Bronco Bulletin
Keefe Regional Technical School
October 6, 2017 Vol. 3
Stay tuned for a recap of the fall pep rally that happened today next Bulletin! Go Broncos!
Upcoming School Events & Announcements
If any seniors were absent on Wednesday, September 20th they should see Mrs. Mulvey in the main office to fill out their cap and gown paperwork. Seniors are reminded to return their superlative sheets to Mr. Griffin in room 205 ASAP!
Reminder there is no school on Monday, October 9th - have a great long weekend!
Sophomores interested in purchasing a class ring, please make sure you submit your order by ASAP! http://www.balfour.com There are tons of great options and styles to help you remember your experience as a member of the Class of 2020 at Keefe Tech. Additional order forms are available in the both the Guidance and Main Offices.
Mid-term for 1st trimester - Thursday, October 12
Parents/guardians will receive mid-term reports in the mail the following week. Enclosed there will also be an emergency health information sheet we are asking all families to update.
Wednesday, October 11 at 7:30 AM - PSAT
This is the practice SAT exam that will be offered to all interested Juniors free of cost. Juniors who signed up for the PSAT should report directly to the Auditorium to check-in on Wednesday morning at 7:30AM.
Make up Picture Day - Make up day is October 17th
Students who were absent or on coop during picture day can still get their picture taken! Parents/Guardians can order photos at https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/ using school ID RI177020Q0.
Keefe Tech Reality Fair - Friday, October, 27
Seniors will have the opportunity to participate in a reality fair with local business representatives. Students will learn how to manage their money and plan for their expenses based on mid-level positions in their Career and Technical area. Students will participate in lessons in their Career and Tech Programs prior to going to the fair.
Sea-to-Keefe Event was fun, slimy, and informative!
View assignments, grades, attendance, schedule, progress report, and biographical info.
Career and Technical Updates
Last week Culinary Arts students planted garlic in one of our new raised beds. Chef Snyder purchased organic garlic from a farm in Little Compton, RI this past August. The students broke the bulb of garlic into single cloves, then planted them about 4 to 6 inches deep. Each clove will grow an entire new bulb, ready to enjoy in the late spring, or for use as vampire protection as needed! Chef Lacasse planted mint, basil, and thyme over the summer and we have already put them to good use in our recipes for the East Side Room.
On September 16th at Gillette Stadium, a team of 8 Health Careers and Plumbing students worked together as the "Walking Broncos" at the Alzheimer's Walk, raising awareness and money for research. Students in Graphic Communications made t-shirts and Ms. Serra, Graphic Communication Instructor, photographed the whole experience. Check out the photos below! Great team spirit and we raised $230.00!
Plumbing Program in Action!
Henry Thomas, Jackson Blivess, and Connor Maloney prepare heating elements for installation at Holliston Habitat for Humanity House Building Project.
From our Business Technology Department:
The School Store will be open during all 3 lunches each week on Thursday and Friday. Students in the Business Tech Program run the operations of the school store and hope you stop by for some new KT gear!
Academic Updates
AP Kick-Off gathering on Thursday, September 28th!
Students participating in one of our 4 AP Courses this year gathered together as classmates with their instructors, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Dan Hudder, and Interim Principal, Dr. John Drottar to discuss goals for the year, benefits of the AP program and inspire each other!
In the Classroom!
Clubs and Activities
Updates on when clubs are meeting are in the announcements every morning! You can also stop by Mr. Collin's office to get information on club advisors if you are interested in participating in something and need more information.
A reminder that the Newspaper Club meets every Thursday in room 106 with Ms. Fairclough after school! There are always snacks and it is a great way to get involved in sharing what is going on at Keefe Tech. Writing, reporting, and photography are all a part of the newspaper experience!
School Counseling News
School Counselors and Students attend Community Breakfast at MetroWest College Planning Center!
Reminders from the School Counseling Department
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.
Testing for College-bound seniors - Keefe Tech's CEEB Code is 220854:
If you registered for the November 4, 2017 SAT Administration please make sure that date is on your calendar! Late registration for this test administration is open till October 25, 2017 for an additional cost.
The deadline to register for the December 2, 2017 SAT Administration is November 2, 2017. Instructions on how to register, as well as fee waivers are available in the Guidance Office. Register at http://collegeboard.com.
The deadline to register for the the December 9, 2017 ACT Administration is November 3, 2017. Register at http://act.org.
Military Visits for the 2017-2018 School Year
All branches of the United States Military are invited to provide information to interested students each year. We offer table setups in our cafeteria for recruiters to bring information about their specific branch and opportunities available. The dates are Wednesday, November 8, 2017 and Wednesday, April 11, 2017 from 10:35AM - 12:25PM.
Juniors and Seniors - Save the Dates!
Tuesday, October 17 at 7:30 AM - ASVAB Exam
Any student who is planning to move forward with a career in the military will need to take this exam. If you are thinking about the military as an option you can take the exam at Keefe Tech before making any commitments. Interested students should see their School Counselor.
Wednesday, October 18 at 12:30 PM - UMASS Forum
Representatives from all the UMASS's will be at Keefe Tech to discuss their programs and schools.
Families of Juniors and Seniors - Financial Aid Night
Wednesday, November 8th from 6PM - 8PM.
Register for this event here: https://www.mefa.org/rsvp/
- The School Counseling Department hosts a financial aid night for students planning to attend a 2 for 4-year college/university when they graduate from Keefe Tech.
