UTK Enrollment for 2023-2024 School Year
Universal Transitional Kindergarten (UTK) will continue to be available in the coming school year for students born between September 2, 2018 - September 1, 2019. The initial “pre-enrollment” will be online between Feb. 1 - 28, 2023. Visit the district’s UTK Website to stay informed.
PTF General Meeting On Wednesday, February 8th please join our PTF board for a PTF General meeting from 6-7pm in the school auditorium. There will be limited childcare available.
Flag Assembly for February
Thursday, February 9th will be our monthly flag assembly in the school quad at 7:55AM. Parents are welcome to attend especially if your child will be receiving an award.
It's Kripsy Kreme Time! The most delicious fundraiser! Pre-orders will be taken February 1st-13th. Use the link below to order and pay via PayPal. Paper order forms are available in the office if paying with cash. When ordering online, please include your name, your student's name, and the number of dozens of donuts you are ordering: https://forms.gle/fvvU94taEFXWEgmr7
**Please note: orders will be picked up after school on Thursday February 16th. DONUTS MAY NOT BE PICKED UP THROUGH THE CAR PICK UP LINE!**
Summer School at Hancock
Hancock Elementary will be a host site for the LevelUp Summer 2023 academic program. Our Summer Academic Program will run on the following dates/times:
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June 20 - July 21 (No School on July 3rd or July 4th)
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8:00 am-1:00 pm
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PrimeTime After School Program will be available during summer for qualified students who are enrolled in the Academic Program. A separate application will be required for PrimeTime.
Enrollment forms were sent home with students last week and are due back to Hancock at the end of February. Additional forms are available in the office or download here. Visit the District’s Extended Learning Opportunities website for more information.
Sign Up for Next Core Academy Now
Saturday, Feb 25th will be the next Core Academy session at Hancock. Core Academy is an additional instructional day (4 hours on a Saturday) offering academic support and allows students to make up one full day of absence. Students must sign up ahead of time to attend. Please complete this Google Form to register your student. Sign Up for 2/25 Core Academy Here
Getting to School Safely
As we see more and more parents using our drop off and pick up lines, please review this video on how to arrive at school safely that was made by our PTF. All of the rules pertain to both car drop off/pick up as well as those walking to school. It is less than 5 minutes to watch and will save everyone time and frustration as we arrive and depart safely the Hancock way. Click here: Getting to school Safely
Here is also a written version of how to use the drop off zone safely: Hancock Drop Off Directions.docx
Please do not park on Brumby Street. There are signs notifying you that there is no school parking allowed and residents have had difficulty parking in their own driveways due to cars blocking them. As a reminder, the 8 parking spots facing the kindergarten playground and garden are reserved for school staff. Do not park in these spots even if it’s for a quick pick-up. We have staff that work various hours and these spots are reserved for them. Reminder: It is unlawful for any person to park any vehicle in space designated for disabled persons unless the vehicle displays either a special identification license plate or a distinguishing placard per California Vehicle Code. San Diego Police and SDUSD School Police periodically patrol the parking lot and will cite vehicles parked illegally.
Budget for the 2023-24 School Year
All district schools will be reviewing and gathering input on next school year’s budget in the coming weeks. Principal Hightower will be sharing the Hancock budget and holding input meetings in person on the following dates/times:
Wednesday, February 22nd: 8:00AM, 2:30PM or 5:30PM
Friday, March 3rd at 8:00AM.
All input from staff, parents, and community members will be shared with our School Site Council who will vote on the site’s Title I funds on Monday, March 6th.
Are You an Online Shopper?
Hancock has recently signed up for School Store. We can earn money from your online shopping if you start your shopping through School Store and identify Hancock as your beneficiary. There are over 400 merchants that participate. Stores like Walmart, Kohl’s, Chewy, Home Depot and Best Buy! Please consider visiting schoolstore.com and check out their offerings. We only get credit if you start your shopping at their website and designate Hancock Elementary in San Diego.
Friendship Grams
Our School Safety Patrol will be selling Friendship Grams for delivery on Valentine’s Day. Sales will be during the week of Feb 6. in front of the school 15 minutes before and after school.
Reserve Your Yearbook Today!
Reserve a copy of the 2022-2023 yearbook for your student today. Purchase online at https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/ School ID 13554723. Prices are currently $14 but go up at the end of February and will continue to increase the closer we get to the deadline. So, order yours today! Yearbooks will be delivered to students in June.
COVID-19 Testing & Student Illnesses
Please keep your child home when they’re sick. They must be at least 24-hours fever and vomit/diarrhea free (unmedicated) before returning to school. If your student has any COVID-like symptoms (see list), please keep them home until the symptoms have improved and a negative COVID-19 test result has been achieved. At home test kits are available for all students from the school’s health office.
If your student tests positive for COVID-19, please complete the Self Reporting Tool and notify the school’s health office. If you have any questions about when and what is required for your student to return to school, please contact our health office at 619-605-3200, Option 3.
If your child will be absent please be sure to report your absence to the office, not just your teacher. You may report the absence using this google form OR you may call our phone line at 619-605-3200 and press 1 for attendance to leave a message any day/time. Please be specific in your reason.
Upcoming Important Dates
Feb 6 - 10 - Friendship Grams on Sale
Feb 9 - Flag Assembly 7:55am
Feb 9 - 100th Day of School
Feb 17 -20 - President’s Holiday Weekend - No School
Feb 25 - Core Academy (Sign Up Here)
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