Dear Parents,
    
Welcome Back
January's activities are already well under way. We had our Kindergarten Santa Lucia celebration this morning and our second Open House is scheduled for next Thursday evening. We end the second quarter on January 18 and we end the month of January with Catholic Schools Week. We will have a full schedule of Catholic Schools Weeks activities out to everyone shortly, but we will be starting this year with a special parish and school event.

On Monday, January 28, Patrick Henry Hughes and his father will be visiting the school in the afternoon to speak with the students. They will return in the evening for a special presentation of the movie about Patrick called, 'I Am Potential.' His story is truly remarkable and sends a strong message about the dignity of life, every life. He was born without eyes or the ability to walk, yet he was a participating member of the Louisville University marching band for five years. Please make a note of the date.

We got a present from a parent! For Christmas, we got a new sign for morning drop off. It says, 'If you've made it this far: unload.' This is a reminder to parents that you do not need to be all the way at the gym door to let your children out. If we unload multiple cars at a time, we can move cars through more quickly. Once you are safely on the blacktop, you can let your children exit. Please also have them exit on the school side. They should be able to slide across seats to get out so that they do not have to walk in front of any vehicles. Please look for the sign starting next Monday.

 
Faithfully,
 
Chris Kelly 

January 7-11  is an A week
for lunch duty.   
 
Hot lunch is $22.50 for the week.  
 
Click here to sign up for lunch duty.
   Click here to download the lunch menu.
Click here to order lunch online.

Catholic Schools Night with the
Washington Wizards!

On February 2nd, Support BSS at Catholic Schools Night with the Washington Wizards! C ome out and cheer on the Wizards as they take on the Milwaukee Bucks. For every ticket sold, $5 will go back to BSS. T he first 50 people to purchase get to participate in a fan tunnel when the Wizards come out onto the court and all tickets come with a free Wizards tshirt!  Once you've purchased, share your unique link with friends and family to sit together! 
Performances: April 12 & 13
All K-8th graders invited to participate!
Look for registration forms soon 
 

Tour guides still needed!
     BSS will hold our final Open House for prospective families on Thursday, January 10 at 7pm. 

This is a relaxed adult wine and cheese evening which is a lot of fun!

     No experience needed at all-tour materials will be sent to you in advance.
Please contact nryan@blessedsacramentdc.org to volunteer!   Thanks. 
Spring Benefit 

2019 Wine Cellar 
 
Spring Benefit 2019 Wine Cellar The BSS purchase credit is now available at Circle Wine & Spirits. Remember to please go to Circle to buy wine, beer and spirits. Your purchase will benefit BSS and the 2019 Spring Benefit in March. Just mention Blessed Sacrament at the register before they ring you up. Bottle donations for the wine cellar will begin in January. Contact Charles Fendig if you have questions: crfendig@yahoo.com. Thank you!

SAVE THE DATE!
Monday, January 28, 2019

A joint parish-school intergenerational event for 
Catholic Schools Week!

Stay tuned for more details...
A Message From Your  Home & School Association

Dear Parents,

Welcome back! I hope you all had a restful Christmas Break! I have had the joy of reading all of the thank-you notes the faculty and staff have written for their Christmas bonuses. These thank-you notes really belong to all of you. I am putting the collection of cards in the HSA cubby in the front lobby, please feel free to stop by and shuffle through them, they will definitely warm you heart. 

Below are this week's fundraising efforts. Thank-you for all your support! 

Warmly,
Grace G. McNicholas 
Uniform Exchange

Wednesday, January 9th
7:45-8:30am
HSA Closet - located by the music room in the school

**Reminder** Uniform exchanges can only be made when the closet is open. Also the Uniform Exchange only accepts uniforms in good condition, no rips, tears, or stains. 
SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR BIGGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR
- MARCH 9, 2019 -

We hope you will join us  for the Olympic-themed BSS Games!  Every year the benefit is an incredibly fun party and wonderful way to support our special school! The money raised will improve school facilities and technology, enrich student activities and provide tuition assistance to BSS families.
 
HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT ITS EFFORTS?
  • Volunteer to help with this event. The Co-Chairs are Ashley Allen, Celine Delany, and Katie Krantz. Contact one of them TODAY and ask how you can HELP!
  • Sponsor the event! Your family, your business, or your employer can donate money and sponsor this fabulous event. 
  • Donate an item or a service to the auction. Be creative! Some families get together and host "sign-up parties." 
  • Becaome a Benefit Benefactor.  Details below...
BECOME A 2019 BENEFIT BENEFACTOR TODAY!
 
Become a Benefactor and support the Sister Rose Tuition Assistance Fund, which helps Blessed Sacrament School families experiencing hardship with temporary financial aid so their children can continue to attend BSS. 100% of the Benefactor funds go to help BSS families in need. Thanks to the generosity of last year's Benefit Benefactors, the HSA was able to give $40,000 for tuition aid disbursement!

GIVING LEVELS:
GODS - $500                        ATHLETES - $250                SPECTATORS - $150
Name on Invitation                  Name on Invitation                  Name on Invitation
Name on Benefactor Wall       Name on Benefactor Wall       Name on Benefactor Wall
1/2 pg Family Ad in Catalog    1/4 pg Family Ad in Catalog

Tickets to the auction are not included.
The Deadline to appear on the Invitation is January 11, 2019. 

T o Become a Benefactor, go to  bss.maestroweb.com  or email
Wait! 

Did you become a Benefactor yet?!
We've raised just $5100. 
We need your help to reach our $40,000 goal for the 
Sister Rose Tuition Assistance Fund.
Become a benefactor, and get us one step closer to our goal.
Februarys are boriiiiiing.
Make yours awesome by coming to the 
Apres Ski Party! 
Purchase your tickets  here!

Oui Oui
Après-Ski  Party 
to benefit the BSS Auction!
 
When:      Friday, February 8, 2019 at 7:30pm 
Where:     Renee and Tyson Redpath's House
What:       Skip the slopes and head straight to the fun                  with great BSS friends, après-ski style! Pull                    on your ski hat and favorite fur and we'll                      warm up from the inside out. Specialty                          drink stations, patio fireplace, amazing                        food & music.
Why:         Support the auction and best school ever!                     And, because it's February!

Ticket Price: $50 per person/ $100 per couple
Tickets available soon

 
Sponsored by Mary Undoer of Knots Sodality

Wrap Up of Last Week's Fundraisers: 

Child's Play Private Shopping Event: Our calculator is finally back from the repair shop, we netted $700 from this fun fundraiser! Thank-you to everyone who came out!
And here's what else is coming up in January:

1/9: Uniform Exchange, 7:45-8:30am
1/10: Hot chocolate on the blacktop during morning drop off
1/15: Tasty Tuesday at The Avenue
1/17: Q2 Box Tops Collection
1/18: $1 free dress day to benefit HSA