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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Congratulations to our early-RSVP winner's Mike and Becky Parry. They have won an extra chance in the Golden Ticket Drawing to be held at the gala next week. By the way,
there are still Golden Tickets left! Email the Foundation Office at
rfranklin@bk.org
if interested
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Our Winner's Choice Dinner and Auction Chairs and Committees are getting ready for a successful evening, and they've asked that we communicate the following to our families:
1. Check out the online auction at
bishopkellyauction.org
! A fun way to support BK, even if you aren't attending. And there will also be a section with the live items for guests to preview (or even absentee bid) starting Monday.
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Volunteer!
We could still use help with set up and take down on Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday. Email
jkranz@bk.org
if available.
3. Those of you who made reservations should be receiving your confirmations/ticket stubs by mail this week. And we have one more of our Knights' Tables (premier table) left if anyone is interested.
Thanks to all for your support of Hollywood Knights!
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- Friday November 2 - Sunday November 4 - Bishop Kelly Fall Play, Our Town. Curtain at 7:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:00 p.m. Sunday.
- Monday November 5 - Friday November 9 - Normal Schedule: Monday, 8:00 a.m. start, Regular Straight 7 schedule, Tuesday 8:15 a.m. start, Block Schedule, Wednesday 9:00 a.m. start, Block Schedule, Thursday 8:15 a.m. start, Block Schedule, Friday, 8:00 a.m. start, Regular Straight 7 Schedule.
- Wednesday November 7 - Winter All Sports Parent Meeting, 6:00 p.m. in the Carley Center.
- Thursday November 8 - BK Ski and Board Team Parent Information Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room.
- Saturday November 10 - Bishop Kelly Foundation's Winners Choice Gala at Boise Center on the Grove. Doors open at 5:30. See below for tickets and volunteer opportunities.
- Monday November 12 - Veterans Honor Reception, 9:30 a.m. in the BK Cafeteria. See below for more information and to RSVP.
- Monday November 12 - BKPA Meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room.
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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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The BK Band - The BK Way
Recently, our band participated in two competitions and one concert, all in a span of four days. They attend every football game throughout this season (and clean up after every game). They make it a point to attend all BK activities throughout the year. They consistently demonstrate the BK Way, in the classroom, on the field, in the stands, and at all competitions. We are fortunate to have such a wonderful group of students representing Bishop Kelly!
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Mrs. Carrie Reid - Academic Excellence, Safe and Caring Place
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- When we work in groups, Mrs. Reid keeps the class under control. Because of this, I can learn a lot better and have a good time.
- Mrs. Reid always finds unique and fun ways for us to learn. She keeps us engaged.
- Mrs. Reid is my favorite teacher, she always makes sure the kids know what is going on and keeps us informed. I know I can tell her anything and she'll listen and help me through it.
- Mrs. Reid always makes sure we understand what we are learning. She always makes sure we are following along and not falling behind. I know in her class that I will learn the material and know it well.
- I don't even have her as a teacher but she's extremely nice to me.
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Just in Time Information for This Week
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Mental Wellness in School and Home
According to a 2014 American Psychological Association study, findings show that teens in the U.S. are even more stressed than adults. A certain amount of stress is normal and can actually have benefits. However, when teens are exposed to repeated stressful events without the tools to manage feelings, stress can become emotionally and physically toxic. School tends to be the top source of stress for teens.
Some causes of stress in teens:
- Earning good grades
- Preparing for college
- Romantic relationships
- Social acceptance
- Parental pressure
- Significant life changes
Symptoms of stress and what to watch for:
- Nausea/digestive issues
- Skipping meals or overeating
- Sadness or depression
- Moodiness
- Cutting class
- Sleep problems
- Substance abuse
- Headaches
- Chronic worrying
- Isolating from friends and family
- Ignoring chores/school work
- Frequent absences
- Lying to teachers/parents
- Withdrawal from friends
- Frequent physical aches and pains
- Fatigue
- Self-harm
- Not doing things that used to be fun
- Quick to anger
- Failing grades
- Suicidal thoughts
How can I help my student manage and reduce his or her stress?
Below are some tips to help you manage and reduce your students’ stress. Helping them take control of their life is the foundation for stress management and a healthier teen.
Be sure that your student is taking tests at the regularly scheduled times
Missing regularly scheduled final exams is stressful for students and faculty. Scheduling vacations or appointments during finals week should be avoided. Students who take final exams after returning from Christmas break are not able to maximize their potential to do well.
Don’t overschedule your student
School and extracurricular activities are important, but there’s a point when it’s too much. When you schedule your week, schedule it for school work and extracurricular activities, but also schedule down-time and time to have fun.
