"The Chinese New Year begins Sunday, January 22, 2023, marking the end of the Year of the Tiger, and the beginning of the Year of the Rabbit. Also known as the Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival, the Chinese New Year is celebrated in several East Asian countries and in many other parts of the world with feasts, fireworks, and parades. For many, it’s a weeks-long celebration marked by various rituals and traditions that are meant to usher in good luck for the coming year."-parade.com

Here at BSS, we celebrated Chinese New Year last Monday, January 23rd. Mrs. Gomez started our day by teaching the students about the traditions behind the holiday! All students were invited to dress in red and gold or dress like a rabbit! See below Mrs. Glenn and Mrs. Kelso's Pre-Kindergarten class wearing their rabbit ears.

Mrs. Clemmons's, Mrs. Byerly's, Ms. Tonya's, and Mrs. Martin's elementary school students worked on their New Year Chinese coloring work booklets. They are currently on display in the school's hallways. Great job knights!

Friday, January 27 - Stock the Lounge for Catholic Schools Week - Sign Up!

Saturday, January 28 - Away Basketball Game vs. SLS @ 9:00 am 🏀

Sunday, January 29 - Catholic Schools' Week Mass at 10:30 am @ Blessed Sacrament Church

Tuesday, January 31 - Home Basketball Game vs. OLM @ 4:00 pm 🏀

January 30 - February 3 - Catholic Schools Week

Friday, February 3 - School Dance Party @ Knight's Castle 💃🕴

Saturday, February 4 - Make-up Away Basketball Games vs OLM @ 9:00 am 🏀

Tuesday, February 7 - Winter Sports Pictures at the Knight Castle @ 1:15 pm - Winter Sports athletes will bring their uniforms and walk to the Knight Castle for pictures 📸

Wednesday, February 8 - Middle School Field Trip to F.W. Woolworth's Building-International Civil Rights Center & Museum

February 9 - February 12 - PECSAA Tournament 🏀

Thursday, February 9 - Dine Out Day: Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers 🍿🍔

Tuesday, February 14 - Out of Uniform Day- St. Valentine's Day Wear Red ❤🌷🎀

Wednesday, February 15 - 2nd Trimester Ends

Thursday, February 16 - Winter Sports Pep Rally @ 1:30 pm 🏀

Friday, February 17 - Early dismissal at 11:30 am; Afterschool is available.

February 17 - February 19 - Shamrock Tournament 🏀

Monday, February 20 - President's Day - School Closed

Tuesday, February 21 - Out of Uniform - Wear green, gold, and purple!

Wednesday, February 22 - Ash Wednesday

Click here to see the official BSS calendar: BSS Calendar

This morning, Friday, January 27th, we celebrated mass with Fr. Tim & Fr. Vincent. It is always a blessing when we can have mass as a school community. Fr. Tim talked to our students about the importance of putting our trust in God and to stop hurting ourselves with the "hammer" or negativity.

A special thanks to Mrs. Bost's 2nd-grade class for leading us in prayers and singing! We also want to thank the teachers who sang and played the piano. May everyone have a blessed weekend and a wonderful start to our Catholic Schools Week!

Congratulations to the following students for getting a Knight Honor Cross from Mrs. Gomez last Monday, January 23rd! These students have demonstrated the best values Blessed Sacrament School embodies - Melanie Perez Barrera (Sixth), Brody Tirgrath (Sixth), & Luca Vailati (Seventh) 💙💛

Congratulations to Emmett Martin (Third) a Multiplication Master. He was recognized last Monday, January 23.

This Friday, January 27th, we recognized the students who participated and won in the Burlington Women’s Art Contest.

Thank You Mrs. Jennifer Lee for preparing our students as they did a great job!

Blessed Sacrament Students participating in the contest are:

On Sunday, January 29, we will celebrate our Catholic Schools Week Mass at 10:30 at Blessed Sacrament Church (1620 Hanford Rd, Graham, NC 27253). Children will sit with their parents in a reserved section. Children reading/singing will be with Mrs. Kearney, Mr. LaChance, or Mrs. Gomez. All students attending must wear their uniforms. CLICK HERE for a document created by Mrs. Fitzgerald of the events planned for the week.

Out of Uniform Theme: Favorite Team Day or Blue & Gold Day

Students will be delivering gifts to downtown neighbors. We will need parents and grandparents to join us to keep our students safe! Please email your homeroom teacher if you are able to join them! You can find the delivery schedules HERE.

Many classes are still voting and deciding on their Homeroom War theme. You can find the themes HERE. The sheet will be updated as they are decided.

Let me know if you have any questions!

Beth Fitzgerald

Paul's Pastry is partnering with our NJHS officers to offer Valentine's Day Cookie Grams! Order a box of 3 large heart-shaped sugar cookies for $5!

