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It is hard to believe that we are now in December! There are only 10 more days of school left before we go on our Christmas break! Remember, next Tuesday, December 10th is our traditional Christmas Concert at St. Mark's Community Church.
St. Nick Skits were held at the Main Campus this morning, December 6, and all of our eighth graders did wonderful performances for the whole school! 💙💛
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Friday, December 6 - St. Nick Skits by 8th Grade @ 8:30 am at the Main Campus. NO School Mass.
Saturday, December 7 - Home Basketball Game vs. IHM @ 9am 🏀
Monday, December 9 - School Mass @ 8:30 ⛪ - Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Tuesday, December 10 - Christmas Concert & Nativity @ 6:00 pm at St. Marks Community Church 🎼🎶🎵🎤🧑🎄🎄 **Afterschool closes early to give everyone a chance to attend the concert**
December 11 -December 18 - BSS Gives Back Week-CLICK HERE for the schedule
Wednesday, December 11 - Dismissal/Hora de Salida at 1:45pm
Friday, December 13 - School Mass @ 8:30 ⛪ - Reconciliation; Last day to donate books for APC's Book Drive! 📚
Saturday, December 14 - Home Basketball Game vs. SH @ 9am 🏀
Wednesday, December 18 - Dismissal/Hora de Salida at 1:45pm
Thursday, December 19 - Little Knights Christmas Parties @ 10am, K-8 Christmas Parties @ 2pm 🎄
Friday, December 20 - Out of Uniform - Christmas Best or Worst🧑🎄🎄 ; Early Release @ 11:30 am - No Afterschool Care Available
December 23 - January 5 - School Closed - Christmas Break🧑🎄🎄
Monday, January 6, 2025 - Classes resume - Happy New Year!
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Farewell Deacon Leo!
We are saddened to announce that Deacon Leo Tapler passed away last Friday, November 29th. Deacon Leo would visit BSS and be a guest speaker for MS religion classes speaking about Baptism. Before becoming a deacon, Leo Tapler was the human resource director for the Diocese of Raleigh. We pray for the family and all of the people Deacon Leo's life touched. 🙏https://www.lowefuneralhome.com/obituaries/leopold-leo-tapler
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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.
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!
Eighth Grade, Soloists, Instrumentalists | 5:00
(check in with Mrs. Spradlin in the front of the sanctuary upon arrival)
Elementary & Middle School | 5:30
(check in with your teacher upon arrival)
Little Knights | 5:45
(check in with your teacher upon arrival)
—DRESSWEAR—
Little Knights & Elementary | Christmas Best
Middle School:
Girls | White top, black skirt, black shoes, and black tights. Optional: royal blue bow or other hair accessory.
Boys | Plain white long-sleeved button-up (not school uniform shirt), black pants, black shoes, and royal blue bow tie. If you are new to the middle school, please send in $5 for your tie.
QUESTIONS? Email kspradlin@bssknights.org or akennedy@bssknights.org
Thank you!
Kelly Spradlin & Aurora Kennedy
Music Teachers
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Información importante
Esta es una actuación obligatoria y los estudiantes de secundaria recibirán una calificación.
ESTACIONAMIENTO: Hay estacionamientos en la parte trasera de la iglesia y al otro lado de la calle al lado del campo de béisbol.
El santuario estará cerrado durante la prueba de sonido. ¡Tenga paciencia, ya que trabajaremos duro para crear el mejor rendimiento posible!
—HORARIOS DE LLEGADA DE LOS ESTUDIANTES—
¡Los estudiantes deben usar el baño ANTES de entrar al santuario!
Octavo Grado, Solistas, Instrumentistas lleguen a las 5:00
(regístrese con la Sra. Spradlin en el frente del santuario a su llegada)
Escuela primaria y secundaria lleguen a las 5:30
(consulta con tu profesor a tu llegada)
Los Little Knights | 5:45
(consulta con tu profesor a tu llegada)
—VESTIMENTA—
Los Little Knights y Escuela Primaria | Mejor ropa de Navidad
Escuela Secundaria:
Chicas | Top blanco, falda negra, zapatos negros y medias negras. Opcional: lazo azul real u otro accesorio para el cabello.
Chicos | Camisa blanca lisa de manga larga con botones (no camisa de uniforme escolar), pantalones negros, zapatos negros y pajarita azul real. Si es nuevo en la escuela secundaria, envíe $5 para su corbata.
¿PREGUNTAS? Envíe un correo electrónico a kspradlin@bssknights.org o akennedy@bssknights.org
¡Gracias!
Kelly Spradlin y Aurora Kennedy
Profesoras de Música
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CLICK HERE to purchase the Christmas Concert video recording. Presione en el enlace para comprar el Video. | |
Again this year, we will be selling Shout-Outs! Make sure you bring them with you to the Christmas Concert and pay at our station in the Lobby. Mr. Rico will be selling more on site so bring cash or card! Do not forget to pick up from Mr. Rico your ornament if you pre-ordered the Christmas Video Recording!
