Community eNewsletter
Volume 9, Issue 8 . . . . September 24, 2021
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September 24 & 25 - WeGo Drama Presents: Marvel Spotlight: Squirrel Girl Goes To College - 7:00 PM
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October 1 - Homecoming Events
- Student Activity Food Fest - 11:45 AM
- Parade - 12:30 PM
- Homecoming Tea - 2:00 PM (for retired teachers & staff)
- Powder Puff Game - 2:00 PM
- Buses take bus students home - 3:00 PM
- Community Open House - 5:00 - 7:00 PM
- Sophomore Football Game - 5:00 PM
- Alumni Tent at Football Game - 5:30 PM
- Varsity Football Game - 7:30 PM
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October 2 - Homecoming Dance - 6 - 9 PM
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October 4 - FAFSA Completion Night - 6 - 8 PM
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October 6 - Girls Volleyball Eat Out Night at Wheaton Chipotle - 4 - 8 PM
Virtual Options Fair - 6 - 8 PM
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Parent Open House Feedback Requested
Whether you participated in-person or virtually, please share your thoughts and opinions about this year's Parent Open House experience. Feedback will be used to make decisions about future events.
Ya sea que participó en persona o virtualmente, comparta sus pensamientos y opiniones sobre la experiencia de la Casa Abierta para Padres de este año. Los comentarios se utilizarán para tomar decisiones sobre eventos futuros.
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TONIGHT & Tomorrow - Marvel Spotlight: Squirrel Girl Goes To College
WeGo Drama continues their season by bringing Marvel Comics to life with “Marvel Spotlight: Squirrel Girl Goes To College.” Performances are Sept. 24 and 25, 2021 at West Chicago Community High School, Entrance F, 326 Joliet St., West Chicago. Tickets are $5 for students and $8 for adults available at the door or at wegotheatre.com. Proper masks are required for all audience members.
This Marvel Spotlight play tells the story of Squirrel Girl as she battles the forces of
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ROAR Mentors Announced
Please join us in congratulating our 21/22 ROAR Mentors! Through a rigorous application and interview process, these 34 fantastic young men and women have proven themselves to be compassionate individuals with a desire to transform WeGo into a community where all voices are heard and respected.
The 2021-22 ROAR mentors are: Brianna Correa, Shantal Correa, Melanie Coss,
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Betzaida Eurioles, Javier Garcia, Effie Giannoudakos, Maggie Hancock, Andrea Hernandez, Itzel Hernandez, Shayla Hernandez, Mikail Herrera, Mariana Lopez, Itzel Martinez, Grace Miller, Gema Morales-Arias, Lizbeth Orozco, Gabriela Perez, Isabel Poulterer, Ayden Russo, Dayanna Sanchez, Eden Santana, Cecilia Santiago, Yajaira Santillan-Contreras, Santiago Villa, Robert Washington Jr, Kathryn Wenberg, and LaToya Wright.
What is ROAR? The mission of ROAR is to provide opportunities for all students to unite in one, Wildcat spirit. We are here to connect with one another and build a positive school climate. ROAR is a full day field trip that takes place in the LRC during school hours.
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Student Homecoming Event Schedule
Monday, Sept. 27
Dress Up Day: PJ Day
6:30 PM BPA Dodgeball Tourney
Bishop Gym
Tuesday, Sept. 28
Dress Up Day: Twin Day
7:00 PM Movie: Napoleon Dynamite
Stadium
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Wednesday, Sept. 29
Dress Up Day: Cowboy/Cowgirl
Rain Date for Movie Night
Thursday, Sept. 30
Dress Up Day: Neon
6:30 PM Boys Varsity Soccer
Stadium
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Friday, Oct. 1
Dress Up Day: WeGo Wear
10:45 AM Pep Assembly
Remaining activities are open to the public - see calendar above.
Saturday, Oct. 2
6 - 9 PM Homecoming Dance
See information below.
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Homecoming Dance October Information
The Homecoming Dance is scheduled for Saturday, October 2nd from 6 - 9 PM. Tickets ($20) are sold in advance online through Sept. 30 at:
The dance will take place in the west parking lot. Students will enter through Entrance H.
