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WA Weekly - Friday, August 8, 2008
IN THIS EDITION
Instrumental Music Retreat
Attention Chemistry Students: New Flexible Schedule Opportunity
IHSA Rules Regarding Physicals
Football: Important days to remember
Team Picture Day is Tuesday, August 19
August 20 - Registration and Pictures (Dress code applies for pictures)
School Portraits
Summer Reading Reminder for ALL Students
High Priority Winterim Internship Info for Juniors and Seniors
2008-2009 Academic Teams
New Office Hours for the Nurse
Host Family
Important Information for Fall Athletes
Fall Athletic Program
Chapel CD’s for Sale
2008 Todd Beamer Wheaton Academy Benefit Golf Outing
USANA: Products for sale
Instrumental Music Retreat
Saturday, August 9th is the Instrumental Music Retreat. Please be at the FAC at 8:00 a.m., and bring a change of clothes. We will return at around 9:15 p.m. If you have not submitted your permission slip yet, make sure to bring it that morning. If you have any questions, please call Mr. Willemssen at 630-562-7509.
Attention Chemistry Students: New Flexible Schedule Opportunity
We are excited to announce that Wheaton Academy is considering offering a section of Chemistry that will meet during a new “9th hour.”
Time: 3:15-4:15 pm
Days: Monday through Thursday
Students enrolling in this new section would have the option of arriving at school after 1st hour on school days rather than at 8:00am or could open a class period for a Study Hall or additional course if desired.
If you would be interested in the possibility of enrolling in a 9th hour Chemistry class, please contact Student Services as soon as possible, but no later than Monday, August 11. If we have enough interest, we will pursue adding this to our Master Schedule.
In considering this change to your schedule, be sure to take into account your participation in sports and co-curricular activities as this course will conflict with practice expectations, etc.
Please respond to cansberry@wheatonacademy.org or 630-562-7569 no later than August 11.
IHSA Rules Regarding Physicals
In order to begin practice, a valid IHSA physical must be completed and turned in to the Athletic Office prior to Wednesday August 13. IHSA requires athletes have on file a certificate of physical fitness issued by a licensed physician in order to practice or participate in any sport. If you do not know when your athlete’s physical expires, please contact your doctor. Download the sports physical form or pick one up at the front office. Incoming freshman do NOT have to get an IHSA physical - the mandatory Illinois 9th grade school physical is sufficient. STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PRACTICE OR TRY OUT WITHOUT A CURRENT SPORTS PHYSICAL. Student’s physical examinations are valid for one (1) year from the date of the exam.
Football: Important days to remember
Tuesday August 12: MANDATORY parent and player meeting, 7 pm in the Commons. One parent must be present or meet with Coach Wilson or Bowling before their son will be able to play in a game. Equipment will also be handed out, as well as any other information about the retreat. Mandatory shirts and shorts may also be purchased.
Wednesday August 13th: Meet at location TBA at 9 a.m. 2nd practice starts at 3 p.m.
Thursday August 14th: Practices at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Friday August 15th: Practices at 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Saturday August 16th: Practice at 8 a.m., leave for retreat to Dickson Valley Camp at 11:30 a.m. and arrive home before 2 p.m. on Sunday August 17th.
Team Picture Day is Tuesday, August 19
All fall athletes must arrive – in uniform – on time.
8:00-8:30 a.m. – Football
8:30-8:50 a.m. – Cross Country
8:50-9:10 a.m. – Soccer
9:10-9:30 a.m. – Volleyball
9:30-9:40 a.m. – Golf
9:40-9:50 a.m. – Cheerleading
August 20 - Registration and Pictures (Dress code applies for pictures)
All Freshmen 8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Sophomore A - M 9:30 a.m.
Sophomore N - Z 10:15 a.m.
Junior A – M 11:00 a.m.
Junior N – Z 11:45 a.m.
Senior A – M 12:30 p.m.
Senior N - Z 1:15 p.m.
First day of School: August 25, 2008
School Portraits
If you are planning ordering school portraits for your student, download the order form from Lifetouch. The hardcopy forms will be available to you on the day of registration, but you can use this form to decide which package you are selecting. If paying by check, please have a check for the correct amount for the package you are ordering, payable to Lifetouch.
Summer Reading Reminder for ALL Students
Summer reading information for both English and history is posted on the WA website. ALL freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors have summer reading assignments. Use the website information in order to be well prepared! The summer reading books are available for checkout at the WA library.
