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LETTER FROM OUR PRESIDENT
In the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas, the tone and tenor of our society change quite drastically.
As pumpkins are replaced by twinkly Christmas trees, so are the lingering angst and struggle of this past year replaced by unparalleled generosity and love.
In the book of the Prophet Isaiah 11:5-8 which speaks of the hope and glory of the long awaited Messiah we hear, "Justice shall be the band around his waist, and faithfulness a belt upon his hips. Then the wolf shall be a guest of the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the young goat; the calf and the young lion shall browse together, with a little child to guide them.The cow and the bear shall graze, together their young shall lie down; the lion shall eat hay like the ox. The baby shall play by the viper’s den, and the child lay his hand on the adder’s lair."
The vivid imagery of this passage from Isaiah reminds us how our own generosity, kindness, mercy, forgiveness and tenderness can positively transform the relationships in which we live. How these attributes of the Christ Child can be owned in our own commitment to allowing Christ to work through us.
At Bishop Kelley three of our core values invite us to actively live this care and respect every day, not just in these Advent and Christmas days. Imagine the possibilities if we lived each day with a deep awareness of the presence of God in every aspect of our lives - keeping the poor and those in need at the forefront of our minds and always and everywhere upholding the dignity oof each person.
Bishop Kelley, may we all allow the power of the Christ Child and the glory of this season to affect our hearts today and every day of our lives.
Live Jesus in our Hearts! Forever!
Happy Advent and Merry Christmas.
Rev. Gary Kastl
President
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IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
Santa Brunch
Saturday, December 8th
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. in the Student Commons
Bring the kids to make crafts, have brunch and meet Santa!
Father/Daughter Dance
Saturday, December 8th
6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. in the Commons
This annual event for girls Pre-K through 8th grade is presented by the BK Speech and Debate team. Click here to purchase your tickets for the evening. Questions? Contact Erin Clark at eclark@bishopkelley.org or call 918-627-3390.
All-School Mass
Wednesday, December 12th
10 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. in the Large Gym
Everyone is welcome!
CHRISTMAS BREAK
December 22, 2018 - January 2, 2019
Have a wonderful break and Merry Christmas!
3rd Quarter Begins
Thursday, January 3rd
High School Placement Test
Saturday, January 5th
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. in the Main Building
Register your 8th grader for their high school placement test when they fill out their application here.
PTO Meeting
Tuesday, January 8th
8:15 a.m. in the Library Meeting Room
All parents, grandparents and guardians are welcome to be part of the PTO!
Athletic Hall of Fame
Sunday, January 13th
2 p.m. in the STC Auditorium
Join us as we honor Tom (O'Brien) Kelley '73, Joy Marie Soerries Galliart '94 and Mark Chambers.
Trivia Night
Saturday, January 19th
in the Gyms
We have a few tables left! Reserve yours here. Contact Yadi Boykin at yboykin@bishopkelley.org if you're interested in volunteering at the event.
Catholic Schools Week
January 28th - February 1st
Join us on Wednesday as we celebrate Mass with Bishop Konderla!
The Little Mermaid (Spring 2019 Musical)
January 30th - 31st, February 2nd - 3rd
Check our social media pages soon for ticket sales information!
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ALL SOULS / ALL SAINTS REMEMBRANCE
Starting with Mass on All Saints Day, our students, teachers and staff have remembered those who have passed in our families and the BK community. The Intro to Catholicism class made altars to pray for their dead loved ones and Fr. Webb led them in prayer.
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SPIRIT SQUAD TAKES STATE
Congratulations to our Spirit Squad for taking state for the second year in a row!
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BK ROBOTICS COMPETITION
Well done to BK Robotics for sweeping the competition and qualifying for state! |
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STADIUM DEDICATION AND BLESSING
On the 16th anniversary of Coach Angelo Prassa's passing, students and staff came to the field named after him. Father Kastl and Father Duy blessed the home stands, which were later demolished. We are blessed to say that our new home stands, which will hold more fans, be more accessible and have a larger press box, will be completed by August 2019! |
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FOOTBALL PLAYER BEATS FATHER'S RECORD
Zach Middleton '20 beat the school rushing record of 94 yards with an impressive 99-yard touchdown. The record was previously held for 28 years by his own father, Matt Middleton '91.
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STUCO ATTENDS STATE CONVENTION
Out Student Council spent a weekend in November at the OASC State Convention in Bixby.
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THANK YOU, PTO!
We love our amazing PTO. Every month they volunteer their time and make a delicious homemade lunch for our faculty and staff. Thank you for all that you do!
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GRANDPARENTS DAY
Thank you to all of our grandparents who attended our dance, prayer services and tours!
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BK STUDENTS SELECTED TO ALL-STATE CHORUS
Congratulations to seniors Camilo Gonzalez and Michael Hanisch!
