Wharton Wildcat News

Dear Parents/Guardians,

We look forward to welcoming the warm weather! However, the weather is still a bit too chilly... be sure to send your child to school with a coat or jacket. Our 3rd-5th grade students started IAR testing this week. We are proud of our students and look forward to seeing how much they have grown in their academics. The results will be reported on the Illinois School Report Card. This will allow our schools to help plan and improve our programs.

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

Congratulations Evelyn!!! She took 3rd place in the 5th and 6th grade sticker contest. This was in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Lions Club in Summit.

Thank you Mrs. Vukovich for supporting our Wharton library!!!

April is National Poetry Month. In our morning meetings we are exploring all kinds of poetry. I shared with the students one of my favorite poems written by Shel Silverstein called "Sick". I encourage parents to take the time and utilize your local library. Also, google has all kinds of poems from various backgrounds and cultures. Exploring poetry help students develop their creativity!

April 2nd is designated as World Autism Awareness Day. The month of April is used to promote basic understanding, celebrate differences, and support unique qualities and traits. of this population. Our students at Wharton will wear blue on April 17th as we recognize and raise awareness for individuals with autism.

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!

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. Please make sure that students are wearing a coat, hat, gloves, and scarf. Also boots in severe inclement weather.

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.

Late Start Days for April:

April 16, 2025

April 23, 2025

April 30, 2025

Testing Starts : April 7 and ends April 17th (3-5 grades)

***April 16, 2025*** All School Field Trip

April 17, 2025-Progress Reports

April 18 & 21, 2025 -Non Attendance Days

April 22-25, 2025-Spirit Week

April 25, 2025: PBIS Event

April 28, 2025: ABC Countdown Begins

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

• 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

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