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Photo courtesy of Emily Fu '17
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Bishop Watterson Wednesday News
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September 16, 2015
Dear Parents,
I hope your child had an opportunity to talk to you about Immaculee Ilibagiza's visit. Her message about forgiveness, the need for faith, and the unconditional love of both God and Mary is very important in today's fractured world.
Let us unite ourselves to Mary in her sorrow in the hope that we will one day also share her joy in the triumph of her Son. Let us pray...
Most holy Virgin and Mother,
whose soul was pierced by a sword of sorrow
in the Passion of thy divine Son,
and who in His glorious Resurrection was filled with
never-ending joy at His triumph;
obtain for us who call upon thee, so to be partakers in the adversities of the
Holy Church and the sorrows of the Sovereign Pontiff,
as to be found worthy to rejoice with them in the
consolation for which we pray,
in the charity and peace of the same Christ our Lord.
Amen
Have a good week.
Sincerely,
Marian Hutson
Principal
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Emergency Food Collection! FRIDAY
Bishop Watterson received an urgent request from Father Stash Daley from Holy Family Church. Father said that St. Francis Parish in McArthur, Ohio is in an emergency situation with a desperate need of our help as they have no food on their shelves.
The St. Francis Center in McArthur, Ohio is a food pantry located in the heart of Vinton County. They are the primary source of food, household items, clothing and school supplies for struggling families that live in the foot hills of Appalachia.
In an effort to help support our Appalachian community, we are asking each student to bring in 10 canned-food items or $10 THIS FRIDAY, September 18.
Students who bring in their canned goods or money are able to wear Red and Gold on game day Friday! The varsity football team takes on St. Charles that night so let's.....
Beat Hunger
Beat St. Charles
We Are Watterson!
We also ask parents attending Meet The Teacher Night tonight to bring at least one can of food to help St. Francis Parish.
Drive
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National Merit Scholar
Congratulations to John Markiewicz
Congratulations to senior John Markiewicz, who has been named a National Merit Scholar by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for his exceptional academic ability and potential for success in rigorous college studies!
Markiewicz is involved in the BWHS theater program and is a member of the Gold Standard A Cappella Choir. In addition, he is involved with the Open Source Club at The Ohio State University, has volunteered for local organizations and plans to study computer science and engineering in college. Approximately 16,000 Semifinalists were announced, based upon their scores on the 2014 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). These academically talented seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,400 National Merit Scholarships worth about $32 million that will be offered next spring. |
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Meet the Teacher M-Z is Tonight!
Join us for Meet the Teacher Night tonight at 7:00 p.m. You will walk through your child's schedule with an opportunity for the teachers to introduce themselves to the "class." Tonight is for families with last names starting with the letters M-Z. If you were unable to attend last week, join us tonight!
The Eagle Store will be open tonight from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Please bring a canned food item to help the parishioners at St. Francis in McArthur!
Today is a 2:40 p.m. release day for students.
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40 Days for Life
 40 Days for Life will take place between Wednesday, September 23 and Sunday, November 1. 40 Days for Life is a peaceful, prayer presence in front on Founder's Women's Health Center, Ohio's oldest abortion facility.
BWHS's Human Rights Club has chosen two,
two-hour time slots for this fall's campaign: Sunday, October 18 and Sunday, November 1. Bring a friend and bring a Rosary. We will be at the facility between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on each day. Stay for 15 minutes or an hour or two. Founder's is located at 1243 E. Broad St. Parking is available just east of the building.
Questions? Contact David Klemm, Theology teacher and co-moderator of the Human Rights Club, at: dklemm@cdeducation.org.
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Social Media Tip
Parents are the first educators for their teens in internet safety and also social media use. Teaching moderation early can make a big difference for your child later. A new study from the University of Glasgow concludes that teens who feel the need to be on social media 24/7 are more susceptible to anxiety and sleep disorders. Click here to read more.
