Wharton Wildcat News

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Finally we are able to enjoy some spring weather. We are now getting down to the last few days of school. On Monday, April 28th our students will start their ABC countdown. We will have our last parent-child activity scheduled for Friday, May 9th. Look for invites to come home on next week. Make sure you check your calendars and Seesaw. We have a lot of events and activities planned to finish the year. Our team is strongly encouraging yearbook sales and field day shirts. Our students look forward to the yearbook signing and picnic day.

The staff has planned a field trip to the farm that is scheduled for May 20, 2025. Be sure to return the slips ASAP. No chaperones are needed. Moving forward we would love to continue planning events for our families. Please remember that field trip days are part of their educational program. Unless an emergency or appointment is scheduled on that day we would need for the students to stay in attendance for the remainder of the day. We value the support and the home/school connection. Thank you for your understanding in this matter.

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

A big round of applause to our families!!! We are very proud to say that our student tardies and absences are low. We also appreciate all of your efforts for contacting our office and keeping us informed when a student will be absent or tardy. Keep up the amazing job!

We welcome the warm weather and sunshine!!! The warmer weather means more outside time. However, please check the weather daily to ensure your child is dressed appropriately.

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 21st-June 3rd

7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

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.

April

April 25, 2025: Friday-PBIS Event

April 28, 2025: Monday-ABC Countdown Begins

April 30, 2025: Wednesday-Late Start

May

May 1, 2025: Thursday-School Principal Day

May 2, 2025: Friday-School Lunch Hero Day

May 5-9, 2025: Teacher Appreciation Week

May 9, 2025: Friday-Parent/Child Activity

May 12-May 23, 2025: Map Testing Window

May 13, 2025: Tuesday-Board Meeting @7:00

May 20, 2025: Tuesday-K-5 Field Trip (Farm)

May 21, 2025: 8th grade graduation/Late Start

May 22, 2025: Thursday- 5th grade Step Up to Heritage

May 23, 2025: Friday-MAP testing ends

May 26, 2025: Monday-no School

May 28, 2025: Wednesday-Late Start/5th Grade Brunch

May 29, 2025: Thursday-Field Day

May 30, 2025: Friday-PBIS Celebration

June

June 2, 2025: Monday-Award Ceremony Luncheon (K-5)

June 3, 2025: Tuesday-End of Trimester 3/Last Day Early Dismissal

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