Bear Families,

There is NO tired like last week of school tired! Field day this year was absolutely EPIC! Thank you to EVERYONE who made it possible. I won't spend a ton of time thanking people because Mr. Wilson already did a great job doing that. However, I do want to thank Mr. Wilson. As you can all see, he puts his heart and soul, blood, sweat and tears and MANY hours into making this day a success. We can't thank him enough for the fun and for the lifelong memories he helps to create. Thank you also to Bethany Donatelli for her leadership and organization skills as the PTA lead for field day.

Thank you also to everyone who helped make the rest of the week special. From the K parents here for Donuts with Grownups to the PTA brining pizza to all the room parents helping with classroom parties and, of course, our 5th grade families who came to support Clap Out. It was a FUN and EMOTIONAL week! We had many tears on our last day and although we don't want the students to be sad, we get it. We love that they love it here and we are going to miss them dearly over the summer and especially our 5th grade group as they go off to middle school.

We kept saying, "Don't cry because it is over, smile because it happened", but isn't hard. It's sad to leave when you have such strong relationships and such a strong community. THANK YOU all for helping to foster this and make Bluffsview the amazingly, wonderful place it is. We couldn't do it without all of you! Have the best summer!

Honored to be Bears,

This upcoming school year, our teachers will be implementing the Amplify Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) curriculum for reading/ELA. Worthington selected this curriculum after careful consideration and a successful year-long pilot program. We are very excited to see the positive impact this vertically and horizontally aligned, evidence-based program will have on our students’ reading!

Amplify Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) is a language arts program for Grades PreK-5 that combines an explicit, multisensory approach to phonics with rich texts carefully sequenced to build content knowledge—so that learning to read and reading to learn develop together. Every day in Kindergarten–2nd grades, students complete one full lesson that builds foundational reading skills, as well as one full lesson that builds background knowledge. In Grades 3–5, students start to master the basic skills of reading, further opening up their worlds.

Stay tuned for more information on this exciting new curriculum and click below to learn more about WHY/HOW it was chosen.

The "Summer Slide" is an educational term for the tendency for students to lose some of the academic gains that they made during the school year. The good news is that it can be avoided and it doesn't mean you have to "teach" your kids all summer. Going on outings, talking with your child, reading or having your child read and asking your child questions to keep their brain engaged can all help. Students also keep access to Lexia, ST Math and Keyboarding without Tears (3rd to 5th grades) through the end of July. One of the best ways to ensure your child stays sharp is to have them do 30 minutes of learning a day (4-5 times a week). Each week day give them a choice of ST, Lexia, Keyboarding, Reading or Journaling (in your new Bluffsview journal, thank you PTA). By the end of the week make sure they have done each one a few times. We know what they will say..."It's summer!" Yes, they are correct, but they will still have almost the whole day to play! Trust us, their brains will thank them in August!

“Infinite Campus Parent” shows student attendance, schedule, grades, assessments, and more. This tool can be accessed through the Infinite Campus Parent app on a mobile device or by visiting the Infinite Campus Parent website. The district provides parent/Guardian login credentials. Parents can retrieve forgotten credentials at the Password Recovery Link or contact their school office.

Click this helpful link for directions for viewing assessment scores, including state tests and MAP. Parent Guide - Viewing Assessment Scores

Ohio's currently proposed State budget has significant impacts on school funding. Please take some time to learn about the prepared budget and the impacts it could bring to Worthington Schools.

Advocacy Website: Help Worthington Schools Protect Local Control

Blog Series:

Where Things Stand with the State Budget and Worthington Schools

Why Worthington (and Schools Across Ohio) Need a Cash Balance

How Would a 30% Limit Impact Worthington?

How Can We Advocate for Worthington Schools?

Podcast:

Worthington Schools Budget and Cash Balance Issues

July

July 29th 5-6pm Kindergarten Popsicles on the Playground

August

August 11th 4:00-6:00 Meet the Teacher Ice Cream Social

August 13- First Day of School

The calendar for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year is at this link.

Our School Supply Kit sale is live! Order kits here!!

Attention 5th grade families!:

Perry will offer Supply Kits to Incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th grade families wanting to avoid back to school shopping. The sale will run until May 30th. Click Here and Use #68999 to purchase. Kits will be delivered to the school in August and available at Schedule Pick-Up on August 7th.

Hello all!

Attached you will find our Summer Reading Club flier. If you would like physical copies please let me know. I am also including a link to our promotional video if you’d like to share with your classes and families.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YKcIsDceAI

The district has compiled all the Worthington Opportunities in ONE place! Click below to check out what is offered!

Join us for the second annual Christmas in July 5K and 1 Miler, a fun and festive event benefiting Worthington Connects, a nonprofit group dedicated to providing year-round support to Worthington families facing financial hardship. This family-friendly event is more than just a race—it's an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in our local community. Proceeds from registration and fundraising efforts go directly toward helping families in need not only during the holiday season but throughout the entire school year. Whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, your presence helps bring hope, joy, and vital resources to those who need it most. Don’t miss your chance to win amazing grand prizes generously donated by our community partners, including Burn Boot Camp Worthington, lululemon, Frida Bee Studios, RoadRunner, and many more! Let’s come together in the spirit of giving, sunshine, and sweat to support Worthington families—one step at a time. We can't wait to see you at the starting line!

Race Details and Sign Up

Columbus Public Health, in partnership with Columbus City Schools and Nationwide Children’s Hospital, is hosting a Back to School Student Health Fair offering key services for students as they prepare for the year ahead. This event is open to all local school districts, and we encourage families to attend if their child needs any of the services listed below:

• Vaccines (including those required for school entry)

• TB testing

• Vision and hearing screenings

• Annual physicals

Event Details:

Dates: Saturday, August 2 and Saturday, August 9

Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Location: East High School, 1500 E. Broad St. – Free parking available

This free event is open to the public. Registration is recommended by scanning the QR code on the attached flyer or visiting bit.ly/cbus-82925. Limited walk-ins will also be accepted.

If you have a kindergarten bear that will start next year, please be sure to register them as soon as possible. We want to ensure that all communication about spring events get to you and it really helps us to know how many kinders to plan on. THANKS!

We are thrilled to announce that kindergarten registration for the 2025-26 school year will open on January 6th, 2025. Visit our kindergarten Welcome Center website for information about the registration process and requirements.

We are excited to announce that starting in the 2025-26 school year, Worthington Schools will be offering universal, no-cost all-day kindergarten for all students. This program will provide a strong foundation for learning and allow us to better meet the needs of every child in our community.

For more details about Worthington's All-Day Kindergarten, you can read Superintendent Dr. Bowers blog or watch a presentation about kindergarten from a recent board meeting.

We can’t wait to welcome our newest learners to our schools!

Starting Jan 3, 2025, the old www.worthington-portal.org site will no longer be accessible. The vendor who owns and supports the system our portal site is built on is no longer supporting it.

The items from the old portal are now available from your Infinite Campus portal in the “More” section in “Parent Access Links”. Here is a guide to help you navigate this change: Parent Access Link.

We also recommend updating any browser bookmarks you may have.

IF you missed it and you need help with technology, here are the things that were shared so that you can make sure you are receiving all the information and are able to help your child at home.

HelloID

Infinite Campus

Worthington App

Free and Reduced Application for Breakfast and Lunch