THIS IS YOUR SUMMER MAILING!

This mailing contains important information

for the 2022-2023 school year.


If you would like a hard copy of the Summer Mailing packet, please come by the office to pick one up (Summer Office Hours 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.).

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

June 29, 2022

 

Dear Parents,

 

I am pleased to be able to address you as the interim principal for the 2022-2023 school year! I have loved my first year at Blessed Sacrament School and look forward to many years of growth with you, your children, and our parish. Out of our rich history and deep roots springs new life.

 

St. Paul's second letter to the Corinthians reminds us that life in Christ creates us anew. We have an opportunity to engage in our church again fully. Let's continue to grow together as a faith-filled community and find opportunities to serve. We can refresh our spiritual lives and grow our faith. New life through the transformative love of God ties the history and roots of our school's past to the promise and hope of the future. New life is waiting, and God will find us ready here at Blessed Sacrament.

 

Reading has been our buzzword for the 2021-2022 school year. Our K-5 teachers have worked together to implement a new Fountas & Pinnell Classroom series. A differentiated curriculum meets children where they are and moves them forward. Through Interactive Read Alouds, Shared Reading, Guided Reading, Phonics Word Study, and Independent Reading, teachers create an intentional series of components that direct each student's daily lesson. Students are often challenged beyond grade level, and our results are already positive. Galatians remind us that you will always harvest what you plant. Great readers are reaping fruit in our school, and the harvest is plentiful.

 

After executing our new reading series, a natural progression is to look at our writing program through a fresh lens. How can the seeds we have planted and nurtured in reading spring forward better writing for our students? Under the direction and collaboration of a writing leadership team, a comprehensive writing plan is being created that we will implement in the fall.

 

The seeds of STEAM will be planted in the hearts and minds of our students this year.

STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math - But it's more than that. STEAM has grown to represent a unique teaching and learning approach that centers around individual students' learning styles and interests. STEAM education has something to offer every student. It is inquiry-based, collaborative, and helps students learn to articulate ideas. Development focuses on the design process, which aligns with the art process, the writing process, etc. STEAM deemphasizes the product and encourages children to continue to create.

 

Through EANS II funding, a major part of our STEAM integration will include a new STEAM Lab for our students in all grade levels to enjoy. The fundamentals of the lab include circuitry, digital illustrations, coding, computer programming in different languages to solve problems, and software design for 2D and 3D project ideas. Students will also learn the engineering design process for structures and mechanisms and delve into solutions involving renewable energy and planting seeds. We are educating students for careers that haven't even been invented yet. We must teach them to be creative, collaborative, communicative, and think deeply.

 

Beyond the curriculum, other seeds are planted as we head into our new school year. We are planning to analyze the security of our school. We are blessed to be in this beautiful setting and enjoy the pleasures of a notable city park across the street. To be proactive, we want to evaluate our current security status to determine what measures we should take to secure our building and the safety of our students and staff. 


To our staff who are moving on to new adventures, we wish the best to Mrs. Iannone, Mrs. Maguire, Mrs. Sammons, Mrs. Calimlim, Mrs. George, Mrs. Berkland, Mrs. Rachael, and Ms. Allsteadt. We thank Mrs. Pinckney for her 35 years of service to Blessed Sacrament School and wish her the best in her retirement. Ms. Caroline Phillips will be the Director of Curriculum for the Diocese of Savannah. 

 

We have hired two seasoned 4th grade teachers, Ms. Leslie Tyson and Ms. Lisa Malanson, a new 5th grade Reading and Language Arts teacher, Dr. Marty Cox, and a new art teacher Mrs. Katie Wells. Mrs. Katie Brunson is joining our staff to be our new Media Specialist/ STEAM Coordinator, Mrs. Wendy Seiler will be our new 1st-grade teacher, and Mrs. Haley Shearouse will be teaching math in the middle school with an 8th-grade homeroom. Also, Mr. Ray Aikens will be joining us this summer in our Maintenance/Custodial department.

