TO: ALL WONDER MEMBERS
MEMO: WGN WEEKLY MEMO: 2026/01/01
DATE: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Happy 2026!
We hope you’re all enjoying your break, playing your instruments, creating art, and partaking in musical and artistic opportunities during this season. We are especially excited to see everyone together again next week.
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!
HIGHLIGHTS
- Scripture of the Month: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 — Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends. As for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away. — 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 English Standard Version (ESV)
- Spring Session Begins: Tuesday, January 13, at regular class times: ALL CLASSES
- Review Expectations: As we get back into the swing of things it’s a good time to review The Wonder Way, our member expectations.
- Homeschool Spirit Day: January (Throwback Day) – Trends come and go. And, with so many wonderful, and not so wonderful, fashion trends making comebacks it’s likely you already have something “retro” in your closet. Hollywood 30s, swingin’ 50s, bell-bottom 70s, neon 80s—any time-period is game. Always keep in mind The Wonder Way and refrain from inappropriate attire, such as anything that may resemble cross-dressing. Let’s have fun!
CLASS NOTES (REMINDERS)
In lieu of Class Notes (review most recent class notes here), please read the reminders below:
- Punctuality – Arrive On-time (Students and Helping Hands): Be Present, Be Ready, Be On-time. Please make sure your family arrives on-time each week. Students should arrive in enough time to unpack their items, get out their supplies, and tune their instruments (if applicable) BEFORE class start-time. If they are walking in at class start-time they are late. Since we only meet once a week, it’s imperative we accomplish our daily goals within the designated time-frame. Helping Hands should also be be on-time. Thank you!
- Attendance Reminder (Students and Helping Hands): A quick friendly reminder to please give prior notice of any schedule conflicts by calling the Wonder Attendance Line (303-900-3284), in advance, and following the prompt when leaving a message. This applies to all participants who are unable to attend a class or required event, will arrive late, or will leave early. All absences which are not notified in advance will be marked as unexcused. Thank you for your cooperation.
- Helping Hands: Unless written otherwise, please remain OFF your phone during your assigned Block. Also, if you are a Class Helper, please remember to actively assist the Guide without additional prompting. Be proactive by asking the Guide what they need.
- Family Wagon: Please continue bringing a collapsible wagon (or alternative solution) every Tuesday and keep your family’s items in your wagon.
- Nut-free: Please remember to bring only nut-free lunches and snacks to Wonder.
- Discovery: Please be sure your child has their water bottle. Students should be dressed warmly with socks, a coat, and gloves for outside play every week.
- Art: Please remember to bring your art supplies to class every week.
- Instruments and Choir: Please remember to bring your music bags, music (method books and/or black 3-ring binder), along with a pencil (no pens) to class every week.
- Band, Orchestra, Recorder, Choir, and Dance
- Remember to sign in and arrive in time to have music on stands and instruments out (if applicable), tuned, and ready to begin at class start time.
- Practice Records: Please remember to have your Practice Records sheets filled and signed by a parent every week. Be sure to practice what is listed on the Class Notes.
- Private Lessons: If a student wants extra practice please request a private lesson. To Request a Private Lesson: Select ‘Private Lessons’ on the Wonder Contact Page. A guide or coach will contact you directly.
- Ensemble Performance Expectations Reminder (Parents & Students)
We are very proud of our Wonder students for the progress they’ve made in learning or growing in their instruments. Though each student may experience different challenges during their musical journey, we believe the outcome is rewarding and worth the required effort. As we get closer to performance opportunities for this season, we know it’s for the benefit of every student and ensemble to reiterate and keep before us Wonder’s performance expectations.
The amount of practice time is not the only factor we use to determine if a student will participate in group performance, but it is a major one, along with attendance. It is neither fair to the individual or the group to allow a student to participate if they do not know how to play the music well due to a lack of practice at home.
We desire to give students as much time as possible in order to be successful. If a student is putting in the effort but struggling, we will do our best to make accommodations for the student. That is not the same for someone who is struggling but is not putting in the time to improve.
The extent of an individual’s participation is solely in control of the student and parent. Students who have been diligent about practicing will more likely learn and master the necessary skills, while those who have not made it a priority may struggle to do both.
As communicated before break, practicing during breaks is especially important for newer musicians because it takes time and consistency to make the skills taught become more natural and dependable. Extended breaks are not helpful for individual progression or the group.
Parents, please be sure your child is practicing at home diligently. Thank you for your cooperation!
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
- 2025-2026 Wonder Calendar & Directory: Please view the updated calendar for important calendar dates and start and end times. We are still adding dates to the calendar as they are approved by the varying facilities.
- Winter Break: December 17 – January 13
- Assembly Performance: January 20 (Concert Orchestra)
- Homeschool Spirit Day: January 27 (Throwback Day)
- Assembly Performance: January 27 (Midpoint Band, Midpoint Orchestra)
- Picture Day – Boys (Rescheduled): February 3
- Picture Day – Girls (Rescheduled): February 10
- Picture Day – Staff (Rescheduled): February 17
- Homeschool Spirit Day: February 24 (Team Day)
- Assembly Performance: February 24 (Training Band, Training Orchestra)
- Wonder Games (Opt-out Donation Due): February 24
- Wonder Games: March 3 from 6pm to 8pm
- Assembly Performance: March 24 (Drumline, Bucketline)
Mandatory Concert Fest Days: March 27 from TBA (ALL VOCAL CHOIRS, MIDPOINT BAND/ORCHESTRA)- Assembly Performance: March 31 (Flags, Circle Dance)
- Spring Break: April 1-8
- No Class: Tuesday, April 7
- Homeschool Day at the Capitol (DAC): Thursday, April 9 from 7:30am-10am (ASL, ALL VOCAL CHOIRS, SELECT CONCERT PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLE) (LINK)
- Picture Day – Group Class Photos & Makeup Day: April 14
- Assembly Performance: April 14 (Piano, Recorder)
- Assembly Performance: April 21 (Prelude Band, Prelude Orchestra)
- Mandatory Year of Wonder, Family Day Dress Rehearsal: April 28 (During Class Time)
- Mandatory Living Theater Dress Rehearsal: April 28 (5pm-7pm)
- Year of Wonder: Spring Concert & Art Display (No regular class): May 5
- Family Day & Living Theater: May 12
- 2026 Colorado Homeschool Days Fair: June 2
ACTION ITEMS (REPLIES GENERALLY NEEDED BY FRIDAY, UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE (REPLY TO THIS MEMO))
- Class Notes: Please show your children the Class Notes or read them for your little ones.
- PRACTICE DURING BREAK: If you’re out of town and can’t bring instruments, students can mime playing, work on note reading, and find audio to listen to wherever you go!
- Wonder Games Email or Donation Submissions: Please use the online fundraiser form on the Wonder Games page to submit your email list of family, friends, church-community members, and co-workers, along with a spot to write an optional, short personal message. For those who are opting out, please complete the form and select the donation option. And, please share, share, share!
- Picture Days (Rescheduled): Please prepare accordingly: Boys- February 3, Girls- February 10, Staff – February 17, Makeup Days – March 10, Group Class – April 14
- 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]
- Did we miss something? If there is anything we left out, let us know.
Have a wonderful week!
Let’s wonder!
The Wonder Team