St. John Bosco Catholic School is a Pre-K through 8th Grade Catholic elementary school dedicated to academic excellence, serving others and developing the whole child.
St. John Bosco Catholic School serves students and their families in the Ahwatukee area of Phoenix, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Maricopa and other East valley cities. |
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Greetings!
Welcome to the beginning of Advent. For the next 3 Mondays we will gather together at 8 am in the courtyard for our Advent Prayer led by the kindergarten classes. Please join us as we prepare our hearts for the coming of the Lord. Each class will also be adding to the Jesse Tree once during Advent and we will update the pictures for you.
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12/05/12 Kindergarten Spotlight 9 am - 10:30 pm
12/05/12 Adoration in the Chapel 9:15 am - 2 pm
12/06/12 Moms' Club Ornament Exchange
12/10/12 Informal Q&A in the libarary 6 pm -6:50 pm
12/12/12 Spirit Day
12/12/12 PTO Meeting 6 pm
12/13/12 Winter Showcase - Jr. High Performing Arts 6:30 pm
12/14/12 Dads' Club Meeting 7 pm
12/20/12 Christmas Program 1:15 pm and 6:30 pm
01/27/13 Open House
02/01/13 Special Persons' Day
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Guidelines for Submitting Information for the BITE
Information you would like published in the BITE must be emailed to bulldogbite@sjbosco.org . Please include the date(s) you would like the information to run. Photos and pdf documents may be included in your email. Early submission is encouraged. Information received after 3 pm on the Thursday before the Monday publication you would like the information to appear in will not be considered for publication.
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Dear Parents,
This Wednesday we participate in Adoration in the St. John Bosco Chapel. There are times during the day, especially around the lunch times, that we could use a few parents to come be part of Adoration. Please email Mrs. Haik if you are available for this ministry. She will be able to give you open times, or let you know what time your child's class will be in Adoration.
As a result of the proximity of the Adorers in the Chapel to the lunch room, once a month we have silent lunch. It keeps the noise level down for the people in the Chapel, and students in the lunchroom are helped to recognize that Adoration is a special time that calls for sacrifice and reverence. Although they may complain about it (silent lunch), when they get home, they willingly, and some even joyfully, comply, and it certainly doesn't hurt. Even on Adoration day, the students still have time to socialize and vocalize at recess and between classes.
I came across an article that seemed to capture bits of different parent conversations, but it is all in one place. I know there are additional gems of wisdom from our parents and teachers but I still thought it was worth sharing, especially as we are coming out of the first Trimester of grades. Please read Mrs. Conner
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I t's not too early to start thinking about the 2013-2014 school year for your Kindergarten-ready child. Please join us for one of our upcoming Kindergarten Spotlights to see what makes Kindergarten with Mrs. McCormick and Mrs. Prezkop so awesome! The spotlight is an opportunity for you to see our Kindergarten classrooms in action as well as have an opportunity to ask questions and obtain information on our Kindergarten program. Click here to RSVP. Questions? Contact Dorothy at 219-4853 or dabril@sjbosco.org.
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$50 Scrip Gift Certificate or Front Row Seats
Have you made your Catholic Education Arizona (CEA) contribution or plan to do so in the next few weeks? If so, you are eligible to enter into our annual raffle for front row seating at our Christmas Program or a $50 scrip gift certificate, the choice is yours.
Turn your tax liability into scholarship funds for an SJB student. It is easy, costs you nothing and it is the right thing to do. Confused? Have no idea what we are talking about? Click here for your free, downloadable, step by step guide on tax credits in AZ. Or contact Lisa Watson for more information. 480-201-5967 or lwatson@sjbosco.org. Contribute online today. Or, mail in your contribution using this form: English or Spanish.
