Wharton Wildcat News

The Wharton staff and students have a lot to be thankful for this year. Our students are showing growth in both academics and behaviors. I am grateful to all of the parents for making sure your children are here and ready to learn. Our attendance has improved drastically. We appreciate all of your efforts in supporting our Wildcats. This month our students are learning the differences between a random act of kindness and a basic courtesy. A random act of kindness is a helpful act which you do because you want to, not because you have to, and which comes at some personal cost to yourself. A basic courtesy, means doing something that you know you should do to get along with other people. At Wharton School we practice being kind, respectful, responsible, and being safe.

We look forward to seeing all of our families on Monday for Parent/Teacher Conferences. The teachers are excited to share the progress of your child. Thank you for allowing us to teach your children and on behalf of the Wharton Staff we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving !!!

We appreciate your continued 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!

Congratulations to Wharton's Student Council !!!

President: Adalynn Dominguez

Vice President: Madeline Lavin

Secretary: Brenda Solis

Treasurer: Destiny Orduno

2nd Grade: Noel Orduno/Devine Williams

3rd Grade: Sergio Vazquez/Chayeil Bailey

4th Grade: Evelyn Ramirez/Ximena Baez Sanchez

5th Grade: Natalia Villasenor/Sebastian Miranda

The last attendance day will be Friday, November 17, 2023. We look forward to seeing our families on Monday, November 20, 2023 for Parent-Teacher Conferences. Classes will resume on Monday, November 27, 2023. Please enjoy your Thanksgiving break!

On November 2nd, Wharton celebrated the 50th day of school! Students and staff came dressed in their favorite 1950s attire. The afternoon was filled with activities, treats, and mini-sock hop.

What do you do with left over Halloween candy? The 2nd graders at Wharton used it to extend their math learning by collecting data, creating bar graphs, and asking and answering problems based on their graphs, "Colors of Skittles."

In Social Studies this week we learned the history of Thanksgiving and traditions people have on Thanksgiving. We read through several passages and located answers within the text! We then learned how to sequence and put together the steps on making an apple pie. Each student was able to celebrate their hard work and give thanks to each other during our classroom Apple Pie Party.

On Friday, October 27, 2023, Wharton students participated in a Fire Safety Assembly. The Summit Fire Department presented the students with safety and prevention information. They explained their role and explained the equipment necessary in order to keep our students safe.

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s):

I am pleased to announce that Cook County School District 104 is now able to offer an e-Learning program for our students when needed. The “e” in “e-Learning” stands for electronic, or online, learning. These e-Learning, or online lessons, will be used to prevent lost instruction from snow days or other building emergency days; eliminating the need to add “make up” days at the end of the school year.

An e-Learning day allows teachers and students to interact through a virtual classroom setting allowing students participate in learning from home. The e-Learning days are designed to avoid interruptions in instruction that occur when school cannot be held due to severe weather conditions or other building-wide emergencies (Utility interruption, structural damage, etc.). In accordance with the Illinois School Code up to five (5) e-Learning days can be used each school year. The District’s e-Learning Plan is available for review on our website www.sd104.us.

We are excited to provide this online learning environment to our students; and believe this will enhance the learning opportunities for all of our children. Please contact your building principal if you have any questions related to the e-Learning program.

Sincerely,

Troy J. Whalen

Superintendent

Estimados padres/tutores:

Me complace anunciar que el Distrito Escolar 104 del Condado de Cook ahora puede ofrecer un programa de aprendizaje electrónico para nuestros estudiantes cuando sea necesario. La "e" en "e-Learning" significa aprendizaje electrónico o en línea. Estos e-Learning, o lecciones en línea, se utilizarán para evitar la pérdida de instrucción en días de nieve u otros días de emergencia en el edificio; eliminando la necesidad de agregar días de “recuperación” al final del año escolar.

Un día de aprendizaje electrónico permite a los maestros y estudiantes interactuar a través de un salón de clases virtual que permite a los estudiantes participar en el aprendizaje desde casa. Los días de aprendizaje electrónico están diseñados para evitar interrupciones en la instrucción que ocurren cuando la escuela no se puede llevar a cabo debido a condiciones climáticas severas u otras emergencias en todo el edificio (interrupción de servicios públicos, daños estructurales, etc.). De acuerdo con el Código Escolar de Illinois, se pueden utilizar hasta cinco (5) días de aprendizaje electrónico cada año escolar. El Plan de aprendizaje electrónico del Distrito está disponible para su revisión en nuestro sitio web www.sd104.us.

Estamos entusiasmados de brindar este entorno de aprendizaje en línea a nuestros estudiantes; y creemos que esto mejorará las oportunidades de aprendizaje para todos nuestros niños. Comuníquese con el director de su edificio si tiene alguna pregunta relacionada con el programa de aprendizaje electrónico.

Atentamente,

Troy J. Whalen

Superintendente

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-May 31st

7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

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.

The spirit wear sales was a big hit!!! Remember students may wear their spirit wear on Fridays with jeans!

Nov. 20th, Monday: Parent/Teacher Conferences (1:00-7:00)

Nov. 21st, Tuesday: No School

Nov. 22nd, Wednesday: No School

Nov. 23rd, Thursday: No School/ Happy Tanksgiving!!!

Nov. 24th, Friday: No School

Nov. 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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Phone: 708-458-0640