Bluffsview Connections

Bluffsview Families,

I think most parents today can agree that screens are greatly affecting our children in many different ways. Here at school we are really taking a look into how we are using screens and how much time students are on computers. At home, maybe you are struggling with how much time your child is in from of a screen or the behavior they exhibit once they have been on a screen. Whatever the issue is you are not alone.

We are hosting a night at Bluffsview where families from across Worthington can come together to learn about the effects of screens on our children and what we can do about it. We will be viewing the updated documentary, "Screenagers: The Elementary School Age Edition". Then we will have a panel made up of parents, principals from both the elementary and middle school level, mental health specialists and school counselors. If you aren't convinced to come yet, we will be raffling off prize baskets full of screenless family fun valued at around $100 each and will serve Lion Cub Cookies! We will have childcare, but we need you RSVP so we can make sure we have enough sitters and space! We hope you can join us! Detials and link to RSVP are below.

Honored to be a Bear,

Julie L. Payne, Principal

Jennifer Shaw Author Visit

On Thursday, November 19th local author, Jennifer Shaw, will be visiting Bluffsview! Our bears will learn about how she came up with the idea for her book, Dumplings Mean Family, and what it's like to write and publish a children's book. Autographed copies of Dumplings Mean Family can be ordered at https://dumplingsmeanfamily.com/buy/school/ or you can complete the attached order form and send exact cash with your child. Please send all orders by November 16th. Thank you!

Read to the Final Four Challenge

Attention 3rd grade families! This year Columbus will host the 2027 NCAA Women's Final Four at Nationwide Arena. Schools in Ohio were invited to participate in the Read to the Final Four Program. This program is an annual literacy challenge

aimed at creating a lifelong love and interest in reading for students across the states in which the Men's and Women's Final Four are conducted.

How does it work? A weekly reading log will be sent home with students. Third grade students will log their reading minutes and turn in their reading log every Monday. The preseason challenge is November 9th- December 7th. The top 76 schools advance into a bracket that mirrors the 2027 NCAA Women’s Final Four. From January 11th- March 7th, schools advance on average minutes read per 3rd grade reader. Prizes are given to students and schools based on how they advance. More information can be found at:

https://columbusfinalfour.com/read/. Questions? Email Mrs. Mott at mmott@wscloud.org

*This is optional!

Honoring the Veterans in our Bluffsview Family

At Bluffsview, we are proud of our Veterans! We are diligently planning our Veterans Day Assembly for this year, the 4th graders are learning the music for their performance, and the celebration will be here before we know it. Our Veterans Day Assembly will be held on Wednesday, November 11th, 2026 in the Bluffsview Gymnasium. Seating will begin at 8:45am with the program beginning shortly afterwards at approximately 8:55am.

To include information about your Veteran in our slideshow, please fill out this Google Form. Also, be sure to send a picture to Mrs. Daubney at cdaubney@wscloud.org if you want it to be included. If a photo is not sent, the official seal of the military branch will be included with your Veteran’s slide. Deadline to be included in the slideshow is Wednesday, November 4th.

Would you like to attend our assembly with your Veteran? Are you the parent of a 4th grader who is singing in the assembly? Please fill out this RSVP Form to let us know that you plan to attend. Due to space constraints, we ask that you only attend if you are bringing a Veteran or active service member, or are the parent of a 4th grader. The assembly will also be recorded and a link will be sent out to the entire school. Deadline to RSVP is Monday, November 9th.

Thank you so much for helping us to celebrate and honor the Veterans in our Bluffsview community!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Claire Daubney

Bluffsview's 20th Annual Turkey Trot Is Almost Here!

Get ready to run, walk and wobble for a great cause! Bluffsview's 20th Annual Turkey Trot is happening Tuesday, November 24, and we're celebrating 20 years of school spirit, healthy activity and giving back!

