Dear Parents,
Who was Greg Gannon?
Greg was ‘just a guy’. A teacher at Gonzaga who saw a need for serving those less fortunate than him. Greg started a program called HAP (Higher Achievement Program) to serve as an outreach to children in the city who needed extra academic support to be able to meet the rigors of a quality Catholic high school. There was a young man working in Gaithersburg who was enticed by the opportunity to volunteer for HAP and tutor grade school children to give them a chance for a brighter future. Because of that experience, that young man quit his job and decided to take a shot at teaching. 35 years later, that young man (yes, it was a while ago) sits here and writes this message to you. Literally, I am where I am today because of Greg Gannon.
In addition to the HAP program, Greg also saw a need to collect food for those who are hungry. It’s a simple notion that has turned into one of the benchmarks of charitable giving in the Blessed Sacrament community and, now, throughout the archdiocese. The week after Thanksgiving, we will be collecting cans for the Greg Gannon Canned Food Drive. Greg is no longer with us but his legacy lives on through people like me who got involved in education because of HAP and people like you who give every year to the Greg Gannon Canned Food Drive.
Greg was ‘just a guy’ but he’s an enduring testament to what one guy with boundless energy and a great heart can accomplish. Please continue his legacy by contributing generously when we ask for canned goods after Thanksgiving.
(Oh…and...we want to collect MORE than Holy Redeemer!)
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- Nov. 22nd 12:30 Dismissal
- Nov. 23-25 No School Thanksgiving Break
- Nov. 30th 8th Grade HS Placement Test
- Dec. 2nd Students may wear Christmas PJs/Festive Flannel
- Dec. 2nd 8th Grade Movie Night
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Ordering for the last 2 weeks of November is closed. To order for the month of December and first week of December orders must be received by Nov 29th
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Sibling Applications!
Sibling applications are due Monday, December 12th.
Applications are online only and can be found here.
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The Teacher Christmas Gift Fund is open for gift donations from now until December 5th. Don't delay--make your donation today! Please Donate here.
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The worlds biggest day of charitable giving is almost here...
Save the Date for Giving Tuesday!
Show your BSS Bulldog Spirit and Support our 2022/23 Annual Fund on or before our biggest planned giving day of the year Tuesday, November 29th.
A strong Annual Fund ensures we can honor our mission of educating young minds, while keeping tuition costs stabilized, and providing the best possible programs, faculty and facilities for each of our 505 students.
It’s your participation that counts. Every gift, no matter the size, is deeply appreciated and makes a difference!
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Stocking Stuffer Service Project
The 6th grade advisories are collecting soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, Chapstick, and deodorant for the homeless to be distributed at THRIVE DC. This year, our goal is to fill 300 stockings! We really need your help in order to fill them all.
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Kindergarten - 2 deodorant & chapstick
1st - 2 full-sized toothpaste & chapstick
2nd - deodorant & 2 chapstick
3rd - 2 full-sized toothpaste & toothbrush
4th - 2 full-sized toothpaste & chapstick
5th - deodorant & 2 soaps
6th - 2 toothbrushes & soap
7th - deodorant & 2 soaps
8th - 2 toothbrushes & chapstick
ALL DONATED ITEMS ARE DUE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9th.
THANK YOU!
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The 35th Annual Greg Gannon Canned Food Drive
We will be collecting cans all next week. There will be prizes for classes who bring in the most cans each day. Overall grade winner will earn an ice cream party!
Every can counts!
We want to see you on the Black Top Saturday morning, December 3rd at 8:30 am to celebrate friendship and fellowship with the Blessed Sacrament Community! Donuts, Coffee and Hot Chocolate will be plentiful!
Saturday, December 3rd.
Registration Is Open!
Select Parish Drives, Blessed Sacrament.
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Holiday Bulldogging
What's cuter than a bunch of Duffy the Bulldog in your yard? Duffy with Christmas flair!
Spread the Christmas cheer and show your school pride by reserving a spot to get Bulldogged this Christmas season! Your kids will love waking up to Holiday Bulldogging. One week only--December 4th to December 9th--so sign up here today!
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Outreach Sunday Collection Volunteers Needed
We are looking for bright smiling faces to stand at the entrances of the church and collect donations which support our food ministries at Blessed Sacrament. This collection only occurs on the first Sunday of the month. Volunteers are asked to spend 15 minutes before and after mass holding the baskets for donations. This is a great family service opportunity! Service Hours can be earned. We need volunteers for the 7:30, 9:00 and 12:30 Sunday masses. If any of these masses are your regular mass, we would love your help!
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This Advent use God's gift of imagination to get closer to Him.
Introductory Session
Sunday, November 20, 9 - 10:15am
School Auditorium
Imaginative prayer is a way of praying made popular by St. Ignatius of Loyola in his Spiritual Exercises. It encourages the senses and the imagination to enter into the scene of a Gospel story, to be moved by it, to take part in it, maybe as one of the characters and to allow it to unfold.
Lead by Katie Krantz and Judy Zielinski
All are welcome (including school age children and their parents)
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There is a new way for you to earn Box Tops for Education to benefit Blessed Sacrament School.
Just download the app, then scan your receipts! BSS parents have tried the app, and the process seems to work smoothly.
Don’t forget to credit your earnings to a specific grade level on the app. (A little competition never hurts!)
All the information can be found at the link below, and it only takes a few minutes to register:
Sign up now:
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Support Blessed Sacrament!
It's shopping season and one of the easiest ways to support the HSA and our school is by shopping through Amazon Smile!
Click here to shop Amazon and be sure to bookmark the link. Amazon will donate a percentage of all purchases to Blessed Sacrament.
If you use the Amazon Shopping app on your phone or tablet, go to the Settings menu and under Programs and Features click 'See all Programs' and click 'AmazonSmile'. Search "Shrine Most Blessed Sacrament" to add BSS to your rewards program. Then every time you shop Amazon on your phone/tablet, BSS will receive a percentage of your purchases, including orders from Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods! Just remember to shop through the Amazon Smile Link! You can ask friends and family to consider registering as well!
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