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THE GEAR MONTHLY PARENT NEWSLETTER
ISSUE 59
SEPTEMBER 2016
WELCOME, BOSCO TECH CLASS OF 2020! —CLASS COMPLETES FRESHMAN SUMMER PROGRAM (SEE PAGE 2)
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WELCOME TO THE FUTURE GRADUATING CLASS OF 2020
The entire Bosco Tech community welcomes the future graduating class of 2020, our incoming freshmen who
have just completed the rigorous Freshman Summer Program (FSP), a five-week course of study designed
specifically to introduce students to the
five applied science and engineering
fields they will be studying during their
remaining years at Bosco Tech. (See
page 4 for the next steps for these
young men.)
Members of the incoming class are
carefully selected from more than 60
elementary and middle schools in 30
cities across the Los Angeles area.
We’re confident these young men
will enjoy the coming four years at
Bosco Tech and pray that their time
here will be memorable and beneficial.
FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear Bosco Tech family,
On behalf of the faculty, administration and staff, it is my great pleasure to
welcome back our returning students and their families, and to extend a heartfelt
welcome to students who are joining us for the first time! I trust that all your days at
Bosco Tech will be highly educational and beneficial to your growth into mature,
productive young people.
It is my constant prayer that we, as faculty, might guide each student in your path
to find the divine plan God has for your life. It is our goal that each of you achieves
your highest potential with the full support of both family and caring, qualified in-
structors. A strong partnership between the two will ensure the best avenue for suc-
cess for these precious young lives.
I ask you parents to continue to vigilantly guide your son’s learning experience by
ensuring that he is fully rested, on time, and well prepared and equipped to learn
each day. At the end of the day, talk to him about his successes and areas for improvement, review his assign-
ments, and ask questions—get him to talk! Let us know if he needs any kind of additional assistance, and
remain involved in the process. Be assured that your son’s well being is our shared priority.
I am excited for the many positive experiences the coming year will certainly hold. I am reminded of the
encouraging words of Jeremiah 29:11—”For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord. “Plans to
prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.” May God continue to richly bless you
and your family.
To another successful year,
Mr. Xavier Jimenez
President
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FROM THE SALESIAN DIRECTOR
Greetings!
In the Fall of 2014, the Catholic bishops met in Rome to explore family is-
sues. They produced a document, which has recently been released. It has be-
come my leisure reading, from which I hope to share insights and wisdom to
building up society's most important institution. The church calls the family the
"domestic church" for many reasons, and we'll look at that,too. If you want to read
along, the document is called Instrumentum Laboris and can be found on the US
Bishops website or the Vatican's website (usccb.org and vatican.va, respectively).
A new school year means a new start and new opportunities. Let's move for-
ward with courage and faith.
May God bless you,
Fr. Steven Way, SDB
Salesian Director
SUMMER INTERNS RETURN TO CAMPUS WITH PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
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 profes-
sionals at prestigious companies and organizations like NASA’s Jet
Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), Boeing, and the Symantec Corp.
The internships provided the students with rare hands-on experience while
increasing their exposure to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and
math) professions.
“The Boeing internship has contributed to one of the best summers of my
life,” said junior Matthew Lewis. “I have met brilliant people, learned more
about engineering, developed my social skills, and have gained unique ex-
periences.”
“Boeing has also provided many opportunities for interns to network. I
have met many people who guided and mentored me throughout this intern-
ship. Because of my mentors, I got a glimpse of the satellite industry. Five
years ago, I would have never imagined doing all this. I’m grateful for the
opportunities.”
Manuel Alvarez—American Red Cross
Devin Cornair—The Boeing Company
Matthew Davis—The Boeing Company
Augustine Escalera—Mid Valley Radio
Joseph Garcia—Amity Law Group
John-Paul Gomez Reed—The Boeing
Company
Elias Hosseini—Symantec Corp.
Noah Jimenez—Orbital ATK
Matthew Lewis—The Boeing Company
Frank Lora—JPL
Jacob Lovi—The Boeing Company
Shant Loussararian—JPL
Daniel Martinez—The Boeing Company
Joel Medina—Mid Valley Radio
Daniel Mora—Symantec Corp.
Mario Mijangos—The Boeing Company
Rodrigo Plata—Reyes Construction, Inc.
Jeremiah Rodriguez—Orbital ATK
Diego Vargas—Bosco Tech Summer
Scholars Program
Lorenzo Zamora—The Boeing Company
Ming Zhang—E-Freight Technology
Interning Students & Their Companies
JPL interns included Shant Loussararian
(third from right), Frank Lora (far right),
Joseph Felix (class of 2015) (third from left),
and Ian Dominguez (class of 2015) fourth
from left).
