Weekly Letter from Principal Joe Hansen
At the end of February the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress (ISTEP) will become a part of the life of many Bishop Chatard High School students. From February 26 to March 9, primarily sophomore students will take this standardized test.
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Monday, February 26
ISTEP+ Part One begins for freshman and sophomore students
Tuesday, February 27
Deposits due for 2018-19 school year
Just for Juniors
Meetings begin
Deadline to submit Senior Yearbook "Baby Ad" orders
Wednesday, February 28
Charity Spirit Day
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Bishop Chatard celebrates Oktoberfest!
Over 600 guests came out ready for a good time at Chatard-A-Bration’s Oktoberfest on February 17
,
and the event did not disappoint! Hometown favorite PolkaBoy, presented by Printing Partners, rocked Bishop Chatard’s Biergarten, keeping many on the dance floor.
Thank you to all who donated auction items, sponsored the event, volunteered for committees and, of course, joined us Saturday night. Your support has helped make Bishop Chatard the outstanding Catholic high school it is today. A significant amount of money was raised to support the students and programs of Bishop Chatard, including our Oktoberfest Fund-A-Need: the purchase of 75 new school iPads.
Cash Raffle Winners!
Congratulations to Carol Ann Harper, who took home the $10,000 grand prize in the 2018 Cash Raffle! Second-place prize of $1,000 went to Michael Woiciechowski, and the third-place prize of $500 was awarded to Katie Scheidler. Thank you to all who purchased raffle tickets and supported Bishop Chatard!
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ISTEP+ testing for current freshmen and sophomores
Students in the Class of 2020 and 2021 will take ISTEP+ Part One beginning on Monday, Feb. 26 and ending on Friday, March 9. Part Two begins on Monday, April 16 and ends on Friday, May 4. All sophomores will test in English and Math; all students currently in Biology with test in Science. Meeting proficiency on the English and Math ISTEP+ tests is a graduation requirement. Please be sure that your student is present during these testing windows.
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Easter Egg Hunt Lenten Service Project
March 5-9
BCHS is seeking donations of individually packaged candy for our annual Easter Egg Hunt. Students have an opportunity to earn a service hour for donating and there will be daily incentives for those who bring in candy. The project will run from March 5 - 9 and will be introduced to the students at Mass on March 1. Bagged candy can be dropped off in the Campus Ministry Office. Thank you for your participation!
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Registration Deposits for 2018/2019 are due Feb. 27
To secure your student's place for the upcoming
2018/2019
school year, a registration deposit is due at BCHS no later than February 27 ($350 for one student/$500 for a family of two students or more).
The payment will be set up on the FACTS online payment system for those families currently enrolled in BCHS FACTS; all others will pay via check or cash by February 27
. For more information and details,
visit the BCHS Business Office page
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Summer School Registration is now open!
BCHS will offer two summer school classes during summer 2018. The r
egistration deadline is May 1.
Classes are in session from June 6 - 26, 8 - 11:30 a.m.
Click here
to read more and to register.
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Parent volunteers needed for Mock Trial Team
Bishop Chatard is interested in starting a Mock Trial team and is looking for one or two adults to assist. Ideal candidates would have at least some background in law, if not a law degree. Please contact Catherine Welch at
cwelch@bishopchatard.org
for more information.
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A Cappella Choir Auditions
Auditions for the BCHS A Cappella choir will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 27 and Wednesday, Feb. 28 in the Music Room beginning at 3:20 p.m. each day.
You will be asked to sing a short song of your choosing, clap a rhythm with whole, half, quarter and eighth notes, and to sight sing a simple pattern. Any student from any grade, including incoming freshmen may audition.
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From the School Counseling Office
Current Senior Parents
College Information Night
Save the Date for the 2018 Bishop Chatard College Information Night on
March 27
. More information to come!
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Current Junior Parents
Just for Juniors Meetings
Parents of the Class of 2019 are invited to sign up for a "Just for Juniors" College Planning Meeting with Pam Nixon.
