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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BK Faculty and Staff enjoyed their retreat at Trinity Pines Church Camp in Cascade this week. We appreciate the time to focus on how we can be Better Together!
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- 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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Very Important - Changes to the Schedule/Bells for October
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We have so many interesting things happening in October that are causing our bell schedule to change occasionally. Here's the scoop...
Thursday October 11th
we will be doing a one day pilot of a single 45 minute lunch with all grade levels. All 5 periods (1,2,3,4 and 5) will meet as they normally would on a Thursday Block Day, and
we will start at 8:00 AM
NOT at 8:15.
Wednesday October 17th
is our October All School Mass honoring our Grandparents.
As with all Wednesday Mass Days, we will have an 8:00 AM start,
NOT a 9:00 am start. This will also be senior out to lunch and a "Tech Light Day".
Friday October 19th is a 9:00 am start
, NOT an 8:00 am start due to it being a Mass Week.
The week of October 22nd through 26th
has the following Schedule:
- Monday Oct 22nd- 8:00 am start, Straight 7 Schedule
- Tuesday Oct 23rd- 8:00 am start, Straight 7 Schedule
- Wednesday Oct 24th-
- Freshmen A-K at NNU for retreat, Freshmen L-Z no school
- 8:00 am start for Sophomores and Juniors for PSAT Testing
- Seniors: Highly Encouraged but Optional College Application Blitz starting at 8:00 am in the BK Library. College Reps, Counselors and College Essay Experts will be on hand to guide/ support students in the application process.
- Thursday Oct 25th- 8:00 am start, 2:20 release for P/T Conferences.
- Freshmen A-K no school , Freshmen L-Z at NNU for retreat
- Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors- 8:00 am start, 2:20 release (straight 7)
- Friday Oct 26th- No School
The
week of October 29th through November 2nd
has the following Schedule:
- Monday Oct 29th- 8:00 am start, Straight 7 Schedule
- Tuesday Oct 30th- 8:00 am start, Straight 7 Schedule
- Wednesday Oct 31st- Block Periods 3,4 and 5
- Freshmen and Sophomores- 9:00 am start, 2:40 pm Release (Drug/Alcohol Morning Assembly at 9:15 am- PARENTS INVITED
- Juniors and Seniors- 10:30 am start, 2:40 pm release (College Fair at Fairgrounds starting at 9:00 am)
- Thursday November 1st- Block Periods 1,2, 6 and 7
- 8:00 am start, 3:10 release
- All School Mass at 9:15 am, Senior Out to Lunch and Tech Light Day
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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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Reis Lenty - Safe and Caring Place
As a new sophomore to BK, Reis is easily one of the friendliest students I have ever had. Not only is she kind and willing to work with all classmates, she also is genuinely concerned for her teachers! She is an awesome addition to the BK community and we are lucky to have her here.
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Mr. Derek McCormick - Academic Excellence, Community
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- Mr. McCormick has always made his classroom a place where people can really express themselves. He always makes sure people are involved and talking and keeping a conversation. No matter what he always makes his classroom feel comforting and light hearted by constantly joking around and not taking anything too serious.
- He is so funny and he makes it more comfortable to be in class. He always tries to get to know you better and better as the school year goes on. He also is just a really nice person.
- He is so funny and is always making personal connections with his students.
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Just in Time Information for This Week
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The counselors would like to share some information regarding upcoming events. Much of the content is geared towards juniors and seniors, but younger students can also benefit from this information. Please know the counselors are always available to talk to your student.
College Application Blitz
On Wednesday, October 24, seniors will have a great opportunity to work on their college applications. The fall is filled with activities and things to do, so while this is technically a day off of school for them,
we strongly encourage Seniors to come work on college applications that morning!
Representatives from Boise State University, Lewis-Clark State College, the University of Idaho, Northwest Nazarene University, and the College of Idaho will be in the cafeteria from 9am - 11am to help students with their applications. All parents and seniors should have received a letter from the State Board of Education with details about applying to the Idaho colleges and universities through the Apply Idaho initiative. Seniors planning to apply using the Apply Idaho application will need to bring their social security numbers (necessary to receive financial aid). Application fees have been waived by all Idaho colleges and universities with the Apply Idaho application or their own university’s application. We will have access to your EdUID, which has been assigned by the state and is needed to complete the application. A link to the Apply Idaho application, as well as instructional videos can be found on the Next Steps website.
https://nextsteps.idaho.gov/
The counselors will also be present to help students with non-Idaho applications, essays, and general college application questions. English teachers will also join us to help with essay proofreading. This is a great opportunity for seniors to get a head start (or complete) their college application process, so we hope to have a big crowd show up for the morning.
