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Early Release Today
Just a reminder that we will release at 1:48 p.m. on Wednesdays while we are on the yellow learning plan.
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Tomorrow is Testing Day
Early Release at 12:45
No Lunch Service
Thursday, October 29: PreACT/PSAT/NMSQT Testing Day for grades 9-11 with dismissal at 12:45 p.m.; no school for seniors (see yearbook portrait information below)
Friday, November 13: Flex Day
Monday, November 23: Remote Learning Day
Tuesday, November 24: Remote Learning Day
Friday, December 11: Flex Day
Friday, January 15: Flex Day
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Gray Learning Plan Declaration for Quarter 2 DEADLINE IS FRIDAY
As our 1st quarter comes to a close on October 30, we are beginning to prepare for the number of students on campus for 2nd quarter. If you would like your student on the remote learning (gray) plan for the 2nd quarter, please complete the form below. ALL families need to complete the form if they want their child on the remote plan, even if your child was on the gray plan for the 1st quarter. As a reminder, students electing the remote plan are choosing this plan for the duration of the quarter.
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Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, November 4 via Zoom. Signups will begin at 8:00 a.m. on October 26 and close at 1:00 p.m. on November 4 .
The Zoom link will be in the confirmation email that the parents receive. The passcode they will need to access the private Zoom links will be listed on the signup sheet under the teacher’s name. We recommend writing down the passcodes when you sign up. Parents will be admitted into a waiting room and the teacher will admit them when it is their assigned time.
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Counselor Corner
Seniors: Important Deadline
Seniors needing transcripts and/or letters of recommendation sent to colleges to meet a November 15 deadline must have their requests submitted through Naviance by Monday, November 2. See Ms. Creighton or your counselor if you need help.
PSAT/PreACT Reminders
On Oct 29, freshmen will be taking the PreACT and sophomores and juniors will be taking the PSAT. Students were shown a short video and given information about testing in Theology classes last week. The video and information sheets are also available in the counseling office classroom in PowerSchool. Dismissal will be at 12:45.
Reminders for testing day:
Follow the Counseling Office
Twitter @BwhsCounselors
Instagram @bwhscounselors
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Campus Ministry Cues
Power of the Eucharist
In this "All Things Catholic" podcast, we are reminded of the power that receiving the Eucharist can have in our lives.
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Invitation for Young Men and Women
Young men, ages 16 through mid-twenties, interested in discerning the priesthood are welcome to attend The Melchizedek Project for dinner and discussion on Thursday Nov. 5 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at
St. Brendan. This new offering will continue meeting the first Thursday of the month at St. Brendan and the third Thursday of the month at St. Catharine.
Young women, ages 16 through mid-twenties, interested in discerning a religious vocation are invited to meet for dinner and discussion on the third Thursday of each month, beginning Nov. 5. at St. Brendan.
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Prayer & Sacramental Life
Eucharistic Adoration For Students & Staff
Eucharistic Adoration continues to be held weekly for our students and staff. In an effort to maintain social distancing we have designated this week for freshmen. Unfortunately we cannot invite parents to participate yet due to limits on visitors.
All Souls Day
Normally, we would celebrate All Saints Day with an all-school Mass in our gymnasium but cannot this year due to the need for social distancing. Instead, our Theology classes will attend a virtual Mass on Monday, November 2 in celebration of All Souls Day.
Book of Remembrance
During November our Book of Remembrance of the Dead will be available in the chapel lobby for students and faculty to add names of anyone they would like to honor who are now deceased.
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Photo Retakes
Students may have their school photos retaken on Friday, November 6 during their lunch period.
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Eagle Store Hours
The BWHS Eagle Store is now open after school each day for 30 minutes, open to both students and parents at that time.
For more information, contact Mimi Geswein, mrs.geswein@bwhs.org.
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Help the Bishop Watterson Choral Program by getting in the holiday spirit and purchasing poinsettias! We have an arrangement of poinsettias, flowers, candles and more to help make your home or office space more festive! All proceeds from the fundraiser this year are going to help the choral program offset the cost of performing and recording our music due to the ongoing pandemic. Please ask your favorite choir student for their personal link or use the generic BWHS link below to place your order today! Items will be shipped to school on 11/24 with pickup instructions to be announced at a later date.
Thank you for supporting our choral program!
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Scrip Deadline is Sunday, November 1
Earn tuition credit when you purchase gift cards through the Scrip program! To check out the current bonuses click here.
The next order deadline is Sunday, November 1. NOTE: For those new to the program, you must register for PrestoPay at least two days before placing your order.
For instructions and a list of future order deadlines, click here.
