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Key Dates
TODAY
Club Day at lunchtime
FRIDAY
No School
October 2
All-School Mass
(No birthday dress down.)
October 4
PSAT/NMSQT for sophomores and juniors
(No dress down.)
No school for freshman and seniors.
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PSAT/NMSQT Testing October 4
Sophomores and juniors will be taking the PSAT/NMSQT on Wednesday, October 4. Students must be in uniform in their assigned rooms by 7:45 a.m. Students who are late may not be permitted in the room to take the exam and this will be counted as an unexcused absence. Room assignments will be sent to the students' bwhs.org emails along with information pertinent to test day.
Freshmen and seniors have this day off from school.
Students will be dismissed between 10:45-11:00 a.m. Students who have extended time accommodations will finish between 11:40 a.m.-noon. Please make transportation arrangements with these times in mind.
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Little Siblings 8th Grade Visit
Siblings of BWHS students who are currently attending 8th grade at a non-feeder school are invited to join us on Wednesday, November 8 when we host our 8th Grade Visit Day!
Eighth graders in our feeder schools will be attending 8th Grade Visit Day with their classes so please do not click to sign up if your 8th grader attends a feeder school.
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FAQs on Issue 1
Register to Vote by October 10
This November, Ohioans will vote on Issue 1, a proposed change to the Ohio Constitution that would enshrine abortion into law. Check out this Frequently Asked Questions document to help answer questions such as:
- Will miscarriage care or ectopic pregnancy treatment be denied if Issue 1 fails?
- Doesn’t Issue 1 simply restore Ohio back to when Roe v. Wade was in effect?
- How is the Church helping pregnant women in need?
Your NO vote on Issue 1 is needed to reject this extreme amendment that puts women at risk, threatens parental rights, and allows for abortion through all nine months of pregnancy.
Register to vote or update your information by October 10 at www.voteohio.gov.
The Catholic Conference of Ohio is the official voice of the Catholic Church in Ohio on public policy, advocating for the dignity of life at all stages, immigrants, Ohioans in need, and Catholic education. www.ohiocathconf.org.
The Catholic Conference of Ohio is the official voice of the Catholic Church in Ohio on public policy, advocating for the dignity of life at all stages, immigrants, Ohioans in need, and Catholic education. www.ohiocathconf.org
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Campus Ministry
Fall Kairos Parent Packets Went Home
Parent packets for Fall Kairos were sent home with students last week. Parents should have received the packet, review it and return required items by Thursday in order for the student to participate. If the packet was misplaced, please email Mrs. Simmonds right away at mrs.simmonds@bwhs.org.
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NCYC
Bishop Watterson will be sending a group to the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis November 16-19. We have a couple of open spots to join this pilgrimage. NCYC is a gathering of 12,000 Catholic high school students from all over the country. It offers inspirational speakers, amazing music, and a time to grow in faith. One of the many bishops in attendance called it a “Catholic family reunion.” The cost of the trip is $575, including bus transportation, hotel and the conference fee. Please email Mrs. Simmonds to a registration form or more details.
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Junior Telos Retreats
Planning ahead: Registration is underway for Junior Telos Retreats. Juniors are hearing more about the retreat this week in Theology classes.
Please see the registration form here.
Freshman Retreat
Freshmen Retreat will be held on October 25 during the school day on the BWHS campus. More details to come.
Parents in Partnership Save the Date
On Monday, October 23 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. we are bringing back our annual Parents in Partnership meeting. The evening will include sessions with guest speakers on topics of interest to parents of teens. More information will be coming soon!
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Counselor Corner
Classroom Sessions
Wellness counselors are visiting math classrooms this week providing a brain break activity focused on coping skills to reduce stress.
9th and 10th grade counselors are in freshman classrooms this week with a lesson on Building a Growth Mindset and Establishing Priorities.
11th and 12th grade counselors are in senior classrooms this week with a lesson focusing on Stress and the College Application Process.
Reach Out For Support
If your son or daughter is in need of academic or emotional support from the counseling office this quarter, please reach out to your assigned school counselor.
Senior College App Help Session
Do you need help getting your college applications to the finish line? Your counselors are hosting a COLLEGE HELP SESSION the morning of the PSAT, October 4 from 8:00 -11:00 a.m. in Dominican Hall. All seniors are welcome to attend! We recommend you use this as an opportunity to complete your applications, while also having access to your counselor to help read/edit essays and answer questions, as needed.
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Health Office
Screenings Begin
Vision and hearing screenings for 9th and 11th graders are beginning. If you have any concerns or questions, please contact our school nurse, Angela Spangler, aspangler@columbus.k12.oh.us.
