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Key Dates

January 10
Junior College Planning Meeting
January 17
No School -- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 31
Freshman and Sophomore College Planning Meeting
Today is a 1:48 Early Release Day
Cotillion Postponed

Bishop Watterson’s Cotillion dance, originally scheduled for later this month, has been POSTPONED due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, in consultation with Student Council leadership. At this time, we are moving Cotillion to Saturday, February 12 at Bishop Watterson and cancelling the Freshman and Sophomore Mixer scheduled for that date.
Campus Ministry Cues

Junior Telos Retreat
Bishop Watterson Juniors will have the opportunity to attend a Telos Retreat February 27-28 at Maria Stein Spiritual Center. Retreatants will gather at BWHS on Sunday, February 27 at 10:00 a.m. and return on Monday, February 28 by 2:45 p.m. The retreat will be facilitated by Bishop Watterson faculty and staff and senior ministry leaders. Registration will begin on Monday, January 10 and the cost is $75. 
 
A registration form will be posted at bishopwatterson.com (Forms & Flyers page on the Student Life menu) at the end of this week. Spots are limited,
first-come first-serve, and registration is not considered complete unless a check and form are received together. Checks should be made to Bishop Watterson and sent with the registration form to the attention of Campus Minister Mrs. Beth Simmonds. For scholarship information, please email Mrs. Simmonds at mrs.simmonds@bwhs.org.

As with all events at this time, this retreat is subject to change.

Firing Up Your Prayer Life
Looking for some ways to ignite your prayer life in the new year? Check out this Our Sunday Visitor article by clicking here.
Bible In A Year Podcast
Ascension is once again offering a daily podcast to lead people through the Bible in a year. In this video, Fr. Mike Schmitz invites viewers to consider listening to the podcast in the coming year.  
Worth Repeating
Counselor Corner

Second Semester Class Change Deadline
The deadline to change an elective for second semester is Friday, January 7. Students must see their counselor by Thursday to pick up a form for a parent signature. Electives may be changed to other electives or study hall offered the same period. Core and year-long classes will not be moved.
Scheduling for 2022-2023 School Year
Course selection will begin soon for the 2022-2023 school year. Students will be recommended for their core class levels by their current subject teachers (for example, their current English teacher will make the recommendation for next year’s English level). If your child has questions about their placements, they should talk with their teacher.
Counselors will hand out scheduling paperwork and make a presentation about course options in Theology classes the week of January 24. They will have individual meetings with students during their Theology classes throughout February.
Wellness Wednesday Today
Students are invited to Wellness Wednesday during their study hall today. Relaxation and wellness activities will be available to all students as a way to refresh and start the new year.
Junior College Planning
Ms. Creighton will be meeting with junior Government classes on January 6 and 7 for PSAT return.
There will be a junior college planning meeting on January 10 at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom for all juniors and their families. Ms. Creighton will send out an email with the link.
Freshman/Sophomore College Planning
Ms. Creighton will be meeting with sophomore history classes for PSAT return and a career planning lesson on January 20 and 21.
There will be a freshman/sophomore college planning meeting on January 31 at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom for all freshman and sophomore students and families. Ms. Creighton will send out an email with the link.
Ms. Creighton will be meeting with freshman history classes for a career planning lesson on February 3 and 4.
SOS
The juniors will be completing the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Signs of Suicide curriculum on January 18. 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 know you 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. A parent letter has been mailed home this week. If you feel your student needs any additional support our school counselors and student wellness counselors are here to help.
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.
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