August 2021 - Superintendents_update - mailman.dca2.superb.net

Superintendent's Update
by Needham Public Schools Superintendent's Update 25 Aug '21

25 Aug '21

Dear Needham Public Schools Families: Welcome back to a new school year! We are excited and prepared to greet our students next week on Wednesday, September 1st. Allow me to share the following information: *• School Opening Information* I encourage families to read our updated 2021-22 School Opening Plan <https://docs.google.com/document/d/187JsNf6aomfgj0Tg1vZOT2blY7ihuJlU/edit?u…> which contains information about teaching and learning and health and safety measures we will implement this fall. If you were unable to attend the recent Family Open House, you can view the meeting here: August 23rd Family Open House <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aT12YlZ4mphqEfXXanYE2amfXOHOgo1Y/view?usp=…>. I've updated the presentation <https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/13Viv_JOxW8s9r8wF0R318EmkzmF-hTWK/ed…> I shared with families, and we have added a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ttDw6Yl31ufHgP24BmnepZg3AXEvx1GqmBC3T3h…> around health and safety protocols, including updated information for healthy and safe school lunches and cafeterias. • *Superintendent's Blog* My recent post includes an important update to the Needham Community <http://npssuperintendent.blogspot.com/>. • *Stay in Touch with the Superintendent! *One way to stay in touch about the latest school news, including weather-related school closings or other important information, is on Twitter. Go to: https://twitter.com/@NPS_Supt to sign up. I look forward to sharing with you and hearing from you in the school year ahead. Here's to a superb (and in person) school year for the students of the Needham Public Schools! 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 Meeting August 23rd
by Needham Public Schools Superintendent's Update 21 Aug '21

21 Aug '21

Dear Needham Public Schools Families: I am scheduling a family meeting on Monday, August 23, 2021 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. via Zoom to share updates about a safe and healthy September 1st school opening. Here is the link to NPS Family Meeting <https://needham-k12-ma-us.zoom.us/j/86458108033?pwd=bXlOWmZLVEM0QnltcVROUjF…> The meeting will be recorded and shared with all families. 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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Fwd: Superintendent's Update
by Needham Public Schools Superintendent's Update 14 Aug '21

14 Aug '21

NPS Families: I understand that some families did not receive yesterday’s email. I am sending again. Thanks for your patience. Dan Gutekanst ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Daniel Gutekanst <dan_gutekanst(a)needham.k12.ma.us> Date: Fri, Aug 13, 2021 at 4:18 PM Subject: Superintendent's Update To: <superintendents_update(a)lists.needham.k12.ma.us> Dear Needham Public Schools Families: Please see my attached August 13, 2021 letter to families <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nMW-rG3rIwIPLf6V9-VyzaFaDkzhBzWd/edit?u…> concerning the healthy and safe reopening of schools on September 1, 2021. Should you have any questions, please let me know. Thanks for your patience and partnership and enjoy these last few weeks of summer. 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. -- 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
by Needham Public Schools Superintendent's Update 13 Aug '21

13 Aug '21

Dear Needham Public Schools Families: Please see my attached August 13, 2021 letter to families <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nMW-rG3rIwIPLf6V9-VyzaFaDkzhBzWd/edit?u…> concerning the healthy and safe reopening of schools on September 1, 2021. Should you have any questions, please let me know. Thanks for your patience and partnership and enjoy these last few weeks of summer. 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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