Weekly Parent Newsletter
January 15, 2020
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Jan. 17
School ends at 2:16 p.m.
Jan. 19
Dance Marathon
Jan. 20
MLK Day- no school
Jan. 21
School begins at 8:55 a.m.
Jan. 27 - 31
Catholic Schools Week
Jan. 29
Spell Bowl
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Attend Indiana's March for Life
Indiana’s March for Life is taking place on Wednesday, Jan. 22, in downtown Indianapolis. Director of Campus Ministry Stephen Patzke will be taking a group to participate in the march. Students interested in attending should come to Campus Ministry for the permission slip. Attending the March will count as an excused absence. Space is limited.
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Save the Date: Guys and Dolls
The BCHS Theatre presents Guys and Dolls. The spring musical will take place on March 19 - 21. Tickets will go on sale in mid-February!
Click here
to see the cast list.
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TedEd Student Talks at BCHS
Bishop Chatard will be presenting student-delivered TEDTalks on Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. in the Kyle Guyton Theatre. Students will share their inventive ideas to improve the world. Tickets will be available soon. Students wishing to be considered for a TEDTalk need to audition on Jan. 23 at 3:30 p.m. in the Kyle Guyton Theatre.
Click here
for more information. Contact Troy Cockrum at
tcockrum@bishopchatard.org with questions.
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BCHS for Kids hosts Dance Marathon
Dance Marathon is a fundraiser hosted by BCHS for Kids to benefit the kids at Riley and Peyton Manning Children’s Hospitals. It is open to all students at BCHS and takes place Jan. 19 from noon - 7 p.m. at BCHS.
There will be many fun activities, and participation counts as service. Students must raise a minimum of $30 for admission into the event, and prizes will be awarded to participants who have raised the most money. Sign up information is available to students at school. Questions? Contact Michele Kowal at
mkowal@bishopchatard.org.
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SAT Prep Class
Registration is now open for the 2020 SAT Prep Class at BCHS. This is for current BCHS juniors and sophomores. This 6-week SAT Prep class begins Jan. 28 and is taught by BCHS teachers Mrs. Schaffner and Mrs. Hilton. It includes one hour of math and one hour of English each session. Registration is online and cost is $150.
Click here for more information!
Questions? Contact Mrs. Katie Schaffner at
kschaffner@bishopchatard.org
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Senior "Congratulations" Yearbook Ads
Parents of Class of 2020 graduates may now purchase "Senior Congratulations" ads (often referred to as the baby ads) to run in the BCHS yearbook. It is one of our most popular features in the yearbook, and space fills up quickly. Senior Ads will remain on sale until
Feb. 3. Please
click here
for more information, or visit
our website
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Tickets on sale Now: Chatard-a-Bration 2020 on Saturday, Feb. 15!
Chatard-A-Bration Early Bird Raffle is Jan. 15!
Don't miss your chance to win $500 this month, and $10,000 at Chatard-A-Bration! The Early Bird Raffle drawing is being held today (Wednesday, Jan. 15). The winner of the $500 Early Bird Raffle will also be eligible to win the $10,000 Grand Prize. Tickets are $50 each or three for $125.
License # 148977
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Cultural Opportunity
Bishop Chatard is fortunate to enroll full-time international students who enrich the diversity of our student body. These students live with host families who receive financial support to provide a loving and stable environment during the school year. Bishop Chatard partners with Foreign Links Around the Globe (FLAG), a non-profit headquartered in Michigan, to bring these students, who can be from almost anywhere in the world, to our community. If you or someone you know would like more information about becoming a Host Family, please contact guidance counselor Catherine Welch at
cwelch@bishopchatard.org
or extension 2257. Learn more about FLAG at
here
. Thank you for considering this fulfilling opportunity!
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Volunteer Opportunity
The Joseph Maley Foundation is looking for student volunteers to assist JMFitness Adaptive Swimming program, a program that is an adaptive, all-inclusive environment for children of all abilities to learn the basics of swimming.
