Bronco Bulletin
Keefe Regional Technical School
November 27, 2024
Hello KT Community:
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday and a short break from school, I wish all of you a relaxing and fun-filled time with friends and family! We are thankful for all members of our school community and are grateful for the partnership.
When we return to school, our grade 9 students will be getting close to selecting their vocational programs, which is always an exciting time at Keefe Tech! More info to come from our Guidance Office.
Have a wonderful holiday!
Dr. Snow
Upcoming School Events & Announcements
Check out the new Keefe Tech online store!
Great place to start your holiday shopping!
Cheerleaders getting ready for the Thanksgiving game tomorrow! Keefe Tech vs. Minuteman starts at 10AM on our field! Start the day supporting the Broncos!
Student Council's annual food drive is happening! Please bring canned goods and non perishable items to shop classes or room 217.
Come get in the holiday spirit with NHS as we make festive cards and bookmarks for local senior centers. Stop by room 222 on Tuesday, December 3rd to join in - all are welcome!
Not doing a winter sport? Come join the Winter Run Club to get in shape for the spring season. The first meeting is Tuesday, December 3rd. Meet after school in the gym lobby. See Ms. Avery for more information.
Attention Seniors and Senior families: If you are planning on submitting a senior photo for the yearbook, they are due by December 20th. That is the last day of school before winter break. If you don't submit a photo, your Powerschool/ student I.D. photo will be used. If you do submit a photo, here are some guidelines.
Please send original high-resolution photos (not pictures of pictures.) Also, no cellphone photos please.
- send the largest file size available (not to exceed 5 MB.)
- a size between 500KB- 3 MB We will let you know if the image will not work
- JPG and PNG
- Simple backgrounds are preferred
- Headshots are preferred
Please email your photos to jmcgrath@jpkeefehs.org and nhargrove@jpkeefehs.org. Thank you!
School Pictures are Ready!
View and order at https://shop.jostenspix.com/login
- JOSEPH P KEEFE TECH HIGH SCHOOL
- Event Code: FE138424
- Also Needed: Powerschool Student ID
Keefe Tech Booster Club Looking for School Year 2024-2025 Volunteers!
Reach out for more info how to help:
Jacinthe Benstrong-Twohig, KT Booster Club President
Jacinthe2019@icloud.com
Powerschool Information:
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.
Work Permit Information:
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 :)
Health Office Updates
Academic Updates
Sora - free reading app available!
To Get Started:
1. To access the digital library, go to https://soraapp.com/library/keefema.
2. Users can log in to Sora with their KT Google credentials (KT email and password) and start reading!
3. Once connected, you can also access the digital collection by downloading the Sora app from Google Play or the Apple App Store.
4. Sora allows you to add other libraries if you have a library card. KT can add the Framingham Public Library/Minuteman Library Network for free. Please take a look below for more details.
5. Lastly, check out Sora's free promotional materials from the Resource Center.
Happy Reading!
Students in Mr. Canizaro’s social studies class worked collaboratively to synthesize various challenges within Washington’s first term as President of the United States!
Independent Reading projects that Ms. Sullivan's my juniors and seniors have completed!
Mr. Ricardo's USII Classes doing STEAM activity where the kids are building their own "Hoovervilles" from the Great Depression.
Students with Ms. McCarthy worked to analyze their target heart rates using a variety of movement techniques!
Congratulations to our Adam's Scholars!
Students celebrated their MCAS success with an ice cream social last Friday!
Students in Ms. Fanuele’s AP Psychology course participated in a class discussion about correlational coefficients and graphing data! Bravo!
Career and Technical Updates
Babson Police Department Community Engagement Officers Visit KT
From Mr. Colburn in Criminal Justice: I want to sincerely thank Officer Gonzales and Carrigan of the Babson Police Department along with K9s Gracie and Roger—for taking the time to visit our Criminal Justice program. Their engaging introduction, combined with the informative Q&A session, provided an invaluable learning experience for our students.
We also had the opportunity to invite students from seven other shops to join, making the visit even more impactful. Watching Gracie and Roger in action while learning about their training and work in law enforcement was both inspiring and educational. It was a fantastic way to round out the semester and left a lasting impression on everyone who attended.
