Parent Emails

February 20, 2026

Dear Families,

Worthington City Schools Portrait of a Learner Survey

Following our successful fall launch, Worthington City Schools is preparing for our second administration of the Portrait of a Learner Survey, March 16th-27th. This tool allows us to move beyond traditional academics to measure the "durable skills" our community values most, the mindsets and habits that will serve our students throughout their time in Worthington and beyond.

The fall results provided us with a baseline; this spring window is about reflection and growth. It allows us to see how the strategies we’ve used this year are supporting our students.

The Portrait of a Learner survey continues to focus on:

• Measuring Progress: Comparing spring results to fall data to see how students are growing in the skills our community prioritizes.
• Refining Our Approach: Using student feedback to adjust how we support "Durable Skills" and Executive Function (such as task initiation, emotional control, and organization).
• Supporting the Whole Child: Ensuring our daily classroom focus remains aligned with the mindset and habits students need for success in Worthington and beyond.

The survey remains age-appropriate, tiered by grade level, and includes a preparatory lesson:

• Grades 3–5:  15 questions

By checking in a second time, we can celebrate their progress and fine-tune our efforts where they are needed most.

If you have any questions or would like to opt your student out of this spring window, please contact us at 614-450-5300.

Thank you for your continued partnership in helping us grow alongside our students.

Respectfully,

Dr. Jenny Wielinski

 

Spring Cleaning Clothing Drive

If the warm weather has you cleaning out your closets, be sure to save items for donation to Worthington Schools. More details to follow, see this FLIER. 

 

PTA CORNER - We need you! 🙂

Volunteering as a board member for the PTA is a rewarding way to invest in our school community. PTA board positions will be open for the 26-27 school year. If you are interested in volunteering to hold a board position, please email board@brooksidepta.com by March 2nd. Curious about the responsibilities of board members? Check them out here: PTA Board Position Roles and Responsibilities

 

Stay in the Game

Second Semester Attendance Challenge. Our Shared Goal: Attendance is a leading indicator of belonging. By focusing on empathy and intentional support, we can keep our students connected and meet our district goal. BLT will be focusing on an Action Plan to help increase our attendance. Feb 23-Mar 6 - Attendance Challenge - 100% attendance - raffle for tickets (pairs - kid + 1)

• Two student winners per building (4 tickets per building). Game Day is March 14

 

The Dance 

March 7 6-8:30pm. Fun family night hosted by Worthington Kilbourne Football Team. Here is a FLIER with more information. 

 

District Events

💃🕺The Dance hosted by Worthington Kilbourne Football Team. Here is a FLIER with more information. 

 

🚃Become a Bus Driver for Worthington Schools!

Click this LINK for more information.

 

🏫2026 State of the Schools

There is something special happening in our classrooms every day—and on Thursday, March 5, we’re bringing it all under one roof.

You are cordially invited to join us for the 2026 State of the Schools at Worthington Kilbourne High School. This isn't just an update; it’s a celebration of the creativity, innovation, and heart that define our district.

Why you won’t want to miss it:

• Live Performances: Be inspired by the incredible talents of our Elementary, Middle, and High School student entertainment groups.
• Stories of Excellence: Watch exclusive new videos highlighting the extraordinary students and staff who make us #WorthingtonProud.
• The Future of Our Schools: Get an inside look at the progress of our Master Facilities Plan and tour the stunning upgrades at the "New" Worthington Kilbourne.
• Innovation in Action: Discover the cutting-edge programs transforming how our students learn and grow.
• Exclusive Swag: We’ll have special free goodies available only for those in attendance!

Event Details:

• When: Thursday, March 5, 2026
• Time: 6:30 PM
• Where: Worthington Kilbourne High School

We can’t wait to share this experience with you and celebrate the bright future of Worthington Schools together. #ItsWorthIt

 

Cell Phones & Smart Devices

Please also remember that a new Ohio law has banned any smart devices (cell phones, watches, etc) during school hours. These devices must be off and in backpacks during the entirety of the school day. 

 

Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school year in Worthington Schools is open. We are excited to welcome the next class of young learners to our district!

 

• Eligibility
  • To be eligible for kindergarten enrollment, your child must turn 5 years old on or before August 21, 2026.

 

• All-day Kindergarten
  • Worthington Schools proudly offers universal, no-cost, all-day kindergarten for all students. This means that every eligible child in our district has access to a full day of high-quality kindergarten education at no expense to families. There is no longer a tuition-based system or a lottery for all-day placement.

 

• How to Enroll
  • Visit our Welcome Center website for enrollment steps and frequently asked questions.

 

GOLDEN BOBCAT

Parents, grandparents, and community members tell us all the time that we have wonderful teachers, office staff, specialists, assistants, custodians, bus drivers, etc. Now it is your chance to recognize a Brookside staff member for their outstanding dedication, commitment to excellence, and genuine care for others. This is your opportunity to share how you, as a valued member of our school community, have experienced the positive impact of their hard work and uplifting attitude at Brookside Elementary. Simply click the link and fill out the form to nominate an outstanding staff member. Thank you for supporting this new initiative.

Golden Bobcat Award Nomination Form

 

LUNCH

Any student who brings a lunch from home and wants to buy a milk MUST have money in their meal account. Please check your lunch accounts in My Payments Plus.  

 

NUT FREE

Worthington Schools are nut free. Please do not pack any food with tree nuts (peanuts, almond, cashew, walnut, etc) for snack or lunch.  

 

LOST AND FOUND

View our Lost and Found items HERE. Simply call, email or have your student stop by the office if you see an item that belongs to them. Please label all of your student’s belongings so that they are easily reunited.

ABSENCES

We have a new attendance email address for the Brookside office. If your child will be absent for any reason, please call (614-450-5300) or email (broattend@wscloud.org) attendance. If you know about a planned absence, please share that information prior to the absence. 

WEEKLY EMAILS

Please visit our WEBSITE to read previous emails. 

 

CURRENT NEWSLETTER

Link HERE.

 

DISTRICT ACTIVITIES

Looking for ways to get your kids involved? The district continually adds more activities (Things like Scouts, Young Rembrandt’s, WYB, etc.) and you can view them and sign up E-Backpack - Worthington Schools.

 

ENG : Watch this video for instructions to translate this document to other languages 

SPANISH : Mire este video para obtener instrucciones para traducir este documento a otros idiomas . 

PORTUGUESE : Assista a este vídeo para obter instruções sobre como traduzir este documento para outros idiomas

ARABIC :      شاهد هذا الفيديو للحصول على تعليمات لترجمة هذا المستند إلى لغات أخرى

 

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HANDBOOK

https://www.worthington.k12.oh.us/elemhandbook

Have a wonderful weekend! The sun always shines on Brookside!

Warmly,

--

Dr. Jenny Wielinski, Principal

jwielinski@wscloud.org

Follow us on Twitter @BrooksideBcats1

 

February 12, 2026

Dear Families,

 

We hope you enjoy the long weekend. We do not have school on Friday, February 13th or Monday, February 16th. 

 

PTA CORNER - We need you! 

Volunteering as a board member for the PTA is a rewarding way to invest in our school community. PTA board positions will be open for the 26-27 school year. If you are interested in volunteering to hold a board position, please email board@brooksidepta.com by March 2nd. Curious about the responsibilities of board members? Check them out here: PTA Board Position Roles and Responsibilities

 

2026 State of the Schools

There is something special happening in our classrooms every day—and on Thursday, March 5, we’re bringing it all under one roof.

You are cordially invited to join us for the 2026 State of the Schools at Worthington Kilbourne High School. This isn't just an update; it’s a celebration of the creativity, innovation, and heart that define our district.

Why you won’t want to miss it:

• Live Performances: Be inspired by the incredible talents of our Elementary, Middle, and High School student entertainment groups.
• Stories of Excellence: Watch exclusive new videos highlighting the extraordinary students and staff who make us #WorthingtonProud.
• The Future of Our Schools: Get an inside look at the progress of our Master Facilities Plan and tour the stunning upgrades at the "New" Worthington Kilbourne.
• Innovation in Action: Discover the cutting-edge programs transforming how our students learn and grow.
• Exclusive Swag: We’ll have special free goodies available only for those in attendance!

Event Details:

• When: Thursday, March 5, 2026
• Time: 6:30 PM
• Where: Worthington Kilbourne High School

We can’t wait to share this experience with you and celebrate the bright future of Worthington Schools together. #ItsWorthIt

 

District Events

Become a Bus Driver for Worthington Schools!

Click this LINK for more information.

 

Cell Phones & Smart Devices

Please also remember that a new Ohio law has banned any smart devices (cell phones, watches, etc) during school hours. These devices must be off and in backpacks during the entirety of the school day. 

 

Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school year in Worthington Schools is open. We are excited to welcome the next class of young learners to our district!

 

• Eligibility

• To be eligible for kindergarten enrollment, your child must turn 5 years old on or before August 21, 2026.

• All-day Kindergarten

• Worthington Schools proudly offers universal, no-cost, all-day kindergarten for all students. This means that every eligible child in our district has access to a full day of high-quality kindergarten education at no expense to families. There is no longer a tuition-based system or a lottery for all-day placement.

• How to Enroll

• Visit our Welcome Center website for enrollment steps and frequently asked questions.

 

GOLDEN BOBCAT

Parents, grandparents, and community members tell us all the time that we have wonderful teachers, office staff, specialists, assistants, custodians, bus drivers, etc. Now it is your chance to recognize a Brookside staff member for their outstanding dedication, commitment to excellence, and genuine care for others. This is your opportunity to share how you, as a valued member of our school community, have experienced the positive impact of their hard work and uplifting attitude at Brookside Elementary. Simply click the link and fill out the form to nominate an outstanding staff member. Thank you for supporting this new initiative.

Golden Bobcat Award Nomination Form

 

LUNCH

Any student who brings a lunch from home and wants to buy a milk MUST have money in their meal account. Please check your lunch accounts in My Payments Plus.  

 

NUT FREE

Worthington Schools are nut free. Please do not pack any food with tree nuts (peanuts, almond, cashew, walnut, etc) for snack or lunch.  

 

LOST AND FOUND

View our Lost and Found items HERE. Simply call, email or have your student stop by the office if you see an item that belongs to them. Please label all of your student’s belongings so that they are easily reunited.

ABSENCES

We have a new attendance email address for the Brookside office. If your child will be absent for any reason, please call (614-450-5300) or email (broattend@wscloud.org) attendance. If you know about a planned absence, please share that information prior to the absence. 

WEEKLY EMAILS

Please visit our WEBSITE to read previous emails. 

 

CURRENT NEWSLETTER

Link HERE.

 

DISTRICT ACTIVITIES

Looking for ways to get your kids involved? The district continually adds more activities (Things like Scouts, Young Rembrandt’s, WYB, etc.) and you can view them and sign up E-Backpack - Worthington Schools.

