March 2015

THE GEAR MONTHLY PARENT NEWSLETTER ISSUE 45 MARCH 2015

BOSCO TECH’S POWERHOUSE— 2015 SANTA FE LEAGUE CHAMPS

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL Dear Bosco Tech Families and Friends, A man had an operation and his surgeon, by mistake, left a sponge inside him. Weeks later, a friend asked him if he had any pain because of it. “No,” said the man, “but I sure get thirsty a lot.”

This story, although unfortunate for our patient, underscores the entire dynamics of getting thirsty. For me, thirst is a passion driven by dreams. Not getting into the physiology of thirst, our Bosco Tech community craves to chase its dream and follow its passion.

Enriched by the goals that we have set and pathways that we have trod, Bosco Tech’s thirst for academic excellence continues.

On February 19, I sent a letter informing parents that Mr. Alberto Pimentel chose to resign as president. Contained in that letter, I assured you of my commitment toward moving Bosco Tech forward, making certain that our college-prep and engineering instruction has both relevance and rigor; that our support services, both during and after school, maintain the highest level of student achievement in our standardized test scores; and that the valued relationships with alumni and foundations are respected and strengthened as the major stakeholders that they are.

I am inspired by the physiology of thirst. No matter how much liquid one takes into the body, the amount of fluid taken in won’t be enough to satisfy its craving. When we experience a thirst, not of water, but a craving to chase a dream and to do something different, things happen. My thirst, as your interim president and the principal, is a craving to take Mr. Pimentel’s dream, transformed into a working reality-in-progress, and move the school forward with the guidance of the Board of Trustees and support from parents, my colleague administrators, and our faculty and staff.

May God the Holy Spirit, who for 40 days moved Christ into his desert experience, guide us this Lent into an awareness of our thirsts—our cravings—as we celebrate the Easter joys of the Lord’s resurrection.

Happy Lent, Xavier Jimenez President

CELEBRATING 200 YEARS WITH OUR SALESIAN COMMUNITY —BY BOSCO TECH SENIOR ANTHONY NAVARRO On January 30, 2015, over 2,000 gathered from Salesian sites all over Southern California to celebrate the feast day of St. John Bosco at Bosco Tech. We came together as one big family in honor of our patron saint who was guided by God to protect the less fortunate and the youth.

That day could not have occurred if it wasn’t for the help of the student leaders, teachers, and principals from Bosco Tech, Saint John Bosco High School, and Salesian High School. In order to ensure our celebration would continue after Mass, we worked on everything from logistics to student activities. Not only did we meet as a planning team, we extended a personal invitation with each school to welcome them to the event. Leaders from Bosco Tech, St. John Bosco, and Salesian visited each other’s campuses to explain the gathering of the larger Salesian Family.

“Trust all things to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament and to Mary, Help of Christians, and you will see what miracles are” – Saint John Bosco. Last month was a miracle, a miracle that we experienced with our Salesian brothers and sisters.

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FROM THE SALESIAN DIRECTOR Hello Bosco Tech Family and Friends!

I hope this note finds you all in good spirits. Please allow me to share with you some thoughts for the season of Lent, a period of time to prepare for the biggest celebration of our faith—Easter!

One of the main themes for Lent is time in the wilderness. Wilderness times are moments of crisis—moments when choice and change are forced upon us. It is rare that we walk willingly into a wilderness, usually it is the result of losing our way. The Gospel of Mark tells us that Jesus was ‘driven by the Spirit’ into the wilderness. It is a place where we are invited to discover the depths in ourselves that ordinary living can leave untapped, for a wilderness demands more resourcefulness than the everyday norm.

Jesus experienced such a time of wilderness and there will be no exception for us as we follow in His footsteps; we are striving to be faithful in following Jesus. Once in the wilderness, He spent time searching and questioning; we all do the same. Therefore, Lent invites us to share Jesus’ experience of a wilderness time, a season to allow God’s Spirit to drive us throughout the next forty days (starting on Ash Wednesday, February 18) so that we, like Jesus, can truly meet with God and know His desire and plan for our lives. Be open to the encounter and be ready to embrace something new on the journey.

