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UPDATE ON PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES - October 18-19
Effective communication between school and home is a priority for Brebeuf Jesuit. An evening dedicated to Parent-Teacher Conferences is just one way to work together. The response to the new online scheduling system has been strong (vigorous, robust, amazingly busy). Parents may find that some teacher’s schedules are full for this event. If you find a schedule is full and still wish to talk with your student’s teacher, please feel free to email or phone them directly. If you find your schedule has changed for the October 18 or October 19, or you have spoken to the teacher prior to conferences, feel free to cancel the appointment in the PickATime scheduler to allow another family the time with that teacher.
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE DETAILS
WHERE:
Parent-Teacher Conferences will again take place in the East and West gyms. However, please note that the Learning Center teachers will be in the Learning Center.
WHEN:
Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place on Tuesday, October 18 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Wednesday, October 19 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
On Friday, September 23, parents received an email from Jen LaMaster, Assistant Principal. For more details, please click here.
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ALTERED SCHEDULES AND CALENDAR NOTES FOR OCTOBER
Thursday, October 6 - 10:15 a.m. Delayed Opening for Faculty Professional Development Wednesday, October 12 - Yom Kippur
In respect and fellowship with those members of the Brebeuf Jesuit community who are Jewish, we do not hold classes on Yom Kippur, and offices are closed.
Tuesday, October 18 - Parent-Teacher Conferences from 4:00-8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 19 - PSAT Day and Day 2 of Parent-Teacher Conferences - 1:00-5:00 p.m. - Classes do not meet this day.
- Freshmen students attend the Freshman Teach-In.
- Sophomores and Juniors will be taking the PSAT.
- Seniors are not required to be at school, but are encouraged to use it as a college visit day.
Thursday, October 20 - Friday, October 21 - Fall Break - No Classes/Offices Closed
Wednesday, October 26 - All-School Mass for Feast Day of the North American Martyrs (including St. Jean de Brebeuf)
Friday, October 28 - ISM Student Survey for Strategic Planning Process
Altered Day 1 with extended homeroom period:
8:15-8:55 – Period 1
9:00-9:40 – Period 2
9:45-10:15 – Homeroom – Students take survey in their Homerooms during this time
10:15-10:55 – Period 3
11:00-11:40 – Period 4
11:45-12:25 – Period 5
12:25-12:50 – PRT
12:50-1:30 – Period 6
1:35-2:15 – Period 7
2:15-2:35 – PRT
2:35-3:15 – Period 8
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Friday - september 30, 2016
Day 5
Daily Mass - 7:45 a.m.
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Monday - OCTOBER 3, 2016
Day 1
Daily Mass - 7:45 a.m.
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Tuesday - OCTOBER 4, 2016
Day 2
Daily Mass - 7:45 a.m.
Focus on Faculty - 7:00 p.m.
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Wednesday - OCTOBER 5, 2016Day 3
Daily Mass - 7:45 a.m.
Mothers Association Meeting - 8:00 a.m. (Social), 8:30 a.m. (Meeting) - France Stone Room
Pre-PSAT Meeting for Sophomores and Juniors (Session 1) - 12:50 p.m. - Auditorium
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thursday - october 6, 2016
Altered Day 4 - 10:15 a.m. Delayed Opening
Daily Mass - 7:45 a.m.
Pre-PSAT Meeting for Sophomores and Juniors (Session 2) - 3:30 p.m. - Auditorium
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Friday - october 7, 2016
Day 5
Daily Mass - 7:45 a.m.
Pre-PSAT Meeting for Sophomores and Juniors (Session 3) - 9:15 a.m. - Auditorium
Pre-PSAT Meeting for Sophomores and Juniors (Session 4) - 1:35 p.m. - Auditorium
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| Brebeuf Jesuit students came out in force last Friday night/early Saturday morning for Brebeuf Hockey's Midnight Madness! Below is a message from the Brebeuf Hockey Team:
"The Brebeuf Hockey Team would like to give a big thank you to all of the Brebeuf hockey fans for their support at Midnight Madness. You gave new meaning to the phrase 'pack the house'!"
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Student SpotlightDaCoda Love '17
Loves About Brebeuf
I love the importance that is placed on effective and meaningful community service; it becomes more than something to you have to do, and turns into something that is a part of you.
Favorite Class
So far, my favorite class has been Spanish III with Sra. Brown. She made learning Spanish a little less painful (sometimes) and I once got to hear Mr. Brown sing during class, and that may have been the highlight of the year. (Sorry, Sra.)
