Catholic Schools Week 2023: Strengthening Families in the Diocese of Raleigh #CSW23

"Since 1974, National Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. It begins on the last Sunday in January and continues all week, which in 2023 is January 29 – February 4. During this week, our schools in the Diocese of Raleigh celebrate the support of our parishes, communities, students, nation, families, faculty, staff and volunteers. Additionally, schools celebrate vocations to help students explore the many life paths that enable them to use their talents well in the service of God and others.

Throughout Catholic Schools Week, parents are encouraged to consider choosing Catholic schools for the formation and education of their families. Assistant Superintendent Dr. John Pendergrass stated, 'Our Catholic schools provide the environment and structure to ensure that each day includes the intentional foundations of the Holy Bible, the seven sacraments, and the power of daily prayer. Parents are invited to consider a school with a worldview that is centered on God’s only begotten son, Jesus.' "-dioceseofraleigh.org

Blessed Sacrament has been celebrating all week each day honoring God, our school, students, teachers, church staff & priests, parents, and community. Thank you to our parents, students, and teachers that were able to attend mass last Sunday, January 29th. Today, Friday, February 3rd, 2023, we are ending the week with our yearly tradition, Homeroom Wars! Take a look at some of the pictures of the students' decorated classroom doors above and students in their costume attire.

CLICK HERE to watch a video recording of this morning

January 30 - February 3 - Catholic Schools Week

Friday, February 3 - School Dance Party @ Knight's Castle 💃🕴

Saturday, February 4 - Make-up Away Basketball Games vs OLM @ 9:00 am 🏀 -This is the last away game of the season

Monday, February 6 - NJHS Valentine's Day Cookie Grams Order Due Date ❤🍪

Tuesday, February 7 - Winter Sports Pictures at the Knight Castle @ 1:15 pm - Winter Sports athletes will bring their uniforms and walk to the Knight Castle for pictures 📸

Wednesday, February 8 - Middle School Field Trip to F.W. Woolworth's Building-International Civil Rights Center & Museum

February 9 - February 12 - PECSAA Tournament 🏀

Thursday, February 9 - Dine Out Day: Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers 🍿🍔

Tuesday, February 14 - Out of Uniform Day- St. Valentine's Day Wear Red ❤🌷🎀

Wednesday, February 15 - 2nd Trimester Ends

Thursday, February 16 - Winter Sports Pep Rally @ 1:30 pm 🏀

Friday, February 17 - Early dismissal at 11:30 am; Afterschool is available.

February 17 - February 19 - Shamrock Tournament 🏀

Monday, February 20 - President's Day - School Closed

Tuesday, February 21 - Out of Uniform - Wear green, gold, and purple!

Wednesday, February 22 - Ash Wednesday

Tuesday, March 9 - Mandatory Chaperone Parent Meeting for Middle School Trip @ 6:30 pm - Save the date, please!

Click here to see the official BSS calendar: BSS Calendar

First Reconciliation for the 2nd-grade students, who are Catholic, is this Saturday, February 4th at the church on Hanford Road. This is for both English and Spanish families.  Seating begins at 9:30. The service will begin at 10:00. We will have a short prayer service all together then the children will go individually for their confessions. Several priests will be available to hear confessions. After the confession, once your child has said his or her prayers, you may leave. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Bost - abost@bssknights.org

La Primera Reconciliación para los estudiantes de segundo grado, que son católicos, es este sábado 4 de febrero en la iglesia de Hanford Road. Esto es para familias Americanas e Hispanohablantes. Los asientos comienzan a las 9:30. El servicio comenzará a las 10:00. Tendremos un breve servicio de oración todos juntos y luego los niños irán individualmente para sus confesiones. Varios sacerdotes estarán disponibles para escuchar confesiones. Después de la confesión, una vez que su hijo haya dicho sus oraciones, puede irse. Si tiene alguna pregunta, envíe un correo electrónico a la Sra. Bost arriba.

