Sunday, November 3rd
Daylight Savings Ends
Wednesday, November 6th
Trimester Ends
9:00 AM - Time for Twos
Friday, November 8th
After School Care Open - 11:30 AM - 6:00 PM
7:30 AM - Burlington Police - High Five
8:45 AM - Mass
11:30 AM - Early Dismissal
Saturday, November 9th though Sunday, November 10th
Renegar Basketball Tournament
Monday, November 11th
School Closed for Veteran's Day - No After School Care
Tuesday, November 12th
Winter Uniform Begins
4:00 PM - Parent Conferences
Wednesday, November 13th
Dress Down Day - Bring Thanksgiving Items for the food pantry
Thursday, November 14th
2:00 PM - MS Parent Conferences
3:30 PM - Elementary Parent Conferences
Friday, November 15th
8:45 AM - Mass
4:00 PM - JV Girls Bball vs SPX-B @ SPX
5:00 PM - JV Boys Bball vs SPX-B @ SPX
6:15 PM - Varsity Boys Bball vs SPX-B @ SPX
Saturday, November 16th
9:30 AM - JV Girls Bbal vs IHM @ BSS
10:40 AM - JV Boys Bbal vs IHM @ BSS
11:50 AM - Varsity Girls Bbal vs IHM @ BSS
1:00 PM - Varsity Boysls Bbal vs IHM @ BSS
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Friday, November 8th & Monday, November 11th Schedule
On
Friday, November 8th, BSS will have an
11:30 A.M. early release. After school care will be available from 11:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
On Monday,
November 11th, BSS will be closed in honor of Veteran's Day.
After school care will NOT be available.
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Join us for Tuesday Morning Coffee at The Blend & Co.
Tuesday Morning, November 5th
First cup of coffee is on us!
7:30 a.m. – come any time after drop off
127 E. Front Street, Burlington
If you are interested in sponsoring a future Tuesday Morning Coffee, please contact David Lynch
dlynch@bssknights.org
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And the winner is...
Congratulations to Dillon, Julian and Morgan for winning the Student Council Halloween Raffle!
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All Saints Day Presentations
In honor of All Saints Day, students presented information about their favorite Saints.
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Bridging the Gap
On October 22 & 23, Mrs. Bazakas, Mrs. Glenn, Mrs. Kennedy, and Mrs. Tichy attended the Bridging the Gap STEM Conference at NC State University. They were able to get lots of great ideas to help bring more authentic and in-depth STEM activities to Blessed Sacrament and are excited to implement them in the classroom and throughout the school community!
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Parent/Teacher Conference Sign-ups
Sign-ups are ready for parent teacher conferences on Tuesday, November 12th and Thursday, November 14th. Middle school parents should sign up with their child’s middle school home room teachers which are listed below.
Below are the links to each teacher's sign-up forms (click on the teacher's name).
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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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IT’S A GREAT TIME
TO REMEMBER THE SMILES
These years are the cutest, silliest, and all-around most adorable. Remember them forever with a yearbook for. Order today for $40.00.
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HELLO, MY NAME IS
Add personalization to the Blessed Sacrament School yearbook to make it even more unique. Upgrade for $6.00 and add your student’s name, a crest or monogram to the cover.
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8th Grade Visits Bishop McGuinness High School
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Little Knights Enjoy Pink Out Day!
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First graders enjoyed Rudy Broom Halloween yoga in PE
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Click Here to download latest news & information from Box Tops for Education
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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:
Swanner Family (Wesley, 5th) as they mourn the passing of Wesley’s great-grandfather, James Thomas Swanner.
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From the Principal's Desk
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Dear BSS Community,
Congratulations to Mrs. Kearney, as she became a grandmother. Karen and Grant Williamson welcomed Jack Allen to the world on October 18. We wish them much happiness and love!
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Jack Allen Williamson
Winter Uniforms
Do not forget that winter uniforms begin on Tuesday, November 12.
Uniform Policies
Parents must be the first arbitrators and enforcers of the BSS dress code. Please take a moment to review your child’s uniform before you leave for school and throughout the year. At all times, we expect that uniforms fit properly (are not overly tight and without it be oversized) as determined by school personnel), are the proper length, and do not appear so worn out that logos are worn away or hems are tattered. Skirts and skorts for girls no shorter than three inches above the knee. Shirttails must be tucked in at all times. Substitutions in style and/or color are not acceptable. Failure to follow these guidelines can result in a call to parents to bring appropriate clothing to school before the student can attend class and students who repeatedly violate the uniform policy will lose the privilege of dress down at BSS.
Elementary Girl Winter Uniform
The girl’s winter uniform is a white short or long sleeve button down short or a white turtleneck worn with the plaid jumper, navy knee socks or white or navy tights, and shoes that are white, black or black & white. A navy blue fleece jacket with the school logo, a navy blue fleece vest with the school logo, a navy blue performance zip front cardigan with the school logo, or a navy blue button down cardigan with the school logo may also be worn.
