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Bishop Watterson Wednesday News
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March 2, 2016
Dear Parents,
 As we yearn for the light of the sun to shine down upon us, let us pray that we can shine our light onto others. Jesus, help me to spread your fragrance wherever I am. Fill my heart with your Spirit and your life. Penetrate my being and take such hold of me that my life becomes a radiation of your own life. Give your light through me and remain in me in such a way that every soul I come in contact with can feel your presence in me. May people not see me, but see you in me. Remain in me, so that I shine with your light, And may others be illuminated by my light. All light will come from you, O Jesus. Not even the smallest ray of light will be mine. You will illuminate others through me. Place on my lips your greatest praise, Illuminating others around me. May I preach you with actions more than words, with the visible light of the love that comes from you to my heart. Amen Prayer written by Cardinal Newman
Sincerely,
Marian Hutson
Principal
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Watterson 101
Bishop Watterson's curriculum encompasses both depth and breadth to enable our students to discover the strengths and talents God gave them. Over the next few weeks we will share information about the variety of our electives.
Industrial Technology Electives
We offer seven courses in this department, from Drafting I to Advanced Woodworking and including Architectural Design and Engineering Graphics.
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Fill Up Friday
 Last week's Fill Up Friday collection was one of our best on record! Teams Toy Story and Finding Nemo delivered more than 16,000 items to Holy Family Soup Kitchen!
The theme for the next collection day on March 11 will be Superheroes: Superman, Captain America, Wonder Woman. In the meantime, if you would like to pick up items, they will be collecting for Our Lady of Guadalupe Center which is in need of sugar, beans, salt, dish soap, canned corn, baby wipes, laundry detergent and canned fruit.
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Gospel Road 2016
Registration Time
Registration will be accepted next Monday for Gospel Road. Gospel Road will be held July 10-14 in East Columbus. At this time we have 18 available spots for students. If we have additional chaperones step forward, we will be able to add students. The cost is $140. and is due at the time of registration. If more than 18 students sign up, we will begin a wait list in case we get an extra chaperone and can take additional students. For additional information email Theology Teacher and retreat coordinator Beth Simmonds at bsimmond@cdeducation.org
For the registration form, click here. Students may also sign up to attend through their parish youth ministries.
Chaperones Needed
Parents, consider serving as a chaperone for the 2016 Gospel Road! Gospel Road is the local mission trip organized through the Diocese of Columbus Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry. It will be held July 10-14 and is being hosted this year by St. Puis X, Holy Spirit and Seton parishes.
The Diocese requires a 1 to six ratio of adults to youth, so the number of youth we can take is dependent on the number of adult chaperones. In addition, each group is required to have enough chaperones to provide daily transportation to work sites and mission trip activities.
Email Theology teacher and retreat coordinator Beth Simmonds at bsimmond@cdeducation.org for more information or to volunteer. |
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April Kairos
 Registration for the April 17-20 Kairos at Sts. Peter and Paul Retreat Center is underway. Spots are going quickly. Kairos is a 3.5 day retreat for seniors which encourages students to have a deeper understanding of themselves, one another and God. The retreat is facilitated by Watterson students and faculty.
The initial deposit is $125. And the final payment of $150. is due prior to the retreat. Contact Deacon Frank Iannarino for information on financial aid.
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Eucharistic Adoration
 We will have Eucharistic Adoration each Wednesday during Lent. It begins at 7:30 a.m. and ends with Benediction at 2:45 p.m. Parents are welcome to sign-up by emailing or calling Immaculate Conception parishioners Bill and Mary Beth Hinger at bhinger@columbus.rr.com or (614) 262-9332. Parents can park in the visitor spots and then come in to spend a holy hour with Our Lord. Students and faculty are also invited to come to the chapel during lunchtime, study hall or theology class.
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Technology & Social Media Corner
 Click here for some tips on internet safety for high school-aged children.
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Guidance News
College Credit Plus
If you plan to participate in College Credit Plus, the Intent to Participate form is now available and must be completed by April 1st, even if you have previously participated in College Credit Plus. The funding application will be available from Feb 25 - April 8. All forms must be completed online. Click here for instructions and links to the forms.
Mark Your Calendar
April 11: 6:00 p.m. Columbus Metropolitan Library, Whetstone Branch. Access 88 - Getting Ready for College. Join college students from Access 88 as they provide interactive activities and presentations that share the importance of college, what it's like to be a college student, and tools to prepare for the future.
