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This is our last Watterson Wednesday News for the 2018-19 school year. We will start back up in August for 2019-20. Have a great summer!
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Six Retire After Combined 141 Years at BWHS
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At the end of the 2018-19 school year, Bishop Watterson said goodbye to six staff members who have worked here for a combined 141 years and are now retiring.
Jim Dury ’71
has been teaching for 28 years, with 24 of them at Bishop Watterson. He has taught French I-III, Honors IV and AP V and German I-III. In addition, he began the AP American History program. During his time at BWHS he oversaw In The Know, French and German clubs, and National Honor Society.
Penny Forker
has been with the school for 17 years, serving as a librarian, where she started the Student Book Club in 2003 and teaching Classical Mythology. For the past three years she has also served as Administrative Assistant to the Principal.
Chris Hilty ’68
started working in the Alumni/Advancement Office in 2007, and has worked in the front office since 2011. She helped orchestrate many of the day-to-day tasks for the school and provided behind-the-scenes administrative support for faculty, staff and students. She and her husband, Mike ’68, will continue to be regular attendees of BWHS basketball games.
Mike Huff
has taught for 43 years, with 32 of them at Bishop Watterson. He has taught United States History, Social Psychology and American Government. In addition, he coached numerous co-curriculars including varsity softball for 23 years, JV and freshmen girls basketball for seven years and the Mock Trial Team for the past four years.
Tina Kestella
has been teaching for 35 years with 31 of them at BWHS. She taught Spanish I-III and has served as World Languages Department Chair. She chaperoned trips to Spain, Italy, France, Greece and Switzerland. In addition, she was advisor to Spanish Club and helped organize the annual International Dinner.
Mary Pat Simmers
taught in the Diocese of Columbus for 33 years. During 25 years at Bishop Watterson she taught freshman through junior Theology. She was the advisor to the St. Vincent de Paul and equestrian clubs. Her favorite memories include the Appalachia service trip, Urban Plunge, the Sophomore Service Project Training, and projects for Holy Family and St. Vincent de Paul.
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Congratulations to our boys volleyball team on finishing second in Division II in the state of Ohio! The boys defeated Archbishop Alter in the state semifinals to advance to the championship match where they lost to Walsh Jesuit.
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Kessler Makes 100m Final at State Track Meet
Congratulations to sophomore Anna Kessler on making the finals in the 100 meters at the state track & field championships! Anna ran a great race and finished ninth. Way to go!
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Boys Basketball Open Gym
Summer open gym for incoming freshmen from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on the following dates:
June:
5, 9, 12, 16, 18, 23, 25
July:
2, 7, 10, 14
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Spring 2019 ITS Inductees
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Sixteen Inducted to International Thespian Society
Congratulations to the 16 spring inductees into the 2019 International Thespian Society (ITS). ITS is the world's largest honor society for theatre students. The designation "Thespian" includes members who excel in technical and production fields as well as performance in their high school theatre.
Welcome to Troupe #4688 -John Agan,
Zoe Appelbaum
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Helen Ciesinski
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Nicole Dundon
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Izzy Koehler
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Sam Koehler
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Liam Lenzotti
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Megan Mullahey
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Riley Neville
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Arden Noblitt
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Angelo O'Dorisio
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Liam Ott
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Molly Rafferty
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Abbie Swint
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Ava Williams
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and Kieran York.
Affiliation with the International Thespian Society (est. 1929) brings credibility and distinction to students, theatre programs, and schools.
ITS recognizes, rewards, and encourages student achievement and celebrates the work of students in all aspects of theatre—performance and production.
Students earn an invitation to ITS membership on the basis of their achievements in the school’s theatre program.
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Drum & Bugle Corps Participants
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Rising seniors Isabella Aguiar and Henry Owens and two alumni, Andy Fassbender ’18 and Paul Renzi ’18 will be traveling across the country as members of drum and bugle corps this summer.
Aguiar is a member of the 7th Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps from New London, Connecticut and plays vibraphone in the front ensemble. This is her first year with the corps.
The 7th Regiment finished sixth in Open Class at the 2018 DCI World Championships.
Owens and Fassbender are both members of Legends Drum and Bugle Corps from Kalamazoo, Michigan, Owens as a member of the bass drum section and Fassbender as an assistant field commander. Fassbender, who is a student at Ohio State, is in his third year with the group – his first two playing trumpet – while this is the first year for Owens. Legends finished fourth in Open Class at the 2018 DCI World Championships.
Renzi, also a student at Ohio State, is a member of the trumpet section of the World Class drum corps The Cavaliers from Rosemont, Illinois. It is his first year marching drum corps. The Cavaliers, a seven-time DCI champion, finished sixth in World Class at the 2018 DCI World Championships.
All four will end their season at the 2019 DCI Championships held August 6-10 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind.
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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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Summer Hours
The counseling office is closed from June 10 to August 12. The counselors will respond to emails as soon as they can after they return on August 12
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Graduates
Remember that your final transcripts will be sent to the college/university a week after grade cards go out which will most likely be the third week of June. In May, seniors completed a “Senior Destination” survey in Naviance to indicate the college to which the final transcript should be sent.
College Credit Plus
Current students planning to take College Credit Plus classes through Columbus State Community College: Remember to forward the CCP State Funding letter to ccpadvising@cscc.edu and to your counselor.
Students Needing to Complete Summer School
For a list of schools that offer summer school admission to non-district students, which includes Bishop Watterson students,
click here.
Note: The registration window for Educere summer courses is June 10 – June 15. Do not register before June 10.
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S
ummer Service Opportunities
The service google calendar will still be updated over the summer months! If interested in any service opportunities click on the button below.
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Mothers’ Club Corner
The Mothers’ Club board members would like to thank everyone who has helped or participated with any events this school year. We are blessed to have so many willing and energetic members of the Bishop Watterson community involved. As we end this school year, we would like to say goodbye and thank you for all of your hard work to board members leaving: Kathy Fulop, Carolyn Griffin, Michele Lucki, and Kim Price. We would like to welcome the following new board members for next school year: Natalie Baur, Karen Bettendorf, Judith Bowers, Amy Coleman, Lisa Festi, Mimi Rose, Judy Shoup and Laura Williams.
Looking ahead for next school year, please save the following dates.
Monday, August 12:
Welcome Back Social (for ALL Bishop Watterson moms), 7:00 p.m. in Dominican Hall
Thursday, November 14:
Fall Dinner at Wedgewood Country Club, 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 14:
Luncheon & Style Show at Villa Milano
Join the BWHS Mothers’ Club Shutterfly site! Instructions can be found on our website on the Support BWHS menu, click Get Involved and Mothers' Club.
Or click here.
Enjoy your summer!
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Keep an eye on the progress of our back field renovation this summer! Live images can be viewed on our website by clicking on the Support BWHS menu then Back Field Renovation Project.
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Scrip Order Deadline is June 9
Earn tuition credit when you purchase gift cards through the Scrip program!
The next order deadline is Sunday, June 9.
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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Summer Office Hours
June 3-28
Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
July 1-7
Closed
July 8-31
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
August 1-20
Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
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Busing 2019-20
It is time to register for bus service from Columbus, Dublin, Hilliard or Worthington for the 2019-20 school year. Links to the district transportation information can be found on our website under Student Life, Forms & Flyers. Or, click on the button below.
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We are offering camps in art, sports theatre and wood shop.
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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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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.
Registration Closed
Both sessions of Summer Physical Education are full and registration is now closed.
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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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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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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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