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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. We will continue this in January (with the exception of next Wednesday, January 20)
If you are picking up, please delay your arrival until 2:05 p.m.
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Key Dates
Friday, January 15: Flex Day
Monday, January 18: No School, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Friday, January 22: Early Release
Finals Schedule: See Information in Worth Repeating section
Friday, February 5: No School (staff development)
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2nd Semester Flex Days
Friday, February 12
Friday, March 5
Friday, April 30
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Gray Learning Plan
Signups Open Today
Signups for the gray plan for third quarter will begin today. Click on the button below to sign up.
Policy Change
Based on our experience with first semester, we are making a change to our policy for students on the gray learning plan. When quarter three begins on January 25, students choosing to be on the gray learning plan are no longer eligible to participate in co- or extra-curricular activities. The choice to attend school remotely during the pandemic indicates a family’s intention to reduce the chance of exposure to COVID-19; participating in school-sanctioned co- or extra-curricular activities while attending classes remotely is inconsistent with that desire.
Administration will continue to evaluate our learning plans as we move through this unusual year.
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Summer Physical Education
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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Caring for Front Line Workers
Celebrate their dedication by lining up (socially distant with masks) to applaud them on their way out of work!
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Annual Eagle Fund
Thank you to those who have donated to the Annual Eagle Fund. So far we have raised more than $210,000. Our goal this year is $275,000. Please consider a donation to help families who need tuition assistance.
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Counseling News
2021-2022 Course Scheduling
Counselors will be working with students to schedule their 2021-2022 courses in January and February.
Week of January 25: Counselors will present information about course options to students in Theology classes.
Week of February 1: Counselors will have individual meetings with juniors during their Theology classes.
Week of February 8: Counselors will have individual meetings with sophomores during their Theology classes.
February 16 through Feb 22: Counselors will have individual meetings with freshmen during their Theology classes.
Level placement in core classes will be made by teacher recommendation. Students should discuss their placement with their current teachers.
During the individual meetings in February, counselors will review the student’s core course placements, enter their elective choices, and then send them home with a final scheduling sheet listing the chosen courses which is to be signed by a parent.
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2021-22 School Year Key Dates*
*subject to change
August 25, 2021: First Day of School
September 6, 2021: No School - Labor Day
November 25-26, 2021: Thanksgiving Vacation
December 20, 20-21-January 2, 2022: Christmas Vacation
January 17, 2022: No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 21, 2022: No School – Presidents’ Day
March 12-20, 2022: Spring Break
April 15-18, 2022: Easter Break
May 30, 2022: No School – Memorial Day
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Spirit Shirts On the Way
Our spirit shirt order has been delayed. They are expected next week. Thank you for your patience!
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2020-21 Concert Choir Auditions
Are you interested in being in Concert Choir next year? Auditions will be held after-school from January 24-28 in the choir room. A sign-up sheet can be found outside the choir room to sign up for your time slot! If you are a gray plan learner, please email Mr. Jenkins (mr.jenkins@bwhs.org) to sign-up for a separate time.
Please prepare to sing 30 seconds of a song of your choosing or the national anthem. There will also be sight reading and a short-range test to see how high and low you can sing.
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Senior Parents
Class of 2021 emails were sent to parents and students on December 11 and January 11. The January email included information from Jostens on graduation announcements and other items. Deadline for ordering from Jostens is Wednesday, January 20.
Important Reminder: you do not need to order caps, gowns and tassels. Bishop Watterson provides these.
Questions about graduation can be directed to Heather Law, mrs.law@bwhs.org.
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Campus Ministry Cues
Letters to a Young Catholic
In this first of a series of letters to young Catholics, Leonard DeLorenzo, reflects on how to be real. This letter might be something to share and discuss with the young people in our lives. Click here to read.
National Prayer Vigil for Life
The National Prayer Vigil for Life will be virtual this year. If you are interested in participating click here for more information.
Masses at BWHS
Class Masses for students will continue in the coming weeks, with the junior class mass today, the sophomore mass on January 27 and freshman mass on February 3.
The entire student body will participate in a live stream Mass for Life with Bishop Brennan on January 22.
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Mothers' Club Corner
SAVE THE DATE!
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Scrip Deadline is Sunday, January 17
Earn tuition credit when you purchase gift cards through the Scrip program!
The next order deadline is Sunday, January 17. NOTE: For those new to the program, you must register for PrestoPay at least two days before placing your order.
For instructions and a list of future order deadlines, click here.
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Semester Finals
We have decided to use the quarter finals format for our semester final exams given the unique circumstances of this school year. Following is the schedule. These will be regular-schedule school days.
Thursday, Jan. 14: Social Studies, Theology
Friday, Jan. 15: Flex Day
Monday, Jan. 18: No School -- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Tuesday, Jan. 19: Non-Core B, World Language
Wednesday, Jan. 20, NO EARLY DISMISSAL: Math, English
Thursday, Jan. 21: Non-Core A, Science
Friday, Jan. 22, EARLY DISMISSAL AT 1:48 P.M.: End of Quarter 2
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Seniors are invited to sign up for one of the Kairos Retreats planned during the second semester. Kairos is a meaningful opportunity for seniors to reflect on their lives, spend quality time with their classmates and grow in relationship with God. Many students say it is a highlight of their senior year. Students must be on the yellow plan during the quarter in which they participate in the 3 ½ day retreat. Space is limited on each retreat. For February, spots for boys are still available; we have a waitlist for girls.
The retreat dates are Feb. 23-26, March 16-19, April 20-23 and they will be held at Maria Stein Retreat Center. The cost is $275 and a $100 deposit holds a spot. Partial and full scholarships are available through the Brendan Foley Memorial Fund. Email Mrs. Simmonds at mrs.simmonds@bwhs.com for more information on this or with any other questions.
To sign up, click on the button below (or go to bishopwatterson.com, on Student Life menu click Forms & Flyers) for the registration form to print and return to Campus Minister Mrs. Beth Simmonds.
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Submit Pics for Yearbook
Please submit pictures to mrs.rush@bwhs.org for any of the following: holiday family pictures, Then and Now pictures, any senior picture other than the headshot, any activity (sports, co-curricular, club, etc.), seniors with pets, etc. When submitting, please provide a brief description.
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Senior Portraits Last Call
Prestige is offering last call opportunities for senior yearbook pictures. These will be January 20 and January 23. Please call the Prestige office at (614) 626-8708, option #3. If the senior fails to get these taken, no formal picture will be in the yearbook or the senior composite that hangs in the hallway.
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Winter Weather Closure Notifications
Winter is on the way and so we thought this would be a good time to remind our community what happens if school is cancelled.
Bishop Watterson follows the Diocese of Columbus in determining weather-related closures. The Diocese continues to communicate through local media outlets.
In the event of a closure, we use the School Messenger system to send a phone message to parent cell phones on file with the school office. We will also get the word out through our Facebook and Twitter accounts.
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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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Virtual Open House Available 24/7 |
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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.
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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.
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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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