We welcomed all of our students on August 21st! Seeing our students' smiles as they walked to our building last Wednesday is always a blessing. It is always a great day to be a Knight! 💙💛

In the picture above we see our 8th grade class of 2025 as they were getting ready to leave for their middle school campus. Mrs. Gomez, left, and Mrs. Bost, right, are very excited to start a new school year.

¡Dimos la bienvenida a todos nuestros estudiantes el 21 de agosto! Ver las sonrisas de nuestros estudiantes mientras caminaban hacia nuestro edificio el miércoles pasado siempre es una bendición. ¡Siempre es un gran día para ser Knights! 💙💛

En la imagen de arriba vemos a nuestra clase de octavo grado de 2025 mientras se preparaban para partir hacia el campus de su escuela secundaria. La Sra. Gómez, izquierda, y la Sra. Bost, derecha, están muy emocionadas de comenzar un nuevo año escolar.

Friday, August 23 - School Mass @ 8:30am; Back to School Back Lawn Party from 5:30 pm - 7:30pm @ the Main Campus 🍨🎂🍭🎉🎊🎈

Monday, August 26 - Home Soccer Game vs SPX *4:30pm ⚽

Wednesday, August 28 - Town Hall Meeting for Little Knights & Elementary School (Childcare Available) at 6:00pm @ the Main Campus; Stock the Teachers' Lounge - Elementary & Little Knights school 🏫🎒🤝

Thursday, August 29- Home Volleyball Game vs IHM (double-header) @ 4:00pm 🏐

Friday, August 30 - Early Dismissal @ 11:30am-Afterschool Care Available

Monday, September 2 - School Closed-Labor Day 🇺🇲 

Friday, September 6 - 8th Grade Commissioning Service prayer 📿🙏

Saturday, September 7 - Away Volleyball Game vs. OLM 🏐

Monday, September 9 - Food Pantry DIstribution 🍉🍊🌽🍞🍖🍚

Wednesday, September 11 - Away Soccer Game vs. OLM ⚽; Wednesday Early Dismissal Begins @ 1:45pm

Friday, September 13 - School Closed-Diocesan Professional Day-Day Camp

Back to School Back Lawn Party Tonight!

We will host a back-to-school party this evening at the back lawn of our Main Campus (515 Hillcrest Ave.) from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm. Come and celebrate with our BSS families the start of the 2024-2025 school year. You are welcome to bring your own food and drink, a towel or chairs. The Knights of Columbus will be selling drinks and hotdogs and we will have games and an inflatable house for our students.

¡Fiesta de regreso a clases esta noche!

Esta noche organizaremos una fiesta de regreso a clases en el patio de atras del campus principal (515 Hillcrest Ave.) de 5:30 p. m. a 7:30 p. m. Venga a celebrar con nuestras familias de BSS el inicio del año escolar 2024-2025. Puedes traer tu propia comida y bebida, una toalla o sillas. Los Caballeros de Colón venderán bebidas y hot dogs y tendremos juegos y una casa inflable para nuestros estudiantes.

School Mass

Today, Friday, August 23rd, we celebrated our first school mass of the 2024-2025 school year. Fr. Vincent talked to our students about God's Commandments and he asked all of our students to love one another and to not bully others either.

We would like to welcome Mr. Anthony Cancro as the new Music Director for Blessed Sacrament Church. He will be working with our students to prepare for our weekly mass. We would like to give a special thanks to the middle school teachers for reading and our altar boys for helping out today.

Congratulations Golf Team!

Right after mass, Mrs. Gomez congratulated the BSS Golf team for the last Spring season as they placed 3rd on the PECSAA League! Congratulations students for a great job done! 

5th Grade had a wonderful first day!

All of your kiddos did an amazing job today--very polite and respectful! We are very excited about this year!

Mr. Hill and Mrs. Bolen

8th Grade Service Day

Last Friday, August 16th, we welcomed our newest Servant-Leaders to Blessed Sacrament School. A Servant-leader seeks to identify and work with the will of the group! They seek to listen respectfully and to help the group do what needs to be done…..

The Teachers and Staff want to thank our 8th Graders for their hard work, laughter, and teamwork as they helped them get ready to open the doors for our younger Knights and their Families.

