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Next 1:45 Early Release Day: Thursday, November 29
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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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Dear Parents,
As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving tomorrow, I want to thank you for choosing Bishop Watterson for your children’s high school education. We are grateful for the opportunity to not only teach them but also to learn from them.
At this time we also thank you for your contributions to our Seasons of Giving and upcoming Caring & Sharing drives. Let us pray that our donations provide comfort and assistance, and for an ever-increasing gratitude for the many gifts God has given us.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Deacon Chris Campbell
Principal
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Watterson 101
Did you know we have math and writing tutors available to assist any student who would like help during study halls? Students can simply ask for help.
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Eight Sign to Play College Sports
Eight Bishop Watterson seniors signed to play Division I or Division II college sports on November 14.
Adam Fallon
, baseball, Bowling Green State University, St. Brigid School and Parish
Samantha Francis
, soccer, University of Findlay, St. Mary Delaware/Delaware Dempsey Middle School, St. Joan of Arc Parish
Stephen Garrett
, baseball, Walsh University, Immaculate Conception School and Parish
Elizabeth Intihar
, swimming, College of William & Mary, Immaculate Conception School and Parish
Drake McAninch
, baseball, Ashland University, Immaculate Conception School and Parish
Maddison McCleary
, softball, Ursuline College, Our Lady of Peace School and Parish
Kari Mercer
, volleyball, University of South Carolina Aiden, St. Brendan School and Parish
Emma Schossler
, soccer, High Point University, Heritage Middle School, St. Brendan Parish
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Double Your Annual Eagle Fund Donation on Giving Tuesday
We are happy to report that we have brought in nearly $73,000 so far to the Annual Eagle Fund. Our goal this year is $275,000. The proceeds from the Annual Eagle Fund go directly to tuition assistance. Please consider a gift to the Annual Eagle Fund and remember giving every year helps an Eagle every day.
Would you like your Annual Eagle Fund donation to help even more students? Then give on Giving Tuesday, November 27
and your donation will be doubled. Scan the QR code with the camera on your phone or click on the button below to go to our donation page.
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The latest Guidance News is dated November 13. An important senior to-do list is included.
IMPORTANT MEETING
College Credit Plus
November 29, 2018
6:30–8:00 p.m.
Location: Fawcett Center Auditorium, The Ohio State University, 2400 Olentangy River Road
Please plan to attend if your son or daughter would like to take CCP courses for the 2018-19 school year or this summer. The College Credit Plus law says that high schools are required to have a Parent Information Session to inform students about the options for CCP. This year our school’s meeting will be hosted by OSU, with representatives from The Ohio State University, Otterbein University, and Columbus State Community College.
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Winter Weather Is Here
With winter having already arrived in central Ohio, 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. We will also get the word out through our Facebook and Twitter accounts.
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Caring & Sharing Collection is the Week of Dec. 3
Saint Vincent de Paul Club will be collecting items through Friday, December 7 for our annual Caring & Sharing drive. As you are out shopping, please consider picking up items to assist us in filling bags of necessities for the homeless.
Freshmen:
shampoo, conditioner
Sophomores:
toothbrushes, toothpaste
Juniors:
body wash, bar soap, gloves, socks
Seniors:
razors (1-2 razor packs), shaving cream, men's lotion, socks
We will meet in the BWHS cafeteria on Saturday, December 8 at 9:00 a.m. to fill Christmas bags with the donations for clients of Holy Family Soup Kitchen. All are welcome to come help!
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Baby It's Cold Outside!
Ski Club dues will be extended another full week. We are in need of members in order to ski this season. There is no better way to enjoy the cold weather than to hit the slopes during the week. It's a fun way to meet new friends and stay in shape! Dues can be turned in to Mrs. Rush or Mrs. Matthews
until Friday, November 30.
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Yard Sign Return
We recycle our Open House yard signs to be environmentally and financially conscious. Please return your signs to school. They can be dropped off in the main office or room 201. Thank you!
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Kairos Tees Can Be Ordered Through November 30
Kairos t-shirts are available for purchase through Nov 30 for those who attended Kairos this fall or plan on attending the February Kairos. Please
click here
to order and pay online. T-shirts orders will be delivered to the school for pickup.
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Eagle Store
Holiday Open House!
December 3, starting at 6:30 p.m., during the Mothers' Club Christmas Charity and Social Event
The Eagle Store is open on regular-schedule days during lunch, from
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
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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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Fall Dinner Recap
The Mother’s Club Fall Dinner for this school year was held last Wednesday night at Wedgewood Country Club, with record-breaking reservations of 283 past, present and future moms! The fun-filled event consisted of a social hour followed by dinner, a wine pull, BWHS signature candle sales, and nine beautiful raffle items. Raffle winners were Karen Bouchard, Teresa Boyne, Elly Bradford, Jamie Horvath, Terri Kernan, Geri Lombard, Sara Neutzling, Ammy Pi and Tracy Truax. Old friends reconnected and new friendships were made. Thank you to all mothers who attended–we are looking forward to seeing you again next year! If you were not able to attend and would like a special reminder sent to you for next year, please email
dededean@aol.com
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Staff Appreciation
A very big thank you to all who baked mini loaves of bread for the entire staff for a Thanksgiving treat. We are very thankful for you and all the parents of our students! Happy Thanksgiving!
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At our Christmas Charity Event and Social we will be preparing gifts for patients at Kobacker House while we enjoy refreshments and the music of the BWHS A Capella Choir. Donations of winter hats, socks, lotion, lip balm and combs for men and women will be collected at school through November 30.
The Eagle Store will hold it annual Christmas Open House this evening as well.
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Our Dominican Program staff will be sharing helpful articles, videos and book recommendations in Wednesday News occasionally in an effort to support all BWHS families.
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Athletic News
Bowling Fundraiser
The Bowling team will be having a fundraiser at Buffalo Wild Wings on Bethel Rd. on Friday, November 23. The bowling team will receive 15% of the tab and the coupon does not need to be presented; mention you are with the Bishop Watterson bowling team at the establishment.
Cheerleading Sign Sale
The next deadline for ordering spirit signs is December 7.
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Share the Good News!
Has a teacher or staff
member gone above and beyond? We want to hear about it so we can thank and recognize them for their efforts.
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Uniform Store Sale
Schoolbelles is having a winter sale now.
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St. Mary Hosting Amanda Vernon
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The St. Mary High School Youth Group is hosting nationally known performer and Catholic Christian youth evangelist, Amanda Vernon, on Sunday, December 2 in the Beitel Commons, 66 E William Street, Delaware. Amanda will sing at the 5:30 p.m. Praise & Worship Mass, followed by a meal in the School Beitel Commons from 6:30-7:00 p.m. with the event starting at 7 p.m. There is no cost.
Amanda will be presenting on her life experiences, relationships and romance. All who are middle-school aged and older are welcome to attend. Please RSVP Tina White at
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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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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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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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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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