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Senior Class Activity Night
Form and Payment Due October 9
The Senior Class activity is a night at Magic Mountain at Polaris on Tuesday, October 13 from 7-10 pm. The Seniors do not have school on Wednesday, Oct. 14 due to testing for the underclassmen.
The cost is $21 per student. They will receive a wrist band for unlimited miniature golf, go carts and laser tag, as well as two pieces of pizza, and a soft drink. Students will also receive some complimentary tokens for video games. Click here for the registration form.
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Parent Meetings
Junior
Monday, September 21, 2015, 7:00 p.m.
Sophomore
Monday, October 5, 2015, 7:00 p.m.
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2015-16 Yearbook Orders
Keep an eye out for a mailing to your home with instructions to order the 2015-16 yearbook. Yes, orders are taken 11 months in advance but here at BWHS we get ahead on things! (And this is just the way Balfour takes orders. :)
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 Eagle Store Football Friday Night Scarves: $35
Store Hours
11:20 a.m.-12:15 p.m. except Mass, assembly and early release days
Meet the Teacher M-Z TONIGHT: 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Junior Parent Meeting September 21 - 6:30-7:00 p.m.
Sophomore Parent Meeting October 5 - 6:30-7:00 p.m.
Location
The BWHS Eagle Store is located across from the gymnasium
in the south addition.
Contact Information
Sheri Cook, scook@cdeducation.org
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Seniors: Free Yearbook Photo Day
October 14, 2015
For seniors who have not yet had their yearbook and wall composite photo taken, Cilento will be at Bishop Watterson on Wednesday, October 14 from 8:00-11:00 a.m. See Mrs. Rush in room 105 to schedule your sitting.
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Save the Date! Eagle Auction 2015
Click here for information regarding our tuition raffle, corporate sponsorships and a donation form!
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Gift Gathering Party for Eagle Auction
ALL BWHS Moms AND Dads are invited
to a school-wide
Gift Gathering Party
Monday, September 28th at 6:00-10:00 pm
at the home of Holly and Mike Andrews,
4099 Brinsworth Drive, Dublin, OH 43016.
New Orleans Style Gumbo, hors d'oeuvres, and refreshments served.
At the Gift Gathering Party, donated items will be collected for the upcoming Eagle Auction, our school's largest fundraiser!
The BWHS Gift Gathering Party's goal is to collect items for the silent auction portion of the Eagle Auction. Suggested items: gift cards, sports items or tickets, concert or theatre tickets, spa packages,
Watterson wear, home decorating items, designer purses, jewelry, college gear, religious items, homemade items, etc. Remember, no donation is too small as it may be combined with other items to create larger packages for the silent auction.
If you are unable to attend the event but would like to donate an item or make a monetary donation, please contact Holly at hollyandrews2@icloud.com.
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Tuition Raffle
 Interested in Free Tuition for a Year?
Purchase your ticket NOW for your chance to win a year of free tuition at Bishop Watterson High School!
Only 200 tickets will be sold,
so be sure to get your ticket while they last!
Tickets are $100 each. (If all 200 tickets are not sold, the amount of free tuition will be pro-rated accordingly). Tuition credit will be given for the 2015-2016 or 2016-2017 school year, whichever year the winner chooses.
The winning ticket will be drawn at the 2015 Eagle Auction, Midnight in Paris, on Saturday, October 31. Winner does not need to be present to win. Email Jim Melaragno at melaragno_bwaa@yahoo.com with any questions!
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Guidance News
Naviance Family Connection
We are excited to introduce a new college and career tool called Naviance: Family Connection. This customized online program allows students and parents to receive communications on upcoming events and deadlines. Seniors will manage their college applications, send transcripts and request teacher recommendations. All students can create a course plan, research careers to create a list of potential careers and take assessments that provide insight into their personality. Students can also create a resume, lists of possible colleges, research scholarships, and so much more.
Counselors will work with students to create their individual accounts. Parents will receive an email in the next few days that contains log in information needed to create their accounts. Please create your account as soon as you receive the email.