Executive Functioning

This year 4^th-8th grades will have a “new” class called executive functioning, taught by Mrs. Champion.

What is Executive Functioning?

Executive Functioning Skills simply put are the LIFE SKILLS all people need to be successful - successful academically, socially, athletically and emotionally, as children, teens and adults. They are not innate. Parents function as their children’s Executive Functioning skills when they are young. We do the soothing, the problem-solving, the planning, the prioritizing, the scheduling. As children develop, these tasks fall more and more onto the child independently. These skills must be practiced for all people to become self-sufficient. They include:

This Week’s Executive Functioning Tip: Every Paper Has a Home! No paper should be floating in your desk, in your locker, in your bookbag - find its home in the proper folder or binder to stay organized and be successful! 

Some friendly reminders:

• Dismissal for both campuses is at 3 pm this upcoming school year. Elementary school starts at 7:45am and middle school at 7:55am.
• Please note of a dismissal time change every Wednesday beginning on September 11 for both campuses. To have more professional time with the faculty/staff, and in the fact that we do not have teacher workdays, dismissals on Wednesday will be at 1:45pm. Schedules were created to make sure students would not lose one hour of academic instruction of core classes. Students will be dismissed at 1:45. At two o’clock, students not picked up will go directly to afterschool. Students already enrolled in afterschool will have no extra fee for the extra hour. 
• Make sure that you review our Club Knight Afterschool Care Services and CLICK HERE to sign your child up for afterschool care services.
• CLICK HERE to access a welcome letter Mrs. Gomez sent on August 9th introducing our 2024-2025 School Faculty.

Algunos recordatorios amistosos:

• La salida para ambos campus es a las 3 pm este próximo año escolar. La hora de entrada en la escuela primaria es a las 7:45am y en la escuela secundaria a las 7:55am.
• Tenga en cuenta que habrá un cambio de horario de salida todos los miércoles a partir del 11 de septiembre para ambos campus. Para tener más tiempo profesional con la facultad/personal, y debido a que no tenemos días laborales para maestros, las salidas los miércoles serán a la 1:45 p.m. Se crearon horarios para garantizar que los estudiantes no perdieran una hora de instrucción académica de las clases básicas. Los estudiantes que ya estén inscritos en afterschool no tendrán ningún cargo extra por la hora extra.
• Asegúrese de revisar nuestros Servicios de Cuidado Después de la Escuela de Club Knight y HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para inscribir a su hijo en los servicios de cuidado después de la escuela.
• HAGA CLIC AQUI para acceder una carta que la Directora Gomez mando el 9 de Agosto intriduciendo a la Facultad del Año Escolar 2024-2025.

Little Knights Getting Pumpkins!

PreK pumpkins and sunflowers grown over the summer!!! Here is Little David with a pumpkin.

Dear Parents,

Our first home Volleyball game is almost here! The games will be played on Thursday, 8/29 at BSS. This will be a double header (2 games for JV and 2 games for Varsity) Please visit the link below if you are able to volunteer your services at the game that night. We appreciate your help. We would not be able to do it without you!

If you have any questions please email jmorrison@bssknights.org

Thank you again, and GO KNIGHTS!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080D45A8A923AB9-50886962-volleyball

Queridos Padres,

¡Nuestro primer partido de voleibol en casa ya casi está aquí! Los partidos se jugarán el jueves 29 de agosto en BSS. Este será un evento doble (2 juegos para JV y 2 juegos para Varsity). Visite el enlace a continuación si puede ofrecer sus servicios como voluntario en el juego esa noche. Agradecemos su ayuda. ¡No podríamos hacerlo sin ustedes!

Si tiene alguna pregunta, envíe un correo electrónico a jmorrison@bssknights.org

¡Gracias de nuevo y VAMOS KNIGHTS!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080D45A8A923AB9-50886962-volleyball

JV VOLLEYBALL TRYOUT FOR 4TH GRADERS

4TH GRADERS ARE INVITED TO TRYOUT FOR JV VOLLEYBALL DUE TO LOW INTEREST IN 5TH AND 6TH GRADE. TRYOUTS WILL TAKE PLACE TUESDAY 8/27 AT 3:30PM. THE TRYOUT WILL END AT 5PM. PLEASE E-MAIL JMORRISON@BSSKNIGHTS.ORG IF YOUR CHILD IS INTERESTED. THANK YOU.

