Bronco Bulletin
Keefe Regional Technical School
March 2, 2018
Upcoming School Events & Announcements
YEARBOOKS ARE NOW ON SALE! Any student wishing to reserve a yearbook may do so with a $20 deposit or by paying the full amount of $60. See Mr. Griffin (jgriffin@jpkeefehs.org) for more information.
WANT TO HELP YOUR STUDENT WITH THEIR MATH HOMEWORK?
Follow this link to a variety of math resources that can help your student with their math homework! https://www.smore.com/d953p
CONSIDER NOMINATING A KEEFE TECH EDUCATOR FOR EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR!
The Harlem Wizards are coming to Keefe Tech!
The famous Harlem Wizards are coming to Keefe Tech! On Tuesday, March 20th at 6:30 pm the world-famous Harlem Wizards will be playing a fun-filled basketball game against Keefe Tech teachers, students and administrators. You won't want to miss this hilarious game filled with laughs, slam dunks, and trick shots. You can purchase tickets online or complete the attached form. All proceeds from the event will go to supporting the students through the class councils of Keefe Tech.
Please contact Ashley Petro apetro@jpkeefehs.org with any questions.
View assignments, grades, attendance, schedule, progress report, and biographical info.
Career and Technical Updates
SkillsUSA
On Wednesday, February 28th, 757 Students and Advisors came to Keefe Regional Technical School to participate in the SkillsUSA District Conference. Students from 10 other schools participated in the event showcasing their abilities through three separate exams of Career, SkillsUSA and Safety knowledge. Our students performed admirably receiving 35 medals with 12 Gold, 10 Silver and 13 Bronze. The winning students below are from Carpentry in the Cabinetmaking competition and Graphic Communications in the Dye Sublimation competition.
Carpentry students:
James Kennally – Gold
Max Snyder - Silver
Jeynardo Gomez – Bronze
McKensi Tufford - Gold
Sean Morrison – Silver
ATF Visits the Legal and Protective Services Department
Academic Updates
In the Classroom!
On Friday, March 2nd, students in Mr. Lamb's Fine Arts class traveled to Boston to visit the Museum of Fine Arts. Students are pictured below exploring contemporary art.
Faculty Accolades
We are pleased to congratulate Mr. Beling and Mrs. Sullivan for being selected by Mass Insight Education and Research for a Partner in Excellence Teaching Award! They were selected for their exemplary work in the AP English Program. They are two of the 29 Massachusetts AP teachers who are being recognized for their outstanding contributions to student success during the 2016-2017 academic year.
We are so proud of Mr. Beling and Mrs. Sullivan!
As a reminder, we offer several AP courses at Keefe Tech: AP Literature and Composition, AP Language and Composition, AP Computer Science, AP Environmental Science, and NEW for the 2018-2019 school year, AP Psychology! If you or your student is interested in taking an AP course, we encourage you to speak to your Guidance Counselor.
From the School Nurse
Reminder to all parents - please do not send any medication with your son/daughter to school. Any medicine needs to be brought into the nurse's office and a form needs to be signed by the parent or guardian. Any questions, please call the School Nurse, Michele Reidt at 508-416-2263 or mreidt@jpkeefehs.org.
School Counseling News
Attention Juniors!
College Application Information
The Guidance Department wanted to share two Community College events that will be happening this month:
Community College Forum
On Tuesday, March 6th a few community colleges will be at Keefe to discuss their programs with our students. Please sign up in Guidance if you would like to attend.
MassBay On-the-Spot Decision
On Friday, March 23rd MassBay Community College will be at Keefe to accept our students ON-THE-SPOT! If you'd like to take advantage of this opportunity, please sign up in Guidance.
The next ACT and SAT testing dates:
SAT - March 10, 2018 - Regular Registration Deadline is February 9th. Register at http://collegeboard.com
ACT - April 14, 2018 - Regular Registration Deadline is March 9th. Register at http://act.org
Fee waivers are available in the Guidance Office for students who are eligible for free and reduced lunch.
SPRING SPORTS INFORMATION
Baseball
Varsity head coach: Phil Rosano - prosano@jpkeefehs.org
Varsity assistant coach: Jeff Brown
Junior varsity coach: Eric Gordon - egordon@jpkeefehs.org
Softball
Varsity head coach: Ashley Petro - apetro@jpkeefehs.org
Varsity assistant coach: Katelyn Leahy - kleahy@jpkeefehs.org
Boys Volleyball
Varsity head coach: Matt Warren - mwarren@jpkeefehs.org
Varsity assistant coach: Jeremy Lewis - jlewis@jpkeefehs.org
Junior varsity coach: Jeff Bruno - j.a.bruno@gmail.com
Boys track and field
Varsity head coach: Kevin Kramer - kkramer@jpkeefehs.org
Varsity assistant coach: Jeff Beling - jbeling@jpkeefehs.org
Girls track and field
Varsity head coach: Ken Collins - kcollins@jpkeefehs.org
Varsity assistant coach: Ben Westerman - bwesterman@jpkeefehs.org
Faculty Spotlight
Meet the Culinary Arts Instructors! L-R, Chef Snyder, Mrs. Stefanini, Chef Millard & Chef Lacasse (missing Ms. Collins). Together these instructors have over 130 years of culinary, baking, and front of the house experience.
The Culinary Arts Department is busy 4 days weekly preparing and serving fine food to our customers in the East Side Room Restaurant. Our students perform all the necessary preparations under the tutelage of Chefs Lacasse, Snyder, and Millard plus receive front of house training from Mrs. Stefanini.
Aside from their passion in the culinary field Chef Lacasse enjoys coaching and camping, Chef Millard enjoys making art and gardening, Chef Snyder creates ceramics and loves dog training, Mrs. Stefanini enjoys biking and long walks on the beach, and Ms. Collins enjoys writing, and spending time with family.
If you are ever interested in making a reservation, please call the East Side Room Restaurant at 508-416-2358. They are open Tuesday-Friday from 11:30 am -1pm. We would love to see you there!
Cheers to the Culinary Department!
Keefe Regional Technical School
Website: keefetech.org
Location: 750 Winter Street, Framingham, MA, United States
Phone: 508-416-2100
Facebook: facebook.com/keefetech