Today! October 14th - mid-term for term I

Wednesday, October 19th - 10:35 dismissal for students

Financial Aid Workshops: The School Counseling Department is hosting an in-person Financial Aid Workshop next Wednesday, October 19th beginning at 6PM in the auditorium. Grade 11 and 12 students planning to attend college should attend with a parent/guardian. Sign up with this link: REGISTER HERE

Project Adventure will be hiking the mighty Nobscot Reservation Thursday, October 20th -

Be certain to have your permission slip into Mr. Paul in Horticulture. We will leave at 2:20pm and return by 4:30pm.

Halloween is coming...do you like scary movies? SkillsUSA is hosting a movie afternoon

on Wednesday, October 26th at 2:15 PM in the auditorium. Based on your votes we will

be showing "The Nightmare Before Christmas". Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. Tickets will be available for $3 starting next week during lunch.

Thursday, October 27th beginning at 6PM - Curriculum Night

Ordering School Pictures: Anyone who is interested in purchasing their school photograph may do so by following the directions on the flyer attached to this email. The entire process is online. Picture retake day is October 28th.

https://schoolportal.jostenspix.com/api/events/4289/brochurePreviewPdf

All students should have received a Student/Parent Handbook signature form sent to their student email account. Please fill out and submit as soon as

possible.

Information to create and/or login to ipass to view grades and student progress can be found below:

Reach out for more info how to help:
Jacinthe Benstrong-Twohig, KT Booster Club President
Jacinthe2019@icloud.com

If you have received a notification letter about immunization noncompliance, please provide documentation to the nursing office that you've received all the state-required vaccines as soon as possible to avoid being excluded from school. You can receive state-required vaccines through your pediatrician's office as well as local pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens. You can also check the website, https://www.vaccines.gov/find-vaccines/, to find vaccines near you, including yearly flu shots and covid vaccines/boosters. (Aim to get your yearly flu shot before the end of the month for best protection!)

Please ensure that your child has an annual routine health exam with their pediatrician and provide a copy of that documentation to the nursing office each year. This information can help us better care for your child. Yearly physicals are important for everyone, especially adolescents. Your routine health exam can help you form a good relationship with your doctor. Engaging in routine well exams can also promote health awareness for teens and promote healthy lifestyle habits and changes. A yearly physical exam is also required by MIAA to be eligible to participate in sports.

Also as a reminder, orange health forms need to be filled out every year per state regulations. Please contact the Keefe Tech Nurses if you need further assistance at 508-416-2263.

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 if they have not done so already. Deadlines come up quick and we want to make sure they everyone is on track.

Financial Aid Workshops: We are hosting an in-person Financial Aid Workshop next Wednesday, October 19th beginning at 6PM in the auditorium. Grade 11 and 12 students planning to attend college should attend with a parent/guardian. Sign up with this link: REGISTER HERE

Ongoing workshops: Need to learn about financial aid? The trusted experts at MEFA are hosting FREE webinars to help. Register at https://bit.ly/3eaiKwD, or watch the on-demand recording anytime at https://bit.ly/3AAaQEd.

School Counselor Caseloads and additional contact information are below:

Counselor Caseload Information 2022-2023 School Year

Counselor Contact Information 2022-2023 School Year

• 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
• Text their google voice number to connect.

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.