Weekly Update
October 27, 2016


October 28          Regular Friday schedule, 2:10 p.m. dismissal
October 31          Regular Monday schedule, 8:55 a.m. start
November 1        Regular schedule, all-school Mass
November 2        Regular schedule
November 3        Regular schedule, Open House 5:30 - 8 p.m. (Spirit Shoppe will be open) 
November 4        Regular Friday schedule, 2:10 p.m. dismissal, Adoration


I had the opportunity on Tuesday evening to give a talk at the senior retreat called, The Graph of Life. The talk is given on the first day of the retreat because it is reflective in nature. I walked them through the high and low points of my life before giving them time to graph their own lives.
BCHS Fall Play "While the Lights Were Out" 
Starts tonight! 


Join us this week for the BCHS production of "While the Lights Were Out"! Learn about the production from the cast and crew by watching this video!


Before the Lights Go Out - BCHS Dramaturgy Fall 2016
 
Visit the BCHS theatre website here to reserve your seat! 
Host Family Needed
We have an immediate need for a host family for one of our current male international students attending BCHS. We are looking for a family who would be willing to provide room, meals and loving support to this young man. Host families receive monthly funds to meet the needs of the student, such as food and transportation. The student is responsible for all tuition and school-related expenses.  We encourage you to think about if hosting an international student is something your family will consider.  For more details, please contact Jane Greer, FLAG Local Coordinator, at 523-2400 or [email protected].
Theatre Workshop 
for 5th-8th grade students
Monday, November 14 from 5-7 p.m.
Bishop Chatard Kyle Guyton Theatre (Room 102)
Join Bishop Chatard theatre students and BCHS Director, Bri Lindsey, for "Creating a Character" Workshop at BCHS. Students will learn from high school actors how to make a character become real on stage. This workshop is free of charge. Space is limited. Register here
Canned Food Drive
November 11-17
Bishop Chatard is helping six food pantries and other organizations that provide food to those in need this Thanksgiving with our annual canned food drive. Students are asked to bring donations in from Nov. 11-17. All donations should be brought to the main gym before school where they will be checked in by members of student council. View the flyer here

Veteran's Day Mass and Concert
Veteran's Day Mass
As a small thank you for service to our country, we would like to honor our alumni, their family and friends of BCHS who have served or are serving in our Armed Forces at our Veteran's Day Mass on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 9:40 a.m. A small reception to honor the veterans will follow for family and friends.


For more details and to RSVP, click here. Thank you to all those who have served for our country! 


Veteran's Day Concert
The BCHS Concert Band, Concert Choir and A Cappella choir will be performing primarily patriotic music during a Veteran's Day Concert on Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. in the main gym. The concert is free, with donations accepted for the music department trip. 





The following events are opportunities for parent volunteers, serving as the "Blue Crew." If you are able to volunteer for any of these upcoming events, please email [email protected]. We appreciate your help! 




November 1, 6 - 9 p.m. 
10 volunteers needed to help wash windows, wipe down classrooms and help the school shine in preparation for Open House!


November 2, 6 - 10 p.m. 
15 volunteers needed to help set up for Open House and do miscellaneous housekeeping tasks. 


November 29, 5:45 - 7:45 p.m. 
2 volunteers needed to help sell spirit wear and assist at the Girls Basketball game against Guerin H.S. 
From the Campus Ministry Office
All Saints Mass - November 1
Please join us for all-school Mass to celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints, a holy day of obligation. Mass begins at 9:55 a.m. Fr. Doug Hunter will be presiding. 


Indianapolis Catholic Youth Conference (ICYC)  

November 6, 2016

Cost: $60
For more information or to register, click here!





Right to Life of Indianapolis is hosting an exclusive private showing of the film V
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October 29 at 3 p.m.
Regal Village Park Stadium 17 in Carmel
Tickets: $10 for adults, $7.50 for students and Seniors




Call (317) 582-1526 or email [email protected] to reserve your tickets to this exclusive showing!  
From the Guidance Office
2016-17 Quarter 1 Honor Roll
Click here to view the list! 
Principal's Honor Roll: GPA or 4.0 or higher, all letter grades A- or higher
First Honor Roll: GPA of 3.5 or higher, all letter grades B- or higher

Second Honor Roll: GPA of 3.0 or higher, all letter grades C or higher


Tutoring Available
BCHS National Honor Society members are available during Zero Period to help students with difficult classwork, get organized, or just as someone to study with. View the flyer here. For questions or more information, contact Ms. Jordan Ogle at [email protected]
From the Athletic Office
2nd Round Varsity Football Sectional
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BCHS vs. Tri-West
Game is at Brebeuf Jesuit HS. 

