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Key Dates
March 27-28
State Testing for Grade 10
Late Start, 10:20 a.m., for Grades 9, 11, 12
March 29
Job Fair during lunch
April 6-10
Easter Break
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Wellness Day TODAY
Today is our second all-school Wellness Day. The day is centered around caring for students’ spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical wellness. Wellness Day will include talks by Catholic Evangelist Chika Anyanwu and BWHS Student Wellness Counselor Amanda Mensah, student council representatives leading class bonding activities, and teachers running wellness-based breakout sessions. To allow for students to eat lunch with their individual classes there will be no cafeteria service offered on this day. Students are asked to bring a packed lunch. We are looking forward to this day and hope students enjoy a day of self-care!
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Fill Up the Truck FRIDAY
Our second Fill Up the Truck will be held this Friday, March 24, for Run the Race Club and St. Stephens Community House.
Teams will be collecting after-school snacks, protein soups, pasta, mac & cheese, cereal, canned fruits and vegetables, and boxed meals (like Hamburger Helper).
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Sophomores to Take IOWA Assessment on MONDAY &TUESDAY
Starting this year, we will be using the IOWA Assessment in place of the Ohio End-of-Course Exams to fulfill the state testing graduation requirement. The scope of the IOWA allows us to meet requirements by administering the assessment to a single grade level. We will be administering the IOWA Assessment to sophomores on March 27 and 28. There will be late starts for freshmen, juniors, and seniors on those days. Please see the schedule below.
Bus service: Buses will run as usual so any students arriving early and not testing will have a study hall in the cafeteria.
Monday, March 27
7:45-10:20 a.m.: ALL sophomores IOWA testing--Math, Social Studies, Written Expression
Late start 10:20 a.m. for freshmen, juniors and seniors – report to homeroom
Tuesday, March 28
7:45-10:20 a.m.: ALL sophomores IOWA testing--Reading, Vocab, Science, Computation
Late start 10:20 a.m. for freshmen, juniors, and seniors – report to homeroom
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Athletics
Girls Golf Team Meeting
The girls golf team will hold a meeting for players and parents on Monday, April 3 at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.
Golf Outing Fundraiser
A meeting for boys and girls golf team players and parents will be held on Monday, April 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria to plan for the event on June 12 at Rattle Snake Golf Club. RSVP: mcrotty@pga.com.
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Social Media/Tech Talk
TikTok’s screen time limits for teens aren’t exactly limits.
Read more here.
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Campus Ministry Cues
Kairos Paperwork DUE FRIDAY
Parents of students attending next week’s Kairos Retreat should have received an email on Monday. All materials are due on Friday. If you have not received the email please let Mrs. Simmonds know as soon as possible, mrs.simmonds@bwhs.org.
National Catholic Youth Conference
Bishop Watterson will join pilgrims from around the country at NCYC in Indianapolis next fall. NCYC is a powerful three-day encounter with Christ and His Church. It features inspiring speakers, interactive exhibits, uplifting music, Mass and adoration. The cost is $575 per person and includes the conference, bus transportation, a downtown hotel and most meals. A deposit of $275 is due to hold a spot. Conference fees increase on April 1st, so we plan to make our arrangements during March. Email Mrs. Simmonds with any questions at mrs.simmonds@bwhs.org. Click here for the registration form.
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Blue for the Night
The McCann family, in loving memory of Henry ’14, invites you to join them at “Blue for the Night: A Colorectal Cancer Awareness Gala.” The event will feature food, cocktails, speakers, live music and a silent auction on Friday, March 31 at The Fives in downtown Columbus.
Henry was 17 years old and a junior in high school when he was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. This April 2014 story from the Columbus Dispatch conveys Henry’s gratitude, faith and love for his community.
Click here for more information and tickets.
"You are rewarded not according to your work or your time,
but according to the measure of your love."
- Saint Catherine of Siena
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Eagle Store Hours
The Eagle Store is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30-3:30 p.m.
