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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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Assistant Principal Announcement
Dear St. John Bosco Community,
Please help me in welcoming Mrs. Anita Petitti to our St. John Bosco community. Mrs. Petitti has accepted the position of assistant principal. In addition to holding masters degrees in both Educational Leadership (NAU) and Family Studies and Human Development (ASU), Mrs. Petitti has more than 20 years of experience as a school administrator in the Diocese of Phoenix. We are blessed to have such a seasoned and well-respected educator join our administrative team. Mrs. Petitti, Mr. Watson and I will work together to facilitate a smooth transition. Stay tuned for details on a meet-and-greet gathering so that teachers, staff and parent leadership can personally give Mrs. Petitti a warm St. John Bosco welcome.
In Christ, Marie Axman, Ed.D. Principal
Experts Among Us! Did you know that our very own Math Specialist, Melissa Cesarano, was a speaker at the 2015 National Catholic Educational Association Convention in Orlando, Florida? Mrs. Cesarano gave a presentation on "Strategies for a Differentiated Classroom" to convention attendees--it was a packed house! Read more about her presentation and her experience at the convention on her blog.
Student Representation at Intel Science Fair Intel is sponsoring a International Science Symposium this Thursday at the Phoenix Convention Center and some of our 8th graders have been asked to present their projects! A few of our 7th graders have also been asked to attend this special day. The 8th grade presenters representing St. John Bosco are: Ethan B., Andrew C., Camden A., PJ W., Matthew A., Harris K., Izabella M., Keeley B., Kali P., and Shea S. The 7th grade attendees are David V., Noah D., Sam K., Sydney S., Jocelyn R., and Anthony R. |
Student Council Officer Applications Due Tomorrow!
If you are interested in running for a Student Council Officer position for the 2015-16 school year, paperwork can now be found on the Student Council portion of the SJB website. Two DWP Teacher Recommendation forms and permission slip are due to Mrs. Dombrowski no later than Tuesday, May 19th. Questions? Contact Mr. Watson or Mrs. Dombrowski.
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Thank You!
We'd like to extend a huge thank you to Mrs. Friedl who generously donated her time to do a professional photo shoot for our school! These photos will be used in marketing materials, advertising and updates to the website, to name a few. She truly captured SJB's spirit!
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Community Outreach: Internet Safety
Come join us for a presentation by the Office of the Arizona Attorney General, Mark Brnovich on Tuesday, May 19 at 6:00 pm in the St. John Bosco MPR. This is a parents-only presentation that will cover popular apps, social media websites, sexting, cyber-predation and cyber-bullying.
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LEGO Camp
Registration for LEGO Camp is still open! The camp is open to grades 1 - 7 and tuition is $150 per session. For more information or call Kathy Heiberger at 480.940.8556.
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Vacation Bible School Registration Closes This Sunday!
At 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. Visit stbenedict.org/vbs to register TODAY! Registration Closes May 24th!
When: June 15-19, 2015
Time: 8am-11am, Monday-Friday
Who: Incoming Kindergartners-5th graders (grade for the 2015-2016 school year)
Registration Fee: $55 for first child, $50 each additional child
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Bulldog Ambassadors
Bulldog Ambassador applications for the 2015-16 school year are now available. Bulldog Ambassadors are students from grades 5 through 8 who are proud to be part of SJB and are interested in promoting the positive image of the school.
To apply to be a 2015-16 Bulldog Ambassador, students must:
- Fill out the Bulldog Ambassador Application and return to the Main Office by Friday, May 29 at 3 pm. All current 2014-15 Ambassadors will be required to re-apply.
- Have your homeroom teacher fill out a Teacher Recommendation form.
- Be able to meet all the expectations and duties as outlined on the Application.
