Tuesday, May 7, 2013
In honor of National Teacher Day, we ask you to share your stories of gratitude, and let us know who the best teacher in Wellesley is.
Tuesday, May 7, is National Teacher Day, according to the National Education Association. Teachers have long been among the most unsung heroes of our time, affecting and shaping the brains of countless individuals without truly getting acknowledged for their remarkable influence. There are a number of ways to say 'Thanks' to a Needham teacher, and we want to hear why you are grateful. By the way, teachers, bring your teacher ID to any Chipotle and the meal's on them. The details are on the restaurant's Facebook page. In honor of today, we ask you to share your stories about your favorite teacher. Or, we ask that you shine the light on a remarkable teacher in town. Did an educator change your life? Say something to you, or teach you …
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week, and today is Teacher Appreciation Day.
Take the opportunity this week to honor a teacher in your life. May 6-12 is Teacher Appreciation Week and today, May 7 is Teacher Appreciation Day. Needham Public Schools' policy on teachers' gifts are much in line with those by the state, up to $50 for an individual student. Teachers have to report anything worth more than $10. If you are not comfortable giving them a gift, there are plenty of ways to let teachers know how much you appreciate what they do. A simple note or card is always welcome, or a handmade craft from a student. Parents can also donate books to school libraries in honor of a favorite teacher or a donation can be made in a teacher's name to the Needham Education Foundation (NEF). To view the teacher gift policy (…
Monday, April 22, 2013
Superintendent of Schools, in China last week, created stronger bond with Chinese hosts after discovering a Chinese graduate student was one of three bystanders killed.
This email went out Sunday night to parents of Needham students: Dear Needham Families: As we approach the beginning of a new week, let me take this opportunity to reassure you that we are prepared for a full day of classes tomorrow and will be able to provide the support some of our students may need to cope with last week's bombing at the Boston Marathon and its aftermath. Please know that we will be ready to respond to any students who raise questions or who seem to be having any difficulties related to what occurred. Parents who are concerned about their child or whose family has been affected by the tragedies should contact the school so that we can help your child. The following document, entitled A National Tragedy: Helping …
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Students and staff will return to class two days after Hurricane Sandy blew through town.
Needham Public Schools are expected to open at their regular time on Wednesday, Oct. 31, two days after Hurricane Sandy caused serious power outages and other damage around town. District Superintendent Dan Gutekanst sent out the following e-mail on Tuesday evening: It is my expectation that the Needham Public Schools will open on time tomorrow, Wednesday, October 31st. This evening I attended a meeting with Town Manager Kate Fitzpatrick and Needham's public safety officials to review plans for continuing tree, power line, and debris clean up. Town, utility, and public safety officials are working very hard to restore power to isolated areas in Needham, and they are focused on having roads ready for the morning commute. • All schools have…
An announcement was posted on the town website early this morning.
[UPDATE Tuesday, 5:35 a.m.] Needham Public Schools will remain closed on Tuesday, Oct. 30, as town crews and local residents work to clean up after Hurricane Sandy. Superintendent Dan Gutekanst sent out this announcement in an email early Tuesday morning: As you may know by now, school has been canceled in Needham today, Tuesday, October 30th. I made the decision after driving around town early this morning and after consulting with public safety folks. While most of the town is safe and has power, there are isolated areas of no power, including one or two key intersections. In addition, downed lines on a couple of elementary school sidewalks and near High Rock and Pollard will make some, part, or all of those campuses inaccessible until …
Sunday, October 21, 2012
The former Boston University hockey player will help kick off the district's 2012-13 disability awareness programs.
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Sunday, October 21, 2012
Former Boston University hockey player Travis Roy will speak at three Needham elementary schools this week, with his powerful message of believing in yourself and setting positive goals, regardless of the challenges you face. Roy achieved his own goal of winning a hockey scholarship to Boston University. But 11 seconds into his first collegiate game in 1995, a crash into the boards broke two vertebrae and severed his spinal cord, leaving him paralyzed him from the neck down. With intensive physical rehabilitation, Roy completed his college degree; became an author, motivational speaker and activist; and launched a foundation to fund research on spinal cord injury and to help survivors. His appearance at Mitchell, Broadmeadow and Newman …
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Newman Elementary School
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Mitchell School
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Monday, October 1, 2012
A look at what's for lunch this week in Needham Public Schools.
School menus for the week of Sept. 16-21 are below. Monthly menus are available on the Nutrition Services page. For Broadmeadow, Eliot, Hillside, Mitchell and Newman Popcorn Chicken Bites Dipping Sauces Steamy Mashed Potatoes Glazed Carrots Whole Wheat Dinner Roll Fresh Choc. Chip Cookie Wide Variety Fresh Fruit Wednesday, Oct. 3 Pizza Sticks Italian Style Sauce Lite Italian Romaine Salad Fresh Veggie Stix / Dips Wide Variety Fresh Fruit 3 Cinnamon-Glazed French Toast Sticks Jones Lite Sausage Warm Cinnamon Apples Mandarin Orange-Tossed Salad Wide Variety Fresh Fruit Early Release Day Pizza Sticks Italian Style Sauce Lite Caesar Salad Wide Variety Fresh Fruit Chese Tortellini w/ Garlic Parmesan Sauce Parmesan Cheese Tomato Basil …
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120 Broad Meadow Rd, Needham, MA
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Needham High School
609 Webster St, Needham Heights, MA
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Pollard Middle School
200 Harris Ave, Needham, MA
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High Rock School
77 Ferndale Rd, Needham, MA
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Newman Elementary School
1155 Central Ave, Needham, MA
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Eliot School
135 Wellesley Ave, Needham, MA
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Hillside Elementary School
28 Glen Gary Rd, Needham, MA
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Mitchell School
187 Brookline St, Needham, MA
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Monday, September 24, 2012
A look at what's for lunch this week in Needham Public Schools.