If these times do not work for you, feel free to email Heather Law, mrs.law@bwhs.org.
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Health Office Updates
Vision Screenings
Vision screenings for students in grades 9 & 11are underway. Referrals will be sent home via email to the guardian if a student does not pass a screening. If your student has already had a vision screening in the last 12 months, please have them reach out to me via email to opt out of this screening. If your family has any specific concerns please contact our nurse, Angela Spangler, aspangler@columbus.k12.oh.us.
Vaccination Requirements for Students Entering 12th Grade for 2023-24
The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) requires students who will be in 12th grade to receive ONE OR TWO doses of the meningococcal vaccine (MCV4) prior to the beginning of the 2023-24 school year.
The ODH is requiring a meningococcal vaccine to protect your child against meningococcal disease which is a serious, life-threatening, vaccine-preventable infection. This bacterial infection can cause an inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord or sepsis (an infection of the bloodstream). Approximately 1,000 cases of meningococcal disease occur in the United States each year. The bacteria are spread by exchanging respiratory and throat secretions during close or lengthy contact.
Click here for information from ODH.
Vaccines can be administered by your pediatrician or your county health department.
A copy of your child's immunization record or a signed note from the physician will suffice for the documentation which must include the day, month and year of the vaccine(s).
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Mothers' Club Corner
All BWHS Moms Are Welcome!
Who: any current, past or incoming mom of a BWHS student
What: join us for some socializing and volunteering
How: reach out to your parish rep or email mothersclub@bwhs.org
When: following is the list of the remaining events and dates for this year.
- Monday, March 20, 2023: Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m. in Dominican Hall
- Monday, April 10, 2023: Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m. in Dominican Hall
- Sunday, April 23 2022: Spring Luncheon & Style Show, time TBA at Villa Milano
- Friday, May 5, 2022: Teachers' Luncheon in Dominican Hall
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Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day is back! Save the date for Friday, April 21 and watch Wednesday News for more details.
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Job Fair for Students on March 29
Bishop Watterson will be hosting its 2nd annual Job Fair for students during lunch periods on Wednesday, March 29. Parents: if you know a company that would like to reserve a table, please contact Mr. Smith (dsmith@bwhs.org) or Mr. Johnston (tjohnston@bwhs.org). More information to follow.
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Pray With Us!
March 29
April 5
April 12
We often find an excuse not to pray. We would like to offer you an excuse to pray and a chance to come join us in prayer. Each Wednesday we have Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. We begin with Exposition at 7:30 a.m. and continue through the school day until 1:30 p.m. when we have Benediction. Throughout the day, Theology classes take turns spending some time in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. You are invited to join us. If you are interested, please follow this link to sign-up. If there is any change to the schedule, we will be sure to keep you informed. Thank you for your willingness to pray with us and for your example of prayer for our students.
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2023-24 Important Dates
July 1-9, 2023
Summer FREEZE -- No athletic or extracurricular events permitted
August 20, 2023
Freshman Parent Meeting
August 23, 2023
Freshmen only 1st day of school
August 24, 2023
All students
September 29, 2023
No School
November 22-26, 2023
Thanksgiving Break
December 14-15, 18-19, 2023
Semester Exams*
*Students are required to take exams on these dates. Students who are sick on an exam day will be expected to make-up their missed exam on December 20 (Teacher PD day)
December 20, 2023-January 2, 2024
Christmas Break
February 16
No School
February 19
No School, Presidents' Day
March 11-15, 2024
Spring Break
March 28-April 1, 2024
Easter Break
May 23, 2024
Baccalaureate
May 25, 2024
Graduation
May 24, 28-30, 2024
Semester Exams, grades 10-12*
*Students are required to take exams on these dates. Students who are sick on an exam day will be expected to make-up their missed exam on May 31 (Teacher PD day)
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ACT-SAT-PSAT Prep
Juniors or seniors who are testing on any of the ACT 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.
Contact Mrs. Gallo with questions about tutoring at KarenSATtutor@columbus.rr.com.
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