Click here
to make an appointment. There will also be meetings available on mornings in June if you prefer to wait until summer. Students are asked to
complete the College Autobiography
from their BCHS account prior to meeting. In addition, the College Information Night on March 27 will include more information on the college search.
FBI Youth Leadership Academy
Students should apply by April 1 for the FBI Youth Leadership Academy (YLA) happening this summer. To be considered, the applicant must: have completed their junior year, and not yet completed high school by 7/11/18; have a GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale); possess qualities of leadership, scholastic achievement and good citizenship; commit to attending the entire program; and write an essay of no more than 500 words depicting their interest in the program and how it will enhance their future plans. More information is available
here
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Current Sophomore Parents
We recommend that all sophomores take a career assessment through our Naviance Family Connection. Students can access it by
logging in with their regular school login
(they will only use their student number for the top login area). The Career Interest Profiler can be accessed through the Careers tab or the About Me tab. Students are welcome to meet with the school counselors to discuss their results.
Current Freshman Parents
We recommend that all freshmen take a personality assessment through our Naviance Family Connection. Students can access it by
logging in with their regular school login
(they will only use their student number for the top login area). The StrengthsExplorer can be accessed through the About Me tab. Students are welcome to meet with the school counselors to discuss their results.
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Greater Indianapolis Northside College Fair
Wednesday, March 14 ~ 6 - 8 p.m.
Students are invited to attend the Greater Northside College Fair sponsored by a consortium of high schools on Indy’s Northside as a way to provide access to college information for local students. Over 100 colleges/universities will be represented at the fair! The event is free, and students in all grade levels are welcome to attend. College fairs are an efficient way to obtain information about many colleges in one place and in a relatively short period of time. No matter where your student is in their post-secondary planning process, we encourage them to take advantage of this chance to gather information, ask questions, and/or make connections with college representatives. Of course, parents are encouraged to attend too!
Students are encouraged to register for the fair in advance
here
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Registered students will receive a barcode that they can bring with them to the college fair to share their information with admission reps.
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ACT Practice Test
Saturday, Feb. 24 ~ 8:30 a.m.
College Tutors will be hosting an ACT Practice Test on Saturday, Feb. 24 at their Learning Center in the Nora Plaza. This complimentary session will be for the April 14 ACT Exam and will mirror what students will experience while taking the actual ACT exam. This is a small-group, proctored exam and will last approximately three hours.
View the flyer here
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Students are finding these sessions to be very helpful, especially the gap analysis provided by Summit Education Group. This analysis helps to guide students where to apply focus on particular subject areas so they can close gaps in those areas to improve overall test performance. Sample results analysis can be
viewed here.
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Best Buddies t-shirts
Order by February 26!
The BCHS Best Buddies Club is selling t-shirts. The t-shirts are $15 each, payable by either check or cash. the proceeds go to Best Buddies International and the Special Olympics.
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Wine and Canvas Fundraiser
Benefitting the Tamarindo Foundation and BCHS students attending the El Salvador Spring Break Trip
Bring a friend and a snack and paint with Carol Wagner!
When:
Thursday, March 1
Time:
7 p.m.
Where:
Bishop Chatard Art Room (Room #216)
Cost:
$35
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March 9, 2018
Presented by Hilliard Lyons - The Barrett Duncan & Duncan Wealth Advisory Group
The BCHS "Awards Show" Trivia Night is
Friday, March 9.
If you are registered but unable to attend on our new date, please contact Tyler Mayer at
tmayer@BishopChatard.org
.
Click here
to read more and to register!
Fuel up for Trivia Night by stopping at Christ the King's Lenten Fish Fry!
The fish fry opens at 6 p.m., providing ample time to enjoy a delicious fish dinner at CTK, or carry out is available. Adult meals are $8; children are $4; immediate family maximum is $25.
Click here
for more info.
Parking
Parking for Trivia Night is available in the BCHS parking lot. Parking is not available at Christ the King due to the Fish Fry. Thank you!
Pizza
If you ordered Jet's Pizza through Bishop Chatard's website and need to change your order since Trivia Night is now a Friday during Lent, please contact Liz Hoffman at
Lhoffman@BishopChatard.org
.
