"The Blessing of the Animals is a beautiful annual ceremony celebrating the human-animal bond, originating from a Roman Catholic tradition as part of the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment. St. Francis is one of the most beloved Catholic saints." -The Cove. This morning, Friday, October 7th, we had our annual Blessing of the Animals and our Pastor, Fr. Vincent, blessed all of our pets brought in by many of our parents!
Take a look at some of the pictures of this wonderful event for our school community. CLICK HERE to watch a video of the prayer service and make sure you visit our Facebook page for more pictures! |
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Friday, October 7 - Blessing of the Animals @ 8:00🐶🐱🐴🐁🐤🐟🐛🐝
; Fall Sports Pep Rally @ 1:15 pm; Tennis Game v. SMS at OFRC @ 4:30 pm 🎾; Soccer Game V SPX - Joe C. Davidson Park @ 3:30 ⚽
October 10 - October 14 - Iowa Assessments-Testing Week
Friday, October 14 - PECSAA XC Meet at SH @ 4:00 🏃 🏁; Tennis Game v. TBS at OFRC @ 4:30 pm 🎾
Wednesday, October 19 - 8th Grade Field Trip to the NC State Fair 🍿🍗🎢🎡🎪🚟🎇
Thursday, October 20 - Out of Uniform - Pink Out Day! 💓🌸🌷
Friday, October 21 - 4th Grade Lemonade Wars Reward Lunch; NJHS Pizza Bingo 🍕 @ 5:30 pm; Tennis Game v. BCA at OFRC @ 4:30 pm 🎾
Thursday, October 27 - Fall Sports Pictures at the Knight Castle 📸
Friday, October 28 - Grade Students Prepare for Haunted Hall 👻💀
Saturday, October 29 - Oktoberfest & Haunted Hall @ 5:00 - 8:30 pm 🍿🍺
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Fall Sports Pep Rally!
This afternoon, we held our annual Fall Sports Pep Rally! It was a fun time for our students and faculty to celebrate all of the sports played this Fall. Thanks to our parent Coaches and volunteers, we were able to have a sports team for our boys' soccer, JV Volleyball, Tennis, Cross Country, Running Club & Cheer!
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From the Office of Advancement. |
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Hi! Thank you to all who participated in the last Dine Out at It's All Good Southern Kitchen. We received a check for $204.30 this week. They said, "that is one of the all-time highest totals for our fundraising nights!"
Thank you to students and parents who came out to our Red Robin! Dine in or get takeout!
Other Information/Events:
Calendars- All students should have brought home a printed calendar for the month of October in their yellow folders. If you didn't receive folders last week (b/c we were out Friday), they should be in there this week. All events for the month should be listed! Check the google calendar regularly for added events and updates. Friday is a very busy day! We don't want you guys to miss anything! You can find links to the calendars HERE
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Attractions Books:
We are now selling Attractions Dining & Value Guides. They are $25 each! Buy 5 and you get one free! This year our 7th & 8th Grade students are helping us sell them. They are working to raise money for a special Coding project. They will earn $10 for each book sold. Look in Yellow Folders on Friday for more information!
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Our next big event will be our annual Oktoberfest! (Saturday, October 29th). Those of you who have been at the school for many years know this is always a fun evening for our current and alumni families. Many of our friends from the church also come to this event. Over the last 2 years, we've had a scaled-back version. We are excited to bring back more of the Oktoberfest traditions like the Haunted Hall! This is a special activity planned by our 8th-grade students and parents!
The Knights of Columbus will be here serving beer and brats! Kids will be invited to come in their costumes to visit the Trunk or Treat and play games. It should be a fun night for everyone!
In order to make this event possible, we will need A LOT of help from our parents and grandparents! Here is a link to a sign-up to help organize the event. Once the Chairs and Helpers are in place, I will help you get started.
As we get closer to the event, I will send another sign-up out with ways you can help the week of and during the event.
Please message me with any questions!
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Beth Fitzgerald
Advancement Director
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Get Ready for Winter Sports!
The Winter Sports season is fast approaching! Please use this link, https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080d45a8a923ab9-winter1, to sign your child up for winter sports. The Sign-Ups will close on October 14th. Depending on the level of participation in some sports, we may need to hold tryouts.
**We are still in need of SEVERAL coaches! Please reach out if you are interested in coaching a team.***
¡Prepárate para los deportes de invierno!