 

We have a few staff members transitioning to new positions within BSS: Mrs. Bozeman will be a lead kindergarten teacher; Ms. Latimer will be moving to 2nd grade; Mrs. Goble will be moving to 3rd grade. Mrs. Swann will be one of our new interventionists. We look forward to seeing Mrs. Brown around our school and working on our special projects. Mrs. Sabogal will be the Assistant Principal in the Lower School, and Mrs. Cole will be the Assistant Principal in Upper School.

 

Thank you for being so supportive. You have all made me feel welcome, and I look forward to cultivating our partnership and serving your children this upcoming year.

 

Sincerely,

 

Carole Foran

Interim Principal

 

 


Notables . . .

  • Wed., June 29th: Summer Mailing goes out 
  • Mon., July 4th: Happy 4th of July. BSS school office closed.  
  • Mon., July 11th-Thurs., July 14th: Miss Latimer's camp for Rising 1st Grade 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
  • Sat., July 16th: BSC/Knights of Columbus Blood Drive 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
  • Mon., July 18th- Thurs., July 21st: Miss Tina's Camp for rising K/1st 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
  • Wed., July 20th: Volunteer Chair Meeting 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
  • Thurs., July 21st: Volunteer Chair Meeting 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
  • Sat., July 23rd: Faculty Lighthouse Retreat 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
  • Mon., July 25th-Fri., July 29th: BSS Cheer Camp
  • Sat., July 30th: School Board Retreat 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
  • Mon., Aug., 1st: New Teacher Orientation 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
  • Tues. Aug., 2nd: ALL Teachers return at 9:00 a.m.
  • Thurs., Aug. 4th, 6:00 p.m.: New Parent Orientation Parents Only, please.
  • Fri., Aug. 5th: Safety Patrol Training- Lecture Hall 5th/6th grades: 10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m., 7th/8th grades: 11:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
  • Fri., Aug. 5th: JR. Lighthouse Team (5th grade) Training 1:00 p.m.-2:15 p.m.
  • Sun., Aug. 7th: Meet & Greet Last name A-L 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. / M-Z 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.  
  • Mon., Aug. 8th: First Day of School for all students. Early Dismissal (12:30 p.m.) EDP students, please pack a lunch.
  • Mon., Aug. 8th: SLHT Retreat  (Grades 6th-8th) 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. in Lecture Hall. Lunch will be provided.
  • Thurs., Aug. 11th: Curriculum Night 6:00 p.m. Parents Only, please.
  • Fri., Aug. 12th: School Mass 9:00 a.m. Full dress uniforms (boys- ties are optional)
  • Tues., Aug. 23rd: Mandatory Coaches Meeting 6:00 p.m.
  • Wed., Aug 24th: Mandatory Fall Athletic Meeting 5:00 p.m. Mandatory Middle School Parent Night 6:00 p.m. Parents Only, please.
  • Mon., Sept. 5th: Labor Day-School Holiday


Summer Office Hours:

Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.


SUMMER READING/MATH EXPECTATIONS


We hope your child/children are experiencing success with this Summer's Reading and Math Expectations. If you need to recheck your child's summer expectations, please click the link below.


PLEASE NOTE: ALL Summer assignments (math & reading) are DUE ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL AUGUST 8th

Pre-K
Kindergarten
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
2022-2023 TUITION RATES & FEES PARENT LETTER
2022-2023 TUITION RATES & FEES

Let's Keep in Touch:

Please remember to sign in to RenWeb and update any contact information such as emails, phone numbers, and addresses as they change.

Email questions or changes to: ctoma@bss-savannah.org

BSS CONNECTS: UPDATE!
In order to be consistent with our technology platform, BSS CONNECTS, we will be utilizing Gsuite (Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, etc.) in the general coursework of our classes. Students will be instructed on proper use of their school account and the guidelines will be in keeping with our Catholic faith. Please print out, sign and return the attached acknowledgment and permission agreement.
GSUITE Agreement
2022-2023 UPDATED Uniform Guidelines
Bahama Joe's Summer Sale

2022-2023 Calendar Overview

(Dates are subject to change)

Printable Calendar
EARLY REGISTRATION IS RECOMMENDED.

Registration is $30.00 until August 2nd and $60.00 per family afterwards.



The fee will be billed through FACTS within 10 days of the director receiving the registration form.  This fee is nonrefundable. 

