Wharton Wildcat News

The month of October has been a busy start for our Wharton Wildcats. This week our students returned from a long weekend ready to jump into their routines. We heard speeches from students who are running for student council. These positions include President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. Stay tuned for election results! The students are also participating in Bully Prevention and Spirit Week.

Thank you to the parents who returned their volunteer forms for October 31st. Unfortunately, we are unable to take everyone who sent in a form. However, more opportunities to volunteer will be coming soon. Keep a look out for more information regarding classroom parties and parade. Mark your calendars ... on Friday, November 1st we will be planning our first parent/child activity...(Make,Taste, and Take!) Please return your form ASAP. We are only able to accomodate 2 adults per student.

Just a reminder:

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

October is Bully Prevention Awareness Month. Wharton School does not tolerate any forms of bullying behaviors. Bullying behavior is mean, on purpose, and repeated. The behavior is intended to harm a particular target. Some behaviors that may be experienced can include threats, name calling, rumors, physical contact, and inappropriate stares. Students these days are also experiencing social media postings, texts, and emails.

Always encourage your child to report any threats that they may perceive as bullying. They may report this behavior to any adult at school. Let's all prevent bullying by: BEING KIND!

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 have a fire safety assembly scheduled for Wednesday, October 30th. It is important to follow safety tips all year. Halloween time is a great time to review safety procedures. With the help of our local firefighters, students will be able to learn about safety protocols for at school and at home.

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.

We will celebrate on October 31st. We will have a parade (rain or shine) for families to attend. The parent volunteers may be reaching out to parents for classroom candy and decorations. Students are allowed to bring in store bought treats. Please keep in mind any students that may have allergies.

All costumes should be worn to school. Please make sure costumes are appropriate for an elementary setting. Students are not allowed to bring any weapons of any kind to school. No knives, swords, blood, or toy guns. Costumes that depict violence and make-up that is bloody are not appropriate for a school setting.The school parade will start immediately at 1:00. Just like last year parents may wait outside the gate.

This week during SEL time, students took the SAEBRS assessment. This helps the social worker anticipate academic, social, and behavioral challenges. We use this information to help meet the needs of students. We will complete the SAEBRS again later in the year to see how students grow and understand how their needs change.

Hello Wharton families! Please take a look for some important updates.

Hearing and vision screenings took place at Wharton on September 26th and October4th. Students who did not pass a screening were sent home with a hearing and/or vision referral. I ask that you follow up with the appropriate physician as soon as possible and return medical documents. If you did not receive a referral, your student passed their screenings, and further action is not needed.

Dental day will be January 28th at Wharton school. Sign up today for a free dental exam that fulfills the kindergarten, second and sixth grade registration requirement. If your student is currently in first and fifth grade, sign up now to get ahead for the next school year. Return the permission form or use the QR code that is attached.

Cold and flu season is here please refer to the attachment of when to keep your student home when ill.

Your cooperation and support is greatly appreciated!

Julie Richter RN, BSN, PEL-CSN

Certified School Nurse

Wharton Elementary School

Main Office: 708-458-0640, Extension: 7226

Estimados padres del Distrito 104,

¡Bienvenido de nuevo al año escolar 2024-2025! Esperamos que hayan tenido unas vacaciones de verano divertidas y que estén emocionados de comenzar el nuevo año escolar en unos pocos días. A medida que volvemos al ritmo de las cosas, nos gustaría tomarnos un momento para revisar cuándo mantener a su hijo en casa debido a una enfermedad. Si su estudiante experimenta alguna de las enfermedades mencionadas a continuación, manténgalo en casa y haga un seguimiento con la enfermera de la escuela de su estudiante para obtener más orientación. Cuando envía a su estudiante a la escuela, está dando fe de que su estudiante goza de buena salud y está listo para aprender.

Además, si su estudiante desarrolla alguna de las enfermedades mencionadas a continuación, se le llamará para que recoja a su hijo(a) inmediatamente. Luego se le darán instrucciones sobre cómo y cuándo su hijo puede regresar a la escuela.

• Fiebre (100.0 o más): El estudiante puede regresar a la escuela después de estar 24 horas sin fiebre sin necesidad de medicamentos para reducir la fiebre.

• Vómito: El estudiante puede regresar a la escuela después de 24 horas sin vomitar.

• Diarrea: El estudiante puede regresar a la escuela después de 24 horas sin diarrea.

• Sarpullido: Un sarpullido sin diagnóstico será motivo para que el estudiante sea enviado a casa y pueda regresar con una nota de autorización del médico.

• Conjuntivitis: Un estudiante que desarrolle “ojo rosado” será enviado a casa y podrá regresar con una nota de autorización del médico.

En un esfuerzo por mantener a todos seguros, nuestro objetivo es crear un ambiente escolar saludable para optimizar el aprendizaje y prevenir la propagación de enfermedades. ¡Por favor ayúdenos a tener un año escolar seguro, saludable y feliz!

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.

Oct. 14th-Oct. 18th: Spirit/Bully Prevention Week

Oct. 23rd, Wednesday: Late Start

Oct. 30th, Wednesday: Late Start/Fire Safety Assembly

Oct. 31st, Thursday: Fall Celebration/Halloween Parade

Nov. 1st, Friday: Parent-Child Activity/PBIS Celebration (50th Day of School)

Nov. 3rd, Sunday: Daylight Savings Ends

Nov. 4th,Monday: Picture Retakes

Nov. 5th, Tuesday: Election Day/No School

Nov. 6th, Wednesday: Late Start

Nov. 11th, Monday: Veterans Day

Nov. 12th, Tuesday: Board Meeting @ Walsh 7:00 p.m.

Nov. 13th, Wednesday: Late Start

Nov. 15th, Friday: End of Trimester

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