Every year, Mrs. Bost's second-grade class celebrates Dino Day! Students were tasked to research a dinosaur and prepare a presentation for their parents and our school community. Today, April 26th, 2024 is BSS's Dino Day!

All students were able to visit the multipurpose room to see our second grader's Dino Presentations. They all look great! Thank you to the parents who were able to come and celebrate this day today & Mrs. Bost for teaching our students. Great job, Knights!💙💛

Friday, April 26 - 2nd Grade Dino Day! 🦕🦖; School Mass ⛪ @ 8:30 am

Sunday, April 28 - PECSAA Track Meet 🏃 🏁

Tuesday, April 30 - 8th Grade to Raleigh for Mass with the Bishop

Thursday, May 2 - Art Walk Celebration at the Main Campus's Back Lawn @ 5pm

Friday, May 3 - School Mass ⛪ @ 8:30 am; Egg Drop - May the 4th Be With You 🫳🥚

May 6 - May 10 - Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week

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

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

Monday, May 13 - PECSAA Golf Tournament 🏌⛳

Wednesday, May 15 - May Crowning; Panera Dine Out 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

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

Mass with Fr. Vincent

This morning, April 26th, 2024, we celebrated mass with Fr. Vincent. He talked to our students about having a comfortable bedroom of their own, and how God will have a room for us in Heaven.

We would like to thank Mrs. Lee and the Third Grade Class for leading us in prayer and reading the scriptures. A special thanks to our altar student attendants this week and Mr. James LaChance for playing the piano and preparing the students.

Farewell Mr. James LaChance!

After mass, Mr. James LaChance, Director of Music & Liturgy at Blessed Sacrament Church, announced that he is leaving Burlington after 8 years of service! Mr. LaChance worked with our students every time we had a school mass. He also served as the Spanish Music Teacher for our elementary school students and has been leading the church's Catholic education program lately.

We thank you for all the years of service and wish you the best in your next chapter Mr. LaChance! 💙💛

There is a season for everything, a time for every occupation under heaven.

It is with bittersweet sadness to announce that Mrs. Carol Kearney will retire when the school year ends. After twenty-plus years at Blessed Sacrament School, we thank her for her many contributions to the school community. Her gentle spirit and God-centered wisdom has made a difference in the lives of countless children and teachers. We wish Mrs. Kearney the best as she transitions from classroom teacher to full-time BGE (Best Grandmother Ever) and spends time with her retired husband, Scott. Enjoy your time and know that you will always have a home at Blessed Sacrament School. You will be missed! 💙💛

Hay una estación para todo, un tiempo para cada ocupación bajo el cielo.

Es con tristeza agridulce anunciar que la Sra. Carol Kearney se jubilará cuando termine el año escolar. Después de más de veinte años en la Escuela Blessed Sacrament, le agradecemos sus muchas contribuciones a la comunidad escolar. Su espíritu amable y su sabiduría centrada en Dios han marcado una diferencia en las vidas de innumerables niños y maestros. Le deseamos a la Sra. Kearney lo mejor en su transición de maestra a BGE (mejor abuela de todos los tiempos) de tiempo completo y pasa tiempo con su esposo jubilado, Scott. Disfrute de su tiempo y sepa que siempre tendrá un hogar en Blessed Sacrament School. ¡Te extrañaremos!

Athletic Banquets

This week, we celebrated the Elementary & Middle School Athletic Banquets. Thank you to all of our coaches and players for a wonderful year of sports. All of our teams had impressive seasons! 

A special thanks to our Co-Athletic Directors, Tracy Miller and Derrick Goodman, for all of the time and love they gave our kids this year!

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!

Urban Planning at the SmartLab

Part of First Grade (Mrs. Allred and Mrs. Byerly’s classes) being Urban Planners and building structures for their city. 

*The rest of the First Grade will have an opportunity next week. 

Taking care of the American Flag

This morning, Friday, April 26th, Mr. Jeff Benes visited our middle school campus and taught the proper etiquette and care of the American Flag. Thank you for visiting Mr. Benes!

6th Grade Field trip to HAAND Pottery & Paul's Pastry Shop

This past Thursday, April 25th, Mrs. Lee took her 6th-grade Art students for a walking field trip to HAAND Pottery located in downtown Burlington, NC. After their pottery lesson, the students stopped by Paul's Pastry Shop.

Congratulations to the following students for placing in the Alamance Arts Council Awards Presentation!

Maria Acero Cabal (Seventh), Emily Corradini (Eighth), Angel Martinez-Mendez (Eighth), Logan Miller (Seventh), Deborah Monahan (Seventh), Bryan Perez Arroyo (Eighth), Bradley Rouse (Seventh), Marilyn Ruiz Vela (Seventh), Michaela Tichy (Eighth), Zaylee Troutman (Seventh)

There will be a reception and awards ceremony on Friday, April 26th at 5:45 pm.  The Art will be on display at the Captain White House til May 15th, 2024.

Reception Address

Alamance Arts Council 

Captain White House

213 S Main Street 

Graham NC 27253

Well done Knights!! 💙💛

Jennifer Lee

Arts Teacher

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

Volunteers Needed

Art Walk (5/2):

Our annual Art Walk will be held on Thursday, May 2nd. Mrs. Lee would like an Art Walk Committee to help plan and set up for the event. Please contact her if you'd like to help.

Jlee@bssknights.org

Let me know if you have any questions!

Thanks,

Beth Fitzgerald

advancement@bssknights.org

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

PECSAA Track Meet Information

This is a reminder that our PECSAA Track Meet is this Sunday.

Your student should have received their PECSAA Track Meet event(s) this week. PLEASE LET US KNOW ASAP IF THEY CANNOT ATTEND SUNDAY SO WE CAN SUBSTITUTE OTHER RUNNERS. 

The PECSAA Meet is at Bishop McGuinness High School this Sunday, April 28th. 

Address: 1725 NC-66, Kernersville, NC 27284

Park in the parking lot and then walk to the track. We will be set up to the left of the track. 

Admission for adults is $7 and $2 for kids--CASH ONLY.  Runners, coaches, and teachers do not pay admission.

You can bring chairs to set up if there is space or you can sit in the stands to watch. 

Only Coaches and designated volunteers are allowed on the in-field. 

Sign up to volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080D45A8A923AB9-49228904-2024#/

The Meet starts at 2 pm. ALL runners should arrive by 1:30 to warm up.

Bring sunscreen, plenty of water, and snacks to eat AFTER they have finished their event(s). 

Make sure your runner drinks plenty of water all day Saturday and Sunday up until the Meet. 

Email Coach Bridgette at bridgettenicole519@gmail.com with any questions.

Thank you,

Track Coaches

Happy Friday BSS families:

Updated 2024 Spring Sports Schedule

4/28 - PECSAA Track Meet @ Bishop McGuinness High School, Kernersville

Meet begins at 2pm 

**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 remember in your prayers, Mr. Donald Spear, grandfather of Shannon(6th) and Caroline (3rd), for his health.

Please remember in your prayers, Olga Castillo, aunt of Ms. Asmar, as she is recovering from a stroke.

Dear Parents,

It is hard to imagine that Wednesday is May 1. May we have a wonderful, fun-filled and happy last month of school.

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