PUBLISHED ON August 22, 2023
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T-Shirts NOW ON SALE
The following t-shirts are now on sale on the Gulf Coast Bank Portal (See link above) .
STUCO t-shirt $15.00 (available to all students)
Pro-Life t-shirt $15.00 (available to all students)
Big Sis Lil Sis Shirt $15.00 (available to all 8th grade and senior Big Sis)
The Big Sis Lil Sis shirt can be worn to school on days when there is a Big Sis Lil Sis lunch or event. The STUCO & Pro-Life t-shirt will have designed days that they can be worn to school.
The deadline to purchase these t-shirts is September 5.
St. Joan of Arc Construction Closures
- The shell lot on Veterans is closed to student parking.
- Student Key Cards will not work to open the Veterans door of the English Building.
- The English Bathroom is closed. Please use the bathroom in the Theology Hall of the Main Building.
Tennis Team Tryouts
Attention 8th, 9th & 10th Graders! Tennis tryouts will be held on Thursday, September 7th from 3:15 - 4:30. Wear shorts and tennis shoes. Bring water and your tennis racket. If you would like more information please see Mrs. Beth in the front office.
Close Up Trip
Get excited about our upcoming trip! We will be participating in the Close Up program, a dynamic hands-on civic education program for students. Using the city as a living classroom, Close Up’s high school Washington D.C. trip allows students to make personal connections with the people and institutions that embody our nation’s past and present.
Our trip will take place January 14-19, 2023.
If you would like to participate, fill out the following Google form:
https://forms.gle/iZEq3c1E6LA2DEpL8
For Students: Informational meeting during Period S on Thursday, August 31 in the Fine Arts Lobby.
For Parents: Parent meeting on Monday, September 11 at 6:00pm in the Cafeteria.
For more information, contact:
Kati Kelley - kkelley@achschipmunks.org
Kyle Wooderson - kwooderson@achschipmunks.org
ACADEMICS
MAP Testing
MAP Testing took place today Friday, August 25th. MAP testing is an advanced tool Chapelle is using that is designed to evaluate and promote your child’s academic growth and learning achievements. What makes this test special is its adaptive nature, ensuring a personalized testing experience that adjusts to your child’s unique learning level. The test will be given 3 times in the course of a year and parents will receive their child's results.
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Please make sure all students are in school on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. That is testing day and students in grades 8-11 will be taking PSAT. Seniors will be taking the ASVAB. ASVAB helps students figure out where to find career satisfaction, helps them to hone their skills and interests, explores the world of work, and looks at post-secondary options to make informed decisions.
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.
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CAMPUS MINISTRY
NOLA Catholic Youth Conference
This year’s NOLA Catholic Youth Conference, will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Jesuit High School. The theme of this retreat is Stir into Flame, and the day features many dynamic speakers, including Fr. Josh Johnson, students from the Archdiocese of New Orleans and beyond, praise and worship with The Vigil Project, Mass with Archbishop Aymond, and more! Hundreds of teens from parishes and schools across the Archdiocese of New Orleans and beyond will gather to celebrate being the young Church, deepen their faith, pray together, and share time with Archbishop Aymond. To register and attend with Chapelle, see Ms. Lannan for a packet!
NOLA Catholic Youth Conference lInk
Service Hours
For questions concerning Chapelle's Service Hour Requirements, please email Mrs. Capaci at bcapaci@archbishopchapelle.org
COUNSELING
8th Grade Honors Students
Calling all 8th grade students in ANY honors class! Counseling is providing an honors small group for you! We will be meeting 3 times and it will be during Period S. You will have the opportunity to talk to upperclassmen about their experiences and get tips from them on how to succeed at Chapelle! We will cover a variety of topics including time management, organization, learning styles & goal setting. Our first meeting is August 31st during S period. If you are interested in joining or would like more information, please contact Mrs. Chimento.
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.
September 18
- St. Edward's University
- University of Connecticut
September 21 (lunch only)
- Samford University
September 22
- The University of Manchester
October 19 (lunch only)
- St. Michael's College
Fall Test Day Information
Our Fall Test Day is October 11th! ALL students will be testing. Please see below for the grade and what test they will be taking. If you have any questions, please contact Laura Chimento at lchimento@archbishopchapelle.org. More information will come about each test in the following weeks.
8th Grade- Digital PSAT 8/9
9th Grade- Digital PSAT 8/9
10th Grade- Digital PSAT/NMSQT
11th Grade- Digital PSAT/NMSQT
12th Grade- ASVAB - Career Exploration Test
8th-11th grade- If you receive minor adjustments at Chapelle and would like to receive accommodations on the PSAT 8/9 or PSAT/NMSQT, please email Mrs. Chimento by August 21st at 8:00 am.
Save the Date
All meetings are at 6:00pm in the cafeteria.
October 25, 2023
- Senior Parent- Financial Aid Meeting
January 30, 2024
- College Planning Meeting for Junior Parents
March 19, 2024
- College Planning Meeting for Sophomore Parents
April 30, 2024
- College Planning Meeting for Freshman Parents
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
https://forms.gle/RimtHZtL1vQDQeLx5
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LAGNIAPPE
Parents Club General Meetings Wednesday, October 11, 2023
- Parents Club Meeting-dinner provided-6:00 PM
- Prom Fest meeting to follow
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
- Parents Club Meeting-dinner provided-6:00 PM
- Prom Fest meeting to follow
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
- Parents Club Meeting-6:00 PM
- Prom Fest meeting to follow
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:
- Attend the October, February and April Parents Club meetings
- Parents Club dues must be paid in full
- Volunteer at 4 Parents Club events prior to the drawing in May
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.
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.
Walking Pass
Students must have a Walking Pass in order to walk off campus at dismissal. Please complete the
Walking Pass Release if you would like your daughter to have a pass.
Safe Environment Policies
ALL Clergy, Employees and Volunteers will need to read and acknowledge the Archdiocese of New Orleans Safe Environment policies in their VIRTUS accounts. This will be prompted yearly. Please log into your VIRTUS account to acknowledge the Safe Environment policies. If they are not acknowledged by the end of August, your account will be inactivated and you will have to contact your parish/school/organization/ANO office leader to activate your account. Once an account is inactivated you cannot work with minors or vulnerable adults until it is re-activated at your parish or school site.
Safe Environment Policies to be completed by volunteers:
- Policy Concerning Abuse or Neglect of Minors or Vulnerable Adults
- Principles of Ethics and Integrity in Ministry
- Technology Policy For Pastoral Work with Young People and Vulnerable Adults
- Criminal Background Check Policy
Cafeteria Updates
Breakfast
High School $2.75
Lunch
High School $4.00
Salad Bar with Potato $4.50
St. Christopher's Prayer for Strength
Dear Lord,
We appeal to you for strength. Help us choose the vocation set for us. Help us take up our daily burden, as St. Christopher did. Help us navigate the hazards of this life. Help us manage the burdens upon our backs. See us safely to the other side, where we shall receive our promised reward. We ask this through Christ, Our Lord.
Amen.
QUESTIONS?
PLEASE CONTACT MS. VICKY SMITH
vsmith@archbishopchapelle.org
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