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Wednesday, April 15
Building Foundations Play Group for 2 year olds, 3:30 p.m. in Mrs. Glenn's Room
BSS Tennis vs Western Middle School, 4:00 p.m. at Burlington Tennis Center
Thursday, April 16
8th Grade Visit to Wilmington
IgKNIGHTing Young Minds Series: NC Zoo - Zoo to You EdAdventure - Amazing Adaptations Programs
Friday, April 17
Mass, 8:45 a.m.
BSS Softball vs OLM, 4:30 p.m. on Field 2 at Deep River Park in High Point
BSS Softball vs SPX, 5:45 p.m. on Field 2 at Deep River Park in High Point
Saturday, April 18
BSS Softball vs IHM, 2:00 p.m. on Field 2 at Deep River Park in High Point
See sports section below for remaining game scenarios.
Sunday, April 19
Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast to Support Knights Athletics, after the 8:30 a.m. Mass and 10:30 a.m. Mass at Blessed Sacrament Church
Practice Track Meet, 1:00 p.m. at Williams High School
Monday, April 20
FIRST LEGO League, 3:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m. in the Middle School Science Lab
Tuesday, April 21
Spring Pictures (Out of Uniform)
X-STREAM Weather Event for Prospective Middle School Students, 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 22
8th Grade Dress Down
Friday, April 24
Mass, 8:45 a.m.
Middle School Tennis Tournament at Alamance Country Club
Saturday, April 25
Middle School Tennis Tournament at Alamance Country Club
High Altitude Balloon Launch at the Mini Maker Faire, 12:00 p.m. at Holly Hill Mall
Talent Show News
Last week several new students from 5 -8th grade came to show off their talents at our talent show practice. Practices are Thursdays from 3:15 - 4:30. Students must be available for performances Monday, May 11th at school and Tuesday night, May 12th. Parents can send a note in with permission for students to stay after school in multipurpose room. Thank you! Tanya Barnes & Dawn Daniel
Save the Date!!
Lawn Party Celebrating 80 Years of Blessed Sacrament School
A festive evening on the Blessed Sacrament School lawn with live music by Back Porch Orchestra, wine, beer, and food trucks! We hope that parents, grandparents, parishioners, alumni (21 and older), and friends join us as we celebrate 80 years together! Casual dress, bring your lawn chairs for a relaxing evening.
Friday, May 8
5:30-8:30 p.m. (Band plays from 6:00-8:00 p.m.)
$15 per ticket, or $25 per couple
(ticket includes two drinks, additional drink tickets can be purchased at the event)
PURCHASE TICKETS
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Knight News
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Another proud moment for BSS!
 Karsten Palmer (3rd grade) and Allen Tayn (8th grade) received their awards from the Burlington Writer's Club for their winning submissions to the 2015 Student Writer's Contest. Karsten was awarded Second Place for his story, "The Cake Quest" and Allen was awarded Second Place in the Middle School poetry division for his poem, "Practice and Teamwork".
There were 68 entries in Allen's category and 92 in Karsten's!
 Fancy Frog's X-STREAM Adventure
Fancy Frog's X-STREAM Adventure, written by Charla Bilson and illustrated by seventh graders Lewis Cattouse and Brennan Lagana is now available in paperback on Amazon or in Kindle format! We are so excited to have this collaborative effort come together in print. Buy your copy today!!
The book, a collaborative effort by our faculty and staff, is a story book and also an instruction manual for integrating STREAM into K-4 curricula. This book would not be possible without the help of parent and supporter, Dr. Tom Arcaro.
Amazon
Kindle
AlumKnight News
 Katie Wright has been awarded a $5,000 summer research stipend to spend a month in Greece working an archaeological dig. Katie will spend a week working at the Archaeological Museum of Paros, learning proper techniques for processing antiquities. She will then spend three weeks on the uninhabited islet of Despotiko participating in the excavation of an ancient shrine to Apollo. Katie has also recently been inducted into Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society, and Phi Alpha Theta, the National History Honor Society.
