Elementary School Back-to-School Letter

Dear Elementary School Parents and Students,

We hope this letter finds you well and that you are enjoying a relaxing and refreshing summer break. As we prepare to begin the new academic year (2025–2026), please note that the first day of school is Monday, August 11th. This will be an orientation day designed to help students settle in, meet their teachers and classmates, and get familiar with school routines.  We are eagerly looking forward to welcoming everyone back and starting an exciting new year together.

Orientation Day Details:

• Student Drop-Off: Students should be dropped off at the front entrance of HAS between 8:00–8:10 AM.

• Student Pick-Up: front entrance of HAS 

  • 3:15 PM for students not attending clubs

  • 4:10–4:20 PM for students participating in clubs

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Directions to our campus are available here: https://has.hc.edu.tw/contact-direction

For families using the school bus, the General Affairs Office will share the pick-up and drop-off schedule.

What to Bring:

To ensure a successful and comfortable first day, students should bring the following items:

• A water bottle

• A pencil and eraser

• Active wear for physical activities

• A laptop or device for academic use

We will continue to provide buffet-style lunches, so students participating in the school lunch program should also remember to bring their own eating utensils.

Homeroom Teacher Communication:

Homeroom teachers will be sending out welcome letters with additional details later this week, so please keep an eye on your email.  We are excited to see everyone soon and wish you a joyful and successful school year.

Warm regards,

Darin Murphy

Superintendent

Derek Kensinger

Principal

Marie-Louise Burden

Vice Principal

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親愛的小學部家長們與學生們：

希望您一切安好，並正享受一個輕鬆愉快的暑假。隨著我們準備迎接新學年 (2025–2026) 的到來，敬請留意，開學日訂於8月11日星期一。當天為迎新日，旨在協助學生適應校園環境、認識老師與同學，並熟悉學校的日常作息。我們非常期待歡迎大家回到校園，共同展開嶄新而精彩的一年。

迎新日資訊：

• 學生接送資訊：上午 8:00–8:10，請家長於 HAS 正門口下車處放下學生。

• 放學接送地點：HAS 正門口

• 未參加課後社團之學生：下午 3:15

• 參加課後社團之學生：下午 4:10–4:20

學校地址與交通資訊請參閱以下連結：

https://has.hc.edu.tw/contact-direction

搭乘校車的家庭，總務處將另行提供接送時間表。

當日攜帶物品：

為了讓學生能順利且舒適地度過第一天，請準備以下物品：

• 水壺

• 鉛筆與橡皮擦

• 方便進行體育活動的服裝

• 上課使用的筆電或電子設備

我們將持續提供自助式午餐，參加學校供餐計畫的學生，請記得自備餐具。

班導師聯繫：

各年級班導師將於本週稍晚寄出歡迎信，內含更多詳細資訊，敬請留意您的電子郵件信箱。我們期待很快見到各位，並預祝您有個愉快而充實的新學年。

敬祝 新學年順利

Darin Murphy

總校長

Derek Kensinger

校長

Marie-Louise Burden

副校長