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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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A little sneak peek of what's in store at the BK Fall Music Concert on Monday, October 23rd, at 7:30 PM in the Carley Center. | |
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Next Week at a Glance
Monday 10/23
Block 1-4
8:30 AM Start, 3:00 PM Release
Tuesday 10/24
5-7 Block Schedule and Everybody Reads
9:00 AM Start, 2:45 PM- 3:15 PM Office Hours
Wednesday 10/25
Special Bell Schedule 1st, 2nd, Lunch, 3rd, 4th
8:30 AM Start, 3:00 PM Release
Thursday 10/26
Special Bell Schedule - 5th, 6th, Lunch 7th
9:00 AM Start, 2:00 PM Release (for Student Progress Conferences)
Friday 10/27
Faculty In-Service
NO SCHOOL - Front office closed
Important Upcoming Dates
Monday, October 23 - Fall Music Concert at
October 26 - 29 - Bishop Kelly Theatre Arts Presents Alice, or The Scottish Gravediggers
October 25 & 26 - Student Progress Conferences
Friday, October 27th - Faculty Inservice, NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, November 1st - All School Mass, All Saints Day
Tuesday, November 7 - Senior Out to Lunch
Wednesday, November 8 - Winter Sports Parent Meeting at 6:30 PM in the Carley Center
Saturday, November 11 - Bishop Kelly Foundation Winner's Choice Gala and Auction
School Calendars Can Be Found Here
Bell Schedules Can be Found Here
Fall 2024 Athletic Schedules Can be Found Here
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A Note From Bill and Sarah | |
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Dear Bishop Kelly Parents,
Parent Survey
This school year we have identified areas where Bishop Kelly seeks to improve and grow: course offerings, lunch program, and House System. Since BK is midway through first semester, your feedback is important. Please fill out THIS PARENT SURVEY about courses offered, and the implementation of two new programs here at Bishop Kelly. Thank you in advance for taking a few minutes to fill out this survey, your input is valuable and appreciated!
Student Progress Conferences
Please remember that Student Progress Conferences are Wednesday, October 25th from 4:00 - 7:00 PM, and Thursday, October 26th from 3:00 - 7:00 PM. Wednesday conferences will be held in-person at Bishop Kelly High School; Thursday conferences will be held on Zoom.
The primary purpose of the conferences is to help students that are currently off track, are academically struggling, or have specific needs that need to be addressed through a conference with a teacher. We encourage, but do not require, that the student is present in the conference.
If you wish to meet with one or more of your students' teachers, either in person or via Zoom, please sign up for a timeslot. Conference sign-ups will close Monday, 10/23 at 4:00 PM.
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Thank you for your support of Bishop Kelly and your student(s)! Have a blessed weekend! | | |
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Dr. Sarah Quilici
Principal
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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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Hunter Rissell
Community
Hunter Rissell makes our community stronger! He is an exceptional community member who consistently goes above and beyond to assist others in their times of need. Throughout this past week, he willingly dedicated his own time, even foregoing parts of his lunch to ensure that his peers receive the help they require. Hunter's genuine care for others makes him an outstanding and compassionate young man.
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Jonathan Westmark
Activities
Johnathan showed incredible initiative and leadership over the past week. When the Valorant Esports team was unable to finish the final match at our fall tournament, Johnathan worked with his team to ensure it would be played. He coordinated with Vallivue and ultimately led the team to take 1st place at the BSU fall invitational!
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Sarai Hernandez
Academic Excellence
Sarai is a dedicated and hard working student. She has been diligently coming to the Study Center to get help with her homework, work with other students, and make sure she is on the right track. She is so appreciative of any help she gets and she is a pleasure to work with. We love her presence and appreciate her work ethic!
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Ben Showers
Honor
Ben constantly displays honor in the classroom by being committed to pursuing academic excellence, leading his peers with integrity, and being honest and resilient in his efforts.
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BK Staff of the Week
Mrs. Laura Anderson
Honor, Activities, Community
- Mrs. Anderson consistently raises the bar. Her dedication towards innovation is inspiring!
- She's really nice and I love her Schoology themes. I have so much appreciated the new Schoology themes and it is really colorful.
- I just have to say, Mrs. Anderson has really stepped up the Schoology outline. It looks so good and it makes me want to check Schoology.
- Mrs. Anderson should be BK staff member this week because of her beautifully crafted Schoology Posts, which are very informative and eye-catching. With these posts I can keep up with both college and club meetings, which is very helpful!
