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Weekly Parent Newsletter January 10, 2019

Upcoming Schedule

Monday, January 14 Pro-Life Week begins Tuesday, January 15 Senior Retreat #2 begins Thursday, January 17 Pro-Life Speaker Monday, January 21 No school - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

News & Events

Faculty & Staff Service Day On Monday, the faculty and staff of Bishop Chatard volunteered at Gleaners. We want to lead by example for our students and encourage service and love for others!

The Memory Project: 2018-2019 The BCHS Art Club members received personal photos from a "Memory Project" participating school in Columbia. The students then sketched the portraits and sent them back to the school. The sketches the students created were given to the children. Many of these children live in urban slums, and sometimes these sketches are the only photos these student will have of themselves. Watch this video to see the joy that Bishop Chatard students helped bring to the faces of these children.

Boys Golf Callout Meeting Friday, January 11 All boys interested in participating in Golf are invited to attend a callout meeting on Friday, Jan. 11, during homeroom in the BCHS Varsity Gym. Questions? Contact Coach Ford at jford@bishopchatard.org .

From the School Counseling Office 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 .

Join us for Chatard-A-Bration 'Yacht Rock' 2019! Date: Saturday, Feb. 16 Time: 5:30 – 11 p.m. Tickets: $125/person; $1,250/table of 10 Come Sail Away  with  Chatard-A-Bration Yacht Rock 2019 ! The sounds of Hall & Oates, the Eagles and other 80s favorites will have you  Reelin’ in the Years  as you  Listen to the Music . Enjoy good food and drink in  Margaritaville  while you  Take it to the Limit  shopping our live and silent auctions! When cold weather has you longing for a  Summer Breeze  …  Whatcha Gonna Do?  Pull out your boat shoes and your favorite camp shirt and  Ride Like the Wind  to Bishop Chatard for Yacht Rock 2019! Yacht Rock Raffle Early Bird Drawing Jan. 16 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. The winning early bird raffle ticket will be re-entered in the drawing and continue to be eligible for Grand, 2nd and 3rd place prizes drawn at Chatard-A-Bration! $125 for three tickets. Click here   for more information on purchasing tickets.  License #148977

Girls Basketball North Deanery Night Jan. 18 All grade and middle school girls are invited to join Bishop Chatard High School for our Girls Basketball North Deanery Night on Friday, Jan. 18. Cheer on the Lady Trojans as they host Cardinal Ritter. JV game begins at 6 p.m.; Varsity at 7:30 p.m. Bring your Future Trojan Pass and receive free admission to the game! Check in at our North Deanery table to receive Trojan giveaways and be entered into a drawing for a free BCHS Girls Basketball Summer Camp session. All girls attending are invited to join the coaches on the floor prior to the varsity game to help cheer for players as they are announced.

Senior "Congratulations" Yearbook Ads Parents of Class of 2019 graduates may purchase "Senior Congratulations" ads (often referred to as the baby ads) to run in this year's 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 soon 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.

Summer Camp registration begins Jan. 28 Registration for Bishop Chatard summer camps begins Monday, Jan. 28, at noon. Some camps reach capacity quickly, so set a reminder in your calendar to register early! Information about Bishop Chatard's grade and middle school enrichment and athletic camps and the 2019 camp schedule will be online soon. Watch your email for details later this month.

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.

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