A BIG WHARTON THANK YOU to one of our (anonymous) parents for the bin of goodies and the encouraging card. We are so lucky to have the support of our families.
Amazing First Week of School Walker!
Enjoy your Labor Day and we will see you Tuesday!
https://www.smore.com/6r7jc
Great First Day!
So excited to see you all tomorrow for our second day of school.
Don't forget to login at 7:50 and 12:20!
Click your teacher link below and have a great day!
https://www.smore.com/uzv0j
Walker Families,
Monday is the first day of school!!
¡¡El lunes es el primer día de clases !!
Click the links to your classroom teacher at 7:50
Haga clic en los enlaces a su maestro de salón a las 7:50
https://www.smore.com/s8hn3
GRAVES Virtual OPEN House/Graves Casa Abierta
Friday, August 28th/Viernes 28 de Agosto
1st and 2nd Grade 9:45 and 3rd and 4th at 10:15 Please find links on Dojo, Seesaw, News Section, and Facebook.
8th Grade Virtual Open House
Presentaciones virtuales de casa abierta 8 grado
https://sd104-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/pmalone_sd104_us/EYNZT3iwfJtMpAUPVUo5QLMBCyz2NZzuSyuEdqp0znMWkw?e=AVkJgM
7th Grade Virtual Open House
Presentaciones virtuales de casa abierta 7 grado
https://sd104-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/pmalone_sd104_us/EVqxgUh59-xEiZrS0wgwfAgBI0K2m8SAkIpBDKBjtYa80w?e=wPjpOH
6th Grade Open House
Presentaciones virtuales de casa abierta de grado 6
https://sd104-my.sharepoint.com/:p:/g/personal/pmalone_sd104_us/ETe-CU8LBvJJvszTzWujDkcBufv31yxn1Y8CKzR2BwwSMQ?e=qXaWoA
Wharton Elementary Students:
Teacher the links for the first day of school:
Ms. Penrod https://us04web.zoom.us/j/6306677944?pwd=UzhhSmZkWjJjYU1SNHhaaEd6R282UT09
Mrs. Reyes https://us04web.zoom.us/j/78679926070?pwd=SjN2dUNWZWptakM4RTBhejFSL21WUT09
Ms. Xheraj https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75439493070?pwd=Q1kydVBieVp6bHNuV0x6U084U1A5Zz09
Ms. Vega https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73444182101?pwd=NjdxTFMrN3FYYU1TQjNvbTFTTWxoQT09
Mrs. Egner https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89811775599?pwd=d0lXUWdTNENSZkJLVkVMc1JmTVJSUT09
Mrs. Steele https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89286046532?pwd=TmNoWmI0ZTdyWFlYaS9XdDZraHR6dz09
Mr. Murphy https://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html?type=meetup-join&deeplinkId=97252edc-f7f2-4d09-83eb-db0238d60a15&directDl=true&msLaunch=true&enableMobilePage=true&url=%2F_%23%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%3Ad1778a8cdcce4a15ae0b887555193bbf@thread.tacv2%2F1598453245012%3Fcontext%3D%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%25229f1ed751-8eb2-4036-8b65-6a0cbdf47d5c%2522%252c%2522Oid%2522%253a%252260c6bf54-c733-499a-99d3-b8dcde7c830a%2522%257d%26anon%3Dtrue&suppressPrompt=true
Ms. Kirscher https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82570041814?pwd=eTVDOERjdmkvTTF5N1RHeUZ4MWsvdz09
Virtual Open House Info and Links
https://www.smore.com/h398j
Hello HMS families,
Click the link below for information on our recorded open house presentations, supply and schedule pick-up, and Schoology. There is a lot of information provided, please make sure you read!
Hola familias HMS,
Haga clic en el siguiente enlace para obtener información sobre nuestras presentaciones grabadas, recogida de utilies, horarios, y Schoology. Hay una gran cantidad de informacion proporcionada, por favor asegúrese de leer!
https://www.smore.com/fwdn5
HMS
Due to Zoom technology issues, our Virtual Open House will instead be recorded and uploaded onto our website on Thursday, August 27, 2020 by 3:00.