John Morrison

Athletic Director

jmorrison@bssknights.org

Falls Sports

Let us welcome our new Athletic Director, Mr. John Morrison! He will also be the middle school PE teacher and will be the point person for everything related to sports this upcoming school year. Here is a message from him:

FALL GAMES SCHEDULE

BOYS SOCCER

Monday 8/26 Home vs SPX *4:30pm

Wednesday 9/11 Away vs. OLM

Monday 9/16 Away vs OLG

Wednesday 9/18 Away vs Clover Garden *@ SPRINGWOOD PARK IN BURLINGTON

Wednesday 9/25 Home vs. SH. 4:00pm

Monday 9/30 Home vs IHM.  4:00pm

10/7 and 10/9- PECSAA Tournament (Gibson Park)

Volleyball- Weekday games begin at 4pm. Weekend games begin at 9:30am

Thursday 8/29 home vs IHM (double header)

Saturday 9/7 away @ OLM

Saturday 9/14 Home

Saturday 9/21 away @ SLS

Saturday 9/28 away @ SPX

Saturday 10/5 away @ SH

We are still finalizing cross country meets. For tennis the club schedules our meets and it's not finished yet.

PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR FALL SPORTS PRACTICE TIMES

Volleyball

Thursday 8/15

JV: 3:30-5:30pm

Varsity: 5:30-7:30pm

***Starting on 8/20 practices will be Tuesday and Thursday

JV: 3:30-5:00pm

Varsity- 5:00-6:30pm

Cross Country

Monday and Friday 3:00-4:00pm

*Practices will begin and end at the Middle School, unless notified otherwise

Tennis

*Beginning August 26th

Mondays: 4:00-5:00pm (Burlington Tennis Center)

Elementary Running Club

Tuesdays 3:00-4:00pm at the Main Campus

*Beginning on September 17th

Boys Soccer

Tuesday and Thursday (Beginning August 20th)

3:30-5:00pm (Main Campus)

Cheer

First practices: 9/3 and 9/4- 3:30-5pm (Elementary building Multi Purpose Room)

Tryouts: 9/5- 3:30-4:30pm (Elementary building Multi Purpose Room)

Practices (beginning Tues 9/10) : 

        Tuesdays 3:30-5pm (Elementary building multi purpose room)

        Wednesdays 3:30-5pm (MS gym)

**Starting on 10/15** both cheer practices (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) will be at the MS gym from 3:30-5pm

Friendly reminder: all practices are for coaches and players only and not open to parents. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter.

If you have any questions please let me know.

jmorrison@bssknights.org

Sign up for Fall Sports here if you haven't already: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080D45A8A923AB9-50388852-bss2024#/

Reminders:

• Runners should be able to run at least 1 mile without stopping at the start of the season. 
• Hydrate well prior to practice. I recommend electrolyte drinks (Gatorade, Pedialyte, Liquid IV) for after practice. 
• Wear good running shoes.

You can email any questions about cross country to bridgettenicole519@gmail.com

Sports Reminders:

***All athletes must have their "Athletic Permission and Emergency form for 2024-2025" and the "Athletic Physical Form" completed at the time of their first tryout/practice or they WILL NOT be able to participate. No exceptions.***

All athletes should come in proper clothing and footwear for their respective sport and bring a water bottle.

If you have any questions or concerns please e-mail jmorrison@bssknights.org

**BSS is still in need of an Assistant Tennis Coach. If you are interested please contact Mr. Morrison.

If you have not signed up for fall sports please do so here :

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080D45A8A923AB9-50388852-bss2024

Deportes de Otoño

¡Démosle la bienvenida a nuestro nuevo Director Atlético, el Sr. John Morrison! También será el maestro de educación física de la escuela secundaria y será la persona clave para todo lo relacionado con los deportes este próximo año escolar. Aquí hay un mensaje de él:

Hola padres de BSS,

POR FAVOR CONSULTE A CONTINUACIÓN LOS HORARIOS DE PRÁCTICAS DEPORTIVAS DE OTOÑO

Voleibol

jueves 8/15

JV: 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Varisty: 5:30-7:30 p.m.

