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Weekly Letter from Deacon Rick Wagner
Dear Bishop Chatard parents,
I wanted to take this opportunity at the beginning of the school year to make you aware
of some of the faith-based opportunities available to you and your children.
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Weekly Letter from Principal Joe Hansen
Perhaps you have noticed the column “Five Things I Love” in the
Indianapolis Star
food section each week. In an effort to get to know each other, I would like to share with you “Five Things I Love.”
Prior to coming to Bishop Chatard I served as principal of St. Roch Catholic School for 13 years. I have been married to my wife Gina for 21 years and we have three sons: Sam, 17; Tommy, 16; and Luke, 12. Here are five things I love:
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Friday, August 18
Friday Dismissal (2:10 p.m.)
Monday, August 21
Monday Arrival (First class begins at 8:55 a.m.)
Solar Eclipse - see guidelines and information below
Wednesday, August 23
Back-to-School Night ~ 6 p.m.
Details below
Thursday, August 24
Freshman Grandparents Mass and Freshman Day of Reflection (RSVP for the Grandparent Mass below. More information for Class of 2021 Day of Reflection coming soon.)
Friday, August 25
Friday Dismissal (2:10 p.m.)
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Solar Eclipse Guidelines
The following information will serve as a guideline to ensure the safety of students and staff at Bishop Chatard High School during the solar eclipse that takes place on August 21, 2017.
During the eclipse, we will have 90% totality. This means that the sky will darken and temperatures will drop. Looking at the sun during the eclipse may not cause immediate pain, so students may be tempted to extend exposure. Be aware that only during totality (which we will not have) is it safe to look at the sun without safety glasses. Damage to the eyes will not show up immediately, but it will in the days following the eclipse and damage may be permanent. Please emphasize that sunglasses do not prevent eye damage. In fact, taking pictures of the event with unprotected lenses on cameras, phones, iPads, or telescopes can damage the device.
If teachers take students outside to view the sun during the eclipse time, students will have eclipse glasses which are ISO 12312-2 compliant. If teachers have glasses for their students and plan to take their class out to view the eclipse, they will notify their families of their intent, and permission slips will be required to participate in this activity. If for some reason you do not want your child to view the eclipse then the permission slip will assist in that communication.
Students may be outside going from the main building to the SBC. Students will be reminded about safety precautions during the eclipse; however, cancellation of students going to and from the SBC will not be mandated.
Parents of student drivers at Bishop Chatard will be encouraged to talk with their students about safety if they are driving home during the eclipse event. If parents prefer, student drivers may stay indoors until the eclipse has finished.
We will not modify dismissal times, but all teachers and support staff will provide additional supervision during dismissal.
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Do you want to opt-out of the online student directory?
Bishop Chatard maintains an online student directory.
If you want your family's information excluded from the directory
,
please fill out this form
.
If you do not compete this form, your contact information will be published. More information about the online directory will be coming soon.
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Trojan Pep Rally on WRTV Channel 6
Tune into WRTV Ch. 6 Friday morning for a Trojan Pep Rally! The WRTV morning newscast will visit Bishop Chatard to kick off the 2017 football season. Live broadcasts are scheduled at 6:10, 6:25, 6:40 and 6:55 a.m. Our own Bob "Swoop" McLain will be back on the air at 6:55 a.m. to bring us his Fearless Friday Football Forecast!
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BCHS Booster Bash
Saturday, August 19 ~ 7-11 p.m.
Join the Athletic Booster Club for an evening of food, fun and socializing as we celebrate the beginning of another school year of Trojan pride! Reverse Raffle ($1500, $500, $250), live music, food, drinks and much more! All proceeds directly benefit Bishop Chatard athletics!
License # 142868
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Support the BCHS Athletic Booster Club!
Current and incoming parents and alumni are invited to join the BCHS Booster Club! Join now to receive your all-season pass and membership gift. Season passes are good for all non-tournament home athletic contests. As a member, you will receive a thank you listing in three seasonal athletic programs as well as on the BCHS Booster Club page. All memberships receive periodic specials and Booster Club email updates!
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Membership Applications can be submitted and membership items can be picked up at the first home football game on August 18, or you can pick them up in the Athletic Office at BCHS.
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Back-to-School Night Schedule
Wednesday, August 23
Please join us for Back-to-School night next week. This is a great opportunity for parents to learn more about their student's classes and meet teachers.
6:25 p.m.
- Families pick up student schedules in the BCHS main gym
6:30 p.m.
- classroom visits begin
Classroom Visit Schedule:
Period 1 - 6:30 - 6:37 p.m.
Period 2 - 6:42 - 6:49 p.m.
Period 3 - 6:54 - 7:01 p.m.
Period 4 - 7:06 - 7:13 p.m.
Period 5 - 7:18 - 7:25 p.m.
Period 6 - 7:30 - 7:37 p.m.
Period 7 - 7:42 - 7:49 p.m.
