Wharton Wildcat News

Thank you to all of our parents and families who came out for Curriculum Night!!! This is always a special evening set aside to discuss the expectations of our students and families. The teachers did an amazing job providing an overview about how important home and school communication and connection are to the success of our students. Also, another big thank you to our Wildcat family for your patience at dropoff and pickup this week. We are fortunate to have such a great group of parents.

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

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!

"Mr. Birden's excitement for the school year is building while teaching students in class about emotions using characters from Inside Out. It is important for students in class about emotions using characters from Inside Out. It is important for students to build vocabulary to support their social emotional learning. See the included visual that has been used in all classes."

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.

Students in Mrs. Gleaves class decided to write letters to the Principal regarding the uniform policy. The letters were well written and they did a fine job expressing their concerns. However, they received the response of how we must follow the Board Policy. They were rewarded with a non-uniform day of their choice for their efforts.

First day of SMART Math 2-3... students learned how to play math games with playing cards.

In grade 2-3 SMART Lit... students read the story Who Sank the Boat? Clubbers were given the challenge to create their own boat. Trick was, it had to float! They all succeeded🙂

Wharton will have hearing and vision screenings for all grades shown below. Please make sure your student is present and has their glasses (if prescribed) to ensure each student is properly screened.

Cold and flu season is just about here if it hasn't hit your household already. Refer to the attachment of when to keep your student home when ill.

Your cooperation and support is greatly appreciated!

Julie Richter RN, BSN, PEL-CSN

Certified School Nurse

Wharton Elementary School

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

Estimados padres del Distrito 104,

¡Bienvenido de nuevo al año escolar 2024-2025! Esperamos que hayan tenido unas vacaciones de verano divertidas y que estén emocionados de comenzar el nuevo año escolar en unos pocos días. A medida que volvemos al ritmo de las cosas, nos gustaría tomarnos un momento para revisar cuándo mantener a su hijo en casa debido a una enfermedad. Si su estudiante experimenta alguna de las enfermedades mencionadas a continuación, manténgalo en casa y haga un seguimiento con la enfermera de la escuela de su estudiante para obtener más orientación. Cuando envía a su estudiante a la escuela, está dando fe de que su estudiante goza de buena salud y está listo para aprender.

Además, si su estudiante desarrolla alguna de las enfermedades mencionadas a continuación, se le llamará para que recoja a su hijo(a) inmediatamente. Luego se le darán instrucciones sobre cómo y cuándo su hijo puede regresar a la escuela.

• Fiebre (100.0 o más): El estudiante puede regresar a la escuela después de estar 24 horas sin fiebre sin necesidad de medicamentos para reducir la fiebre.

• Vómito: El estudiante puede regresar a la escuela después de 24 horas sin vomitar.

• Diarrea: El estudiante puede regresar a la escuela después de 24 horas sin diarrea.

• Sarpullido: Un sarpullido sin diagnóstico será motivo para que el estudiante sea enviado a casa y pueda regresar con una nota de autorización del médico.

• Conjuntivitis: Un estudiante que desarrolle “ojo rosado” será enviado a casa y podrá regresar con una nota de autorización del médico.

En un esfuerzo por mantener a todos seguros, nuestro objetivo es crear un ambiente escolar saludable para optimizar el aprendizaje y prevenir la propagación de enfermedades. ¡Por favor ayúdenos a tener un año escolar seguro, saludable y feliz!

Hello 5th Grade Families!

I am so excited to invite you and your students to the District 104 Beginning Band try out nights on September 23 and 24 in the Graves Elementary Gym starting at 4:00 p.m both nights. Students will have the opportunity to try several instruments that can be played in the band. After the students have tried out the instruments, there will be representatives present from Quinlan and Fabish which is a music supply company located near Summit. The representatives will be able to inform families as to how students can rent an instrument and how much the instrument will cost to rent. Please do not let the cost of an instrument deter you from trying an instrument. There are many options to get an instrument and the cost of an instrument should not prevent a student from joining Band!

In order to make the two evenings run smoothly I am asking parents to sign their students up for a 15 minute time slot on one of the two days. 15 minute time slots will be available from 4:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m. This will prevent long waits and allow all students a specific time to try out the instruments. In order to sign students up for a try out slot please use the link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4FABAF2EA3F4CF8-51493818-instrument

If your student is not able to attend one of the two nights, do not worry they can still join the Band! Please email me at dtedeschi@sd104.us and I will find a time to meet with your student to try out some instruments.

Please See Below For A More Condensed Version Of The Above Information:
What: Fifth Grade Band Instrument Try Out and Sign Up Night

Who: Any Interested Fifth Grade Student

When: September 23 and 24 From 4:00 - 8:00 Sign Up for a 15 minute times slot using this link:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4FABAF2EA3F4CF8-51493818-instrument

Where: Graves Elementary School Gym (families can enter through door 7)

Thank you so much and I am looking forward to seeing everyone next Monday and Tuesday for instrument try outs!

Mr. T

¡Hola familias de 5to grado!

Estoy muy emocionada de invitarlos a ustedes y a sus estudiantes a las noches de prueba de la Banda de Principiantes del Distrito 104 el 23 y 24 de septiembre en el Gimnasio de la Escuela Primaria Graves a partir de las 4:00 p.m. ambas noches. Los estudiantes tendrán la oportunidad de probar varios instrumentos que se pueden tocar en la banda. Después de que los estudiantes hayan probado los instrumentos, habrá representantes presentes de Quinlan and Fabish, que es una empresa de suministros musicales ubicada cerca de Summit. Los representantes podrán informar a las familias sobre cómo los estudiantes pueden alquilar un instrumento y cuánto costará alquilarlo. No dejen que el costo de un instrumento los disuada de probar un instrumento. ¡Hay muchas opciones para obtener un instrumento y el costo de un instrumento no debería impedir que un estudiante se una a la Banda!

Para que las dos tardes transcurran sin problemas, les pido a los padres que inscriban a sus estudiantes para un turno de 15 minutos en uno de los dos días. Los turnos de 15 minutos estarán disponibles de 4:00 p. m. a 8:00 p. m. Esto evitará largas esperas y permitirá que todos los estudiantes tengan un horario específico para probar los instrumentos. Para inscribir a los estudiantes para un turno de prueba, utilice el siguiente enlace:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4FABAF2EA3F4CF8-51493818-instrument

Si su estudiante no puede asistir a una de las dos noches, no se preocupe, ¡aún puede unirse a la banda! Envíeme un correo electrónico a dtedeschi@sd104.us y encontraré un momento para reunirme con su estudiante para probar algunos instrumentos.

Vea a continuación una versión más condensada de la información anterior:

Qué: Noche de prueba e inscripción de instrumentos de banda de quinto grado

Quién: Cualquier estudiante de quinto grado interesado

Cuándo: 23 y 24 de septiembre De 16:00 a 20:00 Inscríbete para un turno de 15 minutos usando este enlace:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4FABAF2EA3F4CF8-51493818-instrument

Dónde: Gimnasio de la escuela primaria Graves (las familias pueden ingresar por la puerta 7)

¡Muchas gracias y espero verlos a todos el próximo lunes y martes para las pruebas de instrumentos!

Sr. T

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.

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

Sept. 20th, Friday: National Peace Day

Sept. 22nd, Sunday: First Day of Fall

Sept. 23rd, Monday: Bus Evacuation Drill

Sept. 24th, Tuesday: Fall Picture/5th Grade Health Education

Sept. 25th, Wednesday: Late Start

Sept. 26th, Thursday: Hearing & Vision

Sept. 27th, Friday: PBIS 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