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Sophomore and junior parents:
PSAT results have been distributed to sophomores and juniors. In
addition to receiving their scores reports and PSAT exam booklets,
students were given instructions on how to access My College QuickStart
for a free personalized online college and career planning kit. Please
contact Mrs. Welch (sophomore counselor) or Mrs. Wheatley (junior
counselor) if you have any questions.
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SAT and ACT Classes
Juniors: Several opportunities are approaching to prepare for the SAT and ACT tests. Bishop Chatard will present a SAT prep course beginning Jan. 27. (Registration required). ZAPS Learning Company will be hosting
a one-day test preparation seminar at Bishop Chatard for the SAT (Feb. 20) or ACT exam (Mar 6).
For fees and registration details, see
Guidance.
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Study skills workshops available to students
The BCHS Guidance Office is offering students a series of workshops focused on study skills beginning the week of Nov. 23. Students who would like help with these skills are asked to visit the guidance office to sign up. ...
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'Dine & Dash' for Chatard-A-Bration
Join friends on Jan. 16 or Jan. 29 to gather auction gifts and enjoy their company with lunch to follow. ...
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Parents of Seniors:
There will be a College Financial Aid Meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in rooms 301-303. A financial aid officer will be available to assist parents in filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This meeting is just for senior parents and will cover information concerning the FAFSA and other general financial aid information.
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Boys JV, Varsity Basketball head to City Semis
Congratulations to the Trojans as they advance to the City Tourney semi-finals this weekend. The Varsity will play on Sat, Jan. 23, vs Howe (@Tech, 10:00AM) and the JV play Fri, Jan. 22, vs Ritter (@Ritter, 4:30PM)
Come cheer on the Trojans this weekend!
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Girls Lacrosse Call-Out: Jan. 11
The girls lacrosse call-out meeting is scheduled for Mon, Jan. 11, at 3:15pm in Room 211. Any girl interested in learning more about LAX is invited to attend! See Coach Katie Schaffner for more information.
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BIG BLUE BLOW OUT -
Booster Club Winter Trojan Tailgate, Jan. 8
Celebrate the Beginning of a new year of Trojan Spirit! Save the date for the Winter Trojan Tailgate, Friday, Jan. 8, between the boys and girls varsity basketball games (about 7pm - 8pm) in the BCHS cafeteria. Hot dog or chili dinner, fellowship and fun. See
The Booster Club page for details.
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Six are named National Merit Scholarship Commended Students
Congratulations to the following seniors who were recently recognized as Commended Students from the 2010 National Merit Scholarship Program. They are : James Cavanaugh, Anna Fish, Meredith Hylton, Amanda Meiner, George Van Vliet and Robert Wagner.
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Spring Track Call-Out: Jan 11
The boys and girls track and field call out meeting has been rescheduled to Monday, Jan 11 in room 104 @ 3:15. All are welcome to attend the meeting and learn more about the program. If you commit to the Track and Field Program, you will become a stronger, faster athlete.
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Pro-Life Week: Jan. 11-15
The students of our Pro-Life group have been hard at work and here's what they've planned:
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Bottles for Babies: This is a 'Change-for-Change' campaign for Life Centers, which supports women in unexpected pregnancy situations. All week students and interested staff carry a baby bottle and fill it with change.
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Rosary for Life: Please join us on Tuesday in the SBC chapel for a Rosary for life, in all its forms.
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Hugs for Life: Students will be distributing Pro-Life informational cards, complete with a Hershey's Hug. Stop by the Pro-Life table to get your Hug.
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RTL Resource Table: Students will man the Indianapolis Right-to-Life display table in the cafeteria on Fri. during lunch period.
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T-shirts: Wear a BCHS Pro-Life shirt on Friday to support the Pro-Life movement. (To purchase shirts, see Jennifer Rea, jrea@bishopchatard.org).
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Summer Field Study in Arizona for Jrs & Srs.: Parent Meeting, Oct. 27
Bishop Chatard juniors and seniors are invited to join Roncalli High School in an incredible summer trip where we will experience the wonders of God's creation at the Grand Canyon in Arizona along with the majestic San Juan Mountains of Colorado.
