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Published May 19, 2024

Principal's Message

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Summer School!

Dear Clyde W. Needham Families!


It is not too late to sign up for Summer School!


The end of the school year is quickly approaching and our campus is busy and buzzing with End-of-the-Year activities! As we begin to close out the 2023-2024 school year, we have some options for families that would like their children to attend summer school.


Summer school can be a GREAT SUPPORT for students that may need a little extra school time to catch up to grade level proficiency or even for students who are on grade level and want to keep learning and having FUN!


Below is some information about each summer school. If you keep scrolling down you will find posters for each of these options in this SMORE newsletter.


Elementary Summer Intercession (TK-6)

Registration Deadline: May 23, 2024

Open to current LUSD students grades TK-6

More information and sign up: Elementary Summer Intercession & Spanish Elementary Summer Intercession


English Learner Summer School - By INVITATION ONLY

Open to current LUSD English Learner students in grades K-8

More information: K-5 EL Summer School & 6-8 EL Summer School


[CS] Innovate - Middle School Summer Program

Registration Deadline: May 20, 2024

Open to current 6th - 8th grade LUSD students

More Information: bit.ly/MS-StudentEnroll24


Sending all of our Needham Knights Peace and Blessings!

Sonja Renhult, Principal

Event Calendar & Announcements

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Needham's Senior Walk 2024! - Tuesday, May 21. 2024

All graduating High School Seniors who were once Clyde W. Needham students are invited to join us for our annual Senior Walk!


  • Please wear your CAP & GOWN!
  • bus will transport students from Tokay HS to Needham at 9:25
  • 9:40-10:40 - celebration on our playground, tour of the 'new' Needham campus afterwards
  • We ask you to share your name, how long you were at Needham and a favorite memory. (1 minute)

THANK YOU, HS Seniors, for joining us on this special day!

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MINIMUM DAY - Wednesday, May 22

Kinder student dismissal at 11:50 AM

1st - 6th grade student dismissal at 12:12 PM

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Juice It Up Orders Delivered!!! Wednesday, May 22

All orders for Juice It Up Smoothies will be delivered to students at the very end of the day, right before dismissal time. If your child ordered multiple smoothies, please arrange a way for them to get home :)

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K-5th grade Academic Awards Ceremony - Tuesday, May 28

Academic Awards Ceremony Schedule

Kindergarten: 8:20 - 8:45

4th - 5th grade 9:15 - 10:00

RFEP CELEBRATION (invite only)10:00 - 10:30

(all RFEP EL students and their families)

1st - 3rd Grade 1:00 - 1:45


6th grade Academic Awards will be distributed at the Promotion Ceremony: Thursday, May 30 10-11 AM

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English Learner RFEP Celebration - Tuesday, May 28

By INVITATION ONLY:

Families of English Learner students who have Reclassified Fluent English Proficient will be invited to celebrate this AMAZING accomplishment with us!

Please keep an eye out for your invitation to this event!

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CW Needham FIELD DAY! - Wednesday, May 29

Our students LOVE this fun day to enjoy outdoor activities with their teachers and friends!


  • Kindergarten does not participate in Field Day...they do a FUN bubble activity instead!!
  • Students will get wet! Please make sure they are dressed for the warm weather and for getting wet. School dress policies still apply! No bathing suits or tank tops!
  • Please make sure students are wearing tennis shoes for field day!
  • Please make sure your child has a water bottle on Field Day so that they can stay hydrated!
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Kindergarten Promotion - Thursday May 30 @ 8:30 AM

Please join us for our Kindergarten Promotion on our outdoor stage near the school office.


Families bringing balloons must sit in the back row, please.

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6th Grade Promotion - Thursday May 30 @ 10:00 AM

Please join us to celebrate the accomplishments and the promotion of our 6th grade Needham Knights!

Families bringing balloons must sit in the back row, please.

District Approved Flyers

Transitional Kindergarten Parent and Community Information (K-12)

Do you have a child turning five between September 2, 2024 and June 2, 2025? If you do, they are eligible for Transitional Kindergarten (TK). This program is designed to bridge developmental readiness from preschool to Kindergarten. Our program and wonderful teachers focus on play-based learning and making new friends. It is a great start for your child to be successful in kindergarten. Please check out the new flier for more details.

We are getting ready for the enrollment period for children who will turn five between September 2 and June 2. To learn more about Lodi USD TK, please see the attached flier or watch our TK promo video here.


Please reach out to your home school administrator or visit our website at lodiusd.net for information about enrolling your child.


Lodi USD TK Flyer_2024-25_FN Revised_12.15.23 (2).pdf

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Immunization Requirements for 6th Graders Entering Middle School Next Year

Did you know that all students entering 7th grade next year must have the DTAP vaccination? DTAP is the Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertusis (Whooping Cough) Vaccine that must be administered after the age of seven and prior to entering Middle School. For more information, please see The California Department of Public Health's pages: Resources for Parents & Shots Required for TK-12 and 7th Grade

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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.

Your child should come to school everyday!

Picking Students Up

  • Please drive into the parking lot to pick up or drop off your child whenever possible

  • Please DO NOT cross the street on Pleasant Avenue in front of the school buildings or in front of the parking lot

  • Please DO NOT MAKE A U-Turn on Pleasant Avenue. For the safety of our students we request that you leave the area that you parked in the same direction that your car is facing when you parked.

  • Parents who walk up must wait in the designated area.

  • Students and parents that walk up to the parking lot from the south (Tokay St.) should enter the parking lot near the field and follow the sidewalk around the parking lot. This will keep students and adults from crossing traffic as it exits and enters the parking lot.

  • Students will not be allowed to exit the parking lot without a parent or guardian present unless they are walking home

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