[Superintendent's Update] Superintendent's Update

[Needham Public Schools Superintendent's Update]

Dear Needham Public Schools Families:

Allow me to share the following updates as we begin a new week:

*• **Virtual Morning Coffee with the Superintendent*  On Monday, February
13th at 8:15 a.m. I will host the next Virtual Coffee with the
Superintendent for families and parents.  The link to the meeting is
here:  Virtual
Coffee with the Superintendent 02/13/23 at 8:15 a.m.
<https://needham-k12-ma-us.zoom.us/j/89318295456?pwd=NXFld2FxV2dJY1VOTzFZQmVlRldkUT09>
This
is an opportunity for open and direct conversation, comments, and questions
from participants. The zoom meeting will last 45 minutes and will not be
recorded; additional and planned dates include: March 20, April 10 and May
22. I look forward to seeing you!

*• 2023-24 School Calendar  *The calendar for next school year has been
approved by the School Committee and posted on the district's website.
Along with the school calendar, we have included a list of 2023-24
significant cultural and religious holidays and traditions members of our
school community observe: 2023-24 School Calendar and Observances
<https://cdn5-ss13.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_64429/File/Calendars/2023-2024%20School%20Calendar%20approved%20SC%201-3-23%202%20pages.pdf>

*• Bullying Prevention & Intervention Plan *The district is in the midst of
revising our Bullying Intervention Plan, and we welcome comments and
questions about the draft plan:  NPS Bullying Prevention and Intervention
Plan February 2023
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E_EOhHsgqMGxzTGJMiUWDGSSgA3gxj0tTSzDWDr7FzE/edit?usp=sharing>.
If you have feedback, please email Mary Lammi, Assistant Superintendent for
Student Support Services at mary_lammi at needham.k12.ma.us

*• Superintendent's Blog  *My latest post, Our Students are Pretty Awesome
Outside of the Classroom, Too! <http://npssuperintendent.blogspot.com/> is
available.

As always, please reach out with questions or comments about your Needham
Public Schools experience.

Respectfully,

Dan Gutekanst
Superintendent of Schools
Needham Public Schools
1330 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492
*He/His/Him*
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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