Summer Field Study is a class that is offered for academic credit through Roncalli's Physical Education department. Parents who would like more information about this trip are encouraged to attend a meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 7 p.m. in room 104.
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Boys lacrosse call-out meeting Jan. 11
All BCHS boys interested in learning about or playing the fast-paced game of lacrosse are encouraged to attend a call-out meeting in the school library on Monday, Jan. 11, at 7 p.m. Coaches Jim Reidy and Pat Moorhead will be on hand, along with veteran Bishop Chatard players and parents, to answer questions and provide information about the upcoming spring season.
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Quarter 2 Honor Roll
Congratulations to all who earned a place on the BCHS honor roll for the 2nd Quarter. Well Done!
Honor Roll Listing
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H1N1 Shots at BCHS
The Marion County Health Department has announced that a vaccination clinic for the H1N1 flu be held on
Fri, Dec.11 at Bishop Chatard. There is no cost to the student for this vaccine, if your child receives it in school. A parental consent form is needed to receive the shot. Please submit the completed form by noon, Tues, Dec. 8 ...
details, and consent form
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Gift Gathering Parties yield great rewards
Thank you to all who made the "The My Big Fat Greek Chatard-a-Bration" gift gathering parties a great success, from the hosts and co-hosts, to all who attended and/or contributed! Financial donations and auction items valuing over $14,000 have been received to date.
If you would still like to contribute to any of the class parties please feel free to mail your check to the attention of Amy Henninger made out to BCHS and in the memo line write Chatard-a-Bration 2010. Your support is gratefully appreciated!
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Discover Indy Books available
The BCHS boys lacrosse team is also selling Discover Indy Books (formerly Zoo Books) to help fund its 2010 season! Each book contains many valuable retail, restaurant and service coupons. Books are $25 each, and $10 of each sale is returned to the team. To purchase a book, contact any member of the BCHS boys lacrosse team or e-mail Madonna Ruby at momydonna@aol.com.
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Club Volleyball opportunity for Grades 6-8
Club Volleyball registration is open to those interested in Bishop Chatard High School under direction of past Chatard coach Jill Starliper. Registration is due Dec. 3rd. Fundamentals will be emphasized, but our goal is to also teach these young players to understand the game of volleyball and the skills involved in building a team that works together.
Please see the announcements area under
Athletics for registration forms and other information.
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BCHS Christmas Players can entertain at your Holiday Party
Do you need entertainment for a holiday party? The Bishop Chatard Christmas players will be available for performances this year. The Christmas Players are a theater group that stages holiday skits. Please contact Ms. Kraft at akraft@bishopchatard.org for more information.
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Pack the House Night Nov. 25
The BCHS Dance Marathon Committee will host a Pack the House Night at
the BCHS vs. Cathedral girls basketball game on Wednesday, Nov. 25. All
are encouraged to attend to cheer on the Lady Trojans! The DM Committee
will sell a pizza, chips and drink dinner for $3 per person. Support the
Trojans and Riley Hospital for Children on Nov. 25!
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Sophomore Class Ring Ceremony Dec. 2
A ceremony blessing and distributing class rings ordered by BCHS sophomores will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 2, at Christ the King Catholic Church. Students are asked to meet in the BCHS main lobby at 6:30 p.m. in liturgy attire. The ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. Parents and families are welcome to attend.
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Sophomore religion class field trip
The sophomore religion classes will head to Beef 'N Boards on Thursday, Nov. 12, to see 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'.
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Taste of Chatard,
sponsored by Student Union to celebrate the culinary heritage or culinary favorites of BCHS families and the community, will be held during all lunch periods (11:30am - 1:20pm) on Fri, Dec. 4 in the BCHS cafeteria. We are in need of food to serve during the event, so if you have a food unique to your heritage or a favorite food of your family which you would be willing to prepare and bring to school, it would be greatly appreciated. Anyone who would like to help serve the food would also be appreciated. Please e-mail Paula McConnell, pmcconnell@bishopchatard.org, for further information or to register your willingness to generously donate a food item or help with the event.
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Winter Uniform Code takes effect Nov. 2
Bishop Chatard's Winter Uniform Code will take effect Monday, Nov. 2. After that date, no shorts will be allowed for underclassmen. As part of their senior privileges, seniors may continue to wear shorts. Please remember, hooded sweatshirts are not an approved part of the BCHS uniform code.
