April 26, 2019
BK Alive
Weekly News and Information from Bishop Kelly

Welcome to our Class of 2023 Parents! We are excited to add the newest members of our BK Family to our weekly communications. Please add communications@bk.org to your address book so that important information BK from goes to your in-box.


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School Calendar at a Glance
Next Week:

Monday 4/29 - 8:00 Start, Straight 7
Reach for the A/90's Day!

Tuesday 4/30 - 8:15 Start, Tuesday Block
Don't Sleep on Academics/PJ Day

Wednesday 5/1 - 8:00 Start, Mass Block
Senior Mass/Mass Dress Day

Thursday 5/2 - 8:15 Start, Thursday Block
Can't Hide from Homework/Camo Day

Friday 5/3 - 9:00 Start, Late Start with Assembly, Senior Scholars Breakfast
Silver Screen Dress Up Day!


  • Friday, April 26 - Last day for early bird pricing for the Senior graduation party. See below for details and registration materials.

  • Saturday, April 27 - AP Art Show from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., PATHS Talent Show from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

  • April 28 & 29 - Senior Retreat at the YMCA Camp at Horsethief Reservoir.

  • Sunday, May 5 - BK Sports Physicals


  • May 6th - 17th - AP Testing

  • Tuesday, May 7 - Spring Music Concert, 7:30 p.m. in the Reg
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  • May 9th - 11th - BK Plant Sale

  • Saturday, May 10th - Community Work Day in the new Spiritual Space. More information next week!

  • Monday, May 20 - Last Day of Regular Classes

  • May 21st - 24tth - Finals Week

  • Friday, May 24th - Senior Graduation Practice followed by the Senior BBQ

  • Friday, May 24th - Baccalaureate Mass, 7:00 p.m. at St. Mark's Catholic Church

  • Saturday, May 25th - Class of 2019 Graduation! 11:00 a.m. at Bishop Kelly's Nick Ysursa Field

Knights of the Week!
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!

Andrea Wilson - Activities, Community
Andrea was recently recognized with a Mayor's Award to Youth! Andrea is a model of perseverance as she has struggled through chronic pain while still competing in two varsity sports. We're proud of you, Andrea!
Theo Schultz - Academic Excellence
Theo has been selected to attend the 2019 SAME STEM Engineering and Construction Camp at the US Air Force Academy in Colorado! Theo is the only student in Idaho who was chosen to participate in this program. 
Wyatt Miller - Generosity
Wyatt deserves to be recognized  because he is always happy to give time, money, food, or kindness to people in need.  I've seen Wyatt demonstrate this wonderful characteristic of generosity during fundraisers, extra curricular activities and always in my classroom. I admire him and he definitely demonstrates the BK way.

Audrey Spooner - Academic Excellence
Audrey is an amazing Computer Science student!  She's always on top of our lessons, solving each problem quickly and efficiently.  She has an amazing attitude and aptitude for Computer Science.

BK Staff of the Week
Mrs. Lorissa Horn - Faith, Safe and Caring Place

  • Mrs. Horn is the most amazing teacher. She is wonderful in so many ways. She deserves the world. I’m never afraid to go to Mrs. Horn and talk to her about things that are going on. She cares for her students and keeps them in her prayers. She provides her students a safe place they can go to, to talk about God. Mrs. Horn has impacted my life for the better.

  • Mrs. Horn is amazing. She knows how to talk to students and genuinely cares about them. She comes to school everyday with a smile on her face and knows how to make all of her students laugh.

  • Mrs. Horn is the most caring woman I have ever met. Not only does she have a large family to take care of at home, but she also takes care of each student that she knows. She works so hard and deserves this more than she knows. She has touched my heart and so many others.

  • Mrs. Horn is always understanding of anything that you have to say. I don't even have her as my teacher, but yet she will always answer my question and about what ever I have to ask. She makes sure I feel safe at BK, and in my life. She's shows BK students a true safe and caring place.

  • Mrs. Horn is one of the most kind and loving people I have ever met. She cares about her students deeply and would do anything to help them. I know Mrs. Horn is the perfect person for Staff of the week. She deserves everything. There is no possible way we could give her all the recognition she deserves. Words can not express how wonderful and fantastic of a human being Mrs. Horn truly is. She deserves the world.