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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, class members will spend their
technology time rotating through three introductory pro-
grams of their choosing. These overview courses will inform
students of the varied classes, exciting projects, and college
and career opportunities associated with that technology ma-
jor.
Every six weeks, parents and guardians are required to at-
tend a special meeting with teachers, called the Technology
Information Session (TIS):
• TIS #1 Wednesday, 9/21
• TIS #2 Wednesday, 11/2
• TIS #3 Sunday, 11/20 (Open House)
These important meetings provide information about each
program so the final decision in selecting a technology major
involves both the parent and student.
On Saturday, January 7, 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 chairs or Mr. Eric Tom, Dean of
STEM Studies at [email protected].
TECH ALUMNI WORKING ON JUNO—JPL/NASA MISSION TO JUPITER
We're so proud of our alumni! Among the JPL/
NASA scientists and engineers who launched Juno,
the mission currently orbiting Jupiter and earning
world-wide attention, are Tech alumni James Holden
(EL '82), Anthony Mittskus (EL '78), Alejandro
Jimenez (EL '91) and Gerhard Stiebel (EL '82).
Juno will spend 20 months conducting an up-close
investigation of the biggest planet in our solar system.
Astrophysicist and Principal Mission Investigator
Scott Bolton calls this exploratory endeavor "the
hardest thing NASA has ever done."
For more information on Juno and for live images,
visit www.missionjuno.swri.edu.
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TECH INSTRUCTOR SELECTED BY COLLEGE BOARD
—AP HISTORY EXAM SCORER
& WORKSHOP PARTICIPANT
Bosco Tech History instructor Erick
Williams had another busy summer! He was
selected by the College Board to serve as an
Advanced Placement exam reader. The
organization flew him to Louisville,
Kentucky, where he spent a week working alongside teachers from across the country, undergoing extensive
instruction and training before reviewing and evaluating student U.S. History exams.
Past official AP readers testify that the annual AP reading offers a rare and enriching professional develop-
ment experience by providing them with the opportunity to develop teaching
approaches and ideas through close interactions with a diverse group of
professional colleagues.
Following the intense and enlightening grading work, Mr. Williams attended
two history workshops designed to compliment and enhance classroom instruc-
tion. One, sponsored by the Gilder Lehrman Institute, focused on Westward
expansion across the U.S. The second, a National Endowment for the Humanities
Landmarks Workshop on the Cold War Home Front, focused on the history of
the aerospace industry in Southern California.
Mr. Williams says that many of the seminars he has attended over the last five
years, in particular, the Gilder Lehrman workshops, “have been invaluable in
pushing me to rethink history and refine and reformat the way I teach. Hopefully,
my summer experiences will benefit all my students in my AP (US History and
Human Geography) and my regular classes (US History).”
ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAM RESULTS
Congratulations to the following current students and recent graduates who earned recognition from the Col-
lege Board for their superior performance on the Advanced Placement exams taken in the spring. Nineteen
Bosco Tech students were named AP Scholars, while Matthew Engquist earned the AP Scholar with Honor
title, and graduate Reiley Akkari was awarded the coveted AP Scholar with Distinction designation. The 19
Tech students named AP Scholars are:
Justin Bueno Edward Castro Norris Chen Kyle Chiang Christopher Diaz
Alex Escobar Luis Escobar Ziyi Fang Victor Flores Darrian Gardea
Elias Hosseini Adrian Hurtado Noah Jimenez Matthew Lewis Jacob McKinney
Mario Mijangos William Ramos Timothy Thai Andrew To
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A MESSAGE FROM OUR PARENT COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Hello fellow Bosco Tech families,
My name is Josephina Lira and I have the
honor of being your 2016-2017 president of
the Bosco Tech Parent Council. I hope you
had a great summer break and are ready to
begin a wonderful new school year!
On behalf of our current families and the
student body of Bosco Tech, I would like to
give a warm welcome to our new freshman
parents, the Techman Class of 2020, and to
our international and transfer students. I look
forward to working together as a family for
the benefit of our young men.
It is the mission of the Parent Council to
serve as the main liaison of information and
support for the parents, families, and students
of Bosco Tech. In this endeavor, it is our duty and pleasure to reach out to parents and make them feel that they
are an integral part of our school community. By way of the events that the Parent Council holds, we network
with parents and faculty to establish a sense of family, a sound foundation of trust, and open communication.
