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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| Fri | July 19 | 8 am to noon | Used uniform sale | | Mon | July 22 | 8 am to noon | Used uniform sale | | Mon | Aug 19 | 4 pm | New Parent/New Student Orientation | | Mon | Aug 19 | 5 pm | Back to School Night Ice Cream Social | | Wed | Aug 21 |
| First Day of School (full day Gr. 1-8) | | Wed | Aug 21 |
| Gradual Entry PreK & K |
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Although the students are on vacation, summer activities continue at the school.
Saturday evening marked the end of the two-week Family Promise visit at St. John Bosco. The Family Promise program in Phoenix is one of 159 programs designed to temporarily meet the needs of homeless families in the valley. The organization was founded over 20 years ago. To find out more about Family Promise, please visit the organization's website.
Other activities on campus include facilities work such as painting, cleaning/waxing floors, major maintenance and repair projects, and more. We are currently evaluating bids for school safety modifications. Work will be beginning soon on a new storage facility behind the MPR.
The iPads have arrived! Teachers in grades 5 through 8 have received their iPads and are learning and exploring applications for student use in the fall to integrate technology into the curriculum and to meet 21st century learning skills. Other summer technology projects include upgrading teachers' computers, completing a wireless buildout to enhance connectivity across the campus and establish hard-wire work stations for classrooms in younger grades.
We look forward to seeing all the students and their families soon!
Mrs. Silver |
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iPads for Students
The school has purchased 80 iPad2s for shared student use to replace the student laptops used over the past several years. For the upcoming year, the iPads will be under a shared use arrangement, two iPad carts, for grades 5-8.
The focus of the iPad program at St. John Bosco School is to provide tools and resources to the 21st Century Learner. Excellence in education requires that technology is seamlessly integrated throughout the educational program. Increasing access to technology is essential for that future, and one of the learning tools of twenty-first century students is the iPad computer. The use of iPads is a way to empower students to maximize their full potential and to prepare them for high school and college. Standard 7 of the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools states "An excellent Catholic school has a clearly articulated, rigorous curriculum aligned with relevant standards, 21st century skills, and Gospel values, implemented through effective instruction." Additionally, the Standards state that "curriculum and instruction for 21st century learning prepares students to become expert users of technology, able to create, publish, and critique digital products that reflect their understanding of the content and their technologic skills."
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School Lunch Program
We are pleased to announce that we have entered into a contract with A Plus Catering to run our hot lunch program. A Plus Catering is dedicated to providing St. John Bosco with fresh and nutritious food that kids will love to eat. The top reasons for hiring A Plus Catering include:
- Commitment to using the freshest ingredients available
- Daily choice of a hot entrée, sandwich, or specialty salad
- Affordable food - hot entrée or sandwiches for $3.55, salads for $3.90, both include drink and tax
- Nutritious lunches that kids will love to eat and parents will feel good about
- Menus are based on a 4-week cycle to provide students with variety
- Printable copy of the current menu is always available online
- Lunches are ordered online using a credit card, debit card, or check
- Fully equipped kitchen and licensed by the Maricopa County Environmental Health Department
- Full credit is given for canceled meals
Visit their website to learn more. |
Summer Enrichment
Summer enrichment at St. John Bosco is all about learning new things and having fun. We are offering programs for all grade levels.
Lego Camp: Wonders of the World - Use LEGO bricks to design, create, and build while utilizing concepts from math, science, engineering and art. July 22-26.
Science Camp: SciPreneur, the business of science. Explore, experiment and learn! July 29 - August 2.
K-Kamp: K-Kamp with Mrs. McCormick is designed to build self-esteem and develop your child's confidence about starting Kindergarten. Choose one or all three sessions. July 22 - August 9.
Summer Math and Language Arts Camp: Enhance individual strengths and strengthen individual weaknesses to prepare for the upcoming school year. August 5 - 9.
Summer Enrichment Brochure and Registration
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Used Uniform Sale
There will be a used uniform sale on Friday, July 19 and Monday, July 22 from 8 am to noon. Used uniforms may be dropped off at the front office from 8 am until noon, Monday - Thursday or by appointment. Volunteers are needed to organize, sell and clean up. Please contact Dorothy at dabril@sjbosco.org.
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Save Your Box Tops and Campbell Soup Labels!
Don't forget to save your Box Tops and Campbell Soup Labels for Education this summer. We still buy a lot of products that carry these symbols over the summer so keep cutting them out and saving them in a baggy!
How else to collect these items? Ask family members, neighbors, or co-workers. Do parents work in an office setting where the office uses reams of paper? The box tops are usually right on the back of the ream of paper. How about all those boxes of Kleenex in offices and around home? They are also on the bottom of those as well. This is FREE money to the teachers and the school that is just so easy to collect. Please see the attached PDF file that lists all the products that are participating. You never know how many of these items you have at home until you start to look. Thank you for supporting St. John Bosco and BOX TOPS! |
Soul Searching: Journeys into Spirit, by Fr. Joe Hennessy
"Fr. Joe's Soul Searching: Journeys into Spirit, with its many hiking metaphors, stories and images reveals a daring outer and inner exploration of Aisling: God's dream for us. It is deeply personal and autobiographical. Its style is transparent and brutally honest ...As I read through it in one sitting, I felt like I was looking into a mirror and seeing myself with all my vulnerabilities in my own soul searching journey... I am deeply touched and grateful for the holistic message and spirituality of this book." ~Tomas O'Cathalain, Author of The Heart of the Poet.
Fr. Joe is donating half of all proceeds from the sale of his book at St. John Bosco to a scholarship fund for our students. Stop by the front office to purchase your copy.
Read more from Fr. Joe on his webpage. Aisling on Earth |
 Cub Scout Pack 77 this Summer!
Learn more about the fun, adventure filled world of Scouting this summer by joining us for our free summer activities - Rock Climbing, Mini Golf & Water Park, Bowling - click here for dates and times. Cub Scouts is for 1st through 5th grade boys. If you have any questions please email Ray Telewicz or Duane Fletcher.
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If you count on the Fry's re-loadable gift card to earn your scrip dollars - READ THIS!
Fry's has informed us that they are changing the way they donate money to our school. They will no longer allow us to put money onto re-loadable gift cards after July 27, 2013. The company is switching to a new program that will be tied to your VIP card. You can register your VIP card on their website, and four times a year, Fry's will send St. John Bosco a portion of what you spend in their stores.
Click here for the basics of the new program or go directly to the Fry's website for additional details and FAQs.
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Painters Needed
Volunteers are needed to paint classrooms. If you are interested please contact Dorothy at dabril@sjbosco.org. |
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Used Uniform Sale Organizer
In preparation for the uniform sales on July 19 and July 22, we are in need of several volunteers to organize, clean-up and to run the sale. Please contact Dorothy at dabril@sjbosco.org.
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Stay Connected this Summer!
 
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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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