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Weekly Parent
Newsletter
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Monday, March 8, was an exciting day as Bishop Chatard students returned to full, in-person learning! Faculty and staff were so excited to welcome everyone back to campus! |
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March 12
2:26 p.m. Dismissal
March 15
8:50 a.m. Arrival
March 17
Charity Spirit Day
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Virtual Learning Opt-in Process |
A reminder to all BCHS families: While we are very happy to have returned to full, in-person classes this week, virtual learning continues to be available to families who prefer it. All requests for virtual learning must be pre-approved by school administration. Families that prefer their child continue with virtual learning during Quarter 4 or engage in virtual learning for the time period of March 29 to April 9 must complete this FORM by 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 28. A reminder that this commitment is for either a two-week period or for the entire 4th Quarter. Parents who have already been approved for virtual learning for the entire 4th Quarter do not need to complete the form again.
If you have questions about virtual learning, please contact Vice Principal of Academics Ann Taylor at ataylor@bishopchatard.org.
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Spring Break Quarantine Guidelines |
Travelers returning to Bishop Chatard from states with a high rate of COVID-19 spread may increase the risk of infection within our school. Please help to stop the potential spread of COVID-19 within our school after Spring Break. If you have reason to believe that your student(s) may have been exposed to COVID-19, we ask that you get a negative test before returning to school.
Families may choose to do a 10-day quarantine after Spring Break and return to full, in-person instruction on Monday, April 12. While this quarantine period is not mandatory, please respect our efforts to keep the academic environment successful and consider the health and safety of others. If you choose to have your student participate in virtual learning during a 10-day quarantine, you must complete this FORM by 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 28. Please do not take advantage of this suggestion by extending Spring Break.
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We have worked hard to get our school back to full, in-person learning. Please make every effort to send your son or daughter to school through the March 18. Spring Break begins on Friday, March 19, and students are expected to attend school on Thursday.
As a reminder, if a student does not come to school and a phone call or verification form is not filled out, they are considered Absence Unexcused (AUX).
Bishop Chatard High School considers the following absences Excused (EX):
- Short-term illness, doctor appointment, or injury – A doctor’s note is required for any student who misses more than three consecutive days due to illness.
- The death and/or funeral of an immediate family member (parent, sibling, grandparent, aunt, uncle, cousin). If absence extends beyond two days, documentation is required.
- A limited number of college visit days for juniors and seniors with the approval of the administration.
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Planned family absence that has an educational purpose – school form required 48 hours prior. Approval is granted by Mr. Reilly.
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Administration pre-approved special circumstance absence – school form required 48 hours prior. Approval is granted by Mr. Reilly.
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Bishop Chatard will again be offering Driver Education this summer. The 2021 Summer Driver’s Education Course at Bishop Chatard is a state-certified course open to all BCHS students who are at least 15 years of age by June 1. The cost is $400, which includes both the online class sessions and the in-car driving sessions. This course is open only to current or incoming BCHS students. Each student will receive the required forms that allow them to get their driver’s education permit from the license branch three weeks before the beginning of class.
Registration opens on Monday, March 15, at 8 a.m. Space is limited, so please register early.
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Improv Comedy Team Performance: March 12 |
Join the BCHS Improv Comedy team as they return to live performances on Friday, March 12! The team is excited to invite people to two performances on that day:
- Show for Families: 6-7:30 p.m.
- Show for Students: 8:30-10 p.m.
- Only 40 tickets will be available per show
- All must be ordered online ($2/ticket). Reservations will close at 3 p.m. on March 12, if not already sold out. No admission at the door without pre-registration.
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Footloose: Ads and Ovations Due March 19 |
As the spring musical performance approaches, we invite everyone to support the cast/crew and BCHS Theatre by becoming a Theatre Patron or placing an ad or a cast/crew ‘Ovation’ (shoutout) in the playbill!
Ads and Ovations are due March 19. Become a patron before that date, and your name will be in the playbill too! Click here to learn more!
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Financial Aid Applications for Current Families Due Today |
Financial aid applications for current families are due today (March 10). This application, submitted through FACTS, is extremely important. Use your 2020 tax returns and upload those documents as soon as possible. If you need to extend your tax return, please submit the application and note in the comments section that you are extending.
If you are a voucher family, please remember that while the IRS will allow an extension to file your returns to October 15, the state of Indiana requires a 2020 tax return to qualify for the voucher (that deadline is August 1). If you have questions, please contact Karen Feeney at kfeeney@bishopchatard.org.
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Charity Spirit Day: March 17 |
The next Charity Spirit Day will be on March 17. Each $2 donation will go to the BCHS Dance Marathon for Riley Children's Hospital. Students who participate can wear BCHS spirit wear or green for St. Patrick's Day. Hoodies will be permitted on this day. Thanks in advance for your support of the Charity Spirit Day! |
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Senior Service Hours Due April 1 |
A reminder that all Senior Service Hours are due April 1. Seniors are required to have 25 hours to fulfill their Christian Service Commitment. All hours should be logged through their Senior Service course on Canvas. If you have any questions, please see or contact Jackie Bach at jbach@bishopchatard.org or Jeff Bach at jdbach@bishopchatard.org.
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Kyle J. Guyton Memorial Scholarship Fund Donation Drive |
Kyle J. Guyton Memorial Scholarship Fund members invite you to the Donation Challenge 2021. The event, usually a dinner, is a donation drive this year for this scholarship fund, awarded to students pursuing a major or minor in the performing arts at a college or university. Qualified applicants are recommended from three organizations, Bishop Chatard High School, Upon This Rock Productions and Indiana State University, of which Kyle Guyton was affiliated. Information for donating to the fund can be found at kgscholarship.org, including a special incentive for people who donate between March 3 to April 30.
