Dear Parents,

It has been a busy week as students are settling into their daily routines of centers, lessons, group projects, and homework. They should be coming home pretty tired and hungry after all of their hard work. As I make my daily rounds through classrooms (my favorite part of the day!), I see smiling faces, friendships forming, and hear joyful laughter. It is quite apparent these children enjoy being in school.

Dear Parents,

Thank you for attending Curriculum Night! Social-Academic data strongly indicates that children whose parents are involved in their education fare far better academically than those whose parents are unengaged. SJB parents do an excellent job in this regard, which is evidenced by the spectacular news I announced regarding our recent test scores. We not only have highly-trained teachers and state-of-the-art technology but involved, caring, nurturing parents like you who set up your children for success. Kudos to our entire school community.

Dear Parents,

We had a fabulous first week of school! Thanks to our awesome PTO, our students entered campus with balloons, school mascot Rosco, and a beautiful backdrop for picture-taking! Fr. James and I were delighted to greet each student and their parents as they entered our grand SJB gates. 

We hope you will all join us tomorrow (Saturday) at 6:30pm for our Back to School BBQ hosted by our PTO, Dads’ Club, St. Benedict Parish, and the Fr. Bob Binta Knights of Columbus. Food, music, games, and a dunk tank will be provided for all to enjoy. This event will be held outside in the courtyard and in the MPR. 

Dear Parents,

It has been a week filled with faith, unity, and excitement as we prepare for the 2022-2023 school year. Our faculty and staff attended a full-day retreat at Mt. Claret on Wednesday, reviewed school guidelines, safety protocols, and required trainings on Thursday, and attended sessions on best practices for classrooms with their Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) today — all while setting up their classrooms and getting ready for Monday’s big event. Teachers can’t wait to meet each of their new students at Meet the Teacher this Monday, August 8, 4–6PM.

Dear Parents,

It was lovely to meet with so many new parents this Wednesday and showcase our wonderful community to facilitate the first days of school. I especially want to thank Mrs. Amy Molina and Mrs. Kelly McLean for their efforts in helping each family navigate the admissions process. 

Dear Parents,

I hope you are enjoying your last couple weeks of summer vacation with your children! I have noticed that many stores have their school supplies out, so please make sure to review your child’s grade level school supply list so they have everything they need in time for the first day of school. 

I hope to see you all at “Meet the Teacher” night on Monday, August 8 from 4:00—6:00pm. This is a great opportunity for your child to meet their teachers and for you to drop off their school supplies before that hectic first day of school. 

Dear Parents,

I hope you are all having a wonderful summer spending time with family and friends. On behalf of the faculty and staff of Saint John Bosco Catholic School, I’d like to welcome you to the 2022-23 school year! 

We are all very eager to see your children on Wednesday, August 10 to begin another fabulous year of learning and growing! We have many fun events planned, so be sure to read the Bulldog Bite in its entirety each Friday — beginning today! — so you don’t miss anything.

Dear Parents,

I want to extend a sincere heartfelt thank you to everyone for their trust in and support for me during my first year as principal. I am blessed to be a part of such a supportive community and parish, especially with how we have all come together during the transition of building our new church. There is no doubt that we are “Stronger Together!” I am incredibly grateful for our amazing teachers and staff. Their endless hours of planning, teaching, caring, and loving our students have indeed prepared each student for the next step in their academic journey.

Dear Parents,

Congratulations to our eighth-graders who graduated this Wednesday! It was wonderful to gather together as a community to celebrate these incredible young men and women as they enter the next phase of their journey with Christ. Our prayer is that they will continue to serve God and God’s people, and will always remember the core values instilled in them at home and at St. John Bosco Catholic School.

Dear Parents,

Our eighth-grade students celebrated their final Saint John Bosco Catholic School Mass today along with their consecration to Mary. It was a beautiful and fitting end to their SJB career. At the end of the day, the entire student body lined a pathway throughout our courtyard and cheered while parents gathered for our traditional “clap-out.” It was a grand send-off for the eighth graders who exited our front school gates for the final time as SJB students.

Dear Parents,

Thank you all for your kindness and generosity in celebrating “Teacher Appreciation Week.” We are very grateful for the outpouring of sentiments, gifts, food, and flowers to teachers and staff alike. And the students thoroughly charmed us with handwritten artwork and note cards. We are truly blessed to have such an incredible school community. Special thanks to PTO and all of our generous parents for providing delicious treats and lunches for our faculty and staff this week!