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Bishop Watterson Wednesday News
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April 20, 2016
Dear Parents,
Pope Francis said, "Ours is not a joy that comes from having many possessions, but it comes from having encountered a Person, Jesus, who is among us. ... Follow Jesus! We accompany, we follow Jesus, but above all we know that he accompanies us and carries us on His shoulders. This is our joy, this is the hope that we must bring to this world of ours."
May this joy be shared with everyone we meet!
Sincerely, Marian Hutson Principal
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12 Seniors Commit to College Sports
Twelve Bishop Watterson seniors announced their intent to play college sports last week. Left to right - Front row: Jenna Durham, swimming, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis, Clintonville Academy; Grace Thomas, cross country/track & field, The Ohio State University, St. Andrew School/St. Brigid of Kildare Parish; Maddie Penn, swimming, Ohio Wesleyan University, Ridgeview Middle School; Adelaide Grubbe, cross country, Lake Forest College, Olentangy Shanahan Middle School/Immaculate Conception Parish; Carrie Horan, swimming, LaSalle University, Immaculate Conception School and Parish; Back row: Ben Kring, wrestling, Case Western Reserve University, St. Andrew School and Parish; Garrin Bachinski, track & field, Wittenberg University, St. Andrew School and Parish; Mark Zelnik, baseball, Ohio Northern University, Grove City Christian School/Sts. Simon & Jude Parish; Nate Boone, basketball, Capital University, St. Andrew School and Parish; Jake Winters, football, Wittenberg University, St. Timothy School and Parish; Alex Gabel, baseball, Walsh University, St. Andrew School and Parish; Max McClelland, cross country/track & field, Marquette University, St. Michael School/St. Joan of Arc Parish. |
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Mr. Ray Maurer's Work In Jubilee Museum
If you find yourself checking out the Jubilee Museum at St. Mary in German Village this summer, look for the Pectoral Cross and the Episcopal Ring of Bishop George A. Fulcher of Lafayette, Indiana. The two items have a Bishop Watterson connection: they were created for the bishop's installation by BWHS art teacher Ray Maurer in 1983. Bishop Fulcher was a native of Columbus and Auxiliary Bishop for the Diocese of Columbus from 1976-83. When Bishop Fulcher passed away in 1984, the ring and cross were returned to the artist, Mr. Maurer, who has now donated them to the Jubilee Museum.
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Let's Be Safe Drivers
 Did you know a pedestrian's chance of death when struck by a vehicle moving 40 mph is 85%? The City of Columbus has provided the Guide to Reducing Neighborhood Speeding brochure which has information and reminders for anyone operating a motor vehicle.
Please be a good example and also remind your children who drive to school:
- Do not speed in the neighborhoods and use extra care in the parking areas around the school.
- Allow extra time to reduce stress and the inclination to speed.
- Do not use phones or other devices while operating a motor vehicle. It is not just teenagers that are observed reading a phone while driving
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Annual Fund
 Did you know that the Annual Eagle Fund bridges the cost of tuition and the actual cost of a Bishop Watterson education? The support of the entire Bishop Watterson community makes a difference! As of today, we are currently at 68% of our $300,000 goal. Your generosity will help us to keep pace with technology advancement, ongoing facility enhancements, and will help us to provide tuition assistance funds and grants to those desiring a Catholic education for their children. We are grateful to all who give their time and donations to support our school. You may donate by clicking here. |
Mothers' Club Did You Know? 
BWHS Mothers' Club members handle the beautification and cleanup of our campus each fall, winter and spring.
We hope you enjoy it!
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Eagle Store
Men's Quarter-Zip
Men's Nike Polo
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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2016 Shindig
 Save the date for the 2016 Mike Crisp 3rd Annual Backyard Shindig!
June 17, 6:00-10:00 p.m.
