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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OR
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School Calendar at a Glance
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Next Week:
Spring Break, enjoy your time off! Safe travels for those going out of town!
When we come back the schedule will be:
Monday 3/25
- 8:00 Start, Straight 7
Tuesday 3/26
- 8:15 Start - Tuesday Block
Wednesday 3/27
- 9:00 Start - Wednesday Block
Thursday 3/28
- 8:15 Start - Thursday Block
Friday 3/29
- 8:00 Start, Straight 7
- Wednesday, April 3rd - Four Perfect Pebbles Assembly, 9:15 AM Parents Welcome!
- Friday, April 5th - $2.00 Jeans Day
- Saturday, April 6th - Junior/Senior Prom
- Monday, April 8th - New Orleans Service Trip for Students, 5:30 PM in the LIbrary
- Monday, April 8th - BIshop Kelly Parents Association monthly social & meeting, 6:00 PM in the Multi-Purpose room.
- Wednesday, April 10th - All School Mass, 9:15 AM in the Carley Center. Parents Welcome!
- Wednesday, April 10th - Service Learning Fair, 11:15 AM in the Reg
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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!
Several Bishop Kelly students have been selected to show their art at exhibits around the state. BK Students have work on display at the Boise Art Museum, Art Source Gallery, and the University of Idaho. Congratulations to these creative Knights for this honor!
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BK Staff of the Week
Mr. Tom Holdridge - The BK Way
- Mr. Holdridge is a great guy. He is very down to Earth and can talk about anything.
- Mr. Holdridge is the best teacher I have ever had. He always keeps the classroom fun, and really makes ECS really fun.
- He was really helpful to all the students this week during a tough week of making a website.
- He is amazing. He has been here for 11 years and I love his fashion. I think that he is a great at teaching me HTML.
- Mr. Holdridge is the coolest! He makes everything in ECS really fun and interesting.
- He is very fun and nice.
- He helped me with html. I love his class.
- He helps me when I'm having trouble with some subject material and helps me understand how to solve them.
- Mr. Holdridge knows a lot about the material, is very experienced, and is determined to make sure we get the concepts and do well on the assignments. He is very nice and supportive.
- He is so nice to everyone.
- Mr. Holdridge is a really good teacher that always helps me understand ECS and makes it easier. His class is challenging, but in a good way. He is the "GOAT" as they say now days.
- Mr. Holdridge makes sure that everyone is ready before he moves on. Before the class moves on, he goes around the class to make sure everyone is ready.
- Mr. Holdridge is an amazing teacher! He is always willing to help us whenever we need anything.
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Just in Time Information for this week - Change in Attendance Reporting Procedures
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Parents: Please note a CHANGE in ATTENDANCE REPORTING PROCEDURES!
To report your student’s absence, late arrival, or to request a Permit-to-Leave (PTL) please email the Attendance Office at
lkelly@bk.org
. by 9:30am. You will receive a confirmation email in return.
Please do not call in or leave voice mail messages to report student absences, late arrivals, or to request an early release for your student (PTL). Due to the high volume of calls and voice mails, we are unable to process those requests.
Permit-to-Leave (PTL) early requests, including leaving early from the last period of the day, need to be made by email, either the night before or by 9:30AM on the day of the early release. We are unable to accommodate last minute requests.
Thank-you in for your understanding and cooperation.
*Attendance Tip: as soon as you know about an upcoming absence, make a medical appt, etc. . . . you may report these in advance to the Attendance office.
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Info about New Courses Being Offered for the 2019 - 2020 School Year
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Information about New Courses for the 2019 - 2020 school year have been posted to the BK Website
HERE
in the Just In Time section.
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"Four Perfect Pebbles, a Holocaust Story"
Author Marion Blumenthal will be at BK in April to Speak to Students
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Following Hitler’s rise to power, the Blumenthal family — father, mother, Marion, and her brother, Albert — were trapped in Nazi Germany. They managed eventually to get to Holland, but soon thereafter it was occupied by the Nazis. For the next six and a half years the Blumenthals were forced to live in refugee, transit, and prison camps that included Westerbork in Holland and the notorious Bergen-Belsen in Germany. Though they all survived the camps, Walter Blumenthal, Marion’s father, succumbed to typhus just after liberation.