¡La temporada de deportes de invierno se acerca rápidamente! Utilice este enlace, https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080d45a8a923ab9-winter1, para inscribir a su hijo en los deportes de invierno. Las inscripciones se cerrarán el 14 de octubre. Dependiendo del nivel de participación en algunos deportes, es posible que necesitemos realizar pruebas.
GO, KNIGHTS!
Marcie Letvak
Athletic Director
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BSS Athletic Boosters is Back!
After several years of missing from our school, several parents and BSS staff members have come together to bring back the Athletic Booster Club!!!
Joining forces with the Advancement team and our Athletic Director we’re bringing fun and new ideas to help raise money for our schools’ athletic needs. Here are some fun things we’re currently putting together for this school year:
- Bringing back the “Jump-a-thon”, loved by our entire student body.
- Donut and Bake Sales for winter sporting events & BSS miscellaneous events.
- Special fitness class sessions with our local fitness centers
- A potential Shoe drive to provide shoes for people in need, in countries around the world
- A Dinner Auction / Golf Outing
All proceeds raised this year will support the following athletic purchases:
- New Volleyball Uniforms
- JV Basketball Uniforms for Boys and Girls
- Competitive Cheer Mat
- New Soccer Goals
Be on the lookout for future details and volunteer opportunities to support your BSS Knights! We will update our Athletics page soon!
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Stock the Lounge
It’s time to Stock the Lounge again! The staff is always appreciative when we have tons of snacks and drinks at school!
People have asked if they can donate money instead of signing up to send in items. The answer is YES! Just be sure to let us know it’s for “Stock the Louge”. I’ll use the money to purchase the items we need!
Thank you for always supporting our school!
-Beth Fitzgerald
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Pre-Kindergarten Service Project
Earlier this week, Mrs. Glenn & Mrs. Kelso's Pre-K students learned about community helpers. Mrs. Glenn shared, “We talked about the military and everything they do for our country. We focused on the Coast Guard. The students watched a Coast Guard water rescue that happened last week during Hurricane Ian. The students were amazed and we decided to write thank-you notes. We plan to send these thank you notes to a group of Coast Guard recruits who are currently in Boot Camp to give them encouragement.”
Here are some pictures of the students's work:
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4th Grade-Alex's Lemonade Stand
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) emerged from the front yard lemonade stand of 4-year-old Alexandra “Alex” Scott, who was fighting cancer and wanted to raise money to find cures for all children with cancer. Her spirit and determination inspired others to support her cause, and when she passed away at the age of 8, she had raised $1 million.
After reading The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies and learning about Alexandra Scott, Mrs. Kennedy's Fourth Grade Class goal became to continue Alex's legacy by supporting Childhood Cancer Research. Her story inspired our students to raise awareness of childhood cancer and use their time and talents to be servant leaders for this cause in our community. |
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As of Wednesday, October 5th, our students and parents have been able to fundraise $324.25 and counting! Friday’s group will be selling juice pouches and cups of lemonade (cups will only be sold at the table), as well as bags of chips at dismissal. Juice/lemonade will be $1.50 and chip bags will be $2.
If you are unable to purchase but would like to donate to help us reach our goal of $2,000, please visit our donation website here: https://bit.ly/BSSLemonade202
Thank you so much!
Mrs. Aurora Kennedy
4th Grade Teacher | Elementary STEM Coordinator
Blessed Sacrament School, Burlington, NC
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Join the Adventure!
This week Cub Scout leaders spoke to our students and shared with them some of the exciting things that happen in the Cub Scout organization.
This is for students in grades K-5th
The fee to Join is $99 for the first year (2023 first-time enrollment) Scholarships are available.
Contact: Jeff Benes @ (336)675-9086 (Mr. Benes is a BSS Alumni Parent and scout leader to many BSS students and alumni)
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Food Pantry Distribution is Scheduled!
Blessed Sacrament Church will have a food pantry distribution this Monday, October 10th from 11:30AM-5:00PM. 408 W. Davis St., Burlington, NC 27215.
The line for the pantry begins at the corner of West Davis Street and Maple Avenue. There are going to be signs, in English and Spanish, indicating this.
Should you have any questions, please call our parish office: 336-226-8796. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve you and our community.
