Wharton Wildcat News

Welcome 2025 to our Wildcat families!!!

I hope everyone had an enjoyable time with family and friends. Our students were excited to be back at school. They did a fine job jumping back into their routine. We know that our weather is very chilly. We will be going outdoors when the real feel and temperature is above 20 degrees. Be sure that your child is dressed appropriately. Student Council is sponsoring hats, gloves, and scarves drive. Any student who participates will be entered into a raffle. Be sure to complete the top part.

Mark your calendar! Please join our students and staff for our Parent-Child Activity on January 31, 2025. Have a wonderful extended and warm weekend! School resumes on Tuesday, January 21st in observance of MLK Day!

Just a reminder: We are tracking tardies. Every 3rd tardy will result in a detention. We want to support our famiies in developing appropriate practices. Being on time for school and ready to learn is important.

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.

Sincerely,

Raquel K. Modiest, Principal

rmodiest@sd104.us

708-458-0640

A big round of applause to our families!!! We are very proud to say that our student tardies and absences are low. We also appreciate all of your efforts for contacting our office and keeping us informed when a student will be absent or tardy. Keep up the amazing job!

With colder weather upon us, we want to be sure that your child comes dressed for the weather and ready to play outside. We will be going outside for recess each day. Please make sure that students are wearing a coat, hat, gloves, and scarf. Also boots in severe inclement weather.

Any student who donates will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win a prize!

"During SEL time, students have been using the return to school to reengage with behavioral expectations. This work was exciting due to the strong culture of positive behaviors at Wharton. As winter continues, it's important to check in with students to make sue they stay motivated. AS always, if any parent would like support, please do not hesitate to reach out!"

MENTAL HEALTH and WELLNESS PRESENTATION

Lyons Township High School is co-hosting a presentation and resource fair on mental health and wellness featuring Dr. John Duffy on January 22 from 6:30-8:00 PM at the North Campus Reber Center. This event will provide valuable insights into mental health conditions impacting kids and adults, including when and how to seek support, buildingemotional resilience, and strategies for managing stress, anxiety, and depression. Representatives from local organizations such as The Loft at 8 Corners, NAMI Metro Suburban, Pillars Community Health, and UChicago Advent Health will be present to share resources. Live Spanish and ASL interpretation will be available. To learn more or RSVP, visit Eventbrite Link.

Nurse Julie

Julie Richter RN, BSN, PEL-CSN

Certified School Nurse

Wharton Elementary School

Main Office: 708-458-0640, Extension: 7226

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.

Jan. 17th, Friday: Progress Reports Sent Home today!!!

Jan. 20th, Monday: Martin Luther King Day/No School

Jan. 22nd, Wedneday: Late Start

Jan. 28th, Tuesday: Miles for Smiles

Jan. 29th, Wednesday: Late Start

Winter Spirit Week: 1/27-1/31

Jan. 31st, Friday: Parent/Child Activity/PBIS Winter Wonderland Celebration

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