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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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Reminder: When there is no school, there is no ESP available. Please be sure to make alternate arrangements on those days for care.
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Dear SJB Families,
Last week was a very intense week. Monday's rain resulted in an emergency closure of the school, which brought to the forefront that we need to remind everyone to review the safety procedures. In addition, we had the thirteenth anniversary of September 11 and we were again reminded the importance of having crisis plans in place. That being said, please review this important message.
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Bulldog Bite
If you know of someone who does not receive the Bulldog Bite, they can sign up online! Forward them this email and share the news. Also, as a reminder, if you've unsubscribed from the Bulldog Bite or the St. Benedict Weekly Update, you will need to opt-in again via the link above. Unsubscribing from one email communication will unsubscribe your email from all email communications.
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Snack Shack
The SJB Cross Country team is still manning the Snack Shack after school this week! Be sure you have some extra change in your backpack to take advantage of the treats. Please come by and support your SJB Cross Country team!
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Sports Eligibility
Eligibility (grade checks) for after-school sports and Student Council will start on Monday, September 22. All students must have a 75 or higher in each subject to be eligible to play and/or participate. Eligibility checks will be run every Monday. If a student is deemed ineligible, they will be unable to participate for one week starting on Tuesday and may resume participation on the following Tuesday pending their grades.
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Game Schedules
ALL game schedules will be on the SJB website by Thursday... Stay tuned!
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CCF Christian Service Awards
The Catholic Community Foundation has announced their $8,000 Christian Service Awards are available for 8th graders planning on attending a Catholic High School. Please visit their website to learn more and apply - the deadline is October 15!
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Yearbook Orders
Put your order in for the yearbook by September 30 and get a 15% discount! To purchase your yearbook, go online and enter the school passcode: 1013434873754555 . Once again, each purchase comes with two FREE custom pages so you can make your yearbook uniquely your own. Questions? Email Myra Carlos.
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Arizona Cardinals MVP's in the Classroom
The Arizona Cardinals "MVP's in the Classroom" program presented by University of Phoenix recognizes outstanding teachers in the state of Arizona. The MVP's in the Classroom panel recognizes three teachers, serving grades K-12 and special education, at every Arizona Cardinals regular season home game. If you'd like to nominate one of our fabulous SJB educators, fill out the online nomination form by November 1!
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Bulldog News
The Bulldog News is happy to publish the first article for the school year. Thank you to student reporter Victoria B. on her story about Fr. Bob's installation as St. Benedict and St. John Bosco's new Pastor! Please click here to read all about it.
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Safe Environment Training at St. Benedict
All volunteers at the parish and the school are required by the Diocese of Phoenix to take part in Safe Environment Training. If you have not yet completed your foundation commitment, please register online and attend the next session at St. Benedict on Sunday, September 21 from 12:30-3:30 pm.
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Registration for Reconciliation Preparation
If you have a child in the 2nd grade or older who needs to prepare for First Reconciliation, please register them for the program in your registered home parish. For your convenience, we have included the Parent Registration/First sessions for nearby parishes.
St. Benedict (Please visit online for details):
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September 16 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm in the SJB Library (parent only) OR
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September 17 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm in the SJB Library (parent only) OR
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September 18 from 8:15 - 9:15 am in St. Benedict Meeting Room (parent only) (after morning school drop-off)
St. Andrew (Please visit online for details):
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Sunday September 21 from 2:30 - 4:00 pm (parent/child session) OR
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Monday, September 22 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm (parent/child session)
Corpus Christi (Please visit online for details): If you are registered at another parish, please contact your home parish for details about their program, or contact Holly Forseth about the possibility of preparing your child at the Parish of St. Benedict. |
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Featured Policy of the Week
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This week's featured policy is Playground Safety. Some student guidelines for the playground (this is not a complete list, but are continually have to be reinforced by playground supervisors):
Common area rules:
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No food or drink (other than water) allowed on the playground at any time.
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Other than lunch recess K - 4th does not play past the baseball fence unless there is ONE LONG WHISTLE - stop play immediately and look for teacher. When bell/whistle blows, stop play and proceed directly to your class or line.
Safety rules that students have been taught:
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Football is a non-contact, two hand touch-only sport.
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No hard baseballs allowed.
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No toys of any kind, only sports equipment allowed.
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Playing tag is a tag only game; no pulling arms, grabbing clothing or hugging from behind.
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Students should not go up the slide or block others from going down.
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Students should not climb on top of bars and sit
NO-GO zones that students know:
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Anywhere near fences outlining the property.
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Inside tree circles.
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Behind the Snack Bar, garden, or bleachers.
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No running or playing on the top level (rock area) and no climbing outside of bridge area.
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Students do not play on the south baseball field.
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No standing on top of the monkey bars or jumping off.
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No unsupervised children on the playground. After designated school hours, parents are responsible for supervision of their children.
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Save the New Date...
...for the first SJB "Adult-Only" Social Event of the year! Join us on campus Saturday, October 4, as we kick-off the school year with the Ultimate Tailgate Party. Come watch the ASU football game - ladies wear your best ASU Swag - first place prize to "Best Show of Spirit." BYOB (or other guilty pleasure) and get ready to take down the Dads' Club in our Inaugural Bag Board Tournament (aka cornhole)! Admission includes a delicious tailgate dinner, dessert (s'mores anyone?), games, music, and fun! Stay tuned for details about the chili cook-off. Tickets are $15 per person or $25 per couple! Gates open at 6 pm.
