This morning, February 26th, Blessed Sacrament School held a prayer service honoring Black History Month and all African-Americans; including their contributions, achievements and advancements towards making a better world.

Let the presence of the Lord settle in our souls. May we feel Him in our hearts. Today, as we celebrate Black History Month, may we honor the legacy of all of them. They had the courage to pave the way for respect, dignity and justice in our world. Thank you Lord for diversity. May we come together as one for we are all one in Jesus Christ. -Mrs. Bost

The service was led by various students from 4th-8th grades and some of our teachers and staff. Mrs. Bost read from the book, Superheroes Are Everywhere written by Vice President Kamala Harris. Thank you to Mrs. Spradlin for singing!

CLICK HERE to watch a video of the event.

Happy International STAND UP to Bullying Day!

This semi-annual event is observed by 25 countries across the globe — in workplaces, schools, and organizations.

According to PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center and Admissionsly:

Did you know? School-based bullying prevention programs decrease bullying up to 25%.

It is also a common misconception that bullying only happens between kids at school. In fact, 31% of Americans report being bullied as an adult.

Here at Blessed Sacrament School we take very seriously any act of bullying and we remind parents that bullying is never tolerated. Together, we can make a better community! Go to our community announcements sections for more resources against bullying.

February 1st - March 1st - NC Opportunity Scholarship Renewal window. Don't miss it! ~ Renueve su beca del NC Opportunity Scholarship!

Friday, March 12th - Early Dismissal @ 11:30am; Afterschool Available; Professional Development for Teachers 

Friday, February 26th - Report Cards Go Home-TODAY! Check your yellow folders

Wednesday, March 17th- Happy St. Patrick's Day - wear GREEN!

Wednesday, March 24- BSS will be CLOSED- Please read our Principal's message

Saturday, March 27th - Summer Uniform Swap Shop sale at 10:00am in school parking lot

March 22nd thru 26th - Scholastic Book Fair (Online and In-Person)

Wednesday, March 31- Jasleene Guido Day! Wear her favorite color-red for $1.00 donation or more. 

Monday, April 12th - Transition into Summer Uniforms

To start each day, Mrs. Gomez is reading about African-American notable people.

Last Thursday, February 25th, students learned about Dr. Jane Cooke Wright (1919 - 2013). "Dr. Jane Wright analyzed a wide range of anti-cancer agents, explored the relationship between patient and tissue culture response, and developed new techniques for administering cancer chemotherapy. By 1967, she was the highest ranking African American woman in a United States medical institution.

Born in New York City in 1919, Jane Cooke Wright was the first of two daughters born to Corrine (Cooke) and Louis Tompkins Wright. Her father was one of the first African American graduates of Harvard Medical School, and he set a high standard for his daughters. Dr. Louis Wright was the first African American doctor appointed to a staff position at a municipal hospital in New York City and, in 1929, became the city's first African American police surgeon. He also established the Cancer Research Center at Harlem Hospital."

-Changing the Face of Medicine.

This morning, Friday 26th, students learned about Lloyd Hall ( ) who invented many ways for food preservation. "During his career he amassed 59 U.S. patents. Many food preservatives used today were pioneered by Dr. Hall's methods. Before his research, most preservation was done with salts and it was difficult to keep foods from spoiling without making them taste bitter. In 1932 he found a way to use a combination of salt with tiny crystals of sodium nitrate and nitrite that suppressed the nitrogen that spoiled food. This patented method of curing meats is still used today.

Hall also proved that some spices exposed food to microbes that sped up the process of food spoiling. This was contrary to beliefs at the time, which held that spices acted as food preservatives. To address this issue, Hall created a system to sterilize spices by using ethylene gas in a vacuum chamber that was later adapted by the food, drug, and cosmetic industries."-American Chemical Society

Third Grade did great projects outside their hallway for Black History Month. The students were tasked to research a biography of an African-American notable person who made contributions to society. Take a look at some of the student's work!

Perennial Math recently invited Mrs. Hipps to register students in one of their online Math Tournaments. Ten of our 7th grade students formed two teams for Blessed Sacrament School.

On Saturday, February 20th the students participated in their first competition! First, they completed an individual competition. The second event was for teams. In total, 400 students in various age groups were registered for the competition.

We are very proud to announce the results for the 7th grade age group!! They are all now eligible to complete in the national (virtual) competition in May!

