Upcoming Events

Holiday Office Hours and WA Weekly Schedule
During the weeks over Christmas and New Years, the offices will be closed from December 23-27, and on January 1. There will be no WA Weekly published on Friday, December 27.

Winterim classes begin on Monday, January 6. We wish you a Merry Christmas and hope you have a blessed break!

General News

Report Cards
Report Cards can be viewed today by 5:00 p.m. in onCampus under your student’s name and then under the Progress Tab.

Winterim Schedules
Winterim Schedules are available to be seen in onCampus. If your student is not enrolled in any Winterim classes, please contact Angie Roberts at aroberts@wheatonacademy.org. If your student has not finalized his/her Internship, please contact Davona Reynolds at dreynolds@wheatonacademy.org.

Will You Help us Finish the Year Strong?
Did you know that for the 2019-2020 academic year, Wheaton Academy was able to provide over $1.6M in financial assistance to our families? This would not be possible, however, without the generosity of our faithful supporters. Would you please help us finish the year strong by prayerfully considering an end-of-year financial gift? Your gift on behalf of our mission directly impacts our students as they are molded and shaped into young men and women who understand every discipline in light of the truth of the Gospel. Thank you for partnering with us in our mission as the Lord leads you. Click here to provide a gift.

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.

Attention Amazon.com Shoppers – You Can Support WA While You Shop!
Please consider making Wheaton Academy the beneficiary of .5% of your purchases made on Amazon.com – a great way to support our school while doing your Christmas shopping! AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazon with the same products, prices, and shopping features as Amazon.com. The difference is that when you shop on AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organization of your choice. On your first visit to AmazonSmile smile.amazon.com, choose Wheaton Academy as your charitable organization for WA to receive this benefit!

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.

Guitar Lessons
If your son or daughter is interested in taking guitar lessons at Wheaton Academy after school, please click here for more information or contact Evan Jasper at ejasper@wheatonacademy.org or 630-520-1478.

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

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.

Upcoming Events

WA Men’s Prayer
Saturday, December 14
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, December 14, at 8:00 a.m. in the white Alumni Chapel. Our guest speaker for this month is Scott Broman, WA Business teacher, and Boys Golf Coach. Light refreshments are served.

Christmas Soirée
Thursday, December 19
3:15 – 10:30 p.m.
Meet in FAC
Students who signed up for the Christmas Soirée will meet in the Fine Arts Center at 3:15 p.m. and be chauffeured down to Navy Pier on coach buses for a 2-1/2 hour boat cruise on the lake with a full dinner. We will return to Wheaton Academy at 10:30 p.m. All students must take the buses to and from Navy Pier. We look forward to celebrating the Christmas season together. Any questions, please feel free to contact Jim Holtrop.

General News

Final Exam Week Schedule
Monday, December 16 – Thursday, December 19
Students must take their finals during the assigned time. If special circumstances create the need to change the day/time of a final, approval must first be given by Ms. Carwell. There is no lunch served, and dress code remains in effect during the week of final exams.

Monday, December 16
Period 1 Final: 8:00-9:30 a.m.
Period 2 Final: 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Tuesday, December 17
Period 3 Final: 8:00-9:30 a.m.
Period 4 Final: 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, December 18
Period 5 Final: 8:00-9:30 a.m.
Period 6 Final: 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Thursday, December 19
Period 7 Final: 8:00-9:30 a.m.
Make-up Finals: 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Friday, December 20
No School, Offices Open

Will You Help us Finish the Year Strong?
Did you know that for the 2019-2020 academic year, Wheaton Academy was able to provide over $1.6M in financial assistance to our families? This would not be possible, however, without the generosity of our faithful supporters. Would you please help us finish the year strong by prayerfully considering an end-of-year financial gift? Your gift on behalf of our mission directly impacts our students as they are molded and shaped into young men and women who understand every discipline in light of the truth of the Gospel. Thank you for partnering with us in our mission as the Lord leads you. Click here to provide a gift.

Timeshares for Teachers 2019-2020
Wheaton Academy is once again seeking vacation opportunities to be used by our Living Curriculum Teachers. If you have a timeshare, a privately-owned vacation home, vacation packages, or airline miles and would like to participate in this program, please click here for more information. To fill out an online form, please click here. Questions? Email Chelsea Schillinger or call 630-562-7520.

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.

Toy and Winter Gear Drive
Toy Drive: The Basketball teams are partnering with Project LEAD Local and Youth Service Bureau (a local foster care agency) to collect toys for children and youth in foster care. Toys for ages newborn-18 years old will be accepted at ALL home basketball games running from now through December 14.

Winter Gear Drive: Project LEAD Local is also collecting winter gear for the children of Puente Del Pueblo. The West Chicago teachers have noticed that many of the children are coming to school without coats, socks, and warm clothing. We will collect any and all winter gear – including jackets/coats, warm hats, gloves, socks, scarves, etc. from now through finals week. Sizes for children ages 5-10 years old are needed. Gear can be dropped off in Mr. Rivera’s classroom between now and finals week.

Attention Amazon.com Shoppers – You Can Support WA While You Shop!
Please consider making Wheaton Academy the beneficiary of .5% of your purchases made on Amazon.com – a great way to support our school while doing your Christmas shopping! AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazon with the same products, prices, and shopping features as Amazon.com. The difference is that when you shop on AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organization of your choice. On your first visit to AmazonSmile smile.amazon.com, choose Wheaton Academy as your charitable organization for WA to receive this benefit!

2018-2019 Yearbooks Available!
If you did not order the 2018-2019 yearbook last year, there are extra copies available to purchase now. You can pick them up at the front office for $25.00 each. Stop at the front desk or see Jim Holtrop to buy one.

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

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.

Upcoming Events

WA Women’s Prayer Lunch and Fellowship
Tuesday, December 10
12:30-2:45 p.m.
Sarah Gieser’s home
1N457 Indian Knoll Road, West Chicago
Please join us for lunch, fellowship, and prayer. Whether or not you have prayed with us in the past, please come! We would love to see you! Alumni moms are also encouraged to attend. Contact Sarah Gieser or Claudia Fabela with questions.