As the PTA's largest annual fundraiser, the Turkey Trot helps support the programs and experiences that make Bluffsview special, including Fall Family Fun Night, the Winter Dance, Color Run and Field Day.

This year, we're aiming to raise $20,000 in honor of our 20th Trot! Funds will help purchase new soccer goals, mats for the tire swings and classroom wagons. If we reach our goal, the entire school will celebrate with a pajama day and dance party!

Here's how families can get involved:

• Spread the word! Every student has a personalized fundraising page to share with family and friends.

• Earn fun rewards! Students can earn raffle entries forH $50 gift cards, and top fundraisers and classrooms can win special celebrations.

• Cheer on our Bears! Every student will receive a FREE Turkey Trot T-shirt and have the opportunity to walk or run quarter-mile laps during the school day.

Visit our Turkey Trot fundraising page to find your student's page, make a donation and track our progress toward $20,000!

Participation is open to all students, and donations are completely optional. All donations are due by Friday, December 4.

Small Steps. Big Impact. Let's make our 20th Turkey Trot the best one yet!

Is your child missing a coat or sweatshirt?! Our amazing 4th grade Lost and Found Crew have organized our Lost and Found so that your child can find their missing items. Please remind them to stop by and look for it. If you put your name on your child's item, they will make sure it is returned to them! THANK YOU, Lost and Found Crew!

November

Nov 9 PTA Meeting, 7:pm, Bluffsview Library

Nov 11 Veteran’s Day Assembly

Nov 13 End of 1st Trimester

Nov 20 OSU Ice Hockey Night

Nov 24 Turkey Trot

Nov 25-27 No School – Thanksgiving Break

December

Dec 14 PTA Meeting, 7 pm, Bluffsview Library

Dec 21-Jan 1 No School – Winter Break

The calendar for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year is at this link.

Event Details:

• Date: Friday, November 20th
• Where: Schottenstein Center
• Time: Doors open at 5:30 PM | Puck drops at 6:30 PM
• Tickets: $18 | Section 107

I have attached the QR code to include in the email. As well as the flyer we'll be sharing with Bluffsview families.

Our PTA bylaws are currently under construction to update them and make sure they are just as they need to be. There are minor changes outlined in the attached document. We will vote to approve them at our November meeting. Please look it over and let PTA know if you have any questions. Email Sara Grieshop at bluffsview.ptapresident@gmail.com

Kindergarten Registration

Mark your calendars! Kindergarten registration for the 2027-2028 school year in Worthington Schools will open on Monday, November 16, 2026. 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 20, 2027.

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.

How to Enroll

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

Hello!

It finally feels like fall today! I hope you are enjoying the changing leaves and cooler temperatures.

Regardless, I wanted to send a quick reminder that our fall Pen and Tell It! workshops start November 1! These one-day creative writing workshops for 2nd-8th graders, let students use their imaginations and try their hand at different activities. We have everything from rule breaking poetry to pop-up book making to superheroes and more! The classes take place on Sundays, November 8, 15, and 22.

I am attaching our flier in hopes that you can share it however possible with your students. Feel free to email or copy the flyer and you can direct them to the webpage at https://www.thurberhouse.org/pen-and-tell-it where they can get all of the information and register. There are multiple classes to choose from and a 10% discount if you register for more than one class and/or more than one student.

Don’t forget that we can also bring creative writing programs to your school, too! We love visiting classrooms and inspiring students to think about writing in new ways. You can find more information here and reach out to me for our new discount: https://www.thurberhouse.org/community-childrens-writing-programs

Thank you in advance for your assistance in getting the word out about our programs. If you have questions, feel free to contact me at this email or by phone at 614-412-8840.

Happy fall!

Meg

Please notify the Attendance Office in advance if you know your student will be absent from school.

Parents can now report an absence a few different ways:

• Infinite Campus Parent App - it’s quick, secure, and available 24/7.
• Call the 24-hour Attendance Line at 614-450-5100

• Send an email to bluattend@wscloud.org.