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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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CEA and Brophy Community Foundation Scholarship Applications Due April 15!
Please be sure to submit your 2015 - 16 school year scholarship applications to Catholic Education Arizona and/or Brophy Community Foundation by April 15. If you need access to a computer to complete your application or need assistance with this process, please contact the school's Operations Manager, Caroline Panzarella at 480.219.4845 to make arrangements.
Catholic Education Arizona (CEA) Applications
Catholic Education Arizona uses FAIR-Financial Aid Independent Review to process its applications. Please note that there is a $24.00 application fee. The application is available online or you can also download the CEA-FAIR brochure for 2015 - 16. The CEA school code is 700 and the school password is cea700. If you fax your supporting documents to FAIR, be sure to confirm receipt with FAIR. CEA application deadline for round one awards is April 15. Parents will be notified of the disposition of your submitted application by CEA by June 30, 2015.
Brophy Community Foundation Applications
The Brophy Community Foundation applications for financial aid for the 2015 - 16 school year are now available at this link. The Foundation's application deadline is April 15--there is no charge for applications submitted on or before April 15. All families who have received an award previously must re-apply every year. Please note that the Foundation uses FACTS to process their applications. This FACTS grant and financial aid system is different from the tool that SJB uses for our FACTS tuition management. If your family applies for CEA scholarship funds, you are encouraged to consider submitting an online application to the Brophy Community Foundation.
SJB Summer Camp Registration is Now Open
We are pleased to share with you our 2015 Summer Camp offerings! Please go online to check out course descriptions, schedules, fees and to download the registration brochure. |
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Thank you to our sponsors so far!
BZ Realty | John Spini | Marcus Networking | Chandler Analytical Labs | The Bill Watson Group | The Hansen Family | The Mlecko Family | Stratton Restoration | Adessa Auto Auction | Gold Crown Promotion | The Book Balancer | Barefoot Pools | Scott's Training Systems | Molly Jagdon, CPA
If you are interested in supporting The Bosco as a sponsor, please click here for more information.
The Bosco Gala & Golf Tickets Going Fast
Early Bird pricing is still available! Register now to take advantage of this limited time offer--that's $65 for gala and $135 for golf. No tickets will be available the day of the event--last tickets are available through Thursday!
Tuition Raffle Tickets Still Available Tuition Raffle tickets are almost gone! Win free tuition for one year at the Active Catholic rate (that's $5,412) or you can claim $2,500 cash - it's your choice. Get yours now before they're gone!
Calling all Golfers!
The 14th Annual Bosco Golf Tournament will be on April 18 at Club West Golf Club. We begin with a 7:00 am shotgun start. We have a couple of Threesomes that need a 4th if you just want to play. Sign up here!
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SJB Talent Show
Calling ALL students... come try out for this year's Talent Show on Thursday, May 7 from 1:30 - 3:00 pm. On Monday, April 13, permission slips will be available online and students must go on the Student Council website and print their own permission slip. Below is the schedule as it stands:- Friday, April 24: Permission Slips will be due to Mrs. Dombrowski
- Tuesday, April 28: Singing tryouts (2D classroom)
- Wednesday, April 29: Instrument tryouts (2D classroom)
- Thursday, April 30: Dance/make-up tryouts (2D classroom)
- Friday, May 1: Results will be posted for which performances make the cut.
Questions? Contact Mr. Watson or Mrs. Dombrowski.
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Thank you!
SJB as a whole brought in $2,609.21 for CRS Rice Bowls!
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Summer Solutions Books Now on Sale
It's time to order your Summer Solutions! Summer Solutions books are all $12 each and shipping is free when you order using the school code. More information is available on this flyer. Order deadline is May 3.
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VBS Registration Open
Registration is open for the St. Benedict/St. John Bosco Vacation Bible School this summer!
June 15-19, 2015
8am-11am, Monday-Friday
Incoming Kindergartners-5th graders (grade for the 2015-2016 school year)
$55 for first child, $50 each additional child
During Vacation Bible School, children will Set Sail with the Holy Trinity to learn about our Catholic faith through the eyes of St. Patrick. As we sail through the week, your children will play games, create colorful crafts and enjoy healthy snacks. More importantly, they will experience the beautiful mystery of the Trinity and the amazing ways God shares love with us. Register TODAY!
Adults and high school teens can join in the fun! We are looking for teachers, snack coordinators, activity coordinators, and craft coordinators. Reserve your favorite position today! Please contact Holly Forseth for further information.
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The Book Fair is Coming
Psssst... Save the date! The Spring Book Fair will be Monday, May 11 - Friday, May 15. More information will be provided on volunteer opportunities and contest details in the near future.
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Yearbook Deadline Has Been Extended
The yearbook deadline has been extended to Wednesday, April 22. To buy the yearbook, please go to treering.com/validate and enter the school passcode: 1013434873754555. The yearbook can only be purchased online. We will have NO EXTRAS on yearbook delivery day. You can still do those custom pages up to Monday, April 20. Each purchase of the yearbook comes with two FREE custom pages. If you need help or have any questions about these pages, please do not hesitate to send us an email.
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Box Tops - Get Ready for the End of the Year Lunch!
Calling all parents, students and teachers... this is the final push of the school year to turn in your saved Box Tops. Ask your neighbors, ask your co-workers, ask your family members for any and all Box Tops! The grade level who turns in the most Box Tops for the entire school year, will win a free dress day along with a delicious catered lunch featuring chicken, mac-n-cheese, potato salad, rolls, salad, dessert, and drinks sponsored by The Mlecko's. We truly appreciate each and every one of you for turning in those Box Tops and could never have reached our goal without your participation and support. This is our way of saying THANK YOU for all you do for our teachers and school. Last year the 5th grade class won the overall competition and enjoyed lunch with Father Bob, Dr. Axman, & Mr. Watson. Who will it be this year? Deadline for turning them in is May 4th, so start bringing them in and good luck to all our teachers and students.
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News from the Business Office
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If you have any questions regarding financial aid resources, please feel free to email Caroline Panzarella, SJB Operations Manager at 480.219.4845.
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Thank you for helping us earn over $1,900 from Fry's for the past quarter! If you would like to get Scrip credit for your portion of the earnings, please print out your report and bring it to school. In case you can't remember how to get your report, see below:
- Go to Frysfood.com
- Log in
- Go to Community
- Go to Community Rewards
- Click on your name at the top
Your report should pop up! Call or email with questions.
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Please Nominate a Volunteer
Volunteers are one of the things about St. John Bosco that make it such a special place. Forms are in the front office in the white file cabinet in the PTO folder.
April PTO Meeting Date Change Please note that the April PTO Meeting has been changed to Wednesday, April 15 at 6:00 pm in the Art Room. |
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Dads' Club Meeting... Friday, April 17
See you at 7 pm in the MPR. We will discuss the poker tourney.
Dads' Club Annual Poker Tourney... Friday, May 8
Who's ready for the biggest and baddest Texas Hold'em tourney in the East Valley? Register and rules here. Questions, contact Brad Sanders.
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Kino Border Initiative Presentation
On Thursday, April 16 at 7 pm, Pax Christi will be hosting a presentation by Fr. Sean Carroll of the Kino Border Initiative, who will be speaking on the issue of immigration and the humanitarian tenets of dignity for all people. Fr. Carroll and KBI's efforts have even gone so far as to draw the attention of Pope Francis, who wrote a letter in response to the amazing work they are doing. Please join us in the worship space for what is sure to be an eye-opening talk.
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