 

ENG : Watch this video for instructions to translate this document to other languages 

SPANISH : Mire este video para obtener instrucciones para traducir este documento a otros idiomas . 

PORTUGUESE : Assista a este vídeo para obter instruções sobre como traduzir este documento para outros idiomas

ARABIC :      شاهد هذا الفيديو للحصول على تعليمات لترجمة هذا المستند إلى لغات أخرى

 

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HANDBOOK

https://www.worthington.k12.oh.us/elemhandbook

Have a wonderful weekend! The sun always shines on Brookside!

Warmly,

--

Dr. Jenny Wielinski, Principal

jwielinski@wscloud.org

February 6, 2026

Dear Families,

 

PTA CORNER

🗓️TONIGHT: Wellness Night is Friday, February 6th from 6:30-8:00.  We need a few volunteers at various stations around the event to help make the night a success, sign up HERE. 

📚TONIGHT: The Book Fair kicks off at Wellness Night and will continue the following week.  We need volunteers to help.  You can sign up here!

🎟️The PTA has discounted tickets to the OSU Women’s Gymnastics vs. Michigan Meet on Saturday, February 7 at 4PM. Purchase tickets here!

 

2026 State of the Schools

There is something special happening in our classrooms every day—and on Thursday, March 5, we’re bringing it all under one roof.

You are cordially invited to join us for the 2026 State of the Schools at Worthington Kilbourne High School. This isn't just an update; it’s a celebration of the creativity, innovation, and heart that define our district.

Why you won’t want to miss it:

• Live Performances: Be inspired by the incredible talents of our Elementary, Middle, and High School student entertainment groups.
• Stories of Excellence: Watch exclusive new videos highlighting the extraordinary students and staff who make us #WorthingtonProud.
• The Future of Our Schools: Get an inside look at the progress of our Master Facilities Plan and tour the stunning upgrades at the "New" Worthington Kilbourne.
• Innovation in Action: Discover the cutting-edge programs transforming how our students learn and grow.
• Exclusive Swag: We’ll have special free goodies available only for those in attendance!

Event Details:

• When: Thursday, March 5, 2026
• Time: 6:30 PM
• Where: Worthington Kilbourne High School

We can’t wait to share this experience with you and celebrate the bright future of Worthington Schools together. #ItsWorthIt

 

District Events

🚃Become a Bus Driver for Worthington Schools!

Click this LINK for more information.

 

Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) workshops

Parents and caregivers of children ages 1–12.  These FREE sessions offer practical strategies to support your child’s behavior and strengthen positive family relationships.   All families are welcome, and childcare for school-age children will be provided.   Space is limited, so please RSVP in advance or contact Nathan Kellenberger (nkellenberger@wscloud.org) with any questions.

Session Details:

Date, Wednesday, February 11th
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Location: Worthington Education Center
Topic: Hassle-Free Bedtimes                                                                                                                                                                                         https://forms.gle/eaRVemWVFpJTGnkB8

https://app.smore.com/n/qk6x8-worthingotn-city-schools-presents

Triple P is a globally recognized program that offers practical strategies to help you confidently manage your child’s behavior, build positive relationships, and take care of your own well-being as a parent.

These workshops are informal, supportive, and collaborative, offering an opportunity to connect with other families, share experiences, and explore effective parenting tools in a relaxed environment.  Whether you're seeking new ideas or reinforcement of what you're already doing, these sessions are designed to meet you where you are.

We look forward to seeing you there and supporting you on your parenting journey!

 

Attention 5th Grade Families!

It's already time for our 5th graders to start thinking about middle school! To help with the transition, Perry will host an Incoming Student Information meeting on February 11th at 7pm in the Perry Gym. We will also share a video of the same information for those unable to attend. 

• Families with Students in Special Education: We will have a meeting at 6:15pm in the library with specific information about the transition for students served with IEPs and 504s
• EL Families: Spanish and Portuguese interpreters will be available.

Perry looks forward to meeting you and your student!

 

Go Wolves!  ¡Lobos! o ولفز!

 

Jodi Robertson

Principal

Perry Middle School

614-450-5700 Ext. 5705

@PerryMSWolves

 

Cell Phones & Smart Devices

Please also remember that a new Ohio law has banned any smart devices (cell phones, watches, etc) during school hours. These devices must be off and in backpacks during the entirety of the school day. 

Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school year in Worthington Schools is open. We are excited to welcome the next class of young learners to our district!

• Eligibility
  • To be eligible for kindergarten enrollment, your child must turn 5 years old on or before August 21, 2026.

• All-day Kindergarten
  • Worthington Schools proudly offers universal, no-cost, all-day kindergarten for all students. This means that every eligible child in our district has access to a full day of high-quality kindergarten education at no expense to families. There is no longer a tuition-based system or a lottery for all-day placement.

• How to Enroll
  • Visit our Welcome Center website for enrollment steps and frequently asked questions.

 

GOLDEN BOBCAT

Parents, grandparents, and community members tell us all the time that we have wonderful teachers, office staff, specialists, assistants, custodians, bus drivers, etc. Now it is your chance to recognize a Brookside staff member for their outstanding dedication, commitment to excellence, and genuine care for others. This is your opportunity to share how you, as a valued member of our school community, have experienced the positive impact of their hard work and uplifting attitude at Brookside Elementary. Simply click the link and fill out the form to nominate an outstanding staff member. Thank you for supporting this new initiative.

Golden Bobcat Award Nomination Form

 

LUNCH

Any student who brings a lunch from home and wants to buy a milk MUST have money in their meal account. Please check your lunch accounts in My Payments Plus.  

 

NUT FREE

Worthington Schools are nut free. Please do not pack any food with tree nuts (peanuts, almond, cashew, walnut, etc) for snack or lunch.  

 

LOST AND FOUND

View our Lost and Found items HERE. Simply call, email or have your student stop by the office if you see an item that belongs to them. Please label all of your student’s belongings so that they are easily reunited.

ABSENCES

We have a new attendance email address for the Brookside office. If your child will be absent for any reason, please call (614-450-5300) or email (broattend@wscloud.org) attendance. If you know about a planned absence, please share that information prior to the absence. 

WEEKLY EMAILS

Please visit our WEBSITE to read previous emails. 

 

CURRENT NEWSLETTER

Link HERE.

 

DISTRICT ACTIVITIES

Looking for ways to get your kids involved? The district continually adds more activities (Things like Scouts, Young Rembrandt’s, WYB, etc.) and you can view them and sign up E-Backpack - Worthington Schools.

 

ENG : Watch this video for instructions to translate this document to other languages 

SPANISH : Mire este video para obtener instrucciones para traducir este documento a otros idiomas . 

PORTUGUESE : Assista a este vídeo para obter instruções sobre como traduzir este documento para outros idiomas

ARABIC :      شاهد هذا الفيديو للحصول على تعليمات لترجمة هذا المستند إلى لغات أخرى

 

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HANDBOOK

https://www.worthington.k12.oh.us/elemhandbook

Have a wonderful weekend! The sun always shines on Brookside!

Warmly,

--

Dr. Jenny Wielinski, Principal

jwielinski@wscloud.org

 

January 30, 2026

Dear Families,

We hope you are staying warm and healthy. Let’s hope for good weather come Monday as we really miss our students.

Yearbooks

The deadline for orders is Friday, January 30, 2026. Please use this LINK to order.

Lunch Accounts

Please check your lunch accounts in My Payments Plus. If students bring lunch from home, they will not be able to buy milk unless they have money in their account.

PTA CORNER

OSU vs. Michigan Men's Hockey is tonight at 7PM! The PTA has discounted tickets to this game and OSU vs. Michigan Women's Gymnastics on February 7th at 4PM. Purchase your tickets here before they’re all sold out!

 

Save the Date: Wellness Night is Friday, February 6th from 6:30-8:00. We need a few volunteers at various stations around the event to help make the night a success, sign up HERE.

 

The Book Fair kicks off at Wellness Night and will continue the following week. We need volunteers to help. You can sign up here!

 

2026 State of the Schools

There is something special happening in our classrooms every day—and on Thursday, March 5, we’re bringing it all under one roof.

You are cordially invited to join us for the 2026 State of the Schools at Worthington Kilbourne High School. This isn't just an update; it’s a celebration of the creativity, innovation, and heart that define our district.

Why you won’t want to miss it:

Live Performances: Be inspired by the incredible talents of our Elementary, Middle, and High School student entertainment groups.

Stories of Excellence: Watch exclusive new videos highlighting the extraordinary students and staff who make us #WorthingtonProud.

The Future of Our Schools: Get an inside look at the progress of our Master Facilities Plan and tour the stunning upgrades at the "New" Worthington Kilbourne.

Innovation in Action: Discover the cutting-edge programs transforming how our students learn and grow.

Exclusive Swag: We’ll have special free goodies available only for those in attendance!

Event Details:

When: Thursday, March 5, 2026

Time: 6:30 PM

Where: Worthington Kilbourne High School

We can’t wait to share this experience with you and celebrate the bright future of Worthington Schools together. #ItsWorthIt

 

District Events

Become a Bus Driver for Worthington Schools!

Click this LINK for more information.

 

Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) workshops

Parents and caregivers of children ages 1–12. These FREE sessions offer practical strategies to support your child’s behavior and strengthen positive family relationships. All families are welcome, and childcare for school-age children will be provided. Space is limited, so please RSVP in advance or contact Nathan Kellenberger (nkellenberger@wscloud.org) with any questions.

Session Details:

Date, Wednesday, February 11th

Time: 6:30-8:30pm

Location: Worthington Education Center

Topic: Hassle-Free Bedtimes https://forms.gle/eaRVemWVFpJTGnkB8

Triple P is a globally recognized program that offers practical strategies to help you confidently manage your child’s behavior, build positive relationships, and take care of your own well-being as a parent.

These workshops are informal, supportive, and collaborative, offering an opportunity to connect with other families, share experiences, and explore effective parenting tools in a relaxed environment. Whether you're seeking new ideas or reinforcement of what you're already doing, these sessions are designed to meet you where you are.

We look forward to seeing you there and supporting you on your parenting journey!

 

Attention 5th Grade Families!

It's already time for our 5th graders to start thinking about middle school! To help with the transition, Perry will host an Incoming Student Information meeting on February 11th at 7pm in the Perry Gym. We will also share a video of the same information for those unable to attend.

Families with Students in Special Education: We will have a meeting at 6:15pm in the library with specific information about the transition for students served with IEPs and 504s

EL Families: Spanish and Portuguese interpreters will be available.

Perry looks forward to meeting you and your student!

Go Wolves! ¡Lobos! o ولفز!

