Weekly Parent Newsletter
December 11, 2019
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Dec. 13
Christmas Concert - 7 p.m.
Dec. 17 - 20
Final Exams
Dec. 20 - 21
Improv Team Christmas Show: Rudolph 'Unscripted' - 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 20 - Jan. 6
Christmas Break
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Dear BCHS families,
Please know how appreciative I am of your entrusting your children to us during these crucial years of their development. At this Advent time of year, as we prepare to experience the coming of Jesus in a new and glorious way, I pray for a blessed Christmas for all of our school families, faculty and staff families, and all of the individuals who make Bishop Chatard a beacon of light and hope to so many.
May the peace of Christ reign in your hearts!
Bill Sahm
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A message from Principal Joe Hansen
Below you will find key dates from our 2020-2021 Bishop Chatard school calendar. This calendar is similar to last year’s calendar.
In 2020 we begin school on a Thursday and will complete the year before Memorial Day. Fall Break will remain a one-week break. Nearly 180 families responded to our survey, with 55% preferring the weeklong Fall Break to a two-day Fall Break.
Continue reading here...
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View Bishop Chatard's new video!
Bishop Chatard students are challenged to explore new interests and develop new strengths. Our mission calls for the development of the 'whole person,' and academics, faith formation, and clubs and sport teams are all a part of the Bishop Chatard experience.
View our new video to hear from current BCHS students, teachers, administrators and parents about today's Bishop Chatard High School. Click the photo to view.
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BCHS Christmas Concert
A Christmas Concert featuring all ensembles will be held on Friday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. in the varsity gym. In this busy time of the year, it's ever-so easy to lose sight of the reason for this season. We invite you to take a break from all the "hustle and bustle," and bring your family to witness our BCHS musicians deliver that reason - the sound of Christmas in song! Admission is free and refreshments will be available.
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New Class: Fifth Period Concert Band
Beginning the second semester of the 2019-2020 school year, an additional section of Concert Band will be offered during 5th period. If your student has been a former member of the band program here at BCHS, or was involved in band prior to attending BCHS, consider joining us for the next semester.
5th period Concert Band does NOT require your student to attend zero period rehearsals (still offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 - 7:45 a.m.) Current members can switch into 5th period if desired. Students are advised to see their guidance counselor to adjust their schedules and join for the next semester! If you have any questions, please email Director of Music, Mr. Mark Duray at
mduray@bishopchatard.org.
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Guys and Dolls Spring Musical auditions
There will be an
Audition Prep Session in the Kyle Guyton Theatre
on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 12 - 1 p.m. This session is open to all students interested in auditioning for the spring musical. The session will go over what to prepare for the auditions. Auditions for the musical will be held on January 7 - 9. Contact Troy Cockrum at
tcockrum@bishopchatard.org with any questions.
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Improv Team presents ‘Rudolph Unscripted’: Dec. 20 & 21
Mark your calendars for Christmas laughs as the BCHS Improv Team asks you to ‘script’ this Christmas entertainment!
‘Rudolph Unscripted’ will involve interaction with the audience in this improv performance. Cost is $5 for the general public; free for BCHS students and North Deanery students with a Future Trojan Pass. These performances often sell out and space is limited. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for seating.
Click here to reserve your ticket now!
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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 will be visiting classrooms in January 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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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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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, 2020. Please
click here
for more information, or visit
our website
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Save the Date: Chatard-a-Bration 2020 on Saturday, Feb. 15!
Win $10,000 in the Chatard-A-Bration Raffle!
3-For-the-Price-of-2 Raffle Ticket deal ends December 17!
Don't miss your chance to win $10,000! Through Dec. 17, get 3 tickets for the price of 2. That is 3 tickets for $100! Raffle tickets make great Christmas gifts! After Dec. 17, tickets will be sold for $50 each or 3 for $125.
Click here
to reserve your tickets today!
A $500 Early-Bird drawing will be held on Jan. 15, 2020.
License # 148977
Learn to Dance, 20s Style!
Prepare for this year's Chatard-A-Bration by polishing your patent leather shoes and taking a few dance lessons, BC-style! Our very own Chemistry teacher and former competitive dancer Amanda Horan will be guiding us in the popular dances from the 1920's. The Fox Trot, the Shimmy and, of course, the Charleston will be highlighted, transporting us back in time while preparing us for the big event!
Lessons will be held at Bishop Chatard on January 21 and January 28 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $10 for both sessions.
