The Gear--September 2022

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Bosco Tech’s Monthly Newsletter Issue 122 September 2022

Starting the School Year with Spirit

State of the School Address is Sept. 19 —By President Memo Gutierrez (AU ’83)

Last year, I was honored to host our first State of the School presentation for our parents. It was a great opportunity to meet new families and provide an overview of the strategic plan process and exciting plans for the Tech.

This year's event will be on Monday, Sept. 19 at 6:30 p.m. I look forward to updating you on our Strength & Spirit Strategic Plan. You’ll receive a progress report on our four major goals which include operations, educational programs, facilities, and financial growth.

Arrival/Parking - the entrance will all be at the front of the campus, by the Admissions Office. The student North parking lot off San Gabriel Boulevard will be open for parking. Please do not park at the south gate parking lot located by the baseball field, as this gate will be closed. Light refreshments will be provided.

Looking forward to seeing you on September 19!

God bless, Memo Gutierrez (AU ‘83) President

Message from the Principal Dear Bosco Tech Family— As our students settle in to their studies and get busy with extracurricular activities, it now feels like the summer passed in a flash and that they never were away from campus during those warm weeks.

As we get fully underway, let me remind you that first quarter exams are not too far in the future, on Oct. 4-7. Progress reports will reach your home shortly after. If you have any questions about your son’s progress or grades, please don’t hesitate to communicate with his instructors or academic advisors.

For our freshman families, the first Technology Information Session is Wed., Sept. 14, at 7 p.m., immediately after the Freshman College Information Meeting at 5:45 p.m. Freshman will end their first technology rotation on Sept. 21 and begin their second rotation the following day. Now is a great time to engage your son in a conversation about his impressions of his current tech and his thoughts about the upcoming one.

Please remember that academic guidance and tutoring are always available to every student; working together, we can walk students through a successful academic year.

God bless you and your family, Mr. Jeff Krynen (BT ‘81) Principal

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Kicking Off the 2022-2023 School Year —Back to School Night & Parent Council BBQ Another school year is underway and was officially kicked off with Back to School Night on Aug. 18 and the Parent Council-hosted Parent’s BBQ on Aug. 26. Thank you to our wonderful parent volunteers who organized a fun welcome back event. Here’s to a great year ahead!

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Nat’l College Board Program Honors Tech Students Fourteen Tech students have earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. The programs grant underrepresented students with academic honors that can be included on college and scholarship applications and connect students with universities across the country, helping them meaningfully connect to colleges and stand out during the admissions process.

Students who may be eligible have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and have excelled on the PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10, or earned a score of 3 or higher on two or more AP Exams; and are African American or Black, Hispanic American or Latinx, Indigenous, and/or attend school in a rural area or small town.

Congratulations, gentlemen!

Santiago Alvarez Adam Beam Anthony Battaglia David Ceballos Evan Delgado Angel Duran Diego Enriquez

Christian Figueroa Joe Mora Noah Pinales Andrew Placencia Nathaniel Ruiz Matthew Wong Samuel Zendejas

Athletic Updates Football: Just a reminder for all alumni that our Homecoming Football game will be on Saturday, September 17th vs. Bishop Montgomery. Kickoff will be at 11a.m. Tickets will be through GoFan. We are excited to welcome alumni at our Homecoming Football game.

Cross Country: Here are the first two invitationals during the month of September.

Date

Event

Location

Race Time

9/10

Rosemead Invitational

Rosemead High School, 9063 E. Mission Dr. Rosemead, California 91770

Frosh – 4:30pm, Soph 5:30pm, Junior 6:30pm, Senior 7:30pm

9/15

Woodbridge Invitational

Great Park Sports Complex 8000 Great Park Blvd Irvine, CA 92618

Novice 5pm, Frosh 5:40, Soph 6:04, Junior 6:28, Senior 6:52, Varsity 9:15 or 9:40

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More Good News About Our Summer Interns Following the recent update regarding the Tech’s 2022 summer interns who had great work experiences with organizations like The Boeing Company, Huntington Hospital, and The Griffith Company, there is more good news to share: • Johann Tiangco (MAT), who is planning a career in medicine, volunteered at Kaiser Permanente in Baldwin Park. Working in the pediatric unit, Johann assisted nurses, disinfected toys and examination rooms, and organized files. Johann will continue with Kaiser through the school year.

