Wharton Wildcat News

Dear Parents/Guardians,

We are halfway through the month of October. We have a lot of fun in store. We are looking forward to a fun fantastic Spirit Week and wrapping up the month with our Fall celebration events. This month tends to be spooktacular and a great deal of teaching and learning is still our top priority.

This week we recognized Bully Prevention Week. At Wharton, we have zero tolerance for those type of behaviors. We continue to practice being respectful, responsible, and safe. Next week we will be participating in a Spirit Week in honor of Bully Prevention. We also have a fire safety assembly.

We need your help! Please be sure to pick up your child on time at the end of the day and from any afterschool clubs. Your cooperation is appreciated. We love our community!

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

On Friday October 31, 2025 , our parade will start at 1:15 p.m. Families are invited to watch the parade. The students will walk the block of Wharton similar to last year. Parents may lineup by the gate to watch. Please remember students may dress up and wear their costumes to school. Costumes should not interfere with bathroom breaks. Please refrain from any blood or weapons. Costumes must be school appropriate. Look for more information from your child's teacher. Keep in mind all treats must be store bought and pre-packaged.

We welcome Fall! We have been fortunate to enjoy some wonderful weather. Please make sure your child dresses appropriately for school each day. The weather tends to be a little tricky so be sure to have a sweater or jacket just in case we have some quick changes in 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.

Oct. 1, 2025: Wednesday-Late Start

Oct. 3, 2025: Friday-Progress Reports Sent Home

Oct. 8, 2025: Wednesday-Late Start

Oct. 10, 2025: Friday/No School-Teacher Institute

Oct. 13, 2025: Monday-No School/Columbus/ Indigenous Day

Oct. 14, 2025: Board Meeting @7:00 p.m. AERO

Oct. 15, 2025: Wednesday-Late Start

Oct. 17, 2025: Friday-Wharton Parent Group Meeting @1:30

Oct. 12, 2025: Fire Prevention Safety Assembly

Oct. 22, 2025: Wednesday-Late Start

Oct. 29, 2025: Wednesday-Late Start

Oct. 31, 2025: Fall Celebration/Parade/Table &Treat/Monster Mash

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