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 - Nov. 18 - Nov. 22
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,
November 20th - Winter Sports Parent Meeting at 6:00 PM in the Cafeteria
November 25th - Freshman & Sophomore Rally at BK, 8:00 AM
November 27th - 29th - Thanksgiving break
November 28th - BK Alumni and Friends Turkey Trot on the Football Field
November 30th - Senior Quotes and Senior Tux and Drape Photos DUE
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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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Sullivan Bly
Partnership
Recently Sully agreed to Debate me (Mrs. Crosby-Martinez) as an example and trial run for my Speech class. He put in a lot of hard work, was an excellent opponent, and was more than willing to take on a fun (but possibly intimidating) challenge. I am always impressed with Sully's work ethic, but was equally impressed this time around with his willingness to work with me to help out his peers, as he certainly didn't have to :)
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Cate Monahan
Academic Excellence
Cate is always prepared for class. She participates every day and has a great attitude. She is positive and works hard. She is great to have in class!
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Mia Barrera
Generosity
On my first day back from maternity leave, Mia (who I hadn't even met yet) showed up at my door before school with an iced latte from Dutch Bros. She said she'd heard I loved them and wanted to welcome me back! It was the sweetest way to start my first day back and she has been just as kind every day since then. Thanks, Mia! (From Mrs. McCormick)
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Aiden McCarthy
Community
I love Aiden McCarthy's consistent positive mental attitude. His smile is infectious. He gets down to work when he needs to and he helps his classmates regularly.
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Mr. Mark Peters, Academic Excellence
- Mr. Peters is an amazing Band teacher. He makes us feel comfortable, and he makes the class a safe, fun, and learning environment! The class is very fun, educational, and he understands us. He is there for us constantly, helps us constantly, prays with us before competitions, and has a good understanding of how we learn!
- The only reason Mr. Peters doesn't win staff every time (or often at all) is because he only teaches 2 periods. He is the most friendly, kind teacher I've had. He adds so much to they dynamic of band class with his jokes and personal anecdotes. He puts in extra effort to make everyone feel more close to each other.
- Mr. Peters is very generous with his time and effort. He always gives his best effort to the band and guitar classes and it shows.
- He makes us feel safe and cared for he helps us grow musically and as a class. When we are in Mr Peters band class we feel at home.
- Mr. Peters is always there for the pep band at football, basketball, and sometimes even hockey games. He is a great teacher and coach for our musical activities.
- Mr. Peters is a very good teacher. His class is also super fun, and I look forward to it every day.
- Mr. Peters never fails to make everyone in class feel welcome and loved. Whenever a student needs help, or is doing something wrong, he helps the student in a way that doesn't make them feel bad. Mr. Peters is always trying his best to help us in every way in class, and it never goes unnoticed.
- Every day in guitar he asks us to lead or participate in prayer. He also explained why the Lord's Prayer is the ideal prayer in his opinion, and I could tell he genuinely meant it.
- Mr. Peters helps the band with all pep activities, and often halftime shows at home football games. He is very committed to helping us sound and look great for BK.
- Mr. Peters always starts prayer at the beginning of guitar. It's very calming and helps us concentrate on making better music.
- Mr. Peters is a wonderful teacher and he always tries to make everyone feel welcome.
- Mr. Peters is always there for struggling students. His office is a safe place in which we can converse.
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Parents are the Solution - Part 6, Talking to your Teen About Drunk Driving
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Please read the information below and then talk to your teen. We will be asking you for feedback on Part 6 in next week's addition of BK Alive.
Click on the image below to see both pages full size.
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Just In Time Information - Freshman & Sophomore Rally on Monday, November 25th
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The 2019 Frassati Food Drive
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Frassati Food Drive
The 2019 BK Food Drive is underway! This year we named our food drive in honor of
Blessed Pier Giorgi Frassati, a young and pious Italian who was as caring as he was adventurous. Frassati was known for helping the poor in his community, and we ask him to pray for us and the success of our food drive!
Please click on the flier below for details about the types of food (and coats) that we are collecting, and the friendly competition that our students are participating in as we fill the parish food banks in the valley.
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Freshman and Sophomore Rally
Bishop Kelly Freshmen and Sophomores will be spending the day together growing in their faith:
Unstoppable God Rally
Monday, November 25th
From 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
at Bishop Kelly in the Reg
Lunch included! Cost is $15.00 which will be charged to student accounts. This is a regular school day for Freshmen and Sophomores. Students who do not participate will be marked absent. Please follow normal attendance procedures if your student will not be at school on this day.
This powerful Freshmen & Sophomore Rally will include extraordinary presentations from Christian Illusionist Danny Ray, music by the Alex Street Band, Mass with Fr. Vance and powerful talks and games led by our Campus Ministers.
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A select number of BK students have been working with the American Lung Association to provide classes in tobacco and vaping prevention techniques for some of our younger students in the Catholic elementary schools. TATU (Teens Against Tobacco Use) is a well established program that we hope will have a positive effect on both the instructors and the students they teach. Classes are being scheduled for November and December, with a target group of 5
th grade students.
I have 60 doses of student flu vaccine available. Please consider having your student receive the vaccine. The consent form and information sheet is available on BK Alive. Hard copies are also available in my office.
