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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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Just a friendly reminder that over Fall Break - October 10, 13 and 14 - there will be no ESP. During the year whenever school is closed, there is no ESP available. Please be sure to make other arrangements if needed!
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Fall Frenzy is Saturday, October 18
All are welcome! Adults are free and children 3 and over are $10 each or a maximum of $40 per family. Once you are in, all you pay for is your food and drinks... the rest - meaning bouncies, petting zoo, obstacle course, Bingo, trivia, games and more - are all included. The fun starts at 4 pm! Be sure to purchase your tickets online NOW! And check out our "Volunteer News" section to sign up for Fall Frenzy volunteer opportunities.
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Fall Frenzy Air Band
We're thrilled to announce that Air Band is back! Beginning Tuesday, September 30, Air Band Entry Forms will be available in both the SJB and St. Benedict's front offices. The Air Band Competition is a fun event which allows students, faculty, and parishioners to be the rock star they always wanted to be, without having to actually play an instrument or sing a melody! As long as you can rock out with an air guitar and lip sync to your favorite song, you have all the skills you need!
Only the first 12 completed air band forms received between both the school and the parish will be accepted, so you must hurry! And yes...there will be prizes! Click here to download the entry form or here to enter online! If you fill out a paper entry, please return completed forms to either front office.
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Welcome New Students!
Please join us in welcoming our newest SJB Bulldogs: Natalia (KM) and Kamila (2P) Sotelo!
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Picture Retake Day
Mark your calendar! Picture Retake Day is coming Thursday, October 23. Look for more information on your child's Picture Day flyer/order form. The same mass attire is required for this round as well - white polo shirt with appropriate bottoms. |
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Please make sure your contact information is correct and up-to-date in the RenWeb system. When you go into the Parent Portal, you can view what's on file and take steps to update if needed.
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CCF Christian Service Awards - Deadline Approaching!
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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Lunchtime Run Club
Attention all Bulldogs! Lunchtime Run Club will be starting on Monday, October 20 and ending Wednesday, February 26. We will run on Mondays and Wednesday. The goal is to run 25 miles! Every time a student in grades 2nd through 8th runs 5 miles or 25 laps, they will earn a toe token. Every time a student in kindergarten or 1st grade runs 2.5 miles or 12 laps, they will earn a toe token - 5 laps around the field equals one mile. Please return permission slip to Mrs. Jimenez if interested!
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From the Health Office
We will be doing our annual health screening for students on Tuesday, October 7 and Wednesday, October 8. This includes height, weight and vision screening for all students. We will also check blood pressure and heart rates on 4th through 8th grade, and scoliosis checks on 5th through 8th grade.
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AZCAPE Excellence in Private Education Awards
Congratulations to the AZCAPE Excellence in Private Education Award Finalist, Mrs. Barbara Dombrowski for Teacher of the Year!
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Used Uniform Sale
There will be a Used Uniform Sale on Wednesday, October 8 from 2:45 - 3:30 pm in the Library. If you have uniforms to donate, please drop them by the front office.
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Hispanic Heritage Night
St. John Bosco's Evening of Hispanic Heritage night will be Wednesday, October 22. Bring a dish to share! Entertainment will be provided by Folklor y Cultura Mexicana. Donations of water, plates, utensils and napkins are greatly appreciated! You can find more information here.
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Yearbook Orders
Here's another chance for a discount. Buy the yearbook by October 31 and get a 10% 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? Send them to Myra Carlos. |
Do you know Mrs. Bescak? Read Lina P.'s article all about our new third grade teacher. Also, we have an interesting story about an SJB alumna who is making us proud. Read Kali P.'s article about Courtney Smith, Class of 2006, and her impressive work with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps.
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Featured Policy of the Week
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For this week's featured policy, we are focusing on Eligibility:
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Participation in any extracurricular activity (i.e., athletics-practices and games, Student Council, Ambassadors) may be affected by academic record and behavior.
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Academic eligibility is defined as all grades 75% and higher.
