Seniors Interned with Italian Festival
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Seniors Kiernan Clegg and Olivia Ray did an internship with the Columbus Italian Festival over the summer, creating the central display for the event that happened this past weekend. Kiernan and Olivia assisted the Marketing and Communications Director, Landa Masdea-Brunetto, with research and preparation of materials pertaining to this year's theme, Italian Americans in Sports. Great job!
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Bishop Watterson will again be participating in 40 Days for Life, which runs September 26 to November 4.
We will not be going to Founder’s this year because this abortion clinic, Ohio’s oldest, has closed its doors!
Instead, all are invited to gather at Planned Parenthood at 3255 E. Main Street, Columbus on Sunday, October 14 and Sunday, November 4 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. 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 stay 15 minutes or stay for an hour. Contact Mr. Klemm with questions,
mr.klemm@bwhs.org
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End-of-Quarter Testing Days
Oct. 15 – Math, Social Studies
Oct. 16 – English, World Languages
Oct. 17 – Theology, Science
Oct. 18 – Non-Core A
Oct. 19 – Non-Core B
Not all classes will give a cumulative quarter final. Some courses may have a regular assessment.
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Testing Day Reminder
Students in grades 9-11 will be dismissed at approximately noon today.
Seniors do not have school. Those who scheduled the yearbook portrait should plan to be on time.
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Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences
Our parent/teacher/student conference signups will go live on October 24 at 8:00 a.m. Conferences will be held on Thursday, November 8 from 3:00-8:00 p.m. This is a 1:45 p.m. early dismissal day for the students.
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Band News
Congrats to our marching band for qualifying for the Ohio Music Educators Association State Contest with second-place finishes this weekend at competitions in Athens and in Maysville. It is the 30
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time in the last 31 years that the Marching Eagles have qualified for states.
The band also:
- Scored a 9.4 out of 10 in Athens and a 9 out of 10 in Maysville
- Won Best Drumline Overall at both competitions
- Won Best Overall Music in Maysville
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Matching Campaign Ends Today
Today is the last day to help us reach $250,000 in our matching donor campaign to finish the Back Field Renovation Project. We are just $12,000 away and everything brought in through today at midnight, up to $250K, will be matched by a generous donor. No gift is too small!
You can give by completing a pledge form and mailing or emailing it to Ryan Steinbauer at
rysteinb@cdeducation.org
or by clicking below.
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National Drug Take Back Day: Saturday, October 27
National Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, October 27. Local police and sheriff departments, including Columbus, Dublin, Upper Arlington and Worthington, as well as some Kroger locations, are participating. This is a great opportunity for families to discard any unused prescription or over-the-counter medications you no longer need.
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Open House is November 18
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Do you know families considering high school options for their children? Your testimony to family and friends about your personal experience or your children's experience at Bishop Watterson can make a difference! You know firsthand how Bishop Watterson prepares our students to live the Gospel message of Jesus Christ beyond high school, through our focus on faith, academics, service, athletics and co-curricular activities. Our current parents, past parents and alums are uniquely qualified to speak to why we encourage families to Choose Faith, Choose Community, Choose Excellence, Choose Bishop Watterson.
We invite you to share our admissions video with friends and relatives who are looking ahead to high school! Questions can be directed to Admissions Director Mary Kate Campbell at mcampell@cdeducation.org.
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The latest Guidance News is dated October 3. An important senior to-do list is included.
It's National Bullying Prevention Month
According to one study, more than half of bullying situations stop when a peer intervenes on behalf of the student being bullied. While in some situations the best and safest way to help would be to find an adult to intervene, in others it may only take the smallest interruption to shift the focus from bullying to a different subject. This week, look for a safe opportunity to speak up when someone is being treated unkindly with a small comment like, “That’s not cool,” or “I don’t think he wants you to call him that,” or “This is silly, don’t we have something better to do?” We bet you’ll be surprised by the results.
You’ll never know what kinds of friendships you’re missing out on if you never look outside your circle of friends. As C.S. Lewis put it, “Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: ‘What! You too? I thought I was the only one.’” This week, try reaching out to the kid in your class you’ve known for a while but have never spent time with. Ask them if they want to get a slice of pizza or some ice cream after school one day this week. Best case scenario, you’ll make a new best friend. Worst case scenario, you’ll get to eat pizza or ice cream. You really can’t lose :)
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Homecoming 2018
Homecoming Dance
Tickets are $15 and on sale during lunches this week.
NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR.