  • Mrs. Horn is caring, kind, generous, inspiring, and overall an outstanding staff member. She is constantly providing BK students with a safe and caring place as well as sharing her love and passion for her work and God. There is never a day where Mrs. Horn turns down her students but rather she approaches them with open arms and helps them get through their deepest struggles and hardships. Mrs. Horn puts her blood sweat and tears into her work which is why she is highly qualified for the position of staff of the week. Being in her presence is truly a blessing and she is very deserving of this position.

  • 100% devotion to GOD!
Senior Scholarships - we need your help parents!!
Senior Parents,
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE remind your seniors to turn in all of the scholarship offers that they have received to Mrs. Shockey so that they can be listed in the graduation program! If you think your senior has already taken care of this, please ask them about it again! Last week's announcement helped, but we know there are more out there that we want to celebrate at Graduation!
Junior Parents - Junior Audits & ACT Scores
Attention Junior parents:

Junior Audits: Counselors will be completing Junior Audits with each Junior on Friday April 26th this week. These are Junior/Counselor check in's towards graduation progress, summer plans, and pre-senior year planning.

Please ask you Junior student for a copy of the audit form when they get home tonight if you would like to review it with them.


ACT Scores: ACT is batch mailing score reports to the student's mailing address from our Spring Testing date. Please understand that we as a school, do not receive all of the scores until the end of May. Thank you for your patience during the score distribution process.
Incoming Freshman Parents - Required Assessments
Assessments at Bishop Kelly are required to assist us in placing your student in the correct math and language classes.

Math and Writing Assessment
Assessments in the areas of mathematics and writing are required for all incoming freshmen students. Students who attend a Treasure Valley Catholic School will test in the spring at their home school during the school day and do not register for a test date.
Math: Measurement of Academic Progress (MAP) growth based assessment
Writing: An informal 20 minute essay with prompt
Spring 2019 Math & Writing Assessment Dates: 
  • Wednesday, May 15th from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  • Thursday, May 16th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  • Saturday, May 18th from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
 
Spanish Assessment
We will be offering the Spanish Placement Exam for all incoming freshmen who hope to start out in Spanish 2 or higher for the 2019-2020 school year. This exam is REQUIRED for placement even if you have taken Spanish 1 (or higher) at your previous school.
Spring 2019 Spanish Assessment Dates:
  • Thursday, May 9th at 6:00 PM
  • Saturday, May 11th at 9:30 AM


If your child needs to take a placement exam to start in Spanish 3, please contact  Mary Bieter , Foreign Language Department Head, to schedule a different exam: mbieter@bk.org

This Week in BK Activities -
April 1 - 6
Baseball
  • April 23 varsity loss Middleton 6-11
  • April 25 varsity over Emmett 7-0
  • April 27 varsity home v Columbia
  • April 23 JV loss to Middleton 11-13
  • April 25 JV win over Emmett 13-8

Softball
  • April 23 varsity with excellent team win over Middleton 5-1
  • April 25 varsity over Emmett 12-1
  • April 23 JV over Middleton
  • April 25 JV over Emmett
  • April 26 home v Columbia

Tennis
  • April 23 varsity & JV had a great team win over Nampa
  • April 25 varsity & JV had a great team win over Ridgevue
  • April 26-17 varsity competes in Capital Classic

Golf
  • The Girls’ Varsity Golf Team traveled for an overnight trip to participate in the Canyon Ridge Tournament in Twin Falls. Brooke Benton lead the team in scoring with an 82 followed by teammate, Ava DeFranco with an 87.
  • Thursday was our final league tournament for both Varsity and JV. Ava DeFranco had the second best score for the entire tournament field with a 46. Our Varsity team placed 3rd and the JV team placed 1st
  • April 24 Boys had another successful outing this week at the very competitive Caldwell Invite held @ Fairview GC.

