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Next 1:45 Early Release Days:
Thursday, February 20
No School:
February 14
February 17
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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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February Athletic Signing
Bishop Watterson senior Dominic Dean signed to play lacrosse at Bellarmine University. Dean attended St. Brigid grade school. Congratulations!
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Guidance News
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.
Scheduling for 2020-2021 School Year
Counselors have met individually with sophomores and juniors for scheduling. They will meet 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.
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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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Senior Research Papers Due Next Tuesday, February 18
The senior research paper is due at the
beginning
of the student's English class period on Tuesday, Feb. 18. No late papers are accepted for any reason. Failure to submit the paper on time results in the requirement to attend a summer session in June to write a research paper in order to receive a diploma.
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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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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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Dr. Nic Completes Harvard Science & Cooking Course
He loves to teach chemistry, and he loves to cook. What more could Dr. Ralph Nicolosi ask for than a professional development opportunity to take an online Science & Cooking class, and through Harvard University no less?
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Weaver a National Merit Finalist
Rachel Weaver has been named a National Merit Finalist and will now be considered for 2020 National Merit Scholarships. More than 15,000 finalists are in the running for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarships.
Bishop Watterson announced that Weaver was a semifinalist in the fall of 2019.
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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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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 here. 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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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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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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Scrip Deadline is February 16
Earn tuition credit when you purchase gift cards through the Scrip program!
The next order deadline is Sunday, February 16.
NOTE: For those new to the program, you must register for PrestoPay at least two days before placing your order.
Participants are emailed when cards are available for pickup in the school's main office.
For instructions and a list of future order deadlines,
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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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BWHS to Host Jason Evert for Students on February 21
Internationally known Catholic evangelist Jason Evert will present his talk "Love or Lust" to the entire BWHS student body on the morning of February 21.
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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Jason Evert Event for Parents and Families at St. Mary Delaware on February 20
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Join Us for an Evening of Reflection Next Wednesday
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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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PowerSchool Attendance Update
Due to many requests, we have made the decision to turn on the attendance function in PowerSchool Unified Classroom. This means that parents will now be able to see updated information on your student's tardies and absences. Please keep in mind that during any school day attendance is in flux and can change for a variety of reasons (i.e. class tardies, meeting with teachers, stopping by the office, nurse, chapel, etc.). If there is ever a cause for concern with your child’s attendance we will contact you immediately. If you see an inconsistency in the absence report on a particular day, please wait until the school day is over to see the final entries and then check with your student for clarification before you reach out to the office.
We hope that by showing the daily report, this will help keep all parents up to date on the number of absences and tardies throughout the year.
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Band Notes
Support the Watterson Bands with a meal at City BBQ
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.
Thank you for supporting the Bishop Watterson HS Band Boosters!
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Campus Ministry
Spring Kairos
Spring is a great time for seniors to take a moment to pause and reflect on their faith and future at a Kairos Retreat. Now is the time to sign up for the final Kairos retreat of the year planned for April 21-24. Students leave after school on Tuesday and return on Friday around 5:30 p.m. Kairos is an optional retreat for seniors that focuses on one's relationship with self, others and God. The total cost of the retreat is $275. A nonrefundable deposit of $125 is due with the initial registration for the retreat. Scholarship support is available. Questions? Email Beth Simmonds at
mrs.simmonds@bwhs.org
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Kairos Tees
Orders are being taken for Kairos
t-shirts through February 16.
Click on the link below to see options and to order.
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ACT-SAT-PSAT Prep
An ACT test date is coming up on February 8, 2020.
In addition, juniors will be taking the
state-mandated ACT on February 25, 2020 at BWHS.
Mrs. Gallo will be offering a 5-hour prep course leading up to the February tests.
Prep courses are also available for the SAT.
Check our website (
Student Life-Forms & Flyers
) for the registration forms and the complete list of upcoming classes.
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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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Our Eagle Summer Camp schedule is now out! Registration for 2020 camps is online this year and can be found at the link below or on the Athletics menu of our website. We're offering baseball, cheerleading, field hockey, football, boys basketball, girls basketball, boys lacrosse, boys and girls soccer, boys and girls tennis, track and girls volleyball camps.
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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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