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5885 Crittenden Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46220
P: 317.251.1451 F: 317.251.3648
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Our sophomore girls did a beautiful job today honoring Mary, Patroness of Bishop Chatard High School, at the annual May Crowning Mass.
Each year, our sophomore girls are asked to participate in this ceremony because they are about the age Mary was when she gave birth to Jesus.
Special thanks to our May Crowning Court: Mary Claire Cooke, Kacee Haslett, Lainie Scroggins and Janie Gleaves.
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May 5 - Friday schedule, Adoration 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.
May 8 - Monday schedule
May 9 - Charity Spirit Day
May 11 - Final all-school Mass of the year at 9:55 a.m.
Looking ahead...
Senior finals and last week of school for the Class of 2017
Classroom teachers are available during Zero period from 7:15 - 7:45 a.m., during homeroom or after school from 3:15 - 3:45 p.m. for students who need assistance. National Honors Society support is available too. See Guidance for details.
May 12 - Friday schedule, last full day for seniors, seniors take Period 7 final exam (1:10 - 2:10 p.m.)
May 15 - 17: Seniors only need to be in school to take their finals.
May 15 - Monday schedule, senior final exams in Period 1 (8:55 - 9:55 a.m.) & 2 (10 - 11 a.m.)
May 16 - Senior final exams in Period 3 (1:10 - 2:10 p.m.) & 4 (2:15 - 3:15 p.m.)
May 17 - Senior final exams in Period 5 (7:50 - 8:50 a.m.) & 6 (8:55 - 9:55 a.m.) Seniors last day of finals.
May 18 - Baccalaureate and Commencement practice for seniors at 1 p.m., Baccalaureate Mass at 6:30 p.m.
May 19 - Class of 2017 Commencement at 6:30 p.m.
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In lieu of a letter to the community this week, I would like to share the Safe Environment Newsletter from the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. This particular issue shares information about safe and responsible use of smartphones. Good information upon which to reflect in this digital age. Continue reading here...
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Please assist us in making the morning drop-off on Crittenden Avenue a safe environment
Parents: Please drop off past the Christ The King church entrance area south on Crittenden Ave.
Students: Please cross where you see orange crossing cones on Crittenden Ave. and
remember to look both ways when crossing the street.
We remind all drivers to watch their speed when driving north or south on Crittenden Ave. Please be patient when crossing or driving on Crittenden Ave. during the morning drop-off period. Thank you!
Street Closure on May 19
Christ the King will be holding a field day on Friday, May 19. Crittenden Avenue will be closed from 10 a.m. - 2:10 p.m. on this day. This will affect BCHS dismissal, so please make adjustments accordingly.
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Trinity Club Recognition
Tuesday, May 9 ~ 5 - 6 p.m.
Blind Owl Brewery Kitchen & Bar
All Trinity Club volunteers are invited to stop by for a complimentary drink and appetizers while we thank you for all your hard work this year! We look forward to seeing you May 9.
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Mother's Day Mass & Reception
Sunday May 14 ~ 5 p.m.
BCHS Chapel
Please join us for Mass and a reception immediately following in the St. Benedict Center (Annex) Conference Room. This Mother's Day Mass & Reception is sponsored by the BCHS Alumni Board. All alumni, current and former parents and friends of Bishop Chatard are welcome!
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New Play Festival
May 4 and 5
Tickets are now on sale for the BCHS New Play Festival.
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Checking Grades and Preparing for Back-to-School Documents
Now is a perfect time to log in to the Parent Portal of PowerSchool at https://bishopchatard.powerschool.com/public/. Please check your child’s grades and see if there is any missing work. Be sure to write down your username and password because you will need to log in to the Parent Portal to fill out the Back-to-School documents in August.
If you have forgotten your username and/or password, click “Forgot Username or Password?” on the PowerSchool login screen. You should receive an email shortly after submitting the form from “BishopChatard@PowerSchool.com” with instructions with how to reset. Check your spam folder or make sure to whitelist the email address above so that you receive it. If you are still having trouble logging in, please email Ame Alerding at aalerding@bishopchatard.org.
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Final Transcripts
Bishop Chatard will automatically send the final transcripts to the students' schools of choice and the NCAA after course grades have been finalized and the date of graduation has been posted to the transcript. This typically occurs on June 1.
Uniforms
Please consider passing along your gently used uniform items for the next generation. Donations of used items are accepted in the Athletic Office. Funds generated support Trinity Club-sponsored teacher-appreciation meals.
NCAA Division I or II Schools
As of April 1, students who plan to enroll full time at an NCAA Division I or II school this Fall (2017) will be able to request their final amateurism certification. Students must have a registered Certification Account and an enrollment period of Fall 2017 to request. You can learn more information about amateurism certification here
. If you need to update your enrollment period, you can do so easily in your account.
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Is your youngest child graduating from BCHS this year?
If your family's youngest student is graduating from Bishop Chatard in 2017 AND you've had four or more other children graduate from BCHS,
please fill out this form
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Honor your graduate with a personalized brick
Leave your graduate’s legacy and pave the way for Trojan fans! Personalized brick pavers mark the pathway into Bishop Chatard’s athletic stadium, permanently recording your place in Bishop Chatard’s history. All proceeds benefit Bishop Chatard’s Annual Fund, providing tuition assistance for students. To order, visit www.bishopchatard.org/giving/bricks.