Track
  • April 25 Knights had many district qualifiers, season and personal best times/marks at Columbia Invite.
  • April 26-27 Knights are at home competing in Knight Invite


Girls LAX
  • April 25 varsity had a hugely impressive performance v Boise falling 8-9 but recording one of best performances of the season.
  • April 25 JV loss to Boise 6-7

Boys LAX
  • April 27 varsity on the road at CDA and Lake City

GO Knights!

Mr. Tom Shanahan
Activities Director
Bishop Kelly High School



Parents and Fans, don't forget to upload photos of your favorite teams and players to the BK Activities App!

The next BKPA Meeting is Monday, May 12th at 6:00 PM in the Multipurpose Room at Bishop Kelly.
Please join us for a glass of wine and some snacks, and help us with plans for activities and events that benefit our BK students!

The BKPA is celebrating Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week May 6th - May 10th!
Please help us say thank you to the hardworking and dedicated staff of Bishop Kelly by signing up to provide something for our Carnival Themed week.
SIGN UP HERE
BK Spirit Store
The Spirit Store will close for the year on May 20. Until then, the store will continue to be open during lunch and by appointment (by calling the BK front desk). Don’t forget BK spirit wear for graduation gifts!

The Spirit Store needs volunteers for the 2019-2020 school year. If you are interested in volunteering in the store during BK’s lunch times (approx. 11:30am-1:30pm, depending on bell schedule), even every other week, or during football games or special events, please contact Chris Kempers  ckempers@ctcweb.net ; 208-573-1510.

Also, we are looking for an Assistant Manager for the store who can eventually take over as Manager for the 2020-2021 school year. Please contact Chris Kempers  ckempers@ctcweb.net ; 208-573-1510 if you are interested!
2019 BK Graduation Party Early Bird Registration
Deadline is Friday, April 26! 

 Seniors, turn in your registration by next Friday, April 26 in order to received the discounted $75 cost. The cost is $100 after Friday. The party is Saturday night, May 25 at the West YMCA. Here’s more information for senior parents to help their grads get ready to celebrate being 2019% done with high school:

  • REGISTER: Please return your senior’s signed graduation party registration and consent forms to the BK front office with a check for $75 (and any extra $ if you have the ability) before Friday, April 26, 2019. Registration costs increase to $100 after that, and the last day to register your graduate is May 13. Don’t let your student miss out on celebrating being 2019% done with high school, with a night of swimming, rock climbing, sumo suits, casino games, DJ music, photo booth, Name that Baby contest and thousands of dollars in raffle prizes! If you can’t find the registration forms mailed to your home, visit the website and download the forms at https://bk2019party.com

  • FOOD DONATIONS: After a long day of graduation ceremonies and family parties, your seniors will be hungry and will need carbs and sugar to make it until midnight! If you would like to donate treats, snacks, jerky, cases of 4 oz. bottled water, fruit or you would like to send pizza or sub sandwich deliveries to the West YMCA between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on May 25 to help feed our grads, please let us know by emailing  bk2019food@gmail.com

  • RAFFLE PRIZE DONATIONS: We will have a ton of great raffle prizes, from Apple Watches to 4K TVs to dorm room packages, for all grads attending to have a chance to win, and we welcome donations from parents. If you would like to purchase gift cards or prizes to donate, contact bk2019raffledonation@gmail.com  Plus, the BK Class of 2019 is registered for prizes at Target and Bed, Bath and Beyond! Go to the registry online or at the store and help us fill the wish list! (Search for first name Bishop and last name Kelly) Registry items must be purchased by May 2, 2019 and can be sent directly to the raffle donation committee (email for more information). 

  • BABY PICTURES: Don’t forget to include a non-returnable baby photo of your senior (age 2 or younger) with your registration, or simply email your grad’s baby picture to bk2019photo@gmail.com so it can be included in the traditional “Name That Baby” contest where graduates win prizes for guessing the identity of those BK babies who are suddenly all. grown. up. 