The counselors would like to remind seniors and parents of the three week time period needed to complete letters of recommendation. Students with a November 1 deadline must have all materials (especially the Senior Snapshot) to their counselor by October 11. We have a large number of seniors this year, so materials, submitted with less than three weeks notice may not meet deadlines. This information was conveyed to all seniors in their Government classes, and with parents at the Senior Parent Information Sessions. If you have questions, please contact your counselor, or see this
link
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We will be honoring our Grandparents at our All School Mass at 9:15 on October 17th.
BK Students can send postcard invitations to their Grandparents on
Monday
in their Theology class. Please help your student be prepared by sending them to school with their Grandparents' addresses Monday. (Students who haven't had a Theology class since Wednesday might not know they need to bring addresses, and we want to get these in the mail ASAP! Thank you for your help.)
- Parking will be reserved in the back of the school near the Carley Center for Grandparents and guests.
- Golf cart shuttles will be on hand to help those who need assistance get from their cars to the Carley Center.
- There will be a special reception upstairs in the Carley Center after Mass for students and their Grandparents. (There is elevator access.)
- Parents are welcome to attend the Mass honoring Grandparents as well. We will have lots of seating for your family to be able to sit together with your student(s).
- The BK Spirit Store will be open in the main building after Mass.
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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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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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Early Bird Pricing for Senior Recognition Ads Ends Soon.
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This is a special announcement for parents of Bishop Kelly High School seniors. We know how awesome your children are, but why not let everyone else know by placing an ad in your child's senior year yearbook? Senior send off ads have become a tradition here at our school and we just wanted to remind you that the special early bird discounted deadline for submitting your child’s yearbook ad will be here before you know it, next week on
October 11th
. Don’t miss out on this once-in-a lifetime opportunity.
For more information on pricing and how to submit your ad, please visit www.TheYearbookCompany.com. Don’t delay, as space may be limited.
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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. Kehoe at
bkehoe@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
Oct 2 varsity beat Vallivue 7-3
Oct 2 JV beat Vallivue 4-0
Oct 4 Senior Night varsity plays Caldwell 5.30pm
Oct 4 JV plays Caldwell 4pm
Oct 6 JV District Championships @ Vallivue HS @ 9am (BK #1 Seed)
Oct 6 Varsity District 1st Round @ BK v Nampa @ 11am (BK #1 Seed)
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BOYS SOCCER
Oct 2 Senior Night varsity lost to Vallivue 0-3
Oct 2 JV tied Vallivue 2-2
Oct 4 varsity plays @ Caldwell 5.30pm
Oct 4 JV plays @ Caldwell 4pm
Oct 6 JV District Championships @ Vallivue HS @ 9am (BK as #3 Seed)
Oct 6 Varsity District 1st Round @ Vallivue or Nampa TBA after game Oct 4 (BK #Seed TBA)
CROSS COUNTRY
On Friday Oct 5 our JV running Knights will compete in Mountain Home XC Invitational. While on Saturday, varsity will compete on the state XC course at Lewiston Orchards. GO RUNNING KNIGHTS!!!
VOLLEYBALL
Oct 1 Senior Night
BK Varsity beat Ridgevue
25-23, 25-18, 25-22
BK JV beat Ridgevue
25-13, 25-14
BK Soph beat Ridgevue
25-17, 22-25, 15-13
Oct 3rd
Varsity beat Caldwell 25-13; 25-21; 25-12
JV beat Caldwell 25-17; 25-9
Soph beat Caldwell 18-25; 25-20; 15-12
FOOTBALL
Oct 3 Freshman beat Kuna 42-8
Oct 3 JV lost to Kuna 22-28
Oct 4 Varsity will play @ Kuna 7pm
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SWIMMING
On Tuesday Oct 2 our Varsity Boys beat Boise HS (89-81) and Capital HS (104-65)! The Varsity Girls beat Capital HS (93-77)! Our last meet before district finals is on Tuesday October 16th against Timberline and Meridian.
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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
Parents and Fans - don't forget to upload your photos of your favorite athletes and teams via the BK Activities App!
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Congratulations on a great week Knights!
Tom Shanahan
Activities Director
Bishop Kelly High School
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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 5th 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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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 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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Longtime supporters of Bishop Kelly,
CHF Home Furnishings
, invites BK Families to shop October 11th - 13th at a discount AND to benefit BK.
When you shop on those days and show them this coupon, CHF will discount your purchase equal to the amount of your sales tax. AND they will make a matching donation to BK!
Thank you CHF!
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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. 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:
Boys YBall Coach
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A team of 6th & 7th grade boys needs a basketball coach! They have a parent who can help run practice, but need someone with basketball experience who can teach skills and run drills. Practice has not been confirmed, but will likely be Tuesday nights from 7-8 PM at White Pine Elementary School in SE Boise. The first practice starts the week of 10/8 and runs through 12?8. If you are interested please see Mrs. Colleran in room 412 ASAP and she will put you in touch with the team.
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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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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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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