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Bishop Watterson Wednesday News
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Watterson 101
The average teaching experience of our faculty is 19.2 years, with 60% of our teachers holding advanced degrees.
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Caring & Sharing Collection ENDS FRIDAY
Dear Parents:
St. Vincent de Paul Society is collecting toiletries for the Holy Family Soup Kitchen November 28-December 9. During this time period there will be a box in the chapel lobby for donations. The Holy Family Soup Kitchen is in need of many personal hygiene items to help those in need. In order to provide a variety of items we are asking for the following:
- Seniors to bring in socks and gloves
- Juniors to bring in shampoo and conditioner
- Sophomores to bring in soap, razors and shaving cream
- Freshmen to bring in toothpaste and toothbrushes
On December 10 at 10:00 a.m. in the Bishop Watterson cafeteria, the St. Vincent de Paul Society will be filling the gift bags with the donated items. Anyone who can volunteer their time to help us fill the bags would be appreciated. It is a great opportunity to share the Christmas spirit. Thank you for your help in making someone's Christmas bright.
Your kindness and generosity is appreciated.
Merry Christmas!!
The BWHS St. Vincent de Paul Society
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Counselor News
Click here for the Guidance Department's latest
news, dated DECEMBER 7.
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BWHS Students on St. Gabriel Radio
Four of our students will be on St. Gabriel Radio AM 820 tomorrow, Thursday, December 8 at 12:30 p.m. to discuss our St. Joseph of Arimathea Society. Bishop Watterson's SJA Society, in its fifth year, is the only one of its kind in central Ohio. The show will re-air Sunday, December 11 at 1:30 p.m.
In addition, the students participated in a show called "Guys Only: Purity" which will
air on Thursday, December 15 at 12:30 p.m. and will re-air on Sunday, December 18 at 1:30 p.m.
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Business Club Sunday with Santa
The BWHS Business Club moved its annual Sunday with Santa to the Ronald McDonald House at Nationwide Children's Hospital this year and it was a great success! Twenty-seven of our students built gingerbread houses, made ornaments and decorated cookies with the families.
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Sophomore Headed to AKC National Championship
Sophomore Claire Mitchell and her two-year-old golden retriever named Cruise will be on their way to Orlando next week to compete in the AKC National Championship December 17-18. Claire, now the sixth-ranked Junior Handler in the U.S., competes in a class open to ages 9-18. She has also shown Cruise in his breed category, competing against all ages. They compete in obedience, agility, dock diving and field work events.
"Cruise has been a really good dog for me to learn with because, while some kids get a dog who is already trained, I've had to learn everything from the beginning which makes it rewarding," Claire said. "I don't always know what to expect when I walk in the ring because he gives me something different to work with every time. It's hard with him because he's a crazy puppy."
Cruise has won best in breed in competition and together Claire and Cruise have won five competitions and finished second at three more, all in and around Ohio. In addition, they have earned various other titles and certifications including the therapy dog certification. Hopefully they will cruise to a great finish at nationals next week!
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No Cafeteria Service During Finals Week
We will not have cafeteria service next week but students are welcome to bring a snack. National Honor Society will be selling pizza during each day's break.
Dismissal is 12:55 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 12:30 on Friday.
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Handbook Reminder
Requests for early dismissal must be in writing, signed by parent/guardian, and contain the following information:
a)
Student name, ID number and homeroom number
b)
Date
c)
Time to be excused
d) Reason for leaving
The student is to present the request to the homeroom teacher at the beginning of the day. Verbal permission (phone call) is not an acceptable form of communication excusing a student from school and will not be approved.
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Scrip Order Deadline THIS SUNDAY
 The next order deadline is Sunday, December 11.
NOTE: For those new to the program, you must register for PrestoPay at least two days before placing your order.
Participants are emailed when cards are available for pickup in the school's main office.
For instructions and a list of future order deadlines,
click here
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If you need more information, feel free to contact one of the Scrip Coordinators: Nanette Giacomin email:
[email protected]
phone: (614) 439-7870 or Andrea Bigley email:
[email protected]
phone: (602) 689-6127.
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Uniform Sale
Schoolbelles is having a sale this month. For more information, click here.
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Fall Drama: A Midsummer Night's Dream
The Bishop Watterson Theater Department is pleased to present Shakespeare's
A Midsummer Night's Dream, the whimsical tale of squabbling lovers, magical fairies, and earnest working class actors trying to catch their big break. Our production is an updated version complete with modern music and costumes while still keeping Shakespeare's traditional text. Audiences of all ages will delight in this classic tale of love, dreams, and magic.
The remaining performances are Friday, December 9 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, December 10 at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. For ticket reservations please contact Gina DeMarco at
[email protected]
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Annual Eagle Fund 
The second mailing for The Annual Eagle Fund will be arriving in mailboxes this week! Our goal this year is $300,000. Bishop Watterson is currently at 42% of goal with donations totaling $126,991.12.
We would love 100% participation by everyone in the BWHS community, regardless of the amount.
