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Weekly Parent
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The Bishop Chatard History Bowl Team competed in the National History Bowl on Saturday, Feb. 27. The team included, Junior James Haas, Sophomores Nick Borchers, Jack Dixon, Elizabeth Kohlhaas, and Cole Weber, and Freshman Colin Kirchgessner. The team was guided by History teacher Greg Miller. They placed above half the teams, qualifying them for the “Sweet 16” Playoffs! The team will advance to the National Championships in May. Good work, Trojans!
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March 4
Senior Grandparent Mass
March 5
2:26 p.m. Dismissal
March 8
8:50 a.m. Arrival
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BCHS returns to full in-person instruction: March 8 |
BCHS recently sent a letter to parents announcing a return to full in-person instruction on Monday, March 8. Click here to read Principal Joe Hansen's letter.
A reminder: All requests for virtual learning must be pre-approved by school administration. All families that prefer their child continue with virtual learning during Quarter 4 or engage in virtual learning for the time period of March 8 to March 18 must complete this FORM by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 5. A reminder that this commitment is for either a two-week period or for the entire 4th Quarter. If you have questions about virtual learning, please contact Vice Principal of Academics Ann Taylor at ataylor@bishopchatard.org.
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Class of 2021 Grandparent Mass is March 4 |
The Senior Grandparent Mass will be held virtually on March 4 at 9:40 a.m. Although the pandemic has changed the format of this event, we hope this time for seniors and their grandparents to pray together through the Mass will provide an opportunity to strengthen the spiritual connection between grandparent and grandchild. Use this link to view the Senior Grandparent Mass on March 4.
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Freshmen receive LifeSkills Training |
For the third consecutive year, our freshman students are receiving social/emotional lessons in PE classes thanks to "Prevention Matters," a grant initiative launched by the Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation to help Marion County schools identify, implement and sustain proven substance use prevention programs. Proven programs equip students with skills that not only help them avoid drugs and alcohol, but also help improve their academic achievement, attendance, classroom behavior and social and emotional well-being. These programs can also help reduce bullying and violence. The program chosen by Bishop Chatard is called LifeSkills Training. Read about the latest lessons here.
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Trobotics Team heads to 2021 State Championship! |
Congratulations Coach Gary Pritts and our TROBOTICS/Robotics team for successfully finishing their regular season on Saturday. Special shout-out to the team of junior Sam Bush and senior Renee Jessee who qualified their robot for the State Championship on March 6!
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Kyle J. Guyton Memorial Scholarship Fund Donation Drive |
Kyle J. Guyton Memorial Scholarship Fund members invite you to the Donation Challenge 2021. The event, usually a dinner, is a donation drive this year for this scholarship fund, awarded to students pursuing a major or minor in the performing arts at a college or university. Qualified applicants are recommended from three organizations, Bishop Chatard High School, Upon This Rock Productions and Indiana State University, of which Kyle Guyton was affiliated. Information for donating to the fund can be found at kgscholarship.org, including a special incentive for people who donate between March 3 to April 30.
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Bishop Chatard High School is excited to announce that Summer Athletic and Enrichment Camps will once again be hosted on campus in June 2021! We look forward to inviting 3rd – 8th grade students to BCHS to learn new skills and enjoy some summer fun.The 2021 camp schedule will be posted March 19, and camp registration will open March 30. Early bird and multi-student discounts will be offered. Questions? Contact Maureen Malarney at summercamp@bishopchatard.org. |
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Financial Aid Applications for current families due March 10 |
Financial aid applications for current families are due by March 10. This application, submitted through FACTS, is extremely important. Use your 2020 tax returns and upload those documents as soon as possible. If you need to extend your tax return, please submit the application and note in the comments section that you are extending.
If you are a voucher family, please remember that while the IRS will allow an extension to file your returns to October 15, the state of Indiana requires a 2020 tax return to qualify for the voucher (that deadline is August 1). If you have questions, please contact Karen Feeney at kfeeney@bishopchatard.org.
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March is National Athletic Training Month! |
Bishop Chatard Sports Medicine strives to provide quality Christian care in a compassionate manner. Our Athletic Trainer, MJ Soller, and our Athletic Training Room are available to address our student-athletes' needs.
