BK Alive
Weekly News and Information for BK Families
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Monday, January 25th
A Day
8:15 AM Start
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Thursday, January 28th
A Day
8:15 AM Start
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Upcoming
Monday, January 25th - New Student Information Knight (Virtual at 6:30 PM on the BK YouTube Channel.)
Tuesday, January 26th - PSAT Testing for Sophomores and Juniors, NO SCHOOL for Seniors and Freshmen
Thursday, January 28th - Senior Out To Lunch
Friday, January 29th - All School Mass (Virtual) Mass Dress
Friday, February 5th - $2.oo Jean Day
Thursday, February 11th - Straight 7 Schedule, 8:15 Start
Friday, February 12th - Teacher InService, NO SCHOOL
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A Message from Rich and Mike |
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Dear Bishop Kelly Parents,
In this BK Alive, we are delighted to share our 2023 Bishop Kelly Strategic Plan, provide an update on the Governor’s orders on spectators at athletic events, and give you the latest on the COVID-19 numbers here at Bishop Kelly.
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Bishop Kelly 2023 Strategic Plan |
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We are pleased to share with you our fifth strategic plan for Bishop Kelly High School. We began our efforts in 2005 with our first strategic plan which led to the total renovation of our school facilities and the significant growth of our BK Foundation endowment. The 2010, 2015 and 2020 plans helped us with achieving excellence in the fulfillment of our mission of “educating and developing the whole student in the Catholic tradition - Spirit, Mind and Body” and enabled us to provide a BK education to more families, with a 40% growth in enrollment over the past ten years.
We had planned to publish our 2023 strategic plan in the fall but the pandemic presented a variety of challenges for time, resources, and the need to integrate our learnings and new ideas from our 2020-21 instructional and operating plans into our goals, strategies and plans. More detailed strategies and plans will be forthcoming for the 2021-22 school year.
You will also note when you read the plan that each goal is nested within the domains embraced by the National Standards (and Benchmarks) for Effective Catholic Schools:
- Mission and Catholic Identity
- Academic Excellence
- Operational Vitality, Governance and Leadership
We thank the many BK faculty, staff and community members who have contributed to the development of this 2023 strategic plan.
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Updated Governor's Orders on Gatherings and Spectators |
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On January 21, 2021, Governor Little issued an update to the High School Athletic Plan for Governor’s Orders on Gatherings and Spectators. The modified plan expands the number of spectators allowed, removes limits on the number of participating student athletes (basketball players, wrestlers, and cheerleaders), expands participating students to include band and dance, and permits the student body to attend home games. The plan continues to provide detailed components ranging from spectator limitations, health and safety protocols, as well as enforcement mechanisms to ensure that the plan is consistently applied across the State.
Southern Idaho Conference (SIC) leaders agreed today to expand the number of home spectators from two to four per student participant following this new direction from the Governor and the Idaho State Board of Education. The conference will continue to limit access to activities to home team spectators only. If, after providing four tickets per participant additional capacity is available in an SIC member’s facilities, schools will prioritize allowing some students from the home school to attend. We do have the capacity and will be allowing some students into our home games.
We plan to implement these new guidelines here at Bishop Kelly, starting with our next home games/matches - Boys Basketball vs. Vallivue on Tuesday, January 26th; Girls Basketball Senior Night vs. Emmett on Wednesday, January 27th; and, Wrestling on Tuesday, February 2nd vs. Vallivue. Our leadership team is working on the details and will inform families and students on Monday about when and how they can access tickets to home events.
SIC leaders also asked activities directors and high school principals to review the information and make a recommendation for a common approach to district competitions and will work with Idaho High School Activities Association to provide more guidance in regards to state competitions.
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Here is our Friday update on the COVID-19 numbers for Bishop Kelly. We have had one additional student and no faculty/staff members test positive since our Just in Time communication on Wednesday. We currently have 34 students and one faculty/staff member out in quarantine or isolation. We continue to be very grateful to our community for you have done an exceptional job adhering to the 3 W’s and making good decisions over the holidays and at the start of the spring semester.