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NHS INDUCTION
Congratulations to all of our newest National Honor Society inductees!
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BISHOP KELLEY FOOTBALL
PLAYS IN STATE SEMIFINALS
Bishop Kelley football had a great year, losing only two games in the regular season. They were victorious over Bishop McGuinness (who won Battle of the Bishops earlier in the year) in an intense state quarterfinal match. Their season ended against Ardmore in the semifinals. Great job, Comets!
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SPEECH AND DEBATE AT B.A.
Congratulations to the Speech and Debate team for taking 2nd place overall at the Broken Arrow Tournament!
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STUDENTS PACK THANKSGIVING MEALS
Students and faculty partnered with Catholic Charities to pack Thanksgiving meals for local families in need. |
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JOHN HOPE FRANKLIN
DINNER OF RECONCILIATION
Mr. Coughlin's class attended the 2018 John Hope Franklin Dinner of Reconciliation, where they met Dr. Dewayne Dickens '84 (JHFC Board Member) and Jean Hill (JHFC Executive Director).
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SENIORS COMMIT TO COLLEGE ATHLETICS
Congratulations to the following senior student-athletes for committing to college teams:
Hannah Ward
Soccer, Christian Brothers University
Alyssa Zayat
Tennis, Texas State University
Davis Woodliff
Golf Samford University
Parker Rowland
Baseball, Arkansas State University
James Dunlap
Baseball, Wichita State University |
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VETERANS DAY
In honor of #veteransday, students are wearing poppy stickers to recognize the veterans who gave their lives in service of their country. Current BK math teacher Mrs. Cruice served as a 1st Class Petty Officer in the Navy for 20 years. Thank you to all the veterans in our community! |
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NOVEMBER BOY AND GIRL OF THE MONTH
Congrats to JERICHO DE ASIS and REECE HARREL!
Jericho is a STUCO officer who has been involved in Cross Country, KAIROS, NHS, Pallbearers Society and the upcoming school musical. He also plays guitar. He plans to attend OU to study Pre-Med.
Reece participates in NHS, STUCO, Pallbearers Society, Link Crew and school musicals. She's also on the state championship Spirit Squad team. She plans to study Pre-Med in college.
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NOVEMBER TEACHER OF THE MONTH
Congrats to English teacher JEANA SUTTON! |
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UPCOMING SPORTS SCHEDULES
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PTO ANNOUNCEMENTS
Join us for an all-club luncheon on
Wednesday, December 19th at 12:30 p.m.
at Jamil's Steakhouse
The cost is $18 per person.
Please RSVP to Yadi Boykin at yboykin@bishopkelley.org. |
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SPIRIT STORE HOURS
Our Spirit Store will be open on these dates for Christmas shopping.
12/8 and 12/15 - 2 to 4 p.m.
Lunch hours will continue Monday and Wednesday from 2:30 to 5 p.m. and Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The Spirit Store will be closed on finals days, December 20th and 21st.
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THE 39TH ANNUAL BISHOP KELLEY AUCTION
Did you know that the 39th Annual Auction……….
- Is Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 6 p.m. at Bishop Kelley...Save the Date!
- Will raise money for three T’s: Technology, Theater and Tuition Assistance
- Will include a delicious dinner and a Live Auction with fabulous packages
- Reservations open Dec 17th
Gift Gathering
Thank you Bishop Kelley parents, students, faculty, and Gift Gathering Moms for the fabulous Gift Gathering for the 2019 Auction. Your donations of items, services, experiences, and cash are such a generous contribution to our event. Congratulations to the top 3 classes in the Gift Gathering competition:
1st Place – Frailey
2nd Place – Tappana
3rd Place – Coughlin
As a thank you for participating in Gift Gathering all faculty, staff, and students will have free dress on Tuesday December 4th. Thank you Bishop Kelley community for your generosity!
Special thanks to the Gift Gathering Committee; Ida Eureste, Tasha Kayser, Angie Schniers, Alycia Williams and chair- Laurie Wollmershauser for coordinating this effort. Thank you to each of these Gift Gathering Moms.
