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Wharton Wildcat News

August 11,2023

WhartonWildcat NewsAugust 11,2023
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WELCOME!

We are eager to invite all our incoming Wharton families to enjoy Pop In With the Principal and Staff!!! This will take place on Friday, August 18, 2023 from 12-1:00 p.m. We will be passing out "pop in" goodies to our students. Not only can you catch up with friends you've missed this summer, you can also find out who your teacher and classmates will be for the upcoming year. We hope to see you there!
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Event Information

Pop In With The Principal and Staff!

This event will be held on the back side of the school, on the grass area.

When?

Friday, Aug 18, 2023, 12:00 PM

Where?

7555 64th St, Summit, IL 60501, USA

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Kindergarten Information

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Back to School Information

First Day Of School-1st -5th

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023

8:50 AM (arrival)

1:50 PM (early dismissal)


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)


Fall Office Hours

August 21st-May31st

7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Summer Office Hours Summer Office Hours

Administrators and Secretaries will be in the buildings from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

2023-2024 Wharton School Supply List 2023-2024 Wharton School Supply List

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English kinder - 3rd

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English 4th & 5th

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Spanish Kinder - 3rd

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Spanish 4th & 5th

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Free Breakfast

Breakfast will be available every morning for students.


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

Wednesdays at 8:30 AM.

Lunch Menu

TBD
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School Uniforms

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.

Dates to Remember Dates to Remember

Aug. 18th, Friday: Pop In With the Principal and Staff

Aug. 21st, Monday: Back to School Bash

Aug. 23rd, Wednesday: 1st Day of School (Early dismissal at 1:50 PM)/Kindergarten Screening

Aug. 24th, Thursday: Kindergarten Orientation

Aug. 25th, Friday: Kindergarten 1st day of School


Sept. 5th, Monday: No School/Labor Day

Sept. 12th, Tuesday: Curriculum Night, Wharton School (6-7:30 PM)

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

Sept. 23rd, Saturday: First Day of Fall

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Technology

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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Stay Connected

  • Download the free district app to stay up to date with important information. Search Summit School District 104 in the app store.
  • Facebook: Summit School District 104
  • Instagram: @schooldistrict104
  • Twitter: @104Summit
  • Website: https://www.sd104.us/o/wharton-es
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Ms. Raquel Modiest, Principal

Email: rmodiest@sd104.us
Phone: 708-458-0640

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