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Next 1:45 Early Release Days:
Thursday, February 20
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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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Join Us for an Evening of Reflection TONIGHT
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Trip to Spain Signups Open
Here is your chance to see Madrid (the capital city), Toledo (the medieval city), and Barcelona (the jewel of the country). Sra. Geers is offering a trip to Spain June 7-14, 2021. Sign up by February 20 for early registration pricing See Sra. Geers for trip information packets or email her at
mrs.geers@bwhs.org
with questions. The trip site is:
www.educationaltravel.com/Geers-.2021
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Fill Up the Truck Starts March 6
Fill Up the Truck is BACK! Fill Up the Truck is our friendly competitive food drive to see which team can raise the most food and toiletry items for local Catholic Charities. This year we will be supporting St. Stephen's Community House (March 6) and St. Francis Outreach (April 4). Both agencies have asked for a big push of toiletry items, pasta, cereal and peanut butter. Any monetary donations will be collected for the Bottom's Up Diaper Drive and the MoMM Foundation. We thank you in advance for your support of these student-driven collections!
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Junior Tessa Whittaker Raising Awareness for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Junior Tessa Whittaker is a candidate in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) 2020 Students of the Year Leadership Development Program. Tessa, who is participating in the Central Ohio Chapter’s annual scholarship and fundraising challenge, was nominated by a family friend for this program. Student leaders raise awareness and funds for the fight against blood cancers during the national seven-week program.
“As a junior in high school we have a lot of routine – homework, sports practices, taking the ACT,” she said. “It’s hard to feel like you’re making a difference when you’re so young. I wanted a way to give back to the community and this program allows me to do that.”
As part of her efforts to raise awareness, Tessa recently gave a presentation at Chemical Abstracts.
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Attention Senior Athletes
If you would like to be considered for any end-of-year Scholar Athlete Scholarships and meet the requirements listed below, contact Ms. Byas for a form by Friday, March 6.
- Must be a graduating senior, class of 2020
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.25 or higher
- Have taken either the ACT or SAT tests
- Have received a minimum of 3 varsity letters in the same sport or 4 varsity letters combined of any two or more sports.
- You are not receiving any athletic scholarships (full or partial) to a NCAA Division I or II institution
- You are not an appointee to a military academy
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Band Notes
City BBQ Fundraiser TODAY
Make lunch/dinner easy by picking up or dining in at City BBQ (Henderson Rd and Powell locations) on Wednesday, February 19 (all day). The band receives 25% of the proceeds from sales that day. Check out their menu at
citybbq.com/menu
Please present the printed flyer or show it on your phone at the time of order to receive credit for the sale.
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NHS Selling Pizza Tomorrow
National Honor Society will again sell Hounddog's Pizza during the lunch periods for tomorrow's early release day. Price is one slice for $3 or two slices
for $5.
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The Stand Project
Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER
Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience
Monday, February 24, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Hastings Middle School Auditorium,
1850 Hastings Lane
Don't miss this opportunity to come together with fellow community members to learn evidence-based ways to support our kids. The film is 65-minutes long and will be followed by Q&A session with a panel of experts. High school students will be providing free child care during the event.
Sign up here
if you will be taking advantage of this free service. Please share this opportunity with your friends and family.
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Guidance News
Scheduling for 2020-2021 School Year: FORMS DUE FRIDAY
Counselors have met individually with sophomores and juniors for scheduling. They are meeting with freshmen on February 18 and 19.
Students will be scheduled into core classes based on teacher recommendations and should talk with their current teachers if they have questions about their placement for next year.
The form sent home with students after their individual scheduling meeting must be signed and returned to their homeroom teacher by February 21.
College Credit Plus
If you were unable to attend the College Credit Plus meeting and your student plans to take a College Credit Plus class in 2020-2021,
click here
to review the information on the Bishop Watterson website
. Families must complete all CCP application steps by the required deadlines for the student to take the class.
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Know the Signs of SAD, Depression
“What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, and more unashamed conversation.”
Glenn Close.
The Midwest winter blues have set in and while we all experience some symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD), it can be a form of major depression. SAD is caused by the lack of sunlight which reduces levels of serotonin and melatonin and can affect your child’s sleep and mood. Symptoms tend to increase later in the winter season.
In addition to SAD, students suffer from other depressive disorders. It is helpful to know some of the symptoms of depression so you can respond quickly if you see changes in your child. Those symptoms can include sadness, irritability, marked changes in appetite or sleep, loss of interest in activities, family, or friends, decline in school performance, and physical complaints (stomachache or headaches). If you are noticing these changes, it is important to have a conversation with your child. A conversation can follow the ACT method: acknowledge, care, talk. Acknowledge that you’ve seen changes, let them know you’re concerned, and then talk with a trained adult (school counselor, mental health counselors, pediatrician/family doctor, or psychologist/psychiatrist).
Talking about depression, mental health, or feelings of suicide will not create these for your child or cause them to intensify, but it can be the first step in your child getting help. For more information, feel free to reach out to our staff or the Nationwide Children’s Behavioral health website.
