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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. |
Catholic Education Arizona
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March 11: Informal Q & A 6 p.m.
March 13: $5 Free Dress Day for CDA/Friends of the Orphans
March 15: Report Cards 5 p.m, Stations of the Cross 6 p.m. folowed by Soup and Taize Prayer
March 26: Passion Play
March 27: Adoration
March 28: Stations of the Cross, Holy Thursday, Noon Release
March 29: Good Friday, No School
April 1-5: Easter Break
April 20: The Bosco Golf & Gala
The complete calendar is available at this LINK |
I would like to extend our appreciation to PTO for the Activities Fair and to the teachers, students and parents for all the Science Nights and Science Fairs. It is great to see the fruits of the children's' learning and labor, and they do learn so much from the experience! The teachers are already meeting to reflect on this year's events and to plan for enhancements for next year as well!
Recently, Loyola University authored a new set of guidelines calledStandards and Benchmarks for Excellence in Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools . The document contains nine defining characteristics of effective Catholic schools based on Church teachings, thirteen standards for us to constantly reflect on and seventy benchmarks to measure against. Together they describe what it means to be an effective Catholic school, and how the most mission driven, program effective, well-managed and responsibly governed Catholic schools operate. The Advisory Board asked the school leadership groups to discuss these benchmarks and evaluate specific benchmarks in the framework. We will begin to see the results of those discussions over the next few months, allowing us to celebrate our successes and establish action plans for future focus.
Mrs. Conner
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Stations of the Cross --Our turn!
On Friday, March 15, students and parents will be leading the Stations of the Cross. Sign up here. Once you have signed up, we can send you the file to practice the reading from. We need more readers, don't wait until the last minute. If you want to see the readings before you sign up, stop by the office and ask Ms. Dorothy for a copy.
Different ministries of the school and parish take turns leading Stations of the Cross beginning at 6 pm on Fridays during Lent. Our turn is this next Friday, March 15th. After we finish our prayer, we enjoy each others company by sharing a simple meal (a bowl of soup, donated by Charlestons). It is a wonderful way to end the week and deepen our experience of Lent.
This week there is also Taize prayer, led by the Croziers. Not being sure what Taize Prayer was, I googled it. The music is wonderful, and the prayers are uplifting. Here are a couple of links that I found.
or this one
What a great experience to share with our children.
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On April 20, 2013 ...
...We are "Raising the Stakes" at this year's 12th Annual BOSCO Golf & Gala. Our theme, An Evening in Monte Carlo will feature Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, and Poker tables for your enjoyment and entertainment. As usual, the silent and live auctions will feature fun, unique and exciting items. The golf tournament will be held at Club West Golf Course followed by the evening gala on the campus of St. John Bosco. The transformation of our campus courtyard into sights and sounds of Monte Carlo along the French Riviera will amaze you! Early Bird ticket sales begin this week. Look for the "BOSCO Deal of the Week" coming to your inbox soon!
Volunteers now being recruited. Email Lisa Watson to join the fun. |
CEA Scholarship
The Scholarship Application process for the 2013-2014 school year is now open. You may apply through the FAIR website at www.fairapp.com. The School Code is 700 and School Password is cea700.
Did you know that the funds your are applying for through CEA are the tax credits you (and your family and friends) are redirecting today? There is still time to make your tax credit contribution. Do so before before April 15th or before you file your taxes, whichever comes first. There is no minimum amount that you can donate. Your contribution will be returned to you dollar for dollar. Maximum amounts are $503 for single, $2006 for married couples. New donors to CEA will have their contribution matched by National Bank of Arizona. A win-win for everyone. Donate today. |
Doodle4Google Contest
Would you like the opportunity to win a college scholarship and have your artwork displayed on the Google home page for all to see? It's time for the Doodle 4 Google Art Contest. The theme this year is "My Best Day Ever...". The contest is open to all students K-8. If you are interested in entering, visit the contest website http://www.google.com/doodle4google/ for information and forms or stop in and see Mrs. Mahoney. Submit art and forms to Mrs. Mahoney by March 12. |
Vacation Bible School is Gonna Rock this Year!But, we are going to need YOUR help to make it happen! Can you: shop, cut with big-kid scissors, color, paint, draw...are you a Tim-the-tool-man- Taylor who can build stuff? If so, we need you and your skills to help us prepare for a Rocking VBS 2013! Camp is not scheduled until the week of June 17, but your assistance is needed long before. If you have some time to spare, please let Sr. Colleen know and we will get you in the loop and on board!
