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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Can't See the Whole Newsletter?
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CLICK HERE
OR
LOOK FOR THE BLUE LINK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EMAIL THAT SAYS "VIEW ENTIRE MESSAGE" TO EXPAND THE EMAIL.
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School Calendar at a Glance
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NEXT WEEK - Oct. 28 - Nov. 1
Monday
- 8:00 AM Start, Straight 7 Schedule
Tuesday
- 8:00 AM Start, Straight 7 Schedule, 2:20 PM Release
Wednesday
- Scramble Day, Learnapalooza, PSAT, College Blitz
Thursday
- Straight 7, 8:00 AM Start
Friday
- NO SCHOOL
October 29th
- Parent Teacher Conferences from 3:30 - 7:30 PM
October 30th
- Learnapalooza for Freshmen, PSAT for Sophomores and Juniors, Senior College Blitz, and Opportunity for Seniors to take Tux and Drape photos at BK
October 30th
- Parent Teacher Conferences from 2:00 - 5:00 PM
November 1st - NO SCHOOL
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The next BKPA Meeting is Monday, November 11th
at 6:00 PM in the Multipurpose Room at BK!
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It's time to order
Christmas
gifts
from the BK Spirit Store!
and return to the Spirit Store by
Friday, November 8th.
The Spirit Store will also be open during Parent/Teacher Conferences on October 29th and 30th.
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Parents are the Solution - Part 4, Effective Parenting During High School
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Please take a moment to give your feedback on Part 4 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!
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Senior Tux and Drape Photos at BK
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The schedule has been created for the senior tux/drape portrait day on
Wednesday, October 30th
. Please check
THIS LINK
for your son or daughter's assigned time slot. We will be on a tight schedule that day, so it's important for students to be on time.
Pictures will be in the upstairs of the Carley Center. Please bring $10 for the sitting fee (checks can be payable to Parker Portraits). The tux will be provided. It is recommended that if boys choose to wear a shirt under the tux, it should be white. For the girls, I recommend wearing a tank top/cami to wear under the drape since the drapes are not very long. The drapes are also provided by the photographer.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Bainbridge at
dbainbridge@bk.org
. If your son/daughter is not on the list and you would like him/her to be added, please also contact Mrs. Bainbridge.
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Parent & Teacher Conferences
Tuesday, October 29th &
Wednesday, October 30th
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Logistics
Parent & Teacher conferences take place in an arena style setting. You will be able to meet with all your student's teachers in one place.
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On Tuesday, October 29th Teachers will be available from 3:30 - 7:30 PM
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On Wednesday, October 30th, Teachers will be available from 2:00 - 5:00 PM
There will be a computer set up outside the Carley Center when you arrive to print current progress reports. Save time and skip the line (recommended) by logging in to
FamilyLink
ahead of time and printing your student's progress report to bring with you.
- Family Link can be found at the bottom of bk.org by clicking on the Schoolmaster icon.
- First Time Family Link Login: firstname.lastname (of parent)
- Password: bkknight5
If you have already logged in to Family Link, you will use the password you created. If you have forgotten your password, use the recovery link on the login page. If you have trouble, please email Mrs. Herrera @
sherrera@bk.org
for any help with access to FamilyLink.
On Tuesday evening, teachers will take a short 20-30 minute food/ biology break sometime during the evening. Rather than all teachers taking a break at once, they will take a break when there is no one in line to see them, or when their line is shortest. For some teachers, lines are rarely short so we may need to force a break at some point in order for them to eat dinner, use the restroom, etc. Please be patient if this occurs and know that we'll save your place in line for when they return.
Please note the following teacher absences for Parent & Teacher Conferences:
Tuesday, October 29th
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Jenny Sternling- Not present. Contact to set up an appointment if needed.
