Lower School Announcements

Written on 10/30/2026
Brianna Akers

For Lower School Parents and Students

Verse of the Week

Joel 2:28-30

“”“I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days. I will show wonders in the heavens and on the earth.”

This Week:

  • 6th Grade Field Trip to Biztown: November 3
  • Parent Teacher Conferences: November 5, 4-8pm & November 6, 8am-12pm.
  • Team Tressel Challenge (for grades 3-6): Bronze Level Due November 5
  • NO SCHOOL: November 6, Parent Teacher Conferences
  • Food Drive: We are starting to collect for our annual food drive that supports Forest Park Elementary families. If students collect 2,026 items, we will have an out of uniform day to celebrate. You may drop off items in the front lobby through November 11.
  • Online Spirit Store: New, affordable options for WC spirit wear! See options here. Items can be shipped or picked up at Egelhoff Sports.
  • Great Commission Campaign: If you would like to donate to support the GCC, you may donate here:  https://payit.nelnet.net/form/RUNAisWS
  • Canvas: We are excited for Canvas and how it will enhance student learning!
    • Parents access Canvas with this URL: https://worthingtonchristian.instructure.com/login/canvas. Parents must enter the email address that they have registered with FACTS to login to Canvas. Since you don’t currently have a password in Canvas, you will click “Forgot Password” to set up your password. Once you get logged into Canvas, you are automatically set as an observer for your students courses. 

Coming Up:

Reminders

  • Hours
    Office Hours | 8 AM – 4 PM
    School Hours | 9 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Attendance (Hotline: 614-410-4343)
    To report an absence, late arrival, or early dismissal before 9 AM on a school day, call the attendance hotline at 614-410-4343. Messages can also be left the night before and will be adjusted in attendance the next day. After 9 AM on a school day, please call the main office at 614-431-8240.
    • Attendance Flowchart: Please note that all excused absences will be marked as “unexcused” until proper documentation is turned in.
    • Absence Pre-verification: If you are aware of a future absence, please fill out our Absence Pre-verification Form and turn it in to the office at least a week prior to leaving if possible.
    • Attendance Policies: More details can be found in our student handbook beginning on page 28.
  • Chapel
    Parents are welcome to attend any of our chapels during the school year! They are every Wednesday in the Lower School Gymnasiums (K-2 starts at 9:05 AM, 3-6 starts at 9:30 AM). Please remember that you must sign in at the Lower School office before going to chapel.
  • Email Grade Notifications
    If you would like to receive an email notification from FACTS when there is a missing or zero entered on your student’s assignments, and to receive a weekly progress report, please follow our instruction page to set it up.
  • Praying Parents Group
    Please join us on the second Monday of each month from 8:45 to9:45 a.m. in the Auditorium on the K-2 Campus. Contact Tisha Nussbaum.
  • Uniforms need to be uniform, so please see below and the handbook for guidelines:
    • Please see this visual chart for quick reference.
    • Students may now wear straight-leg chino pants and shorts (no cargo, skinny, or jogger styles) from any retailer. Pants and shorts should be khaki colored.
      • We hope the expanded khaki options are more cost-conscious for families by allowing students to choose any appropriate chino brand. Students no longer need to purchase khakis from only Lands’ End or School Closet.
    • Skirts, jumpers and shorts are to be no shorter than 3 inches above the top of the kneecap.
    • The only outerwear pieces allowed to be worn in class are the navy fleece, uniform sweaters and the standard WC logo crewneck sweatshirt. A uniform polo or Oxford must be worn underneath any outer layer.
      • The new standardized crewneck sweatshirt is available at School Closet for $30. This provides a more affordable outerwear option for both Lower and Upper School students.
    • Socks, tights, and leggings are to be white, black, gray, or navy with no pattern/print.
    • Shoes must be closed toe/closed heel – no crocs.
    • Please see the handbook for all the details on dress code (beginning on page 17).
  • Drop Off & Pick Up
    • Parents may begin dropping-off students at 8:30am.
    • If you arrive before 8:30am:
      • At K-2, we have plenty of room in the carline.
      • At 3-6, we cannot have any cars in line because we use the same line for buses. At 3-6, if you arrive before 8:30am, you must park in the K-2 parking lot to wait then drive over.
    • All students must be picked up no later than 3:40pm.
    • US Morning Drop Off Map:If you utilize the morning shuttle at the US, please take a look at this map for drop off location. It is important to follow these routes for the safety of both our students and drivers.
  • Find Out About School Delays & Closures:
    • Subscribe to Text Updates: Directions here.
    • WC App: Updates found under All-School News
    • WC Website: Banner added on the top for delays or cancellation announcements.
    • Parent Hub Tab on WC Website: Announcements with more detailed info.
    • Delays/Cancellations will also be available on local news outlets.

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