WELCOME TO WONDER GENERATIONS!

TO: ALL WONDER GENERATIONS (WGN) MEMBERS
MEMO: WELCOME TO WONDER GENERATIONS!
DATE: Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Yay!

We are underway to a great year of Wonder!

Thank you for your patience, everyone! We were unable to publish this memo earlier in the summer, as we were out on baby leave this summer. But we are working diligently to get everything updated by Family Orientation!

Please read this memo in its entirety, as it contains important information about the season, and remember to check the Action Items at the bottom of each memo!


WELCOME TO OUR STUDENTS!

Congratulations to all our homeschooling students! We’re happy you’ve joined the Wonder family! As we begin the season, some of the activities may seem challenging to start, but as the weeks go by, you’ll see yourself growing and accomplishing a great deal, both individually and collectively!

WELCOME TO OUR PARENTS & HELPING HANDS!

Welcome to all our wonderful homeschooling parents and Helping Hands! We are excited to get to know each of you and to stand beside you as we fill this community with wonder and joy for our children and families. For all our Helping Hands, we are working on the volunteer schedule based on this year’s enrollment dynamics. You will receive your assignment at the Mandatory Family Orientation Day in September.

For those of you who plan to stay on campus, all attending adults are required to complete a background check every three years. Background checks are $40 and provided by a third-party company. You may also submit a comparable background check from another company if completed within the last 12 months. [BACKGROUND CHECK LINK]

WELCOME TO OUR GUIDES & COACHES!

Welcome to all our wonderful guides and coaches! We look forward to a great year of students growing and excelling musically, artistically, and creatively under your mentorship and guidance.

THE WONDER MEMBER DASHBOARD

We encourage everyone to get acquainted with the online Member Dashboard (for current members only). Please go through the different areas linked on the left menu bar, such as the Expectations (for the Wonder Way—our member expectations and guidelines), Class Notes (student assignments for students), Helping Hands (for family assignment schedules), and other relevant links related to the particular classes or event when necessary.

The Wonder Homeschool Days Shared Folder is a Shared Google Drive Folder that gives you access to printable resources needed throughout the year, as well as to the Wonder Generations Information Spreadsheet, which includes tabs to the Calendar (for important dates), Family Directory, and Event Memos. Please make sure you can access this folder and DOWNLOAD the Google Drive, Google Doc, and Google Sheet apps on your mobile device or tablet. If you do not have access, you will be automatically prompted to request access. [SHARED FOLDER LINK]

General Memos and Announcements will be posted on the main page of the Member Dashboard as well.


MANDATORY FAMILY ORIENTATION (WGN)

Wonder Generations

Our mandatory Family Orientation is on the evening of Tuesday, September 9, 2025 from 2:00pm – 8:00pm 3:00pm – 8:00pm (updated) (check-in times vary) for all WGN families. All parents are invited to join their student(s), however, we require at least one parent/guardian attend and accompany your student(s). You will hear more about our faith-based, family-focused, and community-centered approach to learning and sharing skill-based music, arts, and enrichment. If you are a returning student age 14Y+, please arrive promptly at 2:30pm, as you will assist in welcoming new students and families during the event.

All students who are playing an instrument, please bring your labeled instrument and instrument care/accessories items to orientation. Those who made an order through our vendors should arrive by 3:00pm 2:45pm to receive your instrument and other items.

Start Times (Updated)

Please note the start times listed below:

  • 2:30 pm: Returning Students Age 14Y+ (junior helpers) (parents volunteers also welcome!)
  • 2:45 pm: Instrument Pickup from Vendor (Fletcher Hinton or A Musician Is) (Updated)
  • 3:00 pm: Band, Orchestra, Recorder, Choir Students and Parents
  • 4:45 pm: Musictime Students and Parents (movers, shakers, cycles, music makers 1 & 2)
  • 5:00 pm: ALL Other Students and Parents