HMS
Debido a problemas con la tecnología de Zoom, nuestra orientación virtual será grabada y subida a nuestro sitio web el jueves 27 de agosto de 2020 a las 3:00pm.
Walker School - Materials pick-up reminder
https://www.smore.com/3sq96
Please join our open house and meet the Wharton staff on Wednesday, August 26 at 11:00 on Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81592866056?pwd=ajhZVGM3UVhJajZSSGJOL3NtNy9HQT09
Hello Heritage families, Please click the link below to read our monthly newsletter. Hola familias de la escuela Heritage, Por favor, haga click en el siguiente enlace para leer nuestro boletin mensual.
https://www.smore.com/g342b
Please check out the latest edition of the Walker Bulldog Bulletin linked below. Important information about supply pick-up and Virtual Open House is included.
Consulte la última edición del Walker Bulldog Bulletin vinculado a continuación. Se incluye información importante sobre la recogida de suministros y la jornada de puertas abiertas virtual.
https://www.smore.com/gqhau
GRAVES STUDENT SUPPLY AND COMPUTER DISTRIBUTION SY 20-21
VANESSA FIGUEROA
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2020
Kindergarten: Will receive their supplies and computer devices by appointment 8/26,8/27
Grades 1-4 will receive their supplies via the bus turnaround (near door 7, east side of building) Note: 1st and 2nd grade will need to return the computer from SY 19-20.
1st grade: Monday 8/24 11a.m.-12p.m.
2nd grade: Monday 8/24 12p.m.-1p.m.
3rd. grade: Tuesday 8/25 11a.m.-12p.m.
4th grade: Tuesday 8/25 12p.m.-1p.m.
GRAVES : SUMINISTROS PARA ESTUDIANTES Y DISTRIBUCIÓN DE COMPUTADORAS 20-21
VANESSA FIGUEROA
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2020
Kindergarten: Recibirán sus suministros y computadoras con cita previa. 8/26, 8/27
Los grados 1-4 recibirán sus suministros a través del cambio de autobús (cerca de la puerta 7, lado este del edificio). Ojo: 1er y 2do grado deberán devolver la computadora del año escolar 19-20.
1er grado: Lunes 24 de agosto de 11 a.m. a 12 p.m.
2do grado: Lunes 8/24 12p.m.-1p.m.
3er. grado: martes 25 de agosto de 11 a.m. a 12 p.m.
4to grado: martes 25 de agosto de 12 p.m. a 1 p.m.
Wharton Supply and Device Pickup
On Friday, August 28th, supplies and devices will be distributed for remote learning. We ask that students/parents arrive at the main entrance (door 1) during their assigned time-frame, wear a face covering, and practice social distancing. Please bring your device from last year to exchange for your new device. Times for pickup are as follows. Please contact the main office at 708.458.0640 with any questions.
Pickup Time Student’s Last Name Beginning with the Letter
8:00-9:00 A-C
9:00-10:00 D-H
10:00-11:00 I-M
12:00-1:00 N-R
1:00-2:00 S-Z
Recogida de Útiles y Computadoras de Wharton
El viernes 28 de agosto, se distribuirán útiles y computadoras para el aprendizaje remoto. Pedimos que los estudiantes/padres lleguen a la entrada principal (puerta 1) durante su tiempo asignado, lleven una cubierta facial y practiquen distanciamiento social. Por favor, traiga su computadora del año pasado para cambiar por su nuevo computadora. Los horarios de recogida son los siguientes. Comuníquese con la oficina principal al 708.458.0640 si tiene alguna pregunta.
