February 14, 2020
BK Alive
Weekly News and Information from Bishop Kelly
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Happy Valentine's Day!
Not much is known about Saint Valentine, which is why the Catholic Church removed him from the General Roman Calendar in 1969, but he is still recognized as a Saint, and is listed in the February 14 spot of Roman Martyrology. In fact, there were likely three different Saint Valentines, and their stories have become interwoven over time. What is generally agreed upon is that a Saint Valentine was martyred and then buried on the Via Faminia to the north of Rome.

One widely told story about St. Valentine is that he got in trouble with the Emperor Claudius II after Claudius prohibited marriage for young men (Because he needed more soldiers. Apparently Claudius had a hard time sending husbands and fathers off to war.) Valentine was secretly performing marriage ceremonies, which got him tossed into prison. While there, he evangelized to the Judge, who said he would convert if Saint Valentine could heal his daughter of her blindness. St. Valentine prayed to God asking him to restore the girls sight, and her sight was miraculously restored. St. Valentine was released from prison, but quickly found himself there again, and this time was put to death. On the eve of his execution in 270 A.D. he sent a note to the Judge's daughter, urging her to stay close to God. He signed it, "From your Valentine."
School Calendar at a Glance
NEXT WEEK February 17-21
Monday - No School, President's Day
Tuesday - Block, 8:00 Start
Wednesday - Block, 9:00 Start
Thursday - Block, 8:00 Start
Friday - Straight 7, 8:00 Start, with an early release at 2:23 PM


Monday, February 17 - Presidents' Day, NO SCHOOL

Wednesday, February 19 - New Student Course Selection Help at 6:30 PM in the Multipurpose Room.

Friday, February 21 - Last Day to save $25 on your registration for the 2020 - 2021 School Year. STUDENTS MUST BE REGISTERED BEFORE THEY CAN SELECT THEIR CLASSES FOR NEXT YEAR.

Monday, February 24th - Spring Sports Parent Meeting, 6:00 PM in the Carley Center

Wednesday, February 26 - Ash Wednesday, All School Mass at 9:15 AM in the Carley Center (note: NO Late Start, and earlier time for Ash Wednesday Mass)

Friday, February 28 - 9:00 AM Late Start

Friday, February 28 - SAT Pre-Admin for ALL Juniors

February 28 - March 1 - Hallissey Basketball Tournament at BK

Saturday, February 29 - BK Baseball Banquet and Auction in the Carley Center

Parents, did you know that you can access the Daily Announcements on the BK Website? Click here to see what your kids see each day.

Congratulations Knights of the Week!
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!
Reese Williams
Community

Reese Williams has shown that he is willing to help his fellow students as an IT Aide. For two semesters, he has been jumping up to give his best shot at solving issues brought into the IT room. We appreciate his willingness to serve the BK community.
Halle Lillquist
Community

Halle Lillquist has been willing to help out the BK community for two semesters as an IT Aide. She has been willing and excited to tackle tough problems that are brought into the office, like sad laptops with broken screens. She is ready to help when a student shows up at the IT window, stopping whatever she was doing before. We appreciate her willingness to serve the BK community.
BK Faculty/Staff of the Week
Señor Marino Perea
Generosity, Safe and Caring Place

  • Mr. Perea is always willing to help his students. He goes out of his way to do the most he can for those who may be struggling. He is always smiling and provides a kind environment for everyone.
  • Mr. Perea is often very generous as he will help us with our assignments and makes numerous quizlets and kahoots to have as a resource every time we have a quiz or test. He puts up with a lot and still keeps control of the class. 
  • He always makes me feel welcome and is a great teacher!
  • In Mr. Perea's class, we rarely have homework because he gives us plenty of time to work on it in class!
  • Señor teaches us new concepts every week and always answers our questions and he also keeps a light-hearted environment in the classroom as he jokes with us but still encourages us to do well and complete our work.
  • Senor Perea excels in his ability to help us understand the lesson and truly connects with all of us. He is what I believe every teacher should push to be in their profession.
  • He’s Cool. He's Great. He’s Mr. Perea!
March BKPA Meeting
Monday, March 9th at 6:00 PM
in the Multipurpose Room at BK.

