Preparing to Come Back
to School, Knights!
Hi Knights! We hope everybody is getting excited to start the new 2022-2023 school year as much as we are here at Blessed Sacrament School. Our faculty and staff have been working hard over the summer preparing all of our classrooms and workspaces!

Have you been doing your Summer reading? Make sure you are ready to discuss your book with the class on the first day of school!

¡Hola Knights! Esperamos que todos estén emocionados de comenzar el nuevo año escolar 2022-2023 tanto como nosotros aquí en la escuela Blessed Sacrament. ¡Nuestros profesores y personal han estado trabajando arduamente durante el verano preparando todas nuestras aulas y espacios de trabajo!

¿Has estado haciendo tu lectura de verano? ¡Asegúrese de estar listo para discutir su libro con la clase el primer día de clases!
Upcoming Dates
Saturday, August 13 - First JV Volleyball Practice @ 9 am at the Knights Castle (408 West Davis Street in Burlington, NC)

Tuesday, August 16 - First Day for Teachers and staff

Thursday, August 18 - 9:00- 11:00 Service Day for 8th Grade Students;
11:30- 8th Grade Lunch for Students and Parents

August 22 - Unpack and Peek from 11:00-1:00 OR 5:00-7:00
Stock the Lounge SIGN UP HERE

August 24 - First Day of School!; Parent Breakfast @ 8:00 on the Back Deck

Friday, August 26 - All school pictures on front steps; Back to School party on the Back Lawn from 5:30-8:00

Saturday, August 27 - JV Volleyball Game @ 4:00

Monday, August 29 - 8th Grade Team Building at Chestnut Ridge-meet at school at 7:45; Soccer Game Home vs. Sacred Heart @ 4:00

Wednesday, August 31 - First Dine Out Event: La Fiesta (S. Church St.)-They will give BSS 10% of all BSS sales from 4:00-9:00 PM Dine In or Take Out

Thursday, September 1 - 6:00- Town Hall & Classroom Meetings

Friday, September 2 - 11:00 - 8th Grade Commissioning Service at Our Lady of Angels (3rd-8th Attend); 11:45 - 8th Grade Walk to Zacks for Lunch
Early Dismissal at 1:00

Monday, September 5 - Labor Day - School Closed

Monday, September 12 - Soccer Game Home vs. Our Lady of Grace @ 4:00

Wednesday, September 14 - Soccer Game Away v. Immaculate Heart of Mary @ 4:00

Thursday, September 15 - 5:00 - Middle School Dance in the MPR

Monday, September 19 - Soccer Game Away v. Our Lady of Mercy @ 4:00

Tuesday, September 20 - 4th grade trip to Farm to Table at Cedar Rock Park; Carpool from school at 10:00; Return to school for regular pick up time or dismiss from the park

Thursday, September 22 - 1:00 - BSS 87th Birthday Party on the back lawn at 1:30; Out of Uniform- Wear a birthday hat! Bring a box of cereal; Middle School - Author Visit

Friday, September 23 - School Closed - Diocesan Professional Day @ 4:00

Monday, September 26 - Soccer Game Home v. Immaculate Heart of Mary @ 4:00

Wednesday, September 28 - Soccer Game Away v. St. Pius @ 4:00
Click here to see the official BSS calendar: BSS Calendar
Knights' News
Dear Parents and BSS Students,

In less than two weeks, we will open our doors to welcome our students for the 2022-2023 school year. I hope you have enjoyed your summer, and are looking forward to the new school year as much as we are. Blessed Sacrament School will continue to focus on our school’s mission- to provide a Christian community of faith and love in which students will be able to develop spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, and physically. Together, as partners, we will work together to support your child’s educational journey

CLICK HERE to access a letter to our parents sent last week via OptionC.

Blessed Sacrament School will have a mask optional policy as we start the new school year. This may change during the year. If you would like your child to wear a mask at school CLICK HERE to access the mask optional permissions slips and return them to our school office. BSS will not be providing masks at this time to our students.

