

Worthington Park Shark Sentinel
Parent Newsletter-February 3rd, 2023
Dear Worthington Park Families,
Happy Friday Sharks! What a wonderful, all be it chilly, week here at Worthington Park. Time is flying by and we are already in February. As the calendar changes, we look forward to more school based events and celebrations in the coming weeks, including Valentine's Day classroom celebrations on 2/10 & Parent Teacher Conference Week starting next week.
Our team looks forward to next week and welcoming our parents and guardians into the building for conferences! We are excited to collaborate with families and to share about the progress our amazing students have made thus far. If you have not signed up for a conference yet, there is still time! Please reach out to your child's teacher to see what days and times are available!
Have a great weekend and GO SHARKS
-Principal Garrity
(614) 450-5500
Yearbooks On Sale Now!
Don't Miss Out on the Memories! -- Order your student(s) 2022-2023 Worthington Park Yearbook TODAY!!
Yearbooks are $17.00 each and will be distributed on the last day of school.
Order forms were sent home earlier this week but you can also order online at: book.hrimaging.com
Deadline is Friday, February 10!! Order TODAY -- unfortunately there will be no extra yearbooks to purchase after the deadline.
5th Grade Field Trip to BizTown
We are so proud of the amazing work our Sharks did during their trip on Tuesday!
Kids Heart Challenge at Worthington Park
Get ready for the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge (KHC)! This year, our school is going on an adventure with the Heart Heroes who will teach us about staying strong in heart, body and mind while helping others with special hearts.
We are kicking off Kids Heart Challenge our AHA service program for February! Please join our team and sign up today! Here is our schools direct link to our site to sign up: http://www2.heart.org/goto/WorthingtonParkElementary
Download the Kids Heart Challenge App or visit heart.org/KHC to register and earn your own BE THE TORCH WRISTBAND so you can help light the way, or scan this QR code:
We want to help all our families learn more about CPR! Get started on FINN’S MISSION where you and your family can help create a community of lifesavers by learning Hands-Only CPR and learning about heart attack and stroke signs!
Our school and your support will continue to make a big difference in the fight against heart disease and stroke. Students will earn lots of fun thank you gifts, incentives and recognition for their hard work and support of AHA and our school earns free PE equipment and educational supplies. Your student will also bring home a packet of information in early February.
Thank you for keeping more hearts beating strong.
Worthington Science Day 2023
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).
Looking at Child Care for Next School? Care After School 23-24 Registration
WKHS "THE DANCE"
Get your dancing shoes ready for The 2023 Dance on March 4th, at WKHS. Sponsored by WKHS Football, our dance this year will take you into the magical world of Wreck it Ralph and includes dancing, treats, raffles and a keepsake. The dance will be held from 6 PM - 9PM. All students grades K-5 welcome, accompanied by an adult.
More information and ticket purchasing can be found HERE.
Important Dates to Save
February 6th-9th- Worthington Park Parent Teacher Conference Week
February 10th- Valentine's Day Celebration
February 17th- 5th Grade Music Field Trip (New Date-Snow Day Make Up)
February 20th- No School (President's Day)
Hello Park Shark Families!!!
Let's show our teachers some LOVE! Our staff is so busy teaching all day and staying late for conferences- we love the opportunity to fill the staff lounge with easy-to-grab and eat on-the-run treats to keep the energy high!!
You can drop donated items off at Katie Coen's house or have items shipped directly there: 8000 Brookpoint Pl., Westerville, OH 43081 (Please have all items to me by Sunday, Feb 5th!)
You can also drop items off at the school office by Friday, Feb 3rd- please label them for PTA conference week.
(Please remember- Worthington City Schools are NUT FREE, so please choose nut-free options! Thank you) :)
Again, THANK YOU for your support! Please don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions! (Katie Coen- 419-306-7633; kcoen.40@gmail.com)
Sign Up Link here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e44a5a92da0f58-winter#/
Please review the available slots on the link and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!
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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