May 17, 2019
BK Alive
Weekly News and Information from Bishop Kelly

Welcome to our new BK parents! We are excited to add the newest members of our BK Family to our weekly communications. Please add communications@bk.org to your address book so that important information BK from goes to your in-box.


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.

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School Calendar at a Glance
Next Week:

Monday 5/20
8:00 Start, 12:20 release for Yearbook Signing and Food Truck Party

Tuesday 5/21
8:30 - 10:00 7th Period Final
10:30 - 12:00 6th Period Final

Wednesday 5/22
8:30 - 10:00 5th Period Final
10:30 - 12:00 4th Period Final

Thursday 5/23
8:30 - 10:00 3rd Period Final
10:30 - 12:00 2nd Period Final

Friday 5/24
8:30 - 10:00 1st Period Final
10:30 - 12:00 Graduation Practice for Seniors followed by Senior BBQ


  • Friday, May 24th - Baccalaureate Mass, 7:00 p.m. at St. Mark's Catholic Church

  • Saturday, May 25th - Class of 2019 Graduation! 11:00 a.m. at Bishop Kelly's Nick Ysursa Field


  • Tuesday, May 28th - Kick-Off Summer training meeting for all BK Students interested in running Cross Country in the fall. 6:00 PM in the Library for athletes and parents.
Cole Road Closure
We have been informed by ACHD that beginning May 17th Cole Road will be closed between Franklin and Barrister. This closure will last up to 8 weeks while crews work on the railroad crossing and place concrete. Please see the map of alternate routes below, and plan your commute to school 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!

Christopher Hale - Partnership

Chris is a hard-working young man and always helps out as needed in the Front Office. He has been a joy to have as an Office Aide this semester!
Katie Knoelk - Partnership

Katie is a helpful young lady that always has a smile on her face. She is provides a welcoming persona in the front office. We appreciate all that she has done for us this semester as an Office Aide!
Dominique Domingo - Community

It is inspiring to know that a student, like Dominique, has a real passion for medicine. She worked at a university research center, as a summer intern, researching different methods to treat cancer. Her research team was presented with an award over Spring Break. Dominique is a special young lady that strives to make the world a better place. Thank you Dominique!
Mrs. Yasone Krakau - Academic Excellence, Safe and Caring Place

  • Mrs. Krakau is a teacher who is really easy to talk to, while also having a very engaging teaching style. She is very passionate about her craft and it really shows.
  • Mrs. Krakau works very hard for her students. She remains positive and upbeat even when students are frustrating. She deserves to be the staff of the week
  • Mrs. Krakau knows how to teach her students so they can fully understand the content. She can make any of her students laugh which makes her class more enjoyable. She sets high expectations and helps her students achieve them.
  • Mrs. Krakau really pushes me to do my best, and I really appreciate that. I just wanted to recognize her this week.
  • Mrs. Krakau is just the best at her job! She's there to help, and she knows what she's doing. She isn't afraid to joke around, but can make us get work done when needed. Mrs. Krakau, you're the best!
  • She is always there for anybody who needs her. She is also super nice and makes class fun.
End of Year Information for All Students
On Tuesday we sent an email to our community with important end of year information, as well as important information about Baccalaureate Mass and Graduation. You can read that email here, or find it on bk.org in the BK Alive section. Please read though that information so that you aren't surprised by the schedule and expectations for next week.
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End of Year Lunch Account Information
Please read this important information about lunch account balances, rollovers, and closing an account. Please take a minute to look at it!
Textbooks
Textbooks are due back to teachers at the time of the final exam!

Student’s will be fined if textbooks are:
  1. Not turned in;
  2. Have more than usual wear & tear, or;
  3. Not the textbook number that was assigned at the being of the year (merely handing in a textbook is not sufficient.)

If your student is missing their textbook remind them to try looking in these places where past students have found theirs: the closet, under the bed, in the car trunk, in the garage, at a friend's house, or in the classroom – or that locker they never use!

More than the usual wear and tear is considered water/coffee/food damage, missing pages, ripped covers, broken spines, and markings/graffiti that was not there when the book was checked out.
We urge students to check with their teacher now to ensure that they have the correct serial number, and if not to start looking now .
Teachers and classrooms are not available to students after the last day of finals to search for books.
End of Year Info for Parents of Seniors
To the Parents/Guardians of Graduating Class of 2019:
 
Reminder:  All tuition and fees were due May 10, 2019.  It is policy of Bishop Kelly High School that all tuition and fees must be paid in full in order for the student to participate in the walk at graduation. In addition, diplomas and transcripts are not released until the account is paid in full.
 
Please log into your TADS account secure.tads.com to see if you have a balance due.
 
Contact Lori in the Business Office at 208-947-1209 or  lbiggs@bk.org if you have any questions or concerns.
Cross Country Summer Athlete/Parent Meeting
Attention all parents of Bishop Kelly students interested in running Cross Country this fall:  We will be having our Kick-Off summer training meeting on Tuesday May 28th @ 6pm in the library for all athletes and parents.

Please spread the word! 
Yearbook Distribution Day!
The yearbooks have arrived, and we do still have a limited number that can be purchased the day of yearbook distribution. Yearbooks will be sold first-come-first-served on Monday, May 20th at 12:20 p.m. The cost is $85.00. Please have your student bring a check or cash for the fastest service. The business office can take cards over the phone, but it delays the process a bit.

If you aren't sure if you've ordered a book for your student, please check the list below. Names on the list have ordered a yearbook.