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce our Bosco Tech Parent Council Executive Board Members:
Norma Robles—Vice-President; Laura Jurado—Recording Secretary; Shannon Mc Connell—Treasurer; Norma
Camero—Emeritus Position; Council Members—Sandra Rollerson, Tammy Torres, David Valdivia, Michelle
Mijangos, Eddie Mijangos, Deadra Toribio, Jesse Toribio, Pola Florez, Mari Castillo, Elizabeth Harrell and
Mike Minter; Cathy Rivera—Parent Liaison.
The Parent Council meetings are working meetings at which events are planned and coordinated. Our monthly
board meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Library. The Parent Coun-
cil is made up of volunteer parents who apply to serve at the start of each academic year. For more information,
please contact Mrs. Cathy Rivera at (626) 940-2006 or [email protected].
Now, a look ahead at our upcoming events:
• Back-to-School Night–Thursday, September 1st at 5:30 p.m. in Tech Hall.
• Bosco Tech 1st Annual Family Mass and Barbeque–Sunday, September 18th at 10:00 a.m. by Gym area.
• Freshman Mothers Mass and Luncheon– Sunday, October 23 at 10:00 a.m. on mall area
• Holiday Boutique––Saturday, December 3rd at 10:00 a.m. on mall area and gym
• Father and Son Mass and Breakfast–Sunday, April 2nd at 10:00 a.m. in Chapel and Tech Hall.
We look forward to seeing you at these events and getting to know you better.
Warm Regards,
Josephina Lira
President, Bosco Tech Parent Council
“With the blessings of St. John Bosco and the teaching of the Salesians, we will lead by example and shall
remain united, in Christ, Family and Education.”
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EMERGING TECHNOLOGY LABS NEAR COMPLETION
Construction is nearly complete! The development of three new laboratories along the school’s Tech corridor will
allow students to study various facets of emerging technologies--rapid prototyping (3D printing, shown above),
green construction and alternative energy sources, and robotics. These labs will provide cross-curricular explora-
tion opportunities for students. We are extremely grateful to the Fletcher Jones Foundation for the funding for
these facilities.
FOOD SERVICE TEAM RECEIVES BEST OF ROSEMEAD AWARD
The word is out! Congratulations to the Bosco Tech food services crew who daily
provide students with delicious meals. The school’s cafeteria food has been awarded
the 2016 Best of Rosemead Award by the Rosemead Award Program. Each year, the
program recognizes companies for exceptional marketing success in their community
and business category. Various sources of information are gathered and analyzed to
choose winners in each category, determined by information gathered internally by the
Rosemead Award Program and data provided by third parties.
Ask your son if he’s tried the food and I’m sure he’ll agree with the Rosemead
Award Program’s selection!
EARN CONTRIBUTIONS TO BOSCO TECH WHILE SHOPPING! EASY CASH FOR OUR SCHOOL
Did you know that you can conveniently earn cash for Bosco Tech
while running errands, shopping and ordering online? Now it’s easy to
get corporate gifts for our school while you shop. Many of your favorite
stores and websites will make contributions each time you make a
purchase. Please check out some of these businesses and their convenient giving programs. Simply register and
Bosco Tech will automatically earn funds. The following stores and sites, among others, are currently partici-
pating:
-Amazon.com
(smile.amazon.com)
-Food4Less
-Kroger Family of Stores
-Ralphs
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ATHLETIC DIRECTOR SHOCKLEY NAMED MVP
Congratulations to Bosco Tech Athletic Director (AD) Chris Shockley who
was named to the CIF-Southern Section inaugural MVP AD’s class for the
2015-2016 school year in late June, recognizing the positive impact athletic
directors have on student-athletes. The program recently was launched to offer
professional growth for CIF-Southern Section school athletic directors.
“I want to thank and salute our section’s athletic directors who achieved
MVP AD status in this first year of our program,” said CIF-Southern Section
Commissioner Rob Wigod. “I truly appreciate their hard work, dedication and
professionalism in devoting extra time and effort that was necessary for them
to complete this certification.”
The program involved the completion of several items by the participants,
including attending a CIF workshop, participating in an Athletic Directors
Summit and the State Athletic Directors conference, and completing rigorous
testing.
“I believe it’s important to complete programs like this for professional development and growth,” said Coach
Shockley. “It’s a challenge to keep up with today's students, both socially and techni-
cally. There are so many advances in our world, it’s important to find new methods to
reach and understand our youth. The best thing about the CIF program is the commu-
nication among Athletic Directors, including veterans who have been doing this for
30 years or more. To be able to hear what works for them has been key.”
