This morning, Friday, November 22nd, 2024, we celebrated mass with Fr. Piotr. Today Fr. Piotr wore a red regalia and explained to our students that he wears red whenever symbolizing the blood of martyrs, the burning love of the Holy Spirit, and the birth of the Church. Today, because of a martyr, we are celebrating St. Cecilia, "Virgin and Martyr in the Cemetery of Callistus. History and legend intertwine around the figure of Saint Cecilia, a virgin and martyr, who lived in Rome between the 2nd and 3rd centuries. She is celebrated around the world as a patron of music, musicians, and singers." -vaticannews.va

We want to give a special thanks to Mrs. Kennedy, Mr. Cancro & Mrs. Lee for preparing our students to read the scriptures, lead us in prayer, and sing during mass. The students did a great job! 💙💛

Farewell Fr. Piotr!

Right after mass, Mrs. Gomez announced that Fr. Piotr is being moved to another assignment and will leave our faith community right after Christmas. Fr. Piotr shared with us that his new assignment will be in Rome!

We will miss you Fr. Piotr! Thank you for sharing many lessons with us these past three years!

Friday, November 22 - School Mass ⛪@ 8:30am

Saturday, November 23 - Away Basketball Game vs. OLM @ 9am 🏀

Tuesday, November 26 - Thanksgiving Prayer Service by 2nd grade at the Main Campus 📿🙏🕯 ⛪; Early Release @ 11:30 am - PICK UP ALL STUDENT AT THE MAIN CAMPUS-RECOGA TODOS LOS ESTUDIANTES EN EL CAMPUS PRINCIPAL

November 27 -December 1 - Thanksgiving Break - School Closed 🦃🌽🍞🥧🌽🙏

Monday, December 2 - Classes Resume

Tuesday, December 3 - Home Basketball Game vs. OLG @ 4pm 🏀; Makeup Yearbook Pictures in Winter Uniforms @ Main Campus 📸

Wednesday, December 4 - Dismissal/Hora de Salida at 1:45pm

Thursday, December 5 - Away Basketball Game at Redeemer @ 4pm 🏀

Friday, December 6 - St. Nick Skits by 8th Grade @ Our Lady of Angel’s Center

Saturday, December 7 - Home Basketball Game vs. IHM @ 9am 🏀

Tuesday, December 10 - Christmas Concert & Nativity @ 6:00 pm at St. Marks Community Church 🎼🎶🎵🎤🧑‍🎄🎄 

Farewell Willie Brown!

Our Willie Brown, beloved former custodian of BSS, a gentle giant, has passed away. He had a heart of gold, and his laughter brought smiles to each of the students, teachers, and parents every day. We will always remember his kindness, his morning car greetings, and love for Carolina! Who could forget “Mr. Brown Day” or apples, peaches, pumpkin pie! Even to this day, we say, “Go to Mr. Brown’s room, located at the main campus. We pray for his wife, Sherry, and his children, Ginger, Lisa, and his son Kim during this time. There are no goodbyes for you, Mr. Brown, you will always be in our hearts.

Funeral details can be viewed at:

https://www.blackwellfuneral.com/obituary/william-l-brown

Thankful Turkeys - Little Knights

This week, our Little Knight students have been working on creating their Thankful Turkeys! Their work is currently on display just outside their classrooms.

Kindergarten - What Are You Thankful for?

Both of our Kindergarten classes have also been working on making turkeys. Students were asked to write what they were thankful for. Family and friends were a typical answer. They also worked on disguising their turkeys so they do not eat them on Thanksgiving-we have some pretty creative drawings there! Their work is currently on display just outside of their classrooms.

The Clue That Burned Blue

On Monday, November 18th, our elementary school students had very special visitors from the National Theater for Children. The 25-minute show featured two engaging actors performing a fun story that kept students laughing and learning.

The Clue that Burned Blue teaches viewers about the following educational points:

• What natural gas is
• The uses of natural gas
• How to conserve natural gas
• How to be safe around natural gas

During the show, your students will learn important lessons about natural gas conservation and safety.

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!

5th Graders Lead the Charge in Promoting a Growth Mindset School Culture

The 5th Grade Language Arts students have taken the initiative to foster a growth mindset culture across the school through a hands-on, research-based project that is inspiring younger students to embrace challenges and see failures as opportunities for growth.

The project began with an in-depth exploration of the concept of a growth mindset versus a fixed mindset. Students read articles, conducted research, and participated in discussions to understand how adopting a growth mindset can lead to greater resilience, motivation, and success. Armed with this knowledge, they turned their focus to answering a critical question: “How can we create a school culture where students have a growth mindset instead of a fixed mindset?” To tackle this question, the 5th graders designed and surveyed elementary students in grades 1 through 4. After analyzing the responses, they gained valuable insights into their peers’ attitudes toward learning, challenges, and failure. These findings became the foundation for an engaging lesson plan tailored to their younger peers.

In their lessons, the 5th graders taught strategies to develop a growth mindset, such as using positive self-talk, embracing challenges, and learning from mistakes. Through interactive activities, stories, and discussions, they encouraged 1st through 4th-grade students to reframe their thinking and see the value in perseverance and effort.

Our 5th graders not only gained a deeper understanding of the growth mindset themselves but also became role models for our younger students. Their work is a shining example of how empowering students to take the lead can create meaningful change in our school community. 💙💛

Veterans Visit 1st Grade

On Thursday, November 21st, Veterans from Alamance County visited our first-grade class. They talked to our students about what our flag means, how to care for and fold it, and the history and meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem. Did you know that the first star of the 3rd row, from left to right, represents North Carolina? After their presentation, the Veterans gave our students a quiz and gave them all their own American Flags. Thank you for your service, Veterans!

Thank you for bringing a Thanksgiving Food Item!

Last Wednesday, November 13th we had our out-of-uniform day and asked families to donate a Thanksgiving Food Item to donate to our Little Portion Food Pantry. Thank you BSS families for your donations! We collected a lot of food for the pantry 💙💛

EF Tip of the Week

Goal Setting:

When helping your child to set goals. use the SMART method to make it easier to stay on track:

Specific: Clearly define what you want to accomplish

Measurable: Decide how you'll track your progress

Achievable: Pick a goal that’s challenging but realistic

Relevant: Make sure the goal matters to you

Time-bound: Set a deadline to keep yourself motivated

Write your goals down and check your progress often!



Mrs. Kelley Champion

Executive Function Coach

Winter Sports

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 continue to pray for Ms. Corradini as she undergoes Cancer treatment. This morning, Ms. Corradini shared this with us: I am a survivor!

Dear Parents,

On behalf of the faculty and staff of Blessed Sacrament School, we wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving. May we give thanks to the Lord, for the blessings He has bestowed on our lives. Safe travels to all family and friends on Thanksgiving 2024!

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 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.

Nov 23rd

Santa's Toy Shoppe 20 Minute Session

2 background sets - toy shoppe and fireplace cabin

Nov 24th

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.