For our students in K-8, we might be walking from school to attend mass at Our Lady of the Angels Center or other activities throughout the year. We will need you to sign the walking permission form for your child. CLICK HERE to access the form and return it to our school office.

Mrs. Gomez
Principal

Estimados padres y estudiantes de BSS,

En menos de dos semanas, abriremos nuestras puertas para recibir a nuestros estudiantes para el año escolar 2022-2023. Espero que hayan disfrutado su verano y que estén ansiosos por el nuevo año escolar tanto como nosotros. La escuela Blessed Sacrament continuará enfocándose en la misión de nuestra escuela: proporcionar una comunidad cristiana de fe y amor en la que los estudiantes puedan desarrollarse espiritual, intelectual, emocional y físicamente. Juntos, como socios, trabajaremos juntos para apoyar el viaje educativo de su hijo

HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para acceder a una carta a nuestros padres enviada la semana pasada a través de OptionC.

La escuela Blessed Sacrament tendrá una política de máscara opcional a medida que comencemos el nuevo año escolar. Esto puede cambiar durante el año. Si desea que su hijo use una máscara en la escuela, HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para acceder a los permisos opcionales de máscara y devolverlos a la oficina de la escuela. BSS no proporcionará máscaras en este momento a nuestros estudiantes.

Para nuestros estudiantes en K-8, podríamos estar caminando desde la escuela para asistir a misa en el Centro Lady of the Angels u otras actividades durante todo el año. Necesitaremos que firme el formulario de permiso para caminar de su hijo. HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para acceder al formulario y devolverlo a la oficina de nuestra escuela.

Sra. Gomez
Directora
Emergency Contact Form-If you have not filled out an updated Emergency Contact Form for the upcoming school year, please fill it out for your family today. THIS IS A REQUIRED FORM FOR ALL STUDENTS-IF WE DO NOT HAVE ONE, WE CAN'T KEEP YOUR CHILD IN THE BUILDING.

Emergency Contact Form- Click on the link to access, fill and sign the emergency contact form for the 2022-23 school year. Haga clic en el enlace para acceder, completar y firmar el formulario de contacto de emergencia para el año escolar 2022-23. ESTE ES UN FORMULARIO REQUERIDO PARA TODOS LOS ESTUDIANTES. SI NO TENEMOS UNO, NO PODEMOS MANTENER A SU HIJO/A EN EL EDIFICIO.
Blessed Sacrament School's Parent/Student Handbook

Dear students & parents, please review our Parent/Student Handbook for the 2022-2023 school year. We will go over it once school starts with all of our students. Please have your child and parents/guardians sign the last page and return it to our school's office no later than the first week of school.

CLICK HERE to access the Parent/Student Handbook.

CLICK HERE to access the last page of the Parent/Student Handbook so is easier to sign and print.


Manual para padres y estudiantes de la escuela Blessed Sacrament

Estimados estudiantes y padres, revisen nuestro Manual para padres y estudiantes para el año escolar 2022-2023. Lo revisaremos una vez que comience la escuela con todos nuestros estudiantes. Haga que su hijo y los padres/tutores firmen la última página y devuélvala a la oficina de nuestra escuela antes de la primera semana de clases.

HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para acceder al Manual para padres y estudiantes.

HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para acceder a la última página del Manual para padres y estudiantes para que sea más fácil de firmar e imprimir.
AFTERSCHOOL SIGN UP FOMRS

If your family is in need of afterschool care services, do not forget to submit an enrollment form. Following are the links for Afterschool care information and enrollment forms:



We will also have these forms available on our Unpack & Peek scheduled for Monday, August 22nd.
Blessed Sacrament School is Hiring Afterschool Care Personnel

Hi BSS Families,

BSS is looking for personnel for our afterschool program. Please see the requirements below.

CLICK HERE to see more info about the positions available. Haga clic en el enlace para ver más información sobre las posiciones disponibles

BSS está buscando personal para nuestro programa de afterschool. Por favor, consulte los requisitos arriba.

Mrs. Gomez
Principal
Unpack & Peek Scheduled!

