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Published September 22, 2024

Principal's Message

Safety is a priority!

Dear Clyde W. Needham Families!


We have experienced a challenging couple of weeks with the many NOT CREDIBLE threats that have been posted to social media threatening violence to schools. As you know, these false threats have a negative impact on our school sites and create fear in the hearts of our students.


We kindly remind you to talk to your children about the importance of not spreading false threats on social media. These actions, even if meant as a joke, can have serious consequences for the school community and lead to unnecessary fear and disruption. Please encourage your children to use social media responsibly and to always think carefully before posting or sharing information. Thank you for your support in keeping our school a safe and positive environment for everyone.


REPORT, DON'T REPOST


  • Report ALL safety concerns to us or law enforcement so they can be investigated
  • Don't post or repost false information or rumors online



LUSD has some excellent Mental Health and Wellness resources for students and families. Please take a closer look at the resources on the website.


Sending all of our Needham Knights Peace and Blessings!

Sonja Renhult, Principal

Event Calendar & Announcements

Parent Teacher Conference Week! 9/23 - 9/27

Minimum days:
9/24

9/25

9/26

9/27

K & TK exit at 11:50AM


Grades 1-6 exit at 12:12PM

Needham Bridge: Falloween Trunk or Treat Wednesday, Sept 25 @ 3:00-4:45PM

Please bring your family and join us for the fun!

Parent Cafe - Friday, September 27 @ 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.

SPELLING BEE!!!

We are excited to announce that your child’s/children’s school is having a spelling bee for students grades 4th through 6th. The Spelling Bee is a wonderful opportunity for students to showcase their spelling skills and compete in a friendly and encouraging environment. Participants will be tested on their ability to spell a variety of words; the event will include several rounds. The competition aims to foster a love of language and promote academic excellence. The site spelling bees will take place between October 14th and October 23rd. The winner of each school site will go on to the district wide spelling bee (Stockton 11/7 and Lodi 11/8). We encourage you to click on the link below for rules and practice lists.

Spelling Bee Rules (sjcoe.org)

District Approved Flyers

Suicide Awareness (K-12)

September is #SuicidePreventionMonth. Help us support suicide prevention by learning the warning signs and risk factors for suicide. If you, or someone you know needs support, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. Additional resources can be found on our website.

bit.ly/LodiUSDMentalHealthResources


Click on the link below for the suicide warning signs for adults (English):

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wHq6hdQHBBvTArfUZpELI_p1BvmuesIY/view?usp=sharing

Click on the link below for the suicide warning signs for youth (English):

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TlwFFWkKb234evBJJf904Mry6X4nhWJv/view?usp=sharing


Spanish:


Septiembre es el #MesdelaPrevencióndelSuicidio. Ayúdenos a apoyar la prevención del suicidio conociendo las señales de advertencia y los factores de riesgo del suicidio. Si usted o alguien que conoce necesita ayuda, llame o envíe un mensaje de texto al 988 o chatee con 988lifeline.org. Puede encontrar recursos adicionales en nuestro sitio: bit.ly/LodiUSDMentalHealthResources


Click on the link below for the suicide warning signs for adults (Spanish):

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QSsvDGwHzEA9gF28E5Mzu8Wq9XKuLv3N/view?usp=sharing

Click on the link below for the suicide warning signs for youth (Spanish):


https://drive.google.com/file/d/14wpbB7EdSuERqFP76_bcQXPKevO0ruYw/view?usp=sharing

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.

Your child should come to school everyday!

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

Sonja Renhult
https://needham.lodiusd.net/