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Early Release is FRIDAY
We will resume 1:48 early release on Wednesdays starting on January 27.
If you are picking up, please delay your arrival until 2:05 p.m.
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Key Dates
Friday, January 22: 1:48 p.m. Early Release
Finals Schedule: See Information in Worth Repeating section
Friday, February 5: No School (staff development)
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2nd Semester Flex Days
Friday, February 12
Friday, March 5
Friday, April 30
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Gray Learning Plan
Signups Open Through Friday
Gray plan signups for third quarter are open through Friday at 8:00 a.m. Click on the button below to sign up.
Policy Change
Based on our experience with first semester, we are making a change to our policy for students on the gray learning plan. When quarter three begins on January 25, students choosing to be on the gray learning plan are no longer eligible to participate in co- or extra-curricular activities. The choice to attend school remotely during the pandemic indicates a family’s intention to reduce the chance of exposure to COVID-19; participating in school-sanctioned co- or extra-curricular activities while attending classes remotely is inconsistent with that desire.
Administration will continue to evaluate our learning plans as we move through this unusual year.
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Counseling News
Juniors Receive SOS Training
The juniors completed the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Signs of Suicide curriculum on January 12. SOS teaches students signs of depression, including suicidal thoughts, and how to respond. The main strategy we teach students is to ACT: acknowledge, care, and tell. Acknowledge there is a problem, let them you know care about them, and tell a trusted adult (over 21). We encourage parents and staff to use this same model with the "T" changing to tell a trained adult or therapist. Our school counselors and student wellness counselors are always here to help.
Second Semester Orientation
We will hold an orientation for gray plan learners returning to in-person learning for the third quarter; this will be held during school on Friday, January 22 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Students must register by Thursday, January 21 at 12:00 p.m. Click here to register.
2021-2022 Course Scheduling
Counselors will be working with students to schedule their 2021-2022 courses in January and February.
Week of January 25: Counselors will present information about course options to students in Theology classes.
Week of February 1: Counselors will have individual meetings with juniors during their Theology classes.
Week of February 8: Counselors will have individual meetings with sophomores during their Theology classes.
February 16 through Feb 22: Counselors will have individual meetings with freshmen during their Theology classes.
Level placement in core classes will be made by teacher recommendation. Students should discuss their placement with their current teachers.
During the individual meetings in February, counselors will review the student’s core course placements, enter their elective choices, and then send them home with a final scheduling sheet listing the chosen courses which is to be signed by a parent.
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Senior Papers
The senior research paper is due on February 16 at the beginning of the student's English class period. Late papers are not accepted for any reason. Failure to turn in the paper will result in attendance at a summer session to write a paper in order for the student to receive a diploma from Bishop Watterson.
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Dates and Deadlines for the
Class of 2025
January 31, 2021
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Complete Inquiry Form: click here.
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Online student registration forms and a $100.00 non-refundable registration fee due. Click here.
February 6 or 20, 2021
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Entrance Exam, 9:00 – 11:20 a.m. Click here to register for exam
- Student Registration form and registration fee must be received prior to taking the Entrance Exam.
March 15, 2021
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Diocesan Tuition Assistance online application due. Click here.
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BWHS Scholarship Application deadline. Click here.
June 9 or June 21
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Summer Physical Education participants must have a completed Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) physical form on file by the first day of Summer P.E. The 2021-22 form, when it becomes available, will be found on the Admissions and Athletics menus at bishopwatterson.com.
- Summer PE dates for 2021 are June 9-18 and June 21-30
July 31, 2021
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Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) physical form must be completed for all freshmen, found on the Admissions and Athletics menus at bishopwatterson.com.
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Athletics
February 3 Signing Day
Athlete signing day for those attending a Division I or II college will take place on Wednesday, February 3 at 8:00 a.m. in the main gym.
Students should see Ms. Byas to get a form, which will need to be completed and returned by Friday, January 29.
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Annual Eagle Fund
The great Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “Whatever effects one directly affects all indirectly.” During this pandemic, we have seen a greater need for tuition help from our school families. Please consider a donation today to help make an immediate impact on these students and families.
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Campus Ministry Cues
Let Love Podcast
The Sisters of Life have a weekly podcast, "Let Love," about receiving God's love and living in the truth of who we are. Click here.
Prayer-Worthy Sculptures
Sculptor Timothy P. Schmaltz calls his sculptures visual prayers and visual translations of the Bible. Photographs of his work, worthy of reflection in prayer, are available at his website. Click here.
Pray More Novenas
Sign up at PrayMoreNovenas.com to receive emails about upcoming novenas as well as daily emails during a novena which features the prayer for the day.
