Bishop Chatard Weekly Parent Newsletter

Weekly Parent Newsletter

September 25, 2019

Sept. 26 - 27

Sophomore Hearing Tests

Sept. 27

Dad's Day Breakfast

Sept. 28

Class of 2021 Gift-Gathering Party

Oct. 2

Living Rosary

Oct. 4

Golf Outing

View the master calendar here!

News & Events

Hearing Tests for Sophomores

Sophomores will be having hearing tested on Thursday, Sept. 26, and Friday, Sept. 27, during Theology classes. These are the only two days that testing will take place. Please contact Monica Meyer at mmeyer@bishopchatard.org if you have any questions.

Dad's Day Breakfast

The first Dad’s Day Breakfast of 2019-2020, a program affiliated with the national organization All-Pro Dad ( www.allprodad.com ), will be held on Friday, Sept. 27. Dad’s Day Breakfast program is a great opportunity for dads to share a meal with their children before heading off to work for the day. The first guest speaker will be BCHS Football Coach Rob Doyle. Click here for more information and contact Deacon Rick Wager at rwagner@bishopchatard.org if you would like to attend.

Become Involved in Trinity Club!

The Bishop Chatard Trinity Club is the original parent organization at BCHS, and it is still going strong today. Engagement in the Trinity Club enables parents to stay actively involved in the lives of students and the Bishop Chatard School community. In the process, friendships are made and bonds are created that will last well beyond your children’s high school years! Click here to learn more and to become involved!

Senior Parents Gift Gathering Party

Parents of the BCHS Class of 2020 are invited to a Chatard-A-Bration Gift-Gathering Party on Friday, Oct. 18, at 7:30 p.m. in the north end zone of the BCHS football stadium. Click here to donate and for more information. RSVP by Oct. 14.

Junior Parents Gift Gathering Party

Parents of the BCHS Class of 2021 are invited to a Chatard-A-Bration Gift-Gathering Party on Saturday, Sept. 28, at 7 p.m. Click here for more information or u se this link to make a donation.

Senior Directed One-Act Plays

Applications for the Senior Directed One-Acts are now available. Seniors wishing to direct a one-act play need to complete the application by Friday, Oct. 4 . Auditions to perform in the one-act plays will be held Tuesday, Oct. 29, with the performances taking place in the Kyle Guyton Theatre on Saturday, Dec. 7. Questions? Contact Troy Cockrum at tcockrum@bishopchctard.org or click here for more information.

From the Counseling Office

Program for Girls Interested in Engineering

On Saturday, Oct. 5, Girls Inc. of Greater Indianapolis, along with the Women in Engineering at Lilly, will be teaming up to provide girls age 9 to 16 with exciting program activities in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). Click here for more information. Register here!

College Fair Registration

Local college fairs offer a great opportunity for families to learn more about colleges and universities nationwide. Mark your calendar and plan to attend as your schedule allows. Before attending, it's best to make your fair experience better by registering at https://app.strivescan.com/students . Visit the counseling website for more information here!

College and Career Information

Counselors will be distributing "Learn More" student guides to all freshmen & sophomores, and "IN Next" guides to juniors & seniors this week. These valuable guides contain pertinent information about high school, the college search, financial aid, and career exploration. Parents and students can also access learnmoreindiana.org for related resources from the Indiana Dept. of Education and the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. Click here for more information about the student guide books!

PSAT/SAT Information

All students in grades 9 - 11 will take the PSAT on Wednesday, Oct. 16 . 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). 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!

New this year! Bishop Chatard will offer the SAT on October 16 for Seniors only. Information about the test has been emailed to seniors by Mr. Reilly.

"Exploring" Your Career

"Exploring" is a unique career exploration program that provides students with opportunities to learn about a wide variety of career fields and network with professionals already working in those fields. Local partner businesses and organizations initiate Explorer "Posts," ongoing regularly scheduled classes/interactive programs, by matching their staff and program resources to the interests of young people, and provide hands-on and interactive character and career activities facilitated by career professionals. BCHS students may receive invitations (via email or U.S. mail) to Explorer Post open houses based on a questionnaire they took last spring. Explorer magazines, listing all open houses, Explorer Post descriptions, and program contacts are available in the Counseling Office. Find information about the program and Posts at www.CentralIndianaExploring.org .

News from Campus Ministry

Christian Service Hours during Fall Break!

Fall break is a great time for students to complete Christian Service Hours. Sophomores, juniors and seniors are encouraged to visit this site for opportunities to plug into during free time while on break! Some of these sites count for outreach hours! Freshmen students will receive more information regarding their Christian Service requirement in the coming weeks.

Students Interested in Social Justice

All are welcome to join the Pro-Life Club beginning with the first event, the "Celebrate Life Dinner." This free gala will be on Tuesday, Oct. 1, from 6 - 9 p.m. is for open to only seven BCHS students. The evening includes appetizers, dinner, and dessert, followed by a speaker. Bishop Chatard will provide transportation to and from the Marriott Hotel Downtown. Since space is limited, the first seven students to email Mr. Steven Patzke at spatzke@bishopchatard.org will have their seats reserved.

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 .

2019 Golf Outing!

October 4

The BCHS golf outing will take place at Highland Country Club, and it is not too late to get a foursome together and register! Make your reservation to play and view additional details for the 2019 Golf Outing here .

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. Sessions begin in September!

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 .

Promote BCHS with an Open House Yard Sign!

It's almost Open House time! Let's get our community ready by displaying a Bishop Chatard Open House sign at your home and/or a visible area. Yard signs can be picked up inside door #1 and door #10. Please pick one or two up today!

Job Opportunities

BCHS is currently accepting applications for a variety of job opportunities including cafeteria positions and a part-time receptionist position. Learn more about each of these positions and how to apply here!

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 .