This Friday, May 3rd, we celebrated our Annual Egg Drop STREAM Event! Our middle school students walked over to the Main Campus to participate in the presentation of their science projects. The egg drop projects were done during STREAM Buddy time. Middle School students were paired with an elementary student to make an Egg Drop device. 

Thank you to Mrs. Tichy, our 8th grade students and Mrs. Kennedy for planning a creative and fun activity for our students. It was wonderful to see the students excitement! Well done, Knights!

Our Little Knights had their own version of the egg drop this morning as well💙💛

Friday, May 3 - Egg Drop - 🫳🥚

May 6 - May 10 - Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week 🍎

Monday, May 6 - Food Pantry Distribution Day 🍉🍊🌽🍞🍖🍚

Thursday, May 9 - 6th & 7th Grade Volleyball Clinic @ 3:30 pm at the GYM 🏐

Friday, May 10 - Kinder Field Trip to the Museum of Life and Science

Monday, May 13 - PECSAA Golf Tournament 🏌⛳

Tuesday, May 14 - 4th & 5th Grade Volleyball Clinic @ 3:30 pm at the GYM 🏐

Wednesday, May 15 - May Crowning @ 8:45am; PANERA BREAD Dine Out Night! from 4:00 - 8:00 pm

Thursday, May 16 - 1st/2nd Field Trip to the NC Zoo; Spring Sing @ 6:30pm 🎼🎶🎵🎤

Friday, May 17 - Field Day!

May 20-21 - Middle School Trip to Dollywood🍿🍗🍔🍭🎢🎡🎪🚟🎇

Wednesday, May 22 - BSS Class of 2020 - Walk the Halls @ 8:00am; Out of Uniform - Students with Summer Birthdays

Thursday, May 23 - NJHS Color Run🏃 🏁; 3rd Grade Field Trip to the Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh.

Friday, May 24 & Monday, May 27 - School Closed in Observance of Memorial Day 🇺🇲 

Tuesday, May 28 - 8th Grade Walk the Halls @ 8am, 8th Grade Graduation Rehearsal @ 9am; 8th Grade Luncheon Downtown @ noon.🎓🧑‍🎓

Wednesday, May 29 - Kindergarten Graduation @ 9am; 8th Grade Graduation @ 6pm🎓🧑‍🎓

Thursday, May 30 - Little Knight End-of-Year Celebrations @ 9:30 am; Middle School Awards @ noon & Early Release right after at 1pm.

Friday, May 31 - Last School Mass ⛪; End of School Year Party @ 5:30 pm🥳🎉🪅

8th Grade to the Cathedral!

On Tuesday, April 30th, our 8th grade students traveled to Raleigh. They attended Mass at the Cathedral with our Bishop. Other 8th grade students from the Diocese of Raleigh were also present. They all enjoyed this wonderful opportunity!

Volleyball Clinic Success!

Thank you to Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Ortiz for volunteering to hold the volleyball clinic. We had an amazing turnout earlier this week.. Due to the tremendous amount of interest (we had 44 attendees yesterday), we will be dividing the group for the remaining two sessions. The May 9 session will be for 6th and 7th graders only. The May 14 session will be for 4th and 5th graders only.  

- AD Miller

Blessed Sacrament School Art Walk!

Last Thursday, May 2nd, we celebrated our Annual Art Walk! Mrs. Lee presented all of our students' art work around the perimeter of our main campus's back lawn. Congratulations to the students who won an award!

We would like to send a special thanks to all of our students and parent volunteers & the Knights of Columbus who made the art walk evening possible! Thank you for your support! 💙💛

Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher Appreciation Week will be celebrated nationally during the week of May 6th - May 10th. This perfect time to show appreciation with kind words, thoughtful letters, or a small gift. While teachers don't expect anything from students and parents, they always enjoy a small surprise!

At BSS, we were not able to secure a Teacher Appreciation Week committee this year. Due to this, there will not be a school-wide celebration. Many of our Class Captains will be making plans for their homerooms. 