I hope to see you at our Parents’ Lenten Retreat on March 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. I always remain in prayer for you with Don Bosco.

Fr. Chinh Nguyen, SDB Salesian Director

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ALUMNI BRING NATIONAL ENGINEERS WEEK TO CAMPUS Because of Bosco Tech’s focus on science and engineering, National Engineers Week is a major event on campus. On February 19, scientists and engineers who are also alumni, returned to the Tech as guest speakers. They spoke to students about their early curiosity for science and technology and how their education at Bosco Tech fueled their passion, as well as helped guide their future studies and career choices.

Representing such companies as Intel, Boeing, Lockheed Martin and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, several alumni made presentations ranging from designing the infrastructure for a power station to sending intricate commands to the Mars Rover.

“We’re proud of the professional accomplishments of our alumni,” said Principal Xavier Jimenez. “And their willingness to share what they’ve learned with current students is invaluable. They gave practical insights and encouraged the young people to dream big!”

“It was another great opportunity that Bosco Tech offers students,” said MSET senior Aidan Calvet, who plans to study materials engineering at the university level this coming fall. “It gave us all a chance to see where we’re heading and the many different routes we can take to get there. It reinforced that you can end up where you want to be professionally.”

FOURTH ANNUAL YURAK 5K RUN Special thanks to the participants and volunteers who made the Fourth Annual Yurak Memorial 5K Run a memorable success! On Valentine’s Day, the crowds turned out at the Santa Fe Recreation Area for the traditional run/walk that commemorates the life of Coach Bill Yurak, a man who positively impacted so many. All proceeds from the day benefit Bosco Tech’s Yurak Athletic Center. Special thanks to Coach Yurak’s family for their ongoing commitment to Bosco Tech and its athletic program. For complete race times and postings, visit www.boscotech.edu.

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BOSCO TECH HONOR ROLL—PRINCIPAL’S LIST 2014-2015 First Semester Grading Period—GPA 3.0 to 3.49 Freshmen Michael Aguilar Alejandro Alaniz Aaron Dang Andrew Duenas Paul Erickson Jonathan Escamilla Gabriel Espejel Lorenzo Espinoza Justin Estrada Zachary Franco Christopher Gamboa Aaron Gonzalez Franco Herrera Sidney Herrera Brandon Lozano Angel Macias Dominic Mercado Richard Meza Isaiah Rojas Steven Tieu Drake Tran Jake Urrutia Eric Valdovinos Suyay Vazquez Anthony Wadzinski Zeus Zepeda Sophomores Alan Alcaraz Andrew Arboleda Joshua Brodka Rick Chavez Matthew Davis Sean Eustace Andrew Garcia Louis Garcia Carlos Gonzalez

Alfredo Gutierrez Jonathan Hall Bumjoon Kim Kevin La Marcus Lopena Noah Lopez Shant Loussararian Ian Luke Robert Luna Joel Medina Michael Mendoza Xavier Mendoza Jonathan Morejon Aaron Rodriguez Michael Rodriguez Kyle Shea Diego Vargas Juniors Hiram Acosta Angel Ajanel Jesus Alvarado Dominic Ayvazian Richard Barcelo Justin Bohol Matthew Castro Matthew Engquist Fernando Esquivel Edwin Flores Victor Flores Jason Garcia Matthew Gilligan Ruben Guerra Alejandro Hernandez Ezequiel Hernandez Adrian Hurtado Mario Martinez Martin Montellano

Diego Montoya Amin Moosavian David Moreno Fernando Munguia Ryan Navarette Daniel Olivas Alexis Ortiz Matthew Quintanilla Christian Rios Ralph Rodriguez Justin Ruiz Michael Sainz Anthony Tichachati Nguyen Vu Seniors Landon Acevedo Diego Alarcon Alexander Candelaria David Diaz Brian Gomez Sebastian Guerra Gerven Gumabao Amirali Kamgar Jacob Lugo Anthony Navarro Salvador Pimentel David Rajamin

