Dear Worthington Park Families,
Happy Friday Park Sharks! Winter has returned today with cold temperatures and light flurries this morning. While our school week was only four days long- we are so proud of the hard work and effort our students have shown. We looking forward to welcoming families into the building in the coming weeks for both PTA events and our parent teacher conferences that will take place between February 6th- February 9th.
Below are a few quick messages and reminders for the coming week. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to reach out to our main office or me directly. Have a great weekend, and GO SHARKS!
-Principal Garrity
(614) 450-5500
Winter Parent Teacher Conference Week is quickly approaching. Teachers will be reaching out to families next week to schedule either an in person or Zoom conference session. Conferences will be held after school each night with conference later into the evening on Tuesday, February 7th and Thursday, February 9th. More information will be coming soon!
We are bringing back the Spring book fair during conference week, February 6-10! We had a great response from volunteers for the Fall fair. Please sign up to volunteer for the Spring fair if you are interested! Your help is greatly appreciated!
This school year- our 5th grade students have started their own Podcast called: "Sharks in the Park." Each episode is written, recorded, produced, and edited by our very own Park Sharks. Their newest episode was released yesterday on Anchor and Spotify. Check out their post below:
We are back again and you're not going to want to miss this one. Listen to "Meet the 5th Grade Teaching Team " by Sharks in the Park.
This year’s K-12 Science Day will be held on Saturday, February 25th, 2023 at Thomas Worthington High School. Science Day has grown to include a number of different options for students. The events planned for the 2023 science day include: Science Fair, Invention Convention, Design Challenge, and a Cubing Competition. To sign up to volunteer or judge, register students to participate, or learn more, visit the Science Day website (www.worthington.k12.oh.us/ScienceDay).
We know that cold temperatures are headed our way. We encourage all parents to start sending students with coats, hats, and gloves in their bookbags daily. As a school- we always try to utilize our beautiful grounds and playground as much as possible. Even in winter months, our students will be going outside as long as the temperature at or above 20 degrees. Below is more information from our District Elementary Handbook. Thank you for helping keep our Park Sharks warm!
Weather and health permitting, we expect all children to go outside for recess. In our schools, when the weather is dry/dry enough, and the temperature is 20 degrees or higher, real temperature, or wind-chill, we plan to take students outside for recess. It is critically important that parents/guardians send students appropriately dressed for the weather conditions and seasons.
Mr. Patrick Garrity
Email: pgarrity@wscloud.org
Website: https://www.worthington.k12.oh.us/domain/25
Location: 500 Park Road, Westerville, OH, USA
Phone: (614) 450-5500
Twitter: @WoParkSharks