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WA Weekly - Friday, June 6, 2008

IN THIS EDITION
The last “weekly” WA Weekly
Heritage Field House Construction Begins
Italy/Greece Trip Deposits Due
Graduation 2008 DVD
Graduation Photos for Sale
Lost Heart Rate Monitors
WA Web: The New Online Academic Information Center
2008-09 Academic Teams
USANA: Products for sale
Graduation Thank You!

The last “weekly” WA Weekly
This will be the last regular issue of the WA Weekly until sometime in August. We may send periodic announcements throughout the summer. If your child has graduated, you are more than welcome to stay on the WA Weekly distribution list for information about what is happening at WA. However, if you would rather not receive any more WA Weekly announcements, please see the bottom of this email for details regarding how to unsubscribe.

Heritage Field House Construction Begins
Construction traffic for the new Field House will begin the week of June 9th and continue throughout the summer. Please keep an eye out for directions. Generally, all construction traffic will come in the south entrance off Hawthorne Lane and the school traffic will continue to use the east main entrance off Prince Crossing. Please remind your teenager to slow down and be careful while on campus.

Italy/Greece Trip Deposits Due
For all Italy/ Greece Winterim participants, your $200 deposit check to confirm your spot on the trip is due to Mrs. VanZee by June 13.

Graduation 2008 DVD
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.

Graduation Photos for Sale
Anyone interested in purchasing photographs from the 2008 commencement ceremony may do so at lifetouchevents.com. In the password field, type RNWheatonAcademy and then you can look at the graduation pictures, including the diploma handshake for each student. Pictures will be on the site for approximately 90 days.

Lost Heart Rate Monitors
The Physical Education Department is looking for lost Polar Heart Rate Monitors. Parents and students, please check laundry baskets, dressers, cars and any other small niches that a monitor may fall into. Heart Rate Monitors should be returned to the PE office ASAP.

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 Edline will no longer be available beginning June 30. Stay tuned for more information at the start of the new school year!

2008-09 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, 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.

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.

Graduation Thank You!
Many, many thanks to all the parents and students who helped with the WA 2008 graduation. A detailed article about graduation ’08 will appear in the June LINK, but we wanted you all to know how much your help was appreciated!

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WA Weekly - Friday, May 30, 2008

IN THIS EDITION
MEASLES HEALTH ALERT
Reminder to Sophomore Parents
WA Live to Broadcast 2008 Commencement Ceremony
Power Reading
Final Exam Schedules
Nurse’s Note
The WA Boosters Club Sponsors Physicals on June 4
WA Summer Athletic Camps start June 9!
Mock Trial Camp
Guatemala/Honduras Winterim Trip Openings
Announcement for Junior Parents
Guide to Choosing a College
New Mini-buses

MEASLES HEALTH ALERT
Please see this important health alert from the DuPage County Health Department.

Reminder to Sophomore Parents
You should have received a letter in the mail last week about graduation. We are asking each sophomore family to help by providing the following item(s):

Please bring the item(s) that correspond with the beginning of your last name:
A-F bring two 12-oz frozen lemonade concentrate (lemon colored)
G-N bring two 2-liter bottles of lemon lime soda (Please: NO DIET soda)
O-V bring one 1-quart lime or raspberry or rainbow sherbet
W-Z bring 2 limes and 1 lemon

Thank you to the many families who have already brought their items to school! If you haven’t yet dropped off your requested items, we would still love them. As of Thursday afternoon, we still need 12 frozen lemonades, 10 quarts of sherbet, 6 limes and 6 lemons. We have a table in the Commons outside the kitchen for the soda donations. The frozen items can be put in the white freezer in the kitchen. There will be a basket in the kitchen for the lemons and limes. Questions? Call or e-mail Dawn Earl at 630-562-7510 or dearl@wheatonacademy.org.

WA Live to Broadcast 2008 Commencement Ceremony
Do you have relatives unable to make it to graduation this Saturday? Tell them to listen to the ceremony online via the WA Live broadcast. Go to the WA homepage (www.wheatonacademy.org) tomorrow morning and click on the WA Live link. The broadcast will begin at 9:30 a.m.

Power Reading
Would you like to read 2-5 times faster while increasing comprehension and recall? Don’t miss this great opportunity at a discounted price! This summer course is for parents and students. The deadline for registration has been extended to June 1.

FINAL EXAMS SCHEDULES (for Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors)
Parents please note that Wednesday, June 4 is an 8:00am Start!

Monday, June 2
8:00 a.m. Period 1 Finals
10:00 a.m. Period 2 Finals
12:30 p.m. Period 3 Finals

Tuesday, June 3
8:00 a.m. Period 4/5 Finals
10:00 a.m. Period 6 Finals

Wednesday, June 4
8:00 a.m. Period 7 Finals
10:00 a.m. Period 8 Finals

Exams are taken in the regular classrooms, unless the teacher has instructed his/her students differently. Parents, thank you for helping your students to be on time and prepared with the necessary pencils, calculator, etc.

Nurse’s Note
All medication--that means your Epipens, Benadryl, inhalers and prescriptions, must be picked up by next Wednesday, June 4th. Any medicine not picked up will be disposed of according to protocol. Students may pick up their own medication on the last day. Please contact Mrs. Gregersen with questions at 630-562-7504.

The WA Boosters Club Sponsors Physicals on June 4
Please note: The WA school calendar shows physicals on June 11. This is INCORRECT information. Physicals will only be given on Wednesday June 4.

WA parent Dr. James Lee has recruited physicians to help with this fundraising event that benefits the athletic programs here at WA! The physicals will be given on Wednesday, June 4 in the WA Library. Boys will be from 2:00-3:00 pm and girls from 3:00-4:00 pm. The cost is $30 per physical (payable at the time of the physical) and younger siblings are also welcome. NO APPOINTMENTS NECESSARY! First come, first served! All checks made payable to Wheaton Academy.

IMPORTANT TO NOTE: Students must bring their glasses and/or contacts. This exam does NOT qualify for the ninth grade physical required by law. This sport physical meets the IHSA requirement for students to participate in 2008-09 athletic programs. IHSA physical forms can be found near the WA reception area or by clicking here. All questions should be directed to Booster Team Parent Coordinator Tina Pell at tpell@hotmail.com.

WA Summer Athletic Camps start June 9!
Don't miss out on the WA Summer Athletic Camps: baseball, softball, basketball, football, soccer, tennis, volleyball and KIFF (Kids Interested in Fun and Fitness). Athletic camps for boys and girls from 1st grade through 12th grade. We still have spots available so sign up right away.

Click here to download your Summer Athletic Camps brochure. We also have brochures available in the reception area. Make sure you fill out the registration form - complete with parent signature, health insurance carrier and policy/group number. Turn it into the Athletic Office to secure your spot this summer. Please review our FAQ's section of the brochure to answer many of your questions. If you need further assistance, please contact Shelly Rose at srose@wheatonacademy.org .

Due to the large number of attendees, we will not be sending out confirmation letters. All students who sent in a registration form with payment have been accepted into camp unless you hear from us. If you do not hear from us – all is well and we look forward to seeing your student at camp!

Please note: the south entrance to Wheaton Academy will likely be closed over the summer due to construction traffic. All campers should enter through the front drive.

Mock Trial Camp
New this summer - June 16-20 from 4:30 – 8:30 pm - Mock Trial Camp. This is a camp to discover what being a lawyer is all about, specifically courtroom procedures. Click here for more information and an application. It is open to all students with no prerequisite.

Guatemala/Honduras Winterim Trip Openings
There are still some spots available for the Guatemala/Honduras Winterim Trip. If you are interested, please contact Prof. Rosario Stewart at hstewart@wheatonacademy.org for more details.

Announcement for Junior Parents
Prestige Portraits will be extending their specials on senior sitting options. Please call Prestige directly at 630-910-3277 for more information or to make an appointment.

Guide to Choosing a College
A new guidebook, The Wheaton Academy Guide to Choosing a College, will be
mailed to the WA class of '09 in June. It will be made available to all other WA families in August. More information is available on the WA College & Career Hotline (ext. 7304).

New Mini-buses
Next year WA will be adding four additional 15 passenger mini-buses for co-curricular use. We are pleased that our students will now travel in more spacious and safe vehicles.

FYI: WA has three vans (1994, 1996, 1999 Fords) for sale if you know of anyone or any ministry that might be interested. Contact Ken Gogots (kgogots@wheatonacademy.org) for a written description of vehicles and prices.

