Weekly Newsletter

Hannah Thome was the Senior Captain for Mrs. Gutierrez’s class for the Fun Run. She had planned to use Silly String and a Pie in her Face as activities at the Fun Run. I did not get the activities on the correct list so we were not able to do them that day. I thought the great ideas were gone, but NO! Hannah emailed me last week about doing the activities with my class. We did them on November 8th. What a great Senior Captain!

Electives

The middle school students have new elective classes this year. Each student gets a choice of what they want to do for an electives class. Some of their choices are band, choir, strength and conditioning, leisure activities, and S.T.E.M. The students can choose what elective they want to participate in. This will help them in the future to choose what to do with their life. The students can change what electives they want each quarter. Electives are in the fifth period each day.

By: Gage Wagner and Christopher Pranger

There will be no classes November 23, 24, 25 and the school offices will be closed.

This is the last week for these items in the lost and found. Please take a look and come into school and pick up what is yours.

The Bosco Catholic School PTO is looking for 2024 Volunteer Hall of Fame nominations. The individual(s) will be recognized during mass for Catholic Schools Week on Friday, February 2nd. We ask that you submit nominations by December 22nd to Jessica Steils (jess.steils@gmail.com) or Leah Reiter (lschmit2000@yahoo.com). Please provide a write-up/list of the volunteer activity for the nominee as to why they are deserving of this award. We have so many wonderful volunteers in this community please consider nominating someone!

Thanks,

Jess and Leah

Let's give a huge round of applause to our principal, Shelby Douglas! As we celebrate National Day of Appreciation for Catholic School Principals this November 16, we honor Mrs. Douglas for her unwavering dedication and passion for shaping young minds within our community. Thank you for your tireless efforts in making our school a beacon of learning and compassion!

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

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

Is your student ready for kindergarten or high school next year? Do you have friends or family who might be interested in K-12? Sign up and spread the word about our upcoming Discover Immaculate Conception and Discover Don Bosco Days. (Hint: the Facebook post is an easy way to spread the word. Add a comment about what you love when you do it!)

Preregistration is required so we have an information folder and tour guides ready for you. Tours last about 1 hour. Choose 9 AM or 1 PM on the day that works for you. If you wish to see both schools in one tour, choose one of the Immaculate Conception dates.

Sign up using these links:

• Immaculate Conception
• Don Bosco

Pee Wee wrestling practice has begin on Wednesdays and runs 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.

• 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!

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

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