"The liturgical season of Christmas begins with the vigil Masses on Christmas Eve and concludes on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord (December 25, 2022 - January 8, 2023). During this season, we celebrate the birth of Christ into our world and into our hearts and reflect on the gift of salvation that is born with him, including the fact that he was born to die for us. The Christmas tree and the Nativity scene are popular symbols of the season and a tradition in many Christian homes. It is also traditional to exchange Christmas gifts with family and friends to honor God the Father's gift of his only son to the world. Having received the gift of Christ, we naturally want to pass that gift along to our loved ones."-usccb.org

Tuesday, December 20 - Cirque du Canines @ 9:00am; Out of Uniform - Christmas Best or Worst Sweater🎄; Early Dismissal @ 11:30 am

December 21 - January 2 - School Closed - Christmas Break🎄❄

Tuesday, January 3 - Classes Resume

Thursday, January 5 - Dine Out Night @ MOD Pizza 🍕

Saturday, February 4 - Away Basketball Game vs. OLM @ 9:00 am 🏀

Click here to see the official BSS calendar: BSS Calendar

Our Christmas Concert & Nativity took place last Friday, December 16th in the evening at St. Marks Community Church. Parents and Grandparents were able to attend the program. CLICK HERE to watch a video recording of it.

Well done, Knights!💙💛

Last Monday, December 19th, our eighth-grade student Lila (8) lit up the fourth candle of the Advent Wreath.

On Friday, December 16th, Mrs. Martin's 3rd-grade students delivered their Christmas cookie bags to the downtown fire and police departments!

Goody Bags 🍬 to Frontline Workers

Last Monday, December 19th, our middle school students shared Christmas cheer with businesses and essential workers around the Downtown Burlington area.

Christmas parties were held on Monday, December 19th!

CLICK HERE to see many more pictures!

Congratulations to the following students for getting a Knight Honor Cross from Mrs. Gomez last Monday, December 19th! These students have demonstrated the best values Blessed Sacrament School embodies - Melanie Perez Barrera (Sixth), Hunter Taylor (Fourth), Romeo Benitez (Fourth), Julian Groh (Fourth), Logan Miller (Sixth), Kaity Colmenares Lopez (Fourth), Alexander Miranda De La Paz (Sixth), Isabella Palos (Seventh), Luca Vailati (Seventh), & Scarlett Ladron De Guevara Cruz (Fourth) 💙💛

This past Sunday, December 18th at the 10:30 am Mass, Fr. Vincent Rubino, OFM Conv. was installed as the newly appointed Pastor of Blessed Sacrament Chruch Community by Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama. Congratulations Fr. Vincent! We pray for your continued leadership and support.

We also like to congratulate our student Caleb Donohue as he was praised by Bishop Zarama for doing a great job serving as one of the Altar boys at the Installation Mass.

This morning, Thursday, December 20th at 9 am, we had Marilyn and her canines do a special presentation for our students at the Knight Castle. The students had a lot of fun enjoying the dogs' performance. We even had Mr. Bailey, Crystal (6), Logan (6), and Coach Letvak volunteer in the show. If you missed this morning's show, make sure to catch them tonight at the Paramount Theater.

There is nothing like your school's yearbook. Get your hands on the limited edition collection of our stories from the year. Share it with your friends today and hang on it for years to come! Starting at $45.00 Order your today!

CLICK HERE to order your yearbook online.

Dear Parents CHEER PARENTS,

Please fill out this form ASAP. There recently have been some changes to the schedule and we would like to find out who would be available on the following dates.

Thank you in advance,

Mrs. Spradlin and Mrs.Tichy

Spring will be here before we know it! In the Spring we offer Golf as a middle school sport for 5th-8th grades. Please go ahead and sign your child up now if they plan to play or have an interest in playing. The number of participants we have will determine which course will be our home course as well as if tryouts are needed.

Please use this link/Porfavor use este enlace: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080D45A8A923AB9-spring

Marci Letvak

Athletic Director

You can sign up to volunteer for the next home games on 01/07/2023 here (scroll down): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080D45A8A923AB9-20222023

Athletic Director

The teams we will be having this winter season are:

Varsity Cheer 3:00-5:00

JV Girls: 3:30-5:00

JV Boys: 5:00-7:00

Varsity Boys: 3:30-5:30

JV Cheer 3:00-4:00

JV Boys: 3:30-5:30

JV Girls: 5:00-6:30

Competition Cheer: 3:00-5:00

Pep Squad 3:00-4:15

Competition Cheer: 3:00-5:00

Varsity Boys: 5:00-7:00

Looking forward to a great winter sports season!!!

Away Basketball Game vs. OLM @ 9:30 am 🏀 (1730 Link Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27103) Saturday, February 4 @ 9:30 am

CLICK HERE to access the for when all of the games will be played & AWAY SCHOOL GAME ADDRESSES.

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 for your child's physician to fill out. CLICK HERE to access the Athletic Permission & Emergency Form 2022-2023.

Make sure you follow PECSAA for the latest info.

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 keep Jasleene Guido in your prayers.

Dear Parents,

Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May God bless all of you now and always. 

Mrs. Gomez

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

The Athletic Boosters Club has officially kicked off the 2022 Blessed Sacrament Shoe drive with funds2orgs.

BSS students and families will collect gently worn, used and new shoes for the next 60 days. These shoes are bagged and then collected by the fundraising company. Funds2Org then pays BSS per pound for the shoes. These shoes are shipped to micro-enterprises around the world

100 bags (2,500 shoes) – Collecting 100 bags will raise approximately $1,000.

After 100 bags our cost per pound we receive increases, increasing our earnings even more. There is NO LIMIT to the number of shoes we collect

How you can collect and donate:

Contact Holly Groh with any fundraising questions you may have: holly.r.groh@gmail.com

Alamance Burlington School System offers various options for students in high school including the option to gain credits toward a college degree while completing the requirements for high school, enrollment in the pre-collegiate academy, and International Baccalaureate options.

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.

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.

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.

We will transition to Winter Uniforms on Monday, November 7th. CLICK HERE to review the winter uniform guidelines on pages 2, 4, 6 & 8.

Haremos la transición a los uniformes de invierno el lunes 7 de noviembre. HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para revisar las pautas del uniforme de invierno en las páginas 2, 4, 6 y 8.

If you would like to order new uniform pieces, Lands' End is currently the only option for items with a logo and plaid ties. We are working on a new vendor and will share more details soon.

You can purchase khaki and navy pants anywhere as long as they are solid and have a belt loop (2nd-8th).

There are a few other options for the plaid jumpers and skirts.

All plaid should have the colors green, navy, yellow, and red. There are a few variations. Please be sure to get the one w/ all 4 colors. On Lands' End, it is called HUNTER/CLASSIC NAVY PLAID.

On French Toast and Walmart, it is called GREEN PLAID.

You can still purchase PE uniforms locally at Graham Sporting Goods. They have yellow PE shirts, solid sweatpants, and zip-up jackets. You do NOT have to get the logo on the sweatpants, but it must be on the jacket and sweatshirt.

PE pants need to be solid navy. There should not be any lines down the sides or decals on them.

Let me know if you have any Winter Uniform questions!

Thanks,

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 20% 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

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

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

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.