WOW! In the past 24 hours, an overwhelming number of families have rallied behind our effort, sending hundreds of invitations to friends and family. We're so excited to see that expanding home libraries and supporting our teachers is as important to you as it is to us.
Click Here: https://app.booksarefun.com/WheatonES64874
There's still time to get in on the fun. That's right: If you didn't have a chance to register and send 10 or more invitations to family and friends, you still have time. Click the link above, don't miss out.
Complete your Treasure Map tonight and your student(s) will be entered to win a Treasure Chest. Drawings start tomorrow!
Thank you!
📢 Community Notice: Food Support Available for Families 🥫💛
At this time, there may be a temporary food shortage affecting some families in our community. We want to make sure no one goes without. Here are a few resources that may be helpful if you or someone you know is in need:
🍎 Community Food Handout:
Every Other Thursday (11/13) from 12:00–2:00 PM, the Body of Christ Ministry offers a public food handout open to anyone in need. No questions asked or documentation required.
🎒 Friday Food Bags:
Our school has Friday bags of food for students to take home each weekend. If your student could benefit from this support and is not currently on the list, please email Kayla Haynes at khaynes@wheatonschools.org to be added.
🍎 Care to Learn
Our district has a robust Care to Learn program to support student health, hunger, and hygiene needs. If you or a child that you know could use support in these areas, please email Kayla Haynes at khaynes@wheatonschools.org.
We are so grateful for the continued support and generosity of our community partners who help us care for our Bulldog families. 💙🐾
We're teaming up with Books Are Fun and their Book Blast program to help grow our students' home libraries and encourage more reading time over screen time. For more than 30 years, Books Are Fun has helped promote literacy by getting great books into the hands of students.
Today, our students learned about the Book Blast Program and the importance of having their own books at home. Tonight, we are asking you to take 7 minutes to support our Student Home Library initiative.
Click Here: https://app.booksarefun.com/WheatonES64874
Here are the steps:
Click the link above.
Register your student(s).
Send invitations to at least 10 friends or family members to support our students (don't worry, all the information you provide is secure and never shared with anyone).
Need help registering? Watch this short step by step video: Family Explainer Video
Win a trip to Disney!
Our school has been selected for an incredible opportunity! For every supporter who clicks your student's contribution link during Book Blast, you'll earn one entry for a chance to win a trip to Disney! For example, if five different people click the link, your family gets five entries into the drawing!
*Pro Tip: After sending invitations, follow up with a phone call to make sure they received the message.
Why I love this program:
It's guaranteed to put new, age-appropriate books into the hands of every student!
100% of all contributions go toward new books and classroom supplies.
The book list is fantastic! It's attached, check it out.
It will take you less than 10 minutes and there is NO financial requirement from you.
More books in your homes equals more pages being read! That's the goal. We're hoping for 100% participation.
Want to see Book Blast in action? Watch this news clip from Fulton Elementary: Fulton Elementary News Clip
Thank you for helping our students have more books.
TOMORROW WE START
Wheaton Youth Winter Basketball Camp Days
Saturday 11/8
Saturday 11/15
Saturday 12/6
Monday 12/8 (Youth Night at the High School Basketball Game)
K- 1ST Grade 9AM-10AM
2ND-3RD Grade 10AM-11AM
4TH-5TH Grade 11AM-12PM
-No Charge
-Open to any Kindergarten-5th Grade Boy or Girl
- @ The Field House
Tomorrow, November 8, we celebrate National Parents as Teachers Day, and we’re so thankful for our two amazing Parent Educators — Amica Pointer and Kerry Mattingly! 👏💙
Amica and Kerry work hard every day to support our youngest learners and their families through our Wheaton Parents as Teachers program, helping parents be their child’s first and best teacher. From home visits to screenings and family events, they make such a positive difference in our community! 🏡📚💫
Help us celebrate them today by giving a big thank you to Amica and Kerry for all they do for our Bulldog families! 🐾💛
#NationalParentsAsTeachersDay #WheatonBulldogs #FamilyEngagement #EarlyLearning #ThankYou
Wheaton High School would like to invite you to our Veteran's Day Assembly to recognize and honor our servicemen and women. It will be held in the Wheaton High School gymnasium on November 11, 2025 at 10:00AM. Lunch will be provided for Veterans and their families following the assembly. If you know a Veteran that you would like to be recognized on our slide show please send a photograph and their service information to srawlins@wheatonschools.org
We're excited to share that Wheaton Elementary is partnering with Books Are Fun and the Book Blast program to help put brand-new, age-appropriate books into the hands of every one of our students!
Here's why we love Book Blast:
-Every student receives books they'll love and want to read
-100% of all contributions go directly to books and classroom needs
-The book list is thoughtfully curated and truly engaging
Keep an eye out for a message with more details soon.
Your student will also be bringing home a printed Treasure Map next Monday Nov. 10th—this is their ticket to joining the fun, earning books, and unlocking some great prizes. It's simple, exciting, and encourages reading at home.
In the meantime, you can learn more about Books Are Fun and the Book Blast program: https://www.bb.booksarefun.com/testimonials.
We're looking forward to a great kickoff!
Wheaton Youth Winter Basketball Camp Days
Saturday 11/8
Saturday 11/15
Saturday 12/6
Monday 12/8 (Youth Night at the High School Basketball Game)
K- 1ST Grade 9AM-10AM
2ND-3RD Grade 10AM-11AM
4TH-5TH Grade 11AM-12PM
-No Charge
-Open to any Kindergarten-5th Grade Boy or Girl
- @ The Field House
Picture retakes are scheduled for Wednesday, November 5th.
