Newt News 10/19/26

Wednesday, October 21, Noon:

-1st Quarter Grades Posted

Saturday, October 24, 9:00-noon:

-Linworth Garden & Labyrinth Clean-up

Monday, November 2:

-HAGPIE

Tuesday, November 3:

-No School--Voting Day

Wednesday, November 4 @ 4:00 PM

-Online Courses Registration Deadline (Register Today!)

Sunday, November 8:

-Diwali

Tuesday, November 24

-Chili Supper & Craft Show

Some students choose to take a self-paced online class, typically during summer break, to "get ahead" and potentially provide greater scheduling flexibility in the upcoming semester. Treca is the most frequently used online learning program by Worthington high school students and costs $95 per .5 credit class during the 8-week terms. Treca's 8-week winter session information is below. Please check in with Laura prior to registering for any coursework outside our district.

Registration Deadline: November 4 @ 4:00 PM
Classes Start: November 11, 2026
Classes End: January 12, 2027

Over 40 years, Linworth hosts the annual Chili Supper the Tuesday night before Thanksgiving. At this event, all Linworth families, as well as staff and alumni, are invited for a gigantic pot luck dinner.

When: Tuesday, November 24, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

What We Do: We’ll provide several pots of various chili types, including a vegetarian option. We’ll have bowls, plates, utensils, cheese, sour cream, jalapenos, and volunteer-provided rice, muffins, and drinks.

What You Do: 1. Show up and enjoy some chili.

2. Bring a shareable side dish (A-L) or dessert (M-Z).

3. Volunteer here if you’d like.

Why: Thanksgiving is a great time for family and friends to get together. Many graduates are in town. At Linworth, COMMUNITY is not just the people in the building daily, but families, alumni, and neighbors. The annual Chili Supper is a time to celebrate all of the joys of COMMUNITY.

That night, there will be voluntary donation cans and QR codes for people who would like to contribute to Parent Board, the Linworth parent organization for all families. There is also an online Silent Auction to support the Experience Fund, which helps finance experiential opportunities, like Walkabout.

The Linworth Craft Show is taking place upstairs during the chili supper, offering all Linworth students a chance to display and sell their handmade creations, from pottery and crochet to baked goods and artwork. Any Linworth student is welcome to be a vendor. If you are interested in participating, please complete the Linworth Craft Show Google Form, even if you have already mentioned your interest in person. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Finch Sullivan directly or by email at ls1006@wscloud.org.

HAGPIE is the annual costume party happening Monday, November 2, from 7:00-10:00 p.m. (there's no school that Tuesday, which is voting day).

This is a fun, laid-back event! Most people wear costumes, but it is not mandatory.

We charge $5, which includes snacks (see below).

Students are welcome to invite guests without pre-approval. However, the Linworth student bears responsibility for the behavior of the guest.

WE NEED SNACK DONATIONS. Anything would be great. We also need chaperones; it's the easiest gig ever, especially 8:30PM-10:30PM.

Please sign-up here.

Saturday, October 24, 9:00-noon

Earn Community Service hours.

DOUBLE THE COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS EARNED for any student who brings an adult to volunteer with them.

1st quarter grades will post on Infinite Campus no later than noon, Wednesday October 21.

I emailed you about Interim in Greece.

You said, "Greece, Yes. 2027, No."

Interim in Greece in March, 2028, is being considered. Specifically, Impressions of Greece: Athens and Argolida. $4,009 (or $245/16 mos).

WE WANT TO GO AS A GROUP!

Email Chris Hasebrook chasebrook@wscloud.org if you are interested in Greece, 2028.

Worthington Libraries is embarking on a journey to reimagine the library buildings, and it want the voices of students to be part of this exciting process.

They are hoping to meet with Linworth students to learn more about their views of the library and what they would like to see in the future.

Green C on Thursday, October 22, in the Euclid.

It has been a great couple of weeks in the garden! We finished harvesting 514 pounds of tomatoes as part of our research project with OSU. We also finished up our cucumber, squash and pepper harvests. At current count, we have grown 1318.5 pounds of produce this year! We fixed up the fairy garden and planted a cover crop in the food forest. We have so much more to do, though! This week, we will work to get our potatoes harvested and our garlic planted. In addition, we are hosting a garden clean up day on October 24th from 9 a.m. to noon! Volunteers are needed to clean up the urban agriculture beds, weed and mulch the labyrinth and other clean up projects. No need to RSVP, just show up and help!

