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. We hope that you will 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 Thursdays for the next day's newsletter.
Please check the bottom of this newsletter for a blue link that says "View Entire Message" and click on it to see the entire newsletter.
Full versions of each BK Alive Newsletter can be found
HERE
on the BK website.
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- Friday September 28th - Homecoming Football Game vs. Caldwell. Join us at 5:30 p.m. for the Free Family Tailgate before the game!
- Saturday September 29th - Homecoming Dance in the Carley Center at BK from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- Friday October 5th - Faculty Retreat, NO SCHOOL
- Monday October 8th - BKPA Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
- Wednesday October 17th - 9:15 a.m. All School Mass Honoring Grandparents
- Friday October 19th - School Picture Retakes
- Wednesday October 24th - Sophomore and Junior PSAT, Freshman Retreat (Last names A-K*), Senior Tux and Drape Portraits at BK, Parent & Teacher Conferences 2:00 - 5:30 p.m.
*Freshmen with last names L-Z do not have required attendance at school on this day.
- Thursday October 25th - Freshman Retreat (Last names L-Z), 2:20 Dismissal, Parent & Teacher Conferences 3:30 - 7:30 p.m.
*Freshmen with last names A-K do not have required attendance at school on this day.
- Friday, October 26th - No School
- Wednesday October 31 - Freshman and Sophomore Assembly from 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. with Officer David Gomez from the Meridian Police Department. He will be speaking about the dangers of drugs, alcohol, and vaping. Parents are welcome to attend!
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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!
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Mia Rauer - Academic Excellence
Mia's participation in class always adds value and insight. She is a critical thinker that puts in extra time to create meaningful work!
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Emma Haener - Academic Excellence
Emma is an active participant in class who brings so much to class discussions. She poses great thought-provoking questions for her peers to consider, and the questions she asks her peers keep the discussion moving. Additionally, her own contributions to discussions are insightful and offer a great perspective.
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Mr. Brendan Kehoe - Academic Excellence, Safe and Caring Place
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- Has a caring personality and is helpful to all students.
- Mr. Kehoe makes English class extremely fun but still a hard working environment. He is super funny and relates to the students. I look forward to his class everyday.
- He is a new teacher but he is really connecting with his students and he has done such a good job these past few weeks. I am really impressed and look forward to his class.
- He really cares about what he does. He is passionate about helping us understand concepts in his class and wants to make sure we get it. He makes English entertaining and interactive.
- I can tell he is really passionate about what he does and he puts a lot of effort into it. He is good at explaining our activities and he always double checks to make sure we understand what we are doing. He always has a good attitude and he keeps class interesting and fun.
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Just in Time Information for This Week
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MAP Testing - October 1st - 11th
Bishop Kelly will be giving the MAP test to all freshmen and sophomores in their Math / English classes starting October 1st. Teachers have been given the testing window of October 1st - 11th and will choose a school day within that window to test in their classes.
The MAP test measures what students know and informs teachers about what they’re ready to learn next. The test adjusts to each student’s responses and creates a personalized assessment for each student. Easy-to-use reports are generated after the test to inform instruction and to give students a better idea of their learning profile.
If you have any questions about MAP testing, please contact me at
jkurdy@bk.org
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Thanks,
Jennifer Kurdy
Student Support Director
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From the Nurse's Office - Flu Vaccines
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Dear parents,
Flu season is approaching. In cooperation with the State Vaccines for Children Program, I will have the 2018 injectable flu vaccine available for the students of Bishop Kelly.
CLICK HERE for the vaccine Information Sheet and Consent Form.
Please read through the material and fill out the consent form COMPLETELY, if you want your student to receive the vaccine.
There is no cost for this service.
If you have any questions, please contact me at BK.
MaryLou Cunningham, RN, NBCSN, MHS
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Confirmation Classes at Bishop Kelly
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St. Mary's, St. Mark's, Holy Apostles, and St. John's will be offering a 5 week Confirmation program to our Bishop Kelly students that belong to their respective parish beginning in the Fall. If you are not affiliated with a parish and wish to participate in this program, St. Mary's will allow your student to participate in their program, if the proper paperwork is in order.
