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photo courtesy Mary King '19
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Bishop Watterson Wednesday News
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October 14, 2015
Dear Parents, The leaves are changing colors and there is a crisp chill in the evening air. During this autumn season we thank God for the beauty that surrounds us. Let the beauty of this world and the love that created it be expressed through our lives and be a blessing to others.
Have a great week.
Sincerely,
Marian Hutson
Principal
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Eagle Auction Volunteer Sign-up
Volunteers are needed for this year's Eagle Auction, Midnight in Paris, for set up on October 30 and to help at the event on October 31. Click here to access the sign-up page. Contact Beth Laming at balaming1@aol.com if you have any questions.
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Sophomore Parent Meeting
The Sophomore Parent Meeting has been rescheduled to Monday, November 9 at 7:00 p.m.
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Email Changes and Wednesday News
Email Change: If you have a change to your email address, please let Chris Hilty in the main office know by emailing her at: chilty@cdeducation.org.
Opt-Ins: If you recently opted into Wednesday News from our home page with a new email address, please let Chris know so that she can update your information in the school system. Our email service is separate from the school's database.
If you are among the few who accidentally opted out of Wednesday News and went through the process to opt back in (by going to the link on our home page AND responding to the email from Constant Contact), please email Colleen Mar, cmar@cdeducation.org with your student's name and grade so that we can make sure you are on grade-level distribution lists.
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Bishop Watterson High School takes seriously our responsibility to promote the overall health and wellness of our student body. One threat to holistic wellness for our students is the temptation to abuse illegal substances. We recognize that Bishop Watterson High School students are not immune to this problem and recognize that our school community has been forced to reflect on this issue. Our feeling is that, as a school community, we must partner with students, parents, and families to take shared ownership of this problem. As a unit we must be willing to listen to students about these pressures, educate our children about the consequences of such behavior, and be willing to create a non-threatening environment that promotes respect, forgiveness, and positive treatment outcomes for those who succumb to the pressures of drug use.
On Monday, October 19th at 10:30 AM we will host Mr. Wayne Campbell, founder of "Tyler's Light". "Tyler's Light" is a non-profit organization aiming to equip communities with information and resources to help people choose a drug-free life, while providing resources for those involved in the battle against addiction. The organization's mission is to create an atmosphere where individuals feel safe in their ability to "speak up" if they or a loved one is in a battle against abuse or addiction. Having lost a son to drug addiction, Mr. Campbell knows first-hand the impact this issue has on families and school communities. His presentations focus on the drugs facing today's youth (alcohol, other opiates, prescription drug abuse, etc.), strategies for education/prevention, and testimonials to the traumatic impact addiction has on students, families, and communities as whole.
We recognize that this information can often bring up a variety of emotions, concerns, and feelings when presented to an adolescent. Please know that our counseling department houses numerous mental health professionals who are specially trained and licensed by the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Family Therapy Board. They are always available to work with your child and your family on these very complex issues. Also, we recognize that some families may not be comfortable with their child being exposed to this content. Please feel free to contact your child's guidance counselor with any questions or concerns prior to the presentation.
"Tyler's Light" has done programs at many area schools districts such as; Pickerington, Reynoldsburg, Lancaster, and Worthington Christian High School. For more information on "Tyler's Light" and Mr. Campbell please feel free to visit their website at www.tylerslight.com. We invite you to attend this presentation and if you have any questions or concerns regarding this program or its subject matter please do not hesitate to contact us.
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Monsignor Spiers Service Awards
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP
Oliver Schroeder/ St. Agatha
"People can receive partial happiness from selfishness and material things, however they are always searching for more. Service has value to me because it ends this search. To me the love given to others in service brings exponentially more happiness and joy than simple material things." In his time at Bishop Watterson, Oliver has been of service to his community through a variety of opportunities. He is an active Honors Band instruction assistant and a leader of the BWHS Middle School Summer Band Camp. He is a familiar face at lunch in helping with the Bishop Watterson Recycling program and Waste Free Watterson. In his home parish of St. Agatha he has helped as a technology assistant in the Palm Sunday Play and has for two years participated on the Cranks Creek Mission trip in Kentucky where he helped give out toys, clothes and food during the Christmas season. Finally, Oliver has dedicated a portion of his summer months to helping with the Our Lady of Bethlehem School and Childcare program.