Elementary Boy Winter Uniform
The boy’s winter uniform is a white short or long sleeve dress shirt with the BSS logo worn with the plaid tie. Elementary boys wear navy blue pants, a belt, (not for Kindergarten) white ankle socks, and tennis shoes that are white, black or black & white. Boys may also wear a navy blue sweater vest with the school logo, a navy blue zip front performance cardigan with the school logo, a navy blue fleece vest with the school logo, or a navy blue fleece jacket with the school logo.
Middle School Girl Winter Uniform
The winter uniform is a plaid skirt, white short or long sleeve oxford shirt, a cardigan or sweater vest with school logo, navy knee socks or navy tights, and shoes that are white, black or black & white. No fleece sleeveless vest will be part of the winter uniform for the girls.
Middle School Boy Winter Uniform
The boy’s winter uniform is a white short or long sleeve dress shirt with the BSS logo worn with the plaid tie. Middle school boys wear khaki pants, a belt, brown or/black socks, and tennis shoes that are white, black or black & white. Boys may also wear a sweater vest with the school logo, a navy blue zip front performance cardigan with the school logo, or a navy blue fleece jacket with the school logo.
Hair, Nails, Accessories
- All students’ hair should be neat with bangs above the eyebrows. Boys' hair is to be neatly trimmed above and not touching the shirt collar, trimmed around the ears, and above the eyebrows in front. No facial hair or sideburns for young men. Hair must be kept out of face to avoid distraction during school. Scrunchies, hair clips, rubber bands, ponytail holders, etc. must be in the hair, not worn on wrists.
- For health, safety, and uniformity, dangling earrings are not permitted. Hoop earrings are classified as dangling. Only small post earrings (1 per earlobe) may be worn by girls.
- No bracelets/wristbands/friendship bands, etc. of any kind may not be worn for both boys and girls. A Fitbit and analog/digital watch are allowed. All other jewelry including, necklaces, rings, ear cuffs, ankle bracelets, nose rings, body piercing, tattoos, bandanas, and pocket chains are all unacceptable for both boys and girls. Nonstandard contact lenses (hologram, colored, etc.) are not allowed. A small necklace with one cross or religious medal or scapular is allowed
- Hair coloring, highlights and bleaching is not permitted for boys or girls. If hair has been highlighted, dyed or bleached over summer vacation, it must be removed before the first day of school. Dye, coloring, and other changes to a student’s NATURAL hair color are not allowed during the school year. Hair art, designs created by shaving the scalp is not permitted. Students will be permitted to return to school until the hair dye or designs are removed.
- Girls' hair should be kept in neat and modest styles. Hair wraps and beads are not permitted.
- No cosmetics, mascara, lip gloss, colored lipstick, nail polish, artificial nails, or hair extensions (such as glittery) is not permitted for boys and girls, No tattoos real or fake of any kind. No body piercing except pierced ears. Boys are not permitted to wear earrings to school at any time including “Out of Uniform Day.” Hair Clips, “man-buns” and other hair accessories are not permitted for boys.
Mrs. Gomez
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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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TROOP 9 AWARDED 3RD PLACE CHEROKEE CAMPOREE
Scouts of Troop 9, Burlington, recently earned 3rd place in Scouting competition at the Cherokee Council held at Scout Camp Cherokee, Yanceyville. Competitive events included, Archery, Hatchet and Knife Throwing, Sling Shot Shooting, Javelin Throwing, and Dutch Oven Cooking. Scouts had a great time camping and competing in the outdoors.
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OPEN HOUSE
NOVEMBER 6
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9am Presentation Followed by Tours
Only High School in the Triad to achieve College Board Distinction for AP Program
Personalized college counseling; 100% Acceptance to a college of choice
Catholic Relief Service Global Service Award as a Platinum School
Outstanding Academics, Arts and Athletic Programs
Financial Aid and Transportation Available
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Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School introduces new leadership initiative, “Bishop Leads”
The BMCHS leadership initiative, Bishop Leads, will cultivate an inclusive and engaged culture where all community members are guided by their faith and each voice is valued and empowered to continue to lead themselves and others as we are called to serve in a complex world in need of peace, love and justice.
Through enhanced learning activities, both curricular and extracurricular, students and faculty will be given opportunities to develop a stronger sense of self and stronger connections to others so that they may lead themselves, lead academically, lead with others and change our world. Bishop Leads will promote a community of learners who are confident, resilient, inspired and visionary.
Bishop Leads grew out of a partnership between Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School and the Center for Creative Leadership. CCL is a global leadership development educational nonprofit organization headquartered in Greensboro, NC. The goals of this multi-year collaboration include skills training, conversation, and opportunities for students to practice skills around leading self, leading academically, and changing their world.
Read Principal Shaw’s most recent blog post where she writes about Bishop Leads.
To learn more about this latest initiative at BMCHS, schedule a visit with Admissions Director, Kim Knox or add the date of the next Villain Walk of November 6
th at 9am to your calendar.
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