February 28, 2020
BK Alive
Weekly News and Information from Bishop Kelly
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School Calendar at a Glance
NEXT WEEK March 2nd - 6th
Monday - 8:00 Start, Straight 7, One Lunch Pilot
Tuesday - 8:00 Start, Straight 7, One Lunch Pilot Assembly
SAT Wednesday - 8:00 Start for Juniors, all other students have no school, but please see below about encouraged college and career planning activities for Freshmen, Sophomores, and Seniors
Thursday - 8:00 Start, Straight 7, One Lunch Pilot
Friday - 9:00 LATE START , Straight 7, One Lunch Pilot

February 28 - March 1 - Hallissey Basketball Tournament at BK

Sunday, March 1 - Hallissey Pancake Breakfast in the Cafeteria at BK

Saturday, February 29 - BK Baseball Banquet and Auction in the Carley Center

Friday, March 6 - Idaho Shakespeare Festival Performance of Richard III for Seniors during 5th - 7th periods

Monday, March 9th - BKPA March Meeting, 6:00 PM in the Multipurpose Room at BK

March 12 - March 15th - Bishop Kelly Spring Theater Arts Performances

Friday, March 20th - Teacher In-Service, No School

Monday March 23 - Friday March 27 - Spring Break!


Parents, did you know that you can access the Daily Announcements on the BK Website? Click here to see what your kids see each day.

Congratulations Knights of the Week!
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!
Barrett Coyle and Christopher Rodriguez
Honor
Barrett and Christopher stayed to pick up song sheets after Mass in the Carley center, even as teachers asked multiple other students to stick around to help. They went through both the bleachers and the floor seating to help keep our environment beautiful and sacrificed just a bit of her break time to do it. What team players!
Haley Ossman
Academic Excellence

Haley is an awesome student that is fully immersed in the BK community.  She's a cheerleader and on the softball team! And she's the hardest worker in my class.  She's working ahead of everyone by learning the material herself! Haley is a model BK student and we are lucky to have her as part of our community!
Kate Ryan
Activities

Kate loves everyone and everything!  She is a constant positive presence in class and a delight! She is determined, positive, and extremely hard working.  She has the self-confidence to ask questions when no-one else will. She is a superstar!! In yearbook, Kate is the first person to step forward to help anyone else on staff, even when she has a million things on her plate already.  She is an incredibly talented photographer, winning a national photography contest last spring for her sports photo. Kate has been the President of PATHS for 2 years and is totally committed to helping these students.
Grace Robinson
Community

Grace is the last student to leave class everyday and she does it with a smile. Grace is one of the most resilient, goal driven and dedicated students that I have ever had the pleasure of teaching.  She is a true representation of what we would like our students to be: respectful, caring, and determined. Grace impresses me on how she is willing to work through complex chemistry objectives without giving up until she has mastered it, while keeping her attitude so positive.
BK Faculty/Staff of the Week
Mrs. Joline Armuth
Community, Safe and Caring Place, Academic Excellence
  • Whenever I am in Mrs. Armuth's class I feel comfortable and safe. Mrs. Armuth makes English fun and keeps the class entertained. 
  • Mrs. Armuth allows for a very safe place to work and relieves stress through by incorporating the Catholic faith. She also allows all kids to use her rosary whenever needed. She allows loves to throw out compliments that makes everyone feel good about themselves.
  • Mrs. Armuth shows the BK way. She cares about everyone and has a good attitude towards everything she does. She shows kindness and she is funny.
  • Mrs. Armuth is a very caring and responsible human who exhibits the BK attributes of Safe and Caring place, Academic Excellence, and Community every day in class.
March BKPA Meeting
Monday, March 9th 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!

BKPA's Hallissey Pancake Breakfast is Sunday and we still need some volunteers to help it run smoothly!
Irish Fest is TWO WEEKS AWAY! Do you have your tickets yet?

Enjoy Irish Dancing, Bagpipes, a delicious meal from Goodwood BBQ, Beer Pong, Cornhole, dancing and FRIENDSHIP with BK Parents and Alumknights!

There will not be a silent auction at Irish Fest this year, but there will be amazing raffle prizes, a dessert dash, and two live auction items - including reserved seats at Graduation! (Senior parents, we're looking at you...)

