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Weekly Parent
Newsletter
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Congratulations to the 2021 Valedictorian, Salutatorian and Top 10 Percent, who were announced after Mass with the Archbishop Charles Thompson on Tuesday, March 16! |
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March 19-28
Spring Break
March 28
Palm Sunday
March 29
8:50 a.m. Arrival
April 2
Good Friday
12:00 p.m. Dismissal
April 5
Easter Monday - No School
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Virtual Learning Opt-in Process |
A reminder to all BCHS families: While we are very happy to have returned to full, in-person classes this week, virtual learning continues to be available to families who prefer it. All requests for virtual learning must be pre-approved by school administration. Families that prefer their child continue with virtual learning during Quarter 4 or engage in virtual learning for the time period of March 29 to April 9 must complete this FORM by 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 28. A reminder that this commitment is for either a two-week period or for the entire 4th Quarter. Parents who have already been approved for virtual learning for the entire 4th Quarter do not need to complete the form again.
If you have questions about virtual learning, please contact Vice Principal of Academics Ann Taylor at ataylor@bishopchatard.org.
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Spring Break Quarantine Guidelines |
Travelers returning to Bishop Chatard from states with a high rate of COVID-19 spread may increase the risk of infection within our school. The Marion County Public Health Department defines states with high rates of COVID-19 as those with at least 300 COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people in the previous two-week period, or a rate at least 10% higher than that of Marion County when Marion County’s rate exceeds 300. Currently there are seven states on that list and they include Delaware, Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and South Carolina.
Please help to stop the potential spread of COVID-19 within our school after Spring Break. If you have reason to believe that your student(s) may have been exposed to COVID-19 we ask that you get a negative test before returning to school. Families may choose to do a ten day quarantine after Spring Break and return to full, in-person instruction on Monday, April 12. While this quarantine period is not mandatory, please respect our efforts to keep the academic environment successful and consider the health and safety of others.
Negative tests or requests to quarantine after Spring Break should be sent to medical@bishopchatard.org and you will be contacted by a member of our COVID-19 committee in order for them to gather information pertaining to your request. Please include the following in your email:
- Name of student
- Parent/guardian name and contact phone number
- Describe the symptoms they are experiencing
Please do not take advantage of this suggestion by extending Spring Break. If you have questions, please contact Principal Joe Hansen at jhansen@bishopchatard.org.
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Dance Marathon is an annual fundraiser hosted by BCHS for Kids to benefit the kids at Riley and Peyton Manning Children's Hospitals. It is open to all BCHS students and takes place this year on April 18 from 12-5 p.m. at Bishop Chatard. There will be lots fun activities, and participation willl go toward students service hours. Students must raise a minimum of a $30 to attend the event. Prizes will be awarded to participants who have raised the most money. T-shirts are available for $10 with orders due by Friday, April 2. Contact Michelle Kowal at mkowal@bishopchatard.org with questions. Sign up for Dance Marathon here!
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BCHS Champions Together Team advances to State! |
Bishop Chatard students participating in the BCHS/Washington Township ‘Champions Together’ Unified Sports Bowling Team have qualified for the state competition on March 20! This is a return engagement for the Trojans – the Bishop Chatard team was state runner-up in the inaugural Unified Sports Bowling competition in 2019.
The BCHS Best Buddies Promoters Chapter partnered with Special Olympics Washington Township to participate in this year’s Unified Sports Bowling competition. Eight Trojans (partners) and seven Washington Township athletes made up three teams of five players each. Trojans include Nicholas Zink, Aidan Zink, Niamh Trivedi, Jayden Parker, Celeste McFerren, Madelyn Pearson, Erinn Redmond and Nina O'Tain.
The Unified Sports team is coached by BCHS teacher and Best Buddies Coordinator David Whittemore ’91 and BCHS Girls Bowling Coach Jenny Socks (Hasch) ’93. Coach Socks’ daughter, two-time bowling state qualifier Lexi Padgett ’18, also assisted.
Champions Together is a collaborative partnership between the Indiana High School Athletic Association and Special Olympics Indiana that promotes servant leadership among student athletes while changing their lives as well as the lives of those with intellectual disabilities.