*Start dates will vary for each parish. Once the information is gathered, an email will be sent regarding the dates and times for classes.
*All classes will be held at BK during the "zero" hour or during the lunch hour.
Please fill out
THIS FORM
by
October 10th
, 2018 to sign up for this program:
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Educational and Service Learning Travel Opportunities
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Mr. Crump's 75th D-Day Anniversary Tour
Are you interested in touring Europe over Spring Break? Join Mr. Crump and Mr. Grant on a tour of Europe next March. Amsterdam, Dunkirk, Omaha Beach, St. Malo, Mount St. Michel, and London.
There will be an information meeting on Tuesday, October 2 at 6:30pm in Mr. Crump's room, 314. If you are interested in the trip to Europe contact Mr. Crump at
lcrump@bk.org
and/or attend the meeting next week.
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Peru Spanish Immersion Trip
Attention Freshman and Sophomore parents and students!!
The BK Spanish faculty are taking a group of students to Perú during
spring break 2020
. If you want to hear more about this fantastic, once in a lifetime trip, please come to a meeting in Mr. Perea's room:
Wednesday, October 3rd, 7:00 p.m. in Room 113.
Questions? Can't make the meeting? Email Mr. Perea at
mperea@bk.org
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Service in Belize, Central America:
May 31-June 8, 2019
BK Parents and Students,
I'd like to share our service program in Belize with you: May 31-June 8, 2019. Juniors may complete service hours as a part of this program. If interested, we would like to invite you to attend an informational meeting to share trip details.
Tuesday, October 9th
5:30 p.m. at Boise State's Downtown Location
301 S. Capitol Blvd
Parking is available in the garage on the corner of Front & 9th. We'll keep our meeting under an hour for convenient and free parking.
If you are unable to attend the meeting, but are interested in learning more, please email me and feel free to call with any questions in the meantime! Thank you!
Best,
Kelli Soll
Director, Global Service Partnerships
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2019 New Orleans Service Trip
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For parents of students in the class of 2020 - One of the ways your child can get their Senior Service project completed is to go on a service trip. Bishop Kelly sponsors a trip to New Orleans to work with organizations helping to rebuild after hurricane Katrina. There will be a meeting for interested students and parents October 10th at 7:00pm in the library at Bishop Kelly to discuss the details.
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If you would like a re-take for your student, please
SIGN UP ON THIS FORM
. He or she will need to bring the original picture packet to turn in to Parker Portraits on October 19th.
If you have any questions or problems with your order, please direct those to Parker Portraits at 208-345-0807
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Senior Tux and Drape Photos
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All seniors are asked to submit a tux/drape photo to BK for the yearbook. You may have this taken by an outside photographer of your choice, or use Parker Portraits who will be at BK on Wednesday, October 24th.
If you are using your own photographer, please make sure he or she follows the required specifications,
which can be found by clicking here
. You will need to email the photo to Mrs. Bainbridge at dbainbridge@bk.org. Photos should be submitted in color.
If you would like to sign up to have your student take his or her photo through Parker Portraits at BK, please fill out
THIS FORM
. This is a free service, and you are not obligated to purchase the photo. Parker Portraits will deliver a proof sheet to your student and you can choose a pose for the yearbook. If you don't like either photo, feel free to have your photo taken by an outside photographer.
Please note that this is not a regular school day, so your son/daughter will be scheduled a time slot to come in for his/her photo. Time slots will be assigned on a first-come-first-served basis. Photos are scheduled for 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
All Tux/Drape photos must be submitted by November 30th!
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Teton Science School is a life-changing outdoor educational experience that takes place Presidents Day weekend in the Teton Mountains of Jackson, Wyoming. Students get the chance to engage all of their abilities and interests as they explore the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
Spaces are limited. Contact Mr. Horras at
chorras@bk.org
if you are interested.