We are extremely proud of the Bosco Tech student body: • 62% of our students made the honor roll (3.0 GPA or higher) • 37% made the President’s List (3.5 GPA or higher) • Juniors had the highest percentage of honor roll students with 70% • Highest semester GPA = 4.75 to a senior

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BOSCO TECH HONOR ROLL—PRESIDENT’S LIST 2014-2015 First Semester Grading Period—GPA 3.5 and Above Freshmen Guadalupe Agramon * Daniel Arteaga Devyn Barrios * Gabriel Benitez Shane Beshlian Anthony Caballes * Fabrizio Castaneda * Cameron Caterio * Kenneth Chua * Anthony Cortez William Cosso * Herson Cruz-Leines * Austin Davis * Jesus Diaz Anthony Duarte * Diego Gomez Daniel Hosseini * Sebastian Jurado * Patrick Kakooza * Anthony Longoria * Alexander Martinez * Yehya Nasser Matthew Olmos * Oscar Perez Armisael Ramirez Anthony Reyes * Giovanni Samayoa Aaron Sarmiento * Anthony Torres James Villagrana Grayson Wade * Cedric Woirhaye * Brandon Yee Sophomores Manuel Alvarez Noel Cordero Devin Cornair * Augustine Escalera * Anthony Garcia Joseph Garcia Leslie Giovanny JohnPaul Gomez-Reed * Joseph Hernandez Matthew Lewis * Sebastian Lopez Frank Lora Jacob Lovi

Ian Samuel Madrigal Daniel Martinez Mario Mijangos * Daniel Mora * Andres Pena Rodrigo Plata William Ramos Jason Reyes Sebastian Rojas Adrian Rosas * Luis Saucedo * Jerome Tadeo * Timothy Thai Joey Vallejo Andres Varela Lorenzo Zamora * Ming Zhang Juniors Reiley Akkari * Christian Apanecatl * Justin Bueno * Edward Castro Norris Chen * Kyle Chiang * Paul Corcio Everson Cruz Hector Cruz Christopher Diaz Angelo Domingo Alex Escobar Luis Escobar Anthony Figueroa Darrian Gardea * Donovan Gonzalez Elias Hosseini Noah Jimenez Trevor Johnson * Dustin Kelso Diego Macias * Alfonso Magallon * Christopher Martinez * Joshua Martinez Jacob McKinney Erick Mendoza * Andrew Phan Adam Razo Jeremiah Rodriguez Ricky Rodriguez

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Gian Carlo Samayoa Zachary Solorza Andrew To Rene Vega Seniors Antonio Alvarez Michael Alvarez Pierre Araujo Diego Arias * Augustine Au Joseph Bustamante Aidan Calvet * Starr Chen Zhao Chen * Robert Copado * Saul Cortez Brian De Jesus Nicolas De La Torre Juan Del Toro Dominick Dighiera Ian Dominguez * Joseph Felix * Andrew Fernandez Abram Flores Luis Gamboa Antonio Gomez Michael Gonzales Kevin Gutierrez * George Hernandez * Brent Hirokawa Joshua Jimenez * Jonathan Kaneshiro * Xunle Mai * Jesus Martinez Alan Mason Victor Perez * Richard Rangel * Edward Rivera Maynor Rodas Christian Santiago * Ricardo Santiago Austin Toh * Reno Truong * Ali Valamanesh Daniel Vallejo * Tom Yu * Tomas Zazueta * * = 4.0 GPA or higher

Upcoming Senior Class Events IMPORTANT! All credit recovery courses must be cleared by Friday, May 8, at 4:00 p.m. Seniors who are making up classes must submit completed coursework and final transcripts to Mr. Currie in the Registrar’s Office. Failure to do so will result in the loss of graduation privileges.

PLEASE NOTE! All financial matters must be cleared by Friday, May 15, at 4:00 p.m. with the Finance Office unless previous written arrangements have been made. Failure to do so will prevent your son from participating in any Senior events, including graduation.

