THE GEAR MONTHLY PARENT NEWSLETTER ISSUE 49 SEPTEMBER 2015
WELCOME, BOSCO TECH CLASS OF 2019! —CLASS COMPLETES FRESHMAN SUMMER PROGRAM (SEE PAGE 3)
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Welcome! On a warm Monday morning, Bosco Tech opened its doors for the first time to provide technology instruction and university preparation to young boys. The date was September 12, 1955—sixty years ago—and on August 31, those same doors will open to 400 students eager to pursue their college preparation studies in the Salesian style of religion, reason, and loving kindness. Today, the vision of Cardinal McIntyre and Father Felix Penna, S.D.B., our founders, continues. In our current data-driven world, numbers play a significant role in an organization’s metrics; schools are no exception. 100 – The number identified by the Carnegie Mellon’s in-depth student reviews and rankings of the nation’s top schools. On July 1, when Niche.com released its 2015 data, Bosco Tech was identified among the top 100 all-boys private high schools in America (k12.niche.com/rankings/private-high-schools/best-all-boys/). We are ranked alongside 22 Jesuit and 5 Benedictine college preparatories around the country. In California, we are positioned with Loyola, St. Francis, De La Salle (Concord), Damien, Verbum Dei, and Crespi Carmelite high schools. • 85 – On June 5, Bosco Tech graduated 85 seniors and proudly sent them off to pursue their college goals. • 3.42 – This is the average GPA of our incoming freshman class. • 103 – The number of freshman who will resume their studies as the Class of 2019. In this cohort, 8 young men left their homes in China and Hong Kong to join us. • 3.82 – This number represents the average from our passing scores (3, 4, 5) on the Advanced Placement (AP) exams administered last May. • 86% – Among high schools in the state, this percentage represents the highest score earned in proficiency level examinations for mathematics and English for our students who enrolled in the CSU system last fall (2014). Eighty-six percent was the highest! • 91% – This represents the level in proficiency of Bosco Tech students who took the ACT exam and demonstrated competence by meeting the writing requirement aptitude. Bosco Tech was only one percentage point away from Orange County’s top-ranked Troy Tech. While I turn to data-driven indicators that measure success, inherent is our mission of educating young men from diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic disparities. While numbers serve as impressive quantitative markers, let us not forget our primary reason for existing as a school—to build character, values, and a relationship with God in the youth, especially the poor. St. John Bosco often reminded his teachers, “Love what the youth loves and they will love what you love.” For Don Bosco, education is a matter of the heart; when our ministry as Salesian educators takes us toward this reality, we know that the heart’s measurement has no metrics. As I write this, I am reminded of the profound generosity of Mr. Gene Burns. Gene Burns, a former Salesian and beloved Bosco Tech instructor, made a generous gift of over $200,000 that is making the repair and repavement of our campus parking lots, thoroughfares, and playground a reality. On behalf of our Bosco Tech family, we thank Gene whole heartedly. These newly-paved grounds, that will be walked upon by generations of Techmen, will be blessed in conjunction with the celebration of our 60th anniversary liturgy in September. May God richly bless your family as we begin another school year, Sincerely, Xavier Jimenez President
CELEBRATING 60 YEARS AT TRIDUUM MASS ON SEPT. 11 The campus community will celebrate our 60th anniversary at a special Mass on Friday, September 11, at 10:30 a.m. Marking the close of Triduum which are traditionally three days marking the beginning of each school year, the Mass will look back over the school’s rich traditions and successful history, as well as prayerfully lift up our future as a faith-based place of learning. Family members and alumni are invited to celebrate Mass with us. Please sign in at the front desk as you enter the campus. For more information, please contact Salesian Director Fr. Steve Way at SWay@boscotech.edu.
