Weekly News & Updates

May 10, 2024

Ascension Thursday Celebrations

Happy Friday, everyone!


It was another beautiful week here at Bosco, but man was it fast. The picture for next year is getting more clear as far as personnel goes. It will continue to take shape over the next few weeks. As of now, I’m comfortable sharing with you that we will need to fill full time teacher roles at:

  • PreK
  • Kindergarten
  • Office Staff (Kateri has just graduated with her Masters in OT. Congrats Kateri!)
  • Long Term Substitute (1 full school year) Art Teacher


I already have options available for all of these positions, so I’m hoping to build the candidate pool over the next week or so. Please share leads with me to pursue, and pray for the right candidates to come forward. As you know, our teachers and staff are the lifeblood of this place. They push us all to be better thinkers, better citizens, and better children of God.


I trust the kids have told you some stories about Ascension Thursday. The response has been overwhelmingly positive. God was good to us to provide a beautiful sunny day to spend it outside. 


I’m going to close with an article by Dr. Leonard Sax. Some of you may know him as the best selling author of books such as The Collapse of Parenting, Boys Adrift, Girls on the Edge, and Why Gender Matters. I’ve had plenty of discussions with parents around their children, what makes them tick, and what their likes and dislikes are. I’m impressed by the number of parents here that understand what this article is reaching for. I hope all of you take a look at this two minute article, because it certainly packs a punch!

“I Just Want Her to be Happy” (First Things) | Leonard Sax MD PhD | Physician, Psychologist, and Author


Happy Mother’s Day to all of our Mothers, both living and deceased. I especially ask for prayers for my own mother, who died in 2004, and especially for the repose of Elizabeth Yu’s soul, who was such a loving and caring mother for her three little boys.


In Him,

Andy

April Virtue

Faith

Congratulations to our Middle School Recipients of the April Bosco Awards: Carissa Lane (6), Gabe Wyrozebski (8), and Colette Pelletier (7)

First Place Gymnast


Congratulations go out to Liliana DiTucci for placing FIRST in the Regionals Gymnastics Competition for Level 6 gymnasts. Regionals consists of multiple states competing against each other in a variety of events. This is the largest and most prestigious competition of her age bracket. Congratulations Liliana!

Chesterton Academy of Rochester Presents...


May 17, 7:30 PM - Spring Concert in BK Auditorium (all students performing)

Key Dates


  • May 10: Progress Reports
  • May 13-17: CLT Exams
  • May 16: Medieval Feast for 3rd & 7th Grade
  • May 17: Father/ Daughter Dance
  • May 20: Last day to register for VBS
  • May 23: Memorial Day Celebration
  • May 23: Middle School Mass with the Bishop
  • May 23: Spring Concert 6PM
  • May 23: Seabreeze Order Due
  • May 24-27: Memorial Day Weekend, No School

CLT Exams


May 13-17, 2024


Grades 3 through 8 will be taking exams during this week. Please ensure your child is getting a good nights sleep and eating breakfast. All other preparation happens in school. Thanks for supporting your scholars.

2024 Annual Father Daughter Dance


Saturday, May 17th

6:30-8:00 pm

School Gymnasium


Get dressed up and join us for snacks, games, prizes, and of course, dancing! There is a suggested donation of $10 which will be collected at the door. See you there!

RSVP Here

St. Jerome's Vacation Bible School


July 9-11th

9:00 am-12:30 pm

Registration Now Open!


Ready, Set, Go! Becoming Missionary Disciples

Children entering grades K-6 are invited to join us on July 9-11, 2024, for St. Jerome's VBS. Held at SJB, children enjoy 3 mornings of music, games in the gym, arts & crafts, snacks, videos, Bible and Saint stories as we explore Jesus' command to "Go...and make disciples of all nations."

Cost $30 per child with a maximum of $100 per family. Includes T-shirt, take home treasures, and a healthy snack. Volunteers are asked to donate $10 each for their T-shirt. The theme is in sync with the National Eucharistic Revival's third year: "the year of going out on mission".


No registrations will be accepted after May 20, 2024.



Click here for the FLYER


Questions?

Linda Fantauzzo

linda.fantauzzo@dor.org or 585-645-4889

Register for VBS Here

Summer Seabreeze Day


Thursday, June 20, 2024

10am - 5pm

Seabreeze Amusement Park


Dear Families, 

We have organized a group day at Seabreeze for family and friends of St. John Bosco & CAR. Please see the attached FLYER and ORDER FORM for details. Although you may be able to purchase full price tickets at the gate, order forms and payment for discounted tickets are due by May 23rd. If you are not planning on going on rides, there are a limited number of chaperone tickets available on a first-come/first-served basis. Please contact Terry Lester at tplester1@gmail.com and put "chaperone ticket" in the subject line. I hope to see you there!

Prayer Requests


  • The repose of the soul of Father Richard Beligotti
  • The repose of the soul of RJ Carr
  • Father Copenhagen
  • Caryn Crush
  • Eva (10yr old in Uganda)
  • Greg Gibbons
  • Mary Sarah Hanna
  • Joe Lucas
  • Anthony Marasco
  • The repose of the soul of William McKee
  • Rick Monczynski
  • Mary and Joe Wilton
  • The repose of the soul of Elizabeth Yu

Water Bottles Please


As the weather warms up, it is so important to make sure your child has a water bottle every day! Students are permitted to fill them up at any of our water coolers.

Dear Parents,

Thank you for the unbelievably generous lunch you provided to our faculty and staff on Teacher Appreciation Day. We are truly blessed and can honestly say we have THE BEST FAMILIES!

Mr. Follaco is either really excited about the new logo or really excited about the cookie cake!

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