Weekly Parent Newsletter
September 4, 2019
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Thursday, Sept. 5
All-School Mass
Sunday, Sept. 8
Sophomore Retreat
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A Message from the BCHS Board of Regents Chair
On behalf of the Bishop Chatard High School Board of Regents, welcome to the new school year! We hope it is going well for all of you. It is my privilege to serve as Chair of the Board of Regents for this year. As we start the new year, I wanted to send a short note to you with some personal thoughts as well as advise you of the Board’s role and responsibilities.
Continue reading here ...
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Attention Sophomore and Junior Parents:
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Mock Trial Coach needed
One or two lawyers are needed to serve as Attorney Coaches for Bishop Chatard's Mock Trial team. The commitment would require meeting and working with students two to four times per month beginning in mid-November. The Regional Competition is Feb. 15. This is an outstanding way to share your legal expertise with the next generation of lawyers! For more information, contact Catherine Welch at
cwelch@bishopchatard.org.
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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
.
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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
.
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2019 Golf Outing!
October 4
The BCHS golf outing will take place at Highland Country Club, and many ways to support this annual event are still available! Make your reservation to play and view additional details for the 2019 Golf Outing
here
.
If you’d like to support the outing by becoming a sponsor, contact Margaret Ruffing at
mruffing@bishopchatard.org or phone 317-251-1451, Ext. 2242.
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From the Counseling Office
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September College Counseling Newsletters
Check out Bishop Chatard's redesigned
College Counseling webpage
to find up-to-date information on College Prep, Testing, Careers, Scholarships and more!
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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!
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Self Discovery Career Exploration Project Classes
CLD Self Discovery Career Exploration Project classes for grades 10 - 12 are now forming. The 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. Visit their
website to learn more. Please note: Orientation for this program is Wednesday, Sept. 4, at 5:30 p.m.
Click here for more information on the classes.
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Study Tables are Now Open
Study
Tables provide a quiet work environment for students before and after school. All students are welcom
e! Study Tables are open until 4:30 p.m. in Room 215 Mondays & Tuesdays, Room 201 Wednesdays & Thursdays, and starting at 7:30 a.m. in the Academic Resource Center on Mondays. Please email Catherine Welch at
cwelch@bishopchatard.org
with questions.
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"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. Find information about the program and Posts at
www.CentralIndianaExploring.org
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2020 Spring Break Europe Trip Meeting
Planning is underway for the 2020 BCHS Spring Break Europe Trip. The 2020 trip will embark on an adventure featuring the “Culture and Religion of Portugal and Spain.” The trip is open to all BCHS students, family members and alumni. There will be an informational meeting on
Thursday, Sept. 19, at 6 p.m.
in the BCHS Art Room to find out more about this spiritual and educational opportunity. This is an opportunity for students to learn and grow on this meaningful and history-rich Spring Break trip.
Click here for more information and to RSVP for the meeting.
Questions? Contact BCHS art teacher Lisa Johnson at
ljohnson@bishopchatard.org
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Save the Date! BCHS Fall Theatre
Bishop Chatard thespians will present "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged" on October 24 - 26 at 7 p.m. Ticket sales begin soon (but remember, North Deanery students get in free with their Future Trojan Pass!)
Visit our Theatre webpage
to learn more about this unique presentation of Shakespeare's complete works!
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Job Opportunities
BCHS is currently accepting applications for a variety of job opportunities including cafeteria positions, a speech team assistant and several coaching positions. Learn more about each of these positions and how to apply
here!
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Order Personalized BCHS Jackets
The BCHS Athletic Booster Club is selling personalized sideline jackets and blankets for all sports! The jackets are knee-length and fleece lined. The blankets are wind/water resistant on one side and fleece on the other side. There is an option to personalize the jacket with a name, number and/or sport, and the blanket with a sport graphic under the Trojan helmet.
Orders can be emailed or dropped off at the Athletic Office. Form and payment is due by Sept. 30, 2019.
Order here!
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BCHS Bowling Team: Callout Meeting
There will be a callout meeting for the BCHS Bowling team on Friday, Sept. 6, during Seminar C in the main gym. No experience necessary, just the willingness to learn and commitment to 2 - 3 days a week. Please see Coach Greg Miller in room 311 if you have questions.
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North Deanery Girls Soccer Night
All North Deanery girls are invited to join the Trojans on
Tuesday, Sept. 17
, when we host Covenant Christian in the BCHS home stadium. JV plays at 6 p.m.; Varsity at 7:30 p.m.
North Deanery girls will have the opportunity to meet with players and coaches prior to the game, serve as ballgirls and, of course, receive Bishop Chatard SWAG! No RSVP needed ... just bring your Future Trojan Pass and join us at the game!
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Girls Basketball: Preseason Workouts
Girls Basketball preseason workouts for any girl interested in playing basketball this season are beginning soon. These workouts are intended for those not participating in a Fall sport and are NOT mandatory.
Click here
to see the dates and times. Email Coach Katie Fisher with any questions at
kfisher@bishopchatard.org
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Save the Date: Jr. Trojan girls basketball tryouts
Tryouts are being held at Bishop Chatard
on
Sunday Sept. 29, for the girls Jr. Trojans winter league. This league is for girls in grades 5 - 8. Cost for the season is $150 per player. Schedules will be provided after the game schedule is set, and games will be held at various locations throughout the season.
Grades 7 and 8 will try out from
1 - 2 p.m.
and
grades 5 and 6 will try out from
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Grades 5 - 8 will be a true tryout with at least one team per grade level. Please email Coach Katie Fisher at
kfisher@bishopchatard.org
with any questions.
Go Jr. Trojans!
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"The Shroud Encounter" hosted at Christ the King
Christ the King Parish, in partnership with the other North Deanery churches, will sponsor "The Shroud Encounter" with Russ Breault on Saturday, Sept. 28, at 6:30 p.m. in Christ the King's Tuohy Hall.
Click here to learn more and register.
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2019 National Catholic Youth Conference
Join 25,000 teens from around the country for an exciting, three-day experience of prayer, community, and empowerment for Catholic youth, grades 9-12. The schedule includes general sessions, workshops, and opportunities for reconciliation, daily liturgy, and special activities such as concerts, a dance and comedy club. Those interested in attending the conference should contact Kyle Murphy at
kmurphy@ihmindy.org. For further information on the event, please
click here.
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