Hancock Happenings: Week 20-21: Holiday Edition

Hancock Happenings Week 20-21
Posted on 01/09/2026
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Winter Break Begins Monday Dec 22nd

All SDUSD schools are closed from December 22 - January 2nd. School resumes Monday January 5th. 

Hancock Staff wishes you and your families a safe and restful holiday season.  

After School Enrichment Programs After Break

After we return from Winter Break, we have a few opportunities for students to participate in After School Enrichment. Note: Programs are run by independent organizations who have permission to use school facilities. Registration is done directly with the organization. 

  • Chess Club - Every Wednesday. Current session ends Jan 28 Flyer

  • 4th & 5th Grade Tennis - Every Wednesday starting Jan 21st  (4th & 5th grade only) Flyer

  • Basketball - Every Thursday. New session starts Jan 8th. Flyer

  • Lego Club - Every Friday. Current session runs until Feb 20  Flyer

  • Heartlight Dance - New session starts on Thursday Jan 29  Details to come

  • Boardgames Club - New session starts Jan 8th. Military Discount Offered this session  Flyer

  • 4th & 5th Grade Girls Golf - Session starts Tuesday Jan 13 (4th & 5th grade girls only) Flyer

Free After-School Girls Golf Program

Calling all 4th and 5th grade girls! Join our free after-school, girls-only golf program starting January 13th, held every Tuesday from 2:30–3:30 PM. Space is limited and available to the first 10 girls who register through this link: https://forms.gle/Khv9UHprw8mDQfcAA. Once registration is complete, families will receive a welcome letter with detailed information about the class. If the program is full, students may be placed on a waiting list, and families will be notified accordingly.  Don’t miss this fun opportunity to learn golf skills, build confidence, and enjoy time with friends!

Early Bird Pricing on Yearbooks Ends January 4th!📚💸

Pre-Order Hancock’s 2025-2026 Yearbook prior to Jan 4 and get the Early Bird pricing of $20 for Grades TK - 4*. Hancock’s Online Yearbook portal is https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/hancockelementaryschool.  Prices will increase to $24 starting Jan 5th. 

*A big thank you to Hancocks’ School Safety Patrol who will be purchasing yearbooks for ALL 5th Grade students this year!  Funds raised with Boo Grams and other fundraisers will cover this cost for our 5th Grade. Families will not need to place an order for these. All 5th graders will receive yearbooks when they are delivered in the Spring. 

Rising Through Deployment!

SAY San Diego is hosting a Deployment Support Group for Hancock Elementary students, led by subject matter specialists trained to support children experiencing deployment. This curriculum-based group provides a safe space for students to build coping skills, express big feelings, and connect with peers who share similar experiences. Registration is required. Please complete the registration form using the link below. Additional details are available in the attached flyer.   Registration Link Here 

PTF Parents’ Date Night Interest Form – Paint & Relax

Take a night off and enjoy a relaxing painting date night with your partner! No painting experience is required—just come ready to create, connect, and have fun. Childcare Provided:

  • Free onsite childcare for children ages 4 and up, who are fully potty trained.

  • Childcare is limited to the first 45 children registered through the interest form.

  • Even if childcare is full, parents are still welcome to attend the date night.

When: February 20th 5:30-7:00pm Where: Hancock Elementary

Registration & Confirmation:

  • Sign up using our Google Form- https://forms.gle/qvPU8vzK7Z6RGhTEA

  • Registration interest closes Thursday, February 6th

  • After completing the interest form, you will receive a confirmation email with all event details in January.

  • If your child(ren) are using childcare, you will receive confirmation if they are included within the 45-child limit.

Don’t miss out on a fun and creative evening just for parents!

 

Moving Soon?  We Need to Know!📦🚚📤

We know this time of year is not only the Holiday Season, but also “PCS Season”. If you and your family have upcoming orders during December or January, please be sure to let our School Clerk, Ms. Ashley, know about your tentative date. This allows us to prepare for the transfer of records and track outgoing and incoming students. You can stop into the office or contact her at 619-605-3200, Option 2 or [email protected].

Need to Report an Absence? 🤒

Communication with our Attendance Clerk, Ms Shauna, is important if your student is absent for any reason. Per San Diego Unified policy, if you do not report the reason for the absence to the office within 5 school days, even if it was for an excused reason (illness, medical or dental appointments, funeral services, military ceremonies, etc) it will automatically be changed to an unexcused absence. Please be sure to report the reason for the absence every time. You can do this 24/7 either online or by phone @ 619-605-3200 Option 1.

Upcoming Important Dates 🗓️

Dec 22-Jan 2  School Holiday - Winter Break

Jan 5 Return to School

Jan 5 SSC Meeting 2:30

Jan 7 Hancock Harvest Food Distribution

Jan 9 Flag Assembly

Jan 9 Give Back Friday

Jan 12 SGT Meeting 2:30

Jan 19 Martin Luther King Jr Holiday - No School

Jan 23 Family Friday - 3rd Grade





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