Weekly Newsletter

Whenever possible all K-5 and ABC students will spend some time outdoors, so please be sure they have coats, hats, and mittens (snow pants and boots when they are needed).

Please label your student’s sweatshirts, coat, hat, snow pants, gloves, mittens, lunchbox, etc.

This year we are doing something new with lost and found. As you can see in the photos we already have a ton of items, we are going to post this weekly and if items are not claimed with-in two weeks we will be donating them. If you see something that belongs to your student please come into the school and pick it up.

Mrs. Johnson's class will be going to the Grout Museum in Waterloo to attend the Museum School on November 14-17th.

The National Honor Society (NHS) is hosting a penny war to fundraise money for a service project. We will be using the proceeds to shop for underprivileged families from the Cedar Valley. This will be a system-wide fundraiser and all proceeds will be used to buy gifts and supplies for these families.

A student from NHS will be visiting your child's classroom and explaining the rules of the penny war next week. Pennies and paper money will be positive points for their classroom. Silver coins will be negative points for them to give to other classrooms. Competition will be within units (K-2, 3-5, MS and HS) Winning classrooms will get an ice cream treat. The penny war will begin on November 6 and run through the 10th. Thank you in advance for your contribution and for helping these families have a Merry Christmas.

BCSS Families,

The DB Lighthouse Team will host a non-perishable food drive from December 4th to 6th at Immaculate Conception and DBHS for the Knights of Columbus’ Care and Share program. Our goal is to help families in need this holiday season. Each day will serve a different purpose regarding what items to bring. On the 4th, students can bring in canned goods. On the 5th, they can bring in boxed goods. Lastly, on the 6th, students can bring any toiletry items. All donations can be dropped off right in your child’s homeroom. Thank you in advance for your support!

-Brayden Samaniego & the DBHS Lighthouse Team

There will be a parent meeting for 3rd-6th grade boys who are interested in playing basketball for the Junior Don's Basketball team this year. The meeting will take place at St. Mary's Center at 6:00 on Monday, November 13th. If you are unable to attend, please contact Erin Hogan at 319-830-1672

The K-5 Christmas program will be on Wednesday, December 6 at 6pm in the Don Bosco gym. Students should dress up for this concert, so please, no jeans. Students may start arriving at 5:40 and go to the classrooms assigned below. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Knepper at nknepper@boscocatholic.org

Kindergarten - Mr. Arndt - room 111

1st Grade - Mr. Armbruster - room 109

2nd Grade - Mrs. Zimmerman - room 107

3rd Grade - Mr. Chicchelly's homeroom - 106

4th Grade - Mrs. Bergfeld - room 104

5th Grade - Mrs. Knepper's music room

The Bosco Catholic School System will be celebrating the Veterans from our communities with an assembly on Monday, November 13 at 9:00 AM in St. Mary Center gym. Veterans and their guests are invited to St. Mary Center Commons for coffee and donuts before the assembly. We will begin with refreshments at about 8:15. All are welcome to join us for the celebration at 9:00.

A huge thank you to the community. Our National Honor Society (NHS) sponsored blood drive on Tuesday, November 7 was a huge success. We had 72 people check-in at the drive and collected 7 Power Reds and 60 Whole Bloods for a total count of 74 units. This was our biggest drive at the high school in recent years. I am especially proud of the students who stepped up to participate in the drive. 22 students checked in to try and give blood. There were 16 first time donors, 14 of them being students. Thanks again to all who came out to donate. Ms. Mayer, NHS advisor.

Pee Wee wrestling practice will begin on Wednesday, November 15, and run through the end of January. Practices will be at 5:15 PM right after High School practice. Please have your student get ready in the weight room hallway and be respectful of the high school team until we're ready to let loose. If you have any questions about Pee Wee practices, feel free to contact Isaiah Corbin at 712-389-5174.

We have LOTS of offerings right now that would make AMAZING Christmas gifts.

Jr High Undefeated ** District Football Champs ** Holiday Store ** Standard 365 Store

I am also excited to let you know that ALL merchandise stores are now offered in 1 location with Iowa Sports Supply. https://donboscolandingpage.itemorder.com/

ALL the above stores close on Nov 15 (exception is 365).

ALL items needed before Christmas must be ordered no later than Nov 15.

The 365 store will remain open until right around Christmas when we will take it down and add new designs for 2024. Please note that all "old" designs are on the 365 store as we will be using up all decals that we currently have. Holiday designs (minus Christmas sweater) will move to the next 365 store along with a few new ones).

We also have the next round of YARD SIGNS available. Please the attached form into the office no later than Nov 15 with scheduled delivery approximately Dec 1.

Thank you for your continued support of the Bosco Booster Club and all extracurricular activities. We invite you to attend our next meeting Dec 4 at 6pm in Mr. Arndt's room.

• November 12: Youth Choir 10 AM Mass at IC
• November 22-24: No school Thanksgiving Break
• December 1: No Waterloo Busing
• December 3: Youth Choir 10 AM Mass at IC
• December 5: 3-8 Reconciliation
• December 21: No school
• December 22 - Jan 2: Winter Break No school

MISSION STATEMENT

With support from families, we respect and encourage students to reach their potential

• Spiritually by developing a strong relationship with Jesus and knowledge of His church,
• Academically by igniting learning, leadership and life skills,
• Physically by learning about and living healthy habits and
• Socially by becoming active members of the community who serve others as stewards of the Gospel so they are the light of Christ in the world.

Preparing students to be the Light of Christ in the World!

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Mailing Address: P.O. Box 256, Gilbertville, IA 50634

Immaculate Conception K-8

311 16th Ave

Gilbertville, Iowa 50634

319-296-1089

icsecretary@boscocatholic.org

St Joseph Center PS/PK

6916 Lafayette Rd

Raymond, Iowa 50667

319-233-5980