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Performing Arts Showcase
The SJB community, family, and friends are invited to attend the Performing Arts Winter Showcase featuring our junior high students. There will be two performances on Thursday, December 13, in the MPR: 1:15 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
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Christmas Program
The following week is the annual Christmas Program. Thursday, December 20 all students in grades preK-6 are part of the 12th Annual St. John Bosco Christmas Program. Students should be in their classrooms no later than 6:10 and the program begins promptly at 6:30 in the Church. There will be a reception in the MPR to follow.
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Absences
If you need your child to miss school for a family trip, please recognize that they will be missing class time that is not easily replaced. Classroom instruction and learning activities that take place in the student's absence are difficult to re-create. Students may also suffer a disadvantage on tests and other forms of assessment subsequent to their absence. Due the dynamic nature of lesson planning, teachers know what concepts will be covered but activities in support of our learning goals are often planned in response to the previous lesson. We suggest that a child buddy up with a classmate with whom he/she can stay in contact via Skype or email. That way, the student may be able to get additional work done during his/her break. |
Called to Protect Compliance
Just a reminder that every adult that is going to have any contact with the students, volunteering on campus, attending field trips, coaching, visiting campus at lunch, etc. is required to take the Foundational Course and then will take an annual online renewal class. As parents come to campus, Mrs. Haik has been verifying on the Diocese website that parents have completed the training. Go to www.diocesephoenix.org/safe-environment-training-office.php for more information. |
SJB Staff and Specials' Teacher Christmas Collection
It's that time of year again and we're starting to think about Christmas and gift giving. For those of you who are thinking about gifts for the Staff and Specials Teachers, this might help you with your planning. We realize that each of us cannot contribute as much as our heart desires, but combined we are able to provide a nice gift to those teachers and staff who do not have a homeroom parent to organize it. In keeping with this tradition we are taking up a Christmas collection that is strictly voluntary. Click here for the Flyer.
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Parent Snack Shack Volunteers are needed
Parents are needed to help students with selling concession stand items, restocking, inventory, scheduling, cash register balancing and learning to make change properly. Everyone loves the snack shack, but we need an adult to oversee when students are working. To view the SignUpGenius.
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Used Uniform Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed to sort, organize and set up for upcoming used uniform sale. Contact Dorothy if you are interested.
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Jr. High Volunteer for Christmas Eve at St. Benedict Parish
Any volunteers in grades 6,7,8 who would like to help with the decorating of St. Benedict Church on Monday, Christmas Eve should meet from 9-10 a.m. at the church. Students will help with the plants and chairs and will be finished by 10. Parents are welcome to help as well. Contact Patrick Mooney at St. Benedict if you are interested.
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- The holiday season is now in full swing with just one week left to be entered in our Christmas Promotion. If you haven't placed your order yet, check out all the great gift cards we sell listed on the green order form sent home a week ago. If you didn't receive one, you can always find our order form on the St. John Bosco website under Scrip. Hurry now before the promotion is over and you miss this great opportunity to win 100% of your earnings during our promotion or a free $10 gift card.
- Check out the new items we have in house just for the holidays: Target $10 cards, Walmart $10 cards, Starbucks $5 cards, Shutterfly $25 certificates, iTunes $15 and $25 cards and lastly $5 See's candy Christmas boxes. We will also have only 150 2013 Harkins cups in the office for sale on 12/1/2012. To ensure you receive all that you need, stop by the Scrip window and place your order today!
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Moms' Club
Jamma Jingles has been extended through Tuesday. Bring in a new pair of pajamas to help a child in need.
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Dads' Club
Calling all Dads! Our next meeting is Friday, December 14th.
The meeting begins at 7pm in the MPR followed by an evening of games.
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PTO
The mission of the PTO is to provide and foster Christian communication, Catholic values, and goodwill while serving and supporting the SJB families and school. Join us for our next meeting on Wednesday, December 12th, 6pm - 7pm, in the conference room.
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Advisory Board
The next informal Q&A with administration and Advisory Board members is Monday, December 10th at 6:00pm. All are welcome.
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Advent Prayer
Come, long-expected Jesus. Excite in me a wonder at the wisdom and power of Your Father and ours. Receive my prayer as part of my service of the Lord who enlists me in God's own work for justice.
