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WCGS Auxiliary

The Wheaton Christian Grammar School Auxiliary is an organization that has faithfully served the school community for over 50 years. Its purpose, as stated in its constitution, is to "serve God by helping to meet the spiritual, social, and practical needs of the school and its families." The Auxiliary has a tradition of fulfilling this purpose with great joy.

The membership of the Auxiliary includes all school parents, faculty and staff, and their spouses. Over 80% of the school parents participate in the activities of the over 30 committees. These committees allow parents to be a part of the school in some very real and tangible ways.

The committees are divided into four areas: Spiritual, Service, Social, and Fundraising. The spiritually-oriented committees serve as the "hands and feet of Christ" by ministering to the families of WCGS in many ways. Service committees allow parents to have the opportunity to provide very important practical support to various efforts of the school. Students and parents enjoy times of fellowship and fun through the opportunities sponsored by the social committees. Fundraising committees work to provide financial support to all of the activities of the Auxiliary, as well as to the educational programs of Wheaton Christian Grammar School.

While opportunities to volunteer are available throughout the school year, the First Day Coffee (held in the gym on the morning of the first day of school) is the main volunteer recruitment event.
SPIRITUAL
Sunshine Committee - provides practical help for families who have experienced illness, accident, or death. Volunteers are needed on a rotating basis.
Prayer Chain - provides immediate prayer support for the school community.
Women's Bible Study - all school moms are welcome to join this informal weekly Bible study and time of prayer for the school.
Fathers' Prayer Breakfast - provides an opportunity for the men of the school to join together in prayer for WCGS.
HOPE (Helping Others through Prayer and Encouragement) - offers support for moms and dads dealing with singleness, separation, divorce or the death of a spouse.
Moms in Touch - meets weekly to pray for the children and teachers of WCGS once a week.
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SERVICE
Food Pantry Committee - food is collected throughout the year to help those in need within the community.
Pizza Day Committee - provides a hot pizza lunch for students each week.
Kitchen Committee - provides upkeep of this much-used school facility.
Summer Reading Program - through creative programs, encourages enthusiasm for reading over the summer months and celebrates the accomplishments of the students when they return in the fall.
Room Parents - a teacher's best friends, room parents assist teachers with class parties and field trips, organize the class Fall Fellowship Tea, help with Grandparents' Day, organize gifts for the teacher, and help with any other special class projects.
Teacher Appreciation - coordinates various efforts to show gratitude to the teachers and staff of WCGS for all they do throughout the year.
Garden Committee - volunteer their "green thumbs" and time to beautify the school grounds.
Faculty/Staff Recognition - coordinates efforts to provide birthday gifts for faculty and staff members.
Lost and Found - attempts to reunite lost items with their owners and arranges for the donation of unclaimed items to charity.
Music Moms - provides assistance to the music teachers/ensemble directors.
Young Authors - coordinates the details of the school's special writing opportunity for students.
Social
New Parents Welcome Committee - organizes a special coffee prior to the beginning of the school year to welcome new families and smooth their transition into the school.
New Students Welcome Committee - makes each new student in grades 1-8 feel welcome and appreciated.
First Day Coffee - all school parents are given a chance to renew acquaintances and to sign up for various Auxiliary-sponsored activities.
Fall Fellowship Teas - room parents for each class plan and host teas to provide opportunity to become better acquainted with the teachers and other parents.
Roller Skating - all-school parties are held at the Coachlight Rink in Bloomingdale featuring creative themes and fun prizes.
Grandparents' Day - one of the highlights of the school year! Grandparents are treated to a program, refreshments, and an opportunity to participate in their grandchildren's classroom activities.
Spring Salad Supper - this evening of food, fellowship, and inspiring program serves as the Auxiliary annual meeting and the concluding social event of the year.
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Fundraising
Market Day - an important fundraiser for WCGS, volunteers help with the distribution of food orders once a month.
Children's Christmas Sale - provides an opportunity for students to purchase Christmas gifts at a low cost.
School Spirit - encourages students to take pride in being a part of WCGS by selling spirit wear and sponsoring School Spirit Days.
Book Fair - this event offers a wide variety of books and media items to students, parents, and friends.
Popcorn - provides popcorn once a month for the students.
Box Tops for Education - collects and submits the box tops received each month.
Auxiliary Fundraising - organizing additional fundraising such as McDonald's Night.
Fall Fundraising - coordinates the annual student giftwrap sale.
T.R.I.P. (Tuition Reduction Incentive Plan) - manages the weekly sale of gift certificates/cards from various merchants. Purchasers receive credit toward their family's tuition bill.

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