Wharton Wildcat News

We are off to an amazing start! The students and staff are doing a great job welcoming the 2024-2025 school year. The months of August and September are designed to make friends and learn about classmates. The first few weeks are important in establishing a positive climate and learning community. Students will also learn to become responsible citizens.

On September 10th is our Curriculum Night. Mark your calendars and plan on attending with the whole family. At Wharton School we believe in a strong home school connection. Teachers will provide an overview of their classroom and grade level expectations. We also encourage talking to your child about his/her school experience on a daily basis.

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.

Sincerely,

Raquel K. Modiest, Principal

rmodiest@sd104.us

708-458-0640

Back to school is an exciting time! Students start showing how they can become independent in their new environment. Please help your child succeed and develop a good attendance routine. When a child is going to be absent be sure to contact our office and provide the reason. If possible, try to schedule appointments outside of the regular school day. Being tardy can also lead to poor attendance. Keep in mind too many absences can cause a student to fall behind in his/her academics.

Patriot Day is an annual observance on September 11th in rememberance of those who were injured or died during the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001. We recognize these heroes!

Social Emotional Learning at Wharton

Students worked in class on learning about emotions and vocabulary for the different feelings inKindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders learned about coping skills using an activity related to friction. Each grade level will work on different themes as the year goes on, but it felt appropriate to give an idea of what kids are working on during social emotional learning time as the year starts.

If you have any concerns or want to connect with the social worker, please do not hesitate to reach out. My email is pbirden@sd104.us and the extension is 7406 at Wharton.

Thank you!

Patrick J. Birden

School Social Worker

Wharton/Walker Elementary

Summit School District 104

National Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15th to October 15th. This is a great time to recognize the contributions of Hispanic and Latino cultures. The students at Wharton will be able to dress up and where colors that represent their heritage. More information will be sent home closer to the date.

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