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Key Dates

October 19-20

QUARTERFINALS

Thursday: World Language and Theology

Friday: Math and Non Core B (Business, Art, Computer, English electives)

October 23

Quarter 2 begins

October 25

Freshman Day of Reflection

Accreditation Survey Closing Soon



Bishop Watterson is in the process of beginning a new accreditation cycle for the Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association. One of the requirements for our accreditation is to survey the school community regarding different aspects of our school culture. We ask that parents of current sophomores, juniors, and seniors please take the time to complete the survey as it is integral to maintaining our school's accreditation.



Thank you in advance for your time and participation!

EdChoice Update



Our staff continues to monitor EdChoice applications on a daily basis. We currently have close to 300 applications that still need to be awarded by the state and we appreciate your patience. As soon as scholarships are awarded, we are adjusting family tuition statements. Unfortunately, we do not have a timeline as to when the state will award scholarships. If your application needs correction, we will let you know by email. Families need to ensure their income verification documents have been submitted to the state in order to prevent any delay. 

Following are some EdChoice stats:

• 120,000 applications received by the state as of September 26
• 193 BWHS applications have been awarded
• 183 BWHS applications are under review
• 86 BWHS applications are submitted waiting for review

Little Siblings 8th Grade Visit

Last Call for Signups!

Siblings of BWHS students who are currently attending 8th grade at a non-feeder school are invited to join us on Wednesday, November 8 when we host our 8th Grade Visit Day!

Eighth graders in our feeder schools will be attending 8th Grade Visit Day with their classes so please do not click to sign up if your 8th grader attends a feeder school.

Fall Drama: Alice in Wonderland

Alice in Wonderland will be performed November 16 and 17 at 7:00 p.m. and November 18 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at Ohio Dominican University’s Matesich Theatre in Erskine Hall. Tickets are available now at the button below!

Athletics

Playoff Tickets

Just a reminder for all upcoming tournament games, no Bishop Watterson passes will be accepted and the following ticket prices will be in place. Keep in mind that these are OHSAA ticket policies so PLEASE BE KIND to our gate people as they have no control over playoff ticket prices.

Sectional/District admission: $10 cash for all at gate or $8 for adults and $5 for students if bought online. This applies to soccer, volleyball and cross country.

Regional admission: $15 cash for all at gate or $12 for adults and $9 for students if bought online. This applies to football and field hockey.

Signing Day

Fall Signing Day for Division I and II athletes will be held on Thursday, November 9 at 8:00 a.m. in Dominican Hall. The national signing day is scheduled for November 8 but we are moving ours due to 8th grade visit scheduled at BWHS that day. Students should stop by the Athletic Office on the lower level, and pick up an information sheet and form, which will need to be completed and submitted NO LATER than November 6. Please contact the Athletic Office if you have questions!

Little Eagles Wrestling Club

Registration is open now for the Little Eagles Wrestling Club’s 2023-24 season. The club is open to students in grades K-8. A parent meeting will be held on November 7 at 5:30 p.m. at 8500 Warner Rd. Suite 300, Plain City. Beginner sessions (grades K-2) run November 8-February 7. A novice and advanced session will run November 9-March 21 and a junior high session will run November 13-March 14. For more information and registration, go to https://www.littleeaglewrestlingclub.com/

Track Meeting

The boys and girls track team will have an athlete and parent meeting in the cafeteria Monday, October 30, at 7:00 p.m. 

Diocese News

Vote NO on Issue 1

The Catholic Church honors Mary, the Mother of God, as the perfect model of the love that God wants to share with every person. When Catholics look to Mary, her cousin Elizabeth, or her ancestor Ruth, we see that God’s plan for the world’s salvation was entrusted to women. In Ohio, an amendment on this November’s ballot puts women at risk and the Catholic Church cannot stand by as women are threatened in our state.

The Catholic bishops of Ohio urge the faithful to Vote NO on Issue 1, which puts women at risk by…

Endangering health and safety standards for women – Ohio laws that require that a woman has guaranteed access to a hospital during an abortion in case of an emergency, or the 24-hour waiting period before having an abortion could be struck down.

Issue 1 claims to help women, but this policy would put women at risk. Our faith teaches us that pregnant women deserve a community of support, so Catholics cannot be silent when an extreme amendment threatens to remove protections for women’s health and safety.

Learn more at www.ohiocathconf.org/protect.

Your vote is needed to save Ohio from this extreme amendment. Look up your early voting location at www.voteohio.org and protect women in Ohio by Voting NO on Issue 1.

The Catholic Conference of Ohio is the official voice of the Catholic Church in Ohio on public policy, advocating for the dignity of life at all stages, immigrants, Ohioans in need, and Catholic education. www.ohiocathconf.org.

Mass for Life Tomorrow

All are welcome to attend a Mass for Life with Bishop Fernandes, hosted by the Women’s Care in honor of families and the protection of life ahead of our upcoming elections. The Mass will be held TOMORROW, Thursday, October 19, at 5:30 p.m. at St. Catherine, 500 S. Gould Road, Columbus.

Worth Repeating

Campus Ministry Cues

Telos Junior Retreat

Parents of juniors attending the Telos Retreat will be receiving an email from Mrs. Simmonds later this week.

Kairos Registration Update

Winter Kairos is now full. Students may sign up to be on a waitlist for the winter retreat and may indicate if the Spring Kairos, April 2-5, is their second choice. Registration for the spring Kairos is underway. A registration form is available at bishopwatterson.com>Forms & Flyers.

Freshman Day of Reflection will be held on Wednesday, October 25 during the school day on our campus. The theme of the day is “Called to Be a Saint.” The day will provide opportunities for students to build community and explore themes of faith, friendship, and community. Fr. Stash Dailey will speak to the freshmen about the life of Blessed Carlo Acutis.