Vaccine Clinic
Bishop Watterson will be hosting a vaccine clinic on Friday, November 3. The Nationwide Children’s Hospital school-based health clinic team will be on site to provide flu and other required back-to-school vaccines.
For 11th grade students NCH will also provide the meningococcal vaccine that is required before the start of 12th grade.
Parents must complete the consent form found by clicking here.
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Athletics
Swim & Dive Meeting
The Swim and Dive parent meeting will take place on Monday, October 9 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.
Wrestling Team Meetings TONIGHT
The boys and girls wrestling coaches will hold parent/wrestler meetings in the cafeteria TONIGHT. The girls team will meet from 6:30-7:00 p.m. and the boys team will meet from 7:00-7:30 p.m.
Wrestling Fundraiser
The boys and girls wrestling teams are holding a charity auction fundraiser on Saturday, November 4 from noon to 3:00 p.m. at the American Legion Don Gentile Post, 1571 Demorest Rd., Columbus. Please come out and support our wrestling teams! Also, if anyone has items they would like to donate for our charity auction, please email Coach Catheline at felix.catheline96@gmail.com.
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Girls Lacrosse Meeting
The girls lacrosse team will have a meeting on Wednesday, October 4 at 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria for athletes and parents.
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Marching Band
Fall Sub Sale
Enjoy a 9" sub sandwich handmade by our Marching Eagles!
Ham, salami, pepperoni & provolone cheese on a freshly baked Auddino's bun for $6.50 each.
Order: September 29 - October 19
Pick-up: November 11 (BWHS Cafeteria 11:00 a.m.-noon)
Contact any band member or place your order or order online here.
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Band Places First in Class at Competition
The BWHS Marching Band finished first in class and 5th overall at its first competition of the year at Lebanon, Ohio on Saturday. The marching Eagles also took first place in class in percussion, music, visual and general effect. Congratulations!
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Eagle Store Hours
Hours
Thursday 2:30-3:30 p.m.
or by appointment
Check in at the main office entrance on Cooke Road if arriving before dismissal.
In addition, our online spirit store offers activity/sport-specific items shipped directly to your home. Click here.
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Accreditation Survey Coming Soon
Bishop Watterson is in the process of beginning a new accreditation cycle for the Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association. One of the requirements for our accreditation is to survey the school community regarding different aspects of our school culture. We ask that parents of current sophomores, juniors, and seniors please take the time to complete the survey as it is integral to maintaining our school's accreditation.
A link will be provided in the October 4 Wednesday News, with the survey opening on October 4 and remaining open until October 18.
Thank you in advance for your time and participation.
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Mothers' Club Corner
Teacher Luncheon Helpers
Join us by volunteering for an upcoming teacher luncheon! Options to get involved are to donate a side item or by volunteering to set up, serve and clean up at the luncheon. CLICK HERE to sign up.
Fall Dinner Save the Date
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Fall Dinner Wine Pull
Mothers' Club is now accepting donations for a wine pull to be held at the Fall Dinner. CLICK HERE to sign up.
Fall Dinner Raffle Baskets
If you own a business and would like to donate a basket or sponsor a basket for our raffle at the Fall Dinner, please email mothersclub@bwhs.org.
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Mock Trial Team Help Needed
We are looking for attorneys willing to coach our mock trial team. The season runs from mid-September to the end of February. Practices are two hours per week.
Contact Mimi Geswein, mrs.geswein@bwhs.org.
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School Picture Retakes
Picture retakes for seniors and underclassmen will take place on Wednesday, October 11 during lunch. Seniors who need to retake their photo will need to "dress up" again, according to guidelines given earlier in the year, and will remain in these clothes the entire day.
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Eucharistic Adoration
One of the efforts to nurture and encourage the spiritual life of our students here at Bishop Watterson is weekly exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Each week, one of the different classes is assigned to spend some time in silent prayer before the Blessed Sacrament with their Theology class. On Wednesdays, we expose the Blessed Sacrament at 7:30 a.m. and remain in prayer until Benediction at 1:30 p.m. We would like to invite parents to join us.
If you have completed the “Protecting God’s Children” requirements of the Diocese and are interested in joining us for prayer, please click on the button below to sign-up for a particular Holy Hour.
We would like to thank you for your cooperation with this effort and we look forward to your joining us in prayer.
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Seeking Guest Speakers
Do you have experience in the fields of entrepreneurship, real estate, or sports management? If so, please come and share your time and talent with our business students. Mrs. Geswein is seeking guest speakers to visit her business classes this semester. If you are interested, please email Mimi Geswein at mrs.geswein@bwhs.org.
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ACT-SAT-PSAT Prep
Juniors or seniors who are testing on any of the ACT 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.
Contact Mrs. Gallo with questions about tutoring at KarenSATtutor@columbus.rr.com.
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