Wilson Hill Weekly Newsletter

Dear Families and White Tigers,

Harvest Parade information will be shared next week. Please mark your calendar for 10/31!

Today was our second Den of 10. Students learned about tolerance and how to take action to make things better.

Reminder:

Picture day retakes will be October 25th! It is also crazy socks or crocs day (per student council).

If a student would like a retake of their photo, they simply bring back their original package and hand it to the photographer when they get their photo taken. We will reprint the same package for them using that new image.

Sometimes a student may not have a physical package to return if they ordered a digital download or if the parents have viewed the first image online and were unhappy with the photo. We will photograph any of these students that present themselves for a picture.

As always, please let us know if you have any questions!

- Principal Kaylee Santille

Email: ksantille@wscloud.org

Phone: (614) 450-4800

Every year from September 15th - October 15th, Americans celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month by appreciating the community’s history, heritage and contributions.

The safety and well-being of our students, staff, and community are always our top priorities in Worthington Schools. Research and experience show that when students and staff are well-prepared through knowledge and practice, they can respond effectively to emergency situations. This is why we continuously engage in safety routines, drills, and learning to support the safety of everyone in our schools.

Historically, our schools have participated in several important safety drills:

• Fire Drills: These drills teach students and staff how to report fire hazards and safely evacuate the building using multiple exits.

• Weather Drills: These drills help everyone stay calm and safe during weather-related events, such as tornadoes, by identifying and using sheltered spaces within the building.

• Lock-Down Drills: These drills prepare us for situations where free movement within the school is restricted due to external disturbances or unauthorized visitors. They involve securing the school perimeter, classrooms, and common areas to keep everyone safe.

• Rally-Point Drills: These drills focus on safely exiting the building in cases of emergencies like a gas leak or unsafe visitor, and moving to a predetermined safe space away from the school.

In addition to these drills, Ohio law requires public schools to conduct a "Full Scale" Safety Drill every three years. This comprehensive drill combines elements of the previously practiced drills and includes a controlled classroom lockdown, as well as a simulated evacuation to move students away from the building in the event of danger.

Our staff has been trained in the ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) emergency response model, which includes additional countermeasures during a lockdown to facilitate a safe evacuation to a Rally Point. In the event of an emergency requiring relocation, students would be transported to a designated "reunification" location, with the Worthington Education Center (WEC) being our primary consideration.

In October, we will provide instructions and practice opportunities for students across our schools to prepare for a Full Scale Safety Drill. By being well-prepared for unplanned interruptions, we aim to build confidence and ensure the ultimate safety of our students. We know that when students feel safe and understand safety protocols, they can better focus on their learning.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership in keeping our schools safe.

We are providing you with the opportunity to share "shout outs" to Wilson Hill teachers and staff members who have shown particular kindness or service to a student and/or their family. If you have a shout out to share, please fill out this form and the recognition will be shared during our next staff meeting. Thank you for taking the time to share how our Wilson Hill staff members are positively impacting your student and your family!

On Friday, October 11, representatives from Worthington Chamber Orchestra and Hixon Dance will present an assembly at Wilson Hill for our Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade students. This will include information about their lives as artists and demonstrations from the musical tale Peter and the Wolf. Funding for this assembly has been provided through a grant from the Ohio Arts Council to WCO for their community/educational outreach.

WCO and Hixon Dance will perform Peter and the Wolf at McConnell Arts Center on Saturday, October 12 at 11am and 3pm; and on Sunday, October 13 at 3pm. Program and ticket information can be found at https://www.mcconnellarts.org/peter-and-the-wolf-worthington-chamber-orchestra-with-hixon-dance/

At Wilson Hill, students are celebrated for being a thinker, leader and a friend. Staff are looking for students to go above and beyond to show the following virtues: Honesty, Respect, Giving, Responsibility, Self-Discipline, Perseverance and Compassion.

Nominated students will be shared out on our weekly newsletter and their photo will be displayed on the virtue tree near the office. They have also received a copy of their virute slip and a small treat.

The following students were nominated this past week:

Grade 5

Russell G.

Edith H.

Providence P.

Nataley R.

Malia G.

Lux M.

Hajar K.

Grade 4

Xavier H.

Jio H.

Grade 3

Hannah B.

Aurora H.

Max A.

Graham M.

Sammy G.

Kelle D.

Cale H.

Ariella K.

Athena M.

Aubrey T.

Cameron G.

Mason R.

Grade 2

Eleanor P.

Evan W.

Hayden R.

Lucia L.

Nora O.

Will E.

Grade 1

Adom S.

Kindergarten

Janko D.

Cora G.

Xavier E.

Be a part of something GREAT...JOIN the Wilson Hill PTO and be as involved as you'd like. All of your membership fee will go directly to supporting the students, staff, and community of Wilson Hill Elementary.

By joining the PTO you:

• have the opportunity to vote at all PTO meetings
• you receive access to the Wilson Hill School Directory
• you receive a quarterly PTO newsletter and have opportunities throughout the year to volunteer and be as involved in the PTO as you choose

Wilson Hill is looking for volunteers to build reading skills with kindergarten students. Even if you only have 30 minutes a week, our kindergarten students would love to welcome you! Read below for more information and click HERE or on the flyer to register. Following registration, a program coordinator from our school will be in touch with more information

Volunteers needed!! Please consider assisting a recess practice this season. Sign up here.

Register for the 2024 Cross Country Team here.

Email wilsonhillelementaryxc@gmail.com with questions!

Worthington Girl Scouts are going to be hosting a recruitment event at the shelter house at Wilson Hill Elementary school on Friday, October 18th, at 3:00 pm.

All caregivers and girls who are interested in learning more about Girl Scouts are invited to come learn more about Girl Scouts from experienced troop leaders and Girl Scouts.

We'll complete a service project, learn some traditional Girl Scout songs, and more.

Interested families can RSVP here: https://forms.gle/ko1sF7eVmuAjyEk87

Anyone who is interested in Girl Scouts, but can't make the meeting can reach out to girlscoutsworthington@gmail.com for more information.