Thursday, August 25
- All School Mass
- Coffee with the Counselors, 8 - 9 a.m.
Friday, August 26
- 2:11 p.m. Dismissal
- Trinity Club Rosary at 7:50 a.m.
Monday, August 29
Wednesday, August 31
- Annual Fund Dinner
- CSI: Cincinnati Service Immersion trip application is due
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Reporting student tardies & absences |
Until parent access is granted to PowerSchool, please report any student tardies and/or absences by calling Marilynn Fagan, Attendance Officer, at 317-251-1451.
Parents: Be advised that we do not allow outside lunches to be purchased and brought in to school unless approved by School Administration.
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Bishop Chatard is going to Spain and Portugal over Spring Break! |
Does your child want to experience the history and culture of Spain and Portugal? Do you want your child to learn while having fun?
If yes, come to this informational meeting and hear about how your child can sign up! The meeting will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 6 p.m. in Art Room A.
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Join Bishop Chatard parents at the monthly Trinity Club Rosary on Friday, Aug. 26. Park along Crittenden starting at 7:50 a.m. Meet at the Grotto in front of the SBC (or chapel in case of inclement weather). The rosary will start after the morning announcements. All are welcome! Questions? Email bctrinityclub@bishopchatard.org. |
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Freshman Parent Volunteer opportunity |
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Check out the recently announced call-out meetings for students below:
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Join the Music Booster Club! |
Are you the parent of a BCHS musician seeking to connect with other ‘musical’ parents, to learn what’s happening, and support the Music Program? We invite you to the Music Booster Club!
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Read the Fall Newsletter, for complete information
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Performance Recording: We are looking for a volunteer to record our concerts or other events to share with out-of-town guests on social media avenues. Please contact Judy Lam at JKingLam@gmail.com or 317-985-4427 if you are interested or have any ideas/knowledge to share.
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Send your contact information and student’s t-shirt size. We appreciate Mr. Duray forwarding messages, but please complete this brief form so the Music Boosters have your preferred contact info for music booster updates. Be sure to include your child’s t-shirt size for a music shirt which they can grow into (and thus wear for several years). If you have multiple students in the program, please submit the form separately for each student.
NEW! Music Boosters Trojan Tailgate
Families of music students: Enjoy some food and fellowship while your student is arriving early for band practice and the first home football game. Plan to attend the Trojan Tailgate Friday, Aug. 26, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the parking lot behind the school.
Stop by the Music Boosters tent to get a name tag and introduce yourself! Bring a free will offering for hamburgers and a side or dessert to share. We look forward to growing the music community at BCHS. Questions? Contact Judy Lam at 317-985-4427 or Jennifer Dixon at 317-294-3073.
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The BCHS Spirit Shoppe is moving to the area near the concession stand and is scheduled to open tomorrow, Thursday, August 25! It will be open from 11:30 – 1:30 Tuesday – Friday, on full school days.
In the meantime, don’t miss these opportunities to shop:
- At Varsity Home Football games: The Spiritwear Trailer will be at these games!
- August 25 (Thurs): 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. during the Volleyball game
- September 3 (Sat.): All Day. The Spiritwear Trailer will be at the Freshman and JV football games, and Varsity soccer game this day.
- Our online store is open 24/7. Select the ‘Take Home’ option during checkout and your order will be sent home with your BCHS student for free! Select the ‘Shipping’ option and items will be delivered to your door ($10 shipping fee applied)!
Follow the BCHS Spirit Shoppe on Twitter @ChatardS for Grand Opening info, news, sales and special store hours.
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From the Counseling Office |
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Coffee with the Counselors |
Interested in learning more about graduation pathways, academics and post-secondary planning? Plan on joining BCHS School Counselors from 8 - 9 a.m. on Thursday, August 25, in the cafeteria for Coffee with the Counselors.
