Hurricane Michael
Due to Hurricane Michael and the safety of our BSS community, we will have a 11:30 AM dismissal tomorrow with no after school care. Please be on the lookout for Option C alerts and check our website for updated information
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Thursday, October 11th
- The JV Knights play in the first round of the PECSAA Volleyball Tournament. Players must arrive by 5:40 PM at SPX.
Friday, October 12th
- The Varsity Knights play in the first round of the PECSAA Volleyball Tournament Players must arrive by 3:30 PM at SPX.
- BSS Tennis Middle School Championship
8:45 AM - Mass
3:15 PM - Middle School FLL
Saturday, October 13th
- PECSAA Volleyball Tournament
- BSS Tennis Middle School Championship
Sunday, October 14th
2:30 PM - Middle School FLL
Monday, October 15th
8:15 AM - 8th Grade Field Trip to the State Fair - Students are to be dropped off at the Train Station (101 N Main St, Burlington) at 8:15 am. Train to return the to station at 4:07 pm for pickup. Students should wear their Gold PE shirt and jeans or school approved shorts.
Tuesday, October 16th
3:00 PM - Cross Country "Smitty's Run"
5:00 PM - Biscuitville Breakfast After Dark Fundraiser
Wednesday, October 17th
Dress Down Day - Pink Out Day
9:15 AM - Time for Twos
6:00 PM - Winters Sports Meeting at the Knight's Castle
Thursday, October 18th
9:30 AM - 8th Grade Visit to Bishop McGuinness High School
3:00 PM - Varsity Cheer Practice - Routine
Friday, October 19th
Bishop Zarama Visits BSS
8:45 AM - Mass with Bishop Zaraman
3:15 PM - Middle School FLL
Saturday, October 20th
8:30 AM - I Will Survive 5K
Sunday, October 21st
2:30 PM - Middle School FLL
Wednesday, October 24th
9:15 AM - Time for Twos
Thursday, October 25th
3:00 PM - Varsity Cheer Practice - Routine
Friday, October 26th
5:30 PM - Oktoberfest
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8th-Grade State Fair Field Trip
Our 8th-grade students are looking forward to their field trip to the State Fair on Monday, October 15th.
Please drop your child off at the Burlington Train Station (101 N Main St., Burlington) at 8:15 AM. The train is scheduled to return to the Station at 4:07 PM for parent pick-up.
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Breakfast After Dark
Enjoy breakfast for dinner and support BSS! Drop your receipt during the October 16th Biscuitville After Dark event.
From 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at the 1700 S. Church Street, Burlington location.
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Barnes & Noble Book Fair Co-Chair Needed!
The BSS Barnes & Noble Book Fair is Wednesday, November 14th. Events include: Performances by the Little Knights/1st grade/3rd grade, a Kindergarten/2nd grade/4th grade Art Show, and a middle school scavenger hunt and cafe meet up.
Help is needed to hang posters at the school, collect the Faculty Wish Lists, assist with event marketing, and split time the night of the event.
Please contact Tara Hackman at
tarahackman@hotmail.com or 919.672.2749 if you’d like to join me to chair this great fundraiser!
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Student Council's "Fill A Bucket" Campaign for Hurricane Relief
In order to help those affected by the hurricane, Student Council is sponsoring a “Fill A Bucket” Campaign. Each class will receive a bucket and we are asking for cleaning supply donations. Items that are requested are; liquid laundry detergent, bottle dish soap, clothespins, kitchen gloves, work gloves, trash bags (gallon size), pump spray insect repellents, Clorox and wipes, respirator dust masks, reusable cleaning wipes, scouring pads (no stainless steel pads with soap).
In addition, BSS is collecting monetary donations. Our goal is to raise $1200 and present this check to Bishop Zarama when he visits us on Friday, October 19. Please know that some schools are still closed due to hurricane damage to their facilities. This week, student council officers will be collecting money during dismissal on Thursday, October 11.
Blessed Sacrament School are always very generous for those struggling through difficult times and we thank you for all of your donations.
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A Visit from Special Friends!
We were treated with visit from two former alums, Hilary Theep Watson and Bonnie Kemp. Hillary was married at Blessed Sacrament Church back in 1968. The two have been friends since 7th grade when our school was back on W. Davis St. Thank you for gracing BSS with your presence!
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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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Music News!
Please be sure you have marked your calendars with the following upcoming performances:
- Wednesday November 14, 2018- Barnes and Noble Night. This is an all school event, however, only the Little Knights, First, and Third Grades will be performing.
- Christmas Program Thursday December 13, 2018 at 7:00pm at Our Lady Of The Angels Center (400 W Davis Street) for students from Preschool- 8th grade. Students arrive at 6:30 unless otherwise specified.
- ***SUNDAY JANUARY 27, 2019- Middle School students only will sing at the Catholic Schools Week Mass at 10:30 at Blessed Sacrament Church (1620 Hanford Rd ) Students arrive at 10:00.
