August 25, 2016

August 26 - Mass of the Holy Spirit

Tomorrow, Friday, August 26, the Brebeuf Jesuit community will gather to celebrate the Mass of the Holy Spirit from 9:45-11:00 a.m.

Please note: Tomorrow is now a Maroon and Gold Day, not a convo dress day. However, no sweatpants - just school spirit!

The Altered Day 1 Schedule is below:

8:15-8:50 a.m. - Period 1
8:55-9:30 a.m. - Period 2
9:35-9:45 a.m. - Dismiss from Period 3 to Gym
9:45-11:00 a.m. - Mass of the Holy Spirit
11:00-11:10 a.m. - Return to Period 3 Class
11:10-11:45 a.m. - Period 3
11:50 a.m.-12:25 p.m. - Period 4
12:30-1:05 p.m. - Period 5
1:05-1:20 p.m. - PRT
1:20-1:55 p.m. - Period 6
2:00-2:35 p.m. - Period 7
2:40-3:15 p.m. - Period 8

Mandatory Class Meetings - August 29-31

Next week, there will be mandatory class meetings for all students. Please see the schedule below for which day students should attend:

Junior Meeting - Monday, August 29 at 11:10 a.m.
Sophomore Meeting - Monday, August 29 at 1:35 p.m.
Freshman Meeting - Tuesday, August 30 at 11:10 a.m.
Senior Meeting - Wednesday, August 31 at 9:15 a.m.

All meetings will be held in the Chapel. Even if students are scheduled for a PRT class, they must attend the meeting.

calendar

friday - August 26, 2016

Altered Day 1 - Mass of the Holy Spirit

Mass of the Holy Spirit - 9:45 a.m. in the West Gym

Monday - august 29, 2016

Day 2
Daily Mass - 7:45 a.m.

Junior Class Meeting - 11:10 a.m. in the Chapel
Sophomore Class Meeting - 1:35 p.m. in the Chapel

Tuesday - august 30, 2016

Day 3
Daily Mass - 7:45 a.m.

Freshman Class Meeting - 11:10 a.m. in the Chapel

Wednesday - august 31, 2016

Day 4
Daily Mass - 7:45 a.m.

Senior Class Meeting - 9:15 a.m. in the Chapel

thursday - september 1, 2016

Day 5
Daily Mass - 7:45 a.m.

Friday - september 2, 2016

Day 1

#BrebeufGiving Day

Picture of the Week

A little rain could not dampen the spirit from last Friday night's Freshman Tailgate party. Thank you to the the Freshman Liaisons, Dads Club, and freshman families for a fun evening had by all!

Student Spotlight

ELI NAHMIAS '17

Loves about Brebeuf:

I love that Brebeuf Jesuit feels like a community. From your first day through all four years in school, everyone says hi to each other in the hallways and welcomes one another. People are always willing to help and answer questions. Teachers really want to make sure you get a good education at Brebeuf Jesuit.

Favorite Class:

My favorite class so far has been AP European History with Mr. Spotts. I found the class interesting and thought it was cool to see history from a different perspective since we usually study U.S. history. I also thought Mr. Spotts did a good job relating things to today and making us see how people are still important today even though they lived a long time ago.

Future Plans:

I hope to attend Boston College next year and study business and finance. I am not sure what the future holds, but I think it would be fun to study abroad in college and learn about different cultures.

Teams & Co-Curriculars:

Brebeuf Jesuit Tennis Team
President of Jewish Student Union
Kriya Club
BBYO – Jewish Teen Leadership Program

Random Fact:

I was in the sixth biggest earthquake in Chile in 2010. My aunt is from Chile so we were visiting family when it happened.

Is Brebeuf as academically rigorous as they say?

Brebeuf Jesuit is definitely academically rigorous. Teachers make sure you try your hardest and each assignment or activity has a purpose. Assignments are difficult, but they have to be in order to prepare for college. Since assignments can be difficult, teachers make themselves available to help students do well. The teachers at Brebeuf Jesuit encourage you to come to their office if you need help or think something is too hard. I know the Math Department specifically, is always there to help and encourages students to come into the office.

Would you rather…

Eat ice cream or pizza as the only food for the rest of your life?