We will also be raising our paddles to purchase outdoor seating so that our kids have more options for lunchtime seating when the weather is nice.
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)

Just In Time Information - Coronavirus
Dear Bishop Kelly Parents

In response to the Coronavirus (Covid -19) that has garnered so much recent media attention, please be assured that Bishop Kelly as well as the Catholic elementary schools are working  on a plan to keep our students and staff as safe as possible. We are working proactively and following the recommendations and guidelines of Central District Health (CDH).  
According to CDH, there have been no confirmed cases of novel coronavirus in Idaho. To keep you informed, CDH has established a novel coronavirus website with resources including information for students, families, staff and members of the general public to prevent a respiratory infection. Should there be a case in our schools, we will work with CDH to notify parents and staff within the school.  In the event of extended absences and/or school closures, information about the ability to continue education will be provided.
 
We ask that you follow our basic rules for stopping the spread of viruses:
  •  Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
  • Keep hands away from the nose and face
  • Keep sick children home, 
  • Cover all coughs and sneezes with a bent arm or tissue and wash hands afterwards

Regarding the Coronavirus, please note that in addition to the above measures to reduce the spread of illness, Bishop Kelly is working on a Pandemic Plan to address local infection by a novel flu virus.  In part, the Plan will include the following: 
  • Coordination with Central District Health (CDH) authorities regarding local and federal directives regarding appropriate measures if the virus is detected locally.
  • Implementation of the Pandemic Plan as directed by local and federal authorities:
  • Provide education and enforce social distancing and other mitigation measures
  • Provide proper disinfection of school facilities
  • Provide medical equipment needed to respond to infection
  • Review of exclusion criteria based on health department recommendations
  • Follow protocols for identifying and excluding infected staff and students
  • Modify the attendance policy to provide for more flexibility for absent students
  • Surveillance and reporting of suspected disease
  • Use of school facilities by the CDHD for public health measures if needed
  • Provide ongoing communication regarding disease, effective mitigation and prevention measures, and community education

Thank you for your continued support in keeping our students and staff safe.
 
Sincerely,

MaryLou Cunningham, RN, NBCSN, MHS
Coordinator, Saint Alphonsus School Health Program
 
Mike Caldwell
Principal 


Last, Last, LAST Chance to Purchase a Senior Ad in the Yearbook
We have TWO spots left for senior ads in this year's yearbook. There is one 1/4 page spot and one 1/2 page spot left. If you're interested, don't delay! It is a first-come-first served opportunity, and these spots will close on Tuesday, March 3rd. Once the two spots are purchased, that's it for senior ads! Go to theyearbookcompany.com to order!
BK International Student Looking for Host Family
One of our Junior students who is studying here from abroad is losing his host family because they are moving out of Boise. We are looking for a new host family for this young man. He is an excellent student, very friendly and outgoing.

As a reminder, Host Families receive a stipend of $700/month. Please consider this rewarding experience!

For questions or more detailed information, please contact Ying Donegan
at (208) 853-8542 or  ying@7eie.com.

Electives for the 2020 - 2021 School Year
Curious about some of the electives available to your student next year? Check out these videos produced by our own video production class!
AP CAPSTONE
COMPUTER BASED COURSES
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
New Scholarship Opportunity for Rising Seniors
The Redinger Family Scholarship" is a newly established scholarship available through the Bishop Kelly Foundation to a returning senior student for a $750 scholarship to be used toward tuition. The recipient will be chosen by the Redinger family using the criteria below. To apply, complete THIS APPLICATION FORM and submit it in a sealed envelope to the front office. Please clearly label the envelope "Bishop Kelly Foundation, attention Kim Malvick"