It took three more years of struggle and waiting before Marion, Albert, and their mother at last obtained the necessary papers and boarded ship for the United States. Their story is one of horror and hardship, but it is also a story of courage, hope, and the will to survive.
Marion Blumenthal Lazan will be sharing her story with Bishop Kelly Students on Wednesday, April 3rd at 9:15 AM in the Carley Center. Parents are welcome to attend.
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This Week in BK Activities -
March 11th - 16th
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State Debate
The Debate team fook Second Place at State Debate! We traveled with six of the twelve students on the team, already an incredible testament to their team strength (1/2 the team!). At State, three of those students qualified for finals, earning the team sweepstakes points. In the end, Hannah Monti and Houston Phillips were quarter-finalists, and Brennan Lamey won 3rd place in Congressional debate.
We especially want to thank our helpful and supportive team of parents who judged for us all year at debate tournaments. A special thank you to Theresa May for being our team judge and chaperone on the trip to Pocatello, and Alumknight Jacob Pintar, '16 for judging. We still have District Speech and State Speech coming up after the break. Please wish the team a restful spring break and look for more news soon. GO KNIGHTS!
Brennan Lamey
Hannah May
Hannah Monti
Houston Phillips
Chris Rodriguez
Weston Smith
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Baseball
Mar. 13 varsity over Woodriver 9-8
Mar .13 JV over Woodriver 22-2
Mar. 13 freshman had great season opener win over Skyview Hawks 6-4
Mar. 15 varsity v Ridgevue
Mar. 15 JV @ Ridgevue
Softball
Mar. 13 Varsity had a
huge
win over Eagle 8-3
Mar. 13 JV played a great game narrowly falling to Eagle
Mar. 15 varsity v Ridgevue
Mar. 15 JV v Ridgevue
Tennis
Mar. 14 varsity @ Middleton
Mar. 14 JV v Middleton
Mar. 15 varsity v Rocky Mountain
Mar. 15 JV @ Rocky Mountain
Track
Mar. 14 Knights are away at Ridgevue v Ridgevue and Caldwell
Girls LAX
Mar. 12 varsity made it two for two with impressive win over Rocky Mountain 14-3
Boys LAX
Mar. 11 varsity had a very impressive season opener win over Borah 19-2
Mar. 13 varsity backed up their excellent start with a huge win 14-7 win over Eagle, first time in 7 years beating the mustangs, congrats Knights!
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Mr. Tom Shanahan
Activities Director
Bishop Kelly High School
Parents and Fans, don't forget to upload photos of your favorite teams and players to the BK Activities App!
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National Anthem Auditions
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SENIORS are invited to audition to sing the national anthem at Graduation.
Auditions will take place on Wednesday, April 3rd
during lunch in the music room.
Interested students MUST BE BK SENIORS GRADUATING IN MAY 2019. Vocal and/or instrumental performances are allowed.
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Scholarships offered by Holy Apostles and St. John's Parishes
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For Holy Apostles Parishioners:
Need Money for Higher Education? Holy Apostles Council of Catholic Women offers two higher education scholarships of $500 each to Holy Apostles seniors, one boy and one girl, and the deadline is approaching!
Our scholarship can be used for any post-high school education including beauty school, nurses training, business school, technical school, etc.
Applications are due by April 1st
and require two short essays and two letters of recommendation from someone familiar with your work in the parish.
Scholarship applications can be obtained from Ginny Kennebeck at gkennebeck@gmail.com or from the parish office.
For St. John's Parishioners:
The St. John Cathedral Scholarship Endowment is offering to members of St. John's Cathedral six (6) $500.00 scholarships for the 2019-2020 academic year.
These scholarships can be used for tuition at St. Joseph's School, Bishop Kelly High School, or any post-secondary education in an accredited college or university. The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of active membership in St John's Cathedral, academic achievement, and financial need.
