November Newsletter

Beth Sylvia Connelly from MEFA will be presenting informatin on how to pay for college on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, at 6:30 at Cape Cod Tech's Performance Center.

Please join us.

Hybrid Meeting In person or Virtual

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/efy-nkfj-cvs

Agenda

• October minutes
• MCAS DART, Tech Schools, and Local Comaprison Results
• PSATs/SATs
• Winter Sports
• Tech Night Results
• Drama Winter Programing
• Old Business
• New Business

Dear Parents, Caregivers, Students and Community Members,

November is a time to reflect on what we are thankful for, and at the top of my list is the incredible community we share here at Cape Cod Tech. Our students' growth and success are a direct result of the teamwork that surrounds them every day.

I am so grateful for our passionate staff who challenge and inspire, our students who bring enthusiasm and dedication, and our families who provide the unwavering support. This three-part partnership is what makes our school a place where students can truly thrive.

As we look ahead to a busy month, please take a moment to review the important information in this newsletter, including holiday schedules, food access resources, and counseling support.

Again, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (508)432-4500 ext 2000.

Thank you for being an essential part of our CCT community.

Thank you,
William Terranova

Principal

Cape Cod Tech offers school based therapy services for students through Child and Family Services (https://cfservices.org/site-hyannis.php) School based therapy occurs during the school day in an office at the school, and is confidential and billed through insurance just as outpatient therapy services would be. We currently have a clinician at Cape Cod Tech on Fridays, and spots are available. This is a great resource for students looking for a therapist who have time or transportation barriers to getting to therapy outside of school hours. Please see the attached info sheet and call (508) 778- 1839 to start the intake process. Please be sure to mention school based counseling at Cape Cod Tech. Reach out to School Social Worker Erica Tasha with any questions: 508-432-4500 x2408 or etasha@capetech.us

Community Health Center of Cape Cod: https://chcofcapecod.org/services/insurance-enrollment/

Community Action Committee Cape Cod: https://www.cacci.cc/programs/healthcare/

Cape Cod Healthcare: https://www.capecodhealth.org/patients-visitors/paying-for-care/get-help-finding-health-insurance/

Year book picture information for seniors

Senior pictures are due by November 30, 2025. Late pictures are defined as any picture turned in after midnight,

November 30, 2025. For seniors who do not submit a yearbook photo, their school picture will be included, if

appropriate.

The goal of the Cape Cod Regional Tech Yearbook is to have the student’s face as the focus of the picture as well as to

keep a similarity amongst the senior portraits. Therefore, we would appreciate your support of the following

requirements for senior pictures to be included in the senior portrait section of the Yearbook.

Please submit one color .jpg file picture that follows each guideline listed:

• resolution must be 300 dpi (ppi) or greater

• image size 2.5 inches wide by 3.5 inches tall

• jpg file photo must be uploaded through the following link:

https://yearbookshare.com/eShare

1. Then enter school code: capecodtech

2. Confirm you want to continue

3. Enter your contact information

4. Then make sure you upload through "Portrait"

5. Then follow the directions

• indoor or outdoor shot, keep the background plain, the focus should be on the student not the background

• no sepia or other coloring effects

• crisp shot – no “fuzzy/out of focus” shots

• head and shoulders shot preferred

• street clothes - no costumes

• no others included in shot

• no text and/or graphics or stamped text on picture such as name or year of graduation.

• no watermarks

• student’s appearance must also meet CCT student dress code:

It is CCT’s responsibility to assure that student attire does not interfere with the health or safety of any student and

contributes to a positive and productive learning environment for all.

Dress Code

1. Clothing which features oensive and/or vulgar words, pictures or drawings or phrases of a sexual nature or that

have derogatory language regarding a person’s ethnic background, origin, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or

disability is not permitted.

2. Clothing which represents any group, gang, organization which advocates violence is not permitted.

3. Clothing which features alcohol, tobacco/ nicotine, marijuana, weapons, legal or illegal drugs is not permitted.

4. Student clothing must include outdoor footwear, tops and bottoms. Clothing that reveals undergarments is not

permitted (i.e.tube top and bra/bra-let alone are not allowed).

Decisions for inclusion will be limited to the Yearbook Adviser, and Principal.

Students may choose any photography studio to have their pictures taken. It is the responsibility of the student and/or

parent/guardian to make sure that the picture submitted meets all of our requirements in order to be included in the

senior portrait section.

The Yearbook sta members and adviser are not responsible for any photo edits that may be needed on submitted

pictures in order to meet stated rules for acceptance. The sta and adviser reserve the right to crop pictures for space

and content.

Mr. Mark

Yearbook Advisor

Reminder:

Cape Cod Tech will have no school on November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

Thanksgiving Break is November 26-28; please note that Wednesday 11/26 there is no school unlike some other local schools.

Nov 5 ELA MCAS Retests

Nov 5 Early Dismissal 1:35

Nov 6 Tech Night

Nov 8, 9 Craft Fair

Nov 11 Veterans Day NO SCHOOL

Nov 12 Math MCAS Resests

Nov 12 Early Dismissal 1:35

Nov 18 Girls in the Trade 8:30

Nov 18 Drama Club Auditions 2:45

Nov 18 Family Forum 5:30

Nov 18 Financial Aid Night 6:30

Nov 19 Early Dismissal 1:35

Nov 20 Drama Club Auditions 2:45

Nov 23-25 Skills USA Fall State Leaderships

Nov 25 Football Breakfast with Upper Cape 9:00

Nov 26-28 Thanksgiving Break NO SCHOOL

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, December 10th at 1:45-3:00 and Thursday, December 11th, 6:00-8:00 pm. This is a fantastic opportunity for parents/ guardians to speak with their student's teachers. Conferences will be virtual ONLY. Watch your email for details on how to sign up. Slots are limited so be sure to respond early.

