Bishop Chatard Weekly Parent Newsletter

Weekly Parent Newsletter

October 2, 2019

Oct. 4

Golf Outing

Oct. 7-11

Fall Break

Oct. 19

Haunted House & Harvest Festival

View the master calendar here!

News & Events

Bishop Chatard Welcomes our new Social Worker!

Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Nancy Ferrara as our new Social Worker at Bishop Chatard High School.

Nancy is an alumni of Noblesville High School and earned an undergraduate degree in Sports Science and Athletic Training from Indiana University. After graduating, Nancy married her husband Mark. They have three daughters Emily, Allison, and Maria.

As Nancy's daughters got older, she returned to school at the University of Indianapolis to pursue a Masters Degree in Social Work. Nancy spent last school year doing an internship with Catholic Charities at Scecina Memorial High School, and she graduated in May 2019. She is excited to be a part of the Bishop Chatard community!

You can reach Mrs. Ferrara at nferrara@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 .

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!

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!

Submit Information and Upload Photos Here!

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!

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.

BCHS Trinity Club Presents: The Vaping Crisis

Facts, Information, and Teen Drug Use

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” on 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 number 1 request or concern among parents, asking for more information and guidance. We look forward to seeing you on October 15 and sharing factual knowledge on this important topic. Questions? Contact Tyler Mayer at tmayer@bishopchatard.org.

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 on the third floor. 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!

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!

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).

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!

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.

Haunted House & Harvest Festival

The Black Student Union will be hosting its annual Haunted House and Halloween celebration on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 5 - 8 p.m. Tours of the Haunted House will depart from the Auxiliary Gym and are only $4. There will be FREE games and face painting available in the gym throughout the event. The event is for children ages 4 to 12.

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. 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 .

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 .