Ensure the right amount of sleep
Between school work and activities, it can be hard for your teen to get enough sleep, especially during the school week. Ideally, adolescents should receive 9 hours of sleep per night. Sleep is the key to physical and emotional well-being. Help your student cut back on watching TV or engaging in a lot of screen time in the late evening hours. Also, cut back on caffeine (especially those Dutch Bros drinks) late in the day and reduce stimulating activities close to bedtime.
Serve a healthy diet
When we are feeling stressed, we often want to reach for “comfort foods.” These high-fat foods are usually the worst possible choices because they can make us feel lethargic and less able to deal with stress. The best solution is to incorporate a balanced diet of low-fat, high-fiber, carbohydrate-rich meals with plenty of fruits and vegetables.
Incorporate exercise into the day
Physical activity is one of the most effective stress relievers. Help your student find an activity they enjoy and encourage them to build it into their daily routine.
Model self-care
As parents, modeling appropriate self-care can be a daunting task. With the pressures we face, sometimes it’s difficult to handle our own stress. Take some time to also use the above tips and find a healthy balance in your own life.
Our counselors are always willing to help your student find a healthy balance with school and stress and can help your student process their emotions and learn coping skills. Additional community referrals are available for situations requiring more in-depth counseling.
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Veterans Day Honor Reception
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Bishop Kelly High School would like to invite all of our parents and grandparents who are Veterans to join us for coffee and pastries on Veteran's Day so that we can honor and thank you for your service to our country! Your children and grandchildren will join you during our morning break.
Monday, November 12
9:30 a.m. in the BK Cafeteria
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Educational Travel Opportunity
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There's still time to join BK's Spring Break Trip to Japan
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BK Ski and Board Team Parent Meeting
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All parents of students who are interested in joining the Ski and Snowboard Team are encouraged to come to an informational meeting:
Thursday November 8th
6:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room
Meet the advisers, team officers, and get information about the upcoming season.
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Clean Out Your Gently Used Kids Books
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BK Book Club has partnered with Book It Forward Idaho to lead a gently used book drive. Book It Forward is a nonprofit organization who collects gently used children books and donates them directly to Idaho families. Sadly, in most low-income homes, there is on average only 1 book for every 300 kids. Book It Forward tries to fill the gap. Please look around your house and see if you have books to donate. We are mainly looking for young children's books, elementary-aged books, and some junior high level books. Donation bins are located in several classrooms, and can also be dropped off in the main office.
The drive runs from November 6- November 16th, so don't delay!
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Young men in grades 9-12 who are interested in learning more about vocations are invited to a discernment group. Meetings are once a month with Fr. Vogel and a trip to Mount Angel & Seminary will take place at the end of the school year.
The group meets the second Thursday of each month at St. Paul's from 5:00 -8:00 including dinner!
Address: 510 W. Roosevelt Ave. Nampa, ID 83651
Please contact your Theology teacher for more information!
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The BK Science Department Needs Parent Volunteers!
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The BK science department is in need of some community expertise!
Science Olympiad
The BK 2018-2019 Science Olympiad team has begun preparation for a series of invitational events and the Idaho state competition on April 13th 2019. We need coaches! Coaching would involve becoming familiar with the Science Olympiad rules for your chosen event and preparing a number of practices for the students before the state tournament in April. If you have knowledge, interest, or curiosity about the following list of events and would like to help, please contact Mr. James Maust at
jmaust@bk.org
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It’s a great experience and the students will really appreciate your assistance!
VEX Robotics
Another area in need of outside assistance is the BK VEX Robotics team. We could use people who can:
Supervise teams as they build and test their robots
- Prior knowledge needed: none
- Time: any day after school until 5:00 (or later)
Provide training seminars to improve student understanding of programming, virtual prototyping and troubleshooting and the use of components such as gyroscopes, potentiometers, bump switches, limit switches, accelerometers, vision sensors, etc.
- Prior knowledge needed: familiarity with VEX components (including V5), design/prototyping software, and/or VEX Coding Studio programming language
- Time: anything from once a week to once per month, any day after school
If you are able to help with VEX, please contact Mr. James Maust (
jmaust@bk.org
) with your contact information and specific areas of expertise or interest. The students could greatly benefit from more time and training and would be very appreciative!
FIRST Robotics
Last, BK has partnered with the “Bullbots” First Robotics Team and the team meets every Tuesday evening from 5:30-7:30 pm in the BK Machining and Engineering Lab.
We could use people who can:
Supervise individuals as they design, engineer, manufacture and program the robot and the respective parts:
- Prior knowledge needed: none
- Prior knowledge requested: engineering, machining skills, coding/ programming, electronics
- Time: every Tuesday at 5:30 pm
If you are able to help with the Bullbots First Robotics Team, please contact Mr. Dean Klein (
techdaddean@gmail.com
) with your contact information and specific areas of expertise or interest.