Blessings to you,
Leo Quinn
Coordinator of Youth Ministry
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
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IOWA Testing Snack Sign-Up
Dear parents,
Our IOWA tests are scheduled to take place on the week of October 10th. This is the only standardized testing that Blessed Sacrament Students in 3rd-8th grades take. If you have a child in these grades, please consider signing up to provide snacks for your student's class during testing week.
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Halloween Party Sign-ups🎃
Halloween is coming up soon and preparations must be made for class parties. This year they will be on the back lawn. This will allow parents to join us! To make it easier for students to transport their snacks outside, please send in items that we can quickly put into bags or treat boxes.
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Teacher & Staff Spotlight |
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Introducing Mrs. Bevelyn Rivera-Our Middle School Paraprofessional from Catapult Learning!
Mrs. Bevelyn Rivera has been with us for about a year now. She started last year volunteering at the office whenever we needed extra help. Now, she has become our school paraprofessional for our middle school grades. Mrs. Rivera coordinates with middle school teachers and provides support to students in science, math, and social studies. Here at school you will see her not only helping students but also assisting during lunch and at the office.
Before coming to Blessed Sacrament School, Mrs. Rivera was the Human Resources Professional for CT Nassau, a textile company based in Alamance County, NC, for 21 years! Originally from New York City, Mrs. Rivera has been living in the Burlington area for about 30 years now. She attended Fordham University and obtained a Bachelor of Natural Science in 1987. She shares with us that right after high school, she did not go to college right away, instead, she worked for many companies; one of them was Estée Lauder, which is one of the world's leading makeup companies, and got a chance to travel all over the world as one of their trainers! Mrs. Rivera got to visit most of Europe and Latin America. Right after college, Mrs. Rivera worked for Cornell University Medical College as the Assistant to the Dean of Admissions for 5 years before coming with her family to the Burlington, NC area in 1993.
When she is not working, Mrs. Rivera likes to volunteer at the Little Portion Food Pantry and enjoys cooking and reading! She has two children, Julian (who is a Police Officer in Wilmington, NC) and Iliana (who is a performer on a big cruise ship). Mrs. Rivera currently lives in Whittset, NC with her husband of 44 years, Ramon, and her rescue dog named Molly. |
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Fun Facts about Mrs. Bevelyn Rivera:
She is Mrs. Gomez's sister!
Birthday: November 9th
My favorite places to eat: Cheesecake Factory, Firebirds, Uncle Julio's
My favorite place to get coffee: Starbucks
My coffee order is: Coffee Frap
My favorite thing for breakfast is: Omelette
I love to shop at: Macy's at Southpoint
My favorite colors are: Purple, black red
My favorite sports team is: NY Yankees
My favorite candy/snack is: Jujubes
My favorite drink is: White wine
T-shirt size: XL
monogram (first, middle, last) BIR
Hobbies: Cooking, walking
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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 & Cheer!
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.
Marcie Letvak
Athletic Director
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JV Volleyball Information:
CLICK HERE to access the JV Volleyball Fall Games schedule.
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Boys Soccer Information:
All players must have shin guards.
Boys' soccer practices are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-5 pm.
PLEASE NOTE the UPDATED SOCCER SCHEDULE for GAMES:
9/12: Home Soccer v OLG9/14: Soccer Away at IHM9/26: Home Soccer v IHM-
*9/27: Soccer Away at SPX -> note that this one changed dates.
10/3: Tentative soccer game away at OLG Cancelled10/4: Away Soccer Game v SH Sacred Heart10/5: Away Soccer Game v OLG (note the address of the venue)-
10/7: Soccer Game v SPX - Joe C. Davidson Park, 3715 Rural Retreat Road, Burlington, NC 27215 @ 3:30 pm
CLICK HERE to access a document of all of the PECSAA school addresses.
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Our students played against SH on Tuesday, October 4th, and against OLG on Wednesday, October 5th and we could not be more proud of our players! Another win for our soccer team! They celebrated by going out to dinner in Salisbury! The Go Burrito tradition continues! 💙⚽️💛 |
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X Country Update!
Cross Country Parents,
Since we do not have a head coach, a few parents will be supervising runs so that we can get cross-country started. Our XC practices will take place on Wednesdays from 3:00 - 4:15 pm and Sundays Family Practice at 4 pm.
