Wharton Wildcat News

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Thank you for coming to Curriculum Night. Our teachers are working hard to build those relationships and provide an environment for each student to achieve. A few new initiatives were introduced that evening and discussed. As we move forward with our school year feel free to reach out to your child's teacher regarding any concerns.

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

Third graders are building their reading stamina and love for reading by reading books of their choosing. Please encourage your child to read at home and read with your child every night.

Next week is the beginning of Afterschool programs and clubs. Students must be registered for the SMART Programs. Hard copies were sent home for the other clubs to register. Please contact the Wharton Office for any questions pertaining to the clubs that are offered for this current school year.

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15th to October 15th. The focus is on history, culture and their contributions that originated from Hispanic and Latino Americans in the United States. Students wore traditional clothing of the culture and the colors green, red, and white to kickoff the month! They also received a special treat.

Students will be taking the test starting Tuesday, September 23rd. Taking this assessment is important so that the teachers can meet the instructional needs and areas of growth. We need your help making sure students get a good night's sleep. Attendance is very important and a reminder to make sure all devices are properly charged.

On Monday our students will participate in a peace walk. Thank you to Ms. Watkiss our art teacher for the peace windmills.

As we start the new school year, we want to remind everyone to dress appropriately for the 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 20th-June 2nd

7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Summer Hours: 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.

Sept. 1, 2025: Monday-Labor Day/No School

Sept. 3, 2025:Wednesday-Late Start

Sept. 7, 2025: Sunday-Grandparent's Day

Sept. 9, 2025: Tuesday-Curriculum Night

Sept. 10, 2025: Wednesday-Late Start

Sept. 11, 2025: Thursday-Patriot Day

Sept. 15, 2025: National Hispanic Heritage Month Begins

Sept. 17, 2025: Wednesday-Late Start

Sept. 21, 2025: Sunday-International Day of Peace

Sept. 22, 2025: Monday-MAP Testing Begins

Sept. 23, 2025: Tuesday-Picture Day/5th Grade Cantor Presentation/Board Meeting

Sept. 26, 2025: Friday-PBIS Celebration/Wharton Parent Group Meeting @1:30

Sept. 30, 2025: Tuesday-Vision & Hearing

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