Worthington Kilbourne Weekly News
Week of November 1, 2021
Afternoon pick-up at WKHS can be stressful for about 10 minutes. We have 1400 students exiting the building. Many are riding the buses, many others are being picked up by parents, and some are driving themselves home. We will see an uptick of traffic these next few weeks as we transition sports seasons and marching band finishes. We stress that the buses are the safest and most efficient ways for students to get home. We ask that parents, if possible, wait until 3:15 to arrive.
Additionally, after picking up your student please use caution at the stop signs on the east side of the building, and be sure to use right-of-way laws.
General rules
If you are approaching an intersection, you must yield to the vehicle that is first at the intersection, and then to vehicles on the right. You must yield to pedestrians in intersections, or in a marked or unmarked crosswalk. You must yield to oncoming traffic when turning left.
Sincerely,
Aric Thomas, Principal / athomas@wscloud.org / 614-450-6400
Upcoming Events for your Calendar
- Monday, Nov. 1 -- Student Council Canned Food Drive begins
- Tuesday, Nov. 2 -- NO SCHOOL, Professional Day
- Wednesday, Nov. 10 -- PACK Period Homeroom, 9:29-9:53 a.m.
- Nov. 24 through 26 -- NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving Break
- Dec. 2, 3, 4 -- Blithe Spirit, 7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium
- Tuesday, Dec. 21 -- Last day of 2nd Quarter
- Wednesday, Dec. 22 -- Jan. 4 -- NO SCHOOL, WINTER BREAK
- Thursday, Jan. 5 -- First day of 3rd Quarter
- Monday, Jan. 17 -- NO SCHOOL, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Sesión educativa para padres
Parent Lunch & Learn / Getting the most out of the counselor website
Active Parenting Workshops
Join these free one-hour parenting skills workshops which will improve relationships and confidence for adults and kids. Click here for more information, and to register by November 5th for these Zoom sessions. You should plan to attend all six workshops to get the most benefit. They will be held from noon to 1pm on November 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23. Your Zoom link will be sent prior to Session One.
Guidelines from the Health Office: When to keep a student home from school
As we return to a normal schedule with all students attending school daily it is extremely important NOT to send your student to school if they are sick and not feeling well. A daily health check is required for parents and students to complete each morning prior to school.
Daily Home COVID-19 "Before School" Screening
Guidance for Daily Home Screening
If your child develops or reports any of the symptoms listed below during the school day they will be isolated and a parent or guardian will be called for immediate pick up. Follow-up with a health care provider will be required for your student to return to school. The COVID-19 protocols will be strictly enforced to ensure a healthy environment for our students and staff.
Your child needs to be kept home if any of the following symptoms are present.
Temperature 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher when taken by mouth
New or worsened cough
New-onset severe headache
Loss of taste or smell
Sore throat
Vomiting or diarrhea
If you have any questions, please contact Nurse Julie Garner.
Julie A. Garner MSE BSN RN LSN
WKHS School Nurse
jgarner@wscloud.org / 614-450-6415
A message from Principal Thomas
Dear Kilbourne Family,
We thank you and your family for being our valued partners as we work together to educate your child(ren) in our district.
You recently received information about your child(ren) being asked to participate in an online Social Emotional Learning (SEL) survey.
New this year, we are asking families to participate in the Family-School Relationships Survey, a 20-minute survey, where you have the chance to tell us about your experiences with us as a school district. We want to better understand you and your families’ needs so that we continue to provide high quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of all our students.
We are partnering with Panorama Education, a third-party vendor, to support us in administering this survey. This is the same partner that administers our student SEL surveys.
The survey shouldn’t take more than 20 minutes to complete and will also be administered during the same two-week window as the student surveys -- from November 8 - November 19, 2021.
Please note the following:
You will NOT need an access code. Once the survey is live on November 8, you will be able to just click the link to access the survey.
You will not be able to “stop and save” your responses. So, please set aside a time where you can complete the survey in one sitting.
If you have children at multiple schools, you will have to take a survey for each school.
Respectfully,
Aric Thomas, Principal
Pumpkin Composting Event
Sunday, Nov 7, 2021, 12:00 PM
Worthington Kilbourne parking lot
Parents of Class of 2022 / Cap & Gown order reminder
Parents of the Class of 2022: Production and shipping times are slowing down the supply of our caps and gowns for the Class of 2022, so it would be extremely helpful if orders could be placed early rather than waiting until the last minute. The final "last minute" deadline for all orders will be January 31st, to ensure cap & gown delivery well before the ceremony on May 22, 2022 at Noon in the Greater Columbus Convention Center in downtown Columbus.
Note: if your graduate was hoping to wear a sibling's gown from 2020 or earlier, our company will exchange the older cap and gown for the new style when you purchase the 2022 tassel or cap and tassel. On the Buckeye Scholastic website, scroll down to Questions & Answers for details about trading in an older gown.
Senior Project 2022 / Planning begins now!
Do you think your senior would benefit from completing an internship experience during school hours before graduation? Click here to go to our website or contact Mrs. Stubenrauch for more details - jstubenrauch@wscloud.org.
Operation Street Smart / Worthington C.A.R.E.S. Coalition Speaker Series
Operation Street Smart provides current and up-to-date information on trends in drug use, including marijuana, cocaine and vaping. Attendees will learn new terminology, types of paraphernalia, as well as the signs and symptoms of someone under the influence. This presentation changes every year and is a must see for parents, grandparents and employers.
Click here to view the flyer with details on how to RSVP for this event.
Wednesday, Nov 3, 2021, 06:00 PM
Worthington Kilbourne High School
Kilbourne Ice Hockey’s 2nd Annual Shoot-A-Thon
Saturday, Nov 6, 2021, 03:30 PM
Chiller North, Highfield Drive, Lewis Center, OH, USA
Anyone interested in bowling?
WKHS Dance Team
The WKHS Dance Team will be starting practices Monday, November 1st from 3:30-5:00 pm in the commons. The first practice will be a combination of an informal meeting and a very simple dance practice. Practices will typically be held on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:00 pm in the commons.
Specific questions can be directed to Coach Taylor Treeger by email kilbournedance@gmail.com
All students must have an ATHLETIC PHYSICAL on file in the athletic office, and be fully registered through FINAL FORMS.