On Monday, January 30th, we celebrated our first day of Catholic Schools Week, and spent the entire day without power! As usual, nothing stops our teachers! They figured out how to continue teaching and made the day as smooth as possible for our students. Thank you to the entire BSS staff for always staying positive and persevering through any challenge! To celebrate our community last Monday, our elementary students made a few special deliveries. Our 2nd-grade class walked downtown to deliver a gift to Subway. In return, our students were treated to cookies! Subway is owned by one of our current parents and always welcomes our students into their restaurant. They also provide lunch to our students on Wednesday each week! Thank you Nasrawin & Naffa families for all you do!

Our 1st-grade class delivered a cookie platter to First Presbyterian Church of Burlington. Their employees told our students it was so kind of them to walk all the way to their church to give them a gift! Thank you parents that were able to come with us!

Our 3rd-grade class dropped off a cookie platter at Front Street United Methodist Church! Our students were taken on a tour of the church! They saw their place of worship and heard stories about the stained glass windows.

Our Kindergarten students delivered cookies to the employees at Meals on Wheels!

Our 4th-grade class delivered a cookie platter to the employees at May Memorial Library in downtown Burlington.

#catholicschoolsweek #celebratingourcommunity

All students were treated to Paul's Pastry Shop donuts!

CLICK HERE to see more pictures of the day.

Celebrating our Nation! Last Wednesday, February 1st, our middle school students delivered cookies in costume to the police department, firefighters, post office workers, and municipal office workers.

Our 5th-grade class visited the Post Office! One of their employees shared with us that she attended BSS in Kindergarten!

Our 6th-grade class visited the downtown Fire Department!

Our 7th-grade students delivered cookies to our downtown Police Department.

Our 8th-grade students delivered cookie platters to the Municipal Building. They also wrote letters of appreciation to our local government officials. Throughout the week, they researched them in Social Studies and wrote the letters in LA.

Hi! Thank you to all of you who came to the Shamrock Parent & Player Meeting yesterday. I know some of you were not able to attend. I will include all of the information covered in this email. If you have a varsity boy basketball player, a varsity cheerleader, or a competition cheerleader, your child is invited to participate in the tournament. Other BSS families are invited to come and support our teams at the games and cheer competition.

Let me know if you have any questions!

Beth Fitzgerald

Advancement Director

We have a room block reserved at Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte/South Park at Phillips Place for February 17, 2023 through February 19, 2023. Booking your room is simple, just select "Book a Room" to receive your group's preferred rate.

We're looking forward to seeing you in February! We hope you enjoy your stay and your group's event!

Event dates: February 17, 2023 - February 19, 2023

Paul's Pastry is partnering with our NJHS officers to offer Valentine's Day Cookie Grams! Order a box of 3 large heart-shaped sugar cookies for $5!

They will be delivered to students on Valentine's Day! You can order for other family members as well! Look for an order form in yellow folders on Friday!

Find the order form online HERE.

Congratulations to the following students for getting a Knight Honor Cross from Mrs. Gomez last Monday, January 30th! These students have demonstrated the best values Blessed Sacrament School embodies - Bryan Perez Arroyo (Seventh), Isaias Colorado Garcia (Third), & Ethan Bowen (Third) 💙💛

Yesterday, Thursday, February 2nd, we celebrated our 100th day of school!! Mrs. Byerly and Mrs. Tonya's kindergarten class celebrated by doing posters together. They are currently on display just outside their classrooms.

On February 1, 2023, the beginning of Catholic Schools Week, the 2023-2024 application for the African American and Native American Ancestry Tuition Assistance will be available. This scholarship program is now being administered by the Diocese of Raleigh Office of Education.

Catholic school students (Pre-K - 12th grade) of African American and Native American Ancestry 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.

There is nothing like your school's yearbook. Get your hands on the limited edition collection of our stories from the year. Share it with your friends today and hang on it for years to come! Starting at $45.00 Order your today!

CLICK HERE to order your yearbook online.

If you have not completed the “Athletic Permission & Emergency Form for 2022-2023” or the “Athletic Physical Form”, please visit the “Athletics” section of the BSS website to access these forms or stop by the front office for a form. There is a $20 sports fee for all spring sports.  

Elementary Track:

Middle School Track:

Tennis:

Golf:

 

Girls Soccer:

GO, KNIGHTS!

Marci Letvak

Athletic Director

Last Saturday, January 28th was our last home game of the season. We recognized our 8th-grade basketball players and cheerleaders! It’s so hard to believe their time at BSS is almost over! 💙💛 CLICK HERE to see more pictures.