Due to contact tracing, NO outside guests will be permitted into the dance. This dance will only be for current WCCHS students. See the Dean's Office with questions.
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Homecoming 2021 October 1
Mark your calendar for Friday, October 1 to join us for Homecoming 2021.
Schedule of Events:
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11:45 Student Activity Food Fest
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12:30 Homecoming Parade
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2:00 Powder Puff Game
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2:00 Homecoming Tea for retired teachers and staff
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5:00 Building Tours (end at 7:00) Entrance B
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5:00 Sophomore Football Game, $5 adults, $3 students
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5 :30 Alumni Hospitality Tent at the game
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7:30 Varsity Football Game, $5 adults, $3 students
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Community Open House
October 1, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Tell your friends and neighbors we are opening our doors to celebrate the completion of the referendum construction! We have so much to be proud of, and we are so grateful to the community for their support!
The event is free. Spirit wear will be available for purchase from the Wildcat Booster Club.
Masks are required at this time for indoor events. Please check back for updated information closer to the event.
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Nurse's Office Weekly Update
Dear Wildcat Parents/Guardians:
D94 had ZERO positive cases this week. If you have any questions, please contact the Health Office.
If your student has any COVID-like symptoms, they can only return to school if they have a negative COVID test, receive a differential diagnosis or stay home for 10 days.
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We cannot accept a rapid COVID test nor an antigen test. We can only accept a RT-PCR test.
Please do not send your student to school if they have any of the following symptoms:
Fever (100.4 or higher), new onset of moderate to severe headache, shortness of breath, new cough, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, new loss of taste or smell, fatigue from unknown cause, muscle or body aches from unknown cause.
We need everyone's help to keep all our Wildcat Staff and Students safe and healthy.
If you have any questions about whether or not your student should be attending school, please contact the Health Office:
630-876-6245
630-876-6469 (Mrs. Mendoza Spanish)
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WeGo Places: Jeana Brown
Another new podcast in our series is with Jeana Brown, Class of 2016, Orchestra Teacher at Leman Middle School in West Chicago.
This podcast is inspired by our alumni Wildcats who embody the spirit of "following their bliss." Each episode explores the unique path these graduates took to find their success and leave the listener with pearls of wisdom they learned along the way.
Do you want to be a guest or know of an alum that would be perfect for the podcast? Contact bturnbaugh@d94.org
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Girls Volleyball Fundraiser October 6, 4-8 PM
Show the flyer below at Chipotle, 2119 W. Roosevelt Rd. in Wheaton and the Girls Volleyball team will earn 33%!
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WCCHS Social Emotional Support Web Page
The members of the Student Services Department recognize how difficult this time has been on our students, families, and members of our feeder communities.
With that in mind, we would like to share our social emotional support page which has a myriad of mental health resources for students, parents, and teachers.
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From Our Community Partners |
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Legend has it a hex was cast on the woods of West Chicago decades ago leaving behind a great paranormal intrigue for the area. No one has set foot in the woods since 2009 when access to the forest became restricted following the disappearance of several individuals.
The District recently reopened access to the forest to the public and rumor has it that local residents have already begun to hear disembodied screams as well as muffled sobbing and eerie carousel music ringing ominously into the night.
Locals claim there is a hex surrounding the haunted woods, often referred to as the “Curse of the Spooky Trail.” This urban legend has been passed down from generation to generation within the West Chicago community. Has the curse awakened once again?
*Information gathered from thrilled West Chicago Park District staff members looking forward to the resurrection of this Community staple. The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in this press release are fictitious.
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FREE Zoom Program for Parents 9/28 - Beyond Happy Faces
Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) FREE program open to West Chicago Community High School parents.
Ross Szabo (UCLA) is one of the most sought after mental health speakers in the country. His keynote presentations normalize the concept of mental health and empower people to take charge of their lives. To provide an understanding of common mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression and their individual differences, licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Jason Washburn will talk about suicide myths and facts, suicide contagion, risk factors as well as warning signs, and prevention tips for parents and students. A Community Address about Teen Mental Health will follow with Janet Cook, Glenbard District 87 Assistant Superintendent of Student Services.
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Notice of Nondiscrimination
The Community High School District 94 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
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