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WA Weekly - Friday, May 23, 2008

IN THIS EDITION
Extra Commencement Tickets - Final Announcement
WA Moms’ Football Clinic
ATTENTION, Sophomore Parents
Chapel Schedule
2008 Graduation on WA Live
Would You Like to Read Faster & Increase Comprehension?
The WA Boosters Club is sponsoring Sports Physicals again this year
Summer Athletic Camps are filling up
Volunteers Needed
SENIOR PARENTS: Graduation DVD Orders
USANA: Products for sale
Butcher, Fisher and Roth Update

Extra Commencement Tickets - Final Announcement
Graduating seniors received 4 commencement tickets during rehearsal this week. If you do not need all 4 tickets – please return them to the front office as soon as possible. In the event of inclement weather, a ticket is needed for everyone who wishes to view the ceremony in the Fine Arts Center. Extra seating with live video feed will be available in the Commons for guests who do not have a ticket. Extra tickets can only be requested through the commencement ticket hotline at 630-562-7500 ext. 7360. Please listen to the entire message.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

All extra ticket requests MUST be made before 12:00 NOON on Tuesday 5/27. Requests made after this time cannot be honored.
Everyone who requested extra tickets will receive a call on Tuesday 5/27 or Wednesday 5/28 with the number of extra tickets you will receive.
Extra tickets can be picked up no sooner than 12:00 noon on Thursday 5/29 and no later than 3:00 pm on Friday 5/30.
Tickets may be picked up by students or parents - but they must be signed for before they will be released.
If you do not pick up your tickets by Friday 5/30 at 3:00 pm - they will be released to other WA families.
Feel free to check the commencement ticket hotline after 3:00 pm on Friday 5/30 to see if there are extra tickets still available.
Due to the high volume of requests, most families will receive only 1 extra ticket.

WA Moms’ Football Clinic
We as coaches know how much you love your sons, and we also know that you want to learn a lot more about football! (AND you want to get to know other football moms!)

The WA football coaching staff will be offering our first ever moms’ football clinic. Come find out how we schedule practice, what we teach your sons, and some basic football knowledge that will impress all of the football guys in your life!

Tuesday May 27, 7 pm in Coach Wilson's classroom. Please RSVP (if you have not already) to bwilson@wheatonacademy.org or (630) 562-7522.

ATTENTION, Sophomore Parents
You should have received a letter in the mail this week about graduation. We are asking each sophomore family to help by providing the following item(s):

If your last name begins with:     Please bring:
A – F                                                   2 12-ounce frozen lemonade concentrate (lemon colored)
G – N                                                  2 2-liter bottles of lemon lime soda (Please: NO DIET soda.)
O - V                                                   1 1 quart lime or raspberry or rainbow sherbet
W-Z                                                    2 limes and 1 lemon

We are asking for these items to be brought to school on Tuesday, May 27 - Thursday, May 29. We need your items by the end of the day on Thursday because we will begin preparations on Friday. We will have a table in the Commons outside the kitchen for the soda donations. The frozen items can be put in the white freezer in the kitchen. There will be a basket in the kitchen for the lemons and limes. Questions? Call or e-mail Dawn Earl at 630-562-7510 or dearl@wheatonacademy.org.

Chapel Schedule
Tuesday, May 27 - Freshman Class Chapel
Friday, May 30 - Class Elections

2008 Graduation on WA Live
We will broadcast Graduation 2008 live from the graduation grounds of Wheaton Academy. If you have family that will not be able to attend the ceremony, they can listen online and hear that special name being called to receive their diploma. On May 31, there will be a link on the Wheaton Academy homepage that will take you to the live broadcast.

Would You Like to Read Faster & Increase Comprehension?
Would you like to read 2-5 times faster while increasing comprehension and recall? Don’t miss this great opportunity at a discounted price! This summer course is for parents and students. The deadline for registration has been extended to June 1.

The WA Boosters Club is sponsoring Sports Physicals again this year
WA parent Dr. James Lee has recruited physicians to help with this fundraising event that benefits the athletic programs here at WA! The physicals will be given on Wednesday, June 4 in the WA Library. Boys will be from 2:00-3:00 pm and girls from 3:00-4:00 pm. The cost is $30 per physical (payable at the time of the physical) and younger siblings are also welcome. NO APPOINTMENTS NECESSARY! First come, first served! All checks made payable to Wheaton Academy.

IMPORTANT TO NOTE: Students must bring their glasses and/or contacts. This exam does NOT qualify for the ninth grade physical required by law. This sport physical meets the IHSA requirement for students to participate in 2008-09 athletic programs. IHSA physical forms can be found near the WA reception area or by clicking here. All questions should be directed to Booster Team Parent Coordinator Tina Pell at tpell@hotmail.com.

Summer Athletic Camps are filling up
Hurry up and get your Summer Athletic Camps brochure , fill out the registration form, and turn it into the Athletic Office! We also have brochures available in the reception area. Please review our FAQ's section of the brochure to answer many of your questions. If you need further assistance, please contact Shelly Rose at srose@wheatonacademy.org . Please make sure you fill out the registration form complete with parent signature, health insurance carrier and policy/group number.

Due to the large number of attendees, we will not be sending out confirmation letters. All students who sent in a registration form with payment have been accepted into camp unless you hear from us. If you do not hear from us – all is well and we will be looking forward to seeing your student at camp!

Volunteers Needed
Wheaton Academy is hosting an NILD Level II Training from July 14 - July 25, and is looking for volunteers to help provide morning and afternoon snacks for the 10-20 trainees that will be attending the training. Providing snacks is a wonderful way to encourage and minister to the trainees during this rigorous two week training. If you are interested in helping, please contact Allison Quick at 630-562-7577.

SENIOR PARENTS: Graduation DVD Orders
Don’t forget to order your DVD copy of your child’s graduation ceremony!! Order forms were included in the senior packet mailing. 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.

USANA: Products for sale
If you’ve always wanted to try USANA, we have a deal for you!! There is a limited amount of boxes of bars and cans of Nutrimeal available for purchase. Complimentary samples of the bars are available in the front office. The proceeds from the sales 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, vanilla, & strawberry) $20.00

Questions? Contact Dawn Earl at 630-562-7510 or dearl@wheatonacademy.org.

Butcher, Fisher and Roth Update
Thank you to the many people who attended the Open House for Mrs. Susan Butcher and Mrs. Bunny Fisher last Sunday and the Salute to Dr. Roth on Monday evening! Your presence meant a great deal to these long-time WA employees who are embarking on new adventures!

All is not lost, however, if you were unable to attend but would still like to contribute to their memory book/box. Your letter or card (including photos, if possible,) for Susan, Bunny and/or David can be mailed to: Memory Book, Attention: Barb Frost, Wheaton Academy, 900 Prince Crossing Road, West Chicago IL 60185 or emailed to bfrost@wheatonacademy.org.

WA Weekly - Friday, May 16, 2008

IN THIS EDITION
Retirement Open House: Sunday, May 18
Zambia Project Celebration Chapel
WA Salutes Dr. Roth: Monday, May 19
2008 Alumni & Friends Booster Scramble Golf Outing
Seniors and Parents: Important Reminders
Extra Commencement Tickets - UPDATED INFORMATION
Summer Athletic Camps are filling up!
The WA Boosters Club is sponsoring Sports Physicals again this year!
2008 Graduation on WA Live
Mock Trial Camp
Would You Like to Read Faster & Increase Comprehension?
Important Dates for Next School Year
Volunteers Needed!
New Book Purchase Procedure
Orlando FL Habitat for Humanity Winterim 09 Trip
USANA: Products for sale!!
EKG SCREENINGS: One final note!

Retirement Open House: Sunday, May 18
Please join us on Sunday, May 18, from 2:00-4:00 pm for a joint open house in the Wheaton Academy Atrium to celebrate Susan Butcher’s and Bunny Fisher’s many years at Wheaton Academy.

Special memory boxes have been created for both Susan and Bunny. Your letter or card (including photos, if possible,) can be mailed to: Memory Book for Mrs. Bunny Fisher/Mrs. Susan Butcher, Wheaton Academy, 900 Prince Crossing Road, West Chicago IL 60185 or emailed to bfrost@wheatonacademy.org.

Zambia Project Celebration Chapel
All parents are invited to a special chapel celebrating the six years of the Zambia Project this coming Monday, May 19th. Chapel that day will run from 9:30-10:30 am and will serve as a conclusion to our fundraising efforts for the Kakolo Village community in Zambia as they continue to move forward toward self-sufficiency!

WA Salutes Dr. Roth: Monday, May 19
Plan to join us on Monday, May 19, at 7:00 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center for WA Salutes Dr. Roth! This will be a meaningful evening of fellowship and celebration as we honor Dr. David Roth for his 19 years of service to Wheaton Academy . Click here to view the invitation to this special event.

We invite your contribution to a special memory book we're putting together for Dr. Roth. Your letter or card (including photos, if possible, and no larger than 8.5 x 11) can be mailed to: WA Salutes Dr. Roth, Wheaton Academy, 900 Prince Crossing Road, West Chicago IL 60185 or emailed to WASalutesDrRoth@wheatonacademy.org.

2008 Alumni & Friends Booster Scramble Golf Outing
There are only a few spots left for this year’s Alumni & Friends Booster Scramble. The outing will be held on Thursday, May 22, at Mill Creek Golf Club in Geneva. A foursome may be purchased for $500; an individual spot will cost $125. Your donation will cover lunch, beverage cart, 18 holes of golf with cart, and dinner. We have great prizes and contests, so plan on joining us at this event. Also, if you would like to volunteer, help is needed that morning for registration from 10:30 to 1:00, or if you would love to be out on the golf course, help is needed that afternoon with various contests. If you would like more information, please contact Jamie Wilson at 630-562-7514.