Hora de recogida Apellido del estudiante comenzando con la letra
8:00-9:00 A-C
9:00-10:00 D-H
10:00-11:00 I-M
12:00-1:00 N-R
1:00-2:00 S-Z
Reminder
Tonight at 6:00 is the Virtual Town Hall Meeting. Please click the link below for more information.
https://www.sd104.us/article/281484?org=summit-sd
Horario para recoger útiles /aparato en Walsh
Horario de recoger útiles/aparatos será de 10:00 – 2:00
Por favor estaciónense en frente de la escuela Walsh y manténganse en su vehículo. Por favor usen una máscara.
lunes, 24 de agosto – viernes 28 de agosto: 3rd y 4th Grado Recoger útiles, recoger (aparatos para los nuevos alumnos solamente). Los alumnos deben usar los aparatos del año escolar pasado.
martes, 25 de agosto – 1st Grado recoger útiles, recoger (aparatos para los nuevos alumnos solamente). Los alumnos deben usar sus aparatos del año escolar pasado.
miércoles, 26- 27 de agosto – Kínder recoger útiles/aparato a la hora indicada de orientación (las cartas serán enviadas por correo esta semana)
jueves, 27 de agosto– 2nd Grado recoger útiles; los alumnos del 2nd grado recibirán un nuevo aparato. Por favor regresen el aparato que recibieron el año escolar pasado para poder cambiarlo por uno nuevo.
Walsh Supply/Device Pick Up Schedule at Walsh
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Please drive up to Walsh and stay in your car. Please wear a mask.
Monday, August 24 – Friday August 28: 3rd and 4th Grade Supply Pick Up (Devices for new students only). Students are to use devices from last school year.
Tuesday, August 25 – 1st Grade Supply Pick Up (Devices for new students only). Students are to use devices from last school year.
Wednesday, August 26 – 27th – Kindergarten Supply/Device Pick up at assigned orientation time (letters will be mailed this week)
Thursday, August 27 – 2nd Grade Supply Pick Up; 2nd graders will receive new devices. Please bring back your child’s device from 1st grade to swap it for a new device.
El Distrito Escolar 104 proporcionará a cada estudiante útiles escolares para el año escolar 2020-2021. Los estudiantes solo tendrán que llevar una mochila y su computadora/tableta emitida por la escuela a la escuela. Se proporcionarán todos los demás útiles.
Summit School District 104 will be providing each student with school supplies for the 2020-2021 school year. Students will only be required to bring a backpack and their school issued computer/tablet to school. All other supplies will be provided.
The password for tonight's board meeting is 6D2cga. Thank you.
Virtual Workshop/Taller Virtual:
Grow with Google/Crecer con Google
¿Necesita ayuda con las inscripciones para el año 2020-2021? Llame a la línea de apoyo al 708-458-0505. Se ofrece apoyo para los estudiantes entrando a KINDERGARTEN el jueves 6/4 de 10:00 – 7:00. Todos los otros grados en el día 6/11 de 10:00 – 7:00.
Need Help With Registration for 2020-2021? Call the district registration help hotline at 708-458-0505 for support. KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATIONS ONLY on Thursday 6/4 from 10:00 - 7:00. All other grades on 6/11 from 10:00 - 7:00.
Congratulations to our 4th Grade Walsh Graduates!!!
21st Century Public Notice - https://5il.co/gs88
Please take part in SD 104's virtual family field trip to learn about composting and yoga!
Por favor tomen parte en el paseo virtual de SD 104 para aprender sobre el compost y yoga!
https://5il.co/gqkx
Please see the updated contact information for Summer device repair.
Consulte la información de contacto actualizada para la reparación del dispositivo de verano.
https://5il.co/gpsr
Congratulations to the Walsh Remote Learners of the Week!
Grow with Google Virtual Workshop: Using Google Applications for Remote Learning and Beyond/Crecer Con Google Taller Virtual: Usando las aplicaciones de Google para el aprendizaje remoto y mas.
Martes, 26 de mayo y miércoles, 27 de mayo
Distribución de materiales de los alumnos de la Escuela Elemental Walsh
Horario para recoger materiales y cosas personales (usando la primera letra de su apellido):
A - E 9:00 – 10:00
F – J 10:00 – 11:00
K – O 11:00 – 12:00
P – T 12:00 – 1:00
U – Z 1:00 – 2:00
Les pedimos que por favor lleguen a la hora indicada cualquiera de los dos días. Si están conduciendo por favor deténganse en la entrada principal de Walsh. Manténganse en su vehículo. La facultad le traerá sus pertenencias a su vehículo. Por favor mantengan una sola línea de vehículos. Si estarán caminando para recoger sus materiales, por favor manténganse separados y a lado de los conos.
