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Next Week at a Glance
Monday 1/23
Blocks 1-4
8:30 AM Start. 3:00 PM Release
Tuesday 1/24
Blocks 5-7 and Everybody Reads
9:00 AM Start, 2:45 PM - 3:15 PM Office Hours
Wednesday 1/25
Straight 7
8:30 AM Start, 3:05 PM Release
Thursday 1/26
Blocks 1-3 and Community Time
9:00 AM Start, 2:45 PM - 3:15 PM Office Hours
Friday 1/27
Blocks 4-7
8:30 AM Start. 3:00 PM Release
Important Upcoming Dates
Sunday, January 22nd - Pasta Festa from 4:00 - 7:00 PM in the BK Cafeteria
Tuesday, January 24th - Sophomore Parent Knight with the Counselors at 6:30 PM n the Cafeteria
Tuesday, January 24th - Parent and Student SAT/ACT Information Meeting at 7:15 PM in the Cafeteria.
Thursday, January 26h - Senior Out to Lunch (Rescheduled)
Monday, January 30th - New Student Information Knight at BK
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
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A Note from Bill and Mike | |
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Dear Bishop Kelly Community,
Second semester is in full swing, and we are looking at a very busy next couple of weeks. I ask you to pray for our Juniors who are experiencing their class retreat - the group who just returned from their retreat last weekend, and the group who will go on retreat on February 2nd. And pray for the Seniors and Staff who are ministering to the Juniors as well. Please also pray for the Knights for Life Club and their moderators and parent chaperones who are representing Bishop Kelly in Washington DC this week. Your prayers are appreciated and felt by our students, faculty, and staff.
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Upcoming Events
Pasta Festa
This Sunday the Bishop Kelly Cafeteria will be transformed into an Italian Ristorante for our annual Pasta Festa celebration. In addition to a delicious meal and the 49ers game on the big screens, I am looking forward to the opportunity to see familiar faces and meet some new BK families. Everything you need to know about Pasta Festa and a link to purchase tickets is below.
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Ultimate Fan Challenge
Tomorrow we kick off our second annual BK Ultimate Fan competition for our students. Knights who attend at least five of the following six events will be named Ultimate Fans, and have a chance to win lunch at Chick-fil-A with Mr. Caldwell.
- Saturday’s Dance Team competition at Owyhee High School
- Monday’s Hockey game and Figure Skating performance at Idaho Ice World
- Tuesday’s Senior Knight at BK for BK Wrestling
- Thursday’s Boys Basketball games at BK
- Friday’s Senior Knight and Girls Basketball games at BK
- Saturday’s District Cheer Competition in Nampa
This is a fun way to support our winter sports teams, and I hope we have lots of students who earn the Ultimate Fan title.
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Information Knight
Monday, January 30th is one of the most important nights of the year for Bishop Kelly, and we need your help. BK’s New Student Information Knight is our premiere Admissions event each year. This is our opportunity to involve our entire community in welcoming prospective students to our school and giving these new families a taste of what it’s like to join the BK Family. For many incoming freshmen, Information Knight is where they solidify their decision to attend BK, and that is in large part because they are made to feel so welcome by our students, faculty and staff, coaches, and parent volunteers who make this event happen. Additionally, New Student Information Knight relies on our best advertising - YOU! BK parents and students sharing their experience and inviting friends and family members to come to Bishop Kelly is what makes this event such a success. Please spread the word about Information Knight to any incoming 9th - 11th grade families who are interested in BK.
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Catholic Schools Week
January 29th kicks off Catholic Schools Week! Catholic Schools across the country will observe this annual celebration week with Masses, open houses and other activities for students, families, parishioners and community members. Next week in BK Alive we’ll share with you the activities happening at Bishop Kelly January 30th - February 3rd.
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Principal Search Update
I (Bill) want to provide you with an update on the search for Bishop Kelly’s next Principal. The committee that will assist us in the selection process has been formed and met in person today to begin the process. The committee members are:
- Fr. Greg Vance, BK Chaplain
- Tina Gazdik, BK Faculty
- Mat Satchwell, BK Counseling
- Cheryl Hutchinson, BK Administration
- Joe Fehringer, BK Business office
- Tammy Emerich, Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Boise
- Mike Harrington, BK Board of Governance
- Amy Eisele, BK Human Relations.
Thanks to the entire committee!
Each of these committee members brings a valuable "lens" to the table as we evaluate candidates for the role and seek an accomplished and well rounded leader to be the next Principal at Bishop Kelly. In addition to the primary lens each member brings (for example, Tina Gazdik representing faculty), as a group they also provide a robust mix of current parents, past parents, future parents, and alumni.
Our local/regional/national search has resulted in a high quality candidate pool with local, regional, and national applicants for the position. We will narrow down this pool to the top 3 or 4 applicants and schedule on campus interviews with them in the coming weeks. On these interview days we will ensure candidates spend time with the search committee, faculty/staff, and students. We will continue to keep you updated on the search process as it progresses forward.
Blessings,
Bill and Mike
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Father Vance will be celebrating Mass once a month at local area parishes.
Our Lady of the Rosary Parishioners, please join us on
Sunday, January 29th
at the 5:30 PM Mass
Wear your BK Gear!
Following Mass there will ben an opportunity for parishioners to talk with Father Vance and Bishop Kelly Student Leaders. We hope to see lots of BK Families there!
