Meeting TONIGHT
Have you considered a gift to our Back Field Renovation Project? Now is the time to get involved, as a generous donor has offered to match up to $250,000 in gifts and pledges through October 10!
All are invited to join us for an information session tonight from 7:00-8:15 p.m. in Dominican Hall. Our principal, Deacon Chris Campbell, and Back Field Renovation Chairman Bob Hoying will provide information about this important project to improve our facilities.
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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 in to your account and under Savings & Rewards click Kroger Community Rewards. Search for Bishop Watterson. Our number is VG154.
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Guatemala Application Available
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The application for the Guatemala 2019 trip is now available. For information and the application,
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Spain & Portugal Trip
Meeting TOMORROW
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We are planning a trip to Spain and Portugal for June 2019!
An informational meeting will be held on Thursday, September 27 at 6:00 p.m. in art room 15.
For more information and to RSVP for the meeting,
click here.
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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.
Upcoming Classes:
PSAT Turbo
for sophomores and juniors, Tuesday, October 9
ACT Turbo
for seniors, Wednesday, October 10
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Mothers' Club Corner
Fall Cleanup Thanks
Thank you to the following Bishop Watterson moms that volunteered to help this past Sunday morning with fall cleanup and planting on campus. Pictured left to right (front row): Christina Miller, Jen Gibson, Lisa Mercer, Arlene Kozak, Marla Bump (back row): Tammie Francis, Janeen Peters, Kathy Riedinger.
Not pictured: Mara Belcher and Molly Wehrly
Do you have a green thumb? Want to help next time? Visit Mothers’ Club Shutterfly site and click on SIGNUPS, then BEAUTIFICATION to sign up!
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Fall Dinner
Save the date of November 14 for the Mothers' Club's fall dinner!
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The Eagle Store is open on regular-schedule days during lunch, from 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
To place an order or arrange for a time to stop by the Eagle Store, email Sheri Cook,
scook@cdeducation.org
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Eucharistic Adoration
October 3
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Eucharistic Adoration will be held October 3 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.
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Athletics News
Boys Volleyball
We will have open gyms on Sunday, September 23 and September 30 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the main gym.
Join the Bowling Team!
The bowling season is just around the corner. Come have fun on the bowling team. No experience necessary! Learn a lifetime sport while enjoying time with your friends and making new ones on the team. We have both boys and girls varsity and JV teams for a total of 16 boys and 16 girls. Come bowl with us in October and see if it's the right fit for you. We get together informally
October 16, 18, 23, 25 & 30
after school at Sawmill Lanes from 4:00-5:30 p.m. Cost is $25. Official practice starts November 1. Matches are after school during the winter with NO weekend competitions. Contact Coach Jerry Wagner at jlwags98@gmail.com for more information or just show up.
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Homecoming 2018
Corsage/Boutonniere Sale
Business Club will again be selling corsages and boutonnieres for the Homecoming dance. Watch for ordering information!
Homecoming Dance
Saturday, October 13 from 7:00-10:00 p.m. at BWHS
Students must arrive by 7:30 p.m.
No departure before 10:00 p.m.
Homecoming Court nomination forms can be found in Cafe B on the Student Activities Board and are due Monday, October 8 to Mrs. Matthews or Mrs. Rush.
Guest forms can be found on BWHS website (Student Life, Forms & Flyers) and are due Wednesday, Oct. 10 to Mrs. Matthews or Mrs. Rush.
Dance Attire
Note: shoes must be worn at all times for sanitary reasons; please choose your footwear accordingly.
A reminder to all students planning to attend the Homecoming Dance on October 13:
“As a Catholic school we believe that modesty and appropriateness in dress are important values. This is particularly true in today’s culture when popular celebrities do not always serve as good role models in helping adolescents form patterns of behavior and dress.”
(Bishop Watterson Student Handbook p. 42)
HOMECOMING and Prom Attire for Bishop Watterson Students and Guests
Ladies:
Dresses are to be modest and befitting a Catholic school.
