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Novena Prayer to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
A email has begun circulating to encourage parents to pray for the Class of 2019. Anyone is welcome to join in this nine-day novena, starting on Friday, May 17 and finishing on graduation day, May 25!
O Most Blessed Mother, heart of love, heart of mercy, ever listening,
caring, consoling, hear our prayer. As your children, we implore your intercession with Jesus your Son. Receive with understanding and compassion the petitions we place before you today, especially
...(special intention – BWHS Class of 2019).
We are comforted in knowing your heart is ever open to those who ask for your prayer. We trust to your gentle care and intercession, those whom we love and who are sick or lonely or hurting. Help all of us, Holy Mother, to bear our burdens in this life until we may share
eternal life and peace with God forever.
Amen.
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Parking for 2019-20
Parking space assignments for the 2019-20 school year have been posted. Payment is due by Friday, May 17.
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Guidance News
The latest Guidance News, dated May 6, can be found on our website on the Academics menu, or
click here
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Needs Assessment Friday
Grades 9-11 will be taking a needs assessment on Friday, May 17 in Theology class. The assessment, which is anonymous, will ask questions regarding mental health, drug and alcohol use, academics, school environment, and feedback on the counseling department.
The results of this assessment will assist the counseling department with program planning for the 2019-2020 school year. If you would like to opt your student out of the assessment please contact your student's counselor.
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2019-2020 Exchange Host Signups Close FRIDAY
BWHS will host Italian students from the Istituto Russell-Newton in September of 2019.
Applications to serve as a host family are available in room 116. Please fill out and return your application to Mrs. Matthews by Friday, May 17. In submitting this application, you are confirming your availability and willingness to host an Italian student on behalf of the BWHS Exchange Program. We will confirm host placements as soon as we are able. Names of Italian students, dates of travel, and other pertinent information will be announced as soon as it is made available to us.
Thank you for your support of this BWHS tradition!
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Senior Cookie Baker
Senior Maddie Price has been delighting many with treats for a while now through her Bumbles Bake Shop, with her cookies featured in Martha Stewart Weddings and in the Ohio Travel Guide. Bumbles Bake Shop will pause business while Maddie attends Kent State to study Entrepreneurship.
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Senior Receives Italian Scholarship
Senior Olivia Ray received the Anthony J. Bellanca Memorial Scholarship. This award is offered to a student who has demonstrated distinguished work in the study and promotion of the Italian language.
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Seniors on St. Gabriel
Listen to St. Gabriel Radio AM820 on Wednesdays to hear some of our seniors doing the station identification!
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Vaccination Requirements for Students Entering
12th Grade
The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) updated the School Immunization Requirements for students who will be in 12th grade. If your child is an incoming senior, he/she will need to receive
ONE OR TWO
doses of the meningococcal vaccine (MCV4) prior to the beginning of the 2019-20 school year.
The ODH is requiring a meningococcal vaccine to protect your child against meningococcal disease which is a serious life threatening vaccine-preventable infection. This bacterial infection can cause an inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord or sepsis (an infection of the bloodstream). Approximately 1,000 cases of meningococcal disease occur in the United States each year. The bacteria are spread by exchanging respiratory and throat secretions during close or lengthy contact.
Click here
for information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Vaccines can be administered by your pediatrician or your county health department.
A copy of your child's immunization record or a signed note from the physician will suffice for the documentation which must include the day, month and year of the vaccine(s).
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Fall sports tryout information has been posted.
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Cross Country for 2019-20
Any student interested in joining the boys or girls cross country teams should plan to attend a short meeting right after school on Tuesday, May 21 in Mr. Tuohy’s room (211). A summer training schedule as well as a tentative meet schedule will be discussed and handed out. For more information, contact Head Coach Matt McGowan,
mr.mcgowan@bwhs.org.
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We have posted ACT and SAT classes for summer and the 2019-20 school year!
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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Powder Puff Game is FRIDAY
Business Club is holding its annual Powder Puff game on Friday, May 17 at 6:00 p.m. at Our Lady
of Peace. All are welcome!
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Concert Sunday
Some of our students are planning to hold a concert on May 19 at Byrnes’ Pub from 4:00-7:00 p.m. in memory of Payton Young. Admission is free but donations will be accepted for the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation.
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Scrip Coordinated Needed
Many thanks to volunteer Scrip Coordinator Nanette Giacomin for coordinating our Scrip program for the last four years! Nanette has a graduate this year and is looking for someone to take over this program.
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Finals For Grades 9-11
Finals Schedule
Thursday, May 23:
Periods 1 and 2
Friday, May 24:
Periods 3 and 4
Monday, May 27:
Memorial Day - No School
Tuesday May 28:
Periods 5 and 6
Wednesday, May 29:
Periods 7 and 8
Each exam will be taken within a 90-minute time frame. School will begin at the normal time of 7:50 a.m. and we will dismiss each day at 1:00 p.m.
Students with a study hall period will be permitted to arrive late/leave early. We will operate on the understanding that they will arrive late if the study hall is the start of their day or leave early if the study hall is the second period of their day. If you wish for your child to remain at school for the study hall period, please contact the main office.
As a reminder, students who are permitted extended time on exams may not be finished by dismissal time. All students will be given a break time in between exams for which they may bring a snack.
