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Wednesday, November 15th
Fall Open House, 9:00 a.m.
Time for Twos, 9:15 a.m.
Barnes & Noble Book Fair (Club Knight Closes at 4:00 p.m.)
Friday, November 17th
Mass, 8:45 a.m.
Middle School FLL Meeting, 3:15 p.m.
Saturday, November 18th
BSS Students in the Burlington Christmas Parade
Sunday, November 19th
Middle School FLL Meeting, 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 21st
Thanksgiving Prayer Service led by 2nd grade, 10:45 a.m.
Early Release, 11:30 a.m. (Club Knight open until 6:00 p.m. Students bring a lunch.)
Wednesday, November 22nd
School Closed
Thursday, November 23rd
School Closed
Friday, November 24th
School Closed
Tuesday, November 28th
Take a Look Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.
BSS Varsity Girls Bball vs Burlington Christian Academy, 4:00 p.m. at BCA (621 E. 6th Street, Burlington)
BSS Varsity Boys Bball vs Burlington Christian Academy, 5:00 p.m. at BCA
Wednesday, November 29th
All School Dress Down
Time for Twos, 9:15 a.m.
BSS JV Boys Bball vs
vs Burlington Christian Academy, 4:00 p.m. at BCA (621 E. 6th Street, Burlington)
Thursday, November 30th
BSS JV Girls Bball vs Sacred Heart, 4:00 p.m. at SHCS (385 Lumen Christi Lane, Salisbury)
BSS JV Boys Bball vs Sacred Heart, 4:00 p.m. at St Pius X (2200 N. Elm Street, Greensboro)
BSS Varsity Girls Bball vs Sacred Heart, 5:00 p.m.
at SHCS
BSS Varsity Boys Bball vs Sacred Heart, 5:00 p.m. at St Pius X
Friday, December 1st
Mass, 8:45 a.m.
Middle School FLL Meeting, 3:15 p.m.
Saturday, December 2nd
Second Collection at Blessed Sacrament Church (If you attend any Mass this weekend please wear your school uniform.)
BSS Students in the Graham Christmas Parade
BSS JV Girls Bball vs St Leos, 9:30 a.m. at Burlington Christian Academy
(621 E. 6th Street, Burlington)
BSS JV Boys Bball vs St Leos, 10:40 a.m. at BCA
BSS Varsity Girls Bball vs St Leos, 11:50 a.m. at BCA
BSS Varsity Boys Bball vs St Leos, 1:00 p.m. at BCA
Sunday, December 3rd
Second Collection at Blessed Sacrament Church
(If you attend any Mass this weekend please wear your school uniform.)
Middle School FLL Meeting, 2:00 p.m.
Downtown Holiday Magic 2017
For the fifth year Blessed Sacrament School will have a booth at Burlington's
Downtown Holiday Magic on Friday, December 8th.
In addition to our booth the Middle School Chorus will carol throughout the city streets under the direction of Mrs. Spradlin. We hope that many of our middle schoolers will participate again this year and fill the streets with music during this fun event!
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Knight News
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VFW Patriot's Pen Essay Contest Winners
Congratulations to seventh graders Eleanor Arcaro-Burbridge (1st place) and Ella Kate Porfilio (2nd place) for your exceptional placement in the VFW Patriot's Pen essay contest. Eleanor, Ella Kate, their families, and Mrs. Gomez will attend an award ceremony in their honor this weekend.
Third Grade Multiplication Master
Congratulations to our latest third grade Multiplication Master, Sonja Bankman!
FIRST LEGO League Competitors
Congratulations to the BSS Pandas for their 11th place finish in last weekend's robotics competition. The team consists of fifth graders Marlaina Palmer and Roger Pais.
Williams High School International Baccalaureate Program Interest Meeting
Learn more about the IB program
HERE.
Follow BSS Athletics on Twitter
Stay up to date with the sports report from Coach Egg @bss_athletic on Twitter.
Order Your Yearkbook!
If you did not place a yearbook order on the One Form, follow
THIS link to place your order.
Support Blessed Sacrament School with AmazonSmile
Shop with AmazonSmile and Amazon will make a donation to Blessed Sacrament School/Church. Visit the
SITE for details!
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Prayer Requests
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Please pray for Ms. Vaughn's mother and grandmother of Xavier (2nd), Jurnee (3rd) and Nevaeh (6th) as she recovers from surgery.
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From the Principal's Desk
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Dear BSS Families,
Yesterday, the pep squad had their first practice. There were 19 boys and girls ranging from Kindergarten to 3rd grade, under the direction of Mrs. Bost and Ms. Kelley, learning cheers so they can support our basketball teams. Come and take a look at our youngest athletes our first home basketball game on Saturday, December 2. You will be in for quite a treat!
Mrs. Gomez
Barnes and Noble
I look forward to seeing you tonight at our annual Barnes and Noble Book Fair/Performance.
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From the Admissions & Advancement Office
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Fund for the Knights
Thanks to your early efforts we are already
$20,000 toward our Annual Fund Goal! Our biggest mailer goes out in the next two weeks and we anticipate a strong finish to 2017. The annual fund runs through June 30, 2018.
Spread the word to prospective students! Visit BSS!
