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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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MAP Scores Place SJB Top in the Nation
The results of our Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) testing are in! We are proud to announce our students' stellar scores place St. John Bosco as a top performing school in the country! May MAP results show on average 4th through 8th graders scored from the 89th to the 99th percentile across all areas: math, reading and language. In language, these students scored top in the country in the 99th percentile. In math, 4th graders jumped from the 59th to the 89th percentile on the national norm-this is impressive growth! Also in math, 6th graders' scores significantly increased from the 71st to the 98th percentile-placing our school in the top two percentile in the country. Our 3rd graders improved across all areas, excelling in language in the 92nd percentile.
In the second year since implementation of MAP testing at SJB, these scores are the highest to date. They are a reflection of the continued progress we are making as a school to teach to the individual learner.
MAP testing is conducted for 3rd through 8th graders in September, January and May. MAP is used as a national norm test for students across the U.S. at private, parochial, public and charter schools. This computer adaptive assessment provides another tool for our teachers to further their differentiated instruction in the classroom. SJB is the only Diocesan school using MAP.
Congratulations to our 3rd to 8th graders for their significant strides and top scores! Thank you to all their teachers, Math Specialist Melissa Cesarano and Literacy Coach Kymberli Mendenhall for all their work in helping these students reach their highest potential!
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More Great "Top-Score" News
The Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS) is given three times per year at SJB to kindergarten through 2nd grade students, as well as a few students in 3rd through 6th grade who receive reading intervention. DIBELS is given throughout Arizona and the U.S. to public, charter and private schools. It tests five skills that are necessary for learning to read. Children who learn these skills become good readers. The skills are:
* Phonemic Awareness: Hearing and using sounds in spoken words
* Alphabetic Principle: Knowing the sounds of the letters and sounding out written words
* Accurate and Fluent Reading: Reading stories and other materials easily and quickly with few mistakes
* Vocabulary: Understanding and using a variety of words
* Comprehension: Understanding what is spoken or read
DIBELS is made up of seven short individual tests, called subtests. Each DIBELS subtest focuses on a different skill and takes about one minute to complete. Your child may have been given two to five of the DIBELS subtests depending on his or her grade level.
We also extend congratulations to the entire kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade teams who had all of their students show tremendous growth. The dedication, professionalism and knowledge of our staff reflect the achievement of our students' academic success.
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Changes to SJB UniformsDear Parents,Beginning with the new school year we will be instituting several changes to our current uniform policy. The reason for the changes stem from a desire to create a unified look for our school. As always, we thank you for your support of St. John Bosco Catholic School. Please carefully review the attached new guidelines before purchasing your uniforms for the 2014-2015 school year. Click here for a summary of changes.
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We ❤ Our Dads' and Moms' Clubs
Thank you to the Moms' Club for sponsoring the SJB library's annual I LOVE TO READ ice cream party!
Thank you to the Dads' Club for sponsoring the acquisition of 121 ebooks, valued at $2,000.
Accelerated Reader will be open to home use this summer. Details will be forthcoming-look for an email this week.
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 Juice Pouches Thank you to all families, students and staff who participated in this year's Terracycle Juice Pouch Collection. A HUGE thank you to Girl Scout Troop 192, Megan Brown and Becca Waypa, for collecting and cleaning juice pouches. We ended on June 6th and anticipate a shipment of over 5,000 pouches! Earnings will go toward the 2014-15 CAP program. If you are interested in continuing this program next year, please contact Ms. Whalen or Jane Waypa. This is a wonderful scouting troop project! |
Lego Club
Lego Club for grades K-3 is looking for new coaches for next school year. Meetings are once a week right after school and require organizing a weekly theme and working with the students. This is a great opportunity to earn volunteers hours and have fun with the students. SJB has a large supply of Legos and figures. For more information, please contact Mr. Rubio at rubio.james@gmail.com.
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Family Promise Needs Our Help
As promised, here is the site to sign up to volunteer for Family Promise at SJB, June 22-28 www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F044FA8AB4-june
Please bring any toiletries to donate to the families to the office. There is a box for the collection of hotel/travel-sized shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes and mouthwash. Also, we need paper towels, toilet paper and baby wipes.
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Teachers Needed for Vacation Bible School
Do you love to work with children? Are you excited to share your love of God and our Catholic faith with the next generation? Vacation Bible School still needs teachers to lead the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade classrooms. Contact Holly Forseth at hforseth@stbenedict.org for questions or to volunteer your talents!
Register Your Kids for VBS Today to receive a discounted rate.
Summer has begun! Let us help entertain and teach your kids something new this summer. Register them for Vacation Bible Schoolfor the week of June 16th-20th. We will be learning about the perfect prayer, the Our Father, as well as having fun together. Register at stbenedict.org/vbs
today.
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PTO needs you - An Invitation from Mr. Watson
As the end of the year draws to a close, we wish many families farewell. However, this allows for a chance for younger families to join in the fun of volunteering on PTO (Parent Teacher Organization). After my first year at SJB, I am so impressed with the heartfelt discussions, efforts, and laughter. Some of the advantages of working on PTO is working closely with administration and collaborating with parents in other grade levels. I am personally asking that you heavily consider jumping on board to lend a hand!
The current volunteer members say:
"The experience of meeting older parents has been invaluable for knowing what lies ahead."
"PTO is a fun, great way to see hard work turn into immediate benefits helping teachers, students and the entire campus."
Every year the PTO works with administration to buy a gift for the school.
· 2014- Running with Rosco- 32 Classroom iPads
· 2014- Proceeds Jamba Juice- Author visit
· 2013 - Each teacher received $100 for classroom supplies
· 2011/2012 - ACCEL professional development for the teachers
· 2011/2010 - Smart Board for conference room
· 2010/2009 - Shade Structure
· 2009/2008 - Shade Structure
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See below for our summer hours. Keep using Scrip all summer long - remember you are earning money for the school and money off your tuition every time you shop!
Tuesdays and Thursdays in June: 7:30 am - 9:30 am
Closed July 1 through August 11.
Tuesday, August 12: 7:30-9:30 am
Thursday, August 14: 7:30-9:30 am
Tuesday, August 19: 7:30-9:30 am
In July, Mrs.Dorothy Abril will sell uniform scrip only. Email her at dabril@sjbosco.org to place your order. She will let you know when you can pick it up.
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Join the Cub Scout Fun this Summer
Calling all boys from Kinder to 4th Grade
Cub Scout Pack 77 is inviting you to our FREE summer activities.
If you have wondered about Cub Scouts and want to check out what we do, please join us. We will go bowling, water sliding and laser tag this summer. Please see the attached flyer with the dates, times and locations
If you have any questions you can call Duane Fletcher at 602-295-0247.
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Sports Camps
Forms for all these summer camps are available in the SJB PE office.
Seton Catholic Preparatory Summer Camp Registration Girls Volleyball, Football, Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball, Girls Soccer, Softball, Swim and Dive 2014 Larkin's National Champ Camp Wrestling: June 23-27, 2014. A five day instructional camp for all ages, 9:00-3:30. Contact Jack Cardinal jc@coopercardinal.com for more information. Corona Del Sol High School "Hoop Stars Basketball Camps" Grades 1-12 Register onlinewww.tempe.gov/brochure 18th Annual Valley Christian Basketball Camp www.vchscamps.com
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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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