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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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St. John Bosco Catholic School "Dreams"
If you missed the debut of our new video at Partners' Breakfast, we proudly present to you, our "Dreams" video!
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Letter from Dr. Axman
It is so good to have the students back! Everyone was so excited to start the year, the enthusiasm seemed to bubble over. Dr. Axman talks about the beginning of the school year, Partners' Breakfast and more in her letter. Read the full piece here.
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Important Update to Your Lunch Account
If you created a lunch account last year through A+ Catering, you will need to go into that account and update your child's new grade and teacher for this year. Please update this as soon as possible so we can be sure that all students who have ordered receive their lunch.
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Instrumental Music: Orchestra & Music Lessons
Instrumental music will be offered at St. John Bosco School for the 2014-15 school year. Mrs. Hamilton will be conducting the SJB School Orchestra on Tuesday & Thursday mornings from 7:15 - 7:40 am in the music room. Mr. & Mrs. Hamilton will also be teaching after-school music lessons on the following instruments: flute, violin, viola, cello, double bass (string bass), ukulele, acoustic guitar, and electric bass. For additional information and to find forms to enroll, click here. |
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Student Council Classroom Representative Elections
Class Representative Elections for 4th - 8th grade will be held on Wednesday, September 4. If your child is interested in running for Student Council Class Representative, they must visit the Student Council webpage to print one permission slip and two DWP forms. These forms are due to Mrs. Dombrowski no later than Friday, August 29. Best of luck to all candidates!
If you have questions regarding Student Council, you may contact Mr. Watson or Mrs. Dombrowski. |
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Bulldog Athletics
For information regarding cross country, sports packets and fall sports registration, be sure to check out Friday's Sports Edition of the Bulldog Bite! |
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Tera Recycle Program
The Tera Recycle Program is a great way to earn volunteer hours! We collect Capri Sun packages - all you have to do is pick them up, rinse them and store them until the end of the year where you mail them in. It brings in anywhere from $100 - 200 per year for our school. I f you are interested in participating, please contact Ms. Whalen.
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Financial Aid
Catholic Education Arizona: It is not too late to apply for the Round Two application process, the deadline is August 28! Parents will be notified of Round Two award disposition by September 30. The school code for Catholic Education Arizona is 700 and the school password is cea700. The CEA application is available online here.
STOs: Click here for a list of organizations that provide scholarship assistance.
FACTS News
Did you know?
- You can access your FACTS account online or contact the FACTS Parent Helpline 24/7 at 1-866-441-4637.
- FACTS customers can update their account via the website or telephone with:
- Contact Information (address, telephone, email)
- Authorized Parties
- Correspondence and notification settings
- Username, password and security questions
- You can make an online or telephone payment any time just by contacting FACTS.
- School Contact for FACTS: If you have a question about your payment plan or incidental charges that may be posted to your account during the school year, please contact Caroline Panzarella Operations Manager at 480-219-4845.
The Technology Deposit of $175 per the iPad user agreement for 7th and 8th grade students has been posted to FACTS. Upon return of the equipment in good working condition at the end of the school year, the charge will be removed from the FACTS account.
Classroom Supply Fees for 1st grade, 2nd grade and 3rd grade have been posted to FACTS. If you need to set up a payment plan for this fee please contact Caroline Panzarella.
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Featured Policy of the Week
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This year, our parent/student handbooks have been combined - you can view the whole handbook online here. Several policies have been updated and new additions made to the handbook. Since there are so many details to remember, we will feature a specific policy in the Bulldog Bite each week. This week's feature is "Arrival." Some key points to remember:
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No students should be on campus before 6:45 am.
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The main gate does not open until 7:15 am. Students coming before then, enter using the north gate (ESP access).
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Any student on campus from 6:45 - 7:30 am should be in the MPR
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No students are permitted on the playground, in the courtyard, classrooms or the library until 7:30 am.
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All visitors must enter through the front office and sign in and out when leaving.
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Parents are liable for their child until he/she is signed into ESP.
- Please do not park on 48th Street and walk across to pick up your child or use any parking lot to drop off or pick up your child. This is not safe.
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First Dads' Club Meeting of the Year, Friday, August 29... Win $250!
Join us this Friday at 7:00 pm in the MPR. Following there will be free pizza and poker at 8:00 pm. The first meeting tradition is a $250 prize to the grade level for which the most SJB Dads are present at the meeting. That's a lot of dough! Imagine the smile you'll put on your kid's and their homeroom teacher's faces.
Did you hear what the Dads' Club did this summer?
This summer, the Dads' Club funded the new parking lot speed bumps, additional eBooks in the library, new PE equipment, a Snack Shack microwave, a wireless/portable score board for athletics and the retaining wall around the playground. And they still had time to get a tan. Nicely done gentlemen! |
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Have you restocked your Scrip supply that you depleted over the summer? Are you confused about what Scrip is and need a tutorial? Are you determined that this will be the year you will reach your $100 goal by October? The friendly Scrip workers are here for all your needs! Come by and see us. As a reminder, below are our school year hours:
Monday: 2:30 - 3:15 pm
Tuesday: 7:30 - 8:30 am
Wednesday: 2:30 - 3:15 pm
Thursday: 7:30 - 8:30 am
Friday: 12:30 - 1:15 pm
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Volunteers Needed for Morning Carpool
We need a few adult volunteers for the morning carpool drop-off. By helping out between 7:15 - 7:45 am bell, you will receive a full hour towards your 25 volunteer hours for the school year. The morning carpool helpers make the drop-off safe, help the younger children lift their heavy backpacks, and it's an easy way meet other parents and their children. A number of our volunteers from last year moved on when their children graduated to high school. If you are interested in helping, please send an email to Bill Feil. Even if you can only help out one day a week for a month, the hours are both rewarding and greatly appreciated by all.
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You are Invited to Fr. Bob's Installation Mass
Bishop Thomas Olmsted will officially install Fr. Robert Binta as the new pastor of St. Benedict Parish on Sunday, August 31, at the 11 am Mass. Celebrating the installation of a new pastor provides an opportunity for both priest and parishioner to appreciate the gifts of the Spirit given to the People of God. All parishioners are encouraged to attend this joyful event. Refreshments will be provided following the ceremony.
A Catholic Mother's Ministry: St. Gerard Circle
St. Gerard Circle would like to invite all Catholic moms to learn about our ministry. Our ministry supports mothers in every stage of motherhood, bringing the love of Jesus into their homes to raise happy, healthy and spiritual families. Find out more at the Annual St. Gerard Circle Open House on Thursday, August 28 from 6 - 8 pm at Corpus Christi Parish Center. Refreshments, door prizes and activities for children will be provided. For more information contact sgcmembership@yahoo.com.
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Girl Scout Troop Formation Meeting for Parents
Has your daughter never been in Girl Scouts and wants to join? Is your daughter a current Girl Scout but needs a new troop?
If your answer is "yes" to either question, please attend the GS Troop Formation Meeting this coming Thursday, August 28 at 7:00 pm in the SJB Art Room. Parents only of K - 8th grade girls, please!
Seton Catholic Preparatory Educational Speaker Series Seton's Educational Speaker Series kicks off soon with a talk by local wrestling star, Anthony Robles, as he talks about following your dreams and persevering against all odds. For more information on the rest of the speakers lined up for the year and how to watch, click here for the flyer! |
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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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