Welcome back as we start a year of new beginnings!  As your new principal, I am very excited to be a part of St. John Bosco Catholic School. Everyone has been so warm and caring.  I know that we are going to have a wonderful and productive year.

I had the happy opportunity to meet many of you at the Ice Cream Social yesterday and I look forward to meeting and getting to know everyone.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Dr. Marie Axman

Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light for my path...Psalm 119:105

Campus Crisis Plan

The safety of our students is our number one priority.  As a school community we want to assure you that  St. John Bosco follows Diocesan policy and does have a crisis plan in place. Students and staff practice, on a regular basis, the procedures for lockdowns, reverse lockdowns, and fire drills. All of our staff and teachers are fully trained and prepared in the case of an emergency. As a school, we utilize Twitter (@911SJB) to communicate any emergency situation, followed by email.  This week you will receive an email with details of a "Test Communication."

New Campus Security Systems

To improve the safety and security of the campus and our students, SJB has embarked on the installation of additional fencing, security cameras, and door locking mechanisms at the Front Office and at the Art Gate.  This will result in changes to enter/exit the front office (via intercom), to enter/exit the campus for ESP (formerly MAP) via the Art Gate both before and after school, and to enter/exit the campus for activities and meetings in the after-school hours.  Stay tuned for additional, detailed information as we implement the new protocols.  ESP -Extended School Day Program (formerly MAP) morning entrance will now be through the north gate by the art room.  ESP personnel will buzz you onto campus and you will then proceed to the MPR to sign in your children.  Please be patient as everyone learns this new system.

Changes to handbook

There is a change to the school uniform policy of note for the upcoming school year.  From the student handbook on page 10:  "Black or white athletic shoes with one minimal contrasting trim color, logo no larger than a quarter or safe black dress shoes."  Students may wear black athletic shoes for the upcoming school year. The complete uniform and dress code policy, including information on accessories, can be found in the Student Handbook available on the school website.

Order your PE shirts and shorts online

For your convenience, PE t-shirts and shorts are now available online at  www.sjbstore.com.  Orders will be shipped directly to the school for parent pick-up.  PE shorts are required for students on their scheduled PE day. PE t-shirts are optional with the standard SJB polo being the alternative. T-shirts are $10 each, shorts are $15 each.

Calling All Voices!

The Saint John Bosco Glee Club is now forming.  We will practice one day a week and will have three to four opportunities to sing publicly for our community.  Practice days will be determined by majority and will be either Monday, Tuesday or Thursday after school.  All interested students should email Mrs. Perkins and provide child's name, grade and afternoons available.

Campus Cleanup - Thank You Scouts and Paramount Landscape

Thank you to the Scouts of Pack 77 and Troop 77 for their annual service day to help ready the SJB campus for the new school year.  This year's many tasks included organizing the outdoor tables, chairs and umbrellas, cleaning the Pre-K playground, clearing old gear from around the mobile-minis, and setting monuments to mark the football field for the upcoming CYAA flag football season.  Thanks to all who volunteered!  Thank you also to Paramount Landscape (parishioner) for their work in the aftermath of the "Big Storm of July 15" to remove and repair destroyed and damaged trees across the campus, and to replenish sand lost from the main playground area.