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What are you doing this summer?
Beginning June 10 Daily Mass at 8:15 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Everyone welcome. Students who are at MAP prior to 8:15 attend with Mrs. Burton. Multi Age Program (MAP) all summer except July 4 and 1 day (TBD) the week of August 12
Weekly themes will give children something different to do and a fun place to hang out with their friends. Must be pre-registered.
June 17-24 Vacation Bible School
Register here for students entering Kindergarten through entering Fifth Grade.
Volunteer sign up here
June 17-24 Jr. High Leadership Camp for students entering Sixth through Eighth Grade.
June 25- July 6 St. Benedict and St. John Bosco will host several homeless families through the Family Promise Organization. Find out more about Family Promise. Contact the coordinator to volunteer to be part of the advance team, or to bring meals, or coordinate activities for our guests.
July 15 - 19 LEGO Camp! Things that Go (transportation) for students entering Grades 1-3 8:30- 11:30 Monday - Friday, $150
July 22 - 26 LEGO Camp! Wonders of the World (Architecture) for students entering Grades 1-6 Register using this form. For more information call Kathy Heiberger at 480.940.8556
July 29- August 2 SciPrunuer Science, Technology, Engineering and Math all rolled into one week. Specially designed for students entering grades K-8 with different programs K-2, 3-5 and 6-8. Cost is $150, plus a supply fee. Explore the business of Science and the science of Business. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. See more at this website. Register online.
Additionally, the week of August 5-9, when everyone else has gone back to school and the students are ready, we will be too! Plan on a jump start to reclaim the summer slide, or prepare for the next grade, or just get a plan in action to succeed!
MAP is available before and after each of the programs all summer. |
Terracycle Collection of Juice Pouches by Girl Scout Troop 192 and CAP
Girl Scout Troop 192 is teaming up with CAP to recycle juice pouches such as Capri Sun. We are collecting juice pouches to send to Terracycle, where they will be made into useful products such as backpacks, handbags and pencil holders.Please bring in empty juice pouches in plastic bags or ziploc bags and place them in any juice pouch recycling bin. Collect from meetings, games and other events! They will be collected at lunchtime as well. With every juice pouch collected we earn money for the school as well as saving the landfills from more trash. We'll be keeping track on a juice pouch thermometer and hope to send in over 5,000 pouches by the end of the school year! If you have any questions, please contact Jane Waypa at jmwaypa@sbcglobal.net.
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Parish Lenten Reconciliation Services
St. Mary, Tuesday, March 12
St. Steven, Tuesday, March 19
All services begin at 7:00pm.
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March PTO MEETING
PLEASE COME AND JOIN US AT the next PTO meeting. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday March 13th, at 6:00 pm. in the conference room.
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We are still taking orders for the Harkins Summer Movie Packs. Each packet contains tickets to 10 kid-friendly movies - one for each Friday of the summer at the Chandler Mall. The packs cost $7.00 and earn 20% in Scrip. Hurry - supplies are limited.
The end of the Scrip year is fast approaching. March 15, 2013 is the final day for our 2012-2013 Scrip year. We will be sending out final reports shortly after that. The new 2013-2014 Scrip year will begin March 16, 2013. You can begin earning money immediately for the 2013-2014 school year.
It's time to order See's Candy for Easter! We have four choices of delicious treats. Each costs $5.00 and earns 30% in scrip. Choose from a peanut butter, milk chocolate butter or bordeaux egg, or a bunny and carrot box. Pre-orders are due March 15 and will be available for pick up before Easter Break.
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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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