Graduates and their families celebrated at the Warren Conference Center on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Graduates will get a printed copy of their professional photo mailed home within the next few weeks. We will also share the link to the digital candid photos that were taken before and during the ceremony as well once they are available.

Lost and Found! Stop by outside the main office to check the bins if you are missing something from this school year.

Attention Keefe Tech Football Players: On Tuesday June 4th, there will be a team meeting in the cafeteria immediately after school. All students who are interested in trying out for the team should attend this meeting. We are also looking for team managers, videographers, practice and game day assistants. Come to the meeting and learn more about these opportunities. Again, the meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 4th in the cafeteria. See You There!!! GO BRONCOS!!!

Project Adventure is thrilled to announce a downhill mountain biking trip on June 7th! This adrenaline-packed experience promises breathtaking views and exciting trails. Space is limited and sign-ups are on a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact Mr. Sylvestre in Metals for more details and secure your spot on this amazing adventure.

Topshop is just around the corner! You can earn points for your team by participating in Penny Wars. Bring pennies to lunch and drop them into your team's bucket. Remember, pennies are positive points! If you want to jeopardize another team, you can put bills in their jar for negative points. The team with the heaviest jar wins! Jars will be weighed daily. Penny Wars will take place during select lunches!

Attention Skills USA Chapter members. Our final meeting of the year will be next Monday, June 3rd, at 2:05pm in room 323. Come and welcome our new Officer team and wrap up a very successful chapter year. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Roy or Mrs. Graham.

Attention Spring Athletes: All lockers must be emptied and cleaned out before the end of the school year. All locks must be returned to your coaches.

Parents/Guardians - please consider taking a few minutes to fill out the survey below from our partners at the McLean Hospital School Consultation Service. It is about "Understanding Caregivers' Perspective on Youth Mental Health to Create Culturally Informed Educational Resources"

Flyers in English, Spanish and Portuguese below and survey is in all 3 languages. There is a $30 reimbursement from them for participating!

Here is the link to the survey: https://redcap.link/caregiver1

KT 2024-2025 School Calendar:

If your child is going to be absent you are connecting with Melissa Sabo - 508.416.2259 / mksabo@jpkeefehs.org

Looking to order your school photo? Go to https://www.jostens.com/

You need your students ID number and our Keefe Tech event code is: FE255623

Instructions to access PowerSchool parent/guardian account for Keefe Tech:

• The PowerSchool Parent Portal URL is: https://keefetech.powerschool.com/public/

• Access codes and passwords needed to set up parent/guardian accounts were originally sent home via email. If you need them again, please contact support at powerschool@jpkeefehs.org. Please provide your student’s name, grade, and student ID# if known/possible.

• Your username should be set to your full email address.

• Examples of special characters, when setting your password, are: !@#$*

• If you forget your Username or Password click the “Forgot Username or Password” link to have an email sent to reset it.

• If you aren’t receiving the Reset Password email, contact powerschool@jpkeefehs.org for further assistance.
  
  

Do you need to add another student to your PowerSchool parent account?

In your parent portal navigate to Account Preferences, then select the Students tab. Click on the Add button located on the right side of the screen. Enter your student’s name, access ID and Password, and your relationship to your student, then click OK. You should now see your 2nd student in your account. If you do not have the Access codes to add your student, contact powerschool@jpkeefehs.org too.

The PowerSchool app (on iPhone and Droid phone) works for students using their Keefe Tech email address now. The same PowerSchool app (on iPhone and Droid phone) works for parents/guardians to view their children as long as they have setup a registered account with PowerSchool.

All Keefe Tech students can download the PowerSchool app from the App Store, type in District code: CQJG and use the same Keefe email credentials to access their school information. Please work with your students at home if they need assistance accessing, email powerschool@jpkeefehs.org or have students visit 319A for further assistance from the Keefe Tech technology team.

If you do not have a smartphone, you can access your current grades and other information in PowerSchool via most internet browsers.

To access PowerSchool at KeefeTech, you will need to follow these steps:

1. Open an internet browser on your computer.

2. Type https://keefetech.powerschool.com/student into the address bar.

3. Type the student ID (email address) and Password (Google password). It is advisable that you keep your username and password secure and not share it with anyone else.

4. View the information.

5. Remember to log off when you are finished.

PARENT PORTAL HIGHLIGHTS

• The Grades and Attendance tab will allow you to check assignments and scores by clicking on the blue percentage across from a class.

