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Superintendent's Update
by Needham Public Schools Superintendent's Update 20 Jul '20

20 Jul '20

Dear Needham Public Schools Families: Please remember to complete the July NPS Family Survey <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/July-Family> so we can understand how best to support your children and your families in the coming school year. This Thursday, July 23rd at 5:00 p.m. School Committee Chair Andrea Longo-Carter and I will host a virtual Open House to share initial ideas about school reopening plans and respond to questions and comments. Here is the link to the meeting: *Topic:* Open House with School Committee Chair Andrea Longo Carter & Superintendent of Schools Dan Gutekanst *Time:* Jul 23, 2020 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86919720211?pwd=TWJxSGxhS0R2UnFVV2R2VkpXYXB1UT09 Meeting ID: 869 1972 0211 Passcode: ChsQ8D One tap mobile +16465588656,,86919720211#,,,,,,0#,,362399# US (New York) +13017158592,,86919720211#,,,,,,0#,,362399# US (Germantown) Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 869 1972 0211 Passcode: 362399 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdeBffcJFi We look forward to seeing you. Respectfully, Dan Gutekanst Superintendent of Schools Needham Public Schools 1330 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492 781-455-0400 x11203 dan_gutekanst(a)needham.k12.ma.us ATTENTION: If you speak a language other than English, language assistance services are available to you free of charge. Contact your child’s school for assistance. Chinese (Simplified): 请注意：如果您的母语不是英语，我们将免费提供您语言辅助服务。如需协助，请与您孩子的学校联系。 Spanish: ATENCION: Si usted habla un idioma que no sea el inglés, hay servicios de asistencia lingüística disponibles gratis. Contacte la escuela de su hijo para asistencia. Russian: ВНИМАНИЕ: Если вы не говорите на английском языке, для вас доступны бесплатные языковые сервисы на вашем языке. Обратитесь за помощью в школу, в которой учится ваш ребенок.

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Superintendent's Update: Family Survey for School Reopening
by Needham Public Schools Superintendent's Update 14 Jul '20

14 Jul '20

Español русский 中文 한국어 Português عربى 日本人 Kreyòl Ayisyen پښتو svenska Tiếng Việt <https://forms.gle/qcCKJnqpocbWFzmm7> Dear Needham Public Schools Families: As our COVID-19 Advisory Committee and staff Task Forces continue planning for the reopening of school in September, it is critical to understand the concerns and perspectives of our families. (You may access COVID-19 Advisory Committee presentations here: June Advisory Meeting/Presentation <https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/17ILu7IeFM0V8-0qrAi1rPWIRYwhoTdOWE-L…> and July Advisory Meeting/Presentation <https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1PRCWlSMP2ZoOfsubjyDPUDmXeVBH_twFZxi…> ) We are grateful to the 2,642 families who participated in the District Survey <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uUKlHCsInYlLKPPUJE8KCGyGqzsO1xfp/view?usp=…>administered in June, which is a 46% participation rate, and we will continue to incorporate their responses and suggestions into the planning process. Now we are asking *all* NPS families for specific information so we can understand how best to support your children and your families. We need you to please take a few minutes to complete this survey: July NPS Family Survey <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/July-Family> I expect to provide additional information about our school reopening plans in the next few weeks. Next Thursday, July 23rd at 5:00 p.m. School Committee Chair Andrea Longo-Carter and I will host a virtual Open House to share initial planning and ideas and respond to questions and comments. The link to the Open House will be sent early next week. Please complete the survey now! July NPS Family Survey <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/July-Family> Many thanks for your assistance and support. Respectfully, Dan Gutekanst Superintendent of Schools Needham Public Schools 1330 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492 781-455-0400 x11203 dan_gutekanst(a)needham.k12.ma.us ATTENTION: If you speak a language other than English, language assistance services are available to you free of charge. Contact your child’s school for assistance. Chinese (Simplified): 请注意：如果您的母语不是英语，我们将免费提供您语言辅助服务。如需协助，请与您孩子的学校联系。 Spanish: ATENCION: Si usted habla un idioma que no sea el inglés, hay servicios de asistencia lingüística disponibles gratis. Contacte la escuela de su hijo para asistencia. Russian: ВНИМАНИЕ: Если вы не говорите на английском языке, для вас доступны бесплатные языковые сервисы на вашем языке. Обратитесь за помощью в школу, в которой учится ваш ребенок.

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