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Important Upcoming Dates
Orientation Day Schedule
Monday, August 16th – Orientation Day/1st Day for School for ALL Bishop Kelly Students
- 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM – Seniors: Meet as a Class in the Carley Center (lunch on your own)
- 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Juniors: Meet as a Class in the REG (lunch on your own)
- 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM – Sophomores: Meet as a Class in the REG (lunch on your own)
- 8:00 AM – 1:15 PM – Freshmen: Meet as a Class in the Cafeteria (lunch provided)
Please note that there were changes to this schedule that were not reflected in last week's BK Alive. THIS SCHEDULE IS CORRECT, and it has been updated on the website.
Orientation Day is School/Yearbook Picture Day for all returning students, and any new students who did not have their photo taken at New Student Academy.
Dress Code is in effect for Orientation Day.
Schedule for the First Week of School
Monday 8/16- Orientation Day
(Mandatory Attendance Required)
No busses running for this day.
Tuesday 8/17- First Day of Classes Late Start, Straight 7 Schedule
(9:00 am Start, 3:00 pm Release)
First day for BK Busses
Break - No breakfast items will be served for the first day, please pack a snack.
Lunch - will be served.
Wednesday 8/18- 8:30 am Start, Straight 7 Schedule
(8:30 am Start, 3:05 pm Release)
Thursday 8/19- 9:00 am Start, Blocks 1-3
(9:00 am Start, 2:45 pm Release + Office Hours Optional)
Friday 8/20- 8:30 am Start, Blocks 4-5
(8:30 am Start, 3:00 pm Release)
Additional Important Dates for August/early September
Wednesday, August 18th – Fall Sports Parent Meeting at 6:30 PM in the Carley Center
Wednesday, August 25th - Welcome Back BBQ for all BK Families
Friday, August 27th - Dedication and Blessing of Ysursa Field Guest Services Building and Dave and Patti Lachiondo Family Plaza prior to Eagle vs. BK Football game
Wednesday, September 1st - Back-to-School Night at 6:30 PM
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A Note from Rich and Mike |
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Dear Bishop Kelly Families,
It has been quite a week here at Bishop Kelly! It was great to have students on campus as fall sports started early Monday morning, followed by Freshman Academy and new Student Orientation on Monday and Tuesday! All faculty and staff came back on Wednesday and they have had three days of reconnecting with their colleagues and welcoming new colleagues, professional development, and getting their classrooms and curriculum ready for next Tuesday. And, final preparations inside and outside the building have been completed.
This is all in preparation for orientation on Monday and the first full day of classes on Tuesday! We are all incredibly excited to be welcoming your children to Bishop Kelly for the 2021-22 school year! To ensure our entire community - students, parents and staff - is aligned and prepared for a terrific year, this BK Alive will cover our Instructional and Operational Plan, and where to find the information we have shared over the summer that you may need to reference prior to the start of school - and likely throughout the school year.
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BK 2021 - 2022 Instructional and Operational Plan |
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Thanks to the over 350 parents who attended or have watched a replay of Wednesday’s Virtual Town Hall. We hope you found it helpful and informative. Thanks also to those of you who sent emails with feedback, questions or comments to townhall@bk.org. We would welcome more and promise to reply within 24 hours. We are also building an FAQ document based on questions we are getting and will post it on the BK Website. If you have not had time to watch it yet, here is the Town Hall Recording (meeting begins at the 4 minute mark.)
If we as a community can work together to execute this plan, as we did with our 2020-21 Instructional and Operational Plan, we will have another very successful school year by all measures. But it will take students, staff, and parents doing all that we can do and control, as outlined in our plan, to ensure a safe, in person, face-to-face learning environment for our students and staff.
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Summer Communications Recap |
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Bishop Kelly Sent out a lot of information over the summer months. Please check out this recap of our summer Just In Time emails and BK Alive emails so you don't miss a thing for Monday.
Additionally, you can find helpful back to school information on THIS IMPORTANT INFO page on the BK Website.
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In conclusion, we are very excited to welcome each of you and your children next Monday for the start of the 2021-22 school year. We hope you made time to rest, relax and enjoy family and friends this summer. And thank you for your partnership in the educational experience of your children! Have a wonderful last weekend of the summer!
God bless,
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Mike Caldwell
Principal
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Student Schedules and Schedule Changes |
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Student Schedules
Student Schedules and access to Infinite Campus will be available no later than Monday morning. Our host server had required maintenance that has disrupted the scheduling process. Thank you for your patience through this process. Our counseling team is working hard to have everything ready for orientation day on Monday.
All students will receive a hard copy of their schedule at Orientation Day on Monday
Schedule Changes
BK Students who need to request a change to their schedule should fill out THIS GOOGLE FORM as soon as possible. Students requesting a schedule change will need to complete the Google Form rather than emailing their counselor.
Schedules are created based on the requests made in the Spring. Requests for a particular teacher or to be with a particular friend are not approved. Students with incomplete schedules or missing graduation requirements are examples of approved schedule changes. Students will receive an email from the Counseling team when their request has been processed.