Christmas Concerts and Winter Art Show
Wednesday & Thursday, December 11 & 12
Fine Arts Center
7:00 p.m.
Wheaton Academy is proud to present its annual Christmas Concert and Winter Art Show. The concerts will take place on December 11 & 12 in the FAC Auditorium at 7:00 p.m.  Beginning at 6:30 p.m., as well as after the concerts, the Winter Art Show will be on display in the FAC Auditorium and Lobby. It will feature student visual art from this semester’s classes. The Christmas Concert will feature all Wheaton Academy Choral and Instrumental musical groups performing pieces celebrating Christ’s birth and His good news of salvation.  Admission is free, and all are welcome!

WA Men’s Prayer
Saturday, December 14
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 next Saturday, December 12, at 8:00 a.m. in the white Alumni Chapel. Our guest speaker for this month is Scott Broman, WA Business teacher, and Boys Golf Coach. Light refreshments are served.

Christmas Soirée
Thursday, December 19
2:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Meet in FAC
Student Council invites the entire student body to our annual Christmas Soirée on December 19. Please have your child join us for an evening on the Spirit of Chicago Dinner Cruise. We will meet in the Fine Arts Center at 3:15 p.m and be chauffeured down to Navy Pier on coach buses. The night includes a 2-1/2 hour boat cruise on the lake with a full dinner. We will return to Wheaton Academy at 10:30 p.m. All students must take the buses to and from Navy Pier.

The cost is $50.00 per student. Guests from other schools are permitted to join us; however all permission slips for outside students need to be in by December 6. Forms are available at the front desk. Tickets will be on sale December 2-10 only. No tickets are available at the door. This year tickets can be bought by check or through our push coin service!!

We look forward to celebrating the Christmas season together. Any questions, please feel free to contact Jim Holtrop.

General News

Modified Bell Schedule this Tuesday

Tuesday, December 10, we will be operating on a modified bell schedule to allow time for our Christmas Concert during Chapel.

Time                            Lunch                          Class
8:00 – 8:44                                                      Period 1
8:50 – 9:34                                                      Period 2
9:40 – 10:24                                                    Period 3
10:30 – 11:15                                                  Christmas Concert
11:21 – 12:05              11:15 – 11:46              Period 4A
11:46 – 12:30              12:05 – 12:36              Period 4B
12:36 – 1:20                                                    Period 5
1:26 – 2:10                                                      Period 6
2:16 – 3:00                                                      Period 7

Final Exam Week Schedule
Monday, December 16 – Thursday, December 19
Students must take their finals during the assigned time. If special circumstances create the need to change the day/time of a final, approval must first be given by Ms. Carwell. There is no lunch served, and dress code remains in effect during the week of final exams.

Monday, December 16
Period 1 Final: 8:00-9:30 a.m.
Period 2 Final: 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Tuesday, December 17
Period 3 Final: 8:00-9:30 a.m.
Period 4 Final: 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, December 18
Period 5 Final: 8:00-9:30 a.m.
Period 6 Final: 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Thursday, December 19
Period 7 Final: 8:00-9:30 a.m.
Make-up Finals: 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Friday, December 20
No School, Offices Open

De-stress with Dogs
On Monday, December 16 and Tuesday, December 17, the Naperville Area Humane Society Pawsitive Pet Therapy will be coming to Wheaton Academy.  Students with a signed permission slip (which can be picked up at the front office) can interact with certified therapy dogs and unwind after finals.  Dogs will be located in the Warrior Room from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. both days.

Toy and Winter Gear Drive
Toy Drive: The Basketball teams are partnering with Project LEAD Local and Youth Service Bureau (a local foster care agency) to collect toys for children and youth in foster care. Toys for ages newborn-18 years old will be accepted at ALL home basketball games running from now through December 14.

Winter Gear Drive: Project LEAD Local is also collecting winter gear for the children of Puente Del Pueblo. The West Chicago teachers have noticed that many of the children are coming to school without coats, socks, and warm clothing. We will collect any and all winter gear – including jackets/coats, warm hats, gloves, socks, scarves, etc. from now through finals week. Sizes for children ages 5-10 years old are needed. Gear can be dropped off in Mr. Rivera’s classroom between now and finals week.

Timeshares for Teachers 2019-2020
Wheaton Academy is once again seeking vacation opportunities to be used by our Living Curriculum Teachers. If you have a timeshare, a privately-owned vacation home, vacation packages, or airline miles and would like to participate in this program, please click here for more information. To fill out an online form, please click here. Questions? Email Chelsea Schillinger or call 630-562-7520.

Need-Based Scholarship Application
The Wheaton Academy 2020-2021 need-based scholarship application will open Tuesday, December 10, 2019.  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 on or after Tuesday, December 10

Attention Amazon.com Shoppers – You Can Support WA While You Shop!
Please consider making Wheaton Academy the beneficiary of .5% of your purchases made on Amazon.com – a great way to support our school while doing your Christmas shopping! AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazon with the same products, prices, and shopping features as Amazon.com. The difference is that when you shop on AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organization of your choice. On your first visit to AmazonSmile smile.amazon.com, choose Wheaton Academy as your charitable organization for WA to receive this benefit!

2018-2019 Yearbooks Available!
If you did not order the 2018-2019 yearbook last year, there are extra copies available to purchase now. You can pick them up at the front office for $25.00 each. Stop at the front desk or see Jim Holtrop to buy one.

Important Yearbook Information for all Parents Regarding Yearbook Sales
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.

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. You may click here for an example of what an ad should look like.

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

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.

Upcoming Events

Thanksgiving Break
There will be no school and offices will be closed from Wednesday, November 27 through Friday, November 29 due to the Thanksgiving holiday. There will be no WA Weekly published next week as well. The WA Weekly will resume on Friday, December 6. We wish you and your family a blessed Thanksgiving!

WA Women’s Prayer
Tuesday, December 3
1:15-2:45 p.m.
Armour Building
On Tuesdays, the WA Women’s Prayer Group will meet from 1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. on campus at Luz Vergara’s apartment, which is located in the Armour building. Please note that we will not be meeting during Christmas break or Winterim. We will resume on January 28. Contact Sarah Gieser or Claudia Fabela with questions.

WA Women’s Prayer Lunch and Fellowship
Tuesday, December 10
12:30-2:45 p.m.
Sarah Gieser’s home
1N457 Indian Knoll Road, West Chicago
Please join us for lunch, fellowship, and prayer. Whether or not you have prayed with us in the past, please come! We would love to see you! Alumni moms are also encouraged to attend. Contact Sarah Gieser or Claudia Fabela with questions.

