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2016 final exams - December 14-16, 2016
The 2016 final exam schedule has been released and it linked below. As always, during final exam days, students are required to be present only during the times they have exams.
Students: Please do not park in numbered spaces regardless of the time of day during finals week.
If you have any questions about finals scheduling, please contact Audrey Knuckles in the Principal's Office at aknuckles@brebeuf.org or 317.524.7131.
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| Please join us for the Brebeuf Jesuit Family Mass on Sunday, December 18, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. in the Brebeuf Jesuit Chapel. Families of all faith traditions are welcome. Please RSVP to Lauren Whisler at lwhisler@brebeuf.org.
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DESTRESS FEST DURING FINALs WEEK
Brebeuf Jesuit will be holding "DeStress Fest" on Monday and Tuesday during all the PRT's.
Dodgeball will be available in the gyms during the two afternoon PRTs
Bobby Karle, S.J. will be leading yoga/meditation sessions during all the PRTs in the Chapel
There will also be coloring pages/drawing in the France Stone room during all the PRTs, except for the morning PRT on Tuesday, where it will be held in the LGI.
Academic Counseling is hoping to provide activities during the day that will help students get out some energy, refocus and calm down during the stressful time of finals!
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Friday - DECEMBER 9, 2016
Day 3
Daily Mass - 7:45 a.m.
Coffee with the Counselors-Time Management and Study Skills - 7:30 a.m. - France Stone Room
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SATURDAY - december 10, 2016Spirit Store Holiday Shopping Day - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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MONDAY - december 12, 2016
Day 1
Daily Mass - 7:45 a.m.
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Tuesday - DECEMBER 13, 2016
Day 1
Daily Mass - 7:45 a.m.
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Wednesday - DECEMBER 14, 2016
Daily Mass - 7:45 a.m.
Semester Exams
Dads Club Meeting - 6:00 p.m. - Rock Bottom
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thursday - DECEMBER 15, 2016
Daily Mass - 7:45 a.m.
Semester Exams
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Friday - DECEMBER 16, 2016
Daily Mass - 7:45 a.m.
Semester Exams
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Maroon Day Was a Huge Success! Brebeuf Jesuit was excited to host its first Maroon Day on December 7, 2016 and wants to thank everyone in our community who helped us welcome more than half of all the early-admits to their "second-look" at Brebeuf! Class of 2021 and their families got an intimate look at Brebeuf and had a hands-on experience conducting science experiments, traveling on a Google expedition, and participating in a
variety of classes!
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Student Spotlight bo richey '17
Loves About Brebeuf
I love the family culture at Brebeuf. I came from Zionsville Middle School and the environment was just not the same. A large part of the family-feeling you get comes from the faculty. I love how teachers are willing to create a relationship that extends past the classroom. This relationship, I believe, is a vital part to the learning process because it is easier to learn from someone that you know cares about you.
Favorite Class
Picking one class that is my favorite is very hard, but it is between AP Statistics and ACP Calculus both taught by Mr. Graham. While both of these classes are challenging, Mr. Graham makes the material fun to learn. He always give us real life applications to what we are learning. I enjoy going to both of these classes every day.
Future Plans
I am committed to Lander University in South Carolina to play baseball. While at Lander, I plan to get a dual degree from Lander and Clemson University in Computer or Chemical engineering. If I decide that I do not want to major in Engineering, I plan on majoring in Accounting.
Teams & Co-Curriculars
Currently:
Brebeuf Baseball and Travel Baseball
Chess Club
In The Past:
Football Team (freshman through junior year)
Tatum’s Bags of Fun (sophomore year)
Circle City Relief
Miracle Place
Random Fact
I love warm weather and do not like being cold.
What has been your favorite Brebeuf experience or most memorable moment so far?
My favorite memory at Brebeuf was beating New Palestine in the Sectional Championship and also beating Zionsville in baseball 9-3.
What is your favorite part about the holiday season?
My favorite part of the holiday season would be getting together with my family. I have two older siblings, one in college at Dayton University and one that just graduated last year from Purdue, that I love spending time with. I also love Christmas because I enjoy seeing their faces light up when they open the gifts they receive.
