PUBLISHED ON September 20, 2024
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FROM THE DESK OF THE
HEAD OF SCHOOL
Parents and Students: It has come to my attention that afternoon carpool is NOT going well. I need everyone (including grandparents) to review dismissal procedures ASAP. We MUST be good neighbors. Cars in the Chapelle carpool line are blocking traffic on Veterans, blocking driveways, etc. The police have been notified by surrounding businesses and neighbors, and will begin ticketing. THERE is NO NEED to be here right at 3:00. We will not make any student leave campus right at dismissal as we are here each day until 5:00 PM or even later. I am asking again that you review all of the dismissal and carpool procedures for the SAFETY OF OUR STUDENTS and because after Labor Day the police will be ticketing.
Also, NO ONE should be entering the exit gates on Veterans and parking in the shell lot! This is NOT permitted.
If someone other than you is picking up your daughter, PLEASE speak to them about being a good neighbor and remind them to have respect for the teachers and administrators that are on duty. We are here for the safety of the girls.
Enjoy your Labor Day weekend and see you soon!
Mrs. Dantagnan
STUDENT LIFE
WE NEED YOU!!!
Prom Fest Meeting for Volunteers
Calling all chipmunk parents who would like to volunteer at Prom Fest on Saturday, April 5, 2025.
Prom Fest is an all-night event for the senior class held on Chapelle's campus after the Senior Prom. It provides a safe and fun environment and is completely free for the girls and their dates. There are lots of games and activities and chances to win great prizes. Although Prom Fest is for the seniors, we invite and need all grade level parents to volunteer to keep this incredible tradition alive.
The first Prom Fest meeting will be held on Monday, September 23 at 6:15pm in the school cafeteria.
To volunteer, there are 3 easy requirements:
1. You must be safe environment trained. (This can be completed online)
2. You must attend at least one Prom Fest meeting.
3. You must purchase a Prom Fest volunteer t-shirt for $15.
Volunteering the night of Prom Fest will satisfy 2 of the 3 school event requirements to be eligible for the ACHS Parent’s Club tuition incentive raffle.
Please contact Danielle Gauthier or Sara Richard at promfest@achschipmunks.org if you have any questions.
ARC Closed Monday Morning
The ARC will be closed on Monday for a meeting. It will open at 8:00am.
School Picture Retakes & Senior Sweater Pictures
School retakes and Senior Sweater pictures were originally scheduled for Tuesday, September 24. Due to the rescheduling of Senior Retreat, we have moved pictures to Thursday, October 3rd during lunch in the gym.
Leadership Pictures
Leadership pictures were originally scheduled for Tuesday, September 24. Due to the rescheduling of Senior Retreat, we have moved Leadership pictures to Thursday, October 3rd during Period S in the courtyard. The following groups take pictures:
· E-Board (formal & costume)
· Senior class officers
· Junior class officers
· Sophomore class officers
· Freshman class officers
· 8th Grade class officers
· Campus Ministry Leadership Team
· Altar Servers
· Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
· Ambassador Leadership Team
· National Honor Society Officers
Peer Tutoring Information
Attention Students! If you're looking for a peer tutor from an NHS or NJHS student, please fill out the form below. You will meet with your tutor once a week during S period.
https://forms.gle/KUT7a1dkBpuMRgjFA
PSAT/SAT Booster Sessions
It's that time of year again! The October 26th PSAT & SAT are right around the corner! We are excited to announce that Ray Dass will be hosting LIVE virtual PSAT/SAT BOOSTER SESSIONS to help ensure all of our students are prepared for their upcoming tests.
Because of our extensive partnership with Ray Dass, the standard fee for these courses will be waived for our students!
These sessions will be led by Ray Dass instructors and will provide preparation for both the Math & Verbal sections of the PSAT & SAT. They will also make sure to drive home the importance of these tests so that we can help motivate the students to give it their all!!