 Derek Wright has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Derek started in scouts as a member of Pack 9 at BSS. Derek's Eagle project was the installation of outdoor Stations of the Cross at Blessed Sacrament Church. Thank you to the BSS community for supporting Derek in his project. 
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Order Your Yearbook! ONLY 7 YEARBOOKS LEFT!!
We've received many, many orders through the One Form for the 2014-15 yearbook. There is a limited supply now available so order TODAY! Follow this link to order your yearbook.
Mr. Greeson's Softball Team in Need of Players
Mr. Greeson's softball team is looking for new players! If you know any interested girls between the ages of 8-10 years old contact Mr. Greeson at 336.269.3960 for details.
 Lost and Found
Lost and Found is located in the Club Knight After School Room. The box is behind the first curtain. Please check the L&F if you think there are missing items that belong to your child.
Keep up with all of our latest news! Like our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter for photos, stories, and all the happenings at BSS. We also ask that you SHARE, SHARE, SHARE and RETWEET, RETWEET, RETWEET all of the stories to help us grow our audience and spread all of our great news. When you see a great post on Facebook, be sure to comment with your positive thoughts!
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Prayer Requests
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Please keep the Gonzalez Family as they mourn the loss of Mrs. Gomez's brother-in-law, Frank Gonzalez. Mrs. Gonzalez worked for BSS for 10 years.
Please keep in your prayers, Ray Schwartz, father of Ms. Stalek and grandfather of Grace and Devon Stalek and Nina Corcoran, as he prepares for surgery next week.
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From the Principal's Desk
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Dear Parents,
I hope all of you had a wonderful Easter. We are getting ready for our Balloon Launch which is scheduled next Saturday, April 25. We are still in need of volunteers so if you can join us please look for the sign-up in the KC.
Mrs. Gomez
NCEA
Our session on STEM to STREAM at the National Catholic Educator Association was a great success!
The feedback was very positive and plenty of compliments were expressed on the work being done at Blessed Sacrament. In addition, teachers from the diocese have scheduled tours to visit so they can see STREAM in action! Keep spreading the word about our awesome school.
Twin Lakes
Twin Lakes has a wonderful opportunity this summer for interested youth between the ages of 12 and 17: the YESS (Youth Engages Serving Seniors) Twin Lakes Community Summer Service Program. The participants will volunteer to work with the residents. If you are interested in this program please see Mrs. Gomez for an application. It is a great opportunity to learn how to interact with the elderly.
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From the Admissions Office
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Home/Neighborhood Parties
The Admissions Office held a successful recruitment event Sunday, December 14 in the Mackintosh on the Lake neighborhood. Several families were introduced to BSS!
Please let Tara Hackman know if you are interested in holding an event in your neighborhood at either a community space or your house. Blessed Sacrament School covers all expenses of the event. The host family markets the event on the community Facebook page/website and extends personal invitations to families to attend. Please consider hosting an event!
2015 Recruitment Dates
X-STREAM Middle School Open House for rising 5th-8th grade students
Tuesday, April 21st
6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
During our program students will spend time in our science lab experiencing hands on learning opportunities and having an X-STREAM time! Parents will tour the school, learn more about STREAM, our athletic program, student life at BSS and more.
Little Knights and Friends Play Dates
We would like to invite your child and friends to our Preschool and Pre-K play dates at Blessed Sacrament School. The next play dates will be held from 10:00 a. m. to Noon on May 2. During the play dates we hope that the children and their friends will have a great time enjoying our playground while the parents have a chance to visit and get to know each other.
These play dates are open to all Little Knights as well as any friends of family you would like to invite. We do ask that you let us know if you can attend and if you will be bringing a friend along. We will be offering a peanut free snack and drink to the children and refreshments for the adults as well.
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From the Advancement Office
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Classroom Connections
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Little Knights Paint a Garden!
 
 
 
Scaling STEM Conference
BSS shares our Balloon Launch Project and STREAM Program at the Scaling STEM Conference in Raleigh! Over 800 in attendance! BSS got a special shout out by Dr. Houston before his intro of the Keynote Speaker!