“I took the program very seriously because I want to be the best AD I can for Bosco
Tech and our students. I believe in them whole heartedly and believe they deserve our
very best!”
TELL FRIENDS & FAMILY— BOSCO HOSTS GEAR UP FOR HIGH SCHOOL NIGHT ON SEPT. 28
Please tell friends and family members—Bosco Tech will again host
“Gear Up for High School” for elementary and middle school students
and their parents, teachers, and administrators on Wednesday, Septem-
ber 28, from 6 to 8 p.m.
During the free event, representatives from approximately 25 local
Catholic private and archdiocesan high schools will provide informa-
tion and answer questions about each school’s admissions process,
curriculum, and academic and extracurricular programs.
“As a convenience to families in our community, we’re gathering
local private high schools in one place,” said Bosco Tech President
Xavier Jimenez. “Gear Up for High School is a great opportunity for
younger students to learn more about the many quality Catholic secon-
dary schools in our area and plan ahead.”
Register at Bosco Tech’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/weareboscotech). Call (626) 940-2009 with
questions.
Wednesday, Sept. 28
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GET INVOLVED!
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 9-12 is March 31, 2017. Also, by December 31, 2016, all
parents will be required to have at least half their hours completed.
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, you will volunteer 25 hours
with the bingo program. Bingo parents are assigned dates and teams and this information is sent via mail. Contact
Mr. Paul Garcia at [email protected] or 626-940-2147 with any questions regarding your bingo sessions.
STUDENTS BECOME TEACHERS—COACHING THE KIDS
Kudos to our current sophomores who again coached small children through the City of Rosemead’s Tiny Tots sports pro-grams this past spring/summer, as freshmen. The basketball coaching team in top left photo consists of: left to right, including back row: Vincent Maldonado, Daniel
Reyes, Jaime Uy, Alex Magallon, Ian McConell, Diego
Espinosa, Matthew Salazar, Joshua Dueñas, Gabriel
Gonzalez.
The Garvey Park Gym soccer coaches are at (top right photo—back row, left to right) Julian Lopez, Johnathan
Hernandez, Bryan Valdivia, Joshua Dominguez, Marlon
Barahona. Front row: left to right, Kevin Banuelos,
Michael Garcia, Joaquin Barbosa, Emiliano La Farga, Eric
Olvera. Not pictured: Gerry Gomez, Anthony Castillo. The Garvey Intermediate soccer coaching team in bottom photo (back row, left to right) Richard Hernandez,
John Acuna, Cuba Garcia, Andrew Arenas Max Granados. Front row: left to right, Peter Ronney, Andrew
Sosa, Luis Alvarez, Alfonzo Martinez, Alex Gonzalez, Gary Lopez. Not pictured: Adrian Medrano. Thank you for your hard work, gentlemen! Our apologies for any name that may be missing or is not in the correct
order; we’re so proud of these young men and want to get every name included.
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BASKETBALL —BY BASKETBALL HEAD COACH DOMINIC SERMENO
Bosco Tech Basketball traveled to San Diego to play in the
UCSD team camp and Santa Barbara to play in the Westmont
team camp, respectively. The Tigers were lead by senior Jason
Reyes and junior Cameron Caterio. Jason averaged 23 points
during summer while Cameron chipped in 13 points and 4 as-
sists. The Tigers also hosted their own summer league, finishing
9-1. The varsity team will take their talents to Orlando, Florida
this December 26-31, competing in the KSA Tournament.
I am filled with great optimism for this coming season. This
group has adapted well to their roles, is extremely supportive of
their teammates, and is working as hard as any team I have ever
had the honor of coaching.
HIGH ALTITUDE TRAINING & ALUMNI RUN —BY CROSS COUNTRY ASSISTANT COACH BRAD STOLZ
In mid-August, 15 athletes, 3 coaches, and 3 parents
experienced hell week at Serrano Campground at Big
Bear Lake. Depending on experience level, each athlete
and coach ran from 40 to 70 miles. High altitude training
is what many Olympic runners from Kenya and Ethiopia
undergo to win marathons. The purpose of the training
was to prepare us to dominate our league, to go to CIF,
and finally to the state championships in Fresno.
