Weekly Newsletter

This week fourth graders learned the next steps in their weaving of mats for the homeless service learning project and started a second mat on a loom Mrs. Schroeder's son made for the class.

The R.J. McElroy Trust and KWWL will award ten area teachers the “Gold Star Award for Outstanding Teaching.” If you would like to nominate an outstanding teacher, please fill out the nomination form online www.goldstarteacher.com. The deadline for nominations is February 20.

We are gathering numbers for our 2025-2026 kindergarten and preschool classes. If you have a child who will be entering kindergarten or preschool next year, or if you know of someone who has a child, please fill out the form in this newsletter and return to the school office.

Follow the steps below to apply for STO assistance for the 2025-2026 school year. Deadline for application and submitting 2024 federal tax returns is May 5, 2025.

Step 1: Apply Now. Complete one FACTS application per family.

Step 2: Upload 2024 Federal Tax Return. Include your entire federal tax return and all schedules. If you are not required to complete 2024 federal taxes, upload nontaxable income documentation.

Step 3: Application Fee. Pay $40.00 fee per family before submitting the FACTS application.

Step 4: Seek Assistance. For questions about the application: Call FACTS Helpline at 866-315-9262. Monday–Thursday 7:30 AM - 7 PM and Friday 7:30 AM - 5 PM. For help with uploading documents or other assistance completing the application, contact your school office. For more information about the application process and eligibility requirements visit the STO website.

Step 5: Receive Notification. Qualifying families will receive notification of STO awards by July 14th.

Step 6: Local Tuition Assistance. If you need additional tuition assistance beyond STO or miss the May 5th priority deadline, you should still complete the STO application and reach out to Tom Hogan about any additional local tuition assistance options.

Start off Catholic Schools Week by PACKING YOUR PARISH! Students are asked to wear their new blue BCSS shirts to weekend Mass.

Let us know if you are a "yes," "no," or even a "maybe" for our Friday VOLUNTEER RECEPTION by responding here.

To kick off Catholic Schools Week this year we would like to see our students take on the ministry of reading at the weekend Masses for IC and St. Joseph, Saturday/Sunday, January 25/26. We would like one reader for each of the 1st Reading, the 2nd Reading, and the Petitions for each of the four weekend Masses. Additionally at 5:30 PM and 8 AM we need someone for the Responsorial Psalm. We will also have a student choir for the 10 AM Mass. Please talk with your child(ren) about this opportunity to proclaim the Word of God to our parish communities and sign them up here with sign up genius. Students participating in choir can also choose to read. Thank you in advance for the assistance.Don't forget students should wear their new blue BCSS t-shirts shirts to Mass at all parishes that weekend to help say thanks for supporting Catholic education!

Ms. Sharon Mayer

St. Joseph Parish in Raymond will be holding a Frosted, Pecan, and Caramel Roll Fundraiser on Saturday, February 8. Order your delicious fresh-baked, frosted, pecan, and caramel rolls by January 30 at $3 each or 6 rolls for $15. Orders will be taken through Thursday, January 30. Extras will be available but are not guaranteed.

To pre-order visit our website, check Facebook ,or contact Linda Kayser (319-830-2746) or Mary McMahon (319-939-6279) by call or text. Volunteers are needed on February 7 and 8 for preparing and distribution (contact Linda Kayser 319-830-2746).

Orders may be picked up at St. Mary Center, Gilbertville, on Saturday, February 8, from 3:30–6:30 PM. Thank you for your support!

We are now enrolling for the fall!

🔹Tour St. Joseph Preschool on January 29 at 8:30 AM.

🔹Check out Discover Don Bosco: Your Path to Success at 6 PM on January 29. This one is for 8th grade families, any families thinking ahead, and anyone you know who might like to transfer in.

Please tell your friends who may be interested in any of our grades! Some classes and grades are filling fast. Sign up for our events is required so we have materials and are ready for those who visit.

Bosco Catholic School System is thankful for the supporting parishes and communities we work with and live in. Visit the parish links for Reconciliation and Adoration times.

Parish Mass Times

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

Sat 4 PM, Sun 8 & 10 AM, M-W-F 7:45 AM

ST JOSEPH

Sat 5:30 PM, Tue 6 PM, Thur 8 AM

ST ATHANASIUS

Sat 5 PM, Sun 8:30 AM, Tue 5:30 PM, Thur 8:30 AM, Fri 8 AM

ST FRANCIS-BARCLAY

Sun 10:30 AM, Wed 8 AM

ST MARY OF MT CARMEL

Sun 8 AM

January 24-25 Bosco Archery Tournament

January 26 - February 1- Catholic Schools Week

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!

Submit newsletter articles to icsjnewsletter@boscocatholic.org by 3 PM on Wednesdays.

Website: boscocatholic.org

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

Don Bosco High School

405 16th Ave

Gilbertville, Iowa 50634

319-296-1092

dbhssecretary@boscocatholi.org

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