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FROM THE SALESIAN DIRECTOR Welcome back, everyone! Despite a seemingly short three-week hiatus following summer school, much has happened on campus: new blacktop is everywhere to greet you, the academic classroom floors are all waxed and shiny, new paint in lots of places, and teachers new and experienced excited and ready to go! You have heard several times by now that Catholic schools educate the whole person. In order to accomplish that, we encourage all members of the school community to involve themselves- parents, students, teachers and alumni alike. For the boys, there are nine sports and twenty some clubs/organizations to explore. Parents and alumni can become involved in several organizations as well. We form a community here to go out and make a positive impact in the world around us. New year, new opportunities- let’s make this year great! Arriba y adelante! Fr. Steve Way, SDB
FRESHMAN TECHNOLOGY SELECTION PROCESS Now that Bosco Tech’s freshman class has successfully completed the five-week Freshman Summer Program (FSP), they are gearing up for the official academic year. During the first semester, the class will spend their technology time rotating through three introductory programs of their choosing. These overview courses will inform students of the varied classes, exciting projects, and college and career opportunities associated with that technology major. Every six weeks, parents and guardians are required to attend a special meeting with teachers, called the Technology Information Session (TIS). These important meetings provide information about each program so the final decision in selecting a technology major involves both the parent and student. On January 9, each freshman and at least one parent or guardian must attend Technology Selection Day during which students are scheduled, in order of their GPA, to be interviewed before determining their final technology choice. This important day results in the student being placed into the technology program that he will study for the next three and a half years at Bosco Tech. Questions regarding the technology programs offered at Bosco Tech should be directed to technology instructors. -Architecture & Construction Engineering—Mr. Chris Barnett * (626) 940-2064, cbarnett@boscotech.edu Mrs. Nira Chandrasakar, (626) 940-2065, nchandrasakar@boscotech.edu -Computer Science & Electrical Engineering—Mr. Ed Sepulveda (626) 940-2039, esepulveda@boscotech.edu Mr. Al Lopez, (626) 940-2041, alopez@boscotech.edu -Integrated Design, Engineering & Art—Mr. Luis Garza* (626) 940-2079, lgarza@boscotech.edu -Media Arts & Technology—Mr. Brendan Chua (626) 940-2045, bchua@boscotech.edu -Materials Science, Engineering & Technology—Mr. Jim Curiel * (626) 940-2052, jcuriel@boscotech.edu Mr. Sean Petro (626) 940-2049, spetro@boscotech.edu * Designates department chairmen
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MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS—
CAMPUS REPAVING & RECOATING Every summer, the Bosco Tech campus undergoes physical improvements to enhance the learning environment and create a more comfortable home away from home for students. This summer, thanks to a generous donation by Mr. Gene Burns, a popular instructor in the 1960s, 70s and 80s, the work will be significantly evident as students return to their classes. The facility hardscape underwent major repaving and recoating that included updating several parking areas, portions of the tech corridor, the large driveway behind the academic buildings, and the basketball courts’ aged surface. Take a stroll around the campus to see the fresh look!
Thanks to Mr. Gene Burns, (bottom right photo, standing on truck steps), campus surfaces have been repaved or recoated.
SUMMER INTERNS RETURN TO CAMPUS Several Bosco Tech students are returning to campus after completing rigorous internships that complimented their engineering and technology studies. The students spent their summer break working alongside professionals at companies and organizations like NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), Boeing, and the Society of Hispanic Profession Engineers (SHPE). The internships provided the students with rare hands-on experience while increasing their exposure to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) professions. Senior Erick Mendoza, who interned at Boeing, speaks for many when he describes the value of his summer work. “The internship Darrian Gardea at a Reyes Construction job site. allowed me to be exposed to the work field, and through this I have learned several valuable lessons through the various mentors,” he says. “I have learned how to better manage my life through the position I held as a spacecraft manager. It really required me to focus on important fine details.” Congratulations to these young men on the successful completion of their internships: Christian Apanecatl—Boeing Aidan Calvet—JPL Norris Chen—SHPE Kyle Chiang—Orbital ATK Everson Cruz—Boeing Hector Cruz—Mid Valley News
Matthew Engquist—VACCO Joseph Felix—JPL Edwin Flores--Reyes Construction Darrian Gardea —Reyes Construction Jacob McKinney—Boeing Erick Mendoza—Boeing
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Jeremiah Rodriguez—Orbital ATK Justin Ruiz—Boeing Miguel Sahagun—Quinn CAT Michael Sainz—Hutchinson Aerospace Andrew To—Boeing
BOSCO TECH NAMED IN TOP 100 LIST —VOTED ONE OF BEST ALL-BOYS SCHOOLS IN U.S. Bosco Tech is proud to have been named among the Best All-Boys High Schools in America. The ranking results, compiled by Niche.com, are based on key student statistics and student and parent reviews. Our high ranking, according to Niche.com, indicates the school is an exceptional academic institution with a diverse set of high-achieving students who rate their experience very highly. The complete list is at k12.niche.com/ rankings/private-high-schools/best-all-boys/ In addition to superior reviews of the school’s academic, technology, counseling and extracurricular programs, the dedication of instructors was cited. One commentator wrote, “The teachers are really awesome, not just for the subject matter and talent they display, but for the fact that they initiate communication with the parent. They also make time for the boys. They are pretty amazing.” Asked if they would choose the school again, 100 percent of respondents said yes. “This school gives every student a wonderful experience, as they provide us with a great lunch service, college and counseling resource center, and a technology program much higher than any other school in the state,” wrote one student reviewer.