During the school year Oliver is a member of the St. Joseph of Arimathea Society, a member of the Marching Band, Jazz Band and Pit Orchestra, as well as Prayer Club, Rock Climbing Club, and Student Council. He also holds a part time job at Huffman's market.
Claire Jenkins / Immaculate Conception
Service to Claire can best be summed up in the following statement: "I have always wanted to make a difference in the world and have an impact on others, and service has allowed me that opportunity." Claire has done just that in her home parish of Immaculate Conception and within the Clintonville community. Claire serves as an active altar server, parish nursery volunteer, and is active in the summer vacation bible school program. She has been a familiar face at the Whetstone Public Library as both a summer volunteer and an asset to the Teen Advisory Board. She has participated as a counselor at the Catholic Youth Summer Camp, the Run the Race Winter Mission Trip, and was a part of the inaugural trip to McArthur, Ohio for the Spring Appalachia trip.
At school, Claire and friends successfully "Filled up the Truck" for Team Fergie to benefit the Our Lady of Guadalupe Center. She is a varsity athlete in both soccer and basketball, president of the sportsmanship committee, a member of the National Honor Society, Senior Leadership Team and Freshman Entourage.
Meghan Connors / St. Timothy
"Living for myself tends to be unfulfilling while living for others has proven to be exciting, rewarding, and enjoyable. That is the value service has brought to my life." Meghan has had many fortunate opportunities to travel to different sites across the world to help those in times of trial and misfortune. In a total of five mission trips Meghan has brought much needed support to areas that often lack basic human resources, including parts of central Ohio and Cranks Creek, Kentucky. In a trip to Guatemala, Meghan saw firsthand the devastating effects of poverty in developing nations and was a welcomed face as she took part in construction projects and directly helped the people of Panajachel. Meghan is an active altar server and Eucharistic minister at her parish of St. Timothy, an assistant to the Vacation Bible School program, a 4th grade PSR teacher, and a member of the Revolution Youth Group. She has also volunteered at the St. Vincent De Paul Soup Kitchen and Kinder Women's Care Center.
At Watterson Meghan stays busy as a varsity Soccer, Cross Country and Track and Field athlete. She is a member of Student Council, National Honor Society, Spanish Club, and the BWHS social media team.
Elena Ritchey / St. Mary Delaware
"Service to others and the Church is a direct route to paradise with God because we are actively placing others before ourselves." In her time at Watterson Elena has invested over 1200 hours into serving others. A vast amount of those hours can be accounted for at St. Agatha Parish where she serves as a youth group leader, and St. John Neumann where she serves as a Eucharistic minister, 6th grade PSR teacher and small group leader, altar server, and summer middle school camp counselor. This past summer Elena had the chance to counsel middle school girls at the Catholic Youth Summer Camp program. For the past three years Elena has traveled to Cranks Creek, Kentucky with the St. Agatha Youth Group to participate in the Christmas giveaway to those most in need. She is in the process of applying to volunteer at a local hospital as well.
At Watterson, Elena is an active member of the marching, concert and jazz band. She is a member of the National Honor Society and holds a part time job at Chick fil A.
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Upcoming Sports Meetings
Boys Tennis
NOTE DATE CHANGE: There will be a Boys Tennis Meeting starting in the cafeteria directly after school on Thursday, October 15. If you plan on playing tennis in the spring, please plan on attending to meet new Head Coach Will Thieman.
Girls Lacrosse Meeting
For all students interested in playing girls lacrosse this spring--there will be an informational meeting for players and parents on Wednesday, October 28 at 7 p.m. in the BWHS cafeteria. Athletic payments will be collected.
We look forward to seeing everyone!
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BYOD Stickers
In keeping with our policy that student-owned devices must be properly registered with the BYOD program (parental approval also required), students are being issued BYOD stickers. These are clings that can be cleanly removed from the devices at the end of the school year. Stickers have been distributed to seniors and juniors, and sophomores and freshmen will be receiving theirs over the next week.