Fall Open House
Wednesday, November 15th
Drop in between 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m
Prospective families with children rising Preschool through rising 7th grade are invited to attend our Fall Open House!
Visit classrooms, meet our faculty & staff, and see a typical morning for our students.
Take a Look Tuesdays
Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.
November 28th, December 5th, and December 12th
Time for Twos
Blessed Sacrament School's Time for Twos program is designed as a gentle introduction to school. Our program encourages children to work in a group, explore new materials, and make age-appropriate development transitions.
Our Program Time for Twos meets on Wednesdays for two sessions, one in the Fall (September to December) and one Winter/Spring (January to March). The 45-minute meetings are led by Program Director, Jill Zang Glenn.
Each child must be accompanied by a parent, grandparent, or caregiver A typical meeting includes an art project, free play, story and music.
Time for Twos is still enrolling for the Fall 2017 session as well as the Winter 2018 session. If you are interested in enrolling your child please contact Tara Hackman at admissions@bssk
nights.org or 336.570.0019.
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Parents in Partnership
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News from Head Class Captain, Taleen Palmer
Parents, grandparents, and friends of BSS the sign up links for class parties are below. Thank you for your support!
Update from Hospitality Chair, Beth Fitzgerald
(we ask that each family review and consider a volunteer commitment)
(to be completed by EACH family and returned to the school office)
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Classroom Connections
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Yoga Time
Last week Michelle McEwan introduced yoga to the elementary PE classes.
Exploring Pumpkins
First Grade recently reported their findings on a variety of pumpkins. Students weighed the pumpkins, counted the ribs, and measured the circumference.
First & Second Grade work with Middle School STREAM Buddies!
Slime Time!
Our Little Knights preschoolers enjoyed making slime last week!
Four Square Family Fun at Recess
Siblings enjoy four square together at recess!
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BSS Athletics
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It is required that a parent signs up to volunteer in order or the player to receive a uniform!
Upcoming Games
Tuesday, November 28th
BSS Varsity Girls Bball vs Burlington Christian Academy, 4:00 p.m. at BCA (621 E. 6th Street, Burlington)
BSS Varsity Boys Bball vs Burlington Christian Academy, 5:00 p.m. at BCA
Wednesday, November 29th
BSS JV Boys Bball vs vs Burlington Christian Academy, 4:00 p.m. at BCA (621 E. 6th Street, Burlington)
Thursday, November 30th
BSS JV Girls Bball vs Sacred Heart, 4:00 p.m. at SHCS (385 Lumen Christi Lane, Salisbury)
BSS JV Boys Bball vs Sacred Heart, 4:00 p.m. at St Pius X (2200 N. Elm Street, Greensboro)
BSS Varsity Girls Bball vs Sacred Heart, 5:00 p.m.
at SHCS
BSS Varsity Boys Bball vs Sacred Heart, 5:00 p.m. at St Pius X
Saturday, December 2nd
BSS JV Girls Bball vs St Leos, 9:30 a.m. at Burlington Christian Academy (621 E. 6th Street, Burlington)
BSS JV Boys Bball vs St Leos, 10:40 a.m. at BCA
BSS Varsity Girls Bball vs St Leos, 11:50 a.m. at BCA
BSS Varsity Boys Bball vs St Leos, 1:00 p.m. at BCA
Pep Squad
Coach: Aileen Bost
Practice: Tuesdays after school in the Multi Purpose Room from 3:15-4:30 pm. Pep Squad members should bring a snack and a change of clothes. The group wills start each week with time to change, start homework, and eat a snack.
Additional practice tomorrow, November 16th.
JV Cheer
Coach: Lilly Andress
Practice: Wednesdays from 3:15-4:30 p.m. in the Multi Purpose Room.
The week of November 27th the squad will practice on Monday, 11/27 and Wednesday, 11/29.
Varsity Cheer
Coach: Carrie Daniels
Practice: Thursdays after school in the Multi Purpose Room.
JV Girls Basketball
Coach: Jim Rafael & Lilly Andress
Practice: Mondays 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. and Fridays from 3:30-5:00 p.m. at
Holy Comforter Church Gym (320 E. Davis Street)
Girls will practice on Mondays with the Varsity team at Harvest Baptist Church until further notice.
Varsity Girls Basketball
Coach: Scott Ingram & Casey Eggleston
Practice: Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30-5:00 p.m. at
Harvest Baptist Church Gym (3741 S. Church Street, Burlington)
JV Boys Basketball
Coach: Zach Levesque & Justin Stalek
Practice: Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30-5:00 p.m. at Broad Street Gym (215 N. Broad Street, Burlington)
Varsity Boys Basketball
Coach: Brian Flaherty, Curtis White & Jeff DeLario
Practice: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at Broad Street Gym (215 N. Broad Street, Burlington)
Lady Villains Holiday Basketball Camp
Click on the image below to print a registration form.
Follow BSS Athletics on Twitter
Stay up to date with the sports report from Coach Egg @bss_athletic on Twitter.
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Community News
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BSS Middle School performs with Burlington Boys Choir
Kick off the holidays and enjoy a Christmas Concert featuring Blessed Sacrament School sixth grader, Karsten Palmer.
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