October 11th, 2019
BK Alive
Weekly News and Information from Bishop Kelly
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School Calendar at a Glance
NEXT WEEK - Oct. 14 - Oct. 18
Monday - 8:00 AM Start, Straight 7 Schedule
Tuesday - 8:00 AM Start, Tuesday Block Schedule
Wednesday - 9:00 AM Start, Wednesday Block Schedule
Thursday - 8:00 AM Start, Thursday Block Schedule
Friday -8:00 AM Start, Mass Schedule,

Bell Schedules can be found in the Student Life section of BK.org.

October 14th - BKPA Meeting, 6:00 PM in the Multipurpose Room at BK

October 18th - All School Mass Honoring Grandparents, 9:30 a.m. in the Carley Center

October 18th - Senior Out to Lunch

October 22nd - Fall Music Concert in the Reg at 7:30 PM

October 29th - Parent Teacher Conferences from 3:30 - 7:30 PM

October 30th - Learnapalooza for Freshmen, PSAT for Sophomores and Juniors, Opportunity for Seniors to take Tux and Drape photos at BK

October 30th - Parent Teacher Conferences from 2:00 - 5:00

Parents, did you know that you can access the Daily Announcements on the BK Website? Click here to see what your kids see each day.

Congratulations Knights of the Week!
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!
Aidan Scanlan,
Academic Excellence
Aidan enters class every day with a smile and a readiness to learn.  He offers insightful comments to discussions, shows his love for literature, and eagerly collaborates with his classmates.  Aidan is a student who is driven by a genuine passion for learning.
Bruno Gutierrez-Diaz,
Community
Bruno actively makes this a better place to work and go to school. He goes out of his way to be kind and help; whether it's staying late after a dance to put up tables and chairs, to holding a door for a complete stranger. No one asks him. He just does it. He is compelled by an innate, natural compulsion to be a helper and give back.
Christopher Rodriguez,
Generosity
Christopher never hesitates to help anyone.  He is the student who just quietly stays after the bell to make sure chairs are put away, even when they are not his.  This may seem like such an insignificant detail, but it just shows his true character--he is kind and thoughtful.
Hailey Clark, Generosity,
Safe and Caring Place
Hailey is a polite, hard-working student that ensures all around her feel included.
Mr. Larry Crump, Academic Excellence, Safe and Caring Place

  • I am nominating Mr. Crump because every day I walk into his classroom, I smile. He always makes sure that his students are on top of their work and makes his classroom a safe and caring place for all people. He always puts his students first before himself and I have always appreciated that as a student. 

  • He is always helpful and he is understanding. He is also one of the funniest teachers I've ever had.

  • Mr. Crump is one of the best teachers here at BK. He keeps us on task and makes everyone feel at home during class.  He enjoys our company and keeps a safe a caring workplace.

  • He is an amazing teacher. He makes everyone feel at home in his class. He is welcoming to all.

  • Mr. Crump is a great teacher. He is funny and passionate about his job. He always has a smile on his face which makes a safe environment, great for learning. 

  • Mr. Crump is an amazing teacher. He genuinely cares about how his students do. I know that no matter what, I feel comfortable talking to him about my grade and how I can improve in his class.

  • He is the best. He's always nice to me in the hallways and really cares about his students.

  • I am nominating Mr. Crump because he always helps his students be the best they can be. He helps students enjoy the work, but also work hard. He is always there to help us and give us advice.
The next BKPA Meeting is Monday, October 14th
at 6:00 PM in the Multipurpose Room at BK!

Mass Honoring our Grandparents, October 18th, 9:30 AM in the Carley Center - Reception following

Our next BKPA Event is the Grandparents' Reception following All School Mass honoring Grandparents on October 18th .

THANK YOU to all the families who volunteered to donate cookies for the reception following Mass on Friday.

Please drop off your cookies in the front office at BK On Thursday, October 17th.

Parents are the Solution - Part 3, Helping your Teen Resist Peer Pressure to Drink

Please take a moment to give your feedback on Part 3 of Parents are the Solution that ran in last week's BK Alive.

Click on the image to take the survey.

Thank you for participating!

Just in Time - Faith and Spirit
Our October Mass will be the Mass Honoring our Grandparents on Friday, October 18th .