Friday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m.


Pre-sale tickets are available in the Athletic Office or during lunch in the Spirit Shoppe. Tickets are $6. Please note that season passes and student IDs are not accepted for IHSAA tournament-level games. It looks as if it's going to be a large crowd, so be sure to get your tickets early! 


Class of 2016 Induction to the BCHS Athletic Wall of Fame 
The class of 2016 Athletic Wall of Fame inductees will be honored on Friday, Dec. 23, at the BCHS Boys Basketball game vs. Guerin Catholic. Click here to view the list of the honorees. Congrats to all! 


Basketball Spiritwear
If you are interested in purchasing Girls Basketball Spiritwear, click here
The "Ben and Joe Football Show" broadcasting BCHS vs. Tri West H.S. game 

If you can't attend the game or would like to listen to commentary from Ben & Joe with chances to win prizes, tune into the "Ben and Joe Football Show" on your computer, phone or tablet here


This broadcast stream is free and will begin with an interview with Coach Lorenzano at 6:45 p.m. this Friday. Along with in-game commentary will be interviews with some of our Trojans including Tristin Hofmeister, Lydia Dessauer, Tarya Breitbach, Payten Morris and Mrs. Klee.


For more broadcast information, follow @BishopChatardHS and @BenPolizzi on Twitter.
Upcoming Events
Get ready for Trojan Turkey Bowl 2016!
Thanksgiving morning just got a bit more interesting! Put your squad together and register for the inaugural Trojan Turkey Bowl. This 7 on 7 football competition will be played Thanksgiving morning at Bishop Chatard. Participants may register as a team or a free agent. Cost is $20 per player, and teams will consist of 7 to 10 players. Registration opens November 1. 
Save the Date for Chatard-A-Bration 2017! 
Community News and Events
Vote for the dogs!
Broad Ripple's Bark Park is leading in national polls, but it needs your vote to win a makeover! Indy Parks & Recreation Dog Park is one of 7 parks nationwide competing in the Dog Park Makeover Contest, which ends Nov. 1. Votes can be cast using Twitter or Instagram. View this flyer for details on how to vote and hashtags to use. Thank you for supporting our neighborhood park!
Indiana Catholic Men's Conference
Saturday, November 19
Men of all ages (including students) are invited to attend the 10th annual Indiana Catholic Men's Conference, which will be held Saturday, Nov. 19 at the Indiana Convention Center. Join Archbishop Joseph Tobin and three internationally known speakers - Father Larry Richards, Father Ronan Murphy and Father James Blount. 



For more information or to register, click here. Register now to guarantee your early registration discount. There are also discounts for groups of 10 or more. Call 317-216-4306 with questions. 

Special Offer from Hillcrest Country Club
Hillcrest Country Club, the host site for this year's BCHS Alumni Golf Outing, is offering a 'Family and Friends' discount to all interested in joining the club. Join with a group of BCHS friends/families and split the initiation fee and get up to 30% off club dues. Click here  for more information. 
News from this week
Article in Indianapolis Star about Anna Logan, BCHS Class of 2015 

A three-sport star at Bishop Chatard, Anna Logan '15 is right at home with Butler volleyball. Read the Indy Star online article here



Congratulations Alexis and Amanda Puente, BCHS Class of 2017, and Mrs. Gerritsen, BCHS Spanish teacher


Students Alexis Puente and Amanda Puente have been selected recipients of the 2016 Indiana Outstanding Latino/Hispanic High School Student Award by the Indiana Chapter of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese. Both Alexis and Amanda identified Spanish teacher Anne Marie Gerritsen as their inspiration and motivation to study the language in high school.  Ms. Gerritsen will receive the EXTIMO (Exceptional Teaching Impact and Motivation) Student Voice Award. 
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