Phyte Club meets on Mondays after school from 3:15 - 4:15, and students can work on projects during their open blocks at school. Everyone is welcome! Ask Monica and she will help you get connected.

For more information on our program, visit linworthschoolcommunitygarden.org.

Have you seen our donation bins? The four class donation bins used for the Great Newt Donation Race seem to have disappeared! Has anyone seen them or know where they might be? Please let us know!

Help Keep Our Little Free Pantry Stocked! Please sign up to help with pantry inventory reviews and restocking. Regular check-ins help us understand what's needed and ensure we can keep serving our community.

It takes all of us to make a difference — thanks for pitching in!

Want to get involved? Join LINPACT Tuesdays after school or during Orange A free block. No sign-up needed!

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a test required for all students interested in entering the military and also serves as a valuable career exploration opportunity for ALL students! The ASVAB is offered a few times a year through our district and the first opportunity will take place at WKHS on Friday, October 23rd, at 9 AM. If you are interested in taking the ASVAB, submit this ASVAB Interest Form.

Apply for FREE to an Ohio State regional campus!

Ohio State is covering the $60 application fee for students who apply directly to a regional campus by December 1! Use this fee waiver code when prompted on the online application: RCW2027.

Learn more at go.osu.edu/apply-here.

11th and 12th grade families are welcome to the districtwide Pre-Apprenticeship Information Night October 14th, 6:00pm at Thomas Worthington High School.

The following pre-apprenticeship partners will share about their unique, mostly paid, opportunities that may lead to a job right out of high school:

• Worthington Steel

• Worthington Enterprises

• Performance Columbus

• Independent Electrical Contractors

• Hamilton Parker

Attend this event to learn if this could be a good fit for your current or future senior! RSVP here: Complete this brief survey.

Colleges and career schools use the FAFSA form to determine how much financial aid you're eligible to receive, which could include grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans. You must apply for aid every year. This is a friendly reminder for seniors planning to attend college/career school to complete this free financial aid application, which became available in September, with your guardian: Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Want an easy way to stay connected with other Linworth parents? Join our new Linworth Parent GroupMe! It’s a casual space to share reminders, ask questions, pass along helpful information, and stay in the loop about what’s happening at Linworth.

This GroupMe is managed by the Linworth Parent Board and is open to Linworth parents, home adults, and caregivers. Whether your student is brand new to Linworth or has been around for a while, we’d love to have you join us!

Join the Linworth Parent GroupMe:
https://groupme.com/join_group/116462175/vQnF964z

If there is an emergency and you need to see or talk to someone right away, please:

• Talk to your parents or another trusted adult.
• Call Nationwide Children's Hospital Crisis Hotline (17 & younger) at 614-722-1800
• Call Netcare Crisis Hotline (18 and older) at 614-276-2273
• Call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or
• Text the Crisis Text line by sending a text message to 741741. (If you text “4hope” you should automatically be connected to someone in Ohio, but you can text anything - even just hello to get the conversation started.)
• If you are having an immediate emergency, please call 911.

If you have any questions for Linworth teachers, please don’t hesitate to email them.

English:

Jamie Mackin jmackin@wscloud.org

Jen Kubina jkubina@wscloud.org (Walkabout)

Math:

Josh Stegman jstegman@wscloud.org (Walkabout)

Clara Adkins cadkins@wscloud.org

Social Studies:

Asher Rose arose1@wscloud.org

Rosanne Nagel rnagel@wscloud.org

Science:

Lilly Yap lyap@wscloud.org

Ian Sample isample@wscloud.org

Spanish:

Emily Valdez evaldez@wscloud.org

School Counselor, Health/PE:

Laura Zelch lzelch@wscloud.org

Office:

Amy Kargiotis akargiotis@wscloud.org (Attendance)

Chris Hasebrook chasebrook@wscloud.org

Intervention Specialist:

Vanessa Rehkopf vrehkopf@wscloud.org

Permanent Guest Teacher:

Monica Shaner mshaner@wscloud.org

Website: http://www.linworth.org/ or https://linworth.worthington.k12.oh.us/
Location: 2075 West Dublin Granville Road, Worthington, Ohio 43085, USA
Phone: (614) 450-6900
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LinworthAP?fref=ts
Twitter: @LinworthAPNewts