February 8, 2018
Weekly Letter from Deacon Rick
Next Wednesday, Feb. 14, is Ash Wednesday and the start of the Lenten season. Bishop Chatard will be getting the Lenten season off to a strong start by incorporating prayer, fasting, and almsgiving into our day.
Upcoming Schedule 
Friday, February 9
MORP Dance

Saturday, February 10
CYO Music Contest

Wednesday, February 14
Ash Wednesday
9:55 a.m. - All-School Mass

Snow Make-Up Day
February 19
President's Day -- Monday, Feb. 19 -- will be used as a snow make-up day at BCHS. Classes will be in session using the regular Monday schedule.
 News & Events
Chatard-A-B ration
February 17, 2018 ~ 6-11 p.m.
Chatard-A-Bration 2018 "Oktoberfest" has it all! Great food, live & silent auctions featuring one-of-a-kind finds, and one of the most popular bands in Indy! Guests at Bishop Chatard will dance to the music of  POLKABOY presented by Printing Partners

Tickets are going fast! Click here to join us for a great celebration!
Raffle Tickets
Tickets for the Chatard-A-Bration cash raffle are available for a limited time. Raffle tickets are $50 each or 3 for $125, and only 625 tickets will be sold.

The Grand Prize Drawing for $10,000 will take place at Chatard-A-Bration. Runner-up wins $1,000 and Third place wins $500. You do not need to be present to win! Print your ticket now  and send it to Liz Hoffman c/o the BCHS Advancement Office. Contact Liz at  LHoffman@BishopChatard.org  for more information about purchasing tickets.
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Table hosts
 If you are interested in filling a table and serving as a table captain for Chatard-A-Bration, please contact Tyler Mayer at tmayer@BishopChatard.org . Table captains are not required to purchase tables, just bring together a fun group to register and attend!
MORP dance for freshmen and sophomores
Friday, February 9
MORP is a special dance open to only freshmen and sophomores. Juniors may attend with an invitation from an underclassman. Students are invited to celebrate Valentine's day with an evening of dancing, music and fun with friends in the auxiliary gym at BCHS on Friday, Feb. 9 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. Cost is $5 at the door.
Breakfast is served at BCHS!
Did you know students can purchase breakfast every morning before school? At the bottom of the steps inside Door #10 a breakfast cart is set up and ready to serve students from 7:15 - 7:45 a.m.! Cost is $2 (reduced meal options also available to those who qualify).
Click here to view some of the breakfast options!
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Girls Tennis Call-Out Meeting
All girls interested in participating on the BCHS Girls Tennis Team for the upcoming spring season are invited to attend a call-out meeting on Monday, Feb. 12 at 3:20 p.m. in Room 111. The meeting should last approximately 20 minutes. Questions can be directed to Coach Huffman at chuffman@bishopchatard.org .
Attention parents of students attending 2018 Spring Break trip to Italy and Greece - Mandatory Meeting
Thursday, Feb. 15
BCHS Art Room
A meeting will be held on Thursday, Feb. 15, in the Art Room at 6 p.m. regarding the upcoming Spring Break trip to Italy and Greece. Please bring a check in the amount of $120 written to Bishop Chatard H.S. with you to this meeting. This money is collected to cover the cost of tip money for tour guides and transportation drivers. These funds will be deposited into a school account for the trip.
Questions? Contact Lisa Johnson at LJohnson@BishopChatard.org .
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
  • If you are currently enrolled in the Bishop Chatard FACTS program, your FACTS account will be charged and the deposit will be withdrawn in a special Feb. 27 withdrawal. 
  • If you have a current 8th grader who will be attending BCHS in August 2018 and you have a current FACTS account, the special withdrawal on Feb. 27 will include the deposit for that incoming student as well as any returning current students. 
  • If you do not want this automatic FACTS withdrawal, please email Karen Feeney, Tuition Manager, at kfeeney@bishopchatard.org. You must email her NO LATER than Friday, Feb. 16
  • If you stop your FACTS special withdrawal you will still need to make your deposit payment via cash or check by the Feb. 27 due date. 
  • If you have questions about the deposit or your FACTS account, please contact Karen Feeney, Tuition Manager. 
Again, please note the deadline is Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018. 
From the School Counseling Office
College Information Night
Save the Date for the 2018 Bishop Chatard College Information Night on March 27. More information to come!
Course Registration
Course Selection Sheets must be submitted to the Guidance/Counseling Office by Friday, February 9 . Parent signatures are required. Students will meet with their School Counselors to verify courses once the sheets have been submitted. 

Current Junior Parents
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 .

College Information
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.
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Easter Egg Hunt Lenten Service Project 
March 5-9
BCHS is looking for 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 1st. Bagged candy can be dropped off in the Campus Ministry Office. Thank you for your participation!
Dad's Day Breakfast
RSVP by noon Tuesday, Feb. 13
We hope you can join us on February 16 for our next Dad's Day Breakfast! 

We welcome Bill Lynch, Bishop Chatard graduate and Head Football Coach of Depauw University, who will share his journey as husband, father, coach and man of faith.
Read more and RSVP here.
Senior "Baby Ads"
Deadline to order: February 23
Give the gift that truly will last: a senior ad for your soon-to-be graduate! Senior Congratulations ads are now on sale through  Feb. 23 . Cost ranges from $65 - $225. Please read this letter from the yearbook staff regarding senior ads (known at Bishop Chatard as "baby ads").
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.

Visit   www.bishopchatard.org/camps/ to learn about the camps being offered and to register.
March 9, 2018
Presented by Hilliard Lyons - The Barrett Duncan & Duncan Wealth Advisory Group
Due to the inclement weather on our original Jan. 12 date, the BCHS "Awards Show" Trivia Night was rescheduled for Friday, March 9. If you are registered but unable to attend on our new date, please contact Tyler Mayer at tmayer@BishopChatard.org . Registration will remain open for those interested in attending on March 9. Click here to read more and to register!
Save the Date for the 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.

Mark your calendars to join us! Ticket information comin soon.
Save the Date!
The Annual Trojan Treasures Garage Sale will take place on April 21, 2018

As you continue your New Years cleaning, please keep items you would like to donate to the Trojan Treasures sale. Purge the stuff you don't need and help Bishop Chatard - it's a win-win!

More information coming regarding donations and the sale.
  News to Share
Good Luck Reid Seymour '19!
Good luck to Reid Seymour, Class of 2019, who is competing in Wrestling Semi-State this Saturday at New Castle H.S.! Reid is competing in the 126 pound division, and if he places in the top four, would advance to next weekend's State Championships! Good luck and congratulations Reid!
  Community Events
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.

Questions? Contact Angela Peterson at apeterson@bishopchatard.org or call 317-251-1451 ext. 2259.
5885 Crittenden Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46220
P: 317.251.1451 F: 317.251.3648