Worthingway Updates: 9/23
The following is an update for the coming week (please see the school website for
athletic updates):
Weekly updates are also posted at the school website
9/23: Interim Grading Period. There is no grade posted in IC for interims, but 9/23 is
considered the interim point.
Middle School SAT:
All Worthington middle school students will have the opportunity to take the SAT test on
Saturday, December 7, 2013, at Worthingway Middle School. Registration materials will
be available from your school’s administrative office beginning October 4. The fee is
$51.00, and the registration form and check should be sent directly to the College
Board SAT by November 8, 2013. This testing site has been reserved for testing only
Worthington City School District middle school students.
Tdap Vaccine Reminder:
All students are required to have proof of the 7th grade Tdap vaccine on file by Friday,
October 27th. Many of the local clinics are now out of the vaccine. The Columbus
Health Dept. still has plenty of the vaccine available. Please call 645-7945 for a current
listing of their hours. Any student not having proof of the vaccine on Friday October
27th will be required to stay home until verification of the vaccine is received. Students
not in compliance for the vaccine will not be allowed to enter the classroom on that day.
Yearbook Sale:
The yearbook sale is almost over! Please order before October 25th if you want to get
the best sale price! After October 25th, the yearbook will be $28. You can order online
at jostensyearbooks.com or send in cash or check (made payable to Worthingway).
If you have pictures at after school events, please send them to Mrs. Baker so they can be
added to the yearbook! The easiest way is to burn a CD with the photos. You can also
email them to Mrs. Baker at JBaker2@worthington.k12.oh.us.
Worthingway Chess Club:
The Worthingway Chess Club will begin meeting Friday, September 20. All students are
invited to play during their lunch/community time on most Fridays during the school
year. Students who are caught up with their schoolwork are also able to play during
assist on Fridays. The teacher-advisor for the club is Mr. Smith. He is working with Paul
Hammock, a retired teacher from the community who is volunteering his time and
expertise. Questions regarding the club can be directed to Mr. Smith at
csmith@worthington.k12.oh.us.
Breakfast Served Daily:
Breakfast is served daily from 8:30 to 8:45in the Worthingway cafeteria. All students are
welcome! $1.55 full pay or $0.30 reduced and if your child receives free lunch they get
breakfast at no cost.
Free and Reduced Lunch Applications:
This is reminder that free and reduced lunch applications are available on the school
website. We have also printed copies in the school office if you are unable to locate them
on-line. Free and reduced applications must be completed each year. If you were
approved for free and reduced last year, you will need to complete a new application this
year as soon as possible in order to avoid paying the full lunch fee.
Homework Help:
Now that you are back, so are we! After a summer break, The Worthington Libraries’
homework help centers have reopened for business. The libraries’ centers at Old
Worthington Library, 820 High St.; Northwest Library, 2280 Hard Road; and
Worthington Park Library, 1389 Worthington Centre Drive, all offer trained staff and
volunteers as well as computers, printers and other resources for students. During the
school year, the centers at Worthington Park Library and Old Worthington Library will
be open 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Hours at Northwest Library’s
center will be 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
Study Skills Sessions for Parents:
Parents can make a huge difference in their child's ability to succeed in school, from early
grades through high school. On Thursday, October 3, Columbus State Community
College instructor Diana Jackson will share ways to instill attitudes and habits essential
for high-level success in college and beyond. Parenting 101: Help Your Child Master
Study Skills will start at 7:00 p.m. at Northwest Library, 2280 Hard Road.
Upcoming Events:
10/15: PTA 7:30 pm
10/18: No School
10/25: End of 1st Grading Period
10/28: Late Start