Editor's Note: This will be the last Bulldog Bite until 01/07/22. Until then, we wish you a Hopeful Advent, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!✨
NOTES FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents,
Can you believe we’re already in the third week of Advent? Before you head into Christmas break, however, be sure to join us for two of our favorite events at St. John Bosco Catholic School!
Wednesday, December 15 at 6:00 PM is our 20th Annual Christmas Program. Music Director Dr. Luis Rodriguez has created a very special program that will take place outside in our festive courtyard and showcase our kindergarten through 6th-grade students singing and playing instruments. Our 7th and 8th graders will be reciting scriptures and assisting Dr. Rodriguez behind the scenes. Since we will be outside, we recommend you dress accordingly.
To keep you cozy, the Buzzed Goat Coffee Co. will be on site serving delicious warm beverages. I also want to assure you that there will not be a bad seat in the house! Mr. Macdonald will record the Christmas Program and email it to all parents by Thursday afternoon. We kindly ask that everyone keep their cameras and phones in their lap so everyone can enjoy the experience of watching the students perform.
All families are invited to join us Thursday, December 16 at 7:00 AM in the MPR and courtyard to begin the day with Pancakes with Santa, presented by our very own Dads' Club and PTO, and get a photo with Santa. As a reminder, Thursday December 17 is early dismissal (12:30 PM) and ESP will not be provided.
Please know that this will be the last Bulldog Bite until we return to school. There are many events in January so please scan this newsletter and check the website so you’re not caught off guard when school resumes on January 3.
I wish our entire SJB community comfort and joy this holiday season, and may we all feel the Peace of Christ this Christmas and throughout the New Year!
Joyful blessings,
Jamie Bescak, Principal
Do everything in love.
SCHOOL NEWS
Christmas Program 5 Days Away:
Wednesday, December 15 @ 6pm
"An Evening of Readings and Carols"
A few reminders:
- Students report to classrooms @ 5:30pm; parents proceed directly to courtyard to find a seat.
- Students should dress in their "Christmas/Sunday Best."
- Masks will not be required for anyone as the event will be held outside. If, however, you or your child prefer to wear a mask, that is totally fine.
We are looking forward to sharing the sights and sounds of the season with you!
Questions may be directed to Dr. Luis Rodriguez.
Santa’s Workshop
Tuesday, December 14 is Santa's Workshop in the SJB Library! Santa's Workshop is a pop-up gift shop for students in Pre-K – 4th grade to buy small, inexpensive Christmas gifts for their family. Gifts will be pre-ordered and CASH only. Prices range from $1.00 - $5.00. Students will shop with their class during the school day. More information to come soon on this special tradition!
Special Edition 20th Anniversary Ornament
These beautiful limited-edition Christmas ornaments commemorating St. John Bosco Catholic School's 20th Anniversary will be available Wednesday night at the Christmas Program and at Gold Crown Promotions through the SJB Spirit Store. $20.00.
Pancakes with Santa!
Pancakes with Santa will be held on the morning of Thursday, December 16. Gates open at 7:00am. Come enjoy a pancake breakfast at school in the MPR, wear your favorite Christmas shirt, and take a picture with Santa! Tickets available now (see below) or at the MPR door. Pancake breakfast and photo is $5 per child.
Also, there will be an option for Gluten Free pancakes. Please make sure to specify at the time of the event.
Volunteers are needed to make this special event successful. If you are available to help, please see this SignUpGenius and know we are grateful for your gift of time!
Scrip Shop
Movie theaters will be showing plenty of new movies over the holidays! Stock up on AMC, Harkins, and Harkins Popcorn Perks cards before Christmas break!
If you participate in Fry's Community Rewards, please be sure to submit your statement for the last cycle to the Scrip office.
Window hours: Mondays 7:30 - 8:15am & Fridays 12:00 - 12:45pm.
St. John Bosco Catholic School Scrip Office
(480) 219-4848 x5108
UPCOMING EVENTS
Please note the following January 2022 events:
- Jan. 7 @ 6pm: St. Benedict Bingo Night
- Jan. 1 - 14: DIBELS & MAP Assessments
- Jan. 17: MLK Day; No School
- Jan. 22: Trivia Night
- Jan. 30 - Feb. 4: Catholic Schools Week
PARISH NEWS
Bingo Night!
Save the date for the 2nd Annual St. Benedict Bingo night! Friday, January 7 from 6 – 8 PM in the SJB MPR. If you didn't make it last time you missed an all ages night full of pizza, baked goods, BINGO, and over 100 prizes!
We are always looking for prizes, so if you have gift cards or new items you are not using, or you get a Christmas gift that's not your style, donate them for BINGO prizes! Sign up on the St. Benedict website today! Email events@stbenedict.org with questions and prize donations!
Save the date for the 2nd Annual St. Benedict Bingo night! Friday, January 7 from 6 – 8 PM in the SJB MPR. If you didn't make it last time you missed an all ages night full of pizza, baked goods, BINGO, and over 100 prizes!
We are always looking for prizes, so if you have gift cards or new items you are not using, or you get a Christmas gift that's not your style, donate them for BINGO prizes! Sign up on the St. Benedict website today! Email events@stbenedict.org with questions and prize donations!
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Stay up to date 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.
Until January 2022...
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
Upcoming events are always available on our website events page.
For a more detailed list of yearly events, check the SJB website online calendar.
