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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.
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| Mon | Aug 12 | 6 pm | Safe Environment Training | |
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| Aug 19 | 4 pm | New Parent/New Student Orientation
| Wed
| Aug 21
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| First Day of School
| Sat
| Aug 24
| 8:30am
| Sports Packet Turn-in
| Tue
| Aug 27
| 6 pm
| Curriculum Night PreK-3
| Wed
| Aug 28
| 6 pm
| Curriculum Night 4-8
| Fri
| Aug 30
| 1:15 pm
| Sports Packet Turn-in
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On behalf of the faculty and staff, we are looking forward to beginning the 2013-14 school year at St. John Bosco. Preparations continue in anticipation of the August 19th Back to School night and school starts on Wednesday, August 21st. Teachers return to campus on the 14th and will be preparing classrooms and lessons, attending professional development sessions and other start up meetings, as well as enjoying the Parish/school retreat with Father Bob.
The school office will be closed, but staff is available by appointment during the week of August 12. We will reopen for the school year on Monday, August 19th, with hours from 7:15 am until 3:15 pm Monday - Thursday and on Friday from 7:15 am until 1:15 pm.
With Christ as our guide,
Mrs. Silver
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Save the Dates!
New families in the MPR at 4 p.m. with returning families from 5 - 6 p.m. for ice cream social and the opportunity to informally meet teachers and "old" and new friends.
School Starts on Wednesday, August 21st
First full day of school with 7:45 start for grades 3 - 8. Grades 1 - 2 start at 8:00 am.
Gradual start for Kinder and PreK students (specifics to families via email) on Wednesday and Thursday, all PreK and Kindergarten students on Friday with 1:00 dismissal.
Our first school mass will be on the 21st at 10:30 a.m., with Father Bob as our celebrant.
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Important - Safe Environment Training TONIGHT!
Safe Environment Training, Protecting God's Children for Adults, the foundation course, will be held in the school library this evening, August 12th from 6 - 9 p.m. This course is required for all volunteers at the school to include adults administering service in any after school program. You cannot volunteer at the school without having completed the foundation course. You should bring contact information (addresses and phone numbers) to the course for 3 personal references. No one under the age of 18 is permitted during the session and there is no childcare provided. You can take the foundation course at any location in the Diocese of Phoenix. For those people interested, we will conduct face to face interviews immediately after the foundational course. Alternatively, Mrs. Abril will schedule an interview with a certified Safe Environment trainer at a different date and time.
If you have completed the foundation course, the Safe Environment training renewal video is now officially complete! The renewal video for the 2013/2014 academic year, "The Real and Virtual Worlds: Preventing Abuse" is now available online on the Safe Environment website. You can find the course under the "My Obligations" tab. You can also register to take this course in person at another location in the Diocese. Required renewal must be completed before volunteering on campus for the upcoming school year. For more information on Safe Environment Training, please visit the Safe Environment Office website .
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School Lunch Program - FAQ's & How to Order
Q. Is anything else available with the daily hot entree?
A. Yes, we are happy to meet all daily requirements for a well- balanced lunch for your child, with a side vegetable/fruit selection, or bread. Milk or juice can also be ordered.
Q. What is the deadline for placing online orders?
A. Orders must be placed by 9:00 p.m. the night before the day you want your meal. (Example: Monday's lunch must be ordered by Sunday at 9:00 p.m.)
Q. How do I cancel a meal that I placed online?
A. To cancel a meal, log in to your account. On the main page there is a "Meals Order" section there you will see a link that says "cancel" next to the days for which you have ordered. Click on this link and confirm that you would like to cancel this meal. A credit for the value of the meal(s) will be added to your account. You can cancel a meal up to 9:00 p.m. the night before.
Q. Is a printable copy of my child's menu option available?
Q. What do I do if my child has allergies to certain foods?
A. Please send us an email with your child's information and concerns. We will monitor your child's weekly orders and provide an equally well balanced substitution.
Q. What forms of payment do you accept?
A. We accept eChecks and VISA, MasterCard, and Discover. Credit and debit cards carrying these logos are accepted.
Q. What is your privacy policy?
A. We will not sell or disclose any contact information submitted through our site to any third party. All personal information will be kept confidential. We will only use your contact information to correspond with you about important matters concerning our lunch program.
