NOTES FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents,
I hope that you had a blessed Easter with your loved ones. As we celebrate this season of new beginnings, reflection, and renewal, let us remember to strengthen our hope and faith.
As we continue through the academic year, I would like to take a moment to express my gratitude for your support and volunteerism. Your involvement is vital to the success of our school community, and we appreciate your dedication to our mission.
In this spirit, I would like to encourage you to attend our upcoming PTO and Dads’ Club meetings. These meetings provide an excellent opportunity for you to get involved, meet other parents, and be a part of our school's growth. The next PTO meeting is this Tuesday, Apr 18 @ 6:00 PM in the library; the Dads’ Club meets next Friday, April 21 @ 7 PM in the MPR. All are welcome!
Together, we can work towards creating a nurturing environment that supports our children's academic and spiritual growth. Thank you once again for your commitment to our school and the education of our students.
Joyful Blessings,
Jamie Bescak, M.Ed., Principal
Jamie Bescak, M.Ed., Principal
Do everything in love.
SCHOOL NEWS
Talent Show
The Student Council will present the annual SJB Talent Show this Thursday, April 20 @ 1:30 PM in the MPR. Please join us!
48th Street Construction
The City of Phoenix construction project from Chandler Blvd. to Frye Rd. and is scheduled to continue throughout the month of April. Although we will have access to the St. Benedict and St. John Bosco parking lots, the traffic will be challenging as there are only two lanes open — one lane in each direction.
As always, safety is our top priority. A police officer will assist with directing traffic during drop-off and pick-up times. In order to avoid back-ups and maintain the flow of traffic, the following traffic procedures will be put in place for the duration of the City of Phoenix construction project:
- Use Frye Road to access 48th Street to make a right turn directly into the St. Benedict and St. John Bosco parking lots.
- Use our school valet carpool service during drop-off and pick-up times.
- When exiting the SJB parking lots, drivers will ONLY be allowed to make a right turn.
- We highly recommend the following drop-off times:
a. Grades 5th–8th: Drop off between 7:30–8:00 AM
b. Grades Preschool–4th: Drop off between 8:00–8:30 AM
c. Families with multiple children in various grade levels: Drop off during the oldest child's time.
d. NOTE: Tardy slips will not be issued until after 8:30 AM - We highly recommend the following pick-up times:
a. Grades 5th–8th: Pick up between 3:00–3:15 PM
b. Grades Preschool–4th: Pick up between 3:15–3:30 PM
c. Families with multiple children in various grade levels: Pick up during the oldest child’s time - Please continue to pull forward into parking spaces (do NOT back in) to help maintain the flow and safety in our north parking lot. We need to avoid accidents and back-ups onto 48th Street.
We greatly appreciate your cooperation in following these procedures to maintain the safety of our community and ensure the flow of traffic to expedite drop-off and pick-up during school hours.
Re-enrollment invoices were sent on April 5th from your FACTS account. This is an invoice only. If you are enrolled in Autopay the funds will be taken from the account associated with FACTS on Friday, April 28th.
If you are not enrolled in Autopay, please make sure to pay all outstanding balances in your FACTS incidental account by May 5th. Any unpaid balances in your incidental account after May 5th will result in forfeiting your enrollment spot for the 2023-2024 school year.
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.
School Uniform Sale
Anton Uniforms announced their annual spring UNIFORM SALE. Don’t miss this chance to skip the back-to-school rush for your child’s SJB uniforms!
Afraid your child will outgrow them before school starts in August? Click here for Anton's flexible exchange policy!
Employment Opportunities
Join Team Bosco! Our school is growing and we have several part-time openings:
- Regular Maintenance/Janitorial position
- Summer Maintenance/Janitorial position
- Preschool Instructional Assistants for the 2023-2024 school year
For more information or to apply, please click here.
Dads' Club Golf Tourney
Whirlwind Golf Club, May 5 @ 2 PM
Grab your clubs and gather your team for the annual Birdies “Fore” Bosco Charity Golf Tournament at Whirlwind Golf Club on Friday, May 5 for a 2 pm shotgun start. Awards and dinner buffet to follow.
