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Early Release Today
Just a reminder that we will continue to release students at 1:48 p.m. on Wednesdays while we are on the yellow learning plan. If you are picking up, please delay your arrival until 2:00 p.m.
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Key Dates
Friday, November 13: Flex Day
Monday, November 23: Remote Learning Day
Tuesday, November 24: Remote Learning Day
Friday, December 11: Flex Day
Friday, January 15: Flex Day
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Nine Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists or Commended Scholars
Nine Bishop Watterson students have been named National Merit Semifinalists or Commended Scholars based on their performances on the 2019 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).
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Parent Teacher Conferences Today
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held today via Zoom. Signups will close at 1:00 p.m..
The Zoom link will be in the confirmation email that the parents receive. The passcode they will need to access the private Zoom links will be listed on the signup sheet under the teacher’s name. We recommend writing down the passcodes when you sign up. Parents will be admitted into a waiting room and the teacher will admit them when it is their assigned time.
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Campus Ministry Cues
In November we pray for the souls of the faithful departed on All Souls Day. A beautiful way to remember and pray for our loved ones who have passed is by using our senses in connection with memories of them.
Meet some new Saints and recall how the stories of the saints can speak hope into our lives on Ave Spotlight podcast.
Consider how patron saints can help us live liturgically according to the rhythms of the Church in Ave Maria Explores podcast.
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As we wake up today, after the election in the midst of a pandemic, there may be a lot we don't know about the future. However, there are things we do know. In this short video we are reminded by Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, President of Franciscan University of Steubenville, that God remains sovereign and Lord of all and that each of us is called to place God in the center of our hearts and our lives. |
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Nurse Notes
Holiday Travel Recommendations
The Columbus Public Health Department has expressed much gratitude and delight how Bishop Watterson High School has run safely and smoothly during the first quarter. This is the result of the students, families and staff supporting social distancing, cleanliness and cautionary quarantines. As we approach the typical cold and flu season and the holidays at the same time, please continue to be diligent and prudent so we can stay in school.
It would be beneficial to review our protocol on travel and sick policy in our student handbook, found on our website on the Student Life menu.
There are a few simple things that can help everyone avoid and fight illness. Please encourage your child to:
1. Stay home when you are sick.
2. Wash your hands well and often, especially before eating for at least 20 seconds; when not able, use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
3. Make sure your children have wipes in their backpacks and encourage them to wipe their desks in each classroom, along with frequently-used items such as chrome books, headphones and writing utensils.
4. Keep hydrated, eat healthy, exercise and get at least eight hours of sleep.
5. Social distance and wear masks. Help your children visualize what six feet of distance actually means.
6. When gathering with extended family or friends, consider each person or family bringing their own food. Or, have one family member serve the food with their masks on, after washing their hands, so several people aren’t touching the serving utensils and food.
7. When gathering, do outside activities as much as possible and do so with few people. Traveling in cars together and having sleepovers are high-risk behaviors for viral transmission.
8. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Along with your physician, we can help navigate appropriate actions if your child becomes ill.
We thank you all for your continued support and efforts to reduce the viral spread.
May God bless you all with His peace and presence, now and always,
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Photo Retakes This Friday
We still have student photos that not been picked up. Students can find them in the main office lobby. Photo retakes will be on Friday, November 6 during lunch periods. Students must bring the first photos back in order to do a retake.
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Virtual Fall Drama This Weekend! |
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AP Exam Payments Due by Friday
We have set up an online payment option for students who are taking AP classes during the 2020-21 school year and who will be taking AP exams. Payment for these exams is due by November 6 with payment closing at 11:59 p.m. No payments will be accepted after this. For those who would prefer not to pay online, we will also accept cash, check and money orders.
Questions about AP exams should be directed to the specific teacher.
Students having difficulty logging into their College Board accounts need to contact College Board directly.
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Virtual Open House Coming Soon |
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Do you know families considering high school options for their children? Your testimony to family and friends about your personal experience or your children's experience at Bishop Watterson can make a difference! You know firsthand how Bishop Watterson prepares our students to live the Gospel message of Jesus Christ beyond high school, through our focus on faith, academics, service, athletics and co-curricular activities. Our current parents, past parents and alums are uniquely qualified to speak to why we encourage families to Choose Faith, Choose Community, Choose Excellence and Choose Bishop Watterson.
