Dear Parents, 

I hope everyone had a safe and joyful July 4th holiday and is enjoying vacation time with family.

In the last Principal Message, we shared many exciting updates about SJB. Today, I am thrilled to announce a new addition to the 2024-25 school year: "The Rosco Award." Beginning this year, one student from each grade level will be honored with The Rosco Award at the end of each month, starting in September. This award will recognize students who not only meet but exceed all of the SJB Student Learning Expectations (SLEs), which include:

Dear Parents,

As we conclude another school year at St. John Bosco Catholic School, I want to express my deepest appreciation for your unwavering support and involvement.

I am grateful for our exceptional teachers and staff who have provided outstanding education and adapted to new teaching methods. Their commitment to our students' well-being and academic success has been remarkable.

To our parents, thank you for your trust and partnership. Your involvement in your child's education and our school community has been invaluable. Together, we have fostered a strong sense of belonging and support.

Dear Parents,

Today, we celebrated our annual Recognition Mass to honor students who have recently received the sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation at their parishes. These students, primarily third graders but also from other grades, led our school Mass with great humility and reverence, having been conferred these Sacraments of Initiation by our own Fr. James.

I want to express my gratitude to Miss Laura Jean Curley, Miss Laura Van House, and Mrs. Melissa Acosta for their dedication to preparing each student for these holy sacraments and laying a strong foundation for their faith journey. And a special thank you to our second-grade mothers for organizing and hosting a wonderful reception after the Mass.

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.