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Early Release TODAY
Sophomores will be released at 11:30 today.
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Key Dates
April 19-23: State Testing Week; see schedule below; note no school for freshmen, juniors and seniors with sophomores released at 11:30 a.m. today
Friday, April 30: Flex Day
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Congratulations to our 2021 National Honor Society Inductees! |
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Third quarter honor roll has been posted on our website under Latest News. Congratulations to our honor roll students! |
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Counselor Corner
Seniors: Scholarship Letters Needed
Seniors, please turn in a copy of ALL scholarship award offers to your counselor by May 3. The information must be officially from the college or scholarship source; we will accept either a copy of the award letter or a printout from your online portal with the award name and amount. Scholarships
will be listed in the senior awards powerpoint and graduation program.
Important Note: We will include awards from all colleges that you have been offered, not just the college you are attending.
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College Credit Plus
If your child is planning to take a College Credit Plus
course in 2021-2022, you must review all information on the Watterson website
Please review the emails that Ms. Creighton has sent
regarding the forms and application timeline.
It is the family’s responsibility to complete all application requirements by the deadlines for a student to take College Credit Plus courses.
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Athletic News
Twelve Commit to Play College Sports
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Twelve Bishop Watterson seniors committed to play college sports last week.
Left to right: front row—Jacob Hoying, Anna Kessler, Kervin Azor, Colin Robinson; second row—Lauren Neutzling, Aubrey Bower, Julia Flanagan, Ashley Ward; third row—Noah Gruver, Nicholas Malagreca, Max MacCann.
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Prayers Welcome
Please keep our students and staff attending this week's Kairos Retreat in your prayers. Let their hearts be open, give them grace to grow and bring them all closer to each other and to you, Lord.
Class Masses
The next class Mass will be held for the juniors on April 28, followed by the sophomores on May 5. Baccalaureate will be the final class Mass for the seniors, on May 27.
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Announcing the Bishop Watterson Family Scholarship |
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Has your family considered a donation to the Bishop Watterson Family Scholarship? Donations start at $500 and your family name will be shared on a plaque in school, on our Facebook page and electronic bulletin boards. All proceeds benefit tuition assistance. Donations can be made in memory of a loved one or in honor of a graduate.
Click on the button below or send a check to “Bishop Watterson Family Scholarship.”
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Senior Prom Tickets
Ticketing is now open for Prom, which will be held on Saturday, May 1 at The Valley Dale Ballroom from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Ticketing closes Friday, April 30 at noon.
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This event will be for BWHS seniors only with no outside guests permitted.
- All current COVID-19 protocols will be enforced: all attendees must wear masks at all times and wash hands often; anyone who is under quarantine is not permitted to participate.
- Students do not need to form prom groups for tables as there is no seated dinner this year.
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Tickets will be sold for $25.00 per person; sales will be online only and begin one week prior to prom.
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Scrip Deadline is Sunday
Earn tuition credit when you purchase gift cards through the Scrip program!
The next order deadline is Sunday, April 25. NOTE: For those new to the program, you must register for PrestoPay at least two days before placing your order.
For instructions and a list of future order deadlines, click here.
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State Testing Schedule
Wednesday, April 21
7:45-11:30 a.m.
Sophomores: English II parts 1 and 2
(No School for freshmen, juniors, seniors)
Dismissal: 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, April 22
7:45-9:30 a.m.
Freshmen: Algebra I, part 2
Sophomores: Geometry, part 2
(Late start 9:45 a.m. for juniors and seniors)
Dismissal: 2:57 p.m.
Friday, April 23
7:45-9:30 a.m.
Sophomores: American History, parts 1&2
(Late start 9:45 a.m. for freshmen, juniors, seniors)
Dismissal: 2:57 p.m.
Technology Note: Students will use their school-issued device to complete the exams. It is the student's responsibility to charge the laptop overnight and arrive at school with it fully charged. If the laptop is not fully charged, the student will not be permitted to take that day's exam and will be required to stay after school to take the exam.
Bus Service: Buses will run as usual, so any students arriving early and not testing will have a study hall in the cafeteria.
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Parking for 2021-22
Instructions Now Available
Primary registration for the 2021-22 parking lottery will be held digitally via Google form May 11-13. Only rising juniors and seniors are eligible for a Bishop Watterson parking lot spot. Only carpools with three or more students may be registered during this window.
Instructions for carpools of fewer than three students will be issued after the initial registration window. Please note any primary driver must have a valid license by October 31, 2021 to be considered for a spot.
Instructions and necessary forms will be published on the BWHS website on the afternoon of Monday, April 26.
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Yearbook Angels
Be a Yearbook Angel and donate a yearbook to a student who can’t afford one this year!
2. Select “yearbook.”
3. Enter “Yearbook” for student first name and “Angel” for student last name.
4. Follow the steps to purchase.
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Mothers' Club Corner: Uniform Swap
Beginning Monday, May 3, Mothers’ Club will collect uniforms and spirit wear that your children no longer need. We will have collection boxes outside the school office and Dominican Hall throughout the month of May. Please send your clean, folded clothing to school with your son or daughter. Senior parents, especially: please consider donating any uniforms in usable condition. Garments will be sorted and made available for a Uniform Swap sometime this summer.
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Band Notes: Chipotle Fundraiser
Make dinner a selfless act by joining us for a restaurant fundraiser to support the Bishop Watterson Band. Come in to the Chipotle at 4489 N High Street in Columbus on Tuesday, April 20 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Tell the cashier you’re supporting the band to make sure that 33% of the proceeds will be donated to the Bishop Watterson Band Program. Four ways to guarantee your purchases count:
- Show the cashier a digital flyer prior to paying
- Show the cashier a paper flyer prior to paying
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Order online and pickup Chipotle for your fundraiser by using the Promo Code RMGQ6H8 on the Chipotle app or website.
- Flying flyer-free? Just mention the fundraiser to the cashier prior to paying
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Parent Event
The Diocese of Columbus Office of Catholic Schools is offering a presentation on “What is Racism? … And How Do I Talk To My Kids About It?” on Monday, May 3 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at St. Charles. Seating is limited. Register by clicking on the button below.
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Athletics News
Sports Summer Camps
Our summer camp schedule is out and registration is open! We have numerous options.
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Cheer Tryouts
Save the date! Cheerleading tryouts will be held June 9 and 10 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Bishop Watterson. More information will follow at a later date.
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ACT-SAT-PSAT
Juniors or seniors who are testing on any of the ACT or SAT test dates, please contact Karen Gallo for any test prep needs. Individual Zoom tutoring with Mrs. Karen Gallo is offered at times that will accommodate your schedule.
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Our Lady of Bethlehem is Hiring for Summer!
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2021-22 School Year Key Dates*
*subject to change
August 25, 2021: First Day of School
September 6, 2021: No School - Labor Day
November 25-26, 2021: Thanksgiving Vacation
December 20, 20-21-January 2, 2022: Christmas Vacation
January 17, 2022: No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 21, 2022: No School – Presidents’ Day
March 12-20, 2022: Spring Break
April 15-18, 2022: Easter Break
May 30, 2022: No School – Memorial Day
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Eagle Store Hours
The BWHS Eagle Store is now open after school each day for 30 minutes to both students and parents.
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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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