Dear Students & Parents, we will have our Unpack & Peek event on Monday, August, 22nd so that our families can come in, meet their teachers, drop off supplies, ask questions and fill out any last-minute required forms.

We will have two sessions to make it easier for working parents to attend:

  • Session 1: 11am - 1pm
  • Session 2: 5 pm - 7 pm

Lunch Information

My Hot Lunchbox is excited to be partnering with Blessed Sacrament School again this year as the hot lunch provider. To begin ordering lunches, click the link below to log in or follow the instructions to create your free account!

Important Note: You will need to Update Your Profile with the student's correct teacher to view the meal calendar.


Our new lunch menu beginning August 2022:
Monday: Chick-Fil-A
Tuesday: Cici’s Pizza
Wednesday: Subway
Thursday: Smithfields Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q
Friday: La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant

If you have any questions, please give us a call at (888) 894-8295 or email us at info@myhotlunchbox.com. We are looking forward to serving your school!
If you are bringing lunch to your child, please make sure it is labeled with your student's name and grade level and leave it on the table just outside the front door of the school--Do not forget to buzz the office to let us know you dropped by.
BSS Uniforms & Our Uniform Swap Shop

CLICK HERE to review our school uniforms guidelines for the 2022-23 school year.

Our school swap shop is open year-round, but we will need you to make an appointment with Mrs. Fitzgerald or Mr. Rico so they can show you the store. We have two swap shop sales before we transition into either summer or winter uniforms.

CLICK HERE if you rather buy the uniforms new at Land's End. Our School code is 900029141.

Remember, you can now buy our PE Uniforms at Graham's Sporting Goods! They have our logo at the store to purchase yellow PE shirts only. They are located at 2535 S Church St, Burlington, NC 27215.

If you have any questions reach out to us:

Beth Fitzgerald
Advancement Director

José Rico Benavides
Admissions Director
Uniformes de BSS y Nuestra
Tienda de intercambio de uniformes

HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para revisar nuestras pautas de uniformes escolares para el año escolar 2022-23.

Nuestra tienda de intercambio escolar está abierta todo el año, pero necesitaremos que haga una cita con la Sra. Fitzgerald o el Sr. Rico para que puedan mostrarle la tienda. Tenemos dos ventas de tiendas de intercambio antes de hacer la transición a los uniformes de verano o de invierno.

HAGA CLIC AQUÍ si prefiere comprar los uniformes nuevos en Land's End. El código de nuestro Colegio es 900029141.

Recuerde, ¡ahora puede comprar nuestros uniformes de educación física en Graham's Sporting Goods! Tienen nuestro logo en la tienda para la compra de playeras amarillas de educación física solamente. Están ubicados en 2535 S Church St, Burlington, NC 27215.
Summer Reading

We have limited copies of these books at the office. If you are unable to purchase one or rent one at the local library, please contact our school office to borrow a copy. Tenemos copias limitadas de estos libros en la oficina. Si no puede comprar uno o alquilar uno en la biblioteca local, comuníquese con la oficina de nuestra escuela para pedir prestada una copia.

K-8 Summer Reading List- For the 2022-2023 school year, our summer reading program will be, once again, a school-wide focus on STEM topics. Each class will be required to read one book and when they return to school in August, teachers will follow up with additional meaningful discussions and assignments in class. For the MS students, please be prepared for a quiz on the first day of school. We will plan to have a STEM Summer Display sometime in September to see the wonderful work done by your children.
Please bring your book with you on the first day of school. Para el año escolar 2022-2023, nuestro programa de lectura de verano será, una vez más, un enfoque de toda la escuela en temas STEM. Se requerirá que cada clase lea un libro y cuando regresen a la escuela en agosto, los maestros harán un seguimiento con discusiones y tareas significativas adicionales en clase. Para los estudiantes de MS, por favor prepárese para una prueba el primer día de clases. Planearemos tener una exhibición de verano STEM en algún momento de septiembre para ver el maravilloso trabajo realizado por sus hijos.
Por favor traiga su libro con usted el primer día de clases.
Supply Lists are Ready!

