Dachshund Digest - News Just for You! First Newsletter of the SY25/26
Important Dates
Friday August 8 - New Family Orientation
Come pay us a visit 1000 & 1300
Friday August 15 - School Supply Drop Off
Drop off supplies @1430 & stay for popsicles with principals @1500
Monday August 18 - First Day of School
Welcome WES Dachshunds
Monday September 1 - Labor Day
No School, enjoy family time
Questions and Comments
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For any attendance or change of transportation needs and questions please send us an email to wiesbadenesattendance@dodea.edu
If you have any registration and aspen needs, questions, or changes please don't hesitate to reach out to our registrar via email wiesbadenesregistrar@dodea.edu
Welcome to the 2025–2026 School Year, Wiesbaden Families,
I’m excited to welcome you all—whether you’re joining us for the first time or returning for another year—back to Wiesbaden Elementary School!
It’s a privilege to begin another school year as your principal. We remain focused on DoDEA’s mission: excellence in education for every student, every day, everywhere. At WES, that means continuing to grow together, learn from each other, and support every child along the way.
Looking back, we’re proud to have met our school-wide math goal last year. That success speaks to the hard work of our students, teachers, and families. At the same time, we know there’s more work to do in literacy. We didn’t meet our school-wide literacy goal, and that’s something we’re tackling head-on this year with renewed energy and support.
Our theme this year is “Next Steps Toward Greatness: Cultivating Connections.” It’s about building stronger relationships—between students, staff, families, and our community—because we know that when we’re connected, students grow and thrive.
To our new families, welcome! We’re so glad you’re here. To our returning families, thank you for your continued support. Whether it’s volunteering during lunch, joining the PTO or School Advisory Committee, or just staying in touch, we truly value your partnership.
This year, we’ll continue using data to guide our decisions and lean into strong, research-based teaching practices. We’re also inviting you to be part of shaping our School Action Plan (SAP) for 2024–2026—your voice and perspective matter.
We’re looking forward to a great year ahead—learning, connecting, and growing together.
Thank you for being a part of our community.
Ms. Harwell
Principal, Wiesbaden Elementary School
What an amazing 1st week of school!!
Here is a reminder of a few changes. the dates below were reflected on the latest version of the skittles calendar you received in the Back to School email early August. Please disregard any calendar you received before August as there was a DoDEA wide change.
- Friday August 29th - Normal School Day
- Friday September 26th - FULL School Day (no half day)
- Monday October 6th - No School Day (CCR Training
While our school number has changed the attendace line and all staff emails are the same. Please do not hesitate to send us an email if struggling to get through the phone tree.
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School Procedures
School Administrators
Contacts
| Grade | Regular Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| K - 5 |
0745am 0805am 0805 a.m. - 1430 p.m. |
K-5 Student supervision Instruction begins at 0810 a.m. |
| Sure Start | 0900 a.m. - 1430 p.m. | Instruction begins at 0900 a.m. |
| Admin & Office Staff | 0730 a.m. - 1530 p.m. | Students arrive at 0800 a.m., Instructional Day 0810 - 1430 p.m. |
| It is the responsibility of the parents or guardians to notify the school every time a student is absent. |
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The daily schedule at Wiesbaden Elementary School is as follows:
Kindergarten through Grade 5:
- 0745 Students Line Up with Morning Bell
- 0810 Students are Tardy-arrivals after this time require check in at the front office
- 1430 Dismissal for K-5
Every Thursday is an early dismissal at 1330. No after school clubs/activities will occur on Thursday. Half Days have a dismissal time of 1055. No lunch is served on half days.