Friday, April 17 – Deadline for all service hours due to Mr. Herrera by 4:00 p.m.

Friday, May 1 – Graduation Announcements available for pick-up Please see Mr. Dimas in the library to pick up your grad announcements.

Saturday, May 16 – Prom Tickets on Sale February 2, 2015 Prom will take place at the Long Beach Hyatt Hotel’s Seaview Ballroom from 8:00-12:00 midnight. Cost: about $187 per couple. Last day to purchase a bid is Friday, May 1. Please note that if your son is carrying a past due tuition balance, he will not be able to purchase prom tickets until the balance is brought current.

Tuesday, May 19 – Senior Awards and Luncheon The Class of 2015 will be honored in the gymnasium by the student body starting at 10:40 a.m. This is a formal event for your son, with the formal dress code being observed. All senior parents are invited to join us in the celebration.

The Senior/Parent Luncheon will be immediately after the awards ceremony (around 11:50 a.m). More information to follow.

Friday, May 22 – Senior day off Thursday, May 28 – Disneyland GradNite© information meeting All Bosco students attending Disneyland GradNite© must attend this meeting. Permission slips and guidelines will be distributed then, and must be signed by parents/guardians regardless of the student’s age. The guidelines for student behavior and dress code can also be found at www.disneylandgradnite.com. Please note that any misbehavior at the GradNite© event will result in disciplinary action.

Tuesday, June 2 – Disneyland GradNite© Students and their guests must report to one of four classrooms along Tech Corridor. Specific time is still to be determined. Students will be assigned to a classroom and each classroom will correspond to a bus that will transport students to and from Disneyland. Bus departure time is to be determined. All students attending GradNite© must arrive in a school bus or van and must return on the same bus or van. Disneyland will close at 2:00 a.m. Buses and vans will return to Bosco Tech on Wednesday, June 3 around 3:00 a.m.

Senior Exam Schedule – Relaxed Dress codes for all Seniors during exam week Wednesday, May 20 Senior Tech Exams Thursday, May 21 Senior Tech Exams May 29 is the last day for seniors to take Tuesday, May 26 Senior Academic Exams missed exams. Failure to do so will result Wednesday, May 27 Senior Academic Exams in loss of graduation privileges.

Thursday, May 28 Senior Academic Exams Friday, May 29 Senior Make-up Exams (continued on next page)

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Upcoming Senior Class Events (continued) Thursday, June 4– Distribution of Caps, Gowns, and Graduation Tickets Seniors must report to Tech Hall by 8:00 a.m. to pick up their caps, gowns, and tickets. Each graduating senior will be allotted 12 tickets for the Baccalaureate ceremony.

Senior Panoramic photo – 9:00 a.m.

Attendance is MANDATORY on Formal dress is required and includes: a white button down dress shirt, black Thursday, June 4, from 8:00 a.m. tie, black full-length dress pants, black socks, and solid black dress to approximately 1:00 p.m.! shoes. Students not complying with the dress code, as outlined in the Student Handbook, will not be allowed to participate in the Senior photo. Picture order forms will be distributed the week prior to rehearsal. Payment and order forms must be submitted on the day of the photo session. No forms will be collected at or after graduation.

Graduation rehearsal Rehearsal will be conducted on the Mall immediately following the photo session.

Friday, June 5 – Baccalaureate Mass with Conferral of Diploma 5:00-7:30 p.m.—Additional information to follow.

Gown return All Graduation gowns must be returned to Tech Hall before seniors leave campus. Please be sure to remove all pins/ cords/awards from the gown. Please note that no one will be available to receive gowns after Friday evening. Failure to return the gown in a timely manner will result in a $125 fee, payable directly to Herff Jones.

Please note…

In addition to items already stated above, your son will not be permitted to participate in some or all of these events if: 1) He fails any class this semester Review your son’s grades on Net Classroom and/or with your son’s counselor to check his academic status.

2) Your son’s tuition is not closed and a balance remains.