Saturday, October 13 from 7:00-10:00 p.m. at BWHS
Students must arrive by 7:30 p.m.
No departure before 10:00 p.m.
Guest forms can be found on BWHS website (Student Life, Forms & Flyers) and are due Thursday, October 11 to
Mrs. Matthews or Mrs. Rush.
Dance Attire
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The Eagle Store is open on regular-schedule days during lunch, from 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
To place an order or arrange for a time to stop by the Eagle Store, email Sheri Cook,
scook@cdeducation.org
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Yard Signs
If you requested a yard sign, we have called students to the office but still have a few signs. Please remind your student to pick up the sign at the end of the day. We would love to have the signs out there throughout the fall!
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Choir Christmas Flower Fundraiser
Purchase Christmas flowers and greenery and support the Choir Program! The choir and handbell classes are selling beautiful poinsettias, succulents, and other Christmas greenery from Foertmeyer and Sons Nursery to help raise money for student travel in 2019 as well as Choir Booster purchases.
Visit
fundraiseit.org
and click on Online Shopping to view the catalog. The "Choir Student" web sale code is 41B1F. You can place an order online with credit card through October 29. Items will be available for pick-up on Tuesday, November 27 from 3:30-6:00 p.m. in the choir room. Contact Miss Joyce at
ms.joyce@bwhs.org
or any current choir/handbell student with questions.
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Uniform Store Fall Sales
School Days is offering a 20% off Fall Coupon.
Schoolbelles has a variety of sales through October 16.
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Bishop Watterson is again this year up for Best Private School in the Cbus Top Picks voting. You can vote daily through October 31 so bookmark this page and make the Eagles #1!
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Athletics News
Swim Team Meeting TONIGHT
Both new and returning swimmers and parents should plan to attend an information meeting on Wednesday, October 10 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in Dominican Hall. You will meet the coaches and get information about practices and meets. Our team suit and apparel provider, Mo's Swimville USA, will be there to help with suit fitting and orders.
Join the Bowling Team!
The bowling season is just around the corner. Come have fun on the bowling team. No experience necessary! Learn a lifetime sport while enjoying time with your friends and making new ones on the team. We have both boys and girls varsity and JV teams for a total of 16 boys and 16 girls. Come bowl with us in October and see if it's the right fit for you. We will get together informally
October 16, 18, 23, 25 & 30
at Sawmill Lanes from 4:00-5:30 p.m. Cost is $25. Official practice starts November 1. Matches are after school during the winter with NO weekend competitions. Contact Coach Jerry Wagner at jlwags98@gmail.com for more information or just show up.
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Save the date for our annual Parents in Partnership meeting on Monday, October 29 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Parents of students in all grades are invited to join us for this evening of sessions with guest speakers on topics of interest to parents of teens.
Workshop topics include:
- Social Media & Technology
- Helping Your Teen Deal with Stress
- How to Help Your Teen Without Rescuing
- Walking with Young People on their Faith Journeys
- Insights from the 2018 Synod on Youth
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March for Life Trip
Stand up for Life with Bishop Watterson in Washington, DC this Jan 17-18 at the National March for Life. 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 rallys, 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. 1st or your spot will be forfeited.
Partial scholarships are available. See Mrs. Simmonds for more information or email her at
mrs.simmonds@bwhs.com
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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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Kairos Registration Open
The October Kairos Retreat for seniors is now full but we are accepting applications for the February 26-March 1 and April 9-12 retreats. The retreat begins after school on the first date listed and ends at approximately 5:00 p.m. on the last date listed.
Kairos is an optional 3 ½ day retreat designed to allow students to reflect on their lives and their relationships with others and with God. Over the past several years, our students have shared that Kairos is one of their most meaningful and memorable experiences from their time at Bishop Watterson. Some students have called the experience life changing.
The cost for the retreat is $275 but scholarships are available by contacting Mrs. Simmonds.
NOTE: for those considering the March exchange trip to Italy, no student may go on both the exchange AND the April Kairos retreat. Please plan accordingly.
CLICK HERE
for the information/registration sheet and permission form.
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Fall Dinner
Save the date of November 14 for the Mothers' Club's fall dinner!
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School Calendar
Our website calendar was updated this summer with all 2018-19 dates. Please check this for upcoming meetings and other important dates.
How to access/full screen:
Go to
bishopwatterson.com
, click Calendar at the top. (see image below)
Or, click the Calendar button in this Wednesday News, above.
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How to access mobile or reduced screen:
Click on the V at the top of the screen to get to the calendar option.
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