Sharing flyers for the Mini Maker Faire and our helpers NC Nearspace at the Creator Fair session!! Computers set up to show predictor sites, last year's AMG video and Google Earth data tracking! Wednesday we present our STEM to STREAM Presentation!
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Knights of Summer Camp
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Registration is open for our 2015 Knights of Summer Camp!
Knights of Summer is back for the fourth summer and this year we are offering a summer filled with X-STREAM Adventures! The goal of X-STREAM Adventures is to enhance and stimulate an interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) related concepts while also incorporating the Arts and Foreign Language. Campers will increase creativity through building, learning, and having FUN!
Knights of Summer is available for children age 3-rising 8th grade. Both half and full day options are available as is before and after camp care.
2015 Summer Camp Weeks:
June 8-12
June 15-19
June 22-26
July 6-10
July 13-17
July 20-24
July 27-31
August 3-7
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HSA (Home & School Association)
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Dine Out at CiCi's 
Event date: Tuesday, April 28th.
We get 20% of all BSS sales we accumulate from 11am - 9pm.
CiCi's will give away one bike if we reach $500 in sales.
Faculty and Staff Meals
This year we are providing our faculty and staff with dinner the evening of parent/teacher conferences. There will be enough food to enjoy for lunch the following day. Thank you to all of the parents and grandparents who help support our faculty and staff! Sign up HERE.
 HSA Landscaping Days
Support the Curb Appeal committee from 1-3:00 p.m. at our monthly work days. The Curb Appeal committee would love to have at least one family per class come out each month. Bring your family and join us! Sign up HERE to let the Curb Appeal committee know you are coming!
SCRIP/Vendor Cards for Sale!
What are SCRIP/Vendor Cards?
- o The term Scrip / Vendor cards are used to describe vendor cards that the school purchases at a discount and sells to you at face value for a profit.
- o The discount percent range varies for each store but the difference in price is kept by BSS and goes toward fundraising for things like school technology.
Why should I buy SCRIP/Vendor Cards?
- o The profits from this program make up an important part of our fundraising budget.
- o It is a great way to help BSS earn fundraising dollars and not spend an extra dime.
Where can I buy these Vendor Cards?
- o In the school office any day during office hours.
- o All and special orders may be placed on this form and sent in with your child's folder.
- o Some mornings before school in the After School Room.
- o After some of the weekend Masses at Blessed Sacrament Church.
Check the bulletin and Knight Chronicle for dates.
You may purchase these cards by contacting Mrs. Libera at office@bssknights.org or call the School @ 336-570-0019. Thank you!
SCRIP Vendor List
SCRIP Order Form
Continue to sign up for Class Celebrations!
Class Celebration Sign Up Links
Little Knights
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BSS Athletics
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Sport Physicals Available
Kernodle Clinic is offering a sports physical clinic again this year. The date for BSS is April 27 but families can go on April 29 as well. All physicals will be done at the West Location (ARMC). The clinic begins at 5:30 p.m.. Students may line up starting at 5:00 p.m.to the right of the main entrance. Students must be in line by 6:30 p.m. in order to be seen.Parents can pick up forms in the main office. The athlete's name must be on each side and every space on the history form must be completed prior to the physical.
BSS Spring Sports are off to a great start! See below for update on each team.
Mark your calendars for the Annual Athletics Banquet on Thursday, May 21st, 6:00 at Church
Don't forget to sign up for the Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast!
Sunday, 4/19 after the 8:30 and 10:30 Masses. All BSS athletes are expected to help serve. They should wear their school uniforms or their athletic uniforms.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080d45a8a923ab9-20156
Tennis - Our tennis team is currently 2 and 1 with wins over BCA and Southern Middle School!
