March 8, 2018
Weekly Letter from Deacon Rick Wagner
Looking back on our parenting efforts, Carol and I are pretty happy with the results. Our kids are grown and out in the real world, living lives of their own. Three of them are married, and the fourth is in a serious relationship. We have three grandchildren and a fourth on the way. We get together often and we enjoy one another’s company very much. We all love one another and it shows.
Upcoming Schedule 
Friday, March 9
Financial Aid Applications due - Click here for more information
End of third quarter; Trivia Night

Thursday, March 15
All-school Mass, 9:55 a.m.

Friday, March 16
Dad's Day Breakfast
 News & Events
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Easter Egg Hunt Lenten Service Project 
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. Bagged candy can be dropped off in the Campus Ministry Office from now until March 21 . Thank you for your participation!
Dad's Day Breakfast
Our final Dad's Day Breakfast of the school year will be held on Friday, March 16. 
We welcome Bruce Scifres, long-time Head Football Coach of Roncalli High School and current Executive Director of the Catholic Youth Organization. Bruce is the focus of a recently released video, "Coaching for Christ." He will share his thoughts on the importance of mentors in the lives of young people and the need for all we do to be Christ-centered. Please RSVP by noon on Tuesday, March 13.
Volunteers needed for Community Service Day
Friday, March 23 ~ 8 a.m. - noon
If you are willing and able to volunteer for Community Service Day on Friday, March 23, please contact Cathy Dolan, Campus Ministry Assistant at cdolan@BishopChatard.org by March 15. All volunteers must be "Safe and Sacred" certified. Please let Cathy know if you are able to drive, and if so, how many students you can transport in your car. Thank you!
April 2 will be eLearning Day for students
Bishop Chatard will implement its first official eLearning day on Monday, April 2, as a method of recovering instructional time that was lost due to inclement weather in January.  Students do not need to be physically present in school on April 2 . The building will be closed. Read Principal Joe Hansen's letter.
Summer School
BCHS will offer Health and Photography 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.
Archbishop Thompson will be celebrant at all-school Mass during Holy Week
We are honored that Archbishop Thompson will be the celebrant for our all-school Mass during Holy Week. Our Mass is scheduled to begin at 9:55 a.m. on Wednesday, March 28.
All are welcome to attend this Mass, but we would like those interested in attending to RSVP so that we can plan for seating.

Guests for the Mass are asked to park on the Bishop Chatard side of Crittenden Ave.
2019 Spring Break European Trip Informational Meeting
Tuesday, March 13 ~ 6 p.m.
Art Room (Room 217)
Plans for Spring Break 2019 are in the works! Please join us to learn about Bishop Chatard's 2019 European Spring Break Trip to four major capitals of Europe: Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris and London. This "European Quartet" trip is a great opportunity to experience the rich culture and history of these four major cities. The trip is open to all students, alumni and family members of BCHS. RSVP to join us for the meeting . Questions? Contact Lisa Johnson at Ljohnson@bishopchatard.org.
Enjoy Jet's Pizza on March 16
Order Jet’s Pizza (dine-in or carry-out) on Friday, March 16, and Bishop Chatard will receive 25% of all sales. Thank you for your support!
Trivia Night is sold out!
The BCHS "Awards Show" Trivia Night, presented by Hilliard Lyons - The Barrett Duncan & Duncan Wealth Advisory Group, is Friday, March 9. Doors open at 7 p.m.; Trivia begins at 7:30 p.m.

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!
From the School Counseling Office
College Information Night
Mark your calendars for Bishop Chatard's College Information Night on  Tuesday, March 27 . We currently have 11 colleges from 4 states who are planning to spend the evening with us, and we anticipate hearing back from more soon. The schedule is as follows: 
6:15 - 6:30 p.m. Brief Admission Overview from School Counseling Department 
6:40 - 7 p.m.  Breakout Information Sessions with College Representatives on the Admission Process 
7 - 7:45 p.m. Dessert Reception with College Representatives
Please complete this form to let us know you are planning to attend. 

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.
Athletic Yard Signs
Order deadline is 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.
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 is available here.
Trojan Teasures Garage Sale
The Annual Trojan Treasures Garage Sale will take place on April 21 from 7 a.m. - noon.

Donate to the garage sale
We  are now accepting donations in containers in the parking lot. Charitable tax donation forms will be in the containers .

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! 

Questions? Contact Amy Solomon at 317-255-3516 or  afsol@comcast.net
Mother's Day Mass & Reception
Celebrate Mother's Day at Mass with Father Phil Bowers on Sunday, May 13, at 4 p.m. in the BCHS Chapel. If you are interested in participating in the Mass please contact Robin Kontor at rkontor@BishopChatard.org .
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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.
BCHS Summer Camp!
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.
  News to Share
Congratulations National Honor Society!
Congratulations to the 56 Bishop Chatard juniors and seniors who were inducted into the National Honor Society Thursday morning! Your parents, teachers and the entire BCHS community are very proud of your commitment to academic success!
  Community Events
Joseph Maley Foundation Chili Cook-Off
March 10 ~ 6 - 8 p.m.
Get your taste buds ready! The Joseph Maley Foundation's Power in Youth Junior Board hosts its annual Chili Cook-Off at the Joseph Maley Enrichment Center  on Saturday, March 10, from 6 - 8 p.m .  Teams from the Joseph Maley Foundation community will be competing for prizes for best chili, most creative theme, and Mr. and Ms. Chili. Bragging rights are also up for grabs!

Tickets can be purchased  here . Each ticket is $15 and includes tastings from each chili entry, a beverage, and a ballot. Contact Power in Youth Director Mia Taskey at  mia@josephmaley.org   for more information.
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.

Watch a story   by WISH-TV about the event.

Questions? Contact Angela Peterson at apeterson@bishopchatard.org or call 317-251-1451 ext. 2259.
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. 

Click here  for more details and to RSVP!
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