Don't forget your Mass Uniform! All students should now have their white oxford with BK Crest.

Confirmation Classes at BK
Confirmation classes at BK will be offered for St. Mary's parishioners, or students who are unaffiliated with a parish. Father Worster will hold 5 Confirmation prep classes during the lunch hour at Bishop Kelly High School beginning in January. More information will come in December regarding registration. 
Adoration at Bishop Kelly to begin starting Tuesday, October 15th
Adorers Needed!
On Tuesday, October 15th (the feast of St. Teresa of Avila) we are hoping to begin weekly Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every Tuesday that school is in session. It is our hope to offer up this time of prayer for our students, faculty and staff and their families and to provide students with a weekly opportunity to encounter Christ in the Blessed Sacrament as well.

In order to do this, we need 21 adorers willing to commit to one hour of prayer EACH WEEK during the hours between 8am-3pm each Tuesday. We are hoping to have at least 3 committed adorers per hour to ensure that there is always someone present with our Lord.

If you would like to sign up for one of the 21 spots, please fill out THIS FORM. If you have any questions, please contact Lorissa Horn at LHorn@BK.org.

RETREAT HELP, Parents Needed:
We have several retreats taking place this year for our students and are looking for a group of parents that would be able to help with meals and/or hospitality on these retreats. If your are interested in helping with one of the retreats, please reach out to Lorissa Horn (Director of Campus Ministry) to get involved. LHorn@BK.org

Please get your reservations and/or donations in ASAP, and thank you very much to all those who have responded. We have wonderful items, and it will be a beautiful "knight" in support of a great cause--Bishop Kelly! The online auction (items that will not be at the event) will open on October 21 at  bishopkellyauction.org .  Shortly after that, you'll be able to preview the wonderful items that will be in the live auction on November on that site as well.

We still have openings for regular tables and reservations. We also have 39 Golden Tickets left for those who are still interested. The winners of the early-RSVP drawing for a free Golden Ticket are Christie and Mark Running! Their ticket will join the others for a chance to win $5,000 in tuition anywhere or one of the available live auction items. The drawing will be held on November 2.

Finally, we are still looking for parent volunteers to help during the gala (dinner provided) to help with guiding the student volunteers in clean up right after the gala.. Couples can work together, single volunteers welcome as well. Also, we always need help for set up on Friday during the day and/or Saturday morning, or final cleanup on Sunday morning. Contact Jeannie Kranz at  jkranz@bk.org  or Rita Franklin at  rfranklin@bk.org  208-323-4789. Thank you!

See you at A Spanish Knight on November 2!

BK Mountain Bike Team Attended their 1st Race EVER!
Congratulations to the BK Mountain Bike Team student-athletes, Chase Minert and Lindsey McBride, for being the first ever to compete for BK in the Idaho Interscholastic Mountain Bike Race at Jug Mountain. We look forward to seeing you at State Championships on October 12th!
Class of 2021 Service Trip to New Orleans
New Orleans
Applications are now being accepted for the New Orleans Service Trip. Applications are available in room 412, and are due by October 25th. Contact Mrs. Colleran for more information at jcolleran@bk.org .
International Travel Opportunity for BK Students
We are going to Peru this Spring break!

Freshman, sophomores and junior parents take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity to send your kids to Peru. We are going to visit Lima, Cuzco, Machu Picchu and many more wonderful places. Yes, parents are welcome as well.

Please send Mr. Perea an e-mail to get more information, mperea@bk.org . Explorica is waiving the $50 sign-up fee for BK Students.
Student Photos and Yearbook Orders
Student portrait retakes have been moved to Wednesday, November 6th at 8:00 a.m. This is a late start day, so students will need to arrive early for pictures. If your student would like to have a retake, or if your student missed registration day, please click here to sign up for picture retakes by Friday, November 1st so that we know how many students to anticipate.

If you are doing a retake, make sure you send in the original picture packet. If you are ordering pictures for the first time, the order form is available here .
TODAY is the LAST DAY to get a BK Yearbook
at the lowest price of the year - $68.00.


Early Bird Pricing for Senior Dedication Ads  
The deadline for discounted pricing on Senior Dedication ads is October 15th. If you would like to purchase a Senior Dedication Ad for the yearbook, now is a great time! Many seniors look forward to these special messages from their family.