• Email the teacher a question or concern by simply clicking the blue teacher's name link.

• Announcements can be viewed daily

• The parent portal is an excellent tool for monitoring your child's academic success. Log in and familiarize yourself with its capabilities. If you have any questions regarding the use of PowerSchool please contact the school office at 508-416-2100.

Link to the Work Permit Google Form for students: Work Permit Google Form

Important! Students need to be logged in to their Keefe student account to access the link :)

Allergy season is upon us, and we would like to encourage those parents of children with seasonal allergies to consider giving their child daily allergy medication, in order to decrease the number of students leaving class or that may need to be sent home due to symptoms.

Just a REMINDER- Our office does not stock/administer over-the- counter daily allergy medications or eye drops.

Thank You-

The Keefe Tech Nurses

Biology MCAS: June 4 & June 5 - grade 9 and some grade 10 students

Mr. Beling, with a hand-drawn boombox diagram, demonstrating how mixtapes were made in 1991 to freshmen reading The Perks of Being a Wallflower!

Freshman year, during covid and our remote classes, Stephanie Morales and I agreed to buy each other a coffee when she graduated. All these years later we remembered and here we are on graduation day!

Project: Events Leading to Civil War

ESL Students: Angelina de Araujo and Juan Dantas
=Student: Jullie Soares

Junior Health Career students took their CNA test, both written and skills, and ALL 13 students passed both sections of the test. We could not be more proud of them, as I am sure they are of themselves!

To any of the junior students interested in pursuing Cooperative Education please see Mr. Brochu in the Co-op office. For those junior students who wish to continue working on Co-op over the summer please turn in your paperwork to Mr. Brochu.

ECE Grade 9 students participating in their first teaching lesson to their peers. Theme was spring. Students also created a bulletin board with their activities and hand made puppets out of felt.

Social media is essential in our lives, offering connectivity, information, and creative

expression. However, it poses risks such as privacy breaches, mental health issues, and

misinformation. To use social media safely, regularly update privacy settings, think before

posting, verify information from multiple sources, and manage screen time. By being informed

and cautious, we can enjoy the benefits of social media while minimizing its risks, leading to a

safer and more positive experience.

The Class of 2025 Legal students created a social media awareness presentation to

share with their peers. Last week, they presented it to students in Health, Dental, Carpentry, and

Early Childhood Education programs. We look forward to reaching more groups before the end

of the school year.

The Juniors and Freshman from the Programming and IT shops attended a Cybersecurity Workshop at MassBay Community College!

They did an amazing job!! Congratulations class of 2024!!!

Sophomore’s Decade Final Projects!

"Freshmen Posters" is showing off DVC freshmen creating posters to celebrate pride month!

Check out the slides from our College Planning Presentation!

School Counselor Caseloads and additional contact information are below:

• Fill out this counselor request form online
• Stop by the counseling office to fill out an appointment request
• Email your School Counselor
• Call your School Counselor

Dear Parents/Guardians:

June is Pride Month, a time for LGBTQ+ to gather and celebrate their freedom to live authentically. Pride is celebrated annually in June to honor the 1969 Stonewall riots. At that time, patrons and supporters of the Stonewall Inn in New York City staged an uprising to resist police harassment and persecution to which the LGBTA population was subjected. The uprisings mark the beginning of the movement to outlaw discriminatory laws and practices against LGBTQ Americans.

Today, celebrations such as parades, events, workshops, and more commemorate this time. And unfortunately, LGBTQ rights are under increased scrutiny in many states. Add to that, local and national surveys of youth behaviors show that LGBTQ youth are most at risk for depression, suicidality, bullying, and self harm behaviors (including substance use). At Keefe Tech, the People for LGBTQ+ Acceptance (PLA) club is an active resource for all students and meets most Thursdays after school. Each year PLA hosts a pride parade, which will occur this year on June 4 after school.

Many other agencies exist to receive fellowship and support. Attached you will find a brochure of state and local resources for LGBTQ teens.

Thank you,

Julia Fairclough LICSW, SAC

Adjustment Counselor

Project Adventures goes kayaking at Hopkinton State Park!