If you would like to show your appreciation to our teachers and staff, here is some helpful information:

List of all staff and their positions

List of their favorite things

Contracts for the Upcoming School Year

By now, all of our BSS Families should have received a re-enrollment agreement from our admissions office. If your family is NOT waiting to hear from a scholarship, please sign your re-enrollment agreement ASAP.

If your family has not received a re-enrollment agreement yet, or not planning to return to BSS, please contact Mr. Rico ASAP to let us know at admissions@bssknights.org. Thank you for choosing BSS!

PreK Parents: Save the Date May 30th!

Save the date of May 30th for our end-of-the-year party. The party is planned for City Park from 10 am to Noon. We do not have school on May 30th. We will meet parents and students at the park. Parents are expected to chaperone their child. Parents who are unable to attend can ask another adult (grandparent, sibling over 16, babysitter, friend, etc.) to take on that responsibility prior to the day of the event. If you have any questions please let me know.

Sincerely,

Jill Zang Glenn

Blessed Sacrament School

Pre-K 4 Teacher/Director

jglenn@bssknights.org

Important Information

This is a mandatory performance, and Middle School students will be receiving a grade. 

PARKING: There are lots in the back of the church and across the street next to the baseball field.

—DRESSWEAR—

Little Knights & Elementary

Girls | Church appropriate clothing (e.g. dress, skirt with top, etc.) including any shade of blue. Select only one hair accessory to wear if desired.

Boys | Church appropriate khaki slacks with a polo or buttoned down shirt in any shade of blue. Select one of the following to wear, if desired: tie, bow tie, or belt.

Middle School

Girls | White top, black skirt, black shoes, and black tights. Optional: royal blue bow or other hair accessory.

Boys | Plain white long sleeve button up (not school uniform shirt), black pants, black shoes, and royal blue bow tie.

The sanctuary will be closed during sound check. Please be patient, as we will be working hard to create the best performance possible! 

—STUDENT ARRIVAL TIMES—

Students should use the restroom BEFORE entering the sanctuary!

Soloists & Instrumentalists | 5:30    Elementary & Middle School | 6:00

(check in with Mrs. Spradlin in the front of sanctuary upon arrival)        

 Little Knights | 6:15

(check in with your teacher upon arrival)

QUESTIONS? Email kspradlin@bssknights.org or akennedy@bssknights.org

Thank you!   ~Kelly Spradlin & Aurora Kennedy, Music Teachers

Información Importante

Esta es una actuación obligatoria y los estudiantes de secundaria recibirán una calificación.

ESTACIONAMIENTO: Hay lotes en la parte trasera de la iglesia y al otro lado de la calle al lado del campo de béisbol.

—VESTIMENTA—

Little Knights y Primaria

Niñas | Ropa apropiada para la iglesia (por ejemplo, vestido, falda con blusa, etc.), incluido cualquier tono de azul. Seleccione solo un accesorio para el cabello para usar si lo desea.

Niños | Pantalones caqui apropiados para la iglesia con un polo o una camisa abotonada en cualquier tono de azul. Seleccione uno de los siguientes para usar, si lo desea: corbata, corbata de moño o cinturón.

Escuela Secundaria

Niñas | Camisa blanca, falda negra, zapatos negros y medias negras. Opcional: lazo azul marino u otro accesorio para el cabello.

 Niños| Camisa blanca lisa de manga larga con botones (no camisa de uniforme escolar), pantalones negros, zapatos negros y corbata de moño azul real.

El santuario estará cerrado durante la prueba de sonido. ¡Tenga paciencia, ya que trabajaremos duro para crear el mejor rendimiento posible!

—HORARIOS DE LLEGADA—

¡Los estudiantes deben usar el baño ANTES de entrar al santuario!

Solistas y Instrumentistas | 5:30    Escuela Primaria y Secundaria | 6:00

(consulte con la Sra. Spradlin en el frente del santuario a su llegada)                                    Little Knights | 6:15

(consulte con su maestro a su llegada)

PREGUNTAS? Correo electrónico kspradlin@bssknights.org o akennedy@bssknights.org

Gracias!    ~Kelly Spradlin & Aurora Kennedy, Profesores de Música

Driver's Education-Dear 8th Grade Parents:

Students were inquiring about Driver's. I contacted the ABSS supervisor and he sent the attached information. It is my understanding that whatever school your child is attending (private or public) Driver's Ed will have to be taken through that county. So, if your child is attending a private school in Guilford County, you must go through Guilford County schools for Driver's Ed. If you have questions, please first use the attached information and then contact Chad_Aharon@abss.k12.nc.us if you are zoned for ABSS. 

