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| BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT - MONDAY, AUGUST 20 Back-to-School Night is designed to provide parents the opportunity to attend an abbreviated version of their child’s class schedule (without their child). This year, Back-to-School Night will take place on Monday, August 20, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Parents will meet briefly with each teacher to learn about course content and policies for homework, testing, and grading. You will receive an email from Shani Simonson with a reminder, a full agenda for the evening, and your child’s schedule. Please bring the schedule with you to use as a guide. After entering through the main entrance, please proceed to West Gym for an Opening Session and Welcome with new Brebeuf Jesuit President, Fr. Bill Verbryke, S.J. Folliowing this session, find your way to your student's zero hour (Period 0) classroom if applicable. If your student does not a zero hour (Period 0) class, proceed directly to your student's Period 1 class. For more information, please contact Shani Simonson in the Principal’s Office at 317.524.7080. New Optional Session Prior to Back to School Night:
Helping Your Child Succeed in Math at Brebeuf Jesuit 5:45 p.m. in the Efroymson Auditorium
Success in math is a significant academic focus for many of our students and families. Many students deal with math anxiety, and we can help! Brebeuf Jesuit's mathematics department offers a challenging curriculum, caring teachers, and proven results. In this session, our math teachers will give helpful tips and take your questions. All are welcome to this optional session. Each math teacher will still give his or her individual presentation during the regular class time period of Back-to-School Night as well.
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| CALENDAR NOTES FOR AUGUST Friday, August 17: Mass of the Holy Spirit/Opening of School Celebration Altered Day 1 Schedule for August 17: 8:15-8:45 – Period 1
8:50-9:20 – Period 2
9:25-9:55 – Period 3
10:00-10:30 – Period 4
10:35-11:05 – Period 5
11:10-11:40 – Period 6
11:45-12:15 – Period 7
12:20-12:50 – Period 8
12:50-1:00 – Move to gym
1:00-2:15 – Mass
2:15-3:15 – Community celebration outside on football/baseball field. Dismissal follows.
Monday, August 20: Back-to-School Night Tuesday, August 21: Junior Class Meeting Tuesday, August 21: Sophomore Class Meeting Wednesday, August 22: Freshman Class Meeting
Wednesday, August 22: College Counseling's Evening with Senior Parents Thursday, August 23: Senior Class Meeting Thursday, August 23: President's Meet & Greet Reception Tuesday, August 28: President's Meet & Greet Reception Wednesday, August 29: President's Meet & Greet Reception
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FRIDAY - AUGUST 17, 2018Altered Day 1 Mass of the Holy Spirit - 1:00-2:15 p.m. - West Gymnasium Opening of School Celebration - 2:15-3:15 p.m. - Football/Baseball Field
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monday - AUGUST 20, 2018Day 2 Optional Presentation Prior to Back-to-School Night - Helping Your Child Succeed in Math at Brebeuf Jesuit - 5:45 p.m. - Efroymson Auditorium Back-to-School Night - 6:30-8:30 p.m.
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tuesday - AUGUST 21, 2018Day 3 Junior Class Meeting - 11:10-11:50 a.m. - Chapel Sophomore Class Meeting - 12:50-1:30 p.m. - Chapel
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wednesday - AUGUST 22, 2018Day 4 Freshman Class Meeting - 9:15-9:45 a.m. Fall Play Auditions - 3:30 p.m.
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thursday - AUGUST 23, 2018Day 5 President's Meet and Greet - 8:30-10:00 a.m. - Efroymson Auditorium Senior Class Meeting - 9:15-9:50 a.m.
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FRIDAY - AUGUST 24, 2018Day 1
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(From left to right, top to bottom) Fr. Chris Johnson, S.J. (Vice President of Mission and Identity), Kaley Trump (Math), Jami MacNaughton (Math), Reggie Simmons (Assistant Principal), Dawn Fable (English), Kayla Gross (Spanish), Sylvia Burlock (English), Alicia Drier (English), Beth Franzosa (Religious Studies), Katie Karich (Advancement) We are thrilled to welcome these fantastic new faculty and staff members to the Brebeuf Jesuit community! Each individual brings with them incredible talent, passion and excitement for the year ahead, and our school will be a better place with them here. Join us in welcoming this exceptional group of Ignatian Educators!