Future Plans
Right now, the plan is to major in Sociology and minor in African-American studies. I hope to use that combination to study the development of African-American culture.
Teams & Co-Curriculars
VP of Black Student Union
Co-President of S.W.A.T. (Students Working Against Trafficking)
Random Fact My father named me after his favorite John Wayne film! Is Brebeuf as academically rigorous as they say?
I would say that Brebeuf is as academically rigorous as they say. I especially got that feeling during my junior year when classes were a little heavier than in recent years. Doing well required dedication and thorough work, and we are lucky enough to have teachers who are ready and willing to equip us with everything we need to succeed in their class. So while the courses are rigorous, we aren't left to figure it out alone.
What do you think of…
Apple getting rid of the headphone jack on the iPhone?
I think it’s ridiculous. They have these tiny little ear buds and people are going to lose them.
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Colleges Visiting Brebeuf Jesuit University of Cincinnati - September 29, 12:50 p.m. - Lobby Conference Room
Vanderbilt University - September 29, 12:50 p.m. - LGI - Room 102
University of Notre Dame - September 30, 9:15 a.m. - Auditorium
Villanova University - September 30, 9:15 a.m. - Lobby Conference Room
DePauw University - September 30, 1:35 p.m. - Lobby Conference Room
Wabash College - October 4, 11:10 a.m. - Lobby Conference Room
Kalamazoo College - October 4, 1:35 p.m. - Lobby Conference Room
Furman University - October 5, 11:10 a.m. - Lobby Conference Room
Butler University - October 5, 11:10 a.m. - Lobby Conference Room
Northeastern University - October 5, 12:50 p.m. - Lobby Conference Room
Ball State University - October 7, 9:15 a.m. - France Stone Room
Wake Forest University - October 7, 1:35 p.m. - Lobby Conference Room To see a full list of schools visiting please check the College Counseling Page in Portals.
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October Mothers Association Social and Meeting
All Brebeuf Jesuit mothers are invited to join us in the France Stone Room for our October meeting. Wednesday, October 5, 2016
Social at 8:00 a.m.
Meeting at 8:30 a.m.
France Stone Room The guest speaker for the October meeting will be Nick Klingler, Director of Community Service. Please bring body wash, shampoo, deodorant, new towels or washcloths! Let's give our first #BrebeufDrives of the year a boost on the 5th! Don't forget one lucky attending member will win a $20 Spirit Store gift certificate and 20% off an entire purchase made on October 5 courtesy of our very generous Brebeuf Jesuit Spirit Store staff. Thank you Karla and Amy! We look forward to seeing you there!
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Welcome Fr. Bill Verbryke, S.J.
Please join us in welcoming Fr. Bill Verbryke, S.J. as the new Vice President for Mission & Identity and Superior of the Jesuit Community. Fr. Bill’s first day will be Monday, October 3, 2016. Fr. Bill has been an active member of the Brebeuf Jesuit Board of Trustees for the past three years while serving as the Rector of the Jesuit Community at St. Xavier University in Cincinnati. He also served as President of St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati for 10 years. Fr. Verbryke’s resume is attached for your review. Fr. Bill’s experience will be of immeasurable benefit to our Office of Mission & Identity and his outgoing personality will be a wonderful gift to our faculty, staff and most importantly, our students.
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Adjustment to Gaining the Alternative PE Credit
Brebeuf Jesuit has made an adjustment to the current Alternative PE process, in hopes of streamlining the communication across all seasons. Going forward, students must report to the Athletic Department at the conclusion of their season to inform the Athletic Department of their intention to receive the credit. The Athletic Department will check their records to see if the student has completed the requirements for that season. If the student has completed the requirements, the Athletic Department will forward that student’s name to have the credit placed on the student’s transcript. There will no longer be a need to register prior to a certain deadline to receive the credit. Students who have already registered still must inform the Athletic Department about their intention to receive the credit once the season is over.
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Freshman Service Days for the Fall
Freshman Service Days are completely voluntary and do not count towards the Community Service credit at Brebeuf. They are offered each year to the incoming freshmen to help introduce them to the part of Brebeuf Jesuit's mission of being men and women for others, and it is our hope that it will start them on a path of service beginning before, and going far beyond, the hours that they are required to complete during their junior and senior years. This is also a great opportunity for freshmen to get to know more of their classmates outside of the classroom. Freshmen can participate in one or all of the Freshman Service Days as space allows. Class absences will be excused as long as permission slips are turned in 1 week prior to the trip.
