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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 10/2
Block 1-4
8:30 AM Start, 3:00 PM Release
Tuesday 10/3
5-7 Block Schedule and Everybody Reads
9:00 AM Start, 2:45 PM- 3:15 PM Office Hours
Wednesday 10/4
Straight 7 Schedule
8:30 AM Start, 3:05 PM Release
Thursday 10/5
1-3 Block Schedule, and House Time
9:00 AM Start, 2:45-3:15 PM Office Hours
Friday 10/6
4-7 Block Schedule
8:30 AM Start, 3:00 PM Release
Important Upcoming Dates
October 3 & 5 - Flu Shot Clinic at BK (See below)
Wednesday, October 4 - Freshman Parent Knight with the Counselors at 6:30 PM in the Cafeteria
October 9-13 - Homecoming Week
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
Saturday, October 14 - Homecoming Dance
Thursday, October 19th - All School Mass Honoring Our Grandparents
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
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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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Gianna Lee
Activities
Gia Lee is just a tremendous human being. She shows up to class every day ready to work. She has a great attitude and writes beautiful, reflective answers to our daily questions. Moreover, she is committed to helping her fellow students as an engaged member of the Sports Medicine class and she is one of the organizers for the Blood Drive on Thursday. There is no student more deserving of being Knight of the Week!
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Ethan Emmons
Academic Excellence
Ethan consistently approaches academic material with enthusiasm and eagerness. He desires a high level of excellence from himself and his excitement about learning positively motivates those around him.
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Leonardo Sanchez
Generosity
Leo is always so friendly and he has tremendous school spirit. He saw a need to fill in a shift in the Writing Center and volunteered to take it so we didn't have to close that morning. Leo is a true role model for his peers.
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Josh Packer
Community
Josh gave up a Saturday to volunteer with team members to assist with the FitOne Race. His navigation skills were critical in getting us all in place and on-time as course marshals.
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BK Staff of the Week
Mrs. Jessica Slaven
Save and Caring Place, Generosity
- She understands and listens to me and my friends. She also helps with math.
- She helps me with all of my math and gives me a better understanding of my work and helps me become a better individual myself.
- I nominate Mrs. Slaven because she always makes time to help me with any subject I need help with and she always makes sure I get my work done. She is a great role model and if anyone ever needed something for school then she would help get you those resources.
- Mrs. Slaven is so kind and cares for so many! She is so fun to be around! She makes me laugh every day and is so funny!
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Save the Date: Flu Shot Clinic | |
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If you would like your BK student to receive a free flu shot at school, please print and complete THIS CONSENT FORM and return it with a copy of your insurance card to the Nurse's Office at BK before October 3rd. Students will be called down to the Nurse's office to receive their shot on either October 3rd or 5th.
Flu Vaccine Information Sheet
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Invite Grandma and Grandpa to Mass at BK | |
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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.
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.
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The Bishop Kelly Foundation | |
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We Need Your Donations for the Silent Auction!
Please Consider How You Can Help Make the 2023 Knight Flights Auction a Success!
There are many ways to get involved:
Get your passport ready and say yes to a new adventure! Mark your calendar for November 11, 2023 and get ready for the Bishop Kelly Foundation’s 47th Annual Winner’s Choice Dinner & Auction. Learn more about the auction by visiting our Foundation website.
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All seniors will be individually photographed at Bishop Kelly by Timeless Photo on October 11, 2022 from 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. This is a day with no scheduled classes (however, the Class of 2024 will be having a mandatory class meeting at 9:00 AM in the REG.)
The photographer will provide the tux and drape for the photo. We just ask that if gentlemen want to wear an undershirt, it should be plain white. We also suggest that ladies wear a tank top, or something similar, under the drape. The drape isn’t very long.
A Google Form is posted on Schoology for students to sign up and is available here. Students must sign up by October 3rd. Time slots will be given to students in advance, and they will be determined by the order in which people are signed up.
There is no cost to the families for these photos. The only cost will be if you choose to order prints or if you want to have the photos retouched ($10 fee). Timeless Photo will submit the picture directly to Bishop Kelly. This is the only day this will be offered, so if your student does not take a photo this day, you will need to schedule your own sitting with a photographer and submit a photo by November 30th.
In addition to the traditional tux/drape photo, you can choose to have your student photographed in a BK graduation cap and gown. You will just need to indicate on the same Google form if you would like this picture. The cost for a graduation gown photo is a $15 sitting fee. The cap and gown will also be provided by the school. So, if you choose the retouch option AND the graduation gown photo, the cost is $25.
Immediately after the sitting, your student will receive a QR code that will be used to view the photos. Even if you don’t plan to purchase any photos, you will need to select which pose you want for the yearbook. For more information about viewing and ordering photos, please see this information from Timeless Photo.
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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.
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Monthly Safety Drill - Good Job BK! | |
Last week Bishop Kelly conducted a Lock Down Drill in partnership with the Boise Police Department. Thank you to Boise PD for assisting us with this important safety drill. BK students and staff did a great job of following the move, secure, defend protocol. | |
This week Bishop Kelly petitioned the IHSAA to have Boys and Girls Soccer, and Boys and Girls Swim move up to compete in the new 6A division for 2024-2026. Our request was approved by the IHSAA, and will take effect next fall. | |
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BK Students - If you are interested and committed to being part of the team developing and researching a grant application for BK's Iventeam, please plan to attend a meeting at 7:45 AM on Monday, October 2nd in room 710. Please Contact Dr. Hudson ONLY if you can't make the meeting, and you have a good reason. (First sign that you are committed!)
- BK's LemelsonMIT Inventeam meets every Tuesday morning at 8:00 AM, and sometimes at lunch.
- We are looking for team members who can be active on the project for the next 6 months.
- We are actively recruiting Freshmen and Sophomores, and especially hope to achieve the Inventeam goal of a diverse team, which includes having more team members who are young women and students of color.
- If you are interested in data collection, problem solving, engineering, robotics, and coming up with solutions to real world problems we need you!
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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 - Blimpie Subs
Tuesday - Salmon and Ahi Tuna, and Poke Bowls from Mai Thai
Friday - Domino's Pepperoni Pizza
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Order Your Senior Yearbook Dedication Ad Early! | |
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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QR Code Rosters
New this week at Nick Ysursa Field, QR Code Rosters! In an effort to be more environmentally friendly and create less litter at our games, we are moving to digital rosters. Starting next week, look for the QR Codes inside Nick Ysursa Stadium, and then use the camera on your phone to scan for Varsity, JV, and Freshman football rosters. Stay tuned for the rollout of QR code rosters for all our athletic teams!
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GIfts of Time, Talent, and Treasure | |
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Parents with green thumbs, we need your help!
Bishop Kelly has a need for ongoing volunteer support in Our Lady's Garden. If you have an interest or a passion for gardening, botany, beautification, landscaping, BK's spiritual spaces, or spending time outdoors, please consider supporting BK in this way.
Interested volunteers, please fill out THIS GOOGLE FORM.
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Did You Know?... Gifts to BK may qualify for a 50% tax credit! Make a gift today and earn your Idaho Tax Credit this year, while creating a significant impact at Bishop Kelly. | |
National Honor Society Tutoring | |
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National Honor Society senior members are ready to help others with drop-in tutoring at the cafe' tables outside of the Study Center, beginning on Monday, September 25, 2023. Tutors will be ready and waiting to be helpful to those who come by and ask for assistance before and after school each day.
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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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