Christmas Soirée
Thursday, December 19
2:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Meet in FAC
Student Council invites the entire student body to our annual Christmas Soirée on December 19. Please have your child join us for an evening on the Spirit of Chicago Dinner Cruise. We will meet in the Fine Arts Center at 3:15 p.m and be chauffeured down to Navy Pier on coach buses. The night includes a 2-1/2 hour boat cruise on the lake with a full dinner. We will return to Wheaton Academy at 10:30 p.m. All students must take the buses to and from Navy Pier.

The cost is $50.00 per student. Guests from other schools are permitted to join us; however all permission slips for outside students need to be in by December 6. Forms are available at the front desk. Tickets will be on sale December 2-10 only. No tickets are available at the door. This year tickets can be bought by check or through our push coin service!!

We look forward to celebrating the Christmas season together. Any questions, please feel free to contact Jim Holtrop.

General News

Attention Amazon.com Shoppers – You Can Support WA While You Shop!
Please consider making Wheaton Academy the beneficiary of .5% of your purchases made on Amazon.com – a great way to support our school while doing your Christmas shopping! AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazon with the same products, prices, and shopping features as Amazon.com. The difference is that when you shop on AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organization of your choice. On your first visit to AmazonSmile smile.amazon.com, choose Wheaton Academy as your charitable organization for WA to receive this benefit!

De-stress with Dogs
On Monday, December 16 and Tuesday, December 17, the Naperville Area Humane Society Pawsitive Pet Therapy will be coming to Wheaton Academy.  Students with a signed permission slip can interact with certified therapy dogs and unwind after finals.  Dogs will be located in the Warrior Room from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. both days.

2018-2019 Yearbooks Available!
If you did not order the 2018-2019 yearbook last year, there are extra copies available to purchase now. You can pick them up at the front office for $25.00 each. Stop at the front desk or see Jim Holtrop to buy one.

Important Yearbook Information for all Parents Regarding Yearbook Sales
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.

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. You may click here for an example of what an ad should look like.

2020-2021 One-Page Calendar
The 2020-2021 One-Page School calendar is now live on the Wheaton Academy website. You may click here to view it.

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. The payment option will be available in the next WA Weekly.

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.

Upcoming Events

Prospective International Host Parent Meeting
Tuesday, November 198:00 a.m. and  6:00 p.m.
Student Services
Have you wondered what it would be like to be a host family to one or more of our international students?
Learn more about this exciting ministry opportunity on Tuesday, November 19 at 8:00 a.m. or 6:00 p.m. Please RSVP to Julie Grant, International Host Family Coordinator.

General News

2018-2019 Yearbooks Available!
If you did not order the 2018-2019 yearbook last year, there are extra copies available to purchase now. You can pick them up at the front office for $25.00 each. Stop at the front desk or see Jim Holtrop to buy one.

Important Yearbook Information for all Parents Regarding Yearbook Sales
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.

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. You may click here for an example of what an ad should look like.

2020-2021 One-Page Calendar
The 2020-2021 One-Page School calendar is now live on the Wheaton Academy website. You may click here to view it.

College Corner

There are no new announcements at this time.

Athletics

Winter sports are off and running!!  See below for some important links for parents to read and team photo information.

Please click here to read the monthly athletic newsletter.  It contains important and timely information related to the athletic department.

Tuesday, November 19, is the date of our team pictures for our winter athletic teams.  Please click here to order off the website. Your child will also be given the paper order form to order if you are more comfortable with paper transactions.

Upcoming Events

WA Men’s Prayer
Saturday, November 9
8:00 a.m.
White Alumni Chapel
Please join the men from the WA community tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. in the white Alumni Chapel, as we meet to pray and hear from one of our WA employees. The guest speaker for November is Chip Dykema, WA Bible teacher, Girls Golf coach, and Boys Tennis coach. Light refreshments are served.

WAWomen’s Prayer
Tuesdays, November 12, 19
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. Contact Sarah Gieser or Claudia Fabela with questions.

Prospective International Host Parent Meeting
Tuesday, November 198:00 a.m. and  6:00 p.m.
Student Services
Have you wondered what it would be like to be a host family to one or more of our international students?
Learn more about this exciting ministry opportunity on Tuesday, November 19 at 8:00 a.m. or 6:00 p.m. Please RSVP to Julie Grant, International Host Family Coordinator.

General News

Senior Class Graduation Assembly, November 13
On Wednesday, November 13, the seniors will meet during Advisory in the FAC for an important Graduation Assembly. They will receive information regarding ordering caps and gowns, as well as indicate how they want their names written on their diploma. A Josten’s representative will return on Friday, November 15, to take the orders for the cap and gowns. Please be sure to ask your senior for the packet they will receive, and to place your order next Friday.

Friends of Wheaton Academy Israel Study Tour
Please consider joining Head of School, Steve Bult, and his wife, Pam, in conjunction with GTI travel, for the upcoming  Friends of Wheaton Academy Israel Study Tour from May 4-14, 2020.  This 11 day, all-inclusive Israel Study Tour is sure to bring Scripture to life! Please take a few minutes to look over the GTI landing page for details at the following link: https://gtitours.org/trip/wheaton20 and note there is a $100 early booking discount through November 10!

Important Yearbook Information for all Parents Regarding Yearbook Sales
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.

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.  If you order a senior ad, you do not need to order a yearbook through the Jostens website. You may click here for an example of what an ad should look like.

Winterim 2020 Class Registration for Freshmen
Monday, November 11, Freshmen will register for Winterim classes in OnCampus beginning at 6:00 p.m.

Winterim Classes are available to view on the Wheaton Academy Website. Go to the Academics tab, select Winterim, then choose Courses. Please contact Amy Heavey, Winterim Coordinator, with any further questions.

College Corner

There are no new announcements at this time.

Athletics

Winter Sports Tryouts
Boys Basketball and Wrestling Tryouts are Monday, November 11

Please make sure your student-athlete has their mandatory paperwork completed and uploaded into Magnus.  This includes the concussion and steroid paperwork, along with a current physical.  Your child will not be allowed to try out or participate in any of these sports without these forms completed. If you have any questions, please call Dawn Hamm at 630-562-7565.

Upcoming Events

Admissions Event: Co-Curricular Night
Tuesday, November 5
7:00 p.m.
The Admissions Office is hosting an event for future students called Co-Curricular Night. It’s an opportunity for these new families to talk to different program heads in athletics, fine arts, and clubs. Please help us spread the word. You can find out more information by clicking here.

