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Spring Break is March 23-31
No Watterson Wednesday News on March 27.
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Because of the length of our recent Wednesday News emails, some internet service providers have shortened the email in your inbox with the option to click to read more.
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Senior Wins Zonta Award
Senior Elizabeth D’sa has been awarded a scholarship from the Zonta Club of Columbus, based on scholastic achievement, leadership and commitment to service in the community and school. Zonta is one of the largest women’s service organizations in the world with the mission “To empower women locally, nationally and internationally through service and advocacy.”
Elizabeth was named one of twelve Outstanding Young Women in central Ohio by the Zonta Club, a tradition in central Ohio since 1980. More than 100 seniors were nominated for this honor. As the scholarship winner she becomes the Central Ohio representative for the district award. The winner at the district level is nominated for the Zonta International Award.
Elizabeth is shown receiving the scholarship with Jan Wilhelm, President of Zonta Club of Columbus and Colleen Linhart, Chair of the Outstanding Young Women program.
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Intersection Remains Closed at Dismissal
AEP has notified us that their work at the intersection of High Street and Indian Springs will continue through Thursday at 5:00 p.m. Thank you for your patience and courtesy as our staff members direct the large number of vehicles exiting the BWHS campus at Cooke Road and Foster Street.
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You can also register for College Night for Juniors at the button below.
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Class of 2023
We are offering another sitting for the Entrance Exam tomorrow, March 14, starting at 3:30 p.m. If your child will be taking the exam tomorrow, please email Director of Admissions Mary Kate Campbell at mcampbell@cdeducation.org.
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March 15 is Deadline for FACTS/Scholarships
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For information on applying for Diocesan Tuition Assistance,
click here.
For information on applying for BWHS scholarships,
click here.
Both deadlines are March 15.
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State Testing
We have scheduled state-required testing for April 8-11. These state tests will impact freshmen, sophomores and juniors. This year in an effort to save academic time, we will not utilize late starts as we have in the past. The school start and end times will continue as normal. The testing dates are listed below. Students will be assigned a space in the cafeteria or auxiliary gym during the testing window.
If a student has missed a required test from a prior year or a retake is recommended, we will communicate with the student directly.
Technology Note:
Students will use their school-issued device to complete the end-of-course exams. It is the student's responsibility to charge the laptop overnight and arrive at school with it fully charged. If the laptop is not fully charged, the student will not be permitted to take that day's exam and will be required to stay after school to take the exam.
April 8-9
Juniors take American Government Part I and II during class periods in classroom
April 8
8:02-10:27 a.m.- English 9
12:46-3:13 p.m. – English 10
April 9
8:02-10:27 a.m. – Geometry
12:46-3:13 p.m. – Algebra
April 10
8:02-10:27 a.m. – no testing
12:46-3:13 p.m. – Biology
April 11
8:02-10:27 a.m. – American History
12:46-3:13 p.m. – no testing
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40 Days for Life This Sunday
40 Days for Life began on Ash Wednesday and runs through Palm Sunday, April 14. We will be praying in front of Planned Parenthood, located at 3255 E. Main St., on Sunday, March 17 and Sunday, April 14 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on both days. There is plenty of residential parking just east of the clinic. Questions? Contact Mr. David Klemm, Human Rights Club moderator, at:
mr.klemm@bwhs.org
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Eagle Store
Check out our Class of 2019 photo frame!
The Eagle Store is open 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
on regular-schedule school days.
To place an order, email Sheri Cook, mrs.cook@bwhs.org.
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Eagle Gala 2019
Dress Down Deal Days are
March 21-22!
Bishop Watterson Eagle Gala is featuring the “Dress Down Day Deal.” Any family who would like to support the Eagle Gala can make a $25 donation towards the class gift baskets. In return, all students in that family will receive dress down days on March 21 and 22. Please click on the button below to contribute online or bring cash to your homeroom rep. All proceeds benefit tuition assistance and the Dominican Program (our program that offers learning and emotional wellness to students).
It's Not Too Early to Make Eagle Gala Plans
Eagle Gala tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available to purchase! Join us Sunday, April 28 at The Exchange at Bridge Park for a fun evening featuring a sit-down dinner, raffle, live and silent auctions and more. Gather your friends for a night to celebrate Bishop Watterson, learn more about the Dominican Program, and Deacon Campbell’s mission to make a Catholic Education available to all kids. All proceeds will benefit the Dominican Program and Tuition Assistance. Register today to attend one of the most important fundraisers of the year.
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Lenten Eucharistic Adoration
Eucharistic Adoration will be held today 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.
Eucharistic Adoration will also be held on March 20 and April 3.
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Cheerleading Tryouts
SAVE THE DATES!
June 6 from 5:00-8:00 p.m.
June 8 from 3:00-6:00 p.m
Registration forms will be posted after spring break.
Tryouts will be in the auxiliary gym.
Wear white t-shirt and dark shorts.
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Social/Tech Tips
Internet Safety Data
Data from our Internet Safety meeting with Jesse Weinberger is now available. You can read her report by
clicking here.
Lenten Tech Fast
Some of our students have decided to fast from social media for one day a week during Lent to spend time with friends and family, to appreciate those around them, to get outside and to participate in community events.
Anyone can join in!
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April Kairos Signups Underway
This optional retreat is April 9-12 at Sts. Peter and Paul Retreat Center, with students leaving after school on Tuesday, April 9 and returning by 6 p.m. on Friday, April 12.
