Eucharistic Adoration is TODAY
Eucharistic Adoration will be held September 19 beginning at 7:30 a.m. and ending with Benediction at 2:45 p.m. Parents can park in the visitor spots and then come in to spend a holy hour with Our Lord. Students and faculty are also invited to come to the chapel during lunchtime, study hall or Theology class.
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Materials from the
Junior Parent Meeting
have been posted under Guidance News. Check out today's update!
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Senior Activity
The senior class activity will be held at Magic Mountain at Polaris on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 from 7:00-10:00 p.m. Seniors do not have class on Wednesday, October 10 due to testing for underclassmen. The cost per student of $21.00 includes unlimited miniature golf, go carts, and laser tag, as well as a slice of pizza and a soft drink. In addition, they will receive complimentary tokens for video games.
Click here for registration form, due by Friday, October 5 with payment to Mrs. Simmonds.
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Kairos Senior Retreat
Time to sign up for the first Kairos Senior Retreat!
This optional retreat is Oct. 23-26 at Sts. Peter and Paul Retreat Center, with students leaving after school on Tuesday, Oct. 23 and returning by 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct.26.
Kairos is an optional 3 ½ day retreat designed to allow students to reflect on their lives and their relationships with others and with God. Over the past several years, our students have shared that Kairos is one of their most meaningful and memorable experiences from their time at Bishop Watterson. Some students have called the experience life changing.
Registration for the fall retreat closes on Friday, Oct. 5 to allow us time to complete our preparations. We are also taking registration for the Feb and April Kairos. Last year, some dates filled up and we ended up with a waiting list. The cost for the retreat is $275 but scholarships are available by contacting Mrs. Simmonds.
NOTE: for those considering the March exchange trip to Italy, no student may go on both the exchange AND the April Kairos retreat. Please plan accordingly.
CLICK HERE
for the information/registration sheet and permission form.
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TEEN Suicide Presentation
St. Peter will hold a presentation on teen suicide by Paul F. Granello, Ph.D. on Sunday, October 7 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Dr. Granello is a licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Associate Professor of Counselor Education at Ohio State. He is also a founding partner, with the Department of Mental Health, in establishing the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about this devastating problem in our society.
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Guatemala Mission Trip Meeting TOMORROW
June 9-16, 2019 ~ Guatemala
Current 2018-2019 Juniors and Seniors
Informational Meeting
Thurs. Sept. 20 6:00 p.m.
Room 106
International Samaritan has over 20 years of experience serving the people who make their living by working in garbage dump communities in various countries. On this trip our time will be split between a school and a construction worksite. We will visit the dump and meet some of the families. At the school, volunteers will serve as aides to teachers, teach English, and interact with students. We will also have a construction project at the school during the week. On the last day there will be an opportunity for sightseeing. We stay at a gated Catholic retreat center with carefully prepared meals and private transportation to the work sites.
Applications will become available soon.
Cost: $2350-$2550 (
Final cost is dependent on the number of participants and will be posted with the acceptance email)
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Yard Signs
We still have choose faith, community and excellence yard signs available. If you would like us to send one with your student,
click here.
We also have Open House signs, also available at the link!
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The Eagle Store is open on regular-schedule days during lunch, from 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
To place an order or arrange for a time to stop by the Eagle Store, email Sheri Cook,
scook@cdeducation.org
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Band News
City Barbeque Fundraiser TODAY
Make dinner easy next Wednesday! Carry out or dine in at City Barbeque (Henderson Road or Powell Road locations) all day and BWHS Band Boosters will receive 25% of the proceeds. If you have a large order, check out their party packs.
To support the marching Eagles, present the barcode on the flyer below either on paper or on your phone. Please do not pass out flyers on restaurant premises.
Thank you for supporting the BWHS Band Boosters!
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Save the date for our annual Parents in Partnership meeting on Monday, October 29 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Parents of students in all grades are invited to join us for this evening of sessions with guest speakers on topics of interest to parents of teens.
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Save on Tuition with Scrip
The next order deadline is Sunday, September 23.
NOTE: For those new to the program, you must register for PrestoPay at least two days before placing your order.
Participants are emailed when cards are available for pickup in the school's main office.
For instructions and a list of future order deadlines,
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Have you heard of Text Neck Syndrome? It's a real medical condition that, at its worst, can result in surgery on the spine.
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Homecoming 2018
Homecoming Dance
Saturday, October 13 from 7:00-10:00 p.m. at BWHS
Students must arrive by 7:30 p.m.
No departure before 10:00 p.m.
Homecoming Court nomination forms can be found in Cafe B on the Student Activities Board and are due Monday, October 8 to Mrs. Matthews or Mrs. Rush
Guest forms can be found on BWHS website (Student Life, Forms & Flyers) and are due Wednesday, Oct. 10 to Mrs. Matthews or Mrs. Rush
Dance Attire
A reminder to all students planning to attend the Homecoming Dance on October 13:
“As a Catholic school we believe that modesty and appropriateness in dress are important values. This is particularly true in today’s culture when popular celebrities do not always serve as good role models in helping adolescents form patterns of behavior and dress.”