WA Men’s Prayer
Saturday, November 9
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. The guest speaker for November is Chip Dykema, WA Bible teacher. Please join us for prayer next Saturday, November 9, at 8:00 a.m. in the white Alumni Chapel. Light refreshments are served.

WAWomen’s Prayer
Tuesdays, November 5, 12, 19
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. Contact Sarah Gieser or Claudia Fabela with questions.

Prospective International Host Parent Meeting
Tuesday, November 198:00 a.m. and  6:00 p.m.
Student Services
Have you wondered what it would be like to be a host family to one or more of our international students?
Learn more about this exciting ministry opportunity on Tuesday, November 19 at 8:00 a.m. or 6:00 p.m. Please RSVP to Julie Grant, International Host Family Coordinator.

General News

Friends of Wheaton Academy Israel Study Tour
Please consider joining Head of School, Steve Bult, and his wife, Pam, in conjunction with GTI travel, for the upcoming  Friends of Wheaton Academy Israel Study Tour from May 4-14, 2020.  This 11 day, all-inclusive Israel Study Tour is sure to bring Scripture to life! Please take a few minutes to look over the GTI landing page for details at the following link: https://gtitours.org/trip/wheaton20 and note there is a $100 early booking discount through November 10!

Important Yearbook Information for all Parents Regarding Yearbook Sales
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.

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.  If you order a senior ad, you do not need to order a yearbook through the Jostens website. You may click here for an example of what an ad should look like.

Winterim 2020 Class RegistrationRegistration for classes for Winterim 2020 is coming up!

• November 4, Juniors and Seniors will register in OnCampus. Registration opens at 6:00 p.m.
• November 6, Sophomores will register in OnCampus. Registration opens at 6:00 p.m.
• November 11, Freshmen will register in OnCampus. Registration opens at 6:00 p.m.

Winterim Classes will be available to view on October 30 on the Wheaton Academy Website. Go to the Academics tab, select Winterim, then choose Courses. Please contact Amy Heavey, Winterim Coordinator, with any further questions.

Winterim Internships – Application Deadline Today!
The Winterim Internship program is a unique opportunity for students to get hands-on experience in a workplace setting. All students interested in doing an internship during Winterim need to review the requirements and fill out the application that can be found on the WA website under the Winterim Tab. The deadline to submit your application is today, November 1. If you have any questions, please see Miss Davona Reynolds in the library.

College Corner

AP Exam Registration – Registration Deadline Today!
Please note that due to changes in the College Board’s AP Registration process, AP exams must now be ordered in the fall. Students were given a join code by their AP teachers to access important information, practice exams, and to register for their AP test(s) on the College Board website. Students that joined the class were automatically registered to take the test unless they indicated otherwise. Students that have not joined a class on the College Board website should do so ASAP, by getting the join code from their teachers.  Students who are interested in taking the AP exam, but are not enrolled in the class should see Ms. Reynolds. The deadline for test registration is November 1, 2019. This deadline is for registration only, and no money is currently due. The deadline for payment for the AP exams is February 3, 2020. Please use the following link to pay for your AP Exams. A late fee of$ 25 will be assessed for exams paid for after the February 3 deadline. Furthermore, there will be a $40 College Board fee for all exams canceled after the November 1 deadline, regardless if they were paid for or not. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Davona Reynolds, the AP Exam Coordinator.

Athletics

Winter Sports Tryouts
The following are the tryout dates for our winter sports:

Girls Basketball- Monday, November 5
Boys Basketball and Wrestling- Monday, November 11

Please make sure your student-athlete has their mandatory paperwork completed and uploaded into Magnus.  This includes the concussion and steroid paperwork, along with a current physical.  Your child will not be allowed to try out or participate in any of these sports without these forms completed. If you have any questions, please call Dawn Hamm at 630-562-7565.

Upcoming Events

Little Shop of Horrors
October 31, November 1 & 2
White Alumni Chapel
7:00 p.m.
We are overwhelmed with the response to the announcement of our Fall Musical! Academy Theatre is proud to present Little Shop of Horrors, a modern-day parable about the human condition, complete with Motown style music, an enormous man-eating plant, and quirky characters that remind us why we need a Savior. Please see below regarding tickets:

• Tickets made available online last week have sold out, but there may be some available for purchase on the evening of a performance for $10 a seat with cash/check only. If remaining tickets are available, they can be purchased at Will Call, which will open each performance night at 6:30 p.m.
• All seating for Little Shop of Horrors is general admission; there will be no assigned seating
• Online ticket sales can be held for pick-up at Will Call on the nights of the show or can be printed at home. However, no tickets can be held without being paid for in full.
• Tickets that have been purchased online may be exchanged for a different performance (if seats are available) at no charge, but we are unable to offer refunds.
• Seating for performances will begin 30 minutes prior to the start of each show. Once the performance has begun, seating will only occur at rare intervals because our cast uses the aisles during the show.
• The best and quickest way to get questions answered is to email: tickets@wheatonacademy.org.
• If you have any special seating needs (wheelchairs, sight or hearing impairments, etc.), please let us know when purchasing your tickets so that we are able to do our best to accommodate your needs.

General News

Winterim 2020 Class RegistrationRegistration for classes for Winterim 2020 is coming up!

• November 4, Juniors and Seniors will register in OnCampus. Registration opens at 6:00 p.m.
• November 6, Sophomores will register in OnCampus. Registration opens at 6:00 p.m.
• November 11, Freshmen will register in OnCampus. Registration opens at 6:00 p.m.

Winterim Classes will be available to view on October 30 on the Wheaton Academy Website. Go to the Academics tab, select Winterim, then choose Courses. Please contact Amy Heavey, Winterim Coordinator, with any further questions.

Winterim Internships
The Winterim Internship program is a unique opportunity for students to get hands-on experience in a workplace setting. All students interested in doing an internship during Winterim need to review the requirements and fill out the application that can be found on the WA website under the Winterim Tab. The deadline to submit your application is November 1. If you have any questions, please see Miss Davona Reynolds in the library.

Admissions Events and Updates
We are excited to announce that the 2020-2021 application season has begun! The Admissions Office is hosting Co-Curricular Night Tuesday, November 5, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Click here to learn more about it. Registration is required and can be completed online. Please help us spread the word!