Coming up -Match versus Western Middle, Wednesday, 4/15 at Olde Forest
Match versus Turrentine, date and location TBD
Middle School Tennis Tournament, 4/24 and 4/25 at Alamance Country Club
Softball - The team has been practicing hard in preparation for the upcoming tournament
Tournament Schedule -
All Games will be played at Deep River Park in High Point - 1529 Skeet Club Road
Friday - April 17, 2015
Field 1 Field 2
4:30 pm SPX v IHM OLM v BSS
5:45 pm IHM v OLM BSS v SPX
Saturday - April 18th, 2015
2:00 pm OLM vs. SPX IHM vs. BSS
3:15 pm 1st v 4th 2nd v 3rd
4:30 pm Championship 3rd Place Game
Track - We have a record number of runners on our Elementary Track Team!
The Middle School team is looking good!
Practice will resume on Monday, 4/13 - Elementary 3:15 - 4:30 at BSS
Middle School - Mondays 3:30 - 5:00 at the "Y Track"
Thursdays 3: 15-4:30 at BSS
Coming up -
Practice Track Meet For All BSS Runners! - Sunday, 4/19 1:00 at Williams High School
This is an extremely important meet. Athletes will get a chance to run on a "real" track and practice their broad jumps and long jumps in the jumping pit.
Coaches will be using the times and jump measurements to help make decisions for placement in the PECSAA meet. Please make every effort to attend. If you cannot be there, please let a coach know ASAP.
PARENT HELP NEEDED -We will need lots of parents to help out to make this event run smoothly. Please sign up here - http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080d45a8a923ab9-20154
PECSAA Track Meet - Sunday, May 3rd at Bishop McGuinness - time is TBD
We will need lots of parents to help out at this meet as well.
Please sign up here - http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080d45a8a923ab9-20155
Golf - Due to the weather our Golf Club has only been able to meet once so far. It was a very good outing with several enthusiastic golfers!
Coming Up - Here is the schedule for the rest of April. The May schedule is coming soon!
Thursday, 4/16 - 3:15-5:00 at Shamrock Golf Course
**Tuesday - 4/21 ** - 3:15-5:00 at Shamrock Golf Course
Thursday, 4/30 - 3:15-5:00 at Shamrock Golf Course
If you have questions about Athletics please contact Mrs. Bost - abost@bssknights.org
GO KNIGHTS!!!!
**Notes** All athletes need a current physical on file. Physicals are good for
one calendar year. You can get a copy of the physical form in the main office or print a copy HERE.
If you have not already done so, please use the One Form to pay the athletic
fees. Please contact Mrs. Bost if you have any questions or concerns about fees. abost@bssknights.org
Any questions? Just contact Mrs. Bost - abost@bssknight.org
GO KNIGHTS!!!!
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Community News
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Jimmy C Classic!
When: Saturday, May 2, 2015 from 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM (EDT)
Where: Burlington Christian Academy
621 East 6th Street
Burlington, NC 27215
Please join the Denise Flaherty Foundation for the 2nd Annual Jimmy "C" Classic, honoring the late Jim Corradini by helping people with cancer! A fun Kids vs Parents & Coaches basketball game with food, fun, and friends! Come on out and celebrate Jim's legacy and life and help those who are still in the fight.
Featuring Special Guest Robert Brickey, Duke University
Brickey played four years at Duke from the 1986-87 season through the
1989-90 season. He served as team captain in 1990 and received first team
All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Tournament honors in 1988.
He was a member of three Final Four teams
Tickets are $25 for Adults; kids are free.
Sponsorship opportunities start at $100. ***Exciting news! 2015 Jimmy C Classic sponsorships will be the initial seed money for the Denise Marie Flaherty fund at Alamance Regional Charitable Foundation, where it will help people all over Alamance County with costs associated with cancer.*** Our goal is $15k at this event, in Jimmy's memory, to help others still in the fight! Please call Angela at 336.675.8069 with any questions about sponsorships.
Sign up at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/2015-jimmy-c-classic-tickets-16186267562. If you would prefer to pay at the door, please email the # of guests and their names angela@deniseflahertyfoundation.org.
All donations accepted and appreciated. Thank you for your support!
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