We hope to see you at our next PTO meeting on Tuesday, April 18th @ 6 PM in the library. We will be planning the 2023-2024 school year and would love your input! Feel free to bring a friend or two with you! And to make things fun, we'll follow up with a game night to celebrate a successful year.
PTO is planning this year's Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, May 1–5. If any restaurant, business, or family would be interested in sponsoring a breakfast/lunch or would like to donate snacks, food, beverages, etc. for this event, please contact PTO Room Parent Coordinator, Erin Gonzales. Any type of donation is welcomed and voluntary. Celebration details coming soon!
SCRIP SHOP
If you still need to enroll in the RaiseRight app, click here for detailed instructions.
Please email Katie at sjbscrip@sjbosco.org with any questions.
Window Hours: Mondays 7:30–8:15 AM & Fridays 12:00–12:45 PM
Spring Basketball Camp April 29 & 30
SJB School Counselor Mr. Michael Cortez and his father will hold a 2-day basketball camp for boys and girls ages 7–15. The camp will be held at Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School in Phoenix on Saturday & Sunday, April 29 & 30,
9:00 AM –1:00 PM. Participants should bring a basketball, snack, and refillable water bottle. See the flyer below for more details and register at www.levelupsports.org. Contact Michael Cortez at (480) 479-8736 with any questions.
SJB SUMMER CAMPS
SJB Summer STEM Camp
June 19–23, 2023
Saint John Bosco is happy to announce the return of our full-day (9:00 AM to 3:30 PM) Summer STEM Camp. We will partner with invent.org to use their curriculum and modules but the camp will be taught by our trusted SJB teachers for students in Grades K–8.
Summer Volleyball Camp
June 5–8, 8:30–11 AM, SJB Volleyball Courts
All incoming 4th–8th graders are welcome to join the fun and bring a friend!
Learn basic passing, hitting, and serving skills while helping to raise money for a new school volleyball net.
Cost: $120 per camper. Please contact Amy Vaughan to reserve your spot before May 19th.
Vacation Bible School
Coming in JUNE!
Mark your calendars for Monday, June 12 – Friday, June 16, 9 AM–12 noon. St. Benedict will host a STELLAR week of faith, fun, and new friends! Online registration will open in mid-April for children currently in Kindergarten–5th grade. We need many adult & teen volunteers to make this a success and various roles are available. (6th–8th graders are welcome to volunteer with a parent.) If interested in being part of the VBS Team, email Heather for more details at hmooney@stbenedict.org. Volunteers receive a discount on their child's registration cost. It's going to be out of this world!
Innovation Learning
Summer Camp
Innovation Summer Camp registration is now OPEN!
Camp Hours
Monday–Friday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Extended Day Programming
Monday–Friday 4:00 – 6:00 PM
- Weekly (5 days): $239/week
- Daily (single day): $63/day
- Extended Day (4:00–6:00 PM): $55/week
Please contact Customer Service at info@innovationlearning.com with any questions. You may also reach out to your State Director at dkoltes@innovationlearning.com or 612-229-5797.
- Tues. 4/18: PTO Meeting 6 PM Library
- Wed. 4/19: 8th Grade Pastor-Principal Dinner 6:30 PM MPR/Courtyard
- Thurs. 4/20: Talent Show 1:30 PM MPR
- Fri. 4/21: Dads' Club Meeting 7 PM MPR
- Mon.–Fri., 5/1–5/5: MAP & DIBELS
- Fri. 5/5: Dads' Club Golf Tourney 2 PM Whirlwind Golf Club
- Wed. 5/17: 8th Grade Graduation 6 PM SJB Courtyard
- Fri. 5/19: Pre-K Graduation 11 AM MPR
- Sun. 5/23: Bishop Dolan Confers SJB Students' Sacraments 1 PM
- Thurs. 5/25: Last Day of School
St. Benedict
PARISH NEWS
COMMUNITY 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.
