BK Alive
Weekly News and Information for BK Families
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We apologize for the last minute change, however we realized today that our Registration Day format on Monday was not very efficient for our faculty or students. We want everything to be as perfect as possible on Tuesday, and we could use a little more time on Monday to make that happen. So instead of having students on campus in shifts on Monday, we would like to have ALL STUDENTS participate in Registration Day online at the same time.
Registration Day Virtual Student Town Hall Meeting for ALL BK Students
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
On the BK Spotlight YouTube Channel
The agenda for the Virtual Student Town Hall will be:
- 2020-21 School Year Instruction Plan Expectations
- Hybrid and Online Learning Expectations
- Important Protocols for Safety, Security and Health
- Student Schedules Access
- Schoology and Misc. Technology Orientation
We apologize for the late notice. One of our goals for the 2020 - 2021 school year is to “build a plan that provides flexibility, adaptability, and options …” Why not start out with Registration Day? Thank you for understanding!
We look forward to seeing your sons and daughters starting Tuesday, August 18th, for Juniors and Seniors, and Thursday, August 20th for Sophomores and Freshmen!
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A Message from Rich and Mike |
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Dear Bishop Kelly Parents,
It has been quite a week as we gear up for the start of school this Monday!
We announced our hybrid instructional models on Tuesday for those families, students and staff unable or concerned about starting school in person. It also addresses when students or staff need to self-isolate, what to do if your student shows Covid-19 symptoms or is exposed to someone with Covid-19, and how students can navigate mixed grade level classes these first three weeks.
Freshman Academy and New Student Orientation took place on Tuesday and Wednesday and the feedback from students, parents and staff was very positive. By all accounts, we have an outstanding group of incoming freshmen and transfer students. And they did a great job following the 3 W's - wear a mask, watch your distance and wash your hands!
Our faculty reported on Thursday and have been busy getting ready for your sons and daughters to be in their classes. We focused a lot the first day on their emotional, mental and physical health. They received training on the many new technology solutions we are implementing to make their lives - and our students and parents lives - better and easier. And they are getting their classrooms and course content ready for next week. With all of this, plus learning how to teach during a pandemic, having several new teachers and current teachers in new roles or classes they are teaching, it has been a challenge for all. But we are very proud of how they have stepped up and, as Dori said in Finding Nemo, "just kept swimming."
Finally, last night and this morning we hosted the funeral services and said goodbye to Dr. Dave Lachiondo, a dear friend of the school and a person whose impact as principal and president over nearly 20 years is unsurpassed. As I (Rich) said in my pre-Mass remarks this morning, he loved BK - and BK loved him.
The 2020-2021 School Year will be unique in many ways. Bishop Kelly High School is committed to providing an exceptional learning experience for all students and a safe place to come to school and work. Our leadership team, faculty and staff have worked hard and will continue to work hard to develop and adapt our plan that safely and effectively navigates this coming year while remaining steadfast on our mission to ‘educate and develop the whole student in the Catholic tradition – Spirit, Mind and Body.'
Key to our plan being successful is its execution. This will require consistent application of these policies and practices by all throughout the school community - Faculty and Staff, Administration, Students, and Parents. At Bishop Kelly we reflect the love that Jesus had for the world by taking steps to protect ourselves and others at all times.
We continue to be grateful to all of you for your partnership in the learning experience of your sons and daughters. Have a great last weekend of summer!
God Bless,
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Just In Time Information
Bishop Kelly's Instructional and Operational Handbook for the 2020-2021 School Year
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This handbook has been created for Students, Parents, Faculty, Staff, and Administrators in order to help us keep important information easily accessible during this unprecedented time. The handbook will live permanently on the Academics Page of the Bishop Kelly website, and will be updated as needed to remain as current as possible at all times.
We have also updated our FAQ Document to include some of the questions that were asked at the Town Hall Meeting.
Below you will find the Table of Contents for the Handbook, with bookmarks to take you to each section.
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Assumptions for the 2020 - 2021 School Year
Bishop Kelly Covid 19 Related Goals for the 2020 - 2021 School year
Guiding Principles
Key Strategies
Faculty Professional Development, Collaboration, and Planning Time
Resources for Students to enhance their online learning experience
Student Arrival and Departure Procedures
Busses
Passing Period
Hallways
Lockers
Food Service and Cafeteria
Front Office, Counselors, and Administration Hall
St. Teresa of Jesus Chapel
Library
Carley Athletic Center and The REG
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Schedules, and Schedule Changes |
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BK Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, and any Freshmen who did not attend New Student Academy will learn how to access their schedules on Monday in the Virtual Student Town Hall.