Senior Dedication Ads can be purchased online at  www.theyearbookcompany.com . Follow the prompts to find Bishop Kelly High School and view pricing and details. Prices increase the longer you wait to order.

Senior Quotes  are due November 30th. The link for senior quotes has been posted to the seniors through Schoology.

Sign-Ups for Senior Tux and Drape Photos at BK
On Monday, the links will be posted on Schoology to seniors to sign up for on-campus tux/drape photos. Photos will be taken by Parker Portraits on Wednesday, October 30 from 8:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. This is a non-school day. Parker Portraits provides the tuxes and the drapes. The sitting fee is $10 and can be cash or a check made out to Parker Portraits. Time slots will be assigned first-come-first-served. The last day to sign up is October 16th.

You are more than welcome to use your own photographer for tux/drape photos. Please download and print THIS SPECIFICATIONS SHEET to give you your photographer. Please have your photographer email tux/drape photos to dbainbridge@bk.org by November 30th.
Activities Department News
Service Hours Opportunities for BK Students
Coming Up
The Knights of Columbus are having a Social on Monday, October 14th from 6pm-9pm and could use a few volunteers to help with child care during the event. If you would like to help, contact Aaron Fagerson at altius008@gmail.com .

BK students interested in earning 3 service hours and a ticket to the Idaho Steelheads game on November 30 click here  to sign up to support the  Idaho Nonprofit Center. You will be h elping with the Chuck-A-Puck sales before and during the 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!):   https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D4EACAE2BA6F49-idaho1
 
Contact  alittle@idahononprofits.org  with questions or for more information!

Ongoing
Sweet Saints Coffee Hour at St. John's Cathedral
Volunteers are needed to work during the coffee service after Masses. Click Here to Sign Up!
Job Openings at Bishop Kelly - Please spread the word!
Eagle Bus Route Driver
Bishop Kelly High School is looking for an Eagle Bus Route Driver. Starting rate is $15/HR. Hours are approx. 6:30am-8:00am and again from 3:00pm-4:30pm M-F when school is in session. A CDL with a passenger endorsement is required. Bishop Kelly will pay for the training and licensing required if the right candidate does not currently have one. For more information and how to apply got to,  wwww.bk.org/about-bk/employment . 

Assistant Track and Field Coach
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced assistant track and field coach for the distance running events (800m, 1600m, 3200m) for the 2019 Track & Field season. We would like a candidate who has either participated in the distance events or who has coached the distance events before. We expect prospective coaches to have a comprehensive grasp on long-term planning for the entire season all the way down to individual plans for distance runners based on the variables presented. Working well with the head coach and other assistants with scheduling multi-event athletes is a must. Practices are from 3:30 to 5:30pm daily and there is a minimum of one track and field meet per week. Practice will begin on Friday, February 21st through Saturday, May 16th.  Interested candidates must also be willing to run with the athletes during some of the practices and share an enthusiasm for running and the development of a lifetime sport. Must have a current CPR/AED Certification or willing to obtain one.  This is a paid position. Contact Head Track & Field Coach Jeff Carpenter at  jcarpenter@bk.org   if interested.

Substitute Kitchen Assistant
Bishop Kelly is now accepting applications for a Substitute Kitchen Assistant for the 2019-20 school year. This is on an as needed basis M-F 9am-2pm (approximately) while the school year is in session. Duties include food preparation, baking, frying, set-up, serving, cashiering, clean-up, receiving and stocking supplies, and related duties, all performed in conformance with federal, state and school-specific health and safety guidelines. Must be able to be on your feet for an extended periods of time and lift up to 20lbs. To apply, go to  www.bk.org/about-bk/employment  for more information.

Activities Bus Driver
Bishop Kelly High School is now accepting applications for a part-time bus driver for after school activities. Candidate must have a current CDL with passenger transport experience. Candidate must be available in the evenings and some weekends. Starting wage: $15.00/Hour(DOE). To apply, go to  www.bk.org/about-bk/employment  for details.
Mark Your Calendar!
Important Attendance Procedures for Parents
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.

Thank-you in for your understanding and cooperation. For more attendance information and F.A.Q's, please review our Attendance Procedures for Parents.

*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.

Important Links
Contact BK
  • 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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