It has been a challenging year for all of us. Some of us have lost a loved one, others have sick family members, and others are going through a tough time in this pandemic. We pray for our families, our students, our teachers, our staff, our community, and our nation. We also pray for our world that it be healed from COVID.

Here at Blessed Sacrament School, we are grateful that we continue to have a community that looks out for each other. We give thanks to God that still allows us to operate and are blessed to continue to make an impact in our students' lives.

This morning, Mrs. Bost's 2nd-grade class led a Thanksgiving prayer service!

CLICK HERE to watch a video of the prayer service.

November 24 - 26- Thanksgiving Break 🦃 School Closed

Monday, November 29 - Classes Resume

Tuesday, November 30 - Giving Tuesday; Basketball Games: BSS v IHM AWAY at 4 pm

Wednesday, December 1 - Prayer Service: "A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols" @ 9:00; Stock the Lounge for Winter

Thursday, December 2 - 8th grade presents St. Nick Skits @ 9:00

Saturday, December 4 - Basketball Games: BSS v OLM - AWAY at 9:30 am

Thursday, December 9 - Basketball BOYS Game: BSS v SHS - AWAY at 4; Basketball GIRLS Game: BSS v SHS - HOME at 4:30

December 13 - 17 -  **BSS Gives Back - Week of Giving **

Thursday, December 16 - BSS Christmas Concert @ 6:30 at Blessed Sacrament Church (1620 Hanford Rd, Graham, NC)

Friday, December 17 - 8th Grade Nativity @ 10:00

Saturday, December 18 - Basketball Game: BSS v OLG - AWAY at 9:30 am

Monday, December 20 - Little Knights Christmas Party at 10:30; Class Christmas Parties at 2:00

Tuesday, December 21 - Out-of-Uniform Day: Christmas Attire; Christmas Sing-A-Long for Students at 9:00; Early Dismissal at 11:30 - No Afterschool Available

December 22 - January 2 - Christmas Break 🎄 School Closed

Monday, January 3 - Classes Resume

Click here to see the official BSS calendar: BSS Calendar

Mrs. Gomez and I would like for parents to be able to attend the parties again. It'll most likely be too cold to have them outside, so we will spread out around the building. We will do the party bags again like on Halloween. The kids loved having their own bags filled with treats!

Little Knights: 10:30 Location TBD

K-2: 2:00 in the Cafeteria

3&4th: 2:00 in the Makerspace

Middle School: 2:00 in the MPR

I am working with the students on a GivingTuesday project that I can't wait to share with you! Plan to tune into our Facebook page throughout the day on Tuesday, November 30th!

Let me know if you have any questions!

Beth Fitzgerald

-GivingTuesday official website

On GivingTuesday last year, we shared with our community all of the things we were able to do at school during a pandemic. We were one of the only schools in our area open for in-person learning at that time. We started the day with the lighting of our Christmas tree and a few words from Mrs. Gomez. Throughout the day, we went live on Facebook with some of our classes. By the end of the day, we raised almost $5,000 in donations for our school.

This year, GivingTuesday will be celebrated on November 30th. We plan to share with our community how Blessed Sacrament School has made an impact on our current and former students' lives. Be sure to follow us on Facebook so you can see

 students, staff, and alumni share their BSS Story!

We recently updated our COVID protocols based on a letter sent by the Alamance County Health Department.

CLICK HERE to read our updated COVID protocols.

CLICK HERE to read the letter sent by Tony Lo Giudice, Health Director.

HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para leer nuestros protocolos COVID actualizados.

HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para leer la carta enviada por Tony Lo Giudice, Director de Salud.

Elementary students should wear their "Sunday Best" clothing for the performance,

Middle School boys will wear black shoes, black pants, a long-sleeved white shirt, and a royal blue bow tie that I will order on behalf of the students. If your student needs to purchase a new or replacement bow tie, please send $5 to the school office by Friday, Nov 12, 2021

Middle School Girls will wear black shoes/tights, black skirts, white shirts, and an optional royal blue bow (or other hair accessories).

Do not hesitate to email me with any questions or concerns. I am looking forward to another great year in music!!

Kelly Spradlin

Music Teacher

Friendly reminder, we have transitioned into winter uniforms. Please review our winter uniform policy by CLICKING HERE. Parents, now you can purchase a zip-up hoodie jacket for your child from Graham Sporting Goods that has our school logo- this item can be worn as part of the winter school uniform.

Recordatorio amistoso, hemos cambiado al uniformed de invierno. Por favor revise nuestra política de uniformes de invierno HACIENDO CLIC AQUÍ. Padres, ahora pueden comprar una chaqueta con capucha con cremallera para su hijo de Graham Sporting Goods que tiene el logotipo de nuestra escuela; este artículo se puede usar como parte del uniforme escolar de invierno.

Parents,

We need a lot of help to make home games run smoothly. Basketball players and Cheerleader families are required to volunteer at least 8 hours during the season by helping with admissions, the clock, books, or concessions. Hours can be accumulated by parents, grandparents, and adult siblings.

