[Superintendent's Update] Superintendent's Update

[Needham Public Schools Superintendent's Update]

Dear Needham Public Schools Families:

As we approach the last week of school, allow me to share the following
information and updates:

*• Fall of 2021 School Opening Plan  *I am pleased to share the Fall of
2021 School Opening Plan
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/187JsNf6aomfgj0Tg1vZOT2blY7ihuJlU/view?usp=sharing>
for students, families, staff, and members of the community to review.  The
plan details the steps we will take to ensure a safe, healthy, and full
time return to school for all students and staff in September.  I will
discuss the plan in detail at next Tuesday evening's School Committee
meeting, and I am scheduling a Virtual Family Open House on Wednesday, June
16th at 7:00 p.m.
<https://needham-k12-ma-us.zoom.us/j/81735943295?pwd=UnVHVzRDWXZkOU9pOSt4cVYwa2V1UT09>
to share the plan and respond to questions and comments.  I hope you can
join me for this important conversation.  In addition, there is a link to a
survey embedded in the plan so that you can provide feedback and
suggestions. Recognizing that it is a busy time of year for you and your
families, please participate by reviewing the plan
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/187JsNf6aomfgj0Tg1vZOT2blY7ihuJlU/view?usp=sharing>,
attending the virtual meeting, and/or completing the survey.

*• Superintendent's Blog  *My most recent post about a new NPS school
calendar including religious and cultural observances can be found
here: Superintendent's
Blog <http://npssuperintendent.blogspot.com/>.

*• Class of 2021* Congratulations to the 424 members of the Needham High
School Class of 2021! While they had a challenging conclusion to their high
school career, they received their diplomas on Memorial Field on Sunday,
June 6th with plenty of pomp and circumstance. Highlights of the ceremony
are included on this Needham Channel newscast: Class of '21 Graduation
Highlights <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuQHAkJNjjE>. We wish them the
best as members of the class head off to work, the military, and college.

Best wishes to all of our families and students for a healthy, safe, and
enjoyable summer!

Respectfully,

Dan Gutekanst
Superintendent of Schools
Needham Public Schools
1330 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492
781-455-0400 x11203
dan_gutekanst at 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.
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