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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School Calendar at a Glance
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NEXT WEEK - Nov. 11 - Nov. 15
Monday
- 8:00 AM Start, Straight 7 Schedule
Tuesday
- 8:00 AM Start, Tuesday Block Schedule
Wednesday
- 9:00 AM Start, Wednesday Block Schedule
Thursday
- 8:00 AM Start, Thursday Block Schedule
Friday
-8:00 AM Start, Straight 7 Schedule,
November 7th - 10th - BK Fall Play, Frankenstein
November 11th - BKPA Meeting at 6:00 PM in the Multipurpose Room
November 15th - $2.00 Jean Day
November 20th - Winter Sports Parent Meeting at 6:00 PM in the Cafeteria
November 25th - Freshman & Sophomore Rally at BK, 8:00 AM
November 27th - 29th - Thanksgiving break
November 28th - BK Alumni and Friends Turkey Trot on the Football Field
November 30th - Senior Quotes and Senior Tux and Drape Photos DUE
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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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Emily Paulin
Generosity
Emily is always so helpful in my class. She is always offering her assistance with the equipment, papers, etc... She will hold the door for anyone and always does it with a smile. If she has extra's of any pastries or treats, she always stops by and offer's one. She is a very kind, thoughtful and generous person.
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Max Gilman
Community
Max is an awesome person. He is kind, caring, and selfless. Max is an outstanding student and teammate, and he simply makes BK a better community. We are lucky to have him!
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Natalie Foster
Academic Excellence
Natalie is a leader in the classroom. She works hard to understand difficult material and is not afraid to speak up and voice questions that end up helping all the students in the class.
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Chase Minert
Academic Excellence
Chase is an amazing young man! He contributes every day in class and gives 100%. His enthusiasm is contagious. I enjoy his sense of humor and positive attitude.
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Mr. Derek McCormick, Academic Excellence, Community
- Mr. McCormick always makes class fun.
- He goes out of his way to make people feel included. He nice and makes class fun for everyone involved.
- Mr. McCormick always makes class fun and interesting.
- Mr. McCormick always makes me feel welcome when I go into his classroom.
- Mr. McCormick always does his best to make sure we understand what we are learning. He tries new things to bring diversity into the learning environment and is always open to our questions.
- He makes me feel welcome every time I walk into his class.
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The next BKPA Meeting is Monday, November 11th
at 6:00 PM in the Multipurpose Room at BK!
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Parents are the Solution - Part 5, Talking to your Teen About Alcohol - SURVEY
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Please take a moment to give your feedback on Part 5 of Parents are the Solution that ran in last week's BK Alive.
Click on the image to take the survey.
Thank you for participating!
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Just In Time Information - Mental Wellness in School and Home
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According to a 2014 American Psychological Association study, findings show that teens in the U.S. are even more stressed than adults. A certain amount of stress is normal and can actually have benefits. However, when teens are exposed to repeated stressful events without the tools to manage feelings, stress can become emotionally and physically toxic. School tends to be the top source of stress for teens.
Some causes of stress in teens:
- Earning good grades
- Preparing for college
- Romantic relationships
- Social acceptance
- Parental pressure
- Significant life changes
Symptoms of stress and what to watch for:
- Nausea/digestive issues
- Skipping meals or overeating
- Sadness or depression
- Moodiness
- Cutting class
- Sleep problems
- Substance abuse
- Headaches
- Chronic worrying
- Isolating from friends and family
- Ignoring chores/school work
- Frequent absences
- Lying to teachers/parents
- Withdrawal from friends
- Frequent physical aches and pains
- Fatigue
- Self-harm
- Not doing things that used to be fun
- Quick to anger
- Failing grades
- Suicidal thoughts
How can I help my student manage and reduce his or her stress?
Below are some tips to help you manage and reduce your students’ stress. Helping them take control of their life is the foundation for stress management and a healthier teen.
Be sure that your student is taking tests at the regularly scheduled times
Missing regularly scheduled final exams is stressful for students and faculty. Scheduling vacations or appointments during finals week should be avoided. Students who take final exams after returning from Christmas break are not able to maximize their potential to do well.