I would rather eat ice cream because there are lots of flavors and it is good. It is especially good when it is hot outside like it has been all summer.

Be stuck on a broken ski lift or broken elevator?

I would rather be stuck on a ski lift because I think I would start freaking out in an elevator because it is an enclosed space and could get hot. I think it would be easier to get help in the ski lift versus the elevator which might be stuck for a while.

Would you rather spend one year sailing around the world or living in the heart of London?

I would rather go sailing because you could explore the world more than just staying in one spot. It would be fun to be in the ocean with all of the fresh air and weather.

Live in Antarctica or the Sahara Desert?

I would rather live in Antarctica because not many people have been there and it would be cool to see all of the animals.

Be known for a one-hit wonder for a novel or a song?

I would rather be known for a novel because I cannot sing. Plus it would be interesting because people could make it into a movie.

College Counseling News

College Evening with Junior Parents

The College Evening with Junior Parents is scheduled for Wednesday, September 7, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Auditorium.

Colleges Visiting Brebeuf Jesuit

Washington University in St. Louis - Tuesday, August 30 - 12:50 p.m. - Lobby Conference Room
IUPUI - Thursday, September 1 - 9:15 a.m. - Lobby Conference Room
Purdue University - Tuesday, September 6 - 11:10 a.m. - Auditorium
Valparaiso University - Wednesday, September 7 - 11:10 a.m. - Lobby Conference Room
Hope College - Thursday, September 8 - 1:15 p.m. - Lobby Conference Room

To see a full list of school visiting please check the College Counseling Page in Portals.

#BrebeufGivingDay

Next Friday, September 2 is Giving Day at Brebeuf Jesuit, which coincides with Brebeuf Jesuit's birthday. On Giving Day, Brebeuf Jesuit celebrates two of the core components that are critical to our learning community - the Brebeuf Jesuit rich tradition of educating Men and Women for Others and the loyal, generous donors who bring that tradition to life.

Brebeuf Jesuit hopes you will join the celebration by making your #BrebeufGivingDay gift, which supports need-based scholarships for 208 of our students. Then, tell us why you give to Brebeuf Jesuit on #BrebeufGivingDay.

Thank you for supporting Brebeuf Jesuit's students’ Brave Futures!

brebeuf.org/givingday
#BrebeufGivingDay
Friday, September 2, 2016

All-School Assembly - September 7

On Wednesday, September 7, Brebeuf Jesuit students, faculty and staff will participate in an All-School Assembly on the topic of police-community relations. Inspired by the events of this summer and their connection to the continuing discussion of the relationship between police officers and African-American communities, the assembly is intended to provide an opportunity for the Brebeuf Jesuit community to engage a significant current topic.

Speaking at the assembly will be Mr. Rick Hite, former police officer and police chief for the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department who now serves as the executive director of the Indiana Civil Rights Commission, the state agency charged with investigating and responding to citizen complaints about violations of their rights. Opening the convocation and providing context for the discussion is Kourtney Kinchen '17, current co-president of the Black Student Union. After Kourtney’s opening and Mr. Hite’s remarks, a question-and-answer session will provide a chance for the audience to engage in the conversation.

All members of the Brebeuf community are welcome at the assembly.

Freshmen Interested in Becoming Brave Day Hosts

Freshmen interested in becoming Brave Day Hosts may pick up an application from the Admissions Office. Applications are due back to the Admissions Office tomorrow Friday, August 26. Trainings will take place the following week.

If you have any questions, please contact Liz Otteson.

Brebeuf Jesuit Welcomes Students from Barcelona, Spain

Please join Brebeuf Jesuit in welcoming eight students from our sister Jesuit school in Barcelona, Spain, Sagrat Cor de Jesus, otherwise known as CASP. The students will arrive tomorrow, Friday, August 26 and their first day of school will be on Monday, August 29. The students will spend three weeks with the Brebeuf Jesuit community and attend classes with their host students. Their last day of school will be on Friday, September 16, and then they will return to Barcelona the next day.

