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Family Update April 10, 2026

Posted Date: 04/10/26 (04:27 PM)


A stylized drawing of a falcon with wings spread wide, featuring grey and purple feathers.

Family Update

April 10, 2026

Transcript of the Video

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

We hope that you had a chance to join us yesterday for this year’s Art Show.  I was so impressed with the works of art that our students from Pre-K to 8th grade created.  It was a joy to take some time and immerse myself in the beauty of the artwork and I am extremely proud of everyone. Thank you to Ms. Sullivan and Mr. W. for hosting the event!

Next Wednesday is our annual Month of the Military Child Dinner. As you know, this year’s dinner will be a BBQ.  The PTO will also be on hand with a gift basket raffle and representatives from Raytheon will join us to help lead some STEM activities for our students. This will all take place on April 15.  April 15th is also the official Purple Up for Military Kids Day.  We’d like to thank our PTO who have once again purchased a t-shirt for all of our students, faculty and staff to wear on that day.  We will distribute t-shirts on Monday, April 13 and we ask that your child join us in purpling up by wearing the shirt on Wednesday April 15.

Our 4th and 5th grade student council is also sponsoring a Month of the Military Child Spirit Week next week. Monday starts with the very popular Anything But a Backpack Day!  Please see below for a complete list for the week.

Finally, we have 18 middle school students who will be competing in the National History Day State level competition tomorrow at Winchester High School.  We wish them all good luck!  I know they will make us proud and maybe some of them will qualify for the National competition that will be held in Washington DC in June.  

On that note, I hope that you all have a wonderful weekend and I look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Monday.

Warm Regards,
Mr. Ledebuhr
Hanscom School homepage
 
The words "UPCOMING EVENTS" in large white 3D letters against a background of colorful confetti.

Upcoming Events

April
15th, MOMC Dinner, 5:00-7:30 PM
20th-24th, No School, April Recess
27th, Star Gazing, 8:00 PM, outside basketball courts
A stylized blue and black falcon logo with the word 'FALCONS' below.

Athletics

 
Poster for the HOPA RACE 2026, the 41st Annual Hanscom 5-8 3-Mile Road Race.

2026 HOPA RACE

41st Annual HOPA Race!

Wednesday, May 13th 11:30-12:35

"Turn your miles into smiles!"

Contact: Ryan Cassidy at rcassidy@lincnet.org
A T-shirt order form for the 2026 HOPA 41st Annual Race, detailing race date, time, and t-shirt cost.

HOPA shirt order form

Cost $20.00
Cash or checks made payable to the Town of Lincoln

Deadline to order Wednesday, April 15th
 
Hanscom School Spirit Week: April 13-17, featuring daily dress-up themes like 'Anything But a Backpack Day' and 'Throwback Thursday'.

Spirit Week April 13th - 17th

Monday, 4/13 Anything But a Backpack Day

Tuesday, 4/14 Dress Like a Famous Person

Wednesday, 4/15 Purple Up Day

Thursday, 4/16 Throwback Thursday (Decades Day)

Friday, 4/17 PJ & Stuffie Day
Announcement for the 4th and 5th grade Art Club Spring session, featuring watercolor painting.

Art Club 4th & 5th Grade

April 30th - June 4th

Thursdays 3:00-4:00

Sign up sheet is located on the table by the gym.
 

Yearbooks for Sale

To order online go to www.coffeepond.com and follow the steps below.

Click order online: Yearbooks
Enter the password: falcons26
Select Online Order
Click Continue
Enter your child’s name & grade and the book quantity
Enter your email under contact and select add to cart.
If you have another child to order for, please select order for another child. If not, you can finish checking out.
Yearbook
 
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Breakfast and Lunch menus

Breakfast and Lunch menus. This is the best place to view allergy information, see the full menu with all of the offerings and view the menu in other languages. 

A school lunch tray features chicken, vegetables, salad, oranges, and a carton of milk, with a 'VOTE!' graphic.

Vote

Our delicious & locally inspired Turkey Ramen Bowl won September's Terrific Tray from Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education & Massachusetts Farm to School! 

Vote for Lincoln Public Schools to win "Terrific Tray of the Year!"  

Place your vote by May 8th at:  http://bit.ly/2026_ttoftheyear
 

A Message from the Food Services Department

Happy Spring!

