March 22

03-22-2024Notes from the PrincipalMrs. Jamie Bescak

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.

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March 1

03-01-2024Notes from the PrincipalMrs. Jamie Bescak

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.

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February 23

02-23-2024Notes from the PrincipalMrs. Jamie Bescak

Dear Parents,

Thank you to everyone who joined us for spring Parent-Teacher Conferences. It was a fantastic opportunity to collaborate closely with parents and teachers, ensuring that we're effectively addressing the needs of every learner. With only three months remaining in the school year, we're looking forward to packing in much learning and fun.

I'm pleased to announce the BEST news! The votes are in, and for the first time, St. John Bosco took TOP HONORS for "Best Place to Work" and placed as "Reader Recommended" for "Best Preschool & Best Private School" in the Best of Ahwatukee survey. You will find detailed results in the upcoming March 13 edition of the Ahwatukee Foothills News.

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February 16

02-16-2024Notes from the PrincipalMrs. Jamie Bescak

Dear Parents,

NO SCHOOL MONDAY, Feb. 19 — Presidents' Day
Early Dismissal (12:30pm) Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday — Conferences

This week marked the beginning of the Lenten season, with kindergarten students leading the way in the ceremonial "Laying the Alleluia Banner to Rest." This practice is aimed at teaching our younger students about abstaining from singing or saying "Alleluia" during Lent, with the promise of its joyful return at Easter with Jesus' resurrection.

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February 9

02-09-2024Notes from the PrincipalMrs. Jamie Bescak

Dear Parents,

Today marks the end of the 2nd trimester! Report cards will be sent via email on Tuesday, February 13, and conferences are scheduled for the following week on February 21, 22, and 23. Please be aware of early dismissal (12:30pm) on all three days to facilitate conferences between teachers and parents. Ensuring prompt pickup or registering with Innovation Learning for aftercare is crucial to allow teachers to start their conferences on schedule.

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February 2

02-02-2024Notes from the PrincipalMrs. Jamie Bescak

Dear Parents,

What a spectacular week it has been! The enthusiasm and active participation of our entire community during Catholic Schools Week were truly incredible.

So many people played vital roles in ensuring the seamless execution of the week's festivities. I want to express my sincere appreciation to our dedicated SJB families and faculty/staff for their generous contributions of time and energy, making this week a memorable experience for our students. The collaborative efforts of staff, teachers, parents, and students throughout the week exemplify that St. John Bosco is not just a school but a close-knit community.

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January 26

01-26-2024Notes from the PrincipalMrs. Jamie Bescak

Dear Parents,

Today marks the final opportunity to secure your child's spot for the upcoming 2024-25 school year. As we gear up for Catholic Schools Week, the review and acceptance of new students will begin. Several classes are already full with waiting lists in place. To ensure your child's enrollment, please complete the re-enrollment process by midnight tonight. All current families have received re-enrollment emails multiple times this past month and received another reminder this week.

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January 19

01-19-2024Notes from the PrincipalMrs. Jamie Bescak

Dear Parents,

It is an exhilarating moment for our school and parish community as we eagerly anticipate the grand opening of our new St. Benedict Catholic Church. Today marked a significant milestone as we gathered for the final Mass in our school's multipurpose room. A sense of unity and anticipation filled the air as we bid farewell to the familiar setting that has served as our temporary worship space. The genuine excitement lies in the upcoming ceremony and dedication Mass scheduled for Saturday evening at 5:00, where we will officially consecrate and celebrate the new church.

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January 12

01-12-2024Notes from the PrincipalMrs. Jamie Bescak

Dear Parents,

Thank you for your support of our school and teachers by nominating St. John Bosco in several categories for the "Best of Ahwatukee 2023." We feel your love! Please vote every day for #54 Best Place to Work, #83 Best Preschool, #85 Best Teacher, #87 Best Private School, and #94 St. Benedict – Best Place to Worship.

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January 5

01-05-2024Notes from the PrincipalMrs. Jamie Bescak

Dear Parents,

Welcome back, and a heartfelt Happy New Year to you! I hope the holiday season brought you joy and precious moments with your loved ones as you celebrated the birth of Christ and rang in the new year. On behalf of the dedicated SJB school office team, I want to convey our sincere gratitude for the bountiful and thoughtful Christmas gifts you shared with us. Your outpouring of love and kindness truly overwhelmed us and we feel blessed to have such a supportive community. May God continue to shower you with abundant blessings throughout the year!

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