Dear Parents and Guardians: We have enjoyed a smooth opening of the 2009-10 school year! Please allow me to update you on two items: The Fine and Performing Arts Curriculum Review Committee requests that parents take a brief [ http://www.elisten.com/web30/cgi-bin/qwebautoload.cgi?4F726EC01B2241A58BF3EE... ]Online Survey to provide feedback and suggestions to the committee as they continue their work to refine and improve the arts curriculum for Needham's students. The results of the survey and the committee's work will be presented at an upcoming School Committee meeting later this year. Thanks for your help. The planned Newman Renovation Project will be on the agenda at the School Committee's next scheduled meeting September 15th at 7:00 p.m. in the Broadmeadow Performance Center. The School Committee will hear a presentation from the architect about the renovation plan, including design and costs. Members of the community will then be invited to comment on the plan or asks questions during this public presentation and hearing. The School Committee is eager to hear from parents and members of the community about the project and a planned override required to fund the renovation. As always, please contact me if you have a question or comment: dan_gutekanst@needham.k12.ma.us or 781.455.0400, x203. Have a great weekend. Sincerely, Dan Gutekanst Superintendent