This Scholarship application
can be found at
www.boisecathedral.org
; applications are
due in the Cathedral Office by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, May 6, 2019
. Three of the scholarships are financed by the Cathedral's Scholarship Endowment and three are made possible through a donation of a member of the Cathedral Parish.
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The next BKPA Meeting is Monday, April 8th at 6:00 PM in the Multi Purpose Room at BK.
Please join us for a glass of wine and some snacks, and help us with plans for activities and events that benefit our BK students!
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Class of 2019 Senior Parents:
While it may feel WAY TOO SOON to be thinking about graduation, take time now to sign up your senior for the parent-sponsored
Class of 2019 Graduation Night Party on May 25th at the West YMCA\Boise City Aquatics Center
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Then sign yourself (and another unsuspecting adult family member) up
to help out
on one of our graduation night adult teams. You could be a casino dealer, chaperone, check-in staff, food court team or facilities crew!
Remember, sign-up your graduating senior by Friday, April 26 to receive the Early-Bird discount price of $75! This is a fun, safe, memorable way for the Class of 2019 to celebrate an amazing four years, with food, swimming, kayaking, raffle prizes, casino room, rock climbing wall, monster boxing, bungee run, photo booth, gift bags and more!
You should have received a flier in the mail with all the information, registration and consent forms. Please return the completed registration, payment, baby photo (doesn’t seem that long ago!) and consent forms to the BK Front Office to receive the discount (Registration is $100 after April 26! Last chance to register is May 13). More info, photos and downloadable registration forms at
https://bk2019party.com
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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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Boise State University’s Center for Biomechanics Research (COBR) is inviting students from Bishop Kelly High School to participate in a hands-on science experience. This exciting opportunity is being offered as part of
National Biomechanics Day - Friday, April 5th, 2019 from 2:30 – 4:00 PM
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Biomechanics is the study of body function by means of “mechanics” – which is the branch of physics involving analysis of forces. Through interactive activities utilizing 3D motion capture, force platforms, electromyography (EMG), and ultrasound imaging we will demonstrate how Biomechanics is used to assess locomotion. We invite your students to come see COBR’s individual and unique Biomechanics skills and capabilities.
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The Birthright Benefit Gala will be held April 6th at the Riverside Hotel. Enjoy a fun evening out while supporting a great organization. The event includes dinner, silent and live auction, raffles, entertainment and dancing. This is Birthright's annual fundraiser to support women in our community who are facing an unplanned pregnancy. Tickets are $60 per person until 3/15 and $75 per person after 3/15. Tickets must be purchased by 3/29. Call Gayle O'Donnell at 208-939-0871 to purchase tickets.
Can't make it to the event? We have a fantastic Grand Raffle in which you need not be present to win. Prizes include a $300 Amazon gift card, $100 cash, and $50 Alavita restaurant gift card. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased by calling Kathy Webster at 208-571-8582.
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Idaho Congressional Delegation Military Service Academy Information Day
The purpose of the event is to share information with perspective candidates and their parents about the nomination process to our Nation’s Military Service Academies. The Boise session will be held:
April 6, 2019
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Idaho State Capitol
Lincoln Auditorium, Room WW02
700 West Jefferson Street
Boise, Idaho 83702
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More than 50 colleges from the Northwest and beyond will be represented. Students are strongly encouraged to register in advance for this event.
To register:
2. Pick your state
Idaho
3.What event are you attending?
04/07/19-Boise State University
4. Continue with registration and click "Sign Up" to receive a barcode
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- Explore innovative and interactive projects that push the boundaries of science and technology and participate in hands-on activities and campus tours. Learn how UI Students are solving real-world problems!
University of Idaho
Engineering Design EXPO
Friday, April 26, 2019
9 AM-3:30 PM
Free and open to all K-12 and community college students.
See Mrs. Crum for more information about registering.
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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.
Volunteers are needed at Cecil D. Andrus Elementary School's STEAM Night
Volunteers will staff science experiment stations to demonstrate and help elementary students try the experiments. All supplies will be provided, and volunteers will get free pizza.
Tuesday March 19th
Shifts are available from 5:30 - 8:30 PM
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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