Click here for the athletic calendar and games scheduled this week. 

This Weeks Schedule: All games are 4:00 pm unless indicated otherwise.

Click here for school addresses for away games. 

Good Luck to all the Bosco Bulldogs!!!

Good things follow good things.

That is something my dad always told me and it really is true. When we think positive and speak in positive ways good things follow. This is an important part of the connection we have to St. John Bosco School. Each of us are emissaries of good will and carry a part of the reputation of the school. So I am asking each of you to go out and talk the good talk about our school.

Here are some things to brag about.

We have highly qualified teachers who have many years of experience. Three of these teachers recently were recognized as being outstanding. Mrs. Larsen, one of our third grade teachers, has been named Arizona Private School Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Reichardt, one of our fourth grade teachers was recognized as NFL Cardinals MVP Teacher.  Mrs. Perkins, one of our first grade teachers, received a special recognition for KNIX Radio, Teacher of the Week. The reality is that all of our teachers are outstanding and deeply committed to making St. John Bosco a great place for children to learn.

Along with the teachers, our parents deserve recognition. All of our committee members, club and organization members as well as daily volunteers provide an energy for our school. This unselfish giving of time and talents to support our efforts of providing a positive Catholic learning environment for our students is another aspect that makes St. John Bosco a very special place.

Our support staff, educational assistants and administrative staff work generously to keep things running smoothly, efficiently and productively. Although only one of our staff members was nominated for administrative assistant of the year, all of them have my vote for people who deserve recognition of their selfless giving of their time and talents.

So, yes, this is a pep talk. We need each and every one of you to go out and spread the good news about St. John Bosco Catholic School. Tell everyone you know what a great place this is for children to learn.

Blessings,

Dr. Marie Axman

Principal, St. John Bosco

Monday - Wednesday, November 18-20th will be a free shoe day for a donation that will be sent to Catholic Charities to help out the people of the Philippines after the devastating typhoon.

SJB Staff and Specials Teachers' Gift Card Contribution

It's that time of year again and we're starting to think about Christmas and gift giving. For those of you who are thinking about gifts for the Staff and Specials Teachers, this might help you with your planning. Click here for more information. 

Turkey Trot

Sports Eligibility 

What is Girls on the RunŽ?

Girls on the RunŽ (GOTR) is a non-profit prevention program that encourages preteen girls to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles through running. The program combines training for a 5k running event with self-esteem enhancing, uplifting workouts and curriculum-based lessons on themes such as dealing with body image and the media, resisting peer pressure, making healthy decisions and contributing to the community. Teams meet twice a week for twelve weeks and will begin mid-January 2014. Our team will have between 6-15 girls. Online registration will be December 6-20.  Look for more details coming soon.

For more information, please contact Cheryl Spindler  or visit the Girls on the Run website.

Black Friday Family Flag Football

Join us for the 13th Annual Dads' Club Turkey Bowl to be held on the SJB athletic fields on November 29th,  9 am to 11:30 am.

Shopping or no shopping, come show your football skills, lose some calories, and have some fun.  Bring the whole family. We will set-up age appropriate games for young and old, big and small, fast and slow, mom and dad, staff and alumni, etc.  The SJB Dads' Club will provide grilled hot dogs and chips. Bring your own drinks and water.

All are welcome...Students, Faculty, Friends, Relatives

This year's event, held on Friday, November 15, raised $1370 and provided over 200 cans of food for the St. Benedict Chapter of St. Vincent de Paul, handily beating last year's $990 net for a new modern-day record.  The field of 42 entrants yielded a winner in 11 rounds of play lasting 4 hours and 12 minutes, with great gamesmanship and camaraderie on display throughout the evening.  The final table and finishing places are 9-Eamonn Ahearne $50 in SCRIP, 8-Troy Rivera $60, 7-Dave Forseth $70, 6-Neil Glover $80, 5-Alex MacKenzie $90, 4-Tom Kato $100, 3-Scott Walker $120, and 2-Terry Keay $275 in SCRIP.  The SJB Dads' Club and the St. Benedict Chapter of St. Vincent de Paul thank the poker players, thank the event volunteers, and thank Brad Sanders for leading the event and a job well done!  BTW, Chris Bowen won the tournament and earned $325 in SCRIP.  You will find Chris on campus re-telling the legend of his victory, and proudly and graciously wearing the bling target pinned on him by last year's champion, Greg Edmonds.  Way to go Chris!

An EXCITING new event is coming to St. John Bosco on February 19, 2014 - RUNNING WITH ROSCO.

Click here for additional details.