Please join us for friendship, a glass of wine, and opportunities to make the BK experience outstanding for every student!

Irish Fest is ONE MONTH AWAY! Do you have your tickets yet?

Enjoy Irish Dancing, Bagpipes, a delicious meal from Goodwood BBQ, Beer Pong, Cornhole, dancing and FRIENDSHIP with BK Parents and Alumknights!

There will not be a silent auction at Irish Fest this year, but there will be amazing raffle prizes, a dessert dash, and two live auction items - including reserved seats at Graduation! (Senior parents, we're looking at you...)

We will also be raising our paddles to purchase outdoor seating so that our kids have more options for lunchtime seating when the weather is nice.
Irish Fest depends of volunteers! Sign up to donate a dessert or a couple of hours of your time, and help build community at Bishop Kelly.
Why should the kids have all the fun?
(Speaking of kids, there are opportunities for service hours on the Sign-Up Genius)

BKPA's Hallissey Pancake Breakfast is coming up! Mark your calendar for a delicious breakfast, and also for a fun volunteer opportunity for parents and students.
New Scholarship Opportunity for Rising Seniors
The Redinger Family Scholarship" is a newly established scholarship available through the Bishop Kelly Foundation to a returning senior student for a $750 scholarship to be used toward tuition. The recipient will be chosen by the Redinger family using the criteria below. To apply, complete THIS APPLICATION FORM and submit it in a sealed envelope to the front office. Please clearly label the envelope "Bishop Kelly Foundation, attention Kim Malvick"

Redinger Family Scholarship Selection criteria:
1.       Potential candidates for this scholarship must demonstrate good academic effort and attitude with a  minimum GPA of 3.75.
2.       Potential candidates must be a currently enrolled Bishop Kelly student who will be a  Bishop Kelly senior in the fall semester  following the submission of his/her application.
3.       Potential candidates must be a  varsity athlete  during the school year in which they will receive the scholarship, and must be  involved in a STEM-related club or extra-curricular  activity during that same year.
4.       Preference will be given to students that have exhibited leadership skills. For example, a student body or class officer, club officer, National Honor Society candidate, team captain, etc. 
5.       The Redinger family would like to see spiritual/volunteer activities outside the BK service requirements. Students who are or plan to be Campus Ministers can use that to meet this requirement.
6.       Potential candidates must submit the Redinger Family Scholarship application form confirming the above requirements.
7.       Recipients must be determined to be of good moral character and integrity, and be drug free. Involvement with drugs is cause for the scholarship to be revoked.
Senior Parents - Please help us keep track of your Knight's scholarship offers.
As students receive notification of scholarships, please send a copy of the award letter to kshockey@bk.org. We will use this information to compile for graduation. Please submit all awards, regardless of the student's final college selection.

Thank you for your help with this!
SAT Pre-Admissions for Juniors
JUNIOR PARENTS - Mark your calendar! On Friday, February 28th all Juniors must be at school at 7:30 AM to complete the pre-admission paperwork for the SAT (that Friday is a late-start day). Please make sure your student brings a #2 pencil - mechanical pencils will not work ! The SAT will be held on Wednesday, March 4th, here at Bishop Kelly.
Spring Break Trip 2021 - JAPAN!
BK is going to Japan during Spring Break 2021! Highlights of this 8-day experience will include Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. Interested students (and parents) can get more information from explorica.com/Harris-2567 or by emailing Mr. Harris at bharris@bk.org.
Order your Yearbook by February 28th!
In order to GUARANTEE a yearbook on distribution day in May, orders must be placed by February 28th. After that, you can still order a book online, but it will be based on availability when the books are shipped and how many extras we have. Don't miss out! Order your yearbook on jostens.com
Service Hours Opportunities for BK Students
Ongoing
Sweet Saints Coffee Hour at St. John's Cathedral
Volunteers are needed to work during the coffee service after Masses. Click Here to Sign Up!

Saint Ignatius Dinner Auction
The Fourth Annual St. Ignatius Dinner Auction is Saturday February 22, 2020 at the Riverside Hotel. We need student volunteers to make our biggest fundraiser of the year a success. We need help with coat check, auction check in, and sales! Shifts range from 5:30-10:30 PM on Saturday. Sign up here

Get your Service Hours at BK's Irish Fest!
We need lots of students to help on Saturday March 14th before, during, and after the event! Sign up HERE!

