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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School Calendar at a Glance
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NEXT WEEK - Sept. 30 - Oct. 4
Monday
- 8:00 AM Start, Straight 7 Schedule
Tuesday
- 8:00 AM Start, Straight 7 Schedule
Wednesday
-
8:00 AM
Start, Straight 7 Schedule
Thursday
- Teacher In-Service,
NO SCHOOL
Friday
-Teacher In-Service,
NO SCHOOL
October 3rd & 4th
- Faculty Inservice, NO SCHOOL
October 7th
- College Information Night for Parents of Seniors (Seniors are also welcome to attend.) 6:30 PM in the Fraser Library
October 11th
- $2.00 Jean Day
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 22nd
- Fall Music Concert in the Reg at 7:30 PM
October 20th
- 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
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Congratulations Knights of the Week!
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Congratulations to Bishop Kelly's Pep Club Officers for being this week's Knights of the Week for Activities!
"I would like to nominate the Pep Club officers for their work in putting together an awesome Homecoming week. They've worked so hard, worked well together, and put in a lot of time to make this fun week. As the advisor, I couldn't be prouder!"
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BK STAFF OF THE WEEK
Mrs. Gina Shanahan - Activities
Mrs. Shanahan put in a tremendous amount of hard work and time into this homecoming week as Pep Club Advisor. From scheduling activities during the school day, organizing supervision for events, sending out nominations for royalty and putting on a successful powderpuff game! She pours her heart into Bishop Kelly and we appreciate everything she does! Mrs. Shanahan is a very hard working teacher that cares about all of her students. She also had the best meme costume in the history of BK Meme Dress Up days.
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The next BKPA Meeting is Monday, October 14th
at 6:00 PM in the Multipurpose Room at BK!
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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
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We need lots of cookies for the reception following Grandparents Mass on Friday, October 18th. Whether you're handy in the kitchen, or prefer your confections to come directly from the bakery, please help us make our BK Grandparent's Reception a sweet success!
Cookies need to be dropped off in the front office at BK On Thursday, October 17th.
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Pink Out Shirts are
NOW AVAILABLE in the BK Spirit Store!
Men's and Women's sizes!
Shirts are $10.00, just in time for the October 11th Pink Out Game!
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Just In Time Information - MAP Testing September 30th - October 16th
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Dear BK Parents,
Bishop Kelly will be giving the MAP test beginning September 30th. Teachers have been given the testing window of September 30th - October 16th and have chosen a school day within that window to test in their classes.
This year, all Freshmen and Sophomores will be testing in their English classes. If your child is in Algebra I, Geometry or Algebra II (with the following teachers: Dalrymple, Kerns or Hale), they will also be testing in their math classes.
The MAP test measures what students know and informs teachers about what they’re ready to learn next. The test adjusts to each student’s responses and creates a personalized assessment for each student. Reports are generated after the test to inform instruction and to give students a better idea of their learning profile and growth throughout the year.
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If you have any questions about MAP testing, please contact me at
jkurdy@bk.org
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Thanks,Jennifer Kurdy
Student Support Director
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Parents are the Solution - Part 2 Survey
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Please take a moment to give your Feedback on Part 2 of Parent's are the Solution that ran in last week's BK Alive.
Click on the image to take the survey.
Thank you for participating!
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The
Winner's Choice Auction
is one month away! 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!
We are sold out of the premier Knights Tables, but still have many openings for regular tables and reservations. We also have 49 Golden Tickets left for those who are still interested. And don't forget...send in an early RSVP by October 5, and you'll be in a drawing for a free Golden Ticket to be added to the raffle!
Finally, we are looking for parent volunteers to help during the gala (dinner provided) in manning the Wine Wall, working with students during the Live Auction, prop packing, and check out. Couples can work together, single volunteers welcome as well. Contact Jeannie Kranz at
jkranz@bk.org
or Rita Franklin at
rfranklin@bk.org
208-323-4789.
See you at A Spanish Knight on November 2!
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Class of 2021 Service Trip Opportunities
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Bishop Kelly Service Trips to New Orleans
May 25-May 31, 2020 and June 1-June 7, 2020
There will be an information meeting for parents and students on Wednesday, October 9th at 7:00 in the Frasier Library at Bishop Kelly. The meeting will be an overview of the trip. If you can't attend the meeting, contact Joan Colleran at jcolleran@bk.org for more information.
Service In Belize
May 29-June 6, 2020
Kelli Soll of Global Service Partnerships will be holding a meeting to talk about their service program in Belize.