¡Nuevamente este año venderemos Shout-Outs! Asegúrate de traerlos contigo al concerto de navidad y paga en nuestra estación en el Lobby. Mr. Rico venderá más en el sitio, ¡así que traiga efectivo o tarjeta! ¡No olvides recoger tu adorno navideño con el Sr. Rico si reservaste la grabación del video navideño!
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BSS Give Back Week-December 11th - 18th 📚
Each year, our school takes one week in December to give back to our community. We make sure each grade level has a special project and students are involved in every step of the project. Students make or assemble gifts and then deliver them to their recipients! We will transform our SmartLabs into Santa's Workshops for the month of December in order to create our gifts. Below is a list of activities each grade level will work on. While each class will be working on creating gifts using supplies BSS will provide, we are also starting a new tradition this year: We are hosting a Book Drive to benefit the Alamance Partnership for Children (APC)!
APC is in great need of books for students ages 6-12, so we are asking that you send in new or gently used books that APC can distribute to students all over Alamance County and spread the joy of reading. Please send in one or more books to donate by Friday, December 13! There will be collection bins at both campuses.
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BSS Give Back Week: del 11 al 18 de diciembre 📚 Semana de Donación Navideña
Cada año, nuestra escuela se toma una semana en diciembre para contribuir a nuestra comunidad. Nos aseguramos de que cada nivel de grado tenga un proyecto especial y que los estudiantes participen en cada paso del proyecto. ¡Los estudiantes hacen o ensamblan regalos y luego los entregan a sus destinatarios! Transformaremos nuestros SmartLabs en Talleres de Papá Noel durante el mes de diciembre para poder crear nuestros regalos. En la parte de arriba se muestra una lista de actividades en las que trabajará cada nivel de grado. Si bien cada clase trabajará en la creación de obsequios utilizando los suministros que BSS proporcionará, también estamos comenzando una nueva tradición este año: ¡estaremos organizando una colecta de libros en beneficio de Alamance Partnership for Children (APC)!
APC tiene una gran necesidad de libros para estudiantes de 6 a 12 años, por lo que le pedimos que envíe libros nuevos o usados en buen estado para que APC pueda distribuir a los estudiantes de todo el condado de Alamance y difundir el placer de la lectura. ¡Envíe uno o más libros para donar antes del viernes 13 de diciembre! Habrá contenedores de recolección en ambos campus.
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NJHS Christmas Cheer Project
As part of the BSS Week of Giving Back, Blessed Sacrament School is participating in the Christmas Cheer program this year. We have adopted two families. Between the two families, there are 6 children. The NJHS is helping to collect items so these children can have a wonderful Christmas!
Please SPECIFY the item you are bringing on the sign-up. If you don't have time to shop but want to help, you can send in cash or checks made out to BSS or purchase gift cards and we will do the shopping for you!
Please DROP your UNWRAPPED gifts at either building BY FRIDAY, 12/13. Gift receipts for any clothing are helpful in case different sizes are needed.
Please TAPE a note on your gift designating which child your gift will go to. Ex: Boy age 4
Please contact Mrs. Bost with any questions! abost@bssknights.org
Thank you so much!
Mrs Bost and the NJHS
DEADLINE: FRIDAY, 12/13!
SIGN UP FOR ITEMS HERE
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Blessed Sacrament está participando en el programa Christmas Cheer este año. Hemos adoptado dos familias. Entre las dos familias hay 6 hijos. ¡NJHS está ayudando a recolectar artículos para que estos niños puedan tener una Navidad maravillosa!
ESPECIFIQUE el artículo que traerá al registrarse. Si no tiene tiempo para comprar pero quiere ayudar, puede enviar efectivo o cheques a nombre de BSS o comprar tarjetas de regalo y ¡nosotros haremos las compras por usted!
Por favor DEJE sus regalos SIN ENVOLVER en cualquiera de los edificios ANTES DEL VIERNES 12/13. Los recibos de regalo para cualquier prenda son útiles en caso de que se necesiten diferentes tallas.
Por favor, PEGUE una nota en su obsequio indicando a qué niño se destinará su obsequio. Ej: niño de 4 años
¡Comuníquese con la Sra. Bost si tiene alguna pregunta! abost@bssknights.org
¡Muchas gracias!
Sra. Bost y la NJHS
FECHA LÍMITE: VIERNES 13/12!
REGÍSTRESE PARA OBTENER ARTÍCULOS AQUI
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Multiplication Masters!
We have our first three Multiplication Masters in 3rd Grade! Mrs. Bolen recognized them during Flag Raising last Monday, December 2nd. Congratulations to the students: David, Denzel & Awut!
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6th-K Reading Buddies
This morning, Friday, December 6, our sixth graders read to our kindergarten students 💙💛
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EF Tip of the Week
Christmas List
Are you looking for gifts for your children that are fun AND provide learning opportunities (without them even knowing)? According to research on child development, board games, puzzles and card games benefit children by improving cognitive skills, such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and memory. Studies also show that participating in these activities enhances social skills, which includes cooperation, communication, and taking turns - all essential for healthy social interactions. Additionally, board games help reduce stress and boost mental health by promoting relaxation and creating opportunities for positive family bonding.
Mrs. Kelley Champion
Blessed Sacrament School
Executive Function Coach
ELA Instructor
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Winter-Spring Ballet Registration is OPEN!