Additionally, applications for the 2020-2021 school year are open online. (https://wheatonacademy.org/admissions/apply/how-to-apply/)

If you have any questions, please reach out to Amy Burdett or Brittany Klenke in the Admissions Office: admissions@wheatonacademy.org.

A Note from the Business Office
Dear Wheaton Academy Family,

We want to take this opportunity to ensure our school community is aware of an incident that took place on the Wheaton Academy campus over the summer.  On two separate occasions during the month of July, the Wheaton Academy mailbox was burglarized, and an unspecified number of checks were stolen by the perpetrators.  We discovered in recent months the perpetrators fraudulently signed the checks and illegally deposited the funds into a non-Wheaton Academy account.  We have contacted the West Chicago Police Department and the West Chicago Post Office to report these activities. In addition, we have installed a locked mailbox on campus to prevent this from happening further.

If you sent a check to Wheaton Academy during the month of July, it is possible the check was included among the checks which were stolen.  It is relatively simple to identify whether the check was fraudulently cashed.  Please check the endorsement on the back of the check.  If the endorsement has a handwritten signature, the check was not received or cashed by Wheaton Academy.

If one of your checks was fraudulently cashed, you will need to file a claim with your bank. In some cases, the bank will want Wheaton Academy to sign an Affidavit of Forgery.  Please contact Pamela Larsen at plarsen@wheatonacademy.org or 630-562-7515 if you have a form you need to be signed.  Your bank will file a claim with the bank who erroneously cashed the check.  The bank who cashed the check will return the funds to your bank, who will subsequently return the funds to your account. Please note because of the investigation the banks have to conduct this process can take up to 30 – 60 days to complete.

If you have family or friends who donated funds to a Winterim Missions Trip, we recommend you share this information with them and confirm any checks they sent have been accounted for accordingly.

While this is certainly an unfortunate situation, we are thankful the incidents were quickly identified to prevent further theft from occurring. Please continue to keep Wheaton Academy, the faculty, staff, and students in your prayers as we endeavor together to nurture growth in students through relationships, excellence, and service to the glory of God.

Regards,

Pamela Larsen
Business Manager

College Corner

AP Exam Registration
Please note that due to changes in the College Board’s AP Registration process, AP exams must now be ordered in the fall. Students were given a join code by their AP teachers to access important information, practice exams, and to register for their AP test(s) on the College Board website. Students that joined the class were automatically registered to take the test unless they indicated otherwise. Students that have not joined a class on the College Board website should do so ASAP, by getting the join code from their teachers.  Students who are interested in taking the AP exam, but are not enrolled in the class should see Ms. Reynolds. The deadline for test registration is November 1, 2019. This deadline is for registration only, and no money is currently due. The deadline for payment for the AP exams is February 3, 2020. Please use the following link to pay for your AP Exams. A late fee of$ 25 will be assessed for exams paid for after the February 3 deadline. Furthermore, there will be a $40 College Board fee for all exams canceled after the November 1 deadline, regardless if they were paid for or not. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Davona Reynolds, the AP Exam Coordinator.

Athletics

Boys Swimming at Wheaton Academy: October 31 DeadlineWheaton Academy goes to the Sectional Meet with students who practice and participate on club teams. Boys swimming is a winter sport (Sectional Meet on Saturday, February 22). If your son is interested in participating, please contact Mr. Mack at kmack@wheatonacademy.org by October 31 so that we can reserve a spot for him at the sectional meet!

Winter Sports Tryouts
The following are the tryout dates for our winter sports:

Girls Basketball- Monday, November 5
Boys Basketball and Wrestling- Monday, November 11

Please make sure your student-athlete has their mandatory paperwork completed and uploaded into Magnus.  This includes the concussion and steroid paperwork, along with a current physical.  Your child will not be allowed to try out or participate in any of these sports without these forms completed. If you have any questions, please call Dawn Hamm at 630-562-7565.

Upcoming Events

Winterim Trip Parent Meeting
Monday, October 21
7:00 p.m.
Fine Arts Center
7:00-9:00 p.m.
On Monday, October 21, at 7:00 p.m. is a meeting for all the parents of students attending a Winterim Trip. We will meet in the FAC to briefly discuss the trips and go over some of the Student Travel Policies for Wheaton Academy. Then we will dismiss to trip groups where there will be further information about your student’s specific trip. Please contact your trip leader for additional information and the documents you need to bring to this meeting. See you on Monday!

Student/Teacher Conferences
Wednesday, October 23 & Thursday, October 24
Registration Ends Today!
Student/Teacher Conference are next week, Wednesday & Thursday, October 23 & 24. Scheduling ends today, Friday, October 18 at 11:59 p.m. Parents may schedule conferences online through MyConferenceTime.com.  Please email Gina Churchill if you have any questions regarding this process. In order for students to attend their conferences Wednesday, October 23 is an Off-campus Learning Day and Thursday there will be no classes held on campus.

General News

Admissions Events and Updates

We are excited to announce that the 2020-2021 application season has begun! The Admissions Office is hosting Co-Curricular Night Tuesday, November 5, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Click here to learn more about it. Registration is required and can be completed online. Please help us spread the word!

Additionally, applications for the 2020-2021 school year are open online. (https://wheatonacademy.org/admissions/apply/how-to-apply/)

If you have any questions, please reach out to Amy Burdett or Brittany Klenke in the Admissions Office: admissions@wheatonacademy.org.

A Note from the Business Office
Dear Wheaton Academy Family,

We want to take this opportunity to ensure our school community is aware of an incident that took place on the Wheaton Academy campus over the summer.  On two separate occasions during the month of July, the Wheaton Academy mailbox was burglarized, and an unspecified number of checks were stolen by the perpetrators.  We discovered in recent months the perpetrators fraudulently signed the checks and illegally deposited the funds into a non-Wheaton Academy account.  We have contacted the West Chicago Police Department and the West Chicago Post Office to report these activities. In addition, we have installed a locked mailbox on campus to prevent this from happening further.

If you sent a check to Wheaton Academy during the month of July, it is possible the check was included among the checks which were stolen.  It is relatively simple to identify whether the check was fraudulently cashed.  Please check the endorsement on the back of the check.  If the endorsement has a handwritten signature, the check was not received or cashed by Wheaton Academy.