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Vaccine Requirement for Juniors
 A new state law requires that all students entering their senior year of high school for the 2016-17 school year must have received two doses of meningococcal vaccine. Please note: doses must be given 8 weeks apart. Proof of the MCV4 vaccine must be turned into the BWHS office by the first day of school which will be August 24, 2016. Vaccines can be administered by your pediatrician or your county health department. |
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State Mandated Testing
As you know, the Ohio Graduation Test has been replaced by state developed "end of the year" exams. Students must take tests in algebra, geometry, English language arts, American history, American government, and biology over a four year period and accumulate 18 points in order to graduate. The waiver private schools received last year was only for the 2014-2015 school year; we are required to administer the exams this year.
Students will be tested in five curriculum areas depending on their grade level. Freshmen will be tested in Algebra I or geometry, and English language arts. Sophomores will be tested in geometry, English language arts, American history and biology. Each test consists of two 90 minute sections. All tests must be completed in a ten day consecutive block.
We will begin testing on April 19 and finish on April 29. Please try to make sure your child is not absent on those days.
In order to provide a quiet and conducive testing environment, classes will end at 1:35 pm and testing will begin at 1:50 pm on four of the designated testing days with the other four having regular dismissal.
April 19 and April 20 - English Language Arts for freshmen and sophomores (dismissal between 3:15-3:30); dismissal for juniors and seniors is 1:35 p.m.
April 21 and April 22 - Algebra and Geometry for freshmen and sophomores (dismissal between 3:15-3:30); dismissal for juniors and seniors is 1:35 p.m.
April 26 and April 27 - Biology - sophomores - regular dismissal for all students
April 28 and April 29 - American History - sophomores - regular dismissal for all students
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Guidance News 
You can now read the latest news from our Guidance Counselors by clicking here. Parents, please read this important information! Our most recent guidance news is dated April 20.
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Dates to Remember for Seniors
Senior Parent Dance - Saturday, May 14, 8:00 pm
Senior Recognition Ceremony - Sunday, May 15, 3:00 pm.
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Technology/Social Media Corner
Common Sense Media lists three places families should make phone-free. Can you guess what they are? Click here to find out! |
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Tuition Rates for 2016-17
Participating member of a parish
First child: $8,995
Second child: $8,795
Third + child: $8,595
Non-participating
First child: $10,195
Second child: $9,995
Third + child: $9,795
Building Facility Fee: $150/student
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Eagle Review Online
 The Spring 2016 Eagle Review magazine can be found online by clicking here.
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Jazz Night 2016
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Summer Theatre Workshop
Sessions for grades 2-8 and 9-12 will be held August 8-13 in the Little Theatre!
Each participant will get an opportunity to experience what it takes to put on a staged production. From Auditions to Set Design, Rehearsals to Costume Selection, Choreography to Vocal Review - in one week, students will participate in a student-built show with confidence!
Click here for more information.
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Spring Musical: Last Weekend!
The last chance to purchase Bye Bye Birdie tickets is today after school from 3:20-4:00. Availability is limited.
Click here for more details!
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Athletic Notes
Sports Performance Camp - May 7
This camp is open to boys in grades 4-8 and will provide an opportunity to develop skills and enhance overall sports performance. We will focus on movement preparation (dynamic warm up), speed mechanics, agility training, sport specific training, resistance training, core strength development and energy system development (conditioning).
Click here for the information and registration form.
Football Coaches Clinic - May 7
A football coaching clinic for all feeder school coaching staffs will be held in Dominican Hall on Saturday, May 7 from 10:00 a.m.- noon. There is no charge for the event. Questions? Please contact Head Football Coach Dan Bjelac at (614) 268-8671 ext, 306 or dbjelac@cdeducation.org.
Summer Sports Camps
Our summer sports camp listing for grades 3-8 is now available by clicking here.
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Second Semester - Key Dates
April 19 - April 29 - State mandated testing for sophomores and freshmen - dismissal times will be included in next week's newsletter
April 25: NO SCHOOL
May 1: National Business Honor Society Induction Ceremony
6:00 p.m.
May 7: Prom
Mary 14: Senior-Parent Dance - 8:00 pm
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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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
Christmas: December 19 - January 3
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 school year - 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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