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Weekly Parent Newsletter March 21, 2019

Upcoming Schedule March 22 Community Service Day (more information below) March 21-23 BCHS presents Bye Bye Birdie March 27 Senior Grandparents Mass March 28 Early Dismissal at 1:40 p.m. March 29 - April 5 Spring Break

Spring break arrives next 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.  Continue reading here...

News & Events

Quarter 3 Report Cards Quarter 3 report cards were emailed to parents today. If you have questions about a grade on your student(s) report card, please contact your child's teacher. Emails may be found in the faculty directory.

Community Service Day is Tomorrow Tomorrow all BCHS students and staff members will leave campus to go out into the community to serve others. Students met with their community service day groups today for details and specifics about the organization they will be visiting. The groups should all return between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and will be released when they return to school. If your student doesn't have a cell phone, they are welcome to use the school office phone to call parents and let them know they are finished.

BCHS Theatre Presents Bye Bye Birdie 7 p.m. on March 21- 23 The curtain rises tonight at 7 p.m. 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 .

Senior Grandparents Mass RSVP by tomorrow, March 22! 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.

Candy Donations Needed BCHS is thankful for bags of candy donations for the annual Easter Hunt. Any student who brings a bag of individually wrapped candy tomorrow, March 22, will earn one service hour. One bag of candy = one service hour! More bags are welcome, but only one service hour can be given.

Teacher vs. Student ComedySportz Match March 25 7 p.m. | BCHS Main Gym Come see the teachers vs. students ComedySportz competition on Monday, March 25, at 7 p.m. in the BCHS Main Gym. Cost is $5 (free for students). View the flyer here. We look forward to seeing you there!

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 .

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.

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.

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.

Choir Auditions  April 17 Auditions for advanced choirs, Vox Troian (formerly known as the Liturgial Choir) and Sounds of Silas (A Cappella choir), will take place in room 115 on Wed., April 17, beginning at 3:30 p.m. Current freshmen, sophomores and juniors are invited. Incoming 8th grade students who currently sing in the Indianapolis Children's Choir, the ArchIndy Youth Choir, or equivalent are also invited to audition by appointment. Click here for more information!

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!

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!

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.

From the Athletics Office

Cheerleading Tryouts BCHS cheerleading tryouts will take place from Wednesday, May 8, through Friday, May 10, from 4 - 6 p.m. in the BCHS main gym. Wednesday and Thursday (May 8 & 9) consist of m andatory clinics, and the tryouts will start Friday, May 10, at 4 p.m.  Freshman Football There will be a freshman football callout meeting on April 25 at 6 p.m. for parents of those interested in playing freshman football for the 2019 season. For more information click here, you can find the schedule here. Questions? Contact Matt Jennings at bchs.freshmanfootball.2019@gmail.com .

Summer Camps at Bishop Chatard Early Bird Discounts end April 30! Check out the new summer camp options at BCHS! Over 25 camps are now being offered. An advanced 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!

Join us for the Yacht Rocks Party! September 7 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!

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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