God bless,
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January marks the National Right to Life Month dedicated to spreading awareness about being Pro-life. The Bishop Kelly Knights for Life club is raising awareness during this next week through different activities:
Join us during the week in praying for the unborn, homeless, the sick, imprisoned, and Christians throughout the world.
Monday, January 25th - Praying for the Unborn
Wednesday, January 27th - Praying for the Sick
Thursday, January 28th - Praying for the Homeless
- Students are encouraged to wear red for LIFE on this day.
- Knights for Life club members will be available during Lunch/Homeroom hours by the cafeteria with pins, cards, and information.
Friday, January 29th - Praying for the Imprisoned
- The Knights for Life club has donated a votive candle stand to be blessed and placed in the chapel this Friday during the All School Mass.
We hope you will join us in celebrating and praying for Life!
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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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Valentina Veprinsky
Honor
Valentina is a new member of our BK community, but has already made a big impact in the classroom. She is kind, thoughtful, and participates willingly. It is clear that she's a great addition to BK!
Hannah Jolly
Generosity, Safe and Caring Place
- Hannah Jolly has a spirit of generosity and kindness that is noteworthy. She's an absolute pleasure to have in class because of her positive attitude and hard working, work ethic!
- Hannah is such a refreshing addition to my class. She is a great leader, teammate and head coach for our sports activities. She encourages and supports all of her teammates and shows excellence sportsmanship. I am so happy to start my day with Hannah in my class.
Kevin Corrigan
Generosity
Kevin is usually the first to arrive in my 3rd period (which is right after homeroom). My homeroom doesn't clean the desks (there just isn't time) and Kevin comes in and sees me cleaning and just grabs a rag and starts helping. He is a courteous, respectful, mature young man and a delight to have in class.
BK Staff of the Week
Ms. Anna McCarthy
Community, Faith, Safe and Caring Place
- She is very nice and makes class fun. She makes work more fun and not boring. Also, she makes religion not confusing. She is very hard working.
- She is very respectful and she helps me understand the word of God better.
- She does a really good job at teaching and making everyone feel welcomed. Another thing is that it feels like she cares about every student. Also, she is nice to have conversations with and is someone to talk to.
- I am nominating Ms. McCarthy because she always makes her classroom really fun and is always willing to talk to us. Ms. McCarthy is one of the best teachers I have ever had. She is very generous and is always there for us, her students.
- She is one of the most caring staff. She talks to you as a friend not just a student
- Ms. McCarthy is always super caring for her students. When we come into class she always greets us and we have great discussions every day about our faith.
- She is always so optimistic and joyful! I love how she lights up the room and lets us all talk our mind without judging us. It's an amazing environment she creates!
- I think Mrs. McCarthy's class is always a joy, however this week in particular I think my faith in God has grown tremendously through her class. I am always excited to come to her class and express my faith with God. This week we went to adoration and I had lots and lots of fun praying and spending time with the Lord.
- I love the way she teaches and is very enthusiastic about it and makes it fun to learn. She cares a lot about her students and shows that everyday. She also makes things entertaining which helps you learn things.
- Ms. McCarthy has helped me make some really good decisions about my faith. She is a great teacher and you can tell that she wants us to succeed and be happy and live our faith. She radiates positive energy and creates a great environment for all of us!
- Such a fun teacher to be around! I love seeing her in the hallways.
- Ms. McCarthy has made the fourth period classroom a very safe place. She has made it a place where you can express your feelings. She has also made it somewhere where you can express your thoughts without feeling anything negative.
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2021 Virtual New Student Information Knight |
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This year our Information Knight is going virtual! If you have an 8th grader, or if you have friends whom you think might benefit from a BK educational experience, please invite them to join us LIVE on the BK YouTube Channel to learn all about what it means to be a Bishop Kelly Knight! You’ll hear from students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
Those who register to attend, and watch the event LIVE will have a chance to win the drawing for a registration fee waiver.
Registration for New and Returning Students
It is time to register for the 2021 - 2022 school year!
For our existing families with no new students, you should have received an email from TADS, our tuition management website, to start your new tuition agreement. These emails should have arrived in your mailbox on Tuesday the 19th.
