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. Please 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 Thursday for the next day's newsletter.
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School Calendar at a Glance
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NEXT WEEK March 9th - 13th
Monday
- 8:00 Start, Straight 7, One Lunch Pilot
Tuesday
- 8:00 Start, Tuesday Block, One Lunch Pilot
Wednesday - 9:00 Late Start, Wednesday Block, One Lunch Pilot
Thursday - 8:00 Start, Thursday Block, One Lunch Pilot
Friday
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8:00 Start, Straight 7, One Lunch Pilot
Monday, March 9th - BKPA March Meeting, 6:00 PM in the Multipurpose Room at BK
March 12 - March 15th - Bishop Kelly Spring Theater Arts Performances
Saturday, March 14th
- Irish Fest
Tuesday, March 17th
- BK Spring Music Concert at 7:30 PM in the REG
Friday, March 20th - Teacher In-Service, No School
Monday March 23 - Friday March 27 - Spring Break!
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Congratulations Knights of the Week!
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Each week Bishop Kelly faculty and staff nominate students, and students nominate faculty and staff, who have demonstrated the BK Way attributes of Faith, Safe and Caring Place, Academic Excellence, Activities, Honor, Generosity, Community, and Partnership.
Congratulations to this week's Knights of the Week!
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Lucas Gabrieli, Elsa Durcan, Daniel Kim,Taelor Anderson, and Aidan Scanlan
Academic Excellence
Our students did great at the regional Science Bowl on Tuesday. 24 teams participated. After the morning round robin, our Bishop Kelly team made it to the quarterfinals in the afternoon double elimination. They represented BK well.
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BK Faculty/Staff of the Week
Mrs. Wendy Dalrymple
Community, Safe and Caring Place, Academic Excellence
- Mrs. Dalrymple is always willing to explain concepts that are confusing, and never gets annoyed no matter how many questions are asked. She explains things in a way that students understand and always has a positive attitude when teaching.
- Mrs. Dalrymple is always so kind and helpful in the classroom. She always makes everyone know they are welcome.
- Mrs Dalrymple is hands down the nicest, and most complementary teacher. When I don't understand the way something is taught she teaches me a different way to do it. She has stayed with me after school sometimes until 4:30 or later until I finish up my work, and does so with a smile on her face. I am so incredibly grateful BK has a teacher like her. I think if everyone had even a quarter of the heart and soul that she does, the world would be a better place. Thank you for being you Mrs. Dalrymple, your kindness doesn’t go unnoticed.
- Mrs. Dalrymple cares deeply about her students. She is always willing to put in a lot of extra work to make sure they are successful.
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March BKPA Meeting
Monday, March 9th at 6:00 PM
in the Multipurpose Room at BK.
Please join us for friendship, a glass of wine, and opportunities to make the BK experience outstanding for every student!
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Irish Fest is ONE WEEK AWAY! Do you have your tickets yet?
Enjoy Irish Dancing, Bagpipes, a delicious meal from Goodwood BBQ, Beer Pong, Cornhole, dancing and FRIENDSHIP with BK Parents and Alumknights!
There will not be a silent auction at Irish Fest this year, but there will be amazing raffle prizes, a dessert dash, and two live auction items - including reserved seats at Graduation! (Senior parents, we're looking at you...)
We will also be raising our paddles to purchase outdoor seating so that our kids have more options for lunchtime seating when the weather is nice.
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Irish Fest depends of volunteers!
Sign up to donate a dessert or a couple of hours of your time, and help build community at Bishop Kelly.
Why should the kids have all the fun?
(Speaking of kids, there are opportunities for service hours on the Sign-Up Genius)
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Just In Time Information - Coronavirus
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Dear Bishop Kelly Parents
In response to the Coronavirus (Covid -19) that has garnered so much recent media attention, please be assured that Bishop Kelly as well as the Catholic elementary schools are working on a plan to keep our students and staff as safe as possible. We are working proactively and following the recommendations and guidelines of Central District Health (CDH).
According to CDH, there have been no confirmed cases of novel coronavirus in Idaho.