These are the host students and their exchange students:

Kevin Strenski ’17 – Pol Sarrias
Gillian Cookerly-Dietrich ’18 – Judith Alastrué
Emily Myers ‘18– Jana Soler
Jordan Smith ’18 – Clara Portell
Charlie Dapp ’19 – Arnau Soler
Richie Jones ’19 – Jordi Matabosch
Elise Klinestiver ’19 – Raquel Lizanda
Jocelyn Swan ’19 – Maria Pujols

Please make these students feel welcome in the Brebeuf Jesuit community!

Varsity Letterman Jacket, Sweater, Banner and Blanket Ordering is Open!

Is your student-athlete interested in a letterman jacket, sweater, blanket or banner?

Orders are now open and due by Thursday, September 1. Please click the order forms below for more information.

Letterman Jacket and Sweater Order Form

Banner and Blanket Order Form

If you have questions please contact Karla Ralls.

2016 Brebeuf Jesuit PSAT Prep Course for Juniors

In order to prepare for the PSAT, which all juniors will take on Wednesday, October 19, please consider taking the Brebeuf Jesuit Prep course. For juniors, the test is a qualifying exam that determines National Merit status.

Please Note: This registration is for Juniors only! There is no PSAT Prep class for sophomores this year.

Veteran Brebeuf Jesuit teachers Patti Brown (former English Teacher, current Learning Center Director) and Eric Graham (Mathematics Teacher) will be teaching the Brebeuf Jesuit PSAT Prep Course to current juniors. Both teachers are well-versed in the changes to the test. The class will meet from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in rooms 106 and 108. The cost for the class is $40 and it will be billed to student's Brebeuf Jesuit account. No checks will be accepted.

For more information and to register, please click here.

For more information, please contact Eric Graham at 317.524.7028 or via the email link.

News From the Academic Counseling Department

If you are a parent of a student who will be requesting accommodations to take the ACT during the 2016-2017 school year, please be aware that the process has changed. In order to request accommodations, please follow the following steps:

To request accommodations for an administration of the ACT, examinees must first:

Create an ACT web account, or log in to an existing account
Register for a test date

When registering, examinees must determine what accommodations will meet their needs.

Refer to the comparison chart within the Accommodations on the ACT® Test to review the requirements and features of National Extended Time (50% time extension) and Special Testing (at examinee’s school) to decide which is most appropriate for you.

Once an examinee has registered online for the ACT, ACT will automatically email instructions (with Subject: Requesting Accommodations on the ACT) regarding how to work with a qualified school official (which will be Ms. Christina Rhodes in the Academic Counseling Department) to request accommodations and submit supporting documentation via the Test Accessibility and Accommodations System (TAA).

Please Note: All accommodation requests must be submitted by Ms. Rhodes through TAA by the published registration deadlines for your preferred test date. Refer to View Test Dates for those registration deadlines.

If you have any further questions, please contact Ms. Rhodes, Director of Academic Counseling.

Student Signups for Dayspring Now Available

Every Thursday during the 2016-2017 school year, a group of four or five students will be traveling to the Dayspring Center (a homeless shelter for families) to serve lunch and engage in conversation with the staff and residents. This will be an opportunity for students to learn more about homelessness in Indianapolis and volunteer outside of their required service hours. This will be the third year of the Brebeuf Jesuit partnership with Dayspring and Brebeuf Jesuit has found it to provide truly meaningful service experiences for Brebeuf Jesuit students.

The first trip will be Thursday, September 8. The group leave school at 11:00 a.m. and return to school by 2:00 p.m. which results in the students missing 2-3 periods of the school day.

To sign a student up for a trip to Dayspring please, click here.

Please contact Nick Klingler with any questions regarding our weekly trips to Dayspring.

Stream Brebeuf Jesuit Football Games

Do you love watching Brebeuf Jesuit Football but cannot make it to a game? Now you can stream all of Brebeuf Jesuit's Football games this Fall.

Please, click here for the Brebeuf Jesuit Radio Network.

Girls Volleyball Team Car Wash - August 27

The Brebeuf Jesuit Volleyball Team will be hosting a car wash on Saturday, August 27 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. in front of Brebeuf Jesuit in the drop-off and pick-up area. Donations to support the volleyball team are kindly welcomed and the car washes are free.

Mothers Association Bistro Information Meeting

Immediately after the first Mothers Association meeting on Wednesday, September 7, an informational meeting on Brebeuf Bistro will be held. Brebeuf Bistro is our annual fundraiser that welcomes over 400 guests including parents, alumni, and friends with all proceeds raised from the auction benefiting programs and activities for Brebeuf Jesuit students and faculty.