Individual Event:

Team Event:

CLICK HERE to watch the video of the announcement! Congrats Knights!

Many of our teachers are working to plan activities for our students on Pi Day. Since it is on a Sunday this year, we will celebrate on Monday, 3/15. We will post a schedule of events next week!

In yellow folders today, you will find a sheet with the first 300 digits of Pi. On Friday, March 12th, 3rd grade through 8th grade will have a "Pi Bee" to determine who knows the most digits of Pi. Each class winner will compete in a Pi Bee Championship on Monday, March 15th. Students are invited and encouraged to study these sheets!

This week, Mr. Champion's middles school students had two projects due and it looks like the students put a lot of effort into them!

Students were tasked to research important events and inventions created by China and Chinese culture. Look at their work below:

Students were were given 3 choices to do research on:

Below you can see their finished project and they are currently on display outside their classrooms.

6th grade will read to all classes.

"Dr. Seuss’s birthday is celebrated on March 2 and it celebrates both the birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel and the National Education Association to endorse the importance of reading. A lesser-known fact about Dr. Seuss is that he created the word nerd. The first documented use of the word was in the 1950 book he wrote titled 'If I Ran the Zoo' about a boy named Gerald McGrew who visits a zoo and ponders what it would be like if he ran it. So In a way, Dr. Seuss is partly responsible for nerd culture. -nationaltoday.com

We are excited to announce that we will be hosting the Scholastic Book Fair this year. It will be held in person during the week of March 22nd. There will also be the option to purchase online! We will send out more information next week!

We are excited to announce that at 9:00 on March 12th, we will have a local author read her new children's book to our students. She will come to the school and read the book over a Google Meet. Afterwards, we will have a book signing station set up on the back deck. Order forms are attached here. Paper copies will go home next week. 

As you all know, the school is trying to find ways to help the Guido family. Jasleene returned to the hospital earlier this week. To help her parents cover their time away from work, we are partnering with Krispy Kreme!

We will be selling e-certificates for doughnuts! You will receive the certificate in your email and can present it to any Krispy Kreme location. You may also purchase and send these as gifts! They are $10 per dozen.

For every dozen sold, we will be able to donate $5 directly to the family.

Order forms will be in the yellow on Friday. Attached is a copy if you need to print more. We have never done this fundraiser before. Please forgive me if it takes a few days to get the certificates sent out. I will process them as quickly as possible!

If you wish to just donate to the family instead, you can send cash in an envelope marked "we love Jasleene". We will make sure the family receives it!

Let me know if you have any questions!

Beth Fitzgerald

Director of Advancement

Remember that on April 12th, we will be transitions to Summer Uniforms. Our next Uniform Sale will be held on Saturday, March 27th @ our school's parking lot. We need volunteers to help sort and organize the items in the swap shop for the next sale. Items are located in a part of the building not used by children. Due to this, the sale prep can be done during school hours.

If you would like to help, please contact Beth Fitzgerald.

All contracts were emailed for parents not requesting aid this month. If you received a contract, kindly review it and sign it. We still have some families who have received it and have not signed it. If you have not received yours, please let Mr. Rico know ASAP.

We will start emailing contracts for parents applying for the Opportunity Scholarship starting March 1st. If your family is requesting one of these scholarships, do not forget to renew/apply for your scholarship in order to get a contract for re-enrollment/enrollment and secure your spot for the next school year. More information, visit the admissions section here or scroll down.

Families who have requested financial aid via our FACTS system/Diocese of Raleigh Scholarships will start to receive their contracts once their application has been completed and reviewed, this will happen by the second week of March. More information, visit the admissions section here.

If your family is confused about this process or there are some concerns about a scholarship or contract, please contact Mr. Rico at [email protected] or via phone at 336-570-0019 extension 212.

Comenzaremos a enviar contratos por correo electrónico para los padres que soliciten el Opportunity Scholarship a partir del 1 de marzo. Si su familia está solicitando una de estas becas, no olvide renovar / solicitar su beca para obtener un contrato de reinscripción / inscripción y asegurar su lugar para el próximo año escolar. Más información, visite la sección de admisiones aquí.

