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Broadmeadow Families,

Classroom Placement - Up until Sunday, April 12th, guardians have the OPTION of offering feedback to the school in regards to their child's classroom placement for the 2026-2027 school year.

On our end, the process for developing class groupings involves input from the entire Broadmeadow faculty. We take a multi-tiered approach and include input from the current classroom teacher, special education liaisons, specialists, guidance team members, and administration. The faculty works for several weeks to create class groups that are balanced for learning style, ability, support required and social-emotional development. Three years ago we created this video which provides greater insight into our process and hopefully helps you have a deeper understanding of our practice.

In general, the open communication that you've had with your child's teacher over the course of the year supplements what our faculty knows about your child and provides the information that we need to complete the student placement process. However, on occasion, you as a guardian may wish to submit information regarding special or unusual circumstances that you want us to consider and about which you think that the classroom teacher may not already know. If you are so inclined, please complete this survey by Sunday, April 12th.

Please note the following:

• Guardian input will be considered as one part of a large, complicated and thoughtful process;

• We do not accept requests for children to have (or to not have) specific teachers;

• All Broadmeadow faculty will be able to read what you submit;

• Classroom assignments will be emailed to families at the beginning of August;

• As we know, kids grow and change, we will consider recent relationship challenges but will allow fresh starts if these challenges occurred multiple school years ago.

 

Do good. Be kind.

Registration for yellow bus service for students living in Needham will open on April 1st, 2026 (next Tuesday) and will continue through May 16th, 2026.

 

• · This link will take you directly to the MySchoolBucksPortal as a guest. This will allow you to register your child if you do not have the student’s online payment ID - NOTE: This link will not be active until April 1st, 2026 at 8:00am.
• · You should register all of your children on the same transaction to ensure proper processing and correct pricing.
• · If you have a student that is in grades k-6 during the 2026-2027 school year and your home is located more than 2 miles from the school you are eligible for free transportation. Check your school link for eligible addresses over 2 miles Eliot , Sunita Williams , Newman, HighRock & St. Joes . NOTE: Eligible students for free transportation still MUST register for the bus if you intend to use it. The town does not recognize Google maps as an acceptable measuring tool in regards to transportation eligibility. The addresses that are noted at the links above as eligible have been measured using the town's GIS system. Note there will be a hold put on our account until we process the registration and verify eligibility. We will then remove the charge.
• · If you require financial aid there are two ways to receive it: 1) If your student participates in the free and reduced lunch program AND you have authorized the Nutrition Department to share the information with the Transportation department you are entitled to free transportation. You can contact the Nutrition department here . 2) You can also apply for a reduction in the transportation cost based on your income and you are not participating in the Free and Reduced Lunch Program. Check here for instructions. NOTE: Regardless of whether you are participating in the Free and Reduced Lunch Program you still MUST register if you would like to use the bus. Note there will be a hold put on our account until we process the registration and verify eligibility. We will then remove the charge.
• · If you are a Boston family, please reach out to our METCO office for details regarding registering for the bus.
• · Bus registrations for Needham families received between 4/1/26 and 5/16/26 will be charged a fee of $415 per student with an $840 family cap. Registrations received after 5/16/26 will be charged a fee of $465 per student with a family cap of $940.
• · General information regarding Yellow Bus Registration can be found here.
• · A link to our bus conduct rules can be found here. Please review these conduct rules.
• · Frequently asked questions can be found at this link. Here you may find quick answers to many of your questions.

 

I look forward to a great safe school year.

Thank you

Shane Marchand

Transportation Director

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If you will be moving to a new address, enrolling a child into grades 1 thru 5, or leaving the district to attend private school, please be sure to email Roberta Redpath or call 781-455-0448 x306. Anyone moving within the Broadmeadow district or within Needham must also communicate directly with the town registrar, Marilu Shepardson in order to officially change your address in powerschool. School secretaries are not able to make these changes, and can mail documents only to the address listed in powerschool.

Art Show - May 7, 2026

Field Day - June 3, 2026, Early Release Day

Fifth Grade Class Day - Thursday, June 18th at 1:15 in the Performance Center

Last Day of School - Monday, June 22nd, Early Release Day

• Community members who visit Broadmeadow must enter and exit through the front door. Please ring the bell to your left when you arrive. All visitors must check-in at the office and sign our visitor log.
• After ringing the bell, families who arrive to drop off student materials are asked to label all items with their student’s full name and teacher name and place them in the bin on the office counter. The office will facilitate getting materials to the student’s classroom.
• Families who arrive to pick up students early will be asked to wait outside for their child to exit the building.

Andy Garlick, Principal

Chanit List, Assistant Principal

Sofie Jelden K-2 Guidance

Katie Lizotte, 3-5 Guidance

Jacqui Murphy, Connections Guidance

Any adult who volunteers at a school event will be required to complete the CORI review process at least 4 days in advance of their visit. Completed CORI and Confidentiality forms (linked below) can be dropped off at the office or emailed to Roberta Redpath.

 

• CORI FORM: Please complete both sides of the CORI form being sure to include the last 6 digits of your social security number. A copy of a license or passport is also required order for the CORI to be processed.
• CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT: In addition, please return a copy of a completed confidentiality form with your CORI documents.

