Weekly Parent Newsletter
May 2, 2019
Upcoming Schedule

Saturday, May 4
SAT at BCHS

Monday, May 6
Celebration of the Arts, 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 7
Honors Night, 7 p.m.

Friday, May 10
All-School Mass

Saturday, May 11
7th Grade High School Placement Test
News & Events
From the Business Office
Following is important Financial Aid  and  Choice Voucher information for the coming year. If you are planning to apply for financial aid for the 2019-2020 school year, please read and apply as soon as possible.
  • If you intend to apply for financial aid for the 19/20 school year and have not done so, please do so as soon as possible at this link.
  • FACTS will warn you that the deadline is past, ignore the warning and continue to complete and submit the application.
  • Don’t forget to upload your 2018 tax documents (returns and W-2s, etc.) Your application will not be reviewed until these 2018 documents are submitted.
  • Watch the weekly Parent Newsletter for the information to sign up for your summer financial aid/voucher appointment. All appointments must be completed by the end of July. The appointment link will be ready soon on the BCHS website.
  • Any questions about financial aid or the voucher program, please contact Karen Feeney, Tuition Manager at kfeeney@bishopchatard.org.
 
CITIZENSHIP GRANT  (formerly known as work-study)
  • Please email bluecrew@bishopchatard.org your student(s) name, class for next year and session(s) preferred:
  • 5/28 - 6/6 Session 1 - Tech help
  • 6/3 - 6/13 Session 2 - Building/Grounds
  • 6/17 - 6/27 Session 3 - Building/Grounds
  • 7/8 - 7/18 Session 4 - Building/Grounds
  • 7/22 - 8/1 Session 5 - Building/Grounds
  • TBD - 2-3 week session - Session 6 - Locker Cleanup/Rotation 
 
  • Right now, we will be focusing on summer service opportunities. Each session (with exception of Session 1 & 6) will be 2 weeks, Monday through Thursday, for 60 hours total.  
  • Summer work usually consists of moving classrooms around, painting, large trash removal, etc. 
Student Ambassadors
The application to be a student ambassador for Bishop Chatard is now open. If your student would like to be a representative of the school to prospective families, alumni, and donors, he/she is asked to fill out the Google form application here . Applications are due Friday, May 3! Questions? Contact Mr. Mayer at tmayer@bishopchatard.org .
Celebrate the Arts!
On Monday, May 6, Bishop Chatard's Fine Arts Department will host a Celebration of the Arts! Join us to view a student juried art show, enjoy a performance by BCHS musicians, and participate in unique hands-on experiences. The show will run from 6 to 8:30 p.m., with the band and choir performing at 7 p.m.
In addition to perusing the exhibit by student artists featuring photography, ceramics, painting, drawing, 2-D and 3-D art, and digital design, guests will have the opportunity to participate in interactive art experiences. Help design a new Bishop Chatard mural, design with paper, create a keepsake print using an antique printing press or watch an artist throwing on the pottery wheel. Admittance is free, and all are invited to join Bishop Chatard to celebrate the arts!
Summer Trip to Historic Boston 2020
If your student liked learning about the historic city of Boston in their US History class and are interested in visiting the places that they learned about, there will be a meeting on May 6 in the Kyle Guyton Theater during homeroom for a Summer Trip to Historic Boston in 2020. This meeting is to see if there is enough interest to pursue planning with the tour company, EF tours. This opportunity is open to any BCHS student. Click here for more information!
Scholarship Recognition
All parents/guardians of seniors who have received a scholarship for any college or university are invited to attend Mass on Friday, May 10, at 9:45 a.m. Seniors will be recognized after Mass for their accomplishments.
A Reminder from the BCHS Technology Director
Student iPads should be turned on, plugged into a charger, and connected to Wifi every night and weekend.  This accomplishes two important goals:  your student has a charged iPad every morning for school, and we can update the iPad outside of school hours.  This is especially important this month, since we have an iOS update and many application updates to process.  Thank you for your help in reminding your student!
Lunch Accounts
The end of the school year is quickly approaching. A student must have money in his or her lunch account in order to purchase breakfast or lunch. Through the end of the school year, any student owing more than $10 may be offered an alternative meal of a cheese sandwich, a vegetable, a fruit and a milk. If you have any concerns or questions, please contact Brenda Henry, Cafeteria Manager, at bhenry@bishopchatard.org .
Help BCHS earn 'Champions Together Banner'
Bishop Chatard Junior Edreece Redmond II is one of 18 students in Indiana selected to serve on the IHSAA Student Advisory Committee. One of his goals is to raise awareness of special needs athletes and bring the “Champions Together” Banner to Chatard. 
This year is the 50-year anniversary of Champions Together, so there is a special Gold Banner, that requires $3,000 raised for Special Olympics Indiana. This is what BCHS is aiming for because, as Edreece says, “naturally, as Trojans, we strive for the best!"
Click here to read about this collaboration and how BCHS students and families can support it!
Reminder: Vaccination Requirements
The Indiana State Department of Health has just released Immunization requirements for this school year, 2018-2019. If you need to send in any new records, please email Monica Meyer at mmeyer@bishopchatard.org . Many colleges also require this documentation. Thank you for helping to keep your student healthy! For more information, please click here .
The Perfect Gift for 2019 Graduates!
Your senior will soon join the ranks of Bishop Chatard Alumni and we have a great way to celebrate and honor their legacy at BCHS! Our personalized brick pavers are customized to include an engraved name, year of graduation and room for icons commemorating their involvement during their time at BCHS. All orders received by May 15 will be sent for engraving and returned to us in time for the traditional senior sendoff in August.  Click here to order.
From the Athletics Office
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Cheerleading Tryouts
May 8 - 10
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.

Boys Basketball
The Boys Basketball team will be holding open workouts this spring in the main gym. These workouts are open to all boys in all grades who are interested in playing basketball and are not currently playing a spring sport. Visit our athletic website for more information under "Announcements."
Used Uniform Sale: June 3
Don’t miss the chance to purchase used uniforms and spiritwear at a reduced price at our annual Used Uniform Sale on the same night as physicals. Official school uniforms can be purchased through  Schoolbelles  (School code: S1664) on the north side of the Glendale Mall on 62nd street. Uniform sweatshirts can only be purchased through the BCHS Spirit Shoppe, located in the BCHS cafeteria.
Summer Camps at Bishop Chatard
Check out the new summer camp options at BCHS! Over 25 camps are now being offered. Registration for summer camp ends on May 31. Click here to read all the BCHS summer camp options and to register!
Job Opportunity
BCHS is currently accepting applications for School Food Service Manager. This is a full-time position, with salary based on experience. The primary function of the manager is to administer the school food service program in an efficient and effective manner, while supporting the mission of BCHS as a ministry of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis. If you are interested, click here .
Community News
Deals on Wheels
Sell, Donate, Buy Used Bicycles
Looking to create space in your garage, or buy a new bike for yourself or your children? On Saturday, May 11, from 8 a.m. to noon, Deals on Wheels will provide the opportunity to sell or donate your working bicycles, tricycles, pull behind bikes and trailers & jogging strollers, while 20% of the proceeds support the Tamarindo Foundation. Bikes, Indianapolis will be providing a Bicycle Safety Course, kids buying a new bike will receive a helmet. You can find more information on the event here .