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 April retreat closes on Thursday, March 21 to allow us time to complete our preparations. The cost for the retreat is $275 but scholarships are available by contacting Mrs. Simmonds.
Click here
for the information/registration sheet and permission form.
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Scrip Deadline is Sunday
Earn tuition credit when you purchase gift cards through the Scrip program!
The next order deadline is Sunday, March 17.
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,
click here.
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The Stand Project
The Stand Project is a community coalition committed to impacting youth substance misuse and standing by families in finding help. Learn more by visiting
TheStandProject.org
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Breaking Points | A Community Conversation
Apr 11
, 10:30 a.m., UA Public Library,
2800 Tremont Road
Apr 11
, 6:30 p.m., Grandview High School Auditorium,
1587 West 3rd Ave
HOMEWORK. COLLEGE ESSAYS. SOCIAL MEDIA. SPORTS. VOLUNTEERING. PART-TIME JOBS. FRIENDS. Teens' lives are jam-packed from the time they wake up until the time they can finally sleep and just keeping up is a daily struggle for some.
Breaking Points
is
a short documentary intended for adults that explores the stress and pressures our teens face every day, as well as the unhealthy ways that many of them cope. A discussion will follow with a Nationwide Children's Hospital specialist in adolescent medicine and addiction medicine, as well as school counselors and Syntero clinicians.
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Spring Musical Tickets
Tickets for our spring musical,
The Addams Family, will go on sale online on Monday, March 18.
The link will be available at bishopwatterson.com and it will also be shared on our social media accounts as well as in the March 20 Wednesday News.
Performances
Friday, April 5, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 6, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 7, 2:00 p.m.
Friday, April 12, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 13, 7:00 p.m.
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Mothers' Club Corner
THANK YOU to all who attended the Luncheon and Style Show this past Saturday at Villa Milano. Almost 450 attended to shop, socialize and enjoy a delicious lunch while watching 42 seniors and their parents model fashions provided by local vendors on the runway. Many thanks to the numerous volunteers for loaning their time, talents and treasures and to our sponsors and to our donors for their generosity.
Congratulations to the following winners:
Parish Raffle baskets: Sophia Kairis, Tina Macioce, Margaret Price, Lorena Ritchey, Dawn Watson and Halle Zapior
Silent Auction: Sara Altier, Pam Blank, Karen Bouchard, Marion Crum, Pam D'sa, Dede Dean, Sandy Eberts, Amy Fu, Stacy Gotti, Kelley Holsten, Sam Mandzak, Ann McChesney, Jenn Monnin, Margaret Price, Mona Reuter, Lee Ann Ruess, Barb Seward, and Christine Szczesny
Keys to Cash: Kelley Holsten won $1,100 cash
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Back Field Construction
Preliminary work for the Back Field Renovation Project has begun. To check out the progress over the spring and summer, click on the button below or go to our website and click on Back Field Renovation Project on the Support BWHS menu.
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Grandparents Day
Grandparents' Day is Friday, April 26, 2019. All students are welcome to bring their grandparents for a fun day at school! The menu is yogurt bar, sausage links, potatoes, muffins, pastries, donuts and fruit juice, milk and coffee. Activities include the annual BWHS Art Show, pictures with grandchildren, science demonstrations, choir and band concerts, and Bingo with prizes. Grandparents are welcome to meet the teachers and tour the facilities. The day will end with Mass. Click on the button for the registration form.
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Yearbook Order Deadline
The deadline to order a 2018-19 yearbook is April 10. We highly recommend you place your order by this date as we will have very limited quantities of extras when they arrive next fall.
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Jazz Night Out
Registration is now open for the band program’s Jazz Night Out, scheduled for Friday, May 3 at Scioto Reserve Country Club. It’s an evening of live music featuring our Jazz Band, dinner, and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit the BWHS band program. Click on the button to register.
Early Bird Registration closes April 2.
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Track Stats
Any students who would be interested in taking videos and keeping stats for the track & field meets this season, contact Coach Kessler via email at
adam@fitnessplanning.com
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Spirit Sign Sale
The cheerleaders are again selling spirit yard signs. The next order deadline is March 22.
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Guidance News
The latest Guidance News includes materials
from the Junior Parent meeting and is dated
February 13
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AP Test Registration Now Open
Students who plan to take AP tests this spring must register for their tests online. After completing the online form, please submit a copy of your confirmation page plus your check for payment to Mrs. Kirby in the guidance office. The deadline to register and submit payment is March 15.
Senior Scholarship Award Letters
As students receive scholarship award letters from colleges and universities to which they have applied, please have them give a copy to their counselor.
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Fill Up the Truck is BACK!
Fill Up the Truck is our friendly competitive food drive to see which teams can raise the most food and toiletry items for local Catholic Charities. This year we will be supporting St. Stephen's Community House (March 22) and St. Francis Outreach (April 5). Both agencies have asked for a big push of toiletry items, pasta, and peanut butter. We thank you in advance for your support of these student driven food drives!
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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.
Next ACT prep course: starts March 19
Next ACT Turbo: April 11-12
Next SAT Turbo: April 30
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Support Bishop Watterson When You Shop
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Support Bishop Watterson when you order from Amazon! We are participating in the Amazon Smiles program and will receive a percentage back when you shop at the link below.
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Bishop Watterson participates in the Kroger Community Rewards program. To sign up, go to kroger.com, log into your account and under Savings & Rewards click Kroger Community Rewards. Search for Bishop Watterson. Our number is VG154.
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