Wharton Wildcat News
February 11, 2022
Erin's Law
The state of Illinois requires schools to educate all students (pre-school through 12th grade) about sexual abuse and assault awareness, Erin's Law legislation. Information regarding Erin's Law can be found at www.erinslaw.org.
SD 104 use age-appropriate lessons to educate students about: safe touch and unsafe touch, safe secrets and unsafe secrets, and how to get away and tell a trusted adult. The lessons teach children to recognize child sexual abuse and report abuse. This will take place during students' regularly scheduled social emotional learning lessons.
If you DO NOT want your child to participate in this lesson, you must complete the opt-out permission slip by February 18th.
There will be a parent program on February 16th from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM via Zoom.
HMH Math
Students are using a new math curriculum this year called HMH into Math. This curriculum offers students an interactive and concept driven learning experience for math.
Art Class
Students are excited to working on art projects that reflect themselves as they get to know our new art teacher, Ms. Zucker. Here students are busy working on a unique hand project.
Physical Education
Being physically active allows for our students to experience a well rounded educational experience. Students strategize how they will cooperate to defend against other students trying to make it to the other side of the gym.
A Good Book Has No Ending
Students do enjoy reading novels of their choice. Graphic novels as pictured here allow for students to read not only the words on the page but also the visual imagery.
ELA WIN
Daily, students receive time dedicated to individualized support in math and reading during WIN (What I Need). This allows staff to work with students in smaller groups, and provides students extra practice they may need.
PBIS at Wharton
If our students reduce their disruption office discipline referrals this month, students have the opportunity to earn a glow party at the end of the month.