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Dear Bishop Watterson Parents/Guardians,
The safety and welfare of our students and staff is one of our highest priorities at Bishop Watterson. We continually review our safety plan and practice safety drills throughout the year to prepare our students and staff in the event of an emergency. As part of that process, a couple of years ago we adopted the ALICE approach when it relates to lockdown/intruder type scenarios.
A.L.I.C.E. is an acronym for Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evacuate.
On Monday November 19, teachers will review the process with students during homeroom in preparation for our first drill of the school year. This script is one that we received during our training. Our first scenario-based drill will occur in the days following and we will complete three required drills this academic year. Due to the nature of these safety drills, the exact dates of the drills cannot be released, however, we will email parents upon completion of these drills.
While it is clear that no absolute guarantees for safety exist, know that we are doing everything we can to minimize risk and that we hold the safety of our students - your children - as the single most imortant responsibility bestowed on us as a school staff.
In conclusion, each and every one of us bears responsibility for school and community safety. As always, please continue to report any suspicious behavior and help us ensure that our building remains locked and secure during the day. By working together we can best protect our students, ourselves, and each other.
Sincerely,
Deacon Chris Campbell
Principal
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Bishop Watterson’s Dominican Program team is focused on helping students who need academic, emotional, and transitional support. The team, in collaboration with teachers, provides additional resources and instructions to meet each student’s unique needs, with the ultimate goal of preparation for college and life after high school.
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Open House Reminder
We are excited to welcome potential students and families to Bishop Watterson this weekend! As we have many students volunteering at this event, we just want to remind everyone that students are to be
in full school uniform only
at the Open House.
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A Reminder About Semester Finals
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.
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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Annual Eagle Fund Kicks Off
Bishop Watterson 2018-2019 Annual Eagle Fund is well underway. Our goal this year is $275,000.
We are asking that all Bishop Watterson families, alumni and friends prayerfully consider a gift to the Annual Eagle Fund. All proceeds from the Annual Fund goes towards tuition assistance.
You can give by mailing a check or by clicking
here
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If you want your Annual Fund donation to be matched, give on
#GivingTuesday
on November 27 at
www.bishopwatterson.com
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The latest Guidance News is dated November 14. An important senior to-do list is included.
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The Bishop Watterson High School Band Boosters will have a fundraising night at Borgata Pizza Cafe on Tuesday, November 27 from 11:00 a.m. -11:00 p.m.
Flyer must be presented.
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Scrip Order Deadline is TOMORROW
Earn tuition credit when you purchase gift cards through the Scrip program! To check out the current and upcoming bonuses
click here.
The next order deadline is TOMORROW, Thursday, November 15 at 8:00 p.m.
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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The weather has cooled, it finally feels like fall, and pretty soon we'll all be thinking about the holidays. Gearing up for the holidays at Bishop Watterson is about more than preparing for finals. While we regularly encourage service and helping those in need, this time before Christmas is when we expand our outreach in a special way with our Season of Giving.
Week 1: October 29, 2018
Student Success Stories: $3 donation which will benefit the purchasing of Columbus City Schools Uniforms and hygiene items
Week 2: November 5, 2018
Toy Drive – $5 donation benefiting the St. Lawrence Haven Christmas Store
Collection is Friday, November 9
Week 3: November 12, 2018
Food Drive – Cans Only
Week 4: November 26, 2018
Miracle of Mom’s Memory – $3 OR bring in a pair of gloves, pack of socks, or warm winter hat. All donations will go towards the purchase of additional warm winter weather accessories.
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New Items Coming Soon!
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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March for Life
Stand up for Life with Bishop Watterson in Washington, DC this Jan 17-18 at the National March for Life! The bus is filling up so reserve your seat soon! We will leave Thursday morning and attend the Life is Very Good Rally at George Mason University on Thursday evening and Friday morning before we travel to the National Mall on Friday at noon. We will return late Friday evening after the March.
The cost of this pilgrimage is $180 and includes the bus, hotel, the evening and morning rally, dinner Thursday evening, breakfast at the hotel and Chick-fil-a for lunch on Friday. Spots are limited. To reserve your spot, send in a $100, non-refundable deposit. Final payment is due by Dec. 1 or your spot will be forfeited.
Partial scholarships are available. See Mrs. Simmonds for more information or email her at
mrs.simmonds@bwhs.org
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Time to Order Yearbooks
Things to be thankful for this Thanksgiving season:
God, family, friends, and the 2018-2019 yearbook!
The 2018-2019 yearbook is on sale now through the first of the year for $55.00. Please order at our new publisher's (Walsworth) website:
yearbookforever.com
. Price will increase after the first of the year. Several packages and options available!
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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.
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Shop Local at St. Brigid Holiday Hop
St. Brigid Women’s Club will hold its Holiday Hop on Wednesday, November 14 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. in Hendricks Hall.This is a great opportunity to shop local while helping to build a brighter future for families in need. Benefiting St. Brigid Women’s Club Giving Tree, the hop is a pre-holiday shopping experience featuring 32 local boutiques, artists and pop-up shops.
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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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