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Ash Wednesday Masses at Brebeuf Jesuit - February 14, 2018 Brebeuf Jesuit will be offering three Ash Wednesday Masses in the Brebeuf Jesuit Chapel on Wednesday, February 14. 7:30 a.m. - Mass with Ash distribution 11:10 a.m. - Liturgy of Word with Ash distribution 1:35 p.m. - Liturgy of Word with Ash distribution
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President's Day Break - Friday, February 16 and Monday, February 19 There will be no classes for students on February 16 and February 19.
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| 2018 ISTEP+ Testing Brebeuf Jesuit will participate in ISTEP+ testing for Spring 2018 in February and April. Classes affected by required testing are Freshmen (ISTEP+ Science) and Sophomores (ISTEP+ Math/English Language Arts). These exams are required by law for graduation from Indiana accredited high schools. Note: Sophomore ISTEP+ testers need to arrive for testing at 8:00 a.m. on February 27. Classes will begin for non-testing students (Freshmen, Juniors, and Seniors) at 10:15 a.m. Testing Locations for ISTEP+ February 27 All students should be in testing room by 8:00 a.m. Testing begins at 8:10 a.m. Room 200 Afzal – Chambers
Room 202 Chestnut – Gebke
Room 204 Ghoman – R. Johnson
Room 206 M. Kennedy – Matatall
Room 208 Maxey – Murphy
Room W405 Ndhlovu – Rector
Athletic Hospitality Room Ren – J. Smith
Room 224 M. Smith - Zinchella
Efroymson Auditorium Extended Time Sophomores and all Junior Students (those absent in 2017, transfer students, and retesting) FRESHMEN Freshman will take Part 1 and Part 2 of the ISTEP+ Science exam during their regular Adv. Biology classes. Testing will be scheduled during the testing windows of February 26 - March 9 (Part 1) and April 16 - May 4 (Part 2). Exact dates will be announced by the classroom teacher. EXTENDED TIME Students that qualify for extended time will receive extra time during the above days, in accordance with their testing needs. Extended time testing will continue until 4:00 p.m. Please do not schedule doctor’s appointments or other off-campus appointments during scheduled test days. If you have any questions, please contact Jen LaMaster, Assistant Principal, as acting Corporation Testing Coordinator at jlamaster@brebeuf.org or 317.524.7184. February 27, 2018 - Altered Day 4 Schedule for non-testing students: 10:15-10:55 – Period 2
10:55-11:25 – PRT
11:25-11:58 – Period 3
12:03-12:43 – Period 4
12:48-1:28 – Period 6
1:28-1:58 – PRT
1:58-2:38 – Period 8
2:43-3:15 – Period 7
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FRIDAY - february 9, 2018Day 4
Daily Mass - 7:45 a.m. Kairos 104
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monday - FEBRUARY 12, 2018Day 5
Daily Mass - 7:45 a.m.
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TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 13, 2018Day 1
Daily Mass - 7:45 a.m. Dads Club Meeting - 8:15 a.m.
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WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 14, 2018Day 2
Daily Mass - 7:45 a.m. Ash Wednesday Masses - 7:30 a.m., 11:10 a.m., 1:35 p.m.
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THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 15, 2018Day 3
Daily Mass - 7:45 a.m. Diversity Dialogue - 10:10 a.m.
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FRIDAY - february 16, 2018President's Day Break - No Classes
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Time is running out...Have you bought
your tickets yet? Join current and past parents, alumni and members of the Brebeuf community for an evening of food, drinks and fun at Brebeuf Jesuit's annual fundraiser! February 24, 2018
6:30-10:30 p.m.
Biltwell Event Center
Downtown Indianapolis You don't want to miss out on all the unique items, experiences and entertainment: - The Ring Bling is back and with it a chance to take home a David Yurman
Sterling Silver 0.44 ctw Pave Diamond Wheaton Ring
- For only $25 you'll have a chance at a bottle of highly rated bottle of wine or bubbly in the Wine Pull
- A change to win the 50/50 "Father Jack-pot" Raffle
- Eight seats in the front couple rows of Clowes Hall for the Class of 2018 Graduation
- Exclusive tickets to St. Elmo's Beefsteak 2018 on March 15
- Amazing seats to watch the Pacers take on the Golden State Warriors on April 5 And much more...
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Brebeuf Brings Home 13 Gold Medals, 9 Qualify for State Contest Congratulations to the following students who participated in the Indiana State School Music Association’s Solo & Ensemble Contest this past weekend.
