Wharton Wildcat News

Dear Parents/Guardians,

December is here!!! Thank you to all of the families who attended our Parent-Teacher Conferences. This day is set aside to discuss the academic success and progress of your child. We have exactly 2 more weeks until holiday break. This week our families participated in a Holiday Family Fun Bingo Night. Thanks to our Wharton Parent Group for facilitating this event. Today our students are enjoying pajama and popcorn day. This reward is in honor of the efforts that our students made in Wharton's food drive.

We all know that this time of year comes with a lot of excitement. We will continue academics as usual. As we enter the holiday season, during our morning meetings we will be learning about celebrations around the world. There are a lot of holidays, festivals, and celebrations that our students learn about in other cultures. We are officially at ten school days before our holiday break!!! Thanks for being such a supportive community!

Just a reminder: We are tracking tardies. Every 3rd tardy will result in a detention. We want to support our families in developing appropriate practices. Being on time for school and ready to learn is important. Keep in mind our attendance is monitored by the state.

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

On Friday, November 21st our PBIS team and Wharton Parent Group sponsored a friendsgiving celebration. Each classroom partnered with another classroom to watch a quick video on how to prepare an edible turkey cupcake. Each class had an opportunity to meet new friends and discuss all of the things that they were thankful and grateful for during this month of gratitude.

Here is a list and few pics from our turkey trot and the winners for each grade:

K: Eliana M. and Deangelo G.

1st: Damian L. and Inaya M.

2nd: George M., Olivia S., and Amaya S.

3rd: Jiraiya A. and Amari M.

4th: Angel M. and Giana N.

5th: Noah D., Jayden G., and Vanessa S.

AERO: Kareem D.

The cold weather is here!!! Be sure your child dresses appropriately for school each day. The weather tends to be a little tricky so be sure to have a sweater or jacket just in case we have some quick changes. We also have some jackets, hats and gloves just in case they are needed. Contact the office for more details.

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 20th-June 2nd

7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Summer Hours: 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.

Dec.1, 2025: Monday-Classes Resume

Dec. 2, 2025: Family Bingo Night

Dec. 3, 2025: Wednesday-Late Start

Dec. 5, 2025: Friday-Popcorn & Pajamas

Dec. 9, 2025: Tuesday-School Board Meeting/Admin Center

Dec. 11, 2025: Wednesday-Late Start

Dec. 12, 2025: Friday-Student of the Month

Dec. 17, 2025: Wednesday-Holiday Show @1:00 p.m.

Dec. 19, 2025: PBIS Celebration/A Visit From the Grinch/Holiday Parties/Early Dismissal @ 1:50

***Winter Break*** Monday, December 22-Friday, January 2, 2026

Jan. 5, 2026: Classes Resume

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