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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Tuesday, March 26: Passion Play
Wednesday, March 27: Adoration
Thursday, March 28: Noon Release
Friday, March 29: No School
Saturday, April 20: The Bosco Golf & Gala
The complete calendar is available at this LINK
Spread the word and save the date: Our next PreKinder and Kindergarten Spotlight will be 4/16 and 5/3. Tell your friends!
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I hope that everyone is having a fruitful Lenten journey and know that you are in my prayers as we journey into Holy Week, the beauty of the Triduum and the joy of the Resurrection on Easter.
As some may have heard I made an announcement this past weekend at all the masses here at St. Benedict. This was in regards to an upcoming change. Bishop Olmsted is assigning me to be the pastor of St. Jerome Parish beginning July 1.
I would ask you to pray for the community here as change is hard to take even though we know it is one of the only certainties of life. This change is especially hard as a new pastor has not been assigned to come into St. Benedict as of this writing.
Please know that it has been an honor to serve the parish and to see the children growing in their faith even though many just want to know what my favorite color is or if I have any pets. It will be a joy to be able to celebrate the Easter season with all of you and know that you will always have a place in my prayers and in my heart no matter where I go.
Peace,
Fr. Gary |
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are in need of your help! As many of you are aware, our principal, Mrs. Conner has decided that this will be her final year at St. John Bosco. She has devoted the last 7 years to our children and has brought St. John Bosco to the place it is today - a school dedicated to excellence and a community filled with the most amazing people. We are so thankful for all that she has done. However, we are called to move forward and as such, we need your help. Our search for a new principal has begun and it is our goal to recruit the finest candidate possible - our children deserve nothing less than the best! If you know of someone who may meet the qualifications and could possibly be the leader to take our school to the next level, please share with them the posting for this position. Click the links provided for the job posting and job description. Please continue to pray for Mrs. Conner as she looks forward to the next stage in her career and for the success of the search for our next principal at St. John Bosco Catholic School.Peace,
Fr. Gary Regula, for the Search Committee
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Informal Q & A Report
Good News!! Utilization of instructional assistants has been reviewed and "re-purposed". Starting with the 2013-14 school year, the plan is a full time assistant in the morning in each classroom in grades K - 3. Based on enrollment numbers and grade level considerations, IAs will be assigned to K-3 classrooms in the afternoons (specials for younger grades are in the afternoon). Instructional assistants will be shared for grades 4-8 for instructional support and administrative functions as needed.· Kudos! to our baseball facility/batting cage re-vamp (required because of the storm last August and paid for in part by insurance) And a special thank you to the Spitza Family and Broer Family for their generosity in aiding with current upgrades.· Campus Security update: No facility changes have been made as of yet, but we have had several experts/consultants (including Phoenix police officers) in that will be providing proposals as to how to update/better our campus safety measures. Possible changes discussed: implementing security measures for MAP program; modify physical structure, i.e. front door changes, magnetic controls on gates; walkie-talkies to all staff (we are currently testing a model on campus); use of security cameras and more.· SJB Harvest Fest/St Benedict Fall Fest: Anna Ortiz, PTO representative, took note of questions, excitement and and concerns to take back to PTO.· 2013 - 14 School Year Calendar dates were discussed. Input gathered from parents, based on the tentative schedule proposed by the teachers and administration on the preferred days to have off. So far we know these days for certain: · Start Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2013· Last Date: Friday, June 6, 2014
We will keep you informed as to the progress.
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PROMOTE Your Business at the BOSCO!
Do you have a company that would like to benefit from exposure to 150 golfers and volunteers at the 2013 BOSCO Golf Tournament? Consider donating items with your company logo to be included in THE BOSCO GOODIE BAGS. We need 150 of any item to be inserted as a gift to each golfer in the tournament. Below is a list of ideas:------ Bags, balls, tees, ball marks, divot repairs, granola bars, apples, sunscreen, t-shirts, lip balm, energy drinks, hats, visors, pens, towels, water bottles, can coozies, eye glass clothes, first aid kits, etc ------If you would like to gain visibility and exposure for your company but don't know where to start, I can assist. Please contact me, Peter Grossgold, at (602) 810-5555.
