Last Tuesday, December 10th, at 6 pm, we all gathered at St. Mark's Community Church for our annual Christmas Concert & Eighth Grade Nativity! Our students did a wonderful job singing traditional Christmas songs, some of which were in Spanish as well! Thank you to the parents & grandparents who purchased a shout-out to our students and staff! We were able to fundraise over $200 to support the music program! 🎼🎶🎵🎤

We would like to give a special thanks to all of the teachers and staff who made this year's performances possible; especially to Mrs. Kennedy, Mrs. Spradlin & Mr. Cancro for preparing the students. They all did a wonderful job. 💐

If you would like to Bring the Magic Home, consider supporting our Music Program by purchasing a video recording via THIS LINK. You will receive a Christmas ornament made by our students in our SmartLabs to hang in your Christmas tree (we are also selling the ornaments at the school office for $5.00).

Thank you BSS Families for your constant support! 💙💛

December 11 -December 18 - BSS Gives Back Week-CLICK HERE for the schedule

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 🏀 Please sign up to volunteer to help if you have not done so.

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!🍨🎂🍭🎉🎊🎈

Wednesday, January 8 - Dismissal/Hora de Salida at 1:45pm

Friday, January 10 - School Mass @ 8:30 ⛪

Wednesday, January 15 - Dismissal/Hora de Salida at 1:45pm

Friday, January 17 - Progress Reports; School Mass @ 8:30 ⛪

Monday, January 20 - School Closed in Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Wednesday, January 22 - Class Yearbook Pictures in Winter Uniforms 📸; Dismissal/Hora de Salida at 1:45pm

Friday. January 24 - School Mass @ 8:30 ⛪

Sunday, January 26 - Catholic Schools Mass @ Blessed Sacrament Church @ 10:30 am (1620 Hanford Rd, Graham, NC)

January 27 - 31 - Catholic Schools Week

Happy Birthday Fr. Vincent!

This morning, Friday, December 13th we celebrated mass with Fr. Vincent and he asked our students what they thought of what Heaven was like. We had very nice and interesting thoughts from our students. We would like to give special thanks to the students who led us in prayer, the altar boys, the students who read bible verses and petitions, and our student cantors. It was a nice mass and the last school mass of 2024.

At the end of the mass, our students gave Fr. Vincent birthday cards and we all sang Happy Birthday to him!

Congratulations Art Students!

Last Tuesday, December 10th, the following students were recognized by Mrs. Lee for winning the Keep Christ in Christmas art contest. Congratulations to Charly Chacon, Amelia Ka, & Jose Granados!

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.

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.

Third Grade Delivering Goody Bags to

Fire Fighters & Police Officers

This morning, Friday, December 13th, right after mass, Mrs. Martin's Third-Grade students walked to Burlington Police Department & Fire Fighters to deliver the goody bags and thank you notes that they made earlier in the week as part of our BSS Gives Back to our communities campaign.

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 MONDAY 12/16. 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

NEW DEADLINE: FRIDAY, 12/16!

SIGN UP FOR ITEMS HERE

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 LUNES 12/16. 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

NUEVA FECHA LÍMITE: VIERNES 12/16/2024!

                                  REGÍSTRESE PARA OBTENER ARTÍCULOS AQUI

Salvation Army Bell Ringing 2024!

This year during Blessed Sacrament School's Week of Giving Back our National Junior Honor Society members have once again chosen to support the Salvation Army. Here are pictures of their Day 1 of Ringing! Great job Knights! 💙💛

6th Grade Artwork

Mrs. Lee's art students have been working on their Christmas-themed artwork. The students' work is currently on display just outside their classrooms 💙💛

Elf on the Shelf

This morning, Friday, December 13th, our preschool class found Snowflake, the North Pole Elf! Since last week, Snowflake has been appearing in different parts of our elementary school to monitor all of our students' behavior and report back to Santa who has been naughty or nice. We have gotten reports from students finding Snowflake hiding in the Christmas tree, or Mrs. Miranda's office, and today, our preschool students found her by their door! Great job Knights, and remember, Snowflake is watching.

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!

Winter Sports

Please, consider signing up to VOLUNTEER for tomorrow's BB game against SH.

Sports next week (12/16-12/20):

Monday

Boys Varsity BBall 330-5pm

Girls Varsity Bball- Team Christmas party at the Morrison's. See the invitation that was sent out last week for details!

Tuesday

Competition Cheer 3:30-5pm

Wednesday

Competition Cheer 3:30-5pm

JV Boys Basketball 5:00-6:30pm

Thursday

*JV Boys Basketball 5:00-6:30

*Tentatively. Will confirm next week and let parents know.

Friday

No practices

Make sure you follow our BSS Athletics Facebook Page for the latest sports announcements.

The PECSAA website has directions to all game locations at this link: https://www.pecsaa.com/directions.html

CLICK HERE to access the winter practice schedule.

CLICK HERE for a list of Basketball Games & PECSAA Rules.

If your child did not play a sport in the fall, please email jmorrison@bssknights.org for the required paperwork.

Thank you!

Mr. John Morrison

Athletic Director

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

***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

Please pray for:

Please continue remembering in your prayers those affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Please pray for Mrs. Newberry, mom of Levi (7th) as she recovers from surgery.

Dear Parents,

Today, the NJHS was sorting the donations for Christmas Cheer. Thank you for your generosity and items can still be purchased by Monday, 12/16. Check the Knight Chronicle for the link. Let’s make the two families’ Christmas bright!

Mrs. Gomez

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.

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 Winter Uniforms on Monday, November 4th!

Winter uniforms begin next Monday, November 4th. 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 Invierno el proximo Lunes, 4 de Noviembre!

Los uniformes de verano comienzan el próximo lunes, 4 de noviembre. 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: 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.

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!

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. 

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

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:

• 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

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

• Applications for the 2025-2026 school year will open on November 1, 2024.
• 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.