Las familias que hayan solicitado ayuda financiera a través de nuestro sistema FACTS / Becas de la Diócesis de Raleigh comenzarán a recibir sus contratos una vez que se haya completado y revisado su solicitud, esto sucederá en por segunda semana de marzo. Más información, visite la sección de admisiones aquí.

Si su familia está confundida sobre este proceso o si tiene alguna inquietud sobre una beca o contrato, comuníquese con el Sr. Rico en [email protected] o por teléfono al 336-570-0019 extensión 212.

Dear Parents:

Catholic school students (K-12th grade) of African American and Native American heritage in the Diocese of Raleigh are eligible to apply for tuition assistance. The assistance awards come from funds granted to the diocese from the Black and Indian Mission Office founded by the Catholic bishops of the United States.

All applicants MUST complete a Catholic school enrollment application and a FACTS tuition eligibility application (through the NC Opportunity Scholarship program) before this application will be considered.

Mrs. Gomez

The Opportunity Scholarship is a program that helps families who make below a certain amount of income pay tuition at participating nonpublic (private) schools.

If both these statements are true, you may qualify for the scholarships

Visit https://www.ncseaa.edu/k12/opportunity/ or call/email our Director of Admissions, Mr. Rico for more information or help to apply for the scholarship.  Phone: 336 570-0019 ext. 212 or [email protected]

The new student application opens February 1, 2021. The Priority Window closes March 1, 2021. The application will remain open until August 31, 2021 for students to be considered for the full 2021-22 school year, as funds remain available.

La Beca de Oportunidad es un programa que ayuda a las familias que ganan por debajo de una cierta cantidad de ingresos a pagar la matrícula en las escuelas no públicas (privadas) participantes.

Si ambas afirmaciones son ciertas, puede calificar para las becas:

Visite https://www.ncseaa.edu/k12/opportunity/ 

Llama o envíe un correo electrónico a nuestro Director de Admisiones,

el Sr. Rico para obtener más información o ayuda para solicitar la beca. Teléfono: 336 570-0019 extension 212 o [email protected]

La nueva solicitud para estudiantes se abre el 1 de febrero de 2021. La ventana de prioridad se cierra el 1 de marzo de 2021. La solicitud permanecerá abierta hasta el 31 de agosto de 2021 para que los estudiantes sean considerados para todo el año escolar 2021-22, ya que los fondos siguen disponibles pero se les da prioridad a las que apliquen en febrero.

Dear Parents,

Records show that some of you have not endorsed your scholarship for Spring 2021. Please visit your portal and endorse your child’s scholarship by March 1, 2021. If you do not endorse it by March 1, the state will not disburse your fund and you will be responsible for $2,100. Thank you for your cooperation.

Queridos padres,

Los registros muestran que algunos de ustedes no han respaldado su beca para la primavera de 2021. Visite su portal y respalde la beca de su hijo antes del 1 de marzo 2021. Si no lo respalda, por marzo 1, el estado no desembolsará su fondo y usted será responsable de $ 2,100. Gracias por su cooperación. Si tiene dudas, porfavor llamenos.

CLICK HERE to access to account online.

Since we are unable to do many activities inside the school where parents can meet and get to know Blessed Sacrament School's teachers or staff members, we are going to bring them to you through our Teacher's Spotlight Section here!

Each week, we will feature a teacher or staff member and they will share a little about themselves. This week, we will have our Assistant School Custodian & Support Staff Mr. Kevin Semidey!

Originally from the Bronx, NY, Mr. Kevin Semidey plays a key role within our maintenance & support team. When asked, what do you do at BSS he responds, un poquito de todo, or "a little of everything." Mr. Semidey has been a part of our school for about a year and a half now. He helps with lunch distribution and lunch duty in the café, helps Mrs. Nora clean and disinfect surfaces at the end of the day and between lunch periods to keep us all safe, has worked with the afterschool staff and even helped with the school track teams.

Mr. Semidey is a Veteran and joined the Army and later the Navy from 1984-1991. He later attended the School for Tourism and Hospitality in the Bronx, NY from 1991-1996 and earned a degree in Hospitality Management. Before coming to Blessed Sacrament School, he worked as an Operations Manager for the Ralph Lauren Corporation from 2001-2016.

Mr. Semidey is happily married and recently celebrated 30 years of marriage to Mrs. Martha Semidey. They have two children together: BSS student Itzayana (2) and their 25-year-old son Kevin, Jr. who his son who has Cerebral Palsy. The family also has two cats: Mocha and Sven.