3) He is on disciplinary probation or suspension All disciplinary matters must be cleared by Mr. Plantillas, Dean of Discipline.

4) He does not complete his service hours Who to contact regarding:

Contact Person

Phone

Baccalaureate/Graduation/Tickets

Xavier Jimenez

626-940-2015

XJimenez@boscotech.edu

Graduation Grade Eligibility

Roberto Dimas

626-940-2084

RDimas@boscotech.edu

Disciplinary Matters

Carlos Plantillas

626-940-2028

CPlantillas@boscotech.edu

Transcripts

Robert Currie

626-940-2013

RCurrie@boscotech.edu

Finances/Tuition

Finance Dept.

626-940-2008

TTeran@boscotech.edu

Caps & Gowns, Grad Announcements

Roberto Dimas

626-940-2084

RDimas@boscotech.edu

Prom, GradNite©, Panoramic Photo

Fr. Steven Way

626-940-2090

SWay@boscotech.edu

Service Hours

Rudy Herrera

626-940-2037

RHerrera@boscotech.edu

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TRIPLE YOUR SERVICE HOURS Now is your chance to triple your service hours! For a limited time, one Gala ticket will be worth six parent service hours. (Bingo service hours not included in this special offer.)

This promotion also applies to product donations for the March 28 Black & Gold Gala’s silent auction. Each family currently receives one hour of service for each $35 donation of products to the school. Now, each donation worth $35 will be worth three service hours. All donated items must be new, in original packaging, and have a receipt attached.

Also available are service-hour raffle tickets. The two winning parents will have their service hours waived for the 2015-2016 school year. Raffle tickets are $25 each or $100 for five. Individuals can purchase Gala or raffle tickets and/or drop off their donations at the Parent Council booth at Open House.

TUITION & FEES PAYMENT PROCESSING Bosco Tech has recently partnered with FACTS Management, a tuition management company, to process all financial payments to the school. FACTS is trusted and used by thousands of schools nationwide in processing tuition and fees payments.

Each Bosco Tech family will soon be designated their own secure FACTS account where they can conveniently make payments, view their payment schedule, and update account information online. Full instructions for using FACTS services will also be available and sent by email. Because the program will help make payments easier and more convenient, FACTS will be used to manage all tuition and fees receivables.

All questions should be made to FACTS; they can be contacted at (866) 4124637. Learn more at factsmgt.com. If you need further information about accessing your account, please contact Kathy Michaud at (626) 940-2018 or kmichaud@boscotech.edu.

2015-2016 REGISTRATION FACTS - Registration materials for the upcoming school year (2015-2016) will soon be mailed to every family. If you do not receive a packet, please contact the Business Office at (626) 940-2018.

- Please note that registration dates are Tuesday, March 17, Wednesday, March 18, and Thursday, March 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the multi-purpose room (across from the Student Activities Center).

Tuesday, March 17 Wednesday, March 18 Thursday, March 19

5-8 p.m.

5-8 p.m.

5-8 p.m.

Current students, last names A-L Current students, last names M-Z Current students & for incoming freshmen

- Tuition for the 2015-2016 school year is $11,250.

- Please contact the Finance Office at (626) 940-2018 or Finance@boscotech.edu with any questions.

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CSULA HONOR BAND & OTHER BOSCO TECH MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS —BY MR. RICHARD RANGEL, BAND BOOSTER With the start of the new semester, the members of Bosco Tech’s music program have been very busy. Three students performed with the prestigious Cal State University Honor Band on January 25. Each year, select students from Southern California high schools have the opportunity to work intensively for three days with CSULA Music Director Dr. Emily Moss, culminating in a formal performance in a university concert hall.

This year, Bosco Tech was represented by (left to right) junior Elias Hosseini (trumpet), sophomore William Ramos (trombone) and senior Richard Rangel (clarinet), who joined students from 22 other high schools. The talented group of 95 musicians sounded like a professional orchestra! Video clips of the performance are available on the DBTI Music YouTube channel. Congratulations to our Bosco band members!