We will soon be sharing our Virtual Open House at bishopwatterson.com. In the meantime, we invite you to share our admissions video with friends and relatives who are looking ahead to high school! You can help us spread the word even further by sharing it on social media!
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Athletics News
Fall Teams Win Four District Titles
Congratulations to our sports teams on a fantastic fall season! Boys cross country won the district title and then qualified to compete at states in the team event and senior Will Garey qualified as an individual. Girls volleyball shut out Worthington Kilboure 3-0, field hockey dealt Thomas Worthington a 2-1 loss and girls soccer defeated Olentangy Liberty 3-1, all to win district titles. Boys soccer made it to the district final and finished runner-up to St. Francis DeSales.
Way to go Eagles!
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Fall Senior Athlete Signing Day
The signing will take place on Wednesday, November 11 at 8:00 a.m. in the main gym. If you are an athlete and are signing with a Division I or Division II school, please stop in the athletic office to pick up an information form to fill out.
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Track & Field
Anyone interested in participating in track this year, there will be a Zoom parent/athlete meeting that we would like you to attend on Sunday, November 15 @ 4pm. The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89727834029.
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Math Tutoring
Math tutoring is available during study halls for students on campus and also remotely for students on the gray learning plan. Email Mrs. Wenger at mwenger@columbus.k12.oh.us to set up a tutoring session.
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Summer P.E. 2021
Session I : Wednesday, June 9 - Friday, June 18
Session II : Monday, June 21 - Wednesday, June 30
Registration for Summer P.E. will open on Monday, February 1, 2021. You will be able to register online through the school website.
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Senior Yearbook Portraits
Prestige will be offering yearbook portrait appointments in their office December 1, 2, 3, and 5. To schedule, call Prestige at (614) 626-8708 and choose senior option to get scheduled.
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Performing Arts Hall of Fame Induction is Saturday |
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ACT-SAT-PSAT
Juniors or seniors who are testing on any of the ACT or SAT test dates, please contact Karen Gallo for any test prep needs. Individual Zoom tutoring with Mrs. Karen Gallo is offered at times that will accommodate your schedule.
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Eagle Store Hours
The BWHS Eagle Store is now open after school each day for 30 minutes to both students and parents.
For more information, contact Mimi Geswein, mrs.geswein@bwhs.org.
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Help the Bishop Watterson Choral Program by getting in the holiday spirit and purchasing poinsettias! We have an arrangement of poinsettias, flowers, candles and more to help make your home or office space more festive! All proceeds from the fundraiser this year are going to help the choral program offset the cost of performing and recording our music due to the ongoing pandemic. Please ask your favorite choir student for their personal link or use the generic BWHS link below to place your order today! Items will be shipped to school on 11/24 with pickup instructions to be announced at a later date.
Thank you for supporting our choral program!
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Important Schedule Changes
As the 2nd quarter draws near, we are aware that the cold and flu season will also approach and bring with it new challenges for our families and staff. As a result, we are making a few calendar changes for the 2nd quarter by including some flex days and some remote learning days. We hope these days provide opportunities for continued learning while positioning our community to remain as healthy and safe as possible.
Flex Day: These are not days off for teachers or students. While they are academic days completed from home, a Zoom class may not be required for every period and the workload will likely be reduced, allowing time for catch-up, studying, and attention to physical and mental well-being. Some teachers might provide an assignment, have small group or review sessions/office hours, or meet with students 1:1 for help. The teachers will make it clear to students prior to a flex day what is expected for their class.
Remote Learning Day: Teachers hold class as usual with students attending at home through Zoom, as if we are on the red learning plan. The benefit on these days is the creation of a longer break from being on campus and more isolation time. These days will also be used for deep cleaning of the school building.
Friday, November 13: Flex Day
Monday, November 23: Remote Learning Day
Tuesday, November 24: Remote Learning Day
Friday, December 11: Flex Day
Friday, January 15: Flex Day
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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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