Extended Time
Those students who are permitted extended time for exams will also begin their exams in their regular classrooms and then be permitted extra time to finish their exams, if needed.
Student Handbook Finals Information
Testing and Absence – Semester Final Exams
Students must be present during all scheduled finals. The only excused absence is one due to extreme illness. A doctor’s note may be required for verification. If a student is ill and needs to reschedule an exam, they must contact an administrator for permission and arrangements. Exams will not be rescheduled for vacations, club sports, etc. Absences due to reasons other than illness may result in the student receiving 80% of the grade earned.
Please examine our finals schedule closely and plan vacations accordingly. Inform family members, club coaches, employers and parish leaders working on service trips, retreats, etc. that students are not available until exams are over. Please do not schedule doctor’s appointments, elective surgery, etc. during this time.
Semester Exams:
Monday, December 17-Thursday, December 20
Senior Final Exams:
Friday, May 17-Wednesday, May 22
Underclassmen Final Exams
Thursday, May 23-Wednesday, May 29
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Laptop Turn-In
Voluntary Computer Turn-In for Grades 9, 10, 11
- Grades 9-11 have the option of turning their computer in at the end of the year for storage.
- Turn-in dates are May 20-29
- If you do not turn in your computer, you are expected to keep it in good condition over the summer.
- Everyone will be using the same computer next year!
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Summer PE Updates
Physical Forms
A reminder for students who are registered for summer physical education that the OHSAA physical form must be turned in on or before the first day (June 7 for Session 1, June 19 for Session 2).
Registration Closed
Both sessions of Summer Physical Education are full and registration is now closed.
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Performing Arts Notes
Drumline 2019-20
Students interested in joining the drumline this fall can contact director Jim Swanson at
mr.swanson@bwhs.org
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Volunteers for Theatre Camp
Incoming freshmen who would like to volunteer at the BWHS Theatre Camp for grades 3-8 can email director Liz O’Dorisio at
lizodorisio@gmail.com
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Choir Fundraiser TODAY
Eat at Cane’s at 5132 North High Street (across from Graceland) today from 4:00-8:00 p.m. and 15% of the total will go back to our Choir program.
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Senior Class Notes
Graduation Live
Graduation will be live streamed on our website for any family members who cannot make it to the ceremony.
Senior Summary of Events
Click here
for the senior schedule for the month of May, which includes important graduation information.
Senior Yard Banners
Click here
to get the yard banner order form. Proceeds benefit the band program.
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NCYC Registration Deadline is Coming Up
Registration for a guaranteed spot is due by May 31 for high school students who want to attend the upcoming National Catholic Youth Conference next fall in Indianapolis November 21-24.
We will travel with the group from the Diocese of Columbus and will leave on Thursday morning, Nov. 21, and return at noon on Sunday, Nov. 24. Bishop Brennan encourages our youth to participate. Depending on the room occupancy selected, the cost is $515-$685 per person for the conference, the hotel, the transportation, an NCYC sweatshirt and several meals. Participants can organize and participate in fundraising for the trip. Parents who are interested in serving as chaperones and have completed Safe Environment requirements may register online and can also contact Mrs. Beth Simmonds at mrs.simmonds@bwhs.org for more information.
To view a promotional video, to see specific costs based on occupancy at the hotel (2, 3, 4, 5, 6 to a room) or to register please go to the diocesan website at
https://columbuscatholic.org/ncyc
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Share your memories with our photo frames for the Class of 2019!
The Eagle Store is open
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
on regular-schedule school days.
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We are offering camps in art, sports theatre and wood shop.
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2019-20 Important Dates
August 21:
First Day of School
September 2:
No School/Labor Day
September 3:
No School/Diocese Professional Development
October 25:
No School
November 27-December 1:
Thanksgiving Break
December 21-January 5:
Christmas Break
F
ebruary 14:
No School
February 17:
No School/Presidents’ Day
March 21-29:
Spring Break
April 9-13:
Easter Break
May 21:
Baccalaureate
May 23:
Graduation
May 25:
No School/Memorial Day
May 29:
Last Day, grades 9-11
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Time for Uniform Sales
School Days/School Closet and Schoolbelles are having summer sales. Uniform store sales are found on our website on the Student Life menu. Click on Forms & Flyers and scroll to Uniform Stores.
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IPERC Cultural Exchange Opportunity
IPERC invites you to join us this summer for a week of cultural exchange and collaboration with students from China! In this one-week cultural immersion program, students will have the chance to participate in academic activities in various subjects, leadership opportunities, and exciting field trips across Ohio. Throughout this experience, US students will act as “American Ambassadors” and take the lead during many activities and events. Camp destinations include The Ohio State University, Hocking Hills, and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, just to name a few. The goal of this program is to foster mutual understanding, respect, and cultural engagement among young Americans and their international peers from China.
At the beginning of the camp, you will be paired with a small group of Chinese students. Throughout the week you will serve as the group leader, thereby gaining leadership experience, volunteer hours, and lifelong friendships. In addition, during one evening of the camp experience, you will have the chance to welcome your new friends to your home for a host family dinner. The cost is only $65 for the full-week session and covers meals, transportation, and all supplies. For more information, feel free to take a look at all of the information on our website at
http://www.iperc.org/home/2019-multicultural-summer-experience/
and click “Enroll Now” to register.
We hope you choose to join us for a week of fun and cultural exchange!
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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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