If one of your checks was fraudulently cashed, you will need to file a claim with your bank. In some cases, the bank will want Wheaton Academy to sign an Affidavit of Forgery.  Please contact Pamela Larsen at plarsen@wheatonacademy.org or 630-562-7515 if you have a form you need to be signed.  Your bank will file a claim with the bank who erroneously cashed the check.  The bank who cashed the check will return the funds to your bank, who will subsequently return the funds to your account. Please note because of the investigation the banks have to conduct this process can take up to 30 – 60 days to complete.

If you have family or friends who donated funds to a Winterim Missions Trip, we recommend you share this information with them and confirm any checks they sent have been accounted for accordingly.

While this is certainly an unfortunate situation, we are thankful the incidents were quickly identified to prevent further theft from occurring. Please continue to keep Wheaton Academy, the faculty, staff, and students in your prayers as we endeavor together to nurture growth in students through relationships, excellence, and service to the glory of God.

Regards,

Pamela Larsen
Business Manager

Fall Musical: Little Shop of Horrors
We are excited to announce our Fall Musical! Academy Theatre is proud to present Little Shop of Horrors, a modern-day parable about the human condition, complete with Motown style music, an enormous man-eating plant, and quirky characters that remind us why we need a Savior. The performances, which will be in the white Alumni Chapel, are scheduled as follows:

October 31 at 7:00 p.m.
November 1 at 7:00 p.m.
November 2 at 7:00 p.m.

Little Shop of Horrors Ticket Sale Information and Policies

• Tickets for the general public may be purchased beginning Wednesday, October 16, with a credit card online for $10 a seat. All seating for Little Shop of Horrors is general admission; there will be no assigned seating.
• To purchase tickets, go to the Wheaton Academy website, wheatonacademy.org, and follow the link to Little Shop of Horrors ticket sales. Follow the prompts to purchase tickets for each performance you would like to attend.
• Tickets can also be purchased on the evening of a performance with cash/check only if there are remaining tickets available.
• Tickets may be purchased online until 3:00 p.m. on the day of the performance. After that point, all ticket sales will take place at Will Call, which will open each performance night at 6:30 p.m.
• Purchased tickets can be held for pick-up at Will Call on the nights of the show or can be printed at home (online ticket sales). However, no tickets can be held without being paid for in full.
• Once tickets are purchased, they may be exchanged for a different performance (if seats are available) at no charge, but we are unable to offer refunds.
• Seating for performances will begin 30 minutes prior to the start of each show. Once the performance has begun, seating will only occur at rare intervals because our cast uses the aisles during the show.
• The best and quickest way to get questions answered is to email: tickets@wheatonacademy.org.
• If you have any special seating needs (wheelchairs, sight or hearing impairments, etc.), please let us know when purchasing your tickets so that we are able to do our best to accommodate your needs.

Winterim Internships
The Winterim Internship program is a unique opportunity for students to get hands-on experience in a workplace setting. All students interested in doing an internship during Winterim need to review the requirements and fill out the application that can be found on the WA website under the Winterim Tab. The deadline to submit your application is November 1^st. If you have any questions, please see Miss Davona Reynolds in the library.

College Corner

AP Exam Registration

Please note that due to changes in the College Board’s AP Registration process, AP exams must now be ordered in the fall. Students were given a join code by their AP teachers to access important information, practice exams, and to register for their AP test(s) on the College Board website. Students that joined the class were automatically registered to take the test unless they indicated otherwise. Students that have not joined a class on the College Board website should do so ASAP, by getting the join code from their teachers.  Students who are interested in taking the AP exam, but are not enrolled in the class should see Ms. Reynolds. The deadline for test registration is November 1, 2019. This deadline is for registration only, and no money is currently due. The deadline for payment for the AP exams is February 3, 2020. Please use the following link to pay for your AP Exams. A late fee of$ 25 will be assessed for exams paid for after the February 3 deadline. Furthermore, there will be a $40 College Board fee for all exams canceled after the November 1 deadline, regardless if they were paid for or not. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Davona Reynolds, the AP Exam Coordinator.

Athletics

Our fall athletic season is wrapping up, and we are looking ahead to our winter season.  The following are the tryout dates for our winter sports:

Girls Basketball- Monday, November 5
Boys Basketball and Wrestling- Monday, November 11

Please make sure your student-athlete has their mandatory paperwork completed and uploaded into Magnus.  This includes the concussion and steroid paperwork, along with a current physical.  Your child will not be allowed to try out or participate in any of these sports without these forms completed. If you have any questions, please call Dawn Hamm at 630-562-7565.

Upcoming Events

No School, Offices Closed Monday, October 14
There will be no school and offices will be closed on Monday, October 14, in observance of Columbus Day.

WA Women’s Prayer
Tuesdays, October 15, 22, & 29
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. Contact Sarah Gieser or Claudia Fabela with questions.

WA Men’s Prayer
Saturday, October 12
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 tomorrow, October 12, at 8:00 a.m. in the white Alumni Chapel. Our guest speaker for this month is Brian Hogan, WA’s Dean of Chapel & Spiritual Formation. Light refreshments are served.

General News

PSAT Testing, Wednesday, October 16
Parents, please make a note of some important details for our October 16 PSAT testing date:

1. Please make sure your student has a good breakfast that morning.
2. Testing will occur from 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., and students will be dismissed after the testing.
3. There will not be lunch available at WA this day due to the early dismissal.
4. Students must bring two #2 pencils and a PSAT approved calculator .
5. Students will not be able to check their cell phones for the entire time of the test (9:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.).
6. We cannot send a visitor to a classroom once the testing has begun.
7. Students may have a drink or food snack in between testing sections if they pack this and bring it with them the day of the test.  They would need to put it away under their desks at the end of each break. There will not be lunch provided during the time of the test. So, snacks are recommended during breaks.

Students received a PSAT/ NMSQT Student Guide in Advisory a couple of weeks ago.  We recommend students review that booklet or view this information online at https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org.  Important information is given in this booklet such as the reminder that there is no penalty for guessing, and students are encouraged to give their best answer to every question.

If you have any questions prior to the PSAT testing date, please contact Gina Churchill, the PSAT Coordinator. 

Senior Class Training, Wednesday, October 16
On October 16, we are excited to be able to provide our senior class with training, from a Biblical worldview, for engaging others in difficult conversations about issues in our culture. We believe this training is consistent with our commitment to College Readiness as well as to building a Kingdom Community. The training will focus on holding fast to Biblical truth when interacting with people who hold different views. Karen Jones, from Sacred Leadership Solutions, will be on campus to engage our seniors in a workshop.