When he is not working, Mr. Semidey takes care of his son Kevin Jr., likes to watch movies, play board games or do a good workout.

Birthday: April 25th

Favorite color: Blue

Where do you buy your coffee: Starbucks and orders a Venti Latte

Favorite restaurant: Texas Roadhouse

Biscuitville order: Bacon, egg and cheese English Muffin

Stores to shop: TJ Maxx

Favorite Sports team: NY Yankees 

Favorite snack/candy: Snickers chocolate bar

Favorite Drink: Gatorade

T-shirt size: XL 

Office Wishlist: Any cleaning supplies; especially a floor polisher or buffer

CLICK HERE to find out about other teachers and school staff.

Please pray for:

Asmar/Gomez as the mourn the loss of their cousin, Elena Alguera, who passed away from COVID complications.

Boyd Family (Jurnee, 6th) as they mourn the loss of Jurnee’s grandfather,

Pete Boyd.

Mr. Lee, husband of Mrs. Lee, who suffered a torn Achilles tendon and fractured heel. He had surgery on Wednesday and resting comfortably. 

Jasleene Guido, (7th) for her recovery and good health.

Our world, to slow the spread of COVID-19. Protect all of us from harm and be their comfort in this time of uncertainty.

We are pleased to announce the tuition rates for the 2021-2022 school year! CLICK HERE to access the letter for parents. CLICK HERE to access our enrollment timeline.

Enrollment for the 2021-2022 school year for returning families has begun. All existing families who have not requested financial aid in the past will start to receive a contract via DocuSign. Space is very limited for rising 1st, 4th, 7th & 8th 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 enrollment fee. Review the letter above for deadlines. You will receive a call/email from Mr. Rico if you choose to do monthly tuition payments through FACTS to confirm enrollment commitment in the month of May.

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:

Contracts for families requesting financial aid will be sent after their applications for aid has been processed and a scholarship amount is known. This will be communicated around March 15th.

If you have any questions about this process, you can contact Mr. Rico at [email protected].

¡Nos complace anunciar las tarifas de matrícula para el año escolar 2021-2022! HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para acceder a la carta para los padres.

HAGA CLICK AQUI para acceder el cronograma de inscripción.

La inscripción para el año escolar 2021-2022 para las familias que regresan comenzará el 20 de enero de 2021. Todas las familias existentes que no hayan solicitado ayuda financiera en el pasado, comenzarán a recibir un contrato a través de DocuSign. El espacio es muy limitado para los estudiantes que ingresan a 1º, 4º, 7º y 8º grado y se dará prioridad a todas las familias que regresen. No se demore en firmar un contrato una vez que lo reciba para asegurar un lugar para su hijo. Después de firmar, el sistema le pedirá que pague la tarifa de inscripción de $ 265. Revise la carta para los padres de arriba para conocer los plazos/fechas importantes. Recibirá una llamada del Sr. Rico si decide hacer los pagos de matrícula mensuales a través de FACTS para confirmar el compromiso de inscripción.

Si una familia quisiera agregar un nuevo estudiante / hermano, infórmeselo al Sr. Rico para que pueda ajustar su contrato en consecuencia. Recuerde, necesitaremos los siguientes documentos para todos los estudiantes nuevos:

Los contratos para las familias que soliciten ayuda financiera se enviarán después de que se procesen 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 por correo electronico al [email protected] o por telefono al 336-570-0019 extension 212. Recuerde que el Sr. Rico solo esta los miercoles, jueves y viernes en la oficina.

Blessed Sacrament School has opened up the FACTS Grant & Aid application for the 2021-2022 school year. You can access the application by logging into your FACTS account. The application will be open until March 31st, 2021.

FACTS Payment Plans and Grant & Aid Financial Needs Assessment on the same platform. CLICK HERE to access the letter for parents.

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 to apply for financial aid.

3. Select the appropriate school year: 2021-2022.

4. Complete the steps as prompted.

CLICK HERE to access FACTS or create a new account.

Provides scholarships up to $4,200 per student per year ($2,100 per student per semester) and covers tuition and fees

For students who attend a NC public school or will attend one the Spring semester before the scholarship would begin.

