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. Please 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 Thursday for the next day's newsletter.
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Can't See the Whole Newsletter?
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BK ALIVE CONTAINS A LOT OF INFORMATION, AND THE LENGTH OF THE NEWSLETTER CAUSES IT TO BE TRUNCATED. TO READ BK ALIVE IN ITS ENTIRETY,
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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CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK - January 27 - 31
Monday
- Straight 7, 8:00 Start
Tuesday
- Block, 8:00 Start
Wednesday
- Block, 9:00 Start
Thursday - Block, 8:00 Start
Friday
- Mass Schedule, Straight 7, 8:00 Start
January 27th - New Student Information Knight, 6:30 PM in the Carley Center
January 31 - All School Mass,
9:30 AM in the Carley Center, Families Welcome!
January 31 - Senior Out to Lunch
Next Week is Catholic Schools Week 2020!
These are the ways Bishop Kelly will be Celebrating.
Monday: Celebrate Catholic Schools
Wear: Any Catholic School gear (partner school, BK Spirit Wear or Catholic University/College)
Take pictures of students with white boards of why they love their Catholic School
Tuesday: Celebrate Students
Wear: BK Spirit gear
Students write a note to each other during 1st Period.
Wednesday: Celebrate Faculty/Staff
Wear: Dress up like your favorite teacher
Students write messages on a banner to their teachers
Thursday: Celebrate your Parish
Wear: Parish, Retreat, ICYC or Catholic/Christian Shirts
Students will make “Thank-You” posters for their Parish Priests
Friday: Celebrate Vocations
Wear: Mass Dress
All School Mass with local area Clergy & Religious followed by refreshments during break
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A Note from President Raimondi about the 2020 - 2021 School Year
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We are grateful to the families who chose to come to Bishop Kelly for this school year. We never take for granted that you sacrifice to have your sons and daughters attend BK and we want to ensure you and your student feel valued and cared for at Bishop Kelly.
We are busy planning for the 2020-2021 school year. We would like to update you today on returning student registration, new student applications, and tuition and fees for the 2020-2021 school year.
Returning Students Registration
You will be receiving instructions in an email from TADS by the end of this month on how to register your returning students. The deadline for
early Registration is February 21
($25 discount) or
March 6 for regular Registration
. This will be the third year registration will be all online.
New Applications
New student applications are open now for incoming 9th graders and transfers into the 10th and 11th grades. You can find this information
here in the Admissions section of our website
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With our six partner schools having large 8th grade classes, the interest and feedback we are receiving from families, and the second year of the Father Wilson Science and Technology Wing, we have every reason to expect another strong Freshman class next fall.
Information Knight 2020
Nes Student Information Knight
Monday, January 27
at 6:30 pm in the Carley Center
If you have a prospective freshman or transfer student, please plan to attend. Should you have friends who have interest in BK and would benefit from a BK educational experience, please ask them to consider BK and invite them to this fun and informative evening.
The night begins with some brief information in the Carley Center. Then our current students lead our guests on a campus tour where each of the academic departments are represented. Prospective students can then explore the activity fair where booths of all sports, clubs, and activities available to students are presented. Many groups have sign-ups available for summer camps and workouts.
Should you or your friends have questions, please contact Kelly Shockey, our Director of Admissions, at (208)375-6010 or at
kshockey@bk.org
. Here is a link with the details for
Information Knight 2020
2020-21 Tuition and Fees
We have worked hard to keep tuition affordable and financial aid plentiful so that all who wish to come to BK can attend our school. Tuition has been approved by our Board of Governance for the 2020-2021 school year and it will be $7,960 for parish supported tuition and $8,760 for regular tuition. This represents a 3.0%/2.8% increase over 2019-2020. This modest increase will allow us to keep salaries for our faculty and staff among the leaders in the valley, help us cover increased health care costs, and support increased facilities costs with the addition of the Father Wilson Science and Technology Wing.
Existing student fees will go up $25 (~3.0%). All other fees (Registration, Building Maintenance, Athletic Participation and Capital Improvement)will not be increasing. Thus, overall, returning students will see a 2.8%/2.6% increase (parish supported/regular) in combined tuition and fees for the 2020-21 school year.
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Congratulations Knights of the Week!
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Each week Bishop Kelly faculty and staff nominate students, and students nominate faculty and staff, who have demonstrated the BK Way attributes of Faith, Safe and Caring Place, Academic Excellence, Activities, Honor, Generosity, Community, and Partnership.
Congratulations to this week's Knights of the Week!
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Jaden Hackett
Community
Jaden enthusiastically gave her time to help with a fundraiser for Church Builders. She volunteered without being asked, worked hard, and gave her time and talent to help.