This workshop for the senior class will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., concurrent with our all-school testing for other students. This half-day of school will offer benefits equivalent to a conference where intense learning takes place in a compacted time. We are excited about the unique opportunity this workshop will provide for our senior class in helping them to develop as Christian leaders and influencers.

Student/Teacher Conferences
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. In order to make the scheduling process easier for you, it will take place online beginning Tuesday, October 15 at noon, and ending Friday, October 18 at 11:59 p.m. Parents will schedule conferences online through MyConferenceTime.com. This allows parents to schedule and manage their own conference times. Please email Gina Churchill if you have any questions regarding this process.

Fall Musical: Little Shop of Horrors
We are excited to announce our Fall Musical! Academy Theatre is proud to present Little Shop of Horrors, a modern-day parable about the human condition, complete with Motown style music, an enormous man-eating plant, and quirky characters that remind us why we need a Savior. The performances, which will be in the white Alumni Chapel, are scheduled as follows:

October 31 at 7:00 p.m.
November 1 at 7:00 p.m.
November 2 at 7:00 p.m.

Little Shop of Horrors Ticket Sale Information and Policies

• Tickets for the general public may be purchased beginning Wednesday, October 16, with a credit card online for $10 a seat. All seating for Little Shop of Horrors is general admission; there will be no assigned seating.
• To purchase tickets, go to the Wheaton Academy website, wheatonacademy.org, and follow the link to Little Shop of Horrors ticket sales. Follow the prompts to purchase tickets for each performance you would like to attend.
• Tickets can also be purchased on the evening of a performance with cash/check only if there are remaining tickets available.
• Tickets may be purchased online until 3:00 p.m. on the day of the performance. After that point, all ticket sales will take place at Will Call, which will open each performance night at 6:30 p.m.
• Purchased tickets can be held for pick-up at Will Call on the nights of the show or can be printed at home (online ticket sales). However, no tickets can be held without being paid for in full.
• Once tickets are purchased, they may be exchanged for a different performance (if seats are available) at no charge, but we are unable to offer refunds.
• Seating for performances will begin 30 minutes prior to the start of each show. Once the performance has begun, seating will only occur at rare intervals because our cast use the aisles during the show.
• The best and quickest way to get questions answered is to email: tickets@wheatonacademy.org.
• If you have any special seating needs (wheelchairs, sight or hearing impairments, etc.), please let us know when purchasing your tickets so that we are able to do our best to accommodate your needs.

Admissions Events and Updates
We are excited to announce that the 2020-2021 application season has begun! The Admissions Office is hosting two events this fall to showcase our school: Future Family Night (THIS Thursday, October 17, from 7:00 -9:00 p.m.) and Co-Curricular Night (Tuesday, November 5 from 7:00-8:30 p.m.). Click here to learn about each event. Registration is required and can be completed online. Please help us spread the word!

Additionally, applications for the 2020-2021 school year are open online. (https://wheatonacademy.org/admissions/apply/how-to-apply/)

If you have any questions, please reach out to Amy Burdett or Brittany Klenke in the Admissions Office: admissions@wheatonacademy.org.

Winterim Internships
The Winterim Internship program is a unique opportunity for students to get hands-on experience in a workplace setting. All students interested in doing an internship during Winterim need to review the requirements and fill out the application that can be found on the WA website under the Winterim Tab. The deadline to submit your application is November 1^st. If you have any questions, please see Miss Davona Reynolds in the library.

College Corner

AP Exam Registration

Please note that due to changes in the College Board’s AP Registration process, AP exams must now be ordered in the fall. Students were given a join code by their AP teachers to access important information, practice exams, and to register for their AP test(s) on the College Board website. Students that joined the class were automatically registered to take the test unless they indicated otherwise. Students that have not joined a class on the College Board website should do so ASAP, by getting the join code from their teachers.  Students who are interested in taking the AP exam, but are not enrolled in the class should see Ms. Reynolds. The deadline for test registration is November 1, 2019. This deadline is for registration only, and no money is currently due. The deadline for payment for the AP exams is February 3, 2020. Please use the following link to pay for your AP Exams. A late fee of$ 25 will be assessed for exams paid for after the February 3 deadline. Furthermore, there will be a $40 College Board fee for all exams canceled after the November 1 deadline, regardless if they were paid for or not. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Davona Reynolds, the AP Exam Coordinator.

Athletics

There are no new athletic announcements at this time.

Upcoming Events

Fall Informal
Saturday, October 5
7:00 – 9:30 p.m.
Academy Building
Student Council would like to invite all students to the 2019 Homecoming Fall Informal, on October 5 at 7:00 p.m. There will be multiple food trucks, street games, caramel apples, pumpkin decorating, and a country band. Tickets are on sale for $20 during lunch in the Atrium. Tickets at the door will be $25.00.

WA Women’s Prayer
Tuesdays, October 8, 15, 22, & 29
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. Contact Sarah Gieser or Claudia Fabela with questions.

WA Men’s Prayer
Saturday, October 12
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, October 12, at 8:00 a.m. in the white Alumni Chapel. Our guest speaker for this month is Brian Hogan, WA’s Dean of Chapel & Spiritual Formation. Light refreshments are served.

General News

Picture Retake Day, Wednesday, October 9
If your student didn’t get a school photo taken, or you would like a retake, Lifetouch will be on campus from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9 for retakes. Your student may pick up an order form at the front office.

PSAT Testing, Wednesday, October 16
Parents, please make a note of some important details for our October 16 PSAT testing date:

1. Please make sure your student has a good breakfast that morning.
2. Testing will occur from 9:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., and students will be dismissed after the testing.
3. There will not be lunch available at WA this day due to the early dismissal.
4. Students must bring two #2 pencils and a PSAT approved calculator .
5. Students will not be able to check their cell phones for the entire time of the test (9:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m.).
6. We cannot send a visitor to a classroom once the testing has begun.
7. Students may have a drink or food snack in between testing sections if they pack this and bring it with them the day of the test.  They would need to put it away under their desks at the end of each break. There will not be lunch provided during the time of the test. So, snacks are recommended during breaks.

Students received a PSAT/ NMSQT Student Guide in Advisory a couple of weeks ago.  We recommend students review that booklet or view this information online at https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org.  Important information is given in this booklet such as the reminder that there is no penalty for guessing, and students are encouraged to give their best answer to every question.

