Weekly Newsletter
Immaculate Conception & St. Joseph
October 24, 2024 Habit of the Month: Begin with the End in Mind
Celebrating Red Ribbon Week 2024
Students had fun "Hiding From Drugs" today. Grades 3-5 are shown here. Check out more photos from our week on Facebook. Pledging to say drug free is a great way to "Begin with the End in Mind!"
Important News
No Waterloo Buses October 25
No Waterloo buses will run tomorrow, Friday, Oct 25. The Bosco bus will operate its morning and afternoon routes. The transfer bus for St. Joseph will still run.
Leaf Raking Service Project
Tomorrow, Friday, October 25, the middle school students will be participating in our annual leaf raking service project for the elderly and disabled citizens of our community. Each middle school student needs a rake. These may be brought in at anytime. No rakes on Waterloo buses.
Picture Retakes
Retake day is on Monday, October 28th. Students who missed picture day or would like a retake can be out of uniform for picture day. If retakes are necessary, send the old photos to school the day of. If a new order is needed online ordering is available.
Order your archery apparel today! This store will close on Oct 31.
Greetings from Mrs. Rosauer’s First Grade classroom!
We have found there are plenty of amazing books out there to read! Whose Hands Are These? by Miranda Paul was a book given to us to read from Mrs. Hackett, our service learning advisor. We had to guess who's hands the author had written about. We learned that there are many people in our community who have hands that help others. We also know we don’t have to have “big” hands to help other people. Next on our agenda is to pick a service learning project to research and complete by the end of the year. Our hands are willing and we are open to suggestions. Email Mrs. Rosauer at jrosauer@bosocatholic.org if you know of a need we can help fill.
Immaculate Conception Harvestfest Thank You
Thank you to everyone who volunteered to work a shift (or two). Without you this event could not happen. A huge thank you to everyone who attended Harvestfest and purchased raffle tickets. Your support made Harvestfest 2024 a huge success.
Hearing Screenings
Central Rivers AEA will be performing hearing checks on our K, 1st, and 5th grade students on October 28th.
Hawkeye Haiku Writing Contest
Nurse's Notes
Pee Wee Wrestling
Pee Wee wrestling practice is scheduled for Wednesday, November 13, through January 22. Practices are at 5:15 PM right after high school practice. Please get your participants ready in the weight room hallway and be respectful of the high school team until start time. If you have any questions, contact Isaiah Corbin at 712-389-5174.
Catholic Order of Forester Events
Help the COF Raise Funds for Classroom Improvements at Don Bosco High School
The Catholic Order of Foresters will hold a Frosted Cinnamon Roll and Cinnamon Pull-Aparts Sale and a Matching Fund Raffle. Proceeds will go to classroom improvements for Don Bosco High School.
Order your delicious freshly baked, frosted cinnamon rolls or cinnamon pull-aparts by October 30. (Rolls are also available without frosting). Cinnamon rolls are $3 each or 6 for $15. Cinnamon pull-aparts are $8/half loaf or $14/full loaf. Rolls may be ordered here or by contacting Joan Kresser (text 319-234-9066) or Gene Even (text 319-230-7378 or email. Extras are likely available but are not guaranteed. Orders may be picked up at Saint Mary Center on Saturday, November 2, from 4:30 to 6:45 PM or Sunday, November 3, from 8:30 to 11:15 AM.
Along with the Roll/Pull-Apart Sale, the COF is holding a Matching Fund Raffle. Tickets and payment may be returned to school in an envelope marked COF Raffle. If you would like tickets sent home with your student, email Ms. Berry. Ms. Berry will turn in tickets for the raffle drawing on November 13.
Volunteers needed: Join our baking team in preparing delicious rolls and pull-aparts. Or help with packaging or at pick up. Your help is essential in making this a success. Sign up now on SignUpGenius.
COF Halloween Party October 27
The Catholic Order of Foresters youth members Halloween party will be held Sunday, October 27, from 5:30-6:30 PM at Saint Mary Center. All youth members in attendance will receive a light stick and a bag of treats. A few games of Bingo will be played.
COF Chuck E Cheese Party November 3
The Catholic Order of Foresters pizza party at Chuck E Cheese in Cedar Falls will be Sunday November 3, between 11 AM and 1:30 PM. All COF youth members will receive free pizza, soda, and a $15 token card. Adults attending can buy all the pizza & soda they want for $10. Please see Donna Delagardelle at the sign-up table.
Parish News and Information
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
Sat 4 PM, Sun 8 & 10 AM, M-W-F 7:45 AM
Sat 5:30 PM, Tue 6 PM, Thur 8 AM
Sat 5 PM, Sun 8:30 AM, Tue 5:30 PM, Thur 8:30 AM, Fri 8 AM
Sun 10:30 AM, Wed 8 AM
Sun 8 AM
Important Dates
October 2024
21-25 Red Ribbon Week
25- No Waterloo bus
25- Middle school raking service day
28- Picture retake day
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.
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Mailing Address: P.O. Box 256, Gilbertville, IA 50634
Don Bosco High School
405 16th Ave
Gilbertville, Iowa 50634
dbhssecretary@boscocatholi.org
Immaculate Conception K-8
311 16th Ave
Gilbertville, Iowa 50634
St Joseph Center PS/PK
6916 Lafayette Rd
Raymond, Iowa 50667