Jodi Robertson

Principal

Perry Middle School

614-450-5700 Ext. 5705

@PerryMSWolves

 

 

Cell Phones & Smart Devices

Please also remember that a new Ohio law has banned any smart devices (cell phones, watches, etc) during school hours. These devices must be off and in backpacks during the entirety of the school day.

 

Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school year in Worthington Schools is open. We are excited to welcome the next class of young learners to our district!

 

Eligibility

To be eligible for kindergarten enrollment, your child must turn 5 years old on or before August 21, 2026.

 

All-day Kindergarten

Worthington Schools proudly offers universal, no-cost, all-day kindergarten for all students. This means that every eligible child in our district has access to a full day of high-quality kindergarten education at no expense to families. There is no longer a tuition-based system or a lottery for all-day placement.

 

How to Enroll

Visit our Welcome Center website for enrollment steps and frequently asked questions.

 

GOLDEN BOBCAT

Parents, grandparents, and community members tell us all the time that we have wonderful teachers, office staff, specialists, assistants, custodians, bus drivers, etc. Now it is your chance to recognize a Brookside staff member for their outstanding dedication, commitment to excellence, and genuine care for others. This is your opportunity to share how you, as a valued member of our school community, have experienced the positive impact of their hard work and uplifting attitude at Brookside Elementary. Simply click the link and fill out the form to nominate an outstanding staff member. Thank you for supporting this new initiative.

Golden Bobcat Award Nomination Form

 

LUNCH

Any student who brings a lunch from home and wants to buy a milk MUST have money in their meal account. Please check your lunch accounts in My Payments Plus.

 

NUT FREE

Worthington Schools are nut free. Please do not pack any food with tree nuts (peanuts, almond, cashew, walnut, etc) for snack or lunch.

 

LOST AND FOUND

View our Lost and Found items HERE. Simply call, email or have your student stop by the office if you see an item that belongs to them. Please label all of your student’s belongings so that they are easily reunited.

ABSENCES

We have a new attendance email address for the Brookside office. If your child will be absent for any reason, please call (614-450-5300) or email (broattend@wscloud.org) attendance. If you know about a planned absence, please share that information prior to the absence.

WEEKLY EMAILS

Please visit our WEBSITE to read previous emails.

 

CURRENT NEWSLETTER

Link HERE.

 

DISTRICT ACTIVITIES

Looking for ways to get your kids involved? The district continually adds more activities (Things like Scouts, Young Rembrandt’s, WYB, etc.) and you can view them and sign up E-Backpack - Worthington Schools.

 

ENG : Watch this video for instructions to translate this document to other languages

SPANISH : Mire este video para obtener instrucciones para traducir este documento a otros idiomas .

PORTUGUESE : Assista a este vídeo para obter instruções sobre como traduzir este documento para outros idiomas

ARABIC : شاهد هذا الفيديو للحصول على تعليمات لترجمة هذا المستند إلى لغات أخرى

 

 

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HANDBOOK

https://www.worthington.k12.oh.us/elemhandbook

Have a wonderful weekend! The sun always shines on Brookside!

Warmly,

--

Dr. Jenny Wielinski, Principal

jwielinski@wscloud.org

January 23, 2026

Dear Families,

Yearbooks

The deadline for orders is Friday, January 30, 2026. Please use this LINK to order. 

Lunch Accounts

Please check your lunch accounts in My Payments Plus. If students bring lunch from home, they will not be able to buy milk unless they have money in their account. 

PTA CORNER

If you’re looking to see any OSU vs. Michigan events, the PTA has discounted tickets for Men’s Hockey and Women's Gymnastics. You can purchase tickets here.

 

Save the Date: Wellness Night is Friday, February 6th from 6:30-8:00.  We are looking for volunteers at various stations around the event to help make the night a success, sign up HERE. 

 

The Book Fair kicks off at Wellness Night and will continue the following week.  We need volunteers to help.  You can sign up here!

 

We would like to thank all of the students who participated in this year’s PTA Reflections Program.  We had so many wonderful submissions and are so impressed by everyone’s creativity and expression of this year’s them, “I Belong”! 

 

Congratulations to this year’s Brookside winners, whose art pieces were advanced to the District level competition!

 

• Intermediate Visual Arts
  • 1st place – Eliana 
  • 2nd place – Norah 
• Intermediate Photography
  • 1st place – Guitton 
• Intermediate Literature
  • 1st place – Guitton 
• Intermediate Film Production
  • 1st place – Eliana 
• Primary Visual Arts
  • 1st place – Roman 

 

In addition, three of the Brookside pieces were selected by the District to advance to the State level competition!  Congratulations to Guitton Kissling for finishing 1st place in Photography at the District level and to Eliana Davis for finishing 1st place in Film Production at the District level and 2nd place in Visual Arts at the District level!

 

2026 State of the Schools

There is something special happening in our classrooms every day—and on Thursday, March 5, we’re bringing it all under one roof.

You are cordially invited to join us for the 2026 State of the Schools at Worthington Kilbourne High School. This isn't just an update; it’s a celebration of the creativity, innovation, and heart that define our district.

Why you won’t want to miss it:

• Live Performances: Be inspired by the incredible talents of our Elementary, Middle, and High School student entertainment groups.
• Stories of Excellence: Watch exclusive new videos highlighting the extraordinary students and staff who make us #WorthingtonProud.
• The Future of Our Schools: Get an inside look at the progress of our Master Facilities Plan and tour the stunning upgrades at the "New" Worthington Kilbourne.
• Innovation in Action: Discover the cutting-edge programs transforming how our students learn and grow.
• Exclusive Swag: We’ll have special free goodies available only for those in attendance!

Event Details:

• When: Thursday, March 5, 2026
• Time: 6:30 PM
• Where: Worthington Kilbourne High School

We can’t wait to share this experience with you and celebrate the bright future of Worthington Schools together. #ItsWorthIt

 

 

Clothing Swap at Linworth

See this LINK for information 

 

District Events

Become a Bus Driver for Worthington Schools!

Click this LINK for more information.

 

On Monday, January 19th get involved with Worthington Kilbourne’s Cheer team. They will be hosting a camp for students Kindergarten through 6th grade. See this FLIER for more information. 

On Saturday, January 24th, 9:00am at Perry Middle School we will hold our Worthington Science Day.  I am writing to get your help recruiting students to participate in our Design Challenge event.  

The Design Challenge is a simple STEM activity where students are working in groups of 2-3 and are given a set of materials and a challenge to build something.

Please consider sharing this information with students and families that you think might enjoy participating in such an event.  For more details or to register online, please see the attached flyer or the Worthington Science Day website.  

Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) workshops

Parents and caregivers of children ages 1–12.  These FREE sessions offer practical strategies to support your child’s behavior and strengthen positive family relationships.   All families are welcome, and childcare for school-age children will be provided.   Space is limited, so please RSVP in advance or contact Nathan Kellenberger (nkellenberger@wscloud.org) with any questions.

Session Details:

Date: Wednesday, January 21st Date, Wednesday, February 11th
Time: 6:30-8:30pm Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Location: Granby Elementary School Location: Worthington Education Center
Topic: Managing Fighting and Aggression Topic: Hassle-Free Bedtimes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

https://forms.gle/Hf3jBmGb5kAkpJRs8             https://forms.gle/eaRVemWVFpJTGnkB8

Triple P is a globally recognized program that offers practical strategies to help you confidently manage your child’s behavior, build positive relationships, and take care of your own well-being as a parent.

These workshops are informal, supportive, and collaborative, offering an opportunity to connect with other families, share experiences, and explore effective parenting tools in a relaxed environment.  Whether you're seeking new ideas or reinforcement of what you're already doing, these sessions are designed to meet you where you are.

We look forward to seeing you there and supporting you on your parenting journey!

 

Attention 5th Grade Families!

It's already time for our 5th graders to start thinking about middle school! To help with the transition, Perry will host an Incoming Student Information meeting on February 11th at 7pm in the Perry Gym. We will also share a video of the same information for those unable to attend. 

• Families with Students in Special Education: We will have a meeting at 6:15pm in the library with specific information about the transition for students served with IEPs and 504s
• EL Families: Spanish and Portuguese interpreters will be available.

Perry looks forward to meeting you and your student!

 

Go Wolves!  ¡Lobos! o ولفز!

 

Jodi Robertson

Principal

Perry Middle School

614-450-5700 Ext. 5705

@PerryMSWolves

 

Cell Phones & Smart Devices

Please also remember that a new Ohio law has banned any smart devices (cell phones, watches, etc) during school hours. These devices must be off and in backpacks during the entirety of the school day. 

 

Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school year in Worthington Schools is open. We are excited to welcome the next class of young learners to our district!

 

 

• Eligibility

• To be eligible for kindergarten enrollment, your child must turn 5 years old on or before August 21, 2026.

 

 

 

• All-day Kindergarten

• Worthington Schools proudly offers universal, no-cost, all-day kindergarten for all students. This means that every eligible child in our district has access to a full day of high-quality kindergarten education at no expense to families. There is no longer a tuition-based system or a lottery for all-day placement.

 

 

 

• How to Enroll

• Visit our Welcome Center website for enrollment steps and frequently asked questions.

 

 

GOLDEN BOBCAT

Parents, grandparents, and community members tell us all the time that we have wonderful teachers, office staff, specialists, assistants, custodians, bus drivers, etc. Now it is your chance to recognize a Brookside staff member for their outstanding dedication, commitment to excellence, and genuine care for others. This is your opportunity to share how you, as a valued member of our school community, have experienced the positive impact of their hard work and uplifting attitude at Brookside Elementary. Simply click the link and fill out the form to nominate an outstanding staff member. Thank you for supporting this new initiative.

Golden Bobcat Award Nomination Form

 

LUNCH

Any student who brings a lunch from home and wants to buy a milk MUST have money in their meal account. Please check your lunch accounts in My Payments Plus.  

 

NUT FREE

Worthington Schools are nut free. Please do not pack any food with tree nuts (peanuts, almond, cashew, walnut, etc) for snack or lunch.  

 

LOST AND FOUND

View our Lost and Found items HERE. Simply call, email or have your student stop by the office if you see an item that belongs to them. Please label all of your student’s belongings so that they are easily reunited.

ABSENCES

We have a new attendance email address for the Brookside office. If your child will be absent for any reason, please call (614-450-5300) or email (broattend@wscloud.org) attendance. If you know about a planned absence, please share that information prior to the absence. 

WEEKLY EMAILS

Please visit our WEBSITE to read previous emails. 

 

CURRENT NEWSLETTER

Link HERE.

 

DISTRICT ACTIVITIES

Looking for ways to get your kids involved? The district continually adds more activities (Things like Scouts, Young Rembrandt’s, WYB, etc.) and you can view them and sign up E-Backpack - Worthington Schools.