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Academics and Eligibility
At the end of the first quarter, we will be conducting our regular review on grades and determining eligibility. Students who are failing multiple courses may receive a letter indicating that they are on academic probation for the 2nd quarter. Students who are failing three or more courses at the start of Christmas break may be asked to withdraw. This includes students on all learning plans.
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Important Schedule Changes
As the 2nd quarter draws near, we are aware that the cold and flu season will also approach and bring with it new challenges for our families and staff. As a result, we are making a few calendar changes for the 2nd quarter by including some flex days and some remote learning days. We hope these days provide opportunities for continued learning while positioning our community to remain as healthy and safe as possible.
Flex Day: These are not days off for teachers or students. While they are academic days completed from home, a Zoom class may not be required for every period and the workload will likely be reduced, allowing time for catch-up, studying, and attention to physical and mental well-being. Some teachers might provide an assignment, have small group or review sessions/office hours, or meet with students 1:1 for help. The teachers will make it clear to students prior to a flex day what is expected for their class.
Remote Learning Day: Teachers hold class as usual with students attending at home through Zoom, as if we are on the red learning plan. The benefit on these days is the creation of a longer break from being on campus and more isolation time. These days will also be used for deep cleaning of the school building.
Friday, November 13: Flex Day
Monday, November 23: Remote Learning Day
Tuesday, November 24: Remote Learning Day
Friday, December 11: Flex Day
Friday, January 15: Flex Day
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AP Exam Payment
We have set up an online payment option for students who are taking AP classes during the 2020-21 school year and who will be taking AP exams. Payment for these exams is due by November 6 with payment closing at 11:59 p.m. No payments will be accepted after this. For those who would prefer not to pay online, we will also accept cash, check and money orders.
Questions about AP exams should be directed to the specific teacher.
Students having difficulty logging into their College Board accounts need to contact College Board directly.
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After School Pickup
Families who elect to pick up their child by parking in visitor parking spaces need to plan on remaining in their parking spot until dismissal has ended. These spaces are not intended for dismissal pickup. Pulling into visitor parking and trying to back out during the pickup process creates a dangerous situation and slows down the process for everyone. If you plan to leave immediately when your child arrives, please pull into the line of cars waiting to pull into the driveway in front of Dominican Hall. As always, you can avoid traffic by arriving on campus at 3:10 p.m. or after.
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ACT-SAT-PSAT
Juniors or seniors who are testing on any of the ACT or SAT test dates, please contact Karen Gallo for any test prep needs. Individual Zoom tutoring with Mrs. Karen Gallo is offered at times that will accommodate your schedule.
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French Club
The French Club will meet on Friday, October 30, 7:20 a.m. in room 119.
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2019-20 Yearbooks Have Arrived
Yearbooks were delivered to first period classrooms last week for all current sophomores, juniors and seniors.
Class of 2020: For those who did not have the yearbook shipped home and who planned to visit school to pick it up, please know that distribution is a little different! You will need to contact Mrs. Rush at mrs.rush@bwhs.org to let her know when you plan to pick it up. The yearbook will be placed in the entryway between the main office and outdoor entrance on Cooke Road on a table to the right. You must wear a mask and there will be NO ENTRY into the main building for visitors.
To purchase a 2019-20 yearbook, current students can bring cash or check (payable to Bishop Watterson) for $70 to Mrs. VanSyckle in the library.
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Athletics News
Fall Senior Athlete Signing Day
The signing will take place on Wednesday, November 11 at 8:00 a.m. in the main gym. If you are an athlete and are signing with a Division I or Division II school, please stop in the athletic office to pick up an information form to fill out.
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Boys Basketball Tryouts
Boys basketball tryouts will begin on Friday, October 30. Specific times for varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen candidates will be announced next week.
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Swim & Dive Registration Underway
We are currently in the registration process for BWHS Swim and Dive for the upcoming season. If you have an athlete interested in swim and dive and have not registered on Final Forms yet, please contact Lisa Shanahan at LisaAShanahan@gmail.com to be added to the list of interested athletes and to get all the important information regarding upcoming deadlines and details. Practices are scheduled to begin Monday, November 2, at Mt. Carmel Fitness. Final Forms must be completed prior to the start of practice!
Please watch for more information regarding a parent information session to go over all the details of this unique season, coming soon!
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Little Eagles Wrestling Club |
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Virtual Fall Drama Ticketing Now Open |
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Yearbook Update
Seniors
If you were unable to attend your Prestige session over the summer and need to schedule an appointment to get your portrait taken, now is your chance. On Thursday, October 29, Prestige will be in Dominican Hall from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You will need to schedule an appointment with Mrs. Rush. You can email her at mrs.rush@bwhs.org, or you can see her in room 204. This is the last opportunity to get your headshot for the yearbook and composite.
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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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