Dear Parents,
Our uptick seems to be downticking. Fewer positive cases were reported at the end of the week than at the beginning of the week. However, there are definitely still quite a number of positive cases being reported in the community. Unfortunately, we had to move one class to full virtual for two days this week. Please understand that this is not regressing. It is responding to the situation responsibly. In the past (prior to Covid), we have had to make decisions like this when there was a particularly virulent flu or stomach bug in a particular class. We will continue to be vigilant and respond accordingly.
We will continue to look forward to a positive and joyful end to the school year with the return of most of our traditions.
With Mission Fair being pushed back a week, we will have Mission Fair and Field Day on consecutive Fridays. Look for more details in the Weekly next week, but Field Day will take place at Candy Cane City. We will not report to school at all that day.
A note about the incident on Quesada Street this week: It seems that it was most likely a man relieving himself next to his truck. We are not aware of any children being around. Inappropriate, absolutely, but probably not anything directed toward our school children. We have reported it to the police and the company involved.
Faithfully,
Chris Kelly
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- Father Daughter Dance 5/20
- Field Day (12:30 dismissal) 5/27
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The deadline to order lunch for any given week is the Tuesday before. Therefore, the deadline to order for May 23-26 is next Tuesday, May 17.
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Thank you to all of the parents who volunteered to help make Week of the Arts a reality this year! A big shout out to our K-4 parent coordinators:
K - Ashley Lamade
1st - Britt Williams
2nd - Elizabeth Kramer Dugan
3rd - Giulia Jaeger
4th - Michelle Connolly
Thanks to all of the parents who also helped with the older kids’ workshops. There are a lot of moving parts, and we so appreciate all of your support in making this experience a reality!
And a huge THANK YOU to our generous HSA for fully funding our Week of the Arts!
Gratefully,
Yves Clark
Week of the Arts Coordinator
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The Sisters of the Holy Cross sent a box of materials in support of Mission Fair. We gave the rosaries (also known as "groceries" in Swahili), which were made by the Sisters, to our newest Mission Fair participants: the kindergartners and first graders! Other Sisters of the Holy Cross swag will be part of the grab bag prizes that will be awarded (via random drawing) on Mission Fair Day.
Don't forget we will be accepting Labors of Love through next Thursday so keep assigning those chores! 100% of Labor of Love money is donated to the Holy Cross Sisters in Uganda along with the Mission Fair proceeds!
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NEW DATE:
Friday, May 20
For those students who were unable to attend this week and will now be able to attend next week's Mission Fair, the online order form has been reopened and will be available until 9am Tuesday, May 17.
Students must purchase a wristband to participate.
Click here to purchase wristbands, lunch, and raffle tickets.
Mission Fair is a free dress down day.
If you are not ordering a hot dog lunch, please remember to send lunch from home.
ATTENTION VOLUNTEERS!
Thank you to all who volunteered their time to help with the Mission Fair. Due to the reschedule, some of you may need to edit your commitment. If you cannot make your same time slot next Friday, please remove your name from the Signup Genius to make room for some to fill in. If you were not available this Friday but do find that you have time next Friday, please checkout the Signup Genius to fill in newly open slots.
The Mission Fair would not be possible without the assistance of our many volunteers. We thank you in advance for your help!
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SAVE THE DATE!
Friday, May 27
8:15 am - 12:30 pm
Meadowbrook Park
Our wonderful PE teachers have planned an exciting day of sports and outdoor activities for the entire school! Pick up and drop off at Meadowbrook Park. Play clothes, sneakers, and bagged lunch required. Additional information and permission slips will be emailed next week.
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Millie's
June 8
5 - 10pm
Dine In or Carry Out
Millie's will donate a percentage of sales from those who mention Blessed Sacrament before check out .
Carry out orders must be called in. Blessed Sacrament will not get credit for delivery service orders (DoorDash/Uber Eats).
4866 Massachusetts Ave NW
(202) 733-5789
Sponsored by the HSA
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Blessed Sacrament is offering a free presentation titled
When The World Around Us Is Unsettled, How Do We Help Our Children Find Comfort, Confidence, and Competence?
Tuesday May 31, 7:30-9pm
Presenter: Dr. Lisa Herrick
Parents all over have been wondering how best to help their children move toward a post-pandemic life that remains full of stressors and uncertainty in the larger world around them. How do we recover or create routines, boundaries, and a path forward to foster autonomy, cooperation, and confidence in our children? How can we make our children feel safe while opening the conversations with them about the troubling events in the world? Dr. Lisa Herrick has worked with families and children for over 30 years. She will speak to these, and other questions, to help our parent community begin to sort out the most effective ways to help our children move toward the coming year with emotional health and success.
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Is your fifth grade daughter interested in trying her hand at outdoor adventures like camping - and even tomahawk throwing - and building leadership and entrepreneurial skills next year? If so, Girl Scouts is your answer! Fifth-grade mom Betsy McIntyre has agreed to serve as the primary troop leader for a BSS 6th grade Girl Scout Cadette troop next year (the 2022-23 school year). To make the troop a go, she will need at least two other parent volunteers to help lead the troop - as per Girl Scout policy - to serve as a Troop Money Manager and a Co-Leader (to serve as a second chaperone and assist Betsy).
If you are interested in either position, please reach out to Betsy McIntyre at edk2006@tc.columbia.edu by May 15.
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Take advantage of the Family Discount!
$25 for the 1st book, $20 for the 2nd, and $18 for any additional yearbooks.
A limited number of yearbooks will be printed, so reserve your copy before they sell out!
Yearbooks will be distributed the last week of school.
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Helping girls figure out who they are, before the world tells them who they should be.
GirlsUP offers extraordinary summer programs for girls ages 10-13. Focused on developing character, confidence, and critical thinking through an innovative journey toward self-discovery. GirlsUP is a proud partner of the United Nations Foundation Campaign for Girls.
SUMMER 2022 SESSION DETAILS
Session 1: July 11-15 Stone Ridge
Session 2: July 18-22 Blessed Sacrament
Program Fee $295/session
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As you may know, there is a new way for you to earn Box Tops for Education to benefit Blessed Sacrament School—just download the app and scan your receipts!
Anyone who signs up on or before Friday, May 20 will be entered to win a $20 gift card to Target, a Box Top participating retailer.
Don’t forget to credit your earnings to a specific grade level on the app. (The eighth grade is currently way ahead—and it’s time to catch them!)
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Support Blessed Sacrament!
It's shopping season and one of the easiest ways to support the HSA and our school is by shopping through Amazon Smile!
Click here to shop Amazon and be sure to bookmark the link. Amazon will donate a percentage of all purchases to Blessed Sacrament.
If you use the Amazon Shopping app on your phone or tablet, go to the Settings menu and under Programs and Features click 'See all Programs' and click 'AmazonSmile'. Search "Shrine Most Blessed Sacrament" to add BSS to your rewards program. Then every time you shop Amazon on your phone/tablet, BSS will receive a percentage of your purchases, including orders from Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods! Just remember to shop through the Amazon Smile Link! You can ask friends and family to consider registering as well!
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