[Superintendent's Update] Superintendent's Update

[Needham Public Schools Superintendent's Update]

Dear Needham Public Schools Families:

Effective tomorrow, Thursday, May 20, the Needham Public Schools will adopt new
guidance
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YpAQidqWWg2IrX5DtYaatBpV26fNg9WVuHUscbSaosc/edit?usp=sharing>
that allows all students the option to wear a face covering/mask outdoors
during recess, outdoor learning experiences, and athletics.

Students must continue to wear face coverings/masks at all other times of
the school day, including on the bus, during arrival/dismissal, and inside
the school and classroom.

Last night the School Committee revised the Face Coverings Policy
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/191_qZ_101eBD8TiV259DorjE8wuYzuerwNljtzVP_Hs/edit?usp=sharing>
to
reflect the new DESE guidance
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UErmwWNEV4avtJGyOX8S4uQLylrQ3mY5/view?usp=sharing>
that
gives students the option not to wear face coverings and masks while
engaged in school activities outdoors.

This new policy goes into effect tomorrow, Thursday, May 20 for all
students, PreK-12.  For more detailed information, including an FAQ, about
what this means to your child, please read the Face Coverings/Masks Updated
Guidance.
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YpAQidqWWg2IrX5DtYaatBpV26fNg9WVuHUscbSaosc/edit?usp=sharing>

As necessary, principals will provide additional guidance for students and
staff about the implementation of the new protocol.

Many thanks for your patience and partnership as we continue to support
your children!

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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