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Bishop Watterson Wednesday News
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September 23, 2015
Dear Parents,
Let us pray for Pope Francis during his visit to the United States. We hope that his message of unity, love and peace may be heard throughout the world.
Have a great week.
Sincerely,
Marian Hutson
Principal
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Honda-OSU Math Medal Recipient
Congratulations to Claire DiOrio
 Bishop Watterson senior Claire DiOrio is the recipient of the Class of 2016 Honda-OSU Math Medal. Claire was nominated by her Advanced Placement Calculus AB teacher from junior year, Ginny O'Connor.
The Honda-OSU Partnership, located at the Ohio State University College of Engineering, supports initiatives in education, research and public service. Selection for this medal is based on academic performance in mathematics through the end of the junior year for students in central and western Ohio. Recipients are eligible for scholarships at The Ohio State University College of Engineering.
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New Service Opportunities Calendar
Our last three graduating classes averaged 26,000 hours outside of their sophomore service projects, proving that Bishop Watterson students want to give time and energy volunteering in their communities! With that in mind, Service Director Karissa Bowman has created a Google calendar which lists upcoming service opportunities for organizations with which BWHS works.
Click here to check out our service calendar!
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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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NCYC Openings
 We have a few extra spots with the Bishop Watterson group attending the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis from November 19-22. If you son or daughter is interested in joining the 25,0000 young people from all around the country on this amazing pilgrimage, email Mrs. Beth Simmonds for more information at bsimmond@cdeducation.org. The cost of $535 includes bus transportation, hotel, most meals and the biannual conference.
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Social Media Tip
A new study out of Scotland found that teens who feel compelled to participate in social media around the clock are more likely to have sleep problems, anxiety and depression. For an article about the study, click here.
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March for Life Signups
 A group of Bishop Watterson students will be heading to Washington, DC on Thursday, January 21 in preparation for the March for Life on Friday, January 22. Students will participate in the Life is Very Good Rally on Thursday evening. See a video here about the Rally.
Students will return home on Saturday, January 23 after visiting the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
For paperwork and permission forms click here.
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Pope Francis Visits US
Watch for 10TV Coverage of Deacon Frank's Trip
 As you may know, Pope Francis is visiting the United States this week. He will speak to the Joint Session of Congress in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, September 24 th and he will address the United Nations in New York City, Friday, September 25th. Finally, he will bring to a conclusion the World Meeting of Families being held in Philadelphia, September 26 and 27. The theme is "Love is Our Mission." Our own Deacon Frank Iannarino will be distributing communion at the Mass in Philadelphia on Sunday and Kristyn Hartman of 10TV will also be there and checking in with Deacon. Watch Sunday morning for live reports.
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has shared the following information:
During the historic visit of Pope Francis to the United States, the USCCB will live-stream over six days of free online video coverage of papal events. Special guests will be providing commentary and explanations of several events as they happen in Washington, New York City, and Philadelphia. Some events include: the canonization Mass of Blessed Junípero Serra, the Holy Father's visit to Catholic Charities in Washington, Vespers at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York, Mass at the Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia, blessing and remarks on Independence Mall, the Festival of Families, the Holy Father's visit to St. Charles Borromeo Seminary and the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility, as well as the closing Mass of the World Meeting of Families on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia. All events will be live streamed in English with audio commentary from the USCCB website here: * http://www.usccb.org/liveAll events will also be available for video on demand here (events will be available shortly after their conclusion): * http://www.usccb.org/about/leadership/holy-see/francis/papal-visit-2015/papal-visit-2015-video-on-demand.cfmMobile (smartphone or tablet): You can watch all live-streaming and video on demand as well as up to the minute news and photos from the USA Catholic Church app available for iOS and Android. You can download the app for free by visiting www.USACatholic.Church on your smartphone or tablet.
Mary Undoer of Knots
 Pope Francis' favorite prayer is Mary Undoer of Knots. With that in mind, the Christian Leadership Class has invited the school to fill the wooden cross with knots. Students and staff can write a prayer intention on scraps of fabric, knot it and put it in the cross. If you are in the building this week and would like to put knots in the cross, it can be found in the chapel lobby. Join us in praying to Mary Undoer of Knots!
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Upcoming Meetings
Sophomore Parents
Monday, October 5, 7:00 p.m.
Softball There will be an informational meeting for anyone interested in playing softball for the 2016 season on Wednesday, September 30 at 6:30 p.m. in the theater. Questions? Email Head Softball Coach Tracey Cultice at tcultice@cdeducation.org.
Swim
Attention all new and returning swimmers and anyone interested in learning more about the swim team...there will be a short informational meeting on Thursday, September 24 at 7:15am in the theatre.
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Eagle Store
License Plate Frame: $20
Store Hours
11:20 a.m.-12:15 p.m. except Mass, assembly and early release days
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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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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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
Parents of Freshmen
On Wednesday October 14th your student will be taking the ACT Aspire examination. This day is
devoted to testing with students being dismissed around 1:30 pm. If your student is approved for extended time testing on Bishop Watterson tests and quizzes then he/she is approved for extended time on the ACT
Aspire examination. Students testing with extended time will be dismissed around 3:13 pm. There will not be cafeteria service on this day so it is requested that students pack a lunch. The National Honor Society will be selling pizza at $1.50 a slice as an alternative lunch option. Due to timing of the tests, if your student is approved for extended time we ask that he/she pack a lunch and bring it with them to the testing site because they will not have access to the cafeteria on this day.
Parents of Sophomores and Juniors On Wednesday October 14th your student will be taking the PSAT-NMSQT. This day is devoted to testing with students being dismissed around 11:35 am. Those students approved by Collegeboard for 50% extended time (includes students testing with a reader) will be dismissed around 12:45 pm, and those approved for testing with MP3 format are approved for 100% extended time will be dismissed around 1:40 pm. Please note that students will not have access to the cafeteria on this day.
ACT Prep with Mrs. Karen Gallo
Mrs. Karen Gallo will be hosting an ACT Turbo Prep workshop on
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."
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 Fair
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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Scrip Store
Go to www.shopwithscrip.com and click on "create Account".
- Follow the four simple steps and click "I accept".
- Enter the enrollment code for Watterson and click "join".
- ** enrollment code is: F19B385A25746
- Presto Pay is the ONLY way for you to pay for your Scrip order. So you must sign up at least two days in-advance of placing your first order to get registered with this method.
- Place your order.
Order Dates Order on or before midnight:
2015 (credit applied to 2016-2017 year)
9/27/15, 10/11/15, 10/25/15, 11/8/15, 11/22/15, 12/6/15,12/13/15
2016 (credit applied to 2016-2017 year) 1/3/16, 1/17/16, 1/31/16, 2/14/16, 2/28/16, 3/13/16, 3/20/16, 4/3/16, 4/17/16, 5/1/16, 5/15/16, 5/29/16, 6/5/16,
2016 (credit applied to 2017-2018 year) 7/10/16, 8/7/16, 8/21/16 If you need more information, feel free to contact one of the Scrip Coordinators: Nanette Giacomin email: ngiacomin@insight.rr.com phone: 614-439-7870 or Andrea Bigley email: andrea.bigley@yahoo.com phone: 602-689-6127.
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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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