October 2nd, 2019
BK Alive
Weekly News and Information from Bishop Kelly
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.

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School Calendar at a Glance
NEXT WEEK - Oct. 7 - Oct. 11
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, Straight 7 Schedule
Bell Schedules can be found in the Student Life section of BK.org.

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 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

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 .

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.
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!
Just In Time Information - Information from the Counselors
The counselors would like to share some information regarding upcoming events. There’s something for every grade level, but especially for seniors. Please know the counselors are always available to talk to your student.

SENIORS:  Apply Idaho Info
In October, seniors and their parents will receive nearly identical letters that will indicate to which Idaho colleges and/or universities students have been pre-accepted based on grades and SAT/ACT scores. Students will still need to apply to those schools through the Apply Idaho application, or the school’s individual application. All Idaho schools have waived their application fee for Idaho high school students. What a great opportunity to apply to one or more of the fine academic institutions in our state. We encourage all students to take advantage of the Apply Idaho application.

Senior Parent College Information Night
On Monday, October 7 the Counselors will present the Senior Parent College Information Night at 6:30pm in the Library. The counselors will present information on the college application process and more. Mr. Peter Lien from the University of Idaho will be our special guest speaker and will discuss the financial aid/scholarship process. Mr. Lien has experience at both large state and small private colleges in Wisconsin and Idaho. He will share his knowledge and experience regarding financial aid as well as the admissions process. Seniors are also welcome to attend.

As you work with your senior on the college process, you might want to read this interesting article written and co-signed by 24 College Enrollment Officers. https://www.insidehighered.com/admissions/views/2019/09/16/open-letter-students-and-parents


College Application Blitz
On Wednesday, October 30, seniors will have a great opportunity to work on their college applications. The fall is filled with activities and things to do, so while this is technically a day off of school for them, we strongly encourage Seniors to come work on college applications that morning! Counselors will have your EdUID, which has been assigned by the state and is needed to complete the Apply Idaho application. We can also help with Common App and other general college application questions. Senior English teachers will be available to help with essay proofreading. This is a great opportunity for seniors to get a head start (or complete) their college application process, so we hope to have a big crowd show up for the morning. 

This is also a good day to line up a visit to a local college. Take a tour, eat on campus, look at a dorm room, and more. If you need help setting up a campus visit on this day or any other day, please see Mrs. Crum.

Next Steps
  • Use Apply Idaho to submit applications to the Idaho colleges and universities you may want to attend, with no application fee. The application is available after October 1, 2019. 
  • You will need to get your EDUID from your counselor or Mrs. Crum to complete the Apply Idaho application. You will also need to know your Social Security Number, and you should use a personal email (not your BK email) to apply.
  • Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA application opens Oct. 1. Students and parents will need an FSA ID to apply. Have your 2018 tax information handy when you begin working on the application.
  • Think about visiting an Idaho college campus. 

Boise National College Fair 
The Boise National College Fair will be held on October 30 at Expo Idaho.The fair runs from 9am - 2pm, and 6pm - 8pm, so students from all grade levels have the opportunity to attend the afternoon or evening session. Sign up for a barcode to save time at the fair.

As soon as we receive a list of schools who will be attending the fair, we will get that information to parents and students. We encourage students to look at the websites of interesting colleges and universities and to come prepared with questions to ask the college representatives. 

College Visits to Bishop Kelly
A large number of schools also visit our campus during this time of year. Juniors and Seniors must sign up in advance to attend these visits (sophomores may begin attending 2nd semester visits). Sign-up lists are available on the Google Form emailed to each junior and senior. Students may also register through Scoir, a new college search tool that is available to seniors. We will be introducing Scoir to juniors on October 18 in their Theology class. Attendance at our Bishop Kelly visits has been low, so we would like to encourage our juniors and seniors to take advantage of this opportunity to speak to college representatives in a small group setting.

Here is list of colleges visiting our campus (this list is being constantly updated so check back frequently). Sophomores will be eligible to attend visits during the second semester.

PSAT Information 
All sophomores and juniors completed the pre-administration component of the PSAT this week in their history classes. This exam will be administered at Bishop Kelly on Wednesday, October 30. Students will be instructed to set up accounts with both CollegeBoard and Khan Academy so they can do additional test preparation. https://www.khanacademy.org/sat is a great way for juniors to link their sophomore PSAT test results for personalized OFFICIAL SAT practice with Khan Academy. If you do not have a prior PSAT test experience, you can still create an account for official PSAT/SAT test prep using the link above. 

Here is a helpful short video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iz7Odl6e8EI

Official full length practice PSAT/SAT tests can be found on the SAT suite of assessments webpage https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/practice

College & Career Readiness
Next Steps Idaho has many resource materials for all grade levels . Mr. Kristensen recently visited with students in Mr. Worrell’s health classes and shared some of these materials with the students. You might want to explore different activities with your student. You have the ability to save your work which is helpful when you meet with your counselor to discuss future plans. 
Parents are the Solution - Part 3, Helping your Teen Resist Peer Pressure to Drink

Please read the information below and then talk to your teen.

 We will be asking for your feedback on Part 3 in next week's edition of BK Alive.

Click on the image to view both pages,
and to download for future use.

Thank you for participating!

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!
Class of 2021 Service Trip Opportunities
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.

If you were unable to attend the meeting on October 2nd, you can still email Kelli at kelliraesoll@gmail.com for more information.
Nurse's Notes - Flu Vaccines
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
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 .
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.

Faith and Spirit
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 .

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

Confirmation Classes at BK
Currently St. Mary's parish is the only parish that has stated that they will hold 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. 
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!
Activities Department News
Service Hours Opportunities for BK Students
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
Job Openings at Bishop Kelly
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 . 

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!
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.
Questions? Email  melissaa@uidaho.edu . We look forward to being in touch!

*Apparel, Textiles & Design is a program in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.
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.

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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