 

ENG : Watch this video for instructions to translate this document to other languages 

SPANISH : Mire este video para obtener instrucciones para traducir este documento a otros idiomas . 

PORTUGUESE : Assista a este vídeo para obter instruções sobre como traduzir este documento para outros idiomas

ARABIC :      شاهد هذا الفيديو للحصول على تعليمات لترجمة هذا المستند إلى لغات أخرى

 

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HANDBOOK

https://www.worthington.k12.oh.us/elemhandbook

Have a wonderful weekend! The sun always shines on Brookside!

Warmly,

--

Dr. Jenny Wielinski, Principal

jwielinski@wscloud.org

 

January 16, 2026

Dear Brookside Families, 

Ohio Revised Code requires that school districts deliver annual lessons for Ohio’s K-6 students in child sexual abuse prevention.  The portions of the law that outline the requirements for child sexual abuse prevention are often referred to as Erin’s Law.  Erin’s Law is named after Erin Merryn, who after working in her home state of Illinois to pass legislation requiring sexual abuse prevention lessons in 2009, has worked to expand the program to 38 states, including Ohio.

In order to meet the requirements of the law, Worthington Schools school counselors will be delivering a one-day lesson to students aimed at helping students prevent sexual abuse and keep themselves safe. 

School counselors will begin teaching age-appropriate sexual abuse prevention lessons in the month of February. While the legislation requires Ohio schools to teach sexual abuse prevention, given the sensitive nature of the topic, parents do have the right to opt their children out of receiving the instruction. Should you prefer your child to be excused, please contact your child’s school principal or school counselor. Students not participating in the lesson will be provided an alternate location in the school for supervised school activities.

Worthington Schools counselors will utilize instructional materials from Fight Child Abuse, developed by the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center Foundation, for the required lessons.  For a broad overview of the program, you can visit the website at fightchildabuse.org. Lessons will focus on unsafe and unwanted physical contact in a one-day classroom lesson. Should you have additional questions regarding the requirements of the law or instructional materials, please contact me at rmessenheimer@wscloud.org.

Sincerely, 

Rob Messenheimer Dr. Jenny Wielinski

Director of Elementary Education Principal, Brookside Elementary

rmessenheimer@wscloud.org jwielinski@wscloud.org

 

SPANISH

January 16, 2026

Estimadas familias de  Brookside, 

El Proyecto de Ley 288 del Senado, firmado por el Gobernador de Ohio, DeWine, en enero de 2023, requiere que las escuelas den una clase una vez al año a estudiantes de Kindergarten a sexto grado sobre la prevención de abuso sexual infantil. La sección de la legislación 288 de Ohio que describe los requisitos para las clases de prevención del abuso sexual infantil a menudo se denomina Ley de Erin. La Ley de Erin lleva el nombre de Erin Merryn, quien después de trabajar en su estado natal de Illinois en la aprobación de una legislación que requiere lecciones de prevención de abuso sexual en 2009, trabajó para expandir el programa a 38 estados, incluyendo Ohio.

Para cumplir con los requisitos del Proyecto de Ley 288, los consejeros escolares de las Escuelas de Worthington impartirán una clase de un día a los estudiantes de cada grado, desde kindergarten hasta sexto grado, con el objetivo de ayudar a los estudiantes en la prevención de abuso sexual y mantenerlos seguros.

Los consejeros escolares comenzarán a dar clases sobre prevención de abuso sexual en el mes de marzo, las cuales serán apropiadas para la edad de los alumnos. Si bien, la legislación exige que las escuelas de Ohio impartan la clase de prevención de abuso sexual, dada la naturaleza delicada del tema, los padres tienen el derecho a optar por que sus hijos no reciban la clase. Si prefiere que su hijo no tome la clase comuníquese con el director o consejero de la escuela de su hijo. Los estudiantes que no participen en la clase, se les proporcionará una ubicación alternativa en la escuela para realizar actividades escolares supervisadas.

Los consejeros de las Escuelas de Worthington utilizarán materiales educativos de la Fight Child Abuse para las lecciones requeridas. Para obtener una descripción general del programa, puede visitar el sitio web : fightchildabuse.org. El programa del sitio web muestra seis lecciones por grado, sin embargo, los consejeros escolares enfatizarán el contenido centrado en el contacto físico inseguro y no deseado en una lección presencial de un día. Si tiene preguntas adicionales sobre los requisitos del Proyecto de Ley 288 o los materiales educativos, comuníquese conmigo al rmessenheimer@wscloud.org.

Atentamente,, 

Rob Messenheimer Dr. Jenny Wielinski

Director de Educación  Primaria Director, Brookside Elementary

rmessenheimer@wscloud.org jwielinski@wscloud.org

 

PORTUGUESE

January 16, 2026

Prezadas famílias de Brookside,

O projeto de lei 288 do Senado, assinado pelo governador de Ohio, DeWine, em janeiro de 2023, incluiu requisitos para aulas anuais para alunos do ensino fundamental e médio de Ohio sobre prevenção de abuso sexual infantil. As partes doprojeto de lei Ohio SB 288 que descrevem os requisitos para a prevenção do abuso sexual infantil são frequentemente referidas como Lei de Erin. A Lei de Erin tem o nome de Erin Merryn, que depois de trabalhar no seu estado natal, Illinois, para aprovar legislação que exigia aulas de prevenção de abuso sexual em 2009, trabalhou para expandir o programa para 38 estados, incluindo Ohio.

A fim de atender aos requisitos do Projeto de Lei 288 do Senado, os conselheiros escolares das Escolas Worthington ministrarão uma aula de um dia para alunos de cada série, do jardim de infância até a 6ª série, com o objetivo de ajudar os alunos a prevenir o abuso sexual e a se manterem seguros.

Os conselheiros escolares começarão a ministrar aulas de prevenção de abuso sexual adequadas à idade no mês de marchar. Embora a legislação exija que as escolas de Ohio ensinem a prevenção do abuso sexual, dada a natureza delicada do tema, os pais têm o direito de impedir que os seus filhos nao tenham essa aula.. Se você preferir que seu filho seja dispensado, entre em contato com o diretor ou conselheiro da escola do seu filho. Os alunos que não participarem da aula receberão um local alternativo na escola para atividades escolares supervisionadas.

Os conselheiros das Escolas Worthington utilizarão materiais instrucionais da Fight Child Abuse  para as aulas necessárias. Para uma visão geral ampla do programa, você pode visitar o site em: fightchildabuse.org. Embora o documento Escopo e Sequência do programa no site mostra seis aulas por série, os conselheiros escolares enfatizam o conteúdo focado no contato físico inseguro e indesejado em uma aula de um dia. Se você tiver dúvidas adicionais sobre os requisitos do Projeto de Lei 288 do Senado ou materiais de instrução, entre em contato comigo pelo e-mail rmessenheimer@wscloud.org.

Sinceramente,

Rob Messenheimer                                                              Dr, Jenny Wielinski

Diretor do Ensino Fundamental                    Director, Brookside Elementary

rmessenheimer@wscloud.org                                       jwielinski@wscloud.org

ARABIC

January 16,  2026

أعزائي عائلاتBrookside،

يتضمن مشروع قانون مجلس الشيوخ رقم 288، الذي وقعه حاكم ولاية أوهايو DeWine "ديواين"  في يناير 2023، متطلبات الدروس السنوية لطلاب مرحلة الروضة حتى الصف السادس في أوهايو في مجال منع الاعتداء الجنسي على الأطفال. غالبًا ما يشار إلى أجزاء قانون أوهايو SB 288 التي تحدد متطلبات منع الاعتداء الجنسي على الأطفال باسم قانون إيرين. تم تسمية قانون إيرين على اسم إيرين ميرين، التي بعد أن عملت في ولايتها إلينوي لتمرير تشريع يتطلب دروسًا في الوقاية من الاعتداء الجنسي في عام 2009، عملت على توسيع البرنامج ليشمل 38 ولاية، بما في ذلك أوهايو.

من أجل تلبية متطلبات مشروع قانون مجلس الشيوخ رقم 288، سيقوم مستشارو مدارس Worthington Schools بتقديم درس ليوم واحد للطلاب في كل مستوى دراسي، من رياض الأطفال حتى الصف السادس، بهدف مساعدة الطلاب على منع الاعتداء الجنسي والحفاظ على سلامتهم.

سيبدأ المستشارون في المدارس بتدريس درس الوقاية من الاعتداء الجنسي المناسب للعمر في شهر مارس. في حين أن التشريع يتطلب من مدارس ولاية أوهايو تدريس طرق الوقاية من الاعتداء الجنسي، فإن للآباء الحق في اختيار عدم تلقي أطفالهم للتعليمات نظرًا للطبيعة الحساسة للموضوع. إذا كنت تفضل إعفاء طفلك، يرجى الاتصال بمدير مدرسة طفلك أو مستشاره. سيتم توفير موقع بديل داخل المدرسة للطلاب الذين لا يشاركون في الدرس للقيام بأنشطة مدرسية خاضعة للإشراف.

سيستخدم أخصائيو مدارس Worthington المواد التعليمية من وحدة حماية الطفل في الخطوة الثانية للدروس المطلوبة.

 للحصول على نظرة عامة واسعة حول البرنامج، يمكنك زيارة الموقع الإلكتروني على:

 fightchildabuse.org

 في حين أن وثيقة نطاق البرنامج وتسلسله من موقع الويب تعرض ستة دروس لكل مستوى دراسي، فإن مستشاري المدرسة سيركزون على المحتوى الذي يركز على الاتصال الجسدي غير الآمن وغير المرغوب فيه في درس مدته يوم واحد. إذا كانت لديك أسئلة إضافية بخصوص متطلبات مشروع قانون مجلس الشيوخ رقم 288 أو المواد التعليمية، فيرجى الاتصال بي على rmessenheimer@wscloud.org

 المخلص،

Rob Messenheimer Dr. Jenny Wielinski

موجّه التعليم الابتدائي                                 Brookside Elementary: مدير 

rmessenheimer@wscloud.org jwielinski@wscloud.org

December 12

Dear Families,

Giving Tree

We are now collecting mittens/gloves, socks, and hats for our Giving Tree! Every year we collect the above items and place them on the Giving Tree for students who need them. Nothing is worse than having cold toes, fingers, and ears during the cold and wet winter months. Our Giving Tree is in the lobby during December, January, and February and our students are always so appreciative of your generosity. Thank you so much! :) 

Cheer Camp

See this flier for more information

PTA CORNER

🎟️The PTA has tickets available for OSU sporting events starting in January!  If you’re interested in seeing OSU basketball, hockey, and gymnastics, you can purchase tickets here.

Wanting to spoil your favorite staff members this holiday season but not sure what they love? Check out the Staff Favorite Things for some inspiration. (I have attached last year’s spreadsheet, it just needs updated for this year.)

District Events

Holiday Bingo – Saturday, December 13!

