Wyneken Weekly Parent Note

I hope you’re enjoying fall break and getting some good rest with your kids. We’re excited to have everyone back on Monday, October 26, refreshed and ready to finish the semester strong.

Heads up: ILEARN Checkpoint 1 Coming Soon!
Students in grades 3–8 will take ILEARN Checkpoint 1 during the first week of November. Please make sure your kids are getting plenty of sleep that week and starting each day with a good breakfast.

There’s no need for anyone to stress over this one. It gives our teachers a clear picture of where each student is so we know how to support them for the rest of the year.

Make-Up Day Due to flooding school was not in session on September 18th. We will plan on making this day up on Wednesday November 25th. This will be a virtual learning day to provide flexibility for families that may be out of town for the holiday. All e-learning work will go home with students Friday November 20th or be available via google classroom.

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, Nov 7 at 9:00 AM. We’re putting in new landscaping at Wyneken and we need volunteers! More hands means the job gets done faster and costs less. Bring gloves and a shovel if you have them. More details coming soon!

Over break. Keep the reading going and practice those math facts. Twenty minutes a day keeps the habit alive.

Easter egg hunt! The 🕵🏼‍♀️ is hiding somewhere new this week (this one doesn't count!) . Email us or stop by the office when you find it for a small treat.

The Warrior Way: Respect God · Respect Others · Respect Learning

Our second quarter chapel offerings being collected to sponsor our Christmas families through the Lutheran Social Services. We are given this opportunity each year to share our blessings with those who are less fortunate. The chapel offerings will be used to purchase gift cards for gifts and food.

Wyneken Singers: Now is a great time to consider joining Wyneken Singers! We will be starting all new music on Wednesday, October 28th, focusing on special Advent and Christmas selections for chapel and the school Christmas Program. Rehearsals are Wednesdays from 2:15-2:45. Wyneken Singers is geared towards students 3rd grade and older that show great effort and focus in choir class. Text Allison (361-236-5507) if your child is interested in joining! 🕵🏼‍♀️

• Oct 19-20: No bus service
• Oct 21-23: Fall break, no school
• Oct 24: Trunk or Treat
• Oct 26: Pastor Appreciation cards due

Lunch needs to be prepaid through the FACTS Family Portal. Once you've added funds, you'll be able to see all your lunch charges there as well.

If you had a credit remaining from last year, good news, it's already been carried over into your prepay account.

Below is next week's lunch menu.

Winter Sports Updates

Winter sports seasons are underway. A reminder that starting this winter season, volunteer slots will be assigned to participating student athletes' families instead of using SignUp Genius. If you are assigned for a night, you are expected to be present or to coordinate with other families to find your own replacement.

Below are the remaining first practice dates/times for Basketball and Cheerleading.

October 12th

Varsity Girls Basketball (7th/8th Grade) 3:00-4:30 Location: Main Gym

JV Girls Basketball (4th-6th grade) 4:30-6 Location: Main Gym

Cheerleading (7th/8th Grade Girls Only) 4:30-5:30 Location: Main Gym

4th/5th Grade Boys Basketball 6:00-7:30 Location: Cafetorium

Practice schedules for October along with Tentative game schedules are listed in Eventlink.

Please reach out with any questions.

Thanks,

James Fuhrmann

Wyneken AD

260-450-5610

October

• 21-23 – Fall break – no school
• 24 – Trunk or Treat

November

• 3 – 8th Grade to JA JobSpark
• 4 & 5 – Parent Teacher Conferences
• 9 – Athletic Booster Meeting @ 7:00
• 10 – Veteran’s Day Program @ 1:00
• 12 – No bus service available
• 13 – Donuts with Grown-Ups
• 16 – PTL meeting 6:30pm
• 16 – Mid-term of 2nd quarter
• 24 – Thanksgiving parties
• 25-27 –Thanksgiving break – no school
• 25 - Possible Make-Up Day*

Bellmont High School Athletic Department loves to see the stands filled and the attendance in supporting our student athletes at our home events this year. This attendance has been accompanied by a substantial increase in the number of younger students opting to play in various open areas around the facilities, creating a supervision and safety concern. In the last two home football games, supervising staff have had to address multiple injuries and disruptive behaviors of some youth spectators.

To help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all spectators, Bellmont High School will no longer allow footballs, soccer balls, basketballs, volleyballs, sports equipment, or any other recreational items to be brought into athletic events, including football games.

Any balls or sports equipment brought into the stadium will be confiscated upon entry or when discovered during the event and will not be returned until the conclusion of the game.

This policy is being implemented to:

• Improve spectator safety
• Prevent disruptions during contests
• Protect participants, spectators, and facility property

We encourage students and families to leave all sports equipment at home or in their vehicles when attending Bellmont athletic events.

Thank you for your cooperation and support as we work to provide a safe and positive game-day environment for everyone.

Bellmont High School Athletics

On November 6th, we’re excited to host Concordia Day, a special event where over 350 area 8th graders will visit CLHS from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Students will explore our campus with their CLHS passports, collecting stamps at each tour stop while learning about our classes and opportunities. The day also includes an action-packed opening program, a CLHS Activities Fair, and a free pizza lunch with our coaches.

If your student doesn’t attend an area Lutheran grade school but would like to participate, please register at explore.clhscadets.com/concordia-day-2026

Join us on November 11th at 6:30 PM for Discover Concordia Night. This event is designed for parents and students who want a closer look at our school. You’ll visit some of our favorite tour stops and finish the evening with a session where we’ll explain the application process, scholarships, and financial aid. It’s a great way to get answers to any questions you might have. Please register at explore.clhscadets.com/discover-concordia-night-2026

Please take a minute to fill out the Parks and Recreation Survey linked below. This will help the parks department plan for the future of our community!

Please reach out to Miss Strahm to inquire about before or after school care: childcare@wyneken.org

• St. John Bingen Lutheran Church
• St. Paul Preble Lutheran Church
• Zion Friedheim Lutheran Church