Bishop Chatard High School

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2010-11 School Theme: "I have come to set the world on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing." Luke 12:49

50th Anniversary Celebration
Bishop Chatard High School will soon be celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Would you like to help plan the celebration? Come to a Celebration Planning Meeting on Wed, Dec. 1 at 6pm in the St. Benedict conference room. All are welcome! If you are interested in serving on the planning committee, contact Amy Henninger at ahenninger@bishopchatard.org.

Thanksgiving Meal at BCHS
Recognizing that there is only one food pantry in the BCHS area code, the BCHS Student Council is sponsoring a free hot Thanksgiving meal on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25, from 1-3pm in the Bishop Chatard cafeteria. They will be able to serve a hot meal to the first 300 that arrive.
Volunteers: Many volunteers, especially parents, are needed from 11am to 4pm to help with the meal. Come for an hour or two, or the whole time. Please contact Robin Kontor at rkontor@bishopchatard.org to volunteer.

Canned Goods Food Drive begins Nov. 5
Each November, the Bishop Chatard High School food drive brings in thousands of cans for charities in the city. This year's 'Canamania 2010' has a goal of 38,000 cans. Find out how you can help! details and donation list

» Girls Varsity Basketball vs Cathedral at Hinkle Fieldhouse The Girls Varsity Basketball team will play Cathedral at 5:00PM at Hinkle Fieldhouse on Wed, Nov. 24. Pre-sale tickets are available at the Athletic Office for $8 (BCHS keeps $1) or $10 at the door. JV will play Cathedral on Tues, Nov. 23 at 6PM at Cathedral. Come support your Lady Trojans!

» Seniors: Senior Pictures are due Nov. 24 To be included in the 2010/11 Citadel Yearbook, seniors have until Wed, Nov. 24 to have their senior portrait taken at Tiffany's Photography Studio. details

» Marian U: San Damiano Scholars Preview Day: Nov. 21 Marian University invites all interested students to a Preview Day for the 'San Damiano Scholars Program for Church Leadership' on Sun, Nov. 21. "Come and See" current students in the program, experience the program firsthand, see the campus, and meet some extraordinary people. Program details, registration.
» Pro-Life Club promotes life The BCHS Pro-Life Club calls everyone to respect life. View their recent activities to raise awareness of the sanctity of life.

» Parents In Touch sponsors Advent Reflection: Dec. 6 All parents are invited to learn more about the Catholic Chuch's teaching on Advent and how it applies to the lives of high school students in a presentation on Mon, Dec. 6 entitled "The End of the World As We Know It". The talk, given by Fr. Peter Marshall from St. Pius X Parish, will be held from 6:00-7:00pm in the BCHS cafeteria.

» Save the Date: Class Gift Gathering Parties: December 2010 Gift Gathering Parties for the parents of each class kick-off the fundraising efforts for this year's Chatard-A-Bration, 'Welcome to the Jungle'. December dates have been set for each class's party. details and dates
» Financial Aid Applications Financial Aid Applications are now available online for download. Applications are due Dec. 15. See Business for details.

» Nominate a Teacher As 'ExtraordinAIRy' Do you know of a teacher who is a 'treasure' for his/her students? Williams Comfort Air is accepting nominations for 'ExtraordinAIRy Treasures', a program honoring teachers who showcase extraordinary qualities on a daily basis-- giving comfort, hope, inspiration, respect, service, and love to those around them. Parents, students, friends or fellow teachers can nominate. See MyIndianaTreasure.org to nominate a 'teacher who is a treasure'.

» Advent Morning Bible Study: Thursdays in December All members of the Bishop Chatard Community are invited to reflect and share the gospel message in preparation for the coming of Christ during Advent Morning Bible Studies in December. They will be held on Thurs. mornings: Dec. 2 at 6:45AM; Dec. 9 at 6:45AM and Dec. 16 at 7:15AM in the St. Benedict Center. All are welcome.

» Military Care Packages from BCHS If you know of a member of the military stationed away from home during the holidays, please send BCHS teacher Nicole Croddy the individual's name and the address where a package can be mailed. Nicole is spearheading an effort to send Christmas care packages to any BCHS alumnus, friend or family member who is serving in the military. Contact Nicole at ncroddy@bishopchatard.org for more information.

» Zumba class offered at BCHS This dance-based fitness class will be low-pressure and a lot of fun for all fitness levels. The classes are offered on Monday and Wednesday from 7:30 to 8:30pm. Women and girls of all ages are welcome. Contact Jessica Daugherty at (765) 427-6243 for more information.

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