High Priority Winterim Internship Info for Juniors and Seniors
Deadlines for Winterim scheduling will arrive more quickly than expected, so begin to think about planning internships and making contact with prospective internship hosts NOW.
Please note the following deadlines:
September 26: Winterim Internship Application DUE
October 24: Internship Contract DUE
Download forms and additional instructions here .
Questions regarding internships may be directed to Trish Main, Winterim Internship Coordinator, at tmain@wheatonacademy.org during the summer months.
2008-2009 Academic Teams
Newly hired science teacher Joe Kulesza will be bringing a competitive academic team emphasis to Wheaton Academy. Look for Scholastic Bowl try-outs to take place the first week of September (try-out week details coming in the August 22 issue of WA Weekly), with recruiting for the Science Bowl and WYSE teams to follow shortly thereafter. A scholastic bowl try-out flyer can be found by clicking here, and detailed info regarding all teams can by found by clicking here.
New Office Hours for the Nurse
Our school nurse, Shari Gregersen, will now be in the office on school days from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you need help after that, you can go to Student Services. She can be reached at 630-562-7504 if you have any questions.
Host Family
We are excited to welcome our 8 international students this year. We are still needing one additional host family for one male student. If you are interested, please call Mrs. Vishanoff at 630 562-7576.
Important Information for Fall Athletes
Join us for the Fall Athletics Kick Off Event on Saturday August 23 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided – compliments of WA Boosters! This meeting is mandatory for all Fall athletes.
Fall Athletic Program
If you have questions about our Fall Athletic program (including try outs and schedules) please visit our athletics website and click on the June LINK information. If you have specific questions about practices for a specific sport, please contact the coach directly. You can find the coaches contact information also on the athletic website. Click on the Fall sports tab and go to the sport you are inquiring about.
Chapel CD’s for Sale
CD copies of Wheaton Academy Chapels are for sale for $5.00. If you would like a copy of a class chapel, guest speaker, etc. please contact Rachael Burick at rburick@wheatonacademy.org.
2008 Todd Beamer Wheaton Academy Benefit Golf Outing
The Todd Beamer Wheaton Academy Benefit Golf Outing (formerly known as the Wheaton Academy Benefit Golf Outing) will be held on Monday, September 8 at Stonebridge Country Club in Aurora. This event is said to be one of the finest golf outings in the area. All parents, friends, and alumni of Wheaton Academy are invited to participate. A foursome may be purchased for $1,500 or an individual spot for $400. Your donation will cover lunch, beverage cart, 18 holes of golf with cart, and buffet dinner. There will be a quick mini-auction that evening, where you can purchase threesomes to some of the finest golf courses in the area. We have great prizes and contests, so plan on joining us at this event.
Also, if you would love to be out on the golf course in a volunteer capacity, help is needed that afternoon with various contests. If you would like to participate in this year’s event, please call Mrs. Jamie Wilson at 630-562-7514.
USANA: Products for sale
We have a limited amount of boxes of USANA bars and cans of Nutrimeal available for purchase. Complimentary samples of the bars are also available in the front office. The proceeds from the sales of these products go to the WA Booster Club. Prices are as follows:
Peanut Butter Crunch or Oatmeal Raisin Bars (14 per box) $25.00
Nutrimeal Cans (chocolate and vanilla) $20.00
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WA Weekly - Friday, August 1, 2008
IN THIS EDITION
Welcome New Families
Girls’ Tennis
Host Family
IHSA Rules Regarding Physicals
Concert Choir Retreat
Fall Team Picture Day
Athletic Kick Off Event
Summer Reading Reminder for ALL Students
Sophomore Summer Reading Website – Revised & Updated!
High Priority Winterim Internship Info for Juniors and Seniors
Last Call for Guatemala/Honduras
Honor-able Students
New Office Hours for the Nurse
Welcome New Families
Wheaton Academy would like to welcome the new families of our freshmen and transfer students. The WA Weekly is a communication piece used to make you aware of pertinent information, upcoming deadlines, and activities happening at the Academy. If you would like to receive this email at a different or additional email address, please see the very bottom of this email for subscribe/unsubscribe instructions. You can have as many email addresses subscribed as you would like. Welcome to Wheaton Academy.