The day will be facilitated by faculty, staff and senior leaders.



Freshmen should bring a bag lunch with a drink and may dress down according to school guidelines. 

Upon arrival at school on Wednesday, freshmen will go to homeroom for attendance and then be directed to the gym.

NCYC 2023

We have a couple open spots for our students to join our group attending The National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis November 16-19. This national gathering of youth offers an experience of the larger Catholic Church. It features inspiring speakers, music and prayer. The cost of the pilgrimage is $575 and includes bus transportation, hotel and the conference. Breakfast and dinner are included. For more information email Campus Minister Beth Simmonds.

Parents in Partnership

On Monday, October 23 from 7:00-9:00 p.m., parents are invited to an evening at Bishop Watterson featuring guest speakers on a variety of topics. Parents can select up to two 45-minute sessions:

“A Playbook for Well-Being: Strategies for Student Success”

This session will offer a strategic model for student wellness that can enhance academic and personal success during the high school experience. Join us as we discuss supporting students need to be happier, healthier and more engaged so they can thrive from the inside out.

“Teen Anxiety: How Much is Too Much?”

In this session we will discuss facts and frequent misperceptions about teen anxiety and how parents can help. We will also address when and how to seek professional help.

“Grief and Loss: A Path Forward”

We will discuss the impact of grief and loss on our mental health and how to identify triggers as well as anticipate and minimize grief triggers and how to best support our young people struggling to cope with grief.

AP Exams

Students must make their exam decisions

(yes or no) by October 28 in their AP Classroom account.

Payment for exams is due by Wednesday, November 8. The cost is $98 per exam. Families can pay online with a 4.3% processing fee by going clicking on the button below.



Families can also pay with cash, money order, or a check made out to Bishop Watterson High School. Please turn these payments in to Mrs. Forker in room 118 or her mailbox in the front office.



If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Forker at ms.forker@bwhs.org or see her in room 118.  

Season of Giving 2023

Our annual Season of Giving drive will take place this year on two Fridays in November. Our efforts benefit various local Catholic Charities. Students who choose to participate each week with at least the minimum requested donation will receive a dress down day that Friday.

November 3: Toy Drive for St. Lawrence Haven

Student Council will do the shopping! Students can donate $5 in homeroom and then Student Council will use the money to purchase toys. Families "shop" at St. Lawrence Haven for Christmas presents for their children at a heavily discounted price.

November 17: St. Francis Center in McArthur, Ohio

Students are asked to donate 10 non-perishable items (no money) for the St. Francis Center in McArthur, Ohio. Items will be collected in Dominican Hall the morning of November 17. Students will receive a ticket to dress down that they will present to their homeroom teacher. 

Mothers' Club Corner

Fall Dinner Registration is OPEN/Closes November 1

Fall Dinner Wine Pull

Mothers' Club is now accepting donations for a wine pull to be held at the Fall Dinner. CLICK HERE to sign up.

Fall Dinner Raffle Baskets

If you own a business and would like to donate a basket or sponsor a basket for our raffle at the Fall Dinner, please email mothersclub@bwhs.org.

Teacher Luncheon Helpers

Join us by volunteering for an upcoming teacher luncheon! Options to get involved are to donate a side item or by volunteering to set up, serve and clean up at the luncheon. CLICK HERE to sign up.

Open House is Sunday, November 19

We're excited to welcome our future Eagles at our 2023 Open House, set for Sunday, November 19 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Teachers and coaches will be available to talk with visitors and tours will be available with our Student Ambassadors This year we are offering three information sessions (1:15, 2:00, 2:45 p.m.) with Deacon Campbell, with seating limited for each session. If you would like to attend an information session, we suggest you sign up now! Please note that tours will not be available after the 2:45 information session so plan to tour early if you choose that session time.

Health Office

Vaccine Clinic

Bishop Watterson will be hosting a vaccine clinic on Friday, November 3. The Nationwide Children’s Hospital school-based health clinic team will be on site to provide flu and other required back-to-school vaccines.

For 11th grade students NCH will also provide the meningococcal vaccine that is required before the start of 12th grade.

Parents must complete the consent form found by clicking here.

Marching Band 

Fall Sub Sale

Enjoy a 9" sub sandwich handmade by our Marching Eagles!

Ham, salami, pepperoni & provolone cheese on a freshly baked Auddino's bun for $6.50 each.

Order: September 29 - October 19

Pick-up: November 11 (BWHS Cafeteria 11:00 a.m.-noon)

Contact any band member or place your order or order online here.

New Eagle Store Hours

Hours

Thursday 2:30-3:30 p.m.

or by appointment

Check in at the main office entrance on Cooke Road if arriving before dismissal.

In addition, our online spirit store offers activity/sport-specific items shipped directly to your home. Click here.

Eucharistic Adoration

One of the efforts to nurture and encourage the spiritual life of our students here at Bishop Watterson is weekly exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Each week, one of the different classes is assigned to spend some time in silent prayer before the Blessed Sacrament with their Theology class. On Wednesdays, we expose the Blessed Sacrament at 7:30 a.m. and remain in prayer until Benediction at 1:30 p.m. We would like to invite parents to join us.

If you have completed the “Protecting God’s Children” requirements of the Diocese and are interested in joining us for prayer, please click on the button below to sign-up for a particular Holy Hour.

We would like to thank you for your cooperation with this effort and we look forward to your joining us in prayer.

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.

Parish News

Eucharistic Adoration at St. Andrew

Give your family the best treat of all on October 31. Receive God's peace by spending time in prayer during Adoration. Come and stay for as little or as long as you can! All are welcome.