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College Counseling News
Applications for Central Indiana Community Foundation Scholarships are Open
The application period will run from November 14 until its close on Tuesday, February 7. The Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) holds over 50 unique scholarship funds. CICF has awarded over $1.1 million in scholarship awards in 2016 and projects to award even more in 2017.
Some excellent opportunities whose deadlines are fast approaching are below!
Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Program – Application deadline: December 16, 2016
The Foot Locker Foundation awards 20 scholarships of $20,000 each, payable to recipients’ colleges in equal, annual amounts of $5000 toward tuition, fees, and required supplies. One Ken C. Hicks Scholarship will offer an additional $5000, to total $25,000. This award is not only for varsity athletes or those who plan to play their sport(s) in college, but for students demonstrating strong moral character, good sportsmanship, and leadership in their sports team(s), school, and greater community. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (unweighted) required. Recipients have diverse backgrounds: unique life stories, coming from different places, with varied academic goals and a wide range of sports. Application includes two essays and 1-2 recommendations from a teacher, coach, or administrator who can attest to your great character and leadership in sport, school, and community. For more information, click here.
Science Ambassador Scholarship – Application deadline: December 11, 2016
A full tuition scholarship for a woman seeking an undergraduate degree in science, engineering, or math, funded by Cards Against Humanity. The winner of the Science Ambassador Scholarship will receive full tuition coverage for up to four years. The ideal candidate will be an ambassador for their field. We’re looking for someone passionate about discovery who shares their excitement with others. To apply, submit a three–minute video of yourself explaining a topic in science you are passionate about. For more information, click here.
Profile in Courage Essay Contest – Essay submission deadline: January 4, 2017
In honor of the JFK Centennial, the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum has doubled the first place prize to $20,000 and will award cash prizes to the top 25 students. Contest is open to high school students in grades 9-12. In order to participate, students will need a nominating teacher to support the writing and review of the original essay. Essays must be 700-1000 words and use at least 5 varied sources. The essay will describe an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917. This original and creative essay must demonstrate understanding of political courage as described in Kennedy’s book Profiles in Courage. The winner and his/her nominating teacher will be invited to receive awards at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston. For more information, click here.
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program - Application deadline: January 5, 2017
Each year, the Program selects numerous recipients to receive a $10,000 scholarship renewable for up to an additional three years – up to $40,000 total per recipient. Awards are for undergraduate study and may be used for education-related expenses, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, room, and board. In addition, Scholars are invited to participate in a special awards program. To be eligible for this award, applicants must:
- Demonstrate at school, at the workplace, and within the community the attributes of leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship;
- Demonstrate strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent);
- Be citizens of the United States of America and high school seniors
- Plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study toward a bachelor’s degree at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States for the entire upcoming academic year.
Once notified of semifinalist status, applicants must be nominated by an eligible community leader, such as a high school principal, elected official or executive director of a nonprofit organization, and must provide documentation to certify academic performance and financial need. Finalists will be interviewed via Skype or telephone by a member of the selection committee.
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Dads Club Wine Sales
Looking for a unique gift this holiday season? Give the gift of Brebeuf Jesuit Dads Club Wine! David Cronin, a 1977 graduate of Brebeuf, created a signature label wine specially for the Dads Club at his St. Helena, Napa Valley, winery. Take home a quality case of wine or gift it to friends and family. However you choose to enjoy your Brebeuf Dads Club wine, know that your purchase is helping to support a variety of programs at Brebeuf Jesuit. Click here to purchase your case of Brebeuf Dads Club wine today!
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Help for the Holidays a Great Success
Thank you to everyone for all of the contributions to our Help for the Holidays Drive. Our students delivered the donations to Catholic Charities last week and the volunteer staff members at the Christmas Store were overwhelmed by the generosity of the Brebeuf Jesuit Community. Over 3,000 children living in poverty receive Christmas gifts from Catholic Charities. The Christmas Store Coordinator noted that the gifts from Brebeuf will go a long way toward providing them with what may be their only presents on Christmas morning.