Strapless gowns may be worn if modest.
Dresses not permitted to be worn are:
a. Tight-fitting, cut-outs in the front or side of the dress or backless,
show midriffs
b. Gowns that have see-through panels or unlined transparent fabric
c. Dresses SHORTER THAN 4 inches above the knee
No exposed tattoos
No costumes
Gentlemen:
Long dress pants and dress shirts required (Jackets for Prom)
No earrings and/or exposed tattoos permitted
No costumes
No tennis shoes
Students not adhering to these guidelines will not be admitted to the dance and no refunds will be given. Please be advised that the administration will be enforcing these rules. Students, as well as guests, who are inappropriately dressed will be sent home and parents will be notified.
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Calendar Changes
We have made a couple of minor changes to the calendar which you will see reflected online:
October 3 Urban Plunge has been moved to November 28
Blood Drive is January 25
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The latest Guidance News is dated September 19.
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Yard Signs
We still have Choose Community and Choose Excellence yard signs available. If you would like us to send one with your student,
click here.
We also have Open House signs, available at the link!
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TEEN Suicide Presentation
St. Peter Church, 6899 Smoky Row Road, Columbus, will hold a presentation on teen suicide by Paul F. Granello, Ph.D. on Sunday, October 7 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Dr. Granello is a licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Associate Professor of Counselor Education at Ohio State. He is also a founding partner, with the Department of Mental Health, in establishing the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about this devastating problem in our society.
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Senior Activity
The senior class activity will be held at Magic Mountain at Polaris on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 from 7:00-10:00 p.m. Seniors do not have class on Wednesday, October 10 due to testing for underclassmen. The cost per student of $21.00 includes unlimited miniature golf, go carts, and laser tag, as well as a slice of pizza and a soft drink. In addition, they will receive complimentary tokens for video games.
Click here for registration form, due by Friday, October 5 with payment to Mrs. Simmonds.
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Kairos Senior Retreat
Time to sign up for the first Kairos Senior Retreat!
This optional retreat is Oct. 23-26 at Sts. Peter and Paul Retreat Center, with students leaving after school on Tuesday, Oct. 23 and returning by 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct.26.
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 fall retreat closes on Friday, Oct. 5 to allow us time to complete our preparations. We are also taking registration for the Feb and April Kairos. Last year, some dates filled up and we ended up with a waiting list. The cost for the retreat is $275 but scholarships are available by contacting Mrs. Simmonds.
NOTE: for those considering the March exchange trip to Italy, no student may go on both the exchange AND the April Kairos retreat. Please plan accordingly.
CLICK HERE
for the information/registration sheet and permission form.
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Save the date for our annual Parents in Partnership meeting on Monday, October 29 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Parents of students in all grades are invited to join us for this evening of sessions with guest speakers on topics of interest to parents of teens.
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Legends Golf Outing Rescheduled
October 7, 2018
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It’s not too late to sign up for our Legends Golf Outing! This annual event benefiting tuition assistance has been rescheduled, due to last weekend's weather, to Sunday, October 7 at the Golf Club of Dublin starting at 1:30 p.m.
Click here
to register as a player or sponsor.
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Bishop Watterson will again be participating in 40 Days for Life, which runs September 26 to November 4.
We will not be going to Founder’s this year because this abortion clinic, Ohio’s oldest, has closed its doors!
Instead, all are invited to gather at Planned Parenthood at 3255 E. Main Street, Columbus on Sunday, October 14 and Sunday, November 4 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Please join Theology teacher and Human Rights Club moderator David Klemm and other members of the BWHS community for a peaceful and prayerful experience. Feel free to bring a friend and stay 15 minutes or stay for an hour. Contact Mr. Klemm with questions,
mr.klemm@bwhs.org
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School Calendar
Our website calendar was updated this summer with all 2018-19 dates. Please check this for upcoming meetings and other important dates.
How to access:
Go to
bishopwatterson.com
, click Calendar at the top. (see image below)
Or, click the Calendar button in this Wednesday News, above.
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