Join us in the WKHS Commons for a festive night of fun, prizes, and community! Doors open at 5 PM, with the first game starting at 6 PM. Enjoy full concessions, a holiday bake sale, cash prizes for every game, several gift card raffles, a 50/50 drawing, and pull tabs (cash only). Tickets are $25, with extra bingo cards and raffle tickets available at the door. Reserved tables for groups are also available. Get your tickets at bingo.kilbournebands.org — don’t miss this holiday favorite!

🚃Become a Bus Driver for Worthington Schools!

Click this link for more information.

Attention 5th Grade Families!

It's already time for our 5th graders to start thinking about middle school! To help with the transition, Perry will host an Incoming Student Information meeting on February 11th at 7pm in the Perry Gym. We will also share a video of the same information for those unable to attend. 

• Families with Students in Special Education: We will have a meeting at 6:15pm in the library with specific information about the transition for students served with IEPs and 504s
• EL Families: Spanish and Portuguese interpreters will be available.

Perry looks forward to meeting you and your student!

Go Wolves!  ¡Lobos! o ولفز!

Jodi Robertson

Principal

Perry Middle School

614-450-5700 Ext. 5705

@PerryMSWolves

Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) workshops

For parents and caregivers of children ages 1–12. These FREE sessions offer practical strategies to support your child’s behavior and strengthen positive family relationships. All families are welcome, and childcare for school-age children will be provided. Space is limited, so please RSVP in advance or contact Nathan Kellenberger (nkellenberger@wscloud.org) with any questions.

Triple P is a globally recognized program that offers practical strategies to help you confidently manage your child’s behavior, build positive relationships, and take care of your own well-being as a parent. These workshops are informal, supportive, and collaborative, offering an opportunity to connect with other families, share experiences, and explore effective parenting tools in a relaxed environment. Whether you're seeking new ideas or reinforcement of what you're already doing, these sessions are designed to meet you where you are.

• Dealing with Disobedience Tuesday, December 9th 7-9pm at Bluffsview Elementary
• Managing Fighting and Aggression Wednesday, December 10th 6-8pm at Evening Street Elementary

See this FLIER for more information regarding dates, times, and locations.

We look forward to seeing you there and supporting you on your parenting journey!

Cell Phones & Smart Devices

Please also remember that a new Ohio law has banned any smart devices (cell phones, watches, etc) during school hours. These devices must be off and in backpacks during the entirety of the school day. 

Kindergarten Registration

Mark your calendars! Kindergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school year in Worthington Schools will open on Monday, November 3, 2025. We are excited to welcome the next class of young learners to our district!

• Eligibility
  • To be eligible for kindergarten enrollment, your child must turn 5 years old on or before September 30, 2026.

• All-day Kindergarten
  • Worthington Schools proudly offers universal, no-cost, all-day kindergarten for all students. This means that every eligible child in our district has access to a full day of high-quality kindergarten education at no expense to families. There is no longer a tuition-based system or a lottery for all-day placement.

• How to Enroll
  • Visit our Welcome Center website for enrollment steps and frequently asked questions.

DISTRICT ACTIVITIES

Get involved with Worthington Kilbourne’s Cheer team. They will be hosting a camp for students Kindergarten through 6th grade. See this FLIER for more information. 

POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM

Hello, Parents! Worthington is offering FREE parenting workshops! Topics include: 

• Dealing with Disobedience
• Managing Fighting and Aggression
• Hassle-Free Bedtimes

Meet with other parents and trained facilitators in a relaxed, supportive session. See this FLIER for more information regarding dates, times, and locations.  

GOLDEN BOBCAT

Parents, grandparents, and community members tell us all the time that we have wonderful teachers, office staff, specialists, assistants, custodians, bus drivers, etc. Now it is your chance to recognize a Brookside staff member for their outstanding dedication, commitment to excellence, and genuine care for others. This is your opportunity to share how you, as a valued member of our school community, have experienced the positive impact of their hard work and uplifting attitude at Brookside Elementary. Simply click the link and fill out the form to nominate an outstanding staff member. Thank you for supporting this new initiative.

Golden Bobcat Award Nomination Form

LUNCH

Any student who brings a lunch from home and wants to buy a milk MUST have money in their meal account.  

NUT FREE

Worthington Schools are nut free. Please do not pack any food with tree nuts (peanuts, almond, cashew, walnut, etc) for snack or lunch.  

ELECTRONIC BACKPACK

Looking to get your kids scheduled in some activities? Things like Scouts, Young Rembrandt’s, WYB, etc. LINK HERE

LOST AND FOUND

View our Lost and Found items HERE. Simply call, email or have your student stop by the office if you see an item that belongs to them. Please label all of your student’s belongings so that they are easily reunited.

ABSENCES

We have a new attendance email address for the Brookside office. If your child will be absent for any reason, please call (614-450-5300) or email (broattend@wscloud.org) attendance. If you know about a planned absence, please share that information prior to the absence. 

WEEKLY EMAILS

Please visit our WEBSITE to read previous emails. 

CURRENT NEWSLETTER

DISTRICT ACTIVITIES

Looking for ways to get your kids involved? The district continually adds more activities and you can view them and sign up E-Backpack - Worthington Schools.

 

ENG : Watch this video for instructions to translate this document to other languages 

SPANISH : Mire este video para obtener instrucciones para traducir este documento a otros idiomas . 

PORTUGUESE : Assista a este vídeo para obter instruções sobre como traduzir este documento para outros idiomas

ARABIC :      شاهد هذا الفيديو للحصول على تعليمات لترجمة هذا المستند إلى لغات أخرى

 

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HANDBOOK

https://www.worthington.k12.oh.us/elemhandbook

Have a wonderful weekend! The sun always shines on Brookside!

Warmly,

--

Dr. Jenny Wielinski, Principal

December 5, 2025

 

Dear Families,

 

We are excited to invite you to attend two upcoming Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) workshops for parents and caregivers of children ages 1–12. These FREE sessions offer practical strategies to support your child’s behavior and strengthen positive family relationships. All families are welcome, and childcare for school-age children will be provided. Space is limited, so please RSVP in advance or contact Nathan Kellenberger (nkellenberger@wscloud.org) with any questions.

Triple P is a globally recognized program that offers practical strategies to help you confidently manage your child’s behavior, build positive relationships, and take care of your own well-being as a parent. These workshops are informal, supportive, and collaborative, offering an opportunity to connect with other families, share experiences, and explore effective parenting tools in a relaxed environment. Whether you're seeking new ideas or reinforcement of what you're already doing, these sessions are designed to meet you where you are.

• Dealing with Disobedience Tuesday, December 9th 7-9pm at Bluffsview Elementary
• Managing Fighting and Aggression Wednesday, December 10th 6-8pm at Evening Street Elementary

See this FLIER for more information regarding dates, times, and locations.

We look forward to seeing you there and supporting you on your parenting journey!

 

Attention 5th Grade Families!

It's already time for our 5th graders to start thinking about middle school! To help with the transition, Perry will host an Incoming Student Information meeting on February 11th at 7pm in the Perry Gym. We will also share a video of the same information for those unable to attend. 

• Families with Students in Special Education: We will have a meeting at 6:15pm in the library with specific information about the transition for students served with IEPs and 504s
• EL Families: Spanish and Portuguese interpreters will be available.

Perry looks forward to meeting you and your student!

 

Go Wolves!  ¡Lobos! o ولفز!

 

Jodi Robertson

Principal

Perry Middle School

614-450-5700 Ext. 5705

@PerryMSWolves

 

Giving Tree

We are now collecting mittens/gloves, socks, and hats for our Giving Tree! Every year we collect the above items and place them on the Giving Tree for students who need them. Nothing is worse than having cold toes, fingers, and ears during the cold and wet winter months. Our Giving Tree is in the lobby during December, January, and February and our students are always so appreciative of your generosity. Thank you so much! :) 

PTA CORNER

Last Call for Brookside Apparel! There is a wide range of t-shirts, long sleeve shirts, sweatshirts, and pants! Any apparel ordered will be delivered to the school before winter break. Order your Brookside apparel here!  

 

The PTA has tickets available for OSU sporting events starting in January!  If you’re interested in seeing OSU basketball, hockey, and gymnastics, you can purchase tickets here.

 

The PTA will not be meeting in December.  There will be a social meeting on January 13th.  Details to come!

 

District Events

Holiday Bingo – Saturday, December 13!

Join us in the WKHS Commons for a festive night of fun, prizes, and community! Doors open at 5 PM, with the first game starting at 6 PM. Enjoy full concessions, a holiday bake sale, cash prizes for every game, several gift card raffles, a 50/50 drawing, and pull tabs (cash only). Tickets are $25, with extra bingo cards and raffle tickets available at the door. Reserved tables for groups are also available. Get your tickets at bingo.kilbournebands.org — don’t miss this holiday favorite!

 

Cell Phones & Smart Devices

Please also remember that a new Ohio law has banned any smart devices (cell phones, watches, etc) during school hours. These devices must be off and in backpacks during the entirety of the school day. 

 

Kindergarten Registration

Mark your calendars! Kindergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school year in Worthington Schools will open on Monday, November 3, 2025. We are excited to welcome the next class of young learners to our district!

 

 

• Eligibility

• To be eligible for kindergarten enrollment, your child must turn 5 years old on or before September 30, 2026.

 

 

 

• All-day Kindergarten

• Worthington Schools proudly offers universal, no-cost, all-day kindergarten for all students. This means that every eligible child in our district has access to a full day of high-quality kindergarten education at no expense to families. There is no longer a tuition-based system or a lottery for all-day placement.

 

 

 

• How to Enroll

• Visit our Welcome Center website for enrollment steps and frequently asked questions.

 

 

DISTRICT ACTIVITIES

Get involved with Worthington Kilbourne’s Cheer team. They will be hosting a camp for students Kindergarten through 6th grade. See this FLIER for more information. 

 

POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM

Hello, Parents! Worthington is offering FREE parenting workshops! Topics include: 

• Dealing with Disobedience
• Managing Fighting and Aggression
• Hassle-Free Bedtimes

Meet with other parents and trained facilitators in a relaxed, supportive session. See this FLIER for more information regarding dates, times, and locations.  

 

GOLDEN BOBCAT

Parents, grandparents, and community members tell us all the time that we have wonderful teachers, office staff, specialists, assistants, custodians, bus drivers, etc. Now it is your chance to recognize a Brookside staff member for their outstanding dedication, commitment to excellence, and genuine care for others. This is your opportunity to share how you, as a valued member of our school community, have experienced the positive impact of their hard work and uplifting attitude at Brookside Elementary. Simply click the link and fill out the form to nominate an outstanding staff member. Thank you for supporting this new initiative.