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Celebrate with a yard sign for the occasion
The BCHS Junior Class is offering to help you celebrate your student with a yard sign. The personalized sign is placed on the corner of Kessler Ave. and Crittenden Ave. near the school's front entrance. Send greetings to your student to wish a happy birthday, congratulations or good luck in an upcoming event! Signs are just $35.
Print this form, and mail it with your payment. Proceeds benefit the Jr Class Prom Fund. Questions, contact Matt Hilton, Class sponsor, mhilton@BishopChatard.org.
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Salt Sale supports Trojan football
Purchase select products on Sat, Nov. 21 at Sullivan Hardware's 2009 Turkeyfest (71st and Keystone Ave.) and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Bishop Chatard football program. Quarterback Club dads will be on hand to load heavy items into vehicles!
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Bishop Chatard hosts Veterans Day Liturgy on November 11
All members of the Bishop Chatard community are invited to join the student body for a Mass honoring military veterans on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 9 a.m. Please submit the names of either active or fallen military personnel who you would like honored during the Mass.
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Pray for the needs of the community
The Trinity Club Prayer Group supports the BCHS community in prayer. If you know of someone who needs prayers, contact the Prayer Group with your request. If you would like to join the community in praying for these needs, the Trinity Prayer Goup regularly emails the prayer requests received to those who have registered their emails with the group. Follow
this link for contact details and email signup.
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Family Information Nights for 7th & 8th Grade families
Each fall, Bishop Chatard hosts a Family Information Night in each of the North Deanery parishes. These casual evenings of conversation with several students, faculty members, and administrators allow parents and 7th & 8 th grade students considering Bishop Chatard for high school the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the academic, extra-curricular and faith-based programs the school offers. All are welcome.
Dates and Times for the family nights
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National Honor Society celebrates inductions
Congratulations to the members of the Class of '10 who will be inducted into the National Honor Society immediately following the all school liturgy on Mon, Nov 2. The inductees are: Taylor Brown, Jamie Catton, Jillian Craig, Aaron Ketzenberger, Rachael Kimack, Nikki Kirschner, Annabelle Ondari and Emily Moran.
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Girls Lacrosse Fall Callout
will be held on Oct. 29.
We will discuss commitments for the upcoming season, winter conditioning and indoor league options and answer any questions you may have about the 2010 season. See Mrs. Schaffner in room 211 if you cannot attend. ..Head Coach Julie Jerrell
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Show your Halloween spirit Oct. 30
On Friday, Oct. 30, students will be permitted to wear orange and black to celebrate Halloween. Sweatpants and appropriate shorts are permissible, but please note that NO COSTUMES OR JEANS MAY BE WORN, and all clothing should be appropriate and is under the discretion of the administration.
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Send Halloween treats to your favorite Trojans!
The junior class is once again hosting a Halloween candy sale to raise money for Prom 2010! Orders are being taken now through Oct. 27 by mail, or Oct. 23-29 during lunch periods. Order forms are available.
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Show Choir Schedule
The November rehearsal schedule for Show Choir has been posted. It can be found under "Students"
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Free ACT prep review offered
DeVry University is offering a free ACT Prep Review on Nov. 21, 2009, from 9:00am to 3:30pm. Space is limited to the first 30 students. ...
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College application fees are waived during College Go! Week
The Indiana Dept. of Education has announced that during
'College Go!' week from October 12 to 16, application fees are being waived in an effort to encourage all Indiana high school seniors to take the important steps necessary to complete the college application process. Students taking advantage of this opportunity are encouraged to submit applications online to ensure timely delivery to the college(s) of their choice.
In addition to waiving fees, many colleges and universities are offering events and activities designed to give prospective students an opportunity to learn more. For more information on College Go! week, visit
www.learnmoreindiana.org/collegegoweek
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BCHS implements H1N1 Protocol
To insure the healthiest environment in the school building, BCHS has developed a series of guidelines related to H1N1 for the school year. Please take a minute to
view the Protocol for students and staff.
