As we gather together to celebrate Thanksgiving Day tomorrow, we are reminded of the great blessings that have been given to us by God. Thank you for your continued support of our school and for entrusting your children to us on a daily basis. It is a joy to see them learn, grow and create lasting friendships each and every day.
During this season of giving, let us also keep all of those who go without in our daily prayers. We continue to be inspired by and are incredibly grateful for the generosity of the Blessed Sacrament community: our successful food drive, coat drive and SBS Secret Santa program benefitting the families of Forestdale show us that, indeed, our community does their very best in trying to bring the Kingdom of Heaven to Earth.
This coming Sunday, November 30th, the Church begins its new liturgical year with the season of Advent. As we prayerfully await and prepare ourselves for the coming of Christ at Christmas, let us continue to be beacons of hope, strength and positivity to one another.
Reminders that were previously shared and new ones are included below. This is a very long email and therefore may be clipped. Please be sure to read through to the end and click “View Entire Message” as needed at the end of this Newsletter to navigate to the Parent Involvement and Quick Links sections.
As always, please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
Scholastic Book Fair Coming Soon to Lower School: December 11th and 12th
Scholastic Books will be at Lower School on December 11th and 12th and will be selling their books and products in our Library. We look forward to a great day and thank you in advance for your support!
NYC requires all students under the age of 5 to receive their yearly flu shot prior to returning to school on January 5th. Please make sure that you have emailed proof of this to [email protected]. Please also see below (in the immunizations section) for requirements for 6th and 7th graders. Failure to adhere to these Department of Health requirements will result in the exclusion from school.
Thank you so much to everyone who volunteered to be a Secret Santa. Our SBS community will be making the holidays brighter for over 130 children this year!
All match info has been sent out. If you haven’t received an email, please reach out to the Secret Santa Committee at [email protected]. A bag and gift labels will be distributed this week to your children - please use these to identify the gifts. Gifts are due back to SBS by December 2nd - 3rd. Our 7th and 8th graders will wrap these gifts for us!
Missed the deadline, but still want to help out? Get in the Christmas spirit with us!
Annual flu shots are required for all students under the age of 5 prior to January 1, 2025.
6th graders turning 11 yrs old require a Tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap) booster.
7th graders must have the Meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MenACWY).
If your child is missing any of these vaccines please get them over Christmas break. Failure to do so will result in your child not being able to attend school.
General Information:
In the below flyer from the NYC DOH, you will find the outlined immunization requirements for the school year. Students who are not up to date will not be permitted to attend school.
The annual student health form is also attached below and required for each student. Please continue to update us throughout the year if your child has their annual physical and/or received additional immunizations.
Please email updated immunizations and health forms directly to:[email protected]. Include your child’s full name and grade in the subject line. Please send separate emails for each child.
Our Early Decision admissions application for the 2026–2027 school year is now open! We’re excited to welcome new families who will be a great fit for the SBS community. If you know someone who’s exploring school options, please encourage them to reach out to us at [email protected]. If you have additional children who you’d like to join SBS, we’d love to hear from you as well!
Please note: this application is for new families only — re-enrollment for current students will open in January 2026.
Please communicate any “day of” changes by calling the office AND For Lower School email your child’s classroom teacher, Ms. Dunne, Ms. Hernandez, and Ms. Hilaire. For Upper School email your child’s classroom teacher, Mr. Dujmovic, Ms. Crichlow, Ms. Alexander, Ms. Tricia andMs. Hilaire. You must be certain to notify us with as much advance notice as possible, but no later than noon on full days and 10am on half days.
Please see our important bus details and FAQs linked here:
Bussing is available for eligible students in Kindergarten - Grade 6 via the NYC Department of Education Office of Pupil Transportation. For more information on eligibility, please see this website. Students may be eligible for school bus service, depending upon their home address. Early Childhood students and Grades 7-8 are not eligible based on OPT guidelines. Please be aware that students who choose school bus service will not be eligible for student MetroCards.
Registration and additional information for bus service has been emailed to families.
To register your student(s) in Grades K-3, see the linkHERE.
To register your student(s) in Grades 4-6, see the link HERE.
If you have questions about the school bus, please contact Ms. Meenakshi Hilaire, Director of Operations - [email protected]
Pre-K After School is Full! At this time, we are unable to accept any new applications. However, occasional emergency drop-offs to those in need are still available. Please email Ms. Dunne at [email protected] should you need any further information.
Registration Kids in the Game After School Programming, including Enrichment Classes, is open for students in Grades K-8! The Fall Program will run from September 15, 2025 to January 23, 2026. The registration link can be found HEREand more information/flyers are also below!
General Information:
After school programming is offered for all grade levels, PreK3 through Grade 8. Program options vary based on age level, but include classes or care through 6:00 PM on all full days. There is no after school programming on half days.
Please see below for pricing and general information about our after school program:
PreK :
After School is offered for all PreK students on a full time (5 day per week) or part time (3 day per week) basis and is run by SBS.
The program begins when the students are dismissed on full days and runs until 6:00 PM.
There is no After-School Program on any scheduled half days. Advance notice will be given for any other cancellations in programming.
For the 2025-2026 school year, a monthly fee of $575 for full time (5 day) enrollment, $400 for part time (3 day) enrollment, or emergency drop ins for one day will be $50. This will be billed via FACTS. Some months may be prorated based on the school calendar.
The PreK After School Program is classroom based. We incorporate themes for projects and games and also have extended socialization and play time. Weather permitting, the students will visit our outdoor roof spaces. Our after school teachers also incorporate art, science, movement and music into their games and activities!
Our next School Mass will be celebrated on Monday, November 24th at 10:00AM at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament. All parents/caregivers are invited to join us!
We have password-protected the School Calendar on our website. In an effort to safeguard information, the school calendar will only be available to SBS families when accessing it on our school website.
When accessing the school calendar, please enter the Email/Username: SBSCalendar and Password: Families#2025
General Information:
The calendar for the 2025-2026 school-year can be foundHERE. We look forward to welcoming students and families on the dates below! Please note that any changes to the school calendar will be communicated to you as soon as possible.
Winter Uniforms are in full force! With the cooler weather here, please ensure that your child is dressed appropriately for school and that they wear a jacket to school each day. Please be sure to label all student jackets and sweaters with their name and class. Thank you in advance for your help with this!
A friendly reminder regarding Dress Code: Students must wear their complete school uniform on regular school days and their designated gym uniform on Physical Education days. Please see our our uniform guidelines listed here.
Additional Information:
Our uniform guidelines are listed here. All Pre-K students wear PE uniforms daily. All other Lower School (K-Gr. 3) students wear the PE uniform 2x per week and the formal uniform 3x per week. All Upper School (Gr. 4-8) students wear the PE uniform 1x per week and the formal uniform 4x per week.
A reminder that the tuition and fees policy can be accessed on our school website here. Please note that all tuition payments must be made through FACTS, our new tuition portal. You can set-up automatic payments moving forward to avoid late fees. If your plans for the school year change at any point, please let us know as soon as possible, to avoid additional fees.
The SBS Parents Association would like to extend a very warm welcome to all new families for the 2025-2026 school year!
We have an incredible, one of a kind community here at SBS. What makes our school community so unique is the devotion and willingness of parents to donate their skills, talent, and time to enrich the lives of our students and wider community. The work of the PA embodies that spirit, as we join together to support extraordinary opportunities for our students, provide professional development and support for our faculty, and provide opportunities for our school community to come together. We are excited for you to get involved!
Click here and indicate your interest and availability to volunteer with the SBS Parents Association in the 2025-2026 school year.
