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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CLICK HERE
OR
LOOK FOR THE BLUE LINK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EMAIL THAT SAYS "VIEW ENTIRE MESSAGE" TO EXPAND THE EMAIL.
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School Calendar at a Glance
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Next Week:
Monday 2/18
- Straight 7, 8:00 AM Start
Tuesday 2/19
- Block Day, 8:15 start
Wednesday 2/20
- Please See Below for Wednesday Schedule
Thursday 2/21
- Block Day, 8:15 start
Friday 2/22
- Straight 7, 8:00 AM Start
- Monday February 18 - President's Day, NO SCHOOL
- Tuesday February 19 - New Student Course Selection Help Night
- Wednesday February 20 - Freshmen have 1/2 day seminar, Sophomores are on retreat, Juniors are taking the ACT, Seniors (except Campus Ministers) have the day off. See below for details.
- Friday February 22 - Last day for new and current students to save $25 on BK registration for the 2019 - 2020 school year.
- Monday February 25th - Spring Sports Parent Meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Carley Athletic Center
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Faculty and Staff can nominate any student they have witnessed demonstrating the BK Way attributes of Faith, Safe and Caring Place, Academic Excellence, Activities, Honor, Generosity, Community, and Partnership. Bishop Kelly Students can nominate Faculty and Staff who they feel demonstrate these qualities.
Congratulations to this week's Knights of the Week!
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Amanda Sellin - Safe and Caring Place
Amanda treats everyone with kindness and respect. She shares her bright smile every day in class and never hesitates to help anyone in need.
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Kendal Sullivan - Academic Excellence
Kendal continues to amaze and grow in class. I have been grateful to her during discussions this week, as she has done all of the things I have asked of my students and is fully prepared to engage in the learning.
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Keagan Florence - Community
Keagan is extremely helpful in the Front Office. His phone etiquette is wonderful! Keagan is a respectful and responsible young man.
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Rob Cileck - Community
Rob is quiet, funny, and has an amazing spirit about him. He's very involved in athletics as a team manager and supporter. He keeps people updated and engaged on twitter with athletic updates. Rob is a great example of someone that helps strengthen and build the BK Community.
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Mr. Joe Wilsey Community
What can you say about Joe? He is superman! Joe is responsible for our Information Technology (IT) department. You can always find him helping students, teachers, staff, and substitutes. When one computer crisis is over, there is bound to be another. Joe handles each technology situation with such grace and kindness. When someone needs help, Joe steps up to the plate. As one teacher said, "Joe gives countless hours to each staff member making complex computer concepts workable. He is always patient and always cheerful no matter how frantic and confused I am!”
Yesterday, you could find Joe serving popcorn in the concessions booth when we were short on volunteers during the day. Joe works quietly and "under the radar" by just making things happen seamlessly. Joe is very deserving of the BK Staff of the Week Award! We appreciate you, Joe!
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Wednesday, February 20th is a very busy day at BK! - Junior ACT, Sophomore Retreat, and more!
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Volunteers Needed:
We are looking for 4-6 Adults or BK Seniors that would be willing to assist our team with community building/challenge activities with Freshmen. It will be a hoot! Please email Ms. Aver (caver@bk.org) if you can assist from 8:30-12:00 pm on Wed 2/20.
Busing:
Busses will run at the usual 8:00 am start times in the morning and in the afternoon. The only difference is that we will run a midday bus route to drop off freshmen and juniors that ride the bus. The mid-day bus will depart from BK at approximately 12:45 pm.
Attendance:
This day is counted as a regular, mandatory, school day. If you do not attend school, you will be marked absent. (This excludes Seniors.)
FRESHMEN
Half Day Seminar from 8:30 AM to 12:35 PM. Freshmen need to report to the cafeteria no later than 8:30 AM. Students will rotate through four different Seminar Sessions: team building with Classmates, TATU (Teens Against Tobacco Use) Vaping Presentation, Motivational Speaker, and Counselor Information Q&A.
There will be a morning snack break at 10:35
For students who ride the bus, the regular bus routes will fun at 12:45 PM to take you home.
Dress for the day: Students may wear jeans in good condition and BK Spirit Wear, or regular dress code.
SOPHOMORES
Sophomores are attending their "Be the Light" retreat at at BSU this day. Students should arrive at Bishop Kelly and report directly to the Father Wilson Science and Technology Building no later than 8:00 AM.
If you have not already filled out the permission slip for your sophomore to attend this required class retreat, please
CLICK HERE
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JUNIORS
On Wednesday, February 20th Juniors will be taking the ACT test here at Bishop Kelly. All students testing that day
must be in the Carley Center by 7:45 AM
for announcements. Testing will begin at 8:00am and should finish around 12:30 PM. Late students will not be permitted to take the test.