We’re excited to share a few updates from the Food Service Department:

New Menu Items in April:
We will be adding Cheese Pierogies and Buffalo Chicken Pierogies to the menu. The listed allergens are dairy, wheat, and soy. Please note that the dough also contains lupin beans. We will also be featuring oven roasted chicken thighs from Maine Family Farms and Jollof Rice. More product information is available  HERE .

Menus:
April menus will be posted  HERE by Tuesday, 3/31.

Now Hiring:
We currently have several cafeteria positions open at both campuses. These are school-year, benefited positions. If you know someone who may be interested, please encourage them to apply HERE or have them reach out to me with any questions.

Early Release Reminder:
Next Friday is an early release day. Both breakfast and lunch will be served, with one lunch option available.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Base News

Poster for the 'April Hearts Apart Event' hosted by the Military & Family Readiness Center, featuring a spaghetti dinner, movie, and craft.

April Hearts Apart Event

Spaghetti Dinner with Movie and Craft
Wednesday, April 22nd
3:00-5:00 PM

For families of deployed, remote tour members, EFMP and single parents.

Location: MFRC Building 1240
RSVP by April 17th to 66.fss.fsfr.cmb@us.af.mil
Poster announces "Planting Your Legacy," a teen-led greenhouse project by the Youth Center, with a grand opening on 4.31.26.

Planting Your Legacy

Teen led greenhouse project.

Grand Opening April 31st

Interested contact 781-225-6043
66fss.fsy.yc@us.af.mil
 

Donations

The Hanscom Chapel is collecting care package items for 64 ARS deployers if anyone wishes to donate.

Donations can be dropped off to the chapel front lobby during 8:30 to 16:00 Mon to Fri. Thank you!
 
For 64 ARS 
- caffeine drinks
- emergen-c / liquid IV powdered drinks
- Zyn
- toothpaste, shaving supplies
- feminine care products
- Nespresso pods
 
•    Prohibited Items: Liquids, pornography, flammable/explosive materials, and alcohol are strictly prohibited.

 
A flyer for Home Base Outreach in March/April 2026, featuring upcoming events and non-clinical programming.
A document titled 'Boots on the Ground' features Stacie Fredriksson, Family Support Team Manager at Home Base, with photos of her and her family.

Community News

STUDENTS INSPIRING SCIENCE (EmpowerSTEM)

Date and Time: April 10th, 2026 at 4:00PM-5:30PM EST
Grade Level: 4th–5th Grade
Topic: Exploring Chemistry Through Slime Making
What Students Will Learn
In this hands-on EmpowerSTEM session, students will be introduced to basic chemistry concepts by creating their own slime. Through this activity, they will explore how different ingredients interact to form new substances, focusing on ideas like mixtures, reactions, and changes in materials. The lesson is designed to make science fun, engaging, and easy to understand.
Activities
  • Guided slime-making experiment
  • Discussion of how and why slime forms
  • Observing changes in texture and properties
  • Encouraging curiosity through questions and predictions
Goal of EmpowerSTEM Meetings
        Our EmpowerSTEM sessions aim to:
  • Spark interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)
  • Build confidence in problem-solving and critical thinking
  • Provide hands-on learning experiences that connect classroom concepts to real-world applications
  • Create an inclusive, supportive environment where all students feel encouraged to explore and ask questions
For Parents
We are excited to offer this opportunity for students to engage in interactive STEM learning. If your child is interested in participating, please complete this Google Form. This helps us plan materials and ensure a safe and organized experience for all students.
 
Event flyer for Lincoln SEPAC Presents Sarah Ward, an expert in executive function, on Tuesday, April 28th, 2026 at 6:30 PM.

Lincoln SEPAC Presents Sarah Ward

Tuesday, April 28th at 6:30 PM
Lincoln School Learning Commons
6 Ballfield Road, Lincoln

Learn strategies to help students strengthen executive functioning skills such as organization, planning and independence.

All Caregivers Welcome!
Poster for Lincoln Sports Academy's summer camp from June 22-26 for students in grades 6-9.

Lincoln Sports Academy

Available to all Lincoln and Hanscom students

June 22nd-26th

Rising 6th - 9th Graders

Registration: Laurie Dumont at Ldumont@lincnet.org 781-259-0784

Camp details:
Bryan Doo at bryandoo2222@gmail.com or
Kurt MacLaunn at kurtisroy@gmail.com
 
Three young boys in matching 'GRIDIRON' football jerseys pose on a sunny field.

Sudbury Spring Flag Football League

This fall for the 17th year, Sudbury Flag Football League will be running an organized flag football
program in Sudbury.  This is a non-contact contact version of football where young players can
develop their passing, catching and defending skills.  

