For Upper School Parents and Students
Verse of the Week
“And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.”
1 John 4:16
This Week
- OOU Theme Days – Wednesday-Friday:
- Wednesday – White and Frosty (wear white or dress like a snowman)
- Thursday – Green and Grinchy (wear green like the Grinch or do WHO-hair)
- Friday – Red and Santa (wear red or dress like Santa or one of his elves)
- 7-8 Christmas Cafe Concert – Friday, Dec. 20: We rescheduled! All are welcome to attend this festive concert. Please remember that visitors must sign in through the office FIRST, so please arrive early!
- 11:15-11:46 – MS Mixed Choir
- 11:50-12:21 – MS Girls Choir
- Early Release – Friday, Dec. 20 @ 1:30PM (LS is 1:45PM)
- Our bell schedule has been adjusted for early release. Please see your class times below (especially you, late arrival students!)
- NO LUNCH SERVICE TODAY! Please pack your own lunch.
- Period 1 – 8:20-8:51
- Period 2 – 8:55-9:26
- Period 3 – 9:30-10:01
- Period 4A/Lunch A – 10:05-10:36
- Period 4B/5A/Lunch B – 10:40-11:11
- Period 5B/Lunch C – 11:15-11:46
- Period 6 – 11:50-12:21
- Period 7 – 12:25-12:56
- Period 8 – 1:00-1:30
- Regarding transportation, the following school buses will accommodate our early release times: Columbus (ODS & RT933), Dublin, Olentangy, Westerville, and Worthington. Our shuttles will also run on an early release schedule.
- ESports Sign-Ups: If you are interested in playing on a school eSports team this next season, sign-ups are NOW! See Mrs. Cain (room #205) to sign-up. Sign-ups close Thursday, Dec. 19.
- You must be 13 years old by 1/1/25 to join a team.
- Each game title plays one day a week. You will need to commit to that day from 3:30-5:00pm from 1/7/25-3/20/25. (You may be on an eSports team and an athletic team or other school commitments, as long as both coaches have given permission.)
- Need enough players to form a team. (Team size & day of week listed below for each game title.)
- Mario Kart (Thurs, 4+), Super Mario Bros (Wed, 4+), Rocket League (Wed, 3+), Chess (Tues, 5+), Valorant (Thurs, 5+), Fortnite (Tues, 6+)
- Priority Deadline for Sibling Applications – January 1, 2025: For current families, sibling applications submitted by January 1 will receive priority review. Don’t miss this opportunity to keep your children learning and growing together at WC!
- Ski Club: Interested in joining Ski Club? Take a look at our Ski Club info page for more information. This club travels to Snow Trails every Friday from January 10-February 14. If you have any questions, please contact David Stoll or Heidi Kliewer.
- Open Positions: The Upper School is in need of a full-time building substitute teacher. We are also in need of substitute teachers. If you or someone you know is interested, apply now!
Coming Up
- Christmas Break – Dec. 23 – Jan. 3
- Classes Resume – Tuesday, Jan. 7
Reminders
- Hours
Office Hours | 8 AM – 4 PM
School Hours | 8:20 AM – 3:20 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 614-431-8210.- Attendance Flowchart: Please note that all excused absences will be marked as “unexcused” until proper documentation is turned in.
- Extended Absence: If you are aware of a future absence that will be 4+ days, please fill out our Extended Absence Pre-verification Form and turn it in to the office at least a week prior to leaving if possible.
- Attendance Policies: This is a brief summary of our policies regarding academic integrity and regulated attendance rules. More details can be found in our student handbook.
- Student Drivers: All students driving themselves to campus must read our Student Parking Map and Rules as well as purchase a parking pass. After filling out the form and paying online, see Mrs. Lawhead in the office about getting your pass! (Please note that the student parking spaces have changed slightly from last year. Student spaces are now lined with yellow. Faculty/staff/visitor parking is white.)
- Warrior Fridays
Every Friday, students involved in sports or extracurriculars at WC can wear their jersey/t-shirts to school instead of their uniform shirt! Please note that you still must wear your uniform bottoms on Fridays. - Chapel
Parents are welcome to attend any of our chapels during the school year! They are every Wednesday in the Grace Polaris Church Worship Center (9-12 starts at 11:11 AM, 7-8 starts at 11:54 AM). Please remember that you must sign in at the Upper School office before going to chapel. - Device Usage
Personal technology such as cellphones or tablets may not be used during the entire school day. School-issued Chromebooks are the only devices permitted. If parents need to get a message to their student, please call the main office and either Mrs. Lawhead or Ms. Di Asio will notify the student. If students need to use their cellphones, they must go to the main office or the nurse’s office to get permission. - Wake Up WC!
Our daily announcement broadcast, Wake Up WC!, is available to watch anywhere through our YouTube channel. - Work Permits
Students needing a work permit should complete the pre-application form and have their employer complete the bottom portion. Then, bring the form to the office to be filed online. Please allow a minimum of 24 hours for the office to complete the work permit filing process. - Warrior Moms Prayer Group
Join us for a time of prayer every Friday morning at 8:20 AM outside of the Upper School, near the main office entrance. Questions? Contact Justine Styer.