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News From the BK Activities Department
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Mr. Shanahan's Activities Round-Up for September 24 - 29
GIRLS SOCCER
Sept 24 varsity beat Kuna 3-1
Sept 24 JV beat Kuna 7-1
Sept 25 varsity beat Nampa 6-1
Sept 25 JV beat Rocky Mountain 4-0
Sept 27 varsity beat Ridgevue 11-0
Sept 27 JV beat Ridgevue 9-0
BOYS SOCCER
Sept 25 varsity lost to Nampa 1-4
Sept 25 JV tied Nampa 3-3
Sept 27 varsity lost to Ridgevue 0-1
Sept 27 JV lost to Ridgevue 0-4
CROSS COUNTRY
On Sept 27 our running Knights competed in Gary Ward XC Invitational. Varsity boys were team champions while varsity girls ran their best race of the season to finish second. Outstanding efforts from our JV teams, girls placed 3rd and boys 5th.
Next up for varsity will be the Lewiston Invite on the state XC course Saturday Oct 6, while the JV teams will compete in the Mountain Home Invite Friday Oct 5th, GO RUNNING KNIGHTS!!!
VOLLEYBALL
Sept 25
Varsity beat Columbia 25-20, 25-22, 25-11
Varsity beat Kuna 25-23, 15-25, 25-20, 22-25, 15-10
JV vs. Columbia Win, no score
JV vs. Kuna Win, no score
Soph beat Columbia 21-25, 25-22, 15-6
Soph beat Kuna 25-19, 25-20
Sept 27
Varsity beat Emmett 25-17, 25-16, 25-13
JV beat Emmett 21-25, 25-17, 15-7
Soph beat Emmett 25-11, 25-20
FOOTBALL
September 27 Freshman beat Caldwell 48-0
September 27 JV beat Caldwell 36-6
Sept 28 Varsity Homecoming Game v Caldwell 7pm
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SWIMMING
Swimmers celebrated Senior Knight at their meet this week. The Boys and Girls teams both came in 1st place over Meridian High School.
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BAND
The BK Marching Band has several competitions upcoming:
- Saturday, October 6 at Kuna High School
- Monday, October 22 from 6-10 p.m. at Parma High School
- Saturday October 27th, District III Marching Band Championship at BSU
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Congratulations on a great week Knights!
Tom Shanahan
Activities Director
Bishop Kelly High School
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Co-Ed Volleyball Intramural League
BK has started a co-ed intramural volleball program for students. No tryouts, no signups, no cost! Just for fun. Let your student know and print this UPDATED flier for more info.
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BK Men's Lacrosse
There will be 3 Fall Lacrosse training sessions.
PLEASE NOTE due to field availability dates have changed:
Friday October 6th 4-6 PM
Friday October 19th 4-6 PM
Individual sessions will include but not be limited to: Dynamic stick work, proper footwork technique, shooting techniques, face off instruction, and defensive approaches. Team concepts will include team defense, team offense, man down/man up situations, transitional offense and defense, team ground ball play, slide communication, and off-ball movement emphasis. Conditioning and agility work will be incorporated.
Cost is $10 per player per session. Please bring a check made out to Bishop Kelly to the session. Scholarships are available. To register, please send an email to
bishopkellylax@gmail.com
with your name, grade, phone number, email, position and US Lacrosse Membership number.
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Order Your Yearbook Through October 12th
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Now is the time to order your yearbook at the lowest price possible of $68.00.
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As of 2018, you can now use funds to pay for K-12 tuition!
What is a “529 Plan”?
Named for Section 529 of the U.S. tax code, a 529 Plan is a tax-advantaged investment plan operated by a state to encourage saving for education expenses. As there is risk when investing in a 529 account, we encourage you to talk to a financial advisor.
What are the qualifying education expenses?
Following the passage of 2017’s Tax Cut and Jobs Act, funds in a 529 plan may not only be used for college expenses at a qualifying college, but they now also may be used for up to $10,000 in tuition only at a K-12 private or religious school per year per student.
If you have not done so, we encourage you to review the details of the Ideal Idaho 529 Plan. There may be some great benefits for your family. Check out their website for more details:
https://www.idsaves.org
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New All-Girl Scout Troop for ages 11-17 at the Cathedral of the Rockies
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All girls ages 11 to 17 who want outdoor adventure and a chance to earn the Eagle Scout rank are invited to attend a BSA Troop 100 Open House at 7 p.m. on Oct. 1 at Cathedral of the Rockies, 717 N. 11th St., Boise.