LINK TO SET UP YOUR ACCOUNT AND ORDER LUNCHES
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 Save Your BOX TOPS and Campbell's Soup Labels for Education!!! Are you ready for a little SJB competition? Are the kids ready to earn a FREE dress day in September just by collecting and turning in Box Tops and Campbell's Soup labels? Here's how it works. Continue to collect these items (ask neighbors, friends, co-workers, and grandparents!) until the first day of school. Bring them to your classroom where each teacher will have a designated box to collect these items. The grade level that brings in the most box tops per student by Friday, August 23rd, will win a FREE DRESS DAY! It's that simple! Watch our money grow as we collect these tops throughout the year. A poster board will be available to show just how much you are contributing to your school and classroom. In the past years, we have collected anywhere between 12,000-16,000 Box Tops! Let's increase that goal to 20,000 this school year. We will offer other incentives throughout the year so keep cutting and saving those Box Tops and Campbell's soup labels!! |
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 SJB Family Night at The Diamondbacks Game Sponsored by the SJB Dads' Club Join the Dads Club and Cheer on the Diamondbacks as they take on the Colorado Rockies, Friday, September 13. First pitch is 6:40. Priority seating is given to those who sign up early. Please use the attached flyer and return it with your payment to the Dbacks Box in the front office. Contact Peter Grossgold with any questions. sjbdad@cox.net or 602-810-5555 |
Don't forget to register your VIP card if you want to earn scrip credit from Fry's. An email went out earlier with instructions on how to do so. Our Fry's organization number is 80278.
For a limited time, we have Petco available. It pays 10% and comes in $25 increments.
Our August hours:
Tuesday, August 13: 8am-10am
Friday, August 16: 8am-10am
Tuesday, August 20: 8am-10am
Wednesday, August 21: First day of school. Normal school year hours.
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St. John Bosco Bulldog Volunteer Coaches
The SJB Athletic Department is looking for enthusiastic volunteers willing to devote a portion of their time
to developing our student athletes. We are currently in need of coaches for girls volleyball and boys flag football. Those interested must have completed Safe Environment Training prior to the start of the season. (See the note in School News above on how to do this.) There will be a coaches meeting on Tuesday, August 27 at 5 p.m. at the Barros Pizza located at 48th St. and Ray Rd. Please contact the Athletic Office at 480-219-4850, ext 1031 for additional information or to volunteer. Go Bulldogs!
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Altar Servers Training
Training for Altar Servers for the 2013-2014 school year will be at the parish on Friday, September 20th from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. For additional information, please contact Michael Baran, the Altar Server Coordinator at mtbfromcle@aol.com
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Christian Service Awards
On August 8th, The Catholic Community Foundation announced the availability of more than $200,000 in Christian Service Award scholarships for 2014! The application deadline is October 15th. The scholarships are for 8th graders, you can apply online at www.ChristianServiceAwards.org. Christian Service awards "recognize students who exhibit extraordinary Christ-centered behavior through volunteer service to their parishes, schools, and communities." The student must be a practicing Catholic 8th grade student in the Diocese of Phoenix, who plans to attend a Catholic high school. The scholarship award is $8,000.
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 2013-2014 Arizona Sting 13u Baseball Tryouts
The Arizona Sting 13u is an Ahwatukee-based team with a core group of St. John Bosco players. We are looking for a few standout players to complete our roster for the upcoming 2013-2014 season. We are recruiting players with outfield experience, utility players with middle infield experience, and players with pitching experience. To be eligible, players can not turn 14 before May 1, 2014.
Our Head Coach does not have a son on the team, resulting in a program where player ability and performance are evaluated fairly. Our Coaches focus on player development during practice with skills training and quality instruction. It is our philosophy that hard work and dedication, with proper preparation, will lead to success. We want players that are willing to work hard to develop and improve their skills. We want to help you son prepare for the next level, high school and beyond.
The Arizona Sting will start the season out at AA level, but anticipate moving up to AAA. We anticipate practicing at St John Bosco twice a week.
Tryouts will be:
Tuesday, August 6, 2013 6:00-8:00 pm
Thursday, August 9, 2013 6:00 -8:00 pm
at Desert Foothills Park - Lower Field
1010 Marketplace SW Phoenix, AZ.85048
(SW corner of Chandler Blvd. & Desert Foothills Parkway)
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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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staff and friends, providing timely and pertinent information on school events for the upcoming weeks.
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