Wharton Wildcat News

Dear Parents/Guardians,

We are still off to a great school year! Our students have already started "diving into" their learning. This month they are getting to know each other, working as a team, and practicing school wide expectations. This year we have a few new staff members. On September 9th, please plan on joining us for Curriculum Night from 6-7:30. We would love for you to meet the staff, learn about our curriculum updates, afterschool programs, and plans to organize a Wharton Parent Group.

Thanks to all of our families for a smooth drop off and pick up. Safety is our priority and we appreciate the support. Students will start practicing safety drills in the upcoming days.

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

Please join us on September 9th at 6-7:30 for our curriculum night! Come and learn about standards based report cards and more!

Starting this month students will be able to participate in SMART reading and SMART math. Wharton students will be able to join a variety of programs. Look for more information and ways to sign up coming soon.

Students may wear red, white, and blue! In the United States, Patriot Day occurs on 9/11 of each year in memory of the victims of the 2001 terrorist attacks.

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 may wear clothing of the culture or the colors green, red, and white to kickoff the month!

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/Board Meeting

Sept. 26, 2025: Friday-PBIS Celebration

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