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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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Feb 26
| All Day
| Double Dollar Day
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Fri
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Feb 28
| 8:00 am
| Mom's Club Coffee & Conversation at
Cupz & Crepes
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| Feb 28
| 1:00 pm
| Jamba Juice Jam
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Mar 4
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8th Grade Pictures
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Wed
| Mar 5
| 9:00 am
| Ash Wednesday Mass
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| Mar 7
| 6:00 pm
| Stations and Soup
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Yearbook NewsIt's not too late to buy the yearbook! Please go to treering.com/validate and enter the school passcode: 1013434873754555. Although the school deadline is April 18, we suggest that you purchase as soon as possible so that you can plan and design your custom pages way ahead.Custom Pages! Each yearbook purchase comes with two FREE pages which you can design to make uniquely your own. Last year, families used the custom pages in different ways. They used it to post pictures of birthday parties, soccer games, and other special personal events. Some also used it to post well wishes from family and friends. If you need help in designing pages or have any questions, please send them to mcarlos@sjbosco.org.
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Bulldog News
(Click on the student reporter name to read their article.)
Catherine M. (6S) writes about the courageous battle of kindergartener Karley S. and the honor she received for her bravery. Rebecca R. (8G) shares how she and her friend, Kristina K., celebrated their birthday by hosting a party and collecting donations for an animal shelter. Elie C. (8B) reports on the junior high's memorable field trip to see Seton's Godspell featuring our talented alumni.
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| Did you know the Scrip year is coming to a close? Our year ends March 16, and in anticipation, we are planning a new promotion! Come and buy scrip between March 3 and March 14 and you will be entered into a raffle to win a free $10 gift card or 100% of your profit going to your Scrip account. It's your last chance to earn money for this school year so come by and see us! |
Lenten Longings for Moms and Everybody Else!
Are you looking for something to "Take Up" this Lent?
The Parish of St. Benedict is hosting the Lenten Longings reflection series this year. Join together with others in the SJB/St. Benedict community for six weeks to reflect and discuss the upcoming Sunday's gospel. We will be hosting a Moms' group on Thursday mornings at 8:15am in Room 2 at St. Benedict (just come on over right after drop off). Join us at that time or let us know when you can meet and we will place you in a group. For more information and to register, go to http://www.stbenedict.org/lentenlongings/
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Family Service Saturday
Have you always wanted to serve together as a family, but struggled to find a place where kids are welcome? Come to the 1st Annual Family Service Saturday on March 22nd between 10:00am and 2:00pm in the SJB MPR. Drop in when you can with your kids and participate in hands-on service opportunities. Let's show our kids what it means to live out our faith in everyday life! Visit http://www.stbenedict.org/familyservice
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Save the Date for Vacation Bible School: June 16-20
It's time to lead our children on a Parade around the Our Father!
At Parade Around the Our Father Catholic Vacation Bible School, children will learn the meaning of the Perfect Prayer on earth as given to us by Jesus, the Perfect Teacher! Henry the Hippo, Master of Ceremonies, will direct them to fun skits, exciting Bible stories and amazing music!
As we parade through the week, your children will play games, create colorful crafts and enjoy healthy snacks. More importantly, they will understand the meaning of the words behind the Our Father prayer and welcome the many gifts and blessings that God bestows upon us.
Come and Join in the Fun!
We are looking for teachers for Pre-K (age 4) through 5th grade, snack coordinators, activity coordinators, and craft coordinators. SJB parents can earn 30 volunteer hours by fulfilling one of these roles! Reserve your favorite position today!
Please call Holly Forseth at 480-961-1610 or email hforseth@stbenedict.org for further information.
Registration will take place in early April!
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Thank you!
The Moms' Club would like to thank the following sponsors who so graciously donated to the Winter Wonderland. With their support, the event was such a fun success! We appreciate all of them from the bottom of our hearts. They are as follows:
Mr.& Mrs. Chad and Johnnea Bigcraft, Balestreri, Potocki, Holmes - Mr. Tom Balestreri, Captain Phil Spiller - Jet Blue Airlines, Gold Crown Promotions - Peter & Christina Grossgold, Lykins Properties - Stacey & Will Lykins, Knights of Columbus St. Benedict Council # 12246
Mr. & Mrs. Ike and Jennifer Basha, Sports & Family Care Clinic - Dr. Akerson, Mr.& Mrs. Joe and Connie Miller, Starbucks - Phoenix and Chandler, Michael's Creative Jewelry - Mike and Randy, Chick-fil-A at Chandler Festival, Einstein Bros. Bagels - Phoenix and Chandler
US Airways Community Relations, Loews Coronado Bay Resort - San Diego, CA, Papa John's - Phoenix, Walgreen's - Mr. Duane Fletcher, Woolaver Clearsmiles Orthodontics
A special thank you goes out to the Dads' Club for their continued support. Each year, they cook breakfast for the event and we appreciate it! In addition, we would like to thank the Winter Wonderland Committee for all of their time and effort. Alicia Beccarelli, Angela Franchini, Ann Pahl, Cecilia Farmer, Heather Busot, Heidi Davis, Jane Waypa, Jena Gump, Jessica Satiroff, Julie Carlberg, Kelly Sorkin, Michele Phillippi, Rachel Barone, Renee Feil, Sarah Lisi, Trish LaMagna, Ricki LaPorte, and Laura DeCaro-thank you!
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Running with Rosco
The inaugural Running with Rosco event was a huge success. The PTO wishes to thank all sponsors, donors, teachers, SJB staff & 450 runners for participating with a smile! We raised approximately $15,000 to fund our school technology.
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Volunteer of the Month
Congratulations to Aaron Howard, our Volunteer of the Month! Aaron was nominated for his tireless volunteer efforts working in our Pre-K classroom. He can be found on campus willing to help in any area. Thank you, Aaron for all your hard work. You are awarded the Rock Starparking spot located in front of the school for the entire month of March. Congratulations! 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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 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. They are donating 25% back to SJB! CASH only. |
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Stay Connected!
 
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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.
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