The Discovery Center of Idaho needs Volunteers over Spring Break!
Floor Volunteers at the Discovery Center help guide our guests through exhibits, answer questions, and reset exhibits to improve our visitor experience. They do not need to be STEM experts but should enjoy working with kids and be willing to learn. Really their biggest task is to PLAY and show enthusiasm for STEM.

We ask for a minimum six hour commitment from our volunteers or TWO three hour shifts. They can keep volunteering past that commitment if they would like. And we do an onboarding training before they start so they feel more comfortable at the center. More information can be found on the DCI Website , or by contacting their volunteer coordinator Cortney Olson at c.olson@dcidaho.org
Job Openings at Bishop Kelly
Substitute Kitchen Assistant
Activities Bus Driver

Mark Your Calendar!
BK Baseball Families,
We are thrilled to announce and invite you to the annual Diamond Knights Fundraising Dinner and Auction scheduled for February 29, 2020. The banquet and auction start at 5:30 pm in the Carley Center. To purchase tickets visit https://bkdiamondknights.maxgiving.com/

Prices for the event have not changed. Individual adult tickets are $40 and player/youth tickets are $25. Business table sponsorship is $350. This includes a reserved table for eight guests with a complimentary gift. This is a great way to have people attend our event that are not currently a part of our BK Baseball Family. Catering is provided by El Gallo Giro and beer and wine will be available for purchase. We are offering a custom beer or wine glass with unlimited refills for just $25. We also have an amazing raffle. You can purchase at the event, through a Committee member or on the ticket sales site.

Our goal this year is to make this event as fun and successful as the past few years. To do this, we need your help. We are asking each family to provide at least one donation to support our live, silent, or dessert auction. Please provide all donations before February 22nd. Dessert auction donations will be due the night of the event (sign up genius to follow later in February). Don’t have time to go shopping for an item, gift card or a service? We will do the shopping for you with your monetary donation made payable to the Diamond Knights. We are happy to provide a receipt for your tax-deductible donation. Please contact Lauren Yun, MacKenzi
Casagrande, or Deanne Garrehy for donation ideas and arrangements.
University of Idaho
Women In Engineering Explore
The U of I College of Engineering will host Women in Engineering (WIE) Explore for 9th and 10th grade women on Friday, March 6, 2020 in Moscow, ID. Registration deadline is March 1, 2020. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

WIE Explore is a FREE event that introduces students to basic engineering and computer science concepts through:

  • Hands-on activities that focus on creativity, teamwork and developing an interest in STEM
  • Mentorship and engagement with women engineering students at U of I
  • Exploration of engineering labs and learning spaces
  • Experiences that give insight into life as a college student

Lunch is provided. Travel scholarships are available for students traveling in groups of three or more. We can work with you and your specific travel needs.

If you have any questions, contact Marie Wagner, U of I College of Engineering Student Services Program Coordinator, at mariew@uidaho.edu .
For one full school day, 9th-12th-grade students will participate in keynote addresses, networking, and skill-building sessions. We have worked with an advisory committee of educators, students, civic organizations, and community leaders to build what we hope will be a lasting impact community event. Women and men alike have lauded our original Women and Leadership Conference as a life-changing experience, and would frequently comment that they wished they had something like the adult conference for their daughter or son. We want you to know we heard you, and agree that leadership skills and the desire to grow into a future leader should begin in the teen years.

DETAILS
  • WHO: Any 9th-12th grade student *Yes girls AND boys that you feel would benefit from a day of leadership keynotes and skill builders
  • WHEN: Tuesday, March 10, 2020
  • TIME: 8:00 am- 2:30/ 3:00 pm
  • WHERE: Boise State University Campus / Student Union Building
  • HOST: Andrus Center for Public Policy and the School of Public Service
  • COST: $20/student, with currently 66 scholarships available (Ask me about these!)
  • INCLUDES: 2 keynote presentations, 2 chances to attend your choice of breakout skill builder, lunch, and a networking reception with local leaders and organizations in our community
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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