Friday, October 4th
4:00 PM - Tennis vs Western @ Western Alamance High School
4:30 PM - Soccer vs OLG @ BSS
7:00 PM - Special Mass Honoring Fr. Briant @ Blessed Sacrament Church
Saturday, October 5th
9:30 AM - JV Volleyball vs OLG & OLM @ OLM
12:30 AM - Varsity Volleyball vs OLG & OLM @ OLM
Wednesday, October 9th
Progress Reports
9:00 AM - Time for Twos
4:00 PM - Soccer vs SPX @ SPX
Friday, October 11th through Saturday, October 12th
Alamance County Middle School Tennis Championships
PECSAA Volleyball Tournament
Friday, October 11th
8:45 AM Mass
Monday, October 14th
Columbus Day
9:00 AM - Energy Endgame Presentation
Tuesday, October 15th
2:00 PM - Walking Field Trip to 1st National Back (6th & K)
5:00 PM - Breakfast After Dark @ Biscuitville
Wednesday, October 16th
9:00 AM - Time for Twos
3:30 PM - Staff Meeting
4:00 PM - Cross Country Meet @ Blessed Sacrament Church
Friday, October 18th
8:45AM - Mass
Saturday, October 19th
8:30 AM - I Will Survive 5K @ Williams High School
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BSS was A
ROCK'N
on
Blue
and
Gold
Day!
The decibel level was amped up has BSS cheered on our fall sports teams. Great job to all of the athletes and volunteer coaches for another successful season!
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Special Treat!
After a long, exhaustive, and unusually hot week of Iowa Assessment testing, the students were treated to Pelican Snoballs. Thank you to the students, faculty and especially the parent volunteers for a successful week.
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Blessing of the Animals
In celebration of the Feast Day of St. Francis, Fr. Paul came to the school on Friday for the Blessing of the Animals. We had quite the menagerie of creatures on hand.
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SAVE THE DATE!
One night only! Biscuitville is open at night for its annual
Breakfast After Dark fundraising event. Join us on Tuesday October 15, from 5pm to 8pm at the 1700 S. Church St. Biscuitville restaurant to support BSS. 20% of the total sales will go to participating schools.
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News from Head Class Captains
Parents, grandparents, and friends of BSS the sign up links for class parties are below. Thank you for your support!
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Blessed Sacrament School is a Silver Sponsor for the I Will Survive 5K
We hope BSS students and families will participate in the 2nd annual "I Will Survive 5K" to benefit the Survivorship Fund at Cone Health Cancer Center at ARMC for local cancer survivors in beautiful historic Burlington. This scenic rolling course begins and ends on Davis St taking participants through the old charm of Burlington's historic district.
Register
HERE for the I Will Survive 5K.
Be sure to select the Blessed Sacrament School team when you sign up for the race!
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Dismissal Reminder
Please remember that you must stay in line to pick up your child at dismissal. There has been an increase of parents parking and picking up their child. Also, there should be no parking across the street for pick-up. This blocks the traffic flow as there are other cars that use Hillcrest Ave that are not part of the school.
It is not fair and causes bad feelings to those following the school policy to see cars leave the parking lot instead of waiting in line. We ask you for your cooperation in this matter.
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A 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 developmental transitions.
Our Program
Time for Twos meets on Wednesdays for a six week session in the fall (September to October). 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. We had our first two sessions on September 25th and October 2nd. The remaining session dates are: October 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th
How to Apply
Children who will be age two by August 31st of the current school year are eligible to enroll. Sessions are then filled on a first come-first served basis. Enrollment in Time for Twos does not guarantee a place in the preschool the following year.
Time for Twos is currently enrolling for the Fall 2019 session. If you are interested in enrolling your child please contact David Lynch at
admissions@bssknights.org
or 336.570.0019.
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4th Grade Learns About Historical Farming
Recently our 4th graders visited Cedarock Historical Farm where they learned about farm animals, antique farm equipment, local crops, and life on a farm in North Carolina during the late 19th Century.
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6th Grade Presents Summer Reading Projects
The upper floor of BSS has been decorated with beautiful mobiles created by our 6th Graders for their summer reading project. The elements of the mobiles are based on the book
A Long Walk to Water. This week, students had the opportunity to present their creations to the rest of the class.
