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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 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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12 News recently featured St. John Bosco's buddy program as part of their "Connecting Arizona" series on EVB Live! With October being National Bullying Prevention Month, 12 News wanted to shine the spotlight on the positive things SJB is doing to prevent bullying. Take a look at the segment below!
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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 Deadline Has Been Extended!
Air Band Entry Forms will now be accepted until Wednesday, October 15 at 4 pm! Paper forms are available in both the SJB and St. Benedict's front offices. 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 cash 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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Parent-Teacher Conferences
Fall Conferences are October 28 - 30. Please follow the appropriate link to your child's classroom below to sign up for a time:
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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. |
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 25. 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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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. |
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Christmas Dancers
Attention all 4th and 5th grade girls! The Christmas Dancers will begin practicing on Monday, October 20 from 3:15 - 4:30 pm. The Christmas Dancers are open to any 4th or 5th grade girl and will practice every Monday from 3:15 - 4:30 pm until the Christmas Program in December. If you are interested, please email Mrs. Gump to get more details. See you then!
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Third Annual Recycle Bowl
This is an national contest that measures our school's recycling each week for one month. Last year, St. John Bosco came in third place in the state, coming home with a cash prize! Help us put out a good showing again this year by bringing your recycled goods and placing them in the blue bins in the parking lot. The City Of Phoenix will recycle paper, cardboard, plastic bottles, aluminum and glass. Please no plastic bags, paper towels or Kleenex. Help the earth and St. John Bosco by supporting Recycle Drive!
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iPhone Recycling
Have you upgraded to the iPhone 6 yet? If so, we will take your old phones! Bring them to school and place them in the white bins by the science room or leave them at the main office. We will also take ink cartridges and old computer parts. Help us keep new technology green! |
Going once... going twice... SOLD!
Front row reserved parking for an entire school year can be yours! The Winter Wonderland Reserved Parking Spot is available for purchase this year for $5,000. Reserved parking sold for $7,000 at The Bosco last year so this one is a steal. No need to enter a raffle or get into a bidding war in hopes that you will get this great spot - the first person to email Moms' Club will secure this coveted spot! And be sure to mark your calendar for Winter Wonderland - a spectacular, snow-filled day of fun on Saturday, December 6 from 9 am - 1 pm.
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Glow on the Green NIGHT GOLF... Friday, November 7
Just when you thought, how could SJB Dads' Club come up with another fun event... we did it! What better way to spend a Friday night than roaming around a golf course in Tempe chasing a glow ball? Besides being open to all SJB families and staff, feel free to invite your friends, too! Glow balls and necessary glow wear are included. Sign up here and drop your check off in the main office. Email Dads' Club with any questions!
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 we say more?
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The first reports of the year will be coming home with your youngest child this week. Look for it by Friday! If you have a credit to apply, please let us know soon how you would like it applied. The default application is to take it off November's FACTS payment. If you are paid in full, you have some other options.
Thanks for supporting our SCRIP program! |
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Coping with Grief During the Holidays
When people are grieving, the holidays may be a time of mixed emotions. Join St. Benedict for a helpful talk to learn gentle strategies about holiday anxiety after losing a loved one, presented by Hospice of the Valley and parishioner Nadine Condon. The talk will happen after the 11 am mass on November 9, and participants will leave with a helpful workbook to take home. Open to the community!
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Fall Frenzy
For all available Fall Frenzy volunteer opportunities, click here to sign up!
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Cub Scout Popcorn Fundraiser
Popcorn anyone? Support SJB's Cub Scouts in our annual fundraiser: Trail's End Popcorn. We will be selling popcorn at the SJB main gate on Friday, October 17. 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 Pack level. Thank you for your support!
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Seton Golf Classic
The Seton Golf Classic is Sunday, October 26 at the Ocotillo Golf Resort - the Chandler golf course home of Seton Catholic's golf teams. The tournament will be a scramble format with 7:30 am shotgun start. It includes a polo shirt, continental breakfast, and awards luncheon for challenge hole winners and for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and last place teams. Sign-up as an individual, 2-some, 4-some, and/or sponsor. Sign up online (preferred) or click here for more details! Be sure to register by October 14!
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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 6:00 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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a Ministry of the Parish of St. Benedict
St. John Bosco Catholic School 16035 S. 48th St., Phoenix, AZ 85048
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