September 19, 2024

BK Mission

We educate and develop the whole student

in the Catholic tradition - Spirit, Mind, and Body.

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HOMECOMING Week at a Glance

Monday, September 23 - Knighty Knight Day (Wear PJ's!)

1-4 Block Schedule

8:30 AM Start, 3:00 PM Release

Tuesday, September 24 - Country vs. Country Club

5 -7 Block Schedule and Community Time

9:00 AM Start, 2:45 - 3:15 Office Hours

Wednesday, September 25 - Jersey Day

Straight 7 Schedule

8:30 AM Start - 3:05 PM Release

Thursday, September 26 - Adam Sandler Day

1 - 3 Block Schedule and Community Time

9:00 AM Start, 3:15 PM Release

Friday, September 27 - School Spirit Day (See below for class colors)

4 - 7 Block Schedule

8:30 AM Start - 3:00 PM Release

Important Upcoming Dates

Homecoming Week! September 23-28

Dress Up Days:

Monday - Knighty Night Day (Wear PJ's!)
Tuesday - Country vs. Country Club
Wednesday - Jersey Day
Thursday - Adam Sandler Day
Friday - School Spirit Day!
Freshmen - Gold
Sophomores - White
Juniors - Black
Seniors - *All *

Events:

Buff Puff Volleyball - Monday - Wednesday at Lunch, Championship Friday at Lunch
Homecoming Parade - Thursday during Community Time
Crepe Eating Contest - Thursday at Lunch
Blood Drive - Thursday all day.
Homecoming Game - Friday at 7:00 PM
Royalty Crowning - Friday during halftime
Bonfire - Friday after the game, weather and Air Quality permitting
Dance - Saturday from 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM in the Lachiondo Plaza at Bishop Kelly

Friday, September 27 - Alumni and Friends of Golf Scramble

Thursday, October 3 - Teacher Inservice Day/St. John Henry Newman Conference for Catholic Educators. BK Students will have a Virtual Learning Day, meaning that they will login to Schoology where teachers will have assigned work for them to complete and turn in on their own time that day.

Friday, October 4 - Teacher Inservice Day/Catholic Educators Conference. NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

Wednesday, October 9th - PSAT for Sophomores and Juniors, College Bltz & Tux and Drape Photos for Seniors. NO SCHOOL FOR FRESHMEN

Thursday, October 10 - All School Mass Honoring Grandparents

Wednesday, October 16 - Freshman Retreat at BK

Wednesday, October 16th - Chris Stefanick speaking to BK Students after school about "How to experience the JOY God created for you."

Thursday, October 17 - School Picture Retakes

BK Cafe Specials Next Week:

Monday - Blimpies

Friday - Domino's Pizza

Click Here to See the BK Cafe Menu for Next Week

School Calendars Can Be Found Here

Bell Schedules Can be Found Here

Photos of the Week: Thursday we celebrated our first All School Mass of the year, and were blessed to have Bishop Peter Christensen celebrating Mass with us! The BK Campus Ministers, Pastoral Arts Students did an outstanding job with the first Mass of the school year, and our student body did an excellent job of showing reverence and participating in Mass. Great job Knights! After Mass we kicked off our 60th Anniversary year with a reception on Lachiondo Plaza. Happy Birthday BK! Thank you to all of our Alumni, Parents, and Community Members who joined us for this very special day.

A Note From Bill and Sarah

Dear BK Families,

Student Progress Conferences (also known as Parent Teacher Conferences) are coming up.

Wednesday, Oct. 2 conferences will be held in-person at Bishop Kelly High School
Wednesday, Oct. 9 conferences will be held on Zoom

If you would like to meet with one of your student's teachers, you will need to sign up for a time slot. This applies to both in-person time slots, and online time slots.

The primary purpose of the conferences is to help students that are currently off track, are academically struggling, or have specific needs that need to be addressed through a conference with a teacher. We encourage students to participate in their conferences, but it is not required.

Please be mindful that these conferences are specifically for students needing extra support, and each meeting is limited to 8 minutes. While we aim to accommodate as many families as possible, time slots are limited. If you are unable to schedule a slot, please contact the teacher directly to arrange a separate meeting.

Wednesday, October 2- In Person from 4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 9- Online from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Click the buttons below to register for a timeslot for one or more teachers.

God Bless, and Go Knights!

Bill Avey

President

Sarah Quilici

Principal

Knights of the Week

Evelyn Quilici

Faith

Evelyn exemplifies the BK Way of FAITH. Evelyn asks very thoughtful questions and is a leader in her small faith team in the classroom. She is actively involved in her faith formation and works with others to help them as well.

Cori McGiff

Activities

Cori has dedicated herself to BK Theatre Arts in ways that have been incredibly helpful but go unseen - she deserves tremendous acknowledgement of her contributions. Over the summer, Cori (with 2 other seniors) spent something like 25 hours BEYOND her senior service project requirements to completely sort and organize all of BK Theatre costumes - a monumental task. In theatre productions, she is generous, hardworking, positive and contributes far beyond what her role or job requires. She supports BK Theatre with her spirit, mind, and body!

Ella Sheppard

Generosity

Ella always goes far above and beyond when it comes to her efforts for BK Theatre Arts. She goes the extra mile to help newcomers and do more than her "job" for theatre productions ( doing costumes, props, typing charts and scripts, etc.) And she's dislocated various parts of her body in service of BK Theatre productions something like 9 times - that's dedication and generosity.