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"You Can't Take it with You" Oct. 22 - 24
The Bishop Chatard Theater Dept. will present "You Can't Take it with You" Thursday, Oct. 22 through Saturday, Oct. 24 at BCHS. The production will begin nightly at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 per person or $4 for children under 5 years of age. Tickets are $2 for BCHS students who show their school ID. Join us for a great show!
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After-School Student Life Center is created
By day, the Bishop Chatard Media Center serves as a place where students can locate books, conduct research and create presentations. After hours, the Media Center converts into a Student Life Center where students can comfortably wait for a ride home or for after-school activities to begin. The Student Life Center provides both the opportunity for quiet study or the chance to hang out and socialize with friends in a supervised environment.
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The Bishop Chatard Class of 2010 will host the 44th annual Living Rosary
on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The ceremony will begin at 8:30 a.m. All in the Bishop Chatard community are invited to join our seniors for this moving and memorable ceremony honoring Mary, Queen of Heaven, the patroness of Bishop Chatard.
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Homecoming Court 2009
Join us at the homecoming game for the crowning of this year's homecoming king and queen! Congratulations to the following students who are nominated as members of the Homecoming Court. Seniors: Alison Agnew, Joe Pauszek, Kate Keating, Stuart Hotwagner, Jamie Catton, Taylor Wayer, Kathleen Weaver, Chris Lucas, Jill Traub, Calvin White; Juniors: Annika Miller, Patrick Fagan; Soph: Heather O'Brien, Max VanVliet; Freshmen: Helen Flynn, Joe Doyle
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Homecoming Week
Sept. 28 - Oct. 2
Get in the spirit and dress up to join the fun!
Monday: Look-A-Like/Twin Day
Tuesday: Clash Day
Wednesday: Animal Day
Thursday: Teacher/Student Switch Day
Friday: Blue and White Day
A Trojan Tailgate will begin the weekend celebrations on Oct. 2. The Dance Marathon committee will sponsor this event. All Trojan fans are welcome! There is no charge for attending, but donations will be accepted for Dance Marathon '09! Look for the little red buckets!
Trojan Football vs Scecina The game will begin at 7pm, Fri, Oct. 2 at Broad Ripple H.S.
After-Game Celebrations: Alumni, parents and adult friends of BCHS are invited to gather at the Northside Knights of Columbus following the game to continue the homecoming celebration.
Dance: Students are invited to attend a homecoming dance being held at BCHS on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 8 to 11 p.m. Presale tickets will be $3; $5 at the door. More information about ticket sales and dance activities will be provided to students via the daily announcements.
Come join the festivities!
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Sophomore religion class field trip
The sophomore religion classes will head to Beef 'N Boards on Thursday, Nov. 12, to see 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'.
Permission slips have been sent home with students and parents are asked to return them along with the $29 fee by Fri, Oct. 2. (Fee covers the musical and lunch.)
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All-School Service Day needs volunteers
On Oct. 28, all BCHS service groups will go into the community for the entire day to serve those in need.
We need parents and adults to volunteer to serve along side the students and faculty members! Volunteers can help transport students and be a part of this experience. Mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, alumni, grandparents...Please consider taking this day and giving back to the outside community. It has the promise to be something great! Contact Tyler Mayer tmayer@bishopchatard.org or 251-1451, ext. 2228, if you are able to help.
Each volunteer needs to submit an information form, background check and to complete Virtus Training to be able to accompany students at this event
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'Pack The Stands' nights hope for crowds of fans
Thurs, Oct. 1 Women's Soccer; Fri, Oct. 2 Football; Tues, Oct 6 Men's Soccer -- Pack the Stands these nights and support BCHS teams. Special treats will be provided by the BCHS Booster Club. See "Athletics" for details.
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The Bishop Chatard Spirit Shoppe
specializes in a variety of spirit wear from toddler to adult sizes. Items range from value-priced to high-quality . Popular t-shirts are just $15 to $20; cozy sweatpants for $20; how about blue, white or gray hoodies for $29; classy golf style shirts for women at $34 or high quality men's Under Armor shirts for $50 -- we have it all! Fans in search of key fobs, hats, bags, stadium seats and car flags -- we have that too!
