Newt News 8/23/21
The periodic newsletter for the Linworth Experiential world.
Meet the Teacher Night
Meet the Teacher Night, which will feature Linworth Staff, is on Wednesday, August 25, starting at 7:00.
There will be a short Parent Board meeting, including the election of a new Treasurer, from 6:30-7:00.
A quick reminder
Off-Campus Permission Form
This is the form designating Sign-out and transportation privileges.
If you haven't already, please complete the Off-Campus Permission Form at your earliest convenience.
Dine-to-Donate
Our next Dine-to-Donate will be Pizza Primo (895 High St Worthington OH ) on Wednesday, September 8th, 2021. Mention Linworth EP when ordering over the phone or at the website Pizza Primo Sub & Pizza Shop Clintonville and Worthington, Ohio (mypizzaprimo.com). Linworth will be having a monthly dine to donate event with Pizza Primo on the 1st Wednesday of each month till May 2022.
You will be able to find updates on upcoming events on Linworth EP’s facebook page:
Linworth EP Families | Facebook.
PSAT - NMSQT Registration Information
Worthington Schools will be offering 10th and 11th grade students the opportunity to take College Board’s Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) at the district’s expense. Please see the information below regarding registration and testing.
WHO: Individuals who register (see link below) and are enrolled in a Worthington Schools high school as a 10th or 11th grader for the 2021-22 school year. Participants may be asked to present a picture ID upon entering the test room.
WHEN: The PSAT/NMSQT will be administered during a regular school day schedule on Tuesday, Oct. 26. Individuals who participate in this test administration will miss regular classroom instructional time. Students taking the test with accommodations may test on both Tuesday, October 26 and Wednesday, October 27.
WHERE: The PSAT/NMSQT will be administered at Thomas Worthington High School and Worthington Kilbourne High School. Linworth Alternative and Worthington Academy students who wish to participate in this test administration will report to their home high school on testing day(s).
WHY: There are several reasons why a student may choose to take the PSAT/NMSQT:
- For juniors only, the opportunity to compete for recognition and scholarships through the National Merit Scholarship Program
- For juniors only, the opportunity to compete for National Merit Scholar status
- Helps to prepare individuals to take the College Board’s SAT college readiness assessment, which is widely used for college admissions.
- Worthington Schools will be paying the registration fee for all 10th and 11th graders who opt to participate in our administration, so it’s FREE to all participating students.
- Teachers can use the score information to identify strengths and weaknesses and form instruction appropriately.
- Counselors can use the score information to provide advice regarding post-high school opportunities, including college and scholarship applications.
HOW TO REGISTER:
Individuals who will be a 10th or 11th grader in the 2021-22 school year can register to take the PSAT/NMSQT. This opportunity is not available to students in any other grade level. Registration is July 8 - September 14, 2021.
TWHS students register here: https://forms.gle/vTArgu7ceTwSoys16
WKHS students register here: https://forms.gle/G8EAQxofREgNxSt37
RESOURCES: There are many resources available to individuals to prepare for the PSAT/NMSQT.
PSAT/NMSQT Flyer
Khan Academy Practice Test Site
College Board NMSQT "Inside the Test"
Includes links to types of questions that will be on each subject area of the test
College Board NMSQT "Taking the Tests"
Includes links to preparing for test day and types of Accommodations available to students with disabilities
Important Reminder Regarding Food Allergies
This serves as a reminder that there may be some students in your child’s school who have peanut and/or tree nut allergies. As the safety of our children is paramount to all, we need your support to make our cafeteria “nut free”. A child with a nut allergy can suffer a serious reaction merely by touching a food containing a peanut or tree nut. Therefore, we ask that you adhere to the following safety guidelines:
Please do not send in any peanuts, peanut butter, or foods containing peanuts or peanut butter to be eaten during lunch.
Read ingredient labels carefully to ensure that the snacks sent in with your child are peanut and tree nut-free.
From COLUMBUS PUBLIC HEALTH
Vaccines protect children from serious and preventable diseases – and all K-12 students must be up-to-date on all required vaccines entering the new school year. Students with an incomplete immunization record 14 days after the start of the school year will not be able to attend classes. The exact date will vary based on the first day of classes for each school or district.
Please encourage parents to contact their healthcare provider to make sure that their child is up to date on their vaccinations. If for any reason parents cannot get into their doctor on time, Columbus Public Health has an Immunization Clinic at 240 Parsons Ave. where students can receive their vaccines, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Vaccines are offered at Columbus Public Health’s immunization clinic on a walk-in basis. No appointment is necessary.
Columbus Public Health Immunization Clinic Hours:
Mon: 8 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Tue: 10 a.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Wed: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Thu/Fri: 8 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
The week of September 15, Columbus Public Health’s Immunization Clinic will offer extended hours:
Sat, 9/11: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Mon, 9/13: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tues, 9/14: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Wed, 9/15: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Thu, 9/16: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Fri, 9/17: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sat, 9/18: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Columbus Public Health may stop seeing new patients before closing hours due to high demand.
Despite these extended hours, we expect wait times of up to five hours during this week. Please encourage parents to visit the Immunization Clinic as soon as possible in order to avoid these long waits. In addition to childhood vaccines, Columbus Public Health also offers free COVID-19 vaccines for anyone 12 years of age and older.
This is the color-coded calendar through September 18
Masking and Safety Protocols
"All students K-8 are required to wear a mask in the school building during the school day (unless medical or developmental conditions prohibit use.) Students in grades 9-12 are strongly recommended to wear masks in the school building during the school day. Vaccinated staff are strongly recommended to wear masks in the school building during the school day. Unvaccinated staff are required to wear a mask indoors on school property. Preschool masks are strongly recommended. Under federal order, masks must be worn on school buses.
Additionally, we plan to host vaccination clinics for students age 12 and up at middle and high school schedule pick-up. We encourage vaccination for students who are eligible as this is the surest way to make sure you can consistently stay in school."
At Linworth, I will strongly encourage all students to wear a mask while inside because it dramatically limits quarantines if we do have an exposure. We will provide extra masks.
1:1 Chromebook Plan
Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program that provides a temporary discount on monthly broadband bills for qualifying low-income households.
Remember these dates:
Meet the Teacher Night: Wednesday, August 25, 7:00-8:30 (Parent Board will host an informal meeting 6:30-7:00)
Senior Retreat: Monday, August 30
Senior Parent Night: Wednesday, September 1, 7:00-8:00
No School, Labor Day: Monday, September 6
Rosh Hashanah starts: Monday, September 6
Rosh Hashanah ends: Wednesday, September 8
Dine to Donate: Pizza Primo: Wednesday, September 8
Junior & Junior Parent Night: Wednesday, September 15, 7:00-8:00
Yom Kippur starts: Wednesday, September 15
Yom Kippur ends: Thursday, September 16
All School Overnight: Thursday & Friday, October 14-15
Linworth Experiential Program
Website: http://www.linworth.org/
Location: 2075 West Dublin Granville Road, Worthington, Ohio 43085, USA
Phone: (614) 450-6900
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LinworthAP?fref=ts
Twitter: @LinworthAPNewts