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Family Update November 13, 2026

Posted Date: 11/13/26 (05:28 PM)

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

Family Update

November 13, 2026

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

I hope you all had a wonderful Veterans Day on Wednesday. This week, I would like to highlight some upcoming PTO events. Tomorrow, Saturday, November 14th, is the Hanscom PTO Turkey Trot. Check-in begins at 9:30 AM at Castle Park, and the race runs from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

On Tuesday, November 17th, the Holiday Shop opens and will remain open through Thursday, November 19th.

Additionally, the Hanscom Falcon Spirit Store is open year round.  If you order by Tuesday, November 17th, you get free shipping to the school.  If you would like to order Hanscom swag for our spirit days, there are many great options available this year.

Please scroll down for more details about these events. Thank you to our wonderful PTO for organizing these opportunities.

Enjoy the weekend, and we look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Monday.

Warm Regards, 
Mr. Ledebuhr
 

Grades 5-8 Veterans' Day Assembly

Click here for a link to the HAFB Flickr Page for phots of the assembly.

School News

The words "UPCOMING EVENTS" in large white 3D letters against a background of colorful confetti.

Upcoming Events

November
26th & 27th No School

December
9th Winter Concert from 5:00-6:00 PM, HMS Commons, Grades 5th-8th, All are welcome
24th - 31st No School, December Recess

January
1st No School
A title graphic with the words 'School Menus' in blue and white text alongside a red apple with green leaves.

Breakfast and Lunch Menus

Menus can always be viewed HERE. 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. 

 

Lost and Found

Our lost and founds are growing.

There is one just inside the primary schools main hallway and one right before the library on the middle school side.

If your child has lost anything please feel free to come by either office and ask to look through the lost and found or have your child check the lost and found.
 
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Below is the link to all fall sports schedules. 

PTO News

Hanscom Falcons Spirit Store

Store is open year round!

Order by November 17th for FREE distribution!
Your order will be sent home with your student.

Every purchase helps support our school and its programs.  Thank you for supporting our community!

Scan the QR code on the flyer to access the store or click here to be brought to the store.
 
A colorful flyer for the Hanscom PTO Turkey Trot featuring event details, a cute cartoon turkey, and date November 14th.

Hanscom PTO Turkey Trot

What: Run/Walk 1-3 miles

Where: Castle Park Pavilion, across from the gym!

When: Saturday, November 14th, 
Check in at 9:30 AM
Starts at 10 AM and goes until 12 PM

Cost: $5 per family

Wear your best turkey costume!
Please bring a canned good to donate

Prizes, Hot Hands, Warm Drinks and Snacks
Check out our posts on Facebook and Instagram!
A flyer for a Holiday Shop featuring blue and white snowflake themes, with dates, times, and location details.

Holiday Shop

November 17th - 19th

Tuesday 3:00 - 7:00 PM
Wednesday 2:00 - 6:00 PM
Thursday 3:00 - 7:00 PM

HMS Drama Room

Hot Cocoa Bar

Come out and let the kids shop for their families, teachers, or someone they will love to show appreciation during this holiday season.

Base News

2027 Military Child of the Year® nominations

Every year (now in its 19th year) Operation Homefront hosts the Military Child of the Year® Awards. The awards are open to military children between the ages of 13-18. There are 7 recipients 1 child from each branch of service and each recipient receives $10,000 CASH, a laptop, other donated goodies, and a 3-day trip to Washington, D.C. with us and their families.

Children are entered by nominations. Anyone that knows a military child can nominate any military child. So, you may nominate your students, friend’s children, children can nominate their siblings and best friends and so on. The awards are open to Active Duty, reserves, Gold Star, National Guard, AND retired military children. The program is entirely FREE and exclusive to military children, and you do not need to create an account to submit a nomination.

Nominations can be made here and they will remain open until December 1st!

Community News

A red event flyer announces a Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt on Friday, December 4, at Pierce Park.

Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt

FREE EVENT

Friday, December 4th from 6:00-7:00 PM

Pierce Park, 17 Weston Road, Lincoln
Check in outside Pierce House

Ages 2 - 10

Bring your own flashlight

It is rumored that there will be hundreds of candy canes hidden around Pierce Park so grab your flashlight and join us as we search for the hidden treats. Keep your eye out because you may even find a special candy cane with a prize-winning ribbon! Bring your own flashlight.

Hot Cocoa, Music and Prizes
Pre-Registration required at LincolnRec.com
A promotional graphic for the Winter Carnival 2027, held from Feb 5 to Feb 7, featuring a light blue snowflake background.

Winter Carnival Weekend

This is a weekend of events intended to showcase the Lincoln Community. Organizations are encouraged to schedule activities that are open to Lincoln residents. A full schedule will be mailed in January. Interested organizations: please fill out the Winter Carnival 2027 Sign-Up Form below or contact Laurie at ldumont@lincnet.org.

 

Basketball Clinics

C.O.D. Basketball Clinics at Minuteman High School, Lexington

For Grades 1st - 4th Boys and Girls

Sunday, November 15th from 1:30-4:00 PM
Sunday, November 22nd from 9:30-Noon

Cost $100 for 2 sessions or $60 per session 

To reserve a spot, please scan the Venmo QR code on the flyer.

If you have any questions, please email Coach Sullivan at bsully1979@gmail.com or call 781-953-3064 
 

Lincoln Parks and Recreation

Click the link here

Quick Links

Click Hanscom School homepage
Click for Academic Calendar
Click Hanscom School Quick Guide
Click Youth Supervision Policy

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

Gerard Coughlin, Student Services Coordinator
coughling@lincnet.org / 781-274-7720 x 6403

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

Lauren Braudis, K-8 Administrative Assistant
braudisl@lincnet.org / 781-274-7720 X 6302

Laura Kumpf, K-8 Administrative Assistant kumpfl@lincnet.org / 781-274-7720 X 7101

Marla Bogosian, Student Services Administrative Assistant  bogosianm@lincnet.org / 781-274-7720  X6401

HEALTH OFFICE

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

Jessica McNeill, School Nurse

Anne Marie Lily, Assistant Nurse

WEBSITES



PTO: hanscompto@gmail.com

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