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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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Mar 4
| 2:50 pm
| Bury the Alleluia's Ceremony
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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
| Fri
| Mar 7
| 6:00 pm
| Stations and Soup
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We love our volunteers! How awesome is this? When asked to help out on a Saturday, this was the response from a very involved, dedicated and helpful grandparent to one of our office staff, Miss Dorothy:
"You and all the staff at SJB are the best. It gives my husband and I such joy to know that the future of our wonderful country is in the hands of the folks at SJB. I never get out of my car in the parking lot that I don't have this overwhelming feeling that Angels are present. Once I get into the courtyard, I can almost see and hear God's Angel's. They are present because of you all and the children of SJB. The work you do and the time you give does not go unnoticed! God's work is alive and well at SJB and it shows through folks like you! Thank you for all you do to make our school, administrators, teachers, students, and parents such a great place to work, study and volunteer!" Thank you, Mrs. Terri Lisi, for all you do to help our students and staff!!
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Q&A - March 25
The next Q&A is scheduled for March 25th from 6-7 pm in the library. Please join Dr. Axman, Mr. Watson and our Advisory Board members for answers to your questions.
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Lunchtime Run Club
Lunchtime Run Club is over until next year. The students did an awesome job of being consistent, marking their laps, and staying motivated! We ran over 2100 miles! Check out the Toe Tally Charts in the MPR.
3rd grade: 36 participants ran over 535 miles Kinder: 33 participants ran over 307 miles 5th grade: 25 participants ran over 215 miles 4th grade: 20 participants ran over 210 miles 2nd grade: 22 participants ran over 185 miles 1st grade: 20 participants ran over 135 miles 6th-8th: 7 participants ran over 35 miles
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MAP Results
Our winter MAP (Measurement Academic Progress) results have been compiled. We are pleased and proud of the progress our students have made. Remember, age groups and grade levels, as well as individual students, learn at different rates and in differing manners. Overtime however, we see the vast majority of our students far exceeding the national averages. For example, our students may perform only slightly above the norm in 3rd grade but grow at a rate of a grade and a half annually. This pace results in our 8th grade students frequently scoring in the 11th and 12th grade ranges on high school entrance, honors, and advanced placement examinations.
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Rocket Derby
Cub Scout Pack 77 would like to invite any boy between 1st and 4th grade to join us for a Rocket Derby on Saturday, March 8 from noon-4pm at the SJB field on the East side of the school. We will have a BBQ at noon and rocket launch to follow. If you are new to Cub Scouts, we will provide you with a Rocket to build and launch while you are at the event. This is a great way to meet other Cub Scouts and find out what our SJB Pack 77 is all about. We will have information available, if you are interested in joining.
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Scrip News
We now are carrying $500 Safeway cards. Come by the office or send us an email to order yours today.
Don't forget our spring promotion starts today. Stock up on scrip in the next two weeks, and your name will be entered in a raffle to win fabulous prizes.
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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
for more information and to RSVP.
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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.
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99th Annual Bosco Bags Cornhole Classic Tournament
It starts with some pro-quality bags and boards from
www.flatironcornhole.com. Join the SJB Dads' Club on Friday March 21st for the Inaugural 99th Annual Bosco Bags Cornhole Classic Tournament! Doors open at 6:15pm, and bags start flying at 7:00pm. Adult friends, family, and neighbors are all welcome. $10 CASH payable ONLY at the door, which will cover some food and some prizes, but not some beverages other than water. BYOB. To register, simply click on this link (sjbdadsclub@gmail.com) and email us the name(s) and email(s) of your player(s). Go ahead, think about it, and then sign up for this remarkable night of merriment and competition.
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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, Papa John's - Phoenix Walgreen's - Mr. Duane Fletcher, Woolaver Clearsmiles Orthodontics
Click here to see a list of vendors who supported the Winter Wonderland.
A special thank you goes out to the Dad's 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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Tommy Lasorda at SetonSeton announces baseball legend Tommy Lasorda's visit at the start of spring training in the valley! Mr. Lasorda will speak at Seton's campus at 6:30 p.m., on Sat., March 8. Tickets are on sale now at www.setoncatholic.org. This is a great event for families and baseball fans of all ages. As a motivational speaker, Mr. Lasorda talks from the heart with candor, humor and personal anecdotes on leadership and reaching your highest potential. Click here for additional information.
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a Ministry of the Parish of St. Benedict
St. John Bosco Catholic School 16035 S. 48th St., Phoenix, AZ 85048
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