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Student Spotlight Grace Roberts '19
Loves About Brebeuf That I can walk down the hallway and recognize almost everyone I see. People from other schools always tell me they see a new person everyday in the hallway, and that doesn’t sound appealing to me. I like knowing the people that I’m sharing my high school experience with. Class You Are Most Looking Forward to This Year I’m most looking forward to Intro to Entrepreneurship. It sounds really fun and educational. Mr. VanSlam has several speakers come in that have made a successful career for themselves. It’s very inspiring because most of them started out just like us, some of them are even Brebeuf grads. It’ll be fun to learn about something that really interests me. Future Plans It changes everyday, but I’ve considered marketing and law school. I love to read, and marketing sounds exciting. I want to go to college somewhere new, or I could end up down the road at Butler. It all depends. Teams & Co-Curriculars Lacrosse
Soccer
Student Council
Admissions Ambassador
Jewish Student Union Random Facts I love Captain America. At the age of 4, I knew every word to the song “1985.” I danced for eight years. Chicken fingers have been my favorite meal since I was 4 years old. I used to wear turtlenecks to sleep because I thought a vampire would suck my blood. How did you spend your summer? I went to a lot of soccer practices. We took a huge family trip to the beach over the 4th of July, but I spent the majority of the time watching movies or messing with my siblings. What are you most looking forward to during this school year? Any sporting event and PRTs in the Information Commons with the librarians. Where would you travel if time and money weren’t an issue? I would really like to travel to Ethiopia and help at an orphanage and travel the country. As much as I’d love to travel the world, I think it’s important to see how others are living. What are some small things that make your day better? When someone smiles at me in the hallway or makes me laugh when I’m doing homework. You don’t realize how much you appreciate those things until you’re at your house all summer.
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| Upcoming College Counseling Events Evening with Senior Parents College Counseling's Evening with Senior Parents will take place on August 22, 2018 in the Efroymson Auditorium from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Scholarship Announcements The Wells Scholarship at Indiana University Bloomington is one of the most prestigious scholarships in higher education providing full tuition, mandatory and course-related fees, and a living stipend for four years of study. Academic and career mentoring, international experiences, summer enrichment, and membership in the Hutton Honors College are all part of the Wells Scholars experience, which combines the best features of a large research university and a small liberal arts college. Recent Wells Scholars had an average GPA of 3.9 or higher, SAT of 1400 or higher/ACT of 32 or higher, and rank in the top 5% of their high school classes, with significant contributions in extracurricular activities, leadership, and community service. You must be fully committed to attending IU Bloomington if offered the Wells Scholarship. If you apply binding Early Decision to any school, you are not eligible to be nominated. Members of the Class of 2019 who are interested in consideration as one of Brebeuf’s two Wells Scholarship nominees should email Mrs. Jody Root (subject line: Wells Scholarship) by 3:15 p.m. on Monday, September 4. Include a detailed, updated student resume and an essay of 600-800 words responding to the following prompt:
Please formulate a question about an issue of significance about which thoughtful people disagree. Present your analysis of the issue and your response to the question, noting the strongest competing arguments. For highly engaged, service and leadership-minded students. This is a full-tuition, merit-based scholarship to the college of the student’s choice. Apply as soon as possible: application closes when 3000 students have applied, no later than September 12. Covers full cost of attendance at Questbridge “partner schools” (among the most selective colleges in the nation) for academically outstanding students with demonstrated financial need ($65,000/year for a family of 4 with minimal assets). Successful candidates should have primarily A’s in a challenging curriculum, intellectual spark and determination. Top 5-10% of class, SAT >1310, ACT >28, Scholarship applications are extensive and are due by September 27. Inclusion and Diversity Announcements The Center for Leadership Development (CLD) offers college and career readiness programs to high school students, including the College Prep Institute, College Prep Conference & College Fair (August 18, 2018), Business Orientation Project, and Self-Discovery Career Exploration Project (SDCE). To learn more and register for these programs, click here. Many colleges and universities offer free Diversity Fly-In Programs to top under-represented, first generation, and/or diverse 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.
