Dear Parents/Guardians,

Spring has finally sprung!!! Wildcats.... we made it to Spring Break! Staff and students are eager to have some rest and relaxation time. We will look forward to welcoming our students back on Monday, April 3, 2023. Hopefully, the weather will cooperate and we have more sunny and warmer days. Today the window for the IAR closed. The teachers did a fine job prepping and preparing the students. The results and data should indicate growth from all of your child's hard work. The school dance was a big hit. Look for pictures of the Luau in our next newsletter.

Wharton School would love to send a shout out to Ms. Schilsky our Social Worker. On Tuesday it was National Social Workers Day. We appreciate all of the hardwork, time, and commitment that she puts in to support our staff and students.

The month of April will have lots of excitement in the air. We are getting closer to the end and I have seen so much growth in our school. It has been an incredible year. Our student of the month focus will be Courage. We will also recognize Arab American Heritage Month.

Please keep communicating with us so that we can better serve your child. Have a fantastic and safe Spring Break!

*Ramadan is the ninth month in the Arabic calendar.

*During the month of Ramadan, Muslims fast during the daylight hours.

*Children don't fast until they are teenagers. (Unless they choose to start at an earlier age).

*The holiday is celebrated by more than a billion Muslims worldwide.

*When the sun goes down, people eat a big meal.

Ms. Lemick's group used sticky darts to review 5th grade math skills for IAR review. The students had to throw a dart at the board and solve the problem it landed on!

Over the last year, students have been learning different breathing techniques, movements and relaxation strategies to use whenever they want (stressed or not!) Students in Mr. Vazquez's room used group mindful movement postures to destress after IAR. Here are a few breathing strategies that we use during the school day that you can use with your child at home!

St. Patrick's Day was celebrated on Friday, March 17th. The students and staff wore a sea of green. The students were able to learn about the symbolism of St. Patrick's Day and enjoy treats from their teachers. At Wharton School, every opportunity is a learning experience. We promote diversity and celebrate various cultures. We may have spotted a few leprechauns, but we couldn't find the pot of gold!

Students in Room 107 surprised all of the staff with a delicious treat. Yummy!!! They made Green River Floats on Friday, March 17th in their social language group. This group is supported by our speech teacher Mrs. Holland and Ms. Schilsky our school social worker. Thanks for the green treat it was appreciated by all!

April is Arab American Heritage Month/ Poetry Month

Mar. 24 Luau Dance at today!!!

Mar. 27 Spring Break Begins-No School through March 31st

School Resumes Monday, April 3,2023

April 3: School Board Meeting at Graves/HMS

April 5: Late Start/Paraprofessional Appreciation Day

April 7: No School (Good Friday)

April 9: Easter

April 12: Late Start

April 17-21: Penny War Competition (Sponsored by Student Council)

April 24-28: Spring Fling Spirit Week

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. Students will be going outside as long as it is 20 degrees (this includes the real feel) and above. Check the weather daily and dress accordingly.

Breakfast will be available every morning.

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays starting at 7:30 AM.

Wednesdays at 8:30 AM.

Students will have lunch daily at 11:30 AM. District #104 will offer one lunch entree. If your child does not eat meat and the entree for the day is a meat dish, your child will need to bring a sack lunch to school. No lunch entrees are made with pork.

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

Monday - Friday

7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

708-458-0640

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.

The Wharton office has District school shirts available for purchase. Sizes currently available are (adult) small, medium, large and XLarge.

Please make sure your child brings their device and charger each day.

Having problems with your child's device? You can call our Main office or contact the tech department via phone or email.

Main office:

(708)458-0640

Tech Department:

(708)458-0141

parenthelpline@sd104.us

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