Seniors and Parents: Important Reminders
1) Caps and Gowns were distributed May 7. Did your senior bring it home? Please make sure you have a cap, gown and tassel for your graduate.
2) The Senior Breakfast is at 7am on Tuesday, May 20.
3) Senior Final exams are May 21-23 in the Chapel from 8:00am – 11:30am
4) May 21 is the mandatory Graduation Practice at 12:30pm in the Commons. Seniors need to bring their cap, gown and tassel for the group photo.
5) Senior trip departs on Sunday, May 25.
6) Remember to use the ticket hotline to request additional tickets: 630-562-7500 ext. 7360.
7) You should have received a packet at the senior parent meeting or through the mail that answers many graduation, ticket and trip questions. If you have any other questions that aren’t answered in the packet, please feel free to contact Mrs. Burns at kburns@wheatonacademy.org or 630-562-7503.

Extra Commencement Tickets - UPDATED INFORMATION
Graduating seniors will receive 4 commencement tickets during graduation rehearsal on May 21. You can request extra commencement tickets by calling the commencement ticket hotline at 630-562-7500 ext. 7360. Please listen to the entire hotline message on how to request extra tickets and how they will be distributed. Extra tickets can only be requested through the hotline. Most families will receive between 1 and 3 tickets due to the limited seating in the Fine Arts Center. Extra seating with live video feed will be available in the Commons for those who do not have tickets.

Summer Athletic Camps are filling up!
Hurry up and get your Summer Athletic Camps brochure, fill out the registration form, and turn it into the Athletic Office! We also have brochures available in the reception area. Please review our FAQ's section of the brochure to answer many of your questions. If you need further assistance, please contact Shelly Rose at srose@wheatonacademy.org .

Due to the large number of attendees, we will not be sending out confirmation letters. All students who sent in a registration form with payment have been accepted into camp unless you hear from us otherwise. If you do not hear from us – all is well and we will be looking forward to seeing your student at camp! Please make sure you fill out the registration form complete with parent signature, health insurance carrier and policy/group number.

The WA Boosters Club is sponsoring Sports Physicals again this year!
WA parent Dr. James Lee has recruited physicians to help with this fundraising event that benefits the athletic programs here at WA! The physicals will be given on Wednesday, June 4 in the WA Library. Boys will be from 2:00-3:00 pm and girls from 3:00-4:00 pm . The cost is $30 per physical (payable at the time of the physical) and younger siblings are also welcome.

IMPORTANT TO NOTE: Students must bring their glasses and/or contacts. This exam does NOT qualify for the ninth grade physical required by law. This sport physical meets the IHSA requirement for students to participate in 2008-09 athletic programs. IHSA physical forms can be found near the WA reception area or by clicking here. All questions should be directed to Booster Team Parent Coordinator Tina Pell at tpell@hotmail.com.

2008 Graduation on WA Live
We will broadcast Graduation 2008 live from the graduation grounds of Wheaton Academy . If you have family that will not be able to attend the ceremony, they can listen online and hear that special name being called to receive their diploma. On May 31, there will be a link on the Wheaton Academy homepage that will take you to the live broadcast.

Mock Trial Camp
New this summer - June 16-20 from 4:30 – 8:30 pm - Mock Trial Camp. This is a camp to discover what being a lawyer is all about, specifically courtroom procedures. Click here for more information and an application.

Important Dates for Next School Year
Click here to view a one page summary of important dates and school holidays for the 2008-2009 school year.

Volunteers Needed!
Wheaton Academy is hosting an NILD Level II Training this summer and is looking for volunteers to help provide morning and afternoon snacks for the 10-20 trainees that will be attending the training. Providing snacks is a wonderful way to encourage and minister to the trainees during this rigorous two week training. If you are interested in helping, please contact Allison Quick at 630-562-7577.

New Book Purchase Procedure
In an effort to make the cost of books predictable for parents from year to year, and to simplify the inventory and billing process, we no longer will sell books individually to each student. Instead, we will issue a flat rate charge for the use of the books. This will include the textbooks and paperbacks. The following information details the changes:

- On registration day students will not need to pick up their books; instead, each teacher will hand out books in their classroom on the first day of school.
- At the end of the first semester, books from first semester classes will need to be returned. Charges will be assessed for unreturned books.
- At the end of the year, books for two semester classes, and books from second semester classes will need to be returned. Charges will be assessed for unreturned books.
- If another book is needed during the year as a replacement or as an extra copy, payment must be made by cash or check.
- If two sets of books are needed, a second flat rate fee will be charged for the second set.
- IMPORTANT and TIME SENSITIVE: Families that saved books for a younger sibling may return the books back to the bookstore for credit. The deadline for returns is the end of the school year. After June 6, 2008 , the bookstore will no longer buy books back from students or parents.

Please check with Shirley Keith, Bookstore Manager, at 630-562-7547 for the complete list of books that are returnable.

Orlando FL Habitat for Humanity Winterim 09 Trip
Do you have a heart to serve, willingness to work, and a desire to be a light of Christ to those in need? Then come to Orlando with Mr. & Mrs. Jasper and work with Habitat for Humanity building a home for someone in need. We will work five days and take a few days to sightsee around Orlando. The trip costs $1250 and includes air transportation, lodging, meals, sightseeing excursions, and a t-shirt. Applications and teacher recommendations should be turned in to Mr. Jasper and are due next Tuesday, May 20.

USANA: Products for sale!!
If you’ve always wanted to try USANA, we have a deal for you!! There is a limited amount of boxes of bars and cans of Nutrimeal available for purchase. Complimentary samples of the bars are available in the front office. The proceeds from the sales 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, vanilla, & strawberry) $20.00

Questions? Contact Dawn Earl at 630-562-7510 or dearl@wheatonacademy.org.

EKG SCREENINGS: One final note!
A very important detail was omitted from last week’s EKG Wrap-up. Staff members from the Midwest Heart Foundation were amazed at the Academy students! They let our parent volunteers know that they had never worked with such respectful students!

WA Weekly - Friday, May 9, 2008

IN THIS EDITION
Evening of Honor
Crew Wanted!
The WA Boosters Club is sponsoring Sports Physicals again this year!
Winterim Trip to Italy & Greece
ATTENTION All Varsity Athletes and Parents of Varsity Athletes
Run for Hungry Children Event at WA
2008 Alumni & Friends Booster Scramble Golf Outing
Extra Commencement Tickets
New FACTS Billing Statements
Summer Athletic Camps are filling up!
Archive Your Child’s Performance with a DVD from the WA Video Club
Chapel Schedule
EKG Wrap-up
Faculty/Staff Appreciation Luncheon
Coaching Changes

Evening of Honor
Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 7:30 p.m.
You, your family and friends are invited to join us for an evening of celebration. We will recognize the demonstration of the God-given talents in the lives of your sons and daughters for the 2007-2008 school year. Invitations to the Evening of Honor and the Art Exhibit were mailed last week. Please call Carolyn Ansberry with questions: 630-562-7569.

Crew Wanted!
"Arrr U Prepared" for Winterim 09 Sailing Class? Applications are available at arrruprepared.com or sursumcorda and are Due May 16th. We hope to pick our 8 man crew by the end of this school year. Call Mr. D. for more information at 630-562-7525. Scholarships are available.

The WA Boosters Club is sponsoring Sports Physicals again this year!
WA parent Dr. James Lee has recruited physicians to help with this fundraising event that benefits the athletic programs here at WA! The physicals will be conducted on Wednesday, June 4 in the WA Library, Boys from 2:00-3:00 pm and Girls from 3:00-4:00 pm. The cost is $30 per physical (payable at the time of the physical). Younger siblings are welcome, too.

IMPORTANT TO NOTE: Students must bring their glasses and/or contacts. This exam does NOT qualify for the ninth grade physical required by law. This sport physical meets the IHSA requirement for students to participate in 2008-09 athletic programs. IHSA physical forms can be found near the WA reception area or by clicking here. All questions should be directed to Booster Team Parent Coordinator Tina Pell at tpell@hotmail.com.

Winterim Trip to Italy & Greece
Mrs. VanZee and Ms. Daniels will be leading a Winterim trip to Italy and Greece in January 2009. The trip is open to next school year’s sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Applications are due to Mrs. VanZee or Ms. Daniels on May 16. A parent informational meeting will be held on Thursday, May 22 at 7:00 PM in the library. Further questions: mvanzee@wheatonacademy.org or adaniels@wheatonacademy.org.

ATTENTION All Varsity Athletes and Parents of Varsity Athletes
Please mark your calendar for the Breakfast of Champions on Friday, May 16, 2008 from 7:00 – 8:35 am in the WA Commons. Please note the breakfast begins at 7:00 am - not 6:00 am. No RSVP required. Please join us for breakfast as we honor ALL our Varsity athletes and celebrate our 2007-08 athletic seasons!

