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Early Release Today
Just a reminder that we will continue to release students at 1:48 p.m. on Wednesdays while we are on the yellow learning plan. If you are picking up, please delay your arrival until 2:05 p.m.
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Key Dates
Friday, November 13: Flex Day
Monday, November 23: Remote Learning Day
Tuesday, November 24: Remote Learning Day
Friday, December 11: Flex Day
Friday, January 15: Flex Day
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Report Cards
First quarter report cards are now available online through your PowerSchool Unified Classroom parent account.
To access your student’s report card:
1) Log into your account and click on Quick Links on the left side.
2) Click Portal Login Page.
3) Click on Report Cards on the left side of the screen to view archived report cards.
A video on the PowerSchool page of our website will walk you through this process.
Report cards should be considered a snapshot in time, taken after final grades are received each quarter. Any changes to those grades will not be reflected until the next quarter’s report cards are available.
If you are having trouble accessing your student’s report card or have any additional questions, feel free to contact Jay Forker at mr.forker@bwhs.org.
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Honor Roll
First quarter honor roll has been posted on our website under Latest News. Congratulations to our honor roll students!
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Food Drive Next Friday, November 20
Campus Ministry and Student Council leaders are organizing a collection of non-perishable food items for St. Stephen’s Community House on Friday, November 20. Food items will be collected outside the entrance to Dominican Hall. The need is especially high this year and families are encouraged to participate fully by dropping off five cans per student or 10 per family to help make a difference for those served by St. Stephen’s Community House.
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Campus Ministry Cues
Advent Begins November 29
Students are invited to participate in Advent small groups via Zoom or the GroupMe app. Groups will meet weekly throughout Advent and have the possibility of meeting once after Christmas. Students who sign up next week will receive a free devotional written for teens "Advent and Christmas: One Day at a Time for Catholic Teens" by Katie Prjean McGrady and Tommy McGrady. The book has short daily reflections from Advent through the 12 days of Christmas. They can sign up through Theology classes or by emailing Campus Minister Beth Simmonds at mrs.simmonds@bwhs.org.
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Sign up to join our Advent Reflection small groups for parents by emailing Campus Minister Beth Simmonds at mrs.simmonds@bwhs.org. Small group reflection sessions will be offered on Zoom on Tuesdays, Dec. 1, 8, 15, and 22 at 8:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Zoom connection information will be sent to those who sign up.
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We are also offering Advent faith sharing for our community of parents. Join in by watching 10-minute video reflections each Sunday in Advent on Youtube and participating in a Zoom small group session each week. The series, "Advent Meditations with the Holy Family," features Fr. Mark Toups, Sr. Miriam James Heidland and Fr. John Johnson. This series, produced through Ascension Press, also offers for purchase a set of meditation cards or a journal which can be used to enhance your reflection but are not required to participate in our weekly sharing. |
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Athletics News
Field Hockey Team Wins State Championship!
Congratulations to the field hockey team on winning the state championship with a 3-0 shutout of Hudson at Thomas Worthington on Saturday! The Eagles defeated Columbus Academy 1-0 in an exciting state semifinal matchup that went to two overtimes. They finished the season 18-3 and became the fourth team to win a field hockey state title for Bishop Watterson (1995, 2005, 2009, 2020). It is the third title for head coach Janet Baird (2005, 2009, 2020). Congratulations Eagles!
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Girls Volleyball Team Moving on to States
The girls volleyball team won the Division I regional title with a 17-25, 26-24, 25-23, 25-21 victory over Olentangy Orange on Saturday.
The Eagles now face Parma Padua Franciscan in the Division I state semifinals on Friday at 4:00 p.m. To watch live, click here, then click on "Live Video Stream," which will be live on Friday.
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Girls Soccer Team Finishes as Regional Runner-Up
Our girls soccer team finished the season as Division I regional runner-up, losing to Olentangy 1-0 in the regional final. Bishop Brennan was on hand to cheer the girls on to a 2-1 regional semifinal win over Pickerington North. Congratulations on a great season, Eagles!
