Attention Juniors and Seniors interested in joining the military: Keefe Tech will be

hosting the ASVAB, or military entrance exam, on Tuesday, November 1st. Please see

your Guidance Counselor if you are interested in taking this exam.

The Debate Club will be meeting on Monday after school in Room 318, bring a friend.

We will be debating what is the best Halloween candy. See you there.

Attention students, SOCA The Student of Color Alliance will be meeting Tuesday, Nov. 1st at 2:00pm in room 317. Hope to see you there!

There will be an NHS meeting on Tuesday, November 1, after school in Room 219. If you

are unable to attend, please see Mrs. Sullivan.

Attention students interested in participating in Winter Cheerleading: There will be an

informational meeting on Monday, November 7th at 2:05pm in Room 323. All those

interested are encouraged to attend. Please see Mrs. Graham in room 323 if you have

any questions.

The RESULTS are in, of faculty and students surveyed:

* 75% of teachers and faculty at Keefe Tech prefer Coke over Pepsi

* 70% of students prefer Coke over Pepsi

For our first survey, less than 200 students participated. Let's double that number in

next week's poll: Would You Rather Go Forward or Backward in Time?

NHS is again collecting unused, unopened candy to give back to our local heroes. Last

year, the Keefe Tech NHS was able to send five full bags of candy to Keefe Tech's sending communities local police departments. This year, our goal is to double our efforts and make ten bags of candy for both local police and fire departments. We are once again holding our candy drive and your assistance and support are greatly appreciated.

Thursday, November 10, 2022: No school - 8th grade showcase day (Student Ambassadors need to be in the building that day - schedule with specific times will go out to that group)

Friday, November 11, 2022: No school - Veterans Day

Thursday, November 17, 2022: Career Night Open House for prospective students from 5:30PM - 8PM

Orders will go out to the company every couple of weeks and families will be notified that they are ready to pick up at Keefe Tech.

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

Estevão and Yasmin - Algebra I, Ms Erickson and Estevão e Kauã - Biology, Mr. Sadowski

With flu season underway, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging residents to get their flu shot and get a COVID-19 vaccine or booster for which they are eligible.

Federal public health officials are expecting higher flu activity this season as compared to the previous years. “It’s important that everybody over the age of 6 months get a flu vaccine annually, and even more so this year because the lack of infection over the past couple of flu seasons likely means there is less immunity to flu than in prior years,” said Dr. Larry Madoff, Medical Director of DPH’s Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences. “The flu vaccine and the COVID-19 vaccine or booster can be given during the same visit. We really urge people to get vaccinated to protect themselves, those around them, and to help prevent the circulation of flu on top of COVID, which could cause a strain on our health care system.”

Flu vaccination is especially important for people who are at higher risk of developing serious flu complications, such as those with a chronic respiratory condition, heart disease, a weakened immune system, or who are pregnant. Because flu and COVID-19 are both expected to be circulating this fall, and may have similar symptoms, people with flu-like illness should get tested for both COVID and flu.

Stay Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines Including Boosters

Updated (bivalent) boosters are available. CDC recommends everyone stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines for their age group:

• Children and teens ages 6 months–17 years

• Adults ages 18 years and older

Getting a COVID-19 vaccine after you recover from COVID-19 infection provides added protection against COVID-19.

If you recently had COVID-19, you may consider delaying your next vaccine dose (primary dose or booster) by 3 months from when your symptoms started or, if you had no symptoms, when you first received a positive test. For more information click here

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 Information:

Presentations in English and Spanish from our MEFA Financial Aid Night on October 19th are below!

Would you like even more help with your FAFSA form? Use this link to schedule one-on-one Zoom sessions with a MEFA Advisor
https://masfaa.org/fafsaday/

MassBay offers Free FAFSA Help at times that are convenient for you! Text “MassBay” to (857) 309-2942 to receive confidential and individual assistance completing your FAFSA. They are hosting a help session on November 15th beginning at 6:30PM - Click here for more information!

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.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH FROM 1:00- 4:30 PM AT:

BRAZILIAN-AMERICAN CENTER

560 WAVERLY STREET

FRAMINGHAM MA 01701

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 during school hours to connect

October is mental health awareness month, which brings our focus on how to take care of ourselves and our children. While we should be doing the basics all the time (but we know life isn't really like that), a month of awareness gives us the opportunity to make some mental health priorities. These guidelines are important not just for your teenager but for yourself, too.

1. Take care of your body, get enough sleep, eat right and stay active.

2. Connect with others; talk to someone you trust about how you are feeling.

3. Take time to unwind, have some downtime. Some down regulating activities that can recharge include reading a book, yoga, taking a bath, taking a walk.

A great way to unwind the body and mind is to do progressive muscle relaxation exercises. This is when you clench and unclench parts of your body, moving from your feet to your head. I attached a sample exercise to try. See if you can try this a few times a week and see if you feel any better. I suggest to students who can't sleep to try this while laying in bed, and some will say later on in the week that it can work!

Thank you,

Julia Fairclough

Adjustment Counselor

SAME DAY ACCESS FOR FRAMINGHAM and MARLBORO CLINICS - 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:

Monday through Thursday 8:00am to 6:00pm;

Fridays 9:00am-5:00pm;

1st and 3rd Sundays 9:00am-1:00pm

354 Waverly Street, Framingham MA

508-661-2020

Marlboro Clinic:

Monday through Thursday 8:00am to 6:00pm;

Fridays 9:00am-5:00pm;

2nd and 4th Sundays 9:00am-1:00pm

340 Maple Street, Marlboro MA

508-485-9300

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

Informational Flyer in English

Informational Flyer in Portuguese

Informational Flyer in Spanish

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.