Our fundraising efforts for the Heritage Festival trip in April are well underway. DBTI Music will be hosting a Flapjack Fundraiser at the Applebee’s Restaurant in Montebello on Saturday, March 14. Tickets are $10 and are available from any band member or from Mr. Almanza. The band will keep half of ticket sale proceeds, making this event is an effective way to help support the music program. We have also created a GoFundMe campaign to help raise donations that will go toward the Colorado trip. The campaign can be found at www.gofundme.com/ ki951w and we could really use your help! Even if you can’t make a donation at this time, please help us spread the word about the campaign.

If you follow DBTI Music on Facebook, you may have noticed increased activity recently. We are making a concerted effort to post more pictures and video clips from the various band activities, in order to really give a sense of what the band program is all about. If you don’t follow us yet, now is a great time to start! Find us at facebook.com/dbtimusic and please ‘like’ and ‘share’ our page.

The next Bosco Tech Open House is scheduled for Sunday, March 1, from noon to 3 p.m. The marching band will perform for attendees, and members will be available to answer any questions about the music program. If you know of prospective families who may be considering Bosco Tech, please suggest that they attend the Open House.

Remember, this is your school and your music program. Consider becoming a band member (or a parent booster)! There is a lot going on and we want to encourage new students and parents to join us. Check out the band's YouTube channel, DBTI Music at www.youtube.com/dbtimusic. For more information about the band program, contact music director Daniel Almanza at dalmanza@boscotech.edu or dbtimusic@gmail.com .

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SPORTS UPDATES —BY ASSISTANT TRACK AND FIELD COACH BRAD STOLZ Varsity Basketball Wins Santa Fe League Championship! On Feb. 9, at St. Paul, no one left the game early. It was a tough battle with St. Paul fighting to end their season with a come-frombehind-win, but Bosco Tech was more determined, winning narrowly.

Head Coach Dominic Sermeno explains, “We beat St. Paul in overtime to capture the outright league title (58-54). Erfan Samaei had two 4-point plays in the first half (one is rare enough), Ali Valamanesh had an ‘and 1’ at the end of regulation to force overtime, and Jason Ryes made a huge 3 pointer in overtime to seal the victory. This win gave the Tigers their 20th win of the season, their second 20 win season in five years. The Tigers hope to make a big run in the playoffs.”

Bosco is currently ranked sixth in Division 4A and has ranked as high as fourth.

Cameron Caterio (5’) and Amir Kamgar (6’9”) for different reasons are both a source of concern for any opponent Bosco faces. Cameron is our secret weapon, literally running circles around the other team. Anyone trying to guard him should better be in good shape to try to keep up. When he shoots, the ball usually goes in. He is not intimidated by anyone. Amir is no secret weapon, since everyone can easily see him wherever he is. He is especially visible when he makes those slam dunks every game, shaking up the confidence of any other team and buoying up the hopes of the Tigers and their fans. This pair of players are great at rattling our opponents.

Post season play starts on Feb. 18. Coach Sermeno is proud of his team, and “is confident the team’s best basketball is still ahead.”

As of printing, the team won their first playoff game against the California Academy of Math & Science (57-31) and lost the second in a close match to Crean Lutheran (54-57). Congratulations on a great season!

Varsity Soccer Finishes Season with Impressive Win over Serra—Varsity soccer had some great games during their league season. Head Coach Diego Back said, Team Captain Henry Ayala “did a great job on the field for Bosco.” The final two games were especially noteworthy and impressive. Feb. 6, in an intense game at La Salle, Bosco won 2-1. Finally, on Feb. 12, after a great season, 10 seniors completed their career as Tech Soccer players appropriately enough on Senior Day. Diego Arias scored a goal and Henry Ayala three goals. Coach Back explained proudly,”Henry Ayala scored a hat trick to lead the Tigers to a 40 win against the Cavaliers. Good luck to all seniors on their future endeavors.”

Track & Field—The team is finishing their preconditioning and will start their preseason with a couple of invitational meets in late February and early March. They are looking forward to their first league meet at St. Paul's on March 18.