• David Ceballos (CSEE), who participated in The Lundquist Institute of Biomedical Innovation’s High School Summer Fellows Program and interned at SoZango Solutions/Flex Together, has been asked to continue his work, on a part time basis through the school year, with SoZango Solutions.

• Tech alumnus Christian Ramos (2021), who interned with the Pasadena Heritage Foundation during the summer before his senior year, was invited to return to the historical society in a position sponsored by the J. Paul Getty Trust. Christian’s research focused on the history of the families who owned the prairiestyle Craftsman homes located on the Fuller Seminary Campus.

The Tech’s popular internship program is open to all juniors and covers essential professional topics like resume writing, workplace etiquette and practice interviews. Students gain course credit upon completion of an internship, along with a written report. Interested students should communicate with Director of Foundation Relations Anne Sigoloff at asigoloff@boscotech.edu.

Top left: Johann Tiangco; top right: David Ceballos; bottom: Christian Ramos.

Coffee with the Principal is September 1 Join the Bosco Tech Parent Council for the first Coffee with the Principal event of the school year on Thurs., Sept. 1, at 8 a.m. Share an idea or a quick comment during this event when Mr. Jeff Krynen will fill us in on all the latest happenings on campus! Watch for the virtual meeting link. All parents are welcome!

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Bosco Tech Band News —By Band Booster Leslie Rooney

WELCOMING OUR NEW AND RETURNING BAND TECHMEN! We had our Band Leadership and Summer Camps during the first two weeks of August to plan and prepare for the upcoming school year! It was a great two weeks that was capped off with a live performance by our band for our band families on August 12.

We would like to introduce our new Leadership Team for the 2022-2023 School Year: Santiago Alvarez – Drum Major Walter Menendez – Brass Section Leader Michael Garcia – Assistant Drum Major Robby McJunkin-Contreras – Percussion Section Leader Matthew Wong – Assistant Drum Major Evan Cheung – Librarian Seth Guerrero – Woodwind Section Leader Jacob Rooney – Assistant Librarian There is still time to join the Bosco Tech Marching Band. If interested, please email our Music Director, Mr. Hankins at shankins@boscotech.net and Drum Major Santiago Alvarez at salvarez.2023@boscotech.net.

The Marching Band made their debut this year at the first home football game, Saturday, August 27 at 10:00am, here at the home field. (continued on the next page)

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Bosco Tech Band News (Continued) Thanks to all who came out and cheer on our Band, Football Team and Cheerleaders!

Go, Tigers!

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In Gratitude—Charitable Grant Updates The Bosco Tech community is extremely grateful for all recent donations made by generous foundations, organizations and alumni. Among those gifts: August-September Name Amount Purpose George H. Mayr Foundation $50,000 Dr. Steven Toner Endowment George H. Mayr Foundation $15,000 Scholarships Hugh and Hazel Darling Foundation $10,000 Scholarships Casey Foundation (Joe & Dolores Casey) $10,000 Annual Fund for Tuition Assistance Bosco Tech truly appreciates our benefactors who share our mission to educate young people. Please let us know if you have connections to a charitable foundation, or if your employer has a grant-making program.

Contact Manager of Foundation Relations Anne Sigoloff at asigoloff@boscotech.edu or (626) 940-2027.

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Important Campus Policy Reminders As we move into the new school year, please review these important guidelines. For a full description, see the 2021-2022 Parent-Student Handbook.

Attendance In the event of an absence, please notify the Attendance Office at (626) 940-2002 or attendance@boscotech.edu and leave a message on the answering service by 9 a.m. The parent/guardian calling must state the following: a) student's name, year, and ID # b) reason for the student's absence c) phone number where the parent/guardian may be reached during the day.

Upon returning to campus, the student must present a signed note to the attendance office stating the dates and reason for the absence. If the student was treated by a physician, he must bring a note from the doctor.

The note must state: a) the date the student is permitted to return to school and b) any restrictions regarding participation in school activities such as PE, sports or technology.

2022-2023 Dress Code Bosco Tech believes that adherence to a dress code is an important aspect of a student’s social and educational development and helps instill in the student a sense of appropriate attire and grooming for various occasions and circumstances.

Hair and Grooming Policy Hair: Must be neatly groomed and evenly tapered. Hair must be the student’s natural color.

Hair cannot touch the eyes, the bottom of the ears, or the top of the collar. If hair is worn spiked or bushy, it may not be more than three inches in length. Extreme or faddish hairstyles are not permitted (Step haircuts, mohawks, mullets, lines and shaved heads are not permitted).