Pep Squad family members are required to complete 2 volunteer hours this season in one of the following volunteer roles: admissions table, concessions stand, clock, or keeping the book.

Players and cheerleaders who do not have a family member complete their 8 volunteer hours will not be allowed to participate in the PECSAA tournament.

 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080d45a8a923ab9-home

Thank you!

Marci Letvak

BSS Athletic Director

The winter sports sign-ups are now closed. If your child would still like to participate in a winter sport, you will have to email me to see if there is still room on the roster. The teams we will be having this season are:

**If you were signed up for JV cheer or JV girls basketball, you will join the Varsity girls as one team.

Girls: Monday/Wednesday 3:30-5 - Only one team this year

JVB: Monday/Wednesday 6-7:30

VB: Tuesday/Thursday 3:30-5 (Their first practice will be Thursday, October 28th)

We will also need a copy of your child's current physical and the athletic fee turned in as soon as possible. The athletic fee for basketball and cheer is $65 (if your child played BSS soccer in the fall, then it is $50). The athletic fee for pep squad is $20.

Looking forward to a great winter sports season!!!

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

Marcie Letvak

Athletic Director

Please pray for:

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

Dear Parents,

Have a joyous and blessed Thanksgiving!

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

We’re excited to partner with 1st Place Spiritwear! They are a Catholic family-owned business. Their site is loaded with fun options for youth and adults! They will ship your purchases directly to your home. Each quarter they will send us 10% of their sales! Check back often to see new designs!

2-Day Flash Sale 💥💥💥

We just launched a 2-day flash sale! The sale runs today and tomorrow (11/19-11/20). All short-sleeve tees are just $16.99! This is a great saving from the regular prices of: Youth - $21.99, Adult - $22.49, and V-Neck - $23.99. Please promote today 😎. Note: tri-blend and tye-dye shirts are excluded.

Let me Mrs. Fitzgerald know if you have any questions!

There's nothing else like BSS yearbook. Get your hands on the limited edition collection of our stories from the year. Share it with your friends today and hang on to it for years to come!

CLICK HERE to place your order

Presione en el enlace de arriba para que ordene El Yearbook Escolar para su niño. Hasta el 8 de Octubre, el precio del yearbook sera solo $40!

Monday: Chick-Fil-A

Tuesday: Cici’s Pizza

Wednesday: La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant

Thursday: Smithfields Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q

Friday: Tropical Smoothie Cafe

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.

Do not forget to review BSS uniform guidelines.

We are aware that Lands’ End is running behind on their orders. We do have a variety of items available in the swap shop. If you need uniforms let us know! If you have items to donate, we definitely need them (especially Middle School polo shirts).

UPDATE: BSS has partnered with Graham Sporting Goods to be co-suppliers for the PE uniforms for the school year. You can still buy the PE uniform through Lands' End for this school year, but next year Graham Sporting Goods will be the only supplier for the PE Uniform supplier. Graham Sporting Goods is still working on the fleece jacket option for us. It looks like they do have the zip-up hoodie jacket ready for purchasing, go check them out!

What are Retail Cards? Retail cards are store certificates (plastic cards) that our school purchases at a discount and sells to you at face value for a school profit. The discount given is different with each vendor. BSS has used the profit money in the past for school technology and the current needs of the school.

The profits from this program make up an important part of our fundraising budget. It is an easy and great way to help BSS earn fundraising dollars and not spend an extra dime. Everyone buys groceries and gas, and may occasionally eat out. Before your next trip to the gas station, grocery store, or restaurant, please consider purchasing Retail Cards with us.

You may purchase the Retail Cards in the school office any day during school hours. CLICK HERE to access the order form.

Please make check payable to BSS HSA Scrip. Returned check fee is $35.

Thank you for participating in our school fundraiser.

Visit https:/www.scripzone.com for all participating vendors.

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.

Applications for Fall of 2022 are now available! Cristo Rey Research Triangle is a college and career preparatory high school in the Catholic tradition for students with limited economic resources. We are located at the Historic American Tobacco Campus in the heart of downtown Durham, North Carolina. Open to all rising 9th & 10th graders.

Please RSVP to the Admissions Office: kknox@bmhs.us or call (336)564-1011

Early application is encouraged to help avoid being placed on a waitlist.

Applications for grades 9-12 are accepted on a rolling, space-available basis.

Ordinarily, BMCHS does not accept 12th-grade transfer students from local (Piedmont) schools. We will consider seniors who are transferring from out of state or from outside of the Piedmont region.

The following are given priority consideration through February 1: PACS students (students attending Piedmont Area Catholic Schools); siblings of current and former BMCHS students; children of alumni; children of Bishop McGuinness faculty and staff members, and children of PACS faculty and staff members.

9th Grade Placement Testing

Saturday, February 26, 2022 9:00am-12:00pm

Saturday, April 2, 2022 9:00am-12:00pm

New Villain Night