The SFFL Is for BOTH Boys & Girls. The games will be played by the Official National Flag Football rules. Each player who is placed on a team will receive an NFL replica jersey with NFL team colors with
matching shorts and a flag belt and flags.

Registration for Sudbury Spring Flag Football League is open and we currently accepting applications
for its 2026 Spring league for children who are currently grades K through 11.  

Games will be played on Sundays. There will be 8 regular season games plus play-off games. The
majority of games will be played on the field turf.

If you are interested in having your child join the League, visit our website to register
at www.sudburyflagfootball.com or email Sudburyflagfootballleague@gmail.com

We have a limited number of spots available. The first proposed date of the league is Sunday 4/12. The drop-dead date for registration is Friday 4/10.

Please do not wait till the last minute because once we hit capacity, we will NOT be able to add any new players. Unfortunately, last year we had to turn some players away.
Poster for J.W. Hayden Recreation Centre's Summer Camp for grades 6-8, featuring images of outdoor activities.

J. W. Hayden Recreation Centre

Trip Summer Camp

Entering Grades 6th-8th

July 6th - August 14th

Some field trips will include:
  • Canobie Lake Park
  • Franklin Park Zoo
  • Fenway Park
  • Level 99
  • Kimball Farms
  • Tree Top Adventures
  • Rock Climbing

For more details, visit: www.jwhayden.org
 

Lincoln T-Ball

Who: Girls and Boys in Kindergarten or starting Kindergarten in 2026

When: May 2 - June 13, 2026

Where: Smith School Fields

Visit LSYB.org to register
Contact: Charlie Knutson
coachknutson@outlook.com

Children residing in Lincoln or attending Lincoln schools are eligible to play! Includes Hanscom
 
Poster for Lincoln Summer Camp 2026 with colorful background and silhouettes of jumping children.

Lincoln Summer Camp

Lincoln Summer Camp offers three 2-week sessions on the Lincoln School Campus for grades K-8.
Activities include:
  1. Arts & Crafts
  2. S.T.E.M (Science, technology, engineering, math)
  3. Music & Drama
  4. Sports & Games
  5. Gymnastics
  6. Epic Adventures (Water games, giant water slides & scavenger hunts)
  7. Red Cross Swim Lessons (Grades K-5)
  8. Field Trips & Special Events
2026 Camp Dates
Session 1: July 6 – July 17
Session 2: July 20 – July 31
Session 3: August 3 – August 14
Camp Hours
9:00 am – 3:00 pm*
Early Risers: 7:45 am – 9:00 am
Extended Day: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
*Trailblazers group hours may vary due to trips. Please visit the Trailblazers page for more information.
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Lincoln Summer Camp

Camp Fees
Pioneers (K-1)
Session 1: $710
Session 2: $710
Session 3: $710

Ramblers (2-3)
Session 1: $710
Session 2: $710
Session 3: $710

Pathfinders (4-5)
Session 1: $710
Session 2: $710
Session 3: $710

Trailblazers (6-8)
Session 1: $960
Session 2: $960
Session 3: $960
 

Contact Information

SCHOOL OFFICE & ADMINISTRATION

Erich Ledebuhr, K-8 Principal 
ledebuhre@lincnet.org / 781-274-7720 x7300

Erin Burke, K-4 Assistant Principal
burkee@lincnet.org / 781-274-7720 x6300

Sandra Walters, 5-8 Assistant Principal
walterss@lincnet.org / 781-274-7720 x7452

Denise Oldham, Student Services Coordinator
oldhamd@lincnet.org / 781-274-7720 x 6403

Mary Gately, Administrative Assistant
gatelym@lincnet.org / 781-274-7720 x7301

Lauren Braudis, K-4 Administrative Secretary 
braudisl@lincnet.org / 781-274-7720 X 6302

Lucy Kilcoyne, 5-8 Administrative Secretary
kilcoynel@lincnet.org / 781-274-7720 x 7101

Marla Bogosian, Student Serv. Admin. Secretary
bogosianm@lincnet.org / 781-274-7720 x 6401

HEALTH OFFICE

Phone: 781-274-7720 x 6500/ Fax: 781-274-7723

Jessica McNeill, School Nurse

Felicia Burciaga, Assistant Nurse

WEBSITES



PTO: hanscompto@gmail.com

Lincoln School Foundation https://www.lincolnschoolfoundation.org/