Parent Mentor News
November 2019
Hello families,
As a parent mentor, my goal is to provide resources, guidance and support to families of children with disabilities in Worthington Schools. In collaboration with our district professionals, the Parent Mentor Project will be hosting monthly information sessions for parents and caregivers. The first one will take place on Monday, November 18th from 6:30-8:00 pm at the WEC. The focus will be on the importance of promoting positive mental health and wellness through communication with your child. We hope you can make it!
Additionally, we are seeking parent input to help guide the planning of future information sessions. If you could, please take a few minutes to complete this parent questionnaire. Thank you!
Kristen Klopfer
District Events
Encouraging Emotional Literacy: How to Communicate with Your Child
District mental health specialists will provide tips for parents and caregivers to talk with their children about mental health and wellness, with differentiation based on developmental stages and special needs. This information session will share insight into how parents and caregivers can build trust with their child through communication. With appropriate strategies, even the most difficult topics can be discussed. A flyer for the event can be found here.
Monday, Nov 18, 2019, 06:30 PM
Worthington Education Center, East Wilson Bridge Road, Worthington, OH, USA
Generation Rx and the Science of Addiction
Worthington Cares Speaker Series #3. Medicines help us to live longer and healthier lives, but when misused, can be just as dangerous and addictive as illicit drugs. This interactive session will explore the science behind prescription drug misuse and the disease of addiction. Participants will learn how to model and promote safe medication-taking practices at home and in the community. The presentation is suitable for high school age kids and they are encouraged to attend! More information here.
Location: Worthington Kilbourne High School,
1499 Hard Rd Columbus, Ohio 43235
Juvenile Law 10- Parent Information Night
Location: Worthington Education Center
200 East Wilson Bridge Road
Worthington, Ohio 43085
Neighboring District Events
College Seminar for Students with IEPs/504s
Thursday, November 7th, 6:00-7:30 pm
Is there a college IEP? Will my professors be notified about my disability? Why is self-advocacy so important in college? Panel representatives will answer these and many more questions from various state and private colleges. This presentation is intended for parents, students and staff.
Location: Grandview Heights High School
1587 W 3rd Ave, Grandview Heights, OH 43212
Transition Bootcamp
Monday, November 11th, 6:30-8:30 pm
Does your child have a Medicaid waiver? Were they on a wait list for one and then the list went away? Why did things change? How could a waiver help your child, anyway? If your child’s needs don’t qualify them for a waiver, how else can their needs be met? Bring ALL of your questions about waivers to this workshop!
Please register here.
Location: Clark Hall, 380 Granville St. Gahanna, OH 43230
Family WEBINAR: The big 5 Ideas of Literacy Development
Thursday, December 5th, 1:30-3:30 pm
Extra Curriculars
Worthington Special Olympics
The goal of Worthington Special Olympics (WSO) is to provide a Special Olympics program in our community that will enhance the social and physical growth of Special Olympics athletes in order for then to perform at their best, according to their individual abilities. They accept students age 8 and older. Included in this attachment is a brief description of each of the 7 sports currently offered.
For more information, please contact the organization leaders, Tammy Whitlatch & Jennifer Truby at worthingtonspecialolympics@yahoo.com, or visit the Worthington Special Olympics page on FaceBook.
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Worthington Schools
Email: kklopfer@wscloud.org
Website: https://www.worthington.k12.oh.us/domain/62
Location: Worthington Education Center, East Wilson Bridge Road, Worthington, OH, USA
Phone: 614-450-6044