BINGO RECEIVES 2015 BEST OF ROSEMEAD AWARD Bosco Tech’s Bingo has been selected for the 2015 Best of Rosemead Award in the casinos category by the Rosemead Award Program. Each year, the program recognizes companies for exceptional marketing success in their community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community. Various sources of information are gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category, determined by information gathered internally by the Rosemead Award Program and data provided by third parties. Bosco Tech’s hugely popular weekly Bingo program provides significant scholarship and tuition assistance for talented students in grades 9-12. We are grateful for parent volunteers who commit hundreds of hours to supporting the program that provides bright young men with the gift of a Bosco Tech education. Bingo is every Saturday night from 5 to 10 p.m. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. so players can sample the fullservice food menu, socialize and participate in prebingo games. For more information, contact Mr. Paul Garcia at (626) 940-2147 or pgarcia@boscotech.edu. Like it on Facebook at ‘Bosco Tech Bingo’ to see specials and promotions.
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MSET CHAIR JIM CURIEL EARNS NATIONAL TEACHING AWARD The ASM Materials Education Foundation and its Teacher Award Committee have named Bosco Tech instructor Jim Curiel as the recipient of the 2015 Kishor M. Kulkarni Distinguished High School Teacher Award. The award was established in 2007 through a generous donation by Dr. Kishor M. Kulkarni, past trustee of ASM International, and his family to recognize the accomplishments of one U.S. high school teacher who has demonstrated a significant and sustained positive impact on pre-college-age students. This year’s recipient, Jim Curiel, is chairman of Bosco Tech’s Materials Science, Engineering & Technology (MSET). A devoted teacher and a proponent of STEM teaching, he consistently motivates and inspires his students toward higher education and professional opportunities. “What sets Mr. Curiel apart is his passion towards the materials science, engineering & technology field and his students succeeding in all their classes,” said Dustin Kelso, a senior in Bosco Tech’s MSET program. “Mr. Curiel is true evidence in grooming young adults to become avid learners, all the while maintaining the love and understanding for the MSET field.” Mr. Curiel, a 1973 Bosco Tech graduate, is a long time and active member of ASM International. His involvement includes serving on the Executive Committee of the ASM Los Angeles Chapter, instructing ASM Education courses, and organizing and hosting one-day materials camps for area middle-school students and teachers. He also established the only student chapter of ASM International at the high school level. ASM International, formerly known as the American Society for Metals, is a professional organization for materials scientists and engineers. Established in 1913, the society has 36,000 members worldwide. The Kishor M. Kulkarni Distinguished High School Teacher Award will be presented at the ASM Leadership awards luncheon on October 5 during the annual Materials Science &Technology (MS&T ’15) conference in Columbus, Ohio.