There are exceptions, including rising kindergartners and rising first graders. This is an excellent opportunity to engage your Pre-K and Kindergarten parents. Don't let them miss out!

Families must meet the income requirements for this program.

Opportunity Scholarship applications will open for the 2021-2022 school year on February 1 - March 1st, 2021. If your family is currently a recipient of an opportunity scholarship, you are eligible for a scholarship for the next school year! Make sure you apply early since scholarship monies are given on a first-come-first-served basis. Follow THIS LINK to access the Opportunity Scholarship website.

Important Dates:

February 1: Applications for new scholarships open. Current scholarship recipients may renew their scholarship for this coming school year. They must check their MyPortal account.

February 1 - March 1: Scholarship awards are chosen in a lottery for families who apply between these dates.

After March 1: For families who apply after March 1, awards are offered from a waitlist, as funds are available.

Families checking to see if they may qualify is not the official application. They MUST officially apply for a scholarship through the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority website.

CLICK HERE to access your Opportunity Scholarship MyPortal account. If you need help with the application process, please contact Mr. Rico.

Las solicitudes de becas del Opportunity Scholarship ya empezaron para el año escolar 2021-2022 del 1 de febrero al 1 de marzo del 2021. Si su familia actualmente recibe una beca de oportunidad, ¡usted es elegible para una beca para el próximo año escolar! Asegúrese de presentar la solicitud con anticipación, ya que el dinero de las becas se otorga por orden de llegada. Siga ESTE ENLACE para acceder al sitio web de la beca Opportunity Scholarship, no se le olvide!

We are limiting the number of people inside our building this year. If you would like to schedule a tour, please contact Mr. Rico--We are allowing tours in a limited capacity after school hours. We are still enrolling students for the current school year, but space is limited!

Mr. Rico will be available at the office Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for any questions or concerns related to admissions. You can reach Mr. Rico at 336-570-0019 ext. 212 or by email at [email protected] Hablamos Español!

Here is a link to our admissions page: https://www.bssknights.org/admissions

Over the next few months, we will have several opportunities for parents and grandparents to get involved around the school! I'll need help sorting clothes and preparing for the next uniform sale. Mrs. Corradini will need volunteers to help her set up for the book fair. Mrs. Lee will need helpers to hang and prepare art for an outdoor Art Show we are planning. There are always things happening at BSS!

Please let me know if you would like to help with any of these events!

You can reach Mrs. Fitzgerald at 336-570-0019 ext. 215 or by email at [email protected] 

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.

CLICK HERE to find out more about AmazonSmile

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

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

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.

There's nothing else like BSS yearbook. Get your hands on the limited edition collection of our stories from the year. Share it with your friends today and hang on to it for years to come!

Presione en el enlace de arriba para que ordene El Yearbook Escolar para su niño.

After reviewing our policies and consulting with the Diocese of Raleigh, students may continue remote learning if:

If you plan to continue with remote learning, please read and sign the agreement form as there are a few changes.

CLICK HERE to access and review our entire policy agreement.

Do not forget to review BSS uniform guidelines. As a reminder, the only jacket students are allowed to wear in class is the navy blue fleece jacket with the school logo and can only be purchased through Land's End-find the link below.

If you have not gotten your winter uniforms, please reach out to the school to see if we have some on our Swap Shop. If you would like to donate your used uniforms, please bring them to the school.

Hemos empezado a usar los uniformes de invierno. Como un recordatorio, la única chaqueta o abrigo que los estudiantes pueden usar dentro de la clase es la chaqueta o abrigo de lana azul marino con el logo de la escuela. Esta chaqueta solo se puede comprar en línea por la página de Land’s End, presione el enlace de arriba para hacer su orden. Tambien, asegurese de revisar las pautas de uniformes de la escuela.

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 on the attached registration letter 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.

Starting January 4, this will be the participating restaurants schedule:

Monday: Chick-Fil-A

Tuesday: Cici’s Pizza

Wednesday: Subway

Thursday: Smithfields Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q

Friday: Moe’s

If you have any questions, please give us a call at (888) 894-8295 or email us at [email protected]. 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.

Not only is it unfair to the parents who are following policy but you are putting in danger the health of the other students and teachers/staff. Thank you for your cooperation so we can all avoid the virus and continue with in-person learning.