They will be delivered to students on Valentine's Day! You can order for other family members as well! Look for an order form in yellow folders on Friday!

Find the order form online HERE.

Our 3rd-grade students learned about igloos last week. During their STREAM time, they used sugar cubes to build their own igloos!

We all enjoyed seeing their creations as they carried them to the car! We may have even seen a few students eating their igloos once they were out of the building! 😂

“Our class was featured last week in the Blessed Sacrament Church bulletin for our Christmas gifts to our neighbors! We also received the sweetest card in the mail from one of our High Street neighbors thanking us for the card. The class was very touched to see our kind deed brightened up someone else's day!”

Last Wednesday, January 25th was National Compliment Day & Mrs. Martin’s 3rd-grade students made origami whales for staff members. They included a sweet note and then hand-delivered them! Their act of kindness was very appreciated!

We have a room block reserved at Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte/South Park at Phillips Place for February 17, 2023 through February 19, 2023. Booking your room is simple, just select "Book a Room" to receive your group's preferred rate.

We're looking forward to seeing you in February! We hope you enjoy your stay and your group's event!

Event dates: February 17, 2023 - February 19, 2023

Hi! Thank you to all of you who came to the Shamrock Parent & Player Meeting yesterday. I know some of you were not able to attend. I will include all of the information covered in this email. If you have a varsity boy basketball player, a varsity cheerleader, or a competition cheerleader, your child is invited to participate in the tournament. Other BSS families are invited to come and support our teams at the games and cheer competition.

Links:

Let me know if you have any questions!

Beth Fitzgerald

Advancement Director

Over the next few months, there will be several ways parents can get involved and help around the school. If you are interested in helping, please review this list and sign up for anything you'd like to have more information! Please include your email address in the comments. Someone will contact you soon with more details about each event! Feel free to share this with grandparents!

Our biggest event will be a Dinner & Auction with a Golf Tournament to support our Athletics Department. This is tentatively scheduled for Friday, 3/17, and Saturday, 3/18. If you have any interest in helping with this event, please review the options HERE.

If golf isn't something that interests you, there are so many other ways to get involved! Review all the opportunities HERE!

Thank you!

Beth Fitzgerald

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.

Our cheerleaders did so well at the New Year Cheer Classic at Immaculata in Durham, NC last Saturday, January 21st. Unfortunately, there was a technical difficulty and their music cut off halfway through the routine. They never missed a beat. They kept going and made us so proud! 💙💛

Congratulations to our 5th-grade student, Lori Devere, for winning the Eagle Award for excellent sportsmanship! Thank you to our coaches, Mrs. Spradlin and Mrs. Tichy! They’ve spent many, many hours preparing our team!

After the competition, there was a cheer dad jump off! Dr. Troutman was the only dad to represent BSS!! 💙👏🏻💛 CLICK HERE to see a video recording!

Dear Pep Squad Parents,

Believe it or not, we are nearing the end of Pep Squad season!

Our last game is next Tuesday, 1/31 at the Knights Castle. Please arrive at 3:45.

We will have a practice/party on Wednesday, 2/1 during our regular practice time. This will be our last practice.

We will be a part of the Winter Pep Rally so please hang on to the uniforms. As soon as we have a date and time for that, we will send it to you.

If you have any questions, please email us.

Thank you and GO KNIGHTS!

Coach Bost and Coach Champion

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 01/14/2023 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!!!

Saturday, January 28 - Away Basketball Game vs. SLS @ 9:00 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 pray for Mrs. Worley and the family (Resource Teacher) as they mourn the passing of her mother, Grace Rumley. 

Please pray for Jasleene as she recovers from surgery.

Dear Parents,

As we begin our celebration of Catholic Schools week, thank you for sending your children to Blessed Sacrament School. I hope you can join us at Mass on Sunday, 1/29 at 10:30.

Mrs. Gomez

Dear Parents,

The admissions office is in the process of preparing to send out re-enrollment contracts for the following school year to our returning students/families. We are proud to announce that there will be no increase in tuition rates for the 2023-2024 school year! Please, review a letter from Mrs. Gomez by CLICKING HERE. You can review our enrollment timeline by CLICKING HERE.

Enrollment for the 2022-2023 school year for returning families will begin on January 23, 2022. All existing families who have not requested financial aid in the past will start to receive an enrollment contract via DocuSign. Space is very limited for rising 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th & 7th graders and priority will be given to all returning families. Please do not delay in signing a contract once you receive it to secure a spot for your child. After signing, the system will ask you to pay the $265.00 enrollment fee. Review the letter above for deadlines. You will receive an email from FACTS once Mr. Rico sets up your automatic tuition payment drafts if you choose to pay via this option.

