On Thursday, September 22nd, we celebrated our school's 87th birthday! Students and staff were asked to wear a birthday hat. Students were treated to cake and we finished our day on the back lawn with music by our very own DJ TJ!! We had so much fun celebrating. It is nice to have parents in the building again. Thank you everyone for making this a beautiful day and a special thanks to Mrs. Firtzgerald for putting this together.

As part of the Out-of-Uniform Day, students & staff were also asked to bring a cereal box to collect for the Little Portion Food Pantry. Thank you for your donations!

Friday, September 23 - School Closed - Diocesan Professional Day⛪; Day Camp Available; Tennis Match- BSS vs. TMS @ 4:30 Burlington Tennis Center- 1402 Overbrook Rd, Burlington 🎾

Saturday, September 24 - JV Volleyball Away Game v. SLS/SPX @ 9:30 at SPX 🏐

Sunday, September 25 - Esperanza 2022 from 12:00 -5:00

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

Tuesday, September 27 - Soccer Game Away v. St. Pius @ 4:00 ⚽

Wednesday, September 28 - Tentative XC Away Meet @ 4:00 🏃 🏁 more info soon!

Monday, October 3: Tentative soccer game away at OLG @ 4:00 ⚽

Tuesday, October 4: Away Soccer Game v SH Sacred Heart @ 4:00 ⚽

Wednesday, October 5th - Tentative Soccer Game Away v. OLG @ 4:30 ⚽

Thursday, October 6 - PECSAA - JV VOLLEYBALL FIRST ROUND @ 4:00 at IHM 🏐

Click here to see the official BSS calendar: BSS Calendar

Yesterday, Thursday, September 22- Stacy McAnulty came to BSS. She is the author of The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl, the summer reading book for middle school. The book is about a girl named Lucy who became a mathematical genius after being struck by lightning and her adventures as she enters middle school.

One of our students was featured on Ms. McAuntly's tweeter feed! https://twitter.com/stacymcanulty/status/1572960868593172482?s=21&t=t4MEolcbgXrmtoKV6ma2xw

Ms. McAnulty spent most of Thursday morning talking to our students about her book and sharing with us why she became a writer for children's books. Our students had a lot of questions and enjoyed very much Ms. McAnutly's visit! Thank you for coming!!

Our students also had on display their work on their Fibonacci pictures and posters!

From the Office of Advancement.

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!

Learn More HERE

BSS is a proud sponsor of the Festival Esperanza 2022: A space to celebrate the importance and beauty of diversity. It will take place this Sunday, September 25th at Alamance Arts, located at 213 S Main St, Graham from 12:00-5:00. Come out and see the celebration in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

BSS es un orgulloso patrocinador del Festival Esperanza 2022: Un espacio para celebrar la importancia y la belleza de la diversidad. Tendrá lugar este domingo 25 de septiembre en Alamance Arts, ubicado en 213 S Main St, Graham de 12:00 a 5:00. Venga y vea la celebración en honor al Mes de la Herencia Hispana.

Congratulations to Isley (First), Luca (Seventh), Avery (First), Kenneth (Fifth), Mason (Fifth), Diego (Seventh), & Yahir (Seventh) for receiving a Knight Honor Cross from Mrs. Gomez last Monday, September 19th for representing the best values BSS embodies 💛💙

Next Monday, September 26 is Johnny Appleseed Day and Mrs. Byerly & Mrs. Joyner's Kindergarten students have been preparing by working in various apple activities! Last Thursday, September 22nd some Kindergarten parents come in and help our students make apple boxes with paint and apple structures that were taken home. The students had much fun making these.

Last Tuesday, September 20th, our 4th-grade students went on a field trip to Cedarock Park for their Farm to Table Program! We are so happy our students were able to attend this year! Thank you to Mrs. Kennedy for organizing the trip and sharing these pictures!

