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2019-2020 Hance Elementary Handbook & Program of Studies

Dear Hance Elementary Families,

It is with great RAM PRide that I would like to welcome you to Hance Elementary School. We are looking forward to a
productive 2020-2021 school year focused on learning. Hance Elementary utilizes a K -3 structure that thrives on
creating positive experiences that build academic, social, and emotional learning. One of our main goals is for
students to come to school and feel engaged throughout the entire school day. In order to fully engage our students,
we feel that parent engagement is essential as well. Throughout the school year, we look forward to collaboration
with you through various opportunities as well as through the Hance Elementary PTO.

Hance Elementary offers a fantastic learning environment for all of its students. In order to create a conducive
learning environment for all students, all stakeholders must work together as a team to foster student growth and
achievement as part of educating the whole child. The Hance Elementary staff is adept at working diligently to focus
on learning for every student every day. The students at Hance also work very hard and continually strive to do their
best on a daily basis, which is evidenced by their achievement, growth, and continual engagement in learning. The K-
3 experience at Hance Elementary features active student engagement that fosters learning to read, write, understand
numbers, critically think, problem solve and engage in inquiry. We hope to continually inspire students to love to learn
so that they develop the foundational skills that will allow them to be successful as they move to the upper elementary
grades.

In the year ahead, we will work together to continually exude a student-centered environment that supports the
mission, vision, and values of the Pine-Richland School District keeping in mind that learning is our primary purpose.
By focusing on learning for every student every day, we will provide tailored and rigorous instruction that meets each
student’s unique strengths and needs. As we design and develop learning experience for our students, we also keep
in mind the vision for the district and embed opportunities that occur both inside and outside the classroom. This
student-centered and team approach will help the students reach their fullest potential.

The upcoming school year is set to include academic experiences for our students that are rigorous, relevant and help
students develop positive, appropriate relationships. We are excited and encouraged about the time ahead of us. If
you have any questions, please feel free to contact our school office. We look forward to working with you as a team
so that Hance Elementary students can experience a successful school year and educational career in the Pine-
Richland School District.

Educationally Yours,
Ms. Greta Kuzilla
Hance Elementary Principal

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