Wharton Wildcat News

Thank you to all our new and returning Wildcats for attending, "Our Wild About Wharton Meet and Greet." We are excited to make more memories. We have a few new staff members who have joined our team. Most of the faces you may have seen in other buildings: Mrs. Suhail-2nd grade, Ms. Wilson (PE) and Mr. Urmana (PE). Ms. Jilek, Ms. Fernandez, and Ms. Dejong are all LBS teachers. Ms. Guzman is a new para, and Mr. Birden is our new social worker. We are also welcoming Mrs. Manzke (Gifted), Ms. Watkiss (Art), and Ms. Holiday (Music). Wharton welcomes Ms. Joy and her team from AERO!!!

The first week was a big success. The staff and students worked hard reinforcing rules, routines and expectations. The students today will be involved in a PBIS kickoff. They will be learning the Wharton Expectations through rotations, a school wide project and treat. Today our students were allowed to show school spirit by wearing green, an animal print, and any animal attire.

Just a reminder:

Breakfast will start daily at 7:20 and 8:20 on Wednesday late starts. We will begin school promptly at 7:50 on regular days and 8:50 on late starts. If a child is late please enter Door #4.

We appreciate your support in the following:

*Making sure your child arrives on time and attends daily.

*Completing all classwork and homework assignments.

*Promoting a love for reading.

Looking forward to sharing this journey with you and your child!

Sincerely,

Raquel K. Modiest, Principal

rmodiest@sd104.us

708-458-0640

Mr. Patrick Birden will be the Social Worker at Wharton School this school year! He is excited to join District 104 and is already becoming wild about Wharton! He will be in classes every week helping students learn social skills, healthy emotional regulation, and other social emotional learning topics. These lessons will be delivered weekly during literacy time to enhance the learning opportunities.

If you have any questions for Mr. Birden or concerns about your child that you would like support with, he can be reached at pbirden@sd104.us-he welcomes all communication, big and small, and views parents as an important part of serving children.

Warmly,

Mr. Patrick Birden

Regular School Hours

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays

7:50 AM (arrival)

2:50 PM (dismissal)

Wednesdays (Late Start)

8:50 AM (arrival)

2:50 PM (dismissal)

Office Hours

August 21st-June 3rd

7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Administrators and Secretaries will be in the buildings from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

Breakfast will be available every morning for students.

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays starting at 7:20 AM.

Wednesdays at 8:20 AM.

Lunch will be provided daily for all students.

SHIRTS/TOPS:

Students are required to wear a maroon collared polo or dress shirt with long/short sleeves. The polo/dress shirt may be plain or have the district logo. No other logos are allowed. Plain black or white undershirts may be worn under the maroon collared shirt. Shirts must extend to waistline.

Sweaters/Sweatshirts:

Students may wear a plain black or maroon sweater/sweatshirt over their collared school shirt or over a plain white or black undershirt.

PANTS:

Must be black or khaki and worn at the waist. This includes shorts, Capri pants, and skirts. Leggings may be worn, but only when a shirt extending to mid-thigh is worn as well.

SCHOOL SPIRIT FRIDAYS:

Students may wear their Wharton school spirit shirt with jeans every Friday.

Students are expected to wear the appropriate clothing while attending school. All students must comply with the following:

• Student clothing (including accessories) may not advertise, promote, or a picture of alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, violent behavior, or other inappropriate images.
• Student clothing (including accessories) may not display lewd, vulgar, obscene, offensive language/symbols nor gang signs.
• Hats, coats, bandanas, and sunglasses may not be worn inside the building, during the school day.
• Dress and accessories that pose a safety hazard are not permitted in the bathrooms and educational classrooms.
• Clothing with holes, rips, or tears, that reveal skin and/or undergarments may not be worn at school.
• The length of shorts or skirts must be appropriate for the school environment.
• Appropriate footwear must be worn at all times. Open-backed footwear is not permitted.

Students clothing that causes a substantial disruption of the orderly process of school functions or endangers the health or safety of other students, staff, or others may be subject discipline. If there is any doubt about dress and appearance, the building administration will make the final decision.

Aug. 23rd, Friday: Kindergarten 1st day of School

Aug. 27th, Tuesday: MAP Testing begins

Sept. 2nd, Monday: No School/Labor Day

Sept. 10th, Tuesday: Curriculum Night, Wharton School (6-7:30 PM)

Sept. 15th, Sunday: Hispanic Heritage Month ending Oct. 15th

Sept. 23rd, Saturday: First Day of Fall

Please make sure your child brings their device and charger on their first day. If their device and/or charger is broke, or lost, a fee will be added to their powerschool account and replaced with a new one.

Kindergarten will recieve an IPad and charger on their first day.

First Grade will be given their device, charger and case on the first day.

Second, Third, and Fourth Grade will need to bring their device and charger from the previous year.

Fifth Grade will need to return their old device with the charger to recieve a new one.

You can call our Main office if you have any questions or concerns.

Main office:

(708)458-0640

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Email: rmodiest@sd104.us
Phone: 708-458-0640