If you have a new student to register, you can save yourself a bunch of time this year! If you log into your Infinite Campus portal, your family's information will already be filled out. You just need to provide your new student's birth certificate, immunization records, report card/transcript and course request form. To access this, log into the portal (at campus.bk.org) then click on "More" in the left menu, then click on 'Online Registration". Then just follow the directions from there.
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Parents are the Solution
Tips for Helping your High School Student Make the
Transition from Childhood to Adulthood
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Click infographic to download and print.
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Senior Parents - Please Tell Us About Your Student's Scholarship Offers |
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Senior Parents:
As students receive notification of scholarships, please send a copy of the award letter to kshockey@bk.org. We will use this information to compile our program for graduation. We will never post individual amounts but it is needed information for class statistics. Please submit all awards, regardless of the student's final college selection. Thank you! |
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There is a meeting for any students who are interested in playing BK Tennis on
Tuesday, Feb. 2nd
at 3pm in the Cafeteria
All students interested in playing tennis this Spring are encouraged to attend this meeting with coaches to learn details about the upcoming season.
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How to Get into National Honor Society at BK |
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NHS considers four areas in accepting members: character, leadership, scholarship, and service. Students have two chances for acceptance into NHS at BK: after the first semester of junior year and at the start of senior year.
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LAST CHANCE for Senior Ads in the Yearbook |
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Senior Parents, even though the final deadline for submitting your child's yearbook recognition ad has passed, there is a limited amount of space still available. If you are still interested, submit your ad now. Ad space will be sold first come, first served. The last day we will be able to accept any late ads will be January 28th or until the available space is filled, whichever comes first. Please visit www.TheYearbookCompany.com for more information.
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Students Needed for AP Research Project |
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Attention Parent's of BK Students,
The opportunity for BK students to participate in a groundbreaking study is now!
The sleep survey is available to be taken now from the following link, https://forms.gle/KQi6Th7uxqWTNDTRA. Even if you haven't submitted a consent form yet, you may do so after taking the short survey. All who participate in the survey and complete a consent form will be entered into a raffle for a lucrative gift card.
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Spring Break 2022, Peru Trip |
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Our Peru trip is back!!!
It is with great pleasure and excitement that I announce that our international trip has been rescheduled to Spring Break 2022! We will be traveling to Lima, Machu Picchu, Cuzco, and Lake Titicaca. If visiting Machu Picchu is on your bucket list we are taking parents also.
This trip is available for all current freshmen and sophomores. If you are interested please stop by my room 113 or any Spanish teacher to get a recommendation form. You will need two recommendations from two different teachers.
Right now, we are offering a Risk-Free Guarantee for new travelers who enroll in 2022 tours. This means anyone who enrolls between now and the end of February 2021 will be able to cancel by May first and receive a full refund! There is a $100 discount for new travelers who enroll. The code is Peru2022 and it is valid through February 25th 2021. The price below is a student price, adult prices are different.
If you have any questions, please contact me at mperea@bk.org. I will be hosting a Zoom meeting soon.
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We Need Winter Photos for the Yearbook! |
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The yearbook staff is collecting pictures of students enjoying winter activities like skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, playing in the snow, etc. Anything "wintery" works!
Please email pictures to bishopkellyyearbook@gmail.com or through Instagram @bkyrbook. Photos need to be submitted by January 25th. Thanks for you help!
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PSAT Testing for Sophomores and Juniors -
Study Guides Available!
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On January 26th, all Sophomores and Juniors will be taking the PSAT/NMSQT here at Bishop Kelly. There are study guides with a practice test available for any student who would like one. Students can pick up the study guide in room 710.
Freshman and Seniors do not have class on the 26th.
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College and Career Center |
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Virtual College Visits at BK:
The College and Career center will be hosting virtual college visits during lunches on A and B days as well as during office hours on B days. Have your Junior or Senior log into SCOIR to RSVP and to see all upcoming events.
College Application and Scholarship Workshop
Need help with your college application or scholarship search? Bring your questions and computer to see Ms. Klover in the College and Career Center, room 406 during office hours.