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SAT testing day for Seniors on October 12 |
The Bishop Chatard Class of 2023 will have an additional opportunity to take the SAT at BCHS on the day juniors are taking the PSAT (Oct. 12). This gives a chance for current seniors to boost their score.
Seniors should still complete college applications prior to November 1 using March scores. There is a $60 fee unless students qualify for an SAT waiver from Free/Reduced Lunch Status. If students choose not to take the SAT, they can use the day to make a college visit.
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IU, Purdue Virtual Evening on August 30 |
Join a Zoom conversation with IU Bloomington and Purdue West Lafayette, on August 30, 6 - 7:00 p.m. The meeting is graciously shared by the International School of Indiana.
Click here to find out more about this and other college fairs.
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Diploma and Graduation reminders |
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Registration for Enrollment Events now open |
If you have a middle school student not yet at Bishop Chatard, you may now sign up for Shadowing and other BCHS enrollment opportunities!
Shadow at BCHS!
Registration for shadowing at Bishop Chatard High School is open! All 8th grade students are invited to join us for a full school day where they will attend classes, get a tour of the school, eat lunch, and participate in school activities with a current student. A shadowing experience is one of the most important ways your student can get a real look at what life is like at Bishop Chatard. Click here to register.
Register for a Wednesday Walk-Thru
Parents and guardians who are interested in learning more about Bishop Chatard can register for a Wednesday Walk-Thru. These sessions give parents and guardians the opportunity to hear a presentation from a member of our leadership team and take a tour of the school while classes are in session. These events, which start at 8 a.m. and last two hours, are held throughout the fall and winter beginning in September. Space is limited so registration is required. Click here to learn more.
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Campus Ministry’s CSI: Cincinnati Service Immersion trip |
Is your student interested in putting their faith into action? Consider Campus Ministry’s CSI: Cincinnati Service Immersion trip at Franciscan Ministries Tau House during Fall Break 2022. Experience the tradition of simplicity while spending the week serving in various agencies in the area.
This trip will satisfy the Christian Service expectation for juniors and seniors. Juniors and seniors will be given priority.
Cost is $350/student. If your family has great financial need, we may be able to accommodate your situation. Interested students should submit an application no later than August 31 for consideration.
Timeline
- August 11: application opened; ask Ms. Steiner any questions
- August 31: application due
- September 6: accepted students are notified and forms sent to parents
- September 12: permission/acknowledgment forms and funds due to reserve spot
- September/October: student formation/parent meetings
- October 16-21: CSI: Cincinnati trip
Email Libbie Steiner at lsteiner@bishopchatard.org with any questions. Students are welcome to stop by Campus Ministry at any time.
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Download the new BCHS Parent App! |
Looking for a place to find commonly used information from the BCHS website? Simply add this 'app' to your homescreen for a webpage of quick links and information at your fingtertips!
Instructions:
- Add an icon to the homescreen of your cellphone, device or computer to the new BCHS Parents App for easy access to commonly used links. If you are currently viewing this on the device you want the icon, follow these instructions:
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Open the app link: Open here
- After a few seconds, a popup will appear with instructions.
- Follow instructions or your normal process to add a link to your homescreen. If you get stuck and there is an option to open in a browser, follow that option.
- If you’d like to add this to a different device (a cell phone, an iPad, etc.), click the link above. A popup will appear with instructions or simply follow your normal process to add an icon to your homescreen.
- Don’t forget: Click the first green button on the app each time you use it to see any updates on the app.
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"The Feud Before the Feud" is on Sept. 8 |
Bishop Chatard and Cathedral High Schools are coming together for a community cause in support of families dealing with Muscular Dystrophy. "The Feud Before the Feud" will take place on Thursday, Sept. 8, from 6:00 - 9:30 p.m., at the Northside Events & Social Club (the former Knights of Columbus). It will be a nostalgic night of memories, football flashbacks and decades of coaches. View the flyer here. Head to MDFF.ORG to register and for more information.
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5885 Crittenden Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46220
P: 317.251.1451 | F: 317.251.3648
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