Come, long-expected Jesus. Excite in me a hunger for peace: peace in the world, peace in my home, peace in myself.
Come, long-expected Jesus. Excite in me a joy responsive to the Father's joy. I seek His will so I can serve with gladness, singing and love.
Come, long-expected Jesus. Excite in me the joy and love and peace it is right to bring to the manger of my Lord. Raise in me, too, sober reverence for the God who acted there, hearty gratitude for the life begun there, and spirited resolution to serve the Father and Son.
I pray in the name of Jesus Christ, whose advent I hail. Amen.
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SJB Robotics Team
Congratulations to the St. John Bosco Robotics Team who placed
4th in the robotic preliminaries (out of 28 teams) and went on to the Quarter Finals Exhibition Event. The team "Los Perros Robotos" did a great job. Led by Mr. Peterson, the 8 students were given tasks that they had to make a robot complete by programming it on the computer.
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Celebrate the Year of Faith and the
Diocesan Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe
As one of the sponsoring parishes, St. Benedict cordially invites you to come and participate in a multi-cultural celebration of our Lady of Guadalupe. The event includes Mexican dancers, a procession and floats, and mass at the Diocesan Pastoral Center with Auxiliary Bishop Nevares presiding. Fr. Gary has been asked to give a bi-lingual homily.
Event Details8:30 am Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in PhoenixPre-Procession Activities Traditional Mexican dancers, floats and faithful from parishes around the Diocese of Phoenix will start lining up in front of the Immaculate Heart Parish at 8:30 am.10:30 am From Immaculate Heart of Mary to Pastoral CenterProcession The celebration will begin with a procession departing from Immaculate Heart to the Diocesan Pastoral Center at 10:30 am. 11:30 am Diocesan Pastoral CenterBishop's Blessing and Mass (12:00 pm) After blessing participants Auxiliary Bishop Eduardo A. Nevares will preside at an outdoor mass at the Diocesan Pastoral Center. Fr. Gary Regula will be the homilist.Please let us know that you will be attending by signing up here.
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 Christmas Fun Please join us on Saturday, December 15 at St. Benedict Parish for an evening of Christmas fun for the whole family! This event is completely free and open to all. Festivities include:
- Chili & Corn Bread
- Dessert Bar
- Hot Chocolate Bar
- Christmas Sing-A-Long
- Fun Family Photo Booth
- Christmas Story with Fr. Gary
Dinner will be served immediately following the 5 pm St. Benedict Mass outside so dress warm. We hope you will join us for this inaugural Christmas event. |
Are your kids cold in the morning?
Our other suppliers also have our sweatshirts for sale: Dennis Uniform and Educational Outfitters. The approved sweatshirt is a crew neck navy or white with the embroidered logo. These are the only approved shirts to be worn in the classroom.
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Support the Fine Arts at Seton!
Join us for food and fellowship at Culver's of Chandler (SWC Ray & 101) to help support the Seton Fine Arts Association (SFAA). Dine at Culver's anytime, December 6 - 13, and Culver's will donate 10% of the total sales to the SFAA. Proceeds raised will benefit our drama, dance, art, ceramics, film and stagecraft students directly. A 10% Flyer must be presented at the time of purchase. Thank you for your support!
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Boys Volleyball Program
Former Club Coach and Junior Varsity High School Coach is looking to start a boy's volleyball program for 7th and 8th graders. Learn skills now to prepare for a boys' high school team in the future!
Practices/Scrimmages available from Dec 4, 2012 to Feb 28, 2013Tuesday/Thursdays from 4:30-6:00pmGym located near Scottsdale Rd and McDowell Rd.Email or call, 480-510-6159, Coach Wilfert (Christ the King parishioner) wilfs@cox.net Total Cost $350.
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St. John Bosco Catholic School, a Ministry of the Parish of St. Benedict
St. John Bosco Catholic School 16035 S. 48th St., Phoenix, AZ 85048
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