This morning, Friday, February 14th we held our Winter Sports Pep Rally! We had our Cheer Teams, Pep Squad, Bakseball Boys Teams, and Basketball Girls Team celebrated. We cheered them on for the upcoming Basketball Tournament in Charlotte, NC! Right after, our basketball parents played against our basketball team and had a lot of fun! Great job, Knights! 💙💛

Right after the Pep Rally, our students and parents decorated their cars and prepared to leave in a caravan to the Charlotte area to participate in the SHarmrock Tournament. Good luck Knights!🍀

February 14 - February 16 - Shamrock Tournament Weekend🍀🏀

Friday, February 14 - Valentine's Day! ❤💞; Out of Uniform Day - Bring Spaghetti Sauce/Pasta for the food pantry; 2nd Trimester Ends; Winter Pep Rally from 8:30-9:20; Parents of athletes, please be at the MS to decorate cars at 10:00 on Friday, February 14th. Then we will ride by the elementary building at 10:30. See you in Charlotte. Early Dismissal @ 11:30 am-Afterschool Care Available

Monday, February 17 - School Closed - Observance of Presidents’ Day-No afterschool care available.

Wednesday, February 19 - Dismissal/Hora de Salida at 1:45pm

Friday, February 21 - NO SCHOOL MASS

Wednesday, February 26 - Dismissal/Hora de Salida at 1:45pm

Friday, February 28 - School mass ⛪@ 8:30am; Report Cards go home;

Tuesday, March 4 - Out of Uniform- Wear Purple, Green and Gold; Mardi Gras Parade @ 10:00

Wednesday, March 5 - Ash Wednesday School mass ⛪ @ 8:30am

Thursday, March 6 - Last day to submit your application for an NC Opportunity Scholarship for new families.

Saturday, March 8 - Tentative Summer Uniforms Swap Shop Sale at 9am at the Main Campus

Happy St. Valentine's Day!

Our Student Council members organized a Valentine's Sale and Valentine's Dances! Our students enjoyed them both very much. Here are some pictures of the events. Thank you, Mrs. Fitzgerald, Mrs. Kearney, teachers/staff, and parent volunteers who made this week possible for our students!

Middle School Filetrip - 2nd payment friendly reminder

Dear parents of MS students going on the field trip in May, please submit your 2nd partial payment as it is due. Here is the link to the payment link.

CLICK HERE to make the first or second PARTIAL payment of $230 for the 8th-grade field trip for a student to Hershey, PA DUE February 13th & March 13th respectively.

CLICK HERE to make the first or second PARTIAL payment of $118 for the 6th & 7th grade field trip for a student to Atlanta, GA DUE February 13th & March 13th respectively.

Accompanying your child and already made your first partial payment? It is time to make the second payment:

CLICK HERE to make a PARTIAL PAYMENT SINGLE ROOM for an adult to accompany a student for the middle school trip (any amount-WE WILL KEEP TRACK FOR YOU).

CLICK HERE to make a PARTIAL PAYMENT DOUBLE ROOM for an adult to accompany a student for the middle school trip (any amount-WE WILL KEEP TRACK FOR YOU).

If you need the rest of the payment links, please scroll down to the re-occruing information section. Thank you!

Seat Cushions for Sale-Fundraiser

Have you ever gone to a sporting event and the seat was either wet, too cold, or just very uncomfortable? Suffer no more! BSS will be selling seat cushions for families who would like to purchase one. These are portable, durable, and easy to clean! Mrs. VanWeest will be making them and part of the proceeds will help the BSS athletic department!

CLICK HERE to place an order online! *Please allow about a month to get yours as they will be custom ordered. Spread the word and support our Knights!