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Canvas - BCHS Online Learning Management System
Bishop Chatard High School uses Canvas as an online Learning Management System (LMS). Canvas is a portal that students use to access classroom content to include agendas, objectives and assignments. If they have not done so already, please have your son/daughter log in to Canvas.
If your son/daughter is having problems logging in to Canvas, please contact Tyler Moore at the BCHS Tech Counter. Mr. Moore can be reached via email at
gethelp@bishopchatard.org
.
Tech Counter hours of operation:
Morning hours
Monday - 8:30 - 9 a.m.
Tuesday - Friday - 7:30 - 8 a.m.
Midday hours
Monday - Friday - 11:05 a.m. - End of lunch periods
Afternoon hours
Monday - Thursday - 3:15 - 3:30 p.m.
Friday - 2:15 - 2:30 p.m.
Prior to this school year, Lorie Homan was our Canvas point of contact. Lorie is happily retired and is no longer available to help with Canvas. Please direct Canvas questions to the Tech Counter.
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A message from Campus Ministry
Please check your child's retreat assignment on the BCHS website
here
. If your child's assigned date is in conflict with a family event, college visit, etc. please email Carol Wagner as soon as possible at
cwagner@bishopchatard.org
.
Thank you to all who have submitted the Community Service Day permission forms. This is a huge help to the organization of this awesome day of service. If you have not yet sent your child's permission slip in, it's not too late. You can find a copy of the form
here
.
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Class of 2021 Grandparents Mass
Thursday, August 24, 2017
Click here
for details and to RSVP on your parents' behalf!
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College Prep Conference and College Fair
Saturday, August 26
Mark your calendars for the Center for Leadership Development College Prep Conference and College Fair on August 26. This is the very best opportunity to receive the maximum amount of college and scholarship information on one day. All students are welcome to attend. Register by August 19. There is a $15 fee.
Click here
for details!
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Gift Gathering Parties to support Chatard-A-Bration
Class of 2018
Saturday, August 26 ~ 7 p.m.
Class of 2019
TBD
Class of 2020
Saturday, September 9 ~ 7 p.m.
Class of 2021
Saturday, October 14 ~ 6 p.m.
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Golf Outing
Friday, September 29
The 2017 BCHS golf outing kicks off Trojan Homecoming Weekend on Friday, September 29, at Highland Country Club. Registration is now open.
Participation and sponsorship proceeds from the event support tuition assistance through the Harv Sutton Fund.
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Bowling
The bowling call-out meeting will be during Homeroom in BCHS Main Gym on Friday,
August 25.
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Prayer Blanket Club
The Prayer Blanket Club is a new club this year at BCHS, led by club moderator Carol Wagner. The purpose of the club is to make different kinds of blankets by crochet, knitting, knotted fleece and flannel. These blankets will be given to anyone in our Bishop Chatard community that needs comfort.
We will meet to create these blankets one day a week after school. Schedule will be determined after the call-out meeting.
All interested students should attend the call-out meeting on
Tuesday, August 22,
during homeroom in the front lobby by Door #1.
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Pro-Life Club
All students interested in joining the Pro-Life Club should attend the call-out meeting on
Tuesday, August 22,
in Room 308 immediately after school (3:15 p.m.) This meeting will be very short for those with after-school commitments.
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Basketball Preseason Workouts
Girls Basketball
Open to any girls not participating in a fall sport
Dates:
8/24, 9/5, 9/7, 9/12, 9/18, 9/21, 9/26, 9/28, 10/3, 10/9, 10/11
Time:
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Boys Basketball
Open to all boys interested in playing basketball this winter for Bishop Chatard, who are not currently participating in a fall sport.
View the schedule here.
Fall Strength Training for Boys Basketball Players
When:
Fridays ~ 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Where:
Trojan Weight Room
Who:
All boys not participating in a fall sport and are interested in playing basketball this winter.
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Trojan Football Broadcast
"The Ben and Joe Football Show" is LIVE for round 2 this Friday when the Trojans open up against Brebeuf!
Along with Chatard in-game commentary, "Dirty30" interviews are back featuring your favorite Trojan students, teachers and coaches.
Don't miss the all new Ben & Joe Show segments like this week's "Music Matchup" between Weezer and Lil Wayne. Also, be sure to tune in for chances to win free Dairy Queen and Donatos Pizzas every Friday night!
The broadcast stream is free for everyone and starts with a wild 1-on-1 interview with Coach Doyle at 7:15 p.m.
You can access the broadcast on your computer, phone or tablet by clicking the "Sports Radio Network" icon on the Chatard football homepage.
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Attention St. Joan of Arc Alumni
Girls High School Basketball and Volleyball are now available to SJOA Alumni who do not make their high school team. It is also available to any other student that does not have a parish offering the sport. Log onto
orgsonline.com
for more information. The school code is 186sjoa-in.
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St. Thomas Sausage Fest
August 18 - 19
IHM Fall Fest
August 26
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5885 Crittenden Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46220
P: 317.251.1451 F: 317.251.3648
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