Run for Hungry Children Event at WA
All WA families and their friends are invited to our annual 5K Run/3K Walk on our campus Saturday May 17. Brochures are available at WA outside the front office and you can register and even create your own fundraising page online. You are encouraged to pre-register but walk ups that morning are always taken! All the proceeds from this event will help to finish the schoolhouse addition the WA Zambia Project is focused on this year and Bright Hope's programs to feed hungry children in Africa. The race/walk begins at 8 am and you can register beginning at 6:45 am that morning. Please email Chip Huber with any questions at chip@wheatonacademy.org. We hope to see you at WA on May 17!

A foursome may be purchased for $500; an individual spot will cost $125. Your donation will cover lunch, beverage cart, 18 holes of golf with cart, and dinner. A sponsorship gift of $500 or more (separate from golf) will feature your company name on a sign at the outing and in various WA publications that reach over 4,000 households. We have great prizes and contests awaiting you again this year, so plan on joining us at this event. If you would like more information, please contact Jamie Wilson at 630-562-7514.

Extra Commencement Tickets
Graduating seniors will receive Commencement tickets during graduation rehearsal on May 21. You can request extra commencement tickets by calling the Commencement ticket hotline at 630-562-7500, extension 7360. Please listen to the entire hotline message on how to request extra tickets and how they will be distributed. Please note that extra tickets can only be requested through the hotline. If you have any specific Commencement questions, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions in the Commencement packet you received in the mail or at the senior parent meeting.

New FACTS Billing Statements
Be looking for our new billing statement in your mailbox this month. As you know, we are using FACTS for our 2008-2009 billing. Click here to learn more.

Chapel Schedule
Tuesday, May 13 - Final Worship Team Chapel
Friday, May 16 - Senior Good-Bye Chapel

EKG Wrap-up
A big THANK YOU to the many people who made the first-ever EKG screening at WA a success!! Over 240 WA students received a free screening! The list of people to thank is long and includes the following:
- WA Booster Club for underwriting the expenses of this project by providing snacks and lunch for volunteers, covering rental costs for equipment and paying for miscellaneous supplies needed.
- Dr. James Lee for his tireless yearlong efforts to make these screenings happen
- WA staff who handled the numerous details of this project: Dawn Earl, Shari Gregersen, Jim Holtrop, and Beth Mitchell.
- WA parents Sherri McCoy and Tina Pell for organizing volunteers and Debbie Knighten for handling the food needs for the workers.
- WA teachers Corbett Burick, Steve Willemssen and Joel Visker who graciously vacated their classrooms for the screenings.
- And the 40-plus parents who worked as volunteers the day of the screening!!

If you didn’t join Boosters this year, we hope you’ll consider being a member for the 2008-09 school year!! The WA BC is doing some marvelous things for WA students, and we’d love your support!!

Faculty/Staff Appreciation Luncheon
Each spring, WA moms roll out the red carpet and treat the faculty and staff to a luncheon fit for royalty! From the elegant table settings and decorations to the wonderful meal and service, this event is always a highlight for WA employees.

Heartfelt thanks go to this year’s coordinators Tere Long, Candy Daly and Sue Puccinelli for their labor of love and for sharing their gifts of creativity, hospitality, and organization. In addition, our deepest appreciation goes to the team of women who set the beautiful tables and served the faculty and staff.

Also, thank you to the many WA families who responded to the request for financial support of this event! Your generous contributions made the luncheon possible! Our thanks to all of you for making this event so special!

Coaching Changes
We are happy to announce that Jeff Brooke has been promoted to take over as the boys’ varsity soccer head coach. Brooke, currently a Bible teacher and assistant soccer coach at WA, will be replacing Dave Underwood, who will be leaving at the school year’s end to be the head mens’ soccer coach at Sterling College in Sterling, Kansas.

Replacing Underwood on the girls’ varsity soccer sideline will be Scott Marksberry from Union University in Tennessee. Marksberry was an outstanding All-American soccer player in college and has been coaching at the college level for the past several years. He will be leading the Business/Computer Science department at Wheaton Academy.

WA Weekly - Friday, May 2, 2008

IN THIS EDITION
Groundbreaking THIS Wednesday!
EXTRA COMMENCEMENT TICKETS
Bookstore Alert
Power Reading Course
2008 Alumni & Friends Booster Scramble Golf Outing
Spring Choral Concert
Take the Expelled Challenge – Deadline Extended!
ATTENTION All Varsity Athletes and Parents of Varsity Athletes
Summer Athletic Camps are filling up!
2007-2008 Parent/Guardian Transportation Reminder
Sports Physicals
Farewell Reminders!!
Crew Wanted!
Chapel Schedule

Groundbreaking THIS Wednesday!
Please remember to join the entire Wheaton Academy family this coming Wednesday, May 7th for the official groundbreaking ceremony for the Heritage Field House. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. just west of the Warrior Dome and will wrap up in time for you to attend either the 7 p.m. girls’ varsity soccer game or the 7 p.m. choral concert. Questions? Contact Charity Cunningham at x7559 or ccunningham@wheatonacademy.org.

EXTRA COMMENCEMENT TICKETS
Graduating seniors will receive Commencement tickets during graduation rehearsal on May 21. You can request extra commencement tickets by calling the Commencement ticket hotline at 630-562-7500, extension 7360. Please listen to the entire hotline message on how to request extra tickets and how they will be distributed. Please note that extra tickets can only be requested through the hotline. If you have any specific Commencement questions, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions in the Commencement packet you received in the mail or at the senior parent meeting.

Bookstore Alert
Students will no longer be allowed to charge books to their school account. They must pay by either cash or check. Checks should be made payable to Wheaton Academy.

Power Reading Course
Would you like to read 2-5 times faster while increasing comprehension and recall? Don’t miss this great opportunity at a discounted price! This summer course is for parents and students.

Spring Choral Concert
The 2008 Spring Choral Concert will be on Wednesday, May 7 @ 7:00 p.m. It will feature the Concert Choir, Kantorei, Women's Chorale, and Men's Ensemble. Don't miss the final concert of the year featuring a variety of different musical styles. You won't want to miss it!

Take the Expelled Challenge – Deadline Extended!
The contest is simple: get people to see the movie Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed and collect the ticket stubs. Bring the ticket stubs to the front office by Friday, May 30th. The school with the most collected ticket stubs could win some money. Early reports from some parents and staff at school are that this is a must-see movie. It is endorsed by James Dobson and will certainly make you think! So far, WA has collected 150 stubs!

ATTENTION All Varsity Athletes and Parents of Varsity Athletes
Please mark your calendar for the Breakfast of Champions on Friday, May 16, 2008 from 7:00 – 8:35 am in the WA Commons. Please note the breakfast begins at 7:00 am - not 6:00 am. No RSVP required. Please join us for breakfast as we honor our Varsity athletes and celebrate our 2007-08 athletic seasons!

Please review our FAQ's section of the brochure to answer many of your questions. If you need further assistance, please contact Shelly Rose at srose@wheatonacademy.org.

2007-2008 Parent/Guardian Transportation Reminder
June 30 is the deadline for qualifying parents or guardians to sign-up for the State Transportation Reimbursement Program. The form is available in the front office.

Sports Physicals
Please mark you calendars for Wednesday, June 4!! The WA Boosters Club is sponsoring Sports Physicals again this year! WA parent Dr. James Lee has recruited physicians to help with this fundraising event which benefits the athletic programs here at WA. The physicals will run from 2 – 4 pm on campus and the cost is $30.

Younger siblings are welcome, too. Please note, though, this exam does NOT qualify for the ninth grade physical required by law. These sport physicals meet the IHSA requirements for students to participate in 2008-09 athletic programs. Look for more details in the upcoming weeks!

Farewell Reminders!!
Please don’t forget the Open House for retiring teachers Susan Butcher and Bunny Fisher on Sunday, May 18, from 2 – 4 pm in the WA Atrium. Click here to view the invitation and details about memory book submissions for both Susan and Bunny.

Then, on Monday, May 19, at 7 pm, WA Salutes Dr. Roth! Join us as we celebrate Dr. Roth’s 19 years at Wheaton Academy. Click here to view this invitation and learn how to submit an entry to a memory book for Dr. Roth.

Chapel Schedule
Tuesday, May 6 - Andre Allen, Second Baptist Church in Wheaton
Friday, May 9 - The Church (Video/Chip Huber)

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WA Weekly - Friday, April 25, 2008

IN THIS EDITION
Bi-Annual Corporation Meeting
EKG Screenings
2008 Alumni & Friends Booster Scramble Golf Outing
Evening of Honor
An Historic Occasion!
Now that we’ve called…
Attention All Varsity Athletes and Parents of Varsity Athletes
WA Salutes Dr. Roth!
Retirement Open House: Sunday, May 18
Winterim Trip to Italy and Greece
WA Umbrellas are available now!
New Mock Trial Camp
World Vision AIDS Experience Review
Take the Expelled Challenge!
Chapel Schedule

Bi-Annual Corporation Meeting
The bi-annual corporation meeting of Wheaton Academy will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the WA Library on Tuesday, May 13, 2008. To download an application form and/or a proxy click here.

