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Published December 15, 2024
Principal's Message
Parent Climate Survey
Dear Clyde W. Needham Families,
During this BUSY time of year, I just want to write you a few QUICK NOTES:
- Please help us learn what YOU believe would be best for our school by completing the climate survey.We want to hear from YOU!
The survey link will be open until December 20: https://my.thoughtexchange.com/scroll/773163987/welcome
- Our WINTER PROGRAM is Wednesday, December 18th @ 5:30-7PM
- For the performance, students should wear Holiday Themed clothing, their Sunday Best clothing, or dark bottoms with white tops
- Tom's Coffee Truck will be here! Please considering supporting Needham by purchasing a drink from them :)
- Last day for Quarter 2 is Friday, December 20th
- Friday, December 20 is a minimum day (see below)
- Students will return to school on Monday, January 6th @ 8AM
Sending all our Needham Knights peace and blessings,
Sonja Renhult, Proud Principal of Clyde W. Needham Elementary School
Event Calendar & Announcements
Spirit Week! Dec. 16 - Dec. 20
Monday: Wear an Ugly Sweater or Cozy Sweater
Tuesday: Shine Like an Ornament
Wednesday: Dress as a favorite Disney Character
Thursday: 80's Day!
Friday: PAJAMA DAY! - please wear shoes, you may bring a PLUSHIE that is smaller than your backpack
Winter Performance - Wednesday, December 18th @ 5:30-7PM
Our CW Needham families are invited to school on Wednesday Night, December 18 @ 5:30PM for our annual winter performance! Please join us while celebrating the holidays and winter fun with music and dance! Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck will be here 5:30-7:00 - Please help support Needham Elementary by purchasing a drink :)
Parent Cafe - Fridays @ 8:15 AM
At Parent Cafe we share information and ideas that help us take care of ourselves, raise confident children, and build positive relationships with our families.
Next Meeting Dates:
Friday, December 20
For more information please call our office at 209-331-7375
Minimum Days: December 20!
We will have minimum Day on:
Friday, December 20
TK & K students will exit school at 11:50 AM
Students in grades 1-6 will exit school at 12:12 PM
Winter Break - NO SCHOOL December 23 - January January 3
Students return to school on Monday, January 6, 2025 @ 8AM
ELAC - English Learner Advisory Committee
Our ELAC (English Learner Advisory Committee) is an important part of our school community. The members of ELAC give suggestions to the school and the School Site Council for how to best serve the needs or our English Learner students. Currently, 68% of our student population are English learner students.
Please help us by attending an ELAC meeting in the future. Next meeting is on January 15, 2025!
ELAC Meeting Dates - Wednesdays 8AM - 8:50AM in our Library
January 15, 2025
February 26, 2025
March 12, 2025
Incentives for participating in ELAC Meetings
- You may bring your children to the meeting, daycare will be provided if necessary
- SNACKS for all attendees
- Each meeting will have a raffle prize for one lucky parent!
- students of parents who attend ELAC meetings will be awarded 5 PBIS Reward points
- students of parents who attend ELAC meetings will be called to the office to select a COOL PENCIL of their choice
ELAC members are ELECTED by parents of English Learner students. Voting for all nominations for ELAC will be Sunday, Nov. 10 - Tuesday, Nov. 12
Would you like to be a member of ELAC? - Please nominate yourself by filling out the ELAC Nomination Form
Thank you for helping us with ELAC by nominating yourself to become a member!
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Have You Reported Your Students' Absence?
Don't forget to call if your child is out sick. If you do not call it will be an unexcused absence.
Dropping Off & Picking Students Up
Dropping off and picking up students from Clyde W. Needham Elementary School
Dropping Off:
- All students arriving in a vehicle MUST be dropped off in our parking lot on Pleasant Avenue
- ONLY STUDENTS ARRIVING ON FOOT will be allowed to enter school at the Church Street Gate.
- Drop off time for grades 1-6 is 7:30 - 8 AM
- students may eat breakfast or walk the blacktop until school begins
- Drop off time for Kindergarten(K) and Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is 7:45 - 8 AM
- students may eat breakfast or walk in the kinder yard until school begins
- School begins for all students at 8AM
Picking Up:
- All students being picked up in a vehicle MUST be picked up in our parking lot on Pleasant Avenue
- Vehicle pickups will not be allowed at the Church Street Gate - this exit is for WALKING STUDENTS ONLY
- Pick Up time for grades 1-6 is 2:05 PM on regular school days
- 12:12 PM on Minimum School days
- Pick Up time for Transitional Kindergarten (TK) will be 11:50 AM every school day including minimum days
- Pick Up time for Kindergarten will be 11:50 AM on regular school days
- 11:50 AM on all minimum days
- For quarters 2-4, kindergarten students will be picked up at 1:20 PM on regular school days and at 11:50 AM on every minimum day
For more detailed info please visit Needham Elementary School's Drop Off & Pick Up page