2015-2016 STUDENT COUNCIL A special shout out to Bosco Tech’s 2015-2016 Student Council who is gearing up for a successful, fun-filled year. The council’s Executive Committee was hard at work through the summer planning the academic year ahead. They are: President: Reiley Akkari, ACE, ‘16 Vice-President: David Casillas, IDEA, ‘16 Secretary: Anthony Lopez, MSET, ‘16 Treasurer: Darrian Gardea, CSEE, ‘16 Advisor: Ralph Rodriguez, IDEA, ‘16 Spirit Commissioner: Daniel Uballez, MAT, ‘17
Joining the executive council are class councils who, together with the executive committee, plan and execute various school-wide events throughout the year: sports rallies, lunch games/music/special dress days for homecoming week, the Christmas toy drive, dances, to mention a few. They also run the campus snack stand. Each class also sponsors a tournament, organized by the respective class council. This year’s class councils are: Senior Class President: Anthony Figueroa, MSET Vice-President: Nicholas Lira, ACE Secretary: Nicholas Ibarra, CSEE Treasurer: Jeremiah Rodriguez, CSEE Sophomore Class President: Brandon Lozano, MSET Adam Mendoza- VP Anthony Duarte- Secretary Sydney Herrera- treasurer
Junior Class President Jacob Lovi, MSET Vice-President: Kevin La, MSET Secretary: Joey Medina, MAT Treasurer: William Ramos, MSET Freshman Class To be determined
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PRINCETON REVIEW Instead of having to enroll in an outside SAT exam preparation program, Bosco Tech will once again provide an in-depth Princeton Review preparatory course for all juniors. The program, offered at no additional charge, runs over the span of two months, including three Saturdays and 12 late dismissal days. On those scheduled dates, dismissal for the juniors will be postponed by 40 minutes to accommodate the amount of material covered. The program is mandatory for all juniors. Test prep dates and Saturday practice exam dates are already posted on the school’s website, in the general calendar. Please contact Mr. Bob Currie (626-940-2013 and bcurrie@boscotech.edu) with any questions.
STUDENTS BUILD COLLEGE TEST PREPARATION SKILLS Each fall, Bosco Tech students participate in a campus-wide effort to prepare for standardized testing and the college application process. While all eleventh graders are currently completing a full Princeton Review preparatory course on campus (see above story), remaining students are also benefitting from advanced preparation for upcoming tests and college admission. All freshmen and sophomores will be guided through test preparation materials to prepare for the PSAT test. which specifically address preparation in the areas of reading, mathematics and writing. Additionally, teachers will use the time periods to focus on developing the critical reading and writing skills fundamental to college admissions and, later on, for college success. “Strong critical reading and effective writing skills are two of the most important predictors of success as students enter their university careers,” said Mr. Jeff Krynen, Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction. “Bosco Tech is strongly committed to building up these skills, beyond the standard college preparatory curriculum, to help ensure our students not only succeed, but excel as they transition into the undergraduate phase of their educations, after they graduate from our school.” Separately, seniors are participating in a series of college admissions sessions that will cover several important topics including financial aid, scholarships, the Cal State and UC applications, and the Common Application. In addition, representatives from several universities will address the seniors.
2016 EUROPE TRIP—PLAN NOW! Foreign language instructor Antonia Elenes will again take a group of fortunate students traveling over Spring Break 2016. The students will have the opportunity to tour London, Paris, Barcelona and Rome. Plan now for your son to take part. Please contact Mrs. Elenes for more information (626-940-2124 or aelenes@boscotech.edu).
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MANHATTAN ARCHITECTURAL EXCURSION —STUDENTS STUDY SIGNIFICANCE OF NEW YORK LANDMARKS Six fortunate students and two parent chaperones joined ACE Chairman Chris Barnett for an architectural tour of Manhattan this summer. The group explored 40 popular landmarks including the 911 Memorial and Museum, the Empire State Building, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. As in past ACE study tours, each student had already conducted research on the locations they would visit, allowing them to act as informational guides for each internationally recognized treasure. In this way, students became ‘experts’ and were able to share their knowledge with the group, explaining the architectural and engineering significance of the sites. “From start to finish, the tour was a great opportunity for the students to gain a first-hand understanding of these structures,” said Mr. Barnett. “They are fantastic examples of why architecture is the art of creating space for human use, and engineering is the math and science employed to keep those spaces workable and safe."
