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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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Watterson 101
Service to the community is part of our sophomore theology curriculum. This year, BWHS students have placements at 92 community service organizations. In addition, an average of 70% of our students do volunteer work outside of their sophomore service projects.
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Finals Info
Semester finals are quickly approaching prior to Christmas break. 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 17:
periods 1 and 2 exams
Dec 18:
periods 3 and 4 exams
Dec 19:
periods 5 and 6 exams
Dec 20:
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 the study hall is the start of their day or leave early if the study hall is the second period of their day. 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.
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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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Scrip Orders Due Sunday, Dec. 2
If you’re planning to purchase gift cards for Christmas, why not earn tuition credit in the process? Scrip has many bonuses right now and many more starting December 1!
The next order deadline is Sunday, December 2.
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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Eucharistic Adoration
Eucharistic Adoration will be held on Wednesday, December 5 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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Annual Eagle Fund Benefits Tuition Assistance
During this season of giving, do not forget to make your Annual Eagle Fund Donation. All proceeds benefit tuition assistance.
We are asking everyone in the BWHS community to prayerfully consider a donation. If you have already donated, THANK YOU!
“Catholic Education is above all a question of communicating Christ, of helping to form Christ in the lives of others”
-Pope John Paul II
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School Counselor News:
College Credit Plus Meeting TOMORROW
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The latest Guidance News is dated November 13. An important senior to-do list is included.
TOMORROW!
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 2019-20 school year or summer 2019. 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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Athletic News
Christmas Gift Ideas
Looking for arts or sport-specific spirit wear for your Eagle this Christmas? Look no further than our online store! Access the store from our website by clicking Athletics then Sports Spirit Store. Or
click here.
Cheerleading Sign Sale
The next deadline for ordering spirit signs is December 7.
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Ski Club Dues Deadline Dec. 1
Like to ski or snowboard? Ski Club is still looking for members to join. We have extended the deadline. Please see Mrs. Rush or Mrs. Matthews if interested. Please get those dues in by December 1.
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March for Life Deadline is December 7
Only 10 seats left on the bus to March for Life! Join other Bishop Watterson students on this trip to the National March for Life in Washington, DC Jan. 17-18! 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. To reserve your spot, send in a $100, non-refundable deposit. Final payment is due by Dec. 7 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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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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Jesse Weinberg warns of the dangers of instant gratification in this Ted Talk video.
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Band Notes
Grab a sweet treat after the Feeder School
Band Concert at
Graeter's at 2555 Bethel Road on Wednesday, Dec. 5 from 8:00-9:30 p.m. Present the flyer for 20% of the proceeds to be donated to the Bishop Watterson Band Boosters.
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Clintonville Tree Lighting
The annual Clintonville Tree Lighting is a free
community event!
From 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 9, the 10th annual Clintonville Tree Lighting will be held inside the Whetstone Recreation Center. Hosted by Clintonville Rotary, the event will feature music by the Whetstone High School choristers, children's crafts, and hot chocolate and cookies donated by Weiland's Market. Santa will visit to have his photo taken and hear wish lists with kids who attend. At about 7:00 p.m., festivities will move outside to the evergreen tree in front of the Whetstone Library, where the lights will be turned on by a special guest and everyone can join in singing "Let There Be Peace on Earth."
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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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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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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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Seniors Last Call
All seniors need to be photographed by Prestige Photography by January 1. If you are not photographed by then you will NOT be in the yearbook or the senior composite. Prestige will be photographing in their office the week of December 3. To schedule, call Prestige at (614) 626-8708.
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Great Christmas Gift
Need a Christmas gift idea? Why not purchase a 2018-2019 yearbook. Go to
foreveryearbook.com
and order today. Price increases after the first of the year. Packages are available for your convenience.
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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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Caring & Sharing Collection is NEXT WEEK
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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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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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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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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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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