If you have any questions prior to the PSAT testing date, please contact Gina Churchill, the PSAT Coordinator. 

Senior Class Training, Wednesday, October 16
On October 16, we are excited to be able to provide our senior class with training, from a Biblical worldview, for engaging others in difficult conversations about issues in our culture. We believe this training is consistent with our commitment to College Readiness as well as to building a Kingdom Community. The training will focus on holding fast to Biblical truth when interacting with people who hold different views. Karen Jones, from Sacred Leadership Solutions, will be on campus to engage our seniors in a workshop.

This workshop for the senior class will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., concurrent with our all-school testing for other students. This half-day of school will offer benefits equivalent to a conference where intense learning takes place in a compacted time. We are excited about the unique opportunity this workshop will provide for our senior class in helping them to develop as Christian leaders and influencers.

Junior Cheer Academy
It is that time again!  Football season means Jr. Cheer at Wheaton Academy. Click here to register for our 6th annual football Jr. Cheer game and clinic dates! All of the details are on the registration page, but please do not hesitate to contact Leah Rinker directly at lrinker@wheatonacademy.org if you have any questions!

College Corner

AP Exam Registration

Please note that due to changes in the College Board’s AP Registration process, AP exams must now be ordered in the fall. Students were given a join code by their AP teachers to access important information, practice exams, and to register for their AP test(s) on the College Board website. Students that joined the class were automatically registered to take the test unless they indicated otherwise. Students that have not joined a class on the College Board website should do so ASAP, by getting the join code from their teachers.  Students who are interested in taking the AP exam, but are not enrolled in the class should see Ms. Reynolds. The deadline for test registration is November 1, 2019. This deadline is for registration only, and no money is currently due. The deadline for payment for the AP exams is February 3, 2020. Please use the following link to pay for your AP Exams. A late fee of$ 25 will be assessed for exams paid for after the February 3 deadline. Furthermore, there will be a $40 College Board fee for all exams canceled after the November 1 deadline, regardless if they were paid for or not. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Davona Reynolds, the AP Exam Coordinator.

Athletics

All-Access Pass
Wheaton Academy Athletics has made it exciting for everyone to attend all sporting events for the year,  and get in FREE!  We are supplying each family with an All-Access Pass that will allow everyone in your family to come and cheer on all our athletic teams for FREE! This was announced at the Fall Kickoff Meeting; however, if you did not have a child participating in a fall sport, you may not have heard this great announcement!!  If you would like your All-Access Pass before out next home football game on September 27, please come to the Athletic Office Monday-Friday from the hours of 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. and pick up your All-Access Pass! If you can’t make it to our office, pick it up at the admissions table at the football game. It is a pleasure to offer this great news to all our school families, and hope it will provide a great atmosphere at all our sporting events!

Upcoming Events

Warrior Preview Night – CancelledDue to the inclement weather, the Warrior Preview Night, which was previously scheduled for this evening, has been cancelled. Future Warriors, please keep your eyes out for future Admissions events: Future Family Night, October 17 and Co-Curricular Night, November 5.

General News

Launch
On Thursday, October 3, Project LEAD Global invites the Wheaton Academy community to an all-school tailgate event before the Homecoming Football game starting at 5:00 p.m. All parents and students are invited for a night of tacos, games, fun, football, powderpuff, and Homecoming activities for all ages! All proceeds will go towards the children the Wheaton Academy community sponsors in the DR and Haiti. A minimum donation of $5 gets you all this fun! We are also in need of food donations as well as parent volunteers to help serve. Please click here to sign-up for donation and/or to serve. Any questions? Ask Ms. Johnson at  kjohnson@wheatonacademy.org.

Homecoming Student Events
Student Council would like to invite all students to the 2019 Homecoming Fall Informal, on October 5 at 7:00 p.m. There will be multiple food trucks, street games, caramel apples, pumpkin decorating, and a country band. Tickets are on sale for $20 during lunch in the Atrium. Tickets at the door will be $25.00. Students may pick up a form at the front desk to bring a friend from another school. The evening will conclude at 9:30 p.m. Also, see the attached calendar for other events happening this week including our service project and our all family and friend tailgate party on October 3!

Homecoming Volunteers Needed
We still need people to help serve and clean-up at the Alumni Dinner and Dessert Reception on Friday, October 4. If you would be willing to help, please contact Director of Alumni Relations Dawn Earl and let her know your interest and availability.

College Corner

AP Exam Registration
Please note that due to changes in the College Board’s AP Registration process, AP exams must now be ordered in the fall. Students were given a join code by their AP teachers to access important information, practice exams, and to register for their AP test(s) on the College Board website. Students that joined the class were automatically registered to take the test unless they indicated otherwise. Students that have not joined a class on the College Board website should do so ASAP, by getting the join code from their teachers.  Students who are interested in taking the AP exam, but are not enrolled in the class should see Ms. Reynolds. The deadline for test registration is November 1, 2019. This deadline is for registration only, and no money is currently due. The deadline for payment for the AP exams is February 3, 2020. Please use the following link to pay for your AP Exams. A late fee of$ 25 will be assessed for exams paid for after the February 3 deadline. Furthermore, there will be a $40 College Board fee for all exams canceled after the November 1 deadline, regardless if they were paid for or not. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Davona Reynolds the AP Exam Coordinator.

Financial Aid Night at Wheaton Academy
Wheaton Academy will host Paul Daly on Monday, September 30, at 7:00 p.m. in the Library.  Please join us as he speaks on “College Financial Aid: Get Your Fair Share or Making Mistakes.”

ACT
The ACT is offered at Wheaton Academy on Saturday, October 26.  The registration deadline for the October test is today, September 20.  The late registration period is September 21 – October 4. WA is also a test center in April.

Athletics

All-Access Pass
Wheaton Academy Athletics has made it exciting for everyone to attend all sporting events for the year,  and get in FREE!  We are supplying each family with an All-Access Pass that will allow everyone in your family to come and cheer on all our athletic teams for FREE! This was announced at the Fall Kickoff Meeting; however, if you did not have a child participating in a fall sport, you may not have heard this great announcement!!  If you would like your All-Access Pass before out next home football game on September 27, please come to the Athletic Office Monday-Friday from the hours of 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. and pick up your All-Access Pass!   If you can’t make it to our office, pick it up at the admissions table at the football game.  It is a pleasure to offer this great news to all our school families, and hope it will provide a great atmosphere at all our sporting events!