In order to assure that you (and/or other adults in your family who do not have an online portal account) are set up to receive these important email communications, we urge you to log into your account on the PowerSchool parent/guardian portal and make sure that all adults who should receive email are set up as “contacts” who receive emails. While adding or reviewing these contacts, please also take the time to add or update cell phone numbers for parents/guardians and anyone else who is identified as an emergency contact. All of these tasks can be accomplished by viewing the instructions provided in this VIDEO or by referring to the following instructions:

1. Log into your account on the PowerSchool Parent Portal.

2. Click on “Forms” in the left-hand margin.

2. Under the “All Forms” tab, click on Student Information

3. Scroll down to the “Enter Contacts” section.

• Review contacts and update information. (click on the blue pencil to edit/update the contact)

• Be sure to add or update emails and cell phone numbers if necessary. IMPORTANT: If you would like the receive all school email communications, please select the option “Receives Mail” when adding an email address

4. New contacts may be added by clicking on the “ADD” button located under the “Enter Contacts” section. IMPORTANT: Please make certain that if the contact wants to receive all email communications, to select the option “Receives Mail.”

Please note that If you have not created a Parent Portal account, or if you have forgotten your login or password, please email Roberta Redpath for assistance.

The Needham Soccer Club is seeking energetic individuals to help staff the Needham Memorial Day Tournament, which begins on May 21, 2026. Marshals—primarily students and recent graduates ages 15+—are needed to serve as the face of the event across Needham fields and surrounding towns throughout the holiday weekend (Thursday–Monday). This is a fantastic opportunity to support one of the country’s oldest soccer tournaments, build your resume, and earn money while enjoying high-level sports. Interested applicants can find more information on the tournament website or by reviewing the flyer. Please sign up at: https://system.gotsport.com/programs/486D79861. For questions, please contact Jake Miskin at: [email protected]

Get ready for the brand-new Spring YMCA Flag Football League at the Charles River YMCA, kicking off on May 3, 2026, and running through July 21. Games will be held at Hillside Field (28 Glen Gary Rd) with specific time slots for age groups ranging from Kindergarten up to High School. This league offers a fun, community-focused environment for players to develop their skills and enjoy the game. For registration details and the full schedule, visit the YMCA website or view the flyer, and reach out to Jae Paul at [email protected] with any questions.

Steel United MA invites families to join them at Olin College in Needham for three upcoming events designed to develop skills and build community. For all inquiries regarding the programs below, please contact Sean Datson at [email protected].

• Public Open House & Info Meeting Friday, March 27 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Milas Hall) Curious about the Steel United philosophy? Meet club leadership and learn how their "Kids First" environment supports young athletes. A great session for both current and prospective families to ask questions. View Flyer

• Spring Development Academy (Ages 5–8) Thursdays, April 2 – May 14 | 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Build confidence and ball mastery in a fun, positive environment. This 7-week program is perfect for young players looking to learn fundamental skills through small-sided games. Register Here | View Flyer

• Good Friday Soccer Clinic (Ages 8+) Friday, April 3 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Spend the holiday sharpening your technical skills! This high-energy clinic features professional coaching, small-group activities, and game scenarios for older players. Register Here | View Flyer

Unleash your child's creativity! "Picture This!" is a fun 4-lesson workshop + 1 showcase on Tuesdays (NEW DATES: May 5th, May 12th, May 19th, May 26th, June 6th) from 6 PM - 7:30 PM in Needham Center at the Heights, Room 217. Designed for 6-12 year olds, kids will learn to create their very own Choose Your Own Adventure book. Sign up your child by scanning the QR code or clicking here. For questions, email [email protected] or DM @picturethis.organization on Instagram.

The Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts invites Pre-K and Kindergarten-aged children and their caregivers to a free "Try Girl Scouts" event on April 1st from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Held at The Congregational Church of Needham, the evening features a fun Gabby’s Dollhouse activity for kids and an info session for adults interested in local troops. Please see the event flyer and RSVP today www.gsema.org/eventrsvp3. Contact Payton LaPointe at [email protected] for questions.

We are excited to announce that registration for the Needham Community Education (NCE) Summer Explorations program opens on March 1st! This program offers a diverse range of week-long enrichment classes in July for students entering grades 1-9. From visual arts and robotics to science exploration and creative writing, there's something to spark every student's curiosity. Join us for a summer of learning, creativity, and fun – and the best part? It's open to both Needham and out-of-district students, so spread the word to your friends! Don't forget to register here starting March 1st. See the flyer for details!

It’s never too early—or too late—to talk to the young people in your life about relationships. Hosted by Jessica Teperow Consulting and the Needham Domestic Violence Action Committee (DVAC), this important workshop will share strategies to help parents and caregivers foster dialogue, teach kids to articulate and respect boundaries, and think critically about healthy versus unhealthy friendships. Join us at the Rosemary Recreation Complex Multi-Purpose Room on Thursday, April 2, 2026 (8:45–10:00 AM). Please review the event flyer and RSVP online here. If you have any questions, reach out to Jessica Teperow at [email protected].

Stay informed about the Pollard Middle School Project! Sign up for our mailing list to be notified about upcoming meetings and important updates. You can sign up on the project website, where you will also find future meeting dates, FAQs, project documents and much more:

tinyurl.com/NPSPollardProject