If a family would like to add a new student/sibling, please let Mr. Rico know so he can adjust your contract accordingly. Remember, we will need the following documents for all new students:

Contracts for families requesting financial aid will be sent after their applications for aid have been processed and a scholarship amount is known. This will be communicated around March 31.

If you have any questions about this process, you can contact Mr. Rico.

Hemos publicado nuestras tarifas de matrícula para el año escolar 2023-2024 HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para acceder al documento a los padres.

HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para acceder a nuestra línea de tiempo de inscripción.

La inscripción para el año escolar 2023-2024 para las familias que regresan comenzará el 21 de enero de 2022. Todas las familias existentes que no hayan solicitado ayuda financiera en el pasado comenzarán a recibir un contrato de inscripción a través de DocuSign (correo electrónico). El espacio es muy limitado para los estudiantes de 1.°, 3.°, 4.°, 5.° 6.° y 7.°grado y se dará prioridad a todas las familias que regresan. No se demore en firmar un contrato una vez que lo reciba para asegurar un lugar para su hijo. Después de firmar, el sistema le pedirá que pague la cuota de inscripción de $265.00. Revise la carta anterior para conocer los plazos. Recibirá un correo electrónico de FACTS una vez que Mr. Rico configure sus giros automáticos de pago de matrícula si elige pagar a través de esta opción.

Si una familia desea agregar un nuevo estudiante/herman@, infórmele al Sr. Rico para que pueda ajustar su contrato en consecuencia. Recuerde, necesitaremos los siguientes documentos para todos los estudiantes nuevos:

Los contratos para las familias que solicitan ayuda económica se enviarán una vez que se hayan procesado sus solicitudes de ayuda y se conozca el monto de la beca. Esto se comunicará alrededor del 31 de marzo.

Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre este proceso, puede comunicarse con el Sr. Rico en admisiones@bssknights.org. o por telefono al 336-570-0019 extension 212. Recuerde que el Sr. Rico solo esta los lunes, miercoles, jueves en la oficina.

If your family needs to renew a BSS Scholarship, the applications for this are already open. Make sure you review this document and apply. The application can be found in your FACTS account, just log in, and then click on Apply for Financial Aid.

If your child is a recipient of an NC Opportunity Scholarship, endorsements and renewals will start in February as well. Make sure you review the guidelines on their website as they will be updating them in the coming weeks.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mr. Rico.

José Rico Benavides

Director of 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

Dear Parents, the field trip to Williamsburg, VA will take place on May 23 and 24th this Spring. If you are planning for your child(ren) to attend, you must submit a registration form with payment. The deadline to submit at least the first partial payment is January 17.

When: May 23rd & 24th,2023

Where: See the Itinerary by CLICKING HERE

Price: $370 per student (you can pay in full or 3 payments -$124 due 1-17-23 -$123 due 2-15-23 & $123 due -3-15-23)

Adult prices: Double room (please let us know whom you want as a roommate) $390 per person. Single room $450

CLICK HERE to access the registration form, you should also have received it in your yellow folder's Thursday communicator this week. Please sign it and return it with payment to the office (Please, send CHECKS payable to Blessed Sacrament School or CASH)

Any Questions? Contact Mrs. Kearney at ckearney@bssknights.org

CLICK HERE if you would like to pay for your child(ren) field trip in full ONLINE for $370.

CLICK HERE if you would like to make a PARTIAL PAYMENT for your child(ren)'s field trip. This first payment of $124 must be submitted no later than Tuesday, January 17th.

CLICK HERE if you would like to make THE SECOND PARTIAL PAYMENT for your child(ren)'s field trip. This first payment of $123 must be submitted no later than Wednesday, February 15th.

CLICK HERE to pay online for an adult that is coming to pay for a DOUBLE ROOM-Make sure you write down whom you would like to room with. $390.

CLICK HERE to PARTIALLY PAY online for an adult that is coming to stay in a DOUBLE ROOM-Make sure you write down whom you would like to room with.

CLICK HERE to pay online for an adult coming to pay for a SINGLE ROOM. $450.

CLICK HERE to PARTIALLY PAY online for an adult coming to stay in a SINGLE ROOM.

Congratulations to the students who placed 1st place in last Saturday's Free Throw Competition hosted by the Knights of Columbus! The winners advance to a District competition. CLICK HERE to see the results.

The winners are invited to the State Free Throw Contest on 3-11-23 at Fairchild Community Center in Burlington.

CLICK HERE to see the invitation letter.

Well, done students!

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 transitioned to Winter Uniforms since last Monday, November 7th. CLICK HERE to review the winter uniform guidelines on pages 2, 4, 6 & 8.

Haremos cambiado a los uniformes de inviernodesde el pasado 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.

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.