Thank you
MaryLou Cunningham, RN, BSN, NBCSN, MHS
Coordinator for the St. Alphonsus School Heath Program
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Order graduation announcements, class rings, and other senior accessories at
www.herffjones.com
. Announcements ordered will be delivered to the school on March 30th, 2020.
Seniors
DO NOT
need to order a cap and gown, that has been paid for with senior class fees.
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School Pictures/Yearbook Info
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Senior Tux and Drape Proofs are here!
Proof sheets have been delivered to seniors who took a tux/drape picture on October 30th. Please indicate your choice on the form and return it
BY TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19th
. After that date, the studio will choose the pose.
Individual Portraits - Opportunity for student photos at Parker Portraits
Our fall season is coming to an end. We’d like to ensure everyone had the opportunity for individual pictures. Pricing and backgrounds will be the same as they were at the schools. It’ll be a first come, first serve basis. Parents are able to pick their poses. We can make your prints as you wait, or ship for $5. Perfect for anyone who missed picture day, needs a retake, or is new to the area.
Wed Dec 11 9am-4:30pm
*For retakes please bring all the old pictures to exchange.
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Congratulations BK Orchestra!
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The Bishop Kelly Orchestra competed this week in the Idaho Music Educators Association District III Festival, and were awarded two Superior ratings!
Listen to their Superior performance here!
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Two Bishop Kelly Students Earned Honors this week!
Anika Rubocki was named a School Winner in the 2019 Heisman High School Program for student athletes. Anika is a member of the BK Swim Team.
Nate Johnson was named Outstanding Youth Philanthropist for Idaho for his work with various non-profits in the Treasure Valley, and his service in Haiti. Nate was also selected as a Knight of the Week this week in the category of Generosity.
Congratulations Knights!
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Congratulations BK Swimmers!
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Congrats to the BK Girls and Boys Swim Team for finishing their season strong! 24 BK Swimmers qualified to compete at State Championships last Saturday 11/9. Both teams competed well with first place finishes in their individual races for Anika Rubocki and Gabe Machado in the 500 Free, and Gabe Machado in the 100 Back. The boys placed first in both the 200 Medley Relay and the 400 Free Relay. The teams pushed themselves breaking Personal, BK and State records across the board. So proud of our swimming knights!
Our girls placed 2nd in a close race against Sandpoint High School.
Our boys placed 1st in a very close race against Century and Moscow High School to become the 2019 4A STATE SWIMMING CHAMPIONS!
Go Knights!
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Winter Sports all Parent Meeting is Coming Up.
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Wednesday, November 20th
6:00 PM in the Cafeteria at BK
If you have a student participating in a sport for the Winter Season, please plan to attend!
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Service Hours Opportunities for BK Students
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Ongoing
Sweet Saints Coffee Hour at St. John's Cathedral
Upcoming
Holy Apostles Council of Catholic Women (CCW) is hosting a Fun Night on Friday, November 22
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from 6pm -9pm. Lots of help is needed to make this night a fun for all. Many ways to volunteer – help with food, bingo, children’s games and/or cleanup.
http://signup.com/go/mNWgeYn
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Job Openings at Bishop Kelly
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Full-time Kitchen Lead
Head Girls Lacrosse Coach
Assistant Track and Field Coach
Substitute Kitchen Assistant
Activities Bus Driver
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If you’ve been admitted to the University of Idaho, or even if you’re still exploring us, Meet the Vandals is a great way for you and your family to get to know us better, without having to travel far from home.
This special one-night event brings the best of the University of Idaho to The Boise Centre East (850 W Front Street) on
Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 5:30-8 p.m.
Attend a Meet the Vandals Event for your chance at a $1000 scholarship!
The Future Vandal Award, a one time, non-renewable $1,000 scholarship, will be given away at each event to a high school senior or transfer student looking to enroll at the University of Idaho for the Fall 2020 term.
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Two girls packed their bags and traveled across America in a mini-van with their mothers to interview hundreds of females about the “mean girl” phenomenon. As Lauren and Molly combine their experiences and passion to uncover the truth within Girl World, the girls learn about themselves, females, the truth behind the issue and our cultures influence. The journey is packed with hysterical moments as the girls attempt to conquer the road and everything America has to offer. While there are plenty of fun moments, their emotional roller coaster around the country reveals raw and personal stories from girls that will shock you to your core. With the goal of establishing a national school program for girls, Lauren and Molly hope to put an end to the hate and find kind.
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U of I Boise Design Day, Wednesday December 4th from 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Get a taste of life as an emerging designer during a hands-on workshop taught by an expert faculty member. Boise Design Day is FREE and open to students in grades 9-12 with an interest in exploring our majors:
Architecture
Art & Design
Interior Architecture & Design
Landscape Architecture
Virtual Technology & Design
Apparel, Textiles & Design*
Workshop
Students will explore basic design principles by creating a mood board — a collage that incorporates images, color and textures — in response to a prompt. Design professionals use these boards when meeting with real-world clients about proposed projects.
Go Farther
Three students who create the most developed and evocative mood boards will each receive a full scholarship to U of I’s Summer Design Days and the opportunity for a shadow experience at a local Boise-area design firm.
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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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