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ANOTHER UPDATE ON PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
October 18-19
The response to the new online scheduling system has been strong. Many teachers' schedules are now 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 him/her directly. If you find your schedule has changed for the October 18 or 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 to schedule that time with the teacher. Conferences are scheduled for 10 minutes. Time will be noted during the evenings to keep conferences on schedule. 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 with details from Jen LaMaster, Assistant Principal.
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Brebeuf Jesuit's parent conversation series
Brebeuf Jesuit is excited to invite you to join us for our Parent Conversation Series—a series of engaging, empowering, and informative discussions Brebeuf Jesuit will be hosting over the next several months. These discussions have been designed especially for parents of Brebeuf Jesuit students seeking to both enrich their relationships with their children, as well as support them as they traverse the path toward adulthood and college. During each session, parents will have the opportunity to learn from experienced counselors, therapists, and physicians, ask questions, and engage in discussion in a relaxed, open atmosphere. For more details, including the series schedule, please click here.
The next event in the Parent Conversation series, Coffee with the Counselors, is scheduled for next Friday. Friday, October 14, 7:30-8:00 a.m.
France Stone Room
Coffee with the Counselors—Getting Involved: Clubs and Leadership Opportunities for Students
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Friday - october 7, 2016
Day 5
Daily Mass - 7:45 a.m.
Ignatian Scholars Speaker Series - 7:00 a.m. - LGI
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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Monday - OCTOBER 10, 2016
Day 1
Daily Mass - 7:45 a.m.
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Tuesday - OCTOBER 11, 2016
Day 2
Daily Mass - 7:45 a.m.
Mothers Association Interfaith Prayer Group Meeting - 8:30 a.m. - Chapel
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Wednesday - OCTOBER 12, 2016
Yom Kippur - No School/Offices Closed
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thursday - october 13, 2016
Day 3
Daily Mass - 7:45 a.m.
Mom's Night Out - 7:00 p.m.
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Friday - october 14, 2016
Day 4
Daily Mass - 7:45 a.m.
Coffee With the Counselors - 7:30 a.m. - France Stone Room
Fall Play - "You Can't Take It With You" - 7:00 p.m. - Auditorium
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SATURDAY - october 15, 2016
Fall Play - "You Can't Take It With You" - 7:00 p.m. - Auditorium
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| Brebeuf Jesuit students enjoyed some cake in celebration of Fr. Paul Peterson, S.J.'s birthday
last Friday!
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Student SpotlightKEON GORGE '17
Loves About Brebeuf
I love the atmosphere and friendly environment at Brebeuf. People are very nice, and always go out of their way to talk to you and make you feel welcome. I came from Carmel public schoolsl and it just wasn’t the same. At Brebeuf, I can both respect the teachers and administration and have a more personal relationship with them. I find it a lot easier to learn from someone you care about.
Favorite Class
It is really hard to pick one, because I enjoy different classes for different reasons. For the material, it was AP Physics 1 with Mr. Rott. He is a great teacher, and while it was certainly a difficult class, it was fun and I looked forward to going to that class everyday.
Future Plans I hope to attend Purdue University for computer science - my heart is pretty much set on that. I am not entirely sure on the specific area of computer science though. I am learning programming now, which I have enjoyed, but what strikes me is that, I play a lot of video games and I am fascinated with the ability for computers to replicate the real world. I want to push the boundaries on digital environments to be more realistic and replicate the laws of nature in a computer.
Teams & Co-Curriculars
Boy Scout
Eagle Scout
Outdoor activities like camping and rafting
Lacrosse
Outdoor Club Member
Founding member of the Brebeuf Maker Club
Track and Field
Works for Brebeuf Jesuit in IT during the summer
Random Fact I have danced with the king of Sweden. In 2012, I attended the National Boy Scout Jamboree. This was a special event that had all the international groups as well. The King of Sweden, who is also a scout, was a guest and attended wearing his Swedish scout uniform. He taught us a dance with traditional Swedish music and everyone in attendance danced along with him.
Is Brebeuf as academically rigorous as they say? Brebeuf is as rigorous as the claims say. On some level, it depends on what class you take, but overall, I have found that every class challenges you to think deeper, write more, and study longer to achieve true mastery of the subject. Because of this, the general homework load can be a considerable amount, but I have found that I almost always leave the chapter knowing the material thoroughly, and if not, my teachers are always available to help me understand when I fall behind.
What do you think of…
Apple getting rid of the headphone jack on the iPhone?
At face value, I am upset with the idea of an iPhone without a headphone jack, mainly because I have a pretty nice pair of earbuds and I don't like the idea of having a barrier to using my favorite headphones that I have been using for years. However, I would like to think that there is a reason for removing it. And if removing that jack is what allowed for a more powerful processor or a longer battery life, than I am perfectly fine with that change. Sure it might be annoying to use an adapter with my earbuds, but hey, it seems like a pretty small complaint for a magical brick that is many times more powerful than anything that existed ten years ago.
