January 18, 2019
BK Alive
Weekly News and Information from Bishop Kelly
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School Calendar at a Glance
Next Week:
Monday 1/21 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL
Tuesday 1/22 - Block Day, 8:15 start - Students may wear college gear
Wednesday 1/23 - Late Start Block Day, 9:00 AM start
Thursday 1/24 - Block Day, 8:15 start
Friday 1/25 - 8:00 AM start.


  • Monday January 21 - Martin Luther King Day, NO SCHOOL

  • Monday January 28th - New Student Information Knight

  • Wednesday January 30 - All School Mass, parents welcome! 8:00 AM start

  • Thursday February 1 - 9:00 Start
We have been alerted by Central Paving that the construction on Cole Road between Franklin and Overland will result in Cole Road being completely shut down at Hummel and Gratz while they install a box culvert, irrigation pipe, and utility crossings.

Cole Road will be completely closed in that area from Monday, January 21st to Friday, February 1st. Please plan accordingly!
Knights of the Week!
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!
Abbi Hefflinger - Academic Excellence

Abbi displays academic excellence daily. I appreciate her attention to detail and organization, along with her ability to complete complex chemistry problems with little to no guidance. Abbi is always willing to help out a fellow classmate. Thanks Abbi for being great !
Jade Turner - Academic Excellence

Jade has an amazing work ethic and is crazy smart. She missed a few days, but came back super prepared and had all of her homework completed. Jade is a pleasure to have in class and a model BK student!
Kate Stevens - Generosity, Community

Kate always takes time to help other students understand difficult material. She does this with a great sense of generosity and community, never complaining or rolling her eyes in mock frustration. I think Kate embodies all the characteristics of a BK Knight!
Ms. Anna McCarthy - Community, Faith, Safe and Caring Place

  • She always makes the classroom feel like you're just in a house with some friends. She tries and succeeds in making learning fun and more enjoyable.

  • I chose community because Ms. McCarthy fits in to all of these categories. She helps anyone who comes to her with their faith. She makes her classroom a safe and caring place, and she really lets the light shine in her class. She participates in activities that benefit the students. She is also very generous. I feel like Ms. McCarthy is the best choice for community because she has all the BK quality's, and is an excellent teacher. 

  • She sets an amazing example to all of her students. She makes the class interactive and faith filled while also helping us to learn. I love Miss McCarthy!

  • Ms. McCarthy is always so nice to everyone and always has a smile on her face. You can tell she loves teaching about God. She shows her faith in everyday life and you can really tell she loves what she does.

  • Ms. McCarthy really models the BK way. Even though she is new to the school this year, she has really integrated into the way the school works. She really understands each and every one of her students; and she works to provide this safe and caring place in her classroom. We have these circle discussions every now and then, and every single time we do, she consistently reminds us how we can share what we want.

  • I am nominating this staff member because she is the most helpful teacher I have had. She does her best everyday to help her students understand the material. She also models the BK way everyday even when not at school.

  • I am nominating this staff member because they honor not only the BK way but an overall well-lived faith lifestyle. She encourages everyone in the class everyday to keep pushing forward and that we can do it. She truly deserves this award for everything she has done for this school and her students. WE LOVE YOU MS. MCCARTHY!!!
Just in Time Information - BK's 2019 Admissions Advertising Campaign
Registration for the 2019 -2020 school year will begin soon, so it's time to get the word out to prospective students and their families. You are likely starting to see and hear BK messaging as you go about your life here in the Treasure Valley.

This year we are advertising in several mediums:
  • Out of Home, including 13 billboards, and display ads at Boise Towne Square
  • Radio, including traffic sponsorships and traditional radio ads on local radio stations, and underwriting on Salt and Light Catholic Radio
  • Print, including this Sunday's Statesman and Idaho Press Tribune, as well as The Meridian Press, Idaho Family Magazine, and Boise and Meridian Lifestyles Magazines
  • Online
  • Television - this is new for us and we are getting our feet wet with some 15 second ads on KNIN Fox 9

Take a moment to watch our new TV commercial and watch for it at the start of the NFC game this Sunday. Check out our display ad next time you're at the Mall (we're outside American Eagle and upstairs by Express). Tell your friends to visit the prospective students section of our website at www.bk.org/my . And most importantly, encourage anyone you know who has a student in 8th grade this year to consider attending Information Knight!
BK Spring Musical Looking for Props and Costumes
Our BK Theatre Arts department is putting on a musical this spring and we need help locating some props, costumes, and set pieces. We are looking for:

  • 2 motorcycles - small to medium sized - they don't need to run. If you are willing to loan yours, we will take excellent care of it!
  • A 50's style jukebox - does not need to work - again, if you know of one to loan, we will take such good care of it!
  • 50's style clothing: circle skirts, ladies cardigan sweaters, wedding dresses, your grandmother's church clothes and hats, blue suede shoes!

If you have or know of a source for any of these items to donate (or loan) please contact Jenny Sternling: jsternling@bk.org

Thank you!
Boise State University Scholarship Opportunity
The Mary Ellen Callanan Memorial Scholarship is only available to BK graduates!

Applicants must:
  • have an entry-level GPA of at least 3.0
  • declare a major in the College of Art and Sciences
  • be enrolled as a full-time (12+ credits) BSU student. 

If your son or daughter meets the criteria, their Boise State application must be submitted by February 15 AND they must complete the general scholarship application by that date in order to be automatically considered in the applicant pool.