You can find the schedule for the PSAT/SAT Booster below:
PSAT/SAT Math
- Sunday, September 22nd
- 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Zoom Link
* Please note that the above link can be used for both sessions.
We hope that they take advantage of this wonderful opportunity!
Tickets for Rummel Football Games
Tickets for all Rummel Football games (home and away games) will be sold at Chapelle during lunch on the Thursday before the game in the Perdomo Conference Room. Ticket price is $10 at school and $15 at the gate. Payment at Chapelle can be cash or check made out to Rummel. Save money and purchase your ticket at school. This also lets you by pass the long lines ticket booth.
8th Grade- 11th Grade Digital PSAT Training
On Tuesday, October 1st there will be a mandatory Digital PSAT Training for all students taking the PSAT. This is different from the PSAT test you will take on October 16th. You will miss about 20 minutes of Period S. More information will be sent regarding where you will go closer to October 1st.
The Word
Click the following link to access The Word: https://www.archbishopchapelle.org/the-word
Junior Grandparent's Day
We are inviting our junior grandparents to come and enjoy lunch with their granddaughters. The grandparents can treat their granddaughters to a homemade picnic lunch, a favorite dish that they cook, or a meal from their favorite restaurant. Lunch will be available for purchase in the cafeteria, as well, if that option is the most appealing. The Parent's Club will provide ice cream and lots of delicious toppings. We look forward to having our grandparents on campus!
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 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Tuesdays 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Wednesdays 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Thursdays 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Fridays 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Saturdays 6:00 - 8:00 pm
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.
CAMPUS MINISTRY
Hallow
Last year, we partnered with Hallow, an amazing online resource for prayer that the students can use in the classroom and in their own personal lives! Having Hallow was a great opportunity that I know many of our students took advantage of. Between the faculty, staff, and students, the Archbishop Chapelle community prayed over 11,000 prayers on Hallow last year!
I am happy to say that we are partnering with Hallow again this year! Every single student will have full access to a Hallow account through their achschipmunks email. They should have, or soon will be receiving an email from Hallow with more information on how to log into their accounts. The students can access Hallow through the web browser on their chromebooks, or they can also download the app on their smartphones if they have one. We will be using Hallow in the Theology classes this year, so it is important that every student knows how to access their accounts.
Parents, Hallow also generously offers a free trial for you! Be on the lookout for more information in the future!
If you have any questions about Hallow, please contact Mr. Gavin Matherne.
Know that we are praying for you!
Service Hour Opportunities
St. Christopher Fair 2024
October 4 & 5
Students are welcome to sign up to work shifts for service hours.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4CAAAA2DA1FAC43-51034567-stchristopher#/
St. Ann Family Fest
Middle school and high school students are welcome to sign up to work shifts.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080449AFAF2BA1FD0-50355432-service
St. Philip Neri School Fam Jam
October 11 and 12th
Sign up for specific booths at
St. Mary Magdalen Social Apostolate
Volunteers needed to help pack food boxes for Thanksgiving baskets every Wednesday from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm.
Call Chris Kenney at 504-432-3653.
Wellness Center East Jefferson General Hospital
November 2, 2024
9:00am – 12:00pm
Volunteers arrive at 8:15am
Need: 4 face painters & 4 servers
Contact Colleen Orfanello
504-296-5022
Laketown Village
Assisted Living
1600 Joe Yenni Blvd
Kenner, LA 70065
Service Hours Offered to help Organize Library
A schedule can be set for time of work
Sister Paula (504/214-8800)
pmderise@gmail.com
MobileServe
This year, Chapelle has partnered with MobileServe, an online service to record and track service hours! We are excited to use MobileServe help us record and track every student's required service hours throughout the year. The students should have, or will be receiving an email directly from MobileServe with information on how to log into their accounts. Please see the attached flyer for more information! If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Brenda Capaci.
PARENTS CLUB & VOLUNTEER
First Parents Club Meeting
Monday, September 23rd in Cafeteria
6:15PM Prom Fest Meeting
7:00PM Parents Club General Meeting
Join us on campus....Maria will send more details on this.