Register Here!
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Bishop Chatard Trivia Night 2020
The next best place to be in January — the BCHS Athletic Booster Club invites you to Trivia Night at BCHS on Saturday, Jan. 11. Dream about island life and sign up your ‘travel partners’ for an escape from the winter cold while putting your trivia knowledge to good use!
Click here for more information!
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Serve and Support During the Holidays
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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. The next four editions of the parent newsletter will highlight a different portion of the new Christian Service Program for the class of 2023.
This week, the focus is on the current freshmen year requirement. Jesus began his service at home with the Holy Family, and our freshmen begin their journey in the same way. Everyone's life is busy: sports, school, work, etc. Intentional time with family members isn't always the easiest to come by.
Therefore, each first-year student will form an intentional relationship with a member of his/her immediate family and serve with that individual in a meaningful way for a minimum of 10 hours. Projects range from tutoring a sibling to helping a parent/guardian with a long-neglected home improvement project. We want students to be talking to their family members, sharing about their daily lives, hopes and struggles. Since the hours need to be completed by Jan. 23rd, Christmas break is the perfect time to complete this service experience! The goal of our entire Christian Service Program is forming intentional relationships through self reflection and coming to know others and God. We want our students to grow in responsibility, while trusting in their families throughout their high school experience.
In the next parent newsletter, we will be discussing next year's sophomore Christian Service requirement: service in the faith community.
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Diaper Drive for the Women's Care Center
Babies Need Diapers! BCHS will hold a Diaper Drive from Dec. 9 - 13. The Women's Care Center of Indianapolis provides free confidential counseling, support and education to women facing unplanned pregnancies. At this time of year, they are especially in need of diapers of all sizes. Donations of Diapers can be dropped off in the Campus Ministry office.
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Cathedral Soup Kitchen
Looking to get into the holiday spirit with a little time spent in service to the community? BCHS for Kids is in need of a few more people to help serve lunch at the Cathedral Soup Kitchen on Dec. 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please consider encouraging your teen to help out, or even join yourself! If you or your teen is interested, please email Michelle Kowal at
mkowal@bishopchatard.org.
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Boys Golf call-out meeting
There will be a Boys Golf information meeting on Friday, Dec. 13, for boys interested in participating in golf for the 2020 season. The meeting will be in the main gym during seminar. Contact Coach Joe Ford at
jford@bishopchatard.org.
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Football State Championship T-shirts
There are football state championship T-shirts in short and long sleeve available for sale in the BCHS Spirit Shoppe. There are adult sizes small through 2XL available and the cost for short sleeve is $15 and $20 for long sleeve. (Includes tax) Please contact Anne Harless at
aharless@bishopchatard.org with questions.
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Basketball spirit wear
Basketball Spirit Wear now available! Support your team by ordering your spirit wear before Dec. 15. Proceeds from this order will go toward the basketball program.
Click here
to order your spirit wear. Email Sandi Carter at
scarter22@sbcglobal.net with any questions.
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St. John's presents the 2019 Christkindl Village
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in downtown Indy is hosting the 8th annual Christkindl Village on December 12 - 15. The Christkindl Village is located at St. John Catholic Church (126 W. Georgia St.) on the west block of Georgia Street, in St. John's parking lot and in the old Pan Am Arena on Georgia Street. All are welcome! Admission is free and open to the public. Activities are indoors or inside heated tents.
At the festival there will be a live animal nativity, alpine slide for kids and adults, selfies with St. Nick, kid's activities including ornament making, great German foods, beer and gluhwein garden, and hand-crafted gifts from market vendors. There are also special events all weekend long including Sacred Music Festivals on Friday and Saturday evenings, Eucharistic Procession on Saturday evening, and Family Day on Sunday with special events for kids. New this year: Christmas Trivia Night on Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Put together a team and compete! More information is available at
www.stjohnsindy.org/village
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Saint Joan of Arc Open House
St. Joan of Arc is holding an Open House on Dec. 11 to showcase the newly remodeled church. This takes place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Come see one of the most beautiful churches in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis/North Deanery. All are welcome!
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Schoolbelles December Sale
Schoolbelles is holding a sale from Dec. 12 - 14, both in stores and online. During this sale, backpacks and lunch bags are 40% off; and pants, polos, doll dresses, belts, shoes and accessories are 30% off. The sale does not include school-customized pants and polos.
Click here for more information.
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