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Jason Evert Event for Parents and Families at St. Mary Delaware on Thursday
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BWHS to Host Jason Evert for Students on Friday
Internationally known Catholic evangelist Jason Evert will present his talk "Love or Lust" to the entire BWHS student body on Friday morning.
Jason, who has spoken to one million people all around the world, will present God's compelling plan for human sexuality and an uplifting case for practicing the virtue of chastity. He addresses the issues which teens struggle with the most. Jason and his wife Crystalina co-founded The Chastity Project and the website Chastity.com.
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Juniors Take ACT on February 25
On Tuesday, February 25 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 12:15 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. 25 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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Diocesan Catholic Youth Conference
The Diocesan Catholic Youth Conference (DCYC) is the official Catholic conference of the Diocese of Columbus for grades
9-12. All high school-aged youth are welcome to participate in this event which includes keynote speakers, workshops, praise and worship, skits, service, prayer, small group time, lunch and Sunday Mass. BWHS will be taking a group but students are also welcome to participate with their parishes. See Mrs. Simmonds for more information, mrs.simmonds@bwhs.org.
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Registration Open
Mothers' Club Luncheon and Style Show
Saturday, March 14
Villa Milano
We are in need of volunteers and donations for this event.
Click here
to sign up, then click on the Shutterfly Site button. Password: wattymoms
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Senior Scholarship Letters
Please turn in a copy of all scholarship award letters to the guidance office,
even for colleges you will not be attending
, so that the information can be listed in the graduation program, graduation slides, and compiled for the class statistics.
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August 17:
Freshman Orientation
August 20:
First Day of School
September 7:
No School/Labor Day
November 25-29:
Thanksgiving Break
December 14-18:
Semester Exam week
December 19-January 3:
Christmas Break
January 18:
No School/Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 15:
No School/Presidents’ Day
March 15:
No School
April 1-11:
Easter Break
May 20:
Baccalaureate
May 22:
Graduation
May 24-27:
Grades 9-11 Finals
May 27:
Last Day of School
Calamity make-up days if needed:
2/5, 3/15, 5/28, 6/1
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Yearbook Updates
Senior Baby Pictures Needed
Please continue to send in those baby pictures of your son/daughter for the yearbook. We have several missing and if we do not receive enough responses we will have to eliminate this feature from this year. Please email them to Brenna Hall at
220brennahall@bwhs.org
.
Then and Now Pictures
The yearbook staff is also looking for
Then and Now
pictures. Try to find all those cute elementary/middle school pictures from
Then
and recreate for
Now
. Please submit
Then and Now
pictures with names to Aubrey Swart at
220aubreyswart@bwhs.org
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Science Trip to Bahamas
Students interested in marine biology, aquatic habitats, oceanic life, and more should plan to attend an informational meeting with parents on March 5 at 6:30 p.m. Mrs. Gruver and Mr. Schwieterman will lead this science-based trip in the summer of 2021 to the Forfar Field Station in Andros, Bahamas.
A representative from the Forfar Institute will be on hand and we will have information on finances, itinerary, etc.
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Face Forward Service Awards
For the 8th consecutive year, the Office of Vocations and Face Forward are offering two $500 Service Awards. Two students attending schools in the Diocese of Columbus in grades 8-12 will be awarded $500 each for their outstanding service activities within their community and parish. The deadline is March 20. Click here to apply.
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Annual Eagle Fund
The Bishop Watterson Annual Eagle Fund is going strong but we need your help to reach our goal of $275,000. Please prayerfully consider a gift of any size. Your donation will have an immediate impact for students in need of financial assistance. You can give by mailing a check to the school or by clicking below.
Thank you for your support!
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Eagle Gala 2020
April 19
You're Invited!
Bishop Watterson High School would like to formally invite YOU to the Eagle Gala. Join us for an evening of fun featuring dinner, raffle, auctions, and more. Mingle with other parents, alumni, and staff all while supporting tuition assistance and the Dominican Program. Purchase your tickets today for the Eagle Gala on Sunday, April 19 at 5:00 p.m. at The Exchange at Bridge Park.
Dress Down Deal for March 12-13
Bishop Watterson Eagle Gala committee is asking each family to purchase the “Dress Down Day Deal.” The $25 donation goes towards classroom gift baskets for the silent auction. As a thank you, the students will receive two dress down days on March 12-13 plus be entered into a raffle for a chance to receive a set of Apple Air pods. Please click the link below to contribute online or bring cash to your homeroom rep. All proceeds benefit tuition assistance and the Dominican Program.
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ACT-SAT-PSAT Prep
Check our website (
Student Life-Forms & Flyers
) for registration forms and the complete list of upcoming classes.
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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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Bishop Watterson participates in the Giant Eagle Apples for the Students program. Each time your Giant Eagle Advantage Card is scanned, your purchase earns funds for Bishop Watterson for educational needs. Register your Giant Eagle Advantage Card at the link below, entering school ID 4654.
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