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Before we discuss the decisions and changes going forward, we wanted to update you on the COVID-19 numbers for Bishop Kelly. We have had only one new students test positive this week. We did have our first staff member test positive. This staff member had no close contacts here at BK thus no additional staff or students were quarantined. You will also likely read over the weekend that CDH late today clarified their Youth Sports Guidance while in Category 3 (Red), recommending a pause for high-contact and medium-high-contact sports, including both school-related and non-school-related youth sports. We will be reviewing and assessing their guidance in the coming week. 

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We ask that all parents follow the cdh.idaho.gov Illness Decision Tree For Schools or if you are unsure, seek medical advice if your child is displaying any COVID-19 symptoms. 

Fully Online for ALL Grade Levels

EUCHARIST: In its broadest sense, this means to give thanks. But for Catholics, it is the particular sharing of the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ through the consecrated bread and wine offered at Mass. At BK, we have been doing pretty well with celebrating Eucharist together as teams and activities. But I know that finding Mass on Sundays is still a challenge for many. Even if you and your family cannot come to Sunday Mass, please consider reading the Scripture passages for Mass that day and making the prayer of Spiritual Communion.

FAMILY AND INDIVIDUAL DEVOTIONS: As I wrote about a couple weeks ago, our local Legion of Mary handmade 900 Rosaries for BK students. The Rosary is one of the most popular Catholic devotions, and the love of it reaches well beyond the Catholic world as well. Consider asking your student to show you her or his Rosary (and if they don’t have it, Mrs. Horn has extras), and consider praying it together as a family.

APPS FOR YOUR PHONE: Contrary to what we might many times think, the Internet can be a place where we find prayer and spirituality, and not just distraction! I particularly recommend “Hallow” (which, thanks to Mrs. Horn the entire Faculty and Staff now have access to), “iBreviary” for Morning and Evening Prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours, “iRosary” for those who don’t carry theirs with them all the time, and “Jesuit Prayer” for any who want to walk with your friendly Chaplain in the manner and forms of prayer I was trained in!

SILENT MEDITATION: Even though it is a challenge to find any space in the day for quiet, we should remember that even Jesus needed some “alone time” to commune with His Father. Many feel that this kind of prayer isn’t worthwhile unless it can be done for an extended period of time, but don’t fall into that trap! Even three to five minutes of true, uncluttered silence can change your day, and help you see the ways God might be trying to get your attention. Just remember to LISTEN rather than to talk, and to unite yourself, in the midst of this sometimes troubling world, to the God who made you in His image and likeness for eternal union with Him.

If you would like to sign up for weekly Adoration in the BK Chapel, please CLICK HERE for the sign up form.

Both the JV and Varsity girls soccer teams captured the 4A SIC District Championship! (JV on Saturday and Varsity on Thursday) Another championship in the books for this premier program. The Varsity Girls have also earned a #1 seed, heading into the State Soccer Tournament for next week! Congratulations girls!

The boys varsity soccer team captured its 4A SIC District Championship and earned a trip to the STATE Tournament! Congratulations boys!

For those who cannot attend in person, all of our Home competitions that take place in the Carley Athletic Center and on Nick Ysursa Field, can be viewed LIVE on the NFHS Network. The cost to subscribe is $10.99 per month, or $69.99 for the entire year.

Varsity Football games are also being broadcast on Salt and LIght Catholic Radio, (1140 AM or 102.3 FM) and we are working on an option for streaming our other fall sports. (If you are interested in helping out, please let us know!)

Greetings from the Bishop Kelly Foundation!  We are 2 weeks and counting to the opening of our Online Auction.  Ticket sales are underway and we are busy putting the final touches on our auction baskets and snapping photos to showcase the wonderful donations we have received from both our community, school and longtime donors.  The only thing we need now is your participation and support! Click on the following link to reserve your tickets for a chance to win a car and reserve your party box which includes dinner and wine for 2 or 10:

Parker Portraits is rescheduled and will be on campus to take student photos on Tuesday, November 3rd and Wednesday, November 4th. Pictures for sophomores, juniors, and seniors (just for ID card purposes--this is NOT the tux/drape photo) will be taken in your student's theology and government class. If you would like to order photos, the process is entirely online this year.

If your student took pictures on Registration Day (freshmen and new students) and you would like a retake, please make sure to fill out THIS FORM and bring your previous picture packet in on that day. This form is only for retakes!

We've had to make some changes to the on-campus option for senior tux and drape photos. Because of a few issues with the photographer and sharing the tuxes and drapes, we've had to change this to an off-campus activity. However, we have a few photographers who have been contacted and are willing to work with BK families to offer this photo on the same scheduled day (October 14th) at their studio and for a very discounted price. Please see THIS BLOG POST for specific information and who you should contact.

The most important thing is to know that you or your Senior will need to contact the photographer to schedule the time slot--this is not a walk-in appointment.

Each virtual fair is a free, one-day event. Attend as often as you like. Parents invited, too. Sign up at virtualcollegefairs.org

If you have questions contact Ms. Klover at jklover@bk.org

Please send in any photos that you have of your student participating or completing his/her Senior Service Project, Senior Float, Quarantine Pets, Purchases and/or Activities, and any pictures from summer trips and/or activities. Be sure to label them or put in the email body some sort of explanation. Photos can be shared with us on our Instagram page at @bkyrbook or via email to knightpix@bk.org

In order to maintain safe distancing AND be available for all your Spirit Wear needs, the Bishop Kelly Spirit Store will be offering online ordering for Fall Semester. A selection of items will be available each month, and you can order via email!

We're all getting really good at shopping online, right?

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BK Cap, Velcro Back

One Size Fits All

$22.00

Email bkspiritstore@gmail.com and must include:

Method of Payment Before Pickup: Venmo @BK-ParentsAssociation, or Credit Card. These are the only payment options at this time.

THANK YOU for your cooperation as BK Spirit Store volunteers try to keep BK Spirit Store items available for our community.  

Our website at www.bk.org is a wealth of information for parents and students alike!

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.