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Next 1:45 Early Release Day:
October 10
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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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First Community Church to Celebrate Bishop John Ambrose Watterson
In the spirit of ecumenical relationships, First Community Church is celebrating Bishop John Ambrose Watterson this Friday, September 27, 2019, at noon at the Washington Gladden Social Justice Park at the corner of East Broad Street and Cleveland Avenue in Columbus. Bishop Watterson was the second bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Columbus, serving from 1880-1899.
Rev. Washington Gladden and Bishop Watterson were great friends at a time when many Protestant ministers would not associate with Catholic priests or bishops. They partnered to address social issues in Columbus, including municipal government reforms and restrictions on gambling and liquor sales. Rev. Gladden denounced bigoted attacks on the Catholic Church, which were common at the time. He received an honorary degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1895, making him the first non-Catholic to receive this honor. Also, First Community Church was the first Abolitionist church in central Ohio. Together, Bishop Watterson and Rev. Gladden tackled the issues of the day and left a legacy worth celebrating.
Students from Bishop Watterson High School will participate in Friday's program., which will include music, reflections, and refreshments.
Please come to learn about the impact of Bishop Watterson’s legacy on our diocese, our communities, and today’s students.
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Yearbook Updates
Senior Baby Pics & Quotes
Yearbook is asking all seniors to send in one baby picture and an appropriate senior quote! Who do you send it to?
Homeroom 200
Homeroom 203
Homeroom 321
Homeroom 323
Homeroom 315
Homeroom 319
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Senior Yearbook Portraits
If your senior has not been photographed by Prestige for the yearbook and composite, it’s time to make an appointment for Wednesday, October 30. There are still slots available and this could be the last chance to get photographed since Prestige does not have a studio any longer. Questions? Email Mrs. Rush at
mrs.rush@bwhs.org
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Vaping Resources
The Ohio Department of Health has released a list of resources regarding vaping.
Click here.
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Counselor News
Start with Hello Week
Start with Hello Week is a national movement taking place the week of September 23 - 27. The premise is to create a culture of inclusion and connection in school. The three simple steps are: see someone alone, reach out and help, start with hello. Each morning student organizations will be greeting the student body at each of the school entrances and a message of inclusion will be shared on the announcements.
AP Test Registration and Payment Due Oct 1
Students planning to take AP tests must mark “yes” in their online AP account and turn their check in to Mrs. Kirby in the guidance office by Tuesday,
Oct. 1. The cost is $94 per test and checks should be made out to Bishop Watterson High School.
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The Stand Project Upcoming Events
The Stand Project
is a community coalition committed to impacting youth substance misuse and standing by families in finding help. Learn more by visiting
TheStandProject.org
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Protect Your Teens: Juvenile Law 101
October 11, 8:15-9:00 a.m. at The Wellington School
Join the Franklin County Prosecutors Office as they address common legal issues facing our county's teenagers. They will cover threats, bullying, and identity fraud. They will clearly define sexting, how students are being registered on juvenile sex offender lists and what students should do if they receive a sext. Legal implications of fighting, robbery and theft, guns, drugs, vandalism and traffic violations will also be addressed. Drug & alcohol dependence, human trafficking, sextortion, domestic violence and teen relationship violence will also be covered.
RSVP b
y emailing
porter@wellington.org.
Underage Drinking Prevention Community Town Hall
October 24, 7:00 p.m. at COhatch The Overlook
Everything parents need to know about underage drinking—and how to prevent it. Hear from young adults about what they wish their parents knew and how parents can help. Where do students drink? What do they drink? How do students get alcohol? Hear from students, educators, law enforcement and an attorney. This is a conversation for all parents—no matter the age.
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Ski Club 2019-20
It’s time to sign up for Ski Club! Dues for 2020 ski season will be $160 with checks due by Friday, November 1. We need at least 40 members to join us Wednesdays, Jan. 8.-Feb. 5 at Snow Trails. Information about passes will be released when we reach 40 members. If we do not reach our quota, checks will be returned. Questions? Email Mrs. Rush at
mrs.rush@bwhs.org
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Mothers' Club Corner
Registration is now open for the Fall Dinner! Get your friends together for this fun evening and register by the deadline, November 7.
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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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Softball Coaching Position Open
Bishop Watterson is seeking a varsity girls softball coach. Interested parties should contact Athletic Director Doug Etgen at
detgen@cdeducation.org
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Track Drills
Attention any track sprinters/hurdlers not doing a fall sport: If you would like to work on block starts and/or hurdle drills, upper classmen will lead drills on Tuesdays at 3:15 p.m. for an hour.
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Bowling Team Open Lanes
The Bowling Team will start having open lanes for anyone interested in joining the bowling team.
When:
October 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 & 31
Time:
3:30-5:30 p.m.
Cost:
$25
Location:
Sawmill Lanes.
Official practice starts in November, exact dates TBD.
Contact Coach Wagner via email at jlwags98@gmail.com with questions.
