PUBLISHED ON March 16, 2024
FROM THE DESK OF
THE HEAD OF SCHOOL
Happy New Year! I hope that all of you received the midyear email that was sent out over the holidays recapping the beginning of the school year. It is hard to believe that half of the school year is over and it is now 2024. I pray that you and your families enjoyed some down time and were able to recharge to start the next half of the school year.
As a school, our number one priority is the faith formation of each of your daughters and the academic curriculum that we offer each day. According to the state and to the school policy, students are only allowed to miss so many instructional minutes. Beginning this semester, if your daughter is absent more than 5 days and does not have personal extenuated circumstances, (flu, Covid etc.), she will have to make up the time missed by staying Wednesday afternoons from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM until the time is made up. Each school day consists of 8 hours. Missed time will be made up hourly. Please know that work schedules will have to be adjusted if your daughter is required to make up time. It is imperative that for a student to be successful that she must be in school.
The attendance policy is attached for your convenience. Every parent and student signed off on this policy at the beginning of the school year.
Catholic education is very costly therefore sending your daughter to school is an investment in her future.
Remembering always Deus Providebit…..God Will Provide,
Connie L. Dantagnan
STUDENT LIFE
Bookstore News
Chapelle Gray Joggers $37.00
Sizes: Small - 3xl
Uniform Update: Students can wear the new Chapelle gray joggers or the Chapelle green sweatpants at PE. These cannot be worn at any other time during the school day. Both options will also be allowed for the 24-25 school year.
On Monday, 3/18, Tuesday, 3/19, and Wednesday, 3/20 there will be no lunch or aftercare. Students must be picked up by 12:15pm.
3rd Quarter Exam Proctor Schedule
St. Joseph Altar Volunteers Needed
The St. Joseph Altar could use assistance in breaking down the altar on Tuesday, March 19th from 5-7pm in the gym. Dads especially needed but moms and students are welcome.
Lent Pray40 challenge
Over the course of Lent, we have been encouraging the students to join the Lent Pray40 challenge through Hallow. The Pray40 challenge is a challenge to pray daily using meditations and prayers from "He Leadeth Me," which is the story of Fr. Walter Ciszek's experience and suffering in soviet prisons and labor camps during World War II. His story can teach us a great deal of how to trust in God during times of great suffering. Please encourage your daughters to join the challenge if they haven't done so already! It is not too late! Please also keep praying for all the students throughout this lent and for the rest of the year! If they have questions, please direct them to their Theology teacher. Thank you.
Parents Club Meeting Change
The Parents Club Meeting that was on Tuesday, April 9 has been changed to Monday, April 8 at 6pm.
Holy Thursday
Thursday, March 28 is an early dismissal day, but is still a four period day. Any student absent on this day will count as a full day of absence.
Class of 2024 End of the Year Packet
Military Folds of Honor Scholarship
Altar Server of the Year
If any student recently won "Altar Server of the Year" for their parish, please email your name, parish, and a picture (if possible) to Ms. Hanzo at jhanzo@achschipmunks.org! Thanks so much!
On Sale on the Gulf Bank site
Junior Prom Favor Package
March 8-March 19
$20.00
Includes a t-shirt and favor
Challenge T-shirt & Ticket
March 8- March 19
$20.00
Includes a t-shirt and ticket to the event on April 18, 2024 @ Archbishop Rummel.
Do you love to Cheer or Dance?
Chapelle Cheerleader, Chapellette and Hi-Stepper tryout packets are now available in the front office or by clicking the link below.
New Chipmunk Registration (archbishopchapelle.org)
Chapellette Tryout Clinic: March 20 @ Rummel 6:30 PM
Chapellette Tryouts: March 22 @ Rummel 4:30 PM
Cheerleading Clinic: March 25 5:00 PM
Cheerleading Tryouts: March 26 4:30 PM
Hi-Stepper Tryout Clinic: April 8 4:00 PM
Hi-Stepper Tryouts: April 11 5:00 PM
Service Hour Requirements
5 CHAPELLE HOURS
5 COMMUNITY HOURS
Deadline for Service Hours is April 15th.
Those students who have the requirement do not need to do anything else. Your Summary Report will be completed by Mrs. Capaci.
Those students who have completed more than the requirement of Community hours must complete a Service Hour Report form found on FACTS account, under Resource Documents. Complete the form and submit that to Mrs. Capaci. You can place the form in the class bin on her office door. If students have more than the required Chapelle hours (submitted by respective event coordinators), know that Mrs. Capaci will add these to your Summary Report. Should you have any questions, please e-mail or see Mrs. Capaci (Tuesday-Thursday, 7:30-12:30).
Those students who qualify for Matthew 25 recognition will be notified by Mrs. Capaci.
2024-2025 School Year Important Dates (UPDATED)
August 9 Check In Day (Mandatory - ALL STUDENTS)
August 12 First Day of School for ALL students (7 periods)
August 30 Holiday (No School)
Sept. 2 Labor Day Holiday (NO SCHOOL)
Sept. 12-13 Senior Retreat
October 9-11 Exams
Nov. 7 OPEN HOUSE
Nov. 8 Holiday (NO SCHOOL)
Nov. 13 8th Grade Retreat
Nov. 25-29 Thanksgiving Holidays (NO SCHOOL)
Dec. 5-6 Junior Retreat
Dec. 18-20 Exams
Dec. 23-Jan 3 Christmas Holidays (NO SCHOOL)
Jan. 6 All return
Jan. 20 MLK Holiday (NO SCHOOL)
Feb. 5 and 6*** Freshman Retreat
March 3-7 Mardi Gras Holidays (NO SCHOOL)
March 19-21 Exams
March 27-28 Sophomore Retreat
April 17 ½ Day - Holy Thursday
April 18 Good Friday (No School)
April 21-23 Easter Holidays (No School)
May 21-23 Exams
***Freshman Retreat will be an evening retreat, starting after school and ending around 9pm. The freshman class will be divided into two groups based on their Theology classes, with each group attending retreat only one of the nights. All freshmen will have off on Friday, Feb. 7, as their retreat holiday.
