Next Week at a Glance

Monday 10/24

Blocks 1-4

8:30 a.m. Start, 3:00 p.m. Release

Tuesday 10/25

Blocks 5-7 and Everybody Reads

9:00 a.m. Start, 2:45 p.m. Release + Office Hours Optional until 3:15 p.m.

Wednesday 10/26

Straight 7

8:30 AM Start, 3:05 PM Release

Thursday 10/27

Late Start Straight 7, Freshman and Sophomore Rally

9:00 a.m. Start, 3:00 PM Release

Friday 10/28

NO SCHOOL

Teacher Inservice

Important Upcoming Dates

October 26th and 27th - Student Progress Conferences

Thursday, October 27th - Freshman and Sophomore Rally

Friday, October 28th - No School, Teacher Inservice

October 27th - 30th - Bishop Kelly Fall Play, Ghostlight

Tuesday, November 1 - All School Mass, All Saints Day

School Calendars Can Be Found Here

Bell Schedules Can be Found Here

Fall 2022 Athletic Schedules Can be Found Here

Important Information For the 2022-2023 School Year Can be Found Here

Dear BK Community,

We need your help! While we are beyond blessed to have our classrooms fully staffed with highly qualified and passionate educators, something of a rarity in the Treasure Valley this year, we are struggling to staff crucial roles in our school focused on keeping our buildings and grounds clean, safe, and beautiful. Currently we have several openings on the team. These are full time positions that come with benefits as well as free K-12 tuition at any of the Treasure Valley Catholic schools, including Bishop Kelly. Please help us get the word out to anyone you feel would be a great fit for these roles at BK!  Visit our BK Employment page for a complete list of job openings and how to apply.

This week a special tradition returned to BK with our first in person Grandparents Mass since 2019! A big thank you to all the BK grandparents that attended and made this such a special day for BK and the BK community. Fr. Vance’s homily speaking to the power of grandparents' prayers for their grandchildren was spot on and well received by all. We offer special gratitude and recognition to BK Campus Ministry for putting on this wonderful mass, as well as the BK Pastoral Arts team for their beautiful music that uplifted all in attendance. An extra special thank you to our parent volunteers who donated cookies and donuts and helped set up, serve during the reception, and clean up at the end. Our next all school Mass is right around the corner with All Saints Day on Tuesday, November 1st!

The Arts are alive at BK! On Wednesday the BK Choir, Band, and Orchestra came together for the BK Fall Concert and put on an amazing performance. Bravo to these talented musicians and vocalists! The choir sang some poetic pieces, the orchestra performed some "scary" tunes, and the band played the "fiery" songs that they will perform at the District 3 competition on Saturday at BSU. Thank you to Mark Peters and Lisa Cooper for blessing our community with fall music. Best of luck on your upcoming competition performances.  Watch BK Alive for information about the Winter Band, Choir, and Orchestra Concert on December 12th.

This Sunday, October 23rd, Fr. Vance will be celebrating Mass at St. Paul's Catholic Church 10am Sunday Mass. The purpose of the Partnership Mass is to celebrate the partnership between our local parishes and Bishop Kelly High School in developing our student disciples in the faith. We'd LOVE to have you there on Sunday! Please wear your BK gear and stick around right after Mass to get a photo with Fr. Vance and the other BK students, faculty and alumni.

Finally, the Bishop Kelly Foundation is busy preparing for the 46th annual Winner’s Choice Dinner and Auction to be held Saturday, November 12th at the Boise Centre. This year’s theme is Snowy Knights and all are invited to attend what is sure to be a fabulous evening with our BK community. 100% of the proceeds go directly to fund school operations and scholarships. Visit the BK Winners Choice Dinner and Auction site to learn more about this event, buy your tickets to attend, and/or purchase a golden ticket. A lucky Golden Ticket winner can choose to go home with $5,000 tuition to an educational institution of their choice, or their choice from a selection of Live Auction items.

We continue to be blessed by the opportunity to serve the BK community, for this, we thank you.

