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 - January 20 - 24
Monday
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day,
No School
Tuesday
- Block, 8:00 Start
Wednesday
- Block, 9:00 Start
Thursday - Block, 8:00 Start
Friday
- Straight 7, 8:00 Start
January 20th - Martin Luther King Jr. Day,
NO SCHOOL
January 27th - New Student Information Knight, 6:30 PM in the Carley Center
January 31 - All School Mass, 9:30 AM in the Carley Center, Families Welcome!
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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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Keller Landry
Safe and Caring Place
I've gotten to know Keller over the last year through lifetime sports, and now he is my second aide of my career, which happens to be the best aide that I have ever had. I am honored that Stephany Herrera allowed me to have the extra help. He is a stand up, top notch, young man that I see going far in life. I look forward to the second semester with him.
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Nicole Graefe
Faith, Community
A BIG thank you to Nicole for her leadership in Knights for Life Club. Nicole spent Saturday morning helping set up the crosses on the lawn of Bishop Kelly when the other Knights for Life officers were at the junior retreat. Her leadership is very much appreciated by her peers for stepping up to help the club. Thank you Nicole!
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Mrs. Hailey Frechette
Safe and Caring Place, Generosity, Community
- Hailey is one of the most caring and welcoming people I’ve ever met. She always listens to us tell her about our days. She has such a kind spirit. She has a bowl of candy next to her desk, but that is just a plus to the conversations we are able to have with her.
- Mrs. Frechette is so fantastic because she makes such a big difference at BK. Everyday she greets me with a big smile which makes me know that she genuinely cares about the students here. She sets such a positive example for us and we are so blessed to have her at BK!
- Mrs. Frechette is always making us feel welcome at break to come in and let us sit and talk to us. She works really hard to learn people’s names and learn about us. She make BK feel safe and caring everyday.
- Hailey always has candy out for students. She is always very kind and is such a sweet person to talk to.
- Hailey Frechette, is a wonderful person. She is not just the candy lady, she is an amazing listener, a friend and a role model. She is so sweet to everybody. When you are having a bad day you can always just talk to her because she will always listen to you. Besides caring she also has a great sense of humor. She is such an amazing person and she deserves the staff of the week award.
- Hailey is very kind, she lets everyone come in her room at break to say hi and get candy. She has a very safe and comfortable work environment and makes everyone feel good. I know I can go see her if I'm having a bad day.
- Hailey is amazing! She always invites people to come in and get candy during break as well as listen to all our problems. She is so nice and caring and creates a welcoming environment.
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New Student Information Knight - January 27th
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New Student Information Knight is a fun and informative evening for families who are considering Bishop Kelly for the 2020 - 2021 school year. If you know an 8th - 10th grade student who is interesting in becoming a Knight, please share information with them about this important event.
Monday, January 27, 2020
6:30 PM in the Carley Athletic Center
at Bishop Kelly High School
Information Knight begins in the Carley Athletic Center with a brief presentation about our school. From there, prospective Knights and their families will be introduced to current seniors who lead small group tours of the school. On the tour, participants will have the opportunity to hear from teachers in each department. The evening concludes with an activity fair where future Knights can learn about the many ways to get involved here at BK.
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Check out our new commercial featuring talented BK students!
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February BKPA Meeting
Monday, February 10th 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!
The BKPA is needs BK Parents to Serve as Tour Ambassadors at Information Knight on January 27th. If you are available that evening, and could help our Senior Student Tour Guides keep their tours moving along, please sign up to help!
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IRISH FEST
Saturday, March 14th
6:00 PM in the Carley
You won't want to miss this
FUN event!
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BK.org has a whole new look
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We're launching a new website! The new and improved BK.org is fresh, intuitive, and mobile friendly.
The new site is launching this weekend, and will be completely up and running by Monday. A few things to note:
- The content that current BK students and parents use the most is now housed in the "Life at BK" section. You'll find calendars, bell schedules, BK Cafe Menus, and so much more.
