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Next Early Dismissal:
Week of Dec. 16-20
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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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Casual Attire Finals Week
Students have been granted dress down days during finals December 16-19, per student handbook rules (page 42).
Friday, December 20 is a red and green/Christmas attire casual dress day.
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A Reminder About Semester Finals Attendance
We have had some inquiries about our policy on semester final exam attendance and so we are sharing that policy here:
Student Handbook, page 15
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, 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."
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Give the Gift of Kairos This Christmas
Seniors often tell us that one of the best experiences of their time at BWHS is attending a Kairos Retreat. It is a time to connect and develop deeper relationships with others and with God, and to come to know oneself more fully.
The second of three Kairos retreats is January 28-31. The registration form is available online. Click below.
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Counseling News
PSAT Return
Sophomores and Juniors: PSAT scores will become available online via College Board TODAY, December 11. To view your scores, create a Free College Board account by
clicking here.
On January 7 and 9, Mrs. Karen Gallo will meet with the juniors to review the PSAT results and specific test questions.
On January 13 and 14, Mrs. Gallo and Ms. Creighton will meet with sophomores to go over the PSAT results and specific test questions.
Pre-ACT Return
On January 31, counselors will meet with freshmen to talk about scheduling and go over the Pre-ACT results.
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The Choir Christmas Concert is a great opportunity to hear some great music and get in the Christmas spirit! It will be tomorrow, December 12, starting at 7:00 p.m. in the north gymasium. All are welcome to join us!
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The BWHS choir boosters will hold a fundraiser at Chipotle on North High Street on Wednesday, December 11.
Click here
for the flyer which must be presented at time of order.
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The Bishop Watterson choir will be singing the National Anthem when the Harlem Globetrotters visit Columbus on Sunday, December 29 at 6:00 p.m. at the Schottenstein Center. To order discounted tickets by December 18,
click here.
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Annual Eagle Fund
THANK YOU
to everyone who donated to the Bishop Watterson Annual Eagle Fund on Giving Tuesday! With the help of our alumni, parents, and friends we brought in $19,423, which has been matched by generous donors, bringing our grand total to $38,846. Bishop Watterson is blessed with a supportive community that values an excellent, faith-filled Catholic education.
If you have not yet given to the Annual Eagle Fund, there is still time. Click on the link below or mail in a check by December 31, 2019 and you will receive a tax receipt for 2019. Remember giving every year helps an Eagle every day!
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Eagle Store
Looking for a gift idea for your Eagle? Look no further than the Eagle Store! We're open before and after school.
Or contact Sheri Cook, mrs.cook@bwhs.org.
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Mothers' Club Corner
Help Still Needed
December Staff Appreciation: We are still in need of some food items for the teacher luncheon on Thursday, December 12.
Sign ups, as well as instructions, can be found on the Mothers’ Club Shutterfly site.
Click here.
If you are new to the Shutterfly site, the password is
wattymoms
.
Christmas Charity & Event and Social
Thanks to all who participated in this fun event! We had a great time doing good for others! Merry Christmas!
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Scrip Deadline is Sunday, Dec. 15
Earn tuition credit when you purchase gift cards through the Scrip program!
The last order deadline before Christmas is Sunday, December 15.
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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Yearbook Price Increases January 1
Looking for a Christmas gift idea for your students? Yearbooks for 2019-20 are now on sale at
yearbookforever.com
. Make sure to reserve your copy by purchasing now through the end of the year. The price increases January 1. Several options are available with name stamping, icons, mail to home, etc.
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Uniform Store Sale
School Closet/School Days is having a Holiday Sale. Save 20% with coupon through December 31 or 15% with coupon through January 31.
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Ski Club Update
Ski Club members: make sure to buy a pass to Mad River Mountain by December 19! If you miss that deadline, you must see Mrs. Rush for a paper registration.
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Semester Finals
Semester finals, taken prior to Christmas break, are quickly approaching. Students should begin the review and preparation process early in order to be successful. All courses (core and non-core) will have their semester exams at this time. The schedule is as follows:
Dec 16:
periods 1 and 2 exams
Dec 17:
periods 3 and 4 exams
Dec 18:
periods 5 and 6 exams
Dec 19:
periods 7 and 8 exams
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 their study hall is the first exam time or leave early if their study hall is the second exam time. If you wish for your child to remain at school for the study hall period, please contact the main office.
Students should direct questions about semester finals to their teachers.
Dismissal will be at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 16-19. We will not have cafeteria service so students should plan to bring a snack for their break/study time between finals.
We plan to dismiss the students at 12:15 on Friday, December 20. We will have classes, followed by our traditional Advent Service, and then choir and band performances.
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St. Vincent DePaul Club
Christmas Drive
Saint Vincent DePaul Club is seeking student, alumni, and parent volunteers to help stuff toiletries into Christmas bags for our annual drive. We will be meeting in the cafeteria at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 14 and should be finished by 1:00 p.m. We will also need parents and/or guardians with ample car space to help transport donations to Holy Family Soup Kitchen. Thank you for your generosity and support during this season of giving. Looking forward to seeing you there! Questions? See or email Alyssa Jones at
mrs.jones@bwhs.org
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Support Bishop Watterson when you order from Amazon this Christmas season! BWHS will receive a percentage back when you shop at the link below.
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Registration for Incoming Freshmen
A note for current families who are registering a new student for the 2020-21 school year: you must set up a new login for the application process. Your current PowerSchool credentials will not log you in for registration.
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Jostens Orders
Sophomores
A representative from Jostens will be in the office lobby to take class ring/jewelry orders TODAY during all lunches. Purchases may be made online also. A packet of information will be given to the students today during homeroom with details. For more information visit
jostens.com
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Seniors
A representative from Jostens will be in the office lobby to take graduation announcement/memorabilia orders TODAY during all lunches. Purchases may also be made online. Packets with information for ordering will be given to students today during homeroom. For more information visit
jostens.com
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*Please note: There is NO need to purchase cap, gown or tassels - these are provided for each graduate and will be distributed during graduation practices at the end of the year.
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ACT-SAT-PSAT Prep
An ACT test date is coming up on February 8, 2020.
In addition, Juniors will be taking the
state-mandated ACT on February 25, 2020 at BWHS.
Mrs. Gallo will be offering a 5-hour prep course leading up to the February tests.
Prep courses are also available for the SAT.
Check our website (
Student Life-Forms & Flyers
) for the registration forms and the complete list of upcoming classes.
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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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