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Peter SerVaas '07 Speaks with the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
On Tuesday, August 14, Principal Greg VanSlambrook's Intro to Entrepreneurship class welcomed 2007 Brebeuf Jesuit alumnus Peter SerVaas, President and Co-Founder of DoubleMap.
Peter created DoubleMap, a GPS bus tracking system, while attending Indiana University - Bloomington. Since that time, DoubleMap has grown into an internationnal brand with nearly 600 clients and 70 full-time employees. He spoke to the class about what it takes to create a start-up company, how life has changed for him since graduating in 2007 and how Brebeuf helped prepare him for this exciting career.
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#BraveNation Game Packs on Sale Now
Don't miss your chance to purchase a student #BraveNation Game Pack for Friday night's game at Bishop Chatard. Game Packs include a #BraveNation t-shirt, one ticket to the Brebeuf Jesuit vs. Bishop Chatard football game, a bus ride to the game this Friday night on the Fan Bus and dinner from Chick-Fil-A. The #BraveNation bus will depart Brebeuf at 6:15 p.m. Friday evening, and return after the game concludes. Students are not required to ride the bus back to Brebeuf Jesuit.
The Spirit Store will be open from 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. tomorrow. Don't miss this last chance to buy your Game Pack! For more information regarding game packs and tailgating at Friday's game, click here.
#GoBraves
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Class Meetings Next Week
Next week’s mandatory class meeting schedule is as follows:
Tuesday, August 21 - Junior Class – 11:10 a.m.
- Sophomore Class – 12:50 p.m.
Wednesday, August 22 - Freshman Class – 9:15 a.m.
Thursday, August 23
Class meetings are for students only. All class meetings will be held in the Chapel, and are mandatory. This includes students that are scheduled for a PRT class.
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Brebeuf Jesuit Exchange Program seeks Host Families for Students from Toulouse
Are you interested in hosting an exchange student? The Brebeuf Jesuit Exchange Program needs host families for French students from Brebeuf Jesuit’s sister school, Le Caousou Jesuit High School in Toulouse who will be visiting for two weeks from Saturday, October 20 through Saturday, November 3, 2018. (Dates may flex by one day.)
All Brebeuf Jesuit students and their families are eligible to participate. This opportunity is not limited to students taking French courses at Brebeuf. There are no financial obligations except to provide meals, transportation, and a room for the student. The application deadline is Friday, August 31.
An application can be found on the main page of Plus Portals. If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Martin, French instructor at mmartin@brebeuf.org or at 317.524.7041.
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Meet and Greet Brebeuf Jesuit President Fr. Bill Verbryke, S.J.
As the 2018-2019 academic year begins, newly appointed Brebeuf Jesuit President, Fr. Bill Verbryke, S.J., would like to personally share his priorities for the year with current Brebeuf Jesuit families. We are pleased to offer the following dates and hope you will be able to join us. - Thursday, August 23 at 8:30 a.m.
Efroymson Auditorium - Tuesday, August 28 at 7:30 a.m.
Efroymson Auditorium - Wednesday, August 29 at 6 p.m.
Efroymson Auditorium
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Join the Braves Athletic Club and Support our Student Athletes During the 2018-2019 Athletic Season!
The Braves Athletic Club is open to businesses and families interested in supporting our Athletic Program in a notable way. Varsity, Maroon, Gold and Applauding club levels are available and include a recognition piece in the three seasonal Athletic Programs, and All Season Passes that allow for individual admission to non-tournament home athletic contests. In turn, funds raised through the Braves Athletic Club will support projects like maintenance of our athletic facilities, equipment purchases, and safety and travel expenses.
Visit https://brebeuf.org/bac for detailed descriptions of the Sponsorship Levels and to purchase your Sponsorship! Only interested in purchasing All Season Passes? You can buy those on the Braves Athletic Club page, too. The DEADLINE for inclusion in the Fall Athletic Program is August 24!
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2018-2019 National Honor Society Applications
Reminder that NHS applications for new members are due to Ms. Shank by 3:15 p.m. Friday, August 17. Please email Ms. Shank (kshank@brebeuf.org), Mrs. Hartsell (thartsell@brebeuf.org) or Mr. Howard (thoward@brebeuf.org) if you have questions.