The Spirit Shoppe is open during lunch Mon-Fri, 11:30am to 1:20pm. A traveling Spirit Shoppe is also available at Home Football games. Contact Paula Beals in the Athletic Office 251-1451 ext 2249, if these times are inconvenient.
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Help Us Find Summer News for the Yearbook!
The Citadel staff wants to cover Trojans from June - May, so if you have done something unique, fun, interesting or different and have photos of your activities, please submit them to Mrs. Tracy Luke, publications adviser, at tluke@bishopchatard.org. Photos of students on mission trips or service around the community are always welcome.
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El Salvador Spring Break Mission Trip
Over spring break, 9 students and 3 adults traveled to El
Salvador, during which the Bishop Chatard community formed a solid relationship with the Tamarindo community located in Guirjila, El Salvador.
The group spent time with host families, getting to know Salvadoran people ages 2 to 65, attending a
World Cup soccer match (USA vs. El Salvador), visiting martyr sites of
Maryknoll sisters, Jesuit priests, and Archbishop Romero, and eating
pupusas, a native food. Time for silent prayer and relaxation was also had.
This memorable experience will hopefully lead to a tradition of spring break trips to El Salvador to reunite the Bishop Chatard community with the Tamarindo community and a consistent opportunity to deepen one's faith in Jesus Christ.
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State Runner-up 3200M Relay Squad receive their rings
The track coaches presented the girls 3200M relay team with their state runner-up rings at the BCHS football game on Aug. 21. This team finished runner-up in sectionals, won handily at the regionals, and then were runners-up at the 2009 State Meet. In the process, the girls crushed the school record for this event! The BCHS community congratulates the team on a great season! Team members present that evening: Maggie Bell '12, Mary Davis '12, Christine Kirby '10 , Emily Boyce '09
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Join us for dedication of new sports field
On Saturday, Oct. 10, at 11:00am, Indy Parks will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Riverwood Park (7301 Crittenden Ave.) to dedicate the new park and sports field facility. A partnership between Indy Parks and BCHS has enabled the fields at Riverwood to become the practice and home fields for BCHS boys and girls soccer and lacrosse teams! The goal is to have the fields ready for competition play by next spring!
Please join us for the dedication ceremony. All are welcome, and soccer and lacrosse players are encouraged to attend. Wear your Trojan spirit wear and help us show the neighborhood and city that we are on the same team!
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Oct. 8 is Dance Marathon Day at Noodles & Company
Eat at Noodles and Company in Broad Ripple on Thurs, Oct. 8, and 15% of the purchase price of your meal will be donated to the BCHS Dance Marathon for Riley Hospital. A flyer of the event must be returned with the purchase for this offer to apply. Flyers are available in the BCHS main office or online. Enjoy some great food and support Riley's kids!!
Jeans Day for Dance Marathon is Oct. 9
$2 gets you the chance to wear jeans and support DM '09.
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6th Annual Chicago Bus Trip is Nov. 10
The 6th Annual Trinity Club Chicago Bus Trip will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Spend a fun-filled day with fellow Bishop Chatard friends shopping, eating, sight-seeing, getting started on that Christmas list or whatever your heart feels like doing! The day is yours to plan. Remember our motto. It is all about us on the bus!
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Snowsports Club
will hold their first meeting of the year during Activity Period on Wed, Sept 16, in the cafeteria. The club will be going to Perfect North Slopes in Lawrenceburg, IN, near Cincinati. Students interested in skiing, snowboarding, or blading should plan to attend. Students who would like to try a snowsport for the first time should come to the meeting as well. Possible dates and prices for this winter's ski trips will be discussed. Last year, tickets with equipment rental and a lesson were $45 per trip for the club. Mr. Dodge is the club sponsor.
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SERV Week: Sept. 21 - 25
Students Encouraging Religious Vocations (SERV) will host a numb er of events to encourage students to think about their vocations.
Monday: Cake will be served during the lunch periods& students will have the opportunity to have photos taken with cutouts depicting them in various vocations.
Tuesday : SERV All-School Liturgy at 9 a.m. Breakfast for priests, religious, and other guests. All are welcome.
Wednesday: Students can bring a lunch and listen as Sister Jennifer, originally from South Africa and now at Our Lady of Grace Monastery, shares her vocation story.
