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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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Bulldog Sports Center (BSC)
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Tue
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| 6pm - 7:15pm
| Jr. High/JAM Youth Ministry
| Wed
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Oct 16
| 7pm
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Moms' Club Meeting
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| Oct 17
| 8:15am - 9:00am
| All School Mass
| | Sat | Oct 19 | 4pm - 10pm | Fall Frenzy | |
Thu
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Oct 24
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6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Parent Education Series - Internet Safety
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Fall is in the air! With the hot days of summer and the hustle and bustle to the start of a new school year behind us, now is the perfect time for us, as a community, to take a deep breath in and ... EXHALE. Our school and parish community have indeed gone through a great deal of change in the past few months. I would like to extend my gratitude and thankfulness to each and every member of our community for your willingness and acceptance to all the changes that have taken place. Fr. Bob, Mr. Watson and I feel blessed to be part of such a welcoming community. Each day, as we continue to learn and continue to grow with St. John Bosco and St. Benedict, we are reminded of the blessings that Christ has bestowed upon us.
The children have settled into their new routines, initial testing has been completed, and teachers are eager to continue to provide the best education possible to each and every child. Our parent organizations - PTO, Moms' Club, Dads' Club and Advisory Board - are all working diligently to enhance our community, and most importantly, enhance the education of the whole child, spiritually, physically and academically. The Administration and office staff continue to work tirelessly to provide support to students, staff and parents. All are to be commended for their efforts.
But, as I said, it is time to EXHALE! Take a break. Relax. Enjoy the weather, enjoy the company of friends and make new friends. I look forward to seeing everyone at the Fall Frenzy on Saturday, October 19. EXHALE!
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Marie Axman Ed.D., Principal Saint John Bosco
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TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Click here for online ticket purchase and volunteer opportunities.
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My nine-year old son came home from a sleep over and asked me if he could "Vine" and "Facetime." Since when did the word vine and facetime become verbs? Curious, I asked my 14-year old daughter about Vine. Much like most adult-teenager conversations, not much information was gained. Over the past few months I have learned that "No one emails anymore mom!" and "Facebook is so yesterday!" How is a parent to keep up? How do I keep my kids safe on-line?
Please join us on October 24 at 6:30pm in the library ...for an informative and eye-opening presentation on internet safety and your children. Detective Tami Gray, Chandler Police Department, will be speaking about the three main risks for children online: - Online Predators
- Revealing too much
- Cyberbulling
Think your child is too young for this? Think your child is not involved or participating in this? Think again!
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PTO News
Congratulations to Deb Flynn, our Volunteer of the Month! Deb used her time and expertise to perform hearing screening on over 200 students! She is a great resource to the health office and our SJB community! Thank you Deb!
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.
Please come and join us at the next PTO meeting. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday November 13th, from 6-7 PM in the art room.
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Walking and Running Club during lunch recess
The Walking and Running Club with Mrs. Jimenez will start on Tuesday, Oct. 29th and end on Thursday, Feb. 27th. Students will walk or run laps around the field during their lunch recess on Tuesdays and Thursdays. They will set their own pace, determine how many laps they want to walk/run that day, and I will keep track. This club will be training for the first annual school wide "Running with Rosco" PTO event. Additional details will be coming soon.
Once a student in grades 3rd-8th completes 20 laps or 5 miles, they will earn a toe token to put on their backpack. Once a student in grades K-2 completes 10 laps or 2.5 miles, they will earn a toe token to put on their backpack. The goal is to complete 25 miles or 100 laps. Students must have a signed permission slip in order to participate. Please turn in permission slips during PE to Mrs. Jimenez. Send any questions to Mrs. Jimenez mjimenez@sjbosco.org
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Liturgical Dance for 4th and 5th Grade Girls
The Christmas Program is fast approaching, and we only have 8 weeks to prepare, and get dancing! The liturgical dance piece will be available to all 4th and 5th grade girls who are interested. We will practice Mondays from 3:10-4:30 until the Christmas Program in December. The only requirements are a love of dance, a great attitude, and commitment to be at ALL practices. Girls may have already committed to other activities, but attendance for the 8 or so rehearsals will be mandatory, so check your schedules carefully. Our first rehearsal will be Monday, Oct. 21st at 310 pm. I will send an email to all who get back to me prior to the first practice and let you know the location on campus.
If your daughter is interested and can commit to the Monday rehearsals, please contact Jena Gump at jenagump@msn.com. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me. I look forward to working with the girls and celebrating this joyous occasion through dance.
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 Yearbook News
If you missed the Sept. 30 deadline for the 15% discount, here's another chance to save. The yearbook company is offering a 10% discount if you buy your yearbook by Oct. 31.
Regular price of the yearbook is $25.99 for the soft cover and $32.94 for the hard cover.
To buy your yearbook, go to treering.com/validate and enter the school passcode: 1013434873754555. Remember each yearbook comes with two free custom pages that you can personalize to make your book uniquely your own. Send any questions to mcarlos@sjbosco.org.
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Library News
We Need a Few Bookworms
We have two families signed up for the evening parent/student Bookworms book group. We need a few more families to get the group up and running. It is a great way to spend some quality time with your child reading and discussing children's literature. Please contact tharvey@sjbosco.orgThe ebooks are here and ready to go! Information about how to access SJB's ebook collection will be sent home this week. A big thank you to Brad Sanders and the Dads' Club for making this possible. We are truly blessed to have such a supportive parent community!
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Glee Club
It's not too late to join the Saint John Bosco Glee Club. We will meet on Mondays after school in Mrs. Perkins' classroom. If you like to sing and would like to perform at some school functions, come and join us. It may be your first stop on the way to American Idol, The Voice, or America's Got Talent!
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$25, $50, $100, $500! We can order SCRIP from various vendors in any amount you need. Just let us know ahead of time and we can order what you want. Do you need Home Depot or Lowe's for fall decorating or yard work? If you want to start your early Christmas shopping, come pick up Dick's Sporting Goods, Macy's or Hallmark!
Speaking of the holidays...why cook when you can order Honey Baked Ham SCRIP? Thanks to Gold Crown Promotions for providing us with our handy SCRIP holders. Come by and pick yours up today!
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Trunk or Treat
Mark your calendars for Trunk or Treat at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. This is a fundraising event for St. Gerard Circle, a mother's ministry, to raise money for the church and for local charities. It will be held Saturday, October 26th from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm in the church parking lot. Stop by the parish office or after all Masses the next 2 weekends to reserve your parking spot for only $20. Dress your kids in their costumes, bring candy, decorate your cars, and let the fun begin! This event is a family friendly activity in conjunction with the Octoberfest (see information below) happening the same evening at the church. Prizes for the best decorated car and family theme will be given out. Only 100 parking spots are available, so reserve yours today! For more information, please email SJB mom, Julie Carlberg at juliecarlberg@gmail.com.
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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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