Click here for more information!
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Support the BCHS El Salvador Trip!
Cepillo Y Tablero ~ Brush and Board:
Join Carol Wagner in the BCHS cafeteria for a wood sign workshop on Sunday, Jan. 26, at 3 p.m. to raise money for the 2020 El Salvador Immersion Trip. Those who attend will be guided to make a customized piece of art, enjoy light refreshments and celebrate fellowship while supporting our students. Cost is $50 and Cash/Check/Paypal are accepted. Additional signs may be purchased and created for an additional $15. RSVP by Jan. 22. RSVP to
ohmanuela@comast.net.
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Summer Field Studies 2020
Current Bishop Chatard juniors and seniors are invited to join students from Roncalli and Cardinal Ritter for Summer Field Studies 2020: one part academics, one part adventure, one part retreat. The trip dates are June 8 - June 21. For more information on the trip
click here
or to view the website
click here
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Christian Service Program information for
Freshman Parents
As part of the State of Indiana's new Graduation Pathways program, our Christian Service Program has undergone a change impacting the class of 2023 only. This week, the focus is on the requirement our current freshmen will have three years from now.
Jesus passed his mission on to the apostles, who formed the earliest Christian communities. As these small groups developed into the Church, their response to social justice concerns became better articulated through the principles of Catholic Social Teaching. Senior year, students complete 25 hours and have the option to perform Christian service based on their interests that fall into the principles of Catholic Social Teaching (Life and Dignity of the Human Person; Call to Family, Community, and Participation; Rights and Responsibilities; Option for the Poor and Vulnerable; The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers; Solidarity; and Care for God’s Creation). All hours must be completed at one organization and the supervisor must be someone other than a relative.
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From the Counseling Office
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World of Wheels Career Day
Student Career Day through World of Wheels features guest speakers who share their experience, knowledge and passion for the industry, as well as offer insights on possible career avenues open to students through their automotive studies. Student Career Day participants receive a discounted admission price of $10.00 per ticket, which is valid for the day of the event. Online pre-registration is required for ALL participants. Students interested are asked to register before Jan. 20. and to contact Ben Reilly or Pam Nixon for a pre-arranged absence form. Click
here
to register. Those who want to attend but do not have transportation, please contact before you register.
Click here to learn more!
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PSAT Information
Students who took the PSAT this Fall are now able to view their PSAT scores by logging in to their College Board accounts. Students have been instructed to create their College Board accounts by following the directions in the School Counseling Canvas course. Counselors are visiting classrooms to review various opportunities with students.
Click here to view these opportunities.
Contact Catherine Welch at
cwelch@bishopchatard.org
with any questions.
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Alumni Career Lunch Presentation
Students are invited to visit with
Luke Johnstone '09 on
Jan. 22
during all lunch periods in the St. Benedict Conference Room. Mr. Johnstone is an environmental engineer with Mundell Consulting Professionals for the Earth and Environment and has a unique perspective to share from his experiences in the Philippines. Students interested should register with his or her gmail account. Students will not need to miss any class and lunch will be provided. Limited seats are available.
Click here to sign up!
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Bishop Chatard Softball Winter Camp
All softball players, grades 1 – 8, are invited to the 2020 BCHS Winter Softball Camp. Join us to learn and work on the basics of the game from our high school team and coaches. It’s a great way to meet future Trojans while improving on the game we all love!
Click here
to learn more about the camps and to register! Contact Kerry Lynch at
klynch2026@gmail.com with any questions.
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Click the image for more details and to purchase tickets!
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Job Opportunity at Saint Lawrence
Saint Lawrence Catholic School is looking for a school secretary to begin February 1. Ideal candidates have experience in reception and administrative assistant work. Bi-lingual candidates preferred, but not required. If interested, please email resumes to Sarah Watson,
swatson@saintlawrence.net
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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 happenings at the Indiana Statehouse and how you can help.
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