TO: ALL WONDER MEMBERS
MEMO: WGN WEEKLY MEMO: 2026/02/17
DATE: Wednesday, February 18, 2026

What a wonderful day of fine arts! A big thank you to the McNiel family and the CCU Choir for sharing wonderful music with us! We hope to make this an annual activity.

Secondly, we wanted to take a moment to address a growing concern that comes around this time of the year. First, let us say that we appreciate each of your families and the work each of you has put in to help make Wonder possible. It’s been a pleasure getting to know everyone and seeing relationships grow over the course of the year. As students develop stronger friendships week after week, we understand they can become more comfortable with one another and desire to socialize more. However, during class and assembly, we expect students to be respectful, attentive, and ready to learn. We’ve received reports from multiple Guides about an increased number of disruptive behaviors since spring sessions began (such as excessive out-of-turn talking during class & instruction, poor attitudes, and tardiness). For families who may not know, we have a conflict guide to help our Guides manage behavior in the classroom. Overall, they have not needed to go beyond the Refocus step (seen below), but they have also been gracious in giving more opportunity to correct behavior than they should. Even if we meet more than once a week, Guides should not need to manage poor behavior outside of very few and unique exceptions per individual student. It is not fair to them or the other students in the class. But, especially because we only meet once a week, Guides do not have the time. Please remind your child of the Wonder Way, basic principles of grace and courtesy, and consideration of others. We will be encouraging staff to remain respectful but firm in the expectations for class behavior and to NOT be lenient to poor attitudes, but rather consistent. Please be reassured that we want your children to succeed and grow in good character, as we believe every parent does. If your student is dismissed from class, it is for this reason, and we ask for your support in this decision by enforcing good character at home.

Steps of Wonder’s Conflict Guide
1. Remember to begin with a Relationship of Respect
2. Request
3. Refocus
4. Reset & Retry
5. Remove

Thank you all for your cooperation!

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: John 14:27 – “Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” – John 14:27
• Auction Winner Parking Spot: CCPC has informed us of their auction winner’s reserved parking spot. Please refrain from parking in this spot.
• Homeschool Spirit Day: (Team Day) – Represent your team color and/or animal. Accessorize in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, or purple! Or get creative with animal headbands, jewelry, face paint, or other fun costume pieces! Be sure to wear your Wonder Tees. Always keep in mind The Wonder Way and refrain from inappropriate attire, such as anything that may resemble cross-dressing. Let’s have fun!

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.
• Homeschool Spirit Day: February 24 (Team Day)
• Assembly Performance:  February 24 (Training Band, Training Orchestra)
• Wonder Games (Opt-out Donation & Pizza Ticket Due): February 24
• Wonder Games: March 3 from 6pm to 8pm
  
• Picture Day – Student & Staff (Makeup): March 10
• 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)
• 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))

1. Class Notes: Please show your children the Class Notes or read them for your little ones.
2. Wonder Games Opt-out Donations Reminder: If you are making an opt-out donation, please bring cash or check payable to Wonder next week (upon arrival). For those who do not intend to submit emails, please review the Wonder Games page to complete your donation.
3. Wonder Games Pizza Tickets: If you are planning to eat pizza at the Wonder Games, please bring cash or payable to Wonder next week (upon arrival). Pizza orders will only be made for those whose payment is received next week.
4. Wonder Games Reminder (Mar 3): Keep sharing your Family Fundraiser Link! You can still earn points for donations raised. Thank you for sharing and helping us reach our goal! To make updates to your registration or fundraiser page, please use the online fundraiser form on the Wonder Games page.
5. Picture Days (Rescheduled): Please prepare accordingly: Makeup Days – March 10, Group Class – April 14
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. Did we miss something? If there is anything we left out, let us know.

Have a wonderful week!

Let’s wonder!

The Wonder Team