Wharton Wildcat News

Happy December!!!

I hope that everyone had a fun, healthy, and relaxing Thanksgiving break. December is here! During this time we start focusing on celebrations and traditions around the world. In our morning meeting and announcements the students will be learning about how children celebrate around the world. Be sure to ask your child about what they are learning. Thanks to all of the parents who participated in the Parent-Teacher Conferences. Feel free to reach out to your child's teacher and myself with any concerns.

This week the students started their winter MAP assessments. The students take this assessment three times a year. The tests will determine your child's instructional level and measures academic growth in reading and math. We look forward to sharing this data with our students. Once the testing is complete reports will be sent home. As the school year continues please make sure your child attendace remains consistent. Attendance is a contributing factor to academic progress and success.

In the month of December we have a few activies planned. Mark your calendar ...Our holiday show will take place on Wednesday, December 18th at 9:30. More information will be coming home as we get closer to the date.

Just a reminder: We are tracking tardies. Every 3rd tardy will result in a detention. We want to support our famiies in developing appropriate practices. Being on time for school and ready to learn is important.

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

A thank you to all parents and families who supported the food drive last month. The contributions made an impact on the seniors in Summit. Thank you Mrs. Manzke for personally delivering the items. Also, the third grade class for their top donations.

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.

During SEL time, students have been learning about kindness as they wrapped up their first trimester. Students engaged in tasksto help them reflect on what kindnessn looks like in their Wharton community. As 2024 comes to a close, students will engage in reflective activities to put their best foot forward in the new year.

Patrick J. Birden

School Social Worker

Wharton+Walker Elementary

Summit School District 104

Happy Holidays Wharton Families,

It is cold out there. Please send your child with weather appropriate clothing such as a coat, hat, scarf, mittens, and boots as needed.

Wharton will host Dental Day on Tueday January 28, 2025. Permission forms were sent home this week. Please complete the form and return to school as soon as possible or scan the QR code for easy sign up (see attached flyer). This is a completely free resource so please take advantage and sign up now.

Remember, a dental exam is a registration requirement for kindergarten, 2nd and 6th grade. Therefore, signing up would fulfill this registration requirement. If your student does not have a current dental exam on file or will be in the above grades next school year, this is the perfect time to sign up. All students, however, are encouraged to take advantage of this amazing opportunity.

Cold and Flu season is here. Please have your child stay home if they have a fever above 100.4, diarrhea, or vomiting in the past 24 hours. Your student may return to school once they are fever free without fever reducing medication for 24 hours and, no diarrhea or vomiting for 24 hours.

As always, our goal is to ensure a healthy and safe environment for all students. Please contact the nurse or Wharton's mail office with any questions. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

Happy Holidays,

Nurse Julie

Julie Richter RN, BSN, PEL-CSN

Certified School Nurse

Wharton Elementary School

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

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.

Dec. 11th, Wednesday: Late Start

Dec. 18th, Wednesday: Late Start

Dec. 20th, Friday: Early Release (1:50 pm)

***Monday, December 23-Saturday, December 31-Winter Break***

January 1, 2025 ***New Year's Day***

Jan. 6th, Classes Resume

Jan. 8th, Wednesday: Late Start

Jan. 14th, Tuesday: School Board Meeting @7:00 p.m.

Jan. 15th, Wednesday: Late Start

Jan. 20th, Monday: Martin Luther King Day/No School

Jan. 22nd, Wedneday: Late Start

Jan. 28th, Tuesday: Miles for Smiles

Jan. 29th, Wednesday: Late Start

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