BARB AVEDON | IDA EURESTE | KIM LIVESAY | STACEY SHOFNER | ELAINE BRECKINRIDGE
MICHELLE GAMINO | KATHY LYONS | BETH SNAPP | MICHELLE BISHOP | KRISTI GRISAFFE
LORI MCNULTY | TRISHA STOIA | YAHAIRA BOYKIN | SHARRON HANISCH | SHIRLEY MILEY
MICHELLE TAUBMAN | KAREN CHASTAIN | LAUREN HILLENBERG | SUZIE PHILLIPS | CYNTHIA THETGE
AMY CONTRERAS | BECKY HOLDER | KATY PLAISANCE | JILL VAN TREASE | JULIE COX
MICHELLE HOLDGRAFER | JANET PYNN | KELLY WILHELM | MARY DANZ | ELLE HUDKINS
MONICA ROBERTSON | ALYCIA WILLIAMS | DICA DEUVALL | BROOKE JONES | ANGIE SCHNIERS
LAURIE WOLLMERSHAUSER | KATHERINE DEVONSHIRE | TASHA KAYER | NATALIE SHELTON
KATIE WOODLIFF | KIM ESHELMAN
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TRIVIA NIGHT 2019
Bishop Kelley Trivia Night is Saturday, January 19 th, 2019. This event is as fun for the volunteers as it is for the players. We have over 100 volunteers each year that help at the event. Many of our volunteers are regulars and wouldn’t miss it! Volunteers arrive at 5:30 p.m. and finish at 10:30 p.m. Each volunteer has an assigned job and receives a BK Trivia Night t-shirt, free food and drink for the evening. If you would like to join in the fun and volunteer, we would love to have you! Email or call Yadi at yboykin@bishopkelley.org or 918-609-7114 to volunteer.
We have a few tables available in the large gym. Click here to reserve a table for Trivia Night. Sponsor tables are $650 and standard tables are $300. (Each table seats 10.) Click here to learn more.
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ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME 2018
Congratulations to the newest upcoming inductees of the Bishop Kelley Athletic Hall of Fame!
Tom (O'Brien) Kelley '73
Joy Marie Soerries Galliart '94
Mark Chambers
Join us on Sunday, January 13th at 2 p.m. in the Auditorium to celebrate these individuals.
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FRANCIS C. KELLEY LEGACY SOCIETY DINNER
Thank you to everyone who joined us this month for the Francis C. Kelley Legacy Society dinner, which honors those who have included Bishop Kelley High School in their estate plans to create opportunities for future Bishop Kelley students. If you are interested in learning more about planned giving, please contact The Advancement Group at 918-491-0079 or connect with Doug Thomas, Director of Philanthropy, at 918-609-7115 or email Doug at dthomas@bishopkelley.org. |
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PLANNED GIVING THROUGH
THE ADVANCEMENT GROUP
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YOUNG LASALLIANS
Young Lasallians is a group of people who were positively affected by their experiences with the Lasallian Educational Mission and are looking to further their connections to it. This particular age is very impactful to creating change and advocating to other young people. The Young Lasallian Movement is international, aiming to support young people on their faith journeys to reach out to those around them and build a better world.
For more information about them, visit their website here or email them at younglasallians@cbmidwest.org.
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~ June 28 - 29, 2019 ~
If you graduated in a year ending in 4 or 9,
2019 is your reunion year!
ALUMNI NEWS
Let us know what's happening in your life!
With nearly 10,500 alumni, we want to make sure we get to share and celebrate important moments in your life. If you have any sort of news, event, or announcement happen in your life that you want to share with your fellow alumni, please click here for your information to be included in our quarterly Alumni Updates. Contact Director of Alumni Relations, Katherine Devonshire if you have questions at kdevonshire@bishopkelley.org.
Weekly Alumni Memories
Check out the BK Facebook page each Thursday for Throwback Thursday #TBT to identify alumni from yearbooks past and present. Recall fond memories and stay connected to BK!
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CAN'T AFFORD COLLEGE?
YES, YOU CAN WITH OKLAHOMA'S PROMISE!
The state of Oklahoma will help pay college tuition through Oklahoma’s Promise. This program is open to Oklahoma residents in the 8th, 9th, and 10th grade who meet certain income requirements along with attendance, conduct and academic requirements. As of 2017-18, a student qualifies if their parents’ federal adjusted gross income does not exceed $55,000. Upon completion of the program, students will earn:
*Tuition at an Oklahoma public 2 year college or 4 year university
OR
*A portion of tuition at an accredited Oklahoma private college or university
OR
*A portion of tuition for programs that qualify for federal financial aid at a public career technology program
The requirements for the Oklahoma’s Promise program are described below:
**Graduate from an Oklahoma high school
**Take 17 units of high school courses and achieve at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA in those courses (4 English, 3 Lab Science, 3 Math, 3 History and Citizenship, 2 Foreign Language or Computer courses, 1 additional course from those listed, and 1 fine art)
**Achieve a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 for all courses in grades 9-12
**Achieve at least a 2.5 GPA in the 17 core courses listed above
**Attend school regularly
**Do your homework
**Stay away from drugs and alcohol
**Don’t commit a crime or a delinquent act
**Apply for other financial aid during your senior year of high school
For more information contact Maureen Lawler in the counseling office at mlawler@bishopkelley.org or go to www.okpromise.org or email okpromise@osrhe.edu. Students may now apply online for the program at www.okpromise.org.
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DECEMBER 2018 CALENDAR
 Click here for a printable version.
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