EKG Screenings
We still have openings available for the free EKG screenings on Thursday, May 1, but time is running short! The screening is free, but a parent consent form is required. Click here to download the parent consent form and access more information. Completed forms should be returned to the WA front office ASAP.

Parents, this is a fabulous opportunity that is completely free and conveniently held on campus! If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to contact WA school nurse, Shari Gregersen at 630-562-7504 or sgregersen@wheatonacademy.org.

2008 Alumni & Friends Booster Scramble Golf Outing
Make plans now to attend the Alumni & Friends Booster Scramble. The outing will be held on Thursday, May 22, at Mill Creek Golf Club in Geneva. A foursome may be purchased for $500; an individual spot will cost $125. Your donation will cover lunch, beverage cart, 18 holes of golf with cart, and dinner. We have great prizes and contests, so plan on joining us at this event. If you would like more information, please contact Jamie Wilson at 630-562-7514.

An Historic Occasion!
Don’t forget to mark your calendar for the Heritage Field House Groundbreaking Ceremony on Wednesday, May 7th at 6:30 p.m. Come join the entire WA family in observing this historic occasion in the life of our school! The ceremony will end in time to allow attendance at the 7 p.m. choral concert and 7 p.m. girls’ varsity soccer game. Questions can be directed to Charity Cunningham at x7559 or ccunningham@wheatonacademy.org.

Now that we’ve called…
Just a friendly reminder to all current families who have yet to participate in Transforming Every Student: The Campaign for Wheaton Academy – as follow-up to the phone call you received this week, please watch your mailbox for a pledge form and envelope that can be used to cast your “vote of support” for this important effort. You can also give online. Please remember – it is your participation that counts. Questions can be directed to Nikki Daniels at x7580 or ndaniels@wheatonacademy.org.

Attention All Varsity Athletes and Parents of Varsity Athletes
Please mark your calendar for the Breakfast of Champions on Friday, May 16, 2008 from 7:00 – 8:35 am in the Wheaton Academy Commons. No RSVP required.

Please join us for breakfast as we honor our Varsity athletes and celebrate our 2007-08 athletic seasons! Individual award winners from each team will be recognized. We are very excited about our guest speaker, former Wheaton College soccer coach, Joe Bean.

WA Salutes Dr. Roth!
Plan to join us on Monday, May 19, at 7:00 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center for WA Salutes Dr. Roth! This will be a meaningful evening of fellowship and celebration as we honor Dr. David Roth for his 19 years of service to Wheaton Academy. Click here to view the invitation to this special event.

Retirement Open House: Sunday, May 18
Please join us on Sunday, May 18, from 2:00-4:00 pm for a joint open house in the Wheaton Academy Atrium to celebrate Susan Butcher’s and Bunny Fisher’s many years at Wheaton Academy.

One of Susan’s desires is to collect the photos of her taken by students over the years as a part of the CTC project. It seems that Susan enjoyed making these photos fun and memorable! If your student(s) still has a Mrs. Butcher photo, please send it to Barb Frost at WA or e-mail it to her at bfrost@wheatonacademy.org.

Special memory books are being compiled for both Susan and Bunny. Your letter or card (including photos, if possible,) can be mailed to: Memory Book for Mrs. Bunny Fisher/Mrs. Susan Butcher, Wheaton Academy, 900 Prince Crossing Road, West Chicago IL 60185 or emailed to bfrost@wheatonacademy.org. Beautiful keepsake boxes have been created by WA parent Sharon Oehler for each teacher and are available in the front office for you to drop off your cards, letters or photos.

Winterim Trip to Italy and Greece
Mrs. Vanzee and Ms. Daniels will be leading a Winterim trip to Italy and Greece in January 2009. The trip is open to next school year’s sophomores, juniors, and seniors. A student informational meeting will be held during lunch on Wednesday, April 30 in Ms. Daniels’s room (208). A parent informational meeting will be held on Thursday, May 22 at 7:00 PM in the library. Further questions: mvanzee@wheatonacademy.org or adaniels@wheatonacademy.org.

WA Umbrellas are available now!
Limited quantities are available and the cost is $35.00. Don’t get caught in the spring rain with out yours! If you have questions, or want to purchase an umbrella, email Katie Potesta at hojuma@aol.com. Click here to see a picture of the umbrella!

New Mock Trial Camp
We have added a Mock Trial Camp to our summer offerings. It is open to grades 9-12 and will run June 16-20. More information will be available on our website on May 1st.

World Vision AIDS Experience Review
A huge thanks to so many of our WA parents who both visited and volunteered during the World Vision AIDS Experience on our campus. It was an incredible experience for our students and many, many others in the larger community. Over 2700 people visited the exhibit and over 240 children were sponsored in sub-Saharan Africa. World Vision was thrilled with their experience hosting the event here.

Here is an excerpt of an email from Jessica Ohlsen, World Vision Experience: AIDS East Coast Tour Manager

It has been one of the most exciting and fulfilling weeks I have experienced on this tour. I was constantly humbled and motivated by the students and their passion for Zambia and making a difference in the world. I don't think I have ever been around such amazing High School students. I was truly blessed by all of them. It is sad to leave, but it is wonderful to know that what we had here was not just something that your school was participating in for a week, but a direction, passion and goal that is a part of your school's DNA. You guys lit the torch a long time ago, my team had the privilege to help spread the fire to a few more people, and long after we are gone you guys will still carry the torch!

Take the Expelled Challenge!
The contest is simple: get people to see the movie Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed and collect the ticket stubs. Bring the ticket stubs to the front office by Monday, May 5th. The school with the most collected ticket stubs could win some money. Early reports
from some parents and staff at school are that this is a must-see movie. It is endorsed by James Dobson and will certainly make you think!

Chapel Schedule
Tuesday, April 29 – Indiana Wesleyan University Music Group
Friday, May 2 – HALF DAY – NO CHAPEL

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WA Weekly - Friday, April 18, 2008

IN THIS EDITION
Tickets are still available for tonight’s performance of Ballet Magnificat!
Volunteers Still Needed for Word Vision AIDS Experience
WA Variety Show, THIS Saturday, April 19
Grandparents Day at Wheaton Academy next Tuesday, April 22
Transforming Every Student Parent Participation Drive
EKG Screenings
Heritage Field House Groundbreaking Ceremony
Mark Your Calendars!
Faculty and Staff Appreciation Luncheon
Chapel Schedule
Breakfast of Champions
Evening of Honor
A Message from Dan Crabtree, College Counselor
Meal Ticket Payment Change
Winterim Trip to Italy and Greece

Tickets are still available for tonight’s performance of Ballet Magnificat!
Please join us tonight at 7:30pm in the Fine Arts Center for the Ballet Magnificat! performance of The Hiding Place. Ballet Magnificat! is an arts organization dedicated to presenting the good news of Jesus Christ to the whole world. Check out The Hiding Place promo video. Tickets for this moving performance are available at the door for only $15 (cash or check only please – checks made out to Wheaton Academy). We hope to see you there!

Volunteers Still Needed for Word Vision AIDS Experience
Here is one final reminder about the World Vision AIDS Experience Event we are hosting here at Wheaton Academy April 18-22. Our student body has responded in an amazing way and taken over 150 shifts thru the after school and weekend hours, but we are still in need of some significant volunteer help from our parent community to fill some of our open spots. Our need is still in the daytime hours and these spots allow our own students and students from other public and private schools to go thru the experience.

You can register online for any of the volunteer time slots below:
Fri 4/18      7:30-11:30am;
Mon 4/21    8am-12pm; 11am-3pm
Tues 4/22   9am-1pm; 12-4pm
Wed 4/23   9am-1pm

We hope that you will have a chance to see the exhibit yourself over the next several days. You are encouraged to reserve your tickets for the time that you will be attending:

Fri 4/18 8:30 am-7:30 pm
Sat 4/19 8:00 am-9:00 pm
Sun 4/20 10 am-9 pm
Mon 4/21 9am-9 pm
Tues 4/22 10am-9 pm
Tuesday night from 6-9 pm is a special time we have designated for WA parents if they would like to come together, although you are welcome to attend any time.

Thanks for your prayers as we seek to pull off this event and give people a look into the lives of African kids and invite them to be part of God's Kingdom response. What a privilege it is to serve together with this amazing community of students in responding to God's call to our school and His church today.

WA Variety Show, THIS Saturday, April 19
The Variety Show will be on Saturday Night, April 19, at 7:00 PM. If you are up for a night of music, dance, piano playing, and bands, then we invite you to join us in the Fine Arts Center auditorium for some outstanding performances! There is no charge for the event, and we hope to see you there! (The calendar lists Mr. WA scheduled for April 19, but due to the World Vision AIDS Experience that has been rescheduled for May).

Grandparents Day at Wheaton Academy next Tuesday, April 22
We have had a nice response so far and we anticipate more RSVPs in the next few days. Please call or email Kathy Burns at 630.562.7503 or kburns@wheatonacademy.org to let us know if your students’ grandparents or special guest will be able to attend. Check out the schedule for Grandparents Day at WA.