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8th Grade Visits El Dorado
On Tuesday, after the IOWAs the 8th grade class visited the local panaderia, El Dorado. This was a great cultural experience they hope to do again.
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Mrs. Gomez Reads to Preschool
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8th Graders Read to Kindergarten
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Another Great Cross Country Meet!
Our cross country team ran extremely well this past week at Bradford Academy. This was the hardest course of the season with a 2.25 mile distance. Everyone set and attained a personal goal, whether it be to pass 2 more people, attack the hill, make a certain time, or continue when you wanted to quit. Our boys came in 2nd and our girls came in 4th. We are so proud of all of these runners!
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Signup for JV Cheer
Students in 4th-6th grade are invited to join the BSS JV Cheer Team. If your child is interested, please
CLICK HERE for additional information and to signup.
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Coaching Help Needed
Our Athletic Director, Coach Letvak is looking for help in coaching varsity cheerleading and JV basketball. If you are able to help, please contact Coach Letvak at
mletvak@bssknights.org
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Volunteer!
In order to keep our tuition rates low while still delivering a quality education to our students, we depend upon an incredible level of assistance from our parent volunteers. We need your help.
In an effort to engage more families in volunteerism at BSS, we are requesting that each family with a child or children in grades K thru 8th provide a minimum of 20 hours of service to Blessed Sacrament School. Any adult family members qualify for service hours.
Please prayerfully consider signing up for one or more of the volunteer opportunities we have available. For a description of the volunteer positions, and to sign up,
CLICK HERE
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Thank you for your support!
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Please remember in your prayers:
Our friars for their prayers and support of our school.
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From the Principal's Desk
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Dear BSS Families,
It has been a wonderful Friday at BSS! The Iowa’s are finished, a beautiful blessing of the animals and Pelican Snoballs, and now we are getting ready for our pep rally, which involves recognizing our Fall athletes and students playing volleyball against the teachers. It is always a great day to be a Knight!
Mrs. Gomez
October Event
Oops! I missed an October Event-Tuesday, October 15- Breakfast After Dark at Biscuitville from 5:00-8:00. Come for dinner at the Biscuitville on South Church Street (across the street from Aldi’s) and enjoy your favorite item Tell the cashier to add your order to BSS!
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From the Office of Advancement
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Annual Fund for the Knights
You recently received a letter from BSS regarding our Annual Fund. Please prayerfully consider a sacrificial donation by completing the commitment form. You have the option of making a one-time gift, or spread your gifts out monthly throughout the school year. Completed forms can be dropped off at the school office.
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Link your Lowes Card
With Cart to Class, Lowes Foods will give up to a quarter of a million dollars to local schools this year. To participate, just enroll Blessed Sacrament School on your Fresh Rewards card, and start earning for our school.
Click Here
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Link your Harris Teeter VIC Card
When you shop Harris Teeter brands, a percentage of your purchase is donated to Blessed Sacrament School if your VIC card is linked.
You link your card online (
CLICK HERE), or you can ask your cashier to link your VIC card by providing our TIE code
1704.
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2019 HOMECOMING FESTIVITIES
Friday, October 18
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PARKING LOT PARTY 5:30-7:30pm
Pack a picnic or purchase from food vendors
Live music featuring the
Clanky Lincolns!
ALUMNI TAILGATE 5:30-7:30pm
Complimentary Food and Beverages for BMHS ALUMNI
under the tent in the parking lot
MIDDLE SCHOOL MASH-UP 5:30-6:30pm
Inflatable slide, obstacle course, games and prizes!
Free Admission to the football game for all middle school students!
Homecoming Football Game
The Bishop McGuinness Villains verses North Stokes Vikings
Kick Off is at 7:30pm
in the George Repass Memorial Stadium
GO VILLAINS!
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TROOP 9 ATTENDS MURRAY'S MILL FALL FESTIVAL
Troop 9 recently attended, and supported, the Murray’s Mill Harvest Folk Festival, celebrating Catawba County’s agricultural heritage with an array of exhibits, craftsmen, and activities, including petting zoos, pony rides, antique cars, tractors and farm machinery, and traditional food preparations such as molasses. Bluegrass, Country, and Gospel comprised the impressive music schedule. Troop 9 demonstrated Rope Making. Everyone had a great time.
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