Weekly Parent
Newsletter
December 9, 2020
BCHS hosted its annual Christmas on Crittenden event on Friday, Dec. 4. This year's all-outdoor event looked a little different but still drew many cheerful BC community members! Thank you to all who participated!
Dec. 10
Christmas Concert: 7 p.m. (attendance limited to family members of participants)

Dec. 15
Final Exams begin

Dec. 18
Last day of Final Exams
11:15 a.m. end time
New this Week
BCHS Music presents: A Christmas Concert
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BCHS Music will present A Christmas Concert tomorrow, Dec. 10, at 7:00 p.m. All members of the participating ensembles (Concert Band, Vox Troiano, Chorus and Sounds of Silas) will perform. The concert is only open to family members of performers as a result of the tighter guidelines regarding extracurricular activities mandated by the Marion County Board of Health.
Upcoming livestream events: Boys & Girls Basketball
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Cheer on the Trojans from home! Due to COVID-19 restrictions, only the parents of the players are able to attend any basketball game at this time. No tickets will be sold to students or the general public. The games will be livestreamed, as available. Watch the BishopChatardHS YouTube account for livestreaming links. Coming Up:
Join BCHS Campus Ministry as we "Journey to Bethlehem!"
Each day throughout the season, Campus Ministry will share a reflection by Bishop Chatard students and staff based on the daily Scripture readings. As part of our ongoing commitment to our mission, we welcome you to share in the prayer of our school community as we joyfully await the birth of Christ. Please contact Steven Patzke at spatzke@bishopchatard.org with any questions.
Thank you for donating!
Thank you to all of those who donated to the Blood Drive at Christ the King in honor of Jack Shockley on Sunday, Nov. 29. There was an overwhelming response from the BCHS community and 89 pints of blood were collected in honor of Jack. Christ the King plans to make this an annual event.
Fall Sports Yearbook
Click the photo above to view this years Fall Sport's Magazine.
Christmas Shopping at the BCHS Spirit Shoppe
Shop from the comfort of your home for that one of a kind BCHS spiritwear gift this holiday season! Spirit Shoppe sales are currently online only, but there are many new items in our online store: BCHS water bottles, tumblers, beanies, socks, face masks, tie-dye shirts and more!

In order to have the greatest chance at having items delivered by Christmas, orders must be placed by Dec. 15. During virtual learning, online orders can be picked up at the school at the following time:
  • Wednesday, Dec. 16 in the SBC entry from Noon – 1:00 p.m.
  • Additional pickup times will depend on orders coming in after Dec. 16

Questions? Contact Dawn Koers at spiritshop@bishopchatard.org.
Senior "Congratulations" Yearbook Ads
Senior Yearbook "Baby" Ads are now available. Families interested in purchasing an ad in the yearbook for that special senior may view details here. Purchases and design must be submitted by Feb. 5, 2021, to guarantee placement in the yearbook.
Save the Date: BCHS Athletic Booster Club Virtual Trivia Night
Save the date for the Bishop Chatard Athletic Booster Club Virtual Trivia Night on Saturday, Jan. 16, at 7 p.m. This year's event will have a family focus! Junior High and/or High School students are needed on a team in order to compete. More details and registration forms coming soon! Contact Amy Beausir at bishopchatardtrivia@gmail.com with any questions.
Campus Ministry
Campus Ministry Goes Virtual!
Each day during virtual learning from 12:45 - 1:15 p.m., all students are invited to join the Campus Ministry Power Hour. Campus Ministry will have fun games and faith-formation activities to keep students energized and connected to the BCHS community while at home. No one will want to miss games on Mondays, Liturgy of the Hours on Tuesdays, Cooking with Campus Ministry on Wednesdays, all-school Mass on Thursdays, or small faith groups on Fridays. More information will be sent to students from Campus Ministry via email!

Mr. Kelley and Mr. Patzke will be available during passing periods and office hours for student check-ins and time for pastoral care. Email them to sign-up at spatzke@bishopchatard.org and jkelley@bishopchatard.org!
Christian Service from Home
The Christian Service Program was adapted this year in the event that BCHS transitioned to virtual learning. The flexibility enables students to fulfill their Christian Service commitment from home. This means that each student can complete all of his/her hours over Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks! We strongly encourage students to make the most of their time at home! See the Christian Service webpage for more information or contact service@bishopchatard.org with any questions.
Holiday Season Service Opportunity
The Salvation Army of Central Indiana is helping families during the holiday season. Sign up to help them make the holidays brighter by participating in one of the opportunities below. 
  1. Item distribution and collection. Click here for more information.
  2. Adopt an angel. Eligible for one hour of service for students. Post a picture of you at the drop-off location on canvas. Click here for details.
Please contact Stevi Chochrane at Stevi.Cochrane@usc.salvationarmy.org with any questions.
From the Counseling Office
Trojan College Counseling Video Series
BCHS College Counselor Pam Nixon has created a series of videos for seniors interested in learning more about applying to college. New videos are being added to the series regularly! The topics include things that colleges look for, FAFSA FAQs, Utilizing Personality Assessments, college application tips and timing, choosing a major, financial aid information and more. Click the button below to view the video series!
Virtual Appointments for College Counseling
Individual virtual appointments are available with Mrs. Nixon for your student's College Counseling needs.
  • View links and upcoming informational sessions here
  • Schedule an individual appointment with Mrs. Nixon here.
  • Join her office hours between 2:15 and 3:15 p.m. here.  

These meetings can be scheduled for students and parents, students only, or parents only.
News Worth Repeating
Important information on student email communication
Due to some technical difficulties, some students may not be receiving important emails to their iPad. To make sure your student is receiving school emails on the iPad, please have them complete the steps laid out in this document. Please contact Ben Reilly at breilly@bishopchatard.org with any questions.
Keep Your iPad Charged over Christmas break
Students are asked to keep iPads charged over the Christmas vacation break. The Tech Counter will be pushing some updates to the iPads. iPad problems? Email GetHelp@bishopchatard.org as soon as possible. The Tech Counter hours are 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Food Resources during Virtual Learning
There are many food resources available for families during this time of virtual learning. Click here to view listings for food resources available to any family while learning is happening virtually. Utilize these resources for you or your children if you are facing food instability, or share with anyone who you know is facing food instability. Please contact Michael Dlugosz, BCHS Cafeteria Manager at mdlugosz@bishopchatard.org with any questions.
The new Music Dept. Newsletter is now available
Read the latest news in the 2nd issue of the Bishop Chatard Music Dept. fall semester newsletter. Learn more about rehearsals and concerts, classes and the new Jazz Band! Click here to read the music newsletter.
COVID-19 student reporting procedure
If your child tests positive for COVID-19 or is quarantining due to COVID-19 exposure, please contact BCHS using the email address medical@bishopchatard.org. A list of information to be provided in that email is available on the BCHS Virtual Learning Hub page.

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.
Community News
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