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Bishop Chatard High School is excited to announce that Summer Athletic and Enrichment Camps will once again be hosted on campus in June 2021! We look forward to inviting 3rd – 8th grade students to BCHS to learn new skills and enjoy some summer fun.The 2021 camp schedule will be posted March 19, and camp registration will open March 30. Early bird and multi-student discounts will be offered. Questions? Contact Maureen Malarney at summercamp@bishopchatard.org. |
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Our youngest Trojans are invited to join us at the Annual BCHS Easter Egg Hunt on April 3! Bring your Easter baskets to collect eggs on the front lawn of the school. You’ll have an opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny. The Easter Egg hunt begins promptly at 9 a.m.
To ensure the safety of all the children, we have made arrangements to block Crittenden Ave. from vehicle traffic beginning at 8:30 a.m. Please park in the back of the school. That lot can be accessed prior to 8:30 a.m. from Crittenden or from Keystone, Northgate and 58th St. at any time. Click here to RSVP! Contact Kelly Stuhldreher at kstuhldreher@bishopchatard.org if you’d like to help or have ideas!
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March is National Athletic Training Month! |
Bishop Chatard Sports Medicine strives to provide quality Christian care in a compassionate manner. Our Athletic Trainer, MJ Soller, and our Athletic Training Room are available to address our student-athletes' needs.
Throughout March, you will be invited to head to the Bishop Chatard Athletic Training page to read articles about the role of athletic training in the health of student-athletes. Upcoming topics include:
- What an athletic trainer can do for you
- Why athletic training is essential to healthcare
- How the athletic trainer fits into your care team
Here is a quick introduction to this week's topic: No longer the “trainer”:
Athletic training was recognized by the American Medical Association as a health care profession in 1990. This step shifted an important title from “trainer” to “athletic trainer.” One simple adjective gives distinction to the years of education, observation and training necessary to care for active individuals. By adding “athletic” in front “trainer,” recognition is given to the expert in injury prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation.
Gone are the days of “trainer” -- now it's “ATHLETIC trainer.” If that’s too many syllables, try “AT.”
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From the Counseling Office |
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Freshmen Receive LifeSkills Training |
For the third consecutive year, our freshman students are receiving social/emotional lessons in PE classes thanks to "Prevention Matters," a grant initiative launched by the Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation to help Marion County schools identify, implement and sustain proven substance use prevention programs. Proven programs equip students with skills that not only help them avoid drugs and alcohol, but also help improve their academic achievement, attendance, classroom behavior and social and emotional well-being. These programs can also help reduce bullying and violence. The program chosen by Bishop Chatard is called LifeSkills Training. Read about the latest lessons here.
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The best virtual college fair for our area will take place on March 10 and April 12 from 5:00 to 7:45 p.m. Use this link to register to attend and select your sessions. We highly recommend all sophomore and junior families participate.
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FBI Youth Leadership Academy |
On June 21-23 and June 23-25, the Indianapolis Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the FBI Citizens Academy Alumni Association will host two sessions of the FBI Youth Leadership Academy (YLA). The YLA is designed to promote an educational experience that will provide students with valuable leadership training and a greater understanding of the FBI. Utilizing FBI strategic planning techniques and exercises, participants will have the opportunity to hone their decision making and leadership skills.
Interested students must complete this application, which requires a signature from both a parent or guardian and the student's principal (digital signature is acceptable). Students should indicate the session dates they are available to attend on the application. Completed applications and essays should be mailed to: Kathryn Sipes, Community Outreach Specialist, FBI Indianapolis, 8825 Nelson B. Klein Parkway, Indianapolis, IN 46250, or emailed to kdsipes@fbi.gov. All applications must be received by April 15, 2021. Click here to learn more!
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The Spirit Shoppe is now open on Wednesdays during lunch periods (11:30-1:15 p.m.) for students and staff. New Spring styles have arrived -- check them out!
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Take Home Option: an email will be sent when the order is delivered to the school office and items will be sent home with your student.
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Shipping Option: orders will be shipped for a flat $10 fee **If you do not have a student in the building, please choose the shipping option - due to COVID restrictions, visitors are not allowed in the building at this time.
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Current School Spirit Shoppe Hours: Wednesdays during lunch periods to students and staff only. Exchanges and refunds accepted within 30 days of purchase. ALL SALE ITEMS ARE FINAL.
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Schoolbelles Update: Sale Begins March 14 |
Schoolbelles is relocating to 6315 N Keystone Ave., just north of Glendale and past Chick-fil-A. This location will open in late April/early May. Parents can also shop online! Go to www.schoolbelles.com and use the BCHS school code S1664. Parents are encouraged to register online to receive direct notifications of future sales and promotions. Parents can also sign up to begin receiving Schoolbelles newsletters. Click here to learn more!
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COVID-19 Student Reporting Procedure |
Please note that the medical@bishopchatard.org email address is to be used only to report COVID-19 positive test results or quarantining due to exposure, and report COVID-related absences. Standard school procedures should still be used to report a daily absence for COVID-19 or for other reasons, or to ask health-related questions. View Bishop Chatard's standard procedure for reporting absences here.
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Help to Advocate for Catholic schools! |
Support the Indiana Non-Public Education Association. Visit the INPEA website to read about the latest news concerning INPEA efforts.
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5885 Crittenden Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46220
P: 317.251.1451 | F: 317.251.3648
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