Supply Lists-Click on the link to access the Supply List for the 2022-23 school year. Haga clic en el enlace para acceder a la Lista de útiles para el año escolar 2022-23.
Immunizations
Kindergarten
In North Carolina, proof of required immunizations and health assessments are required within 30 days of the first date of attendance of school for kindergarten students. After 30 days, children are to be excluded from school until the family provides documentation of requirements. Families of children in kindergarten will be receiving a letter with the NC Health Assessment Transmittal form which needs to be filled out by your family physician and brought to school with the immunizations by the first day of school, August 24, 2022.

7th Grade:
A booster dose of tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis (Tdap) vaccine is required for individuals who are entering the seventh grade or by 12 years of age, whichever comes first. One dose of the meningococcal vaccine is required for individuals entering the seventh grade or by 12 years of age, whichever comes first. After 30 days, children are to be excluded from school until the family provides documentation of requirements. An updated immunization with proof of the vaccines by August 24, 2022.
Vacunas
Kindergarten
En Carolina del Norte, se requiere prueba de las vacunas requeridas y evaluaciones de salud dentro de los 30 días posteriores a la primera fecha de asistencia a la escuela para los estudiantes de jardín de infantes. Después de los 30 días, los niños deben ser excluidos de la escuela hasta que la familia proporcione la documentación de los requisitos. Las familias de niños de kinder recibirán una carta con el formulario de Transmisión de Evaluación de Salud de Carolina del Norte que debe ser completado por su médico de cabecera y llevado a la escuela con las vacunas antes del primer día de clases, el 24 de agosto de 2022.

Séptimo Grado:
Se requiere una dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna contra el tétanos, la difteria y la tos ferina (Tdap) para las personas que ingresan al séptimo grado o para los 12 años de edad, lo que ocurra primero. Se requiere una dosis de la vacuna meningocócica para las personas que ingresan al séptimo grado o para los 12 años de edad, lo que ocurra primero. Después de los 30 días, los niños deben ser excluidos de la escuela hasta que la familia proporcione la documentación de los requisitos. Una inmunización actualizada con prueba de las vacunas antes del 24 de agosto de 2022.
Important Building Maintenance
Required AHERA Management Plan Notice
As required by federal legislation (40CFR763.93 (G) 4) we are hereby providing this notice of the availability of our AHERA Management Plan for your review. The older portions of Blessed Sacrament School facility were constructed prior to the prohibition of the use of asbestos as a building material, and this legislation, enacted in 1989, mandates the creation of the original Management Plan and the subsequent re-inspections every three years, and that availability of that information to all parents, teachers, and employee organizations. Please do not hesitate to contact the school office to schedule an appointment to review these materials.
  • 515 Hillcrest Avenue Burlington, NC 27215
Mantenimiento importante del edificio
Aviso del plan de gestión de AHERA requerido
Según lo exige la legislación federal (40CFR763.93 (G) 4), por la presente proporcionamos este aviso de la disponibilidad de nuestro Plan de Gestión de AHERA para su revisión. Las partes más antiguas de las instalaciones de Blessed Sacrament School se construyeron antes de la prohibición del uso de asbesto como material de construcción, y esta legislación, promulgada en 1989, exige la creación del Plan de Gestión original y las posteriores re-inspecciones cada tres años. y que la disponibilidad de esa información para todos los padres, maestros y organizaciones de empleados. No dude en comunicarse con la oficina de la escuela para programar una cita para revisar estos materiales.
  • 515 Hillcrest Avenue Burlington, NC 27215
BSS Sports
Welcome back, Knights!

We are excited to be able to offer up again a Fall Sports season this year. We are pleased to announce that we will have Boys soccer, JV Volleyball, Tennis, Cross Country & Running Club.

If your child is playing a sport, remember to submit to our school a current physical and sign the Athletic Permissions Form & Code of Conduct. CLICK HERE to access a form to have your child's physician fill out. CLICK HERE to access the Athletic Permission & Emergency Form 2022-2023.

