NOTES FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents,
Thank you for supporting our annual Bosco Gala, “Cheers to 21 years of Academic Excellence, Faith, and Community.” The event was amazing and we exceeded our goal with a profit of $ 164,064.17! The funds from this event will tremendously benefit our school by providing an ELA curriculum for K-8, technology upgrades, and classroom materials for every teacher. We are truly grateful for your generosity and support for the students of St. John Bosco.
And since we achieved our goal, the entire SJB community is invited to attend “Paint the Principal” Tuesday, February 28 at 2:00 PM in our courtyard. Students will be given blue and yellow paint to "decorate" our lucky principal Mrs. Bescak in our school colors! You won’t want to miss this colorful event!
And speaking of lucky, congratulations to the Snyder Family for winning both the “50/50 Raffle" and the "Heads & Tails" game! Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket to support our beloved school. Maybe next year your family will be the lucky winner!
Lastly, don’t forget to re-enroll for the 2023-24 school year to secure your child’s spot. The word is out — SJB has received many new applicants for next year! Re-enrollment fees will NOT be charged until the end of April. Click here for a sneak peek at next year’s 2023-2024 school calendar!
Joyful Blessings,
Jamie Bescak, M.Ed., Principal
Jamie Bescak, M.Ed., Principal
Do everything in love.
SCHOOL NEWS
Thank You from Deacon Ed
Students, Faculty, Staff, and Administration, thank you so much for the surprise birthday celebration. It meant so much to me that you all took the time to make birthday cards and hide in wait to surprise me with a birthday song. SJB is the best school and I am proud to be a small part of your educational experience.
TOMORROW NIGHT!
Saturday, February 11
7–9 PM
SAVE THE DATE
for TRIVIA NIGHT
February 24
YEARBOOK PHOTOS NEEDED!
The Yearbook Committee is working hard to create another great book of memories and we need YOUR help. We know parents have some of the best pictures from many events here at SJB. Please take a moment to share those photos with us — class parties, holiday events, sports events, art masterpieces, just hanging out around campus — we want it all! Thank you for helping us create a lifetime of memories for every student, teacher, and family.
We've made it SO EASY to share! CLICK HERE to find folders of each teacher and some special events (Sports, SJB Community, Harvest Fest, etc.). Just upload your photos to your child's teacher's folder or any folder you see fit. THANK YOU!
Questions may be emailed to Mrs. Krissy Bileski or Mrs. Kari Czerniski .
Questions may be emailed to Mrs. Krissy Bileski or Mrs. Kari Czerniski .
Choral Festival & Mass
This past Saturday our SJB Choir participated for the first time in the Pueri Cantores Choral Festival & Mass at St. Mary's Basilica. Following weeks of practice under the direction of school music teacher Dr. Luis Rodriguez and parish music director Mr. Phil Arkfeld these young students proudly represented SJB along with other schools and parishes in the Diocese of Phoenix.
Mother-Son Kickball Fun!
Join us for our second annual Mother-Son Kickball event on March 31 from 4–6:30 PM. We are excited to have shirts made this year in a “Moms Rule & Boys Drool” theme. T-shirts, pizza, and water bottles are included! Friday, March 3 is the last day to register to enable us to have shirts made in time.
Please use the button below to register so we may finalize team numbers:
ESA UPDATE
We are thrilled that so many SJB families are taking advantage of Arizona's Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA)! Understandably, there is a great deal of interest and many questions. To ease the delay in receiving answers, please note the following:
- It is critical that parents understand their ESA contract is with the State of Arizona; St John Bosco is only a vendor to the program. As such, we have no control over how ESA funds are distributed. All of the information and instructions to manage your ESA account are on the ESA website. It is the parents' responsibility to educate themselves about the contract.
- We appreciate your patience as we navigate Quarter 3 (Q3) of the ESA program. Mrs. McLean has received mountains of emails and is working as fast as she can to address everyone's questions and requests for Q3 invoices. Please be sure to submit all prior invoices before requesting a Q3 Invoice.
- Some people will receive RECEIPTS for Q3. These receipts are for funds that have already been paid to SJB prior to ESA becoming effective and must be uploaded as reimbursements. Classwallet will then transfer those funds to the bank account you have connected to your account. Instructions for uploading RECEIPTS are on the ESA website.
Tuition $$$ Available for 2023–2024 School Year
Need tuition money? Apply now for financial assistance for next school year. Applications are available HERE for STOs/scholarships. Most are due April 15.
If you plan to use the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA), check the ESA website regularly to find out when they will begin accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year.
Nurse's Notes
Nurse Jean's loyal substitute nurses Mrs. Eddy and Mrs. Mullally have noticed a steep spike in student tardies this week and would like to remind parents that the last bell rings at 8:50 AM. Students should be in their seats at this time. We kindly ask that children arrive early enough to allow time to get settled and ready to learn.
Our students certainly love the TLC they receive from the health office, and we love being that place of comfort for them! However, the continuous stream of "visitors" has depleted our supply of many items. We would graciously accept donations of any of the following:
- Soda crackers
- Tums
- Cough drops
- Paper towels
- Sandwich bags (for snacks)
- Baby wipes/disinfecting wipes
As always, thank you for your kindness and generosity.
Lisa Eddy and Diane Mullally
(480) 219-4848 ext. 5102
Coach Caradonna's Baseball & Softball Camps
EMAIL Mr. Caradonna to REGISTER by MARCH 10
Employment Opportunity
Our school has a part-time position opening for maintenance/janitor. For more information or to apply, please click here.
SCRIP SHOP
There is a little over 1 month before the Scrip year ends on March 17. You still have time to earn while you are out shopping and dining by using the RaiseRight app and purchasing electronic gift cards. If you still need to enroll in the RaiseRight app, click here for detailed instructions.
St. John Bosco Catholic School Scrip Office
(480) 219-4848 x5108
Window Hours: Mondays 7:30–8:15 AM & Fridays 12:00–12:45 PM
- Sat. 02/11: Father-Daughter Dance 7 PM SJB Courtyard
- Tues. 2/14: Report Cards Emailed
- Mon. 2/20: Presidents' Day — NO SCHOOL
- Wed. 2/22: Lent Begins Ash Wednesday 9 AM Mass
- Wed. 2/22–Fri. 2/24: Parent-Teacher Conferences; 12:30 PM Release
- Fri. 2/24: Stations of the Cross & Fish Fry 6 PM
- Fri. 2/24: Trivia Night 7 PM SJB MPR
PARISH NEWS
Stay up to date on classroom happenings by following us on Instagram@sjbbulldogs or Facebook@stjohnboscocatholicschool. We also encourage families to tag SJB on any photos or videos they post of their child(ren) from their personal social media accounts.
Until Monday ...
Below are helpful links to information over the weekend:
School Website: https://sjbosco.org/
School Calendar: https://sjbosco.org/calendar
Faculty & Staff Contacts: https://sjbosco.org/faculty-staff
School Lunch Program: https://sjbosco.org/school-lunch
Parish Website: https://stbenedict.org/
The Bulldog Bite: Dr. Teri Pistacchio Aguiar, editor
Past Bulldog Bites: https://sjbosco.org/ (below Principal Bescak's picture)
Upcoming events are always available on our website events page.
For a more detailed list of yearly events, check the SJB website online calendar.
