High School Highlights
Weekly Updates from Big Walnut High School
October 5, 2020
Happy October! The leaves are turning and fall is definitely in the air. Picture day for our underclassmen was last week. On Tuesday, our seniors will have an opportunity to have their senior portrait taken for both the Senior Composite photo hanging outside the Innovation Center, as well as for the 2021 yearbook. Please see the graphic below for more information on our make-up picture opportunities.
Looking ahead, next Monday evening, October 12, our BWHS Academic Boosters (PTO) will meet at 6:30 in the high school Innovation Center. Please consider joining them. Also, the end of first quarter is rapidly approaching--October 14. On that same evening, we will hold our second round of virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences. Please keep these dates on your calendar.
As always, please don't hesitate to reach out to your child's teachers, school counselor or the administration if you have any questions or concerns. Feel free to contact the main office at 740-965-3766 between the hours of 7:00 and 3:15.
Attention Military Connected Families:
Big Walnut Schools are committed to seeking out our military connected families and assisting those families as needed. Should an immediate family member currently be serving in the military, please let us know. Please complete the Military Connected Student Information Form.
We have several events each year to bring our military connected families together. Please check our district website and weekly newsletters for additional information on those events.
Student Council Feeds the Homeless
BWLSD Needs You!
Are you looking for a way that you can make a positive impact in Big Walnut Schools? The district is in need of substitute custodians, food service workers, and bus drivers. If interested, please visit our Job Opportunities page to apply. Training will be provided to all substitutes - potential drivers will receive all training necessary to meet licensing requirements for drivers. If you have any questions, please contact Ron McClure at 740-965-8967.
A Note from the District Nurse
It is that time of the year again- Flu season is just around the corner. With COVID-19 pandemic this year, it is even more important to protect your child from viruses like influenza. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that all children age 6 months and older get their influenza vaccine by the end of October. Receiving the influenza vaccination before the flu is within the community is an important step in helping protect your child and community in fighting influenza. The AAP recommends either flu shots or flu mist as options for children for the 2020-2021 influenza season.
Children 9 years and older only need 1 dose, regardless of prior vaccination history.
Children 6 months through 8 years of age:
Need 2 doses if they received fewer than 2 doses of any type of influenza vaccine prior to July 1, 2020. The time between doses should be at least 4 weeks. Two doses should be administered to children who receive their first dose before their ninth birthday, even when they turn nine years of age during the same season.
Require only 1 dose if they have previously received 2 or more doses of any influenza vaccine prior to July 1, 2020. The 2 doses do not need to have been received during the same influenza season.
Influenza vaccination this year is particularly important to reduce the burden of respiratory illnesses and hospitalizations of children and youth and to prevent overwhelming the capacity of the US healthcare system during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Please contact your health care provider or the Delaware General Health District (740-368-1700) to schedule your appointment to receive your child’s vaccinations. Thank you for helping keep the Big Walnut students and staff safe and healthy.
Megan Truax BSN, RN, LSN
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Updates from the School Counseling Office
Senior Credit Checks and Naviance Training:
By now, all seniors should have participated in Naviance training and had their senior credit check with their counselor. Any senior student who has not done this should contact their school counselor as soon as possible. Students will need to complete the credit check process and learn Naviance in order to send transcripts and letters of recommendation to colleges.
College Application Week:
Seniors may join their school counselor during the week of October 19, for a one-on-one appointment for assistance with their college applications. These 15 minute appointments should be scheduled during a student's lunch or study hall if possible. To make an appointment, students should scan their counselor's QR code, hung throughout the high school, and choose an appointment during the week of October 19.
School Counselors:
Meghan Vituccio (A-G)
Jeanne Collett (H-O)
Tammi Jordan (P-Z)
Cindi Strahler, Administrative Assistant
740-965-2243
Upcoming Events at BWHS...
October 6: Senior Dress-Up Day (Senior Portraits)
October 12: Academic Boosters (6:30 p.m.)
October 14: End of First Quarter
October 14: PSAT (Juniors)
October 14: Virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences (4:00-7:30 p.m.)
October 15: BWLSD Board of Education Meeting @ 6:30 p.m.
October 16: NO SCHOOL
October 19-23: Senior College Application Week (by appointment only)
October 22: Quarter One Grade Cards Available on PowerSchool
October 30: Club Picture Day and Senior Panoramic Picture Day
November 6: Underclass Absentee Picture Day
November 9: Academic Boosters (6:30 p.m.)
November 11-13: College Applications Days (by appointment only)
November 12: Virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences (4:00-7:30 p.m.)
November 19: BWLSD Board of Education Meeting @ 6:30 p.m.
November 25-27: NO SCHOOL-Thanksgiving Break
November 30: NO SCHOOL-Teacher Professional Development
Big Walnut High School
Email: firstnamelastname@bwls.net
Website: http://www.bwls.net/bigwalnuthighschool_home.aspx
Location: 555 South Old 3C Road, Sunbury, OH, United States
Phone: 740-965-3766
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BigWalnutHS
Twitter: @AndyJados