WA Weekly

September 3, 2010



Don't Forget to Sign Up for Driver’s Ed
In an effort to accommodate student schedules and extracurricular activities, beginning in the Fall of 2010, Wheaton Academy will begin offering after school driver’s education courses. The after school schedule is designed to allow students to take an extra academic class during the semester and also accommodate athletes’ busy schedules. Two classes will be offered each semester that will run on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. The first fall session will run from September 7 to October 14, 2010. The second fall session will run from October 25 to December 2, 2010. For information on class schedules, pricing and availability, please call 630-983 -9235 or visit www.exceldrivingschool.com.

All Moms Volunteer Tea
All Wheaton Academy moms are invited to the annual Volunteer Tea on September 8, starting at 1 p.m. in the Library. Please come and meet the moms from our WA community and see the many service opportunities that are available. We value your volunteerism and know that our school would not have our excellent programs without your help. See you there!
 
Mom's Prayer Group
On Tuesday, September 7, the Mom's Prayer Group will meet at 1:15 p.m. on campus at Luz Vergara's apartment in the Armour building. This year's meetings will alternate between Luz's home and DeAnn Selvaggio's home at 30W263 White Oak Ln in Wayne.  If you have any questions or a prayer request please feel free to contact Barbara Aulie (Mom's Prayer Coordinator) at 630-876-6012.

Meeting for Families Hosting French Students
There will be a meeting on Tuesday, Sept 7 at 6:30 p.m. in Room 105 for those families who are hosting a student from France in September. Contact Lynnette Lang with any questions.

From the Health Office
If your student will carry medication while at school, please make sure that you have a signed Medication Administration Form. The forms are available on the Health Services page. Also, make sure you have a care plan if you had one last year. Please contact the nurse, Shari Gregersen, with questions or concerns at nurse@wheatonacademy.org or 630-562-7504.

Attention: Freshman Parents
The Annual Freshman Retreat is scheduled for Sept 13-14 and you will be receiving information in the mail shortly. We are in need of a nurse or doctor to attend the trip with us. If you are available to chaperone this overnight trip, please contact Jim Holtrop for further information at jholtrop@wheatonacademy.org or 630-562-7552.

Chicago Marathon Volunteers
Chicago Marathon volunteers are needed to support the 45,000 runners on Sunday morning, October 10, 2010.  Contact Bill Bickhart for details.

WA Dads’ Prayer
WA dads meet together with a member of our administration to share prayer requests and pray for our students and our school on the second Saturday of each month.  The first Dads’ Prayer time is scheduled for Saturday, September 11 at 8:00 a.m. in the historic white Chapel.  Light refreshments are served.  Come. Eat. Pray. 

Allergy Policy Reminder
As we begin the new school year, please remember that Wheaton Academy has an allergy policy, specifically regarding peanuts. Please reacquaint yourself with the policy. There will be a few tables in the Commons where students may eat nut products during their lunch period. Those tables will be clearly marked as a “peanut zone.” Nut products are restricted to those tables and students should wash their hands upon leaving that area. We ask that all classroom snacks, teacher treats and food provided for school events be nut free. Thanks for your help in ensuring that our school is a safe environment.

Guitar Lessons at WA
If your son or daughter is interested in taking guitar lessons at WA after school on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays, click here for more information.

Fall MOMentum Gatherings for WA Moms
All WA moms are invited to any/all of the fall MOMentum Gatherings being held in various homes this fall. These are simply times for moms to connect informally with one another and our school. Click here for a complete list of dates/times/locations and contact Jeanne Nielson via email or at 630-562-7559 to R.S.V.P. or ask questions.  We hope to see you there!

Support WA by Playing Golf!
Monday, September 13 is Wheaton Academy’s annual Todd Beamer Benefit Golf Outing at Stonebridge Country Club in Aurora. This will be the 20th consecutive year this event has been held to raise funds for student scholarships at WA. Click here to register to golf and/or sponsor the event. Questions? Contact Jeanne Nielson via email or 630-562-7559.