ACE TO INTEGRATE LESSONS FROM HARVARD’S GRADUATE SCHOOL OF DESIGN INTO COURSEWORK A day after returning from New York (see story above), ACE Chairman Chris Barnett returned to the East Coast to attend two courses at the Harvard Graduate School of Design. One class focused on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) building standards. The class was taught by the 25-year-old Act’s creators. It covered current standards that ACE’s juniors and seniors study in their architecture classes. The other course explored ways to make cities 'walkable’ and concentrated on the tools and techniques for reshaping urbanized areas. Walkability, or the life reaped from reduced car usage and more walking, biking, light rail usage and being near other people again can revitalize cities and bring people back into town and city centers. Cities like New York, Boston, San Diego, Seattle and Phoenix have made great strides to improve this increasing living/working/playing lifestyle that millenials are demanding. This topic is currently taught as a component of Urban & Regional Planning in ACE’s junior architecture class. “Both Harvard courses will impact ACE's classes,” said Mr. Barnett. “It’s imperative for future construction engineers, city planners and architects to understand effective city planning and building standards. That forethought makes for successful design. I’m grateful for the opportunity to attend these courses over four consecutive days at Harvard University. I think the respected perspective offered by the Harvard classes will bring a certain vitality, excitement and cutting-edge industry knowledge to Bosco Tech's ACE courses.”
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TELL FRIENDS & FAMILY— BOSCO HOSTS GEAR UP FOR HIGH SCHOOL NIGHT ON SEPT. 30 Please tell friends and family members that Bosco Tech will again host a free high school fair for elementary and middle school students and their parents on Wednesday, September 30, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The fair, Gear Up for High School, will feature representatives from 30 area Catholic schools, including Bosco Tech, who will provide information about their school’s curriculum and programs. The evening will begin with table presentations followed by in-depth breakout sessions where school representatives will meet with interested families to answer questions. For more information about the high school fair, call (626) 940-2011 or email at admissions@boscotech.edu. Register at www.boscotech.edu/events.
OCT. 7 COLLEGE NIGHT TO FEATURE TOP SCHOOLS Bosco Tech will host its ninth annual college fair for high school students and their parents on Wednesday, October 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. It will feature representatives from prestigious universities and colleges across the country. Attendance is mandatory for all Bosco Tech students. The college fair provides high school students a venue in which to meet representatives from top colleges in one location, enabling young people and their families an opportunity to explore their options and compare colleges and universities from across the country. The event will feature break-out sessions on financial aid for college, standardized testing (with an emphasis on the new SAT), and the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP). The college fair is free of charge and is sponsored by the Princeton Review. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. with gourmet food trucks available until 8 p.m. Details and more information on College Night is coming soon.
STUDENT AMBASSADOR GAINS INSIGHT IN JAPAN —BY CSEE JUNIOR ANGELO DOMINGO (STUDENT AMBASSADOR THROUGH TOMODACHI MUFG INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM)
I will never forget my time in Japan. During my stay, I was able to visit many places and meet new people, such as visiting the Tokyo Sky Tree and meeting the people of the Kesennuma, which was devastated in the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. We learned a lot about the relationship between Japan and America through the victims of the 2011 disaster and a story from an A-bomb survivor. We were also able to visit local schools and befriend students there. My favorite part of the trip was being able to homestay with a local family, the Kamiyamis from Sendai, because they showed me how normal life in Japan would be, going to karaoke, eating at many shops, visiting temples, and going to school. I would like to go back someday to repay them for their kindness. The people I met and the places I have been to in Japan made me want to be involved more. I plan to host an international student one day to show the same kindness my homestay family showed me. Top: Angelo (second from right) with his Japanese homestay family Bottom: Sponsoring company Tomodachi Sendai Event
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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, please see the 2015-2016 Parent-Student Handbook. Attendance In the event of an absence, please call the Attendance Office at (626) 940-2002 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 and present it to the school nurse. 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. Tardies A student is tardy to school if he is not in his assigned place when the first period bell rings. If tardy, he must obtain a late slip from the Attendance Office. A note from a parent/guardian should always be presented explaining the reason for tardiness, although this does not assure the student an excused tardy. Disciplinary action will be taken if the reason for the tardy is not recognized as valid. Students are given four verbal warnings before detentions are issued. They will begin to serve after-school detention once they have accumulated their fifth tardy and serve Saturday detentions after their eighth tardy. After the eighth tardy, parents will be contacted and a parent conference will be required to develop a plan that will assist the student in being punctual to class. Fifteen tardies per semester are the maximum allowed before credit for the course becomes null. Student drop offs Parents are asked not to drop off or pick up students from the front administration parking lot because of the inherent danger this may cause students on foot; instead, they are asked to use the south parking lot to drop off/ pick up students before/after school. Please observe the ‘no parking’ areas in front of the school, including the bus stop and designated emergency vehicle zones. Parents’ vehicles are not allowed on campus at any time unless by specific permission. Closed campus For the safety of our school community, Bosco Tech is a closed campus between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:05 p.m. Visitors must sign in in the front lobby and be escorted to their requested location on campus. Upon completing business on campus, visitors must check out as they leave. Lunch drop offs Dropping off lunch or lunch money after 8 a.m. is strongly discouraged as this requires a dean to deliver such items to a specific student. If you have pre-arranged with your son to drop off lunch/money, the student should pick it up in the front lobby during his lunch hour. Delivery of drop offs cannot be guaranteed. All lunches left unclaimed after 3:05 p.m. will be disposed of.
