Dear Parents/Guardians,

Happy December!!!

I hope that everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving. December is a short month, but can be pretty hectic. This year is almost over but we have a lot of exciting things going on before our winter break.

December is a time for old traditions and new beginnings. In our morning meeting we will be learning about different traditions and how children celebrate around the world.

Thanks to all of the parents who participated in the Parent/Teacher Conferences. Make sure you discuss with your child all of the great things that are happening here at Wharton!

Turkey trot info!

Cold weather can't keep us down! Students took on the Turkey Trot on Friday, November 18th running laps through the school! Two winners in each homeroom took home turkeys and 4 students won raffled off turkeys! Congratulations to ALL our students- none of whom gave up!

Students were also challenged to reduce their hands on behavior (nothing serious- just keeping our hands to ourselves throughout the day!) and they were successful! Each classroom had popcorn pieces that they needed to keep in their bucket for the days leading up to our fall break (classrooms would lose a piece if the class received referrals for hands-on behavior) and all rooms ended the challenge period with at least one piece remaining! So all students were able to participate in the all school movie, Inside Out, and enjoy a treat! Stay tuned for our next challenge!

Ms. Monica Cardenas is our Learning Behavior Specialist here at Wharton. She has done a wonderful job this year of securing donations from local businesses. We would like to send a special thanks to Ms. Cardenas, Ms. Schilsky, all of the PBIS members, teachers, staff, and local businesses for making our Turkey Trot a success!

On Tuesday, November 29th , Nate Sucese visited Wharton School to promote the "Read to Succeed for Schools," sponsored by the Chicago Wolves. He currently plays for the Chicago Wolves American Hockey League. The program is designed for students to develop a love for reading.

Each student received a reading log for the month of December. Please ask your child to share the details. Students will have the opportunity to receive a complimentary ticket for a student and parent. Happy Reading!!!

Dec. 5, Friday: School Board Meeting

Dec. 7, Wednesday: Late Start

Dec. 10, Saturday: Human Rights Day

Dec. 11, Sunday: Breakfast with Santa/8-12 Graves Multipurpose Room

Dec. 14, Wednesday: Late Start

Dec. 18, Sunday: Hanukkah

Dec. 21, Wednesday: Late Start/Winter begins

Dec. 22, Thursday: PBIS/SOM/Holiday Celebration

Dec. 23, Friday-December 23, 2022-Friday, January 6, 2023: Winter Break

Dec.25, Sunday: Christmas

Dec.26, Monday: Kwanzaa

Dec. 31, Saturday: New Years Eve

Jan. 1, Sunday: New Years Day

Jan. 9, Monday: Classes Resume/School Board Meeting

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. Students will be going outside as long as it is 20 degrees (this includes the real feel) and above. Check the weather daily and dress accordingly.

Breakfast will be available every morning.

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays starting at 7:30 AM.

Wednesdays at 8:30 AM.

Students will have lunch daily at 11:30 AM. District #104 will offer one lunch entree. If your child does not eat meat and the entree for the day is a meat dish, your child will need to bring a sack lunch to school. No lunch entrees are made with pork.

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

Monday - Friday

7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

708-458-0640

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.

The Wharton office has District school shirts available for purchase. Sizes currently available are (adult) small, medium, large and XLarge.

Please make sure your child brings their device and charger each day.

Having problems with your child's device? You can call our Main office or contact the tech department via phone or email.

Main office:

(708)458-0640

Tech Department:

(708)458-0141

parenthelpline@sd104.us

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