Weekly Parent Newsletter
October 15, 2019
Oct. 15
Trinity Club presents "The Vaping Crisis -
7 p.m.

Oct. 16
Enrollment Information Session - 6:30 p.m.
PSAT Day/Early Dismissal
No school for Seniors

Oct. 23
Wednesday Walk-Thru

Oct. 29
Progress Report Night
News & Events
Important Information for Wednesday, October 16
Seniors are not required to be at school Wednesday, Oct. 16 . All students in grades 9 - 11 will take the PSAT. Although this test is not required, it is a tremendous opportunity to practice the SAT. It is paid for by the state of Indiana. Juniors can qualify for the National Merit Scholarship program by attaining high scores (details in student guides). 
Students are to wear school uniforms, arrive at the regular time, and go to their testing room. Students will test with their Seminar A. Please bring two non-mechanical #2 pencils and a calculator. 
Students may bring snacks to eat during breaks, but are encouraged to eat a good breakfast and get a good night’s sleep. Parents are asked to not schedule doctor or dentist appointments for your students during this testing time. Students will be dismissed for the day around 11:30 a.m. Find more information on PSAT/SAT testing here!
Join us tonight! BCHS Trinity Club Presents: The Vaping Crisis
BCHS Trinity Club welcomes Dr. Amy LaHood, Family Medicine Specialist at St. Vincent Hospital, and Dr. Sarah Stelzer, Pediatrician at Eskenazi Hospital, as they present “The Vaping Crisis: Facts, Information, and Teen Drug Use” tonight ( Tuesday, Oct. 15) at 7 p.m. in the Bishop Chatard main gym. This event is FREE and open to all adults.
The Trinity Club at BCHS has heard from our community that this is the No. 1 request or concern among parents, asking for more information and guidance. We look forward to seeing you and sharing factual knowledge on this important topic.
Click here for more information about Trinity Club.
BCHS ImprovTeam tryouts
Students interested in trying out for the Bishop Chatard ImprovTeam are invited to come to an optional tryout workshops and one of the scheduled tryouts! Students will be invited to come to callbacks. Click here to see the details of the workshops and tryouts. If you have questions, please contact Mr. Tyler Mayer at tmayer@bishopchatard.org.
Stop the Spread of Germs this Flu Season
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests the following tips to keep our school clean during flu season. Please join us in keeping our school germ free by doing the following: 

  • Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
  • If you are sick with flu-like illness, CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. Your fever should be gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine. Please stay home if your temperature exceeds 100.  
  • While sick, limit contact with others as much as possible to keep from infecting them.
  • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use germ gel. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread this way.
  • Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with germs like the flu.

While attendance is important, we ask that you please keep sick children home for at least 24 hours to minimize the exposure of other students.  

Thanks for your support!
Honoring our Veterans  
November 14
Throughout the year, the Bishop Chatard community honors the military veterans who have served our nation, and we continue to pray for the safety of the men and women serving in today’s Armed Forces.
As a small thank you for service to our country, we would like to honor members of the military, along with their family members, at our annual  Veteran’s Day Mass on Thursday, Nov. 14 , at 9:55 a.m. There will be a reception in the cafeteria for all military family members and veterans following Mass. 
Bishop Chatard would like to pay a special honor to our alumni who are veterans or active duty military. Please complete the form below and upload photographs of you (or your family member who serves) while in the military. We will pray for you and include you in our veterans/military display at the Mass honoring those who serve our country. Please contact Tyler Mayer at  tmayer@bishopchatard.org  with questions.