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CROSS COUNTRY TEAM FACES ALUMNI —BY ASSISTANT CROSS COUNTRY COACH BRAD STOLZ Bosco Tech’s Cross Country team has been running, conditioning, and training most of the summer. Part of their hard work took place at an on-campus sports camp during summer school. As of August 15, they had run two races: the Baldwin Park 5K Pride of the Valley race, and the team’s own Annual Alumni Race and Barbecue on August 15. Eighteen alumni attended, the oldest being Omar Valdemar (EL ‘88), Rudy Andrade (GC ‘91), and Mario Rodriguez (MT ‘91), the more recent class years of 2014 and 2015 being well represented. The alumni faced our current team. The race started at Bosco's front flagpole and covered two miles around and through the campus. The alumni won with brothers JJ and Ruben Dominguez (both varsity members of Cal Poly Pomona's current cross country team) taking the top two spots (one half second separated their finishing times). Current Bosco junior Manny Alvarez finished a close third. The youngest Dominguez brother, current freshman Aaron, was only one minute behind his older siblings. Two other alumni who ran, Blayze Fimbres (CS ‘10) and Albert Gomez (MS ‘10), coach the current team. The youngest person to finish the race was Rudy Andrade's three-year-old son, Charles, pushed by his dad in a stroller. The annual event concluded with a barbecue and very spirited games of basketball and ultimate Frisbee (also won by the alumni). Current cross country team members raced with alumni at the annual two-mile run.
HISTORY INSTRUCTOR ATTENDS EAST COAST SEMINARS AP History and Human Geography instructor Erick Williams was again selected from a national pool of applicants to attend summer teaching workshops by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). The East Coast sessions focus on American history. The first, “Colonial Encounters: Native Americans, Africans, and Europeans,” was held at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. It provided an in-depth examination of cultural interactions between the three groups during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Taught by one of the country’s leading instructors in the area, it offered lectures, discussions and field trips to relevant locations. “The Hudson River in the Nineteenth Century and the Modernization of America,” the second session, was held at New Jersey’s Ramapo College. It provided an overview of history, art, ecology, geography, math, architecture, literature—even a cultural analysis of ghost stories—relevant to the area. "I am looking forward to sharing what I learned and incorporating some interesting documents into my lessons,” said Williams. Mr. Williams on an NEH site visit to the Hudson River.
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GET INVOLVED! —BY MRS. CATHY RIVERA, ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT Welcome, parents! Participation in our parent service program is a great opportunity for you to meet other parents while setting a good example for your son about the value of giving back. Events will be advertised throughout the school year. The deadline for the completion of parent volunteer hours for grades 9-11 is May 27, 2016; senior parent service hours must be completed by April 29, 2016. Failure to fulfill volunteer hours and/or assigned bingo evenings will result in a $50 per hour per student charge to your tuition account. Important Note—All parents are required to complete 30 volunteer hours throughout the school year. If you have two or more sons enrolled at Bosco Tech, you must complete an additional 10 hours for each student. Bingo volunteers—If you are currently enrolled in the Bingo Program Option A (Tuition Assistance), you will volunteer 20 hours with the bingo program and 10 hours in any of the school events. If your family is receiving financial assistance for two sons, you must volunteer 20 hours in the bingo program and 20 hours with any of the school events. Bingo parents are assigned dates and teams and this information is sent via mail. Contact Mr. Paul Garcia at pgarcia@boscotech.edu or 626-940-2147 with any questions regarding your bingo sessions.
