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Weekly Parent
Newsletter
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April 8
Day of Giving
April 9
2:16 p.m. Dismissal
BCHS Blood Drive
April 12
8:50 a.m. Arrival
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Support the annual BCHS Senior Blood Drive by donating blood that will benefit the Indiana Blood Center. The blood center needs 600 individuals each and every day to supply blood to Indiana Hospitals.
- When: Friday, April 9: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Where: BCHS Auxiliary Gym
- Who: Anyone 16 and older can donate.
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Dance Marathon is an annual fundraiser hosted by BCHS for Kids to benefit the children 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 will go toward student service hours.
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Homelessness affects many children, teens, and young adults in our city. The BCHS National Honor Society, Student Council, and Campus Ministry are partnering to help; please join us as you are able! Click here to learn about the three different ways that you could help.
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Class of 2021: Senior Exit Form |
Seniors are asked to complete the Class of 2021 Senior Exit Form when they decide their plans for next year. This form ensures accuracy in the graduation program, Honors Night slideshow, school stats for the Department of Education, and BCHS website/publications. Note: you must be logged into a BCHS email address to have access to the form.
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Important information for the Class of 2022 |
The Class of 2022 College Autobiography is now available for current juniors. This helps BCHS nominate students for scholarships or opportunities and write letters of recommendation for college applications. Click here to complete your college autobiography. Note: you must be logged into a BCHS email address to have access to the form.
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Spring Sport Yard Signs: Orders due April 9 |
Show your Trojan Pride all season long with a YARD SIGN! Orders are now being taken for yard signs for spring sport athletes: $25 (one-sided) or $35 (2-sided). This is an optional sign for personal yards.
A final round of orders is due April 9. Online order form closes on April 9. Questions? Contact Anne Harless, aharless@bishopchatard.org, in the Athletic Office. Click here to view the online order form or here to view the paper order form.
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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! |
Dates: April 15, 16, 17
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 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.
The status of current ticket sales as of today, April 7:
- Thursday Bleacher seats: about 45 left; floor seating is sold out
- Friday Bleacher seats: about 30 left; floor seating is sold out
- Saturday Bleacher seats: about 35 left; 7 floor seats left
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Cafeteria balances due by the end of the school year |
A friendly reminder to all families: Please settle any negative balances in your MyMealTime account by the end of the school year. Log in to /www.mymealtime.com to access you student’s balance. Class of 2021 senior balances must be paid in full before cap and gown can be picked up.
Positive Balances at the End of the School Year
For students returning in the Fall, positive balances in their MyMealTime account will roll over to the next school year. For Class of 2021 Seniors or any student not returning in the Fall with a positive balance: Please consider, if able, making a donation of any remaining lunch balance to help BCHS families most in need. Positive balances can also be refunded.
Please email mdlugosz@bishopchatard.org by May 8 to indicate whether you would like to donate your students remaining balance or if you would like a refund (check mailed). Please include your student’s name and ID#. Questions? Contact BCHS Cafeteria Manager, Michael Dlugsz at mdlugosz@bishopchatard.org or (317) 251-1451 Ext. 2240.
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BC Summer Camp Registration is now open! |
Bishop Chatard High School is very happy to once again welcome grade and middle school students to the BCHS campus to experience a number of exciting yet diverse summer camps. Our athletic and enrichment camps focus on a variety of activities and interests and are designed to appeal to a range of ages.
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BCHS currently has job openings for a variety of positions including Girls PE Teacher, Girls Basketball Head Coach, Art Teacher, 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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From the Counseling Office |
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Virtual Youth Opportunities Fair on April 14 |
Congressman Carson's office is hosting a Virtual Youth Opportunities Fair on April 14 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. The event presents students and parents with a variety of year-round and summer employment, internship, volunteer and service opportunities for youth. Click here for more information!
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HOBY Summer Leadership Application: submit by April 19 |
Attention Class of 2023 parents: Is your sophomore interested in improving his/her leadership skills? Consider applying to be Bishop Chatard's nominee for the 2021 Hugh O'Brien (HOBY) Summer Leadership Seminar. Information and application instructions are in the School Counseling Canvas course. |
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LifeSkills Training: Week 6 Social Skills |
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!
Two delivery options are available:
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Take Home Option: Current BCHS families may order items online and have them sent home with their student.
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Shipping Option: Orders will be shipped for a flat $10 fee.
Current School Spirit Shoppe Hours: The School Spirit Shoppe, located in the cafeteria, is open Wednesdays during lunch periods to students and staff only. Due to COVID restrictions, visitors are not allowed in the building at this time.
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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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