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New Student Information Knight | |
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Do you know a student in the 8th - 10th grade who is interested in attending Bishop Kelly next year? If yes, mark your calendar for New Student Information Knight 2023!
New Student Information Knight
Monday, January 30th
at 6:30 PM in the Carley Athletic Center
Register Here for Information Knight 2023
Our students and parents are our best advertising, and we need you to share about your experience here at Bishop Kelly! Please tell your friends and family who may be considering BK for next fall all about why you love being part of our community, and encourage them to experience Bishop Kelly for themselves by attending Information Knight. Thank you for being ambassadors for BK!
Interested students and parents can learn more on the Information Knight Page on BK.org.
Questions about Information Knight and registration for spring semester should be directed to our Admissions Director, Angela Calovic at acalovich@bk.org or (208) 375-6010.
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Get Your Tickets for PASTA FESTA! | |
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Sunday, January 22
4:00PM - 7:00PM
Bishop Kelly High School Cafe'
Dine in and Break Bread with Family & Friends of our Bishop Kelly Community or Pick Up TO GO and Take it Home!
Either way, you’ll Enjoy a delicious Italian Dinner and won’t have to cook!
Tickets may be Purchased in advance using this link BK Pasta Festa Tickets.
They may also be bought at the Door -or- via Venmo (@BK_ParentsAssociation, or using the QR code on THIS FLIER.)
- $60 for Families (up to 5 people)
- $15 for Adults (ages 19-64)
- $10 for Students (ages 11-18) & Seniors (age 65+)
- $5 for Children (ages 6-10)
- FREE for Children 5 and Under!
Soft drinks, beer, wine, and dessert available for purchase at the event!
Pasta Festa runs on Volunteer Power! Please support Bishop Kelly and the BK Parent Ambassadors by signing up to help out. There are also service hours opportunities for students!
Click Here to Volunteer!
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February 2nd - 4th
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 2:45 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 TODAY - Friday 1/20
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Happy New Year Bishop Kelly Parents:
Did you know January is NATIONAL BLOOD DONOR MONTH? Donating blood saves many lives and improves health for many people. According to the World Health Organization, “blood is the most precious gift that anyone can give to another person — the gift of life. A decision to donate your blood can save a life.…”
A huge shout out to the Bishop Kelly Red Cross Club who offered its first blood drive of the year on Thursday January 12th. Thank you to all students and staff who donated!
Also kudos to Risen Christ and St. Mark’s parishes for hosting blood drives this past week. If you are interested in donating blood or learning more, please contact the local Idaho Red Cross at 800-RED-CROSS.
https://www.redcross.org/local/idaho.html
Blessings to you in 2023!
Christina Klaas, RN
Saint Alphonsus School Health Program Coordinator
christina.klaas@saintalphonsus.org
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Catholic Schools Week
Partner Schools Alumni Breakfasts
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Bishop Kelly's partner schools are hosting Alumni Breakfasts on Tuesday, January 31st before school. BK Students who are Alums of Sacred Heart, Saint Ignatius, Saint Joseph's, Saint Mark's, Saint Mary's, or Saint Pauls will receive invitations with event details for their respective school. Invitations will be sent by Mrs. Calovich in the Admissions Office next week.
Students who attend Alumni Breakfasts will have first period tardies excused if necessary. (Partner schools will give each attendee an excuse slip before they leave the event.)
If you already know that your student(s) plan to attend, fill out the earlybird form below to RSVP. OR, you can wait for the invitation next week and RSVP directly to the school.
Please fill out a separate response for each student who will attend their school's Alumni Breakfast.
Thank you!
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Attention all Knights interested in competing for Bishop Kelly Track & Field this Spring:
Here is your link to get signed up: https://forms.gle/3JWV5jYydutn6yWV8.
Schedule information, spirit pack information, and other tidbits for our season will be sent out soon to parents. We will open the spirit store on Monday, January 23rd and it will close on February 3rd to ensure we get our gear prior to our first track & field meet on March 10th. Our first practice begins on Friday, February 24th at 3:30 pm!
GO KNIGHTS!
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Service Learning Day Date Change | |
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Service learning day is an all school community service endeavor that is rooted in the teachings of Jesus and the seven Corporal Works of Mercy.
Our Service Learning Day was originally set for Thursday April 6th (Holy Thursday), but many parishes/churches will not be open/available for service on that day. With this in mind, we are going to flip-flop the current schedule and hold SLD on Wednesday April 5th and then April 6th (Holy Thursday) will be a late start, straight 7 schedule. This will provide a great opportunity for some service reflection.
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Student and Parent SAT/ACT
Information Meeting
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BK Counselors are hosting a Parent and Student Information night about the SAT/ACT. This Testing Information Presentation will be January 24th in the cafeteria at 7:15 PM, right after the Sophomore Parent Knight. The Counselors have invited some test prep companies to come be an expert panel, as well as give information about their services.
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The BK Spirit Store will be open the following days and times this month:
- 1/26/23 Thursday night… Boys Varsity Basketball Game- Carly Center
- 1/27/23 Friday…lunch hour 11:25-12pm Ysursa Field
- 1/30/23 Monday night…Information Knight
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Educational Travel Opportunities for BK Students | |
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Principal
Head Football Coach
Library Assistant
Boys Head Golf Coach
Full Time Daytime Custodian
$15-$17/hour
Full Time Groundskeeper
$15-$18/hour
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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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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