School menus for the week of Sept. 16-21 are below. Monthly menus are available on the Nutrition Services page. For Broadmeadow, Eliot, Hillside, Mitchell and Newman Crispy Chicken Sticks w/ Dipping Sauces Seasoned Potato Wedges Glazed Carrots Graham Crackers Wide Variety Fresh Fruit Wednesday, Sept. 26 No School—Yom Kippur Cheese Nachos Salsa Marinated Cucumber Salad Lemon Zest Broccoli Wide Variety Fresh Fruit Popcorn Chicken Bites Cranberry Sauce Steamy Mashed Potatoes Marinated Broccoli Salad Fresh Veggie Stix / Dips Wide Variety Fresh Fruit Pasta with Italian Meatballs Parmesan Cheese Lite Italian Romaine Sld Whole Wheat Dinner Roll Wide Variety Fresh Fruit No School—Yom Kippur Muncho Nachos (seasoned beef, cheese sauce…
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Broadmeadow Elementary School
120 Broad Meadow Rd, Needham, MA
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Needham High School
609 Webster St, Needham Heights, MA
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Pollard Middle School
200 Harris Ave, Needham, MA
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High Rock School
77 Ferndale Rd, Needham, MA
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Newman Elementary School
1155 Central Ave, Needham, MA
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Eliot School
135 Wellesley Ave, Needham, MA
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Hillside Elementary School
28 Glen Gary Rd, Needham, MA
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Mitchell School
187 Brookline St, Needham, MA
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Monday, September 17, 2012
A look at what's for lunch this week in Needham Public Schools.
School menus for the week of Sept. 16-21 are below. Monthly menus are available on the Nutrition Services page. For Broadmeadow, Eliot, Hillside, Mitchell and Newman No School—Rosh Hashanah Chicken Patty on a Roll Sweet Potato Fries Marinated Cucumber Salad Wide Variety Fresh Fruit on Whole Wheat Bun Wednesday, Sept. 19 Homemade Cheese Pizza Mixed Salad Greens 5 Lite Dressing Choices Fresh Veggie Stix / Dips Wide Variety Fresh Fruit Hot Turkey and Cheese on Goldfish Bread Three Bean Salad Potato Smiles Fresh Veggie Stix / Dips Wide Variety Fresh Fruit No School—Rosh Hashanah Teriyaki Chicken Tenders Vegetable Egg Roll Steamy Brown Rice Lemon Zest Broccoli Mandarin Orange-Tossed Salad Fortune Cookie Wide Variety Fresh Fruit …
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Broadmeadow Elementary School
120 Broad Meadow Rd, Needham, MA
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Needham High School
609 Webster St, Needham Heights, MA
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Pollard Middle School
200 Harris Ave, Needham, MA
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High Rock School
77 Ferndale Rd, Needham, MA
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Newman Elementary School
1155 Central Ave, Needham, MA
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Eliot School
135 Wellesley Ave, Needham, MA
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Hillside Elementary School
28 Glen Gary Rd, Needham, MA
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Mitchell School
187 Brookline St, Needham, MA
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Monday, September 10, 2012
A look at what's for lunch this week in Needham Public Schools.
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Monday, September 10, 2012
School menus for the week of Sept. 6-7 are below. Monthly menus are available on the Nutrition Services page. For Broadmeadow, Eliot, Hillside, Mitchell and Newman Baked Chicken Nuggets Dipping Sauces Seasoned Pasta Savory Green Beans Creamy Broccoli Salad Wide Variety Fresh Fruit Meatball Sub Parmesan Cheese Sweet Corn Lite Caesar Salad Wide Variety Fresh Fruit Wednesday, Sept. 12 Individual Pan Pizza Lite Italian Romaine Sld Fresh Veggie Stix / Dips Homemade Apple Crisp Wide Variety Fresh Fruit Egg McNeedham w/ Bacon and Cheese on English Muffin Hash Brown Potatoes Sweet Corn & Bean Salad Fruit Juice Wide Variety Fresh Fruit Baked Chicken Nuggets Dipping Sauces Cranberry Sauce Steamy Mashed Potatoes Glazed Carrots Fresh Veggie Stix…
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Broadmeadow Elementary School
120 Broad Meadow Rd, Needham, MA
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Needham High School
609 Webster St, Needham Heights, MA
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Pollard Middle School
200 Harris Ave, Needham, MA
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High Rock School
77 Ferndale Rd, Needham, MA
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Newman Elementary School
1155 Central Ave, Needham, MA
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Eliot School
135 Wellesley Ave, Needham, MA
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Hillside Elementary School
28 Glen Gary Rd, Needham, MA
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Mitchell School
187 Brookline St, Needham, MA
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John Casy
3:43 pm on Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Mr Samtree ( Spelling may be incorrect ) my wood working teacher back in 1964. Needham High School. I will always remember this man. Thank yolu Mr Samtree.. more ›