Congratulations to all of those students that made the 2022-2023 Competition Cheer Team!

If your family decides to accept the position on the cheer team the following commitments are required:

Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions or concerns.

Kelly Spradlin (kspradlin@bssknights.org)

Elizabeth Tichy (etichy@bssknights.org)

We are looking forward to a great season!! Go, Knights!!!

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

Please pray for Mrs. Worley and the family (Resource Teacher) as they mourn the passing of her mother, Grace Rumley.

Please pray for Jasleene as she recovers from surgery.

Please pray for Mr. Victor, our maintenance director, who had surgery last Thursday.

Dear Parents,

We had an awesome Catholic Schools Week and 100 days of school. Thank you for choosing BSS as your child’s educational journey.

Mrs. Gomez

Dear Parents,

The admissions office is in the process of preparing to send out re-enrollment contracts for the following school year to our returning students/families. We are proud to announce that there will be no increase in tuition rates for the 2023-2024 school year! Please, review a letter from Mrs. Gomez by CLICKING HERE. You can review our enrollment timeline by CLICKING HERE.

Enrollment for the 2022-2023 school year for returning families will begin on January 23, 2022. All existing families who have not requested financial aid in the past will start to receive an enrollment contract via DocuSign. Space is very limited for rising 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th & 7th 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 $265.00 enrollment fee. Review the letter above for deadlines. You will receive an email from FACTS once Mr. Rico sets up your automatic tuition payment drafts if you choose to pay via this option.

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 have been processed and a scholarship amount is known. This will be communicated around March 31.

If you have any questions about this process, you can contact Mr. Rico.

Hemos publicado nuestras tarifas de matrícula para el año escolar 2023-2024 HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para acceder al documento a los padres.

HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para acceder a nuestra línea de tiempo de inscripción.

La inscripción para el año escolar 2023-2024 para las familias que regresan comenzará el 21 de enero de 2022. Todas las familias existentes que no hayan solicitado ayuda financiera en el pasado comenzarán a recibir un contrato de inscripción a través de DocuSign (correo electrónico). El espacio es muy limitado para los estudiantes de 1.°, 3.°, 4.°, 5.° 6.° y 7.°grado y se dará prioridad a todas las familias que regresan. 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 cuota de inscripción de $265.00. Revise la carta anterior para conocer los plazos. Recibirá un correo electrónico de FACTS una vez que Mr. Rico configure sus giros automáticos de pago de matrícula si elige pagar a través de esta opción.

Si una familia desea agregar un nuevo estudiante/herman@, infórmele 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 solicitan ayuda económica se enviarán una vez que se hayan procesado 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 en admisiones@bssknights.org. o por telefono al 336-570-0019 extension 212. Recuerde que el Sr. Rico solo esta los lunes, miercoles, jueves en la oficina.

If your family needs to renew a BSS Scholarship, the applications for this are already open. Make sure you review this document and apply. The application can be found in your FACTS account, just log in, and then click on Apply for Financial Aid.

If your child is a recipient of an NC Opportunity Scholarship, endorsements and renewals will start in February as well. Make sure you review the guidelines on their website as they will be updating them in the coming weeks.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mr. Rico.

José Rico Benavides

Director of 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

Dear Parents, the field trip to Williamsburg, VA will take place on May 23 and 24th this Spring. If you are planning for your child(ren) to attend, you must submit a registration form with payment. The deadline to submit at least the first partial payment is January 17.

When: May 23rd & 24th,2023

Where: See the Itinerary by CLICKING HERE

Price: $370 per student (you can pay in full or 3 payments -$124 due 1-17-23 -$123 due 2-15-23 & $123 due -3-15-23)

Adult prices: Double room (please let us know whom you want as a roommate) $390 per person. Single room $450

CLICK HERE to access the registration form, you should also have received it in your yellow folder's Thursday communicator this week. Please sign it and return it with payment to the office (Please, send CHECKS payable to Blessed Sacrament School or CASH)

Any Questions? Contact Mrs. Kearney at ckearney@bssknights.org

CLICK HERE if you would like to pay for your child(ren) field trip in full ONLINE for $370.