Students will be dismissed at 12:20 for lunch and yearbook signing. Please bring small bills!
French Exchange
Attention parents of French students: we’re gearing up for our bi-annual French city/country tour that includes an exchange, with 26 students already exchanging letters, photos, and snapchats. Our French friends will be visiting us the first week of October 2019 and then, during our Spring Break of 2020, we will be visiting them on the first part of our French journey. Then from the Basque Country, we will take the fast train to Paris for the remainder of our stay. 
There will be a meeting in Room 112, the French classroom, on May 15 at 6pm. Please come for more information, a planning session for the French Exchange, and to find out more about our trip to France.

All students involved in the Exchange and/or studying French are invited to FRANCE! Parents are also invited to travel with us under special circumstances. 
Total Fee: $2999. Pay in full by the end of the school year for a $100 discount.

Please email Madame Ysursa, gysursa@bk.org , for more information and/or please attend the meeting.

Here’s the last group that we took on this trip in front of the Largenté Catholic school which the French students attend.
Winner's Choice Volunteer Opportunities
Looking for volunteer help! While everyone is enjoying a summer break from school, we'll be busy here at BK gearing up for another Winner's Choice gala, set for November 2.  The event in 2018, "Hollywood Knights" was a record success, and we hope for a great "Spanish Knight" this year. First order of business is following up with past donors and securing their auction item donation for this year. We are asking for help in this key area. If you are willing to serve on the acquisitions team and call ten (or less) past donors, call us! We need you! Event proceeds benefit BK, providing operational support and tuition assistance so everyone benefits. Contact  rfranklin@bk.org  or call 208-323-4789.  Thank you!
THANK YOU to all of the parents who gave of their time, talent, and treasure this school year. We are so appreciative of everything you do to support our students, faculty, and staff!
Graduation Night Party Sign-up Deadline extended to Monday, May 20th! 

The BK front desk will accept sign-up forms for the 2019 BK Graduation Party through Monday, May 20. The party is on the Saturday night of graduation, May 25 at the West YMCA from 9 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. If your senior is still not sure whether to attend, tell them they will miss out on food (Chik-fil-A sandwiches), fun (swimming, DJ music, rock climbing, casino games and more) plus tons of great raffle prizes (see the list below). More than 130 seniors are attending, don’t let your BK graduate miss out on the fun. More info: 

REGISTER BY MONDAY:  Please return your senior’s signed graduation party registration and consent forms to the BK front office with a check for $100 by  Monday, May 20. If your senior decides to attend at the last minute, there also will be blank sign-up forms at the check-in desk at the West YMCA at 9 p.m. Saturday May 25. Remember the forms require a parent's signatures and a check for $100.

If you can’t find the registration forms that were mailed to your home, simply visit the website and download the forms to print at  https://bk2019party.com

FOOD DONATIONS:   If you would like to send pizzas or sub sandwich deliveries to the West YMCA between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on May 25 to help feed our grads, please let us know by emailing   bk2019food@gmail.com

RAFFLE PRIZES:
Each Class of 2019 graduate attending the party will receive 19 raffle tickets (23 to those early birds who registered before April 26) to place in buckets for raffle prize packages, and they will receive additional raffle tickets during the evening by participating in activities. Here’s a list of some of the raffle prizes for the party: Apple Watch, Air Pods,Samsung earbuds, Nintendo Switch, TV’s, Bikes, Dorm gear, Shark Vacuum, Compact fridge, Bluetooth speakers, Graphing calculator, Magic Bullet, Idaho swag, Gift cards, Instax mini camera, Weighted gravity blanket, iPad and more!

BABY PICTURES:  Don’t forget to include a non-returnable baby photo of your senior (age 2 or younger) with your registration, or simply email your grad’s baby picture to   bk2019photo@gmail.com  so it can be included in the traditional “Name That Baby” contest where graduates win prizes for guessing the identity of those BK babies who are suddenly all. grown. up.

DON’T FORGET A SWIMSUIT:  If your senior is attending the party, please remind them to bring a swimsuit! The West Y is providing towel service for the graduates, and lockers will be available to use.

VOLUNTEER TO HELP:  We know all graduate families will be busy on May 25, but if everyone does a little, it will help a lot. Please  click here to sign up  to help during the party on May 25, even just an hour or two, and help us congratulate BK 1-9 for a job well done!
Employment Opportunities at Bishop Kelly
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
BK is now accepting applications for a Long-Term Substitute to teach English during the first nine weeks of the 2019-20 school year.

Full-Time Night Custodian
We are now accepting applications for a Full-time Night Custodian to join our Maintenance Department. Position starts at $12.00/hour DOE. Full-time employees receive tuition assistance, health insurance, pension plan, 403(b) options, and Life Insurance. 

Kitchen Assistant
Bishop Kelly is now accepting applications for a Kitchen Assistant. $9.50-$10.00/HR, M-F 9am-2pm(approximately) while the school year is in session. Duties include food preparation, baking, frying, set-up, serving, cashiering, clean-up, receiving and stocking supplies, and related duties, all performed in conformance with federal, state and school-specific health and safety guidelines. Must be able to be on your feet for an extended periods of time and lift up to 20lbs. 

For more information or to apply for any of these positions, visit the BK Employment page at
Mark Your Calendar!
Ready, SET, let's play Tennis!!
Thursday, June 11th
6:00 p.m. at the Angela Malone Harrison Tennis Complex,
Bishop Kelly High School

Light snacks and cool libations will be SERVED!

Play will be a fun, social, rotating partner, mixed doubles event. All levels welcome, please share an invite others! Adults only please.

Volunteer Corner
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.
Important Attendance Procedures for Parents
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 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 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.

Important Links
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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