Golden Bobcat Award Nomination Form

 

LUNCH

Any student who brings a lunch from home and wants to buy a milk MUST have money in their meal account.  

 

NUT FREE

Worthington Schools are nut free. Please do not pack any food with tree nuts (peanuts, almond, cashew, walnut, etc) for snack or lunch.  

 

ELECTRONIC BACKPACK

Looking to get your kids scheduled in some activities? Things like Scouts, Young Rembrandt’s, WYB, etc. LINK HERE

 

LOST AND FOUND

View our Lost and Found items HERE. Simply call, email or have your student stop by the office if you see an item that belongs to them. Please label all of your student’s belongings so that they are easily reunited.

ABSENCES

We have a new attendance email address for the Brookside office. If your child will be absent for any reason, please call (614-450-5300) or email (broattend@wscloud.org) attendance. If you know about a planned absence, please share that information prior to the absence. 

WEEKLY EMAILS

Please visit our WEBSITE to read previous emails. 

 

CURRENT NEWSLETTER

 

DISTRICT ACTIVITIES

Looking for ways to get your kids involved? The district continually adds more activities and you can view them and sign up E-Backpack - Worthington Schools.

 

ENG : Watch this video for instructions to translate this document to other languages 

SPANISH : Mire este video para obtener instrucciones para traducir este documento a otros idiomas . 

PORTUGUESE : Assista a este vídeo para obter instruções sobre como traduzir este documento para outros idiomas

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HANDBOOK

https://www.worthington.k12.oh.us/elemhandbook

Have a wonderful weekend! The sun always shines on Brookside!

Warmly,

--

Dr. Jenny Wielinski, Principal

November 30, 2025

Dear Families,

We hope you are enjoying the long and festive weekend with family and friends! If you are looking for some school spiritwear as gifts for the coming holidays - don’t miss the information below!

PTA CORNER

🎽The PTA Apparel Sale is running through Monday, December 1st. There is a wide range of t-shirts, long sleeve shirts, sweatshirts, and pants! Any apparel ordered will be delivered to the school before winter break. Order your Brookside apparel here!  

🗓️The PTA will not be meeting in December.  There will be a social meeting on January 13th.  Details to come!

Cell Phones & Smart Devices

Please also remember that a new Ohio law has banned any smart devices (cell phones, watches, etc) during school hours. These devices must be off and in backpacks during the entirety of the school day. 

Kindergarten Registration

Mark your calendars! Kindergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school year in Worthington Schools will open on Monday, November 3, 2025. We are excited to welcome the next class of young learners to our district!

• Eligibility
  • To be eligible for kindergarten enrollment, your child must turn 5 years old on or before September 30, 2026.

• All-day Kindergarten
  • Worthington Schools proudly offers universal, no-cost, all-day kindergarten for all students. This means that every eligible child in our district has access to a full day of high-quality kindergarten education at no expense to families. There is no longer a tuition-based system or a lottery for all-day placement.

• How to Enroll
  • Visit our Welcome Center website for enrollment steps and frequently asked questions.

DISTRICT ACTIVITIES

Get involved with Worthington Kilbourne’s Cheer team. They will be hosting a camp for students Kindergarten through 6th grade. See this FLIER for more information. 

POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM

Hello, Parents! Worthington is offering FREE parenting workshops! Topics include: 

• Dealing with Disobedience
• Managing Fighting and Aggression
• Hassle-Free Bedtimes

Meet with other parents and trained facilitators in a relaxed, supportive session. See this FLIER for more information regarding dates, times, and locations.  

GOLDEN BOBCAT

Parents, grandparents, and community members tell us all the time that we have wonderful teachers, office staff, specialists, assistants, custodians, bus drivers, etc. Now it is your chance to recognize a Brookside staff member for their outstanding dedication, commitment to excellence, and genuine care for others. This is your opportunity to share how you, as a valued member of our school community, have experienced the positive impact of their hard work and uplifting attitude at Brookside Elementary. Simply click the link and fill out the form to nominate an outstanding staff member. Thank you for supporting this new initiative.

Golden Bobcat Award Nomination Form

LUNCH

Any student who brings a lunch from home and wants to buy a milk MUST have money in their meal account.  

NUT FREE

Worthington Schools are nut free. Please do not pack any food with tree nuts (peanuts, almond, cashew, walnut, etc) for snack or lunch.  

ELECTRONIC BACKPACK

Looking to get your kids scheduled in some activities? Things like Scouts, Young Rembrandt’s, WYB, etc. LINK HERE

LOST AND FOUND

View our Lost and Found items HERE. Simply call, email or have your student stop by the office if you see an item that belongs to them. Please label all of your student’s belongings so that they are easily reunited.

ABSENCES

We have a new attendance email address for the Brookside office. If your child will be absent for any reason, please call (614-450-5300) or email (broattend@wscloud.org) attendance. If you know about a planned absence, please share that information prior to the absence. 

WEEKLY EMAILS

Please visit our WEBSITE to read previous emails. 

DISTRICT ACTIVITIES

Looking for ways to get your kids involved? The district continually adds more activities and you can view them and sign up E-Backpack - Worthington Schools.

ENG : Watch this video for instructions to translate this document to other languages 

SPANISH : Mire este video para obtener instrucciones para traducir este documento a otros idiomas . 

PORTUGUESE : Assista a este vídeo para obter instruções sobre como traduzir este documento para outros idiomas

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HANDBOOK

https://www.worthington.k12.oh.us/elemhandbook

Have a wonderful weekend! The sun always shines on Brookside!

Warmly,

--

Dr. Jenny Wielinski, Principal

jwielinski@wscloud.org

November 21, 2025

Dear Families,

 

A reminder that next week is a short week; we only have school on Monday and Tuesday and there is no school Wednesday, November 26 - Friday, November 28th.  

Please also remember that a new Ohio law has banned any smart devices (cell phones, watches, etc) during school hours. These devices must be off and in backpacks during the entirety of the school day. 

Kindergarten Registration

Mark your calendars! Kindergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school year in Worthington Schools will open on Monday, November 3, 2025. We are excited to welcome the next class of young learners to our district!

• Eligibility
  • To be eligible for kindergarten enrollment, your child must turn 5 years old on or before September 30, 2026.

• All-day Kindergarten
  • Worthington Schools proudly offers universal, no-cost, all-day kindergarten for all students. This means that every eligible child in our district has access to a full day of high-quality kindergarten education at no expense to families. There is no longer a tuition-based system or a lottery for all-day placement.

• How to Enroll
  • Visit our Welcome Center website for enrollment steps and frequently asked questions.

Portrait of a Learner Survey

This fall, Worthington will launch the new Portrait of a Learner Survey to help us better understand and measure students' durable skills- like flexibility, organization, emotional control, and task initiation. This new survey replaces Panorama and gives us more flexibility and a stronger connection to the Portrait of a Learner and our ongoing focus on executive functioning skills. Please read more about this survey, Parent Portrait Survey Fall 2025 .

DISTRICT ACTIVITIES

Get involved with Worthington Kilbourne’s Cheer team. They will be hosting a camp for students Kindergarten through 6th grade. See this FLIER for more information. 

POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM

Hello, Parents! Worthington is offering FREE parenting workshops! Topics include: 

• Dealing with Disobedience
• Managing Fighting and Aggression
• Hassle-Free Bedtimes

 Meet with other parents and trained facilitators in a relaxed, supportive session. See this FLIER for more information regarding dates, times, and locations.  

PTA CORNER

🎽The PTA Apparel Sale is running through Monday, December 1st. There is a wide range of t-shirts, long sleeve shirts, sweatshirts, and pants! Any apparel ordered will be delivered to the school before winter break. Order your Brookside apparel here!  

GOLDEN BOBCAT

Parents, grandparents, and community members tell us all the time that we have wonderful teachers, office staff, specialists, assistants, custodians, bus drivers, etc. Now it is your chance to recognize a Brookside staff member for their outstanding dedication, commitment to excellence, and genuine care for others. This is your opportunity to share how you, as a valued member of our school community, have experienced the positive impact of their hard work and uplifting attitude at Brookside Elementary. Simply click the link and fill out the form to nominate an outstanding staff member. Thank you for supporting this new initiative.

Golden Bobcat Award Nomination Form

LUNCH

Any student who brings a lunch from home and wants to buy a milk MUST have money in their meal account.  

NUT FREE

Worthington Schools are nut free. Please do not pack any food with tree nuts (peanuts, almond, cashew, walnut, etc) for snack or lunch.  

ELECTRONIC BACKPACK

Looking to get your kids scheduled in some activities? Things like Scouts, Young Rembrandt’s, WYB, etc. LINK HERE

LOST AND FOUND

View our Lost and Found items HERE. Simply call, email or have your student stop by the office if you see an item that belongs to them. Please label all of your student’s belongings so that they are easily reunited.

ABSENCES

We have a new attendance email address for the Brookside office. If your child will be absent for any reason, please call (614-450-5300) or email (broattend@wscloud.org) attendance. If you know about a planned absence, please share that information prior to the absence. 

WEEKLY EMAILS

Please visit our WEBSITE to read previous emails. 

 

DISTRICT ACTIVITIES

Looking for ways to get your kids involved? The district continually adds more activities and you can view them and sign up E-Backpack - Worthington Schools.

 

ENG : Watch this video for instructions to translate this document to other languages 

SPANISH : Mire este video para obtener instrucciones para traducir este documento a otros idiomas . 

PORTUGUESE : Assista a este vídeo para obter instruções sobre como traduzir este documento para outros idiomas

ARABIC :      شاهد هذا الفيديو للحصول على تعليمات لترجمة هذا المستند إلى لغات أخرى

 

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HANDBOOK

https://www.worthington.k12.oh.us/elemhandbook

Have a wonderful weekend! The sun always shines on Brookside!

Warmly,

--

Dr. Jenny Wielinski, Principal

Dear Brookside Families,

There is still time to fill out this short FORM to request a Thanksgiving meal. Please understand that completing the form does not guarantee you will receive a meal, but you will be notified either way. 

All entries must be received by 8:00am on Friday, November 21st. Notification emails will go out after this deadline. 

In addition we would like to pass along that several community churches or other support organizations offer free meals open to all community members each month.

Worthington Presbyterian Church Location 

Location: 733 High Street, Worthington, Ohio 

Service Description: “Community Friendship Dinner” 1st Monday of every month 4:30 – 5:30 pm 

 

Worthington United Methodist Location

Location: 600 High Street, Worthinton, Ohio 

Service Description: “Friendship Dinner” 3rd Thursday of every month 6:30-7:30 pm. Next is November 20, 6:30 pm. Park in the back and come in the doors off of the parking lot. Families are welcome!