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Homecoming Hall of Fame
Ginny O'Connor's first year of teaching in Chillocothe 44 years ago didn't go all that well, she told students at the Homecoming Assembly. In fact, she quit and went home. But then she got a call from Bishop Watterson Principal Msgr. Grimes who needed a math teacher. He asked her if she would help him out by teaching for a year and since she had learned from her parents at an early age that you help when asked, she agreed. Forty-three years later she retired from Bishop Watterson after serving in numerous capacities: Dean of Girls, Assistant Principal, Head Softball Coach, Girls Athletic Director, Assistant Basketball Coach and Head Coach for the girls volleyball program, which she started. This dedication led to Ms. O'Connor being inducted to the Homecoming Hall of Fame for 2015.
"Because of my different jobs, each day was so different, I never knew what to expect. It might be a teacher who needed a test run off, or a student who needed math help, or a discipline problem. I always felt that my job here was to be of service to others," Ms. O'Connor told the students.
"When I walked in to school and saw 'Christ is the reason for this school,' I felt at home and I thanked God that I could teach here. I have been so blessed and so are you for being a student here."
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Homecoming Court
Ten seniors were named to the BWHS Homecoming Court at an assembly on October 8. They were nominated by their peers and selected by a faculty committee. The Class of 2016 then elected a Homecoming King, Michael Farmer, and Homecoming Queen, Jillian Fountain.
Front row: Student Council President Dominique Hadad, Isabella Niemeyer, Dylan Egle, Jillian Fountain, Student Council Vice President Claire Kudika; Second row: Claire DiOrio, Claire Jenkins, Michael Farmer, Caroline Sugar
Missing from the photo: Michael Auddino, Adam Gilles, Matthew Kent.
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Parents in Partnership Meeting
Monday, October 19
Bishop Watterson will hold its first Parents in Partnership meeting on Monday, October 19 from 7:00-9:10 p.m. Freshman parents are required to attend Parents in Partnership on either October 19 or January 25, but we welcome and encourage all parents to attend these education sessions intended to help you navigate the teen years.
In recent years this meeting was known as Living Life Well the Watterson Way.
Parents choose two 55-minute sessions to attend from the list below.
I Need Your Help, But Please Don't Rescue Me!
(Dominican Hall)
Laura Lewis, LPCC, Capital University
Adversity is a bit like exercise - we can't get fit if we sit around and do nothing but if we do too much we will break down and get hurt. Since adversity will strike your teen in high school (and likely already has in life), learn about the benefits of "working out struggles" and what parents can do to help teens bounce back from normal frustrations and setbacks.
Relationships and Dating
Pamela Heil, Youth Minister
Help your teen understand the qualities of healthy relationships, learn
how to improve communication in relationships and how to make healthy choices with relationships.
Having Faith Conversations with Teens
Beth Simmonds, BWHS Theology Faculty
Learn the five thresholds of the faith journey and gain practical skill
at engaging your teens and their friends in conversations which will
invite them along the path of faith.
Parents, Peers and Pressures-Deciding Factors!
(Room 321 )
Dr. Rochelle Dunn, LPCC-S, Gahanna Schools
Adolescents want more fun, more independence, more time with friends,
and more control over their daily lives. They do not want arguments with parents, conflicts with peers, social drama, loss of privileges, and adults
telling them what to do. Join us as we discuss how relationships, social media, alcohol/drugs, friend drama, harassment, and other powerful influences affect teen's ability to be socially well and how you can support healthy
decision-making.
Substance Use and Abuse -What Parents Need to Know
Steve Davis, LPCC, Enliven Counseling
Current adolescent substance use contributes to personal distress, poor school performance, short and long term health problems, relationship difficulties, and involvement in anti-social activities. Learn about trends in alcohol use/abuse, the warning signs, and what to do if you become concerned about your teen or his/her friends.
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Choir Department Fundraiser
 The Choir Department is holding a City BBQ Fundraiser on Monday, October 19th at the Henderson Rd. location. Present the flyer, found on the website under Quick Links, when you pay and the Choir will receive 25% of your purchase! This is good all day on dine-in and carry-out orders. Thanks for supporting us!
