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Weekly Parent
Newsletter
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Congratulations to the BCHS Varsity Girls Basketball team as they won the 2021 Class 3A Sectional Title with a 65-58 win over Heritage Christian at Heritage Christian. This was the third time this season they met and defeated the Heritage team. They continue regional play at noon on Feb. 13 vs Brownstown Central at Greencastle. Go Trojans! Click the photo above to view some video highlights!
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Feb. 12
No Classes
Teacher Office Hours: 8-11:30 a.m.
Feb. 15
President's Day: No School
Feb. 16
8:50 a.m. Arrival
Feb. 17
Ash Wednesday
Feb. 18 - Feb. 19
Virtual Learning: Grades 9, 10, &12
ISTEP+ testing: Juniors only
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We have noticed an increase of students staying home on their in-person days. Please remain diligent in sending your student to school on their in-person days. As nice as it is to have the virtual option, it is not intended to be used as a day-to-day choice for student attendance. If your student is sick and cannot attend their in-person day, please follow the COVID-19 protocols and report them as absent.
As a reminder, extended, full-time virtual participation is reserved for students who are isolated, quarantined, or who would like to opt-out of the hybrid model. An opt-out requires a quarterly commitment and must be approved by administration. Thanks for your support with attendance!
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February: Daily Schedule changes |
This Friday, Feb. 12, will be an “all virtual” teacher office hours day from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The Bishop Chatard campus will be closed to students; however, teachers will be holding office hours to meet with students. Students should use this time as an opportunity for face-to-face conferencing and to get caught up with coursework. Please encourage your child to take advantage of this time. Information on expectations has been sent out to students by each teacher.
On Feb. 18 and 19 the Bishop Chatard campus will be closed to students in grades 9, 10 and 12. Instruction for students in grades 9, 10 and 12 will continue in an "all virtual" format and will follow the BC daily schedule on both days. Students in grade 11 are expected to be in attendance on campus both days from 7:50 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. to take the ISTEP+ exam. The cafeteria will be open for junior students to purchase lunch.
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BCHS Black History Month festivities |
The Black Student Union hosted the “Cultural Dance of West Africa” workshop with Arts for Learning dancer Ronne Stone on Monday in honor of Black History Month. Another session of this workshop will occur tomorrow, Feb. 11, during seminar. Students, faculty and staff are invited to learn about the history and culture of West Africa through dance!
Sponsored by the BCHS Student Union, Bishop Chatard's calendar of events for 2021 Black History Month includes movie nights, dance lessons and Team Trivia. View the calendar of events here.
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Course selection information for 2021/2022 school year |
Students have received course selection sheets for next year in seminar this week and last, and they have watched instructional presentations by their counselors. Students are to use their teacher recommendations (on their sheets), course descriptions, and diploma requirements to select their courses. All of this information can be found at www.bishopchatard.org/academics. They are then asked to review with their parents, then set up a meeting with their counselor to finalize their selections. All of this information, including how to set up their individual meetings, is in the School Counseling canvas course. Students and parents will receive an emailed list of the final course selections.
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2021-2022 Registration Deposits: Important February Dates for Current BCHS Families |
To secure your student’s place for the upcoming 2021/2022 school year, a registration deposit is due at BCHS no later than February 26. ($350 for one student, $500 for a family of two students or more).
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For those families currently enrolled in BCHS FACTS online payment system, your FACTS account will be charged, and the deposit will be withdrawn on February 26. Watch for an email from FACTS when that withdrawal has been set up. (Note: A FACTS account with another school is NOT a BCHS FACTS account)
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For current families who will also have an incoming BCHS freshman in the Fall, if you have a current BCHS FACTS account, the special withdrawal on February 26 will include that incoming student as well as any returning current students. Watch for an email from FACTS when that withdrawal has been set up.
If you do not want this automatic FACTS withdrawal, please email Karen Feeney, Tuition Manager, at kfeeney@bishopchatard.org. You must email her no later than Monday, Feb.15. If you stop your FACTS special withdrawal, you will still need to make your deposit payment via cash or check by the February 26 due date.
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Ash Wednesday is February 17, which a Blue Day. In the hopes of offering all of our students the opportunity to receive ashes, there will be an ash distribution outside Door 10 for White Day students. Bishop Chatard will be using a Mass schedule on Ash Wednesday, and those students virtual learning on Ash Wednesday who wish to receive ashes can come to the BCHS back parking lot between 10:15 and 10:30 a.m. for "drive-up" ashes. All those receiving drive-up ashes need to wear a mask. We look forward to seeing a caravan in the back parking lot on Ash Wednesday! Questions? Contact Steven Patzke at spatzke@bishopchatard.org.
