🍀Happy St. Patrick's Day🍀 |
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Today is St. Patrick’s Day! Observed to honor the death of St. Patrick, the annual holiday is celebrated globally and often features Irish dishes, parades, and dancing. Here at Blessed Sacrament School, we celebrated the holiday with a Prayer Service led by our faculty and staff, playing Bingo, having an out-of-uniform day wearing green and donating to the Food Pantry, and an early dismissal right at 11:30 am. Afterschool Care is available for students.
Students, families, and staff have a great weekend!
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Friday, March 17- St Patrick’s Day- Out of uniform-Wear green.🍀
Bring in any food item for the pantry. Early Dismissal- Afterschool Care available
Saturday, March 18 - BSS Golf Tournament 🏌⛳
March 20 - March 24 - Scholastic Book Fair 📚
Thursday, March 23 - Scholastic Book Fair Family Night! from 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Wednesday, March 29 - Golf Match Play at The Valley 4:00 pm 🏌⛳
Sunday, April 2 - Track Meet at Williams with OLG time TBD
Monday, April 3 - Summer Uniforms Begin
Tuesday, April 4 - EggSTREAM Tuesday; Egg Hunt and Egg Dying 🐰🐣
Wednesday, April 5 - Little Knight Egg Hunt and Class Parties @ 10; Stations of the Cross @ 10:45; Early Dismissal @ 11:30 am-Afterschool Care available
April 6 - April 16 - Easter Break - School Closed 🐰
Monday, April 17 - Classes Resume
Wednesday, April 19 - Golf Match Play at The Valley 4:00 pm 🏌⛳; Spring pictures for Little Knights-8th grade 📸
Thursday, April 20 - Sports Spring Pictures at The Knight's Castle at 1:15 📸
Friday, April 21 - Second Grade Dino Day @ 1:30 pm 🦕🦖
Tuesday, April 25- Diocesan Mass for all 8th graders with Bishop Zamara at the Cathedral ⛪
Wednesday, May 10th - PECSAA Golf Tournament 🏌⛳
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Congratulations to Multiplication Masters!
Congratulations to the following third-grade student for doing very well remembering their multiplication times tables and attaining the title of Multiplication Master: Isaias Colorado Garcia (Third)
Isaias was recognized last Monday, March 13th.
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Bishop dispenses with meatless obligation for St. Patrick’s Day
Bishop Luis Zarama recently shared with pastors of the diocese his decision to dispense from the Lenten observance of abstaining from meat on Friday, March 17, so as to permit the celebration of Saint Patrick’s Day according to cultural practice.
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Blessed Sacrament Church add a Youth Mass Sundays at 5:00 pm
Great news there will be an added Mass beginning March 19- Sundays at 5:00 by Blessed Sacrament Church. It will be focused on the youth but all are welcome. |
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"Pi" 𝜫 Eating Contest
Pi Day is celebrated on March 14th (3/14) around the world. Pi (Greek letter “π”) is the symbol used in mathematics to represent a constant — the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter — which is approximately 3.14159. Pi Day is an annual opportunity for math enthusiasts to recite the infinite digits of Pi, talk to their friends about math, and eat pie.
Last Tuesday, March 14th, we celebrated Pi Day! Thank you to our Math Club members and advisors for planning a wonderful day filled with Pi activities! They held a Pi Eating Contest!
Congratulations to our Pi Bee winners!
- 1st Place: Farah in 4th grade with memorizing 156 digits of Pi!!!
- 2nd Place: Carter in 6th grade with 147 digits!
- 3rd Place: Will in 8th grade with 135 digits!
For our Pie Eating contest, Joul in 2nd, Tia in 3rd, and Sthaly in 8th all won a dress-down day for their classmates. Right after the activities, all students were treated to a personal cheese pizza from Cici’s.
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Our recently reestablished Athletic Booster Club is planning its first annual BSS Golf Tournament! We hope to see many Blessed Sacrament School families, friends, and alumni! All money raised at the golf tournament will directly benefit athletics at our school. All teams need new uniforms and equipment.
There are also many Corporate Sponsorship opportunities! We'd love to help advertise your business while you help support our school!
Learn more about our Corporate Sponsorships HERE!
Become a Corporate Sponsor HERE!
Let us know if you have any questions!
Director of Advancement: Beth Fitzgerald
Booster Chairs: Holly Groh and Tracy Miller
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Online Auction
In conjunction with our Spring Golf Tournament, we are hosting an online auction. Donations will support our Annual Fund and Athletic Booster Club.
Many items are unique opportunities for our BSS students and families! Bidding is open now and will close on Friday, March 17th at 12:00 PM. We will be adding items daily! Be sure to check back often!
Happy bidding!!
Let me know if you have any questions!
Beth Fitzgerald
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Show your support for Blessed Sacrament School! - For a limited time order Custom Casual Acrylic Socks.
We are excited to launch a new fundraiser! We have teamed up with the School Sock Shop to offer BSS Socks!!! Mr. Byerly designed these socks and created this fundraiser for us.