Grooming: Students must be clean-shaven every day. Sideburns may not extend below the ear or be flared (seniors are allowed to have a neatly trimmed beard, mustache or goatee). At no time during school hours or athletic/extracurricular activities are tattoos or brandings visible.

Piercings are not allowed (this is a senior privilege).

Three Dress Codes: Regular, Formal, and Relaxed Regular School Dress Code is a school-approved polo shirt with pants or shorts. Approved sweatshirts, jackets, polo shirts, pants, and shorts can be purchased through Vicki Marsha Uniforms, which can be contacted at (714) 895-6371, website: vickimarsha.com, or e-mail: contact@vickimarsha.com. Several of the school’s booster groups and clubs also have approved polo shirts, sweatshirts, and jackets that students can purchase and wear for Regular School Dress.

Collared Shirts: A polo shirt with an approved Bosco Tech logo. All undershirts, long- or short-sleeve, must be solid white, black, or gray.

Pants/Shorts: Black or khaki/tan from our uniform company (Vicki Marsha Uniforms) or Dickies™ brand that are properly sized. Pants and shorts must be worn with a solid color belt. Oversized pants and shorts with cargo pockets are not allowed Belts: Must be a solid color and cannot contain spikes or studs. Detachable buckles cannot exceed one inch in diameter. Wallet chains are never allowed.

Jackets, Sweatshirts, and Sweaters: Must have a Bosco Tech logo or be from a 4-year accredited college. (continued on the next page)

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Important Campus Policy Reminders (Continued) A collared uniform shirt must be visible under the sweatshirt. Hoods may be worn outdoors. Hoods may never be worn inside buildings, even during inclement weather. Pins, patches, or graffiti markings are not allowed on jackets unless they are approved by the school (Letterman patches, etc.).

Shoes: Students may wear athletic or formal dress shoes with no more than two colors (white is a neutral color).

Outlandish colors are not permitted.

Shoes must be in good condition and free from graffiti, holes, and tears. They must be worn with socks and tied with laces.

Bedroom slippers, sandals, flip-flops, moccasins, slip-ons, or open weave-styled shoes may not be worn.

Backpacks, Bags, and Sports Bags: Must be clean, neat, and free of graffiti, patches, and pins.

Baseball Caps and Beanies:This has not been enforced Only baseball caps/beanies with a Bosco Tech logo are allowed on campus and they must be worn with the bill facing forward. They are NEVER to be worn inside buildings.

Formal Dress Code: The administration may ask the student body to dress formally for special events, such as liturgies. Besides adhering to normal dress code protocols: Shoes: Students should wear dress shoes with dark or matching socks. Students may wear solid black tennis shoes (no contrasting side-soles), including loafers.

Pants: Slacks or school pants (black or khaki/tan) with a solid color belt.

Shirt: A button-down solid color or pinstriped dress shirt (long or short-sleeved) with an appropriate tie.

The shirt must be tucked in.

Relaxed Dress Code: A Relaxed Dress code may be designated for special days or worn after school for athletic or extracurricular events.

Students may wear T-shirts, shorts, or jeans (shorts and jeans must have belt loops). NOTE: Belts are optional, but may not have studs or spikes.

Items Never Allowed on Campus: Sweatpants, athletic, or oversized clothing, pajamas, tank-tops, military fatigues, overalls, bandanas, nonBosco Tech buttons/pins, earrings, body-piercing paraphernalia, chains, any firearm, combustibles, permanent markers, tobacco products, e-cigarettes, alcohol, narcotics or controlled substances, fireworks (legal or illegal), toy munitions, and items that can be construed as weapons. Clothing that is worn/torn or violates standards of decency (including references to violence, drugs, racism, sex, alcohol, etc). *It is encouraged that students put their name on everything: books, clothing backpacks, lunch bags, etc., in case it’s turned into the lost and found.

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33rd Annual Bosco Tech Golf Classic It was a perfect day on the course! The Tech's 33rd Golf Classic was a great time for our alumni and friends at West Covina’s South Hill County Club! Special thanks to our sponsors and golf committee for a memorable day that raised funds for tuition support; this year’s tournament was the most successful in the history of the event

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Alumni Updates Techmen Reunion Weekend is October 21-22 Calling Tech alumni—don't miss this fun opportunity to catch up with classmates and recognize deserving alumni and friends of the Tech.