***A partir del 20/8 las prácticas serán los martes y jueves.

JV: 3:30-5:00 p.m.

Varisty: 5:00-6:30 p.m.

Atletismo/Correr

Lunes y Viernes 3:00-4:00pm

*Las prácticas comenzarán y finalizarán en la Escuela Secundaria, a menos que se notifique lo contrario.

Tenis

*A partir del 26 de agosto

Lunes: 4:00-5:00 p.m. (Centro de tenis de Burlington)

Club de correr de escuela primaria (K al 4to grado)

Martes 3:00-4:00pm en el Campus Principal

*A partir del 17 de septiembre

Futbol Masculino

Martes y jueves (a partir del 20 de agosto)

3:30-5:00 pm (Campus principal)

Cheer/Porristas

Primeras prácticas: 9/3 y 9/4- 3:30-5pm (Salón de Usos Múltiples del edificio de primaria)

Pruebas: 9/5- 3:30-4:30pm (Sala de usos múltiples del edificio de primaria)

Prácticas (a partir del martes 9/10):

Martes 3:30-5pm (salón de usos múltiples del edificio de primaria)

Miércoles 3:30-5pm (gimnasio MS)

**A partir del 15/10** ambas prácticas de porristas (martes y miércoles) serán en el gimnasio de MS de 3:30 a 5 p.m.

Recordatorio amistoso: todas las prácticas son solo para entrenadores y jugadores y no están abiertas a los padres. Agradecemos su cooperación en este asunto.

Si tiene alguna pregunta, hágamelo saber.

jmorrison@bssknights.org

Regístrate aquí si aún no lo has hecho: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080D45A8A923AB9-50388852-bss2024#/

Recordatorios:

• Los corredores deberían poder correr al menos 1 milla sin detenerse al inicio de la temporada.
• Hidrátate bien antes de la práctica. Recomiendo bebidas con electrolitos (Gatorade, Pedialyte, Liquid IV) para después de la práctica.
• Use buenos zapatos para correr.
• Puede enviar cualquier pregunta sobre cross country a bridgettenicole519@gmail.com.

***Todos los atletas deben tener su "Formulario de permiso y emergencia atlético para 2024-2025" y el "Formulario físico atlético" completados en el momento de su primera prueba/práctica o NO podrán participar. Sin excepciones.***

Todos los deportistas deberán acudir con ropa y calzado adecuado a su respectivo deporte y traer una botella de agua.

Si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud, envíe un correo electrónico a jmorrison@bssknights.org

**BSS todavía necesita un entrenador asistente de tenis. Si está interesado, comuníquese con el Sr. Morrison.**

Si no se ha inscrito en los deportes de otoño, hágalo aquí:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080D45A8A923AB9-50388852-bss2024

Please pray for:

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

Please pray for Mrs. Corradini as she is facing some health issues. 

Dear Parents,

What a wonderful start to our school year. See you at the Back to School Party tonight.

Mrs. Gomez

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

Summer Uniforms

Friendly reminder, we will be wearing our Summer Uniforms once we start the new school year!

Summer uniforms begin next Wednesday, August 21. 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: ¡usaremos nuestros uniformes de verano una vez que comencemos el nuevo año escolar!

Los uniformes de verano comienzan el próximo miercoles 21 de agosto. 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.

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!

Lunch Ordering is Now Open for Blessed Sacrament School for August – December 2024

Monday: Chick-Fil-A

Tuesday: Cici’s Pizza

Wednesday: Danny’s Cafe

Thursday: Zaxby’s

Friday: La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant

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.

PE Uniforms:

You can still purchase PE uniforms locally at Graham Sporting Goods. They have yellow PE shirts, solid sweatpants, and zip-up jackets. You do NOT have to get the logo on the sweatpants, but it must be on the jacket and sweatshirt.

PE pants need to be solid navy. There should not be any lines down the sides or decals on them.

Let me know if you have any Winter Uniform questions!