 

All Saints Lutheran Church 

Location: 6770 N. High Street, Worthington, Ohio 

Service Description: Last Tuesday of month 5:30 – 6:30 pm 

 

Bethel International United Methodist Church 

Location: 1220 Bethel Road, Columbus, Ohio 

Service Description: “Free Meal” Last Thursday of month 5:30 – 6:30 

 

Broad Street United Methodist Church Manna Cafe

Location: 501 E Broad 43215 

Service Description: Hot Dinner “to go” every Wednesday 5:00 

 

New Life Outreach 

Location: 25 W. Fifth Avenue (#1 or #2) 

Service Description: Free meal to go on Sundays for breakfast

 

Additional Community Resources:

- Worthington Resource Pantry: www.worthingtonresourcepantry.org   The Worthington Resource Pantry provides families in our community with food and other resources of support.  

-  Dublin Food Pantry: www.dublinfoodpantry.org     If you live in the 43016 zip code you could also utilize the Dublin Food Pantry.

- Smoky Row Food Pantry: https://www.smokyrow.org/pantry

-  Mid-Ohio Food Bank: Please check their website https://mofc.org/ or call 614-277-3663 for information about hours and services.

- Lutheran Social Services Food Pantry: https://smartchoice.life/cgi-bin/landing.cgi?cid=OeGbPq

-  Regular Monthly Meals: Open to the public - Free - Community meal

 

November 7, 2025

 

DISTRICT ACTIVITIES

Worthington students in grades 4-8: the Worthington Junior Guard! Interest Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDXjyEYgmVpacVFurun2YeynFSYa40paoz97vuqC2x-meqlQ/viewform

 

We would love to see a ton of Worthington students join us for this exciting opportunity! Flier HERE

 

Portrait of a Learner Survey

This fall, Worthington will launch the new Portrait of a Learner Survey to help us better understand and measure students' durable skills- like flexibility, organization, emotional control, and task initiation. This new survey replaces Panorama and gives us more flexibility and a stronger connection to the Portrait of a Learner and our ongoing focus on executive functioning skills. Please read more about this survey, Parent Portrait Survey Fall 2025 .

 

Worthington Community Fair, 6-8 p.m. at WEC (See Brookside’s November Newsletter)

 

CANNED FOOD DRIVE

Student Council will collect for one more week, through 11/13 for The Worthington Resource Pantry. See this FLIER for the most needed food items. Each Friday the student council officers will collect and count up how many donations each classroom has collected. The room with the most will be awarded a traveling trophy to keep in their classroom for the next week. 

 

CANDY DONATIONS

Thank you Bobcats!! We collected 5 large boxes! 

 

POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM

Hello, Parents! Worthington is offering FREE parenting workshops! Topics include: 

• Dealing with Disobedience
• Managing Fighting and Aggression
• Hassle-Free Bedtimes

 Meet with other parents and trained facilitators in a relaxed, supportive session. See this FLIER for more information regarding dates, times, and locations.  

 

PTA CORNER

The BIG Bobcat Run is THIS Saturday, November 8th at 9:00 am.  This one-mile race, held at Brookside is perfect for the whole family. Every student earns a medal and there are donuts, coffee, and hot chocolate at the finish line. Don't miss this great community event—register your whole energetic crew today! brooksidepta.com/run

 

The PTA Apparel Sale is up and running through Monday, December 1st. Any apparel ordered will be delivered to the school before winter break. Order your Brookside apparel here!

 

The annual PTA skate night is Monday, November 17th from 5 pm - 8:30 pm at Skate Zone 71. The first hour is a private skate for Brookside only. More information and a link to preorder tickets will come soon!

 

 

GOLDEN BOBCAT

Parents, grandparents, and community members tell us all the time that we have wonderful teachers, office staff, specialists, assistants, custodians, bus drivers, etc. Now it is your chance to recognize a Brookside staff member for their outstanding dedication, commitment to excellence, and genuine care for others. This is your opportunity to share how you, as a valued member of our school community, have experienced the positive impact of their hard work and uplifting attitude at Brookside Elementary. Simply click the link and fill out the form to nominate an outstanding staff member. Thank you for supporting this new initiative.

Golden Bobcat Award Nomination Form

 

LUNCH

Any student who brings a lunch from home and wants to buy a milk MUST have money in their meal account.  

 

NUT FREE

Worthington Schools are nut free. Please do not pack any food with tree nuts (peanuts, almond, cashew, walnut, etc) for snack or lunch.  

 

ELECTRONIC BACKPACK

Looking to get your kids scheduled in some activities? Things like Scouts, Young Rembrandt’s, WYB, etc. LINK HERE

 

LOST AND FOUND

View our Lost and Found items HERE. Simply call, email or have your student stop by the office if you see an item that belongs to them. Please label all of your student’s belongings so that they are easily reunited.

ABSENCES

We have a new attendance email address for the Brookside office. If your child will be absent for any reason, please call (614-450-5300) or email (broattend@wscloud.org) attendance. If you know about a planned absence, please share that information prior to the absence. 

WEEKLY EMAILS

Please visit our WEBSITE to read previous emails. 

 

DISTRICT ACTIVITIES

Looking for ways to get your kids involved? The district continually adds more activities and you can view them and sign up E-Backpack - Worthington Schools.

 

ENG : Watch this video for instructions to translate this document to other languages 

SPANISH : Mire este video para obtener instrucciones para traducir este documento a otros idiomas . 

PORTUGUESE : Assista a este vídeo para obter instruções sobre como traduzir este documento para outros idiomas

ARABIC :      شاهد هذا الفيديو للحصول على تعليمات لترجمة هذا المستند إلى لغات أخرى

 

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HANDBOOK

https://www.worthington.k12.oh.us/elemhandbook

Have a wonderful weekend! The sun always shines on Brookside!

Warmly,

--

Dr. Jenny Wielinski, Principal

October 31, 2025

NO SCHOOL 

November 4th

 

CANNED FOOD DRIVE

It will begin on Monday 10/27 and run through 11/13. The Worthington Resource Pantry. See this FLIER for the most needed food items. This food drive will run for 3 weeks. Each Friday the student council officers will collect and count up how many donations each classroom has collected. The room with the most will be awarded a traveling trophy to keep in their classroom for the next week. 

 

CANDY DONATIONS

Too much Halloween candy?  Brookside is again collecting that extra candy for a good cause!!  Please bring in your extra candy for "Feed the Kids Columbus."  This candy will be used by the organization for kids who could not trick-or-treat for safety reasons or put in weekend food bags for those less fortunate. We will be collecting candy from October 31st-7th.  Bring it to the Brookside lobby and put it in the boxes.  Thank you Bobcats!! 

 

POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM

Hello, Parents! Worthington is offering FREE parenting workshops! Topics include: 

• Dealing with Disobedience
• Managing Fighting and Aggression
• Hassle-Free Bedtimes

 Meet with other parents and trained facilitators in a relaxed, supportive session. See this FLIER for more information regarding dates, times, and locations.  

 

PTA CORNER

The PTA apparel sale is on now through November 21st!  We are aware the date on the website is incorrect but the store will remain open until November 21st!  Get your spirit wear here!

 

The annual BIG Bobcat Run will be on Saturday, November 8th at 9am at Brookside.  This is a fun and free 1 mile dash through the neighborhood. Every student will earn a medal, and Clover Coffee will be back serving coffee and hot chocolate to stay warm!  You can register here!

 

We will be participating in the Reflections Art Program again this year! Does your student enjoy art, music, and dance or have an interest in writing, producing films, or taking photos? Then join us and have fun unleashing your inner artist with the PTA Reflections Program! 

 

In art class, Ms. Murray will be doing a visual arts project with all 4th and 5th graders; each student will have the choice whether or not they want to submit their artwork. The parents of those who want to enter will receive an email to fill out a submission form. If your 4th or 5th grade student would rather complete a different category, they are more than welcome to work on that project at home. K-3 students are also welcome to participate, but these students would need to complete their project at home, as Ms. Murray is focusing on other projects during art class.

 

Here is a flyer about this year's theme: I Belong. You can also review NPTA Division Guidelines or check out the Reflections virtual art gallery to see last year's winners, and learn more about prizes and scholarships. 

 

Students completing the project at home can turn in their finished work and Entry Form  as soon as they are done. The due date for submissions is Monday, November 10th. 

 

GOLDEN BOBCAT

Parents, grandparents, and community members tell us all the time that we have wonderful teachers, office staff, specialists, assistants, custodians, bus drivers, etc. Now it is your chance to recognize a Brookside staff member for their outstanding dedication, commitment to excellence, and genuine care for others. This is your opportunity to share how you, as a valued member of our school community, have experienced the positive impact of their hard work and uplifting attitude at Brookside Elementary. Simply click the link and fill out the form to nominate an outstanding staff member. Thank you for supporting this new initiative.

Golden Bobcat Award Nomination Form

 

LUNCH

Any student who brings a lunch from home and wants to buy a milk MUST have money in their meal account.  

 

NUT FREE

Worthington Schools are nut free. Please do not pack any food with tree nuts (peanuts, almond, cashew, walnut, etc) for snack or lunch.  

 

ELECTRONIC BACKPACK

Looking to get your kids scheduled in some activities? Things like Scouts, Young Rembrandt’s, WYB, etc. LINK HERE

 

LOST AND FOUND

View our Lost and Found items HERE. Simply call, email or have your student stop by the office if you see an item that belongs to them. Please label all of your student’s belongings so that they are easily reunited.

ABSENCES

We have a new attendance email address for the Brookside office. If your child will be absent for any reason, please call (614-450-5300) or email (broattend@wscloud.org) attendance. If you know about a planned absence, please share that information prior to the absence. 

WEEKLY EMAILS

Please visit our WEBSITE to read previous emails. 

 

DISTRICT ACTIVITIES

Looking for ways to get your kids involved? The district continually adds more activities and you can view them and sign up E-Backpack - Worthington Schools.

 

ENG : Watch this video for instructions to translate this document to other languages 

SPANISH : Mire este video para obtener instrucciones para traducir este documento a otros idiomas . 

PORTUGUESE : Assista a este vídeo para obter instruções sobre como traduzir este documento para outros idiomas

ARABIC :      شاهد هذا الفيديو للحصول على تعليمات لترجمة هذا المستند إلى لغات أخرى

 

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HANDBOOK

https://www.worthington.k12.oh.us/elemhandbook

Have a wonderful weekend! The sun always shines on Brookside!

Warmly,

--

Dr. Jenny Wielinski, Principal

October 16, 2025

NO SCHOOL 

October 17th

November 4th

SCHOOL FUNDRAISER

Butter Braids are back! Register your student HERE. These make a great addition to any holiday meal. 

