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.
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LOOK FOR THE BLUE LINK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EMAIL THAT SAYS "VIEW ENTIRE MESSAGE" TO EXPAND THE EMAIL.
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School Calendar at a Glance
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- Monday November 19 - 8:00 a.m. start, Regular Straight 7 schedule
MONDAY IS THE LAST DAY TO BRING IN FOOD, DIAPERS, AND COATS FOR THE FOOD DRIVE
- Tuesday November 20 - 8:00 a.m. start, Regular Straight 7 schedule
- Wednesday November 21 - Friday November 23 - Thanksgiving Break, no school.
- Friday November 30 - Senior Tux and Drape Photos and Senior Quotes due to Mrs. Bainbridge
- Wednesday December 5 - All School Mass at 9:15 in the Carley Center, parents are welcome to attend!
- Friday December 7 - Silent Knight Basketball games, 6:00 (Girls Varsity) and 7:30 (Boys Varsity) in the Carley Center
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Please be aware of the final exam schedule:
December 18 periods 1 & 2 8:30 - 12:00
December 19 periods 3 & 4 8:30 - 12:00
December 20 periods 5 & 6 8:30 - 12:00
December 21 period 7 8:30 - 10:00
Semester exams will not be administered early. We strongly encourage vacation plans to accommodate students taking their exams at the assigned time. Students missing exams will be required to take exams during our designated make-up sessions. Make-up exams are scheduled for January 7, 8, 9 and 10th. January 7th is not a school day, the other days, students will make-up tests in the afternoon. Thank you for your help and cooperation in coordinating your family plans.
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From your chairs, Kris & Brad Granger and Daphne & Carey McNeal, and the BK Foundation Office:
Thank you to EVERYONE who supported the Winner's Choice Gala last Saturday!
So many people helped, volunteered, donated, attended...it was truly humbling to be part of this special and very successful "Hollywood Knight."
Pictures will soon be posted on the Foundation website or you can see yours on the Treasure Valley Photo Booth FB page.
Congratulations to the car winners, Dan and Joan Melvin, and the winner of the Golden Ticket drawing, Father Jerry Funke!
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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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Paige Tompkins - Academic Excellence
Paige puts her best foot forward every day. She asks great questions and makes sure she understands a topic, and she makes sure everyone in her class also understands those topics.
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Kepa Guerricabeitia - Safe and Caring Place
Kepa lives his faith and as a result he embodies what it means to treat others with dignity and respect in a way that reflects Jesus. Kepa is open, kind and giving when he deals with others. he works well in groups sharing both intellectually and spiritually. Students like to work with Kepa because he does his best and encourages others to participate.
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Marijke O'Sullivan - Community
Marijke is one of the most joyful, open-hearted people I've ever met. She is without judgement or agenda and has always welcomed newcomers to our Theatre Arts classes and play with sincere warmth. Her attitude and wonderfully creative spirit make our theatre arts productions a home for many students who may feel like they don't "fit" anywhere - Marijke give them a home.
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Mrs. Rosemarie Berhan - Community, Safe and Caring Place
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- Mrs. Berhan is such an amazing person! As soon as I walk in the office I see her already asking me what I need. She is so on top of things and is always happy to help. Mrs. Berhan is a great hard-worker!
- She is so kind and nice! I hope to see her win! She deserves this!
- She is new here and has adapted so well. She works in the office and is the nicest person in the office. She is always willing to help.
- She is very helpful and is the nicest person in the office. She is also new this year and has done a great job adapting to this school and her job.
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Just in Time Information for This Week
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BK Canned Food Drive
Monday is the last day to bring in food, diapers, and coats for the BK Food Drive! Please gather items over the weekend so we can finish strong BK!
POINTS:
Freshman have 3,160 points out of 6,200
Sophomore have 1,289 points out of 6,700
Juniors have 4,567 points out of 7,200
Seniors have 8,000 points out of 12,200
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A new edition of the Library Newsletter has been published. It includes news about databases, writing tools, Schoology tips, and reading.
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Veterans Day Honor Reception
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Thank you to all the families who attended our first Veteran's Day Honor Reception on Monday. We are grateful for your service to our country, and also appreciative that you made time to share your experiences with our BK students and staff.
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Tom Cooney, a very special member of our BK Community, was honored this Veterans Day by the Legion of Honour. Sir Thomas Cooney was bestowed the rank of Chevalier (Knight) by Emmanuel Lebrun-Damiens, French Consul General of San Francisco. Many BK students in Mr. Crump's history classes have had the opportunity to meet with Sir Tom Cooney and hear him talk about his service in the US Navy, as well as his experiences on D-Day during WWII.
You can read more about Sir Thomas Cooney's recognition here.
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Spring Break 2020
Spanish Immersion Trip To Peru
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If you want your child to have an incredible opportunity to travel to one of the wonders of the world consider sending your student to Peru during spring break 2020.
This great opportunity is available to current freshmen and sophomores. We will be going to Lima, Cuzco, Machu Picchu, and Lake Titicaca. If you want more information on this fantastic opportunity, please e-mail Mr. Perea
mperea@bk.org
An explorica link with details about this trip, and pricing will be in this space next week!
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If your senior took a tux/drape picture at BK in October, a proof sheet has been delivered to him/her in his/her English class on Friday. Students need to return the proof sheet and indicate which pose they would like to use in the yearbook EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT ORDERING PICTURES. Proof sheets need to be returned by November 15th to the main office.
If you do not like any of the photos, you are more than welcome to have photos taken by an outside photographer and have him/her submit them to
dbainbridge@bk.org
, or you can do a retake at Parker Portrait studios. They are hosting an open studio retake day Saturday, December 5th from 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. For more information about that event, please contact Parker Portraits at 208-345-0807 or email them at
parkerportraits@msn.com
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Senior Quotes for the Yearbook
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Attention Parents of Seniors! Please remind your student to fill out
THIS FORM
to submit a senior quote for the yearbook. Submissions are due by the end of November.
