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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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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
| Mon
| Sept 9
| 6 pm
| Informal Q&A
| Tue
| Sept 10
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| Picture Day (grades PreK-1)
| Wed
| Sept 11
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| Picture Day (grades 2-4)
| Thur
| Sept 12
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| Picture Day (grades 5-8)
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What a wonderful first week we had. I enjoyed meeting so many of you and especially loved seeing all the smiling students as they arrived on campus. Thank you for making me feel so welcome. St. John Bosco is a wonderful community. I am looking forward to a faith-filled and fun year.
Please take a moment to read through this week's edition of the BITE. It is full of information!
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Dr. Marie Axman
Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light for my path...Psalm 119:105
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Security Gates
The north gate, by the Art room, is the new entrance for morning and afternoon ESP drop off and pick up. After ringing the buzzer, ESP staff will unlock the gate for you to get on to campus. The gate is on a timer and will automatically unlock in the morning at 7:30 - 7:45 am for entrance to campus and again at 3:05 - 3:20 (M-Th) and 1:00-1:15 (Fri)
After 7:45 am, students will need to enter through the front gate, so as to not disturb the older students who start class at 7:45. During school hours, all visitors must enter through the front office, check in and receive a visitor pass. When leaving campus, all visitors must check out at the front office. Thank you for your cooperation as we keep our students and staff safe.
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 Rosary
We would like to welcome the SJB community to a rosary service every Friday at 7:50 am in the SJB Chapel. We will begin with special intentions, a community lead rosary, and quiet prayer/reflection to follow. We should finish in time to attend Mass with our children at St. Benedict.
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Picture Day is Coming!
September 10, 11 and 12. Individual and class pictures will be taken the same day. Mass uniforms will be worn by the students on your assigned picture day.
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Morning Traffic on 48th Street
We have been informed by Horizon Community Learning Center that they were advised to change their traffic patterns due to construction on 50th Street. Given the congestion observed, Horizon is changing their traffic patterns back to their prior plan which uses 50th Street. We anticipate that this will eliminate much but perhaps not all of the congestion on 48th Street. Accordingly, you may want to allow extra time until the new school year is a bit more routine at both schools.
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 Playground Shade Structure - What Happened? The shade structure over the main playground was destroyed in the Great Storm of July 15, and the campus lost six trees and saw some damage to roofs, gates, and signs. The shade structure is currently scheduled for replacement the week of September 23rd - we will inform you if this changes. In the meantime hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen are always a good idea.
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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 delivered to the school on the Monday following the order. 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.
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SJB Sports - In case you missed it
There will be one more sports sign up day, this Friday, August 30, 1:15pm to 3:00pm
Sports Registration - Please read as the process has changed.
To sign up for a sports team and obtain a roster card, please follow these four steps:
1. Review the online Mild Traumatic Brain Injury information sheet with your child.
2. Complete the Online Registration Form.
3. Complete the Sports Packet.
4. Submit all of the above documents on Friday in the MPR.
Please note, the biggest change to sports sign up is that the front office will no longer be accepting the packets or issuing roster cards. Invoices are "auto pay" 15 days from the date of the invoice.
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 Cub Scouts Do you have a son in 1st through 5th grade?
Join the fun and exciting experience that is Cub Scouts.
The first meeting for Pack 77 will be September 4 at 6:30 pm in the MPR. We will be handing out Pinewood Derby cars to start building.
Questions, please email or call:
Duane Fletcher: azfletcherfamily@cox.net, 602-295-0247
Ray Telewicz rtelewicz@cox.net, 571-233-6194
Peter Grossgold: sjbdad@cox.net, 602-810-5555 |
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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.
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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 |
September PTO Meeting
Please join us at the next PTO meeting on Wednesday, September 11, from 6-7 PM in the art room. All are welcome!
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Volunteer of the Month
Congratulations to Jane Waypa, our Volunteer of the Month! It was noted that "Jane organized the Used Uniform Sale this summer and gave many hours of service to SJB. Jane is the proud mother of Rebecca in 7th grade & Elizabeth in 5th grade. Thank you for all that you do for SJB!
If you happen to observe someone going above and beyond volunteering be sure to complete a nomination form. Nomination forms are located in the PTO box located in the front office.
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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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St. Gerard Circle
We welcome all moms to the Open House for St. Gerard Circle at Corpus Christi Parish Center on Thursday, August 29 from 6:30-8:30pm. Find out about this ministry's many activities including monthly meetings with great speakers, spritual support, family events, mom's night outs, and charity outreach. Win door prizes and enjoy refreshments! Activities and crafts will be provided for children. Join the many SJB moms already active in this wonderful mom's group!
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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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The Bulldog BITE from St. John Bosco Catholic School is published for the benefit of our parents, faculty,
staff and friends, providing timely and pertinent information on school events for the upcoming weeks.
Questions and comments can be directed to Lisa Watson in the Advancement Office.
Guidelines for Submitting Information for the BITE Email information you would like published in the BITE to bulldogbite@sjbosco.org. Include the Monday date(s) you would like the information to run. Photos and pdf documents may be included in your email. Early submission is encouraged. Information received after 3 pm on the Wednesday before the Monday publication will run the following week. |
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