Thursday: Rosary for an increase to Religious Vocations
Friday: Mass will be held during class lunch/study periods
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The new "Service Newsletter" debuts
The Campus Ministry department announces its new monthly publication highlighting current service needs in the community and news about the Service program during the school year. This month's issue and future issues can be found via the "Service Needs" link just above or via the Campus Ministry link.
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Trojan Fest '09 is Sept. 19
Hang out with friends while enjoying your favorite high school bands at Trojan Fest '09! The event is Saturday, Sept. 19, from 6:30 to 11:00 p.m. at BCHS. Admission is $3 per person, and all money raised helps fund the Trojan Values Scholarship.
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Watch the big game in style in a Lucas Stadium Suite!
Here is your opportunity to watch the game from a 50-yard line suite! Food and drinks provided during the game. Suite tickets are $50 each, and all money collected is donated to BCHS. Seats are limited -- first come, first served!
Please e-mail Heidi Nightingale at hnightingale@bishopchatard.org by Thursday, Sept. 10, to secure your place in the suite!
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Trojans vs. Irish Football at Lucas Oil: Sept. 12
The Bishop Chatard Trojan football team will meet the Cathedral Irish this year at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sept. 12. Game time: 2:45 p.m. Spectator tickets will be sold at the Athletic office until 4pm on Friday.
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Class of '12 students receive perfect scores
BCHS is proud to announce that several members of the Class of 2012 received perfect scores on the End-of-Course Assessments (ECA) that were given last May.
Students receiving perfect scores in Algebra I ECA include: Zane Barnes, Mary Davis, David Graber, James Hastings, Rebecca Hilton, Kathleen Keiner, Heather O'Brien, Edward Sheetz and Daniel Wagner. Nathan Meiner received a perfect score on both the Algebra I ECA and the Biology I ECA.
Congratulations to these students!
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News From the Cafeteria
When logging on to MyMealtime.com to access your child's Mealtime account or to add money to it, you will need to use your student's school-issued ID number. It is different from the PIN number used by your student at lunch to access his/her account.
A tip: Students may bring cash or a check with them to lunch and deposit money directly into their accounts at the cashier station. This is as quick as paying for lunch and it will save the small service fee charged when depositing online!
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Guerin Tailgate hopes to start a great tradition
The Guerin Catholic H.S. volleyball program invites all volleyball enthusiasts to join them in cheering on all volleyball players at the games tonight, Sept. 21, and at a tailgate for all attending. ...
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Class of 2013 Moms - please join us for dessert!
Moms of the BCHS Class of 2013 are invited to the school cafeteria on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 7 p.m. for dessert and to meet other mothers. Several school representatives will be on hand to answer questions you may have about life at BCHS, but the primary purpose of the evening is to have fun and get to know the parents of your student's classmates.
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All BCHS freshmen and North Deanery 8th graders are invited to a post-game dance!
Bishop Chatard High School will host a dance and pizza party for BCHS freshmen and North Deanery 8th graders this Fri, Sept. 18. The event will occur in the BCHS cafeteria after the BCHS football team takes on Anderson Highland at Broad Ripple H. S. (9:30 p.m. or so). It will end at 11 p.m. There is a $3 entry fee. Please join us for this fun evening at BCHS!
Flyer for the event
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Senior English Classes
of Mr. Funk can now make use of a blog to keep up-to-date with activities in their English class.
A link to the blog can be found via the "Senior Page".
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The Bishop Chatard Ladies Bowling League
is gearing up for another fun-filled year, and the group is welcoming new members. The group bowls on Thursday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 AM
at Woodland Bowl at 96th and Keystone. Bowlers of all skill levels are welcome to join, and room exists for mothers to set up playpens for children.
A small fee is charged for weekly bowling, and all proceeds are donated to Bishop Chatard. The group enjoys several special events each year, including the annual Christmas lunch hosted by the high school. Interested bowlers are encouraged to contact Pam Spangler at 876-3606 or e-mail pam@spangfam.com
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The Booster Club started the year with a successful Big Blue Booster Bash
About 300 people attended with food, fun and socializing and a great time for all. The Grand Raffle Prize of $2500 was split by two Chatard Boosters. The Booster Club was able to earn over $6000, all of which will be used to directly support athletic endeavors at BCHS. Thanks again to all who generously participated...it was a fabulous way to kick off a new year of Trojan Spirit!