Thank you for your support and Mrs. VanWeest for spearheading this fundraiser. 💙💛

Shamrock Tournament Schedule

Varsity Girls

Game 1- Friday 2/14 - 8:30pm

BSS vs. St. Joseph (Georgia)

Location: St. Matthew Parish Gym

8015 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Charlotte NC

*If we win Friday night:

Game 2- Saturday at 10:20am

Location: Holy Trinity MS

3100 Park Road, Charlotte NC

*If we lose Friday night:

Game 2- Saturday at 11:30am

Location: St. Mark Catholic School

8015 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Charlotte NC

Varsity Boys

Game 1- Friday 2/14 - 6:10pm

BSS vs. St. Mark Wilmington

Location: St. Patrick School

1125 Buchanan Street, Charlotte NC

*If we win Friday night:

Game 2- Saturday at 11:30am

Location: Hopeway Center

1717 Sharon Rd W, Charlotte, NC 28210

*If we lose Friday Night:

Game 2- Saturday at 1pm

Location: St. Ann Parish Gym

3635 Park Road, Charlotte NC

Note: Updates/reminders/announcements will be given by Coaches after each game in case of any changes to this schedule. If either team gets a 3rd game, all families will be notified of the time and location.

Go Knights!

John Morrison

Athletic Director

SPRING Sports SIGN UP!

It's hard to believe we are almost through the winter and into spring sports. If your child will be playing a sport this spring, please sign up using the link below. Please note that the girls' soccer sign-up will end much sooner than the other sports. Our conference directors need to know if we are having a team by 1/27 so they can make the game schedule. If you have any questions, please feel free to email jmorrison@bssknights.org.

If your child has not participated in a sport this year, you will need to fill out the required paperwork and return it to school before sports begin. A physical is also required before participation if there is not one on file with the school within the last calendar year (12-month period). This paperwork can be found on the BSS website under Athletics Documents.

Link to sign up for spring sports:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080D45A8A923AB9-54476421-spring

Than you,

Mr. Morrison

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 the residents of California affected by the intense fires.

Please pray for Joe Charamut as he recovers from a back injury.

Dear Parents,

the best of luck to our athletes as we travel to Charlotte for the Shamrock Basketball Tournament.

Mrs. Gomez

2025-2026 Tuition Rates Published!

Dear BSS Families,

Please review the 2025-2026 Tuition Rates for the upcoming school year! We have only increased the K-8 Tuition. The Little Knights's tuition, enrollment fee, and STEAMM Fees will remain the same. If you believe that your family will need a scholarship, please apply for an NC Opportunity Scholarship, which will open applications for new families on February 6th, 2025. CLICK HERE for more information. Your family is also welcome to apply to our BSS Scholarship via the FACTS Grant & Aid determination process-We just ask you to apply for an Opporutnity Scholarship first.

¡Se publicaron las tarifas de matrícula para 2025-2026!

Estimadas familias de BSS,

¡Revise las tarifas de matrícula 2025-2026 para el próximo año escolar! Sólo hemos aumentado la matrícula K-8. La matrícula, la tarifa de inscripción y las tarifas STEAMM de Little Knights seguirán siendo las mismas. Si cree que su familia necesitará una beca, solicite una Beca de Oportunidad de Carolina del Norte, que abrirá las solicitudes para nuevas familias el 6 de febrero de 2025. HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para obtener más información. Su familia también puede solicitar nuestra beca BSS a través del proceso de determinación de subvenciones y ayudas de FACTS.-Solo le pedimos que aplique a una beca de la opotunidad antes de solicitar un abeca a BSS.

Enrollment Timeline for the 2025-2026 School Year

CLICK HERE to access the BSS enrollment timeline we will follow this Spring. Families with a scholarship will receive their re-enrollment agreement towards in the next coming weeks. If your family will be adding a sibling, make sure that you let Mr. Rico know so he can add the new student to your contract and reserve his or her seat in the class roster for the upcoming school year. Remember, all new students must apply to our school, and submit a copy of their birth certificate, immunization records, and baptismal certificate if the family is Catholic. You can contact Mr. Rico at admissions@bssknights.org for any questions.

Cronograma de inscripción para el año escolar 2025-2026

HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para acceder al cronograma de inscripción de BSS que seguiremos esta primavera. Nuestra oficina de admisiones las familias becadas recibirán su acuerdo de reinscripción en las siguientessemanas. Si su familia agregará un hermano/a, asegúrese de informarle al Sr. Rico para que pueda agregar al nuevo estudiante a su contrato y reservar su asiento en la lista de clase para el próximo año escolar. Recuerde, todos los estudiantes nuevos deben aplicar a nuestra escuela y presentar una copia de su acta de nacimiento, registro de vacunas y certificado de bautismo si la familia es católica. Puede contactar al Sr. Rico en admisiones@bssknights.org por culaquier pregunta.

