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BK Mission
We educate and develop the whole student
in the Catholic tradition - Spirit, Mind, and Body.
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Next Week at a Glance
Monday, January 22
1-4 Block Schedule
8:30 AM Start, 3:00 PM Release
Tuesday, January 23
5-7 Block Schedule and Everybody Reads
9:00 AM Start, 2:45 - 3:15 Office Hours
Wednesday, January 24
Straight 7 Schedule
8:30 AM Start, 3:05 PM Release
Thursday, January 25
1-3 Block Schedule and All School Mass
9:00 AM Start, 3:05 PM Release
Friday, January 26
4-7 Block Schedule
8:30 AM Start, 3:00 PM Release
BK Cafe Specials For Next Week
Monday - Blimpies Sub Sandwiches - Vegetarian Subs Available
Tuesday - Baked Potato Bar, Mai Thai Sushi California Rolls
Wednesday - Penne Pasta with Marinara Meat Sauce. Vegetarian Marinara Sauce Available
Thursday - Nacho Bar, Mai Thai Chicken Pho Bowls
Friday - Domino's Pepperoni Pizza, Cheese Pizza Available
Click Here for the Full BK Cafe Menu
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New Student Information Knight | |
Info Knight is an important event for families who are interested in joining our BK community. This fun and informative evening is an opportunity for prospective students and their families to experience what it is like to attend BK, get their questions about being a Knight answered, and start the process of getting involved with teams and clubs here at school. A well attended Information Knight is important for Bishop Kelly’s enrollment in the fall. If you know a family with a student who is currently in the 8th-10th grade, please forward them this information by right clicking on the image below, saving it, and sending it via email or text. Thank you! | |
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This year we would like to try a new initiative to truly blanket the Treasure Valley with BK “mini billboards” during admissions season, and we need your help! The purpose of this campaign is to show our community that Bishop Kelly families are everywhere, and to help people who are interested in attending recognize their friends and neighbors who could be a resource for information about BK.
Please use THIS SIGN UP FORM to let us know that your family would like a free BK yard sign, and then display it in your yard until after Spring Break. (And save it to use next winter too!)
We plan to distribute signs in the next week, and we’ll be sure to let you know when your sign goes home with your student.
The signs are double sided, with space on one side to add class years, or a fun message about BK.
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Happy Bishop Kelly Families are BK’s best ambassadors. Thank you for partnering with BIshop Kelly for this initiative! | |
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February 18-20 at Trinity Pines Retreat Center, in Cascade
Cost: $120 to be charged to your TADS Account
There is some financial aid and scholarships available.
Students will be transported by Bus to and from Cascade. Bus departs BK at 1:30 PM on Thursday and returns to BK at 1:00 PM on Saturday.
All Meals Provided.
Registration Deadline is November 5th.
What to Pack: Students need to bring warm, comfortable clothes for the retreat as well as outer gear for sledding. Snow boots or boots with good treading are recommended. Jeans without holes are fine. Participants will also need to bring a sleeping bag, pillow, shower towel & toiletries, and a notebook or journal.
Lodging/sleeping arrangements: Guys and Girls will be sleeping in separate dorm like lodging arrangements on twin beds. Each will have access to showers during the weekend.
Cell phones: There is no cell reception at the camp. Students will be asked to either not bring their phones, or to have them turned off for the entire retreat. We will have land line phone numbers to give out to parents in the case of an emergency.
This retreat is limited to the first 40 Juniors to register. Students will only miss one day of school on Tuesday, February 20th. This is a school excused absence.
Download this PDF with Retreat Details
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Last Chance for Senior Ads in the Yearbook | |
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Class of 2024 parents: It’s not too late! Even though the final deadline for submitting your senior's yearbook recognition ad has passed, there is a limited amount of space still available. If you are interested, submit your ad now. There are only a few spreads left and they will be filled on a first come, first served basis. No late ads can be accepted after January 22nd. 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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Service Hours Opportunity | |
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St. Mark's Auction
BK Students, please consider volunteering at the St Mark's Auction and earn service hours. We are asking for volunteers for two time slots, 4:30 - 9:00pm and 8:00-10:00pm.
Saturday, February 10, 2024
Two options: 4:30 to 9:00 PM or 8:00 to 10:00 PM
BK Volunteer Attire: Mass Dress (Mass shirts and Black pants or skirts)
Point of Contact: Deanna Westmark - Cell: 702-353-9129, Email: deewestmark3@gmail.com
Dinner will be served to all BK volunteers!
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
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Summer School Option at BK | |
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This summer Bishop Kelly will pilot offering in-person, credit bearing classes. In previous years, we have seen many students take these classes online to free up their schedules. These in-person offerings will help students who want to get credit fast and who prefer in-person classes. These offerings will also free up some students to take other online classes as we limit students to 6 possible online classes.
Our summer school session will run from June 3-14 for 6.5 hours a day, Monday through Friday. In this 2-week window, registered students will be able to take Speech, Health, or US History 1A.
Classes will cost $250 plus the payment portal fee, and will be taught by Bishop Kelly instructors. Currently we have Mrs. Stauffer teaching Health, Mrs. Sternling teaching Speech, and Mrs. Allen teaching US History. Registration opens Feb. 16 to all in-coming students. These classes will require a minimum of 12 to run. They will max out at 24 and we will maintain a waiting list. Watch for the link as we expect these to fill fast!
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Essay, Poetry, Digital Art, Music, Photography Contest | |
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All students are invited to enter the 2023-2024 Catholic Daughters of the Americas National Education Contest! This year's theme is "God’s love and kindness will shine upon us like the sun that rises in the sky. Luke 1:78 OR How does my love shine for others?" The categories are essay, poetry, computer art, music and photography. Entry forms are available from Mrs. Reeping in Room 104. CASH PRIZES are available at the state and national level. Deadline for submissions is postmark of February 26th. For more information, please email Laura Reeping at ldreeping@gmail.com
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National Honor Society at Bishop Kelly | |
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The School Choice Initiative is moving forward in the Idaho Legislature this session. This bill proposes a $5,000 per child refundable tax credit to families who choose private education.
You can help by ENGAGING YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS THIS WEEK. It just takes a few minutes to fill out this electronic form and connect with your local lawmakers.
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JOBS AT BISHOP KELLY
Development and Volunteer Coordinator
Full Time
Head Volleyball Coach
Part-Time
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!
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Educational Travel Opportunities for BK Students | |
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2025 Visual Arts Tour of New York City
We are excited to invite Bishop Kelly students to join a five day visual arts educational travel experience to New York City in Spring 2025! Even if your child "might" be interested, click here for more information. Here are some of the places that we will explore:
- United Nations Headquarters
- Grand Central Terminal
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Rockefeller Center
- St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Guggenheim Museum
- Greenwich Village
- SoHo
- Chinatown
- Little Italy
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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.
Registration deadline: December 21, 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.
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Attendance Office Procedures | |
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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
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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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