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Next Week at a Glance

HOMECOMING WEEK!

Monday 10/9 - Knighty Knight Pajama Day

Block 1-4

8:30 AM Start, 3:00 PM Release

Tuesday 10/10 - Superhero Day

5-7 Block Schedule and Everybody Reads

9:00 AM Start, 2:45 PM- 3:15 PM Office Hours

Wednesday 10/11

• PSAT for Sophomores and Juniors
• 9:00 AM Class of 2024 Meeting, College Blitz, Cap and Gown Ordering, and Tux/Drape Photos for Seniors,
• No School for Freshmen

Thursday 10/12 - Jersey Day

1-3 Block Schedule, and House Time

9:00 AM Start, 2:45-3:15 PM Office Hours

Friday 10/13 - School Spirit Day

Freshmen wear GOLD

Sophomores wear WHITE

Juniors wear BLACK

Seniors wear ALL BK COLORS

4-7 Block Schedule

8:30 AM Start, 3:00 PM Release

Important Upcoming Dates

October 9-13 - Homecoming Week

• Spikeball Tournament - all week
• Float Decorating after PSAT's on Wednesday
• Powderpuff Wednesday evening starting at 6:30
• Hoco Parade Thursday Morning during Community Time
• Mario Kart Tournament Thursday and Friday at lunch
• Homecoming football game at 7:00 PM Friday
• Bonfire following the football game
• Homecoming Dance Saturday from 8:00 - 11:00 PM in the REG

Wednesday, October 11 -

• PSAT for Sophomores and Juniors
• 9:00 AM Class of 2024 Meeting, College Blitz, Cap and Gown Ordering, and Tux/Drape Photos for Seniors,
• No School for Freshmen

Thursday, October 19th - All School Mass Honoring Our Grandparents

October 26 - 29 - Bishop Kelly Theatre Arts Presents Alice and the Scottish Gravediggers

October 26 & 27 - Student Progress Conferences

Friday, October 27th - Faculty Inservice, NO SCHOOL

Wednesday, November 1st - All School Mass, All Saints Day

School Calendars Can Be Found Here

Bell Schedules Can be Found Here

Fall 2024 Athletic Schedules Can be Found Here

Important Information for Back to School Can Be Found Here

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!

Ryan Buckner

Activities

BK Speech and Debate team captain, Ryan Buckner, claimed the champion's trophy, a national's invitation and $1000 scholarship at this weekend's season opening tournament. That's leading by example.

Caroline Monahan

Academic Excellence

I am nominating Caroline because she has been putting in extra effort the past couple of weeks in class. She had demonstrated a lot of grit these past several weeks and earned a perfect score on her last assessment. She also has a lot going on with varsity volleyball and club volleyball. She is always very lighthearted and cheerful in class. She shows an eagerness to learn and to help others as well. I am very proud of her.

Isaiah Johnson

Community

Isaiah offers help to his fellow students with their classwork and holding the door and being a leader in small group discussions. Isaiah is a student whom others know they can rely on for support. He makes the classroom environment into a supportive community.

BK Staff of the Week

Mr. Ben Harris

Safe and Caring Place, Community

• Mr. Harris, is a good person to talk to about anything and everything, he's a good listener and helps you with homework if he can, he has a great classroom where he lets you be you and he also is a fun teacher to have this semester. 
• Mr. Harris makes me feel like I am welcomed at BK and gives me a safe place to talk about anything I need help with.
• He always makes my class laugh, and makes our day better. If someone seems like they're having a rough day, he will ask them how they're doing, and you can tell he really cares.
• You can really tell that he cares about his students. His classroom is always a safe and fun learning environment.





Junior Families,

Leadership Boise Academy aims to motivate high school juniors by offering a dynamic learning opportunity through active engagement with current and emerging community leaders in the business, corporate, and non-profit sector from across the Treasure Valley. Through the program, students are encouraged to become more involved in addressing the critical issues facing our community and the role they can play in ensuring the success of the Boise Metro region.

If your son or daughter is interested in attending the program, please click the link below to explore further eligibility requirements.

https://www.boisechamber.org/leadership-boise-academy.html

Applications are due on 10/15 at 11:59 pm. 

If you have any questions, please contact your student's counselor.

Thursday, October 19th, is Bishop Kelly's All School Mass honoring our Grandparents! Students have been filling out invitations in their Theology classes, but parents may want to follow up with Grandma and Grandpa to make sure they know that they are welcome. And if Grandparents can't make it, please let them know that we are praying for them here at BK.

WE NEED PARENT VOLUNTEERS FOR THE GRANDPARENTS' RECEPTION



Following Mass the BK Parent Ambassadors host a lovely reception for families. We need volunteers to help with the reception. Please click here for more information and and to sign up.

If your student missed Registration Day or would like a new photo taken for the yearbook, please sign up on THIS GOOGLE FORM. Timeless Photo will be in the Bishop Kelly Cafeteria on Thursday, October 12th from 7:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. This is a late start day, so students just need to show up to the cafeteria before school starts that day.  

Please join us on November 11, 2023 at the Boise Centre and get ready for a new adventure at the Bishop Kelly Foundation’s 47th Annual Winner’s Choice Dinner and Auction!

Invitations were mailed this week. If you did not receive yours, please reach out to Kim Malvick, Executive Director for the BK Foundation at kmalvick@bk.org or 208-323-4789. This event is a great opportunity to gather with your Bishop Kelly community, in support of our wonderful school. Enjoy an evening of wine, food, fellowship, and dancing while bidding on an array of fantastic silent and live auction items. And don’t forget, one lucky person will go home with an automobile from The Auto Ranch Group. We hope to see you there!

Click Here to Check Out our Amazon Wish List

Click Here to View the 2023 Sponsorship Opportunities

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR GOLDEN TICKET

Click Here for Auction Details

Click Here to Purchase Auction Tickets

Don't forget to check the BK Cafe Menu each week so your student can plan their lunch!

Next Week's Knight's Meal Specials:

Monday - Chick-fil-a

Friday - Domino's Pizza



Now is the time to receive the best price on your dedication ad for your senior. Early bird pricing ends on October 20th. Don't miss out on this opportunity to send your senior a special message in the yearbook. 

Click Here for The Yearbook Company flyer that includes all of the instructions and pricing needed to order.

Camino de Santiago

Current BK Students: Have you ever wanted to walk the Camino de Santiago in Spain? You can join our pilgrimage to Spain May 26- June 4 2024! For information, please visit our pilgrimage website through provider Verso Ministries!  Theology credit is available for your full participation. If you have questions, please contact Dr. Paz at apaz@bk.org.

Costa Rica

It is with great pleasure and excitement that I announce our new international trip to Costa Rica during spring break 2025. This trip is available for all current freshmen and sophomores as well for incoming freshmen. This is a Biology and a Spanish trip. If you are interested please stop by Senor Perea's room, #113, or ask any Spanish teacher or Biology teacher for a brochure and a recommendation form.

You will need recommendations from two different teachers. The investment for this once in a lifetime trip is $3,078 for travelers under 23, and 3,608 for travelers 23 and over.

Registration deadline: September 28,2023.

Please click here to learn more about this amazing trip. Please email Senor Perea at mperea@bk.org if you have further questions. Once we receive your recommendation forms you will be notified to go ahead and enroll.

Double your gift! Many employers sponsor a matching gift program. Check with your employer to see if your company will match your charitable contribution.

JOBS AT BISHOP KELLY

Full Time Daytime Custodian

$15-$17/hour

Part Time Activities Bus Driver

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



• 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)

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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

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