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Booster Club Big Blue Bash and Raffle
The Bishop Chatard Booster Club will host the Big Blue Booster Bash & Reverse Raffle on Aug. 22 to celebrate the beginning of another great year of Trojan spirit at BCHS. The evening will include dinner, drinks, music and dancing, a silent auction, games, and a chance to win $2,500! Tickets are $35/person. See the flyer for details & ticket information. Get your tickets today and please join us!
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Student Handbook
The Bishop Chatard student handbook is now available online. During the school year, it can be accessed through the "Parents" link or the "Students" link, or found in the "Site Map" on the top of the page. Information about uniforms, the new service program, and details about student life at Bishop Chatard can be found in the handbook. Go to
the student handbook.
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Hemophilia Walk needs Volunteers
Volunteers are needed on Sat. Sept. 19, at Ft. Benjamin Harrison St. Park to help with the walk. Help is needed at the Kids Zone, sponsor tents, sack lunche area, parking and to just cheer on the walkers. Further details can be found at the "Service Needs" link above (by the cross).
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The Music Booster Club Meeting
will be held on Monday, Sept. 14 at 7:30pm in the Music Room. All are welcome to attend this meeting and share your ideas about promoting music at Bishop Chatard.
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Congratulations to the 33 BCHS students
who received AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on AP exams taken in the spring of 2009. Eight were honored as with Distinction, 9 Scholars with Honors, and 16 as AP Scholars. View what these awards are and a list of the honorees by clicking on "Student Awards", by the 'blue star icon' above.
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Seniors:
Important deadlines are approaching for senior portraits for the yearbook (Your appointment with Tiffany's needs to be made by Oct. 1, your portrait taken by Tiffany's by Nov. 1). See
the Senior Page for details.
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Fall Sport Senior Night: Sept. 18
BCHS Fall Sport Senior Night for football, cheerleading, band and boys soccer will be held on Friday, Sept. 18, at the Bishop Chatard home football game held at Broad Ripple HS field vs. Anderson Highland. The senior night ceremony will be held at halftime. Please join us in honoring our seniors.
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Sophomore Class Rings
Herff Jones will be at Bishop Chatard on Thursday, Sept. 3, and Friday, Sept. 4, to take Sophomore class ring orders during lunch. Please direct any questions about class ring order to Bishop Chatard.s Herff Jones representatives, Bell.s School Services, at (317) 244-2412.
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A Promise To Keep is in need of adult volunteers
to help train our student mentors. Adult mentors would be responsible for meeting with one or more groups of students for about an hour a week for three weeks this fall. The schedule and level of commitment is very flexible, and all volunteers will be trained in mentoring their student groups. No prior experience is necessary--just a willingness to work with young people. Contact Jennifer Rea at jrea@bishopchatard.org for details.
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Music and Drama Booster Clubs
The newly-formed Music Booster Club and Drama Booster Club now have a webpage to highlight the activities of the clubs and to announce up-coming concerts and plays. Just click on "Booster Clubs" and follow the links to view the latest news.
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Medication Policy
Students who need to take any medication while at school must turn in their medication to Merianne Pacheco in the BCHS principal's office. All medication must be in its original container accompanied by a note from the parent. This applies to both over-the-counter and prescription medication.
If your child takes prescription medication, a Medication Permission Form must be signed by the parent and doctor and be faxed back to the principal's office at 317-251-3648. (This form is required for prescription medication only.) Please have your child bring the medication to the principal's office, and Merianne will provide the form. If you have questions, contact Merianne at 251-1451, ext. 2248, or e-mail mpacheco@bishopchatard.org.
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MyMealtime.com makes lunchtime easy
A note about access numbers for the Mealtime program: When logging on to access your child's Mealtime account or to add money to it, you need to use your student's school-issued ID number. Your student should be able to give you this number. It is different from the PIN number used by your student at lunch to access his/her account. For more information about Mealtime, visit
this link on our website or contact Brenda at ehenry@BishopChatard.org.