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Boys Lacrosse Meeting TONIGHT
A player and parent meeting will be held Wednesday, September 25 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. The meeting will cover fall ball practices, weight room workouts, forms, player fees, the schedule, fundraising, spirit wear, volunteering and more!
Off Season Lifting:
Weightlifting for anyone not participating in a fall sport will be after school on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Join Eagle Strength on Team App.
Last year’s team parents & players:
Please share this information with anyone interested in learning more about joining our team!
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Eagle Store
The Eagle Store is open before and after school!
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Fall Drama Patron Ads Available
Support our Fall Drama by placing an ad in our program!
Click here
for the ad reservation form and complete instructions.
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Give, Have Fun With GiveGame
Bishop Watterson High School is introducing a NEW way to make giving FUN. GiveGame is an online fundraising platform that uses major sports, pop culture and Hollywood award shows to raise money for nonprofit organizations! Simply click the link provided - you make your picks for the event, make a donation, and then have the fun of watching the leaderboard when the actual event begins!
This weekend's NFL games are your first chance to play and support Bishop Watterson.
Please share on Facebook or Twitter that you played GiveGame to support BWHS - it helps the cause too! If you have any questions, feel free to email
info@givegame.com
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Band Notes
Bishop Watterson Band is building and selling submarines!
These delicious submarine sandwiches, made by the band students, with ham, salami, pepperoni and provolone cheese, all on a freshly baked 9" Auddino's buns. They are only $5 and the students will deliver them to you on October 19.
New this fall! For $6.50 you can order a double meat
sub.
They make an easy emergency lunch or dinner because they freeze well. Also, if you want to help but can't eat a sub consider donating one or more to the Holy Family Soup Kitchen. Orders are due Friday October 4. Don't know a band member - email your order to Kristi Houser at
sciencerd@gmail.com
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Thank you for your support!
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Choir Notes
Want to support the Choir Department and get ready for the holiday season? Here's your chance!
The choir department's annual poinsettia sale through Foertmeyer and Son's is going on now through October 9! If you'd like to order online, go to
fundraiseit.org
and use the Web Sale Code: 7168D. If you are purchasing through a specific student, ask them for their Web Sale Code so you can give them credit for their sale.
Thank you for supporting the Choral Department at Bishop Watterson!
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After School Pickup
Parents picking up after school:
Due to bus congestion, we ask parents to arrive after 3:15 p.m. DO NOT STOP on Cooke Road. We are experiencing traffic jams due to too many cars backing up in both directions. If you arrive and cannot make the turn onto Foster Street, please circle the block and come back or wait until 3:15 p.m. Cooke Road is a no-stopping zone in the City of Columbus.
Do not park or stop on the east side of Foster, in front of the neighbors’ homes
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Cars who stop on this side, regardless of whether they are blocking a driveway or not, will most definitely be in the way for north-bound drivers on Foster.
If you are picking your child up after an activity and are waiting in line at the south entrance, please pull forward against the curb or park in the lot.
In addition, the City of Columbus has made Cooke Road in front of the BWHS main entrance a no-stopping zone.
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Friends of the Poor Walk/Run
The Friends of the Poor Walk/Run will be held on Saturday, September 28 at St. Francis DeSales High School. All are welcome to participate. The walk is free, while there is a fee to participate in the 5K with prizes awarded. All money raised will go to the various ministries of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Diocesan Council of Columbus and its 61 parish-based conferences.
Click here for more information or to register.
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Legends Golf Outing is September 29
Registration is now open for the Bishop Watterson Legends Golf Outing. This annual scramble event benefiting tuition assistance will be held on Sunday, September 29 at the Golf Club of Dublin starting at 1:30 p.m.
Not a golfer but want to support BWHS? We have plenty of sponsorship options!
Click on the button below to sponsor or register to participate.
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Sunday, October 6
3:00 p.m.
at Bishop Watterson
All are invited to join us for this special Sunday Mass! To give us an approximate count of attendees, click on the button below.
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International Rosary Set for October 7
The International Rosary will be recited in the BWHS chapel on Monday, October 7 from 3:00-3:30 p.m. Please join us for this special practice in devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary as we celebrate the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary!
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40 Days for Life
Bishop Watterson will again be participating in 40 Days for Life, which runs September 25 through November 3. We will be praying in front of Founder's Women's Center, 1243 E. Broad St., from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 6 and Sunday, November 3. Parking is available on the side street just east of the clinic. Please join Theology teacher and Human Rights Club moderator David Klemm and other members of the BWHS community for a peaceful and prayerful experience. Feel free to bring a friend and a rosary! Contact Mr. Klemm with questions,
mr.klemm@bwhs.org
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2019 Football Game Themes
Student Council has announced the student section themes for the football games. These are all for fun and not mandatory.
September 27
at Dayton Chaminade-Julienne:
Gold Out
October 4
at St. Francis DeSales: USA
October 11
vs. Youngstown Ursuline at Ohio Dominican: Pink
October 18
vs. Bishop Hartley at Ohio Dominican: Camo
October 25
at Dunbar Welcome Stadium Dayton: Country
November 1
at St. Charles: Neon
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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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