Dear Parents,
Another great week!
On Tuesday we had our second (and final) Open House for admissions for next school year. We had a great turnout and, as usual, I had many conversations with visitors who were impressed with the school tours. Thank you to everyone who made it a success, the teachers who came to help out, the parents who volunteered to help with tours and, most of all, the amazing 8th graders who are always the stars of the show. Their witness to what this school means of them is our biggest selling point. Great job everyone!
Next Friday, we wrap up the Second Quarter. On Friday, we will also have another pizza fundraiser. We will be trying a different model this time. Pre-ordered pizza slices, water and treats will be delivered to classrooms at noon. Students will eat in classrooms and dismiss normally. See the Weekly for more details and a link to order. Reminders will be sent next week.
Finally, next Friday, we will be donating any unclaimed Lost and Found items. It would not be an exaggeration to say that we end up with two jackets and two sweatshirts a day, and we just don’t have the space to store them all. If you are missing an item, please be sure to come by next week. Anything left on Friday will be donated. In addition, PUT YOUR NAME ON YOUR CHILD’S CLOTHES AND WATER BOTTLES. We are really talented readers here and if we can find a name, we can get it back to you. Unfortunately, the vast majority of forgotten items have no name.
Enjoy the long weekend and let’s finish the quarter strong!
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- Jan. 20th 12:30 dismissal and Pizza Sale
- Jan. 26th BSS Dining Night The Parthenon
- Catholic Schools Week Jan.30-Feb. 3rd
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To order for the week of Jan.23rd-27th. orders must be received by Tues, Jan. 17th
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All families should have received an email from TADS on Monday, January 9, 2023. Please click the link in the email to complete the enrollment forms and submit the $250 enrollment fee. Enrollment closes on Friday, January 27, 2023.
Re-enrollment is a placeholder for your child for the upcoming school year. We have several grades that are full or close to full this year, and have multiple applicants for next year. New students will be accepted based on the re-enrollment numbers, so it is vital that we have accurate information from you about your intentions for next year.
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Calling All Pizza Lovers!
Friday, January 20th
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Students must pre order pizza through the link below by Thurs. Jan 19th at 8:00 pm. No purchases the day of the sale. Pizza lunch will be delivered to classrooms at 12:00 pm. Students who are not participating may opt to bring a small lunch/snack. Dismissal will follow at 12:30 pm.
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In need of uniform items?
Blessed Sacrament HSA Uniform Closet is NOW OPEN for requests through January 30th.
Have uniform items to donate? Please leave clean, gently-used uniform or spirit wear items in the bin outside the school lobby (under the portico.) Please do not donate stained, torn items or CYO uniforms.
Questions? Email
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It's almost time for the Kids Heart Challenge!
You can register your child now to begin raising money for the American Heart Association. A kick-off assembly will be held during school on Monday, January 30th. Any student who raises $150 by January 30th will receive a special prize!
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Blessed Sacrament had a busy kickoff to the New Year. All of our basketball teams and clinics were in full throttle last weekend, with over 320 BS participants. Winning highlights of the weekend include: 10U girls team 1, 20-0 vs, Holy Trinity; 10 boys team 2, 29-6 vs. Holy Redeemer; 12U boys MA team 1, 29-21 vs. Holy Redeemer; 12U girls MA team 1, 23-5 vs. St. Elizabeth's; and the 14 U boys won 52-17. 14U boys MA team won against Our Lady of Mercy. Good luck to all of our teams this weekend!
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Don’t forget to mark your calendars for our annual benefit on March 4th at Columbia Country Club!
Ticket sales will open on January 20th. In the meantime, you can check out the AUCTION WEBSITE now to:
- Donate an item
- Become a sponsor
- Become a benefactor
Holly Morrison & Amanda Oliver
Benefit Co-Chairs
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OPA!!!!
Thursday, January 26th
Give yourself a break from cooking and treat your family to a delicious meal from The Parthenon. This local favorite will donate 20 % of food and beverage sales all day to BSS! You must mention BSS and write it on the receipt for good measure. Dine in and take out apply, but not third party delivery orders.
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You’re Invited to Be Mary with Us!!
Ever wonder who runs the annual bazaar? We do! Want to know who helps prepare the church for weekly Mass, weddings and First Communion? We do! Are you interested in making friends, devoting time to prayer, helping the community, growing in your faith and/or getting involved in the parish? We do that too!
And who are we?! We’re the Sanctuary Sodality, a parish organization of 300+ women comprised of smaller units named for attributes of Mary, each with its own distinctive social, charitable and spiritual focus.
Bring a friend or come on your own to one of our upcoming membership events.
Coffee date: Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 8:30 a.m.
Or
Cocktail hour: Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
Nancy Ryan’s residence: 3805 Village Park Drive Chevy Chase, MD
Meet current sodalists from all the different units, hear about their experiences and find out how to take part!
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Parenting Seminar
Tuesday, January 24th 7:30 pm
Grades K-2.
The topic: "Huge changes for kindergarten to 2nd Grade: Be ready for shifts in play, discipline, social life and the source of stress."
Dr. Lisa Herrick will bring Dr. Debra Nachman who has special expertise in working with young children.
Debra Nackman PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 35 years of experience working with clients of all ages. She has special expertise working with young children and teens around issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavior challenges, social stresses and family struggles. Dr. Nackman also helps families who are going through separation or divorce.
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Share has some great values for January!
In addition to our value packages with a variety of protein and veggies, we will be offering a surf & turf box, a produce box and chicken wings for your Superbowl party.
You can order or donate to the program:
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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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