Also, please remember that if you are using your own photographer for your tux/drape picture, have your photographer e-mail the photo to Mrs. Bainbridge at dbainbridge@bk.org. These are also due by November 30th.
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BK Co-Ed Yoga Classes (Free!)
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Do you like to do Yoga? If yes, come join us for BK's Free Yoga Classes starting Monday, November 12th at 3:30pm. No signing up and no cost! Just show up with your Yoga mat and stretch while having fun!!! If you do not have a Yoga mat, no problem...we will provide one for you.
Please see the attachment for the dates and times. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Aver, Room 203.
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News From the BK Activities Department
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Mr. Shanahan's Activities Round-Up for November 12 - 17
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Everything you need to know about the State Championship Football Game on Saturday
Game time:
1:00pm
Location:
Albertson Stadium on the campus of Boise State University, 1400 Bronco Ln, Boise ID
Price: Adults $7, Seniors & Students $6
Entrances: Bishop Kelly is the Home team. Fans will enter on the West side, using Gates A & D located on the southwest corner of the stadium (just below section 104). May park on the West side of the stadium. Overflow parking will be in the Lincoln Garage at the corner of University Dr. & Lincoln.
NOTES: No fans allowed on the field at any time. No tailgating or fire pits allowed in the stadium parking lot.
GO KNIGHTS!!
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FOOTBALL
Nov 9 - State Semi Final - Knights with a brilliant win over Vallivue 34-27
Nov 17 - State Football Championship Game v Hillcrest @ Albertsons stadium @ 1pm. The very best of luck & GO KNIGHTS!!!
SWIM TEAM
Congrats on a great season swimming Knights! Both girls and Boys teams placed 2nd at State Championships. We had 28 swimmers qualify for state this year! Gabe Machado, Jake Martinez and Anika Rubocki placed first in their individual events and we had 1st place relays as well. Congrats to our team MVPs Gabe Machado and Anika Rubocki both of whom broke BK records and set District and State records this year!
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Nov 13 Frosh beat Columbia 34-24
Nov 13 JV beat Columbia 56-30
Nov 13 varsity over Columbia 53-16
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Congratulations on a great week Knights!
Tom Shanahan
Activities Director
Bishop Kelly High School
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Tune in to Salt and Light Catholic Radio every Monday morning to listen to the new Morning Light show!
Bishop Kelly will have a 10 minute feature every Monday starting at 7:48. Listen for familiar voices and interesting news from BK!
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US Naval Academy Information Night
Midshipmen from the US Naval Academy will have an Information Night on
Monday, 19 Nov at 7:00 PM in the Library
. Interested students and parents are invited to attend. There will be a general presentation by the students, as well as time for questions and answers.
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Join us on Nick Ysursa Field at 9am Thanksgiving morning for some football fun! No RSVP necessary, just show up and play ball!
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St. Mary's Holiday Market
Fri 11/30 from 1-4 p.m.
Sat 12/1 from 10 am-5 p.m.
Sun 12/2 from 9:30 am -1 p.m.
St. Mary's School will again host their popular Holiday Market with over 25 vendors. Keep the kiddos busy in the crafting area while you shop in our warm, festive atmosphere. Fresh wreaths by Georgia White (Boise at Its Best) will be available as well as a huge variety of hand crafted items, local honey, jams, fused glass jewelry and ornaments, rustic signs and furniture and much more!
The Children's Band and Choir will perform Saturday at 1:00 p.m. Homemade tamales and tacos will be available to purchase for lunch. Check us out the Facebook Page at St. Mary's Holiday Market!
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It's time for BK Spirit Store Christmas Orders!
Get your Christmas shopping done early by ordering gear for your family and friends through the BK Spirit Store!
New sweatshirts, women’s wear, winter hats, and lots of other items are available. Orders are due November 9th, and the Spirit Store will hold a special opening on Saturday, December 8, 9am-1pm, for order pick-up and last-minute shopping.
Click here for the Order Form
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities with the BKPA:
Sign ups for Pasta Festa volunteer positions coming soon!!
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Service Hours Opportunities
November 10 & 11 - Bishop Kelly Foundation Winner's Choice Gala
Help is needed for setup on the 10th, and cleanup on the 11th.
November 16 - Holy Apostles Fun Night
Volunteers are needed for a variety of jobs from 5:00 - 10:00 p.m.
November 16 - Idaho Nonprofit Center Chuck-A-Puck sales at the Steelheads
Students who volunteer for this event will earn 3 service hours and a ticket to the Steelheads game.
Wear your BK spirit wear and support a great nonprofit at the same time, plus enjoy a night out with friends at the hockey game.
Sign up and more information available at THIS LINK
(only 20 students spots are available!):
November 17 - St. Vincent de Paul Toy Store
Help is needed setting up shelving, opening storage boxes, and organizing toys for the store at 2110 S. Broadway Ave. Boise.
Shifts are from 9-12, 12-3, or for the the entire time, 9-3
See Mrs. Colleran in room 412 to sign up.
November 17 & 18 - Thanksgiving Food Box Project
Volunteers are needed both days at the Expo to unload trucks and state items for the St. Vincent de Paul food box distribution.
Contact Mel McLenna at (208) 559-2294 for times and to volunteer.
November 18 - GLOCAL Thanksgiving Peace Feast
Volunteers are needed to help with set-up and prep, welcoming and escorting guests, serving, and cleanup.
Cole Community Church 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
See Mrs. Colleran for more information.
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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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 expense?
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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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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