The amazing support of our community prompted the letter linked below for the Volunteers of the Christmas Store.
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Senior Umayr Shaikh Supports Operation Hug a Veteran
As part of a project for the Ignatian Scholars program, Umayr Shaikh '17 spent some time online applying for grants to help those in need. He successfully secured a grant for $1,000 from Wells Fargo and donated that money to the non-profit organization of his choice. Umayr selected Operation Hug a Veteran, based in Baltimore, MD. This non-profit provides care packages with bus passes, thank you notes, blankets, toilitries, food, and other supplies to homeless veterans all across the country. Operation Hug a Veteran was moved by this kindness. As a fairly new organization, founded in 2016, Umayr's donation of $1,000 was at the time one of the largetst donations they received.
Pictured here is Umayr with the ribbon that was sent with his thank you letter.
We are so proud of Umayr for continuing to be a man for others!
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2016 PSAT Scores Available on December 12
Attention sophomore and junior families – mark your calendars! PSAT online scores will be available on December 12, 2016! If you haven't already created an account with College Board, you can click here to create one before using the student scores link:
Paper score reports should arrive in January 2017 and will be distributed to sophomores during College Seminar and will be mailed home to juniors. As a reminder, the redesigned PSAT is scored on a scale between 320 and 1520. Students can score on a range from 160 to 760 for Math and 160 to 760 for Reading and Writing.
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Bistro Cirque du Brebeuf - Sponsor Bistro for a Chance to Win a Special Bistro Prize! New to Bistro this year is a Sponsors-Only raffle, where each sponsorship includes entry in the raffle for a prize so good, it is being kept hush-hush just a little while longer. (Hint: it’s not a new car, but it’s pretty fantastic). Sponsorships begin at $500 and include tickets to Bistro, publicity at the event and a Senior Send-Off for Senior families, as well as entry in the Sponsors-Only raffle. Donate before year-end for an eligible 2016 tax deduction. Thank you in advance for your notable commitment to Cirque du Brebeuf’s success!
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Support Brebeuf when Shopping Online with Amazon Smile
Have you started your holiday shopping? If you plan to do any of it online, please consider using Amazon Smile.
Click here to shop Amazon and Brebeuf Jesuit will receive 0.5% of the price of all of your eligible smile.amazon.com purchases. It’s a great way to help others this holiday season!
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Tickets for Boys Basketball Versus Guerin Catholic on December 9
Tickets Boys JV/Varsity Basketball game against Guerin Catholic on December 9 will be on sale for $5.00 at the Main Lobby Desk starting Monday December 5 until they sell out, but no later than 3:15 p.m. on Friday. If tickets don’t sell out during the week, gates will open at 5:00 p.m. on Friday to resume selling.
All-Season Sports Passes will be honored, but pass holders need to come pick up their ticket and present their pass and ticket at the game. Students are allowed ONE free ticket and will need to pick up their ticket at the main lobby front desk this week. Students will also be required to present their ticket and student ID to the ticket taker at the game. If the game sells out, students and All-Season Sports Pass holders will not be admitted to the game without a ticket.
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Dedicate a Brick Paver on the Bravewalk
As we celebrate the holiday season, we enter a time of reflection and gratitude, thinking of loved ones and our most cherished friends. Now is the perfect time to honor your loved ones, mentor, or classmates by dedicating a brick paver along the Bravewalk. Your brick on the Bravewalk will serve as a permanent reminder to all Braves, of a cherished community that lives out the mission of being men and women for others. Pavers are available for engraving in two sizes for a donation of $150 or $300. All proceeds benefit The Brebeuf Fund, which provides financial aid for students in need. Purchasing a paver is really two gifts in one—a lasting tribute to someone you love and a meaningful experience to a student receiving financial aid. Submit your order by clicking here no later than December 16 to be a part of our spring installation.