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Host Families Needed for French Exchange Program
The Brebeuf Jesuit French Exchange Program is in need of one more family for a French (female) student who has allergies to pets. They are also looking for a host family for the adult chaperone who is comfortable speaking English and who enjoys a variety of activities and meeting new people. There is a stipend available for host families. The dates for this year's exchange program are October 19-30, 2016. If you are interested, please contact Madame Martin at mmartin@brebeuf.org.
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Mandatory Pre-PSAT Meeting for Sophomores and Juniors
A reminder to all sophomore and junior families that the PSAT will take place at Brebeuf on Wednesday, October 19. In preparation for this important test, all sophomores and juniors must attend a mandatory pre-administration session on one of the following dates: October 5, at 12:50 p.m., October 6 at 3:30 p.m., October 7 at 9:15 a.m., or October 7 at 1:35 p.m. in the Auditorium.
The pre-administration sessions will take approximately 45 minutes and the PSAT Student Guides will be distributed to students during this time.
Students can sign-up for a time that works best for their schedule by clicking here.
Students must bring their Student ID number and No. 2 pencil.
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Freshman Teach-In - October 19
Attention Class of 2020 Families: Freshman students do not take the PSAT, so Brebeuf has a special morning planned for them on Wednesday, October 19, 2016.
All freshmen will report to the Auditorium no later than 8:15 a.m. for a special performance by the A.C.T. Out Ensemble. The A.C.T. Out Ensemble is a social issue theatre troupe, performing original work based on social, health, and educational issues. The A.C.T. Out Ensemble will be followed by a freshman community service activity which will take place here at Brebeuf from 9:45-10:45 a.m. The day will conclude with an alumni speaker from 11:00-11:30 a.m., and at the conclusion, students will be dismissed. Please note that students must be picked up outside of the gymnasium in order not to disrupt the PSAT. We are excited to welcome the A.C.T. Out Ensemble and look forward to an engaging morning of service and activities for the class of 2020.
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Coffee with the Counselors
Coffee with the Counselors information sessions will be offered periodically throughout the year to connect parents with information relevant to your student’s academic experience at Brebeuf Jesuit. Dates and topics for these sessions are provided below with more details to come. Coffee with the Counselors will take place from 7:30-8:00 a.m. in the France Stone Room (unless otherwise indicated). Save the dates below for upcoming sessions: Friday, October 14
Getting Involved: Clubs and Leadership Opportunities for Students Friday, November 18
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): How we are teaching DBT to students and how you can support this learning (This session will take place in the LGI) Friday, December 9
Supporting Your Student Through Finals: Stress and Time Management Friday, January 20
Scheduling for Next Year: What You Need to Know. You can follow the Academic Counselor’s on Twitter @BJPSCounseling.
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#BrebeufDrives for 2016 Are Underway
Brebeuf Jesuit is renewing our community-wide effort, #BrebeufDrives, a quarterly program centered around uniting Brebeuf in giving and modeling service for the vulnerable and underserved populations of Indianapolis. These quarterly drives provide a great opportunity for our school community to actively be men and women for others. #BrebeufDrives 2016 kicked off September 26 and continues through October 19. The first collection will benefit the Dayspring Center for Homeless Families. The Dayspring Center indicated several needs that our drive can help fulfill: Soap/shower gel, shampoo, deodorant, and new washcloths/towels. These much-needed items can be dropped off in the collection boxes located in the Gym Lobby and Front Lobby. Items may also be left in Nick Klingler's office located next to the chapel. The focus of November's #BrebeufDrive will be to assist with the collection of items benefitting the Crisis Office for Brebeuf's annual tradition of Help for the Holidays. In the months to follow, further communications from Brebeuf will let families know the focus of the #BrebeufDrives on a quarterly basis.
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Congratulations to Brendan Murphy '17
A member of the Braves Crew team and rower at the Indianapolis Rowing Center, Brendan was selected for the 2016-2017 USRowing Scholastic Honor Roll on Tuesday! Brendan was one of 36 student-athletes chosen from 120 nominations nationally and the only rower selected from the state of Indiana for this top honor. This national recognition by USRowing, the national organizational body for the sport of rowing in the United States, is based on both academic excellence and success at a high level in the sport of rowing. Pictured here: Brendan competed impressively in his semifinal heat of the Mens Open 2X event at the USRowing Club National Championships with Benjamin Kallmyer '16 in July.
