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Annual Town Hall and Back to School Night
Thursday, September 7th
6:00 p.m
PARENTS ONLY EVENT!
After School Care Closes at 5:30 p.m.
There is no volleyball practice this Thursday.
Our Annual Town Hall Meeting and Back to School Night is a PARENTS ONLY event. With all of our Faculty & Staff needed for our meeting and classroom visits we are unable to safely provide childcare.
Our faculty and staff has worked to condense the timeline for the evening to provide you with the most up to date information regarding the state of our school as well as an opportunity to spend quality time with your child's teachers.
Agenda
6:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.: Town Hall Meeting
- State of the School Message from Principal Maria Gomez and Assistant Principal Tiffany Ehmig
- Welcome and Introduction
- 2017-2018 School Year
- STREAM Curriculum Updates/2018 Maker Faire
- Message from Athletic Director Casey Eggleston
- Annual Fund Parent Message from Annual Fund Committee Chair, Margaret Cabell
6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.: A Day in the Life of Your Student!
Parents of Preschool, Pre Kindergarten, and Elementary students will visit their child's classroom to hear directly from the teacher. Parents of Middle School students will spend 10 minutes in each of their child's core classes.
Preschool, Pre Kindergarten, Elementary Parents
Session I (6:30-7:00 p.m.) or Session II (7:00-7:30 p.m.)
Middle School Parents
One Session (6:30-7:30 p.m.)
7:30 p.m.: Middle School Field Trip Information Meeting
Multi Purpose Room
Wednesday, September 6th
POSTPONED UNTIL 9/21! BSS Soccer vs The Burlington School, 4:00 p.m. at TBS (1615 Greenwood Terrace, Burlington)
Girl Scout Recognition Day-Wear your Scout Uniform to School!
Fall Town Hall & Back to School Night (adults only), 6:00 p.m.
Friday, September 8th
Mass, 8:45 a.m.
Middle School FLL Meeting, 3:15 p.m.
BSS Tennis vs The Burlington School, 4:00 p.m. at Alamance County Club (2402 Pineway Drive, Burlington)
Saturday, September 9th
Second Collection at Mass designated to Blessed Sacrament School
Sunday, September 10th
Second Collection at Mass designated to Blessed Sacrament School
Back to School Mass, 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church (1620 Hanford Road, Graham)
Middle School FLL Meeting, 2:00 p.m.
Monday, September 11th
Dress Down for wearing uniform to Back to School Mass
BSS Soccer vs BCA, 4:00 p.m. at BCA (Joe Davidson Park, Rural Retreat Rd, Burlington)
Wednesday, September 13th
Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge (3rd-8th Grade), 9:00 a.m.
4th Grade FLL Meeting, 3:15 p.m.
Faculty & Staff Meeting, 3:30 p.m.
BSS Volleyball vs BCA, 4:00 p.m. (621 E. 6th Street, Burlington)
Thursday, September 14th
Middle School Dance, 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Friday, September 15th
Mass, 8:45 a.m.
Middle School FLL Meeting, 3:15 p.m.
BSS Tennis vs BCA, 4:00 p.m. at Burlington Tennis Center (1402 Overbrook Road, Burlington)
BSS Adult Sip & Spell, 6:30 p.m. at BSS
Saturday, September 16th
BSS Tennis Classic, 9:00 a.m. at Alamance Country Club (2402 Pineway Drive, Burlington)
BSS Volleyball vs SLS, 11:00 a.m. at St Pius X (2200 N. Elm Street, Greensboro)
BSS Volleyball vs SPX, 12:30 p.m. at SPX
BSS Days Back Yard BBQ, 5:30 p.m. at BSS
Sunday, September 17th
Middle School FLL Meeting, 2:00 p.m.
Monday, September 18th
School Closed-Diocesan Professional Development Day
BSS Soccer vs St. Pius X, 4:15 p.m. at St. Pius X (2200 N. Elm Street, Greensboro)
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Knight News
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Eighth Grade Commissioning Service
Each year our graduating class is recognized as servant leaders within our school. Last Friday each eighth grader was commissioned and reminded of the responsibilities that come with being a servant leader at BSS.