Thank you!
Mrs. Haener and Mrs. Herrera
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BK Cafe and School Lunch Accounts |
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Chef Brian Bockenstette and his staff are gearing up for another delicious year in the BK Cafe. We have some changes to tell you about, and also some standard reminders.
New This Year
- All food service will return to the cafeteria.
- Breakfast items will be served during break on Wednesdays (Straight 7 schedule.)
- The Salad Bar is back and priced by the pound.
- As part of their COVID relief programs, the USDA and the National School Lunch program are providing free meals to all students enrolled in many Idaho schools, including BK. Students may have one free meal per day, as long at they choose all of the required items for a Reimbursable Meal. A Reimbursable Meal includes at least three of the following five items:
- protein
- grain
- fruit
- vegetable
- milk
- An example of a reimbursable meal would be - Pulled pork sandwich, applesauce, milk. Or, an apple, veggies and dip, and a milk.
- Our servers and cashiers will help students understand what qualifies as a free meal.
- The Salad bar is not included in this program. Neither are a la carte items or bottles of water. Students will still need to have funds available on their cafeteria account for those purchases.
BK Cafe Menus
Student Cafeteria Accounts
Bishop Kelly uses My Payments Plus for cafeteria accounts. You can manage your student's account online, including adding money to their account, seeing how much they spend each day, and getting alerts when account balances are low.
Free and Reduced Meals
Bishop Kelly students who meet certain requirements may qualify for free or reduced price meals in the cafeteria. Information and application materials can be found on the BK Cafe Menu & Lunch Accounts page of our website.
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Important Action Item for BK Students who are new, or have new laptops |
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Before you come to BK with a new laptop this year, please take about 10 minutes at home to watch these videos and prepare your laptop for connecting to the BK WIFI. You only need to watch one, just choose the one that applies to your type of laptop.
Thank you!
Joe Wilsey | IT Specialist
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We Need Parent Ambassadors! |
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Bishop Kelly Parent Ambassadors are an important part of our school community. Throughout the year, we rely on these dedicated volunteers to build community here at Bishop Kelly.
Currently we need Parent Ambassadors for two important volunteer roles, parents to staff the BK Spirit Store this school year, and to help with the Annual Welcome Back BBQ.
The BK Spirit Store is looking for volunteers for the 2021-2022 school year. The spirit store needs immediate help for the Back to School BBQ on 8/25/21. Volunteers are also need for home football games and store hours throughout the school week. Please email Dianne Schlafer at di4iu70@me.com to volunteer.
Parents are needed for food prep, serving food, grilling, set up, and clean up for our annual community building Welcome Back BBQ. There are also volunteer opportunities for students (set up and clean up) needing volunteer hours.
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Don't Forget to Order a Mass Shirt! |
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Please order your MASS DRESS items in plenty of time to arrive for the first All School Mass on Tuesday, September 21st.
Bishop Kelly High School Mass Dress Code:
Male Students:
- 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:
- A 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:
- Sweater vest, cardigan, or blazer with a BK Crest may be worn over the oxford
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Spirit Store Hours for the Start of School |
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Please note the Spirit Store hours for the start of the school year:
Monday, August 16th
7:30 - 8:00 AM
Noon - 1:30 PM
Friday, August 20th
11:25 - Noon
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School Photos and Ordering a Yearbook |
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School Photos
Freshmen and New Students will have their school photos taken at New Student Academy. All other students will have their school photos taken on Orientation Day.
Pictures can be ordered through Parker Portraits:
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Go to parkerportraitsonline.com
- Leave STUDENT KEY blank
- Select Bishop Kelly Fall 2021 from the Job/Event menu & click open
- Enter Student Details (Name, Grade & Teacher)
- Enter Contact Details & Click Submit
- Choose your package
- Add to cart then checkout
Senior Photos
Seniors will use their school photo for their school ID badge. The traditional Tux and Drape photo will be used for the yearbook.
Seniors can have their Tux and Drape photo taken at BK on October 13th, 2021 or they can submit a photo from an independent photographer. (Information about Tux and Drape Photos at BK will go out in September.)
Seniors should give this specification sheet to their photographer if they are submitting their own Tux and Drape Photo.
Ordering a Yearbook
Order your student’s yearbook before October 8th for the best price – $68.00. Prices increase throughout the school year, so order now and check it off of your to-do list.
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Upcoming Catholic Community Events |
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Beloved Women of Idaho!
You are invited to the Idaho Catholic Women’s Conference themed "Beloved". Join hundreds of women from across the diocese on Saturday, September 11 from 8 am to 4 pm at the Boise Centre. Our keynotes are national speakers Leah Darrow, Coleen Kelly Mast, and Sr. Mary Eucharista. We will also have Mass with Bishop Peter, Reconciliation, Adoration, a relic of St. Rita, a Mothers' Room for nursing infants, and a Catholic Market Place. Host homes and shuttles are available this year. Don't miss it! For more information and to register go to IdahoCatholicWomen.com or by phone at 208-484-0898.
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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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