A  Veteran's Day Concert will be held on Monday, Nov. 11,  at 7 p.m. Please join the BCHS Concert Band and Choir for this patriotic salute!
Chatard-a-bration Gift Gathering Parties
Gift gathering parties are under way! Click here to find out more information about this year's Chatard-A-Bration and for details on specific class parties!
From the Counseling Office
Senior College Counseling Newsletter
College application deadlines approaching
There are several college application deadlines in October and November. Senior families, please review the October College Counseling Newsletter together.
The October Senior College Counseling Newsletter is available here! Check these items off your to-do list in order to receive maximum consideration for admission and scholarships at the institutions of your choice. Please contact Pam Nixon at pnixon@bishopchatard.org with any questions.
National Honor Society Collection Drive
The National Honor Society will be conducting a collection drive for a community in the Dominican Republic from October 15 - 22. All are encouraged to donate! We encourage you to donate items that you already own or go to the clearance section. There will be drop-off locations by BCHS entrances as well as in the main office. If you have any questions, please email  pnixon@bishopchatard.org . Thank you for all your help!  Click here to see a list of items needed!
Progress Report Night
During Progress Report Night on Tuesday, Oct. 29, Junior parents are invited to a College Information Session at 6 p.m. and Senior parents are invited to a Financial Aid Information Session at 6:30 p.m. Both meetings take place in Room 102. Please reach out to Pam Nixon with any questions at pnixon@bishopchatard.org.
iPad Software Update
There is a new software update available for students iPads. Parents are asked to help in assisting their children to update their iPads to version 12.4.1 by tapping Settings > General > Software Update > Instal l update. Please make sure the iPad is connected to power using the iPad Power Adapter. If you are running into any concerns, please reach out the the Tech Counter at  GetHelp@bishopchatard.org .
BCHS Fall Theatre Tickets now available
Reserved seating tickets are now on sale!
Bishop Chatard thespians will present "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged" on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. and on Saturday, Oct. 26, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Reserved tickets are now on sale.  Visit our Theatre webpage  to learn more about this unique presentation of Shakespeare's complete works! Click here to purchase your reserved seating ticket!
Alumni Lunch Presentation
Students are invited to visit with Mike Jansen '81 on November 20 during all lunch periods in the St. Benedict Center Conference Room. Mr. Jansen will be presenting on his career journey as a video producer, voice talent and stadium announcer for the Indianapolis Colts. Your student must register using his or her BCHS gmail account to attend during the scheduled lunch period. Click here to sign up!
Trojan Class of 2024 Admissions Opportunities
A variety of information sessions and educational opportunities exist for prospective students to learn about Bishop Chatard High School. Student Shadowing, Parent Information Nights, Wednesday Walk-Thru sessions and our Annual Open House give families a chance to a sk questions and visit either in the evening or during the school day.
If you have a middle school student who would like to shadow or attend one of these sessions, please visit our Enrollment webpage to learn more and register. We also certainly appreciate you sharing this information with families in your parish or community who have younger children. To learn more about BCHS, students are encouraged to take our online Prospective Student Journey .
Meal Programs at BCHS
Breakfast and lunch are available for purchase by students at BCHS! Request special dietary needs, view menus, and read about payment options and an app offered through My Mealtime. Read more about qualifications for Free & Reduced Meals or access the application to apply .
Athletic News & Events
Jr. Trojan Volleyball girls open gyms and tryout information!
Open gyms for girls interested in volleyball are being held at Bishop Chatard on Sunday, Nov. 3, and Sunday, Nov. 10, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. These open gyms will be for girls in grades 6 - 8. Cost for each open gym will be $10.  Tryouts are being held on Sunday, Nov. 17, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 20, and Thursday, Nov. 21, from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Try outs cost $50 for all three sessions. Please e mail club director, Ellen Schroeder, at  eschroeder@bishopchatard.org  with any questions!
BCHS Boys Volleyball welcomes new coach
Bishop Chatard High School has named Jim Joven as its Boys Volleyball Varsity Head Coach. Joven assumes the position immediately in preparation for the 2020 spring season.
Joven brings experience with both developing competitive volleyball programs and serving as a coach within those programs. Prior to being named the Head Coach of the Bishop Chatard Varsity program, he served as Junior Varsity Head Coach in 2019, leading the Trojan JV squad to a 21-5 season record. In 2018-2019, Joven also served as an assistant coach at The Academy Volleyball Club, and he is currently the Boys Volleyball Coordinator and Head Boys Coach for St. Simon the Apostle Catholic School.
Swim/Dive Team & Parent Meeting
A Swim/Dive Team & Parent Meeting will be held on Thursday, Oct. 17 , at 6:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. There will be suit sizing and a chance to purchase needed equipment during the meeting. Plan to pay for practice packs and any other needed items at the meeting. All parents whose students attended the call-out meeting should have received an email with information about the upcoming season. If you did not receive the email or have any questions/concerns, please contact Coach Anne Hurley at ahurley@bishopchatard.org . 
Open Mat hosted by the Wrestling Team
The wrestling team will be hosting an open mat this Thursday, Oct. 17, from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. in the auxiliary gym. This event is open to any student interested in wrestling this season. Junior High students are welcome. Please contact Coach Damian Schmitt at dschmitt@bishopchatard.org with any questions.
BCHS Girls Basketball
The girls basketball season will begin on Monday, Oct. 21 . All sophomores through seniors will practice together. All freshmen will practice together after the Varsity/JV practice. Practice times are TBA. Please contact Coach Katie Fisher for more information at kfisher@bishopchatard.org.
Rugby Team Callout Meeting
There will be a Rugby team callout meeting on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 11 a.m. in the Varsity gym. Questions? Please contact Leslie Schrader at Ccschrader@comcast.net.
Community News & Events
Saint Lawrence Trunk or Treat
Saint Lawrence Trunk or Treat is coming Friday, Oct. 25, from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. in the parking lot of Saint Lawrence Catholic Church and School. There will be concessions, trunk or treating and a hay ride. Please sign up, using this link to bring your "trunk" and join us for a frightfully good time! 
2019 National Catholic Youth Conference
Join 25,000 teens from around the country for an exciting, three-day experience of prayer, community, and empowerment for Catholic youth, grades 9-12. The schedule includes general sessions, workshops, and opportunities for reconciliation, daily liturgy, and special activities such as concerts, a dance and comedy club. Those interested in attending the conference should contact Kyle Murphy at kmurphy@ihmindy.org.