news.

January 24, 2020

Upcoming Events

WA Women’s Prayer
Tuesday, January 28
1:15-2:45 p.m.
Armour Building
On Tuesdays, the WA Women’s Prayer Group meet from 1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. on campus at Luz Vergara’s apartment, which is located in the Armour building. Contact Sarah Gieser or Claudia Fabela with questions.

General News

Contact Pamela Larsen, Business Manager, at plarsen@wheatonacademy.org or Sheri Guarnizo, Finance & Accounts Receivable Coordinator, at sguarnizo@wheatonacademy.org if you have any questions.

Need-Based Scholarship Application
The Wheaton Academy 2020-2021 need-based scholarship application is now open. To be considered for these scholarships, applicants must complete the online application by January 31, 2020. For more details and/or to complete the online application visit https://wheatonacademy.org/affordable.

Peanut/Nut-Free Reminder
As the new semester begins, it is a good time to remind your students that we are a peanut/nut free aware school. Peanuts and nuts are not to be eaten except during lunch at the four marked tables in the Commons. This applies to after school snacks brought in for sport’s teams as well. Thank you for your help in making our school a safe place for all of our students.

College Corner

ACT Prep Course Offered through the Wheaton Academy Tutoring Center
Please click here for information on an ACT Prep course that will be offered by the Wheaton Academy Tutoring Center. The classes will be on Monday nights from January 27 – March 23. Click here to see payment information.

Athletics

Click here to read the January newsletter from Wheaton Academy’s Athletic Director, Brad Bryne. It contains some interesting and informative news.

January 17, 2020

Upcoming Events

Second Semester Begins Wednesday, January 22

Second semester begins on Wednesday, January 22 at 8:00 a.m. Both Wednesday and Thursday of next week will be 7-period days. The bell schedule for the first two days of the semester is as follows:

Wednesday, January 22 (Community Time Schedule)
Time                            Class
8:00 – 8:45                   Period 1
8:51 – 9:36                   Period 2
9:42 – 10:27                 Period 3
10:33 – 10:58                Community Time
11:04 – 11:49                Period 4
11:49 – 12:33                Combined Lunch
12:33 – 1:18                 Period 5
1:24 – 2:09                   Period 6
2:15 – 3:00                   Period 7

Thursday, January 23
8:00 – 8:50                   Period 1
8:56 – 9:46                   Period 2
9:52 – 10:42                 Period 3
10:48 – 11:38                Period 4
11:38 – 12:18                Lunch
12:18 – 1:08                 Period 5
1:14 – 2:04                   Period 6
2:10 – 3:00                   Period 7

General News

Mozart and Muffins
Calling all musicians! (Instrumentalists and/or singers) Please consider sharing your music at the next Mozart and Muffins (and more!) recital at Anna Jones’ home, very near WA on Saturday, January 25 at 7:00 p.m. Repertoire can include classical music, classic jazz or folk songs. Please contact Helen Westerfield hwesterfield@wheatonacademy.org if you would like to perform, or have a friend you would like to encourage to perform!

Contact Pamela Larsen, Business Manager, at plarsen@wheatonacademy.org or Sheri Guarnizo, Finance & Accounts Receivable Coordinator, at sguarnizo@wheatonacademy.org if you have any questions.

College Corner

Athletics

Click here to read the January newsletter from Wheaton Academy’s Athletic Director, Brad Bryne. It contains some interesting and informative news.

January 10, 2020

Upcoming Events

WA Dad’s Prayer
Saturday, January 11
White Alumni Chapel
8:00 a.m
On the second Saturday of each month, the men from the WA community meet to pray and hear from one of our WA employees. Please join us for prayer tomorrow, January 11, at 8:00 a.m. in the white Alumni Chapel. Our guest speaker for this month is Matt Dominguez, WA Bible and English teacher. Light refreshments are served.

General News

Winterim
Morning Course Session: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Lunch (on campus): 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Afternoon Course Session: 11:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Winterim is off and running! Please continue to pray for all of our students, teachers, and chaperones traveling, in internships, and classes. Dress code remains in effect during Winterim.

Second Semester Details
Second semester begins on Wednesday, January 22 at 8:00 a.m. We will run a 7-period schedule on both Wednesday, January 22 and Thursday, January 23. A reminder for students who opted-in to the book bundle at the beginning of this school year: If a student’s courses change at any time during first or second semester, your student is responsible for returning all books (even of the dropped courses) at the end of second semester.

No Overnight Parking at WA
We would like to make parents and students aware that due to liability issues and seasonal snow removal needs, we cannot have personal vehicles left on campus overnight. WA is not responsible for the security of any private property, such as a vehicle left on campus overnight. Owners of the vehicles will be responsible if towing is necessary to accommodate plowing or parking needs.

College Corner

Parent Seminar: Thriving in Your Faith Through College
Saturday, January 11
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Wheaton Academy Atrium
Do you want your kids to follow Jesus for a lifetime? Many fall away during the college years. Do you have a plan to help your teenagers keep their faith? Does your teenager have a plan to continue to follow Jesus through their post-high school years? In this unique seminar, Dr. Rob Rienow from Family Visionary Ministries will equip you and your student with biblical principles and practical approaches for strengthening your relationships with each other and with Jesus. Free event for parents with their junior high and high school students RSVP Events@VisionaryFam.com.

Athletics

Winter sports are off and running! Please click here to read the monthly athletic newsletter. It contains important and timely information related to the athletic department.