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BCHS will offer Health Class this summer. Classes run Monday to Friday, from June 2 – 22 from 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. One credit hour is earned for the course, and the fee is $200.
The intent is to conduct this course in-person on the Bishop Chatard campus. All Marion County Health Department COVID-19 directives will be followed. In-person instruction is subject to change. Registration is due by April 30. Questions? Contact Mary Drew, Assistant to the Principal, at mdrew@bishopchatard.org.
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Footloose: Reserve your tickets now! |
Tickets are now available for the 2021 Spring musical, Footloose. To safely gather for the play, our spring musical has reserved seating. Household groups will be seated together, but social distanced from other groups.
- Showtime: 7:00 p.m.
- Live Streaming on Saturday
- All tickets are reserved online. Tickets will not be available at the door.
- Tickets are free; you will be able to make a free-will offering during checkout to support the Bishop Chatard Theatre performance.
Ads and Ovations due March 19
As the spring musical performance approaches, we invite everyone to support the cast/crew and BCHS Theatre by becoming a Theatre Patron or placing an ad or a cast/crew ‘Ovation’ (shoutout) in the playbill! Become a patron before that date, and your name will be in the playbill too! Click here to learn more!
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Senior Service Hours Due April 1 |
A reminder that all Senior Service Hours are due April 1. Seniors are required to have 25 hours to fulfill their Christian Service Commitment. All hours should be logged through their Senior Service course on Canvas. If you have any questions, please see or contact Jackie Bach at jbach@bishopchatard.org or Jeff Bach at jdbach@bishopchatard.org. Click here for more information.
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BCHS currently has job openings for a variety of positions including Girls PE Teacher, Girls Basketball Head Coach, Art Teacher (immediate hire), Dishwasher/Prep Cook and Trojan Tots Preschool substitute teachers. Click here to learn more!
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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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Our youngest Trojans are invited to join us at the Annual BCHS Easter Egg Hunt on April 3! Bring your Easter baskets to collect eggs on the front lawn of the school and meet the Easter Bunny. The Easter Egg hunt begins promptly at 9:00 a.m.
To ensure the safety of all the children, we have made arrangements to block Crittenden Ave. from vehicle traffic beginning at 8:30 a.m. Please park in the back of the school. That lot can be accessed prior to 8:30 from Crittenden, or from Keystone, Northgate and 58th St. at any time. Face Coverings must be worn by everyone older than 2 years at all times & proper social distancing must be maintained. Registration is required. Click here to RSVP! Contact Kelly Stuhldreher at kstuhldreher@bishopchatard.org if you’d like to help or have ideas!
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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:
- Why athletic training is essential to healthcare
- How the athletic trainer fits into your care team
Here is a quick introduction to this week's topic: 'What an athletic trainer can do for you'
Athletic trainers specialize in caring for active individuals with more than ice and ankle taping. ATs are equipped for injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion, examination and assessment, immediate and emergency care, therapeutic interventions, and healthcare administration. The athletic trainer can help you keep a sound mind knowing your students are safe during sport. At Bishop Chatard, MJ Barnes cares for a wide variety of injuries ranging between musculoskeletal, general medicine, and even psychological concerns. Your students have access to a multidisciplinary health care professional on campus every day. To learn more about the impact of ATs by going to atyourownrisk.org
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From the Counseling Office |
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LifeSkills Training: Week 4 Coping with Anxiety |
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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The best virtual college fair for our area will take place on 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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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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Take Home Option: an email will be sent when the order is delivered to the school office and items will be sent home with your student.
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Shipping Option: orders will be shipped for a flat $10 fee **If you do not have a student in the building, please choose the shipping option - due to COVID restrictions, visitors are not allowed in the building at this time.
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Current School Spirit Shoppe Hours: Wednesdays during lunch periods to students and staff only. Exchanges and refunds accepted within 30 days of purchase. ALL SALE ITEMS ARE FINAL.
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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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5885 Crittenden Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46220
P: 317.251.1451 | F: 317.251.3648
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