Las ultimas boletas estarán en las bolsas de los alumnos.
Por favor regresen los libros de nuestra librería el día que recojan sus materiales.
Tuesday, May 26 and Wednesday, May 27
Student Supply Pick Up at Walsh Elementary
Pick up times (by the first letter of the last name):
A – E 9:00 – 10:00
F – J 10:00 – 11:00
K – O 11:00 – 12:00
P – T 12:00 – 1:00
U – Z 1:00 – 2:00
Parents – Please come at your assigned time on either day. Drive up in front of Walsh by the main entrance. Remain in your vehicles. Staff will come to you and bring items to your car. Please stay in a single line of cars. If you are walking to pick up items, please stand by cones outside and keep you distance from others.
Final report cards will be in student bags.
Please have students bring their library books to return.
Congratulations to the Walsh Remote Learners of the Week for May 4-8!!!
HMS E Learners of the Month
Heritage Middle School April E Learners of the month
Thank You Wharton Teachers!!!
Happy Nurses Day
¡Las familias de Graves celebran a nuestros maestros y personal durante la semana de agradecimiento al personal! Graves Families celebrate our teachers and staff during Staff Appreciation Week!
It's Staff Appreciation Week! We love our Walsh staff!
Walsh Remote Learners of the Week! Congratulations!
Wharton - E-Learner of the Week
BIG Shout-Out to Our Wharton Staff
Thank You!!!!
"El Dia del Nino" or "Day of the Child", a celebration
recognizing the importance of Children in Society and
Promoting their well-being! Click here for more information!
Wharton E-Learner of the Week
Congratulations to the Walsh Remote Learners of the Week!
Wharton - Student of the Month
Wharton Spirit Week
Wharton Spirit Week
Wharton Spirit Week
Walker staff hopes all students and families are doing well. Check out this short video highlighting our students.
https://animoto.com/play/5aMX42aJxllL23NMjfbUvw
Congratulations to the Walsh Remote Learners of the Week!
Walsh families, we miss you. Please check out the attached video for a message from our staff.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q83D-CBUf9k
Wharton - E-Learner of the Week
Walker Bulldogs participated in a virtual spirit week.
Nuestra familia de Graves te extrana y espera verte pronto. No te olvides ingresar a Dojo. Our Graves Family misses you and hopes to see you soon. Don't forget to check-in to Dojo.
We miss our HMS Students!
https://5il.co/f5kb
Wharton - E-Learner of the Week
We miss our Walsh kids!!!!!
Wharton All Stars!!
Chromebook repair is now available. Please click the link for more information. https://5il.co/ergj
We Miss You!
We Miss You!!!!
Walker’s Got Talent!
Today our students showcased their talents. We have many stars here at Walker. Great job everyone!
Wharton - Good luck Ms. Xheraj's class! We hope you take first for the poetry contest.
Great job today HMS wrestling at the IESA sectional in Braidwood. Even though we did not advance to State this year, wonderful season! Thank you coach William's. We look forward to next year!!!
HMS Ski Trip 2020
CONGRATULATIONS to the HMS girls varsity volleyball team for winning today and advancing to the second round of the IESA playoffs. Their next game is Wednesday night. Way to go Lady Sailors!
Wharton - Famous Person Day
Wharton - Famous Person Day
WHARTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Book Fair
7555 W 64th St, Summit, IL 60501
Mar. 16 - Mar. 19
8th grade students use Slinkies to explore the properties of transverse and longitudinal waves.
Student of the Month at Wharton
CONGRATULATIONS to Josh Bravo, Michael Sanchez,Yeal Serrano,Remy Avalos, for finishing in first place at Regionals and qualifying for Sectionals. Also CONGRATULATIONS Omar Deseano, Angel Villa, Christel Rodriguez and Darell Ortiz for also qualifying for Sectionals.