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Senior Quotes for the Yearbook
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Attention Parents of Seniors! Please remind your student to fill out
THIS FORM
to submit a senior quote for the yearbook. Submissions are due by the end of November.
Also, please remember that if you are using your own photographer for your tux/drape picture, have your photographer e-mail the photo to Mrs. Bainbridge at dbainbridge@bk.org. These are also due by November 30th.
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Senior Yearbook Ads - Next Early Bird Deadline
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The next early bird deadline is quickly approaching for senior dedication ads in the yearbook. Prices will go up again after November 8th, so don't delay! Design and order yours at
theyearbookcompany.com
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News From the BK Activities Department
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Mr. Shanahan's Activities Round-Up for October 29-November 3
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CROSS COUNTRY
- Heartiest congrats to our 2018 4A state champion girls’ cross country team. On Saturday Oct 27 in Lewiston, Bishop Kelly girls ran to a 3 point state championship win over Skyline and Twin Falls. It was the best performance of the season for the lady Knights after winning the district championship in very convincing style on Oct 18. Knights placed 4 runners in the top 12 and 5 in the top 25 to record a superb victory.
Team members were Rebecca Bodine, Anna Ranieri, Tatum Seastrand, Sarah Anewalt, Molly Fuller, Martha Escarzaga, Julia Wolfe, and Bella Biraburu.
Congrats to our boys cross country team on their excellent 3rd place finish at state championships in Lewiston Oct 27. Led by individual state champion Nick Russell, and first freshman in the race Tyler Mesaros, boys packed well and closed hard to annex a 3rd place trophy. With 3 freshman in the top 5 scorers for BK, future looks bright for this outstanding group of young men.
Team members were Nick Russell, Tyler Mesaros, Brett Flerchinger, Daniel Russell, Tyler Stoker, Conner Bawden, Isaiah Navarro and Brian Mullin.
Great job running
KNIGHTS!!!
FOOTBALL
Oct 26 - Knights over Preston 41-0
Nov 2 - State Quarter Final v Skyline @ BK 7pm
SWIMMING
District girls and boys team champions, winning many individual and relays titles, along with setting multiple new district records, new BK records and season personal bests
Nov 2-3 state championships @ west YMCA, check for results next week!
Go Knights!
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Congratulations on a great week Knights!
Tom Shanahan
Activities Director
Bishop Kelly High School
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Bishop Kelly Theater Arts Presents Our Town
Our Bishop Kelly fall play is opening on Thursday, November 1 and you definitely want to see it!
Thursday - Saturday, November 1, 2 & 3 at 7 pm
Sunday, November 4 at 2 pm
The play is the wonderful, Pulitzer Prize winning classic, Our Town, by Thornton Wilder.
Admission at the door: $6.00 and $5.00 for those under age 6 and over 65.
A dedicated cast of 20 students has worked incredibly hard for the past 8 weeks to bring you this wonderful production. Don't miss this one!
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The next BKPA Meeting is Monday, November 12 at 6:00 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room.
We need your input and volunteer time to continue to support BK students, faculty, and staff. Please join us! (Psst...there's wine!)
It's time for BK Spirit Store Christmas Orders!
Get your Christmas shopping done early by ordering gear for your family and friends through the BK Spirit Store!
New sweatshirts, women’s wear, winter hats, and lots of other items are available. Orders are due November 9th, and the Spirit Store will hold a special opening on Saturday, December 8, 9am-1pm, for order pick-up and last-minute shopping.
Click here for the Order Form
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities with the BKPA:
Sign ups for Pasta Festa volunteer positions coming soon!!
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Service Hours Opportunities
November 7 – Light of Hope Auction
This is Faces of Hope’s fundraiser. Help is needed for prep leading up to the event, and at the auction on the 7th.
November 10 & 11 - Bishop Kelly Foundation Winner's Choice Gala
Help is needed for setup on the 10th, and cleanup on the 11th.
November 16 - Idaho Nonprofit Center Chuck-A-Puck sales at the Steelheads
Students who volunteer for this event will earn 3 service hours and a ticket to the Steelheads game.
Wear your BK spirit wear and support a great nonprofit at the same time, plus enjoy a night out with friends at the hockey game.
Sign up and more information available at THIS LINK
(only 20 students spots are available!):
November 19-26 – St. Alphonsus’ Festival of Trees
Must sign up to volunteer by November 3rd
ONGOING:
St. Marks needs help with their sound system during Sunday liturgies.
This is an on-going volunteer opportunity for someone interested in the electronics involved with sound systems.
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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