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Eligibility is reviewed each Monday (beginning 5th week of first trimester, 3rd week of second and third trimesters), student is notified then with ineligibility beginning Tuesday.
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End of trimester grades lower than 75% result in ineligibility for the first week of the following trimester.
- Students must attend school the entire day in order to participate in practice/game, dance or evening event.
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| October PTO Meeting
Please join us in the Art Room on Wednesday, October 8 at 6 pm for the October PTO meeting. We will be discussing SJB fundraising and our 2nd Annual Running with Rosco event. Come and help make St. John Bosco the best it can be!
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SJB Moms' Club
Cool mornings and pumpkin spice lattes means fall is in the air! It also means Winter Wonderland is just around the corner! This fun-filled family event is on Saturday, December 6. We will have our kick-off meeting on Tuesday, October 7 at 7 pm. This is a great way to earn volunteer service hours, so join us to find out how you can be a part of this great event. If you have any questions, please contact the Moms' Club.
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Glow on the Green NIGHT GOLF on Friday, November 7
The fading sun and the light of your glowing golf ball is all you'll have to make your way around nine holes of night golf. This hilarious event is open to all SJB men and women, families, staff, friends and co-workers outside of SJB. Sign up will begin soon and we'll need a minimum of 36 golfers signed up in advance to guarantee our round. Tee times will begin when the sun has set. There will be a beverage cart, full bar and food available for purchase at the club house at Shalimar Golf Course in Tempe.
Tailgat'n & Toss'n was a HUGE SUCCESS!
If you missed it, you missed an incredible time! Saturday's First Ever Tailgat'n and Toss'n was enjoyed by over 80 parents, friends and staff. The top prize of $250 went to 1st grade for having the most parents in attendance. Prizes for Best Chili, Best Fan Spirit and the Cornhole Men vs. Women tourney champ were also handed out. The cornhole tourney came down to a hard fought championship match but in the end the men will hold the trophy for the next 12 months. Nobody went home hungry, thirsty or bored. This event may be the start of something beautiful!
Next Dads' Club Meeting on Friday, October 24 See you at 7 pm in the MPR for the next Dads' Club meeting. This is your next chance to get out of the house... mark your calendar! Bad jokes, pizza, poker. Need I say more? |
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SCRIP Fall Promotion!
When you purchase Scrip between September 29 and October 8, your name will be entered once into a drawing on October 9 for 20 different prizes!
10 people will win 100% of their Scrip profits for what they bought during the time of the promotion (instead of the normal 50%) and 10 people will win a $10 gift card of their choosing.
Come by and try your luck. We can't wait to see you! |
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EPIC Suicide/Depression Presentation Sunday, October 12
Sunday, October 12, St. Benedict's EPIC teen group will be hosting a night at St. John Bosco from 6:15 - 8 pm educating high school teens and parents on suicide prevention and depression. Jill McMahon, a certified suicide prevention counselor, will be joining us in leading the discussions for the night and answering questions. While the presentation is geared towards teens, parents of SJB students are welcome to attend. If you are interested in attending, please notify David Rees.
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Fall Frenzy
For all available Fall Frenzy volunteer opportunities, click here to sign up!
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Catholic Schools Night at Grand Canyon University
Students, staff, faculty, their families and Catholic community are invited to check out the GCU Lopes men's basketball team on Wednesday, December 17 during their second season in NCAA Division I. Fuel up at the free pre-game tailgate, cheer on the Lopes with a free ticket to the game and help our school win a $5,000, $7,500 or even $10,000 scholarship based on attendance! Reserve your tickets today!
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Attention all 4th - 6th Graders!
Seton Catholic Preparatory is kicking off their Sentinel Kids Club at their football game against Combs High School on Friday, October 17 at 6:30 pm. Come learn more about the Sentinel Kids Club available for your 4th - 6th grade student. The club provides a way for you to take advantage of special event promotions, receive informational newsletters, giveaways, and access to tutoring from SCP students. Click here to learn more about this FREE program available to all families!
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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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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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