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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.

Bulldog Sports Center (BSC)

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!!!

 

 



December 2, 2013 
Looking Ahead
Tue
Dec 3
8:15 am & 3:15 pm
Coffee & Credits
Wed
Dec 4
9 am - 2:30 pm
Adoration in the chapel
Sat
Dec 7
9 am - 1 pm
Winter Wonderland
Wed
Dec 11
All Day
Spirit Day
Principal's Note
Dear St. John Bosco Families,
 
We are interested in learning more about your thoughts, feelings and attitudes towards your child's school.  When answering these questions, please consider your child's current experience at school.  Your answers will be used to make improvements to the school immediately and assist with the school's long-term strategic planning.  Also, we will use the results to create specific marketing strategies for the recruitment of new families.  Very soon, we will share the results with the St. John Bosco Community and develop a concrete action plan to address areas of concern.  This parent survey is an important step for improving both the short and long term outcomes of the children enrolled at St. John Bosco.
 
Please complete the survey by Tuesday, 12/10.  Students will be allowed a free dress day on Wednesday, 12/11 if their parents complete the survey (see instructions in the survey.)

  

Survey Link:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9BBJRVB 
 
Thank you in advance and we look forward to hearing from you,

 

Fr. Bob, Dr. Axman and the SJB Advisory Board
School News
Help us get the word out about how AWESOME our school is - vote for St. John Bosco Catholic School in the Best of Ahwatukee 2013! 

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Coffee and Credits
Join us in the courtyard at 8:15 am or 3:15 pm for coffee, donuts and causal conversation and Q & A on your options for financial assistance at SJB.  We will equip you with the tools you need to take the lead in affording a Catholic education including how to utilize donor recommended funding through tax credits.
Did you know you can help our school and SVdP with ZERO cost to you and pay less in taxes?

Introducing the new "1-2-3 Guide to Arizona Tax Credits" which makes "tax credit giving" easy. Inside you'll find clear explanations, simple diagrams, and answers to all your questions, like "What is a tax credit and how does it benefit me?" and "What if I already get a refund?" Visit www.TakeTheCredit.org to download your FREE copy today.

Santa's Sweepstakes is new this year!  $20 a ticket. Stop by the Winter Wonderland Information Table at the SJB front gate now through December 6 to purchase tickets. They will also be on sale at the event.

 

Prancer's Parking - Front row parking for a year!  Value:  PRICELESS

 

Frosty's Flight - $1000 US Airlines gift Certificate  Value: $1000

 

Peppermint Package - $250 Jet Blue airline certificate, A night's stay at Loews Coronado Bay Resort, San Diego, $75 gift card to Donovan's Steakhouse and a necklace/bracelet set from Michael's Creative Jewelry Value: over $950

 

We still need NEW pajamas for "Jamma Jingles" to give to children in need this Christmas. Drop them in the candy striped boxes at the gates or you can have your child give them to their teacher.  For each pair of pajamas you turn in, you will receive a raffle ticket to use in Rudolph's Raffle. The class who collects the most pajamas will win a $100 gift card to Lakeshore Learning for their teacher and a class "Pretzels with the Priest" celebration with Father Bob!

Changes in the Math Program for Next Year

Come learn about the changes in trajectory path for junior high math. These changes will be impact our current 5th graders, possibly a few 6th graders and will be implemented next year.

Monday, Dec 9th 6 -7pm in the library.

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. 

Reading Oasis Thank you

Thank you to all who supported our recent Reading Oasis Book Fair. It was a huge success. Congratulations to Mr. Watson for raising the most money to be used to purchase books for Maggie's Place. Mr. Watson was mummified in front of the student body this past Wednesday. Thank you, finally, to all our terrific volunteers. Mrs. Harvey and our book fair chairs could not do it without you. 

PTO News 
Running with Rosco

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

Click here for additional details. 

Parish News 
Mom's Coffee and Conversation
December is a busy month for families. It is so busy that we often forget to take time to reflect on our faith.  This Advent, we invite the moms in our community to join together for Coffee and Conversation. Come take time to be with one another and with Jesus as we reflect on our faith over a cup of coffee. Join us on Thursdays during Advent (December 5, 12 and 19) from 8-9:15 am in Room 2. Children are welcome.
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. Benedicts.   

Community News  
St. Timothy's Catholic School presents Music to Move the Soul with Eric Genius on Friday, December 6, 2013 at 7:00 pm.  Click here for further information.

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