Dear Needham Public Schools Families:
As we begin a new week of learning, allow me to share the following brief updates and information:
• Academic Accolades Once again this year, several Needham High School seniors have been notified by the College Board that they are being recognized for their performance on the
PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test: Semi Finalists: Aden Garf, Yasu Patel.
Commended: Caroline Clark, Ruby Gibson, Fedor Goryanyy, Isabella Kuang, Alex Lee, Alex Lundquist, Lucy Mackey, Henry McCue, Aadam Mulla, Alec Purrington, Aidan Railton, Jack Rixner, Elsie Sachs, Leo Shraybman, Jake Sieczkowski, Eleanor Slosser, Nevan Sujit, Amiya Tess, James Young.
Also, kudos to senior Aadam Mulla for winning the Best Essay in the Secondary School Division of the
MA Foreign Language Association annual contest. Congratulations to our students!
• 2023 Family Survey Results We recently shared last spring's family survey results with the School Committee. Please view the presentation here:
2023 Family Survey Results
• 10 Minutes with... A
brief video conversation with Needham School Committee Chair Andrea Longo Carter and Vice Chair Liz Lee. This ten minute video highlights major goals and initiatives of the School Committee this year.
• Superintendent's Blog A few parents requested I share a recent letter I wrote to students in grades 7-12. I have posted it here:
Dear Students...
Respectfully,
Dan Gutekanst
Superintendent of Schools
Needham Public Schools
1330 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492
He/His/Him
781-455-0400 x11203
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.