Hello all!

This is our final call to enroll on our April 2026 tour to Spain & Portugal! To guarantee a spot on

this tour, lock in one of the limited spots available with a $95 deposit. Space is limited, and

is first-come, first-serve.

Enroll here before October 31 st for $200 off!

https://www.eftours.com/tour-website/2832713JT

You can also view the Parent Guide to Travel from EF Educational Tours, our travel partner. It

covers everything from details about EF to options for high school and college credit to

payments plans and what to expect on tour.

We will not run another World Travelers trip until the 2027-28 school year. We have decided to offer the trips every other year to ensure high participation levels.

Still have questions? EF's Traveler Support team can help at 800-665-5364. And if your child

has friends who haven't signed up yet, feel free to pass this message along to their families too.

The bus schedules have arrived. Click here, below, or wherever you see "Bus Schedule" and you will land on a pdf for all the bus schedules. Please find the closest stop to your house. If there is an issue, please contact Cape Destinations directly at 508-432-3400.

For the first week or so of school please be visible and early to your bus stop each day.

Click Here For Bus Schedule

The late bus is available for all student-athletes and students participating in after-school activities. Students who do not participate in activities will be denied late bus access. Students heading west of CCT do not need to sign up for the late bus. We may request students heading east of CCT to sign up to determine ridership and size of bus transportation.

Parents and Caretakers,

Just a reminder that we have an early dismissal every Wednesday (Blue Day) through June.

Blue Day Schedule:

• 8:00 - 8:50 1st Period

• 8:53 - 9:39 2nd Period

• 9:42 - 10:27 3rd Period

• 10:30 - 11:55 4th Period + lunch

• 11:58 - 12:43 5th Period

• 12:46 - 1:35 6th Period

Below this section, you will find some forms for you to complete and information to help your student and your family to navigate the year. The emergency form is essential for your student. It allows us to distribute OTC medication and reach other contacts in case of an emergency. Please fill out this easy electronic form. Below the emergency form, you will find links to other forms and documents. For ones that you need to submit, please either print or make a copy, complete the form, sign it, and send it in with your child. If you have any questions, please let us know at 508-432-4500 ext 2000

Click here for late bus stops. Schedule will be updated weekly.

Cape Cod Tech has a very clear cell phone policy. This year we are again making a point to include parents and guardians in our efforts to develop a professional atmosphere as we set our expectation of not using cell phones in class or shops. Technical programs will be holding and securing student phones for the day in order to keep the temptation of using the phone in the work setting. Academic classes will provide students with a safe place to store their phones during class. We expect students to adhere to these steps and policies to ensure they are not distracted from learning in the classroom or shop. We also expect it to have a positive effect by limiting negative social interactions via phones. We are extending this to smartwatches as stated in the student handbook. Employers expect employees to refrain from using their phones while "on the clock." It is our job to prepare students for the workforce and their future. Please support us in this effort.

Click here for Cell Phone Policy

The state expects a 95% rate for student attendance. We want to achieve a higher rate for the year. We can do this, but students need to come to school everyday. Over the last two years our attendance policy has been more lenient than in the past. This year we will be re-instituting the policy to the fullest extent. Our expectation is that you will follow future employer's expectations. Remember, your boss will expect you at work everyday, and so will your co-workers. Build healthy habits now. Come to school because we want you here!

Tardy

If a student is not present in the class/ shop at the time attendance is taken in the morning, they will be marked tardy and will have to report to the main office for a tardy pass. Accumulation of excess tardies as defined in the student handbook will result in disciplinary action. Being on time is an employability skill. Cape Cod Tech not only trains students in skills specific to their technical area but CCT also teaches professionalism and employability skills to the standards of the industries in which they represent.

Please see below a quick link to our attendance policy as well as other important information about attendance.

Attendance, Tardy, and Dismissal Policy

Students needing a locker can come to the Main Office and see Ms. McLoughlin. She is Mr. Consalvi's Secretary. Lockers will be assigned upon request.

Wondering who to ask about schedules or information about classes? Our school counselors are available for parents and students. Please feel free to reach out.

• Ms. Mador: School Counseling Department Chair
  STEAM and Construction Shops cmador@capetech.us ext 2403
• Ms. Kalbach: HHH and Transportation Shops lkalbach@capetech.us ext 2404
• Mr. Furey: Ninth Grade Counselor kfurey@capetech.us ext 2407
• Ms. Tasha: Adjustment Counselor etasha@capetech.us ext 2408

Parents and Caretakers,

Click here for a link on how to use the Community Portal. This is a step-by-step guide on how to use our SchoolBrains Community Portal. Just follow the directions to access your student's grades, report cards, attendance and discipline reports. If you have trouble, email assistance@capetech.us

Step 1. - Student prints and completes the work permit application (pages 1 & 2 ). The application form can be picked up in the Superintendent’s Office or can be printed from the school website in both Student or Parent/Forms.

Step 2. Obtain signatures including:

1) employer,

2) physician’s office (*for 14 & 15 year-olds only),

3) parent/guardian, and

4) student.

Step 3. Return completed signature pages to Mrs. Mullen at the Superintendent’s Office before the first class or during lunch period.

Step 4. Mrs. Mullen will type the work permit.

Step 5. - Student and Superintendent sign the Work Permit and student gives it to the employer for their records.