Weekly Letter from Principal Joe Hansen
Last Monday was Patriot Day, a National Day of Remembrance. During our morning prayer we honored the victims who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. We always follow our morning prayer with the Pledge of Allegiance and then announcements. I am grateful that I can get to lead our school in prayer, and in reciting the Pledge, each day.
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The following is a portion of an interview with Paul Posluszny, an NFL linebacker with the Jacksonville Jaguars. (Source: SportsLeader.org) It speaks so beautifully to family and faith.
Continue reading here...
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Friday, September 15
- Friday Schedule, Dad's Day Breakfast
Monday, September 18
- Monday Schedule, All-School Mass
Tuesday, September 19
- Picture Retakes
Wednesday, September 20
- Annual Fund Dinner
Friday, September 22
- Friday Schedule
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Tonight! Thursday, September 14
North Deanery Night at the BCHS Girls Soccer Game
As the North Deanery High School of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, we invite all North Deanery grade and middle school students to join us for BCHS events and home games.
The first North Deanery Game of the 2017-2018 school year will take place this evening when the Girls Soccer Team plays Hamilton Heights at home at 7:30 p.m. (JV game at 6 p.m.) Come and meet head coach Courtney Burchett, get your free t-shirt and cheer for the Trojans! Enter the game free of charge by presenting your Future Trojan Pass and wearing a BCHS or North Deanery shirt. We look forward to seeing you tonight!
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2018 Spring Break Trip: Enroll by Sept. 15
New Destination: Mediterranean, Greece, Italy! Explore the Ancient Mediterranean during spring break with BCHS friends and family under the guidance of BCHS teacher Ms. Johnson. Enroll for the trip by Sept. 15.
Click here
for more info!
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Homecoming Week Information
September 25 - 30
Theme:
"There's no place like Homecoming" (Wizard of Oz)
Hall Decorating:
Sunday, Sept. 24, 1- 4 p.m. - all students welcome
Senior:
Emerald City
Junior:
Munchkin Land
Sophomore:
Forest
Freshmen:
Kansas
Movie Night:
Tuesday, Sept. 26, 8 - 10:30 p.m., BCHS Stadium
This free event is only open to BCHS students
Dress Up Days:
Monday:
Lions, Tigers, and Bears (Animals)
Tuesday:
Twister Tuesday (Wacky)
Wednesday:
Which Witch is Which? (Twins Day)
Thursday
: Twister Thursday (black and white shirts/uniform shorts)
Friday:
Kansas Farmer Friday (farmer attire)
Homecoming Game:
Friday, Sept. 29
Varsity Football Game vs. Cincinnati Winton Woods @ University of Indianapolis
Homecoming Dance:
Saturday, Sept. 30, 8 - 10:30 p.m., BCHS
Dress is semi-formal. Cost is $10 per person, tickets on sale from Sept. 25 - 29. If you wish to bring a guest from another school, you must pick up a form from the main office and return it by Thursday, Sept. 28.
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Picture Retakes
Tuesday, September 19
Student retake photos are scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 19, from 10:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. That block of time includes homeroom and lunch, so any student needing a retake should make time to go to the auxiliary gym. There is no charge for just a yearbook photo. A student may purchase a package that day if desired.
If your student did not have his or her photo taken on orientation day in August, he or she must have a photo taken even if photos aren't being ordered. If there is an issue with the original photo (hair in face, eyes closed, off center), students may have a retake made. The original package of photos MUST be returned to the photographer.
If a student doesn't have a photo taken, he or she will not have an album picture in the school yearbook. Any questions, see Mrs. Tracy Luke, publications adviser, in Room 210 or email
tluke@bishopchatard.org.
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Gift Gathering Parties to support Chatard-A-Bration
Class of 2019
Saturday, November 4 ~ 7 - 11 p.m.
Class of 2021
Saturday, October 14 ~ 6 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 Indy. 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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Open Position
Bishop Chatard High School is seeking a part-time assistant in our Academic Resource Center (ARC). The ARC provides academic support to students in grades 9-12.
This position will answer to our Director of Academic Support. Job duties include providing instructional assistance to a diverse group of students, monitoring their progress, administering tests/quizzes that require accommodations, and organizational support in an effort to help our students be successful. This position also requires close work with teachers. Knowledge of technology such as Google spreadsheets/docs a plus. Licensure in special education preferred, but not required.
The part-time schedule is four days per week,Tuesday-Friday, with the starting salary dependent upon experience.
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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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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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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, September 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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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 at the home football game on September 1, or you can pick them 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!
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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:
9/18, 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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North Deanery Festivals and Volunteer Opportunities
Visit our North Deanery parish festivals! Volunteers are also needed. Click on the links below for details!
St. Lawrence Fall Fest
Saturday, September 15 -17
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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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5885 Crittenden Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46220
P: 317.251.1451 F: 317.251.3648
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