BK Alive
Weekly News and Information from Bishop Kelly
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BK Alive is emailed each week on Friday with information for BK Parents. We hope that you will read this important information, as it is our primary method of communication with our families.
If you would like to put an announcement in BK Alive, please email communications@bk.org by noon on Thursdays for the next day's newsletter.
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- Wednesday September 12th - 9:30 a.m., All School Mass, parents are always welcome to join us! This will be our first Mass Day with block schedule, so please familiarize yourself and your student with that schedule:
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Wednesday Mass Schedule
8:00 Start Time
8:00 – 9:10 , 4TH
9:15 – 10:25, MASS
10:25 – 10:40, BREAK
10:45 – 11:55, 5TH
11:55 – 12:40, LUNCH (Senior Out to Lunch)
12:45 – 1:55, 6TH
2:00 – 3:10, 7TH
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- Friday September 14th - Home Football Game and Free Family Tailgate at BK! Join us at 5:30 p.m. for a delicious Double R Ranch burger before the game against Emmett.
- Friday, September 21st - Bishop Kelly Alumknight and Friends Golf Scramble at Quail Hollow Golf Course. The tournament is SOLD OUT! Thank you to everyone who registered, this will be a fun day on the course.
- Monday September 24 - Homecoming Week begins!
- Wednesday September 26th - Powder Puff Football at BK starting at 6:00 p.m.
- Friday September 28th - Homecoming Football Game vs. Caldwell. Join us at 5:30 p.m. for the Free Family Tailgate before the game!
- Saturday September 29th - Homecoming Dance in the Carley Center at BK from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- Friday October 5th - Faculty Retreat, NO SCHOOL
- Friday October 17th - 9:30 a.m. All School Mass Honoring Grandparents
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Just in Time Information for This Week
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Thank you to everyone who came to our Back to School Open House on Wednesday, September 6th. We hope you enjoyed getting to experience a day in the life of your Knight!
As promised here are the presentations that Mr. Raimondi and Mr. Caldwell gave at Back to School Night.
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Mr. Raimondi's Presentation:
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Mr. Caldwell's Presentation:
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Family Link and Schoology
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Grades are posted every two weeks on the Schoolmaster Family Link Portal. Use the log-in information below to access grades and posted assignments.
Family Link will show 2 grades. The letter grade that appears next to the class under current progress is the Eligibility Progress posting. It is a "snap shot" on a given day. In order to access the most RECENT grade, click on REPORT.
The first official Academic Eligibility check for students participating in BK Activities is on September 14, 2018.
Students and Teachers are all using Schoology. (Schoology has replaced Blackboard.) Students are encouraged to share their log on information with their parents.
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How to Check Your Student's Grades on Schoolmaster
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Go to
www.bk.org
and scroll to the very bottom of the page. Select the "Schoolmaster" icon which will take you to the Family Link Portal.
Login with your Parent access:
Username:
firstname.lastname (this is the name of the parent used at registration)
Password:
bkknight5 (if you are a returning parent, use the password you used previously.)
New Parents - you will be prompted to create a unique password at your first login.
Returning Parents - use the Forgot Password option if you need to reset your password.
Once you are logged in, all grades are under "Current Progress" and "Report"
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Portraits were delivered to students through their 6th period teacher. If your student missed the first day or didn't get his or her picture taken, please make sure he or she is signed up for our
re-take day on Friday, October 19th.
If you would like a re-take for your student, please
SIGN UP ON THIS FORM
. He or she will need to bring the original picture packet to turn in to Parker Portraits on October 19th.
If you have any questions or problems with your order, please direct those to Parker Portraits at 208-345-0807
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Senior Tux and Drape Photos
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All seniors are asked to submit a tux/drape photo to BK for the yearbook. You may have this taken by an outside photographer of your choice, or use Parker Portraits who will be at BK on Wednesday, October 24th.
If you are using your own photographer, please make sure he or she follows the required specifications,
which can be found by clicking here
. You will need to email the photo to Mrs. Bainbridge at dbainbridge@bk.org. Photos should be submitted in color.
If you would like to sign up to have your student take his or her photo through Parker Portraits at BK, please fill out
THIS FORM
. This is a free service, and you are not obligated to purchase the photo. Parker Portraits will deliver a proof sheet to your student and you can choose a pose for the yearbook. If you don't like either photo, feel free to have your photo taken by an outside photographer.
Please note that this is not a regular school day, so your son/daughter will be scheduled a time slot to come in for his/her photo. Time slots will be assigned on a first-come-first-served basis. Photos are scheduled for 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
All Tux/Drape photos must be submitted by November 30th!
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Teton Science School is a life-changing outdoor educational experience that takes place Presidents Day weekend in the Teton Mountains of Jackson, Wyoming. Students get the chance to engage all of their abilities and interests as they explore the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
Spaces are limited. Contact Mr. Horras at
chorras@bk.org
if you are interested.