CONGRATULATIONS to the HMS JV girls Volleyball team and Coach Guenther for winning against the #1 seeded Robin's Kellar team today. They advance to the regional title game on Tuesday @ 4:30
Congratulations to the HMS Girls JV volleyball team for advancing to the second round of the IESA state playoffs today with a first round win against Cooliage Middle school. Their next game is at 1:00pm against Robbins Kellar. Go Lady Sailors!
Students v. Staff Game
Students and staff pump up the crowd
Great fun and competition at March Madness at HMS
Wharton students working on Water Crisis posters to make people aware of the global water crisis around the world.
Wharton students working on Water Crisis posters to make people aware of the global water crises around the world.
Graves Heart Challenge 2020
Congratulations to the 4th Grade Beginning Band on their first ever performance last night! They sounded fantastic!
This week, select 1st and 4th grade classes are partnering up to create model cars based on the graphic novel “Lowriders in Space”. This project was sponsored by the PACTT grant and taught by: Ms. Zylstra, Ms. Smith, Ms. Walker, Ms. Builta, Ms. Nelson, Ms. Hermosillo, Ms. Friare, and Ms. Gardner.
Ms. Balicki displays student models of atoms outside her classroom.
Girls of HMS Scholastic Bowl team hanging out before match.
HMS Scholastic Bowl team competes against Gower Middle school. Our first ever competition!!!
Wharton Spirit
Tin Art in Mrs. Steele's Classroom
Acceptance For All Is Golden at Wharton
January Student of the Month
Tin Art in Ms. Xheraj's Classroom
Ms. Xheraj's Classroom
Ms. Soukups 8th grade Social Studies class watches a 3D PowerPoint presentation she created about WII
Mrs. Janousek and Mr. Murphy anchor a "DNA strand" as students expand their understanding of genetics. The slinky represents a strand of DNA, then students grab a gene and identify what trait they received from their parents.
The Kohl's Story Bus is at Walsh this morning! Kindergarten through 2nd graders will have the opportunity to hear "The Three Little Pigs" and explore activities on the bus!
Walsh Winter Wonderland -- Oh What Fun!
Our school is very proud of Andrew from HMS for finishing in 1st place at the county Spelling Bee!! He will move on to the regional competition in a few weeks. We all wish him well in the next round!
HMS Girls Varisty Volleyball playing Heritage Berwyn. Go Lady Sailors
Wharton conducted a soft lockdown this morning to keep students out of the hallways, while the building administration worked through a sensitive situation with a visitor. When it was determined all students were safe, the soft lockdown was lifted, and students resumed their day.
Congratulations to Ms. Millett for receiving a Sphero Programmable Robot for Walsh Elementary School! This was donated by the Meemic Foundation.
HMS Girls JV Volleyball playing Brooks Middle School tonight.
Wharton Elementary
Wharton Spirit
Wharton 3rd Place Spelling Bee Winner
January Student of the Month - Wharton Elementary
Graves 4th Graders Visit The Chicago History Museum
Gearing up for an exciting HMS dodgeball afternoon event!
7th graders enjoy lunch.
Students in Mrs. Zipprich's, Mrs. Foltz's, and Ms. Balicki's classrooms learn about different substances and conducting electricity.
Walker students have been busy today. Students worked on coding in STEAM, wrote stories about an exciting life events, and celebrated the Lunar New Year. Keep working hard, Bulldogs!
HMS Wrestling vs Westview.
Congratulations to all of our students for competing in last night’s Spelling Bee, and a big congratulations goes out to our top finishers! Way to go!
HMS wrestling vs Heritage Berwyn and Freedom. First meet ever at HMS
More pictures of our HMS wrestling team. Thank you coach Jack and coach Joe for helping start our wrestling program. Thank you Badger Wrestling for letting our school use your wrestling mats. Total community effort!!!
Heritage Wrestling wins tonight against Stevenson and Irving.
Students in Ms. Trafficanta’s, Mrs. Gentile’s and Mrs. Manske’s math classes explore strategies through a virtual math-based escape room.
Graves Holiday Show
6th grade students at the Museum of Science & Industry
6th Grade students visited the Museum of Science & Industry before break.
Hands on learning at work!
