Peer Mentor Training - Tuesday, August 20 from 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM - all students who should attend were communicated with directly through google classroom - email Ms. Sanchez, isancez@jpkeefehs.org, with any questions. Pizza will be there at 12 PM!

Grade 9 Step-Up Day - Thursday, August 22 from 7:45 AM - 11:15 AM - transportation will be provided to and from the event and breakfast and lunch will be served

First day of school - Monday, August 26 - REMEMBER WE ARE STARTING ON A B WEEK!

Grade 9: Report to the Auditorium - please note, you will have your first career and tech program, so please wear appropriate, closed toe shoes.

Grades 10, 11 & 12: Report to your career and tech program. Grade 11 students will remain in their

CTE program and grade 10 & 12 students will report to their A Block class once they receive their schedule.

*Students are encouraged to login into PowerSchool to view their schedule beginning August 21st

No school - Friday, August 30 and Monday, September 2

Fall Athletics - see practice schedule below

• Contact Ken Collins, Assistant Principal, the week before school starts with any transportation questions or concerns at 508.416.2260 or kcollins@jpkeefehs.org

Please note there is a change to our Attendance Policy for the 24-25 school year. The entire policy can be found in the updated Student Handbook that begins on page 14, but the change is indicated in the language below.

* Students may lose credit for any classes, academic and career and technical, if they have accrued twelve (12) or more unexcused absences or a total of fourteen (14) during the school year. Four (4) excused absences are built in to the fourteen (14) allowed for the year. In situations of excessive absence or tardiness, school personnel will be in contact with the student and parent or legal guardian. Documentation or verification must be provided for all excused absences.

Returning families will receive an email from PowerSchool to create an account. If you already have an account, you do not need to take any action. All new students and new families to Keefe Tech should have received a link to complete information and upload documents. We encourage all families to create a PowerSchool account - this is where schedules, student grades, teacher comments, and attendance information can be found. If you need assistance with PowerSchool, please email powerschool@ipkeefehs.org

Make sure you review the covid protocol policy change in this document!

*If you test positive for covid, you may begin to resume normal activities with precautions if:

• You have not had a fever for at least 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medicines; AND

• Your other symptoms are improving

You may still be able to spread the virus that made you sick, even if you are feeling better.

For at least the first 5 days after you resume normal activities, take these extra precautions:

• Avoid crowded indoor spaces. Wear a mask anytime you are indoors around other people

• Wash your hands often with soap and warm water. If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol.

• Avoid spending time with people who are at increased risk for severe disease.

Attention athletes! We are excited about our fall 2024 sports season at Keefe Tech. If you are interested in participating in a sport in the fall, you can use the link below to sign up for a team. We will also post coaches contact information on our school website so you can reach out with individual questions. Our Athletic Director is Don Marini and he can be reached at dmarini@jpkeefehs.org or 508.416.2377 with any questions.

Regular Sports Practice

High school sports meet Monday through Friday, every week, from 2:00PM to 4:50PM during

the school year. Late bus transportation is provided for athletes every weekday at 5:00PM to all

towns in the district. Practices, games and scrimmages may be scheduled on Saturdays. Game

schedules are provided to all participants and can be found on the Keefe Tech website:

https://www.keefetech.org

Physical Exams

All fall athletes must present a copy of a physical exam completed after November 2023 in order

to participate. All new students must have a physical exam from their own doctor. No player will

be allowed to practice without an updated physical exam from a doctor. There are no

exceptions.

SPORT SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Boys Soccer

Preseason camp begins Monday, August 19th from 8:00AM to 12:00PM. Please email Head

Coach Kevin Kramer at kkramer@jpkeefehs.org for more details.

Girls Soccer

Practice will begin on Monday, August 19th from 9:00AM to 12:00PM. All players must bring

shorts, t-shirt and cleats. The team should be dressed and ready to practice by 9:00AM.

Please email Head Coach Molly Dee at Mdee@jpkeefehs.org for more details.

Boys Cross Country

Preseason camp begins Friday, August 23rd, at 2:15PM. Everyone will meet in the gym lobby.

We are excited for this season! Please email Head Coach Ken Davol at kdavol@jpkeefehs.org

if you have any questions.

Girls Cross Country

Preseason camp begins Friday, August 23rd, at 2:15PM. Everyone will meet in the gym lobby.

We are excited for this season! Please email Head Coach Ken Davol at kdavol@jpkeefehs.org

if you have any questions.

Football

Helmet distribution will take place on Thursday, August 15th at 9:00AM. The first practice will

take place Friday, August 16th at 9:00AM. Please email Coach Grock at

coachgrock@gmail.com if you have any questions. Looking forward to a great season!

Cheerleading

Cheerleading practice will start on Monday, August 19th. Check for email from Coach Graham

for practice times. All cheerleaders should bring emergency contact information, a copy of their

current physical, any medications they may need, and water. Please wear shorts, t-shirt and

sneakers. Hair must be up and no jewelry should be worn. Contact Coach Jenn Graham at

JGraham@jpkeefehs.org for more details.

Girls Volleyball

Practice will begin on Thursday, August 22 from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm in the

gymnasium. Please email Head Coach Matt Warren at mwarren@jpkeefehs.org for more

details.

Golf

Practice will begin on Monday, August 26th, at 2:15PM. Everyone will meet in the gym lobby.

Please email Head Coach Bart van Luling at bvanluling@jpkeefehs.org for more details.

Keefe Tech is partnering with Care Solace. This is a free service that helps families find available mental health and substance use provides to match your needs. Families can make referrals by calling the 888-515-0595 or at caresolace.com/keefe

Help us meet the school wide reading goal by starting strong this summer!

From Mrs. McDonald:

I am thrilled to share an exciting initiative from the ELA department that aligns with our core value of lifelong learning. As part of our ongoing commitment to increase literacy and foster a love of reading, we have set an ambitious community goal of reading 150,000 pages during the upcoming school year, with further ambitions when we accomplish this goal. This initiative includes participation from all staff and students.

To kick off this effort, we are launching our goal with summer reading. We encourage everyone to dive into books of any kind—whether it's fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, or audiobooks. Each time you finish a book over the summer, please take a moment to complete the attached form to review your book. This will help us track our progress and share book recommendations within our community.

Independent Reading Log

This inclusive goal is designed to bring our community together through the shared joy of reading, and we are excited to have everyone participate.

Thank you for your support and enthusiasm. Happy reading!

Proudly serving the communities of Ashland, Framingham, Holliston, Hopkinton and Natick.

Website: keefetech.org
Location: 750 Winter Street, Framingham, MA, USA
Phone: (508) 416-2100
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