Our commissioning service took place this morning at our weekly all school Mass led by Fr. Paul.
Game Donations Requested!
Our preschool class is looking for new or gently used games: candy land, operation, high ho cheerio, memory, uno etc.
 Back to School Mass at Blessed Sacrament Church
ALL students and families are invited to attend a Back to School Mass at Blessed Sacrament Church on Sunday, September 10th at 10:30am. Fr. Paul has requested that all families that attend Blessed Sacrament Church come to the 10:30 Mass that weekend. Students from all faith backgrounds are invited and asked to attend as well so that we can celebrate as a school family. Students will walk in together in their school uniform.
Students who attend will receive a dress down day the following day (Monday, September 11th).
Follow BSS Athletics on Twitter
Stay up to date with the sports report from Coach Egg @bss_athletic on Twitter.
 Blessed Sacrament School is a Bronze Sponsor for the I Will Survive 5K
We hope BSS students and families will participate in the 2nd annual "I Will Survive 5K" to benefit the Survivorship Fund at Cone Health Cancer Center at ARMC for local cancer survivors in beautiful historic Burlington. This scenic rolling course begins and ends on Davis St taking participants through old charm of Burlington's historic district.
Register
HERE
for the I Will Survive 5K.
Be sure the select the Blessed Sacrament School team when you sign up for the race!
Order Your Yearkbook!
If you did not place a yearbook order on the One Form, follow
THIS link to place your order.
Support Blessed Sacrament School with AmazonSmile
Shop with AmazonSmile and Amazon will make a donation to Blessed Sacrament School/Church. Visit the
SITE for details!
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Prayer Requests
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Please remember in your prayers, Joann Polly, grandmother of Austin Zagurski (5th) and mother of Mrs. Zagurski.
Please continue praying for Frank Ryan, father of Mrs. Sebastian.
Please pray for Mrs. Franklin's (Title 1) father,
George Policastro.
Please pray for those impacted by Hurricane Harvey and those who are in the path of Hurricane Irma.
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From the Principal's Desk
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Dear BSS Families,
I hope everyone had an enjoyable Labor Day weekend. Yesterday, I was visiting classrooms and there was so much learning going on and we have only been in school for almost two weeks. I heard how rhymes were created, global warming, pets and so many other interesting topics. I was even asked by a preschooler if I could touch my toes during PE classes. What a great way to start off a school week!
Mrs. Gomez
Phone Alert
On Tuesday evening there was a test of our Option C Last phone alert system. If you did not receive a phone call please stop by/e-mail the office so we can remedy the problem.
Fall Town Hall/Open House/All School Mass
I hope to see you at our Fall Town Hall/Open House/School Mass on Thursday, September 7 and Sunday, September 10. Please check the KC for more details.
Hurricane Harvey Relief
The Student Council and I are working together to help those devastated by Hurricane Harvey.
Dismissal
Thank you so much for not parking in the lot during dismissal. It is very much appreciated.
Now for my second request please do not park on the other side of the street during pick-up. It blocks already a narrow street and it is not fair for the parents who follow dismissal procedure. Thank you for your cooperation.
Morning Drop Off/Afternoon Dismissal Reminders
Morning Drop Off: Coach Eggleston and Mr. Felix Cartas will be out front to assist with student drop off. Please remember that
students are only to exit the car on the right side. Car doors must not open into the street as it is not safe for students to exit the car this way since a car may be passing you on the left.
Students are not to be dropped off at the sidewalk in the school parking lot. If you enter the parking lot it is to park and accompany your student into the building. Any other student drop off must take place at the front sidewalk with the adults.
Afternoon Pick Up: Our faculty and staff work to ensure that afternoon pick up moves as smoothly, safely, and quickly as possible. In order for this to be possible, we ask the following:
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ALL cars must have a car sign in place on the rear view mirror. Car signs were distributed at Unpack and Peek or sent home the first day if you did not attend Unpack and Peek.
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Students may no longer be picked up at the dismissal door. If you and your child are walking home please stand out at the front side walk in eyesight of the faculty member at the dismissal door.
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This year no cars will exit the parking lot on to High Street/Hillcrest Avenue until the dismissal line is complete. Cars exiting the parking lot slows down dismissal.