Brebeuf brought home 13 Gold and 3 Silver medals! In Voice: Campbell Jenkins, Molly Knight, Morgan Kirsch & Gabriella Lewis In Piano: Austin Sgori, Carson Jones, Matthew Limjoco, Nadine Templeton, Rachel Moore, Richie Jones, Ryan Plaskoff, Sofia Mohan, Aidan Hartung, Garrett Jones, Christina Kelley & Joseph Solito. The following students qualified for State and will represent Brebeuf on February 17:
Campbell Jenkins, Molly Knight, Austin Sgori, Matthew Limjoco, Nadine Templeton, Rachel Moore, Richie Jones, Sofia Mohan & Carson Jones. Go Braves!
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Student Spotlight HALLIE PEARSON '18
Loves About Brebeuf What isn’t there to love about Brebeuf? I absolutely love the people here. I came from a public school and never had a connection with the people or faculty that I do here. I love the people I am surrounded by and the way that the people here make me feel. I have never come to a school and felt so incredibly welcomed, and Brebeuf is truly special for the reputation it has of how it embodies the community aspect. Favorite Class My favorite class has to be either Honors Anatomy and Physiology with Mrs. McCarter because of the fun and engaging ways she had to teach us the information. Or AP Macro with Mr. Tague. I had always heard such wonderful things about him, and finally having him as a teacher was so fun because not only was he an exceptional teacher but he made the class extremely interesting and really cares for every one of his students. Future Plans I hope to have a medical degree and married to one of the Arizona basketball players. Even though I constantly complain about Indiana, I wouldn’t mind coming back to live here when I’m older because I really love Indy (except during winter). Teams & Co-Curriculars Varsity soccer all four years
Indiana Fire DA club soccer
Actively volunteer Random Fact(s) I was born in California. I watch a scary movie almost every single day while doing homework. I have an older brother that is nothing like me--he used to work at Brebeuf too. I believe in ghosts. I tripped over a cord and fell down the stairs when I was younger and split my chin open. What is your current favorite show or series on tv, Netflix, etc? My favorite show is Black Mirror because they have some of the craziest shows on there and I think the concepts within the show are just so cool and seem somewhat possible. I also love Criminal Minds, but I finished the show a long time ago. Other than Netflix and Hulu I don’t watch TV. If you could travel to any place in the world, where would you go and why? I would love to go to Santorini, Greece, it is absolutely beautiful and seems so unique. There is something so breathtaking about Greece that really makes me want to go, so hopefully one day I’ll get to travel there. You committed to play soccer at the University of Arizona (congratulations!) Can you walk us through what the recruiting process was like? Looking back on it I laugh because I was so young and had to make a decision that would impact me for the rest of my life. It was a really cool process, but at times it got so stressful. I would have to go through my coach to contact schools and wait on responses, and then travel really far to be able to see the schools I wanted to see. My final four were Wisconsin, Santa Clara, Pepperdine, and Arizona. When I first started looking I never considered Arizona as one of the schools I wanted to attend, but after a showcase they showed interest and became one of my top schools. After visiting all the schools it came down to Arizona and Wisconsin and my parents were of absolutely no help. They wanted me to make the decision myself which I look back and am so grateful for because if they had told me their input of where to go I don’t know if it would’ve been the right place. It was a hard decision, but I am so glad I chose Arizona. You are now in your final semester at Brebeuf Jesuit. Has it sunk in yet? Sometimes it does, and sometimes I push the thought away. I know it is going to continue to fly by, but everyday I try to spend time with my friends outside of school and do fun things to make my last few months in high school the best they can be. I am excited for college, but I have absolutely loved everything Brebeuf has done for me so I know it will be a challenge to leave. In what way have you changed the most since your freshman year? I think I have grown so much as a person. I am confident in who I am, and when I came to Brebeuf I was so far from that. I have found some of the best friends I could’ve ever asked for, and even though freshman year seems like it was so far away, little did I know that it would be the basis for who I am today. Another week, another #Spotlight of a student with a parent working in the building. Only this time, we asked for the student's perspective. We asked Hallie the question below: Going to school everyday where your mom works...what is that like? Not going to lie, I used to hate it. I was so embarrassed that my mom worked at the school I went to, but as the years have gone on I have come to love turning the corner and being able to say hi or ask for whatever it may be. It truly is nice because I don’t always spend much time at home so getting to see her in school is a nice little way to catch up. She truly is one of the best people I know, and I am happy she works at Brebeuf. Even though my friends say they like her more than me...
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| Upcoming Events
Four-Year Undergraduate Abroad
The college counseling department of Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School will host an informational program about opportunities for four-year undergraduate study abroad from 7:00-8:30 p.m., Thursday, February 8, 2018, in LGI Room 102. The focus will be on four-year undergraduate study at colleges and universities in England and Scotland, Ireland, and Canada. Presenters will include Sterling Yates of the University of St. Andrews in Scotland and Isabella Vick of Trinity College Dublin in Ireland. There will be a question-and-answer session as part of the program. This program is open to the Indianapolis community. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Jim Fadely at jfadely@brebeuf.org.