BOSCO TECH SPONSORS Bosco Tech would like to thank the following businesses for their support.
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WxÜuç Wtçá 2015 Freshman Mothers’ Luncheon Sunday, September 27 Mass at 10 a.m. Luncheon following, to conclude by 1:30 p.m. Please join us for light refreshments, games and prizes. Invitations coming soon. No students, please.
STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK NOW AVAILABLE Don’t borrow your son’s Student/Parent Handbook this year! Several extra copies of the handy book have been printed and are available for $13 each. Conveniently locate the school schedule, holidays, most special events, and phone numbers. Keep your own calendar, in addition to school guidelines and important policies and important contact information and much more. A limited supply of handbooks will be available at Back to School Night on Wednesday, September 9, and at the Finance Office. Get yours before they sell out!
SAVE THE DATE— FALL OPEN HOUSE IS NOVEMBER 22 Mark your calendar now! Bosco Tech’s annual Fall Open House is Sunday, November 22, from 12 noon to 4 p.m. This is a mandatory school day for every student and a good opportunity for family and friends to see the entire campus in action. Visit each technology for demonstrations, hear the marching band play, and sample tasty treats in a variety of food booths.
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SEPTEMBER 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 .
August Fri.-Sat. Monday September Wednesday Monday Wed.-Fri. Wednesday
8/28-8/29 8/31
Salesian Experience for freshman class (first day of classes for freshmen) First day of classes for grades 10-12
9/2 9/7 9/9-9/11 9/9
Thursday
9/10
Friday Saturday
9/11 9/12
Picture Day (formal dress) Labor Day (no school) Triduum (Bosco Tech’s 60th anniversary) Back-to-School night and Parent Council meeting at 6 p.m. Parents’ Council quarterly meeting at 6 p.m. Alumni Association meeting at 6 p.m. Late start (classes begin at 8:50 a.m.) ASB fundraiser at Carrow’s from 7 to 11 a.m. 60th anniversary celebratory Mass at 10:30 a.m. (conclusion of Triduum) ACT SAT Prep Test #1 (juniors) Super Bingo Homecoming Week Test prep #1 Test prep #2 Freshman college info night at 6 p.m. followed by Technology Information Session at 7 p.m. Senior college info night at 7 p.m. Homecoming game vs. Bassett at 1 p.m. College Tour 2015 Test prep #3 Dance Turnaround fundraiser trip to stateline Class of ‘65 50-year reunion Freshman Mothers’ Luncheon from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Picture make-up day Test prep #4 Test prep #5 High school night at 6:30 p.m.
Mon.-Fri. 9/14-9/18 Tuesday 9/15 Wednesday 9/16
Saturday Mon.-Fri. Tuesday Friday Saturday
9/19 9/21-9/25 9/22 9/25 9/26
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday
9/27 9/28 9/29 9/30
October Thursday Saturday Mon.-Tues. Tuesday
10/1 10/3 10/5-10/9 10/6
Wednesday 10/7 Thursday 10/8
Blood Drive SAT (off campus) Respect Life Week Test Prep #6 Parent Council meeting at 6 p.m. College Fair at 6 p.m. (mandatory for Bosco students) Late start (classes begin at 8:50 a.m.)
PARENT COUNCIL MEETING / BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT IS SEPT. 9 On behalf of Bosco Tech’s Parent Council, welcome back! This school year promises to be a productive and successful one. Please plan to attend the kick-off quarterly council meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 6 p.m. During the evening, nominations for class representatives will be accepted and the board will answer questions and outline the year’s highlights and goals. Immediately after the meeting, all teachers, counselors, and school administrators will be on hand to meet parents. We look forward to seeing you there!