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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I sent out the wrong schedule for next week! My apologies. Wednesday is a Mass day with an 8:00 AM start. Which means that Friday is a 9:00 AM start.
Mass is at 9:15 in the Carley Center and all are welcome to join us. Sorry for the confusion!
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School Calendar at a Glance
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- Next Week is a Mass week - Monday, Straight 7 with 8:00 AM start; Tuesday, Block Schedule with 8:15 AM start; Wednesday, Mass Day with an 8:00 AM start; Thursday, Block Schedule with 8:15 AM start; Friday, Straight 7 with 9:00 AM Start.
- Sunday December 2 - Advent begins! Please see below for opportunities for prayer and reflection at BK during the Advent Season.
- Wednesday December 5 - All School Mass at 9:15 in the Carley Center, parents are welcome to attend
- Wednesday December 5 - Senior Out to Lunch
- Friday December 7 - Silent Knight Basketball games, 6:00 (Girls Varsity) and 7:30 (Boys Varsity) in the Carley Center
- Friday December 7 - $2.00 Jean Day benefitting His Kids Too!
- Monday December 10 - BK Parents Association Meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room
- Tuesday December 11 - Bishop Kelly Christmas Concert
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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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Emma Sammartino - Community
Emma is a kind young lady who cares about her academics and puts forth high achievement. She is courteous and helpful. Emma is also involved positively in the BK Community through sports participation.
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Angeline SIlva - Community
Angeline is always willing to help out as needed. She is a kind young lady who has a positive attitude towards her academics and school involvement.
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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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Mrs. Cecilia Flores - Community, Generosity
- Everyday in health I look out the window and see adorable little squirrels eating some little treats (nuts, fruit, crackers) in a cup drilled to a tree. Mrs. Flores has placed that cup there. I know it's her because I see her replace the food every so often. She is so caring. I also see her in the halls and she always has a happy face to greet you with. She loves her job and loves the students around her! She even goes so far as to love the animals!!!
- Mrs. Flores is so nice! She loves all the students and always say hi to me! I really hope she wins this because she deserves this!
- Mrs. Flores is so nice!! She always says hi to me in the halls and if she is mopping or cleaning, she always makes way for me, even if she's not in the way!!! Also, in my theology class I see her feeding some adorable little squirrels!!!! She is so generous!!! she deserves this more than anyone!!
- Mrs. Cecelia always takes time out of her busy day to greet you with a smile and ask you how you are doing, even if she does not know you. She makes you feel like family and she makes everyone feel like they are cared about. Mrs. Cecelia demonstrates community in all of these ways.
- Cecilia is a really kind person. Whenever she sees me in the halls she smiles at me or says hi. She really makes me feel like I am at home whenever I see her.
- She works so hard to maintain our school and is always asking other people how their day is. She genuinely cares about everyone at BK.
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Just in Time Information for This Week
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Advent at Bishop Kelly
Please join us as we expectantly wait, hopefully anticipate,
and joyfully prepare for Jesus to come into our hearts!
Adoration - All are Welcome
Friday Mornings: 11/30, 12/7, and 12/14
6:45 Adoration
7:20 Morning Prayer
7:45 Benediction
Daily Rosary - All are Welcome
3:20 P.M. in the Chapel
Freshman Bible Study
During 1st lunch in Campus Ministry Room
All School Mass
December 5, 2018 at 9:15 A.M. in the Carley Center
Men's Hour of Prayer (Fathers, Uncles, Grandfathers...)
December 11, 2018
12:15 P.M. - 1:15 P.M.
Women's Hour of Prayer (Mothers, Aunts, Grandmothers...)
December 12, 2018
Mass at 7:25 A.M. Our Lady of Guadalupe
Hour of Prayer 8:00 A.M. - 9:00 A.M.
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Jeans Day - Where does my $2 go?
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By BK Sophomore, Brooke Bonnell
Each time Bishop Kelly hosts a Jean Day the funds we raise supports a non profit organization that has been nominated by our community.
This week, the charity we are supporting is
His Kids Too!
This charity's mission is committed to sharing the love of Jesus Christ with orphans and people in need in Ukraine, by providing humanitarian aid, health care, and educational opportunities.
Their vision is that orphaned children in Ukraine can grow in an atmosphere of dignity and respect, fulfill their God-given potential and, ultimately, participate in the economic and spiritual future of their country.
I was adopted from the Ukraine and this is a charity that we love and support!
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Young men in grades 9-12 interested in learning more about vocations are invited to a discernment group. Meetings are once a month with Fr. Vogel and a trip to Mount Angel & Seminary will take place at the end of the school year.
The group meets the second Thursday of each month at St. Paul's from 5:00 -8:00 including dinner!
510 W. Roosevelt Ave.
Nampa, ID 83651
Please contact your Theology teacher for more information!
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Did you know a great way to double the impact of your Kelly Pride Fund gift is through matching gifts? Many employers in the Treasure Valley will match their employees’ donations to Bishop Kelly High School. Micron, HP Inc., Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Idaho Power, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, US Bank and Agribeef are just a few of the generous companies that have employee giving programs.
Please contact Tommy Steiner
tsteiner@bk.org
in the Development Office for more information.
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News from the Activities Department
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Ski and Snowboard Team
Reminder: Ski and Board Team paperwork, fees, and Google Form needs to be completed and turned in to Mr. Franklin (rm 704) by Monday Dec. 3rd.
More information and digital copies of the forms can be found on the
Ski & Board Team page
at bkathletics.org
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From the Nurse's Office - It's Not Too Late for a Flu Shot!
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Dear parents,
Flu season is here! 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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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
CLICK HERE
and enter the code Perea-7150 to see the details and pricing for the trip.
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Halloween Pictures for the Yearbook!
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The yearbook staff is working on a Halloween page for the yearbook, and they'd like to do a "then and now" feature. If you have a baby/childhood photo of your child in costume for Halloween, as well as one from this year, we'd love to put it in the yearbook! Please submit photos to
dbainbridge@bk.org
by December 1st.
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Senior Yearbook Quotes and Tux/Drape Photos
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Senior yearbook quotes are due
TODAY
. Please have your student fill out
this Google Form
to submit a quote.
Parker Portrait studios will be doing retakes of Senior Tux and Drape photos at their 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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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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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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Alumknights 3-on-3 Basketball Tourney
Go ahead, enjoy that big Christmas dinner, then join us for our Alumknight & Friends 3-on-3 Basketball Tourney!
Saturday, December 29th
in the Carley Center
Doors will open at 8:30am.
Round up 2 other friends and show us what you've got. May the best team dominate!
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BK Spirit Wear is a Great Christmas Gift!
The Spirit Store will hold a special opening on Saturday, December 8, 9am-1pm, for order pick-up and last-minute shopping.
The next BKPA Meeting is Monday, December 10th at 6:00 PM in the Multi Purpose Room at BK.
Please join us!
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities with the BKPA:
Sign ups for Pasta Festa volunteer positions coming soon!!
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Service Hours Opportunities
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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