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SJB is Participating in Arizona Gives Day
On March 20, 2013, thousands of Arizona residents are going to show their support for their favorite nonprofit during Arizona Gives Day. As a special incentive to Catholic schools in the Diocese, Catholic Education Arizona and the Catholic Community Foundation are offering up to $10,000 in matching donations for the Catholic school that raises the most money on March 20.
How you can help us come out on top:
1) Mark March 20, 2013 on your calendar and add this giving link:
http://azgives.razoo.com/story/St-John-Bosco-Catholic-School-1?referral_code=share Or better yet, click on the above link and just above the green "Donate" button on the right side of our AZ Gives webpage, use the the drop down menu under the phrase "Make This Donation Occur", and select "On A Giving Day." On the next screen where you complete your payment, you will see that the system recognized that you intend to make the donation as part of Arizona Gives Day. 2) Follow us on Facebook and Twitter and help build the buzz.3) Spread the word! Forward this email to your family and friends along with a personal note as to why you believe in St. John Bosco, and why they should give on March 20, 2013. Please be our champion, and help us see it to the top! We can't wait to celebrate the difference your generosity will make on March 20, 2013.
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Moms' Club
Please join us this Friday March 22 at 5:30 pm for a much needed moms' night out! We will be having an informal happy hour at Pita Jungle on Ray and Dobson. (NOT Ahwatukee) Hope to see you all there!
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Rice Bowls
Parents- a reminder regarding the Lenten Rice Bowls. Please count and convert your child's alms-giving to a check, with Rice Bowl in the memo and send to school on Holy Thursday or before. |
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What are you doing this summer?
Beginning June 10 - Daily Mass in the Chapel 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.
It's time to order your Summer Solutions books!
You can order your child's summer books for just $11 each Click here for more information.
June 17-21 Vacation Bible School - Registration online now for students entering kindergarten through entering fifth grade. Volunteer sign up by emailing Sr. Colleen.
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 SciPreneur 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.
K-Kamp and Ready & Set for School (Pre-kinders) will also be offered. Watch here for dates.
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 set a plan in action to succeed!
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Congratulations! Delisa LaFave is our Volunteer of the Month for April
It was noted, among a long list of places to find Delisa helping, and often the first to sign up, and always willing to lend a hand, that "Delisa dedicated herself to making sure the teachers had a lovely lunch for Catholic Schools Week, creates beautiful floral arrangements for school events, and shares her lovely voice in song at many SJB events." As you can imagine we are very appreciative of her time and talents!Her prize is the "Rock Star" parking spot! It is located in the front row by Mrs. Conner and the Business Manager Spot!! You or anyone you designate can use the designated space for the entire month of April.
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 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! |
Volunteer for the COOLEST JOB of the YEAR!
If you are not golfing in the BOSCO, consider joining the fun by volunteering at the Golf Course.
BONUS- you get SJB Volunteer Hours right in the nick of time.
Please click (or paste into your browser) for the Sign Up Genius below to help out.
Contact Chris Grossgold at sjbmom@cox.net or 602-810-5000 to answer all your questions.
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Diocesan School Board
The Catholic Schools Office is now accepting applications for the Diocesan School Board. All registered Catholics are eligible. You do NOT need to have children enrolled in Catholic Schools to qualify. For additional Information click here. or call 602.354.2344. Application deadline - April 8, 2013.
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Please Join PACK 77 for their annual ROCKET DERBY!
Come see what Cub Scouts are all about!
Saturday, March 23rd - Noon to 4pm on the SJB Fields
A FREE rocket for all guests will be provided for you to shoot off and then keep
FREE Lunch will be provided. Please see attached flyer for details.
If you have any questions please contact:
Duane Fletcher, Cubmaster
(602) 295-0247
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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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