Weekly Letter from Principal Joe Hansen
This Sunday evening signifies the beginning of Homecoming Week 2017. It is a time for our current students to show their school spirit and get a little crazy. It is also a time when we welcome back our alumni. Our Homecoming theme is “There’s No Place Like Homecoming” and will be built around the classic movie
This Wizard of Oz
. The week culminates with our football game against Cincinnati Winton Woods at the University of Indianapolis on Friday night.
Read details of the Spirit Week dress up and class hall decorating schedule in Mr. Hansen's letter!
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The following is the homily I delivered at our all-school Mass on Monday:
Today’s readings point us to the Mass, what it is and how we should both approach and respond to the Mass.
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Friday, Sept. 22
Friday Schedule
Sunday, Sept. 24
Homecoming hall decorating from 1 - 4 p.m. - all students welcome!
Homecoming Week -
Sept. 25 - 30
Monday, Sept. 25
Monday Schedule
Tuesday, Sept. 26
Sophomore Hearing Tests
9:50 a.m. - School assembly for speaker
Thursday, Sept. 28
All-school mass @ 9:55 a.m.
Friday, September 29
Golf Outing
Homecoming Football Game @ vs. Cincinnati Woods @ University of Indianapolis
Saturday, Sept. 30
Homecoming Dance
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: School Messenger "Opt-in"
Parents of freshman and other students new to Bishop Chatard, please "opt-in" to our School Messenger system so that you will be able to receive urgent notifications from BCHS on your mobile phone. This would include notification of weather-related delays or cancellations, or any other time-sensitive situation that the school needed to communicate to you via mobile phone or text. To register your number, text "Y" (for "yes") to 67587. You should receive a response that says you are registered.
Parents who have changed their mobile phone number in the last year must also complete the opt-in process to receive mobile calls and texts. If your family is not new to Bishop Chatard this year and you have not changed your mobile phone number, no action is required at this time.
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Call-Out Meetings and Try-Outs
We have kicked off the 2017-2018 school year and it is time for call-out meetings and try-outs!
To check out what meetings and try-outs are coming up,
click here
.
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Last Trip to join Bishop Chatard's Spring Break trip to Italy and Greece!
Don't miss out on experiencing the art, history and flavors of Italy and Greece. You have until
September 30
before pricing goes up! See Mrs. Johnson in the Art room for more information.
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Golf Outing
Friday, September 29
A few spots have become available to play in the 2017 BCHS golf outing! The golf outing kicks off Trojan Homecoming Weekend on Friday, Sept. 29, at Highland Country Club.
RSVP now
and join us!
Participation and sponsorship proceeds from the event support tuition assistance through the Harv Sutton Fund.
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Thank you!
Thank you to all those who attended the Bishop Chatard Annual Fund and Achievement Award Dinner last night and helped us raise
$
617,340
to support Bishop Chatard!
It was a very exciting night for BCHS!
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Gift Gathering Parties to support Chatard-A-Bration
Class of 2021
Saturday, October 14 ~ 6 p.m.
Class of 2019
Saturday, November 4 ~ 7 - 11 p.m.
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Prayer book featuring St. Joan of Arc now available
This prayer book, published by Jean Zander and BCHS cafeteria manager, Brenda Henry, highlights the art and environment of St. Joan of Arc Church in Indianapolis. Proceeds go to the SJOA Centennial Campaign for the Restoration of the church. The prayer book is $25. Copies can be purchased from Brenda in the cafeteria (cash, check, or credit) or at St. Joan of Arc.
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Blue Crew Opportunities
Blue Crew is a "work study" opportunity for parents, worth $15/hour in tuition credit.
This is a great way to help out BCHS and meet other parents! We really appreciate the help and support of BCHS.
Click here
to find September/October Blue Crew Opportunities. Please email
bluecrew@bishopchatard.org
to sign up for a shift. Please know that you will be selected and notified if you are assigned a shift. Signing up does not guarantee working for Blue Crew.
As new opportunities arise, they will be shared in this weekly newsletter.
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College Representative Meetings have begun!
Sophomores, juniors, and seniors may
sign up here to meet with the reps. You can find the
meeting policy here. New colleges are being added daily; students are able to access the form to update their selections. View the full schedule of schools available
here.
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Join the Athletic Booster Club!
Current and incoming parents and alumni are invited to join the BCHS Athletic 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 in the Athletic Office at BCHS. Questions? Contact Lisa Montgomery at
lisa.montgomery@crowehorwath.com
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Trojan Football Broadcast
The Ben and Joe Show will broadcast the BCHS football games all season long!
You can access the broadcast on your computer, phone or tablet by clicking the "Sports Radio Network" icon on the BCHS football homepage, or follow @BishopChatardHS and @BenPolizzi on Twitter for all broadcast info. Be sure to ask for a shoutout!
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Basketball Preseason Workouts
Girls Basketball
Open to any girls not participating in a fall sport
Dates:
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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St. Luke Fall Fest
Saturday, September 23
Volunteers are needed for the St. Luke Fall Fest.
Click here to sign up!
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Attention St. Joan of Arc Alumni
The opportunity to play CYO boys basketball (Frosh/Soph & Junior/Senior) AND CYO girls high school basketball and volleyball is available to SJOA alumni who do not play for their high school team. It is also available to any other Bishop Chatard student whose parish does not offer the sport (and they live within SJOA parish boundaries). Log in at
www.orgsonline.com for more information and to register. The school code is186sjoa-in.
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A visit from Archbishop Charles Thompson
Archbishop Charles Thompson stopped by BCHS last week to visit and have lunch at his North Deanery high school.
Thank you, Archbishop Thompson, for spending time with the Trojans!
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5885 Crittenden Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46220
P: 317.251.1451 F: 317.251.3648
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