The online store is open for shopping and will remain open until the end of the month! Please be sure to fill out the comment box with your last name and oldest child's grade!
**Students will be allowed to wear these on PE day!**
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Get ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way (YAY!). Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them to become Bolder, Prouder, and Stronger Readers. AND—as always—every book they buy earns rewards for our school.
Here’s what you need to know about the Fair, which will take place from Monday, March 20th- Friday, March 24th in Multi-purpose Room at school.
Remember that you can use an eWallet again this year—your child’s digital payment account. Before the Fair, set up eWallet for worry-free, cash-free purchases. Anyone can contribute! Share each child’s eWallet so friends and family can add funds and give your kids more books to enjoy.
If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop at our school’s Online Book Fair. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Your online orders will also benefit our school.
Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping:
The countdown to more Bookjoy is on! Catch you at the Fair!
Happy reading,
Maria Iniquen-Gomez
Principal
Blessed Sacrament School
Do Not Forget About Our Yearly Family Night:
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Celebration of Women's Month
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BSS Middle School Policy Discipline Change, please read!
CLICK HERE to access a letter sent by Mrs. Gomez and the Middle School Team updating our Middle School Discipline policy.
Cambio de disciplina en la política de la escuela secundaria de BSS, ¡por favor lea!
HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para acceder a una carta enviada por la Sra. Gómez y el equipo de la escuela intermedia actualizando nuestra política de disciplina de la escuela intermedia.
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Twin Lakes Community YESS! Summer Service Program
Are you a student between the ages of 12 and 17 who are looking for a wonderful adventure this summer? Do you like older people and enjoy helping with activities, music crafts, games or just talking with an “adopted grandparent”?
If so, you might be interested in the YESS! (Youth Engaged Serving Seniors) Twin Lakes Community Summer Program. This program helps you learn more about older adults and gives you the opportunity to spend two days each week during the summer volunteering at Twin Lakes. The YESS! Twin Lake Community Summer Service Program runs from June 20th to August 10th. If you are interested in volunteering, see Mrs. Gomez ( mgomez@bssknights.org) for an application! The application is due by 4:30 pm on Wednesday, April 5th. |
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Order your Yearbook!
Don't miss out on securing a yearbook for this year! We have limited quantities left!
¡No se pierda la posibilidad de obtener un su libro para este año! Nos quedan cantidades limitada ordenar ahora.
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. Presione en el enlace de la izuierda para ordenar su yearbook.
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Track season is upon us!
Just a few reminders as we begin our track season...
All runners must be dressed in their PE uniform, and with proper shoes for running. If they are not in the proper clothing, they will not be allowed to participate that day.
Both Elementary and Middle School practices end at 4:15, and pick-up is on the back lawn. If you can not pick up by 4:15, then your child will be sent to afterschool.
Also, there is a $20 track fee for both elementary and middle school. If you have not sent that in, please do it in addition to a current physical if it is needed.
Marci Letvak
Athletic Director
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PECSAA Golf Tournament 🏌⛳
The PECSAA Golf Tournament will be hosted at High Point Country Club - Emerywood Course: 800 Country Club Drive High Point, NC 27262
Wednesday, May 10th @ 2:00 pm shotgun start is currently the plan as we did a 2:00 pm start last year.
Marci Letvak
Athletic Director
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Golf Practices
Golf Practices will be on Wednesdays after school at The Valley Golf Course. Practices have already begun. Please stay tuned to Option C messages as the times will vary every week.
Marci Letvak
Athletic Director
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It is time to gear up for Spring Sports! Please sign your student up to participate.
***As a reminder, the only sport this spring that is offered to elementary school is Track. All other sports are 5th-8th only.***
WE ARE IN DESPERATE NEED OF COACHES, PLEASE CONTACT COACH LETVAK IF YOU ARE ABLE TO HELP OUT. THANK YOU!
Tennis:
GO, KNIGHTS!
Marci Letvak
Athletic Director
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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.
Please pray for Victor, our maintenance personnel, as he recovers from surgery.
Please pray for a peaceful resolution between Ukraine and Russia.
Please pray for the people of Turkey & Syria who suffered a terrible earthquake last month.
Please pray for Jasleene, sister of Isaias(6th).
Please pray for George Tompkins, brother-in-law of Mrs. Kearney, for his health.
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Dear Parents,
It was a great St. Patrick’s Day at BSS! It began with a prayer service and all the students played Bingo. Thank you, Mrs. McNamara, for coming and reading to our Little Knights-4th grade students!
Mrs. Gomez
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From the Office of Admissions |
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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 K, 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:
- Copy of the student's birth certificate
- Copy of the student's immunization records
- If the family is Catholic, a copy of the student's certificate of baptism.
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.
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Próximo Año Escolar
Hemos publicado nuestras tarifas de matrícula para el año escolar 2023-2024 HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para acceder al documento a los padres.
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 Kinder, 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 hij@. 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:
- Copia del acta de nacimiento del estudiante
- Copia de los registros de vacunación del estudiante.