Mr. Pannell

Faith

Mr. Pannell (or Mr. Rob) is our BK Staff of the Week because although we haven't been in school for very long, he has already taught students so much about the Catholic faith. He likes to tell his students life stories that apply to what they are learning, and it helps them to see things from a new perspective. He is always open to questions and has deep theological answers to all of them. He is kind and caring, and he helps to make theology a favorite class for students because they learn so much while having fun.

Attendance Office Procedures - please read as some of this information is new this year.

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
Bishop Kelly is a closed campus. This means that students who have professional appointments may leave and return back to campus with a doctor's note or other documentation excusing the absence. If a parent chooses to check out a student for a non-professional or non-medical reason, then the student will be checked out for the rest of the day. The student may not return to school that day unless they have a doctor's note or other professional documentation. Our goal is to limit classroom disruptions and maintain the academic integrity of the classroom. This may affect activity eligibility for the day.
Students must sign-out at the Attendance window when they leave campus during the school day, and sign back in at the Attendance Window with documentation when they return.

The Bishop Kelly Foundation

Silent Auction Donations Needed!

The countdown to the annual Winner's Choice Dinner and Auction has begun, and we need your help to make this year’s event a success! We are currently seeking donations for our Silent Auction and would love your support. Not sure what to donate? Here are some popular ideas:

Gift Baskets: Themed baskets like spa packages, gourmet food, wine, or family game night always draw attention.
Event Tickets: Donations like tickets to sporting events, concerts, or theater shows are highly sought after.
Vacation Homes: If you have access to a vacation rental or a weekend getaway spot, consider donating a stay—it’s a huge hit!
Experiences: Unique experiences like golf outings, cooking classes, or private dinners with a local chef add excitement to the auction.

We've also made it easy for you to contribute by checking out our curated Amazon Wish List filled with popular items that are guaranteed to make an impact. With just a few clicks, you can support the event hassle-free. (Be sure to add your name to the gift receipt so we can express our gratitude!)

Prefer to support local? Browse our list of 2023 Winners Choice Sponsors and Donors to purchase an item from one of our local businesses. It’s a win-win: you’ll be supporting both our auction and the local community. Every contribution makes a difference—please consider donating an item today and help make this year’s Winner's Choice an unforgettable evening!

Click here to purchase Golden Tickets, Auction Tickets, Knight’s Tables & Sponsorships

Homecoming Week Blood Drive

The Homecoming Week Blood Drive will take place all day on Thursday, September 26th. BK Students and Parents are welcome to sign up to donate blood. SIGN UP HERE TO GIVE BLOOD AT BK ON THURSDAY 9/26

A Note from the Nurse

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 12th. Students will be called down to the Nurse's office to receive their shot on either October 14th or 15th.

Flu Vaccine Information Sheet

School Photos and Yearbook!

SCHOOL PHOTOS

Did you know that you can order school photos online quickly? Just access https://timelessphotoboise.gotphoto.com/, put in our access code BK2024, login and search for your student by first or last name.

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SENIOR ADS

You know those cute ads in the back of the yearbook with baby pictures and sweet notes from Mom and Dad? It's time to reserve yours senior parents! Download this flier for information, or visit The Yearbook Company to place your senior ad in the 2025 yearbook!

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PARENTS - WE NEED YOUR PHOTOS!

The Yearbook Staff needs photos of your summer fun. Especially BK Students on trips, camping, and doing fun things with friends.

They also need more photos from Senior Service Projects and Senior Service trips.

If you have summer photos you can share, please send them to our Yearbook Advisor, Ms. Frederick at pfrederick@bk.org.

Bishop Kelly Activities Department

Educational Travel Opportunities For BK Students

Crump's World War Tour

Spring Break 2025 - THIS TRIP IS FILLING UP FAST. If you are interested in going, please register ASAP!

Interested in World War II history? Join Mr. Crump and Mr. Grant for a tour of World War I & II Europe. We will be traveling to places like Belgium, Luxembourg, and France. You can walk the forests of Bastogne and see the fox holes still present from the Battle of the Bulge. We will visit the American cemetery at Omaha Beach and tour the Abbey at Mount St. Michel to name just a few of the historic stops on our tour. Go to the attached link below for more information. Space is limited so sign up today. Email Mr. Crump at lcrump@bk.org if you have any questions.

Learn More About the Trip

Spring Break 2025 in Costa Rica!

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 my room 113 or ask any Spanish teacher or Biology teacher for a brochure and a recommendation form.

You will need two recommendations from two different teachers, and an acknowledgement form. The investment for this once in a lifetime trip is $3,290. This price is good until April 30 th 2024. Please visit our website to learn more about this amazing trip.

Please email me if you have further questions. mperea@bk.org

Diocesan Events

Chris Stefanick, of REAL LIFE CATHOLIC, will be speaking to students after school on Wednesday, October 16th. This event is open to all BK students.

Date: Wednesday, October 16th

Location: THE REG

Cost: Free

Food: Snacks will be provided as well as class incentives for students.

Topic: How to experience the JOY God created you for.

Chris Stefanick speaks to over 80,000 teens, young adults, and parents every year. He is the founder and president of Real Life Catholic, a nonprofit organization dedicated to reengaging a generation.

The Diocese of Boise is hosting Jason Evert at Bishop Kelly on Oct. 3 from 6:00 - 9:30 p.m. in the Reg. Jason will be speaking to all of the faculty at the St. John Newman Conference on Oct. 3 and 4, and Bishop Kelly will be having an assembly for all students with Jason Evert in January. The Oct. 3 event is a great opportunity for parents to be part of Jason Evert's message. Tickets are required for this event.

Purchase Tickets Here