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Save the Date(s) for Bistro Class Parent Parties
This year’s Class Parent Parties have been scheduled! Please join your fellow Class Parents for an evening of drinks, appetizers and socializing while supporting your child’s class and the 2017 Brebeuf Bistro - Cirque du Brebeuf. Class Parent Parties are casual and fun affairs! Mark your calendars to celebrate this wonderful community by building friendships and getting to know even more Brebeuf parents in your child’s class! Freshman Class Party - November 12, 2016
Sophomore Class Party - November 17, 2016
Junior Class Party - November 3, 2016
Senior Class Party - December 1, 2016
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Host Families Needed for Chinese Exchange Program
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The Mothers Association Interfaith Prayer Group Welcomes You!
Tuesday, October 11
8:30 a.m.
Chapel
Please join the Mothers Association Interfaith Prayer Group in the Chapel on Tuesday, October 11, from 8:30-9:30 a.m. for our second meeting. The topic of discussion will be “Wedding Traditions of Different Faiths”. We encourage attendees to bring their wedding albums and other wedding ceremony mementos to share with the group.
What is the Interfaith Prayer Group?
We strive to create an inviting place to explore commonalities and differences across faiths; to facilitate discussions of varying faith traditions; to foster an understanding and appreciation of our different faiths through education, sharing and fellowship; and to explore different dimensions of our own faiths, in a safe and sacred place. We conclude each gathering with intercessory prayer for the needs and concerns of Brebeuf students, staff, and others.
All are welcome, so please join us if you are able.
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Brebeuf Jesuit Theatre Presents:
"You Can't Take It With You"
Join us for Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School Theatre's presentation of “You Can’t Take It With You.”
Mark your calendars for one or both nights of great theatrical performances: Friday, October 14 and Saturday, October 15. All Shows begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium.
Tickets can be purchased at the door or by emailing Mr. Strader. Ticket cost: $10 Adults, $5 students.
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Brebeuf Jesuit Study Tour in Italy
The Brebeuf Jesuit Latin program is pleased to offer the trip “In the Shadow of Vesuvius,” a study tour in the Bay of Naples, Italy.
Students will live in a quaint Italian villa located on the excavation site of Cumae, eat authentic Italian cuisine, and explore important archaeological sites. This is a truly one-of-a-kind trip that other high schools in Indiana do not offer.
Travel dates are February 17-25, 2017 (over the President’s Day holiday).
More details, including the trip application and fee schedule can be found by clicking here.
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National Honor Society Offering Free Tutoring
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Barcelona Exchange Trip 2017This long-standing exchange program is an excellent opportunity for Brebeuf students to experience family life in a completely new culture! Students are immersed in the Spanish language, living with host families in Barcelona and attending school daily with their host student. In addition to the host family experience, students will partake in many cultural excursions, among which is a full-day excursion to Manresa and Montserrat, two places with deep Jesuit roots. Students will also tour the world-renowned Gaudí masterpiece, the Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, other Gaudí architectural wonders, and many other sites that are particular to Barcelona and Catalonian culture.
Two Brebeuf faculty or staff members will accompany the students and will be available to the students during their stay. As a result of participating in the Barcelona Exchange Program, Brebeuf students gain confidence and proficiency in Spanish. They may even learn a bit of Catalán, the other official language of the region! The experience is unforgettable and truly gives students a taste of the world beyond the doors of Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School.
For even more details and the application, please click here.
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Brebeuf Mothers Association Fall Event
Mom's Night Out
The Brebeuf Jesuit Mothers Association would like to extend a special invitation to all current moms, prospective moms of the Class of 2021 and alumni moms for an evening of socializing, wine and appetizers on Thursday, October 13. Brebeuf Jesuit President, Fr. Jack Dennis, S.J., will be our guest of honor and he will provide some inspiring remarks.
Event Details
Thursday, October 13
7:00-10:00 p.m.
The home of Lynne Bir
If you have any questions, please contact:
Caroline Kroot - 317.902.8932 or Debra Parker - 317.752.9678
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Pine Ridge Indian Reservation Cultural Immersion and Mission Trip June 6-21, 2017
Applications for the 2017 immersion trip will be available October 1, 2016.
Each summer, Brebeuf Jesuit students are invited to experience a unique cultural immersion and mission trip to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in the southwest corner of South Dakota. This cultural immersion experience fosters a culture of understanding and dialogue with people of diverse religious, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. Click here to view the informational flyer with more details.
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| Brebeuf Athletics - Sports ReportClick the link below to access the Brebeuf Jesuit Sports Report.
Parking Information for Friday's football game against Guerin
Parking at Guerin is very limited. Fans are encouraged to arrive early. In the event that there parking lot reaches capacity, patrons will be directed to park across the street at Bridgewater.
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.
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