Don’t forget the team fundraiser breakfast at Applebee's on Montebello Blvd. in Montebello on Sunday, March 15 from 8 to 10 a.m. $10 tickets available from Coaches Stolz or Tucker or any track & field team member.

Donors Needed: - Pole vault pit and collar system ($15,110) - Pole vault pit cover ($554) - High jump landing system ($3,630) - Batons ($275) - Set of blocks for each lane ($165 x 8)

We greatly appreciate your support!

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Tickets are $75/person. Order today at boscotech.edu/events.

THIS EVENT IS SPONSORED BY THE DBTI FOOTBALL BOOSTERS. TICKETS ARE $45/PERSON PAYABLE TO THE FINANCE OFFICE. CONTACT ELIZABETH SAHAGUN AT ECSAHAGUN@SBCGLOBAL.NET FOR DETAILS.

PARENTS’ LENTEN RETREAT IS MARCH 8 Make plans now to enjoy a quiet day of spiritual reflection and community at Bosco Tech’s Parent Lenten Retreat, a time apart from daily responsibilities. The retreat is on Sunday, March 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This year’s retreat theme is family, in addition to celebrating the Lenten season. All adults, not just parents of current students, are invited to attend. Interested individuals should RSVP to Salesian Director Fr. Chinh Nguyen at cnguyen@boscotech.edu or (626) 688-2939 by March 1. There is no cost for the day, but donations will be accepted to assist with the cost of refreshments and lunch.

BOSCO TECH SPONSORS Bosco Tech would like to thank the following businesses for their support.

We are grateful to our generous sponsors!

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MARCH 2015 Please note that dates and events are subject to change. Check the school’s full calendar at www.boscotech.edu (see the Upcoming Events box on the lower right side of the homepage) for the latest updates .

Sunday Tuesday Sunday

3/1 3/3 3/8

Spring Open House (12 noon to 3 p.m.)

Parent Gala Committee meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Daylight Savings begins (set clocks ahead one hour) Parents’ Lenten Retreat from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Tues.-Wed. 3/10-3/11 SAT-10 testing—both days are ‘B’ days Wednesday 3/11 Alumni Association meeting at 6 p.m.

Thursday 3/12 Youth Day 2015 at Religious Education Congress Friday 3/13 No school (faculty and staff in-service day) Saturday 3/14 SAT (off campus) Mon.-Thurs. 3/16-3/19 Quarter exams Tuesday 3/17 Registration for next school year (current students, last names A-L) from 5 to 8 p.m.

Wednesday 3/18 Registration for next school year (current students, last names M-Z) from 5 to 8 p.m.

Thursday 3/19 Registration for next school year from 5 to 8 p.m. (all students + incoming freshmen) Friday 3/20 Fourth quarter begins Junior retreat; class ring ceremony at 6:30 p.m.

Saturday 3/21 Gear Up #2 for incoming freshmen at 9 a.m.

Mon.-Fri. 3/24-3/27 KAIROS 81 Friday 3/27 Third-quarter progress reports mailed home Saturday 3/28 Black & Gold Gala at 5:30 p.m. at Montebello’s Quiet Cannon Sunday 3/29 Palm Sunday Tuesday 3/31 Easter/reconciliation services Wednesday 4/1 Locker cleanout—all students Thurs.-Sun. 4/2-4/12 Easter break (classes resume on Monday, 4/13) Thurs.-Mon. 4/2-4/6 School office closed Sunday 4/5 Easter Sunday Tues.-Thurs. 4/7-4/9 School office hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tuesday 4/7 Parent Council meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Friday 4/10 School office closed Mondau 4/13 School resumes (regular schedule) Wednesday 4/15 Parent-Teacher conferences

UPCOMING EVENTS Black & Gold Gala Parent-Teacher Conferences Jazz Night Out Mother-Son Dance Baccalaureate & Graduation Golf Tournament

Saturday, 3/28 Wednesday, 4/15 Friday, 4/24 Friday, 5/8 Friday, 6/5 Friday, 6/26