March 2013 - Superintendents_update - mailman.dca2.superb.net

Superintendent's Update
by Needham Public Schools Superintendent's Update 24 Mar '13

24 Mar '13

Dear Needham Families: A couple of quick updates to begin a new week: • School Committee Open House The School Committee will host an Open House this coming Saturday morning, March 30th from 9:00 until 10:30 a.m. in the Mitchell Elementary School media center. The purpose of the Open House is to allow parents and community members to discuss ideas, issues, and concerns with the School Committee in an informal and conversational setting. Parents and community members will also have the opportunity to see Mitchell, one of two elementary schools in need of significant renovation. The School Committee looks forward to seeing you! • Calendar Many folks have inquired recently about the last day of school for Needham's children. Presently, the last day of classes is scheduled for Wednesday, June 26th. However, given the fickle New England weather it seems prudent to wait a couple more weeks before confirming a final school day for the Needham Public Schools. I appreciate your patience. Let me take this opportunity to wish our families a Happy Passover and Easter. Enjoy this season with your family and friends. Have a great week. As always, I can be contacted via email: [ mailto:dan_gutekanst@needham.k12.ma.us ]dan_gutekanst(a)needham.k12.ma.us or by phone 781.455.0400, x203. Sincerely, Dan Gutekanst Superintendent of Schools

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Superintendent's Update
by Needham Public Schools Superintendent's Update 11 Mar '13

11 Mar '13

Dear Needham Families: Allow me to share a few brief updates as we begin a new week: • School Committee Open House The School Committee will host an Open House on Saturday morning, March 30th from 9:00 until 10:30 a.m. in the Mitchell Elementary School media center. The purpose of the Open House is to allow parents and community members to discuss ideas, issues, and concerns with the School Committee in an informal and conversational setting. Parents and community members will also have the opportunity to see Mitchell, one of two elementary schools in need of significant renovation. The School Committee looks forward to seeing you! • Superintendent's Blog I encourage parents to read my most recent post of the [ http://npssuperintendent.blogspot.com/ ]Superintendent's Blog and complete the brief survey included at the end of the blog. Thanks for taking the time to read, comment if you wish, and complete a three question survey! • School Transportation 2013-14 Within the next few weeks applications are being delivered to all Needham Public Schools for students in grades 1-12 offering school bus transportation for the school year 2013-2014. Applications will be sent home with your children. Please review all the information and return completed applications to the Transportation Department at 1330 Highland Avenue by May 15, 2013 to be guaranteed a seat on the bus. If you do not complete an application, your child may not have a seat on the bus next year! Please call the Transportation Department at 781-455-0400 x234 with your questions. Please also visit our web site to check your school and street for eligibility or to download an application: [ http://rwd1.needham.k12.ma.us/transportation/ ]http://rwd1.needham.k12.ma.us/transportation/ • Les Mis For details about this weekend's performance of the Needham High School musical production of Les Mis click here: [ http://rwd1.needham.k12.ma.us/FPA/NHS%20Musical ]NHS Musical Information Have a great week. As always, I can be contacted via email: dan_gutekanst(a)needham.k12.ma.us or by phone 781.455.0400, x203. Sincerely, Dan Gutekanst Superintendent of Schools

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Superintendent's Update
by Needham Public Schools Superintendent's Update 08 Mar '13

08 Mar '13

Friday, March 8, 2013 7:20 a.m. Dear Needham Families: Weather reports indicate that the snow will taper off later this morning, so I believe a two-hour delay is appropriate. The Town's road crews are out and about and doing a good job and plowing school walking and drive areas. The Needham bus drivers are prepared to drive and are confident about their buses. Sidewalks may still be covered with snow, so students need to exercise caution. Everyone should take time commuting to school. If you feel the conditions in your neighborhood are unsafe and you would prefer to keep your child home, please know that, of course, I respect your decision. If I feel that the weather conditions will deteriorate further causing us to cancel school, I will notify parents immediately. I appreciate your patience. Sincerely, Dan Gutekanst Superintendent of Schools

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