COVID Stress
Dealing with COVID-19-related stress? This Our Sunday Visitor article offers ways to manage that stress. Click here to read.
Masses at BWHS
Class Masses continue with the sophomore class Mass on January 27 and the freshman mass on February 3. The entire student body will participate in a live stream Mass for Life with Bishop Brennan on Friday, January 22.
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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.
Street Smart Save the Date
March 2, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Event Details TBD
Parents will be given a wealth of drug information and learn tips for recognizing use and abuse in adolescents. The program includes information about alcohol, marijuana, huffing, heroin, prescription medications, cocaine, mushrooms, methamphetamines, and LSD just to name a few. Street Smart is a collaborative effort between D.A.R.E. and narcotics officers with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.
Substance Use + Mental Health in Teens: Guide to Co-Occurring Disorders
How to Talk About Suicide: Guide for Parents and Caregivers
Although it is a difficult conversation to have with your kids, research shows that bringing up the subject of suicide does not put the thought into your child’s head. In fact, it helps to open the door with them and create a safe space for them to release their burdens, lessening their risk of making the attempt. Doctors say it is important to approach the subject differently depending on the child’s age. Here are some tips from parenting experts as to how you can approach the subject for different age groups.
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Social/Tech Talk
A month after federal regulators ordered TikTok to disclose how its practices affect children and teens, it is tightening privacy setting for kids under 18. Click here to read more.
Should you read your child’s texts? Click here for an article from Great Schools.
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Our Lady of Bethlehem Open House |
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Semester Finals
We have decided to use the quarter finals format for our semester final exams given the unique circumstances of this school year. Following is the schedule. These will be regular-schedule school days.
Wednesday, Jan. 20, NO EARLY DISMISSAL: Math, English
Thursday, Jan. 21: Non-Core A, Science
Friday, Jan. 22, early dismissal at 1:48 p.m.: End of Quarter 2
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2021-22 School Year Key Dates*
*subject to change
August 25, 2021: First Day of School
September 6, 2021: No School - Labor Day
November 25-26, 2021: Thanksgiving Vacation
December 20, 20-21-January 2, 2022: Christmas Vacation
January 17, 2022: No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 21, 2022: No School – Presidents’ Day
March 12-20, 2022: Spring Break
April 15-18, 2022: Easter Break
May 30, 2022: No School – Memorial Day
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Caring for Front Line Workers
Celebrate their dedication by lining up (socially distant with masks) to applaud them on their way out of work!
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Summer Physical Education
Session I: Wednesday, June 9 - Friday, June 18
Session II: Monday, June 21 - Wednesday, June 30
Registration for Summer P.E. will open on Monday, February 1, 2021. You will be able to register online through the school website.
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Kairos Registration DUE FEBRUARY 3 |
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Seniors are invited to sign up for one of the Kairos Retreats planned during the second semester. Kairos is a meaningful opportunity for seniors to reflect on their lives, spend quality time with their classmates and grow in relationship with God. Many students say it is a highlight of their senior year. Students must be on the yellow plan during the quarter in which they participate in the 3 ½ day retreat. Space is limited on each retreat. For February, spots for boys are still available; we have a waitlist for girls.
The retreat dates are Feb. 23-26, March 16-19, April 20-23 and they will be held at Maria Stein Retreat Center. The cost is $275 and a $100 deposit holds a spot. Partial and full scholarships are available through the Brendan Foley Memorial Fund. Email Mrs. Simmonds at mrs.simmonds@bwhs.com for more information on this or with any other questions.
To sign up, click on the button below (or go to bishopwatterson.com, on Student Life menu click Forms & Flyers) for the registration form to print and return with payment to Campus Minister Mrs. Beth Simmonds.
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2020-21 Concert Choir Auditions
Are you interested in being in Concert Choir next year? Auditions will be held after-school from January 24-28 in the choir room. A sign-up sheet can be found outside the choir room to sign up for your time slot! If you are a gray plan learner, please email Mr. Jenkins (mr.jenkins@bwhs.org) to sign-up for a separate time.
Please prepare to sing 30 seconds of a song of your choosing or the national anthem. There will also be sight reading and a short-range test to see how high and low you can sing.
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Winter Weather Closure Notifications
Winter is on the way and so we thought this would be a good time to remind our community what happens if school is cancelled.
Bishop Watterson follows the Diocese of Columbus in determining weather-related closures. The Diocese continues to communicate through local media outlets.
In the event of a closure, we use the School Messenger system to send a phone message to parent cell phones on file with the school office. We will also get the word out through our Facebook and Twitter accounts.
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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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Eagle Store Hours
The BWHS Eagle Store is now open after school each day for 30 minutes to both students and parents.
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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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