Weekly Update
January 6, 2017

Welcome back! We hope you and your family had a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 

BCHS 2017-2018 Key Dates Calendar is now available!
 The dates provided in the key dates calendar are for the 
2017-2018 school year.  View the calendar  here.
Semester 1 Report Cards
Bishop Chatard High School Semester 1 Report Cards will be sent via email the week of  January 9, 2017 .  If you have any questions or concerns about grades, please contact your student's teacher.  Click staff directory for contact information.
Join us for the 2017 March for Life
The registration deadline has been extended! 
Students of the North Deanery in grades 9 through 12 will be joining together to go to the National March for Life in Washington, D.C. January 26-28, 2017.  You can still be a part of this exciting event -- register by January 13.

Click here for details and registration information! 
The 2017 BCHS Dance Marathon to benefit Riley Children's Hospital is on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, from 1 - 8 p.m. All BCHS students are encouraged to participate for a $25 registration fee.  Register here ! 

Parent volunteers and food donations are needed for the day of the event. Please contact Jean Jacquay at  jkjacquay@sbcglobal.net  to get involved!


Ten Blue Crew volunteers are needed for Trivia Night on Friday, Jan. 13, from 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. 

If you are available and interested in helping, please email Dan Thompson at bluecrew@BishopChatard.org. 

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Football Players -  Second Semester Weight Room
All current freshman, sophomore and junior football players who are planning to play in the 2017 season, and are not currently involved in a winter sport, are encouraged to attend the Trojan Football Weight Room on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from  3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Players who have questions should see Coach Whittemore or Coach Pappas.
Christmas Inflatables Needed 
The Bishop Chatard Advancement Department is working to acquire Christmas inflatables for our annual Christmas on Crittenden celebration. If you have holiday inflatables at home that you no longer use, or you find any on the clearance shelf while shopping, please keep the Christmas elves at Bishop Chatard in mind - we use them to spread Christmas joy! 
SAT Prep Class
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Bishop Chatard is once again offering a teacher-led SAT Prep class to prepare for the March and May tests. The six-week class is available for $150 and will be held on Monday evenings from  6 - 8 p.m.  from  January 23 to February 27 .

One hour of the Monday evening classes will be devoted to English (Reading/Writing) and one hour to Math. On Wednesday evenings, an additional math-only hour is being made available to students who would like additional preparation. The  Wednesday evening session will run from 6 - 7 p.m., and there is an  additional $25 charge. A student must be signed up for the Monday class to register for the supplemental session on Wednesday. 

Seats are limited to the first 40 registrants. Click here to register. 
A Cappella Choir Auditions
Students who are interested in participating in the BCHS A Cappella Choir, The Sounds of Silas, are invited to attend auditions on February 23 and 24 in the music room. There will be a sign-up sheet on the music room door or students can email Mrs. Peterson at apeterson@BishopChatard.org to schedule a time. 
Chatard-A-Bration 2017

Step into 'Music City USA' at Chatard-A-Bration 2017, Nashville Nights, on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017. Enjoy dueling pianos, live and silent auctions and a comfortable yet energetic night with a country theme. 

The evening will begin with check-in/cocktail hour at 6 p.m., followed by dinner. Live and silent auctions will be conducted throughout the evening. Dress is casual, so pull on your boots if you have them!

RSVP here by February 10th!
Service Hour Opportunity for Students 
Students can earn service hours by setting up or tearing down for school Masses. We need reliable students who can set up during Zero Period ( 7:20 - 7:50 a.m. ) on Mass days, and then 4 to 5 students who can clean up/tear down after Masses.  Each of these opportunities earn a student 1/2 hour of service.  Encourage your student(s) to see Deacon Rick if they are interested - first come, first served!
2017 Bishop Chatard Trivia Night is
SOLD OUT!

Thank you to our sponsors
Jet's Pizza
Barrett Duncan and Duncan Wealth Advisory Group
Exclusive Deal
All members of the Bishop Chatard community are entitled to this  exclusive deal with Jet's Pizza! Simply present this flyer at time of  purchase to receive  $10 off any orders of $20 or more. Valid until  January 15, 2017.  Please visit the new store at: 2635 East 62nd. Street, Suite 2019! 

Student Job Opportunity at Jet's Pizza
Jet's Pizza, is accepting applications.  Click here to view job descriptions.  Any interested student is asked to complete this application and email Rod McIntosh at rodmcintosh77@yahoo.com. 
Community News and Events
All are welcome to attend a presentation on "Being a Catholic Family in a Busy World"
Christ the King Catholic Church
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017 at 7 p.m.
The pace of modern life as well as certain currents of modern culture can make the practice of faith difficult in families. What are some of the practices of Catholic families in a society that makes both family life and faith very difficult? Attend this presentation and learn more!
News to share
BCHS Staff Day of Service
On Wednesday, Jan. 4, the faculty and staff of Bishop Chatard gathered together at Gleaners Food pantry to serve. Watch this video recapping the day.


Congratulations to BCHS Bowling Coach Greg Miller!


Mr. Miller was named 2015-2016 Youth Bowling Coach of the Year by the Central Indiana Bowling Centers! Mr. Miller is a long-time teacher and coach at BCHS. Thanks, Mr. Miller, for all you do!

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