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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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Wed
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| Adoration in the Chapel
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Sat
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Feb 8
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6pm - 9pm
| Father Daughter Dance
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Mon
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Feb 10
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6:00pm-7:00pm
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Q&A with Fr. Bob and Dr. Axman
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Q & A with Fr. Bob and Dr. Axman
Please join us on February 10th from 6-7 in the library.
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Start Applying for Scholarships Today
Below are some of the more common school tuition organizations (STO's) and links to their websites. Each STO has its own procedures and policies in place. You are encouraged to browse each website to see which organization best suits your needs. (There may be more than one, apply to as many that fit your needs) STO's that have not yet opened applications for next school year are noted. If you will be needing financial assistance for the new school year, please apply today. Many STO's are on a first come first, serve basis.
CEA - accepting 2014-2015 applications beginning February 14, 2014
TOPS for Kids
IBE
AZ4Education
Arizona Scholarship Fund - not yet accepting 2014-2015 applications
ASCT
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We Won!
St. John Bosco placed in the top 5 schools in Arizona for the RECYCLE BOWL contest we entered in the fall. Frankie G. and Ellie C. represented CAP at the awards banquet last Friday, January 24, at Metro Tech. All of the Coalition of Recycling Members were impressed with our second appearance in the winners circle! Congratulations and Thanks to all the CAP members for teaching the rest of the school to recycle.
St. Simon and Jude and Bourgade Catholic were also in the top 5. Way to protect the earth Catholic Schools!
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 Diocesan Spelling Bee
4th grader Audrey W. represented St. John Bosco School at the annual Diocesan Spelling Bee on Tuesday, January 28. She represented SJB extremely well. She impressed the audience with her precise diction. Her enunciation was so clear and crisp, we hardly noticed when she misspelled the word "oppression." Those double consonants are
troublesome for all of us. Audrey met new friends and seemed to enjoy
the experience. Let's give Audrey two bulldog barks for her hard work
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Bulldog News
Click here to read the Bulldog News. Once again, our student reporters have great stories for you this week. Audrey W. narrates her experience in winning the school Spelling Bee. Jake K. reports on SJB alumnus Emily Wolph receiving a basketball scholarship from Santa Clara University. Stephen B. and Mary L. share the wonderful news about their Christian Service awards. We are also reporting the stories of Victoria B. (on her Girl Scout troop's visit to a senior citizen home) and Elie C. (about her Winter Wonderland reunion with friends) because of technical problems with the last issue.
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Put Your Tax Dollars to Work at SJB
If you did not make your contribution to Catholic Education Arizona before December 31, no worries. You still have time. To receive your dollar for dollar tax credit, make your contribution prior to filing your taxes or by April 15, 2014. If you have a state tax liability, you qualify for the credit. Go to www.catholiceducationarizona.org to donate today.
Download the "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.
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Thank you to the many SJB families who donate to scrip through their businesses. The Lykins team (real estate) will contribute $500 to your scrip account when you buy or sell a house with their help. The Grossgold family (Gold Crown Promotions) gives a percentage back to your account when you place an order with them, and the MacKenzies (Foothills Animal Hospital) do as well. Thank you also to the Larusso family (Madison Avenue Salon and Day Spa) and the Basha family (Bashas', AJ's, and Food City) for their long standing support of SJB and the scrip program. Please give these local businesses your patronage as a way of showing your appreciation.
We still have a few Harkins Cups available. They are good for refills at the movies for the whole year!
Fox Restaurants is in and earns you 20%. Visit http://www.foxrc.com/ to see all the names and locations of their eateries.
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Running For Rosco
This Friday, February 7th, student council will be hosting a Pep Rally for the kids to get excited for Running with Rosco on February 19th.
It's not too late to turn in your donor forms. Please send them in to the office or your homeroom teacher.
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Tip #4 - Being Prepared for Fitness
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 Jamba Juice JamOur next Jamba Juice Jam will be held on Friday February 28th. The JAMBA mobile will be on campus selling Strawberries Wild, Razzmatazz and Peach Perfection (non-dairy) for $3.00 each. CASH only. Jamba Juice donates 25% back to SJB! |
7th Annual SJB Father-Daughter Dance
Saturday, February 8th from 6-9pm in the MPR. Music, dancing, 5x7 portraits, and an ice cream social. Cost is $25 per family payable by check at the SJB Dads' Club box in the front office - print the registration form (be sure to include your favorite song requests). Last year we had over 190 attendees, so be sure to attend so you too can dance with your best girl! Questions contact Bill Feil.
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Attention Bulldog Baseball Players
Baseball season is right around the corner. Bosco ball players have the exciting opportunity to purchase custom wood bats from two different vendors. Wood bats are excellent training tools for practice, teaching better swing mechanics and where on the bat to make contact. Additionally, they can save some wear and tear on regular metal/composite bats, especially during tee work. 7th grade players especially should consider a wood bat for the upcoming Bosco baseball season. In the public middle schools, this is a "transitional" time. Players use bats with weights that are heavier than Little League bats, but lighter than full-sized adult bats. Unfortunately, the CYAA organization requires 7th and 8th grade ball players to jump from Little League bats directly to full-sized adult bat weights.
Wood bats are a way for players to still use "transitional" bats, as wood bats are allowed to be lighter weight than metal bats in CYAA.
Coaches Kominski, Rubio and myself have purchased bats for our sons and would be happy to let you take a look before you decide to buy or not.
Zinger Bat Company is a local bat manufacturer which has a design that includes the Bosco "SJB" logo on ash bats, a full paint job with a sky/royal blue and the engraving is the Bosco gold/yellow. Dove Tail Bat Company is out of Maine, but were sponsors of this past weekend's Desert Vista Baseball fundraiser. Their bats are offered in ash, birch and maple with a traditional "pro" design, and they stain their bats. They have worked with us to design a Bosco only bat design which incorporates "Pro" bat design and materials, but a shorter design in a transitional weight.
For more information or order forms, please email me: erikwbrown@me.com
In order to save time and money, all orders will be collected and submitted together. All orders with payment are due to Erik Brown by February 7, 2014.
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Diocesan School Board
The Catholic Schools Office is now accepting applications for the Diocesan School Board. All registered Catholics are eligible. You do not need to have children enrolled in Catholic schools to qualify. For information & application, click here, or call (602) 354-2344. Application deadline - April 15, 2014.
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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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Questions and comments can be directed to Lisa Watson in the Advancement Office.
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