ACT Prep with Mrs. Karen Gallo
Mrs. Karen Gallo will be hosting two ACT Turbo Prep workshop on
Thursday, September 10th for Juniors and Seniors from 3:20 pm to 5:50 pm. and Wednesday, October 14th for Seniors only from 9:00 am - 11:30 am
For more information, go to Bishop Watterson's website and click on "Quicklinks."
NCAA Eligibility Center
If your son or daughter wishes to participate in Division I and Division II athletics, he or she will need to be certified by the NCAA Eligibility Center. Go to www.eligibilitycenter.org to register. Remember to have your son or daughter's ACT and/or SAT scores sent to NCAA and high school transcript.
Seniors Applying to The Ohio State University
Watch November 1, 2015 deadline.
Seniors need to submit all required application materials which include Common Application, ACT with writing or SAT, letter of recommendation and official transcript by November 1, 2015 to receive PRIORITY consideration for merit scholarships. The September ACT and October SAT are the last test dates that will meet this deadline.
November 1, 2015 is also the deadline for applying to The OSU Honors Program, Scholars Program, Morrill Scholars Program and College of Engineering.
College Fairs
Sunday, September 20 from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm - Suburban College Fair
The fair will be held at Otterbein College in the Clements Center. Over 200 colleges will be in attendance. All are welcome to attend but a majority of the students are in their junior or senior year of high school. For more information, visit http://www.college-fair.org.
Wednesday, October 7 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm - College Fair for Students with Learning Differences. The fair will be held at Gahanna Lincoln High School, 140 S. Hamilton Road, Gahanna.
Princeton Review Practice Tests
The Princeton Review is offering Free Practice Tests in Columbus this fall:
ACT: September 26
Current SAT: October 3
Redesigned SAT: October 11
Redesigned PSAT: September 19.
All practice tests will be held at the Princeton Review Classrooms, 1313 W. Lane Ave, Ste. A. Sign up at princetonreview.com.
Counselor Alphabet
Counselors are assigned according to the first letter of the student's last name.
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Mothers' Club Fall Dinner
 Save the Date!Mothers' Club Fall Dinner: Wednesday, November 11 at Brookside Country Club. Click here for the invitation! |
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Save the Date! Mothers' Club Style Show and Luncheon
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SEEKING HOST FAMILIES FOR FRENCH EXCHANGE
 Did you miss out on the opportunity to host an Italian exchange student this month? Well, you're in luck. There is a French exchange program in February.
Why not host an exchange student from Watterson's sister-school in France in your home for two weeks this February? There is no fee to do so and the benefits for your child/children are immense. The French students are fully chaperoned by teachers from our sister-school, Institution St. Joseph in Le Havre in Normandy. Plus, NO FRENCH is necessary. In fact, we are actively seeking non-French students to take part in the program.
During the two weeks, your exchange student will accompany your Watterson student to school and will either go to school with him/her or go on day trips to various cultural, historical, scientific or governmental sights in Central Ohio. Your Watterson student may go on the trips too (two maximum) if he/she wants. Your only responsibility is to provide a home, transportation to/from school (and occasionally evening activities), meals and sack lunches. Finally, should you wish, your Watterson student can return the visit to France this June - at an approximate cost of around $2,000.00 for two full weeks.
So, why not? We need nearly 30 host families from February 6 - February 20, 2016 (dates subject to change) and could certainly use your help. We're especially looking for hosts for boys. Contact Jim Dury at jdury@cdeducation.org or 268.8671 (324) for more information or to sign up.
Merci!
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Time to Re-Enroll
 Re-enrollment for the Kroger Community Rewards program is currently open. As a reminder, Kroger donates money to Bishop Watterson quarterly based on the amount that BWHS-registered users earn in comparison to other participating groups in the community. Click here to get started. After clicking on Ohio, choose "re-enroll" followed by your email and password. Our organization number is 83714. It is as easy as that!
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99 East Cooke Road Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 268-8671
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