- The Schoology schedule looks absolutely amazing and is so pleasant to look at!! And she sends it out every day to keep us informed, and the list of college visits linked to it is SO helpful!
- Mrs. Anderson has been doing an absolutely PHENOMENAL job with the schoology calendar. Her artistic skills and aesthetic eye have made looking at schoology actually enjoyable. Frankly, the best time I spend on the website now is when I am reading the calendar. She is improving the BK community by encouraging students to engage with important announcements.
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Get on the Communications List for BK Track and Field
If your student is interested in participating in track & field in the spring, please fill out this Google Form so Coach Carpenter can start sending information out to those interested. Practice begins on Friday, February 23rd! Go Knights!
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With Halloween and the official start of candy season right around the corner, we have an idea for you!
Bring any leftover candy to the Bishop Kelly Front Office and we will repurpose those sweet treats to fill the candy bowls and the tummies of your students who come searching for candy on a regular basis.
Thank you!
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Educational Opportunities for Juniors | |
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Idaho Science and Aerospace Scholars Program
Idaho Science and Aerospace Scholars (ISAS) is a competitive program that allows high school juniors to take an engaging online NASA-developed course on Space Exploration through Idaho Digital Learning that teaches a broad range of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) skills aligned with Idaho Content Standards.
Click Here to Learn More
Leadership Boise
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.
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The Bishop Kelly Foundation | |
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We are in the final stages of planning for the 2023 Winner’s Choice Dinner and Auction and this is sure to be the best one yet! Attire is black tie optional or come dressed to impress with a nod to the regal days of flying in the 60’s and 70’s. The last day to buy your tickets is Friday, November 3rd. Golden Tickets are still available for purchase. In the event you cannot attend, buying a Golden Ticket is a great way to support Winner’s Choice while having a chance to win a $5000 tuition credit or an item off our list of available Live Auction Packages.
We are pleased to announce that our sponsorships have SOLD OUT! Thank you to the following sponsors of our 2023 Knight Flights including Angels Among Us, Inc, Lyle Pearson, Caprock, JG Neil & Co Food Service, AJAX Construction, St. Alphonsus Hospital, Erstad Architects, CM Company, Kristin Porter Real Estate, Kendall GM of Nampa, Navis Pack & Ship, Allied Tech Business Solutions, and the University of Portland. We are grateful for your generous support. You help make BK possible!
Click Here for Auction Details
Click Here to Purchase Auction Tickets
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR GOLDEN TICKET
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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 - Del Taco Burritos
Thursday - Domino's Pizza
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GIfts of Time, Talent, and Treasure | |
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92% of the Class of 2023 enrolled in 84 colleges; and were offered a record $31 million in merit based scholarships;
- 4 out of 5 current students participate in over 50 Bishop Kelly Clubs and activities;
- 25% of current Bishop Kelly students awarded need-based tuition assistance;
- 90 documented hours of community service per Bishop Kelly student.
Thank you for your support of Bishop Kelly and our students!
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Senior Service Trip to New Orleans | |
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All Bishop Kelly seniors must complete a Senior Service project as a requirement for graduation. One way to fulfill that requirement is to participate on a service trip. Bishop Kelly hosts a service trip to New Orleans to work with the St. Bernard Project building homes. This year's trip will be from May 27-June 2nd, 2024. More information about the trip and applications are available now in the Counseling office.
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Service Hours Opportunities | |
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St. Luke's Junior Volunteer Program
Our Junior Volunteer Program is for young adults ages 16-18 who want to make a difference in their community through service at St. Luke’s. When you become a Junior Volunteer, you’ll gain valuable experience in a hospital environment, develop customer service and leadership skills, and learn to take on responsibility while interacting with patients, visitors, and staff.
Applications are available the first Monday in November of each year. A limited number of applications are available and fill quickly. For more information click here.
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Student volunteers are needed for the Catholic Charities of Idaho's Harvest of Hope Gala and Dinner at Chateau des Fleurs in Eagle on October 26th.
Jobs include Flow Guides, Parking Assistance, Door Greeters, Coat Check, and Check In/Out. Volunteers are needed from 5:30 - 9:30 but most volunteer shifts are about 2 hours.
For more information or to volunteer for this event, please contact Tricia Stingley at tstingley@ccidaho.org or 208-703-9377.
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Educational Travel Opportunities for BK Students | |
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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.
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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. 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.
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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!
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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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