Drivers Ed FAQs & Drivers Education Info

Thank you,

Mrs. Champion

MS Teacher

Knights of Summer Camp 2024 Now Enrolling!

The summer is coming up soon and you are wondering what to do with your children? Now you can sign them up for our 2024 Knights of Summer Camp: Animal Kingdom Edition! REGISTER TODAY!

Please see this link for more information and sign them up! bssknights.org/summer-camp

¡El Campamento de Verano de Blessed Sacrament School 2024 ya está aceptando inscripciones!

Se acerca el verano y te preguntas ¿qué hacer con tus hijos? ¡Ahora puedes inscribirlos en nuestro Campamento de Verano de Caballeros de 2024: Edición Animal Kingdom! ¡REGÍSTRESE HOY!

¡Consulte este enlace para obtener más información e inscríbase! bssknights.org/campamento-de-verano

Summer Ballet Camp!

Blessed Sacrament Knights of Summer Camp is proud to partner with Le Petit Ballet Co. to offer Ballet Camp once a week this summer! 

The camp is targeted at students ages 3 through rising 2nd grade. 

CLICK HERE to register! If your child will need to stay until 4 pm, make sure you fill it out and pay for it at the BSS Knights of Summer Camp Application 2024 above. 

Questions?

Email: missjenny@lepetitballetco.com

¡Campamento de ballet de verano!

Blessed Sacrament Knights of Summer Camp se enorgullece de asociarse con Le Petit Ballet Co. para ofrecer un campamento de ballet una vez por semana este verano.

El campamento está dirigido a estudiantes de 3 años hasta segundo grado.

¡Pulse aquí para registrarse! Si su hijo/a necesitará quedarse hasta las 4 p. m., asegúrese de completarlo y pagarlo en la Solicitud del campamento de verano BSS Knights of Summer 2024 arriba esta el anlace.

¿Preguntas?

Correo electrónico: missjenny@lepetitballetco.com

Happy Friday BSS families:

Updated 2024 Spring Sports Schedule

**5/13 - PECSAA Golf Tournament – Deep Springs Country Club beginning at 1pm - 160 Country Club Dr, Stoneville, NC 27048 (early dismissal TBD based on assigned tee time; likely 11:30am)

Thank you,

Tracy Miller

Co-Athletic Director

athletics@bssknights.org

GOLF 2024

Practices will be at Alamance Country Club on Thursdays starting at 4:00pm with the first practice on 2/22/2024.

Practices will likely finish around 6:30pm contingent on daylight and weather. Golfers can be dropped off at the driving range located behind/to the right of the swimming pool at Alamance Country Club.

Per our agreement with Alamance we will have two coaches at all times to support and supervise.

It will be expected that the golfers follow instructions when on the range, putting green or golf courses so we can enjoy this opportunity to utilize ACC facilities.

Participation 

We are limited to the number of golfers we can facilitate at Alamance but our sign up seems to align with the 6-8 golfer cap.

BSS will have two successive tee times between 4:00 - 4:30 on Tuesdays or Thursdays – Typically Thursdays.

The practice tee will be available for four players at a time from ½ an hour prior to the first tee time through the start of the second tee time. Access to the putting green/short game area will be based on availability and should be used in groups of 4 players max per station area. 

 A coach must be with the team during the entirety of the practice time and will be responsible for checking the team in for times and confirming daily activities. 

Please pray for:

Please remember in your prayers, David, brother of Abby (1st and Lizzie, Class of 2021) for his health.

Please pray for the Spear/Taylor family as they mourn the loss of Mr. Donald Spear, grandfather of Shannon (6th) and Caroline (3rd).

Dear Parents,

Part I of the egg drop was a success! We will conclude with the egg drop next Friday, May 10. Thank you to the 8th graders and Mrs. Tichy for a wonderful event!

