Due to 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.
Need to look back at a past Wednesday News? We archive the latest editions on our website. On the About menu click on Stay Informed.
Key Dates

November 10
Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences

November 24-28
Thanksgiving Break
Today is a 1:48 early release day.
Bishop Watterson 101

Student-teacher ratio is a statistic that has been getting attention for many years. The assumption around this ratio: the smaller the ratio, the better the school. When we determine our ratio, we include every staff member who teaches classes or works directly with students to help them achieve their academic goals, such as guidance or intervention staff. Using this criteria, Bishop Watterson's student-teacher ratio is 11:1.
Accreditation Parent Survey

We are in the fourth year of our school’s accreditation cycle with the Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association and would like to get parent input regarding both our student identity and Catholicity goals. Watch for an email this week with a link to the survey. All responses are due by November 22, 2021. We appreciate your time to complete this important survey!
Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held today via Zoom. Signups close at 9:00 a.m. today.
 
The Zoom link will be in the confirmation email that the parents receive. The passcode needed 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.
 
Parents are always welcome to communicate with teachers via email with questions or concerns.
Congratulations to Field Hockey, Boys Cross Country Teams
Back-to-Back State Champs
Our field hockey team defended its state championship with a 2-1 overtime victory over Thomas Worthington in the state final. Congratulations to Coach Janet Baird and the entire team on a fantastic season!
Boys Cross Country 5th at States
The boys cross country team finished fifth at the state meet with seniors Cris Kubatko finishing 10th and Max Latshaw finishing 11th. What an awesome season, Eagles!
Campus Ministry Cues

Looking for a way to cultivate the practice of gratitude with your family? Check out the family gratitude challenge and some inspirational blogs from Parent Cue.
Athletics

Softball Meeting
There will be a player and parent meeting for girls interested in playing softball on Thursday, November 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria.
Worth Repeating
8th Grade Application Open

We are rolling out our options for 8th graders and their parents to learn about the benefits of a Bishop Watterson High School education! This year we are flipping our traditional 8th grade visit and providing flexibility to families in various stages of the high school decision process. Out of respect for our feeder schools’ efforts, and our own efforts, to maintain in-person learning, we plan to visit with 8th graders at our feeder schools, according to each school’s visit policies, and share a virtual visit hosted by BWHS students.
For those who know their 8th grade will be attending Bishop Watterson next year, we encourage you to apply now, while we are offering an Early Decision Application fee of $100, and plan on attending our Committed Students Day next spring.
Mothers' Club Corner

Thanksgiving Tradition: Bread for Staff
Please join the Watterson Mothers’ Club in our tradition of giving all BWHS staff a homemade loaf of bread to thank them for their service. Please consider donating MINI loaves of HOMEMADE quick breads (banana, pumpkin, lemon, etc.) for the teachers. Bread will be given to teachers before the Thanksgiving break.
     
What: FOUR mini loaves of your favorite quick bread (MINI loaves are approximately 6” x 3” x 2”); individually wrapped and labeled  
Why: As a gesture of gratitude for BWHS teachers and staff
Where: BWHS office AND drop off bins at Dominican Hall and Cooke Road entrances
When: Monday, November 22 during school hours
Questions? Contact Laura Williams (614) 327-4077
Senior Pics Make Up Date
 
For seniors who missed the opportunity to have their senior picture taken, the date to have this completed is Wednesday, December 8 starting immediately after school. This is the photo that will be used in the yearbook, on the wall composite and in the graduation slide show.
Uniform Sale

School Days is offering 20% off your entire purchase (excluding custom orders, backordered items and letter jackets) through November 14. They strongly encourage shopping in-store whenever possible to see items readily available. Code to use at www.schoolcloset.com is THANKS.
They are also hiring for afternoons and Saturday mornings.
Our Lady of Bethlehem Hiring
Season of Giving Set for November
Our Season of Giving will be held on three Fridays in November when we will either collect money or canned goods for various local charities. Students who choose to participate each week with at least the minimum requested donation will receive a dress down day that Friday.
November 8-12
$5 donation to the St. Lawrence Haven Toy Drive Student Council will use the money to buy new Christmas presents for St. Lawrence Haven. Families "shop" at St. Lawrence Haven for Christmas presents for their children at a heavily discounted price.
November 15-19
10 canned goods (no money) for the Mid-Ohio Food Bank
ACT-SAT-PSAT

Juniors or seniors who are testing on any of the ACT, PSAT or SAT test dates, please contact Karen Gallo for any college entrance test prep needs. Individual Zoom tutoring with Mrs. Karen Gallo is offered at times that will accommodate your schedule.
Support Bishop Watterson When You Shop
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.
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.