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Each week we will have "Sunday Funday Runs" at various locations. We value family time so these practices are open to all XC family members. It is essential that the kids have opportunities to run on trails so they are ready for any meets. Please sign up to lead a Sunday Funday Run!
Thanks!
Coach Letvak and XC team leaders
Marcie Letvak
Athletic Director
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Tennis Update
Attention parents & students who will participate in Tennis this year: Practices will take place every Monday at 3:45 pm at the BTC Burlington Tennis Center.
Matches will be on Fridays at 4:30. We will send out details about the upcoming games:
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Friday, October 7th -Tennis Match- BSS vs. SMS @ 4:30 Olde Forest Racquet Club - 200 Pinedale Dr, Elon, NC 27244
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Friday, October 14h - Tennis Match - BSS vs TBS @ 4:30 Olde Forest Racquet Club - 200 Pinedale Dr, Elon, NC 27244
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Friday, October 21st - Tennis Match-BSS vs. BCA @ 4:30 Olde Forest Racquet Club - 200 Pinedale Dr, Elon, NC 27244
CLICK HERE to access the Middle School Tennis Schedule.
Marci Letvak
Athletic Director
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Cheer Update
Congratulations to all of those students that made the 2022-2023 Competition Cheer Team!
If your family decides to accept the position on the cheer team the following commitments are required:
- Cheer Classic @ Williams High School - Saturday, January 14, 2023
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Shamrock Tournament @Charlotte Catholic High School February 17-19, 2023 This is an overnight event. A parent or guardian must accompany each cheerleader. Parents/Guardians will be responsible to cover the cost of the hotel room, meals, and admission to any games the students attend that weekend.
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Practices on Wednesdays and Thursdays 3:30-5:00 in the Knight Castle. We are aware that certain conflicts may arise from time to time and are willing to work with you on a case-by-case basis, especially in the beginning. Because there are many BSS activities, our intention is to give you a calendar with specific practice dates that work around school events ASAP. We ask that you be flexible around competition time as we might need to add extra practice if we are struggling with a particular skill or part of the routine.
- We will begin practice Wednesday, September 14, 2022, from 3:30-5:00.
- We would like each girl to bring a change of clothes, sturdy shoes, a water bottle, and a yoga mat (to be kept at school) to practice. If you don’t have a yoga mat it can be purchased at Five Below or Walmart for $5-$10.
- More information will be coming regarding uniforms and shoes. It is likely that we will choose a shoe for everyone to order, so they are the same.
I am sure other questions will arise as we move forward, Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions or concerns.
We are looking forward to a great season!! Go, Knights!!!
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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.
Pray for those affected by Hurricane Fiona and Ian.
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Dear Parents,
It was nice to see some of our parents at the Blessing of the Animals. We had a great Pep Rally. Congratulations to our boy's soccer team.
Mrs. Gomez
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From the Office of Admissions |
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School Tours
Mr. Rico will be available at the office Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays for any questions or concerns related to admissions.
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ABSS High School Options Fair Scheduled!
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Private School Options in the Area:
October 27, 2022, Open House
Register for our OPEN HOUSE!
Join us at Cristo Rey RT High School for an Admissions Open House on October 27, 2022, from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM.
Questions
Martha Zaldivar
Director of Recruitment and Admissions
(984) 999-2142
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There is no better way for prospective families to get a feel for the Bishop experience than to take a Villain Walk!
We begin with a welcome session at 9 am followed by a group tour.
Villain Walk Fall Dates
October 13, 20
November 3, 17
Applications for the 2023-24 academic year are available on September 30th
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AFTERSCHOOL SIGN-UP FORMS
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:
Make sure you review the afterschool care procedures for the new school year below:
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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.
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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, just stop by the front office so they led you into 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
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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.
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BSS Spirt Wear on Sale!
The back-to-school spirit wear sale is halfway over! Save 30% on everything in the store. Choose from hundreds of spirit wear designs and garments that are delivered to your home in days. Don't miss it! **This is NOT part of BSS uniforms**
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From the Office of Advancement |
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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
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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.
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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
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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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Burlington Lacross Clinics
A great opportunity here in Burlington to learn to play lacrosse or continue to sharpen your skills!
Open to Boys & Girls K-8th for $25.
Sponsored by NC Fusion Lacrosse and Burlington Parks & Recreation.
#falllax #growthegame #learntoplay #lacrosse
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