Mrs. Gomez

NC Opportunity Scholarship Updates

*This does not affect families who are renewing the NC Opportunity Scholarship, as you are a priority versus new families applying this upcoming school year, but you must renew by July 1st, 2024. Check your MyPortal for more info.

Last week, we received word from the NCSEAA that the funds for the NC Opportunity Scholarship had been exhausted and only Tier 1 families who applied for the first time this year, will be awarded a scholarship. If your family applied for one of these scholarships and falls on Tier 1, make sure you accept the award by TODAY, April 19th or you will lose the award. Make sure you check your MyPortal account and look in your To Do List.

If you want to know more about Tiers, please see THIS DOCUMENT.

For new families who applied and fall under the Tier 2 category, there might be awards and the NCSEAA will notify you in early May if your family will be getting the award-this is first come, first served. Yes, your family can wait until after you hear from the NCSEAA to sign your re-enrollment agreement with Blessed Sacrament School, but don't delay!

For families who fall under the Tier 3 & Tier 4 categories, there will be no funds for your students in the 2024-2025 school year. Please, mark your calendar to re-apply for the 2025-2026 school year on February 1, 2025, as more fund will be available.

If you are a family who fell in Tier 3 or Tier 2 of the NCSEAA Income Guidelines and you feel that you need extra help to pay for your child's tuition for the upcoming school year, please know that we have extended our deadline to apply for a BSS Scholarship to May 15th. You must submit an application via our FACTS Grant & Aid system.

Follow these simple instructions on how to request one for your children:

Blessed Sacrament School

https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/3GJSX

We are pleased to offer FACTS Payment Plans and Grant & Aid Financial Needs Assessment on the same platform. 

Simple Steps to Enroll in a Payment Plan and/or Apply for Financial Aid Online

1. If you have an existing Tuition Payment Plan through FACTS and have already created a user account, please enter your existing username and password and click “Sign In”. If you are a New FACTS User please select “Create a username & password” to begin.

2. Then click on the ​Start Application link.

3. Select the appropriate 2024-2025 school year.

4. Complete the steps as prompted. This application comes with a $40.00 fee.

*The Diocese of Raleigh does not award to Pre-K students.

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Rico at admissions@bssknights.org.

Welcome to Blessed Sacrament School!

We are excited for another school year. Thank you for choosing Blessed Sacrament School for your children's education.

Blessings,

José Rico Benavides

School Tours

Mr. Rico will be available at the office on Mondays & Wednesdays 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

Winter Uniforms

Friendly reminder, we will transition to our Summer Uniforms next Monday, April 8!

Summer uniforms begin next Monday, April 8. Just a few reminders:

1. French Toast items run very differently in sizing from Lands End. Sounds like the tops are much smaller.
2. Review our Uniform Guidelines by CLICKING HERE.
3. If you order any logo items and they are the wrong size, they CANNOT be returned.
4. Orders are arriving in about a week. So if you need new shirts, you should order them as soon as possible to receive them in time.
5. Graham Sporting Goods is the ONLY provider of PE shirts. French Toast will not be offering them.

Recordatorio amistoso, ¡haremos la transición a los uniformes de invierno el próximo lunes 8 de abril!

Los uniformes de verano comienzan el próximo lunes 8 de abril. Solo algunos recordatorios:

1. Los artículos de French Toast tienen un tamaño muy diferente al de Lands End. Parece que las tapas son mucho más pequeñas.
2. Revise nuestras Pautas Uniformes HACIENDO CLIC AQUÍ.
3. Si solicita algún artículo con el logotipo y tiene el tamaño incorrecto, NO SE PUEDE devolver.
4. Los pedidos están llegando en aproximadamente una semana. Entonces, si necesita camisetas nuevas, debe pedirlas lo antes posible para recibirlas a tiempo.
5. Graham Sporting Goods es el ÚNICO proveedor de camisetas de educación física. French Toast no los ofrecerá.

French Toast

Families can mark their calendars to shop early for back-to-school.

June 10-24 is the only embroidery savings event of the year!

CLICK HERE to shop.

