Clyde W. Needham Email Template

Dear CW Needham Elementary School Families,

As we begin our CAASPP (California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress) testing season, I want to take a moment to highlight how important it is for our students to be present, well rested, and well nourished during this time.

These assessments provide valuable information about how well our students are mastering grade-level standards and help us tailor instruction to meet their needs. To help each child do their very best, we ask for your support in a few key ways:

1. Ensure Consistent Attendance

Please make every effort to have your child at school on time each day during testing. A calm and punctual start to the day helps reduce anxiety and sets a positive tone for focused work.

2. Prioritize Restful Sleep

A good night’s sleep is essential for clear thinking and concentration. We recommend students get 9–11 hours of sleep, depending on their age, to help them stay alert and energized throughout the day.

3. Provide a Nutritious Breakfast

A healthy breakfast helps students stay focused and engaged. While we offer free breakfast on campus beginning at 7:30AM, you are always welcome to provide a balanced meal from home as well.

With your support, we know our students will approach testing with confidence and give their best effort. Thank you for partnering with us to help every child shine during CAASPP and beyond!

If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

For more information about CAASPP visit:

https://ca.startingsmarter.org/

Wishing all our Needham Knights peace and blessings,

Sonja Renhult, Principal of Clyde W. Needham Elementary School

Lodi USD invites you to share your thoughts on the district’s Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)! Your input is essential in shaping our priorities and ensuring our students receive the support they need.

Please take a moment to participate in our Thought Exchange by clicking the link below:

https://my.thoughtexchange.com/scroll/308859188/welcome

Your feedback will help guide the development of our LCAP moving forward. Thank you for being a valued part of our community!

Use the link below or QR code to access Thought Exchange survey.

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.
• Church Street gate is open 7:45-8AM & 2:05 - 2:20PM
• Church Street gate is closed on rainy days
• • Vehicle pickups will not be allowed at the Church Street Gate - this entrance/exit is for WALKING STUDENTS ONLY
• 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 7:30 - 8 AM
• K & TK students arriving 7:30 - 7:45 MUST go to the cafeteria to eat breakfast
• 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