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October 2022

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Superintendent's Update
by Needham Public Schools Superintendent's Update 31 Oct '22

31 Oct '22

Dear Needham Public Schools Families: Allow me to share a few updates as we begin the week: *• Virtual Coffee with the Superintendent* This year I will host several virtual opportunities for families and parents to connect with me to learn about school and district happenings as well as provide some time for questions about our work in the NPS. The zoom meetings will last 45 minutes and the planned dates include: November 17, December 5, January 9, February 13, March 20, April 10 and May 22. In order to engage families for whom English is a second language, Zoom offers translation captioning during the meeting in the following languages: French, Chinese, (Simplified) Japanese, German, Russian, Portuguese, Spanish, Ukrainian, and Korean. These virtual meetings will not be recorded and the first Virtual Coffee will take place at 6:30 p.m. on November 17th at this link: Virtual Coffee with the Superintendent <https://needham-k12-ma-us.zoom.us/j/86793720047?pwd=QkFQQzNlMXZjTFhIY2prVjZ…> I look forward to seeing you! *• 10 Minutes With...* Please check out the latest brief, 10 minute video featuring three high school seniors <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJ5AC4oELkA> who are leading SALSA: Students Advocating for Life without Substance Abuse. Powerful student voices demonstrating that alcohol and drug use are not necessary to enjoy high school and beyond. *• Superintendent's Blog* My latest post, an open letter to Governor Charlie Baker can be found here: Dear Governor Baker, please read this! <http://npssuperintendent.blogspot.com/> • *Stay in Touch with School Happenings! *The quickest way to get weather-related school closings or other important information is on Twitter. For school updates, weather-related school cancellations, reminders, and photos, go to: https://twitter.com/@NPS_Supt Happy Halloween! Dan Gutekanst Superintendent of Schools Needham Public Schools 1330 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492 *He/His/Him* 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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COVID Booster and Flu Clinic October 15th
by Needham Public Schools Superintendent's Update 07 Oct '22

07 Oct '22

Dear Needham Public Schools Families: *Booster and Flu Clinic * With thanks to Needham parent and partner Bhuren Patel and Pelmeds Pharmacy, we are offering a COVID Booster and Flu shot clinic on Saturday, October 15th from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. in the *Pollard Middle School* gym. Here is the link to register: Pollard Vaccine Clinic October 15, 2022 <https://calendly.com/pelmeds5/needham-public-pollard?month=2022-10> Have a great holiday weekend! Dan Gutekanst Superintendent of Schools Needham Public Schools 1330 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492 *He/His/Him* 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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