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Brebeuf Jesuit's Fall Play - FRANKENSTEIN
Mark your calendars to catch our talented students in this year's fall play on October 12 and October 13, 2018! Auditions will take place on Wednesday, August 22, after school in Room 90.
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Senior Portraits by Prestige
All Seniors must be photographed by Prestige by October 1. To schedule your portrait session, you need to call Prestige at 317.564.2592 or schedule online by clicking here. Once photographed, Prestige will contact you to select the pose that will appear in the Brebeuf Jesuit yearbook. If you do not select a pose by the deadline, Prestige will make the selection for you. Additional information will be communicated via email soon.
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Celebrating Published Alumni Brebeuf Jesuit alumni follow many different paths, enveloping a wide array of professions. Today, we celebrate two young alumni that have followed their dreams to become published authors – Annie Sullivan ’06 and Jordan Denari Duffner ’09. Annie Sullivan graduated from Brebeuf in 2006. She received her Masters degree in Creative Writing from Butler University. Her debut young-adult book, A Touch of Gold, will be released August 14. There will be a book launch party to meet Annie, hear a short reading and pick up a signed copy on Friday, August 17. See all of the details below.
A Touch of Gold Launch Party
Friday, August 17, 2018, 7:00 p.m.
Barnes & Noble River Crossing
8675 River Crossing Blvd, Indianapolis
Event is free, but space is limited
RSVP by clicking here Jordan Denari Duffner is a 2009 graduate from Brebeuf Jesuit. Following Brebeuf, Jordan was a Fulbright Scholar in Amman, Jordan. She is currently working on her PhD in Theology at Georgetown University. Her book, Finding Jesus Among Muslims¸recently won the Second Place, ‘General Interest Book Award’ from the Association of Catholic Publishers. To learn more about Jordan and her book, click here. We are so proud of Jordan and Annie’s accomplishments and how they are continuing to be women for others. Help us congratulate them both on their great achievements!
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Ignatian Scholars Updates
Ignatian Scholars Retreat On Tuesday, August 7, the Freshmen Ignatian Scholars went to Butler University for their annual retreat. Once there, the new Scholars began their jam-packed day with a welcome and introduction to the program and what they can expect from it by Winston Miller, the Ignatian Scholars Coordinator. After learning the story of Saint Ignatius, the Scholars were led through an activity facilitated by Brebeuf Principal, Mr. VanSlambrook, who asked the scholars to walk around the room and read various quotes regarding leadership he had posted on the walls and to stand next to their favorite quote. Scholars were asked to volunteer their thoughts and articulate what they found meaningful about their leadership quote. Immediately afterwards, Scholars listened to a current Butler student who spoke about the importance of getting involved at a new school by joining clubs and organizations. In an effort to become more familiar with each other, Scholars then broke out into small groups and played icebreaker games where they learned interesting facts about each other that they had to memorize. At that point, the rest of the college counseling team from Brebeuf, led by Director of College Counseling, Dr. Jim Fadely, arrived and introduced themselves and made it clear they were available to answer any college-related questions the scholars may have at any time throughout their time at Brebeuf. From there, the Ignatian Scholars received a tour of Butler’s campus by two current Butler tour guides and had lunch in Butler’s main dining hall. The day concluded with another talk by Ignatian Scholars Coordinator, Winston Miller, who discussed the importance of stepping out of one’s comfort zone. It was a fun and productive day, and we want to thank Butler’s Admissions office for so graciously hosting the Ignatian Scholars for the day!
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Order Information for Letter Jackets, Banners, Blankets and Track and Field State Finalist Patches
The Spirit Store is now taking orders for letter jackets, banners, blankets and Track and Field State Finalist patches. Randy Witner will be at Back-to-School night for letter jacket fittings from 5:30-7:00 p.m. See below to download order forms:
The deadline for all orders is Friday, September 7, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. Please note: this will be the only time period Track and Field patches will be available to order. If you have any questions, please contact Karla Ralls in the Spirit Store at kralls@brebeuf.org or 317.524.7003.
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Brebeuf Athletics - Sports ReportClick the link below to access the Brebeuf Jesuit Sports Report.
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