NOTES FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents,
As we wrap up a bustling week of the Iowa assessments, I extend my gratitude to each of you for your support. I also want to express our appreciation to our PTO for their kind contributions of nutritious snacks, which helped sustain our students as they diligently tackled the assessments. A heartfelt thank you goes out to Rama Salloum and Wanda Wiscombe for their efforts in organizing and distributing these snacks to each homeroom.
I'm immensely proud of all our students for their hard work and dedication throughout this testing period. For those who were absent, rest assured they will have the opportunity to make up any missed sections. Our goal is to ensure that all students in grades 1st through 8th complete all sections of the Iowa assessments.
I'm immensely proud of all our students for their hard work and dedication throughout this testing period. For those who were absent, rest assured they will have the opportunity to make up any missed sections. Our goal is to ensure that all students in grades 1st through 8th complete all sections of the Iowa assessments.
Joyful Blessings,
Jamie Bescak, M.Ed., Principal
Do everything in love.
SCHOOL NEWS
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 PAID their re-enrollment fees.
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.
Talent & Art Show
SJB's Got Talent!
The Student Council will present the annual SJB Talent Show on Thursday, April 25 @ 1:15 PM.
Art Show: LAST CHANCE! Students may scan original artwork to Mrs. Heffron to be included in a slide show. Art show submissions are DUE to Mrs. Heffron TODAY, Friday, April 19.
SCRIP SHOP
IMPORTANT UPDATE
SJB has made the 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. Stay tuned for further 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 were billed through your FACTS account on April 17th. Please note: This is a billing notice only; collection through FACTS will take place 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 for supporting SJB by utilizing the Scrip Program.
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!
The Book Fair is Back!
May 6–10
M–W: 7:30 AM–3:30 PM
Thurs: 7:30 AM–6:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM–1:00 PM
SJB will celebrate the power of reading at the upcoming Scholastic Book Fair. You are invited to help our school create a culture of reading, build our school libraries, and select books with your child for your home library! A portion of all the proceeds will go back to our school – your support makes a HUGE difference!
NEW In-School and Online Shopping Options! Book Fair eWallet, our new digital payment option, allows your student to shop the Fair cash-free. Can’t make it to the Book Fair? Shop The Scholastic Store™ online to choose from 6,000+ products!
Anton Uniform Sale: Now Through 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 through 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'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 you and your child(ren), and it significantly benefits the incoming “newbies” 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
Please Support the Class of 2024
Visit the SNACK SHACK during all home games! Cheer on the Bulldogs and stop by for hot dogs, chips, ice cream, lemonade, popcorn, pickles, candy & more!
Mark your calendar for the HUGE SNACK SHACK INVENTORY SALE in the courtyard after school on Thursday, May 2. Everything = $1!
Register NOW to support SJB and enjoy a day of fun at this ADULTS-ONLY event.
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!!
Every child that sells at least one ticket will get
a free dress day pass.
PTO Meeting:
Mon. May 13th: 6 PM @ Pita Jungle (End-of-Year Gathering)
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 04/22–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