Registration for winter-spring Le Petit Ballet Co. classes at your school is now OPEN!!!
Parents may go online to http://www.lepetitballetco.com/classes to find your school's info and register!
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Please pray for:
Please continue remembering in your prayers those affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Please continue to pray for Ms. Corradini as she just finished her cancer treatment and is now a survivor. 🙏
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Dear Parents,
Today your children rehearsed for the Christmas Concert. They were marvelous. Looking forward to seeing you on Tuesday night!
Mrs. Gomez
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From the Office of Admissions | |
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Opportunity Scholarships for Families who were waitlisted
BSS families who applied for an NC Opportunity Scholarship last February for the first time, and were waitlisted for falling into Tier 2, 3 & 4, were just offered a scholarship, as the NCGA just passed a law (HB10) and released extra funding for those families! If you are one of those families, you must accept the scholarship by December 27. Contact Mr. Rico if you have questions about this process.
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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
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Summer Uniforms
Friendly reminder, we will be wearing our Winter Uniforms on Monday, November 4th!
Winter uniforms begin next Monday, November 4th. Just a few reminders:
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French Toast items run very differently in sizing from Lands End. Sounds like the tops are much smaller.
- Review our Uniform Guidelines by CLICKING HERE.
- If you order any logo items and they are the wrong size, they CANNOT be returned.
- 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.
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Graham Sporting Goods is the ONLY provider of PE shirts. French Toast will not be offering them.
Recordatorio amistoso: ¡usaremos nuestros uniformes de Invierno el proximo Lunes, 4 de Noviembre!
Los uniformes de verano comienzan el próximo lunes, 4 de noviembre. Solo algunos recordatorios:
- Los artículos de French Toast tienen un tamaño muy diferente al de Lands End. Parece que las tapas son mucho más pequeñas.
- Revise nuestras Pautas Uniformes HACIENDO CLIC AQUÍ.
- Si solicita algún artículo con el logotipo y tiene el tamaño incorrecto, NO SE PUEDE devolver.
- Los pedidos están llegando en aproximadamente una semana. Entonces, si necesita camisetas nuevas, debe pedirlas lo antes posible para recibirlas a tiempo.
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Graham Sporting Goods es el ÚNICO proveedor de camisetas de educación física. French Toast no los ofrecerá.
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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: Red Robin
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.
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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!
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Box Tops For Education
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
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Link your Lowes Card
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
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Link your Harris Teeter VIC Card
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.
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63rd Annual Graham Christmas Parade
Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Downtown Graham
The Graham Area Business Association presents the 63rd Annual Graham Christmas Parade.
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Make it a Christmas to remember!
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.....the season is changing, leaves are falling and soon Santa will be on his way to visit with us at York's Studio.
We are so excited about our Experience the Magic sessions with Santa this year. The elves have made the trip and started whipping up their magic to create an experience to remember for a lifetime.
Take a look at the fun interactive sessions
Only a few spots left.
Christmas will be here in 8 weeks!
Experience the Magic - Night Before Christmas
One Hour Session
Make real cookies and paint with Santa plus visit in 5 real rooms of his North Pole Cabin! The best interactive experience and photos around!
Christmas Mini Session - 20 Minute Portrait sessions without Santa. Two background sets. Fireplace cabin and snowy winter wonderland. Formal background option available for a traditional pose to keep out year round.
Santa's Toy Shoppe 20 Minute Session
2 background sets - toy shoppe and fireplace cabin
Click here to RESERVE YOUR VISIT
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Wake Forest University-Summer Immersion Program
We’re excited to announce that the application for the Wake Forest Summer Immersion Program is now open! This pre-college program is designed to help high school students explore their future career path in a supportive and engaging environment. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to providing a dynamic learning experience that extends beyond the classroom.
Program Highlights:
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Career-Focused Tracks in fields from health and medicine to technology and law. See all of our offerings.
- Interactive Projects and Workshops with experienced professionals
- Networking Opportunities with industry experts and students from around the world
- College Readiness Resources to help students prepare for their next steps
Refer Students Now
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We are currently working on a touring day of Bishop McGuinness Catholic HS in Kernersville, NC for our 8th grade class. However, if you already know you are interested in getting information, please check out the following links and be mindful of dates. We have had many BSS students graduate or are currently attending BMHS. All of this information is currently available in your child’s Executive Function Google Classroom. Let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you, Mrs. Champion
BMHS Website Link Virtual Tour Link
A Villain Walk is a great way to get a feel for the Bishop experience during the school day. They will begin with a welcome session, followed by a group tour from 9-10AM. You must sign up in advance. Spots close quickly.
Jan 23 & 30
Feb 6 & 20
March 6 & 20
Application Link
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Applications for the 2025-2026 school year will open on November 1, 2024.
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Financial Aid Applications will be available November 22, 2024 for the 2025-26 School Year
Placement Test Dates:
- Saturday, February 22, 2025 9:00am-12:00pm
- Saturday, March 15, 2025 9:00am-12:00pm
- Placement Tests are required for ALL grade 9 applicants. Pre-registration is required-see application for more information.
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