Order options can be
viewed here
.
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BCHS Spring Musical
The Drowsy Chaperone
March 22 - 24
The Drowsy Chaperone
is a loving send-up of the Jazz Age musical.
With the houselights down, a man in a chair appears on stage and puts on his favorite record: the cast recording of a fictitious 1928 musical. The recording comes to life and The Drowsy Chaperone begins as the man in the chair looks on. Mix in two lovers on the eve of their wedding, a bumbling best man, a desperate theatre producer, a not-so-bright hostess, two gangsters posing as pastry chefs, a misguided Don Juan and a drowsy chaperone, and you have the ingredients for an evening of madcap delight.
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Athletic Yard Signs
Order by March 23!
Support your Trojan this spring with a yard sign! Signs are available for each sport, $25 (one-sided) or $35 (2-sided). If interested, please
complete and submit this form
to the athletic office with payment by March 23.
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Save the Date!
The Annual Trojan Treasures Garage Sale will take place on
April 21, 2018 from 7 a.m. - noon.
Donate to the garage sale
As you embark on your spring cleaning, please
donate your items to the Trojan Treasures sale.
We
are now accepting donations in the Hogan Mayflower containers in the parking lot. Charitable tax donation forms will be in the containers
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Donate to the estate sale
This year, in addition to the traditional garage sale, BCHS will again host a “virtual estate sale"
through EBTH.com.
This will help BCHS generate more profit for valuable items that sometimes sell for much less than their value during a garage sale. Examples of estate items that individuals may donate include jewelry, mid-century modern or antique furniture, fur coats, designer handbags, wool area rugs, fine art, unique or rare pieces, or vintage clothing. Donations will be accepted from now until April 20. Please contact Amy Solomon at 317-750-9652
if you would like to have an estate item picked up.
Volunteer
Are you interested in volunteering at the Trojan Treasures Sale?
Click here
to help!
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BCHS welcomes International Students
Did you know that Bishop Chatard enrolls international students? Many of these students stay with us year after year and graduate from Bishop Chatard. During the school year, these students live with local families who provide meals, transportation, and loving support. This culturally enriching opportunity yields life-long friendships and countless other benefits. Would you be interested in learning more about becoming a host family next year? Please contact Catherine Welch at
cwelch@bishopchatard.org
for more information.
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BCHS Summer Camp registration is now open!
Bishop Chatard High School offers a variety of camps that encourage 1st through 8th grade students to explore new interests, challenge their imaginations and hone current skills. Athletic and enrichment camps appeal to students interested in theatre, technology, music, sports, community service, art and more.
Half and full-day camps are available, or your child may bring a lunch and experience different camps in our morning and afternoon sessions. Early-bird and multiple camp discounts are available.
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Congratulations and Good Luck Emily Boon!
Congratulations to Emily Boon, BCHS Class of 2020, who has advanced to the state music competition in flute taking place on Feb. 24. Good luck Emily!
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Kyle J. Guyton Memorial Scholarship Fund Dinner
March 10
The Kyle J. Guyton Memorial Scholarship Fund dinner will be held on March 10 at 6 p.m. at The Willows on Westfield. Kyle, BCHS class of 2011, was the theatre teacher at BCHS when he passed away on a school spring break trip in 2016. The money raised at this event funds scholarships to college-bound students majoring in theatre and the arts. Last year's BCHS recipient was Jackson Janowicz, Class of 2017. The cost of the dinner is $100 per person or $1,000 per table. Please
visit this website
to RSVP or make a donation.
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Krier Tropical Tribute
Saturday, March 10
Joe and Barb Krier (Class of ’74) were fun-loving, hard-working, generous people who lived each day to its fullest. They were devoted to each other, their kids, their parents, brothers and sisters and their life-long friends.
Each year, in their memory, the Tropical Tribute is held. Ticket price includes appetizers, beer, wine and music for the evening. All proceeds benefit the Krier Memorial Grant, awarded to a North Deanery 8th grader who wishes to attend Bishop Chatard High School.
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5885 Crittenden Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46220
P: 317.251.1451 F: 317.251.3648
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