ACT Aspire Return Freshmen received a copy of their ACT Aspire test scores on February 9th and 11th. Counselors meet with freshmen to go over the results of the ACT Aspire and worked with the students on career exploration through Family Connections. Please review the test results with your son or daughter and visit connection.naviance.com/bwhigh to see your son's or daughter's career search results.
Summer Programs Summer Programs are a great opportunity for students to explore their interests and gain experience in a variety of areas. Summer program opportunities are listed here and will be updated as we receive information throughout the year. Advanced Placement Tests
The deadline for ordering AP exams is Tuesday, March 1st for seniors who are going on the Senior Trip. The deadline for all other students is Friday, March 4th. AP test order forms are on the Bishop Watterson website on Quick Links under FORMS and are also available in the guidance counselor office. Exams are $92 each. There is a $20 late fee for orders placed after March 4th and then the fee increases to $55 after the official order has been placed with Collegeboard. Please note AP exams are year-end tests for students who are already in an AP course. AP tests are not for students who are applying to take an AP course next year. For further questions, please contact Mrs. Kliner.
Juniors
Read the Junior Newsletter found on Family Connections. Go to connection.naviance.com/bwhigh and log in.
It is time for juniors to sign up for the ACT and SAT and, if desired, a preparation course. Several of our publications have listed April 16 as an ACT test date but the ACTUAL test date is April 9.
To get information on Karen Gallo's ACT and SAT preparation course dates click here.
For the registration form click here .
Seniors
Reminder - Now that most students have applied for admission to universities and colleges, it is time to focus on scholarship applications. Please check for special scholarships through:
- The universities where they have applied. Check for scholarships in the student's major.
- Senior Newsletters located on Family Connection.
- Parent's or student's employer
- Community organizations
- Websites like
Scholarships
There are two places to look for scholarship information in Family Connection. The first is under links, read the latest posted newsletters for scholarships listed under "College Notes." There is currently scholarship information for The Ohio State University, University of Dayton, University of Notre Dame, Bowling Green State University, just to name a few. The second place to look for local scholarship information in Family Connection is to first click on "Colleges" then click "Scholarship List." As more scholarship information becomes available, it will be added to Family Connections, so please keep checking.
Counselor Alphabet
Counselors are assigned according to the first letter of the student's last name.
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Athletic Notes
Girls Track
Anyone interested in running track: we start practices Monday, March 8. Practices are every day, after school from 3:30-4:00. Please meet in the weight room, dressed and ready to run - in layers!
2016-17 Girls Tennis
Anyone who will be NEW to the girls tennis program in the fall should contact Coach Susan Weil at weil1@sbcglobal.net to be added to team communications.
Summer Sports Camps
Our summer sports camp listing for grades 3-8 is now available by clicking here.
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Oscar Time
 Did you know three Bishop Watterson alumni were involved with films nominated for 2016 Academy Awards?
Sacha Pfeiffer '99 was portrayed by Rachel McAdams (who was nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for the role) in the movie Spotlight, which won Best Picture and Writing/Original Screenplay.
John Swartz '02 co-produced Star Wars: The Force Awakens which had nominations for Film Editing, Sound Editing, Sound Mixing, Visual Effects and Music/Original Score.
Fran Kalal '01 was a simulation artist on Animated Feature Film winner Inside Out.
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Eagle Store
Mens Shorts
$38
Women's Shorts $35
Spirit Signs
Click here for an order form.
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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Jazz Night 2016
The 2016 BWHS Band Booster Jazz Dinner is May 6th at Scioto Reserve. Tickets will be available for purchase starting April 6th. Come enjoy great music by the BWHS Jazz Band and Honor Band and dinner with friends and family! Please contact Charisse Rogers (wattybandmom@gmail.com) with any questions.
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Baseball Hitting Clinic March 13
Our baseball staff will hold a hitting clinic on Sunday, March 13, 2016. Instructors will be BWHS coaches as well as past and current players. Grades 3-4: 1:00-2:45 p.m. Grades 5-8: 3:00-4:45 p.m. Cost is $20. For a registration form, click here. |
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Marching Band Sub Sale
Time is running out to support the Marching Eagles by purchasing a delicious Italian sub made on Auddino's buns! The subs are $5.00 each and can be ordered from any marching band or guard member. Subs will be delivered on Saturday, March 19. If you do not eat subs, consider buying some to donate to Holy Family Food Pantry. We donate over 500 subs every year!
Friday, March 4 is the last day to order. If you would like to order and don't know a band or guard member, please contact band parent Susan Schnell at schnell.2@osu.edu or (614) 261-1419.
