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A Note from Bill and Mike | |
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Dear BK Community,
When I (Bill) first took on the responsibility of preparing this weekly communication with Mike, I worried about not having sufficient content week to week. In fact, my plan was to only do this update a couple times a month, and keep it short, short, short! As we know, “the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry”. It turns out that there is simply too much goodness happening at BK each and every week that not only are we still publishing most weeks, we constantly are having to prioritize what “makes the cut”. With that said, here we go…
This week we celebrated our second All School Mass in as many weeks. Fr. Vance delivered a fun and insightful Homily on the history of All Saints Day followed by descriptions of some of the more interesting Patron Saints. Special shout out to Mrs. Cooper and the BK Pastoral Arts team, the talented group of student musicians that perform at all of the BK All School Masses. The Pastoral Arts team did an incredible job beginning to end, including a beautiful rendition of the Psalm in the Liturgy of the Word, as well as an awesome rendition of Amazing Grace to the music from House of the Rising Sun. First Friday Confession is back this week with Fr. Paul from St. Marks once again joining Fr. Vance. Thanks Fr. Paul!
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At Mass on Tuesday, Campus Ministry kicked off the annual Frassati Food Drive. The Frassati Food Drive has been a tradition at BK for decades, donating upwards of 30,000 lbs of food each year to local Catholic food banks ensuring their shelves are stocked for the winter. Thank you in advance to the generous BK family for once again helping make this event a success. Please see below for more information about the Frassati Food Drive logistics and incentives for participation.
As fall sports come to a close, winter sports are getting going. This week the winter season kicked off with girls basketball try-outs, soon to be joined by the other winter sports. Two of our fall teams are still in competition with Swimming State Championships at the West Valley Y. BK Swim is coming off of their dual boys and girls District Championship and is eagerly anticipating their state competition. Get out to the West Valley Y to cheer on the Swimming Knights!
Football playoffs continue, tonight at home versus Pocatello. While often referred to as ‘the football game”, a whole host of student groups come together to create the Friday Night Lights experience. Come to the game to cheer the football team on the field, led in cheer by the BK Cheerleading team, in concert with music from the BK Band, enjoying a performance from the BK Dance team, all while you enjoy refreshments from the BK Outdoor Adventure Club who will be staffing the concessions booth this week!. Go Knights! (And if you would like to skip the ticket line, purchase your tickets here on GoFan.)
We are one week away from the Winners Choice Dinner and Auction! We can’t wait to find out which lucky person(s) will go home with an automobile! Registration is now closed. Be sure to check out the important Winner’s Choice update below that contains everything you need to know about the event. Finally, mark your calendars for Wednesday, November 9th, when the Silent Auction opens. Remember to bid high and bid often! See you at Winner’s Choice.
Peace,
Bill Avey
President
Mike Caldwell
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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Amelia Crawford
Faith, Community
Amelia coordinated the Mountain Bike Club, Spanish club and Club Unify all to participate in creating this beautiful ofrenda for Dia de Los Muertos. While coordinating with these clubs, she consulted with both the Caldwell and the Warner family along the way. Impressive leadership and compassion by this young lady.
The ofrenda will be on display on the 5th Floor of JUMP through November 19th. Please stop by and pay your respects. We also invite you to bring a photo of any loved ones that you have lost and add them to the display.
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Xochitl Lara
Community, Safe and Caring Place
Xochitl was incredibly kind to a fellow student who was struggling with an assignment. Xochitl was encouraging and compassionate and helped the student realize she would be able to complete the assignment in a way that was comfortable for her. Xochitl was a prime example of making BK a safe and caring place!
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BK Staff of the Week
Mr. Chad Barker
Academic Excellence, Community
- I am nominating this staff member because he is funny and knows how to teach as well as build community with all the people he teaches
- He helps his students when struggling.
- He is a funny guy and most likely to be TikTok famous!
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We Can't Wait to See You Next Weekend! | |
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We are so excited to celebrate with you at one of Bishop Kelly’s favorite nights of the year a week from tomorrow! Today was your final day to purchase tickets for the Winner’s Choice Dinner & Auction. If you were hoping to attend and forgot to buy your tickets, please email Kim Malvick no later than Sunday evening at kmalvick@bk.org with your request to attend as registration is now closed.
Our Silent Auction opens on Wednesday, November 9th. All registered guests will receive a welcome message (via text message or email) inviting you to begin bidding. If you do not receive an invitation to bid prior to the start of the event on Saturday, please text or call Kim Malvick at 208-297-9771.
Just like last year, there will be no paper bid sheets available for bidding at the event. All bidding is done via mobile bidding on your cell phone or laptop through the bidder link you will receive. This link is personalized to your household so DO NOT forward your links to friends or they will also be bidding on your behalf! To learn more about how online bidding works, please click on the link below titled “Online Bidding Instructions”. It is super simple to do! Finally, we have a fantastic collection of Live Auction items that you will be able to preview starting on Monday. Be sure to follow the Foundation on Facebook @BishopKellyFoundation and Instagram for exciting updates all next week!
Click Here for Event Night Details
Online Bidding Instructions
Click here for the Live Auction Preview
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR GOLDEN TICKET
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Introducing our 2022 Snowy Knight Puppy.
This sweet girl is going home with someone on November 12th!
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Two Opportunities for BK Students to Meet with the President of Carroll College | |
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Representatives from Carroll College in Helena, Montana, including their President and FIrst Lady, John and Victoria Cech, will be in Boise November 10th and 11th, There are two opportunities for BK students to engage with Carroll College during this time.