This is a significant, renewable award (if criteria continues to be met). Although it is titled as the "Mary Ellen Callanan Literature Scholarship", it is not necessary to be an English or Lit Major, but the major must definitely be part of the College of Arts and Sciences. Award recipient will be notified in May. 
Yearbook Ads for Seniors
Even though the final deadline for submitting your senior's yearbook recognition ad has passed, there is a VERY limited amount of ad space still available for late submissions. If you are still interested, don't delay, submit your ad as soon as you can. We don't want you to miss out on this very special opportunity.

For more information, to get another copy of the order form, or to submit your ad online, please visit www.TheYearbookCompany.com.

The last day we will be able to accept late ads is January 25th or until the available space is filled.

If you have already purchased a yearbook ad, thank you! Your student will be excited when s/he opens her/his yearbook.

Peru Trip
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!

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 .
Treasure Valley YMCA Rec Prep Basketball
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Rec Prep league is a great way for high school students, who did not make their high school team, to continue to play basketball, improve their skills, and build confidence. The league is open to students of all ages and abilities.

Dates / Schedule
Tuesdays and Thursdays from January 28 th  to March 14 th . There is one game per week and the season ends with a single elimination tournament.

Location
Games will be held at either the Downtown Y, West Y or South Y.

Cost
$400 per team and the team will register together under one person.

What if I don’t have a team?  
No worries! Kids can be added to our Free Agent list where we will do our best to place them onto an existing team.

If you are interested in putting together a team, please reach out to Chris Nims, the Competitive Basketball Coordinator for the South Meridian YMCA, at Chris.Nims@ymcatvidaho.org


This Week in BK Activities….. Roundup Jan 14-18
Girls Basketball
Jan 15 varsity beat Kuna 47-45
Jan 15 JV beat Kuna 55-26
Jan 15 frosh beat Kuna 29-26
Jan 17 varsity lost to Middleton 52-37
Jan 17 JV beat Middleton 43-41
Jan 17 frosh lost to Middleton 16-31

Boys Basketball
Jan 16 varsity beat Caldwell 80-28
Jan 16 JV beat Caldwell 59-35
Jan 16 frosh beat Caldwell 51-15

Wrestling
Bishop Kelly traveled north to Post Falls and wrestled awesome this past weekend. We ended the dual team tournament in second place in the Silver Bracket. Here are the duals we wrestled and score.
 
  • Lakeland over BK. 52 - 24
  • BK over Eureka. 49 - 23
  • Saturday tournament:
  • BK over Lewiston. 40 - 36
  • BK over Sandpoint.  41 - 39
  • Mead over BK. 48 - 36
 
Bishop Kelly won in a close home dual against Middleton. Brett Alexander had the match of the night and got the pin to swing the momentum to BK. The team score was tied going into the last match and Jackson Huskey got the pin to seal the win for the team.
 
Hockey
On Friday Jan. 11, BK had a great game with a win, against Canyon County HS. Junior, Kellie Mills, posted her 2nd shutout of the year in the win. Senior Cooper Conger, and Freshman Matt Turner led the Knights in Defense shutting Canyon County down. Aidan Greene, Senior, is second in the league in scoring and scored 4 goals for the knights in the win. We had a special guest in the locker room with a visit from Activities Director, Tom Shanahan, who helped pass out individual game awards. Only a few games left before playoffs. February 1st, 7PM, will be Senior night against Mt. View HS. Come out and join the BK band as the Knights, finish the season.


Tom Shanahan
Activities Director
Bishop Kelly High School

Parents and Fans - don't forget to upload photos of your favorite athletes and teams via the BK Activities App!

The next BKPA Meeting is Monday, February 11th at 6:00 PM in the Multi Purpose Room at BK.
Please join us!

Thank you to everyone who volunteered at, and attended Pasta Festa last weekend!
Mark Your Calendar!
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!

If you miss the live broadcast, you can always listen to the podcast on saltandlightradio.com!
Idaho Catholic Men's Conference 2019

Saturday, January 26th, 2019
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
at Boise State University

This powerful conference features nationally renowned speakers including Fr. Donald Calloway of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception who has a powerful personal conversion that will amaze everyone and Catholic speaker and author Tim Staples who is the director of apologetics and evangelization at Catholic Answers.  Our own Bishop Peter Christensen will celebrate the opening Mass and you will hear testimonies from local men from around our Diocese. Bishop Peter is encouraging all men to attend. 
 
The early bird cost of the conference is $45 before Jan.15 which includes delicious meals for both breakfast and lunch.
 
One of the amazing things that men express about attending past conferences is looking out and seeing nearly 1000 other men that are there from our Diocese. That, along with the extraordinary speakers and talks make it a truly powerful event! Don’t miss this opportunity and register today at  www.idahocatholicmen.com.  
University of Idaho Women in Engineering Exploration Day
the University of Idaho College of Engineering  Women in Engineering Exploration  for 9 th  and 10 th  grade women will be held  Feb. 8, 2019 on the Moscow, Idaho campus.

This day is an opportunity to introduce students to engineering concepts through STEM education and:
•                 Hands-on activities alongside current U of I students
•                 Discussions with successful female engineers in the region
•                 Tours of innovative engineering laboratories on campus
 
Free overnight stay the night before in U of I housing is available, and lunch and snacks are provided.
 
Registration now open:
Volunteer Corner
Service Hours Opportunities

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.


Important Links
Important Attendance Procedures for Parents
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.

Contact BK
  • 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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