Transforming Every Student Parent Participation Drive
As part of our effort to reach 100% participation from all current WA families in Transforming Every Student: The Campaign for Wheaton Academy, families who have not participated to date will receive a call next week from a Campaign volunteer. Please take a moment to talk with these folks about the campaign and how you and your family can help us reach 100% participation in the days to come!

EKG Screenings
Reminder: Consent forms are due Monday, April 21!!! An explanation of the free EKG screenings being offered this spring was e-mailed out to all WA families last week. In addition, a flyer and consent form was mailed with report cards. The screening is free, but a parent consent form is required. Click here to download the parent consent form and access more information. Completed forms can be returned to the WA front office.

Heritage Field House Groundbreaking Ceremony
All school families are invited to save the date and plan to attend the Heritage Field House groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, May 7th at 6:30 p.m. The event will take place on the future construction site of the new facility, adjoining the Warrior Dome, and will include appearances by notable WA supporters like former Chicago Bear and Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Bob Thomas, 2007 NSCAA Division III Women’s Soccer Player of the Year Taryne Lee ’06, and West Chicago Mayor Michael Kwasman. The ceremony will wrap up in time for WA families to attend the 7 p.m. girls’ varsity soccer game or the 7 p.m. choral concert, so come early and join us for this historic moment in the life of our school! Questions? Contact Charity Cunningham at x7559 or ccunningham@wheatonacademy.org.

Mark Your Calendars!
Two long-time Wheaton Academy teachers are making news of their own! Susan Butcher, who started teaching at WA in 1971, and Bunny Fisher, who is completing her 24th year at WA, recently announced their retirements.

Please join us on Sunday, May 18, from 2:00-4:00 pm for a joint open house in the Wheaton Academy Atrium to celebrate Susan’s and Bunny’s many years at Wheaton Academy. One of Susan’s desires is to collect the photos of her taken by students over the years as a part of the CTC project. It seems that Susan enjoyed making these photos fun and memorable! If your student(s) still has a Mrs. Butcher photo, please send it to Barb Frost at WA or e-mail it to her at bfrost@wheatonacademy.org.

Special memory books are being compiled for both Susan and Bunny. Your letter or card (including photos, if possible,) can be mailed to: Memory Book for Mrs. Bunny Fisher/Mrs. Susan Butcher, Wheaton Academy, 900 Prince Crossing Road, West Chicago IL 60185 or emailed to bfrost@wheatonacademy.org. Drop-off boxes for each teacher will also be available in the front office beginning the week of April 21.

Then, on Monday, May 19, WA Salutes Dr. Roth! Plan to join us at 7:00 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center. This will be a meaningful evening of fellowship and celebration as we honor Dr. David Roth for his 19 years of service to Wheaton Academy. In an effort to capture 19 years of Wheaton Academy memories for Dr. Roth, we invite your contribution to a special memory book we're putting together for Dr. Roth. Your letter or card (including photos, if possible, and no larger than 8.5 x 11) can be mailed to: WA Salutes Dr. Roth, Wheaton Academy, 900 Prince Crossing Road, West Chicago IL 60185 or emailed to WASalutesDrRoth@wheatonacademy.org.

Faculty and Staff Appreciation Luncheon
Would you like the opportunity to purchase a Prime Rib lunch for a Wheaton Academy teacher or hard-working staff member? Your opportunity is the 2008 Faculty and Staff Appreciation Luncheon on Friday, May 2.

Each spring, a committee of WA moms organizes and prepares a special luncheon for WA employees in appreciation of their labors and service throughout the year. These ladies roll out the red carpet for this event, setting beautiful tables with their own china and crystal, preparing a deliciously gourmet meal, and serving the attendees with care and grace. The WA faculty and staff have come to anticipate this luncheon as one of the highlights of the year.

The chairs of this committee have it worked out so that they can serve an incredible Prime Rib lunch to each WA employee for only $10 a person! Your participation can be as simple as a $10.00 monetary contribution. In the past, some families have even asked to purchase lunch for more than one employee. These additional donations are also very much appreciated!

Checks can be made out to Wheaton Academy and mailed to Sue Puccinelli, 690 Rosewood Drive West Chicago, IL 60185.

Questions? Contact Sue at 630-562-1560 or suepuccinelli@sbcglobal.net.

Chapel Schedule
Tuesday – 4/22 – Dr. Frost
Friday – 4/25 – Sophomore Class Chapel

Breakfast of Champions
Attention all varsity athletes and varsity parents! The Breakfast of Champions is on Friday, May 16, 2008 at 7:00 – 8:35am in the Wheaton Academy Commons. Please join us for breakfast as we honor our Varsity athletes and celebrate our 2007-08 athletic seasons! Individual award winners from each team will be recognized. Formal invitations will be mailed soon!

A Message from Dan Crabtree, College Counselor
This is the time of year when students receive solicitations ("invitations") to join certain organizations -- many of which charge a fee. Two of the most prominent are Who's Who and The National Society of High School Scholars. They are not scams, but the benefits of membership are negligible. It does not improve a student's chances of being admitted to college. Do not confuse the NSHSS with the National Honor Society.

Meal Ticket Payment Change
As of April 18, you may no longer charge meal tickets to your student’s account. You must now purchase your meal tickets from Mrs. Fernandes at the front office.

Winterim Trip to Italy and Greece
Wheaton Academy will be leading a Winterim trip to Italy and Greece in January 2009. This tour will explore the rich literary, historical, cultural, and biblical sites in and around Florence, Rome, and Athens. Ms. Daniels and Mrs. VanZee will lead the trip. The cost of this 10-day trip is approximately $3000, which includes a visit to the Italian Renaissance art in Florence, the Colosseum in Rome, the Acropolis in Athens, and much more. Our itinerary will include places connected to the Apostle Paul’s visits in Rome and Corinth.

Further, students will have the opportunity to serve and minister to other Italian students during one day of the trip. The trip is open to next school year’s sophomores, juniors, and seniors. A student informational meeting will be held during lunch on Wednesday, April 30 in Ms. Daniels’s room (208). A parent informational meeting will be held on Thursday, May 22 at 7:00 PM in the library.

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WA Weekly - Friday, April 11, 2008

IN THIS EDITION
Opportunity for Wheaton Academy Parents
Ballet Magnificat!
Special Events and Special Requests
College Fair on Monday
Saturday Parent Seminar
Emergency Medication Reminder
Bookstore Alert
EKG Screenings
Free Internet Resource for the College Search Process
Lunch Menu

Opportunity for Wheaton Academy Parents
We hope you have all received the mailing about the upcoming World Vision AIDS Experience being hosted at WA April 17-22. There is a specific time blocked out for parents Tuesday night April 22 from 7-9 pm. However, you can come anytime and you can register online. We hope you will make time to come.

We also would appreciate it if you would consider serving in a volunteer capacity to help make this event available for the larger community. Our greatest needs are when students are in classes during the day, as students will be covering many of the shifts when they are not in class! Here are some specific times we could use your volunteer help if you would be available:

Thurs 4/17 8am-12pm; 11:45am-3pm
Fri 4/18      7:30-11:30am; 10:30am-3pm
Mon 4/21    8am-12pm; 11am-3pm
Tues 4/22   9am-1pm; 12-4pm
Wed 4/23   9am-1pm

Thanks for considering your role in this great opportunity. We are excited about hosting this incredible event!

For any more info, please email Chip Huber at chip@wheatonacademy.org

Ballet Magnificat!
Please join us next Friday, April 18, at 7:30pm for the Ballet Magnificat! performance of The Hiding Place, inspired by the true story of Corrie ten Boom. Ballet Magnificat! is an arts organization dedicated to presenting the good news of Jesus Christ to the whole world. Check their website to view The Hiding Place promo video.

Tickets for this moving performance are only $15 and are available online or by calling the Wheaton Academy Artist Series Hotline at 630-562-7588.

Special Events and Special Requests
After 29 years of service at Wheaton Academy spanning the last 36 years, Susan Butcher will retire this June. One of Susan’s desires is to collect the photos of her taken by students over the years as a part of the CTC project. It seems that Susan enjoyed making these photos fun and memorable! If your student(s) still has a Mrs. Butcher photo, please send it to Barb Frost at WA or e-mail it to her at bfrost@wheatonacademy.org.

Also, Bunny Fisher has just announced her retirement after 24 years of service here at Wheaton Academy. Please join us on Sunday, May 18, from 2:00-4:00 pm for a joint open house in the Wheaton Academy Atrium to celebrate Susan’s and Bunny’s retirements.

Then, on Monday, May 19, WA Salutes Dr. Roth! Plan to join us at 7:00 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center. This will be a meaningful evening of fellowship and celebration as we honor Dr. David Roth for his 19 years of service to Wheaton Academy. In an effort to capture 19 years of Wheaton Academy memories for Dr. Roth, we invite your contribution to a special memory book we're putting together for Dr. Roth. Your letter or card (including photos if possible and no larger than 8.5 x 11) can be mailed to: WA Salutes Dr. Roth, Wheaton Academy, 900 Prince Crossing Road, West Chicago IL 60185 - or emailed to WASalutesDrRoth@wheatonacademy.org.

