Weekly Letter from Principal Joe Hansen
I recently heard an interview with our former bishop, now Cardinal Joseph Tobin of the Archdiocese of Newark. He was asked about what people meant when they referred to him as a “Francis bishop.” He answered by saying a “Francis bishop” must be willing to encounter those he is ministering to. He mentioned humility and having a desire to serve others. Those words stirred my soul and provide a great example of leadership in a Catholic school.
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Weekly Letter from Deacon Rick Wagner
I have had several conversations with parents lately that have centered on the fear that they were “losing their family.” Nothing dramatic, nothing sudden…but a slow, gradual loss of what their family used to be. As one parent put it, “I feel like we are just five individuals living under the same roof.”
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Monday, September 4
Labor Day - No School
Tuesday, September 5
Late Arrival at 8:55 a.m.
Thursday, September 7
All-School Mass at 9:55 a.m.
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Online Student Directory
We are excited to announce that we are using DirectorySpot again for this year’s Student Directory. You can access this directory through an iPhone, Android, iPad, iPod Touch or directoryspot.net.
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Sign up for After-School Work Study now open
Did you know that your student(s) can earn tuition credit ($5 per day) for working 30 minutes after school? Students report to Mr. Stack's room (Room 213) immediately following the end of school. They have three primary jobs: vacuuming, taking trash out and wiping down classrooms/windows. It's pretty simple and it adds up! We rely on your students help, so it is much appreciated! Credits toward tuition will be given at the end of the month and credited toward the following month's tuition payment.
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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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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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A message from the Attendance Office
If your child needs to leave school early, please remember that he/she is responsible for picking up a pass from the main office during passing periods or the lunch period. A student must have a pass prior to leaving school, and preferably prior to the class period when the student will be leaving. Please contact the school office if your student is unaware that he/she needs to leave early due to emergency, change in appointment time, etc. Thank you!
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Dad's Day Breakfast
Friday, September 15
Join us for the first Dad's Day Breakfast of the year! The three new pastors of the North Deanery will join us at the first of five Dad's Day Breakfast events! Pastors Fr. Todd Riebe (Christ the King), Fr. Michael Hoyt (St. Thomas Aquinas and a BCHS grad), and Fr. John McCaslin (St. Simon - Fr. John's appearance is pending) will share their stories as we welcome them to the North Deanery.
Doors open at 6:00 a.m., the event concludes by 7:15 a.m.
Cost is just $5 per person, payable at the door. We do, however, request that you RSVP so that we can get a headcount for breakfast.
Great time with your kids! We call it Dad's Day, but Moms are always welcome to attend.
Please
RSVP here
by Tuesday, September 12 at noon.
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Open Position at BCHS
Bishop Chatard is looking for custodial staff for the night shift. This position is 20 - 25 hours per week. Nightly schedules are somewhat flexible but would start no earlier than 4 p.m. and end no later than 1 a.m.
If you or anyone you know is interested, please contact Vince Lorenzano, Director of Wellness & Safety & Assistant Director of Facilities, at
vlorenzano@BishopChatard.org
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BCHS Spring Break Europe Trip Information Meeting
Thursday, September 7 at 6 p.m.
Room 217
Experience the Ancient Mediterranean and join Bishop Chatard's 2018 Spring Break trip to Greece and Italy.
Walk through the Roman forum, experience an early Christian catacomb, wonder at the mosaics of Pompeii, climb the Acropolis in Athens, visit the site of the Oracle at Delphi.
But these places offer more than just a trip to the deep past -- witness more recent history at the awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel and the dramatic natural beauty of Capri.
Open to all Bishop Chatard High School students and family members.
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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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Save the Date!
Gift Gathering Parties to support Chatard-A-Bration
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. The golf outing is currently sold out, but if you would like to be added to the waiting list
click here
.
Participation and sponsorship proceeds from the event support tuition assistance through the Harv Sutton Fund.
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Yard Signs
Yard signs are now available to purchase for your student-athlete! This is for personal use and is completely optional, but it is a fun way to show your Trojan Pride! Orders for Fall sport athletes must be submitted by
Friday, September 1 (firm deadline)
.
Click here
for more information and to order!
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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:
9/5, 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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St. Joan of Arc French Market
Saturday, September 9
The St. Joan of Arc French Market is looking for volunteers. Please
click here
to view the volunteer sign up.
The times slots and shifts that still need the most help are:
Children’s Area ~ 2:45 - 6 p.m.
All areas ~ 6:30 to 10 p.m.
Desserts ~ 7 - 10 p.m.
Thank you for supporting our North Deanery schools and parishes!
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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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P: 317.251.1451 F: 317.251.3648
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