Wharton Touchdown Thursday
Wharton Touchdown Thursday
Wharton Wacky Wednesday
Wharton Student of the Month
A great turnout for the D104 band pancake breakfast. Thanks to all of our volunteers and band students for their help.
60 minutes left to come out and enjoy some pancakes and support the band program!
"Breakfast with Santa" is today from 8 AM - 12 PM! Enjoy breakfast and take a picture with Santa! All proceeds go towards benefiting the District 104 Band Department!
Wharton Spelling Bee
HMS band and Mr. Tedeschi had a great performance tonight at Argo HS. Congratulations to all of our students and their families. Keep playing!
Congrats to the 7th and 8th grade Symphonic Band on a fantastic performance at the 20th annual District 66 Winter Invitational! If you missed our performance, you can see it THIS WEDNESDAY (12/11) at 7pm in the Argo High School Performing Arts Center!
Wharton Elementary Fundraiser
Reminder: Parent University about Marijuana & Vaping
at Argo HS | December 10th @ 6:30pm
Tonight our HMS Varsity girls basketball Lady Sailors lost in the second round of the state playoffs. We are so proud of them. Great season Girls!
Please make your plans to join us for the annual "Breakfast with Santa" band fundraiser on Sunday, December 15th from 8 AM - 12 PM! All proceeds go towards benefiting the District 104 Band Department!
Down at half 19-8
GRAVES FOOD DRIVE
Student of the Month
Student of the Month
Student of the Month
Student of the Month
Graves Turkey Trot 2019
Co-ed Wrestling Practice begins December 2nd
all 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students who are interested in wrestling at HMS please come out to Practice on Monday December 2nd. Practice will be in the Graves gym from 3:00 P.M. -4:30 P.M.
Please Register online at https://heritagems.8to18.com/
Please hand in updated Sports physical before first practice.
Dress in Shorts, T-shirt. and Wrestling shoes if able.
If you you any questions please call Mr. Forman 708-458-7590 Ext 7249
HMS Girls Volleyball Tryouts are:
December 9th for 6th and 7th grade girls
December 10th for 8th Grade girls
All Girls trying out must have an updated sports physical and must be registered online https://heritagems.8to18.com/
All 6th grade girls and transfer students already have a physical on file.
HMS cheerleaders were looking sharp in their new uniforms at the boy’s basketball games tonight.
Congratulations Girls JV basketball on a fantastic season finishing 3rd place overall in their regular season with 13 wins and 3 losses! Come cheer them on here at HMS for regionals this Saturday November 23rd at 1:15 pm. Hope to see you there!
HMS Sailors varsity basketball takes on Roosevelt. A great effort by our players.
HMS 8th Grade fundraiser supporting the Dinner-Dance and upcoming field trips. Purchase with an 8th grade student or purchase online.
Ms. Xheraj's class did an AMAZING job researching different Native American tribes.
Congratulations to our HMS Varsity boys basketball team for defeating McClure JHS on Friday afternoon. We are very proud of our Sailors! Come out and support the Sailors at their next home game on 11/20 against Willow Springs.
Parent University about Marijuana & Vaping
STEaM
Picture Book Trailer Created on iPads
Picture Book Trailer Created on iPads
Graves Veterans Day Assembly
Wharton Wins Sum-Dog Math Contest
Nothing better than a good book during lunch!
Ms. Kozal’s class at HMS worked on writing 6-word stories and displayed their work for the class. Very deep and powerful writing.
GRAVES celebrating National STEAM DAY Friday, November 8th!
Ms. Balicki’s class at HMS has been exploring the effects of erosion! Discovery learning at its best.
HMS Student Council ran a Veteran's Day item drive and our students and community helped bring in over 650 items that will go to help our veterans!
We appreciate our veterans who served our country and who have given their lives for our democracy and our freedoms.
Today Mrs. Galus worked with students on inferencing, Mrs. Gentile focused on adding and subtracting fractions, and Mr. Murphy supported students with math as well. Great work!
Walker students are all smiles on Friday afternoon.
After the HMS Veterans Day presentation students had the chance to sit in the vehicles on display, speak with the soldiers, and try on some of their gear.
The soldiers make it look easy!
