Weekly Letter from Mr. Joe Hansen
Yesterday, I had the honor of attending the Funeral Mass for Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein. He served as the fifth Archbishop of Indianapolis from July 14, 1992, through September 21, 2011. He was a faithful servant of the church and had a deep love of God. One of his lasting legacies will be his support of Catholic schools and his belief in the transformative powers of Catholic education.
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Weekly Letter from Deacon Rick
We kicked off Catholic Schools Week during homeroom on Monday by participating in school-wide Adoration in our gym. Nearly 800 people (700 of whom are teenagers!) sitting in absolute silence for fifteen minutes was very powerful.
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Friday, February 2
- Friday Schedule
- Blood Drive
Monday, February 5
Wednesday, February 7
- 10 a.m. - Screenagers viewing for parents
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.
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Fairgrounds Coliseum Classic
Tonight! February 1
Three boys high school basketball games will be the featured attractions tonight in the Coliseum Classic at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Come cheer on the Trojans in this inaugural event!
5:30 p.m. - Bishop Chatard vs. Roncalli
7 p.m. - Cathedral vs. Franklin Central
8:30 p.m. - Decatur Central vs. Pike
Tickets are $10 in advance and may be purchased in the BCHS Athletic Office.
Listen online to tonight's Trojans vs. Rebels BB battle at the coliseum
If you can’t make it to the State Fair Coliseum for tonight's game, be sure to tune-in to the Ben & Joe Show online to listen to the Trojans take on the Rebels!
Click here
for more information on the broadcast at game time.
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Blood Drive
February 2
Bishop Chatard will host its annual Blood Drive on Friday, Feb. 2, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Students who are 16 or older and all members of the BCHS community who would like to give the gift of life are encouraged to donate.
Click here
for details and to sign up!
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Track & Field Call-out meeting
Tuesday, Feb. 6, during homeroom
All students interested in participating in track and field at BCHS are invited to attend a call-out meeting on Thursday, Feb. 6, during homeroom in the main gym. Questions? Contact Maura Day at
mday@BishopChatard.org
.
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Screenagers
explores the impact of screen time on kids
“Screenagers” is a documentary created and directed by physician and film director Delaney Ruston to describe growing up in a tech-saturated world where the average child spends 6.5 hours per day looking at screens. She explores the impact of all this screen time and the friction it is causing in homes and schools.
The schools of the North Deanery have come together to offer three showings of
Screenagers
at no cost to families. Parents, please know you are welcome to attend the showing that works best for your schedule. Please
click here
to view the schedule and reserve a ticket.
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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!
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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 on February 17, 2018. 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.
License # 145906
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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!
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Registration Deposits for 2018/2019
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 on 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 February 27 withdrawal.
- 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 February 27 due date.
- If you have questions about the deposit or your FACTS account, please contact Karen Feeney, Tuition Manager.
Please note: The deadline is Feb. 27.
If you have a current 8
th
grader who will be attending BCHS in August 2018 and you have a current FACTS account, the special withdrawal on February 27 will include that incoming student as well as any returning current students.
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From the Guidance Office
Moved recently? Changed your phone number, email address, job or emergency contact?
You can log into the PowerSchool Parent Portal and update your information using the Year-Round Update Form. Visit
https://bishopchatard.powerschool.com
. On the bottom left corner, click "PowerSchool Registration." Then, click on "Year Round Update" and make any necessary updates. All changes will be sent to the registrar who will then update the records throughout the school year. If you have trouble logging into the Parent Portal, please contact Ame Alerding at
aalerding@bishopchatard.org
.
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Course Registration
Students are receiving their Course Selection Sheets during in-class presentations by the school counselors. Parents are asked to review and sign the sheets before students turn them in to the Counseling Office. All students will meet with their counselor to verify courses after the sheet has been submitted.
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PSAT Scores
School counselors are in the process of returning PSAT Score Reports to all freshmen, sophomores and juniors. Students are being advised to follow the instructions on the Score Report to access their scores online, which includes the option to sync scores with Khan Academy for a free SAT prep plan. Students can also access extensive career, college and major exploration avenues via this online tool.
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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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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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Dan McNally Hall of Fame Inductee
Congratulations to Bishop Chatard retired tennis coach Dan McNally, who will be inducted into the Indiana High School Tennis Hall of Fame on
February 2
. The 27th induction ceremony will take place at Woodland Country Club
(NEW LOCATION)
, with social hour beginning at 6:15 p.m., and dinner and ceremony beginning at 7 p.m. Cost is $30. For more information, contact Tim Cleland at
tcleland@delcomschools.org
or
765-730-3288
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Rugby Registration
February 1 ~ 6:30 p.m.
Unselfishness, teamwork and self-control largely define rugby. Rugby athletes are known for their versatility, sportsmanship and athleticism, no matter their size. Royal Irish is one most recognized and winning programs in the country. Come and join the 2017 Rugby National, State and Midwest champions on registration night, tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the 71st Street Knights of Columbus. Questions can be directed to
RoyalirishrugbySociety@gmail.com
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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.
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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").
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Bishop Chatard students honored for artistic talent
Over 3,000 students representing schools throughout central Indiana submitted artwork in the
2018 Central
and Southern Indiana Scholastic Art & Writing Competition. This year, Bishop Chatard had 16 works of art earn an award in this prestigious regional competition. Bishop Chatard students earned three Gold Keys, four Silver Keys and nine Honorable Mentions. Artwork of Gold Key award winners will continue in the competition and be judged at the national competition in New York.
Junior Desirae Fuller was awarded two Gold Keys for two of her mixed media artworks. Junior Alison Matheny was awarded a Gold Key for her mixed media work. Junior Taliyah Guy earned two Silver Keys for her two drawings. Junior Cianna Grummer earned a Silver Key for her mixed media work and Senior Sarah Walker earned a Silver Key for her photograph.
All BCHS winners will be honored at the
Visions & Voices Awards Ceremony
at Clowes Memorial Hall at Butler University on March 18 at 2 p.m
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Pictured front row, left to right: Sarah Walker, Anthony Cuevas, Hector Jimenez, Desirae Fuller, Taliyah Guy, Alison Matheny and Izzy Corns. Back row, left to right: Molly Keating, Cianna Grummer and Grace Timpe.
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Congratulations Emily Boon!
Congratulations to Emily Boon, who received a gold medal at the Indiana State School Music Association regional competition on January 27. Emily will compete at the ISSMA state competition on February 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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Young Actors Theatre
Spring Session
Young Actors Theatre was established in 1976 as a place to empower youth for life. There are opportunities for students in grades K-12.
Registration for the spring session is now open.
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Immaculate Heart of Mary Trivia Night
February 2 ~ 7 - 11 p.m.
IHM Trivia Night is Feb. 2 from 7 - 11 p.m. in the IHM Activity Center. BCHS Vice President of Institutional Advancement Tyler Mayer and BCHS Director of Business Operations Dan Thompson will be hosting this event.
Register online here!
This event is a fundraiser for the 8th grade trip to Washington, D.C.
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St. Pius X Trivia Night
February 10 ~ 6 p.m.
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5885 Crittenden Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46220
P: 317.251.1451 F: 317.251.3648
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