Peace,

Father Vance, Chaplain of Bishop Kelly High School,

will be celebrating Mass once a month at local area parishes.

October 23rd

Father Vance will be celebrating Mass at St. Paul's in Nampa

at the 10:00 a.m. Sunday Mass

St. Paul's BK families are invited to attend this Mass. Students are encouraged to wear their Bishop Kelly Gear! Let's represent BK!

Following Mass, there will be an opportunity for parishioners to talk with Father Vance and Bishop Kelly student leaders.

Freshmen and Sophomores will be attending a Rally featuring one of America's most exciting Catholic performers, Joe Melendez. Joe is a dynamic musician, an inspiring speaker, and an expert retreat leader. 

The Rally will take place in the Carly Center during the regular school day on Thursday, October 27th from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Lunch will be provided. 

Freshmen and Sophomore students are expected to attend the Rally. If your student is unable to attend, please follow normal attendance procedures to excuse them from school. If they are absent, it will count toward their maximum 6 absences per class. 

Joe Melendez Merchandise will be available at the Rally,

Excitement is in the air for the upcoming Winner’s Choice Dinner and Auction Snowy Knights! It takes a village to put on an event like this and we could not make it happen without the support of our wonderful BK community. Our chairs, Nicole Laca and John Laca and Patty and Jack Walborn along with an army of volunteers have worked hard to ensure that a fun time is had by all. The last thing we need is YOU! Please buy your tickets for a chance to win a car and enjoy a great evening in support of Bishop Kelly High School. The last day to purchase tickets is Thursday, November 3rd. There are still opportunities to get involved by volunteering to help set up and tear down the event, purchasing one of the remaining items on our Amazon Wish List or buying a Golden Ticket for the tuition raffle. Remember 100% of the proceeds from the auction go directly to the school to fund operations and scholarships. We can’t wait to see you there!

Click Here for Auction Details

Click Here To Purchase Auction Tickets

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR GOLDEN TICKET

Full Time Daytime Custodian

$15-$17/hour

Full Time Groundskeeper 

$15-$18/hour

Full TIme Development and Events Coordinator

Part Time Kitchen Assistant

Part TIme Activities Bus Driver

WE NEED SUBS!

Bishop Kelly is now accepting applications for Substitute Teachers for the 2022-23 school year. This is on an as needed basis. Some experience preferred but not required. To apply, complete this General Employment Application and send to Amy Eisele at aeisele@bk.org.

Visit our Employment Page for More Information, and please helps us spread the word that BK is a great place to work!

Bishop Kelly is a closed campus, and as such our exterior doors are locked during the school day. 

• Parents/Visitors must enter through the main entrance.
• Please push the doorbell button to the right of the main doors and wait for the office staff to let you in.
• Please go directly to Main Office to sign in as a visitor and acquire a visitor's badge.
• Please remember that Students will not be taken out of class to meet with a visitor/family member unless there is an emergency. Visitors must remain in the office while meeting with students.
• NO FOOD DELIVERIES are allowed at Bishop Kelly during the school day. A family member may drop off food items at the drop off table near the front doors, but we do not allow Uber Eats, Door Dash, pizza delivery, etc.



BK is offering a senior service trip to New Orleans for the first time since 2019! Students will have the opportunity to work with the St. Bernard Project, rebuilding homes impacted by disasters. Applications for the trip are now available, learn more by printing out THIS POSTER.

December 1-3 

at Trinity Pines Retreat Center, Cascade

The Cost to attend is $95, and is charged to your TADS account

Some Scholarships are available

All meals provided

Transportation is via Bus, which will leave Bishop Kelly at 3:30 pm on Thursday, and return to Bishop Kelly at 2 pm on Saturday 

Registration will open next week!

What's been happening in October:

• Sophomores and Juniors took the PSAT
• Seniors participated in the College Application Blitz
• Counselors presented the Signs of Suicide to all Freshmen,
• Ongoing 1 on 1 meetings with Seniors
• Working with Sophomores to set up their College Board accounts
• Letters of Recommendation

Signs of Suicide Presentation for Parents

Parents, please spend some time viewing this Parent Presentation about how to Identify the Signs of Suicide, what your students have learned about the Signs of Suicide, and what to do if someone you care about is showing warning signs that they intend to harm themselves.