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College Counseling News
Colleges Visiting Brebeuf Jesuit
Ball State University - October 7, 9:15 a.m. - France Stone Room
Wake Forest University - October 7, 1:35 p.m. - Lobby Conference Room
Elon University - October 11, 11:10 a.m. - Lobby Conference Room
Bellarmine University - October 13, 2016, 11:10 a.m. - Lobby Conference Room
Colgate University - October 13, 12:50 p.m. - Lobby Conference Room
Lawrence University - October 14, 9:15 a.m. - Lobby Conference Room
Northwestern University - October 14, 9:15 a.m. - France Stone Room
To see a full list of schools visiting please check the College Counseling Page in Portals.
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Help Brebeuf Jesuit by Completing a Technology Survey
The school has partnered with BrightBytes, an educational research organization, to explore Brebeuf's use of technology for learning, and student use of technology in general. The data collected will be used to help us to evaluate our Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) program, use of technology in classrooms (and outside of them), and guide us in our decision making. The survey is completely web-based, can be taken from any connected device, and should take about 10 minutes to complete. Thank you for being a part of this initiative, JD Ferries-Rowe
CIO, on behalf of the Brebeuf Jesuit IT department.
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Volunteer Opportunities Now Available for Brebeuf Moms at Dayspring
Every Thursday, a group of four or five students, a Brebeuf Jesuit teacher, and a Brebeuf Mom 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 Moms to join students to learn more about homelessness in Indianapolis. This is the third year of our partnership with Dayspring and we have found it to provide truly meaningful service experiences. The group typically leaves school at 11:00 a.m. and returns by 2:00 p.m. You or your student can sign up for a trip to Dayspring by clicking here. If you have any questions regarding our weekly trips to Dayspring, please contact Nick Klingler at nklingler@brebeuf.org.
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Student Reflectors at Brebeuf Jesuit Masses
Throughout the school year, Brebeuf Jesuit hosts a number of all-school Masses. Typically, a student is selected to stand up and share a personal reflection at each of these Masses based on conversations with campus ministry, their teachers, administration, and myriad other ways. As these reflections usually result in impactful and inspiring moments for both the reflector and our community, Brebeuf Jesuit wanted to open up that process to the entire student body. How will this work? All students who have an interest in providing a reflection at one of Brebeuf’s Masses can do so by completing a short the interest form. This form will ask each interested student why they wish to share their reflection, and what their reflection would entail. Once the form is submitted, it will be reviewed, and if selected, the student will be contacted to set up a meeting to discuss further. Please note that due to the high number of students who may wish to share a reflection, we will obviously be unable to accommodate all the requests we will receive. We are excited to provide this opportunity to our students, and we look forward to hearing from them in the coming weeks.
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Order Your Varsity Letterman Jacket, Sweater, Banner and Blanket Soon to Ensure Delivery Before the Holidays!
In order for Brebeuf Jesuit to guarantee delivery prior to the holidays, all orders are due by Friday, October 14, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. Samples to try on for sizing are available in the Spirit Store. Spirit Store Hours:
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday
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Junior Class 2016 Poinsettia Sale
The 2016 Poinsettia Sale sponsored by the Junior Class has begun! All poinsettias are in gold foil covers, and the lavender trees will be wrapped in red mylar. All orders are due by Tuesday, November 1, 2016. Poinsettias will be delivered on Wednesday, November 30. Pick up is in the gym lobby from 12:00-4:00 p.m. Please note that any plants not picked up by 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 30 will be donated to a local charity. For more information, including pricing and the order form, please click here. Orders with payment need to be delivered to the main lobby desk before November 1, 2016. Also, we are always curious who is reading InDepth. So from time to time, we like to hide little messages like this one randomly in one of the newsletters. The first student to send an email to mhigginbotham@brebeuf.org with the name of the teacher featured in the faculty spolight two weeks ago, will win a gift card to Starbucks.
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Mandatory Pre-PSAT Meeting for Sophomores and Juniors
In preparation for this important test, all sophomores and juniors who have not yet attended a mandatory pre-administration session must do so tomorrow at 9:15 a.m. or 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 a No. 2 pencil.
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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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One More Host Family 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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Ignatian Scholars Speaker Series Returns Tomorrow
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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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Time is Running Out to Register for the Brebeuf Mothers Association's 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
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.
Football Senior Night This Friday - 6:30 p.m.
Brebeuf Jesuit will honor its football seniors before the game this Friday versus Cathedral. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m., not halftime.
Football Team Fundraiser at Noodles and Company
Help support the Brebeuf Jesuit football team by enjoying a delicious dinner at Noodles and Company on Thursday, October 13 from 4:00-9:00 p.m. Brebeuf football will receive 25% of sales!
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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