Thank you to all of those who serve and have served our country.
Members of the Army came to speak at HMS today in honor and support of Veteran’s Day. They spoke about their backgrounds and allowed students to ask questions. 🇺🇸
The Graves and HMS PE teams (Gamino, Koerner, Klotz, Fritsche) joined forces and had the 7th and 8th graders mentor the Kindergarten and 1st graders. There was movement, engagement, smiles, and leadership displayed.
A big thanks to our PE teachers!
Walsh School is appreciating teachers and staff with many goodies this school year. This week they received blankets and a bag of school supplies, compliments of Enchanted Backpack. Enchanted Backpack has provided Walsh with school supplies, books and other materials. Thank you!
Students in Mrs. Zipprich and Mrs. Foltz's science class are learning about the effects erosion has on the land while using a stream table simulation.
Ms. Hokkanen and the STEAM students created wind turbines intended to do more than just produce electricity.
Students in Ms. Cardenas' class created skull designs after learning about them in a book and movie. Students applied what they learned and decorated them with colored glue to memorialize their work.
HMS varsity basketball played a close game against Unity that came down to the final shot. Nice playing Sailors. Keep up the great work!
Halloween at Wharton
Halloween at Wharton
Matt Wilhelm Presentation on Bullying
8th grade scholars learned about the Industrial Revolution and this group created Spray on Jeans.
Such great innovation happening at HMS!
HMS students lending a hand at the Día de los Muertos celebration!
HMS Student Council is helping out veterans by taking donations to give back to those who gave so much. Help us help others by giving just one item and we'll have over 500 items to share! (See flyer for more information)
ART FOR THE SKY
Walker School staff and students want to thank Mr. Daniel Dancer for his commitment to the environment, creating interactive artwork, and bringing people across the world closer together. We are truly grateful to have worked with you.
Thank you to all Walker School staff and students who created and composed this artwork together. Thank you to the Bedford Park Fire Department, Mrs. Taloff and the Bedford Park Community Staff, the Bedford Park Police Department, Steve and CJ from Alpa Construction, and all the community and family support that went into this collaborative project.
The link to our video Once Upon a Tree:
https://vimeo.com/368916248
Chicago Blackhawks staff members came to Wharton Today!
The HMS Halloween Dance on Friday was great fun for all and the students enjoyed themselves.
Thanks for making it a great evening!
HMS Spirit Week begins tomorrow!
$1/day contribution, all attire must be school appropriate.
No slides, no hoodies & no ripped jeans
Art for the Sky
Tomorrow begins our journey with an amazing artist in residence. Daniel Dancer will be working with Walker Elementary for the next 3 days creating artwork with all students and staff. This special kind of art can be appreciated in all its grandeur from the sky, but the real work is happening on the ground. All students and staff working together to create something bigger than ourselves. That is what we strive to do every day!
The big creation event should begin around 12:30 on Thursday if any parents, family, or community would like to come and watch it unfold.
THURSDAY ALL WALKER STUDENTS WEAR GREEN
We are so proud of our kids at Walker. They are focused on academics and enjoy lessons masterly crafted by their teachers.
Wharton Fire Safety
Great job to all District 104 cross country runners!
Great day for Cross Country Sectionals! Go Heritage Middle School!!
Student of the Month
Teaming up for Tovar - District 104 raised $3,693 today from the generous contributions of the students, families and community. Thank you! |:|
El Distrito 104 recaudó $3,693 hoy de las generosas contribuciones de los estudiantes, las familias y la comunidad. ¡Gracias a todos!
DATE CORRECTION: SCHOOL CLOSING ON 9/27/19
Please see information regarding school closing here: https://5il.co/afgf
CORRECCION DE FECHA: CIERRE DE ESCUELA 9/27/19
Por favor repase informacion acerca del cierre de escuelas aqui: https://5il.co/afgf
Sep 25 - Teaming up for Tovar |:|
Out of uniform day | Dia sin uniforme |:|
Donate $1 for the Tovar family | Donacion de $1 para la familia Tovar |:|
All District 104 schools | Todas las escuelas del distrito 104
Community letter regarding staff member | https://5il.co/aekt
HMS received information today that required a locker search. A soft lockdown was conducted to keep students out of the hallways while the search was performed. Nothing was found, we determined all students were safe, the lockdown was lifted, and students resumed their day.