- Spring Sing Monday, May 13, 2018 at 7:00pm at Our Lady Of The Angels Center ( 400 W Davis Street) for students from Preschool-8th grade. Students arrival time TBA
Elementary Students should wear "Sunday Best" attire to the Christmas Program and Spring Sing.
All Middle School boys will wear black shoes, black pants, a long sleeved white shirt, and a royal blue bow tie that I will order on behalf of the students.
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student needs to purchase a new or replacement bow tie, please send $5 to school by October 25.
Middle School Girls will wear black shoes/tights, black skirts, white shirts, and an
optional
royal blue bow (or other hair accessory).
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Barnes & Noble Book Fair
Wednesday, November 14, 2018 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Barnes & Noble Alamance Crossing
3125 Waltham Blvd, Burlington
- Little Knights Preschool & PreK, 1st Grade & 3rd Grade to perform!
- Kindergarten, 2nd Grade & 4th Grade Art Show!
- Middle School Meet Up in the Café!
by entering Bookfair ID 12440954 at checkout.
A percentage of your Barnes & Noble purchases will benefit our school.
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Blessing of the Animals and Pep Rally!
Friday was a fantastic day beginning with the Blessing of the Animals and culminating in a fun and raucous Pep Rally. Thank you to all the families who brought their animals to be blessed and accommodating the change in the dismissal process.
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Parent/Teacher Conference Sign-ups
Sign-ups are ready for parent teacher conferences on Tuesday, November 6th and Thursday, November 8th. Middle school parents should sign up with their child’s middle school home room teachers which are listed below. Further instructions will be issued regarding the middle school conference program.
Below are the links to each teacher's sign-up forms (click on the teacher's name).
Grade Teacher
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Box Tops Collection
Box Tops clippings with student name/grade and number are being collected.
October 1st will be this year's cut-off date.
Box Top's has set our goal for 2018-2019 at $1,000.
Thank You.
Respectfully,
Mickey Segura
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The Benefit of Auction Items
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You may have noticed two parking spaces designated with signs stating, "Reserved for Friends of BSS". You may have also noticed a lone car pulling to the head of the dismissal line after school. Benefits like these can be yours if you are the high bidder at our Annual School Auction on
March 16, 2019.
Save the Date!
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Blessed Sacrament School is a Bronze Sponsor for the I Will Survive 5K
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We hope BSS students and families will participate in the 3rd 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. The race begins at 8:30 AM on Saturday. October 20th - Williams High School.
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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Please remember in your prayers, Amor Wilson, cousin of Francesca (6th) who was in the hospital.
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From the Principal's Desk
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Dear BSS Families,
This week we look forward to our two international exchange students coming from Guatemala. They will be arriving on Saturday and spending eight weeks with us. Paulina, will be in 8th grade, and will be staying with the Arcaro-Burbridge Family (Eleanor-8th and Julian-4th). Jorge, will be in 7th grade, and will be staying with the Palmer Family (Karsten-7th and Marliana-6th). I hope everyone has the chance to meet them. Bienvenidos a BSS!
Mrs. Gomez
Survey:
Please do not forget to return the e-rate survey. This week, the school received over $2000 from the
e-rate program
Elon Math Tutors
If you are in need of a Math tutor, Elon students are available to tutor students K-8. Please note that an hourly rate will be mutually agreed upon the Elon tutor and parents of the child being tutored. Please stop by the office for more information, if interested.
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For language arts, Mrs. Bost help the Second Graders leans how to look up the definition of the word, "stable" and use it in a sentence.
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Messages from our Head Class Captain
Our second staff appreciation meal of the year will be on November 8th. Teachers will be at school late for conferences. We will provide food for them to enjoy while they are at school that afternoon and evening!
Click here for the link to the sign up form.
Want to learn more about the teachers and staff at BSS? The link below shows responses to a questionnaire they were given. Feel free to use this information to spoil any of these amazing employees!
Scroll across the bottom to see all responses! These will be updated throughout the year!
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Winter Sports Schedules
Below are links to the winter sports schedules
Pep Squad
Our Pep cheers at all JV Girl's Home Games. Practice on Wednesdays from 3:15-4:30 PM beginning Nov 14th
Please wear PE uniforms on practice days and students will eat a snack and do homework until 3:15-3:45.
If you are interested in joining the Pep Squad, please
click here
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From the Admissions & Advancement Office
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Spread the word to prospective students! Visit BSS!
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Each school year VIC cards must be "re-linked in order for Blessed Sacrament School to receive the benefits of your shopping. Visit
www.harristeeter.com and look for the Together in Education section to link your card. Every dollar helps our school
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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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Nature Play: Fort Building
Thursday, October 11 at 4:30 pm
Playground behind the Splash Park - 1402 Overbrook Rd. Burlington
All ages welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Wanna play outside? Wanna build a fort? Bring your creativity and build a fort out of bamboo, sheets, card board, tape and rope. This simple and fun activity will get you and your family active outside having fun! Come early or stay late and enjoy the playground.
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