ATHLETICS
All Chapelle Home Game Tickets Must
Be Purchased on GoFan.com
All regular season home game tickets must be purchased through GoFan platform. Currently volleyball season passes are on sale. Individual game tickets will be available starting next week. Cash will not be taken at the door, however tickets can be purchased at the door through the app or with a credit card.
COUNSELING
Upcoming College Visits on Chapelle’s Campus
All students welcome. Visits will take place in the Counseling Office during lunch and/or Period S. If you would like to attend the presentation during Period S, please see/email Mrs. Reeg before the visit for a pass.
September 30 at lunch
- Centenary College of Louisiana
- Spring Hill College
October 1 at lunch
- Texas Christian University
- Vanderbilt University
October 23 at lunch
- Syracuse University
Save the Date
College Counseling Parent Events
Financial Aid Meeting for Senior Parents
October 2, 2024
6:00pm in the cafeteria
College Planning Meeting for Junior Parents
January 29, 2025
6:00pm in the cafeteria
College Planning Meeting for Sophomore Parents
February 19, 2025
6:00pm in the cafeteria
College Planning Meeting for Freshman Parents
April 7, 2025
6:00pm in the cafeteria
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 FORMS
CHIPMUNK CLASSIC
Chipmunk Classic 2024
Chateau Golf & Country Club
Monday, November 11, 2024
10:30AM Registration | 12:00PM Shotgun Start
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Parents Club &
Prom Fest Meetings
Monday, September 23, 2024
- 6:15pm - Prom Fest Meeting
- 7:00pm - Parents Club Meeting
Monday, November 11, 2024
- 6:15pm - Prom Fest Meeting
- 7:00pm - Parents Club Meeting
Monday, January 27, 2025
- 6:15pm - Prom Fest Meeting
- 7:00pm - Parents Club Meeting
Monday, April 7, 2025
- 7:00pm - Parents Club Meeting
Men's Club
Wednesday, September 25
- 7pm in the Cafeteria
Thursday, December 5
- 7pm in the Cafeteria
Thursday, February 20
- 7pm in the Cafeteria
Grandparents Club
Treat Days & Meetings
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
- 12:30pm - Treat Day
- 1:05pm - Meeting-Fine Arts Lobby
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
- 12:10pm - Treat Day
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
- 12:30pm - Treat Day
- 1:05pm - Meeting-Fine Arts Lobby
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
- 12:30pm - Treat Day
- 1:05pm - Meeting-Fine Arts Lobby
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
- 12:30pm - Treat Day
- 1:05pm - Meeting-Fine Arts Lobby
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
- 12:30pm - Treat Day
2024-2025 School Year
Important Dates
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. 24-25 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.
Important Carpool Information
- Students can only be dropped off or picked up in the Veterans horseshoe or the Montana St. horseshoe by the cafeteria.
- If you enter at Veterans, you must exit onto Veterans. If you enter on Montana, You must exit onto Montana.
- When exiting campus on Montana you MUST turn right. A left turn is not allowed.
- Vehicles cannot enter or exit behind the gym during morning or afternoon carpool.
- These restrictions are in place for the safety of our chipmunks.
- Please help us to keep your children safe.
The carpool map is located above in the section titled "Stay in the Know".
Forms for Physicals
Athletic Participation-Parental Permission Form
Substance Abuse-Misuse Contract
Cafeteria Updates
Breakfast
High School $3.00
Lunch
High School $4.25
Salad Bar with Potato $5.00
Personal Pan Pizza $5.00
Back to School Prayer
Dear Lord,
As our students begin a new school year, I pray that you will keep them in your care. Send your Spirit to open their minds to all that is true and beautiful and good. Help them to see the gifts and talents you have given them and to use them well. Help them to grow in knowledge and wisdom. Help them to be kind to others and lead others to be kind to them.
Open their young hearts to your presence and enfold them in your peace and protection.
Amen.
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