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Congratulations to Brebeuf's Quiz Bowl Team
Brebeuf Jesuit placed third out of thirty-eight teams in this past weekend's annual competition at Brownsburg High School. Brebeuf Jesuit entered two teams in the competition. One team finished 4-1. The other team finished 2-3, despite having only three members! Way to go Braves! Pictured (from left to right) are the members of the 3rd place Quiz Bowl team: Hugh Bromund, John Morrissey, Julian Boes and Brendan Murphy.
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Coffee with the Counselors - Friday, December 9
Please join the Academic Counseling Department on Friday December 9, 7:30-8:00 a.m. for our next Coffee with the Counselors, in the France Stone Room. The topic will be Time Management and Study Skills. This will be a worthwhile presentation for parents as students head into finals. All parents are welcome. Coffee will be provided, hope to see many of you there.
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Spirit Store Extended Hours During FinalsThe Brebeuf Jesuit Spirit Store will operate with extended hours during Final Exams.
During exams, December 14-16, 2016, the Spirit Store will open at 8:00 a.m. and close at 3:30 p.m.
We are excite to offer these extended hours to ensure all Brave families have the opportunity to load up on the coveted Brebeuf gear in time for the holidays!
Don't forget - The Brebeuf Jesuit Spirit Store Holiday Shopping Day is Saturday, December 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.!
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Attention Students Playing Sports Outside Brebeuf
Do you play a sport outside of Brebeuf and want to be in the yearbook? If so, the Yearbook staff wants to include your pictures!
How to submit:
1) Click here.
2) Search "Brebeuf Jesuit"
3) Click on "Community Upload"
4) Enter the access code "Braves"
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SAT/ACT Prep Course Registration Veteran Brebeuf Jesuit teachers Ms. Patti Brown (former English teacher, current Learning Center Director) and Mr. Eric Graham (Mathematics teacher) will be teaching the eight-week Brebeuf Jesuit SAT/ACT Prep Course to current juniors during Semester II. The four-week English/verbal section (which includes preparation for the analysis essay and the reading and writing tests) as well as the four-week Math section will be taught prior to Spring Break. Students must commit two hours per week for the course, plus any necessary time for homework. The SAT was completely revamped last year. Both teachers will incorporate all of the new components of the test in their instruction. All sessions meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in room 108. The course fee, which includes several practice tests, is $250 and will be billed directly to your Brebeuf Jesuit account. Sorry, but we are unable to accept checks. The registration link below will allow families to register for course which begins in mid-January. Please note that this class is for current juniors only! If you have specific questions about the course, please contact Mr. Eric Graham at 317.524.7028 or egraham@brebeuf.org.
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Athletic Camp Opportunities Over Break Brebeuf Jesuit will be hosting two athletic camps over break.
Baseball Camp - December 30 Morning Session
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
This morning session of the camp will focus on infield play, throwing mechanics, and work with catchers.
Afternoon Session
1:00-4:00 p.m.
The afternoon portion of the camp will focus on hitting instruction.
The December 30 Baseball Camp is open to all current 4th-8th Graders. The cost for a single session is $25.00 or $40.00 for both sessions. This fee includes a shirt.
Please direct any questions about the baseball camp to to Ted Hampton at thampton@brebeuf.org or 317.524.7113.
Volleyball Camp - December 19-20
This volleyball camp will be led by Brebeuf Jesuit volleyball coach and Team Indiana co-owner and coach, Brian Murray. Coach Murray is a three-time state championship coach during his 13 years at Brebeuf Jesuit with over 20 years of team and individual training experience.
Campers will: - Acquire positional skill sets
- Learn game strategies to build in-game intelligence
- Work on individual drills
- Participate in challenging scrimmages
Camp details:
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Cost: $40.00
Open to all 5th-8th graders
For more details and to register, please click here.
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Sophomore Class Ring Delivery TomorrowHerff Jones representatives will be at Brebeuf on Friday, December 9 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the gym lobby to deliver sophomore class rings.
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Job Posting - Boys Head Volleyball Coach Brebeuf Jesuit is seeking a Head Boys Volleyball Coach. All interested applicants can view the job description by clicking here.
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Brebeuf Athletics - Sports ReportClick the link below to access the Brebeuf Jesuit Sports Report.
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