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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, February 5
1-4 Block Schedule
8:30 AM Start, 3:00 PM Release
Tuesday, February 6
5-7 Block Schedule and Everybody Reads
9:00 AM Start, 2:45 - 3:15 Office Hours
Wednesday, February 7
Straight 7 Schedule
8:30 AM Start, 3:05 PM Release
Thursday, February 8
1-3 Block Schedule and House Time
9:00 AM Start, 2:45 - 3:15 Office Hours
Friday, February 9
4-7 Block Schedule
8:30 AM Start, 3:00 PM Release
BK Cafe Specials For Next Week
Monday - Mai Thai Chicken Bowls, Tofu Bowls, and Veggie Bowls
Tuesday - Mai Thai Sushi California Rolls
Click Here for the Full BK Cafe Menu
New - Vegetarian options are being served most days in the BK Cafe in line 4 (closest to the salad bar.)
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Important Upcoming Dates
TODAY - Friday, February 2nd - Funeral Mass for Deacon Rick Bonney at 4:30 PM in the Carley Center. For those who cannot attend in person, the Funeral Mass will be livestreamed here on the BK YouTube Channel.
Saturday, February 10 - Sadie Hawkins Dance from 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM at Expo Idaho
February 18 - 20 - Junior Retreat
Tuesday, February 20 - One Knight Parent Night on Social Media and Mental Health at 6:30 PM
Monday, March 4 - Football Parent Meeting at 6:00 PM in the Cafeteria
Friday, March 8 - $2 Jean Day
March 8-10 - Idaho Catholic Youth Conference
Monday, March 11 - Spring Music Concert
School Calendars Can Be Found Here
Bell Schedules Can be Found Here
Fall 2024 Athletic Schedules 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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Margaret Phillips
Safe and Caring Place
Margaret is a Junior in one of my Spanish 2 classes and she is one of the hardest working and kindest students I have ever taught. She is so helpful, considerate and an excellent example of what a BK student should be for the underclassmen in the class
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Henry Hank Anderson
Academic Excellence
Hank is a freshman in one of my Spanish 2 classes and he is an outstanding student. He works hard but Spanish just seem to come very naturally to him.
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Riley Page
Safe and Caring Place
Riley makes everyone around him feel comfortable and seen. No matter who he is working with, he is willing to talk to them and make them feel safe to share their ideas.
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BK Staff of the Week: 1/22-1/26
Mrs, Lorissa Horn
Faith, Safe and Caring Place
Mrs. Horn is a dedicated and passionate individual, who devotes herself to ensuring the success of Catholic Schools Week, making it an enriching experience for everyone involved. Through her unwavering commitment and innovative ideas, Lorrisa has transformed the week into a celebration that not only highlights the values of Catholic education but also fosters a sense of community and joy among students and staff. Her exceptional leadership extends beyond the annual Catholic Schools Week, as she channels her time and effort into organizing class retreats, All Student Body Mass, and activities during House time. Her dedication to enhancing the overall experience for students reflects her deep commitment to nurturing a positive and vibrant learning environment within the Catholic school community.
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Parents of Seniors!
Is the new FAFSA causing you stress? Bring your questions and your computer to the Library on February 8th anytime between 5pm and 7pm. Jenni Kimball from the Idaho State Board of Education as well as BK Counselors will be here to answer your questions.
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Course Registration for the 2024 - 2025 School Year | |
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Counselors will be visiting English classes next week in grades 9-11 to present and distribute materials for course selection for the following school year. Course request forms are due March 8th and require a parent signature. If you or your student has questions, please contact your counselor.
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Sophomore Class Retreat - ICYC | |
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This year BK Sophomores have the opportunity to attend the annual Idaho Catholic Youth Conference together as a class.
Dates: March 8-10th
Location: Ford Idaho Center Sports Arena, Nampa
Cost: $175 (some partial scholarships are available)
Cost includes: ICYC Registration, all meals, transportation, hotel lodging, ICYC t-shirt
Registration Deadline: February 9th
BK Sophomores: All BK Sophomores attending this event together will get out of class at noon on Friday, March 8th in order to participate in an afternoon pre-conference mini-retreat at BK to prepare for ICYC. We will bus students out to the Idaho Center at 5:30pm.
BK will provide small group leaders and chaperones for this event. Parents will need to pick-up their teen(s) on Sunday at noon from the Idaho Center.
ICYC is a powerful Catholic High School Conference hosted by the Diocese of Boise that brings in National Catholic Speakers, musicians and entertainment with the goal of creating a meaningful opportunity for teens to encounter God’s profound love, mercy, and grace. Mass with Bishop Peter, opportunities for reconciliation and adoration are also part of this experience.
Students in grades 9,11, & 12 that would like to attend ICYC are encouraged to register through their parish.
Questions?: Please email our Director of Campus Ministry, Lorissa Horn at lhorn@bk.org.
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The Bishop Kelly Writing Center is Open! | |
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The Bishop Kelly Writing Center opened this week. It is a terrific resource for any student wishing to get assistance with written work in any subject.
We have NEW HOURS of operation:
Tuesday and Thursday only, before school, at lunch, and after school. If none of those times is convenient, a student may reach out to Mrs. Jardine at kjardine@bk.org to arrange for a different time slot.
Please encourage your students to take advantage of this helpful resource!
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Attention all NEW and RETURNING Football Players and Parents!
If you are planning to play football at BK next fall, please mark your calendar for the Spring Football Meeting.
Monday, March 4th
at 6:00 PM
in the BK Cafeteria
Returning and New Players/Parents - PLEASE CLICK HERE to fill out a contact information form so that Coaches can send you important registration and schedule information this spring and summer.
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Service Hours Opportunities | |
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Holy Apostles is seeking helpers for our Pre-Lenten Carnival on Friday, Feb 9th! Visit our webpage at https://holyapostlesmeridian.net/carnival/ to sign up!
The shifts are 5:30 – 7:30pm or 7:15 – 9pm. You can sign up for one shift or both! We need help with running games, bussing tables, calling out food orders, and clean up after (many hands make light work!). Must be willing to work with lots of people including young children.
Contact us at prep@holyapostles.net with any questions not addressed on the website.
St. Mark's Auction
BK Students, please consider volunteering at the St Mark's Auction and earn service hours. We are asking for volunteers for two time slots, 4:30 - 9:00pm and 8:00-10:00pm.
Saturday, February 10, 2024
Two options: 4:30 to 9:00 PM or 8:00 to 10:00 PM
BK Volunteer Attire: Mass Dress (Mass shirts and Black pants or skirts)
Point of Contact: Deanna Westmark - Cell: 702-353-9129, Email: deewestmark3@gmail.com
Dinner will be served to all BK volunteers!
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
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JOBS AT BISHOP KELLY
Computer Science and/or Math Teacher
Full Time
Vice Principal of Student Affairs
Full Time
Activities Bus Driver
Part Time
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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Our Partner School, Saint Mary's in Boise, is having a Tuition Raffle. The winner can use their winnings to pay tuition here at Bishop Kelly. Good luck BK!
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Educational Travel Opportunities for BK Students | |
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2025 Visual Arts Tour of New York City
We are excited to invite Bishop Kelly students to join a five day visual arts educational travel experience to New York City in Spring 2025! Even if your child "might" be interested, click here for more information. Here are some of the places that we will explore:
- United Nations Headquarters
- Grand Central Terminal
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Rockefeller Center
- St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Guggenheim Museum
- Greenwich Village
- SoHo
- Chinatown
- Little Italy
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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.
Registration deadline: December 21, 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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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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