What to Bring to Orienations

  • ORIENTATION JUNIOR HELPERS: Please wear your Wonder tee
  • NON-INSTRUMENT STUDENTS: Just bring yourselves and any questions you may have for your Guides
  • NEW STUDENTS (Band/Orchestra): Please bring your labeled instruments, care/accessories items, music books, and required music stand to orientation. If you do not have these items yet, let us know when you arrive.
  • RETURNING STUDENTS (Band/Orchestra): Please bring your labled instruments, care/accessories items, and music books to orientation. If you do not have these items yet, let us know when you arrive. During the Focused Practice Workshop, it is the expectation that returning students will be present to receive a refresher for themselves and to model proper standards to new students. Thank you for your participation.
  • RECORDER STUDENTS: Please bring your labeled required music stand. Recorder, accessories, and music books will be provided on the first day of class. Returning recorder students, please also bring your labeled Recorder 1 instrument, care/accessories items, and music books to orientation.

Payment Methods

  • Payment Method: Cash or check only. Please make checks payable to “Wonder” memo: HSD Family Name
  • Monthly Installments: Please submit your first monthly payment, Materials Fees, and Helping Hands Fees, if applicable (cash or check only) during Family Orientation. Also, bring a check to set up your future automated recurring ACH payments scheduled on the 15th of each month between October and May.
  • Financial Assistance: For those who completed a Financial Assistance application, please note Financial Assistance does not cover Materials Fees or Helping Hands Fees. Please be prepared to submit payment for Materials Fees and Helping Hands Fees, if applicable (cash or check only) during Family Orientation. Please contact fa@letswonder.org if you did not receive a status update by August 31st.
  • Background Check [Last Wednesday in August]: For those of you who plan to stay on campus, all attending adults are required to complete a background check every three year. Background checks are $40 and provided by a third-party company. You may also submit a comparable background check from another company if completed within the last 12 months. [BACKGROUND CHECK LINK]
  • How much do I owe? You will receive a direct email with your final registration schedules and total before Family Orientation.

What to expect at Family Orientation

During Family Orientation we will:

  • Final confirmation of your child’s schedule, if applicable (you will receive an email before orientation with your final registration details)
  • Complete any incomplete paperwork, if applicable
  • Receive Helping Hands Assignments
  • Submit payment for tuition (either full or the first month) and all materials, Helping Hands, tees or yearbook fees (cash or check only). See note below for monthly payment installment option.
  • Students receive or trade-in Wonder Tees (Returning students should wear or bring your tees to trade to a larger size)*
  • Take yearbook photos*
  • Meet Guides & Coaches
  • Music students and parents will attend a workshop and will receive some resources and first assignments
  • Additional supply lists will be available on this day
  • Complimentary Meal: Up to 2 slices of pizza and salad provided during Family Orientation

* Our tee shirt supplier has had significant shortages on stock, so as long as we get the order in on-time, we’ll distribute shirts and take yearbook photos during orientation.


FOR STUDENTS LEARNING / PLAYING AN INSTRUMENT

INSTRUMENT + VENDOR INFORMATION

  • Vendor Information: [INSTRUMENT REQUIREMENTS LINK]
  • ORDER DEADLINE: Last Wednesday in August to be delivered at Family Orientation in September.
  • PICKUP: Purchased or rented instruments, care/accessory items, music stands from our Wonder vendor (Band: Fletcher Hinton, Orchestra: A Musician Is) will be delivered for pickup during Family Orientation in September.
  • INSTRUMENT NEEDS? All students enrolled in an instrument class or ensemble must review the Instrument Guide for instrument and care/accessory item requirements and estimated costs. Wonder does not provide instruments, instrument accessories, or music stands for beginner instrument classes or band/orchestra. All recorder instruments and accessories are provided, except the required music stand.
  • MUSIC STAND? Our required model is Peak Peak sms-32.

MUSIC EVALUATIONS

Thank you to all the students who attended a summer Instrument Fair, completed an audition, or completed a voice evaluation.