(Bishop Watterson Student Handbook p. 42)
HOMECOMING and Prom Attire for Bishop Watterson Students and Guests
Ladies:
Dresses are to be modest and befitting a Catholic school.
Strapless gowns may be worn if modest.
Dresses not permitted to be worn are:
a. Tight-fitting, cut-outs in the front or side of the dress or backless,
show midriffs
b. Gowns that have see-through panels or unlined transparent fabric
c. Dresses SHORTER THAN 4 inches above the knee
No exposed tattoos
No costumes
Gentlemen:
Long dress pants and dress shirts required (Jackets for Prom)
No earrings and/or exposed tattoos permitted
No costumes
No tennis shoes
Students not adhering to these guidelines will not be admitted to the dance and no refunds will be given. Please be advised that the Administration will be enforcing these rules. Students, as well as guests, who are inappropriately dressed will be sent home and parents will be notified.
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We are planning a trip to Spain and Portugal for June 2019! An informational meeting will be held on Thursday, September 27 at 6:00 p.m. in art room 15.
For more information and to RSVP for the meeting,
click here.
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Athletics News
Boys Volleyball
We will have open gyms on Sunday, September 23 and September 30 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the main gym.
Swim Team
Students: Meet the Coach on Thursday, September 20 at 3:30 p.m.
Students and Parents: Meeting at BWHS on October 10 at 6:00 p.m.
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Boys Lacrosse Parent & Player Meeting TONIGHT
Wednesday, September 19, 7:00 p.m.
BWHS Cafeteria
Please plan to attend an important informational meeting regarding fall ball practices, weight room workouts, forms, player fees, schedule, fundraising, spirit wear, volunteering and more! The meeting will last no longer than one hour.
Last year’s team parents & players: Please share this information with anyone interested in learning more about joining our team!
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Help Us Finish the Field!
Matching Campaign Starts Today
We are well on our way to funding the Back Yard Renovation Project with $2.5 million in pledges secured toward our $3 million goal! We are so close, in fact, that a generous donor has offered to match up to $250,000 in gifts and pledges through October 10. Donations and pledges totaling $250k plus the matching offer would push us across the finish to the $3 million goal.
Now is the time to get involved!
Want more information? Join us for an information session on Wednesday, September 26 from 7:00-8:15 p.m. in Dominican Hall. Our principal, Deacon Chris Campbell, and Back Field Renovation Chairman Bob Hoying will provide information about this important project to improve our facilities.
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Senior Vaccines
Senior Parents: If you have not yet turned in documentation of both meningococcal vaccines, please do this immediately as BWHS is under deadline with the State of Ohio to meet this requirement. Also, keep in mind that universities will not accept your child’s application until this requirement is met.
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School Calendar
Our website calendar was updated this summer with all 2018-19 dates. Please check this for upcoming meetings and other important dates.
How to access:
Go to
bishopwatterson.com
, click Calendar at the top. (see image below)
Or, click the Calendar button in this Wednesday News, above.
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Writing Guides
The English Department is now providing the writing guidelines in PowerSchool Unified Classroom. Start in PowerSchool by clicking on Class Pages in the blue column at the left, then select the English class and then click on Writing Resources to access Bishop Watterson Writing Guidelines, MLA Writing Resources and Works Cited Resources.
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Legends Golf Outing Rescheduled
October 7, 2018
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It’s not too late to sign up for our Legends Golf Outing! This annual event benefiting tuition assistance has been rescheduled, due to last weekend's weather, to Sunday, October 7 at the Golf Club of Dublin starting at 1:30 p.m.
Click here
to register as a player or sponsor.
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Bishop Watterson will again be participating in 40 Days for Life, which runs September 26 to November 4.
We will not be going to Founder’s this year because this abortion clinic, Ohio’s oldest, has closed its doors!
Instead, all are invited to gather at Planned Parenthood at 3255 E. Main Street, Columbus on Sunday, October 14 and Sunday, November 4 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Please join Theology teacher and Human Rights Club moderator David Klemm and other members of the BWHS community for a peaceful and prayerful experience. Feel free to bring a friend and stay 15 minutes or stay for an hour. Contact Mr. Klemm with questions,
mr.klemm@bwhs.org
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Check our website (Student Life-Forms & Flyers) for the registration form and the complete list of upcoming classes with Mrs. Gallo.
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BWHS Mothers' Club
Have you joined our Shutterfly Share Site?
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Mark your calendars for Columbus Day Weekend, October 5-7! Bishop Watterson students will again be participating in the Columbus Italian Festival.
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