October 27, 2008 Dear Parents and Guardians: Two brief updates to begin the week: • The Pollard Middle School Treble Choir will participate in the opening ceremony for the [ http://www.needhamma.gov/index.asp?NID=2030 ]The Wall That Heals, the Traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial that will be at Memorial Park October 30th through November 2nd. The opening ceremony will be held at 6:00 p.m. on October 30th, and all are invited to attend. • Several folks have contacted my office inquiring about the upcoming High Rock Override ballot Question 4 scheduled for Election Day, November 4th. Information about the High Rock construction project and the override can be found on the Needham Public Schools website under [ http://district.needham.k12.ma.us/facilities_high_rock_update.htm ]High Rock Update. Specific information about the operational override can be found in the [ http://district.needham.k12.ma.us/facilities_high_rock_QA.htm ]Override Q and A link. As always, I am happy to hear your questions, comments and concerns. Please contact my office at 781.455.0400, x 203 or [ mailto:dan_gutekanst@needham.k12.ma.us ]dan_gutekanst@needham.k12.ma.us . Enjoy the week! Sincerely, Daniel Gutekanst, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools