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Clyde W. Needham Elementary

Clyde W. Needham Elementary
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Weekly Newsletter - September 21, 2026 Weekly Newsletter - September 21, 2026

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

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Complete your child’s online DATA CONFIRMATION

  1. Go to the Aeries Parent & Student Portal and log in. If you do not have a log in, please follow the prompts to create an account. If you need assistance with this, please call our school's office.

  2. Once logged in, if you have not completed the ODC a pink banner will appear across the top of your screen prompting you to complete the process. Follow the prompts and select "Finish and Submit" to finalize the data confirmation.


If you need clarity on the above steps, or would like to see screenshots, please view this document or call our school's office.


Every completed confirmation helps our school stay connected with families and better equips us to support students. Thank you for partnering with us and helping us start the year strong!

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Book Fair

Get ready to discover a new favorite book! Our Needham Elementary Book Fair is coming to the school library September 21–25!


Students will have the opportunity to visit the Book Fair during the school day with their classes. Families are also welcome to shop during school hours or after school during Book Fair hours.


Can't make it to the Book Fair? You can shop online!

Shop the Needham Elementary Book Fair Online

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FALL INTERSESSION - NEEDHAM ELEMENTARY!

Looking for a fun, safe, and engaging place for your child during Fall Break?

Join us for Fall Intersession!


📅 September 28 – October 2
⏰ 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM

  • Breakfast, Lunch, and Snacks are provided

📍 Needham Elementary
🎒 Grades TK–6


Students will enjoy a week filled with learning, enrichment, recreation, and fun activities with friends!

Space is limited, so don't wait! Click here to apply.

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Staying Connected - Download the ParentSquare App!

As Lodi USD continues to move towards our goal of clear, timely, and transparent communication, we want to ensure that our families are receiving communication with ease. You should already be receiving communication through email and text - if you're not, please reach out to our school's office to let us know. The next step with staying connected is downloading the ParentSquare app! Available for both iPhones and Androids, downloading the app ensures instant access to updates, and provides an easy way to interact with posts, direct messages, forms, and more. Download the free app by following the link in the button below.


If you need help accessing ParentSquare, please reach out to communications@lodiusd.net.

Download the ParentSquare App!

SAFETY SAFETY

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ALL visitors MUST check in at the office if you need to enter campus.

DROP OFF & PICK UP:
  • Parents/Guardians who enter the parking lot in a vehicle must remain in their vehicle.

  • DO NOT cross in front of the EXIT or ENTRANCE to the parking lot; Use the sidewalk inside of the parking.

PARENT RESOURCES PARENT RESOURCES

We’re here to support our families! Our school offers helpful resources for students and parents, including academic support, social-emotional services, and community connections. If you need help or have questions, please reach out to the school office—we’re happy to help.

CLICK HERE to learn more about the Chromebook Care Plan.
CLICK HERE to learn more about volunteering.
CLICK HERE to take the volunteer training.
CLICK HERE to order School Spirit Wear
CLICK HERE for the Parent Café Flier

CALENDAR CALENDAR

UPDATED WEEKLY

SEPTEMBER

21-25: Book Faire in the Library
22-25: Parent Teacher Conferences MINIMUM DAYS
25: CPR Awards
25: Pizza Party Mrs. Martins & Mrs. Meas Classes, students only (ODC 1st & 2nd place)


FALL INTERSESSION: September 28-October 2

Mrs. Smith, Needham Vice Principal will be the on site Administrator

FALL BREAK September 28-October 9


OCTOBER

14: School Spelling Bee 4th-6th grade, students only

15: CA Great Shakeout

16: Picture Day

20: School Site Council

21: Minimum Day

26: CPR Awards Distribution

26-30: Red Ribbon Week

30: Farmers Market

30: Trunk or Treat


NOVEMBER

4: Minimum Day

5: Vision and Hearing

11: Veterans Day - NO SCHOOL

18: Turkey Trot

20: Trimester Awards

23-27 - NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Week)


DECEMBER

9: Minimum Day

18: Minimum Day (Friday)


WINTER BREAK December 21-January 4

First Day Back: January 5

Lodi USD Instructional Calendar 26-27

PBIS CORNER PBIS CORNER

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Needham Elementary Active Response Flowchart

AVID CORNER AVID CORNER

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AVID helps students take ownership of their learning by setting goals and monitoring their progress

This week, encourage students to:

  • Set a specific learning goal

  • Identify what success will look like

  • Create a plan for reaching their goal

  • Reflect on their progress


Ask students:

  • “What is one thing you want to get better at this week, and what will you do to get there?”


AVID Challenge:

  • Have students set one academic or personal goal and revisit it at the end of the week.

SCHOOL FLIERS SCHOOL FLIERS

Attendance - Every Day Counts! (Urdu)
Attendance - Every Day Counts! (Spanish)
Attendance - Every Day Counts! (English)
Attendance Information - District Policy

SCHOOL INFORMATION SCHOOL INFORMATION

Uniform Complaint Procedures - Annual Notification
26-27 School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA)
26-27 School Parent and Family Engagement Policy

Copies of the Needham Parent Family Engagement Policy can be picked up in the office

26-27 Student Handbook
26-27 Bell Schedule
Lunch Menu-Lodi Nutrition Services
Chromebook Care Plan

DISTRICT FLIERS & INFORMATION DISTRICT FLIERS & INFORMATION

Online Data Confirmation
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