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Mia Strand
Generosity
Mia is new to BK this semester and already understands "The BK Way." She was sweet enough to show up to my room early today and helped take down all the chairs from the tops of the tables just because she had the time. It's a small gesture, but also impressive for a new student to be not only very kind, but to have that sort of initiative! Thanks, Mia!
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Houston Phillips
Activities
This student has been a phenomenal example of a Speech and Debate competitor. We go by a motto on the team, "Good Speakers, good Debaters, but great people." and everything we do should be ran through that filter. Houston has demonstrated that motto all year it is time for a little recognition. He helps all the other students with their speeches, debate cases, and steps up to do readings at Mass, volunteer for anything he can, and even cares for students on other teams. On a team of amazing individuals, we're extra lucky to have him on the team.
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Hayden Leslie
Academic Excellence
Hayden is an excellent student with a brilliant mind and is just an all-around great human being. Hayden works hard and brings a quiet creativity to our class. Hayden's a truly gifted writer who shared some brilliant work in the first assignment of the semester. What a gift it is to have Hayden at BK!
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- I just adore Ms. Sternling! I believe she truly deserves to be staff of the week. Her acting class is so fun and she is so good at what she does! She really cares about her students and wants them to have fun while learning. She shared jokingly that she often feels forgotten with the staff of the week so it's my goal that she gets it!
- Mrs. Sternling is so fun to be around. She loves creating plays with her students and making the BK Theatre Arts Department thrive. She is truly amazing.
- I am nominating Mrs. Sternling because she is an extremely fun and caring person and does a really good job lightening the mood and making everyone feel welcome.
- Mrs. Sterling is a wonderful director. She takes drama to the next level, not just for me, for everyone else, in or out of drama.
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February BKPA Meeting
Monday, February 10th at 6:00 PM
in the Multipurpose Room at BK.
Please join us for friendship, a glass of wine, and opportunities to make the BK experience outstanding for every student!
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IRISH FEST
Saturday, March 14th
6:00 PM in the Carley
Eat, Drink, and be IRISH at Bishop Kelly's Annual Irish Fest Dinner! There will be traditional Irish performances, green beer, a wee bit'o dancing, and more fun than a barrel full of leprechauns. Don't press your LUCK - tables are selling quickly. Get your tickets today!
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Irish Fest depends of volunteers! Sign up to donate a dessert or a couple of hours of your time, and help build community at Bishop Kelly. Why should the kids have all the fun? (Speaking of kids, there are opportunities for service hours on the Sign-Up Genius)
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The Bishop Kelly Girls Game that was to take place at Nampa HS on 1/29 has been moved to 1/30 due to a double booking in their gym. Please make a note of this new date.
Girls Basketball Game Times on Thursday 1/30:
Frosh/Soph - 4:30 PM
Junior Varsity - 6:00 PM
Varsity - 7:30 PM
Thank you for your flexibility and understanding.
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2020 Bishop Kelly Career Fair - We need YOU!
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Would you like to share information about your career with our Bishop Kelly students? If so, we would love to have you join us on Wednesday, March 4 from 10am - 1pm. We hope to fill the Reg with people sharing demonstrations and information about a variety of careers. We also need volunteers for pre and post fair activities, so check out
THIS GOOGLE FORM
for opportunities, or email
mcrum@bk.org
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How to Check your Student's 1st Semester Grades Online
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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)
- Returning Parent Password: A unique password that you set up previously. If you can't remember, use the password recovery option.
- New Parent Password: bkknight5 You will be asked to set up a unique password after your first login.
- Semester one grades are available on Family Link under Mark History. If you would like a hard copy report card, including exam grades, please complete this link.
TRANSCRIPTS:
Senior mid-year transcripts are now available. Counselors will send to requested colleges. Seniors are encouraged to touch base with their counselor with any questions.
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Spring Break Trip 2021 - JAPAN!
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BK is going to Japan during Spring Break 2021! Highlights of this 8-day experience will include Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. Interested students (and parents) can get more information from Mr. Harris in room #313 or send an email at
bharris@bk.org.
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Upcoming Deadline to Order a Personalized Yearbook
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January 31st is the last day to order a PERSONALIZED yearbook. Regular yearbook sales will continue after this date, but if you want a book with your child's name on it, or any sport/activity icons, the deadline is January 31st. Order your yearbook on
jostens.com
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Boise State University Scholarship Opportunity
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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.
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Service Hours Opportunities for BK Students
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Ongoing
Sweet Saints Coffee Hour at St. John's Cathedral
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Job Openings at Bishop Kelly
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Substitute Kitchen Assistant
Activities Bus Driver
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Important Attendance Procedures for Parents
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To report your student’s absence, late arrival, or to request a Permit-to-Leave (PTL) please email the Attendance Office at
attendance@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 voicemails, 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.
*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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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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- Front Office: 375-6010
- 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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