This morning, Friday, January 20th, we celebrated mass with Fr. Peter and it was wonderful! Students were eager to answer Fr. Peter's questions! He talked to our students about Jesus and how we should all strive to follow his example in living our lives. He mentioned that we can all preach and not even say a word--we can preach just by being nice and kind to each other and strangers, and if anybody ever asks us, "Why are you so nice?" to respond, "Because Jesus taught me."

A special thanks to the teacher that read the petitions and prayers, our student Lori Devere for singing, and Mr. James LaChance for playing the piano. We hope everybody has a blessed weekend. CLICK HERE to see a video recording of the mass.

At the end of the service, Fr. Peter, did a special blessing to our Cheer Team as they will be competing in the New Year Cheer Classic against other schools tomorrow at the Immaculata Catholic School in Durham, NC.

Good luck girls! 💙💛

Friday, January 20 - Golf Tournament & Dinner Auction Parent Meeting at @ 12:15 pm at school. 🏌⛳

Saturday, January 21 - Immaculata Cheer Competition; Away Basketball Game vs. OLG @ 9:00 am 🏀; Reconciliation Workshops at Blessed Sacrament Church-1620 Hanford Rd; 9:00 - 10:00 English;10:30 - 11:30 Spanish 

Monday, January 23 - Out of Uniform Day - Chinese New Year - Wear red & gold or dress like a rabbit! 🐰

Thursday, January 25 - Shamrock Tournament Parent Meeting at 5 pm at the Knight Castle (400 W Davis St, Burlington, NC) 🏀

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

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 ❤🌷🎀

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

Click here to see the official BSS calendar: BSS Calendar

All varsity players, varsity cheerleaders, competition cheerleaders, and parents should plan to attend a Parent Meeting to discuss the logistics of the Tournament which will take place in Charlotte, NC from February 17-19.

Knight Castle's address is 400 W Davis St, Burlington, NC.

Congratulations to the following students for getting a Knight Honor Cross from Mrs. Gomez last Tuesday, January 17th! These students have demonstrated the best values Blessed Sacrament School embodies - Tia Naffa (Third), Colton Troutman (Third), Elam Menjivar Garcia (Third), Arian Perez Lopez (Third) 💙💛

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) We ask parents and students to attend as we begin Catholic Schools Week. Please mark it on your calendar. 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

On Thursday, January 19, our 7th-grade students helped their 2nd-grade STREAM buddies make snowflakes with toothpicks and marshmallows! ❄️

Our 4th-grade students enjoyed their visit with our Pre-K class last week!

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!

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.

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

Dear 8th Grade Parents,

Students should have received responses to applications made for Early College and IB. Please email me and let me know the status of your child's application and your intention/choice. In addition, if your child has applied to other high schools, please let me know where he/she may stand in that process. 

I appreciate your help so that I can best continue with your child's high school preparation. 

Thank you,

Kelley Champion

ELA Middle School Teacher

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.

Congratulations to our Lady Knights for winning their first game of the season last Saturday, January 14 against Sacred Heart! These 5 girls played every minute of the game and never gave up! We are so proud of our players and coaches!! 💙🏀💛

Congratulations to our Varsity Boys for their first win in 2 seasons last Saturday, January 14 against Sacred Heart !!! Big day for the Knights!!!! They have worked so hard! 💛🏀💙 Great job to our players and coaches!!! 

The students did a wonderful job cheering our Basketball teams last Saturday, February 14th. CLICK HERE to see a video of their routine.

Coach Bost and Coach Champion, GO KNIGHTS!!!

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 21 - Away Basketball Games vs OLG @ 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.

**Please click HERE for a message from Mrs. Spradlin and Mrs.Tichy.**

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 in prayers Jasleene Guido, sister of Isaias (6th) as she prepares for surgery.

Please keep Devonia Baldi, mother of Isaiah (6th) in your prayers for good health. 

Dear Parents,

Please look over the Catholic Schools Week Schedule as there are many activities planned for that week, beginning with Mass on Sunday, Janaury 29 at 10:30 at Blessed Sacrament Church. Hope you can make as we come together as a school and church community.

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

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.