- Si la familia es católica, copia del certificado de bautismo del estudiante.
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. |
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Financial Aid Process
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. This application comes with a $40 fee. This scholarship covers up to 50% of our tuition.
If your child is a recipient of an NC Opportunity Scholarship, make sure that you endorse that your child is attending BSS this Spring and RENEW your scholarship, look in your To Do List for any pending items that may need to be completed, once you log in to your portal. Please review the guidelines as families with children entering in kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grade are eligible to apply! This application is free and covers up to 90% of our school tuition and fees.
If your child is already receiving an NC Opportunity Scholarship, then you do not need to apply for a BSS Scholarship with our FACTS Grant & Aid Application.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mr. Rico.
José Rico Benavides
Director of Admissions
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School Tours
Mr. Rico will be available at the office on Mondays, Wendesdays & Thursdays for any questions or concerns related to admissions.
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Academy of Finance
Dear 8th Grade Parents:
If your child will be attending Williams High School he/she has the opportunity to join the Academy of Finance. Last Friday a current Academy of Finance senior, Olivia Worley, came to talk about her experience with 8th grade. I just received a letter from the head of the program to 8th-grade parents that I have attached, along with the application itself. I was planning on doing this together in class, but the application is much simpler than I thought. Students can also apply online Academy of Finance Application. Please remember students CAN NOT use their BSS email address for contact purposes - emails will not come through and you will miss pertinent information. Applications are due April 1.
CLICK HERE to access the parent letter with information.
Have a good day!
Mrs. Champion
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French Toast
Great news! We have a new uniforms supplier! We will be working with French Toast moving forward. Graham Sporting Goods will carry our PE uniforms. See the website:
CLICK HERE for a welcome letter from French Toast.
CLICK HERE to review our Uniform Guidelines for the following school year.
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Middle School Field Trip to Williamsburg, VA UPDATE
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.
This field trip is only offered to our Middle School Students (5th - 8th).
When: May 23rd & 24th,2023
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)
If you are paying online for the field trip, make sure your write on the form that you paid online and return it to the school signed. THANK YOU!
* Students will room with each other. The price for the students is based on 4 students per room. We keep grade levels together.
*Parents usually want a private room. If you want help finding a roommate for yourself, I will let you know who is going and you can make a plan with each other. -Mrs. Kearney
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ONLINE PAYMENT OPTIONS:
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 if you would like to make THE THIRD & FINAL PARTIAL PAYMENT for your child(ren)'s field trip. This first payment of $123 must be submitted no later than Wednesday, March 15th.
Want to accompany your child?
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.
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Chaperoning in the Filedtrip?
If you signed up to be a chaperone you will need to take a Safe Environment training and a Background check.
The dates for Safe Environment are:
- April 4, 2023 from 5:00-6:30
- or May 2, 2023 from 3:00-4:30
You will need to attend only one of these.
You will also need to contact the front office (336-570-0019) to schedule your background check.
Please let me know if you have any questions!
God Bless,
Mrs. Kearney
Religion
8th Grade Homeroom
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ABSS HS Options Applications Opens!
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.
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Private High School Options in the Area:
Questions
Martha Zaldivar
Director of Recruitment and Admissions
(984) 999-2142
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There is no better way for prospective families to get a feel for the Bishop experience than to take a Villain Walk!
We begin with a welcome session at 9 am followed by a group tour.
Applications for the 2023-24 academic year are available on September 30th
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AFTERSCHOOL SIGN-UP FORMS
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:
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Lunch Information
My Hot Lunchbox is excited to be partnering with Blessed Sacrament School again this year as the hot lunch provider. To begin ordering lunches, click the link below to log in or follow the instructions to create your free account!
Important Note: You will need to Update Your Profile with the student's correct teacher to view the meal calendar.
Our new lunch menu beginning August 2022:
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.
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PE Uniforms:
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,
Beth Fitzgerald
Director of Advancement
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Uniformes de BSS y Nuestra
Tienda de intercambio de uniformes
HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para revisar nuestras pautas de uniformes escolares para el año escolar 2022-23.
Nuestra tienda de intercambio escolar está abierta todo el año, pero necesitaremos que haga una cita con la Sra. Fitzgerald o el Sr. Rico para que puedan mostrarle la tienda. Tenemos dos ventas de tiendas de intercambio antes de hacer la transición a los uniformes de verano o de invierno.
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.
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BSS Spirt Wear
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**
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From the Office of Advancement |
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We have new Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities for the 2022-2023 school year.
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:
- Purchase new picnic tables for our deck and outdoor classroom
- Replace our back deck
- Purchase new cafeteria tables
- Paint many areas of the building
- Replace flooring in a few classrooms
- Purchase new desks & chairs for a few classrooms
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
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Attractions Books:
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!
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Link your AmazonSmile
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.
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Box Tops For Education
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
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Link your Lowes Card
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
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Link your Harris Teeter VIC Card
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.
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