  • VOLUNTEER TO HELP: The BK Graduation Night Party is not a school-funded or faculty-staffed event, it is organized and staffed by adult volunteer parents, family, and friends of the graduates to help them enjoy their final night together as Bishop Kelly Alumknights. We know all graduate families will be busy on May 25, but if everyone does a little, it will help a lot. Please click here to sign up to help during the party on May 25, even just an hour or two, and help us congratulate BK 1-9 for a job well done!
Employment Opportunities at Bishop Kelly
Head Dance Team Coach
Bishop Kelly is bringing back the Dance Team! Our Dance Team will be an IHSAA sanctioned activity and will be under the supervision of the Activities Director.

Full-Time Night Custodian
We are now accepting applications for a Full-time Night Custodian to join our Maintenance Department. Position starts at $12.00/hour DOE. Full-time employees receive tuition assistance, health insurance, pension plan, 403(b) options, and Life Insurance. 

Kitchen Assistant
Bishop Kelly is now accepting applications for a Kitchen Assistant. $9.50-$10.00/HR, 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. 

For more information or to apply for any of these positions, visit the BK Employment page at
Mark Your Calendar!
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!

If you miss the live broadcast, you can always listen to the podcast on saltandlightradio.com!
Click on the image to go to the registration page for
Coffee with the Coaches and Parents.
May 2, 2019
9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Stevens Henager College
1444 So. Entertainment Ave

Cisco and Stevens-Henager is pleased to host female students to be part of our Girls Power Tech Global Mentoring Initiative. This special learning opportunity is hosted by Cisco in partnership with International Girls in ICT Day, an annual initiative organized by the United Nation’s International Telecommunication Union.

This day of learning is designed to introduce girls to exciting opportunities in the information and communications technology (ICT) field. During this event, the students will be mentored by Cisco employees and other industry employees, hear from innovative women working in IT and engineering, and learn about educational and career opportunities in the technology field.

The agenda includes:
  • Careers Panel – a look at the diverse roles in technology
  • Face to Face Speed Mentoring: education and career discussions with volunteers
  • Coding 101 workshop
  • IoT Global Problem Solvers workshop

Contact Mrs. Crum for more information or to sign up!
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BK SPORTS PHYSICALS

If you have a student athlete at Bishop Kelly your student needs to have a sports physical EACH SCHOOL YEAR. We will once again be offering a sports physical clinic for our athletes, with all proceeds going to the BK Sports Medicine program.

On Sunday, May 5th
from 12:00 - 4:00 PM
at Saint Alphonsus Family Center at 900 N. Liberty, Suite 204

Please arrive at least 5 minutes before your appointment time. Walk-ins are acceptable, but appointments will receive priority.

Questions? Contact Samantha Pasley at (208) 830-7180 or spasley@bk.org.
Ready, SET, let's play Tennis!!
Thursday, June 11th
6:00 p.m. at the Angela Malone Harrison Tennis Complex,
Bishop Kelly High School

Light snacks and cool libations will be SERVED!

Play will be a fun, social, rotating partner, mixed doubles event. All levels welcome, please share an invite others! Adults only please.

Volunteer Corner
Service Hours Opportunities

St. John's Cathedral
People are needed to help set-up, serve, and clean up during coffee service at St. John's Cathedral for the 8:00am and 10:am Masses. If you are interested CLICK HERE to sign up!

Morning Star Memory Care (right across the street!)
Volunteers are needed on an ongoing basis to visit with patients at the facility. You can set your own hours.

Knights of Columbus Convention Awards Dinner
Helpers are needed for set-up, serving, and clean-up at the Knights of Columbus Convention Awards Dinner on Saturday, April 27th at Marist Hall at St. Paul's in Nampa. Set-up starts at 4:00 p.m. and clean-up should be finished by 9:30 p.m. If you'd like to help, contact Jim Coffey at Coffey4347@gmail.com

BFF Block Party for Idaho Gives
May 2, 2019
Volunteer opportunities are available for teens and adults. Sign up HERE.

Idaho Gives Phone Bank
Various shifts available on May 2, 2019 in the studio at KTVB Television.
Important Attendance Procedures for Parents
Parents: Please note a CHANGE in ATTENDANCE REPORTING PROCEDURES!

To report your student’s absence, late arrival, or to request a Permit-to-Leave (PTL) please email the Attendance Office at lkelly@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 voice mails, 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.

*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
  • 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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