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Next 1:45 Early Release Day
Thursday, February 7
No School Feb. 15, 18
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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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Conferences are Feb. 7
Our next parent-teacher-student conference date is Thursday, February 7 from 3:00-8:00 p.m. Signups will go live at 8:00 this morning.
We often get questions about February conference sign ups and who should attend. Anyone is certainly welcome to sign up, although we would encourage families whose students are struggling, on the border of passing, etc. to take advantage. For all conferences, we encourage students to attend and be part of the conversation. If your child is doing well and you don't feel the need to meet in person that is perfectly okay. You are always welcome to email the teachers throughout the year with any questions or concerns.
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Guidance News
The latest Guidance News includes materials from the Junior Parent meeting and is dated January 14.
AP Testing 2018-19
AP teachers will be distributing “The Bulletin for AP Students and Parents” to all AP students soon. This bulletin contains a student checklist, how to prepare for exams, test security procedures, the 2019 AP exam schedule, guidelines and more. Please be sure to read it over so you know what to expect. The link to order AP exams will be available beginning March 1. All orders must be submitted and paid by March 15. Students who intend to take AP Exams with special testing accommodations will need to inform Mrs. Kirby by March 15. Please continue to follow Watterson Wednesdays for upcoming information about the AP Exam process. Contact Mrs. Kirby if you have any questions.
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Signing Day
The winter sports signing ceremony will take place on Wednesday, February 6 at 8:00 a.m..
Students planning to sign on this date must pick up a form and information sheet in the Athletic Office as soon as possible. The winter athlete signing date will be for those attending Division 1 and 2 Schools ONLY. All division 3 athletes will participate in the Spring 2019 signing day.
Boys Soccer Meeting
We will have a boys soccer players meeting on Tuesday, February 5 after school in the cafeteria.
There will be a player and parents meeting on Tuesday, February 12 in Dominican Hall at 7:00 p.m.
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MEETING POSTPONED due to weather
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Save the Date: Parent Meeting
Did you know that your teens are at risk of going to prison and being listed on a sexual predator registry because of the photos they are sending AND receiving on their phones?
Did you know that high school juniors and seniors are routinely getting their college acceptances and scholarships revoked for less-than-honorable social media behavior?
If these questions surprise you, come and learn more at our
Internet Safety for Parents
presentation on Wednesday, February 13 at 7:00 p.m.
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Time to Register for the Class of 2023!
It's time for the incoming freshman class to register! The deadline for the Class of 2023 to register is January 31, 2019. Contact Admissions Director
To register, sign up for the entrance exams, get information on tuition assistance and scholarships and more, click on the button below to go to the Admissions page of our website.
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Stand Project
Can You See Me Now? Save A Life
In case you missed this event earlier this month,
the Today Show covered a similar story called
"Spot the Pot: Is your teen hiding drugs right under your nose?"
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Social Media/Technology
Take an inventory of all the ways your family members can access the internet. Did you know they can access it through Smart TVs?
Once you have thought about all of the ways your kids can access the internet, there may be a few more places to consider.
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Annual Eagle Fund
Please consider a gift to the Annual Eagle Fund. Our goal this year is $275,000. Bishop Watterson is currently at 67% of goal with donations totaling $187,848.09.
More than 1/3 of our students receive financial assistance. Help us make a Catholic Education affordable by giving a gift to the Annual Eagle Fund.
You can give by mailing a check in the envelope provided in the mailing or by clicking on the button below.
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Eagle Gala 2019
Save the date of Sunday, April 28 for our Eagle Gala! This year’s event will be held at The Exchange at Bridge Park. Plan to attend and enjoy dinner, live and silent auctions and a fun time with the BWHS community!
Again this year proceeds from the Eagle Gala will benefit tuition assistance and our Dominican Program.
Sponsorship opportunities will be available soon.
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Grandparents Day
Save the Date for Grandparents' Day: Friday, April 26, 2019. All students are welcome to bring their grandparents for a fun day at school! The menu is yogurt bar, sausage links, potatoes, muffins, pastries, donuts and fruit juice, milk and coffee. Activities include the annual BWHS Art Show, pictures with grandchildren, science demonstrations, choir and band concerts, and bingo with prizes. Grandparents are welcome to meet the teachers and tour the facilities. The day will end with Mass.
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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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Scrip Deadline is February 3
Earn tuition credit when you purchase gift cards through the Scrip program!