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Ski Club Information
 Ski Club will to Snow Trails in Mansfield, Ohio due to Mad River Mountain's unfortunate lodge fire in September. Many students at our Club Day meeting suggested that they would actually prefer to go to Snow Trails, which is comparable in distance and cost. Each student will be required to pay the bus fee in order to receive access to the online registration process. It is important that you pay your bus fee first, so that you can access the lower group rates on the Snow Trails website. The bus fee is a $120, non-refundable payment that covers the cost of all six evenings of Ski Club. The bus fee check should be written to Bishop Watterson and turned in to Mrs. Barrett who will then provide an access code to purchase a ski pass.
Price Increases: online prices increase after 10/15 and 11/15 2016 Dates: 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, and 2/10 Time: 3:30 - 9:30 (students must be on the bus by 8:30 to return to BWHS) Price: Bus - $120, remaining costs will vary based on type of ski package purchased
Please feel free to contact teacher/Ski Club advisor Corey Barrett (cbarrett@cdeducation.org, homeroom 319) with questions.
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Respect Life Month Collection is FRIDAY
 In honor of Respect Life month, the Bishop Watterson Christian Leadership Class will be collecting items and change for the Women's Care Center. Our students will be joining together with students from Hartley to collect items most needed: infant clothing size 0-3 months and 3-6 months, newborn diapers, baby wipes and baby shampoo. The cooperative effort to stand up for life begins this week and will end THIS FRIDAY, which is the day our varsity football teams compete. A collection container will be in the chapel lobby.
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EAGLE STORE 
Quarter Zips For Women
Heathered Red $55
Black or White $47
Store Hours
11:20 a.m.-12:15 p.m. except Mass, assembly and early release days
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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Social Media Tip
How can you help increase your teen's emotional intelligence? One therapist says to limit use of social media. Click here for the article.
Does your teen have any virtual identities on social media? Click here for an opinion piece by a high school senior.
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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.
Sophomore and Freshmen parents will receive the registration email
THIS WEEK. Please create your account as soon as you receive the email.
Brainhoney
Please be sure that you are reviewing your child's academic status on BrainHoney regularly. Look closely at homework, quiz, test and other averages. Teachers use brainhoney as the main communication of your son's or daughter's progress in their class and may sometimes post comments meant for you to read. Your son/daughter knows how to access BrainHoney and is required to share his/her password with you so that you can also access this information. If after reviewing brianhoney, you have questions or concerns about a class, please contact the teacher directly.
Parents of Freshmen
On Wednesday October 14th freshmen will be taking the ACT Aspire examination. This day is devoted to testing with students being dismissed around 1:30 p.m. 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 p.m. 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 a.m. Those students approved by Collegeboard for 50% extended time (includes students testing with a reader) will be dismissed around 12:45 p.m., and those approved for testing with MP3 format are approved for 100% extended time will be dismissed around 1:40 p.m. Please note that students will not have access to the cafeteria on this day. Any questions, please contact the Bishop Watterson Guidance Department.
Parents of Sophomores
The new version of the PSAT will be given on Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Sophomores can prep for the NEW PSAT by going to
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psatnmsqtpsat10/
practice
Counselors met with the sophomores last week and gave them PSAT practice booklets. Students also registered with Naviance Family Connection.
Parents of Juniors
Kaplan will be hosting free online PSAT cram sessions to help students prepare for the upcoming New PSAT. Sessions will be offered at the end of September through October. To sign up, visit kaptest.com/psatcram. Space is limited.
The new version of the PSAT will be given on Wednesday, October 14, 2015. It will be their pathway to National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.
Remember, juniors can prep for the NEW PSAT by going to
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psatnmsqtpsat10/practice
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.
Kaplan will be hosting a free 30-minute webinar on 7 Secrets of Essay Success for seniors working on their admission essays. Sessions will be offered from September 19 through October 15. For more information and to register, visit story2.com/essaysuccess. Space is limited.
Counselor Alphabet Counselors are assigned according to the first letter of the student's last name. |
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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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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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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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Save the Date! Eagle Auction 2015
Click here for information regarding our tuition raffle, corporate sponsorships and a donation form!
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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)
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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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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