Wharton Wildcat News

We have had a very exciting few weeks here at Wharton School. It is hard to believe that September is almost over. Thanks to all of our families who came out and supported Curriculum Night. It was so nice to see so many families . We strongly believe in establishing a strong home-school partnership. We have a lot of events and activities planned for this year. It is so nice to see our students coming to school excited and into their routines. Thanks for supporting our attendance procedures. We have noticed a lot of students arriving at 7:50 a.m. and expecting to eat breakfast. Our morning meeting and school starts promptly at that time. Please have your child enter by 7:40 a.m. for breakfast. We would love to feed them! Please speak to your child regarding the bubble challenge and the progress that is being made within their classrooms...

FYI...We have begun to practice our different safety drills. The students are doing a great job. Be sure to talk to your child about what they are learning about emergency situations. Our staff does a fine job preparing the students in the importance of these drills.

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!

This week the teachers at Wharton chose their Student of the Month. All month long the students and teachers were focusing on the character trait regarding being responsible. This is a skill that students as well as adults can practice on a daily.

It is important to teach kids the skills that come with being responsible. This skill is valuable because it can be supported by their peers as well as supported within a community of learners. The skill also promotes making good choices, decision making, and empowering each other.

Dear friends,

We hope that you can help us promote the Cossitt School Clothing Sale within your community. This sale is run by the Cossitt Elementary School Parent Teacher Council (PTC) and has been supporting surrounding communities for over four decades.

This event not only offers shoppers the chance to acquire gently-used, high-quality name-brand children's clothing at remarkable prices, but it also allows us to extend a helping hand to those in need. Through this initiative, the PTC has been able to donate thousands of clothing items to individuals who can benefit from a helping hand.

We kindly request your support in spreading the word about this worthwhile event. There are several ways you can help:

1. Spread the Word: We invite you to include the english or spanish blurb shared below (or a variation that suits your style) in your school bulletin, social media platforms, newsletters, or any other form of mass communication.

2. FOLLOW US + LIKE & SHARE our social media posts on FaceBook and Instagram.

3. Share/post the FALLFLYER: Feel free to display our Flyer on school or community bulletin boards. You can download our flyer from our website HERE.

Should you not be the designated contact for this matter, kindly let us know, or forward this email to the appropriate person. We are more than happy to provide physical paper flyers for distribution upon your request.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to us should you have any inquiries or require additional information. Your support is invaluable to us, and we genuinely appreciate your time and attention.

Thank you for your consideration, and we look forward to working together to make this year's Cossitt School Clothing Sale a resounding success!

Best regards,

Cossitt Clothing Sale Committee

In Science, Kindergarten has been learning that in order for an object to be put into motion a force has to be applied to it. That force is either a push or a pull. Students have had firsthand experiences with pushes and pulls these past few weeks. Students were tasked with creating a game with only tennis balls, water bottles, and books. They were required to come up with an action plan and then present it to the class. Students also learned that the different amounts of strength and different directions can change the motion of an object. They were able to test this by pushing matchbox cars in the classroom. They are having a blast with pushes and pulls.

Students across District 104 are starting the year in Art class by celebrating International Peace Day! First, students thought of what peace means for themselves, their school, or the world. We talked about finding a calm, happy place or person in their lives. We drew images of peace then shaped our work into pinwheels. On Thursday we will join as a school to see our pinwheels of peace spinning.

¡Los estudiantes de todo el Distrito 104 están comenzando el año en la clase de Arte celebrando el Día Internacional de la Paz! Primero, los estudiantes pensaron en lo que significa la paz para ellos, su escuela o el mundo. Hablamos de encontrar un lugar o persona tranquila y feliz en sus vidas. Dibujamos imágenes de paz y luego moldeamos nuestro trabajo en molinetes. El jueves nos uniremos como escuela para ver girar nuestros molinetes de paz.

Ardith Zucker

Art Teacher

M, Tu, W, F: Graves, room 12C

Th: Wharton, room 202

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.

Sept. 15th, Thursday: Hispanic Heritage Month ending Oct. 15th

Sept. 23rd, Saturday: First Day of Fall

Sept. 26th, Tuesday: Picture Day

Sept. 29th, Friday: Bubble Party

The International Peace Day is observed around the world each year on September 21st. It was established in 1981, as part of the United Nations resolution. Peace Day globally is a way to commit to peace above all differences and to contribute to building a culture of peace.

National Hispanic Heritage Month is from September 15-October 15 in the United States, when people recognize the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States and celebrate the group's heritage and culture.

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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