Spirit Wear Fridays--Students are invited to wear school spirit shirts & sweatshirts each Friday!
Stop by the office to purchase a grade level shirt for $8. All spirit wear must be school related. More spirit wear options will be coming soon.
We are looking forward to signing up so many 4th Graders for Beginning Band tonight! The open house sign-up runs from 5 pm to 8 pm in the Heritage Middle School Band Room!
Walker School celebrated Patriot Day by showing our appreciation to our local first responders! Thank you to our mayor, fire department, police department, and amazing community of people who support Walker students and staff every day.
Lady Sailors Varsity Basketball Wins Home Opener!
Surprise Visitor
PBIS Kickoff Day and Splash Pad Bash at Walker School tomorrow!
In the morning we will be learning about our school rules of being Respectful, Responsible and Safe and how it impacts everything we do everyday and everywhere.
Students may be out of uniform and should bring swimsuits or an extra set of clothes to change into after playing outside.
Parents are welcome to join us starting at 12:30 outside.
This week, I will be visiting all the 4th Grade classrooms, talking to the students about joining band! I am very excited to meet so many future musicians!
Welcome back to Walker School for the 2019-2020 school year! It was a wonderful first week! Thank you to all of our staff, students, and parents for getting us off to a great start.
First Day of School!!! So excited for the new year!!
Very excited about the start of the year for District 104 Bands!
On Site Registration Day. 8/8 - 11:00 - 7:00 at Graves/Heritage.
All families not yet registered for the 19-20 school year are encouraged to attend an On-Site Registration Day. Staff will be on hand to assist with the registration process.
Dia de Inscripciones. 8/8 de 11:00 - 7:00 en la escuela Graves/Heritage.
Todas las familias que todavia no han inscrito para el ano escolar 19-20 estan invitados al dia de inscripciones. Habra personal para ayudar con el proceso de inscripcion.
Kindergarten Screenings (Click for info) - https://5il.co/8ma1
Distrito 104 Campo de Deporte! Estudiantes ingresando al 5to - 8vo grado estan invitados a participar en un campo de deporte. 7/15 - 7/26 Volibol de ninos y ninas 7/29 - 8/9 Baloncesto de ninos y ninas
Detalles y inscripcion: https://heritagems.8to18.com/accounts/login
Summit SD 104 Sports Clinics! Incoming 5th - 8th graders are invited to participate in free summer sports clinics.
7/15 - 7/26 Boys Volleyball (9:00 - 11:30am)
7/15 - 7/26 Girls Volleyball (12:00 - 2:30 pm)
7/29 - 8/9 Boys Basketball (9:00 - 11:30)
7/29 - 8/9 Girls Basketball (12:00 - 2:30)
Details and Registration: https://heritagems.8to18.com/accounts/login
Extra 2018-19 yearbooks are available for purchase in the HMS office. Pick one up before they're gone!
Los anuarios 2018-19 adicionales están disponibles para comprar en la oficina de HMS. ¡Recoge uno ahora!
Summit Park District Summer Programs (2)
Summit Park District Summer Programs
HMS Field Day 2019
Graduation! It's almost time!
Annual 5th Grade Luncheon At Wharton School is about to begin!
District 104 Cinco de Mayo Celebration is about to begin!
Have our district app yet? Check it out!
Graves Internet Safety Program
April 10th 6:00 p.m
SD104 Heritage Middle School Athletics: Sailors Varsity Volleyball
Summit SD104 Wharton Elementary School is “In the News and On-Air!” NBC 5 Broadcasts ‘Enchanted Backpack’ Donation of $20,000 Grant to Wharton Elementary School! (NBCCHICAGO.COM)
Wharton Spring Picture Day
Friday, April 05, 2019
Classes will resume for all schools on Monday, April 1.
Argo High School All Band Concert Saturday, March 16, 2019
2019 STEM Expo
HMS 8th Grade Asssemby