You can give by sending a check in the envelope provided from The Annual Eagle Fund mailing or by
clicking here
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"
It's not how much we give but how much love we put into giving."
-- Saint Teresa of Calcutta
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Weather-Related Closings
It's almost winter and that means potential snow or cold closings or delays. Bishop Watterson communicates weather-related school closings or delays through the School Messenger system which will send a message to parent phone numbers and emails. If you check radio and TV, we follow Columbus Catholic Schools.
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SAT/ACT Prep Offered
 Karen Gallo will offer ACT and SAT prep courses for juniors. The next ACT prep course will start on January 30 and the next SAT prep course will begin on February 21.
Click here for the course information form for juniors.
Click here for the registration form.
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Choir News
Chipotle Fundraiser TODAY
 The choir department is holding a spirit night at Chipotle
TODAY
from
5:00-9:00 p.m.
Either present the flyer (click here) or simply tell the cashier that this is for the Bishop Watterson choir program (no flyer needed!) and we'll receive 50% of your order total! Thanks for your support!
Christmas Concert Tomorrow
 The choir Christmas Concert will be held Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
All are welcome. It's sure to get you in the Christmas spirit!
Clintonville Christmas Tree Lighting
The Clintonville Rotary will present its 8th annual Clintonville Christmas Tree Lighting at the Whetstone Recreation Center on Sunday, December 11. Festivities will be held in the rec center from 6:00-7:00 p.m. with the actual tree lighting happening at 7:00 p.m. Our Gold Standard A Capella choir will be singing!
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Eagle Store
We will not be open during finals week so
we wish you all a blessed Christmas and an enjoyable break!
We now have the uniform quarter-zips in both red and gray.
Our merchandise can be viewed by
clicking here.
Email Mrs. Cook if you would like to place an order.
School days, regular dismissal
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Finals Schedule Changes
Although it may be difficult to believe, semester exams will be here before we know it! After careful consideration, we have adjusted our exam schedule. Rather than testing by subjects on specific days, we will be going by class periods. Students will benefit by remaining in the classroom with their core teacher during each exam, enabling them to ask questions during the test.
Non-Core
During the week of final exams, non-core classes will still take place and have an extended period of time in which they can engage in project-based learning for that particular subject. As usual, the non-core finals will not be taken until January during their regularly scheduled class periods.
Extended Time
Those students who are permitted extended time for exams will also begin their exams in their regular classrooms and then be permitted extra time to finish their exams, if needed.
Finals Schedule
Each exam will still be taken within a 90-minute time frame and students will be taking a maximum of two exams per day. Below is the schedule for semester finals. Please note that all students are expected to be present each day, even if they do not have a scheduled exam for a specific period (for example, study hall or a non-core class). School will begin at the normal time of 7:50 a.m. and we will dismiss each day at 12:55 p.m. As a reminder, students who are permitted extended time on exams may not be finished by dismissal time. All students will be given a break time in between exams in which they may bring a snack or purchase pizza provided by the National Honor Society.
Monday, December 12: Periods 1 and 2
Tuesday, December 13:Periods 3 and 4
Wednesday, December 14:Periods 5 and 6
Thursday, December 15: Periods 7 and 8
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Athletics
Winter Sports Are Underway!
Boys Track Meeting
 Boys interested in being a part of the boys track team next spring should plan to attend a short informational meeting on Thursday at 3:20 in room 103.
Girls Track Preseason Training
If you are interested in participating in track, please
contact Coach Sherry Yoakam at [email protected]
or (614) 216-7018. We have started optional preseason training and will run indoor meets in January and February, for everyone who is interested. It's not too late to join us for preseason training!
Cheer Camp
Our cheerleading coaches will offer a Winter Cheer Clinic for students in grades K-6 on Sunday, January 15, 2017. All participants are invited to perform with the varsity cheerleaders at the boys basketball game on January 20. For more information and the registration form, click here.
| 11/24/2016 |
Jayne Weller |
$500.00 |
| 11/25/2016 |
Kevin Scarlett |
$ 50.00 |
| 11/26/2016 |
Ann Ahrens |
$ 50.00 |
| 11/27/2016 |
Debbie Grant |
$100.00 |
| 11/28/2016 |
Mary Salter |
$ 50.00 |
| 11/28/2016 |
Kate Griffin |
$ 50.00 |
| 11/29/2016 |
Jim McDonough |
$ 50.00 |
| 11/30/2016 |
Eric Kertz |
$ 50.00 |
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espect Life Mass
BWHS students will have the opportunity to attend the Respect Life Mass and Roe Remembrance activities at the Ohio Statehouse on Monday, January 23.
The cost is $5 per student, which includes transportation and lunch. Permission slips can be found outside room 323. The first 45 students who turn in their money and form will be assured of a spot on the bus, which will leave after second period and return prior to dismissal on Jan. 23.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. David Klemm, Human Rights Club moderator, at: [email protected].
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by educating in the Catholic tradition through
prayer, service, and study.
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Bishop
Watterson High School
99 East Cooke Road Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 268-8671
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