The first is an event for BK Students and their parents at the Home of Todd and Amy (Wong) Little. Dr. Cech will be sharing his thoughts and experiences regarding the role of Catholic education in fostering a sense of divine adventure.
The second will be an opportunity for BK students to have lunch with Dr. Cech.
If you are interested in either of these events, please see Mrs. Klover in the Counseling Center, or email her at jklover@bk.org. Mrs. Klover will send interested students details for these events.
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Please Make Sure Your Contact Information Is Current | |
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Parents,
It is imperative that we have current and accurate information at school for every student household. This includes phone numbers, mailing addresses, email addresses, emergency contacts, etc.
Please complete the following steps to check all of your information, and then email any changes of information to our Registrar, Chrissy Beckner, at cbeckner@bk.org. This process should take less than five minutes.
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Log into Infinite Campus at https://campus.bk.org/
- Click on "More" in the left menu.
- Choose "Address Information" on this page to see the primary mailing address and phone number.
- Go back and choose "Family Information" to review everyone's phone numbers and email addresses.
- Go back one more time and click on "Demographics" to review emergency contact information.
If you have trouble logging into Infinite Campus, please contact our Registrar, Chrissy Beckner at cbeckner@bk.org.
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A Note from the School Nurse | |
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Dear parents and students of the Catholic Schools of the Treasure Valley,
For the last 27 years I have had the privilege of serving the Catholic school community as the program coordinator of the Saint Alphonsus School Health Program. This program has grown over that time, as our schools have expanded and flourished. I have had the rare and wonderful opportunity to watch students take their first steps into Kindergarten and again as they strode across the stage at Graduation. My 17 years at Bishop Kelly have been filled with wonderful memories and friendships.
I will be retiring from the coordinator position in order to spend more time with my family. It has been a bittersweet decision, but I know it is the right one. My successor, Christina Klaas, will be orienting with me through the month of November and she will officially take over the position on December first. I am
confident that she will continue the work with grace and a commitment to the program. She will be aided by the wonderful school nursing staff who will also help in the transition.
“Often when you think you are at the end of something, you’re at the beginning of something else." ~ Mr. Rogers
In gratitude, MaryLou Cunningham
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Senior Yearbook Ad Deadline | |
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The next pricing deadline for Senior Ads is November 17th. Don't miss out on this opportunity to honor your graduating senior. To place an ad, visit theyearbookcompany.com.
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Senior Tux and Drape Proofs | |
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If your senior took a tux/drape picture at BK in October, the images are now available. Proof sheets with the access code will be given to your student through their English teacher. The window to order and get free delivery closes on November 17th, so don't delay! Ordering images is completely optional.
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Bishop Kelly kicked off our annual St. Pier Giorgio Frassati Food Drive this week. This important school wide service project is critical for keeping our Treasure Valley parish food banks stocked through the winter months. Our parish food banks rely on the food donations from Bishop Kelly to help many families during the cold winter months. THANK YOU for your generosity to our community through the Frassati Food Drive!
Some important information about the Frassati Food Drive:
- Food will be collected in your student's 1st period class through December 1st.
- Students receive points for the food that they bring in. Please download and print THIS PDF for point values.
- If BK collects 20,000 points worth of food, students can wear jeans during finals week!
- If BK collects 30,000 points worth of food, students can wear sweats during finals week!
- Students can earn vouchers for bringing in food. 20 points worth of food = 1 voucher.
- Vouchers can been redeemed for classroom incentives by teachers, or for raffle tickets into our grand prize drawing.
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All School Mass Day
Dress Code
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At Bishop Kelly on All School Mass Days, we have a Mass Uniform that all students are required to wear. All students must stay in Mass Dress for the entire school day.
Male Students:
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White Oxford (button down), collared shirt (long or short sleeved) with the BK Crest; shirts must be tucked in.
- Dress Slacks or Khaki/Dockers-style pants (No denim) black or khaki colored only.
- Optional:
- Tie
- Sweater vest, cardigan, or blazer with the BK Crest may be worn over the oxford
Female Students:
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White Oxford (button down), collared shirt (long or short sleeved) with the BK Crest; shirts must be tucked in.
- Dress Slacks or Khaki pants (No denim.) black or khaki colored only, OR
- Maxi /Midi (past the knee) skirt, black or khaki colored only.
- Optional:
- A sweater vest, cardigan, or blazer with a BK Crest may be worn over the oxford
White Oxford Shirts with the BK Crest on the breast pocket may be ordered from Educational Outfitters by using this Bishop Kelly specific link:
http://boise.educationaloutfitters.com
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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!
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There has been a blue BOMA drawstring bag on the Drop-off table for many days. Please come pick up the bag if it belongs to you. Describe the contents inside to retrieve the bag.
Thank you!
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Register Now for the Junior Retreat! | |
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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
Visit the Retreats Page for more information and to register!
Registration Deadline is November 11th.
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Volunteer Opportunities for
Student Service Hours
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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
Saint Ignatius Parish Rake Up
The St. Ignatius Parish Rake Up event will be held on Saturday, November 12th. Please help us Rake Up elderly or disabled Parishioners' yards. Meet in the Parish parking lot at 9:00a.m. Bring your rakes, lawn tools, gloves and leaf bags. Click here sign up!
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BK Spirit Store Hours:
- All Mondays and Fridays in November at lunch (Except during Thanksgiving Break)
- 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!
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Educational Travel Opportunities for BK Students | |
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Spring Break 2024 - Japan
Mr Harris is planning a group trip to Japan for Spring Break 2024, Please fill out THIS GOOGLE FORM if you are interested in the trip.
Detailed information about the Japan trip can be found HERE.
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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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Updated this Semester: BK is no longer accepting over the counter COVID tests.
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