The next order deadline is Sunday, February 3.
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 February 6 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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Yearbook Link
The link is also available on the website under Student Life, Forms & Flyers
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NAEP Testing for Seniors
Bishop Watterson was chosen by the Diocese of Columbus to participate in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). Seventy-five seniors will be randomly selected to take the two-hour assessment on Thursday, February 21. The NAEP is the largest nationally representative and continuing assessment of what students in public and private schools know and can do. Students do not need to prepare and they will be permitted to make up work from missed classes. The assessment is for statistical purposes only.
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Juniors Take ACT on February 20
On Wednesday, February 20 our juniors will take the ACT exam (no writing) while freshmen, sophomores and seniors will not have school
that day.
Juniors will arrive at the normal time and will be dismissed at approximately 12:30 p.m. Anyone arriving after the exam has begun will not be permitted to test that day, per ACT guidelines.
FAQs for Junior Parents
Does my student need to register for the Feb. 20 ACT exam?
No. Registration through the State of Ohio is underway by Bishop Watterson on behalf of the students.
On the day of testing, students will complete the pre-test survey and
state-mandated questions.
Is there a cost to take this ACT?
There is no cost or outside registration for this exam as it is state mandated.
Can results of the state-mandated ACT be sent directly to colleges?
Students will have the opportunity to select up to four colleges to receive the results. The pre-test booklet they receive that morning will list all colleges with their codes.
When will we receive the results?
Students will be notified via the email address provided in registration when their test results are available. Our observation has been that the state-mandated ACT test results take slightly longer to receive than a regular ACT test date.
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Eucharistic Adoration Special Event
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French Exchange Hosts Needed
Students interested in hosting a French exchange student Feb. 8-22 should see Mr. Dury or email him,
mr.dury@bwhs.org
. We especially need boys to host!
Hosting brings exceptional and long-lasting growth to your student and family. Don't let this opportunity slip by!
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New Scholarship Funds Established
We are happy to announce two new scholarships that have been established at Bishop Watterson. The Donald Fracasso Scholarship fund and The Nina and Edward Porter (’98) Family Band Scholarship.
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The Donald Fracasso Scholarship Fund has been established to celebrate the memory of Don Fracasso, a beloved member of the Bishop Watterson family. The fund will directly benefit the BWHS annual Italian Exchange Program, by which students from Florence, Italy are hosted by the BWHS community in the fall, and BWHS students are hosted by Italian families in the spring. Although Mr. Fracasso was never able to visit his beloved Italy, future BWHS students will be blessed with that opportunity.
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The Nina and Edward Porter (’98) Family Band Scholarship has been established by alumnus Edward Porter ’98. The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage participation in the Bishop Watterson Marching Band and Concert Band Programs.
You can contribute to the Donald Fracasso Scholarship Fund or The Nina and Edward Porter Family Band Scholarship by mailing in a check or clicking the link below.
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Inaugural Performing & Visual Arts Hall of Fame
Bishop Watterson High School is proud to announce its new Performing and Visual Arts Hall of Fame. The program was created to celebrate and honor the accomplishments of outstanding alumni, staff and community members who have excelled in the arts. It was also established to inspire current students to make contributions to the arts by reconnecting those selected for the hall of fame with our students, staff and community.
Candidates for the Performing and Visual Arts Hall of Fame can be nominated in one of four categories: Creators, Performers, Practitioners, and Contributors.
Anyone wishing to nominate someone for consideration may click on the button below to complete the application which will be evaluated by a selection committee. Completed applications must be received by February 28, 2019. Selected candidates will be chosen by March 6, 2019. Honorees will be inducted into the Performing and Visual Arts Hall of Fame during the Spring musical's opening weekend. (April 6, 2019).
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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.
NEXT SAT Prep class starts Feb. 19
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Mothers' Club Corner Upcoming Events
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Evening of Reflection
Save the date for our Evening of Reflection, February 20 at 7:00 p.m. in Dominican Hall. With a theme of
Sharing Faith with Our Children
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Fr. Tony Davis will discuss ways to incorporate helping our students build a faith community. Fr. Davis, who was ordained in 2015, is the pastor of St. Matthias Church.
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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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Catholic Women's Conference
Is growing in your Catholic faith a New Year’s resolution? Whether a resolution or not, consider attending the upcoming Columbus Catholic Women’s Conference. Tickets are $45 ($30 for students) and include lunch.
Register today! #beinspired
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