Weekly Parent Newsletter
March 14, 2019
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Upcoming Schedule
March 12-14
Class of 2023 Registration
March 18-19
ISTEP testing
March 20
College Coffee for Freshman & Sophomore Parents
Charity Spirit Day
March 21
Early Dismissal at 1:45 p.m.
March 22
Community Service Day
March 21-23
BCHS presents
Bye Bye Birdie
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Dear BCHS parents,
Campus Ministry needs your help!
Community Service Day is a HUGE undertaking – sending nearly 800 people out to serve 50+ agencies throughout Central Indiana.
Thank you to those that have volunteered…but we could use some more help! Drivers and chaperones are needed for several locations.
Continue reading here...
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St. Patrick's Day Celebration Attendance on Friday, March 15
There is a special attendance policy for attendance on Friday, March 15. Requests for excused absences were required 48 hours prior to the date. Please read Mr. Joe Hansen's letter
here
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BCHS Theatre Presents
Bye Bye Birdie
7 p.m. on March 21- 23
The curtain rises for Bishop Chatard Theatre's production of Bye Bye Birdie March 21 - 23. Join us for this energetic musical production! To purchase tickets, please
click here
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From the Counseling Office
College Coffee for Freshman & Sophomore Parents
Freshman and sophomore family members are invited to a brief College Coffee info session on Wednesday, March 20, from 8 - 8:30 a.m. in the cafeteria. Learn what to expect from the next few years as you plan for the college search and application process. Please RSVP to let us know you can attend. This is sponsored by Marian University and the Huntington Learning Center.
RSVP here!
Class of 2019 Admittance Letters
Class of 2019 students are asked to bring their college admittance letters and financial aid awards to Mrs. Alerding or Mrs. Nixon as soon as possible. This information is used for school data, Honors Night recognition, the senior page of the website, and the display in the hallway. Letters and documents can be brought to Room 213 (Guidance/Counseling Office) or screenshots of your admission or financial aid online portals can be emailed to
aalerding@bishopchatard.org
or
pnixon@bishopchatard.org
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Community Service Day
Community Service Day is Friday, March 22. On this day, the entire Bishop Chatard community – students, faculty and support staff – spend the day in service to others throughout the Indianapolis area. The deadline to submit parent permission forms for Service Day has passed. Those students without forms will have the opportunity to serve the BCHS community in the school building on that day.
Volunteers Needed
Bishop Chatard is looking for volunteers for Community Service Day, the morning of March 22. Anyone interested must be Safe and Sacred trained. For more information on Safe and Sacred
click here, and view the Safe and Sacred info found under the Resources tab.
If you have any questions or if you are interested in volunteering, please contact Cathy Dolan at
cdolan@bishopchatard.org.
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Senior Grandparents Mass
Grandparents of members of Bishop Chatard's Class of 2019 are invited to join us for our annual Senior Grandparent Mass on Wednesday, March 27, at 9 a.m. Grandparents are asked to RSVP, or parents of our seniors may RSVP on a grandparent's behalf by March 22. Please
click here
to RSVP.
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Crittenden Avenue Road Closure
March 28
Crittenden Ave. will be closed from 12:15 - 2:15 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, for Christ the King School's annual "Tiger Trot" walk-a-thon.
BCHS has an early dismissal at 1:40 p.m. that day, so students can be picked up in our parking lot. Pick-up will be available on Crittenden Ave. after 2:15 p.m. Thank you for accommodating this important CKS fundraising event.
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2019 Achievement Award Nominations
Bishop Chatard's Achievement Awards celebrate the generosity, kindness and support that surround and bless Bishop Chatard High School. Nominations are sought annually in three categories: Alumni, Community and Volunteer. Individuals are encouraged to submit nominations of those who epitomize the Catholic mission and values of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis North Deanery high school.
Click here
to submit a nomination
before March 28
and to
view a list of past honorees.
Honorees will be recognized during the school's Annual Fund Dinner on August 28.
