Friday, October 11th through Saturday, October 12th
Alamance County Middle School Tennis Championships
Friday, October 11th
8:45 AM Mass
5:10 PM - Varsity Volleyball, PECSAA Tournament @ STL
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
Monday, October 21st
8th Grade Field Trip to the State Fair
Tuesday, October 22nd
3:00 PM - Cross Country Run to Smitty's
Wednesday, October 23rd
9:00 AM - Time for Twos
Thursday, October 24th
Dress Down Day - Pink Out Day
Friday, October 25th
8:45 AM - Mass
5:30 PM - Oktoberfest
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Knights Honor Cross Awards
The Knights Honor Cross is awarded to those students who perform acts of extreme kindness and generosity without an expectation of recognition, but simply because it is the right thing to do. Our second six recipients are:
Xavier Van Weest, Ford Kimbro, Bays Bruton, Bacall Sellars, Ava Wetter and Marlaina Palmer
Their actions exemplify the core values of Blessed Sacrament School.
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Way to go Reagan!
Reagan Whiting successfully completed her black belt test last week, and earned the rank of black belt in taekwondo. Reagan is a member Lee Brothers Martial Arts in Burlington. We are so proud of her!
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Congratulations Soccer Challenge Participants
The Knights of Columbus held their annual. The top three finishers in each gender/age category are able to advance in the soccer challenge competition.
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Fancy Frog's X-STREAM Adventure Continues
We are proud to announce the second volume of Fancy Frog's X-STREAM adventure. This time Fancy Frog takes a trip to Mars. Written by the faculty and illustrated by the students of BSS, this book demonstrates how STREAM education can be integrated into a children's book. After Mass today, the Solaris, Tiffany Ehmig, the Troutmans, the Sheppards, the Amicks and Fr. Paul were honored for their support and contribution to the creation of this series.
The book is available on Amazon.com and will also be included on LabLearner's on-line store.
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Breakfast After Dark!
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 4th 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. The event is Saturday, October 19th. Click the link below for more details
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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Smokey Bear Visits the Little Knights
The Burlington Fire Department and Smokey Bear taught our Little Knights the importance of fire safety.
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3rd Grade Science
Our 3rd graders learned about the rotation of the earth in relation to the sun.
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5th Tours the Waste Water Treatment Plant
Students learned about the biological process to separate organic matter from the water, and how the water is disinfected.
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Little Knights Art Project
Preschool and Pre K did Food Art Self Portraits this week. We learned about the Food Groups. Dairy was represented using white paper plates, protein - pepperoni, fruit - raisins & apples, vegetables - carrots, and grains - cereal.
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Guided reading and literacy centers in Kindergarten
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6th Grade Religion Constructs their Tower of Babel
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BSS Soccer Completes Fall Season
BSS Soccer had their last game this week against SPX. The team played hard and although they didn't come away with a victory, the teamwork and camaraderie were abundant.
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Winter Sports Signups
The following links will take you to the sign up genius for each individual sport. Please go ahead and sign up your athlete as we may need to have try outs before the season starts.
**We will also have the return of our cute little Pep Squad-ers! Coached by Ms. Kelley and Ms. Bost! Stay tuned for info regarding Pep Squad!
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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 pray for:
Brody Amick’s (8
th) grandfather, John Amick, as he recovers from surgery.
For those in the path of the wildfires in California, keep them safe from harm’s way.
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From the Principal's Desk
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Dear BSS Community,
What a wonderful celebration of today’s Mass. Our young students helping the lead the Mass was inspirational. In the words of St. Augustine, "to sing is to pray twice."
Mrs. Gomez
Dismissal
Thank you so much for cooperating with the policies at dismissal. I truly appreciate your support.
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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. You can also donate on-line
(CLICK HERE!)
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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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