Early Release Today
Just a reminder that we will release at 1:48 p.m. on Wednesdays while we are on the yellow learning plan.
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Upcoming Dates
Monday, October 19: No School (if traveling over the long weekend, please see the Diocesan Policy on Travel below)
Thursday, October 29: PreACT/PSAT/NMSQT Testing Day for grades 9-11; no school for seniors (see yearbook portrait information below)
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Diocesan Policy on Travel
Updated: September 2, 2020
The travel policy is a safety precaution to continue our efforts in supporting the well-being of the children, our families, and our staff.
When making your travel plans, please keep in mind that you will be required to quarantine for 14 days if you travel to a hotspot or high-risk state as defined by the CDC and/or the State of Ohio. Please consult the State of Ohio website at:
You will not need to quarantine after travel and may return to school immediately if you did not travel to a hot spot or a high-risk state, if you were not exposed to Covid-19, and you are not showing symptoms of Covid-19.
Please be sure to plan ahead and check the CDC and State of Ohio travel advisories before making your plans.
As always, our goal is to minimize disruption while at the same time keeping you, your family, and our staff healthy and well.
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Nurse Notes
Happy Wednesday Watterson Family! We just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your individual efforts in keeping our students healthy and safe. This school year provides many unique challenges and we appreciate your support and understanding! The staff and students at Bishop Watterson are doing amazing adhering to the safety measures set forth. Mask wearing, social distancing and hand hygiene are all key components to keeping our school family safe. We ask that ill students stay home and call the main office to report their absence. Please encourage your student to report any and all illnesses to the school nurse when on campus.
We continue to work closely with Columbus Public Health to ensure the health and safety of our school community. When a student/staff member tests positive for COVID-19 the school nurse will work with our liaisons at CPH to contact those affected. Please refer to the COVID-19 Dashboard on the Bishop Watterson website for the most recent data. For questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact the school nurse.
Immunization Referrals
Students needing updated immunization records and those 12th grade students needing meningococcal vaccines have received notifications to take home. Please check with your student to ensure they have not received an Immunization Referral. We ask that these updated records be submitted to the school nurse as soon as possible.
Contact Information
Mrs. Spangler (Monday, Tuesday, Friday)
Mrs. Mauro (Wednesday, Thursday)
We thank you for all you do and pray for the health and well-being of you and your families!
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Prayer & Sacramental Life
Eucharistic Adoration Student & Staff
Eucharistic Adoration continues to be held weekly for our students and staff. In an effort to maintain social distancing we have designated this week for juniors. Oct. 21 will be for sophomores and Oct. 28 for freshmen.
Unfortunately we cannot invite parents to participate yet due to limits on visitors.
All-School Mass Planning
As you know, we’ve made many adjustments in order to open for the 2020-21 school year. Because of the numerous changes, our focus so far has been on helping our students adapt while maintaining our high academic standards. As a Catholic school community we continue to pray throughout the day, and this month we added Eucharistic Adoration and reconciliation opportunities for students and staff. All-school Masses have been delayed until at least early 2021. Considering health safety guidelines, our enrollment, and all available space including outside space, Deacons Campbell and Iannarino have determined that it would be difficult to celebrate Mass with dignity and reverence at this time. We pray for an end to the pandemic and look forward to a time when we can safely gather for an all-school Mass once again.
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Counselor Corner
Seniors: Important Deadline
Seniors needing transcripts and/or letters of recommendation sent to colleges to meet a November 1 deadline must have their requests submitted through Naviance by Monday, October 19. See Ms. Creighton or your counselor if you need help.
Seniors: Common App Help Sessions on Wednesdays
Need help filling out the Common App? Haven't started and don't know what to do? Common App Help Sessions are back, each Wednesday. No need to sign up, just show up.
Choose one of the two options listed below.
1. In-person CA Help Session: 2:00-2:30 p.m. in the lower-level classroom near the counselor's office. Bring your laptop.
2. Zoom CA Help Session: 2:30-3:00 p.m. Check your bwhs.org email for the Zoom invitation. Enter anytime between 2:30 and 3:00 p.m. with questions.
Juniors
Counselors are meeting with juniors in small groups this week during study hall. Invitations will be sent through email. Students should contact their counselor to schedule an individual meeting if they were not able to attend.
Follow the Counseling Office
Twitter @BwhsCounselors
Instagram @bwhscounselors
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Campus Ministry Cues
The Church declared our first person of the Millennial generation Blessed last week, reminding us that we are all called to become saints.
Blessed Carlo Acutis was a web designer, made funny videos with his dog, loved playing Super Mario, loved Pokemon but above all, loved Jesus. As a young boy, he wrote, "To always be close to Jesus, that is my life plan."
Read the following to get to know more about this holy young man who died in 2006 at the age of 15. Consider that Carlo could be an intercessor for our children. We also have a link to the website he created to catalog the Eucharistic Miracles around the world.
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Scrip Order Deadline This Sunday
Earn tuition credit when you purchase gift cards through the Scrip program!
The next order deadline is Sunday, October 18. 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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Athletics News
Girls Basketball Meeting
All players interested in trying out for the girls basketball team this year are asked to attend the opening parent meeting on Sunday, October 18 at 6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. We ask that players and only one parent attend to adhere to the COVID-19 capacity restrictions. If you are unable to attend, please email Coach Sam Davis at samdavis140@hotmail.com.
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Last Call to Pick Up Spirit Signs
If you ordered a spirit sign through the cheerleaders, students can pick them up after school THIS WEEK in room 209.
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Legends Golf Classic Recap and Save the Date |
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Save the Date! Virtual Fall Drama |
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ACT-SAT-PSAT
Juniors or seniors who are testing on any of the September or October 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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Yearbook Update
Seniors
If you were unable to attend your Prestige session over the summer and need to schedule an appointment to get your portrait taken, now is your chance. On Thursday, October 29, Prestige will be in Dominican Hall from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You will need to schedule an appointment with Mrs. Rush. You can email her at mrs.rush@bwhs.org, or you can see her in room 204. This is the last opportunity to get your headshot for the yearbook and composite.
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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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