Scholarships
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Host Family Needed for BK International Student |
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We have a BK Junior who is an International Student and needs a host family. This student is in his second year at BK. Host families receive a $700 per month stipend (possibly more upon discussion.)
Alternately, this student needs to find a carpool to BK from the area near Cynthia Mann Elementary School.
If you have questions or need more information, please contact Ying Donegan at (208) 853-8542 or ying@27eie.com. |
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The Idaho Catholic Men’s Conference will take place on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at St. Paul's in Nampa and online. The conference theme is "Jesus, I Trust in You!" and will feature dynamic national speakers including Fr. Larry Richards and Dr. Ray Guarendi. Bishop Peter Christensen will also be celebrating the opening Mass. The early bird registration fee is just $48 before January 15 and online is $40. For all the details and to get registered go to www.IdahoCatholicMen.org or call 208-484-0898.
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Online Ordering from the BK Spirit Store! |
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In order to maintain safe distancing AND be available for all your Spirit Wear needs, the Bishop Kelly Spirit Store will be offering online ordering for Fall Semester. A selection of items will be available each month, and you can order via email!
Please note, the actual BK Spirit Store will NOT be open during the lunch hour for additional items, and the Front Office staff will not have access to the store.
We're all getting really good at shopping online, right?
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#146
Ladies Short Sleeved BK Strong T-Shirt
$15.00
#147
Mens Short Sleeved BK Strong T-Shirt
$15.00
(Not pictured, Same Design)
(Size Small SOLD OUT)
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#256
BK Unisex Hooded Sweatshirt Drk. Gray
$36.00
(XL and 2 XL SOLD OUT)
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#255
BK Unisex Hooded Sweatshirt Lt. Gray
$45.00
(2XL SOLD OUT)
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#141
Unisex Long Sleeved T-Shirt
$20
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#822
BK Cap, Velcro Back
One Size Fits All
$22.00
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#253
Black Crewneck Sweatshirt (No hoodie)
S, M, L, XL
$30.00
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How to Order
*Order deadline: EVERY MONDAY
*Order Pickup: EVERY FOLLOWING THURSDAY for PREPAID Orders only.
You will be emailed a confirmation.
- Your Name
- Contact Phone Number
- Item # listed above
- Size of Item (S, M, L, XL, 2XL)
- Price
Method of Payment Before Pickup: Venmo @BK-ParentsAssociation, or Credit Card. These are the only payment options at this time.
NOTE: If you are paying by Credit Card, you will be contacted via the "Contact Phone Number" listed in your email at confirmation between 1:00 - 3:00 PM on Tuesday.
ONLY PREPAID ORDERS via the email process listed above will be accepted at this time. The Front Office Staff does NOT have order information.
THANK YOU for your cooperation as BK Spirit Store volunteers try to keep BK Spirit Store items available for our community.
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In order for us to gather accurate attendance, please make sure you are providing documentation if your student is out for a COVID-19 related reason.
COVID-19 Absences (marked CO) are for students who test positive, and/or are quarantined for COVID-19 as a close contact.
If your students has tested for COVID-19:
If the test is positive - please provide documentation so that we can mark the absences as a COVID-19 (CO) Absence/Exempt Absence.
If the test is negative - please provide documentation so that we can mark the absences as a Doctor DR) Excused/Exempt Absence.
If your student will be absent for any reason, please notify the Attendance office via email by 9:30 AM. attendance@bk.org
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Job Openings at Bishop Kelly |
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Girls Head Soccer Coach
Bus Route Driver
Activities Bus Driver
Substitute Teachers
Substitute Kitchen Assistant
Full-time Janitorial/Maintenance Worker
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Our website at www.bk.org is a wealth of information for parents and students alike!
Check out some of the cool tools that are just a few clicks away:
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- Front Office: 375-6010
- Fax: 375-3626
- Business Office Manager: 947-1209
- BK Development Office: 947-1325
- BK Foundation Office: 323-4789
To add, remove, or change your email address, or to remove your name from our regular mailing lists, please contact Chrissy at cbeckner@bk.org.
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Bishop Kelly High School | (208) 375-6010 | www.bk.org |
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