To keep you informed, CDH has established a
novel coronavirus website
with resources including information for students, families, staff and members of the general public to prevent a respiratory infection. Should there be a case in our schools, we will work with CDH to notify parents and staff within the school. In the event of extended absences and/or school closures, information about the ability to continue education will be provided.
We ask that you follow our basic rules for stopping the spread of viruses:
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
- Keep hands away from the nose and face
- Keep sick children home,
- Cover all coughs and sneezes with a bent arm or tissue and wash hands afterwards
Regarding the Coronavirus, please note that in addition to the above measures to reduce the spread of illness, Bishop Kelly is working on a Pandemic Plan to address local infection by a novel flu virus. In part, the Plan will include the following:
- Coordination with Central District Health (CDH) authorities regarding local and federal directives regarding appropriate measures if the virus is detected locally.
- Implementation of the Pandemic Plan as directed by local and federal authorities:
- Provide education and enforce social distancing and other mitigation measures
- Provide proper disinfection of school facilities
- Provide medical equipment needed to respond to infection
- Review of exclusion criteria based on health department recommendations
- Follow protocols for identifying and excluding infected staff and students
- Modify the attendance policy to provide for more flexibility for absent students
- Surveillance and reporting of suspected disease
- Use of school facilities by the CDHD for public health measures if needed
- Provide ongoing communication regarding disease, effective mitigation and prevention measures, and community education
Thank you for your continued support in keeping our students and staff safe.
Sincerely,
MaryLou Cunningham, RN, NBCSN, MHS
Coordinator, Saint Alphonsus School Health Program
Mike Caldwell
Principal
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Activities Highlight Reel for the Week of February 4-29
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Your weekly Activities Roundup is BACK! Check out BK Alive or
bkathletics.org each week for a highlight reel of our amazing Knights in action! This week you'll hear about our success at State Wrestling, District Basketball, the upcoming State Hockey Tournaments, District Cheer, the Dotty Clark Ski and Snowboard races, and the start of the spring sports season.
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BK Students MUST Be Registered for the 2020 - 2021 School Year Before Selecting Classes
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All returning BK Students should be registered for next school year by now. Students who are not registered for the 2020-2021 school year cannot select classes for next year, and risk classes they want being full.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR STUDENT IS REGISTERED TODAY.
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Spring Music Concert - March 17th
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The BK Band, Choir, and Orchestra will be performing a wide variety of music from their spring festivals and also feature several of our partner school choir members.
Tuesday, March 17th
Doors Open at 7:00 PM
Concert Begins at 7:30 PM
Admission: $5.00 for Adults, $3.00 for High School Students, $2.00 for younger students and Senior Citizens. Kids under age 5 are free.
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BK International Student Looking for Host Family
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One of our Junior students who is studying here from abroad is losing his host family because they are moving out of Boise. We are looking for a new host family for this young man. He is an excellent student, very friendly and outgoing.
As a reminder, Host Families receive a stipend of $700/month. Please consider this rewarding experience!
For questions or more detailed information, please contact Ying Donegan
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New Scholarship Opportunity for Rising Seniors
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The Redinger Family Scholarship" is a newly established scholarship available through the Bishop Kelly Foundation to a returning senior student for a $750 scholarship to be used toward tuition. The recipient will be chosen by the Redinger family using the criteria below. To apply, complete
THIS APPLICATION FORM by
Friday, April 3rd and submit it in a sealed envelope to the front office.
Please clearly label the envelope "Bishop Kelly Foundation, attention Kim Malvick"
Redinger Family Scholarship Selection criteria:
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Potential candidates for this scholarship must demonstrate good academic effort and attitude with a
minimum GPA of 3.75.
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Potential candidates must be a currently enrolled Bishop Kelly student who will be a
Bishop Kelly senior in the fall semester
following the submission of his/her application.
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Potential candidates must be a
varsity athlete
during the school year in which they will receive the scholarship, and must be
involved in a STEM-related club or extra-curricular
activity during that same year.
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Preference will be given to students that have exhibited leadership skills. For example, a student body or class officer, club officer, National Honor Society candidate, team captain, etc.