ALL schedule change requests are on hold for the week of August 10-14 until seat counts can be verified to ensure appropriate social distancing in classrooms.
Due to ongoing virus concerns, schedule change requests will be handled differently this year. Please read the new scheduling guidelines before contacting your counselor. Thank you for your patience as counselors work quickly to address your scheduling needs.
- Counselors have worked very hard to ensure classes are balanced and small in size to ensure social distancing. For this reason, there will be few schedule changes available for the 2020-2021 school year.
- New Enrollments, students with incomplete schedules or class conflicts, failed courses needing to be repeated, or misplacement of class will receive the highest priority for schedule changes.
- Students requesting elective changes will have a very limited number of electives to choose from, so there is no guarantee a change will be made.
- Schedule changes for teacher requests will not be accepted.
- Due to social distancing concerns, students will not be able to wait in the counseling hallway to meet their counselor. In person visits will not be possible during this peak time.
- To discuss a scheduling issue, students should email their counselor who will then respond by email, phone, or they will set up a zoom meeting if necessary. Every effort will be made by the counselors to respond to student requests quickly.
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No Lunch the First Week of School |
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In order to give ourselves time to open school as safely as possible, and assess the logistics for serving lunch for the rest of the school year, we will NOT be serving lunch from August 17th - August 21st. We will resume food service on August 24th.
Your student needs to bring a sack lunch next week!
Bishop Kelly will offer limited food service for 2020 - 2021 school year. Breakfast will not be served until further notice, however additional vending options with minimal or touchless payment and dispensing are being explored. Students are encouraged to bring a mid morning snack and a refillable water bottle.
Lunch will be served at school each day beginning August 24th.
Lunches will be prepared and individually packaged in the BK Kitchen, and delivered to students in their 2nd (A Day) and 6th (B Day) period classroom. Students will be sent a Google Form and asked to make their selections for the upcoming week. Student Lunch Accounts will be charged for lunches ordered using the My Payments Plus online payment system.
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Masks are to be worn all all times inside at Bishop Kelly. Additionally, masks should be worn outside when it is not possible to maintain at least six feet of distance. Bishop Kelly Students are required to being their own clean mask to school daily.
When purchasing masks for your student, please choose masks that are appropriate for school. Similar to the rules for shirts/sweatshirts at BK, masks can be made from fabric with simple patterns, but should not have inappropriate graphic designs, or any words on them. A small logo is acceptable, and BK logoed Masks (coming soon to the Spirit Store!) are always Ok!
Public health experts tell us that the most effective masks are surgical masks, or masks with 2 or more layers of fabric. Students should bring at least 2 clean masks to school daily. Their extra mask should be kept in a sealed ziplock bag in their backpack. Reusable masks should be washed after each day of wear.
Bishop Kelly will have a limited number of disposable masks for students and visitors who forget theirs. Students who forget their masks more than once will have consequences. PLEASE HELP THEM REMEMBER THEIR MASKS!
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Just a reminder to get your Mass Dress items ordered ASAP if you have not already done so. Mass Dress items may be ordered from Educational Outfitters by using this Bishop Kelly specific link: http://boise.educationaloutfitters.com
While it is unlikely that we will be able to gather for an All School Mass this quarter, we will be having Mass by class. Your BK Student will need to have Mass Dress.
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As part of our instructional plan, we anticipate a higher need for parent volunteers in the classroom if/when teachers are unable to teach on campus. Additionally, we are looking for some volunteers for the first three weeks who can help Teachers whose kids have not yet started in-person school.
Here are the descriptions of what we need:
Classroom Proctor- As a classroom proctor you will help manage
classrooms whose teachers are teaching remotely due to being in the "Higher Risk" category for COVID-19. There will be two, four hour blocks available per class per day.
Mini Knight Academy- The Mini Knight Academy is something new we would like to provide to our employees with school aged children, who have to start school online, but have no place to go during the day due to both parents working. We are looking for volunteers who can make sure our children are staying on task, are able to help with small computer needs (like logging in), answer questions, etc. The age of the students range from 2nd grade to 8th grade. I would like to have at least two volunteers helping at all times. Mini Knight volunteers will need to commit to a four hour block from either 7:30am-11:30am or 11:30am-3:30pm on the same day(s) through September 4th. I promise, all of our kids are very well behaved!