Upcoming College Visits at BK

10/24 Western Washington University @lunch

10/25 The American University of Paris  @ lunch

10/25 Seattle Pacific University @ lunch 

10/26 Georgetown @ lunch rescheduled from earlier this month

10/27 Northwestern University 8:20-9:00 am

10/27  Gonzaga University @ lunch 

10/31 Seattle University @ lunch 

11/07 Whitworth University @lunch

11/08 Washington State University @ lunch 

11/09 Cornish College of the Arts @ lunch

11/15 Portland State University @ lunch

11/16 Northern Arizona University @ lunch 

11/17 Idaho State University @ lunch 

College Information Events:

West Point Military Academy  Fall Tour Dates: Weekdays from September 6th until November 18th. West Point Virtual Tour 

College of Idaho Fall Discovery Days, November 12 

College & Career  Fairs

NACAC Virtual College Fairs 

FAFSA and the CSS Profile for Senior Parents

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application window opened October 1st, 2022 for current seniors  planning on attending post secondary education opportunities in the fall of 2023. Some aid is based on a first come first served basis so we encourage you to complete the FAFSA early.

The head of household filing taxes as well as the student applying for Federal Student Aid both need an individual FSA ID prior to completing the FAFSA . For more information about the FAFSA refer to this guide How to apply for FAFSA and Federal Student Aid: Everything You Need to Know or contact Ms. Klover, our College and Career Counselor. Some schools also require the CSS Profile as a part of their financial aid application. This allows the colleges to look at other information that is not available on the FAFSA in an effort to obtain the best financial aid package for your student. Use this link to determine if the school you are applying to requires the CSS profile.

Additional Paying for College Resources

• Learn more about federal student loans
• Start your scholarship search
• Paying for College Presentation

Calvary Christian School

FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL

Friday, November 11th 6:00-8:00

Volunteers needed from 3:30-8:30

For: Set-up, Manning Game Station, and Cleanup

This will be a great way for students to complete five hours of their Theology class volunteer requirement!

Click Here to Volunteer

Holy Apostles needs Volunteers TOMORROW

Holy Apostles is having a Welcome dinner tomorrow night, Saturday, October 22 from 5:30 to 8:30pm and could still use a few volunteers to serve and clean up. If you can help, please contact Sandra Carranza at: scarranza@holyapostles.net

Your gift to the Kelly Pride Fund is an investment in Bishop Kelly and advances our mission, which calls us to educate and develop the whole student in the Catholic tradition – Spirit, Mind, and Body.

BK Spirit Store Hours:

• All Mondays and Fridays in October at lunch
• from 11:25 - Noon

The Store will also be open at all home football games. We are located at the Ysursa Football Field. GO KNIGHTS!

For 2022 - 2023 Educational Travel Opportunities for BK Students, please see THIS JUST IN TIME BLOG POST.

• Parents are asked to email the school’s Attendance Office before 9:30am on the day a student will be absent from class for all or part of the school day due to an illness or an appointment. That email is attendance@bk.org
• Bishop Kelly is a closed campus. If students need to leave school for any reason, parents must notify the Attendance Office by emailing attendance@bk.org before school.
• Students must sign-out when they leave campus during the school day, and sign back in when they return. They will be asked for verification of any professional appointments upon returning to school. (i.e. a doctor’s note)
• Updated this Semester: BK is no longer accepting over the counter COVID tests.

Our website at www.bk.org is a wealth of information for parents and students alike! Including this page of Important Information for Fall 2022.

Check out some of the cool tools that are just a few clicks away:

Faculty and Staff Directory and Contact Information

Weekly Cafeteria Menus and Access to Student Lunch Accounts

Dress Code Policies

Counseling and College Preparation

Athletic Team Pages

Archived BK Alive Newsletters

BK Calendars

Verification of Compliance

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