Redinger Family Scholarship Selection criteria:
1.       Potential candidates for this scholarship must demonstrate good academic effort and attitude with a  minimum GPA of 3.75.
2.       Potential candidates must be a currently enrolled Bishop Kelly student who will be a  Bishop Kelly senior in the fall semester  following the submission of his/her application.
3.       Potential candidates must be a  varsity athlete  during the school year in which they will receive the scholarship, and must be  involved in a STEM-related club or extra-curricular  activity during that same year.
4.       Preference will be given to students that have exhibited leadership skills. For example, a student body or class officer, club officer, National Honor Society candidate, team captain, etc. 
5.       The Redinger family would like to see spiritual/volunteer activities outside the BK service requirements. Students who are or plan to be Campus Ministers can use that to meet this requirement.
6.       Potential candidates must submit the Redinger Family Scholarship application form confirming the above requirements.
7.       Recipients must be determined to be of good moral character and integrity, and be drug free. Involvement with drugs is cause for the scholarship to be revoked.
Senior Parents - Please help us keep track of your Knight's scholarship offers.
As students receive notification of scholarships, please send a copy of the award letter to kshockey@bk.org. We will use this information to compile for graduation. Please submit all awards, regardless of the student's final college selection.

Thank you for your help with this!
Spring Break Trip 2021 - JAPAN!
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 explorica.com/Harris-2567 or by emailing Mr. Harris at bharris@bk.org.
Service Hours Opportunities for BK Students
Ongoing
Sweet Saints Coffee Hour at St. John's Cathedral
Volunteers are needed to work during the coffee service after Masses. Click Here to Sign Up!

Get your Service Hours at BK's Irish Fest!
We need lots of students to help on Saturday March 14th before, during, and after the event! Sign up HERE!

The Discovery Center of Idaho needs Volunteers over Spring Break!
Floor Volunteers at the Discovery Center help guide our guests through exhibits, answer questions, and reset exhibits to improve our visitor experience. They do not need to be STEM experts but should enjoy working with kids and be willing to learn. Really their biggest task is to PLAY and show enthusiasm for STEM.

We ask for a minimum six hour commitment from our volunteers or TWO three hour shifts. They can keep volunteering past that commitment if they would like. And we do an onboarding training before they start so they feel more comfortable at the center. More information can be found on the DCI Website , or by contacting their volunteer coordinator Cortney Olson at c.olson@dcidaho.org
Job Openings at Bishop Kelly
Substitute Kitchen Assistant
Activities Bus Driver

Mark Your Calendar!
University of Idaho
Women In Engineering Explore
The U of I College of Engineering will host Women in Engineering (WIE) Explore for 9th and 10th grade women on Friday, March 6, 2020 in Moscow, ID. Registration deadline is March 1, 2020. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

WIE Explore is a FREE event that introduces students to basic engineering and computer science concepts through:

  • Hands-on activities that focus on creativity, teamwork and developing an interest in STEM
  • Mentorship and engagement with women engineering students at U of I
  • Exploration of engineering labs and learning spaces
  • Experiences that give insight into life as a college student

Lunch is provided. Travel scholarships are available for students traveling in groups of three or more. We can work with you and your specific travel needs.

If you have any questions, contact Marie Wagner, U of I College of Engineering Student Services Program Coordinator, at mariew@uidaho.edu .
For one full school day, 9th-12th-grade students will participate in keynote addresses, networking, and skill-building sessions. We have worked with an advisory committee of educators, students, civic organizations, and community leaders to build what we hope will be a lasting impact community event. Women and men alike have lauded our original Women and Leadership Conference as a life-changing experience, and would frequently comment that they wished they had something like the adult conference for their daughter or son. We want you to know we heard you, and agree that leadership skills and the desire to grow into a future leader should begin in the teen years.

DETAILS
  • WHO: Any 9th-12th grade student *Yes girls AND boys that you feel would benefit from a day of leadership keynotes and skill builders
  • WHEN: Tuesday, March 10, 2020
  • TIME: 8:00 am- 2:30/ 3:00 pm
  • WHERE: Boise State University Campus / Student Union Building
  • HOST: Andrus Center for Public Policy and the School of Public Service
  • COST: $20/student, with currently 66 scholarships available (Ask me about these!)
  • INCLUDES: 2 keynote presentations, 2 chances to attend your choice of breakout skill builder, lunch, and a networking reception with local leaders and organizations in our community
Important Attendance Procedures for Parents
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.

Thank-you for your understanding and cooperation. For more attendance information and F.A.Q's, please review our Attendance Procedures for Parents.

*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
  • 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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