BSA Troop 100 has been at the Cathedral since 1914. We enjoy:
* Adventure and friendship
* Backpacking trips in Idaho, Utah, New Mexico and California
* Rafting on the Salmon River
* Canoeing
The new all-girl troop will partner closely with the boys' troop to maximize life changing adventures...the fun begins Feb. 1, 2019!
For more information, please contact
boisetroop100@gmail.com
. We look forward to seeing you at our open house on Oct. 1!
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The Treasure Valley's Facebook Famous SRO, Officer David Gomez will be talking with Freshmen and Sophomores at BK on October 31st!
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Officer Gomez is the SRO at Mountain View High School and a member of the Meridian Police Force. He will be speaking to our students about the dangers of drugs, alcohol, and vaping.
All parents are welcome to attend!
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Select College Visits to the Boise Area
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Exploring College Options with Georgetown, Harvard, Duke, Penn, Stanford Universities.
Sunday, September 30
at 7pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Boise Spectrum
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Exploring Educational Excellence. Join Brown, Chicago, Columbia, Cornell and Rice for an information session for prospective students and their families at the Grove.
Wednesday, October 17th
7:00 p.m. at the Boise Center on the Grove
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Bishop Kelly Theater Arts Presents Our Town
Thursday - Saturday, November 1, 2 & 3 at 7 pm
Sunday, November 4 at 2 pm
Mark your calendar and plan to see our talented performing arts students in the great American classic play, Our Town.
"Beautiful and remarkable one of the sagest, warmest and most deeply human scripts to have come out of our theatre. A spiritual experience." - New York Post.
$6.00 and $5.00 for under age 6 and over age 65.
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The Idaho Catholic Women's Conference
Saturday, October 13, 2018
Saint Mark's Parish
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St. Marks Oktoberfest 5k Run Run!
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Saturday, September 29, 2018
9:00 a.m. at Bishop Kelly
$10 Registration benefits the St. Mark's School Tuition Assistance Fund.
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St. Mary's Ball and Auction
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St. Mary’s annual Ball and Auction is quickly approaching – this is our second annual Oktoberfest to be held at the Riverside Hotel on Saturday, October 13
th
. Please come and support one of our wonderful Catholic K-8 schools! The evening begins as 5pm. Please click on the link below to purchase tickets – thank you for your support!
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Service Hours Opportunities
October 13 – The Junior League of Boise’s Touch a Truck
BSU Stadium Parking Lot
Help is needed from 8:00-12:30 or 12:30-4:00 with setup, directing kid traffic, and cleanup.
October 27 - District 3 Marching Band Festival
On the blue at BSU! Help is needed from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in four hour shifts, taking tickets, guiding bands, and helping judges. Please email Peggy Swewll at
sewell.margaret@westada.org
to sign up.
November 7 – Light of Hope Auction
This is Faces of Hope’s fundraiser. Help is needed for prep leading up to the event, and at the auction on the 7th.
November 19-26 – St. Alphonsus’ Festival of Trees
Must sign up to volunteer by November 3rd
ONGOING:
St. Marks needs help with their sound system during Sunday liturgies
This is an on-going volunteer opportunity for someone interested in the electronics involved with sound systems.
See Mrs. Colleran in room 412 for more information.
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How to Check Your Student's Grades on Schoolmaster
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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)
Password:
bkknight5 (if you are a returning parent, use the password you used previously.)
New Parents - you will be prompted to create a unique password at your first login.
Returning Parents - use the Forgot Password option if you need to reset your password.
Once you are logged in, all grades are under "Current Progress" and "Report"
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Our website at
www.bk.org
is a wealth of information for parents and students alike!
Much of the information that parents and students need regularly can be found in three areas:
- Under the Student Life header on the BK.org home page
- In the Parents and Current Students Tabs located in the middle of the BK.org home page
- Logins for BK email accounts, Schoolmaster, and Schoology can be found at the bottom of every page on BK.org
Check out some of the cool tools that are just a few clicks away:
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Important Attendance Procedures for Parents
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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.
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- 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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Bishop Kelly High School | (208) 375-6010 | www.bk.org
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