Dear Parents,

Today the eighth-grade students of Saint John Bosco Catholic School concluded their journey with us with their final All-School Mass and Consecration to Blessed Mary. It was an incredibly moving and fitting end to their time at SJB. Following the ceremony, the entire student body gathered in the courtyard to enthusiastically applaud the eighth graders as they exited the school gates for the last time for our annual "clap-out" tradition.

Dear Parents,

Join us today at 2:00pm for the Annual Birdies "FORE" Bosco Golf Tournament and at 5:00pm for the End-of-Year Bosco Bash ("after-party dinner") at Whirlwind Golf Club.

This event isn't just about golf; it's a celebration for the entire SJB community. Following an exciting golf scramble, all are welcome to gather in the banquet room for the End-of-Year Bosco Bash — an opportunity for moms, dads, grandparents, and community members to come together for fun and festivities. Plus, it's your last chance to purchase a car raffle ticket, supporting the school.

Dear Parents,

As the school year draws to a close, preparations for the 2024-25 school year are already in motion. Firstly, I'd like to inform you that two of our teachers, Mrs. Kerry Pezzuto and Ms. Jen Opdahl, will not be returning to SJB next year. Please join me in extending our best wishes and gratitude to them for their dedicated service over the past few years.

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.

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.

Dear Parents,

We are now halfway through our 3rd trimester! This evening, parents of Kindergarten to 8th-grade students will receive their child's progress report via email. Should you have any inquiries or concerns, please feel free to reach out to your child's teacher at your earliest convenience.

My sincere gratitude to everyone who completed our annual parent accreditation survey. Both Fr. James and I read each response and deeply appreciate your open and honest feedback. Your input and suggestions are priceless as we strategize for the upcoming school year and beyond.

Holy Thursday, Mar 28: Early Dismissal at 12:30pm
Good Friday, Mar 29: No School
Easter Monday, Apr 1: No School

Dear Parents,

I hope your Spring Break was rejuvenating! It was truly uplifting to welcome back our students to campus. We missed them dearly and look forward to returning to our regular school routine before Easter Break.

Dear Parents,

Thank you to all who have filled out the Parent Survey! If you have not had a chance, there's still time. We sincerely value honest feedback from our parents, faculty, staff, and students regarding their experience at St. John Bosco, so I kindly ask all parents to take a few minutes to fill out the Parent Survey by March 8th.

Read Across America week is next week. Our dedicated teachers have planned a variety of activities to celebrate the joy of reading, promising an engaging week for our students. Please see the event schedule below for further details.