Estella Teixeira: track and field
Evan Lewis: track and field

Free summer meals! https://www.projectbread.org/summer-eats-program

Each year, we place AmeriCorps Members (Fellows) at non-profit organizations, city agencies, and schools across Massachusetts to lead out-of-school time programming for youth in grades 6-12 focused on mentoring, academic enrichment, and college and career exploration. Throughout their service year, Fellows also receive training and professional development from MPF, gaining valuable career skills and experience. This is a great opportunity for those looking for a meaningful gap year experience or to jumpstart their career after high school.

The application for the 2024-2025 service year is currently open and they are recruiting for up to 30 service positions in Boston, Framingham, Marlborough, Stoughton and Springfield. I’ve attached our flyer to this email and our website can be found here.

Harvard Medical School Summer Program!

This summer, UMass Amherst is offering STEM-focused pre-college programs for high school students at the UMass Mount Ida campus, located just outside Boston, MA.

Programs include excursions to popular Boston destinations such as Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, the New England Aquarium, and Fenway Park. The UMass Mount Ida campus also features unique facilities such as veterinary radiology and microscopy labs, and a makerspace.

Summer 2024 Programs at the UMass Mount Ida Campus

• AI, Data & Ethics: Introduction to Public Interest Technology
  • June 30 - July 13, 2024
  • Ideal for students interested in data science, artificial intelligence, or computer science
• Summer Design Academy: Mount Ida Campus
  • ​​​​​​​June 30 - July 20, 2024
  • Great choice for students interested in architecture & design
• Veterinary Technology
  • ​​​​​​​July 14 - 27, 2024
  • Ideal for students interested in animal science or veterinary careers

https://www.familypromisemetrowest.org/

https://www.masscap.org/freetaxprep/

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help through IRS-certified volunteers to people who generally make $64,000 or less, including persons with disabilities, the elderly and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns.

Our Local VITA agency is located at SMOC (South Middlesex Opportunity Council)

508-620-2311

http://www.smoc.org/

SAME DAY ACCESS FOR FRAMINGHAM CLINIC - EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

No matter what age, insurance, language spoken, etc- we will set you up with an intake and review service options.

Framingham Clinic:
Framingham: Mon-Fri 8am-8pm; Sat-Sun 9am-5pm

1094 Worcester Road
Framingham, MA 01702
United States

Location Phone

(508) 661-2020

For questions, please contact the Advocates Community Counseling Intake Department at 508-661-2038 or counseling2@advocates.org

State Programs and Local Food Resources:

Pearl Street Cupboard and Cafe - The Pearl Street Cupboard & Café provides monthly groceries to Framingham residents. Individuals and families in need are provided with a monthly supply of nutritious foods like chicken and fish, produce, dairy, bread and grocery items to prepare meals at home. A community meal is served 7 days each week for residents of Framingham and surrounding towns.

Daniel's Table - Daniel's Table distributes food to Framingham residents with children 18 and under and persons over 60 years of age.

Project Bread - Project Bread connects people and communities in Massachusetts to reliable sources of food while advocating for policies that make food more accessible—so that no one goes hungry. If you are in need of food security, call 1-800-645-8333.

Metrowest YMCA Food Distribution - The MetroWest YMCA believes that fighting food insecurity makes their community stronger. As part of their commitment to healthy living, youth development, and social responsibility, they provide year-round grocery distribution at the Framingham Branch and meal distribution at various community sites throughout the summer.

• Grocery distribution takes place on Monday's and Friday's from 3:00pm - 5:00pm (while supplies last) at the Metrowest YMCA. No membership is required to access these resources.
  
  

A Place to Turn - A Place To Turn is committed to providing emergency food and clothing to our neighbors in the MetroWest community. We will serve those in need in an atmosphere of caring and mutual respect.

Salvation Army Framingham - On Tuesdays and Thursdays, clients arrive at 12 to stock up on fresh produce, bread, sweets and miscellaneous items donated from Trader Joe's, BJ's, Stop & Shop, Wegmans and the Greater Boston Food Bank.

SNAP Benefits Application - SNAP stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. It was formerly known as food stamps and is run by the Department of Transitional Assistance. 1 out of 9 people in Massachusetts receive SNAP benefits. Apply for SNAP in 20 minutes or less.

WIC - The Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program keeps pregnant and breastfeeding women and kids under 5 healthy. WIC is a nutrition program that provides healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services, free of charge, to Massachusetts families who qualify.

Website: keefetech.org
Location: 750 Winter Street, Framingham, MA, United States
Phone: 508-416-2100
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