Dear Parents and Caregivers,
For those I have not yet met, my name is Erich Ledebuhr, and I have the honor of serving as the principal of the Hanscom School. If you have recently PCS’d to Hanscom Air Force Base, welcome! We are excited to have you here and look forward to getting to know your families throughout the school year. I hope you have all had a relaxed and enjoyable summer.
As the school year approaches, I know many of you are feeling a mix of excitement and anticipation. To keep everyone informed, I will be posting a weekly Family Update on our
school’s website. You can expect a "Back to School" update next week with all the essential information you will need for the start of the year.
Important Dates and Events
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First Day of School: Monday, August 31st (Full day for all students, Kindergarten through 8th grade).
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Annual Meet and Greet: Friday, August 28th
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Grades 1–8: 1:00–2:00 pm
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Kindergarten: 12:00–12:45 pm
- This is a wonderful opportunity to visit the school, meet teachers, and see classrooms before school begins.
Classroom Assignments
During the first three days of school, our grade-level teams will conduct academic assessments and team-building activities. Using the insights from these days, teachers will determine student sections.
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Grades 1–5: Classroom teachers will be assigned by Thursday, September 3.
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Grades 6–8: Individual schedules will be provided on Thursday, September 3.
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Kindergarten: Assignments will be finalized by Tuesday, September 8.
Until these dates, students will be directed as a group by their teaching team. (We will send additional, specific information to Kindergarten families regarding the Meet and Greet schedule soon.)
The next Family Update will include further details about the Meet and Greet, along with information about new staff members that are joining our team. I am truly looking forward to the new school year and welcoming everyone back in the coming weeks. In the meantime, enjoy the rest of your summer.
Warm regards,
Erich Ledebuhr
Principal, Hanscom School