Don’t overschedule your student
School and extracurricular activities are important, but there’s a point when it’s too much. When you schedule your week, schedule it for school work and extracurricular activities, but also schedule down-time and time to have fun.
Ensure the right amount of sleep
Between school work and activities, it can be hard for your teen to get enough sleep, especially during the school week. Ideally, adolescents should receive 9 hours of sleep per night. Sleep is the key to physical and emotional well-being. Help your student cut back on watching TV or engaging in a lot of screen time in the late evening hours. Also, cut back on caffeine (especially those Dutch Bros drinks) late in the day and reduce stimulating activities close to bedtime.
Serve a healthy diet
When we are feeling stressed, we often want to reach for “comfort foods.” These high-fat foods are usually the worst possible choices because they can make us feel lethargic and less able to deal with stress. The best solution is to incorporate a balanced diet of low-fat, high-fiber, carbohydrate-rich meals with plenty of fruits and vegetables.
Incorporate exercise into the day
Physical activity is one of the most effective stress relievers. Help your student find an activity they enjoy and encourage them to build it into their daily routine.
Model self-care
As parents, modeling appropriate self-care can be a daunting task. With the pressures we face, sometimes it’s difficult to handle our own stress. Take some time to also use the above tips and find a healthy balance in your own life.
Our counselors are always willing to help your student find a healthy balance with school and stress and can help your student process their emotions and learn coping skills. Additional community referrals are available for situations requiring more in-depth counseling.
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A select number of BK students have been working with the American Lung Association to provide classes in tobacco and vaping prevention techniques for some of our younger students in the Catholic elementary schools. TATU (Teens Against Tobacco Use) is a well established program that we hope will have a positive effect on both the instructors and the students they teach. Classes are being scheduled for November and December, with a target group of 5
th grade students.
I have 60 doses of student flu vaccine available. Please consider having your student receive the vaccine. The consent form and information sheet is available on BK Alive. Hard copies are also available in my office.
Thank you
MaryLou Cunningham, RN, BSN, NBCSN, MHS
Coordinator for the St. Alphonsus School Heath Program
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School Pictures/Yearbook Info
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Senior Tux and Drape Photos
Just a reminder that if your son or daughter didn't bring $10 for his/her sitting fee for the tux/drape photo for Parker Portraits, please bring it to the main office as soon as possible. Checks should be payable to Parker Portraits or cash can be accepted.
Individual Portraits - Opportunity for student photos at Parker Portraits
Our fall season is coming to an end. We’d like to ensure everyone had the opportunity for individual pictures. Pricing and backgrounds will be the same as they were at the schools. It’ll be a first come, first serve basis. Parents are able to pick their poses. We can make your prints as you wait, or ship for $5. Perfect for anyone who missed picture day, needs a retake, or is new to the area.
Wed Dec 11 9am-4:30pm
*For retakes please bring all the old pictures to exchange.
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Last Chance for Discounted Senior Yearbook Ads
This is a special reminder for senior parents. The last special "discounted" deadline is Thursday, November 14th for senior yearbook ads. For more information on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, please visit
www.TheYearbookCompany.com or call 951-274-9561. Ads can be submitted until January, but this is the last discounted rate.
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A huge thank you to all the donors, guests, bidders, and volunteers who made A Spanish Knight a roaring success! Ole! A special thanks to our chairs, Carey and Daphne McNeal and Mike and Carmen Hormaechea, and to our student volunteers--you were the best ever!! Lucky raffle winners were:
Bill and Judy Post (past BK parents and grandparents) won the car
Kim and Justin Malvick won the Golden Ticket drawing (and chose Poulsen Orthodontics treatment package)
Amy and Trent Galloway won the Hal Davis Jewelry Drawing.
Congratulations all!
We'll have a final number in a couple of weeks...stay tuned.
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Congratulations Musical Knights!
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Several students auditioned to be a part of All State Choir and Orchestra. They were chosen as the best out of the State of Idaho to come for a 4 day weekend, to rehearse and perform major works with well known conductors & clinicians around the United States. This is a prestigious event!