Sophomore College Bus Trip Registration for the Sophomore College Bus Trip is now open to all sophomore students. The registration survey is available in Naviance under the student’s “About Me” tab. If you have questions, please contact Kelly Shank at kshank@brebeuf.org. AP Exam Registration is Now Open Registration for AP Exams will be open February 1-22. Late Registration begins February 23 at 8:00 a.m. and will incur a $10.00 late fee. Please note: The IDOE will be covering the cost of all English, Math, and Science exams again this year. Standardized Testing Update In order to receive extended time or other accommodations on AP Exams, you must receive approval through the College Board. You must have been receiving those same accommodations at Brebeuf for at least 4 months and have documentation on file at school from a licensed medical professional. February 23 is the last day to submit accommodations requests and supporting documentation to College Board for AP exams. Please contact Christina Rhodes, SSD Coordinator, if you have any questions at crhodes@brebeuf.org. Scholarship/Financial Aid News and Announcements Many wonderful opportunities are also available through the Central Indiana Community Foundation. Application deadline: February 6, 2018. See CICF scholarships for details. The backbone of all financial aid is the Free Application for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) which opened on October 1 at www.fafsa.gov and should be completed as soon as possible for the 2018-19 year. Many schools also require completion of the CSS Profile CSS Profile, administered by the College Board, which asks more specific questions and accesses additional funds. The FAFSA is free; the CSS Profile has a small fee. The VAST majority of scholarships (merit aid) are found within the individual college admission/financial aid websites and academic departments. Be on the lookout for additional essays, recommendations/nominations, and deadlines for these opportunities at the colleges to which you’ve applied. Search for a specific scholarships in Naviance Family Connection in the “Scholarship List” under the Colleges tab. Sort by Scholarship name, Deadline, or Categories. Websites such as Scholarships.com and Fastweb.com are useful as well. Inclusion and Diversity Announcements
Advocates for Youth Education of Indianapolis, Inc. will select 4-8 of the best and brightest African-American students for scholarships of $1000- $3,000 to assist in the continuation of scholastic success.Please contact Mrs. Newman for more information and a copy of the application. Any additional questions should be directed to Demontae Foots, Scholarship Chair, at 262-497-8483. UNCF Scholarship Programs have various eligibility criteria, deadlines, and applications. You must complete the FAFSA and have a GPA of at least 2.5. More information can be found at https://scholarships.uncf.org.
The top-ranked Kelley School of Business at Indiana University is hosting MEET Kelley, a one-week, pre-college summer program in June 2018 for promising high school students from underrepresented groups: African-American, Latino/Hispanic, American Indian/Native American, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, or multiracial. Please find more information and the application by clicking here. Asian Pacific Fund administers 9 scholarship programs, each with unique eligibility criteria. Scholarship amounts range from $1,000-20,000 and many are renewable. Application deadline: February 23, 2018. Click here for Asian Pacific Islander scholarships. Governor Eric J. Holcomb is inviting female high school students to explore their interest in the computer science and technology field by joining the Girls Go CyberStart program. CyberStart is an online series of challenges that allow students to solve cybersecurity-related puzzles and explore exciting, relevant topics, such as cryptography and digital forensics. Registration ends Feb. 16, 2018 at girlsgocyberstart.com. The competition is limited to the first 10,000 female high school participants. Participants will play the game online February 20-25. Many colleges and universities offer multicultural fly-in programs to top students. Attending one of these programs can demonstrate strong interest in an institution and potentially help one’s chances of being admitted. For more information about these opportunities, please click here. There are currently 101 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the United States, including public and private institutions. Fit is the first consideration in making a college choice, but for a recent ranking of HBCUs, please click here.
Summer Programs Registration deadlines are fast approaching! Please check out the updated list of summer programs in the Naviance document library, under the “Summer Programs” folder for more information. For a detailed search of summer programs, try this free online resource: http://www.mysummeradvisor.com/MSA/app/programs/search/Summer pre-college programs offering financial aid to under-resourced or underrepresented students are available through College Greenlight. Information about these affordable summer enrichment opportunities can be found here.
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Celebrate Brebeuf Jesuit's Hockey Seniors This Weekend! This weekend is Pack-the-House Maroon and Gold weekend for Brebeuf Hockey! Your first opportunity is this Friday night at 10:15 p.m. against Westfield. Then, on Saturday join us to celebrate senior night! Saturday, February 10
4:15 p.m.
Carmel Ice Skadium Our seniors will be recognized after game, and there will be an open skae for fans! Come out and support Braves hockey!
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February Dads Club Meeting Tuesday, February 13, 2018
8:15 a.m.
