Thursday, February 7th 3:11 p.m. Dear Needham Families: Due to the timing and nature of the approaching snowstorm, I am scheduling an early release day for tomorrow, Friday, February 8th. There will be no PM Kindergarten classes as well. Please also note the following: 1. All Friday afternoon and evening activities, practices, games, events are canceled. The schools will be closed after students and staff safely depart. 2. All Saturday and Sunday school activities are canceled. The schools will be closed over the weekend to give the maintenance staff time and space to clear walkways, driveways, parking areas, etc. The goal here is to ensure that roads, sidewalks, and schools are ready for students on Monday morning. In the event the weather pattern changes or conditions deteriorate earlier than presently anticipated, I will cancel school for the day and alert families as early in the morning as possible. However, my preference is to have at least a reduced day of classes tomorrow if we can do so safely. Many thanks for your cooperation and patience. Dan Gutekanst Superintendent of Schools dan_gutekanst@needham.k12.ma.us