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Boys Cross Country Finishes 17th at States
The boys cross country team finished 17th at the state race on Saturday and senior Will Garey finished 24th, earning all-state honors. Max Latshaw, Cris Kubatko, Finn Kephart and Max Hall earned All-Ohio academic honors.
Congratulations to our racing Eagles!
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Boys Volleyball Open Gyms
The boys volleyball team is hosting open gym on Sundays from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Interested students can reach out to coach Ryan Thompson, Ryan.Dale.Thompson@gmail.com for more info.
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Track & Field
Anyone interested in participating in track this year, there will be a Zoom parent/athlete meeting that we would like you to attend on Sunday, November 15 @ 4pm. The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89727834029.
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Poinsettia Pickup
Thank you to all who purchased items from our Choral Poinsettia Fundraiser! Your items will be available for pickup at Bishop Watterson outside of the Dominican Hall lobby from 3:00-6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 24. Items must be picked up during this window. If you have any questions or concerns please email Mr. Jenkins at mr.jenkins@bwhs.org! Thanks for supporting the arts at Bishop Watterson!
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Counselor Corner
Seniors: Important Deadline
Seniors needing transcripts and/or letters of recommendation sent to colleges to meet a December 1 deadline must have their requests submitted through Naviance by today, November 11, due to being out of the building November 25-29. See Ms. Creighton or your counselor if you need help.
Sophomore Small Groups
Counselors have met with sophomores in small groups last week and this week. Invitations were sent through email. Students who were unable to attend should contact their counselor to schedule an individual appointment.
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Annual Eagle Fund
We hope you have received the Bishop Watterson Annual Fund brochure in the mail. The Annual Eagle Fund is the school’s largest and most important annual fundraising campaign because it provides unrestricted funding that will make an immediate impact on the lives of students and faculty. This money is used for:
Financial Aid-During this pandemic we have seen a drastic increase in families needing tuition assistance.
Technology Advancement-We are committed to maintaining our college preparatory curriculum whether the student is learning in class or remotely.
Facilities Maintenance-The primary concern of Bishop Watterson is the safety of our students and faculty. This is critical to maintaining a healthy environment inside the school.
We are asking that all Bishop Watterson families, alumni and friends prayerfully consider a gift to the Annual Eagle Fund this year.
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Virtual Open House Available 24/7 |
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Do you know families considering high school options for their children? Your testimony to family and friends about your personal experience or your children's experience at Bishop Watterson can make a difference! You know firsthand how Bishop Watterson prepares our students to live the Gospel message of Jesus Christ beyond high school, through our focus on faith, academics, service, athletics and co-curricular activities. Our current parents, past parents and alums are uniquely qualified to speak to why we encourage families to Choose Faith, Choose Community, Choose Excellence and Choose Bishop Watterson.
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Scrip Deadline Sunday, November 15
Earn tuition credit when you purchase gift cards through the Scrip program!
The next order deadline is Sunday, November 15. 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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Uniform Store Updates
The Schoolbelles Dublin store is moving. It closed on November 8 and will re-open in a new location in late spring/early summer 2021. In the meantime, families can continue to purchase uniform items on the website with FREE shipping at http://www.schoolbelles.com/myschool/M37/S2618
or over the phone at 888-637-3037. Bishop Watterson’s school code is s2618.
To be notified of the new store location, sign up at one of the links below.
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Math Tutoring
Math tutoring is available during study halls for students on campus and also remotely for students on the gray learning plan. Email Mrs. Wenger at mwenger@columbus.k12.oh.us to set up a tutoring session.
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Summer P.E. 2021
Session I : Wednesday, June 9 - Friday, June 18
Session II : Monday, June 21 - Wednesday, June 30
Registration for Summer P.E. will open on Monday, February 1, 2021. You will be able to register online through the school website.
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Senior Yearbook Portraits
Prestige will be offering yearbook portrait appointments in their office December 1, 2, 3, and 5. To schedule, call Prestige at (614) 626-8708 and choose senior option to get scheduled.
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Performing Arts Hall of Fame Induction is Saturday |
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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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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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