NOTES FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents,
I am delighted to announce the remarkable accomplishments of four of our Junior High students once again. Eighth-graders Celine Salloum, Jenna Hansen, Sophia Bernardez, and Elle Bescak have been selected for the prestigious Christian Service Award for 2024. This accolade recognizes students who exhibit outstanding Christ-centered behavior through volunteer service to their parish, school, and community. These young women demonstrate a deep love for and understanding of their Catholic faith, actively expressing a dedication to service and embodying a life centered on serving others. We congratulate them wholeheartedly and look forward to witnessing their continued impact on our community.
Joyful Blessings,
Jamie Bescak, M.Ed., Principal
Do everything in love.
SCHOOL NEWS
Talent & Art Show
SJB's Got Talent!
The Student Council will present the annual SJB Talent Show on Thursday, April 25 @ 1:30 PM.
Art Show: Students may scan a piece of original art to Mrs. Heffron to be included in a slide show. Art show submissions are due to Mrs. Heffron by Friday, April 19.
Congrats, 7th/8th-Grade Teams!
SJB 7th/8th-grade baseball and 7th/8th-grade girls' basketball teams both finished FIRST in our region!
Come cheer on the Bulldogs as they pursue a CYAA championship!
The baseball team will begin their playoff run with a home game on Monday, April 15th at 3:45pm. The Snack Shack will be open to enhance the experience!
Our girls' 7th/8th basketball team begins playoff competition on Tuesday, April 16th at 3:45pm @ Valley Lutheran High School, 5199 N 7th Ave. Phoenix, AZ.
Please Support the Class of 2024
- Visit the SNACK SHACK during ALL home games! Come cheer on the Bulldog athletes and stop by for hot dogs, lemonade, popcorn, pickles, candy, ice cream, chips, and other goodies!
- Take advantage of the HUGE SNACK SHACK INVENTORY SALE in the courtyard after school on Thursday, May 2. Everything = $1!
All proceeds help fund the 8th-grade trip/activities and the class gift to the school. Your support is most appreciated!
Free Dress Day for
Early Re-Enrollment
Thursday, April 25
Free dress day for early re-enrollment is Thursday, April 25. This "thank-you privilege" is for families who re-enrolled before February 26 and have PAID their re-enrollment fees. Homeroom teachers will be given lists of students who qualify on April 22.
Please remember that your re-enrollment fees are scheduled to be paid on April 1.
If you are not on Auto Pay for Incidentals, you must log in to your FACTS account to initiate a manual payment.
Anton Uniform Sale
April 15 — May 12
Get ready for the 2024-2025 school year with Anton Uniforms and enjoy up to 15% off on all school uniforms.
Two ways to save in-store and online April 15 — May 12:
- Orders over $200 save 15% with code: SAVEBIG
- All other orders save 10% with code: SAVE10
Click here for ALL the details: Anton Uniforms Sale
Volunteer Opportunity
2024-2025 School Year
Are you looking for ways to complete your volunteer hours for the upcoming school year? We have a suggestion for you! We're seeking volunteers to be a “Mentor Family” to new families joining St. John Bosco School in the upcoming year. It’s a great way to make new friends for both you and your child(ren) and it significantly benefits the “newbies” coming in to feel welcomed, navigate our campus, become familiar with our programs, and understand SJB student/family expectations.
If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Diane Mullally Let’s help our new families feel welcome!
Mark your calendars!
All students in grades 3 through 8, (including incoming 3rd) along with their parents, are welcome to join Family Night with Katey McPherson. The previous session was full of valuable insights - make sure you're there for this one!
LAST DAY to Create Custom Yearbook Pages!
Due TODAY, Friday, April 12
Tuition $$$ Available for
2024-2025 School Year
APPLY NOW
Most applications for Tax Credit financial assistance are now open! If you plan to use Tax Credit Funds next year, please note that most applications are due April 15. See a list of STO scholarship organizations HERE.
Codes for CEA: School Code 700 Password cea700
If you plan to use the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA), please check your email regularly to renew your contract or check the ESA website regularly to find out when new applications for the 2024-2025 school year will be available. If you used ESA this year, you do not need to create a new application.
If you have an incoming kindergartener, please contact Kelly McLean to discuss the best options for financial assistance.
**VERY IMPORTANT**
If you have used ESA this year, but have "Recommended Funds" at an STO, you MUST have an application in for the 2023-2024 school year in order to retain your funds for future years!!!
Dads' Club Meeting Reminder
TONIGHT, Friday 4/12/24
7pm in the MPR
🍕 Pizza Provided! 🍕
Questions? Please email sjbdads@sjbosco.org
Register NOW to show your support for SJB and enjoy a day of golf!
Support SJB and win a car and pizza party for your child's class!
The homeroom class that purchases/sells the MOST raffle tickets will earn a
PIZZA Party and BAHAMA BUCKS for their class!!
Starting TODAY: Every child that sells at least one ticket will get
a free dress day pass.
We're Planning Ahead ... Care to Participate?
PTO is planning Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week which will be held May 6–10. Families, businesses, or local restaurants are graciously invited to sponsor a breakfast/lunch or donate snacks, food, beverages, etc. Please contact PTO Room Parent Coordinator, Erin Gonzales. Any donation is warmly welcomed and completely voluntary. Celebration details coming soon!
PTO Meeting:
Mon. May 13th: 6 PM @ Pita Jungle (End-of-Year Gathering)
SCRIP SHOP
SJB has made the very difficult decision to discontinue our Scrip Program. For decades it was a win-win initiative for families and schools but has now exhausted its practicality. Although it feels like the end of an era, the good news is that we will soon offer improved, streamlined fundraising opportunities. Stay tuned for details as the 2024-25 school year approaches.
Final year-end Scrip reports have been distributed. Please check your youngest child's backpack for a bright blue paper. If you have earned Scrip credit it will have been applied to the current school year FACTS account or will be used as a credit on your 2024-25 tuition. If you have not met your minimum scrip obligation of $150, you will be billed through your FACTS account on April 16th. This will be a billing notice only; collection through FACTS will be on Friday, May 10th.
Any RaiseRight purchases made after the end of the Scrip year (3.17.2024) will still benefit the school. Also, any remaining inventory may still be purchased with sales benefiting the school. THANK YOU!
Contact Katie Savoy with any questions, and please accept our gratitude to all for supporting SJB by utilizing the Scrip Program.
Save the Dates! Click links below for details!
June 3–6: Baseball/Softball Camp 8–11:00 AM
June 10–14: St. Benedict/St. John Bosco Vacation Bible School 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
June 17–28: STEM Camp 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
June 3–28: Innovation Learning 6:30 AM–6:00 PM
Monday 04/15–Friday 04/26: Iowa/COGAT Grades 1–8 (mornings)
Thursday 04/25: Free Dress Day for Early Enrollment
Thursday 04/25: Talent Show
Friday 04/26: Jr. High Dance
Monday 04/29: Childhood 2.0 Family Night 6PM MPR
Stay current 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.
PARISH NEWS
Gala Ticket Details Here
Until Monday ...
Below are helpful links to information:
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's online calendar