Throughout March, you will be invited to head to the Bishop Chatard Athletic Training page to read articles about the role of athletic training in the health of student-athletes. Upcoming topics include:
- No longer the “trainer”
- What an athletic trainer can do for you
- Why athletic training is essential to healthcare
- How the athletic trainer fits into your care team
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BCHS currently has job openings for a variety of positions including Art Teacher (immediate hire), Dishwasher/Prep Cook, Trojan Tots Preschool substitute teachers. Click here to learn more!
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Schoolbelles update: Sale begins March 14 |
Schoolbelles is relocating to 6315 N Keystone Ave., just north of Glendale and past Chick-fil-A. This location will open in late April/early May. Parents can also shop online! Go to www.schoolbelles.com and use the BCHS school code S1664. Parents are encouraged to register online to receive direct notifications of future sales and promotions. Parents can also sign up to begin receiving Schoolbelles newsletters. Click here to learn more!
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Trojans Today Winter issue now available |
The 2021 Winter issue of Bishop Chatard's Trojans Today, Trojans for Life magazine is available. Catch up on the latest news from BCHS. Click here to read the Winter Issue!
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Junior Retreat Permission slips are now available |
Online Parent Permissions forms are now available for the March 7 - 8 Junior retreat. Click here to view the permission slip and learn more about the Junior Class retreats, ‘Building Men and Women of God.'
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From the Counseling Office |
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The best virtual college fair for our area will take place on March 10 and April 12 from 5:00 to 7:45 p.m. Use this link to register to attend and select your sessions. We highly recommend all sophomore and junior families participate.
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Important information for Seniors: Filing the FAFSA |
College Goal Sunday, Indiana’s largest FAFSA filing event, will be held virtually on March 7 from 2 – 4 p.m (ET). FAFSA filing experts from all across Indiana will be available during the event to help all attendees with filing their FAFSA. Head to this website to participate and click on the link. It’s that simple. On March 7, between 2 – 4 p.m. (ET), click the link and join the virtual event!
For the best filing experience, working from a computer/laptop is highly recommended. For information on what to have available during College Goal Sunday, please take a look at this list.
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Class of 2021 College Acceptances and Scholarships |
It's time to celebrate your college acceptances and scholarships! Send admit / scholarship letters, emails, or screenshots of admission portals to Pam Nixon at pnixon@bishopchatard.org. Click here to view the Class of 2021 Acceptance List.
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FBI Youth Leadership Academy |
On June 21-23 and June 23-25, the Indianapolis Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the FBI Citizens Academy Alumni Association will host two sessions of the FBI Youth Leadership Academy (YLA). The YLA is designed to promote an educational experience that will provide students with valuable leadership training and a greater understanding of the FBI. Utilizing FBI strategic planning techniques and exercises, participants will have the opportunity to hone their decision making and leadership skills.
Interested students must complete this application, which requires a signature from both a parent or guardian and the student's principal (digital signature is acceptable). Students should indicate the session dates they are available to attend on the application. Completed applications and essays should be mailed to: Kathryn Sipes, Community Outreach Specialist, FBI Indianapolis, 8825 Nelson B. Klein Parkway, Indianapolis, IN 46250, or emailed to kdsipes@fbi.gov. All applications must be received by April 15, 2021. Click here to learn more!
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The Spirit Shoppe is now open on Wednesdays during lunch periods (11:30-1:15 p.m.) for students and staff. New Spring styles have arrived -- check them out!
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Pick up At School: An email will be sent when the order is delivered to the school office. Your order will be sent home with your student
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Shipping Your Order: Orders can be shipped for a flat $10 fee
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Pick up at the School Spirit Shoppe: Orders can be picked up Wednesdays during lunch periods. This is open only to BCHS students and staff.
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COVID-19 student reporting procedure |
Please note that the medical@bishopchatard.org email address is to be used only to report COVID-19 positive test results or quarantining due to exposure, and report COVID-related absences. Standard school procedures should still be used to report a daily absence for COVID-19 or for other reasons, or to ask health-related questions. View Bishop Chatard's standard procedure for reporting absences here.
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Help to Advocate for Catholic schools! |
Support the Indiana Non-Public Education Association. Visit the INPEA website to read about the latest news concerning INPEA efforts.
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P: 317.251.1451 | F: 317.251.3648
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