  • How do I pick an instrument? Attend an Instrument Fair at our summer Open House (or visit our vendor shop if the Open House dates have passed). If you are still in need of an instrument and need assistance with this process, you can also schedule a one-on-one if you have questions.
  • Who needs to complete a Preliminary Music Evaluation (PME)? All NEW students playing a band/orchestral instrument, RETURNING students learning a new instrument, ALL students auditioning for an upper level ensemble
  • Who does NOT need to complete the PME? RECORDER students, RETURNING students who are staying in the same ensemble and have not been given an advancement recommendation.
  • When are auditions? Placement auditions for experienced students are held during our summer Open House dates (or you can submit a video audition if the Open House dates have passed).
  • When will I recieve audition results? Most decisions are made by Family Orienation, but sometimes it’s helpful to evaluate how a students engages during a full rehearsal. Though you will be notified of the placement on orientation day, final determinations for ensemble placement are made after the first day of class.

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

  • 2025-2026 Wonder Calendar: Please view the updated calendar for impotant calendar dates and start and end times. We are still adding dates to the calendar as they are approved by the varying facilities.
  • Family One-on-One (New & Returning families may schedule a 15m one-on-one if needed): Tuesdays in July & August, ONLINE [SCHEDULING LINK]
  • Wonder Open House: Tuesday, July 22 from 11:00am-1:00pm at CCPC, 2nd Floor [REGISTRATION LINK] (Volunteers Needed from 11:00am-1:00pm)
  • Instrument Order Deadline: Last Wednesday in August to be delivered at Family Orientation in September. [INSTRUMENT REQUIREMENTS & VENDOR LINK]
  • Background Check Deadline: Last Wednesday in August [BACKGROUND CHECK LINK]
  • Mandatory Family Orientation (WGN): Tuesday, September 9 from 2:00pm-8:00pm 3:00pm-8:00pm (check-in times vary) at CCPC
  • Mandatory Family Orientation (WHS): Tuesday, September 16 from 6:00pm-8:00pm ONLINE
  • First Day of Wonder Generations Classes: Tuesday, September 30 from 8:30am-5:00pm at CCPC (according to individual schedule)
  • First Day of Wonder Honor Society Meetings: Tuesday, September 30 from 6:00pm-8:00pm at CCPC (Colorado Chapter at CCPC)

ACTION ITEMS (REPLIES GENERALLY NEEDED BY FRIDAY, UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE (REPLY TO THIS MEMO))

  1. CLASS NOTES: Please and show your children the Class Notes or read them for your little ones. This Class Notes includes class needs and expectations for the first day of class.
  2. Orientation Attendance & Pizza Dinner (August 27): Please request access update the spreadsheet indicating the number of adults/children attending the orienation and the meal order for your family  (up to 2 slices per person) so we can adjust the order accordingly. If you do not see your name, please add your name and order under the “Additional” section. If you do not want a meal, please indicate so by entering a “0” in the highlighted meal quantity column by your name. [VIEW ORIENTATION TAB ON SPREADSHEET LINK]
  3. Returning Students (14Y+, parents also welcome): To help reestablish a community of teamwork and consideration for the upcoming season, please plan to arrive at 2:30pm in order to assist in welcoming new and returning families as a Junior Helper. Your assignments will be given upon arrival (such as checking in families, distributing Wonder tees, serving pizza, etc.). Those who play an instrument will also help model proper playing during the Workshop, so be sure to bring your instruments.
  4. Background Check Deadline: Last Wednesday in August [BACKGROUND CHECK LINK]
  5. Wonder Way: Please be sure to read and review the expectations and policies before Family Orientation. [WONDER WAY LINK]
  6. Photos & Video: Add your Wonder photos/videos from classes, events, the fundraiser night, and other special events like Homeschool Day at the Capitol to this year’s album [LINK]
  7. Questions: If you have any questions about the upcoming season, please let us know as soon as possible so we can update, clarify, or correct information for everyone. Please reply to this memo if you have any immediate questions, and we’ll do our best to answer them.

We look forward to exploring, creating, and sharing with others the wonders of God around us, together.

Let’s wonder!

The Wonder Team

Wonder Memo

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