Come join in the fun and be part of this phenomenal Brebeuf Jesuit tradition. This is a great way to meet members of the Brebeuf community and get involved.

St. Luke 6th Annual Fall Festival

Please join the Brebeuf Jesuit community in supporting the St. Luke Catholic Church at their Annual Fall Festival on Saturday, September 17 from 12:00 - 10:00 p.m. It will be a day of food, fun and fellowship. The event features live music, a beer tent, Kiddie Carnival, Midway and Adventureland, BINGO, Smokin’ Dads BBQ, and so much more. The festival raises money for financial support of youth based ministries and programs, but specifically this year’s funds will go towards updating and upgrading the school playground.

For more information please, click here.

Brebeuf Jesuit Academic Counseling is on Twitter

@BJPSCounseling

The Academic Counseling Department is now on Twitter. Follow the department to get valuable information about Brebeuf Jesuit, Freshman Seminar, important dates in the Academic Counseling Department including drop/add and schedule change days, tips for stress and anxiety, and so much more.

You can follow the Brebeuf Jesuit Academic Department @BJPSCounseling.

Brebeuf Mentorship Project

This Fall, Brebeuf Jesuit is introducing the Brebeuf Mentorship Project. Brebeuf is partnering with Nora Elementary School in Washington Township. The program will pair high school students with students in third through fifth grade in need of a relationship with a mentor. Throughout the year, Brebeuf Jesuit students will take their mentees on both fun and educational trips around the city. Brebeuf Jesuit is excited about this new service initiative as it should be an opportunity that will tremendously benefit both the students from Nora Elementary and Brebeuf Jesuit.

Please click here for the application. Completed applications should be submitted to Nick Klingler in the Community Service Office by tomorrow, Friday, August 26.

Please contact Nick Klingler with any questions about the program.

Retreat Dates for the 2016-2017 School Year

Brebeuf Jesuit offers multiple retreat opportunities throughout the school year for students. Retreats help students gain a deeper understanding of their lives as they reflect and get to know other students and faculty and staff. All freshman students are required to attend a Freshman Retreat, but all other students are encouraged to go on retreats.

Freshman Retreat is a two-day, one night experience where students get to know other members of their class while reflecting on God in their everyday lives. Sophomore and junior retreats are two day, one night retreats and Kairos, a retreat for juniors and seniors, is a three day, three night retreat. Each retreat has a theme.

For more information on retreats please, click here. Please see the list below for upcoming retreat dates.

Fall Semester:
Kairos 97 “Faithful to God”                           September 13-16, 2016
Freshman Retreat “Loving”    October 27-28, 2016
Sophomore Retreat “Open to Growth” November 3-4, 2016
Junior Retreat “Finding God in All Things” November 10- 11, 2016
Freshman Retreat “Loving”    November 17-18, 2016

Spring Semester:
Kairos 98 “Faithful to God”                           January 10-13, 2017
Kairos 99 “Faithful to God” February 7-10, 2017
Sophomore Retreat “Open to Growth” March 2-3, 2017
Freshman Retreat “Loving”    March 9-10, 2017
Freshman Retreat “Loving”    March 16-17, 2017
Sophomore Retreat “Open to Growth” March 23-24, 2017
Junior Retreat “Finding God in All Things” March 23-24, 2017
Kairos 100 “Faithful to God” April 25-28, 2017

Help the Brebeuf Jesuit Soccer Teams Kick Out Cancer on August 27

Come cheer on the Brebeuf Jesuit Boys and Girls Soccer Teams this Saturday, August 27 in a Pink-Out/Pack-the-House Night. The Boys Varsity Soccer Team plays at 5:00 p.m. and the Girls Varsity Soccer Team plays at 7:00 p.m. Shirts are available for purchase for $15 from the Girls Soccer Team players and all proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. Bring your friends and family and watch the Braves take on Guerin Catholic while supporting the American Cancer Society!

Brebeuf Athletics - Sports Report

Click the link below to access the Brebeuf Jesuit Sports Report.

Brebeuf Jesuit Sports Report

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