CLICK HERE if you would like to make a PARTIAL PAYMENT for your child(ren)'s field trip. This first payment of $124 must be submitted no later than Tuesday, January 17th.

CLICK HERE if you would like to make THE SECOND PARTIAL PAYMENT for your child(ren)'s field trip. This first payment of $123 must be submitted no later than Wednesday, February 15th.

CLICK HERE to pay online for an adult that is coming to pay for a DOUBLE ROOM-Make sure you write down whom you would like to room with. $390.

CLICK HERE to PARTIALLY PAY online for an adult that is coming to stay in a DOUBLE ROOM-Make sure you write down whom you would like to room with.

CLICK HERE to pay online for an adult coming to pay for a SINGLE ROOM. $450.

CLICK HERE to PARTIALLY PAY online for an adult coming to stay in a SINGLE ROOM.

Congratulations to the students who placed 1st place in last Saturday's Free Throw Competition hosted by the Knights of Columbus! The winners advance to a District competition. CLICK HERE to see the results.

The winners are invited to the State Free Throw Contest on 3-11-23 at Fairchild Community Center in Burlington.

CLICK HERE to see the invitation letter.

Well, done students!

Alamance Burlington School System offers various options for students in high school including the option to gain credits toward a college degree while completing the requirements for high school, enrollment in the pre-collegiate academy, and International Baccalaureate options.

Cristo Rey Catholic High School -Located in Durham, NC. They have a Bus that leaves from Home Depot here in Burlington! Ask for Martha Zaldivar, Director of Admissions.

Bishop McGuiness Catholic High School - Located in Kernersville, NC. They have a bus that leaves and brings students to Target here in Burlington!

From the Director of Admissions Mrs. Knox at Bishop McGuiness:

RSVP by Clicking Here or call the Admissions Office at 336.564.1011

The Burlington Upper School - Located here in Burlington, NC!

Alamance Christian School - Located here in Burlington as well.

If your family is in need of afterschool care services, do not forget to submit an enrollment form. Following are the links for Afterschool care information and enrollment forms:

Make sure you review the afterschool care procedures for the new school year below:

CLICK HERE to read the procedures

HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para leerlos los procedimeintos

Monday: Chick-Fil-A

Tuesday: Cici’s Pizza

Wednesday: Subway

Thursday: Smithfields Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q

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.

We transitioned to Winter Uniforms since last Monday, November 7th. CLICK HERE to review the winter uniform guidelines on pages 2, 4, 6 & 8.

Haremos cambiado a los uniformes de inviernodesde el pasado lunes 7 de noviembre. HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para revisar las pautas del uniforme de invierno en las páginas 2, 4, 6 y 8.

You can purchase khaki and navy pants anywhere as long as they are solid and have a belt loop (2nd-8th).

There are a few other options for the plaid jumpers and skirts.

All plaid should have the colors green, navy, yellow, and red. There are a few variations. Please be sure to get the one w/ all 4 colors. On Lands' End, it is called HUNTER/CLASSIC NAVY PLAID.

On French Toast and Walmart, it is called GREEN PLAID.

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!

Thanks,

HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para revisar nuestras pautas de uniformes escolares para el año escolar 2022-23.

Recuerde, ¡ahora puede comprar nuestros uniformes de educación física en Graham's Sporting Goods! Tienen nuestro logo en la tienda para la compra de playeras amarillas de educación física solamente. Están ubicados en 2535 S Church St, Burlington, NC 27215.

Choose from hundreds of spirit wear designs and garments that are delivered to your home in days. Don't miss it! **This is NOT part of BSS uniforms**

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We'd love to help promote your business, while you support our school!

In addition to keeping our tuition as low as possible, donations during the 2021-2022 school year allowed us to do the following:

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

CLICK HERE to access more detailed sponsorship level opportunities.

I look forward to working with you!

Beth Fitzgerald

Director of Advancement

We are now selling Attractions Dining & Value Guides. They are $25 each! Buy 5 and you get one free! This year our 7th & 8th Grade students are helping us sell them. They are working to raise money for a special Coding project. They will earn $10 for each book sold. Look in Yellow Folders on Friday for more information!

Learn More HERE

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.