Clyde W. Needham Email Template

Dear Clyde W. Needham Families,

As we celebrate this week of Thanksgiving, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the many blessings in our lives. As the principal of Clyde W. Needham Elementary School, I feel truly grateful to be part of this wonderful community. Our school is an incredibly special place, thanks to the amazing students, dedicated teachers, supportive staff, and engaged families. The joy and warmth I experience here every day are truly heartwarming!

I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to the many groups that make our school community so exceptional:

To Our Students:
You are the heart and soul of our school family! It fills me with pride and joy to see you learning and growing alongside your friends each day. Your bright smiles and warm hugs each morning are the highlights of my day. Thank you for your enthusiasm, curiosity, and kindness!

To Our Parents and Guardians:
Your partnership means the world to us. Thank you for ensuring your students are here each day, ready to learn and thrive. Your commitment to working with us as a team helps your children blossom both academically and emotionally. A special thank-you to those parents who have gone the extra mile to get fingerprinted so they can volunteer in classrooms or on field trips—your contributions make a big difference!

An EXTRA BIG THANK YOU to the parents and guardians who participate in our School Site Council and English Learner Advisory Committees. Your leadership and dedication to these important groups help shape our school’s success.

School Site Council Participants:

• Ms. Brotherton
• Ms. Santibanez
• Ms. Nunez
• Ms. Ortega
• Ms. Newton-Brunner

English Learner Advisory Committee Participants:

• Ms. Mayoral
• Ms. Garcia Brambila
• Mr. Diaz

To Our Staff:
Thank you for keeping our school running smoothly and efficiently. From ensuring our facilities are clean and safe to providing essential support that helps our students succeed, your contributions are invaluable. Your hard work behind the scenes and in the spotlight makes a lasting impact every single day. We appreciate everything you do to create a positive and welcoming environment for our entire school community.

To Our Teachers:
You are the glue that holds our school family together. Your passion, dedication, and unwavering care for our students create a safe and inspiring space for learning. Thank you for fostering curiosity, encouraging growth, and nurturing the hearts and minds of each child in your classroom. Your love for teaching and commitment to excellence truly make all the difference.

Sending all our Needham Knights peace and blessings this Thanksgiving season!

Warm regards,
Sonja Renhult, Proud Principal of Clyde W. Needham Elementary School

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!

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