Dear Needham Public Schools Families: I hope you and your families have had a great start to the school year! Allow me to share an important update as we continue to attend to the health and safety of our students and staff. The Needham Public Schools will participate in a state-sponsored COVID testing program, and in order for your child to participate, you must sign a consent form. Please read this letter about our testing program and consent <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SxlGfCGaxTG5A5A5XwtA9yQE7T8QESbx/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=103927596265011240038&rtpof=true&sd=true> from our interim Director of Health Services, Sussanah Hann, and complete the consent as soon as you can so we can work together to keep all students healthy and in school for learning. Thanks for your support and participation as we begin a new year of learning and growth for our students! Respectfully, Dan Gutekanst Superintendent of Schools Needham Public Schools 1330 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492 781-455-0400 x11203 dan_gutekanst@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.