Dear Parents/Guardians,

February was filled with a lot of fun days. Here at Wharton School the Wildcats hit the ground running since the beginning of 2023. On Tuesday in our morning meeting the students learned and discussed Fat Tuesday and information about the Mardi Gras. Be sure to ask your child about what he/she is learning in school... Now that the month is winding down this newsletter will recap some of the amazing activities that took place during this month. Just to mention a few events included the PBIS Block party, Coding classes, Valentine's celebrations, Kindness Week, President's Day, and Black History month featuring Bruce Henry to name a few...

On Wednesday, the students earned a special treat and extra recess. Speaking on the topic of treats...per our School Board policy...no birthday treats are allowed. Only on specified school-wide celebrations. Thanks for making sure your child attends school on time. As a reminder...We need your help!!! To keep disruptions down we would request that a note or letter be sent to school if you need to do an early pick up. Please contact the office by 2:00 so that any student who rides the bus can be removed from the list.

This week we are talking about Erin's Law. During our annual presentation on safe and unsafe touch and secrets, students focus on Erin's story and what to do if they are ever in a similar situation. We encourage you to continue this conversation with your child at home. For more information or resources on how to talk to your child about sexual abuse, please visit https://www.erinslaw.org/for-parents/.

For Parents-Erin's Law

As a parent you have probably talked to your child about strangers. Reality is over 90% of the time children are being abused by someone they know and trust www.erinslaw.org

Erin's Law-

Erin's law presentations will begin the week of February 20th! Please sign and return the permission slip, sent home with your child, so they can participate. Questions-contact Ms. Schilsky at 708-458-0640.

Wharton School has talent!

Ximena Aleman and her mom published a book called The Little Candlemaker. We are proud of you! More information regarding this book can be found at https://thelittlecandlemaker.com/.

Kimberly Deleon entered the Finally Seen writing contest. Her submission was published on their website. More information regarding her submission can be found at https://www.kelly.yang.com/finallyseenstories/

Finally the following students participated in our district wide Black History Coloring Contest. The winner's artwork will be put on a t-shirt and published in the celebration brochure. Congratulations : 1st place Maja N. (Ms. Penrod's class)

2nd place Katherin L. (Ms. Calegan's class)

3rd place Alexa S. (Ms. Penrod's class)

Our class has just finished a Black History Month project! Each group read through Martin Luther King's "I Have A Dream" speech and picked a quote that stood out to them. The students then illustrated their meaning behind their chosen quote and then explained it to the class.

The students in Room 107 ended Kindness Week with making treats for the entire staff. In honor of Nurse Lynn the students made some yummy Cactus Dessert Cups. It went along the theme and "farewell". Nurse Lynn will be relocating to Arizona. The students were super excited to make connections and deliver to all of the staff.

February is Black History Month!

Feb. 27, Monday: End of 2nd Trimester

March is Women's History Month!

Mar. 1 Late Start

Mar.6 (No School) Casimir Pulaski Day

Mar. 7 Report Cards Sent Home

Mar. 8 Late Start

Mar. 9 Early Dismissal1:50/Parent-Teacher Conferences (3:00-8:00)

Mar. 12 Daylight Savings Begins

Mar. 13 School Board Meeting at Wharton School 6:30

Mar. 15 Late Start

Mar. 17 St. Patrick's Day

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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