Although lengthy running on steep mountain trails was
quite difficult, everyone who attended came back with a
much higher level of endurance and confidence. The
camaraderie they shared by their common struggles and
fun has created a more united team. The demonstration of
their leadership qualities will culminate with the election of captains after the first race in September. At the
end, while very tired, they all agreed that this camp experience was well worth the effort.
August 20 was a special day for the Cross Country team, as they sponsored the annual Alumni Race, followed
by a barbeque and fund-raiser car wash. Close to 20 alumni, including two current
SPORTS UPDATES
TENNIS —BY TENNIS HEAD COACH & COORDINATOR FOR YOUTH MINISTRY RUDY HERRERA
If the work these tennis players did this summer is any indication of their commitment to the team, we can
look forward to successful year. Although the heat on the court was brutal at times, the perseverance and
commitment of the teammembers was immediately evident. Because three of the team's key players graduated,
many of the younger players knew they had to come out for the summer program.
The fine motor skills required to play tennis at a winning level take commitment and dedication and will
develop over time and through practice and dedication. The goal of the summer program was to improve both
physically and mentally. The high court temperatures and off-court workouts, combined with the on-court drill-
ing, allowed top players to improve their concentration and focus.
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ALL JUNIORS WILL COMPLETE PRINCETON REVIEW
All juniors will once again complete an in-depth Princeton Review SAT exam prep course on campus; this
means that they need not enroll in an outside program. The course, 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 accom-
modate 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 [email protected]) with any questions.
ALL STUDENTS TO 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 juniors are currently completing a full Princeton Review preparatory
course on campus, other students are also benefitting from advanced preparation for upcoming tests and future
college admissions.
All freshmen and sophomores will be guided through test preparation materials to prepare for the PSAT test.
The material will 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.”
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 process. In addition, representatives
from several universities will meet with the senior class.
coaches Blayze Fimbres (CS ’10) and Albert Gomez (MS
‘10) and 20 current cross country team members took part
in the two-mile race on the streets around and through the
Bosco campus. The most senior alumni present were Jose
Perez (’74), Chris Burton (DR ’82), and Omar Valdemar
(EL ’88). The hard-fought race ended in a spectacular finish
with John (JJ) Dominguez (EL ’12) winning with a 11:27
time, a split hair before his brother current sophomore
Aaron Dominguez (MS ’19). They were followed one sec-
ond later by Michael Hurley (PT ’07).
After the race, the alumni renewed old friendships and
made new friends at the delicious barbeque of carne asada hosted by the hard working cross country parents. If
you missed the fun this year, put the Alumni Race in your calendar for next year. You’ll find the date on the cross
country page of Bosco’s web site.
CROSS COUNTRY & ALUMNI RUN (CONTINUED)
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BOSCO TECH MUSIC NEWS —BY BAND BOOSTER MR. JUN REYES
Welcome!
The Don Bosco Technical Institute Music Program would like to welcome you to the 2016-2017 School Year.
It’s been a busy summer for leaders of the DBTI band, having attended several leadership camps that will help
them lead the way for another successful, music-
filled school year.
California Leadership Academy
This summer, the Music Program sent Devin
Cornair, Ethan Truong, William Ramos,
Matthew Venegas and Michael Garcia to the
California Leadership Academy.
Devin described his experience with the camp,
“The California Leadership Academy at Chap-
man University is all about developing your
skills as a leader. During the camp we partici-
pated in numerous icebreakers and activities that
were all designed to increase our people skills
and leadership abilities. The camp really empha-
sized meeting new people, so by the end of it, we
had a lot of new friends. Overall, it was a very
fun and enjoyable experience.”
System Blue Leadership Camp
The Music Program sent Anthony Reyes and Daniel Hosseini to the System Blue Leadership Camp this sum-
mer. Anthony describes his experience with the camp, “We learned things such as how to approach newer mem-
bers of the band to make them feel welcome, how to communicate effectively, and how to use different strate-
gies to teach peers.”
Bocal Majority
Bocal Majority is a camp for oboe and bassoon players of all
levels. This year, Yehya Nasser who showed great potential in
playing the bassoon, participated in the camp.
“The Bocal Majority camp wasn’t just exclusively for bas-
soons, but for other double reed instruments such as the oboe,
English horn, and the contrabassoon,” Yehya said. “I learned
how to play more difficult notes, learned how to make reeds,
and adjust them to fit my liking. The camp was a great experi-
ence because I made a lot of friends who also play double reed
instruments. Overall, I think the Bocal Majority camp is a good
choice for anyone who would want to further expand their
knowledge and experience on double reed instruments.” (See
Yehya’s photo at Bocal Majority camp on the next page.)