• Friday, Oct. 21--Alumni Honors Ceremony & Cocktail Party • Saturday, Oct. 22--Individual Class Reunions for those celebrating milestone anniversaries

Do You Know a Deserving Alumnus, or an Honorary Alum Due Recognition?

Nominate a fellow alumnus for the Techman Award of Merit, given to a graduate who has brought renown to the Tech while exemplifying the values instilled at this great school.

Also, tell us about a member of the Tech community who, while not having graduated from the school, has given of themselves to provide a better future for its students. We'll recognize someone special for the Honorary Alumnus Award.

For details about class reunions and nominating a deserving individual for an award, visit https:// www.boscotech.edu/reunions.

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Accessing Bosco Tech’s FACTS Family Portal

—By Mrs. Doris Longoria, Accounts Receivable Coordinator

The FACTS Family Portal gives you a convenient opportunity to get more involved in your son’s academic progress and future success, all online. A private and secure parents’ portal, it allows you to view academic information specific to your son, while protecting his information. You can also communicate with teachers and other school staff members online whenever necessary.

Here’s how to access our easy-to-use FACTS Family Portal: If you have created an account at the time of admissions to Bosco Tech and created a username and password, please continue to the following instructions to login; In Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Internet Explorer, go to www.boscotech.edu and click on Student/Parent Hub at the top right hand corner. Scroll down halfway through the page and click on FACTS Login button.

The School's District Code: DBTI-CA. Type in your Username and Password used to create the Admission application, select Parent and Login.

Once on the FACTS Family Portal home page, you will have access to the school announcements, calendar, faculty & staff directory, resource documents-all school flyers, school forms, The Gear newsletter, student grades, class schedules, FACTS payment plans, reenrollment, FACTS Grant & Aid, and more.

Parents who have not created a username and password please follow the instructions below: Go to the Bosco Tech website (www.boscotech.edu) and click on Student & Parent Hub at the top righthand corner, scroll halfway down the page and click on the FACTS Login. Type the school's District Code: DBTI-CA, and click on Create New Family Portal Account. Type your Email Address and click on Create Account. An email will be sent to your email address that includes a link to create your FACTS Family Portal login. The link is active for six hours only. Click on Create your FACTS Family Portal Login link within the email sent to you. A web browser displays your name and FACTS personal ID. Type a User Name, Password, Confirm your password and Save. You will receive a message stating “User Name/Password Successfully Updated.”

Logging back into FACTS Family Portal: go to www.boscotech.edu, click on Student/Parent Hub at the top right-hand corner, then scroll halfway down the page and click on FACTS Login, District Code: DBTICA, Username and Password click on Parent and Login.

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September 2022

Please note that dates, events and locations are subject to change. Check the school’s full calendar at https://www.boscotech.edu/student-life/calendar for the latest updates.

Thursday Friday

9/1 9/2

Monday 9/5 Wednesday 9/7 Saturday Sunday Mon.-Fri. Wednesday

9/10 9/11 9/12-9/16 9/14

Thursday

9/15

Saturday Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sunday Saturday Tues.-Fri. Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

9/17 9/19 9/21 9/22 9/23 9/25 10/1 10/4-10/7 10/4 10/5 10/6

Friday

10/7

Thurs.-Fri. Fri.-Sat.

10/20-21 10/21-22

Coffee with the Principal at 8 a.m. (virtual) Triduum liturgy School picture make-up day (bring a white shirt and tie to change in to) Labor Day (school closed) Club Fair Parent Council meeting 6 p.m.

ACT (off campus) Patriot Day Spirit Week Freshman College Info Night at 5:45 p.m.

Freshman Technology Information Session #1 at 7 p.m.

Fall Sports Assembly at 2:05 p.m.

Leadership Donor Dinner Homecoming Game at 10 a.m.

State of the School Presentation by School President at 6:30 p.m.

End of Tech Rotation #1 for freshmen Start of Tech Rotation #2 for freshmen Freshman ASB elections Mothers’ Luncheon Derby Tea Party and Mass at 10 a.m.

SAT (off campus) First Quarter Exams Parent Council meeting at 6 p.m.

Sophomore Parent College Info Night at 6 p.m.

Junior Parent College Info Night at 6 p.m.

Herff Jones Information (class rings, letterman jackets, graduation announcements, etc.)

End of First Quarter Dance at 7:30 p.m.

Parent-Teacher Conferences 2022 Alumni Reunion Weekend

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