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Early Release TODAY

Today is a 1:48 early release day. All Wednesdays through the end of fourth quarter will be 1:48 early release.

If you are picking up, please delay your arrival until 2:05 p.m.
It's Teacher Appreciation Week!

We are so grateful to our teachers for their hard work and dedication that have enabled Bishop Watterson to provide both in-person and remote learning this year! We are also proud of the stamina demonstrated by our teachers as they have successfully juggled planning and classroom instruction while serving our faith community. We encourage you to write notes of gratitude to your child’s teachers during this national Teacher Appreciation Week! 
Parking Registration Next Week

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 with the planned remodel of the Tennis Court lot we do anticipate fewer available spots for the 2021-22 school year. The best chance to obtain a parking spot will be within carpools of three or more students. Please note any primary driver must have a valid license by October 31, 2021 to be considered for a spot. 
Quarter Finals

We have decided to use the quarter finals format for our semester final exams given the unique circumstances of this school year.

Students with a study hall period will be permitted to arrive late/leave early. We will operate on the understanding that they will arrive late if their study hall is the first exam time or leave early if their study hall is the second exam time. If you wish for your child to remain at school for the study hall period, please contact the main office.

Students should direct questions about finals to their teachers.
Dismissal will be at 11:30 a.m. We will not have cafeteria service so students should plan to bring a snack for their break/study time between finals.

Note on Senior Finals: Senior finals will be held May 21-26. The specific final exam schedule will be based on the graduation timeline which will be announced May 14.

Note for Students on Gray Plan: textbooks and school equipment must be returned prior to taking the exam.
 
A Reminder About Semester Finals Attendance
Final exams will not be rescheduled for any reason other than extreme illness or permission from an administrator. Note: early vacations, club sports, student work schedules, etc. are not acceptable reasons to reschedule exams. In the event a teacher reschedules an exam, it must be completed by the end of the academic year on June 3 in order for final grades to be calculated. Remote learners must complete finals during their scheduled class periods.
 
Finals Schedule
May 28
7:40-9:35 a.m.
Period 1 study time, book collection and exam
9:40-11:30 a.m.
Period 2 study time, book collection and exam
June 1
7:40-9:35 a.m.
Period 3 study time, book collection and exam
9:40-11:30 a.m.
Period 4 study time, book collection and exam
June 2
7:40-9:35 a.m.
Period 5 study time, book collection and exam
9:40-11:30 a.m.
Period 6 study time, book collection and exam
June 3 (Last day of school)
7:40-9:35 a.m.
Period 7 study time, book collection and exam
9:40-11:30 a.m.
Period 8 study time, book collection and exam
National Latin Exam Awards

Congratulations to the 56 students who won awards on the 2021 National Latin Exam! Special congrats go to freshman Lizzie Fields on receiving a perfect score on the Latin I exam!
Paso a Paso Club Fundraiser this Friday

Paso a Paso Club is having a $3 dress down in blue fundraiser, postponed from spring 2020. The goal is to raise $2500 to fund one year of private education plus financial support for a Guatemalan teen and their family.
 
Students may pay their $3 Tuesday through Friday mornings this week in the Dominican Hall lobby from 7:20-7:40 a.m. They will receive a dress down ticket that they must give to their first period teacher on Friday. 
Weightroom Fundraiser
Campus Ministry Cues
College Connection
Senior parents: consider a subscription to College Connection from Real Life Catholic. This resource, only $37, offers a way to support your children in their Catholic faith. Follow this link to learn more.

Class Masses
The next class Mass will be held for the sophomores today. Baccalaureate will be the final class Mass for the seniors, on May 27.

Eucharistic Adoration
While scheduled exposition is complete for the 2020-21 school year, students are always welcome to stop by the chapel at any time to pray with Jesus who is present in the tabernacle. We are so grateful to have had exposition during this very unusual year and look forward to continuing it next year.
Arrow Prayers
Invite God into the moments of your day by praying an arrow prayer. Fr. Mary-Mary explains more about arrow prayers in this short video.
Announcing the Bishop Watterson Family Scholarship
Thank you to the families who have donated to the Bishop Watterson Family Scholarship! If you haven’t donated, there is still time. We are taking donations through Monday, May 17. Donations start at $500 and your family name will be shared on a plaque in school, on our Facebook page and electronic bulletin boards. Donations can be made in honor of a graduate or in memory of a loved one.

Click on the button below or send a check to “Bishop Watterson Family Scholarship.”

Please send a family picture to rprice@cdeducation.org.
Mothers' Club Corner
You are invited to register and start bidding on auction items for the Mother's Club Style Show Virtual Auction! No donation is too small and will be well received supporting Mother's Club initiatives. These include tuition assistance, service projects such as refurbishing the grotto, beautification of campus, and any special project requests from Bishop Watterson High School. Register now!
Scrip Deadline is Sunday, May 9

Earn tuition credit when you purchase gift cards through the Scrip program!
To check out the current bonuses click here.

The next order deadline is Sunday, May 9. 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.

For more information, contact Scrip Coordinator Wendy McPherson at wmcpherson@ecole-maison.com.
Uniform Store Sales
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Important Drop Off/Pickup Notes

Parents, a reminder that it is not only dangerous but also illegal to stop your vehicle on Cooke Road to drop off or pick up your child. As we are all representatives of the Bishop Watterson community, please be courteous to other motorists traveling east on Cooke Road by not stopping traffic for your own convenience. In order to avoid backups on Cooke Road we ask parents to arrive after 3:05 p.m. for after school pickup. The drop off and pick up location on campus is in the turnaround area by Dominican Hall. 
2021-22 Dance Team Meeting

Learn about the 2021-2022 BWHS dance team season at our Zoom parent and student meeting. Topics: dance team clinics, tryouts, summer training and the team season!
May 6: Zoom Info Mtg. at 7:00 p.m.
Meeting ID: 865 5225 8130 | Passcode: 269457
May 15: Dance Clinic in BWHS Theatre at 9:00 a.m.
May 19: Dance Tryouts in BWHS Theatre at 3:30 p.m.
Summer Camps
Vaping Information

Scholastic has a great article for parents about how to discuss vaping and nicotine addiction with kids, including how to educate yourself, warning signs of nicotine addiction and when to bring the subject up. Click here.
Yearbook Angels


Be a Yearbook Angel and donate a yearbook to a student who can’t afford one this year!
1.     Go to www.yearbookforever.com and enter your school name.
2.     Select “yearbook.”
3.     Enter “yearbook” for student first name and “Angel” for student last name. 
4.     Follow the steps to purchase.
Mothers' Club Corner: Uniform Swap

Mothers’ Club is collecting 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.
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.
St. Brigid is Hiring for Summer!

St. Brigid is looking to hire several summer program counselors (age 16+) for the early childhood summer program. Click here for more for a job description and application instructions.

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
Eagle Store Hours

The BWHS Eagle Store is now open after school each day for 30 minutes to both students and parents.
For more information, contact Mimi Geswein, mrs.geswein@bwhs.org.
Support Bishop Watterson When You Shop
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.
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.