No solo es injusto para los padres que siguen la política, sino que también pone en peligro la salud de los demás estudiantes y maestros / personal. Gracias por su cooperación para que todos podamos evitar el virus y continuar con el aprendizaje en persona.

Please, review the What if My Child Gets Sick in School/Home? For information about school guidelines in case your child gets sick.

Presione aqui para que revise los procedimientos a seguir si su hijo se enferma en la escuela o en su casa:¿Que Pasa si Mi Niño se Enferma en la Escuela/Casa?

Drop-off and Pick-Up for remote learners in grades K through 8th, will begin Friday after 4:00, February 26 - February 28. Little Knights drop-off and pick-up is every other week. Families work will be clipped together and will be in the crate of the oldest child.

Es la hora de recoger y dejar el trabajo de su hijo, estudiantes de aprendizaje remote. Las mesas estarán al aire libre y el trabajo se colocará en contenedores. Coloque el trabajo de su hijo en una carpeta / sobre de papel manila etiquetado con el nombre de su hijo. Puede dejar / recoger a partir de las 4:00 del viernes. Los contenedores estarán afuera desde el sábado y domingo, 27 - 28 de febrero. El trabajo de los Little Knights se dejara y recogera cada otra semana. El trabajo por familia se colocara engrapado junto en el contenedor del hijo mayor.

CLICK HERE to access a reminder presentation for remote learners

What are Retail Cards? Retail cards are store certificates (plastic cards) that our school purchases at a discount and sells to you at face value for a school profit. The discount given is different with each vendor. BSS has used the profit money in the past for school technology and current needs of the school.

The profits from this program make up an important part of our fundraising budget. It is an easy and great way to help BSS earn fundraising dollars and not spend an extra dime. Everyone buys groceries and gas, and may occasionally eat out. Before your next trip to the gas station, grocery store, or restaurant, please consider purchasing Retail Cards with us.

You may purchase the Retail Cards in the school office any day during school hours. CLICK HERE to access the order form.

Please make check payable to BSS HSA Scrip. Returned check fee is $35.

Thank you for participating in our school fundraiser.

Visit https:/www.scripzone.com for all participating vendors.

💛 The Family Resource Center South Atlantic | Teens Against Bullying is a unique program because it is teen-led. They provide assistance + resources for victims of bullying while encouraging everyone to become anti-bullying advocates.

💛 Teens United No Judgement | Virgie Townsend, a single mother of three from southeast Raleigh, is working to create an app for bullying + suicide prevention. You can follow along for updates on the local app on their Facebook page.

💛 NAMI | This organization has compiled a list of resources for people of color that includes anxiety + stress support, meditation apps, and ways to focus on healing in the face of trauma. NAMI Durham offers free support groups for minorities on Thursdays at 7 p.m. + you can also access the racial trauma tool kit here.

💛 LGBT Center of Raleigh | This center has so many resources for LGBTQIA+ people looking for support. They are currently closed for in person events + meetings, but you can find a calendar of virtual events here.

💛 NC Office of State Human Resources | Programs are designed for State employees who experience bullying in the workplace.

CLICK HERE for their registration page.

On December 2, WRAL it was announced that Cristo Rey Research Triangle High School will be opening the Fall of 2021. Here is the link to that story, High school for underserved students opening at American Tobacco Campus in Durham :: WRAL.com.

CLICK HERE to access Cristo Rey's press release.

Cristo Rey Research Triangle High School is currently hiring a school counselor and founding faculty in the following disciplines: math, history, science, English, theology, and physical education. For more information and application instructions, visit: https://www.cristoreyrt.org/employment-opportunities

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Visit: www.cristoreyrt.org

A Villain Walk is a chance to walk through the Bishop McGuinness campus. Parents and students will have an opportunity to learn more about academics, clubs, athletics, campus ministries, college counseling, and other campus activities. We begin with a welcome in the Library followed by group tours. Please call the Admissions Office for your reservation.

Private and Small Group Tours are available. Please call the Admissions Office for an appointment. There is no better way to see Bishop McGuinness than to walk the halls to experience our friendly culture.

Test dates are Saturday, February 27^th and March 6th  9:00-11:30am

Make Up Placement Test is Wednesday, April 21^st  3-5:30pm

Application Deadline: April 1, 2021

Thursday, May 20^th 6-7pm

336.564.1011 or [email protected]

Visit our website www.bmhs.us