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| Tailgate'n and Toss'n SJB-Style... Saturday, October 4
What do you get when you mix hot oil (deep-fried turkeys), brats (not the kid-type), a chili cook-off, sangria, games where you throw things at each other, great music and a football game broadcast outdoors on the wall of the MPR? It's an unbelievable event that you're not going to want to miss.
Come and stuff your face, see a bunch of friends, have your favorite concoctions and this will be an SJB Adult Social that may go down in history. It's $25 per couple or $15 per single. BYOB and we supply the turkey, brat's and sides. Chili cook-off and sangria-sharing is voluntary but highly recommended. Gates open at 6 pm at SJB for this outdoor event and there will be a door prize! Sponsored by both the Moms' and Dads' Clubs.
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We are excited to announce that two SJB family businesses have joined our scrip program! Please visit/call/email the Scrip Office to pick up gift cards for the Ahwatukee location of Caffe Boa, and pick up a flyer about Re-New Cabinets (home remodeling business) today.
Did you know that many current/former SJB families support our scrip program through their businesses?
- The Basha family: Bashas/AJ's/Food City (6%)
- The Grossgold family : Gold Crown Promotions (6%)
- The Mackenzie family: Foothills Animal Hospital (4%)
- The Lykins family: Lykins Real Estate ($500 for every house sold)
- The Vasquez family: SomeBurros (20%)
- The Lenzi family: Re-New Cabinets (10%)
- The Talbert family: Sport Clips (15%)
- The Larusso family: Madison Avenue (8%)
- The Rennard family: Caffe Boa (20%)
Also, we forgot to add one more pizza joint to our list last week: Ultra-tainment scrip pays 20% and can be used many places (Taco Bell, Red Robin, Spinatos, etc. and Grimaldi's). |
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Student Art Fair Volunteer
Mrs. Mahoney needs a parent volunteer to deliver and "check-in" the student art being submitting to this year's Arizona State Fair. The volunteer would get hours by picking up the art from school, driving time to the Coliseum and checking-in the art from about 12:00 - 7:00 pm on Thursday and Friday, September 18 and 19, and from about 9:00 am - 5:00 pm on Saturday, September 20. Please email Mrs. Mahoney for more information!
Lego Club Coach Needed
We are looking for a coach for our Lego Club for grades K - 3. The club usually meets one day per week after school for one hour. For more information please contact James Rubio.
Fall Frenzy
Would you be interested in a short-term volunteer opportunity? We are looking for several folks who can help put the finishing touches on our upcoming Fall Frenzy. The bulk of the positions available will center around coordinating one aspect of the event, be it the food trucks, games, volunteers, etc. If you would like to know more, please email Suzanne to get started.
Data Entry
We are also looking for a few people who would like to help with data entry - times are very flexible! If interested, email Suzanne.
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Date Night Returns September 27
Married couples, mark your calendars for the next St. Benedict Date Night: Marriage - The Ultimate Reality Show. Meet after the Saturday evening Mass for some light refreshments and a fun presentation. Next, it's time for your date - go out with your spouse, just the two of you! Free child care is provided by Safe Environment-trained volunteers. Join us at 6:15 pm on September 27 in the new meeting room at the back of the church. If you're planning to use the free child care, please RSVP to Deacon Doug.
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Box Top News
CONGRATULATIONS to Mrs. Watson and Ms. Lara's 5th grade class for turning in the most Box Tops in the first week of school! Those students get to choose a day in September where they get a FREE DRESS DAY. But don't get discouraged - we have a whole year to collect and turn in those Box Tops and Labels for Education. Each teacher has a big, neon green box in their room for kids to collect and turn in their Box Tops. The next big deadline is October 14 for expiring Box Tops. Keep collecting and keep reading for the next grade level competition... A small little hint - it was a big hit with the 5th graders who won it last year, so more information will follow.
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Boy Scout Popcorn Fundraiser
Popcorn anyone? Support SJB's Troop 77 Boy Scouts in our annual fundraiser: Trail's End Popcorn. We will be selling popcorn at the SJB main gate on Thursday, September 18 and Friday, September 19. We will have all the yummy flavors you have come to love: Caramel Corn, Cheese Lover's, Unbelievable Butter, new Jalapeņo Cheddar and more! You will be able to purchase the popcorn and take it home with you on-the-spot. Trail's End has made a lot of improvements this year. All microwave products are made with canola oil and all chocolate products contain no hydrogenated oils, so there are plenty of healthy, flavorful snacks to choose from. The proceeds from the sale are used to support scouting at the Council, District and our Troop level. Thank you for your support!
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Author Melanie Pritchard Speaks to St. Gerard's Circle
Join St. Gerard's Circle at the Corpus Christi Parish Center on October 3 to listen to author Melanie Pritchard. Non-members of St. Gerard's Circle should meet at 10 am to hear Melanie speak. Donations will be collected, but are not required. We hope to see you there! For more information, email Jennifer Arnold.
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Seton Catholic Preparatory Spiritline
Seton's Spiritline is hosting an upcoming clinic for children ages K - 8th grade on Saturday, October 11, from 9 am - noon.This is a great opportunity for students to participate on the Seton campus and even perform halftime at Seton's October 17 football game! More information can be found on this 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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