Efroymson Auditorium, Brebeuf Jesuit All current Brebeuf Dads are welcome to attend the upcoming Dads Club meeting, featuring guest speaker Brebeuf Jesuit Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Corey Pettigrew. The Brebeuf Dads Club meets monthly, and all are welcome. To learn more about meeting times and locations, please click here. Questions? Contact Lauren Trosky, Director of Alumni Outreach and Parent Programs, at 317.524.7091 or ltrosky@brebeuf.org.
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The Brebeuf Food Drive Launches Next Week! Brebeuf Jesuit is once again holding a canned food drive during Lent, February 14-March 29, 2018. For years, our students, faculty, staff, and families have participated in this meaningful drive supporting St. Vincent de Paul’s food pantry, donating enough cans of food to fill two semi-trucks! In addition, cash donations from our school community are able to buy tens of thousands of pounds of food each year. Homeroom classrooms at Brebeuf will hold collections to once again to compete for the grand prize – a pizza party. To maximize our school’s impact, this year’s goal is for every student and staff member is to collect 20 cans each. St. Vincent de Paul feeds roughly 3,300 families every week, or roughly 12,000 individuals, many of whom are children and the elderly. Every can is helpful! How to Help To contribute to the drive, send any canned food items to Brebeuf Jesuit with a Brebeuf student, who will deliver the items to their homeroom collection. To contribute monetarily (Make checks out to: St. Vincent de Paul, memo: Food Pantry), and bring donations of support to the Main Lobby Desk at Brebeuf Jesuit. By coming together during this food drive, the entire Brebeuf Jesuit community can make an incredible difference in the lives of thousands in need here in Indianapolis! Let’s bring in those cans to your student’s homeroom and support St. Vincent de Paul’s food pantry.
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Academic Counseling Department Named an ASCA Model Program! The American School Counselor Association recently named Brebeuf Jesuit as a Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP). The RAMP designation, awarded for aligning with the criteria in the ASCA National Model, recognizes schools that are committed to delivering a comprehensive, data-driven school counseling program and an exemplary educational environment. Since the program’s inception, more than 800 schools have been designated as RAMP recipients. “This year’s RAMP honorees have shown their commitment to students and the school counseling profession,” said Jill Cook, ASCA assistant director. “These schools used data to drive their program development and implementation so all students can achieve success. RAMP designation distinguishes these schools and encourages school counselors nationwide to strive for excellence. Brebeuf will be honored at a recognition ceremony at ASCA’s annual conference in Los Angeles, California on Monday, July 16, 2018, for making an exemplary commitment to comprehensive school counseling programs.
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Progress Reports Progress Reports are currently available to be viewed in the Portal. Your student’s most recent academic progress resides under the Scores tab in the Portals. Questions regarding academic performance should be directed to the classroom teacher. Any technical concerns can be directed to Amy Pitcher at apitcher@brebeuf.org, or Jen Wagle at jwagle@brebeuf.org.
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Abby Robb '18, Mackenzie Kirk '19, and Helen Hughes '20 to Perform with the Indy Ballet
The Brebeuf Jesuit Ballerinas—Abby Robb '18, Mackenzie Kirk '19, and Helen Hughes '20—will be performing again with the Indianapolis Ballet in February. Our talented students will be on stage for The Firebird in it's Debut Residency at The Toby at Newfields, February 16-18. For more information and to get your tickets, please click here.
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Brebeuf to Host 5th/6th Grade Championship Basketball Game The Orchard Owls vs. The St. Luke Rams Brebeuf Jesuit is excited to host students from The Orchard School and St. Luke on February 17. The game will be held prior to the Brebeuf Boys JV basketball game vs. Traders Point Christian Academy. Game time is 5:00 p.m., and we have asked students of the participating schools to wear their middle school t-shirts or jerseys. We are encouraging Brebeuf students to do the same! Plan to come early on Friday and enjoy some extra basketball!
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Mr. Joe Canilla's Work to be Featured in the Cordell GalleryMr. Joe Cancilla, who taught in the art department at Brebeuf Jesuit for many years, is showing his most recent oil paintings inspired by the American Southwest in the Cordell Gallery from February 13 through March 6.
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Eat Breathe Thrive for Adults The Eat Breathe Thrive six-week series will be offered for adults from February 28-April 4. Eat Breathe Thrive is an integrative mind-body program aimed to improve wellness, body image, and holistic health. The program will meet for six Wednesdays in a row from 3:45-5:45 p.m. For more information about the program or to register, visit the Eat Breathe Thrive website or contact Bobby Karle, S.J. at bkarle@brebeuf.org.
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Brebeuf Athletics - Sports ReportClick the link below to access the Brebeuf Jesuit Sports Report.
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