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Mothers' Club Style Show and Luncheon
 Join us at our annual Mothers' Club Style Show and Luncheon on Saturday, March 12th. Table and area sponsorships are also available. Don't delay in purchasing your ticket! Click here for your online registration or a printable registration form as well as sponsorship information. Meet Other BWHS Moms by Volunteering!
Our Spring Style Show is approaching and there is help needed in many areas! Our buckeye work sessions will be on February 28 from 1:30-5:00 p.m. and on March 6 from 2:00- 5:30 p.m. We need a lot of volunteers to make 300 dozen buckeyes!
Signups are available for the buckeye work sessions, decorations work sessions, and selling buckeyes and raffle tickets at the style show, to name a few opportunities!
Please consider signing up on our shutterfly site by clicking here. You will be prompted to enter the site password (wattymoms); however, to be able to sign up you will need to sign in by clicking on member sign in, which is in the upper right hand corner of the page, where you will enter your email address and your own personal password. If you have any trouble signing up, feel free to email or call Joy Bair ( jbair79@aol.com, (614) 325-5127 or Mary Harbrecht ( meharbrecht@aol.com, (614) 582-5446.
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ODU Financial Planning Sessions
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Scholarships, Tuition Assistance for 2016-2017
 Tuition Assistance
All applications for the Diocese of Columbus Tuition Assistance for the 2016-2017 school year are due by March 15, 2016. In order to be considered for Bishop Watterson Tuition Assistance, you must apply for the Diocese of Columbus Tuition Assistance. Click here for more information.
Scholarships
Bishop Watterson has a number of scholarships for which students may apply. The deadline for applications is March 15.
Click here for more information.
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40 Days for Life
 40 Days for Life began on Ash Wednesday and runs through Palm Sunday, March 20. Bishop Watterson has one more date: Palm Sunday, March 20, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. The location is Founder's Women's Health Center at 1243 E. Broad St. Parking is available on the side-street just east of the center.Please join us for a peaceful, prayerful and meaningful experience! Even if it is for 15 minutes, come out and show your support for the most vulnerable members of the human family: the unborn.
Bring a friend and bring a Rosary. If you have any questions, then please contact me, David Klemm (Theology teacher and co-moderator of the Human Rights club) at: dklemm@cdeducation.org.
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Second Semester - Key Dates
March 9: Early Dismissal, 1:45 p.m.
March 13: NHS Induction Ceremony - 3:00 p.m.
March 14: Third Quarter Finals - Math & Social Studies
March 15: Third Quarter Finals - English & World Language
March 16: Third Quarter Finals Noncore - Health, Industrial Art,
Music, PE, Social Studies electives
March 17: Third Quarter Finals - Science
March 18: Third Quarter Finals Theology, Noncore- Art, Business,
Computer Science, English electives,
Family/Consumer Science
March 21: Fourth Quarter Begins March 24-April 3: Easter Vacation April 12: Grandparents Day, Early Dismissal April 25: NO SCHOOL
May 1: National Business Honor Society Induction Ceremony
6:00 p.m.
May 7: Prom
May 15: Senior Recognition Assembly - 3:00 p.m.
May 16: Closing School Mass, 10:30 a.m. May 20: Arts Festival, 7:00-10:00 p.m. May 26: Baccalaureate Mass, St. Agatha, 7:00 p.m. May 28: Graduation, 9:30 a.m. May 30: NO SCHOOL, Memorial Day May 31-June 2: Finals |
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Alumni and Friends Table Tennis
Save the Date!
Friday, March 11
Click here for registration. |
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Calendar Information for 2016-17
 As the Diocese of Columbus Office of Catholic Schools sets the framework for school calendars each year. We wanted to let you know about key dates and a significant change for the 2016-17 school year.
Key Dates First Day: Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Labor Day/No School: September 5, 2016
MLK Day/No School: January 16, 2017
Presidents' Day/No School: February 20, 2017
Memorial Day/No School: May 29, 2017 Last Day: Thursday, June 1, 2017 For the 2016-2017 school year, the customary week off during the spring will NOT coincide with the week following Easter. Instead of having an Easter break, we will now have the following days off:
Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Monday (April 13-17, 2017)
Spring Break during the week of March 27-31, 2017
By providing this information now, we hope to assist parents to plan vacations accordingly with these dates in mind. Keep in mind that it is more difficult for your children and our staff if you stretch your breaks by taking your children out of school before the break actually begins.
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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:
2016 (credit applied to 2016-2017 year) 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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