While students are allowed to apply for both Student Council and Bulldog Ambassadors, please note that students who are elected to Student Council forfeit their candidacy for Bulldog Ambassadors. Acceptance letters will be sent out the last week of school. Any questions? Please email Ms. Holtgreve or Mr. Watson. |
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After-School Sports
Congratulations to ALL of our sports teams and thank you to those who attended the After-School Sports Banquet on May 6. We'd like to give a special shout out to Mrs. Carlos for putting together a wonderful video in recognizing all of our teams efforts. We would also like to thank our wonderful volunteer coaches: Pat Sichmeller, Mike Sichmeller, Dan Spitza, Maggie Shearan, Celeste Burton, Mark Kuras, Stacey Lykins, Pam Daniel, Sandra Lara, Warren Johnston, Mike Wade, Zach Wade, Mickey Grennan, Daniel Castro, Brandt Mendenhall, Mike Lima, Erik Brown, Chuck Kominski, Mike Rafford, Greg Czerniski. We appreciate all you do for our sports program! Mr. Buchanan and Mrs. Jimenez |
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Family Promise
Family Promise will be here in June and they are asking SJB students to donate items. They are collecting:
- Travel-sized items: soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shaving cream
- Baby Wipes
- Paper Items: Paper towels, Tissues
- Razors
- Sunscreen
- Deodorant
Student Council will come around and put a box in every classroom that says "Family Promise." They will come around on Fridays to pick up items. If you have questions, please contact Tracy Ryan.
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Summer Virtual Math Course
Keep up your math skills during the summer and work at your own pace.
Summer math course can be done from any location with WiFi access. Each lesson contains fact fluency, a video about a new concept, mental math practice and a spiral review to stay current with all math skills. Students work will be returned with a personalized video response. Courses range from Kinder Math to Algebra II. All classes taught by Melissa Cesarano. Follow this link for more information. |
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Corpus Christi VBS Registration Open
VBS at Corpus Christi is happening the week of June 8 - 12, Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - noon, and Friday until 1:00 pm. The fee is $30 per child, or families with three or more children registering is $70 total. 6th graders will do community service activities each day except on Friday. Download the registration form and turn it in to the Catholic Education Office at Corpus Christi Parish. Please contact Denise Halloran with any questions.
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Great Memorial Day Savings from DENNIS!
May 22 - 25, save 15% on all online purchases and receive FREE SHIPPING on orders over $85. Shop online or call National Customer Service at 800.854.6951.
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School Finance Council Members Wanted
Do you have a background in finance or accounting? Consider joining the Finance Council. Please send a resume or bio to Peter Grossgold.
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News from the Business Office
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Catholic Education Arizona (CEA) Applications
The application deadline for the first round of disbursements may have passed, but you can still fill out an application for second round disbursements with CEA. 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.
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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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Great news! The rebate percentage on Subway has increased to 6%. That means you can use a credit card to purchase Subway cards. They come in $10 increments.
Qdoba cards will be available by special order only. Please give us about a week's notice. Call or email with any questions!
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You're invited to the SJB's End of the Year PTO Party!
Haven't participated in PTO this year? We still want you there! Come join us on Saturday June 13 at 6:00 pm. Dinner and drinks will be served. Please email Rosemarie Zimbelman for address and RSVP.
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Join the Moms' Club for our last social event of the year! "Moms and Margaritas" on Friday, May 29 at 6:30 pm at Macayo's Mexican Restaurant on 48th and Warner. If you haven't had a chance to join us this year, this is your chance! There's no better way to kick off summer vacation than with fabulous moms and fabulous cocktails. Hope to see you all there! For more information please email us.
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Dads' Club Meeting
See you Friday, May 29 in the MPR at 7 pm for the final meeting of the year. Officer elections for 2015-16 and voting on funding of special projects will occur.
Family Camp Out June 12 - 14 Registration is open for this year's summer camp out on Mt. Lemmon. No prior camping experience is necessary. For further information contact Brad Sanders. To sign up, please click here. |
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Saint John Paul II Catholic High School Coming to the Far West Valley
Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted is pleased to announce plans for a new Catholic high school in the far West Valley: Saint John Paul II Catholic High School. Coming in fall 2018, the new school will be named after our late Holy Father, whose leadership and call to holiness during his 27-year papacy resonates to this day. For more information, follow this link to the Diocese website.
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