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Class of 2021 Virtual Grandparent Mass |
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.
Seniors will be asked to write a thoughtful note to their grandparents, inviting them to the virtual mass. Parents of seniors are asked to fill out this contact form on your parents’ behalf as soon as possible, and no later than Monday, Feb. 15. Please contact Kelly Stuhldreher at kstuhldreher@bishopchatard.org with any questions.
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Schoolbelles has offered a large number of sale promotions during the past year. To purchase items online, head 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.
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Softball Spiritwear orders due Feb. 10 |
Softball spiritwear orders through Adidas are due on Wed., Feb. 10, by midnight. There are items available at all price points -- from stocking hats to cowl neck sweaters, polos and quarter zips, jackets and t-shirts -- in blue and white, gray and black, and every combination imaginable. There are even long sleeve t-shirts in youth sizes for the little ones.
Thanks for supporting the softball Lady Trojans! Click here to order your spiritwear!
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Track & Field practice starts Feb. 16 |
Track and Field officially starts practice on Tuesday, Feb. 16. If you are interested in participating or if you have questions, contact Coach McGinley at smcginley@bishopchatard.org.
Online orders for practice packs are now open. The mandatory $50 food fee can also be paid through the form. Fill out the 2021 Track and Field Order form by Feb. 21.
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Boys Volleyball Tryouts and Open Gyms: February Dates |
Tryouts for the 2021 BCHS Boys Volleyball Team will be Feb. 16 & 17, and Feb. 23 & 25. All sessions run 6 to 8 p.m. in the Aux Gym. All current Bishop Chatard boys are welcome to try out, regardless of ability. Interested players must attend one of the sessions on Feb. 16 or 17 (preferably both). If a player is unable to attend either of those days, contact Coach Jim Joven at jjoven@bishopchatard.org by Feb. 14.
Open Gyms: To help prepare for tryouts, the team will host open gyms on Feb. 9 and Feb. 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Aux Gym; and Feb. 13 from 10 a.m. to Noon in the Aux Gym. Anyone interested should let Coach Joven know if they will attend any of these open gyms.
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2021-2022 Journalism Class applications due Feb. 12 |
Applications are now being accepted for students interested in joining the Yearbook, the Blueprint, Trojan Matters, or Advanced Photography next school year. Students are encouraged to stop by Room 210 and talk with Mr. Cockrum if they would like more information. The staffs are open to all 2021-2022 sophomores, juniors and seniors. Applications are due by February 12. Click here to view more information. Contact Troy Cockrum at tcockrum@bishopchatard.org with questions.
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Catholic Schools Week 2021 |
Thank you to everyone who helped make Catholic Schools Week a big success! In a special way, we would like to recognize Jen Priser and all of the parents, guardians and grandparents from the Trinity Club who helped make the week so significant! The Bishop Chatard Sports Net and Student Council helped make all of the events through the week go smoothly, too. Catholic education is great because the community works and prays together to make our schools such special places. Thank you for your commitment to Catholic schools! Please reach out to Steven Patzke at spatzke@bishopchatard.org with any questions.
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Chatard-A-Bration Winter Fest 2021 |
Join us in celebrating Chatard-A-Bration from the comfort of your home at Winter Fest 2021 – At-Home Edition! Enjoy our always popular silent auction, live auction and cash raffle drawing.
Your ‘Party Pass” gives you access to our Winter Fest drive-thru dinner and libations pick up on Saturday, Feb. 20, plus access to the BC Block Party, to be scheduled when larger group gatherings are available. Tune in to the Winter Fest Broadcast on Feb. 20 for 30 minutes of virtual entertainment including our silent auction, $10,000 grand prize raffle drawing and the finale of our Live auction trips.
Auction bidding is open now! Click here to register your device and bid, or to donate to this year's Fund-A-Need, a special collection to benefit and say thank you to our front-line workers, the BCHS teachers.
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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. Pickup options are available again! Choose the pickup option when making your online purchase and you will receive an email when your order is ready in the main office.
The BCHS Spirit Shoppe has a limited supply of State Champion Back-to-Back merchandise available in the online store! Short and long sleeve tees and crewneck sweatshirts (which can be worn to school on spirit days) are available. Get them before they are gone!
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Bishop Chatard is hopeful that we will be able to host athletic and enrichment camps on campus this summer. As with so many things in our lives, scheduling and registration of 2021 Summer Camps has been put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As soon as information is available, we will communicate that through our parent emails and on our website. We look forward to once again hosting summer camps at BCHS! Questions? Contact Maureen Malarney at summercamp@bishopchatard.org. |
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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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5885 Crittenden Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46220
P: 317.251.1451 | F: 317.251.3648
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