Prayer and Praise
Each week WA emails the Prayer and Praise update with requests for prayer and items for praise from our faculty, staff and larger WA community.  We are privileged to have over 400 friends of Wheaton Academy who have joined this list and pray for these needs.  What a blessing to know that friends all over the country are praying for the ministry of Wheaton Academy in the lives of our young people and their families.  Email Barb Frost with your name and email address and she can add you to the group. 

2010-2011 Calendar Available
The 2010-2011 calendar is available online here.

Wheaton Academy on Twitter
Check out announcements and updates about Wheaton Academy on Twitter.

Student Services

September 4 - WA Web Orientaion Cancelled
The Parent WA Web Orientation listed on the school calendar for Saturday, September 4 has been cancelled.  We will be offering an online WA Web orientation within the next week on our Wheaton Academy website. If you are the parent of a freshman or transfer student and did not pick up your WA Web information at Back to School Night on Tuesday, it was mailed to your home.

PrepHQ Update
The company that operates PrepHQ (ConnectEdu) released a new website this past weekend. Unfortunately, there are some technical glitches. When they are fixed, Dan Crabtree will provide updated instructions for logging in and accessing ConnectEdu.     

PLAN Test for Sophomores on September 14
All sophomores will take the PLAN test on Tuesday morning, September 14. There is no registration form. All sophomores will take the test.

PSAT – Saturday, October 16
The PSAT will be administered at WA Saturday morning, October 16. This optional test is open to juniors, sophomores and freshmen.  Registration info has been distributed to sophomores and juniors, and an email has been sent to parents.  Here is a copy of the registration form.  Students must register by September 16. Contact Dan Crabtree for more details.

Christian College Fairs in October
The National Christian College Fair circuit comes to Chicago in early October. The first fair takes place at Calvary Church in Naperville on Monday, October 4 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Go to www.nccf.us or contact Dan Crabtree for details. Interested in helping publicize the fairs or getting information to your youth pastor? Contact Dan Crabtree via email or 630-562-7568.

College Financial Planning Seminar
A college financial planning seminar will be presented at WA on Tuesday, October 5 at 7 p.m.  It is open to all parents.


Winterim

Winterim Trips for 2011
Many trips have been announced for Winterim 2011.  Click here for a list of the trips. Contact the trip leader for applications and additional details.

ATTENTION: JUNIORS and SENIORS - Winterim Internships - Act Now or Miss Out
Applications are due on September 24. If you are planning to do an internship, NOW is the time to make contact with prospective internship hosts.  In addition to the excellent contacts you may have in the Chicagoland area, be mindful of those contacts you have outside the area.  Whether it is a grandparent, former neighbor, cousin, older brother/sister, or just a business contact, most opportunities for internships come from personal contacts. 
Please note the following deadlines:

Click here for 2011 Winterim Internship application. Questions regarding internships may be directed to Kiernan Mack, Winterim Internship Coordinator, at kmack@wheatonacademy.org. 


Sports

Warrior Athletics Club
The Warriors Athletics Club is a sports program that is dedicated to getting young athletes ready for their upcoming basketball season through skill development and leadership training. The program is open to boys and girls in 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th grades. We train two nights per week (Monday & Thursday) from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Heritage Field House right here on the campus and are coached by several WA coaches including Paul Ferguson and Andrew Tink. The training season runs from Monday, August 30 through Thursday, October 28 and we are more than happy for you to come and try us out to see if this is the right fit for any upcoming young or potential WA athlete. Go to www.warriorsac.com to learn more.

Wheaton Academy Athletics Photo Stream
The Athletic Department Flickr is now live! Photos taken from our athletic competitions will be regularly posted on the Wheaton Academy Flickr Photostream. Make sure to check back frequently! You can also find the link through the front page of the athletic website at http://www.athletics.wheatonacademy.org.

Check Out Our New Athletics Website
Our athletics website has practice and game schedules, team rosters, photos, important announcements, and exciting results. Many of your questions can be answered directly from our website. PLEASE NOTE:  Practice and game schedules are subject to change. Coaches will inform athletes and team parents of any changes.




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