Weekly Parent Newsletter
December 20, 2018
Upcoming Schedule
Thursday, December 20
Christmas break begins at the conclusion of Thursday's final exams

7 p.m. December 20 ~ Comedy Sports presents The Santa Claus (Tonight's show SOLD OUT)

Friday, December 21
7 p.m. ~ Comedy Sports presents The Santa Clause

Monday, January 7
Staff Service Day - No School

Tuesday, January 8
School resumes at 8:55 a.m.
Let me start by saying my kids love Christmas presents as much as any other kids --- always have. But now that the four of them are older (ages 27 and up) and have families of their own, we take more opportunities to sit around during the holidays to reminisce. And when it comes to their Christmas memories, it is not about what presents they received. As a matter of fact, I don’t remember talk of presents ever coming up at all. Continue reading...
News & Events
BCHS Improv Comedy Team Christmas Show
The Bishop Chatard Improv Comedy Team will present The Santa Clause Unscripted on Dec. 20 and 21 at 7 p.m. in the Kyle Guyton Theatre. The cost is $5 (free for BCHS students).

Thursday's show is now SOLD OUT ! Click here to purchase tickets online for Friday's show. Act now ... Friday is expected to be a sell out too!
Donations for Christmas on Crittenden
Christmas on Crittenden thrills families every year with outdoor lights and inflatables, but every year several of these items need to be replaced. If you are out shopping during the after-Christmas season when things are marked down, Bishop Chatard will gladly accept donations of these holiday lights and inflatables to save for the years ahead. Thank you for helping support this wonderful event! 
From the School Counseling Office
Counseling Newsletter
Important information is included in this issue of the BCHS Counseling Newsletter! Please read the Counseling Newsletter here .

Teacher-led SAT Prep Class
Registration is open for the Bishop Chatard teacher-led @OfficialSAT prep class. You can find details here or register here !
Attn: Junior Parents - Meetings with Mrs. Nixon
Mrs. Nixon is available to meet with your students to begin their resume, help narrow their list of colleges, and create a plan for how to prepare for applications. Students are welcome to come alone, with a friend, or parents may join them for this meeting. Click here to view meeting times.
Center for Leadership Development Opportunity
The mission of the Center for Leadership Development is to foster the advancement of minority youth in Central Indiana as future professional, business and community leaders by providing experiences that encourage personal development and educational attainment. Registration for spring classes is underway. Find more info at  www.cldinc.org .
Shop through Amazon Smile and support Bishop Chatard! 
As you are finishing your Christmas shopping on Amazon, you can also support Bishop Chatard! AmazonSmile contributes a portion of sales to Bishop Chatard High School when you shop at smile.amazon. Learn more about the AmazonSmile program  here.
Chatard-A-Bration Raffle Tickets
Chatard-A-Bration’s Yacht Rock Raffle is underway, with over $10,000 in cash prizes being awarded! The early bird drawing for $500 will take place on January 16.

$125 for three tickets. Click here   for more information on purchasing tickets. 
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Senior "Congratulations" Yearbook Ads
Parents can purchase "Senior Congratulations" ads (often referred to as the baby ads) for their senior to run in the yearbook. It is one of our most popular features in the yearbook and space fills up quickly. Prices range from $65 - $225.

More information will be coming in January 2019 about how to submit your advertisement for your senior.
Broadcasting of BCHS Athletics
The "Ben and Joe Show" will be broadcasting several BCHS basketball games this winter. To tune in to hear what's happening during the game, click this link.
Help the INPEA support Catholic schools!
The Indiana Non-Public Education Association is anticipating a somewhat contentious 2019 Indiana legislative session that may include challenges to programs important to Catholic schools. Visit the  INPEA website  for more information and check out the INPEA's  Legislative Action Center to determine how you can engage and assist in this important effort.
News to Share
Congratulations to Bishop Chatard seniors Monica Babbey, Nick Ford and Michael Mates on receiving the Marian University San Damiano Scholars Award. The awards were presented at BCHS Dec. 14. Learn more about the award here .
Community News
Black Catholic Men Gathering
Saturday, January 26, 2019
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
St. Andrew Parish
Bishop Chatard Catholic black males have been invited to participate in this gathering. Event will include Mass with Archbishop Thompson and a keynote speech by Fr. Joseph A. Brown, SJ; as well as other speakers and breakout sessions. Focus will be on leadership and the day includes lunch. There is no charge to attend, but donations will be accepted. Further details and registration information will be coming after Christmas break.