Date & Time: Wednesday, October 2nd, 5:30pm
Location: 301 S. Capital Blvd (BSU’s downtown location) Parking is available in the garage on the corner of Front & 9th. The meeting will last less than an hour so parking should be free.
If you are unable to attend the meeting you can email Kelli at kelliraesoll@gmail.com for more information.
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Nurse's Notes - Flu Vaccines
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Dear parents and students,
I have 200 doses of student flu vaccine and will be offering the immunizations to students at Bishop Kelly. There will be consent forms available in the Nurse’s office and online. I will begin giving the vaccines this coming week. I will only be receiving injectable vaccine. Please consider having your student receive the flu vaccine. There is no cost for the vaccine or administration.
If you have questions regarding the vaccine, please contact me at Bishop Kelly.
Thank you.
MaryLou Cunningham | RN, BSN, NBCSN, MHS
Coordinator, School Health Program
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BK Family Looking for a Carpool
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A BK Family is in need of after school transportation for freshman student(s) and will pay a junior or senior for assistance. Home location is up behind Quail Hollow golf course (off 36
th
and Hill Road). Can be a job-share arrangement. Please text (208)724-0464 if you are interested.
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International Travel Opportunity for BK Students
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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.
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Student Photos and Yearbook Orders
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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
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Now through October 11th BK Yearbooks will be at their
lowest price of the year - $68.00.
Early Bird Pricing for Senior Dedication Ads
The deadline for discounted pricing on Senior Dedication ads is about 6 weeks away. 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. Order by October 15th for the lowest prices.
Senior Quotes
are due November 30th. The link for senior quotes will be posted on Monday 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.
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BK Faculty and Staff will be on Retreat on Thursday, October 3rd. Please pray for them!
Our October Mass will be the
Mass Honoring our Grandparents on Friday, October 18th
. BK students will spend time in their Theology classes filling out postcard invitations to their Grandparents. Please help them gather addresses, and make arrangements with out of town Grandparents who wish to attend.
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MOMS IN PRAYER.
What if you could change the world – not just for today but for generations to come? At
Moms in Prayer International
, we believe that a mom can be the single greatest force for good in the lives of her children and the children around her. We believe that lives and whole communities are changed forever when moms gather together to pray to the only One who can change a human heart. Moms can make the difference as they reach out to God in prayer- moms just like you. Please join us every Saturday morning at 8am. Call or text Phyllis Burris at 310-613-2235 for more information. Hope to see you there!
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Activities Department News
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Tryouts for the NEW BK Dance Team - The Knightliners
will take place October 1st from 3:30 - 5:30 PM, and October 2nd from 7:00 - 8:10 PM in the Carley Center
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BK Boys Lacrosse
There will be a player information meeting on Wednesday October 2nd during lunch in the multipurpose room. If you are an existing player or are interested in learning more about the lacrosse program, please plan on attending! Registration for boys lacrosse opens October 1st and will continue until December 1st. Please email n
bishopkellylax@gmail.com
if you have any questions.
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Service Hours Opportunities for BK Students
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Coming Up:
October 3rd, 4th, and 5th
Catholic Educators Conference
On the 3rd, volunteers are needed to help set up for the conference from 12:30-2:00
On the 4th, volunteers are needed to direct people and serve as runners from 9:30-5:00.
On the 5th, volunteers are again needed to direct people and serve as runners from 8:45-3:00
(Lunch will be included each day)
On the 5th, volunteers are needed for take-down from 3:00-5:00
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Job Openings at Bishop Kelly
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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
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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.
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Friday, Oct. 11, 2019
University of Idaho, Moscow Campus
Help us spread the word! During High School Design Day, students experience life as emerging designers at the University of Idaho. This half-day event is FREE and includes hands-on design workshops in our campus studios, taught by expert faculty in the following fields:
- Architecture
- Art + Design
- Interior Architecture & Design
- Landscape Architecture
- Virtual Technology & Design
- Apparel, Textiles & Design*
High school counselors and educators who teach subject matter related to our disciplines are also encouraged to attend. Dinner in downtown Moscow is included, and the
Best Western University Inn
will accommodate students and chaperones at a discounted rate if rooms are reserved by Sept. 10.
*Apparel, Textiles & Design is a program in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.
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All Girls Coding Camp Scholarships - The Discovery Center of Idaho
The Discovery Center of Idaho is excited to host our new-and-improved AT&T All Girls’ Coding Camp!
Thanks to the generous support of AT&T, the camp (valued at $500) is offered at NO COST to participants.
We’re looking for applications from bright young women in 9th-12th grade, no coding experience necessary. Camp participants will challenge themselves as they learn to code in a fun, supportive environment and explore opportunities in STEM fields.
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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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