College Fair on Monday
North Central College is hosting a college fair in the Merner Field House on Monday, April 14 from 7-9 PM. Representatives from 180 colleges across the nation will be present. A Christian college fair will be held at Calvary Church in Naperville in the fall on October 6.

Saturday Parent Seminar
The next Saturday Parent Seminar, “Millennial Generation,” will be on April 26 from 8:30 – 10:00 am. This seminar, led by Chip Huber, will provide a fun, creative and enlightening look at this current generation of teenagers. This research-based presentation examines the demographics, needs, behaviors, characteristics, and faith of the current generation of high school and college students. It offers plenty of statistics to consider and thoughts on how to better care for, connect with, educate, disciple, and parent the "millennial" generation.

Join us for this informative seminar. RSVP via email to Anne Case acase@wheatonacdemy.org by April 23rd.

Emergency Medication Reminder
Students and parents, make sure that you carry your emergency medications such as inhalers or Epipens with you at all times, especially on filed trips or sporting events. If you would like to keep a spare medication in the nurse's office, please call Mrs. Gregersen at 630-562-7504.

Bookstore Alert
Students will no longer be allowed to charge books to their school account. They must pay by either cash or check. Checks should be made payable to Wheaton Academy.

EKG Screenings
An explanation of the free EKG screenings being offered this spring was e-mailed out to all WA families earlier this week. The screening is free, but a parent consent form is required. Click here to download the parent consent form and access more information.

Free Internet Resource for the College Search Process
Students and parents, sign up now for PrepHQ -- WA's free Internet resource for communicating, tracking and reporting information about the college search process. Sign up is easy -- students type in their last name and their WA student ID number, and they're on their way. For more detailed instructions, call the Wheaton Academy College & Career Hotline (630-562-7500, ext. 7304).

Lunch Menu
Keep current with the upcoming lunch schedule by checking the lunch menu page on the WA website.

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WA Weekly - Friday, March 28, 2008

IN THIS EDITION
Special Events for Special People!
Choir Auditions for Next School Year
Spring Sports Team Pictures
Ballet Magnificat!
Summer Athletic Camps
Shamrock Shuffle Volunteers
First Annual Grandparents’ Day at WA
Report Card Date Changed
A Note from the Buricks

Special Events for Special People!
Save the Dates: May 18 and May 19

After 29 years of service at Wheaton Academy over the last 36 years, Susan Butcher will retire this May. Please save the afternoon of Sunday, May 18, for an open house at WA to celebrate Susan’s retirement. Specific details will follow.

Then, on Monday, May 19, WA Salutes Dr. Roth! Plan to join us at 7:00 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center. This will be a meaningful evening of fellowship and celebration as we honor Dr. David Roth for his 19 years of service to Wheaton Academy.

Choir Auditions for Next School Year
Auditions for next year's choir groups will be April 7, 8, and 9 after school. Any student who would like to be in Concert Choir, Men's Ensemble, or Women's Chorale must sign up for an audition time on the wall outside of the choir room. If you have any questions about choir or the audition process please contact Mr. Visker, 630-562-7575, or jvisker@wheatonacademy.org.

Spring Sports Team Pictures
Spring Sports team picture day is Monday, April 14 starting at 3:00 pm. Have your athlete see his/her coach after spring break to confirm their specific time. Order forms are available outside the front office and will be available on picture day. Athletes who wish to purchase photos need to bring in their completed envelope and check, cash, money order or credit card information on picture day.

Ballet Magnificat!
Please join us on Friday, April 18, 7:30pm for the Ballet Magnificat! performance of The Hiding Place. Ballet Magnificat! is an arts organization dedicated to presenting the good news of Jesus Christ to the whole world. Check their website for a sneak preview at www.balletmagnificat.com/A_promo.html and click on The Hiding Place promo video.

Inspired by the true story of Corrie ten Boom, Hiding Place is a portrayal of divinely inspired forgiveness and hope found in Jesus Christ in the midst of desperate and unimaginable suffering. Ballet Magnificat! Omega taps into the struggle of two women (Corrie and her sister, Betsie) in the Harlem ghetto in 1944 as they help their life-long Jewish neighbors and friends find security in a small hiding place built in the wall of their home, only to be discovered and transported to the concentration camp of Ravensbrück. Amidst the painful conditions of prison life, they turn to the only unshakable – Jesus Christ, the true Hiding Place.

Tickets for this moving performance are only $15 and are available online or by calling the Wheaton Academy Artist Series Hotline at 630-562-7588.

Summer Athletic Camps
Summer Athletic Camp registration has begun! Click here to download the brochure and registration sheet. We also have brochures available in our reception area and on our website. Don't forget to include your payment with your registration! Please review our FAQ's section of the brochure to answer many of your questions. If you need further assistance, please contact Shelly Rose at srose@wheatonacademy.org.

Shamrock Shuffle Volunteers
Sunday morning, March 30, is the Bank of America Shamrock 8K Shuffle. WA is looking for 25 volunteers to serve by filling cups with water and Gatorade for the runners. There is a free t-shirt for those who volunteer. Please contact Mr. Bickhart at bbickhart@wheatonacademy.org for details.

First Annual Grandparents’ Day at WA
Please mark your calendars for Wheaton Academy’s first annual Grandparents’ Day on Tuesday, April 22. On this special day, guests will be served morning refreshments before being invited to attend a class or two and chapel with their grandchildren. The event will wrap up with a complimentary lunch enjoyed with grandchildren. RSVPs will be encouraged so that we can prepare enough lunches! Watch for invitations that will be sent home with students.

Report Card Date Changed
Report cards will be posted on Friday, April 11. This is a change from the published calendar.

A Note from the Buricks
Thanks to all who asked about the Baby Grand Piano! We were able to give it away a week and a half ago. We wish that we had more to give away!

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WA Weekly - Friday, March 21, 2008

IN THIS EDITION
Happy Easter from Dr. Frost
Please "Find" Your Lost Items
Wheaton Academy and Willow Creek – From Mr. McDonell, Assistant Principal
Shamrock Shuffle
Spring Sports Picture Day
Ballet Magnificat!
Spread the Word
Paper Recycling at WA

Happy Easter from Dr. Frost
We would like to wish you and your family a blessed Easter. We hope that you will have a meaningful time of reflection and worship this weekend. The Easter message of transformation from death to life is a great encouragement to us. It reminds us of the power of God to transform the lives of each one of our students. We pray that your students would experience the transforming power of God during their years at Wheaton Academy.

Blessings,
Gene Frost
On behalf of your entire WA faculty, staff and administration

Please “Find” Your Lost Items
Next week, March 24-28, all items in the WA lost in found will be on display in the atrium area. If your child has misplaced something, please stop in and check the tables. We have many articles of clothing and school supplies in the lost and found. Anything that is still unclaimed at the start of Spring Break will be donated to PADS. Thank you.

Wheaton Academy and Willow Creek – From Mr. McDonell, Assistant Principal
Wheaton Academy is fortunate to have Willow Creek DuPage using our Fine Arts Center and main academic building on Thursday nights and Sundays. Please help us to honor our contract to Willow Creek and pick your student up prior to 5:00 pm on Thursday’s if they are not in sports. If your student is on campus after 5:00 pm, they will need to wait at the gym or outside. Students should not be in the building after 5:00 pm on Thursday or any time on Sunday. Thanks for your help.

Shamrock Shuffle
If you are interested in volunteering with Mr. Bickhart and others from Wheaton Academy at the Shamrock Shuffle on Sunday, March 30, please see Mr. Bickhart, or call him at 630.562.7570 for details.

Spring Sports Picture Day
Spring sports team picture day is Monday, April 14 starting at 3:00 pm. Have your athlete see his/her coach after spring break to confirm their specific time. Order forms are available outside the front office and will be available on picture day. Athletes who wish to purchase photos need to bring in their completed envelope and check, cash, money order or credit card information on picture day.

Spread the Word
The Admissions Office is currently interviewing prospective students for next year's freshman class, the class of 2012! If you know of current 8th graders considering Wheaton Academy, please encourage them to complete all the pieces of their application by April 15th. We will then be able to interview them and make an admissions decision in time for them to participate in Froshfest (an orientation activity) on May 17th!

During the month of April, we are also accepting application materials for students who seek to transfer to Wheaton Academy next year.

Paper Recycling at WA
Wheaton Academy is excited to announce a new paper recycling program in partnership with Abiti-Bowater. Not only will this venture help us be stewards of the Lord’s earth, we will actually be paid money based on the tonnage of paper we collect. There is absolutely no cost to WA in this program. We will be collecting and recycling paper school-wide, but we also encourage you to bring paper, newspapers, magazines, catalogs, junk mail, and paperback books to recycle as well. Place these things in the green and yellow receptacle by the maintenance shed.