Adam Pettyjohn - Orchestra, Viola
Evelyn Bauer - Choir
Ellen Coburn - Orchestra, Flute
Daniel Kim - Orchestra, Cello
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Speech and Debate Team Update
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BK Speech and Debate season is in full swing. We have had three tournaments with much success to talk about.
At Timberline Varsity only competed for the first time this year, shaking off all the dust from the summer. Houston Phillips did an excellent job and took first place in Congressional Debate.
Then at Borah, the new students, or novices, cleaned up. Everyone had a winning record, and several went undefeated; Sarah Clevenger, Madison Dixon, Gabe Lamey, Sarah East, Peyton Jungert, and Bridget McDonagh all had straight wins throughout the tournament! On top of that, it was our biggest novice turnout with everyone competing.
Finally, the Speech and Debate team had AMAZING success when competing over the last weekend at Rocky Mountain HS. Andrew Severance, Chris Rodriquez, and John Mulhern all went to finals in their Speech events. Houston Phillips and Jesse Risch went to finals in Congress and Jesse took first! Audrey Spooner, Madison Dixon and Sarah Clevenger went to quarterfinals in Debate. Finally, Peyton Jungert, and Bridget McDonagh went to semi-finals in Public Forum debate. Catch us at Nampa High School on November 15th, and 16th to watch more!
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State Semifinal Game Tonight!
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Attention all Students & Parents: Passes do not work for post season football games. All BK students, family sports pass holders, and Knights of the Gridiron members must pay to get in to the game.
Tickets for students with their ID cards are $4.00. Other ticket prices are: $6.00 for Adults, $3.00 for Senior Citizens/Elementary Students(6+).
If you can't make it to the game, click on the graphic below and watch it LIVE with your NFHS subscription.
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It's ALIVE - Frankenstein on Stage at BK November 7 - 10
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Bishop Kelly Theatre Arts presents Frankenstein!
Performances are:
Friday, November 8 at 7 PM
Saturday, November 9 at 7 PM
Sunday, November 10 at 2 PM
Tickets at the door: $7.00 and $6.00 for those over age 65 and under age 6.
(Please note, this play has spooky/scary scenes and may be frightening for young children. Parent discretion advised.)
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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 - Please spread the word!
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Full-time Kitchen Lead
Bishop Kelly is now accepting applications for a full-time Kitchen Lead. This person will assist BK's Executive Chef in all operations of the kitchen and cafeteria. For a complete job description and how to apply go to:
www.bk.org/about-bk/employment
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BK is also accepting applications for these open positions:
Head Girls Lacrosse Coach
Assistant Track and Field Coach
Substitute Kitchen Assistant
Activities Bus Driver
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BK Online Auction
The BK online auction closes this Sunday, November 10, at midnight. Visit
bishopkellyauction.org
to take advantage of some fun items.
Included are tuition gift certificates for those of you with students at Carroll or Gonzaga!
Who wouldn't love a small discount off college tuition? Carroll provides $1,000 gift certificates that can be used in any one of the next four years, from 2020-2021 on at $500 per semester. The only catch is that only one per student per year can be used--so you can't buy 4 and use them all next year. Bidding starts at $450.
Gonzaga provides the same deal for $500 gift certificates. Bidding on those start at $300.
We hope some of you take advantage of this opportunity. Just visit
bishopkellyauction.org
. We are so grateful to the colleges that provide this donation to BK!
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If you’ve been admitted to the University of Idaho, or even if you’re still exploring us, Meet the Vandals is a great way for you and your family to get to know us better, without having to travel far from home.
This special one-night event brings the best of the University of Idaho to The Boise Centre East (850 W Front Street) on
Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 5:30-8 p.m.
Attend a Meet the Vandals Event for your chance at a $1000 scholarship!
The Future Vandal Award, a one time, non-renewable $1,000 scholarship, will be given away at each event to a high school senior or transfer student looking to enroll at the University of Idaho for the Fall 2020 term.
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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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