Practices for Soccer and JV Volleyball have started this week.

Marcie Letvak
Athletic Director
JV Volleyball Information:

The FIRST JV Volleyball practice will be THIS Saturday, August 13th from 9 am to 11 am. Parents, please arrive by 10:45 for a parent meeting. The next three practices will be Monday the 15th, Wednesday the 17th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, and Saturday the 20th from 9:00-11:00 am. Practices will be held at the Knights Castle. The address is 408 West Davis Street in Burlington, NC.

When school starts, practices will be Monday, 3:30-5:00, and Wednesday 5:30-7:00.

Please bring knee pads, a water bottle, and good sneakers to practice this Saturday and all of the practices thereafter.

Our first game is scheduled for August 27th!
Boys Soccer Information:

All players must have shin guards. 

There will be two practices a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For now, the practices will be from 4-5:30 pm here at school. Realizing the hot temperatures, please have players bring water (it will be accessible to them as well) and we will take appropriate breaks. Players should ensure to hydrate themselves during the day prior to practice as well. When school starts the practices will remain on Tuesdays and Thursdays but the time will change. We will practice from 3-5 pm.

There will be a soccer meeting with parents on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, immediately after practice. 

CLICK HERE to access our Soccer Coach Aleem's letter to parents. La carta también está en español. *Note that the first game was moved from August 22nd to September 28th/*Tenga en cuenta que el primer juego se trasladó del 22 de agosto al 28 de septiembre:
X Country Coach Needed!

We are still looking for an X-Country Coach for this Fall season. If you have always wanted to coach a sport, now is your chance! Please let Coach Letcak know you are able to coach this season here:

Marcie Letvak
Athletic Director
Prayer Requests
Please pray for:

Our world, to slow the spread of COVID-19. Protect all of us from harm and be their comfort in this time of uncertainty.
Principal's Message
Dear Parents,
Dear BSS Community,
Welcome back! Looking forward to a great 2022-2023 school year.

Mrs. Gomez
From the Office of Admissions
School Tours

Mr. Rico will be available at the office Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays for any questions or concerns related to admissions.

You can reach Mr. Rico at 336-570-0019 ext. 212 or by email at admissions@bssknights.org Hablamos Español!

Here is a link to our admissions page: https://www.bssknights.org/admissions
From the Office of Advancement
We have new Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities for the 2022-2023 school year.

We'd love to help promote your business, while you support our school!

In addition to keeping our tuition as low as possible, donations during the 2021-2022 school year allowed us to do the following:

  • Purchase new picnic tables for our deck and outdoor classroom
  • Replace our back deck
  • Purchase new cafeteria tables
  • Paint many areas of the building 
  • Replace flooring in a few classrooms
  • Purchase new desks & chairs for a few classrooms

If you or someone you know owns a business and would like to partner with our school, contact us today!

CLICK HERE to access more detailed sponsorship level opportunities.

I look forward to working with you!

Beth Fitzgerald
Director of Advancement
Link your AmazonSmile

AmazonSmile is a simple way for you to support Blessed Sacrament School every time you shop, at no cost to you. AmazonSmile is available at smile.amazon.com on your web browser and can be activated in the Amazon Shopping app for iOS and Android phones. When you shop at AmazonSmile, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added benefit that AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to BSS. Just make sure you choose Blessed Sacrament Church/School as the charity organization you select.

Remember, only purchases made at smile.amazon.com, (not www.amazon.com or the mobile app,) generate AmazonSmile donations.

CLICK HERE to find out more about AmazonSmile
Box Tops For Education

No more clipping. No more sending Box Tops to school. All you need is your phone. Download the ALL-NEW Box Tops app, shop as you normally would, then simply scan your store receipts to find participating products. The app will automatically credit Blessed Sacrament School's Box Tops earnings online. Click here for a video of how it works.

Twice a year, your school will receive a check and can use that cash to buy whatever it needs! If you see this label, use the new Box Tops app to scan your receipt. Box Tops are still worth 10¢ each for your school. CLICK HERE
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
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.