June 10-24

25% OFF Embroidery

+ 30% OFF Merchandise

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.

ORDER NOW!

Our new lunch menu beginning August 2022:

Monday: Chick-Fil-A

Tuesday: Cici’s Pizza

Wednesday: Subway

Thursday: Highway 55 Burgers

Friday: Moe's Southwest Grill

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.

Yearbook Fundraiser 2023-2024 - Attractions Books!

The Yearbook Club is raising money to attend a workshop at the Jostens Southeast Conference in Charlotte, NC (Carowinds) in April 2024. All Coupons are valid now through 2024! Over $4.600 in LOCAL Savings!

Make sure you use EZ Pay Code: 5324665 or BSSKNIGHTS

Cost: $30.00

Follow this link to purchase:

https://www.attractionsbook.com/ezpay/checkout-form/

Thank you for your support!

Mrs. Lee, Mrs. Ortiz and the BSS Yearbook Staff

Middle School Filed Trip to Dollywood

• As stated in the Middle School Handbook: Field Trips are a privilege.  
• Students receiving 5 infractions will be ineligible for the MS field trip in the Spring.

Who: All Middle School Students 5th-8th

When: May 20 & 21, 2024 

Where: See Itinerary attached

Price: $395 per student (you can pay in full or 3 payments -$115( after $50 deposit)each -due 11-15-23, 1-19-24 & 2-23-24)

Adult prices: Double room (please tell me who you want as a roommate) $450 per person.

Single room $ 535

Return THIS DOCUMENT completed to Mrs. Kearney or your middle school homeroom teacher.

Important Payment due dates

Deposit of $50 per person-Oct. 25

First payment of $115 is due November 15,2023

Second payment of $115 is due January 19,2024

Final payment of $115 is due February 23,2024.

See above prices for parent amounts.

Note: You must check Option C regularly for trip updates and information

Questions?? Email Mrs. Kearney at ckearney@bssknights.org

Viaje de escuela secundaria (Middle School) a Dollywood

• Como se indica en el Manual Para Padres y Estudiantes: Las excursiones son un privilegio.
• Los estudiantes que reciban 5 infracciones no serán elegibles para la excursión de MS en la primavera.

Quién: Todos los estudiantes de secundaria de 5º a 8º

Cuándo: 20 y 21 de mayo de 2024

Dónde: Ver itinerario adjunto

Precio: $395 por estudiante (puedes pagar el total o 3 pagos -$115 (después de un depósito de $50) cada uno -vencimiento el 15-11-23, 19-1-24 y 23-2-24)

Precios adultos: Habitación doble (por favor dime a quién quieres como compañero de cuarto) $450 por persona.

Habitación sencilla/de un solo cuarto $535

Devuelva ESTE DOCUMENTO completado a la Sra. Kearney o al maestro de su escuela secundaria.

Fechas de vencimiento de pago importantes

Depósito de $50 por persona-oct. 25

El primer pago de $115 vence el 15 de noviembre de 2023.

El segundo pago de $115 vence el 19 de enero de 2024

El pago final de $115 vence el 23 de febrero de 2024.

Consulte los precios anteriores para conocer los montos de los padres.

Nota: Debe consultar la Opción C periódicamente para obtener actualizaciones e información sobre el viaje.

¿¿Preguntas?? Envíe un correo electrónico a la Sra. Kearney a ckearney@bssknights.org

Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities for the 2023-2024 school year

We have new Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities for the 2023-2024 school year. We would love to help promote your business, while you support our school! 

Money raised during the 2022-2023 school year was used for several major and unexpected expenses. We are in the process of replacing our 26-year-old Fire Alarm System at the Main Campus. We also replaced and repaired flooring in several areas of the building. A few rooms also received new paint!

Due to increased enrollment, we purchased 100 new Chromebooks for our students. None of these things would have been possible without the support of our community!

CLICK HERE to Review Sponsorship Level

CLICK HERE to Pay/Donate Online

If you or someone you know owns a business and would like to partner with our school, contact us today! 

I look forward to working with you! Contact me with me any questions!

Beth Fitzgerald

advancement@bssknights.org 

Director of Advancement

CLICK HERE for more info!