GOLDEN BOBCAT

Parents, grandparents, and community members tell us all the time that we have wonderful teachers, office staff, specialists, assistants, custodians, bus drivers, etc. Now it is your chance to recognize a Brookside staff member for their outstanding dedication, commitment to excellence, and genuine care for others. This is your opportunity to share how you, as a valued member of our school community, have experienced the positive impact of their hard work and uplifting attitude at Brookside Elementary. Simply click the link and fill out the form to nominate an outstanding staff member. Thank you for supporting this new initiative.

Golden Bobcat Award Nomination Form

CANDY DONATIONS

Too much Halloween candy?  Brookside is again collecting that extra candy for a good cause!!  Please bring in your extra candy for "Feed the Kids Columbus."  This candy will be used by the organization for kids who could not trick-or-treat for safety reasons or put in weekend food bags for those less fortunate. We will be collecting candy from October 31st-7th.  Bring it to the Brookside lobby and put it in the boxes.  Thank you Bobcats!! 

POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM

Hello, Parents! Worthington is offering FREE parenting workshops! Topics include: 

• Dealing with Disobedience
• Managing Fighting and Aggression
• Hassle-Free Bedtimes

 Meet with other parents and trained facilitators in a relaxed, supportive session. See this FLIER for more information regarding dates, times, and locations.  

 

PTA CORNER

🎨We will be participating in the Reflections Art Program again this year! Does your student enjoy art, music, and dance or have an interest in writing, producing films, or taking photos? Then join us and have fun unleashing your inner artist with the PTA Reflections Program! 

In art class, Ms. Murray will be doing a visual arts project with all 4th and 5th graders; each student will have the choice whether or not they want to submit their artwork. The parents of those who want to enter will receive an email to fill out a submission form. If your 4th or 5th grade student would rather complete a different category, they are more than welcome to work on that project at home. K-3 students are also welcome to participate, but these students would need to complete their project at home, as Ms. Murray is focusing on other projects during art class.

Here is a flyer about this year's theme: I Belong. You can also review NPTA Division Guidelines or check out the Reflections virtual art gallery to see last year's winners, and learn more about prizes and scholarships. 

Students completing the project at home can turn in their finished work and Entry Form  as soon as they are done. The due date for submissions is Monday, November 10th. 

LUNCH

Any student who brings a lunch from home and wants to buy a milk MUST have money in their meal account.  

NUT FREE

Worthington Schools are nut free. Please do not pack any food with tree nuts (peanuts, almond, cashew, walnut, etc) for snack or lunch.  

ELECTRONIC BACKPACK

Looking to get your kids scheduled in some activities? Things like Scouts, Young Rembrandt’s, WYB, etc. LINK HERE

LOST AND FOUND

View our Lost and Found items HERE. Simply call, email or have your student stop by the office if you see an item that belongs to them. Please label all of your student’s belongings so that they are easily reunited.

ABSENCES

We have a new attendance email address for the Brookside office. If your child will be absent for any reason, please call (614-450-5300) or email (broattend@wscloud.org) attendance. If you know about a planned absence, please share that information prior to the absence. 

WEEKLY EMAILS

Please visit our WEBSITE to read previous emails. 

 

DISTRICT ACTIVITIES

Looking for ways to get your kids involved? The district continually adds more activities and you can view them and sign up E-Backpack - Worthington Schools.

 

ENG : Watch this video for instructions to translate this document to other languages 

SPANISH : Mire este video para obtener instrucciones para traducir este documento a otros idiomas . 

PORTUGUESE : Assista a este vídeo para obter instruções sobre como traduzir este documento para outros idiomas

ARABIC :      شاهد هذا الفيديو للحصول على تعليمات لترجمة هذا المستند إلى لغات أخرى

 

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HANDBOOK

https://www.worthington.k12.oh.us/elemhandbook

Have a wonderful weekend! The sun always shines on Brookside!

Warmly,

--

Dr. Jenny Wielinski, Principal

jwielinski@wscloud.org

 

October 10, 2025

We can’t wait to see everyone at the Fall Fest tonight from 6:30-8pm!

CONFERENCE WEEK - October 13-16

Please make sure you sign up for a conference time with your child’s teacher. We love partnering with our families! We are hoping for 100% attendance. 

NO SCHOOL 

October 17th

November 4th

SCHOOL FUNDRAISER

Butter Braids are back starting October 13th! Look for information coming home tonight and sign up to get your online link. These make a great addition to any holiday meal. 

GOLDEN BOBCAT

Parents, grandparents, and community members tell us all the time that we have wonderful teachers, office staff, specialists, assistants, custodians, bus drivers, etc. Now it is your chance to recognize a Brookside staff member for their outstanding dedication, commitment to excellence, and genuine care for others. This is your opportunity to share how you, as a valued member of our school community, have experienced the positive impact of their hard work and uplifting attitude at Brookside Elementary. Simply click the link and fill out the form to nominate an outstanding staff member. Thank you for supporting this new initiative.

Golden Bobcat Award Nomination Form

 

PTA CORNER

🍁Fall Fest is tonight, 6:30-8pm!  Please join us for Bring the Farm to You, pumpkin decorating, inflatables, air brush tattoos, and Dairy Queen. Don’t forget to grab dinner from the Ma Bui food truck!

 

📚The Book Fair kicks off tonight at the Fall Fest.  It will run through next week (10/13 – 10/16) don’t forget to get your child’s eWallet set up for smooth sailing! You can set up the eWallet here.

 

🌞The Sunshine Committee is stocking the teachers lounge with lunch on Monday October 13^th.  If you’d like to donate to the Sunshine Fund, you can do that here!

 

🎃As a reminder, the October PTA meeting has been canceled due to Parent Teacher Conferences.  See you in November!

 

🎨We will be participating in the Reflections Art Program again this year! Does your student enjoy art, music, and dance or have an interest in writing, producing films, or taking photos? Then join us and have fun unleashing your inner artist with the PTA Reflections Program! 

 

In art class, Ms. Murray will be doing a visual arts project with all 4th and 5th graders; each student will have the choice whether or not they want to submit their artwork. The parents of those who want to enter will receive an email to fill out a submission form. If your 4th or 5th grade student would rather complete a different category, they are more than welcome to work on that project at home. K-3 students are also welcome to participate, but these students would need to complete their project at home, as Ms. Murray is focusing on other projects during art class.

 

Here is a flyer about this year's theme: I Belong. You can also review NPTA Division Guidelines or check out the Reflections virtual art gallery to see last year's winners, and learn more about prizes and scholarships. 

 

Students completing the project at home can turn in their finished work and Entry Form  as soon as they are done. The due date for submissions is Monday, November 10th. 

 

LUNCH

Any student who brings a lunch from home and wants to buy a milk MUST have money in their meal account.  

 

NUT FREE

Worthington Schools are nut free. Please do not pack any food with tree nuts (peanuts, almond, cashew, walnut, etc) for snack or lunch.  

 

ELECTRONIC BACKPACK

Looking to get your kids scheduled in some activities? Things like Scouts, Young Rembrandt’s, WYB, etc. LINK HERE

LOST AND FOUND

View our Lost and Found items HERE. Simply call, email or have your student stop by the office if you see an item that belongs to them. Please label all of your student’s belongings so that they are easily reunited.

ABSENCES

We have a new attendance email address for the Brookside office. If your child will be absent for any reason, please call (614-450-5300) or email (broattend@wscloud.org) attendance. If you know about a planned absence, please share that information prior to the absence. 

WEEKLY EMAILS

Please visit our WEBSITE to read previous emails. 

 

DISTRICT ACTIVITIES

Looking for ways to get your kids involved? The district continually adds more activities and you can view them and sign up E-Backpack - Worthington Schools.

 

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HANDBOOK

https://www.worthington.k12.oh.us/elemhandbook

Have a wonderful weekend! The sun always shines on Brookside!

Warmly,

--

Dr. Jenny Wielinski, Principal

jwielinski@wscloud.org

 

October 3, 2025

ABSENCES

We have a new attendance email address for the Brookside office. If your child will be absent for any reason, please call (614-450-5300) or email (broattend@wscloud.org) attendance. If you know about a planned absence, please share that information prior to the absence.

CONFERENCE WEEK - October 13-16

Please make sure you sign up for a conference time with your child’s teacher. We love partnering with our families! We are hoping for 100% attendance. 

SCHOOL FUNDRAISER

Butter Braids are back starting October 13th! Look for information coming home soon and sign up to get your online link. These make a great addition to any holiday meal. 

GOLDEN BOBCAT

Parents, grandparents, and community members tell us all the time that we have wonderful teachers, office staff, specialists, assistants, custodians, bus drivers, etc. Now it is your chance to recognize a Brookside staff member for their outstanding dedication, commitment to excellence, and genuine care for others. This is your opportunity to share how you, as a valued member of our school community, have experienced the positive impact of their hard work and uplifting attitude at Brookside Elementary. Simply click the link and fill out the form to nominate an outstanding staff member. Thank you for supporting this new initiative.

Golden Bobcat Award Nomination Form

PTA CORNER

Thank you to everyone who purchased mums!  This fundraiser helps the PTA support Brookside staff and fund special events like the Fall Festival and Brookside Bash.

Mark your calendars!  October 10th is the Fall Festival 6:30 -8pm.

LUNCH

Any student who brings a lunch from home and wants to buy a milk MUST have money in their meal account.  

NUT FREE

Worthington Schools are nut free. Please do not pack any food with tree nuts (peanuts, almond, cashew, walnut, etc) for snack or lunch.  

ELECTRONIC BACKPACK

Looking to get your kids scheduled in some activities? Things like Scouts, Young Rembrandt’s, WYB, etc. LINK HERE

LOST AND FOUND

View our Lost and Found items HERE. Simply call, email or have your student stop by the office if you see an item that belongs to them. Please label all of your student’s belongings so that they are easily reunited.

ABSENCES

If your child will be absent for any reason, please call (614-450-5300) or email (broattend@wscloud.org) attendance. If you know about a planned absence, please share that information prior to the absence. 

WEEKLY EMAILS

Please visit our WEBSITE to read previous emails. 

DISTRICT ACTIVITIES

Looking for ways to get your kids involved? The district continually adds more activities and you can view them and sign up E-Backpack - Worthington Schools.

ENG : Watch this video for instructions to translate this document to other languages 

SPANISH : Mire este video para obtener instrucciones para traducir este documento a otros idiomas . 

PORTUGUESE : Assista a este vídeo para obter instruções sobre como traduzir este documento para outros idiomas

ARABIC :      شاهد هذا الفيديو للحصول على تعليمات لترجمة هذا المستند إلى لغات أخرى

 

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HANDBOOK

https://www.worthington.k12.oh.us/elemhandbook

Have a wonderful weekend! The sun always shines on Brookside!

Warmly,

--

Dr. Jenny Wielinski, Principal

jwielinski@wscloud.org

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~John F. Kennedy

Undelivered remarks for Dallas Trade Mart, November 22, 1963