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The Redinger family would like to see spiritual/volunteer activities outside the BK service requirements. Students who are or plan to be Campus Ministers can use that to meet this requirement.
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Potential candidates must submit the Redinger Family Scholarship application form confirming the above requirements.
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Recipients must be determined to be of good moral character and integrity, and be drug free. Involvement with drugs is cause for the scholarship to be revoked.
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Senior Parents - Please help us keep track of your Knight's scholarship offers.
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As students receive notification of scholarships, please send a copy of the award letter to kshockey@bk.org. We will use this information to compile for graduation. Please submit
all
awards, regardless of the student's final college selection.
Thank you for your help with this!
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Service Hours Opportunities for BK Students
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Ongoing
Sweet Saints Coffee Hour at St. John's Cathedral
Get your Service Hours at BK's Irish Fest!
We need lots of students to help on Saturday March 14th before, during, and after the event!
Sign up HERE!
The Discovery Center of Idaho needs Volunteers over Spring Break!
Floor Volunteers at the Discovery Center help guide our guests through exhibits, answer questions, and reset exhibits to improve our visitor experience. They do not need to be STEM experts but should enjoy working with kids and be willing to learn. Really their biggest task is to PLAY and show enthusiasm for STEM.
We ask for a minimum six hour commitment from our volunteers or TWO three hour shifts. They can keep volunteering past that commitment if they would like. And we do an onboarding training before they start so they feel more comfortable at the center. More information can be found
on the DCI Website
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or by contacting their volunteer coordinator Cortney Olson at
c.olson@dcidaho.org
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Job Openings at Bishop Kelly
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Full-Time English/Competitive Speech and Debate Teacher
Full-Time College and Career Counselor
Substitute Kitchen Assistant
Activities Bus Driver
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For one full school day, 9th-12th-grade students will participate in keynote addresses, networking, and skill-building sessions. We have worked with an advisory committee of educators, students, civic organizations, and community leaders to build what we hope will be a lasting impact community event. Women and men alike have lauded our original Women and Leadership Conference as a life-changing experience, and would frequently comment that they wished they had something like the adult conference for their daughter or son. We want you to know we heard you, and agree that leadership skills and the desire to grow into a future leader should begin in the teen years.
DETAILS
- WHO: Any 9th-12th grade student *Yes girls AND boys that you feel would benefit from a day of leadership keynotes and skill builders
- WHEN: Tuesday, March 10, 2020
- TIME: 8:00 am- 2:30/ 3:00 pm
- WHERE: Boise State University Campus / Student Union Building
- HOST: Andrus Center for Public Policy and the School of Public Service
- COST: $20/student, with currently 66 scholarships available (Ask me about these!)
- INCLUDES: 2 keynote presentations, 2 chances to attend your choice of breakout skill builder, lunch, and a networking reception with local leaders and organizations in our community
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Free Event With Father Greg Boyle, S.J.
Father Greg Boyle, S.J., author of Tattoos on the Heart, and founder and Director of Homeboy Industries, the world's largest gang-intervention and rehabilitation program, is coming to Boise. He will be speaking at a free community event at the Cathedral of the Rockies on Thursday, March 19th at 6:30 PM.
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Service Academy Day
Come learn more about the United States Service Academies at a presentation put on by the offices of the Idaho Congressional Delegation. Saturday, April 4 at 1pm at Gowen Field.
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Important Attendance Procedures for Parents
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To report your student’s absence, late arrival, or to request a Permit-to-Leave (PTL) please email the Attendance Office at
attendance@bk.org
. by 9:30am. You will receive a confirmation email in return.
Please do not call in or leave voice mail messages to report student absences, late arrivals, or to request an early release for your student (PTL). Due to the high volume of calls and voicemails, we are unable to process those requests.
Permit-to-Leave (PTL) early requests, including leaving early from the last period of the day, need to be made by email, either the night before or by 9:30AM on the day of the early release. We are unable to accommodate last minute requests.
*Attendance Tip: as soon as you know about an upcoming absence, make a medical appt, etc. . . . you may report these in advance to the Attendance office.
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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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