Girls’ Tennis
A reminder to all girls interested in playing tennis this fall that Coach Visker is holding open court sessions on the WA Tennis courts. These started on Tuesday, July 29 from 4:00-5:30 and will be continuing on Tuesdays August 4, and August 12 at the same time. All players interested in the team are encouraged to come.
Host Family
We are excited to welcome our 8 international students this year. We are still needing one additional host family for one male student. If you are interested, please call Mrs. Vishanoff at 630 562-7576.
IHSA Rules Regarding Physicals
In order to begin practice, a valid IHSA physical must be completed and turned in to the Athletic Office prior to Wednesday August 13. Incoming freshman do NOT have to get an IHSA physical - the mandatory Illinois 9th grade school physical is sufficient. STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PRACTICE OR TRY OUT WITHOUT A CURRENT SPORTS PHYSICAL. A student’s physical examination is valid for one (1) year from the date of the exam.
IHSA requires athletes to have on file a certificate of physical fitness issued by a licensed physician in order to practice or participate in any sport. If you do not know when your athlete’s physical expires, please contact your doctor. Download the sports physical form or pick one up at the Wheaton Academy front office.
If you have questions about our Fall Athletic program (including try outs and schedules) please visit our website at http://athletics.wheatonacademy.org and click on the June LINK information. If you have specific questions about practices for a specific sport, please contact the coach directly. You can find the coaches’ contact information also on the athletic website. Click on the Fall sports tab and go to the sport you are inquiring about.
Concert Choir Retreat
The Concert Choir retreat is on Friday and Saturday, August 15-16. Parents, you should have received a permission slip in the mail. If you have not done so already, please return the permission slip as well as the student commitment form to Mr. Visker ASAP. These were due on July 15. If you have not received this mailing or have any other questions regarding the retreat, please contact Mr. Visker at 630-520-0140 or jvisker@wheatonacademy.org.
Fall Team Picture Day
Team picture day is Tuesday, August 19. All fall athletes must arrive on time and be in uniform.
8:00-8:30 am – Football
8:30-8:50 am – Cross Country
8:50-9:10 am – Soccer
9:10-9:30 am – Volleyball
9:30-9:40 am – Golf
9:40-9:50 am - Cheerleading
Athletic Kick Off Event
Join us for the Fall Athletics Kick Off Event on Saturday August 23 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Lunch will be provided – compliments of WA Boosters! This meeting is mandatory for all Fall athletes. You received a gold flyer in the WA mailing last week. All the details can be found here.
Summer Reading Reminder for ALL Students
Summer reading information for both English and history is posted on the WA website. ALL freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors have summer reading assignments. Use the website information in order to be well prepared! The summer reading books are available for checkout at the WA library.
Sophomore Summer Reading Website – Revised & Updated!
Mr. Dominguez has created a website to support and enhance the reading of “Lord of The Flies” this summer. This site will help you start, continue, finish, and review this amazing piece of Literature. Please enjoy, and be sure to leave your perspective and questions on the blog! Share tips, questions, ideas, metaphors, and insights with other WA summer readers as we collaboratively make meaning and unearth truths. This site will also aid in your prep for the essay and in-class discussions at the beginning of the year. Don’t miss out on this great read, and remember it is a rare occasion when you get to read a book titled “Beelzebub”! Go check out the site at www.dominguezadventuresinlearning.com or www.port206.com.
High Priority Winterim Internship Info for Juniors and Seniors
Deadlines for Winterim scheduling will arrive more quickly than expected, so begin to think about planning internships and making contact with prospective internship hosts NOW.
Please note the following deadlines:
September 26: Winterim Internship Application DUE
October 24: Internship Contract DUE
Download forms and additional instructions here .
Questions regarding internships may be directed to Trish Main, Winterim Internship Coordinator, at tmain@wheatonacademy.org during the summer months.
Last Call for Guatemala/Honduras
There is still one spot available for our mission trip to Guatemala/Honduras. Presently, there are 11 students with all four grades represented. If you are interested, please contact Profe Rosario Stewart via phone at 630-876-3447 or by email at hstewart@wheatonacademy.org.
Honor-able Students
Check out the students who made the 4th quarter honor roll and high honor roll.
Our school nurse, Shari Gregersen, will now be in the office on school days from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you need help after that, you can go to Student Services. She can be reached at 630-562-7504 if you have any questions.