This year, Mrs. Kennedy's 4th graders are Buddies-in-Training as they prepare for Middle School! They are partnering with the Pre-Kindergarten class and will be assisting Mrs. Glenn and Mrs. Kelso with various activities throughout the year. So far, the students have taken their buddies on a tour of the school, read stories to them, and helped them with a directed drawing activity! They are so excited to be learning to be servant leaders and can’t wait for an awesome year with their Pre-K Buddies!

This past Wednesday, September 21st, Mrs. Bost's National Junior Honor Society's new students were inducted into our school's Chapter and they had a very special guest speaker: Judge Rick Champion!

CLICK HERE to see a video recording of the ceremony.

Congratulations to our 2022-2023 Inductees:

After signing their names into the NJHS roster book and receiving a pin from their parents, the students heard Judge Champion talk about what it means to be a servant leader of faith, an exemplary citizen, and uphold the high standards of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Thank you very much parents for coming to see your children and Judge Champion for speaking to our students!

Thank you to York's Photography Studio for donating these beautiful umbrellas to our school! Our 7th-grade students enjoyed using them this afternoon. 💙☂️💛 We did quickly realize we will need umbrella stands. If anyone has old ones they’d like to donate, we’ll take them! You can drop them off on the front porch at school or stop by during school hours! We need at least 6.

INSIDE OUT

Sunday, October 9 | 9 AM-4:30 PM

Chestnut Ridge Camp and Retreat Center

A RETREAT FOR 6TH-8TH GRADE YOUTH

Come experience a day of FUN and FAITH as we begin to learn to look at inward appearances and not just see physical attributes.

Cost: $40 per person

(If financial assistance is needed, please contact your local parish youth ministry program.)

Registration Deadline: September 25, 2022

CLICK HERE to register.

Alamance-Burlington School System will have its 3rd Annual High School Fair Options! It is never too early to explore ALL the options there are for High School Students. More details here: https://sites.google.com/abss.k12.nc.us/absscoursefair/home

Cristo Rey Catholic High School -Located in Durham, NC. They have a Bus that leaves from Home Depot here in Burlington! Ask for Martha Zaldivar, Director of Admissions.

To register, CLICK HERE.

Bishop McGuiness Catholic High School - Located in Kernersville, NC. They have a bus that leaves and brings students to Target here in Burlington!

From the Director of Admissions Mrs. Knox at Bishop McGuiness:

RSVP by Clicking Here or call the Admissions Office at 336.564.1011

The Burlington Upper School - Located here in Burlington, NC!

Alamance Christian School - Located here in Burlington as well.

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.

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.

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

JV Volleyball practices will be Mondays, 3:30-5:00, and Wednesdays 5:30-7:00.

CLICK HERE to access the JV Volleyball Fall Games schedule.

All players must have shin guards. 

PLEASE NOTE the UPDATED SOCCER SCHEDULE for GAMES:

CLICK HERE to access a document of all of the PECSAA school addresses.

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.

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 important 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

Attention parents & students who will participate in Tennis this year: Practices will begin this Monday, September 19th between 3:45 pm- 5:00 pm at BTC Burlington Tennis Center.

CLICK HERE to access the Middle School Tennis Schedule.

Marci Letvak

Athletic Director

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:

I am sure other questions will arise as we move forward, Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions or concerns.

Kelly Spradlin (kspradlin@bssknights.org)

Elizabeth Tichy (etichy@bssknights.org)

We are looking forward to a great season!! Go, Knights!!!

Our world, to slow the spread of COVID-19. Protect all of us from harm and be their comfort in this time of uncertainty.

Please continue to pray for Jasleene Guido.

Please remember in your prayers all those affected by Hurricane Fiona.

Please continue your prayers for Indiana Gonzalez, grandmother of Morgan (8th) and sister of Mrs. Gomez. 

Dear Parents,

I hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful fall weekend. Have a great Saturday and Sunday!

Mrs. Gomez

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

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:

CLICK HERE to read the procedures

HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para leerlos los procedimeintos

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.

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

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

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.

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**

Visit https://1stplace.sale/56240

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.

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.

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.

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:

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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