For your convenience, we have made the registration form a fill-able document. Please click the link below, complete the registration, and send the completed form to the EDP Director: llee@bss-savannah.org

EDP Program Fees/Procedures/Info
EDP Registration Form
PLEASE REVIEW THE IMMUNIZATION GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS
IMMUNIZATION - PARENT LETTER
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS
IMPORTANT NOTE: Fees for required school supplies will be billed (July 10th) and deducted from your FACTS account (deducted on Aug. 7th).
Pre-K
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
5th Grade
4th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
Sports Physical Form

 Please note any student in grades 5th-8th who wish to participate in BSS sports during the 22-23 school year MUST have a current sports physical form on file. 

BSS ATHLETICS


If your child is interested in playing Fall Sports at BSS, please complete the Sign-Up form at this link: https://forms.gle/hzCiWn1y1KDGAbvE6. A current sports physical must be submitted to the school before August 1 for your child to participate in Fall Sports.

If you have questions about fall sports, please get in touch with BSS Athletic Director Ryan DeLettre at ryan.delettre@gmail.com

BSS believes in COMMUNITY!

Over the last several years we have seen an increasing need for students to integrate SERVICE into their daily lives. Many children today often focus on what can be done for them rather than what they can do for others.

As part of our Christian formation, students in grades 6, 7, and 8 will be required to share their gifts through service for others. Service is a strong component of our Leadership work. These service hours are mandatory and must be completed in all three categories: Local, School, Home Communities. NOTE: Service Hours are not required PreK-5th grade.

Click below for additional information and service requirements for your student:
2022-2023 Community Service Forms and Validation Sheet
VIRTUS Online Registration

Blessed Sacrament is committed to providing a safe environment and to protecting our children.   Anyone wishing to volunteer in our church or school must be VIRTUS certified. Register online at www.virtus.org 

   The VIRTUS training is required for All volunteers in the Diocese of Savannah.

Two sessions are scheduled at St. James in Savannah:

July 28th- 6:30PM-9:30PM

August 23rd- 6:30PM-9:30PM

 

Seating is limited and pre-registration is required online. Registration instructions can be found at https://diosav.org/how-do-i/register-for-virtus-training

A LAPTOP or DESKTOP is recommended for registration. No one under the age of 18 is allowed to be present. Child care is not provided.

2022-2023 Blessed Sacrament School Board

President: Anita Hagin

Vice President: Jeanine Roach

Secretary: Erica Simpson

 

Finance Committee:

Jeanine Roach- Chair

Carole Foran, Elizabeth Bremer, Father David, Katie Tambon, Megan Johnson, 

Facilities Committee:

Stephanie Beall- Chair

Joseph Brown, Nick Puhala, Lynn Brown 

Communications Committee:

Anita Hagin - Chair

Brooke Clarke, Maureen Cole, Father Nate Swann, Erika Simpson, Sara Lane, Katie Wells 

 



2022-2023 Home and School Officers

President: Gini Lynn Jenkins 912-401-2944 ginilynn@bowenpainter.com

Vice President of Fundraising: Kelly Henderson 404-985-5931 kelly.henderson@pwc.com

Volunteer Coordinator: Christina Black 912-704-3082 cseegerblack@gmail.com

Secretary: Katie Brown 864-706-0169 katieelle@gmail.com

Treasurer: Suzie Joyner 912-660-2677 suziejoyner@gmail.com

Room Parent Coordinator: Megan Haubein 912-656-9909 haubeinmb@gmail.com

Willingness to Serve Parent Volunteer Opportunities

Each year, the Blessed Sacrament Home and School Board oversees programs to help celebrate our children, teachers and school, while also hosting fundraisers throughout the year to keep tuition and fees manageable for all families who seek a faith-filled education at Blessed Sacrament School.


Many hands make light work! Don't forget to sign up to help out on a committee for the upcoming school year. There are several committees that can use extra hands. If you have any questions, please contact Volunteer Chair, Christina Black, at cseegerblack@gmail.com Thank you!


Volunteer Support is critical to our success...we need you!

Willingness to Serve-Volunteer Sign-Up
Box Tops For Education
 Please keep scanning your receipts over the summer.
It really does add up!
Thank you for your contributions!