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News From the BK Activities Department
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Mr. Shanahan's Activities Round-Up for September 4 - 8
GIRLS SOCCER
- Sept 6 varsity beats Caldwell 5-0
- Sept 6 JV beats Caldwell 10-0
BOYS SOCCER
- Sept 6 varsity ties Caldwell 1-1
- Sept 6 JV loses to Caldwell 2-0
CROSS COUNTRY
- Aug 29 Boise City Cross Country Results
- Boys team finished 2nd, beat Borah, Boise and Capital, lost to Timberline
- Girls team finished 3rd, beat Borah and Capital, lost to Boise & Timberline
- Will compete Sept 7 @ Tiger Grizz in Idaho Falls
VOLLEYBALL
- Sept 4 Tri-Match Results v Columbia & Kuna
- Frosh won over Columbia and Kuna
- JV won over Kuna and lost to Columbia
- Varsity beat Columbia 20-25, 25-23, 25-18, 25-19
- Lost to Kuna 23-25, 21-25, 25-19, 23-25
- Sept 6 v Caldwell Results
- Frosh Win 25-12, 20-25, 15-6
- JV Win 25-22, 25-10
- Varsity Win 25-21, 25-12, 25-18
FOOTBALL
- August 30 - Freshman lost to Vallivue 22-28 and beat Melba JV 34-20 on Sept 6
- August 30 - JV beat Vallivue 36-18, and beat Columbia 36-12 on Sept 6
- August 31 Varsity beat Vallivue 46-39
- Sept 7 Varsity plays at Columbia
SWIMMING
The BK Swim Team is off to a great start! We have 21 freshman and a total of 49 swimmers this season. Our team has won duals against Borah, Caldwell and Rocky Mountain. Our only loss so far was against Mountain View and it was close!
Gabe Machado
broke the BK record in the 200 Individual Medley this week! The record was previously held by Thomas Roark who is now swimming on a full ride scholarship at LSU!
Our next meet is September 25th against Nampa and Meridian at the West YMCA at 5pm. We will be recognizing our Seniors! Come check out your Knights in the water!
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Co-Ed Volleyball Intramural League
BK is starting a co-ed intramural volleball program for students. No tryouts, no signups, no cost! Just for fun. Let your student know and print this UPDATED flier for more info.
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Order Your Yearbook Through October 12th
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Now is the time to order your yearbook at the lowest price possible of $68.00.
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As of 2018, you can now use funds to pay for K-12 tuition!
What is a “529 Plan”?
Named for Section 529 of the U.S. tax code, a 529 Plan is a tax-advantaged investment plan operated by a state to encourage saving for education expenses. As there is risk when investing in a 529 account, we encourage you to talk to a financial advisor.
What are the qualifying education expenses?
Following the passage of 2017’s Tax Cut and Jobs Act, funds in a 529 plan may not only be used for college expenses at a qualifying college, but they now also may be used for up to $10,000 in tuition only at a K-12 private or religious school per year per student.
If you have not done so, we encourage you to review the details of the Ideal Idaho 529 Plan. There may be some great benefits for your family. Check out their website for more details:
https://www.idsaves.org
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My Student Gets Free Meals through the Free and Reduced Program So Why Is Their Account Negative?
The Federal National School Food Program wants students to get a health and nutritious meal so they have determined that it requires a grain, a fruit or vegetable, and a protein depending if it is breakfast or lunch.
Students that choose to only get a slice of pizza or a bagel and cream cheese will be charged full price for those items because they do not meet the Federal standards of a nutritious meal.
If students are unsure they can always ask Chef Vern and the Kitchen Staff for assistance - they are happy to help!
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Bishop Kelly Students are invited to attend a Panel Discussion & College Fair
Monday, September 24
from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Boise High School
This is a free public event. Registration begins at 6:00 p.m., panel begins at 6:30 p.m. Students can
register online in advance
or when they arrive at Boise High.
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Bishop Kelly Depends on our Volunteers!
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FROM the BKPA President, Jenifer Pfautsch
A HUGE thank you to everyone that volunteered and helped the BKPA at the Back to School BBQ this year. Your help is invaluable:
Christine Whited, Brian and Lisa Losness, Andrea Horton, Andrea Foster, Gina Connolly, Shanye Altemus, Jeanette Risch, Gladmyar Rodriguea, Karen Reifschneider, Marlo Draper, Remy Mitra, Thomas Grant, Janine Reynard, Norma Pintar, Pam Sowell, Betty Snyder, Julie Alves, Mali Murphy, Crystal Maust and her children, Tim McGee, Ramona Neal, Jon and Patty Powell, Jack and Cynthia Agamba, Brock Pfautsch, Payton Pfautsch, Linda Bowden, Reilly Losness, the Football Team & Coaches, Chef Vern Bauer and anyone I may have failed to mention.
Parents, please join us for our September BKPA Meeting on Monday, September 10th at 6:00 PM at BK! Anyone who would like to be involved with the Parents Association is encouraged to attend.
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Our website at
www.bk.org
is a wealth of information for parents and students alike!
Much of the information that parents and students need regularly can be found in three areas:
- Under the Student Life header on the BK.org home page
- In the Parents and Current Students Tabs located in the middle of the BK.org home page
- Logins for BK email accounts, Schoolmaster, and Schoology can be found at the bottom of every page on BK.org
Check out some of the cool tools that are just a few clicks away:
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Important Attendance Procedures for Parents
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We realize that not everyone will accomplish perfect attendance. Please be sure to review our attendance procedures in those cases when you child will be absent from school.
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- Front Office: 375-6010
- Attendance Office: 377-9928
- Fax: 375-3626
- Business Office Manager: 947-1209
- BK Development Office: 947-1325
- BK Foundation Office: 323-4789
To add, remove, or change your email address, or to remove your name from our regular mailing lists, please contact Chrissy at
cbeckner@bk.org
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Bishop Kelly High School | (208) 375-6010 | www.bk.org
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