BSS Weekly Update
January 6th thru January 10th
From the Desk of the Principal
Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas break and that easing back in with two days of school wasn't too difficult for everyone. As we move into 2020 we have some exciting events on the horizon. From Catholic Schools Week at the end of January, our Back to the 80's themed Gala, and more Dine Arounds, there will certainly be much to keep us busy here at BSS during the dark days of winter.
As a new addition to the newsletter in the new year, we will be adding a section for those in our community who need our prayers. If you would like a person or intention added to this list please email me. I know that our community is at its best when we are coming together to support those who need prayers and support. Thank you for this.
Have a great weekend and hopefully the Patriots have one more run in them even without the bye week!
Blessings,
Dustin
Prayer Intentions
We join in praying for all those who need support and healing especially:
The DiPietro/Karamas Family on the loss of their grandfather
The Ferland Family on the loss of their grandfather
The Jacob Family on the loss of their grandfather
The Murray Family on the loss of their grandfather
Important Dates:
1/6 - 3A and 3B MAP Testing Math
1/7 - 3A and 3B MAP Testing Reading, 2A and 2B MAP Testing Math
1/8 - 5th Grade Retreat
3A MAP Testing Language, 2A and 2B MAP Testing Reading
1/9 - 3B MAP Testing Language
Dine Around @ the Chateau Restaurant in Norwood use the code "fundraiser" for online order or please show the flyer given below and make sure "fundraiser" is on your check...they are giving 20% of the proceeds back to BSS!
1/10 - Mass hosted by 4th grade @ BSC 10am
2A and 2B MAP Testing Language
1/13 - K1, K2, 5A, 5B MAP Testing Math
1/14 - 4A and 4B MAP Testing Math
1/15 - K1,K2,5A,5B MAP Testing Reading
Energy Quest presentation for grade 6 & 8
1/16 - MS MAP Testing Reading, 4A and 4B MAP Testing Reading, 5A and 5B MAP Testing Lang.
Screenagers movie hosted by the PC in the cafeteria @ 7pm (more info below)
1/17 - 4A and 4B MAP Testing Language
No Walpole Busses
1/20 - No School for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Screenagers at BSS
On 1/16 @ 7pm in the Cafe we are thrilled to present SCREENAGERS : Growing Up in the Digital Age, a documentary about the biggest parenting issue of our time.
Are you watching kids scroll through life, with their rapid-fire thumbs and a six-second attention span? Physician and filmmaker Delaney Ruston saw that happening with her own kids and began a quest to uncover how it might impact their development. As with her other two award-winning documentaries on mental health, Ruston takes a deeply personal approach as she probes into the vulnerable corners of family life, including her own, to explore struggles over social media, video games, academics and internet addiction. Through poignant, and unexpectedly funny stories, along with surprising insights from authors, psychologists, and brain scientists, SCREENAGERS reveals how tech time impacts kids’ development and also offers solutions on how adults can empower their kids to best navigate the digital world to find balance.
SCREENAGERS addresses the most pervasive parenting issue of our time head on—depicting teen struggles over social media, video games and internet addiction. The film empowers kids to best navigate the digital world and provides practical resources to help them do it.
Tickets are 5 dollars and can be purchased HERE
Dine Around @ The Chateau in Norwood
Thursday January 9 from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Visit for lunch or dinner (dine-in or take-out) and be sure to show the flyer attached to your server (you can show it on your phone, don't need to print it). When paying, just confirm your bill has FUNDRAISER noted on it which ensures it will be counted towards our total. They will be donating 20% of all sales back to BSS!
Parent Collaborative Corner
The Chateau Restaurant Dine Around. This month’s “Dine Around” to support Blessed Sacrament School is taking place at The Chateau on 01/09/2019. Bring family and friends to a wonderful Italian style restaurant between 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM and 20% of sales that day will be donated to Blessed Sacrament School. Important note: in order for BSS to receive this portion of sales that day, participating guests MUST SHOW this ticket (downloadable from our Google Calendar link) either as a printed flyer or viewable on your mobile device to your server. Guests are also asked to confirm their check says “FUNDRAISER” on it to ensure it is tagged for credit to BSS.
Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age. Join members of the Blessed Sacrament community for a special showing in the auditorium of Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age on 01/16/2020. This award-winning documentary probes family struggles over social media, video games, academicis and internet addiction. Screenagers reveals how tech time impacts children’s development and offers solutions on how to empower families to navigate the digital world. Recommended for children ages 10+ along with their parents.
Monster Mini Golf Fundraiser. January 31st is an early release day, so why not make the most of it by having fun at mini golf? Monster Mini Golf in Norwood is donating 50% of sales earned on 01/31/2020 between 2p-10pm to Blessed Sacrament School. Bring your family and friends for a fun afternoon of mini golf and games, and be sure to mention you want your purchases to support Blessed Sacrament School. Psst...Dads...this would be a great family outing while some Moms are at Designer Purse Bingo! (See below).
BSS Designer Purse Bingo. Join us on 01/31/2020 for our first ever Designer Purse Bingo! Play Bingo for a chance to win a selection of designer purses from Tory Burch. Play the bonus round to win a Gucci Purse. This is sure to be a fun night. Purchase your tickets here.
Upcoming PC Events & Volunteer Opportunities
All calendar entries listed below contain more information about each event in the description (including volunteer sign up links) and work best when accessed through a Google account.
The Chateau Restaurant Dine Around: 01/09/2020
Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age: 01/16/2020
Monster Mini Golf 01/31/2020
BSS Designer Purse Bingo: 01/31/2020
Blessed Sacrament Parent Collaborative
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Email: ddemers@blessdsacrament.org
Website: school.blessedsacrament.org
Location: 808 East Street, Walpole, MA, USA
Phone: 508-668-2336
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