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Free and Reduced Lunch Program
Any parents who believe their family may qualify for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program may apply. ..
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Trojan Tots Preschool and Child Care Ministry enrolling now
The Bishop Chatard 'Trojan Tots' Preschool and Child Care Ministry is now enrolling for the 2009-2010 school year. This ministry, created in 2008 to serve employees of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis North Deanery, will expand its outreach and be available to parishioners of the North Deanery this year.
Located in the St. Benedict Center on the BCHS campus, the center accommodates newborns to 5-year-olds. Operating on a school year calendar, Trojan Tots will open for the 2009-2010 school year on Aug. 10, and hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For more information about the center, contact center director Alice Guynn-Dodson at 254-5437.
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Volunteers needed for stage clean up day
The Drama Boosters will be working on Saturday, Aug. 8, to clear and clean the BCHS stage and stage storage areas in preparation for the school year. Many hands make light work! Work will begin at 10 a.m. If you are available and would like to help, please join the Drama Boosters and students in the main gym.
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Chick-fil-a Night for BCHS: Sept. 9
The Chick-fil-a restaurant in Castleton will sponosor a BCHS night on Sept. 9. 20% of the amount spent will be donated to the BCHS cheer squad. See
the flyer to find out how BCHS can earn even more!
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Police Provide Parking Reminders
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department has provided the
following neighborhood parking recommendations. BCHS students are asked
to adhere to the following when parking on city streets (Call Officer Bruce Allee, Unit #A145, 327-6100 with questions):
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Do not block any private driveways.
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You must park your car facing the same direction as the traffic
flow of your lane of travel.
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All cars must be well off the roadway and parked parallel to the
street.
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You must park 12 feet away from fire hydrants and cannot park in
any manner that might obstruct an intersection.
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Do not park in anyone's yard or side-yard.
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Do not park in a manner that will block another car from moving.
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Recycle your printer cartridges and cell phones and help Boys Lacrosse
Go green with the BCHS Boys Lacrosse Team! Turn in your old printer
cartridges and cell phones in the St. Benedict Center administrative
hallway. The Boys LAX team will recycle them, and funds will be used to
help pay the team's expenses.
View a
list of the eligible items.
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Boys Indoor LAX teams are forming
Fall indoor lacrosse league teams are now forming. See "Athletics" for details.
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Boys Fall Indoor Lacrossse league
is forming . The league is run by Off the Wall Sports, Carmel, and games are held on Thurs evenings. (No practices). BCHS would like to
form two or three teams made up of current and potential Trojan boys lacrosse players. BCHS holds the winter indoor league championship titl e for two consecutive years, and the program is looking to capture the f all title in 2009! Contact Coach Reidy at jim.reidy@gmail.com or Mr. Pauszek at pauszek7@comcast.net for more info.
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The 2009 Yearbook has arrived!
Members of the Class of 2009: If you haven't picked up your yearbook, stop by on Aug. 12 or after at the Bishop Chatard journalism classroom, Room 210. If a '09 grad is not able to pick up his/her yearbook at that time, another classmate or parent may do so.
All current sophomores, juniors and seniors will receive their 2009 Citadel at orientation on Aug. 12.
Congratulations to members of the Citadel staff and Mrs. Luke on another great BCHS yearbook!
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Girls Track members place in State Finals
Congratulations to the girls 3200M relay team as they placed
2ND in the STATE!
The team consisted of Maggie Bell, Mary Davis, Emily Boyce and Christine Kirby.
They also smashed the old school record by 7 seconds.
Congratulations also to Pole Vaulter, Alex Metzger who placed
3rd in the STATE and tied her own school record! Well done, Lady Trojans!
More track pictures can be found under the "Photos" link, above left.
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Boys Soccer Annual Alumni Game
The Boys' Soccer Alumni Game will take place on Sat, Aug 8 at 11:30am on the BCHS Baseball fields. See "Athletics" above for details.
Back to School Orientation
Orientation schdeules are now available.
Freshmen orientation is on Thursday, Aug 13.
Sophomore, Junior and Senior orientation is Wed, Aug. 12. Check -in time for each day is 8:10 - 8:25am.
Go to:
Freshmen Schedule
or
Sophomore, Junior and Senior schedule