Spring Endorsements for Opportunity Scholarships Families

BSS families who are recipients of an NC Opportunity Scholarship, make sure you ENDORSE that your child is attending BSS this Spring so the NCSEAA releases the Spring portions of the scholarship to us. Any questions, contact Mr. Rico at admissions@bssknights.org. Thank you!

Respaldos de primavera para familias con becas de oportunidad

Las familias de BSS que reciben una beca de Oportunidad de Carolina del Norte, asegúrese de ENDROSAR que su hijo/a asista a BSS esta primavera para que NCSEAA nos entregue las partes de la beca de primavera. Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con el Sr. Rico en admisiones@bssknights.org. ¡Gracias!

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

Middle School Field Trips!

Dear Parents,

A friendly reminder that the permission slip/registration form for the MS trip and $100.00 deposit are due. Send it to the office ASAP. If your child is not going on the MS trip, we will still need the slip checked stating that my child will not be attending the trip. Thank you!

Estimados padres,

Un recordatorio amistoso de que se debe entregar el formulario de permiso/inscripción para el viaje a MS y el depósito de $100.00. Envíalo a la oficina lo antes posible. Si su hijo no irá al viaje de MS, aún necesitaremos que se revise el comprobante que indica que mi hijo no asistirá al viaje. ¡Gracias!

• Our 8th-grade students will have an opportunity to travel to Lancaster, Hershey, and Monticello which will take place on May 8-10, 2025. CLICK HERE to access the draft itinerary for the 8th-grade trip.
• Our 6th & 7th grade students will have an opportunity to travel to Atlanta, GA which will take place on May 19-20, 2025. CLICK HERE to access the draft itinerary for the 6th & 7th grade trip.

You should have received a copy in your yellow folder communicator or look below for a form to fill out and return to your child's homeroom teacher:

• CLICK HERE to access the Registration Form/Permission Slip for the 8th Grade Trip.
• CLICK HERE to access the Registration Form/Permission Slip for the 6th & 7th Garde Trip.

Payment for the trip

Once you have returned a signed document to your child's homeroom teachers, please submit payment to our school office or you can make an online payment(s) via the following links:

CLICK HERE to pay in FULL ($560) for the 8th-grade field trip for a student to Hershey, PA.

CLICK HERE to pay in FULL ($336) for the 6th & 7th-grade field trip for a student to Atlanta, GA

CLICK HERE to make your $100 DEPOSIT payment if you are not paying for the trip in full. DUE by January 30th.

CLICK HERE to make the first or second PARTIAL payment of $230 for the 8th-grade field trip for a student to Hershey, PA DUE February 13th & March 13th respectively.

CLICK HERE to make the first or second PARTIAL payment of $118 for the 6th & 7th grade field trip for a student to Atlanta, GA DUE February 13th & March 13th respectively.

Do you want to come on the trip with your child? You must be a Chaperon

CLICK HERE to pay in FULL ($702) for an adult to accompany a student-SINGLE ROOM for the 8th-grade trip to Hershey, PA.

CLICK HERE to pay in FULL ($618) for an adult to accompany a student-DOUBLE ROOM-Please indicate who you would like to room with. This is for the 8th-grade trip to Hershey, PA.

CLICK HERE to pay in FULL ($488) for an adult to accompany a student-SINGLE ROOM for the 6th & 7th grade trip to Atlanta, GA.

CLICK HERE to pay in FULL ($392) for an adult to accompany a student-DOUBLE ROOM-Please indicate who you would like to room with. This is for the 6th & 7th grade trip to Atlanta, GA.

CLICK HERE to make your $100 DEPOSIT payment if you are not paying for the trip in full. DUE by January 30th

CLICK HERE to make a PARTIAL PAYMENT SINGLE ROOM for an adult to accompany a student for the middle school trip (any amount-WE WILL KEEP TRACK FOR YOU).

CLICK HERE to make a PARTIAL PAYMENT DOUBLE ROOM for an adult to accompany a student for the middle school trip (any amount-WE WILL KEEP TRACK FOR YOU).

Summer Uniforms

Friendly reminder, we will be transitioning to Summer Uniforms on April 7th, 2025!

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, 7 de abril. 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: Hursey's Bar-B-Q

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!

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. 

Feb 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.