Weekly Letter from Deacon Rick Wagner
I was asked to repeat my annual spring break advice…so here it is:
Spring break arrives on Friday! Many of you will be leaving on family vacations or sending your child off with friends to enjoy time away from the rigors of academia. We pray that everyone has a safe and restful break. We also pray that parents have had serious conversations with their teens about spring break and all that is presumed to go along with it.
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Thursday, April 5
Crittenden Ave. road closure from 8:30 - 11 a.m.
Dismissal at 12:35 p.m.
Friday, April 6 - Sunday, April 15
Spring Break - BCHS Closed
Monday, April 16
School resumes ~ Monday Schedule (First class begins at 8:55 a.m.)
Please note there will not be a weekly parent newsletter sent next week due to Spring Break.
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Road closure: April 5
Christ The King will host its annual Tiger Trot on Thursday, April 5. This event will close both Crittenden Ave. and Norwaldo from
8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
on this day only. We appreciate you planning accordingly to keep all students safe.
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Senior Class Photo: Date Change
Bishop Chatard's Class of 2018 photo, originally scheduled for April 17, has been changed to Thursday, April 19. All seniors are asked to dress up on the 19th for an all-school Mass and this photo using Bishop Chatard's
graduation dress guidelines
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Trojan Treasures Garage Sale
Join us on
April 21 from 7 a.m. - noon
and see what treasures you can find at the Annual Trojan Treasures Garage Sale hosted by the Athletic Booster Club.
Donate to the garage sale
We
are now accepting donations in containers in the parking lot. Charitable tax donation forms will be in the containers
.
Donate to the estate sale
This year, in addition to the traditional garage sale, BCHS will again host a “virtual estate sale" through Everything But The House, which you can find by visiting
EBTH.com
. This will help BCHS generate more profit for valuable items that sometimes sell for much less than their value during a garage sale. Examples of estate items that individuals may donate include jewelry, mid-century modern or antique furniture, fur coats, designer handbags, wool area rugs, fine art, unique or rare pieces, or vintage clothing. Donations will be accepted until April 20. Please contact Amy Solomon at 317-750-9652 if you would like to have an estate item picked up.
Volunteer
Are you interested in volunteering at the Trojan Treasures Sale?
Click here
to help!
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Join us for Mother's Day Mass & Reception
Sunday, May 13
Celebrate Mother's Day at Mass with Father Phil Bowers on
Sunday, May 13, at 4 p.m.
in the BCHS Chapel. If you are interested in participating in the Mass, please contact Robin Kontor at
rkontor@BishopChatard.org
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New International Students joining Bishop Chatard
Bishop Chatard is welcoming new international students for the 2018-2019 school year. David, an aspiring engineer, will be a sophomore in the Fall, and is transferring to BCHS from Seton Catholic in Richmond, Indiana. He likes baseball and basketball, he plays piano, and likes pets, especially dogs. Tony is transferring in as a junior from Louisiana. He describes himself as an optimist, he loves languages, and hopes to be a biologist. He likes football, basketball and tennis, and also loves dogs and little kids. Both of these young men are from China.
The entire Bishop Chatard community benefits from the cultural diversity of enrolling international students, which wouldn't be possible without our wonderful host families. Host families provide a bed, meals, and loving support, and receive monthly funds to meet the needs of the student. The student is responsible for all tuition and school-related expenses.
This culturally enriching program yields life-long friendships and countless other benefits. We ask that you prayerfully consider opening your home to this wonderful opportunity! For more details about becoming a host family, please contact Catherine Welch at
cwelch@bishopchatard.org
or 317-251-1451 ext 2257.
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Holy Land Pilgrimage
Bishop Chatard, along with Verso Ministries, is planning a pilgrimage to the Holy Land for Bishop Chatard and North Deanery students, parents and friends December 27, 2018 to January 5, 2019. This journey will be led by BCHS chaplain, Fr. Doug Hunter.
If you are interested in learning more about this once-in-a-lifetime experience, please join us for an informational meeting at 6 p.m. on either
Monday, April 16, or Monday, April 23,
in the Kyle Guyton Theatre at Bishop Chatard.
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Walk-a-thon is April 27!
An email with details about Walk-a-thon was sent earlier this week. To read all the information about this special day for BCHS students
please click here
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BCHS Summer Camp!
Bishop Chatard High School offers a variety of camps that encourage 1st through 8th grade students to explore new interests, challenge their imaginations and hone current skills. Athletic and enrichment camps appeal to students interested in theatre, technology, music, sports, community service, art and more. Half and full-day camps are available, or your child may bring a lunch and experience different camps in our morning and afternoon sessions. Early-bird and multiple-camp discounts are available.
Just added - Theatre Camp!
Students entering grades 5 through 8
in the fall of 2018 are invited to join us for a morning Theatre Camp June 18-21. Campers will work with high school and college thespians to hone acting skills and character development. Games and creative exercises designed to boost on-stage confidence and build performance skills will be part of this unique camp week. Campers will learn special effects and improv techniques that they can use in their grade school theatre productions.
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Memory Project by The BCHS Art Club
The BCHS Art Club created beautiful portraits for displaced Syrian refugee children living in a refugee camp. Their lives are difficult and they have been traumatized.
Watch the video to see the joy on the faces of these lovely children. This demonstrates the healing power of art.
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Community News and Events
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Opportunities for Service Hours
St. Thomas Aquinas is partnering with the National Inventors Hall of Fame to provide Camp Invention, a unique elementary enrichment experience with a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) focus for children July 16 – 20. High School students can earn service hours for their help.
Read the letter here
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Is your student interested in working the primary polls?
If your student(s) is interested in working the polls during the May primary election, see the requirements
here
or email Janet Mulvaney at
jmulvaney56@gmail.com
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Spring Boutique to benefit St. Vincent dePaul Food Pantry
Saturday, April 7
A Spring Boutique benefiting St. Vincent dePaul Food Pantry will be held
Saturday, April 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
at the Riviera Club, located at
5640 N. Illinois St
. The boutique will feature over 40 artisans and vendors. Please bring non-perishable food items or personal hygiene products for donation in lieu of an entrance fee. The Indiana Blood Center will have their mobile unit on site for donations. Make a reservation to donate
here
. Lunch and cash bar available for purchase.
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Parent Presentation
Thursday, April 19 ~ 7p.m.
St. Thomas Aquinas Church (4600 N. Illinois St.)
A
my LaHood is a family doctor who will be presenting the latest evidence and leading a discussion to better educate parents about the risks of teen drug and alcohol use. The purpose of this discussion is to empower parents to minimize their child's risk of drug and alcohol abuse and addiction. The target audience is community leaders & parents of middle and high school students.
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Opera Summer Camp
June 18 - 22
Center for Performing Arts in Carmel
This camp opportunity is open to students entering grade 9 through recent high school graduates (Class of 2018).
Participants will receive classical vocal instruction, diction and dramatic interpretation coaching, and movement training with professionals in the operatic field, culminating in a performance for family and friends in the Studio Theater. For more information,
click here
. Questions? Email
woolston@indyopera.org
or call
(317) 283-3531
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5885 Crittenden Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46220
P: 317.251.1451 F: 317.251.3648
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