We truly appreciate their dedication to educating and connecting with the community. We hope to welcome them back in the future!
School Counseling Updates
Seniors who are planning to apply to 4-year colleges and universities should be working on their college applications, completing necessary essays and making sure they have connected with teachers about recommendations. Students should make an appointment with their School Counselor to review. Deadlines come up quick and we want to make sure they everyone is on track. Make sure yo keep checking your Life After High School Google Classroom for updates!
SAT/ACT Dates:
While the SAT and/or ACT is still not required for a lot of colleges/Universities, we want to make sure that seniors are aware of the testing dates and deadlines to register. Please check with individual colleges about their testing policy. Students who register and feel that they qualify for a fee waiver can apply for a fee waiver through College Board. *Students, if you are signed up to take the SAT at Framingham High, you need to bring your own device, not your school chromebook. See your School Counselor if you have an issue with this.
Our school code is: 220854
Accommodations for the SAT!
Students who feel that they require accommodations for the SAT must request accommodations through the College Board. This typically is for students who maintain a 504 plan or IEP. Your counselor can help facilitate this process, but is not in charge of it. Decisions are made by College Board. In order for your counselor to help you apply for accommodations, you parent/guardian must sign the attached form, giving Keefe Tech permission to release some of your personal information. Get this form to your counselor ASAP because the College Board processes these requests as they receive them.
IMPORTANT RESOURCES FOR FINANCING COLLEGE:
- MassEducate provides free tuition and fees at the state’s community colleges for all eligible Massachusetts students.
- MASSGrant Plus provides free tuition and fees at the state’s four-year universities for students whose families make up to $85,000 a year before taxes. Tuition and fees are reduced by up to half for students whose families earn between $85,000 and $100,000 a year before taxes.
- Applying for financial aid at any college starts with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. While that application is not available yet, students and families can apply now for the Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) so that they will be ready when the application opens.
- Eligible, non-U.S. citizens can apply for state financial aid through the Massachusetts Application for State Financial Aid (MASFA).
- Information about applying for financial aid, including links to information and one-on-one help, is available online.
Office of Students Financial Assistance / MA Dept of Higher Ed
Create Account - Federal Student Aid
Tuition Equity / MA Dept of Higher Education
Tuition Equity/ Massachusetts Department of Higher Education
Tuition Equity/ Massachusetts Department of Higher Education
Check out the calendar!
Tons of colleges and universities are visiting Keefe Tech during lunches this fall! See the calendar below for details and get your questions answered by these knowledgeable admissions representatives.
It's okay to ask for help:
Keefe Tech partnered with Care Solace this year for our school to have access to 24/7/365 multilingual Mental Health Care Coordination Service. Getting help can be a daunting process.
Care Solace connects students, staff, and their families to care. At no cost to you, Care Solace will quickly and confidentially find available mental health and substance use providers matcher to your needs. Click the link below to check out this resource if you are looking for support outside of school.
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
Student Activities
Thank you Student Ambassadors and staff! Another successful Career Night!
Athletics
A little late, but shout our to our October student athletes of the month!
Declan Regan: Cross Country
Julissa Torres: Cheerleading
Fall Cheer Senior Night!
On Tuesday, KT Senior Football Players and Cheerleaders were invited to the Minuteman High School District Cafe for a luncheon before the Thanksgiving Day Game on Thursday.
AD Marini, Coach Grock and Coach Graham accompanied the team and look forward to continuing this tradition for years to come.
KT Broncos Game Schedule:
Community Events, Programs & Resources
Parenting Resources from Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth (MPY)
Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth (MPY) is continuing to sponsor a free Parenting Solutions Library. MPY is offering this valuable resource in partnership with Peace At Home Parenting Solutions, a non-profit organization located in Mansfield, Connecticut. Through this partnership, MPY is providing proven resources to help students’ families thrive.
Peace At Home Parenting Solutions specializes in empowering parents with evidence-based strategies to foster nurturing connections that safeguard their children's mental well-being. The Parenting Solutions Library is easily accessed using the link on MPY’s home page. No log in or passcode is needed.
Keefe Regional Technical School
Website: keefetech.org
Location: 750 Winter Street, Framingham, MA, United States
Phone: 508-416-2100
Facebook: facebook.com/keefetech