February 14, 2020 Principal's Bulletin Happy Friday and Valentines Day! May this day of expressing love and giving bring joy to you and your loved ones. Joy is an important aspect of our Salesian charism and distinct approach to schooling. We strive to facilitate joy through our educational spaces of Home, School, Church, and Playground. Home fosters belonging. School fosters learning. Playground fosters celebration. Church fosters reflecting. This model, when implemented by Salesian educators through reason, religion, and loving kindness fosters joy and love. One of the most powerful experiences of the oratory began last Tuesday. 51 seniors are making the Kairos journey this week. We ask that you keep them all in your prayer as they explore how God manifests himself in their lives. Looking Ahead Course Selection It's that time of the year! Recently, all students were oriented on how to best choose courses for the upcoming school year. Our goal is growth for all students and to place them in coursework that exposes them to tasks that are in their zone of proximal development. Please check out some great tips about choosing the right courses for high school to help guide your conversations with your son as he completes course selection.
Brave Robotics Thank you to all who donated to the Braves Robotics fundraiser. We raised about $700 from all of the items donated. This will help the Braves as they continue preparing for a great season ahead. This year, Brave Robotics will have competed in the most events in the history of the program.
Re-Enrollment for 2020-2021 Re-enollment for the new school year is right around the corner. Information regarding re-enrollment will be distributed by the end of February with
Personnel Update Mr. Wilsak has taken a leave of absence from Bosco for the remainder of the school year. He is Bosco's longest serving employee at 46 years. We wish him the best! His courses have been reassigned to Mr. Flaherty and Mr. Avila.
Basketball The Braves have qualified for the Open Division for the CIF SS playoffs. This is the top division in the entire section (all 580 schools) and the top 8 teams will be playing in a round robin tournament starting Friday, February 14 vs Sierra Canyon. The game will be played at Cal State Northridge at 7pm.
Pre-Sale tickets are available online.
Soccer
Wrestling After coming off a CIF SS Dual Championship, Bosco wrestling started the CIF Individual run this past Friday, competing in the Trinity League Individual Finals at Servite High School. The top three wrestlers in each weight class move on to CIF SS Individuals. We sent 13 wrestlers over to Servite and all 13 qualified for CIF. We had 8 league champions, 3 second place finishers and 2 third placer finishers. All 13 students will be wrestling this coming Friday, Feb 14 and Saturday, Feb 15 at Palm Spring High School.
Congratulations to Coach Kapusta and our varsity ice hockey team. The Braves have finished the regular season 15-3, finishing this past weekend with wins over Poway 4-3 and Central Catholic 4-1. Playoff information coming soon. Please go to the Anaheim Ducks High School Hockey League Bosco hockey page for more information.
Casino Night and Poker Tournament - This Saturday This year's annual Texas Hold Em Tournament is on! We will take registrations and walk ins until 6pm or seats run out. All proceeds support Baseball and Aquatics programs! All levels welcome! Come enjoy a great time with dinner, drinks, and fellowship. Father & Son Car Show Calling all fathers and father figures! Come get some quality father/son time at the annual mass, breakfast, and car show event. Senior parents should especially attend to enjoy the last few months you have with your son before he sails off to college! Our Parent Association has been planning a laid back Hawaiian themed day for all to enjoy. Your participation in the largest fundraiser for the Parent Association goes a long way! All of the money raised gets donated back to the students! More information can be found here. Thank you for your trust and faith in St. John Bosco High School!
In the Spirit of Don Bosco, Dr. De Larkin
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