Weekly Parent Newsletter
November 29, 2018
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Friday, Nov. 30
Christmas on Crittenden - 6 - 8 p.m.
Holla Dance
Saturday, Dec. 1
SAT at BCHS
Wednesday, Dec. 5
"Wednesday Walk-Thru" for prospective parents
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A Letter from Principal Joe Hansen
Dear Students and Parents:
I am writing to provide you an update on the health of one of our teachers, Mr. Steve Gretencord. Mr. Gretencord is a veteran educator, and joined our staff at the beginning of the school year. He teaches AP U.S. History, Honors U.S. History, and AP European History. Mr. Gretencord’s positive personality, love of teaching, and passion for his faith has fit in perfectly with the Bishop Chatard community. He quickly has become a valuable part of our staff.
Continue reading here...
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While preparing to preach this weekend, I came across this article by Bishop Robert Barron,
Three Advent Practices.
I offer it here for your consideration:
What practically can we do during the season of waiting and vigil keeping? What are some practices that might incarnate for us the spirituality described here.
Continue reading here...
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HollaDance
Friday, Nov. 30
The Bishop Chatard HollaDance takes place Friday, Nov. 30 from 8:30 -10:30 p.m. in the Auxiliary Gym. This dance is open to all current BCHS students. Non-BCHS students are not permitted to attend.
Tickets are $5 at the door. There will be prizes for best holiday spirit, ugliest Christmas sweater, & best holiday group costume. Students are encouraged to attend in their finest 'Hollattire'!
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Christmas on Crittenden
Friday, Nov. 30
Bishop Chatard alumni and community members will gather at BCHS to celebrate with their children for
Christmas on Crittenden
on Friday, Nov. 30, from 6 - 8 p.m.
This annual event is sure to bring smiles to children's faces as they take a holiday sleigh ride, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, make Christmas crafts and cookies, and enjoy other activities. This is a free event, but donations to support
Christmas on Crittenden
are appreciated.
If you would like to attend the event,
please RSVP here.
Volunteers Needed
We need volunteers to help spread Christmas cheer. If you are interested in helping with this fun event,
click here
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Special offer on Chatard-A-Bration Raffle tickets ends
November 30!
Chatard-A-Bration’s Yacht Rock Raffle is underway, with over $10,000 in cash prizes being awarded!
- Grand Prize: $8,500
- Second Prize: $1,000
- Third Prize: $500
- Early-Bird Prize: $500 (Drawing on Jan. 16, 2019)
Last chance to receive three raffle tickets for the price of two! That is three $50 tickets for just $100.
This is the best price that will be
offered!
Click here
for more information on purchasing tickets. Don't delay! Tickets
must be purchased and paid for by
Nov. 30
to receive this offer!
License #145906
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Senior Directed One Act Plays
December 8, 2018 – 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Kyle Guyton Theatre (Room 102)
BCHS Seniors shine as they direct these one-act plays to create a memorable theatre experience. Each play will be presented in each performance. For a list of plays and to purchase tickets,
click here
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Trojans prepare Thanksgiving meals
Thank you to the Noll and Hartley families, and their team of volunteers, for preparing over 300 warm Thanksgiving meals at BCHS for the David S Moore Food Pantry that were distributed to those in need on Thanksgiving day! This annual tradition is a wonderful representation of the Trojan spirit!
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Job Opportunities
Bishop Chatard is currently seeking cafeteria employees. One open position is for a cook Monday – Friday from approximately 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The second position is for a substitute server through the months of December and January, Tuesday – Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. If you are interested in either of these positions, please contact Brenda Henry, BCHS Cafeteria Manager, at
bhenry@bishopchatard.org
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Rugby Meeting
The 2019 rugby season is about to start. The Royal Irish are eager to defend their state championship and grab the 2019 national title in Salt Lake City. There was a callout meeting today, Nov. 29, for interested players. On
Thursday, Dec. 6 at 6:30 p.m.,
there will be an information and pre-registration meeting for players and parents at the Knights of Columbus (2100 E 71st St.) Questions? Contact Humberto DeLuca at
info@RoyalIrishRugby.com
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2020 BCHS Spring Break Europe Trip
Planning is underway for the 2020 BCHS Spring Break Europe Trip. 2020 travelers will embark on a trip featuring the “Culture and Religion of Portugal and Spain.” This educational adventure is open to all BCHS students, family members and alumni.
An information meeting will be held on
Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. in the BCHS Art Room. Please
RSVP here if you plan to attend the meeting. You can also v
isit
this website
for more trip details.
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Spring Musical Auditions for Bye Bye Birdie
Auditions: Monday, Dec. 10 from 3:30 - 6 p.m. in Kyle Guyton Theatre (Room 102)
Callbacks: Tuesday, December 11 from 3:30 - 6 p.m.
Auditions requirements: 1 minute monologue and 1 minute song (both memorized)
Students should bring the karaoke track or sing A Capella.
Call back info will be emailed the evening of Monday, Dec. 10. Students should sign up for an audition slot outside of Room 102.
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IQE Video Contest
Deadline December 15
In conjunction with National School Choice Week, Jan. 20-26, the Institute for Quality Education (IQE) is holding a video contest. Students, parents, teachers, classrooms and administrators are invited to create a video sharing their school choice story. The video should explain where they attend/teach/work, how they chose that school, and why it is the right fit for them.
Once all videos have been reviewed, three winners will be chosen and each will receive a $1,000 cash prize. In addition to this, schools will have the opportunity to earn $10 per video submission, up to $1,000, to invest in school programs.
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BCHS Improv Comedy Team Christmas Show
The Bishop Chatard Improv Comedy Team will present
The Santa Clause Unscripted on
December 20th and 21st at 7 p.m. in the Kyle Guyton Theatre. The cost is $5 (free for BCHS students).
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Congratulations Dale and Maria Knight
Congratulations to Dale and Maria Knight, who won one Chatard-A-Bration "Yacht Rock" ticket, pulled from all the names of those who donated to this year's Class Gift-Gathering Parties. Thanks to all who attended and donated to the class parties to support Chatard-A-Bration!
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Center for Leadership Development Opportunity
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he mission of the Center for Leadership Development is to foster the advancement of minority youth in Central Indiana as future professional, business and community leaders by providing experiences that encourage personal development and educational attainment. Registration for spring classes is underway. Find more info at
www.cldinc.org
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Christkindl Village
December 14-16
Are you seeking an authentic Christmas Festival? Join our friends at St. John’s in Downtown Indy for the annual #ChistkindlVillage on December 14 -16 along the west block of Georgia Street, in the old Pan Am Ice Rink and at St. John’s. All are welcome, come experience authentic Christmas Traditions. Learn more by
clicking here
or
view this flyer
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CYO is now accepting applications for Summer Camp Staff
CYO Camp Rancho Framasa is now accepting applications for their summer camp staff. For more information and to complete an application,
click here.
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