No cell phones or smart watches will be allowed in testing rooms. hones in the testing room will result in a cancelled score report. Students MUST leave them at home, in their car, or in their locker.
Snacks and drinks must be left outside the room.
Students will not be allowed access to lockers at any time during the test.
Dress for the day: Regular School Dress Code
SENIORS
With the exception of Campus Ministers, seniors get the day off! We are looking for 4-5 senior class volunteers to help with Freshman seminar. If your senior is interested please have them contact Mrs. Hutchinson!
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New Student Course Selection Help Night
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On Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 6:30 PM the Counseling Department will be available in the Multi Purpose Room to help parents and new students with course selection for next year.
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It's Time to Register for the 2019 - 2020 School Year
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All parents of current BK students (Freshmen through Junior) should have received an email from TADS this week with a link to register your student for the 2019 - 2020 school year.
Please complete that process on or before February 22nd to save $25 on your registration/application fee.
If you did not receive an email from TADS please contact Mrs. Shockey in the Admissions office at
kshockey@bk.org
or (208) 375-6010.
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Last Chance to Pre-Order Yearbooks
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The deadline to pre-order a yearbook is quickly approaching! March 1st is the last day to guarantee a yearbook on signing day. Go online to jostens.com to order yours.
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Feedback on Possible Changes for 2019 - 2020
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As we plan ahead for the 2019-2020 school year, we don't anticipate any "major" changes, but we are considering some small tweaks here and there. Two possible changes that were both initiated by students are:
1) slight changes to the dress code to allow longer hair by male students, and
2) slight changes to the bell schedule to allow more time for clubs to meet, etc.
Please take 1 minute out of your day and provide your input on these two initiatives.
Your input on both of these items are valuable in our decision making process. If you don't have an opinion one way or another on the questions below, use the "NA" or "No Opinion" options as necessary.
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The BK Foundation is hiring!
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The Bishop Kelly Foundation for Bishop Kelly High School in Boise, Idaho, is seeking an Executive Director. Official start date is January 1, 2020, but there will be a significant paid transition period.
The Executive Director for the Bishop Kelly Foundation must be a motivated self-starter who can manage events, donor relations, deadlines, finances, schedules, contract employees, and volunteers with little to no direct supervision.
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Attention freshman and sophomores parents!
New year’s resolution? How about giving your child a trip of a lifetime to Peru? We will be visiting Lima, Cuzco, Machu Picchu, and the Taquile Islands on Lake Titicaca. Train ride to Machu Picchu? Yes, and much more!
Parents are also welcome and encouraged to travel with us!
Total Fee: $3,548.00 or 12 monthly payments of $291.50 (after initial payment of $50.00 if you sign up this month.)
Please email me to give you more details on how to enroll your child.
mperea@bk.org
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The next BKPA Meeting is Monday, March 11th at 6:00 PM in the Multi Purpose Room at BK.
Please join us!
Seniors - We’re planning a night so fine for the
BK Class of 1-9!
The BK Senior Parents are planning a great night of swimming, contests, games, rock wall climbing, casino tables, amazing raffle prizes and more on Saturday night, May 25 at the West YMCA just for the BK graduating class of 2019!
Check out photos from past year’s parties and get complete information on this year’s graduation night party by visiting
www.BK2019party.com
. Sign-up packets will be mailed to all senior homes shortly, but forms can be downloaded from the website, completed and turned into the BK front office.
Cost: $75 if you sign-up and submit completed forms before April 26, $100 after that and no registration after May 13 or at the door. Parents, please join us in hosting this great event for your BK grad!
Please go to our SignUp.com page here
and register to volunteer for one of the shifts on Saturday night, May 25 as we help them celebrate being 2019% done with high school!
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The BK Spirit Store Winter Special!
Now on sale—the popular, warm hybrid puff/softshell jacket—more than 20% off at $70.00. Perfect for spring sports fans!
Both men’s and women’s sizes available.
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Tune in to Salt and Light Catholic Radio every Monday morning to listen to the new Morning Light show!
Bishop Kelly will have a 10 minute feature every Monday starting at 7:48. Listen for familiar voices and interesting news from BK!
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Bishop Kelly Baseball Knights and Fans You’re invited!
Bishop Kelly’s Annual Baseball Dinner Banquet & Auction.
A fun, casual fundraiser to meet coaches, players and families.
Join us
March 9
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at 6:00 p.m. in the Carley Center at BK.
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Service Hours Opportunities
St. John's Cathedral
People are needed to help set-up, serve, and clean up during coffee service at St. John's Cathedral for the 8:00am and 10:am Masses. If you are interested
CLICK HERE
to sign up!
Morning Star Memory Care (right across the street!)
Volunteers are needed on an ongoing basis to visit with patients at the facility. You can set your own hours.
See Mrs. Colleran in room 412 for more information.
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Our website at
www.bk.org
is a wealth of information for parents and students alike!
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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