Please note that the following are NOT acceptable: card board, plastic, foam board, glass, aluminum, phone books, or anything from the bathroom or kitchen (cereal boxes, milk cartons, soda cartons, or food cartons).

Thank you in advance for your participation!

WA Weekly - Friday, March 14, 2008

IN THIS EDITION
Paper Recycling at WA
Attention Parents of Seniors
Course Registrations Extended
Parking Stickers Needed
Graduation Ticket Information
A note from Mrs. Kori Hockett, Assistant Principal
Summer Athletic Camps
Race Volunteers Needed
Lost Pans Need a Home!

Thank you in advance for your participation!

Attention Parents of Seniors
Attention Parents of Seniors: On Tuesday, March 18, Mr. Mark Kohout from Jostens will be on campus in the Senior Atrium during lunches to distribute Graduation Announcements and accessories (such as any items you ordered from their catalog.) Jostens will be sending out invoices this week if you still owe a balance. If you have not made other payment arrangements directly with Jostens, please send in the payment (made out to Jostens) with your student on March 18 so that he/she can bring home your order. Caps and Gowns WILL NOT be distributed at this time. If you only ordered the Cap/Gown package, and did not order announcements or accessories, your student will not be picking up an order that day. Caps and Gowns are distributed in May. Any questions about your order should be directed to Jostens at 630-653-3794. Thank you.

Course Registrations Extended
Online Course Registration Extended to Sunday, March 16 (midnight).
Online Course instructions were mailed home last week in a 10x13 envelope. Parent instructions and passwords were mailed separately in a regular mailing envelope. Please call Student Serivces with questions (Carolyn Ansberry (630) 562-7569, Anne Case (630) 562-7534, Dan Crabtree (630) 562-7568, or Beth Mitchell (630) 562-7583).

Summer Academy Online Registration Extended to Sunday, March 16 (midnight)
Online Summer Academy instructions were mailed home last week with the 2008-2009 Registration materials. Remember to mail in $50.00 check to Wheaton Academy to secure your student's spot. Have you lost your Summer Academy information? Download it here from our website!

Parking Stickers Needed
Just a reminder that all student vehicles parked on campus must have a parking sticker. Students parking on campus without a sticker will be assessed a fine. Please speak with your student and make sure they have a parking sticker on the vehicle(s) that they will be parking at Wheaton Academy. If your student does not have a parking sticker, applications are available in the forms folders right outside the front office.

Graduation Ticket Information
Parents of Seniors: We are beginning to receive questions about tickets for Graduation, which is May 31, 2008 at 10:00am. Specific ticket information is not available yet, but click here to find out what the procedure has been in years past.

A note from Mrs. Kori Hockett, Assistant Principal
Parents, please be reminded that our School Nurse is available from 9:30am - 2:30pm, Monday - Friday.

Therefore, if your child needs medication or medical assistance before 9:30am we advise you to take the necessary steps at home, before your student leaves for school. Also keep in mind that if your child is too ill to attend their 1st or 2nd period classes, they should remain at home since there will not be a nurse at school to assist them and we don't have the facilities for them to rest until they are well enough to return to classes.

Be aware that students who are too sick to return to class after 30 minutes with our nurse at any time during the day will need to make arrangements to go home in order to get better. Thank you.

Summer Athletic Camps
Summer Athletic Camp registration has begun! All WA families received a copy in the registration packets that were mailed last week. If you misplaced yours, download the brochure and registration sheet. We also have brochures available in reception area.

Please review our FAQ's section of the brochure to answer many of your questions. If you need further assistance, please contact Shelly Rose at srose@wheatonacademy.org.

Race Volunteers Needed
Anyone interested in volunteering for the “Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K” should contact Mr. Bickhart for information. The race is Sunday morning, March 30 at 7:30.

Lost Pans Need a Home!
THANK YOU to the many who shopped, baked, and served for the My Fair Lady intermissions! These productions wouldn't have been half as sweet without you! (IMPORTANT NOTE: If you left a pan with us, please pick it up in the next week from the Commons. Orphan pans not claimed by Easter weekend will be sent away to other kitchens. Thank you!)

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WA Weekly - Friday, March 7, 2008

IN THIS EDITION
Tickets for My Fair Lady Closing Weekend Still Available
Online Registration & Workshop
Yearbook Information
ACT Registration & College Reps
World Vision AIDS Experience
A Reminder to Parents of Freshmen from the English Department
Boys’ Tennis Tryouts
Student Reps
Food, Video & Movie Night
Reminder from Athletics
Free Baby Grand Piano

Tickets for My Fair Lady Closing Weekend Still Available!
Tickets for tonight are available for purchase - $25 for prime seats and $10 tickets are also available. Saturday March 8th is sold out. To put your name on the waiting list, please call 630-562-7500 ext 7350. We look forward to seeing you at the show!

Online Registration & Workshop
Remember, registration is due on March 14, 2008. Registration Packets were mailed on Tuesday, March 4 and should arrive shortly. Student information can be found in the larger envelope, while parent online information was mailed in a separate envelope with a neon label stating “Registration Material for Parents – Complete by March 14”.

Do you need help with the new online registration? Please attend the optional Registration Workshop this Saturday, March 8th, 8:30am – 10:00am in the computer lab 203. (Located in the main academic building on the 2nd level)

Yearbook Information
Thanks to all of the parents of Seniors who have turned in a baby/toddler picture of their child. If you have not done so, please email it as an attachment to yearbook@wheatonacademy.org, have your student bring it with them to school, or mail it to:
Wheaton Academy
ATTN: Dave Pacheco
900 Prince Crossing Road
West Chicago, IL 60185

If you are interested in placing an ad in the yearbook for your business or as a tribute to a graduating senior, please contact yearbook@wheatonacademy.org or Mr. Pacheco at 630-562-7511. This is a great way to affordably promote your business to hundreds of school families or give that graduating senior in your life a special send-off.

ACT Registration & College Reps
The registration deadline for the April 12 ACT is today, Friday, March 7. Students wanting to take the test on that date can register through the ACT website.

Representatives from Cedarville University (3/12) and West Point (3/13) will visit WA during lunch this coming week to talk with interested students.

World Vision AIDS Experience
On April 18-22, Wheaton Academy will be hosting a major event for our school community and the larger local church and educational community in our Commons. The World Vision AIDS Experience allows you to come and walk in the steps of a child affected by the AIDS crisis. This experience is an interactive exhibit that combines stirring audio and captivating photography, transporting you into the heart of Africa. You'll see, hear, and experience stories of tragedy and triumph lived out by real children in AIDS-afflicted communities. And you will gain a completely new perspective on the greatest humanitarian crisis of our time.

You will receive an invitation to both attend and volunteer at this event in the coming weeks. We are excited to provide this opportunity as part of our Zambia Project initiative and to be a resource for educating others about this need that our student community has become deeply passionate about. For more information and a preview of what will be coming to Wheaton Academy, please visit the event's website.

A Reminder to Parents of Freshmen from the English Department
All freshmen will have the privilege of attending a performance of Romeo and Juliet at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier Tuesday, March 11th. We must leave for Chicago on the busses by 8:00, so please make sure that your son or daughter is on campus in the Fine Arts Center no later than 7:40 a.m. We are asking the students to dress up a bit – we are going to the theater, after all! We will eat lunch at the Food Court on Navy Pier following the performance. Students may either bring a bag lunch or bring $6-8 to purchase lunch. Most students have turned in their permission slips and money. Please confirm with your son or daughter that he or she has done so.

The Chicago Shakespeare Theater Acting Company is recognized as one of the world’s best Shakespeare companies. We believe that your sons and daughters will have a wonderful learning experience on this field trip.

Boys’ Tennis Tryouts
Boys’ tennis will be holding tryouts on March 11th, starting at 3:25pm. (Due to weather constraints, tryouts may be delayed. Please listen for more information). To learn more about tryouts or about the upcoming season, please contact Matt Hockett at mhockett@wheatonacademy.org.

Student Reps
Any current freshmen, sophomore, or junior interested in serving as a student representative for next year should pick up an application from the front office and return it by March 14.

Food, Video & Movie Night
Spanish Club will hang out on March 14 in Room 107 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. Bring a dish to share.

Reminder from Athletics
Just a reminder that there will be NO Spring Sports Booster Club Kick off on Monday 3/17 as listed on the WA calendar.

Free Baby Grand Piano
The Buricks have a baby grand piano that they are giving away. It is in need of considerable maintenance, but seems to be working fine. The only "cost" would be that the piano would have to be removed by the interested party from the house. Feel free to contact Josh Burick at jburick@wheatonacademy.org or 630-562-7518, or Corbett Burick at cburick@wheatonacademy.org or 630-562-7541.

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WA Weekly - Friday, February 29, 2008

IN THIS EDITION
Last Chance to Bid on Children's Cameo
Special Benefit Performance
New Tuition Payment Options for '08-'09
Missions on Your Doorstep
Student Culture Presentation Available
Ballet Magnificat!
Boys’ Tennis Tryouts
Sadie Hawkins Event