Dates are subject to change.
Handbook Updates (PLEASE READ)
We are asking each school family to immediately re-familiarize themselves with the school handbook regulations. We have recently made some updates to the following sections of the handbook:
· Responsibility for Students Outside of the School Day pg. 8
· Sweatpants or joggers for PE pg. 48
· Dropping Off Items pg. 57
We pride ourselves on the quality of education your student is receiving at Archbishop Chapelle High School. We also take great pride in our student body and the quality of the young ladies entrusted to our care.
The 2023-2024 Student Handbook can be found on FACTS under Resource Documents.
ACADEMICS
GENERAL SARA™ OFFICE HOURS
Extra Help for students with questions on any SARA™ content (Students access through their SARA™ accounts)
Sundays 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Mondays 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Tuesdays 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Wednesdays 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Thursdays 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Fridays 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Saturdays 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Peer Tutoring
National Honor Society is excited to offer Peer Tutoring for all subjects! Tutoring will be offered during S Period. If you need a tutor please contact Mrs. Chimento or fill out this google form. https://forms.gle/gvXFkVTeNPDeRwt87
Information on how to access you lesson plans. There are two links. One link will show how to access lesson plans through parents web, and one will show how to students can access lesson through their FACTS account. If you have any questions or are not able to see your lesson plans, please email Mr. Wooderson at kwooderson@archbishopchapelle.org.
Helping Students View Lesson Plans
CAMPUS MINISTRY
Service Hour Information
THOSE STUDENTS WHO CHOOSE TO DO MORE THAN THE REQUIRED 5
COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS AND THE REQUIRED 5 CHAPELLE SERVICE
HOURS MEANS THAT THEY ARE PARTICIPATING IN THE MATTHEW 25 SERVICE
PROGRAM.
Those students MUST submit ALL COMPLETED additional service hours (Chapelle
and Community) to the Director of Service for verification of accuracy and recording
using the Service Hour Report form. These forms may be submitted at any time during
the school year. The DEADLINE FOR COMPLETION IS APRIL 15, 2024.
Matthew 25 participants should print out a copy of the
SERVICE HOUR REPORT.
Go to: FACTS
Choose: Student Account
From Menu: Select Resource Documents
Select: Service Hour Report
For questions concerning Chapelle's Service Hour Requirements, please email Mrs. Capaci at bcapaci@archbishopchapelle.org
St. Mary Magdalen Food Pantry
Volunteers are needed to pack food boxes at St. Mary Magdalen Church. It is every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. They can contact Chris Kenney at (504)-432-3653.
COUNSELING
Upcoming College Visits on Chapelle’s Campus
All students welcome. Visits will take place in the Counseling Office during lunch and Period S. If you would like to attend the presentation during period s, please see/email Mrs. Reeg before the visit for a pass.
Save the Date
All meetings are at 6:00pm in the cafeteria.
March 19, 2024
April 30, 2024
Bullying/Harassment Policy
Bullying is a distinctive pattern of repeatedly and deliberately harming and humiliating others and is characterized by a power imbalance between the two parties. Bullying includes, but is not limited to physical or verbal aggression, relational aggression, or emotional aggression (teasing, threatening, and intimidating others). Relational aggression (RA), is a form of indirect bullying that uses social relationships to manipulate or harm others, such as isolating a student
from her group of friends (social exclusion), threatening to stop talking to a
friend (the ''silent treatment''), or spreading gossip and rumors. Harassment includes, but is not limited to, slurs, jokes, comments, or other offensive conduct relating to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Bullying, relational aggression (including cyber-bullying), and harassment will not be tolerated. Please use the forms below to report bullying.
Bullying Incident Report – Student Form
https://forms.gle/Uvh5iZt114f1moXXA
Bullying Incident Report – Parent Form
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LAGNIAPPE
Parents Club General Meetings
Monday, April 8, 2024
Parents Club Volunteer Opportunities
Welcome to the 2023 - 2024 school year. The Chapelle Parents Club assists our school in various ways throughout the year as well as being responsible for many events that benefit Chapelle students, faculty and the community. Parent Volunteers are valued members of our Chapelle family and help us to ensure that all events are memorable and successful. Please take advantage of the opportunity to become involved and to share in Chapelle’s traditions by joining the Parents’ Club and signing up to volunteer.
Click here: https://web4u.forms-db.com/view.php?id=1837937 to sign up to volunteer.
Tuition Incentive
As a member of Archbishop Chapelle’s Parents Club you have the option to participate in Chapelle’s tuition raffle. The winner of our raffle will be chosen at our volunteer appreciation party on May 2, 2024 and will receive $5,000 to be used towards tuition for the 2024-2025 school year. To be entered into the raffle, the following requirements MUST be met:
Please note: Each family will be required to
sign in
at every Parents Club event. Each event receives 1 credit but Prom Fest, whether working set up or day of, receives 2 credits.
Cafeteria Updates
Breakfast
High School $2.75
Lunch
High School $4.00
Salad Bar with Potato $4.50
Prayer for Lent
Almighty and Everlasting God,
You have given the human race Jesus Christ our Savior as a model of humility.
He fulfilled Your Will by becoming Man and giving His life on the Cross.
Help us to bear witness to You by following His example of suffering and make us worthy to share in His Resurrection. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son.
Amen.
QUESTIONS?
PLEASE CONTACT MS. VICKY SMITH
vsmith@archbishopchapelle.org
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