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Chris Martineau- Available from 5:15-7:00 PM
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Sarah Hale- Absent
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Sam Pasley- Absent
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Mrs. McManus (long term substitute) and Mrs. McCormick (returning teacher) will both be available for Parent & Teacher Conferences (Sophomore English)
Wednesday, October 30th
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Jenny Sternling- Not present. Contact to set up an appointment if needed.
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Chris Martineau- Available 2:00- 4:00 PM
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Andrea Symmonds- Absent
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Guy Hudson- Absent
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Mary Crum - Absent
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Mrs. McManus (long term substitute) and Mrs. McCormick (returning teacher) will both be available for the duration of P/T Conferences (Sophomore English)
Special Note for Senior Parents
You may notice on your child’s report card that they have an 8th period class called Service Learning. This "course" records their grade for their Senior Service Project. If your child has a "P" next to their name, that means they have either completed the project or have met the most recent deadline.
If they have missed the most recent deadline, their grade will show an F.
If there is an "F" next to their name, please have them contact Ms. Colleran @
jcolleran@bk.org
with questions or concerns!
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AP Exam Order - time sensitive!
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Any student planning to take any AP Exams this May must complete the following two step process to order your exams
TODAY, October 25th.
- Step one - log into your AP Student Page and mark which exams you plan to take (do this for every exam you plan to take).
- Step two - Complete THIS GOOGLE FORM with your parent present, giving permission for your account to be billed $94 for each exam.
The test ordering process is completely different this year, so please follow these instructions carefully! Any exam ordered after October 25 will be charged an additional $40 by College Board. If you have questions, please see Mrs. Crum
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On Wednesday, October 30th, all Sophomores and Juniors will be taking the PSAT here at Bishop Kelly.
Testing will start at 8:00 a.m. Everyone taking the test should be at school by 7:45.
No backpacks, cell phones, or smart watches will be allowed in the testing rooms. These items should be left in cars or lockers. Water bottles and light snacks can be left right outside the testing room. Students will not be allowed access to their lockers during testing or breaks.
Students need to bring two #2 pencils (no mechanical pencils) and an approved calculator. A list of approved calculators can be found at: (see attachment)
Students are encouraged to get a good night's sleep and to have a good breakfast that morning!
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Apply Idaho Direct College Admissions
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Seniors and their parents should have received letters from the State Department of Education indicating which Idaho colleges and/or universities your senior has been pre-accepted to 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. Students using the Apply Idaho application will need to request their EDUID from their counselor. Students should also be ready with your social security number (for financial aid purposes), and use a non BK email address.
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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 from 9:00 -11:00 AM in the JKAF Commons in the Father Wilson Science and Tech Wing!
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.
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Six last updates on Winner's Choice:
- The online auction is now open at bishopkellyauction.org. You'll find items there that won't be at the event, and for those of you attending the gala (or wish to bid absentee), there will be a live auction preview posted on that site next week.
- If you are still hanging on to your reservation, please get them in immediately...Table seating and meal headcount will be finalized on Monday. Thanks!
- If you have a reservation, you should be receiving your ticket in the mail with last-minute information. It was mailed out today (Friday).
- We still need volunteers for set up on Friday 11/1. Contact Jeannie Kranz at jkranz@bk.org if you can help. There is no school that day, so students can help, too, and earn service hours!
- A few Golden Tickets are still available! Contact Rita Franklin at rfranklin@bk.org for information. If you already bought one, respond to the email you should have received about pre-selecting your prize.
Whew! Thanks--it is going to be a great "Spanish Knight" for BK!!
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Service Hours Opportunities for BK Students
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Ongoing
Sweet Saints Coffee Hour at St. John's Cathedral
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Job Openings at Bishop Kelly - Please spread the word!
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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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Head Girls Lacrosse Coach
Bishop Kelly is now accepting applications for a Head Girls LAX Coach for the
2019 - 2020 season.
CLICK HERE for a complete job description. For application materials and instructions, please visit the
BK Employment Page.
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.
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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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