Wharton Wildcat News

This week we celebrated our Spirit/Bully Prevention Week. In our morning meeting we discussed the differences between someone that is unkind and someone who is displaying bully behaviors. Bullying is when someone is hurt by unwanted words and actions. It usually occurs more than once. Bullying can happen anywhere, and anytime. It can occur in your neighborhood, on your way to and from school, at school, and while online. Students were told to discuss with a trusted adult if they are experiencing any of the discussed behaviors.

School safety is our number one priority. Your child has now experienced a bus evacuation drill, fire drills, and a tornado drill. The students will participate in a Fire Safety Assembly on October 27, 2023. We will be planning a lockdown drill soon. The past few weeks the students practiced the drills so that they know how to respond in case of an emergency. They are doing a great job!!! Parents you may discuss school safety at home. It is a conversation that is important. Please ask your student about the drills and the purpose is always to keep everyone safe.

FYI...Over the past few weeks tardies and absences have increased. Now that we are in the month of October I have started to communicate with students and families who are experiencing chronic attendance concerns. It is important that we work together to promote academic success.

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!

Wharton artists are enjoying creating Mexican Mirror Art as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!

The 2nd graders have been showing so much respect, responsibility, and safety throughout Wharton School so far this year! On Monday, they earned their first classroom reward, Stuffed Animal Day!

2nd grade was setting up their models for their flood project in STEAM.

Be on the lookout for our BOOOOO-lly prevention month pumpkin decorating contest! Students are working in homerooms to design pumpkins that represent an upstander (the person who stands up to the bully for themselves or others) from a book or movie! Pumpkins will be on display the last week of October and all students and staff will vote for their favorite. We will share pictures of all our pumpkins once on display!

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

Hearing and Vision Screening will be on Thursday, October 26, 2023.

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-May31st

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.

Spirit wear is due on Friday, October 27th. Please contact the office for details!!!

October 16-20, 2023:

Bully Prevention/Spirit Week

Oct. 18th, Wednesday: Late Start

Oct. 26th, Thursday: Vision & Screening

Oct. 3lst, Tuesday: Fall Celebration/Halloween

Nov. 1st, Wednesday: Late Start

Nov. 2nd, Thursday: Dia De Los Muertos/Sock Hop-5oth Day of School Celebration

Nov. 6th, Monday: Picture Retakes

Nov. 7th, Tuesday: Election Day

Nov. 8th, Wednesday: Late Start/Board Meeting @ Walsh 7:00 p.m.

Nov. 10th, Friday: Vision and Hearing (Rescreening)

Nov. 11th, Saturday: Veteran's Day

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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