- Some important sections of the site for preparing to register for classes next year are also in the "Life at BK" section. Check out the new and improved Academic Catalog, General Academic Guidelines, and info about AP Classes and Concurrent Enrollment.
- Do you know what a valuable resource the Counseling and College Prep section is? Take a deep dive into the College Prep Resources for a wealth of helpful information about getting ready for college.
- The Bishop Kelly Parents Association pages in the "Support" section contain meeting minutes, volunteer signups, officer contact information, calendars and more. This is also where you'll find Alumknight info, and of course the many ways you can support BK with your time, talent, and treasure.
- Know a student who is thinking about becoming a BK Knight? In the Admissions section they can learn more about Information Knight, sign up to be a Shadow, and even register for BK.
Spend a little time getting to know the new site, and please send any questions and feedback to
communications@bk.org
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Spring Break Trip 2021 - JAPAN!
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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 Mr. Harris in room #313 or send an email at
bharris@bk.org.
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LAST CHANCE - Senior Ads in the Yearbook
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Parents of Bishop Kelly seniors: Even though the final deadline for submitting your child's yearbook recognition ad has passed, there is a limited amount of space still available. If you are still interested, submit your ad now. Ad space will be sold first come, first served. The last day we will be able to accept any late ads will be January 20th or until the available space is filled, whichever comes first.
Please visit
www.TheYearbookCompany.com
for more information. If you have already submitted an ad for your student, the yearbook staff thanks you for your support!
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PLAYERS
All girls interest in playing lacrosse this season please attend a meeting at break on Tuesday, January 21st in Ms. Nichols room!! There will be donuts and lots of information about the upcoming season! Please come even if you have no prior experience.
PARENTS
Please join us on Thursday, January 23 on the cafeteria at 6:00 for an exciting meeting about upcoming lacrosse season!! ALL parents and interested players should attend and meet our new coach! We are excited for an exhilarating year of lacrosse. This is the only recommended parent meeting of the season and we encourage all those interested to attend!!
See you on Thursday at 6:00pm in the Cafeteria!
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Upcoming Deadline to Order a Personalized Yearbook
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January 31st is the last day to order a PERSONALIZED yearbook. Regular yearbook sales will continue after this date, but if you want a book with your child's name on it, or any sport/activity icons, the deadline is January 31st. Order your yearbook on
jostens.com
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Boise State University Scholarship Opportunity
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Applicants must:
- have an entry-level GPA of at least 3.0
- declare a major in the College of Art and Sciences
- be enrolled as a full-time (12+ credits) BSU student.
If your son or daughter meets the criteria, their Boise State application must be submitted by February 15
AND
they must complete the general scholarship application by that date in order to be automatically considered in the applicant pool.
This is a significant, renewable award (if criteria continues to be met). Although it is titled as the "Mary Ellen Callanan Literature Scholarship", it is not necessary to be an English or Lit Major, but the major must definitely be part of the College of Arts and Sciences. Award recipient will be notified in May.
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Kelly Pride Fund - Double Your Impact!
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Did you know a great way to double (and possibly triple) the impact of your Kelly Pride Fund gift is through matching gifts programs? Many employers in the Treasure Valley will match their employees' donations to Bishop Kelly High School. Micron, HP Inc., Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, US Bank and Agribeef are just a few of the generous companies that have employee giving programs.
Please contact Tommy Steiner
tsteiner@bk.org
in the Development Office for more information.
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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
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Substitute Kitchen Assistant
Activities Bus Driver
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STEM Expo 2020
All junior and senior high school students and their parents are invited to attend this year’s
STEM Expo 2020 on January 22nd. The STEM Expo will be held at the Dennis Technical Education Center, 3324 S. Pro Tech Drive, Boise (behind the District Services Center on Victory Road). Exhibits open at 5 p.m. and panel discussions begin at 5:30 p.m. Admission to STEM Expo 2020 is free! The first 100 students admitted receive free earbuds. All Boise School District students can also enter to win an iPad, Ozobot Evo, Sphero Bolt or Ollie! Special thanks to St. Luke’s Health System, Idaho STEM Action Center, and Sparklight for being sponsors of this year’s event!
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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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