- A representative from the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority will present important information
College Lunch Visits & Presentations*
The Guidance Department is coordinating a variety of college/university school lunch visits this year. This a change from multiple presentations being held during class time. Interested students should bring questions and plan time to visit the college representatives during their lunch block. College and University tables will be located in the area between the cafeteria and auditorium. Specific presentations will be scheduled based on student interest. Below is the current list of colleges and universities scheduled.
Anna Maria - October 16
Benjamin Franklin Institute - October 17
Western New England College - October 31
Fall Military Visit - November 8
Johnson and Wales - November 13
Wentworth Institute of Technology - November 14 *Presentation - sign-up will be posted
Massachusetts College of Art - November 30 * Presentation - sign-up will be posted
Nurse's Corner
Hello Bronco students and families. It was so nice to meet some of you last evening at the Curriculum Night. I just want to remind everyone that I must have a copy of a physical performed in the last year for all freshman and sophomore students, and for all students that are participating in a sport.
In addition, if you/your student is in a Career and Technical Program that leaves the school for an off-site clinical experience, such as Early Childhood and Health Careers you will have to have a physical exam in your chart in the nurse's office that is no more than 1 year old. This will be the case every year that you go off site for your work experience.
Please feel free to reach out to myself, Michele Reidt, with any questions, concerns, of if you want to share some information that might help me to care for your child. My contact information is below. Thanks again for allowing me to be a part of your children's time here at Keefe Tech. Have a wonderful and safe weekend! Good luck to all of our athletes competing! Mrs. Reidt
Michele Reidt BSN, RN, NCSN
School Nurse
Keefe Regional Technical High School
750 Winter Street
Framingham, MA 01702
Phone: 508-416-2263 Fax: 508-416-2120
McCarthy School 8 Flagg Drive Framingham
Homecoming Football Game is tonight, October 6th at Framingham State University football field beginning at 7PM.
We would like to recognize our Athletic Director and former football coach, Mr. Chris Kane for his dedication and service to Keefe Tech and the athletic community. Mr. Kane will be honored at the Keefe Tech homecoming football game this year. After 33 years of dedicated service to Keefe Tech, Mr. Kane will be retiring at the end of the 2017-2018 school year. He was the football coach from 1993-2006 and the Athletic Director from 1996 to present. Family, alumni and past coaches are invited to attend. There will be a presentation at half time by John Rabidou, past coaches and players.
As always, we encourage all members of the Keefe Tech Community to come out and cheer on our fall athletic teams! Go Broncos!
Two-Week Lookout - Upcoming Athletic Events:
Thanks to everyone you has come out to an event or game this year. You can always visit our webpage (keefetech.org) to get up to date game schedules.
Friday 10/06/2017
BOYS VARSITY SOCCER VS ABBY KELLEY
VARSITY FOOTBALL VS LOWELL CATHOLIC
VARSITY GOLF VS BLACKSTONE VALLEY
Monday 10/09/2017
JV FOOTBALL AT LOWELL CATHOLIC (CHELMSFORD HIGH)
Tuesday 10/10/2017
GIRLS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL VS ST. PETER MARIAN
VARSITY GOLF AT ASSABET
Wednesday 10/11/2017
CROSS COUNTRY AT BLACKSTONE VALLEY
BOYS VARSITY SOCCER VS PARKER
GIRLS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL AT AMSA
GIRLS JV SOCCER AT PARKER
FRESHMEN GIRLS VOLLEYBALL VS AMSA
Friday 10/13/2017
VARSITY FOOTBALL AT GEORGETOWN
FRESHMEN GIRLS VOLLEYBALL VS BLACKSTONE VA
JV FOOTBALL AT RIVERS
GIRLS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL AT BLACKSTONE VALLEY
Tuesday 10/17/2017
CROSS COUNTRY VS PARKER/MONTY TECH
VARSITY GOLF AT AMSA
GIRLS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL VS MARIAN
Wednesday 10/18/2017
BOYS JV SOCCER AT ASSABET
GIRLS JV SOCCER VS ASSABET
GIRLS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL VS WORCESTER TECH
BOYS VARSITY SOCCER AT ASSABET
Thursday 10/19/2017
VARSITY GOLF AT CAL CHAMPIONSHIP
JV FOOTBALL AT GREATER LOWELL
Friday 10/20/2017
BOYS JV SOCCER VS MONTY TECH
VARSITY FOOTBALL VS CATHEDRAL
Photo shoot for the Girls Volleyball Program!
Girls Varsity Volleyball Team
Girls JV Volleyball Team
Freshman Team in action!
Varsity Team
Freshman Team in action!
Faculty and Student Spotlight
Meet Mr. Cummings!
Student Spotlight
During the meeting, Spilka's office talked to students about internship opportunities at the State House and presented a project for each student to begin a research paper on one of Senator Spilka's Bills and give feedback to the group at the March meeting. Kaitlyn shares that "It was really professional and I felt really involved. My opinion was valued and I was an actual part of the discussion that was happening." Sam states that "Being in the State House was really interesting. We got to go into the room where all the State Senators meet and vote. Everything was really historic and we got spend time learning the history of the building." Best of luck to both students at their next meeting that will be held at the World War II Museum in Natick.
Keefe Regional Technical School
Website: keefetech.org
Location: 750 Winter Street, Framingham, MA, United States
Phone: 508-416-2100
Facebook: facebook.com/keefetech