Order your brick by May 15 for delivery in time for the Class of 2017 Senior Send-Off in August. Once your order is processed, you will receive an email for your verification of engraved text. Please contact Bishop Chatard’s Advancement Office at 317-251-1451 ext. 2242 for further information.
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Summer Work Study
Financial Aid Appointments
Each family receiving financial aid in the 2017/2018 school year must schedule an appointment to begin the process for applications for 'vouchers' (Indiana Choice Scholarships) and SGOs (tax credit scholarships). Available appointment times begin in June and run until August 3.
To register for a Financial Aid appointment or for any other questions regarding tuition or financial aid, click here. Questions regarding any of this information can be directed to Karen Feeney in the Business Office at kfeeney@BishopChatard.org.
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From the Athletics Office
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Cheerleading Tryouts
May 10 - 12 from 4 - 6 p.m.
BCHS Varsity Gym
Cheerleading tryouts for the 2017-2018 Football and Basketball seasons will be held May 10 - 12 from 4 - 6 p.m. in the BCHS Varsity Gym. Girls need to attend all three dates. Incoming freshman, sophomores and juniors are encouraged to try out. No tumbling experience required. Please pre-register here through the BCHS Athletics page.
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Used Uniform Sale
Monday, June 5 ~ 5 - 7 p.m.
Trinity Club is hosting the Annual Used Uniform Sale Monday, June 5, in the BCHS cafeteria from 5 - 7 p.m. Uniform items are $5 each and vintage Spiritwear is $5 or less. Payment at this sale is check or cash only. Questions about the used uniform sale can be directed to Paula Beals, at pbeals@BishopChatard.org.
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Echo Heart Screenings
June 5 and July 24
St. Vincent Heart Center is once again offering Student Athlete Echo Screenings for students entering the 6th grade (Fall 2017) to high school seniors.
Click here
for details.
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A workshop for parents of children of all ages
How to listen to your kids...so they will want to talk to you
Did your child come with an instruction booklet? They do not! Does one approach work with one child but not another? Parenting can be a challenging experience! For more information, click here.
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Career Interest Survey
A Career Interest Survey through the Exploring program will be administered to freshmen through juniors during homeroom during the month of May. Exploring is a career exploration program that allows a student to job shadow at companies such as Eli Lilly, Raytheon, Riley Hospital and offers many more opportunities based on career interests. Participants are invited to learn about careers from the experts in each field and gain experience for resumés. Please keep an eye out for future communication from Exploring in your mailbox this summer.
2017 Summer School
Grades 9-12
June 7 - 27
Monday - Friday ~ 8 - 11:30 a.m.
Driver's Education
Summer 2017
Driver's Ed is offered to students who are at least 15 years of age by May 30. Click here to read more about driver's ed and to register.
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BCHS summer camps are filling fast - register today!
Don’t miss the opportunity for your child(ren) to attend summer camp at BCHS. 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. Multiple camp discounts and financial aid are available. For camp options and to register, click here.
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Congratulations students recognized at Honors Night
Congratulations to the students recognized at Bishop Chatard's May 2 Honors Night Ceremony for accomplishments in academics, athletics, leadership and service. We are very proud of you!
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Congratulations Hayden Redelman
Congratulations to BCHS freshman Hayden Redelman, the 9th grade division winner in this year's Serra Club of Indianapolis Vocations Essay Contest. Hayden read his essay on this year's topic of "Discipleship" at the annual awards luncheon, and he received a plaque and monetary award. Hayden is pictured with IHM Pastor Fr. Bob Sims and BCHS Vice President of Mission & Ministry & Principal, Deacon Rick Wagner.
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Music Dept. takes top honors at Smoky Mountain Music Festival
Congratulations to the Bishop Chatard band and choir, which traveled to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, in late April to compete in the Smoky Mountain Musical Festival. Both the band and choir placed first in their class 2a competition, where they competed against musical groups from nearly 30 other states.
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Spanish Honor Society inducts 3 new members
Bishop Chatard's Spanish Honor Society inducted three new members at a ceremony on April 26. Congratulations to Maria Christoff, Simon Didat and Oskar Eisgruber, the group's newest members. The Spanish Honor Society, which now has 23 members, was started in 2015 to promote excellence in the Spanish language for high-achieving students.
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Community news and events
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Do you ever make purchases through Amazon.com? Did you know you can help Bishop Chatard every time you make a purchase through Amazon? The Amazon Foundation, through its Amazon Smile program, will make a contribution of 0.5% of your eligible Amazon Smile purchases to Bishop Chatard High School. Here is what you do: Instead of going to the Amazon.com website to make your purchases, go directly to Smile.Amazon.com, log in to your Amazon account, select Bishop Chatard High School Indianapolis as your charitable organization, and shop and make your purchases. The Amazon Foundation will do the rest by sending a contribution to BCHS on a regular basis based on sales associated with your purchases. This is a great way for Bishop Chatard to generate some extra resources that will help us in fulfilling our mission!
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2017 Summer of Service
May 28 - July 23
Summer Service opportunity for single women ages 19-35 at Our Lady of Grace Monastery.
View the flyer for more information.
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