If you are interested in volunteering, please check out THIS SIGNUP GENIUS and add your name.
THANK YOU!
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Online Ordering from the BK Spirit Store! |
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In order to maintain safe distancing AND be available for all your Spirit Wear needs, the Bishop Kelly Spirit Store will be offering online ordering for Fall Semester. A selection of items will be available each month, and you can order via email!
Please note, the actual BK Spirit Store will NOT be open during the lunch hour for additional items, and the Front Office staff will not have access to the store.
We're all getting really good at shopping online, right?
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#256
BK Unisex Hooded Sweatshirt Drk. Gray
$36.00
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#255
BK Unisex Hooded Sweatshirt Lt. Gray
$45.00
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#146
Ladies Short Sleeved BK Strong T-Shirt
$15.00
#147
Mens Short Sleeved BK Strong T-Shirt
$15.00
(Not pictured, Same Design)
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#141
Unisex Long Sleeved T-Shirt
$20
MASKS COMING SOON!
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How to Order
*Order deadline: EVERY MONDAY
*Order Pickup: EVERY FOLLOWING THURSDAY ONLY,
7:30 AM-8:00 AM OR 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
- Your Name
- Contact Phone Number
- Item # listed above
- Size of Item (S, M, L, XL, 2XL)
- Price
Method of Payment at Pickup: Exact Cash, Check, Venmo, or Credit Card
Thursday ONLY Pickup Slot: AM or PM (see time period above) *BK Spirit Store volunteers are unavailable for other pickup days or times.
Thursday ONLY Pickup table outside in front of St. Teresa of Jesus Chapel. Please park, and walk up to pick up your order. Please do not park or leave your car unattended in the pickup lane.
THANK YOU for cooperation as BK Spirit Store volunteers try to keep BK Spirit Store items available for our community.
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Looking for a Host Family for a BK Sophomore |
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We are looking for a host family for a returning BK International Student from China. He is a sophomore, and he has not left Boise since last fall. He is a good student, and likes swimming, playing basketball, and golf.
Host families receive $700 per month, possibly more upon discussion. For questions and detailed information contact Ying Donegan at (208) 853-8542 or ying@7eie.com. |
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Building the yearbook this year is going to be challenging, to say the least! We are asking parents and students to regularly submit photos to our BK Yearbook Instagram page to help us cover events that actually do happen, and even things that your students are involved in outside of school. I can't guarantee that we will be able to use all of these photos, but it will certainly help us build our pages. Because of image quality on Instagram, we will most likely have to contact you directly to request an emailed copy of the photo. The only major photo guideline is that our publishing company doesn't allow for "hand signs" in photos, so just be aware of that. Thank you for helping us out, and please encourage your students to submit photos too! Our Instagram account is #bkyrbook |
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Holy Apostles Confirmation Classes
2020 - 2021 Parent & Candidate Information Zoom Meetings
Sunday, August 16th at 7:00 PM
OR Sunday, August 23rd at 7:00 PM (pick one)
The links to attend the meetings are online at: www.hahsm.org/confzoom. Once there, both meetings are listed and families can get to the Zoom meeting by simply clicking on the date/time for the meeting of their choice.
Questions? Contact Rusty Bang, Director of High School Youth Ministry at Holy Apostles. (208) 888-1182 ext. 3025 or rbang@holyapostles.net
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Safety Protocols at Bishop Kelly |
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The following protocols are in place on the Bishop Kelly Campus. Please observe all safety measures at all times when you are on campus. |
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BK Knights wear masks at all times while on campus. Students are responsible for bringing their own face covering to school each day. Reusable face coverings should be washed after use each day. |
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BK Knights thoroughly wash and disinfect their hands regularly. BK Knights monitor their health daily, and stay home if they experience Covid-19 symptoms. |
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BK Knights avoid close contact by maintaining at least six feet of distance from others and observing one-way walking patterns in our hallways. |
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BK Knights reflect Jesus' love and compassion for our greater community by taking these steps to protect ourselves and others at all times. |
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Job Openings at Bishop Kelly |
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Bus Route Driver
Activities Bus Driver
Substitute Teachers
Substitute Kitchen Assistant
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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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