Reserved Spots
The first in line at pick up and a reserved parking spot are both sold at our annual Night for the Knights. The first in line is designated at just by the front steps and the reserved parking spot is pictured below. Please note that these spots are only to be used by the families made this purchase. Our 2018 Night for the Knights is Saturday, March 17th. Online auction items up for grabs in early 2018.
Thank you for assisting us in drop-off and dismissal procedures. Please remember that the safety of your children is our top priority.
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From the Admissions & Advancement Office
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The Blessed Sacrament School Advancement Cabinet is excited to announce the first annual BSS Days Annual Fund Kick Off.
The Annual Fund Committee will kick off BSS Days at our September 7th Town Hall and Back to School Night event. Committee Chair Margaret Cabell will provide updates from the 2016-17 campaign, announce the 2017-18 goal, and share how each of you can help us exceed our goal this year.
A pledge campaign will take place September 11th-14th and culminate with a weekend celebration as we kick off this year long campaign. Mark your calendar for the following. Full details and registration will be sent next week.
Flyer and registration in last week's Wednesday envelope! Click below to visit the BSS Days page.
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Parents in Partnership
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News from Head Class Captain, Taleen Palmer
Parents, grandparents, and friends of BSS the sign up links for class parties are below. Thank you for your support!
Update from Hospitality Chair, Beth Fitzgerald
It was wonderful to see so many parents out of the deck last Wednesday for donuts and coffee. Thanks to Paul's Donuts for our delicious treats.
Throughout the school year we provide breakfast, snacks, and lunch for our faculty and staff. If you'd like to contribute, please sign up at the link below.
Reminders from Box Tops Chair, Betsy Sioussat
 Box Tops
Keep clipping and dropping those box tops into the Little Pink Mailbox located across from the main office. Make sure you label your bag or envelope with the child's name and grade!
The final day to submit Box Tops for the fall contest is Friday, October 6th.
 Link your VIC Cards
Each school year VIC cards must be "re-linked" in order for Blessed Sacrament School to receive the benefits of your shopping. Visit
www.harristeeter.com and look for the Together in Education section to link you card. Every dollar helps our school!
(we ask that each family review and consider a volunteer commitment)
(to be completed by EACH family and returned to the school office)
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Classroom Connections
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Fun with Worms!
Second graders read
Diary of a Worm by Doreen Cronin for their summer reading assignment. Last week the students learned about worms with Mrs. Gomez in their classroom and then took their new friends outside to our Outdoor Classroom/Garden area.
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BSS Athletics
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Follow BSS Athletics on Twitter
Stay up to date with the sports report from Coach Egg @bss_athletic on Twitter.
Soccer
Coaches: Zach Lezesque and Ann Amyot
Practice: Mondays and Wednesdays from
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. at BSS
Tennis
Coaches: Tim Hackman & Chad Brasington
Practice Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Burlington Tennis Center
JV Volleyball
Coaches: Terry Cunningham
Practice: Tuesdays and Thursdays, The Burlington School Davis Street campus gym from 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Varsity Volleyball
Coaches: Jennifer Lee & Rodney Amick
Practice: Tuesdays and Thursdays, Varsity players will walk to the The Burlington School Davis Street campus gym at 3:00 p.m.. Varsity practice concludes at 4:45 p.m.
Cross Country
Coaches: Jennifer Klein, Keith Rugh & Tara Hackman
Training Schedule: Training is Tuesdays from 3:00 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
If your child is participating in JV Volleyball, they will be taken over to TBS at the end of XC practice, along with ALL volleyball player book bags. All other students will return to BSS between 4 and 4:15 for pick up.
Meet Schedule:
9/20: @ Sacred Heart School at 4:00 p.m.
10/18: @ Sacred Heart School at 4:00 p.m
Additional meets and trail run training dates are TBA.
Running Club
Coaches: Katie LaPlante & Jamey Cabell
Training Schedule: Monday, September 25th-Monday, November 6th from 3:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
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Community News
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 September is Library Card Month
It's Library Card Sign-Up Month! Make sure you and everyone you know has a library card! Access to free books, movies, activities, and online resources available everyday. See what you're missing today.
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