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Trivia Night
April 13
Trivia players 21 and over are invited to Trivia Night, Trojan style. Registration is now open for
Be A Good Sport
, Bishop Chatard Trivia Night, being held on Saturday, April. 13! Tickets are $30 per person or $240 to reserve your table of eight, $300 for a table of ten. Cost of admission includes beer, soda and water, and a night full of trivia with friends! Pizza is available to order online.
Register here!
Questions? Contact Amy Beausir at 317-701-2812.
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Easter Egg Hunt
April 20
Join Bishop Chatard for the annual BCHS Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 20. Our youngest Future Trojans are invited to bring their Easter baskets to collect eggs on the front lawn of the school and then join us in the gymnasium for activities and games. Little ones will have an opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny and have a photo taken.
View event details and RSVP here!
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Mark your calendar for Walk-A-Thon 2019!
The Annual BCHS Student Walk-a-Thon will take place on Friday, April 26. Donation packets will be handed out to students after spring break. More details coming soon!
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2019 Driver Education Registration
Bishop Chatard will be offering Driver Education this summer. The 2019 Summer Driver's Education Course at Bishop Chatard is a state-certified course open to all students who are at least 15 years of age by June 1, 2019. The cost is $400, which includes both the classroom session and the in-car driving sessions.
Registration for eligible BCHS students is now open.
Use this link to register. Non-BCHS students are eligible to register beginning April 1.
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Summer Camps at Bishop Chatard
Early Bird Discounts end April 30!
Check out the new summer camp options at BCHS! A second cooking camp has been added and check out the new two-week "Creating with Clay" camp!
Some camps reach capacity quickly, and early bird pricing ends April 30!
Click here
to read all the BCHS summer camp options and to register!
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Join us for the Yacht Rocks Party!
If you enjoyed Chatard-A-Bration and want more Yacht Rock, or if you missed the evening and would like a second chance to
Come Sail Away
, you are in luck! Purchase your tickets and
Escape
to Yacht Rocks! at the home of Bryon & Christine Konvolinka (4900 Buttonwood Crescent, Indianapolis) on Saturday, Sept. 7, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are limited, so
Ride Captain Ride
and purchase your tickets today! Tickets are $50 per person, and food, libations and fun are included! Purchase your tickets
here!
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Girls Go CyberStart
competition
Hoosier high school girls interested in cyber security and other related fields are encouraged to participate in the
Girls Go CyberStart
competition that returns to Indiana for the second year. This is a great opportunity for female high school students to explore the many learning and career opportunities in cyber fields. Last year, 400 Indiana girls participated, and this year's competition is expected to be even larger!
Girls Go CyberStart
centers on a fun and thought-provoking game to inspire young women to test their aptitude in cyber skills. Previous experience in computer science or cybersecurity related programs is not required.
Register here!
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National Honor Society Induction
Congratulations to the 82 Bishop Chatard students who were inducted into the National Honor Society (NHS) this morning, March 14! Congratulations to all our new inductees!
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Congratulations Sam McCarthy-Young!
Congratulations to Sam McCarthy-Young and the Central Indiana Knights for wi
nning the 3A IHSAA State Hockey Championship last weekend! The Knights won the championship in a thrilling 4-2 victory over Evansville. Congrats Sam and the Knights!
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Congratulations Jillian Hurley!
Congratulations to Jillian Hurley who earned a gold medal for her vocal performance in the state-level vocal festival hosted by the Indiana State School Music Association. Congratulations, Jillian!
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BSA All-Girl Troop Information Meeting
March 14 ~ 7:30 p.m.
A Scouts BSA All-Girl troop has recently been chartered at St. Luke Catholic Church for interested girls ages 11-17. This girl-only troop is part of the Boy Scouts of America family scouting program. There is an informational meeting at St. Luke on March 14 at 7:30 p.m. for interested participants.
Read more information here.
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Christ the King Cakes and Community
All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, March 24, from 9 a.m. - noon
$5 per person ($25 family max)
Children under 2 are free!
Come one and all to a fun morning of food and cooking entertainment. This event is not a fundraiser but an opportunity for parish camaraderie. Feel free to extend this invitation to friends and family!
Click here
to register.
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