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WA Weekly - Wednesday, July 2, 2008
IN THIS EDITION
High Priority Winterim Internship Info for Juniors and Seniors
Band, Orchestra, and Percussion Ensemble Retreat
WA Web: The New Online Academic Information Center
Graduation 2008 DVD: Last Call!!
Sophomore Summer Reading: Lord of the Flies
Guatemala/Honduras update
USANA: Products for sale
Mark your calendars for October 3-5!!
Fond Farewells
High Priority Winterim Internship Info for Juniors and Seniors
NOW is the time to think about planning internships and making 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. Deadlines for Winterim scheduling will arrive more quickly than expected, so begin NOW.
Please note the following deadlines:
September 26: Winterim Internship Application DUE
October 24: Internship Contract DUE
Download forms and additional instructions here.
Questions regarding internships may be directed to Trish Main, Winterim Internship Coordinator, at tmain@wheatonacademy.org during the summer months.
Band, Orchestra, and Percussion Ensemble Retreat
The Instrumental Music retreat is on Saturday, August 9th. Parents, you should have received a permission slip in the mail. Please return it to Mr. Willemssen at WA by July 25. If you have not received this mailing, please contact Steve Willemssen at 630-562-7509 or swillemssen@wheatonacademy.org. We are looking forward to a great time together!
WA Web: The New Online Academic Information Center
This spring we introduced WA Web through online course registration. Watch for exciting opportunities to partner with us as we unveil the expansion of our new online portal to student and parent information for the 2008-2009 school year. WA Web will replace Edline for accessing grades, assignments, schedules and much more. Please be aware that as of June 30, Edline is no longer available. Stay tuned for more information at the start of the new school year!
Graduation 2008 DVD: Last Call!!
We’ve extended the order deadline for the Graduation 2008 DVD so that no one misses out on this once-in-a lifetime opportunity! Order forms are available in the front office. The cost of one DVD is $30. If you purchase two or more, the DVDs are $20 each.
Send in your order form and check/cash to Dawn Earl at WA. Checks should be made payable to Wheaton Academy. E-mail Dawn at dearl@wheatonacademy.org with any questions. NOTE: These graduation DVDs will be distributed with the 2007-08 yearbook at Homecoming 2008 (October 3-5).
Sophomore Summer Reading: Lord of the Flies
To guide your reading and understanding of Lord of the Flies this summer, Mr. D. has created a website specifically designed for you. Due to the hasty arrival of the Little D Twins the site is still under construction, but there is plenty of information to guide your reading, answer some questions, and inspire thoughtful interaction with the story.
The site is http://web.mac.com/isursumcorda (no "www").
Guatemala/Honduras update
There are still 2 spots available for the Winterim Trip to Guatemala & Honduras. If you have any interest, call Profe Rosario Stewart at 630-876-3447 for more details.
USANA: Products for sale
If you’ve always wanted to try USANA, we have a deal for you! We have a limited amount of boxes of bars and cans of Nutrimeal available for purchase. Complimentary samples of the bars are also available in the front office. The proceeds from the sales of these products go to the WA Booster Club. Prices are as follows:
Peanut Butter Crunch or Oatmeal Raisin Bars (14 per box) $25.00
Nutrimeal Cans (chocolate and vanilla) $20.00
Questions? Contact Dawn Earl at 630-562-7510 or dearl@wheatonacademy.org.
Mark your calendars for October 3-5!!
Plan to join us for all of the exciting Homecoming events October 3-5.
Fond Farewells
This summer, Wheaton Academy will say goodbye to four Living Curriculum educators.
Rachel Brooke, Admissions Assistant, will be teaching art classes at Wheaton Christian Grammar School in the fall.
Markus Berger, Math Teacher and Assistant Football Coach, has taken a teaching position at Katy High School in Texas. He will be taking a year off from coaching football but looks forward to coaching at Katy HS in the future. Katy has one of the top four football programs in the state of Texas.
Dave Pacheco, Communications Coordinator, has taken the position of Director of Youth Ministries at the Delaware Grace Brethren Church in Delaware, Ohio.
Kathy Burns, Administrative Assistant to the Principal, will be moving to a familiar role at a new school. She will be the Principal’s Secretary at Glenbard East High School in Lombard.
We thank these four for their service to the students and families of Wheaton Academy and wish them well in their new ventures.
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