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SCHOOL PICTURE DAY
Don’t forget, Wednesday, August 31, is school picture day. It is a formal dress day for all students as indicated
on both the website and in the handbook. The flyers displaying photo packages were sent home with course
schedules, and are available on campus or at mylifetouch.com. LifeTouch customer service can be reached at
626-577-7012.
Reminder to senior parents: portraits should have been taken during the month of August at the studio in
Pasadena. If you have not made arrangements
for your son’s senior portraits, please contact
Lifetouch to schedule his sitting as soon as pos-
sible!
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Marching Band Camp
The marching band’s summer “Band
Camp” was scheduled for the week of
August 22, 2016. During this time
band members learned the basics of
marching and the keys to preparing
themselves for the upcoming march-
ing band season. Band leaders will be
going over plans for the year while
developing new projects that would
help the Music Program achieve its
goals. The camp ended with a family
BBQ on August 25, showcasing the
band’s first performance of the year.
Leadership Spotlight
The 2016 DBTI Royal Techmen
Marching Band leaders are Drum Major Devin Cornair, Assistant Drum Major Daniel Hosseini, Low Brass
Section Leader William Ramos, High Brass Section Leader Ziyi Fang, Woodwinds Section Leader Ethan
Truong, Percussion Section Leader Anthony Reyes, Public Relations Officer Matthew Venegas and Librarian
Michael Garcia.
The Bosco Tech music program is more than just the marching band! After football season, many band mem-
bers transition to the Concert Band for the winter months, and finally to the Jazz Band in the spring. Students
who join one of the school's band programs learn valuable lessons about leadership and working together as a
group. Extracurricular activities, such as music, look great on college applications. Parents are invited to check
out the band's YouTube channel, DBTI Music at www.youtube.com/dbtimusic and the program’s Facebook
page at https://www.facebook.com/dbtimusic. For more information about the band program, contact Music
Director Daniel Almanza at [email protected] or [email protected].
BOSCO TECH MUSIC NEWS (CONTINUED) (continued from previous page)
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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 2016-2017 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 follow-
ing:
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 pre-
sent 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 explain-
ing 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 be-
comes 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. Par-
ents’ 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.
SEPTEMBER 2016 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 and for events scheduled for later
dates.
Fri.-Sat. 8/26-8/27 Salesian Experience for freshmen (school continues for grade 9)
Monday 8/29 School begins for grades 10-12
Wednesday 8/31 Picture day (formal dress)
Thursday 9/1 Parent Council presentation at 5:30 p.m.
Back-to-School Night at 6:30 p.m.
(Join us for a delicious spaghetti dinner—see
inside this issue for details)
Friday 9/2 Faculty in-service day (no school for students)
Monday 9/5 Labor Day (no school)
Tuesday 9/6 Parent Council meeting at 6 p.m.
Thursday 9/8 School-wide assembly (special schedule)
Saturday 9/10 ACT (on campus)
Salesian Family Day of Reconciliation
Sunday 9/11 Patriot Day
Monday 9/12 Senior college information night (Last name A-L: 6 p.m.; M-Z: 7 p.m.)
Wednesday 9/14 Character assembly
Alumni Association board meeting at 6 p.m.
Wed.-Fri. 9/14-9/16 Triduum
Friday 9/16 Liturgy (formal dress)
Fall dance at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday 9/17 Test Prep preparation #1 (all juniors)
Sunday 9/18 Family Picnic BBQ from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tues.-Thurs. 9/20-9/22 Test Prep #1, 2 and 3
Wednesday 9/21 Freshman College Information Night at 6 p.m. followed by
TIS #1 in technologies at 7 p.m.
Monday 9/26 Picture make-up day
Tues.-Thurs. 9/27-9/29 Test Prep #4, 5 and 6
Wednesday 9/28 Progress reports #1 due
High School Night for elementary & middle school students at 6 p.m.
Friday 9/30 Report cards mailed
Saturday 10/1 SAT (off campus)
Test #2 Prep (all juniors)
PARENT COUNCIL MEETING / BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT IS SEPT. 1
The new school year promises to be a productive and successful one. Please plan to
attend the kick-off quarterly Parent Council meeting on Thursday, Sept. 1, at 5:30 p.m.,
followed immediately by Back-to-School Night at 7 p.m. During the evening, the board
will answer questions and outline the year’s highlights and goals.
All teachers, counselors, and school administrators will be on hand to meet parents. We
look forward to seeing you there!