Dine Out at The Habit Burger Grill – January 27th!
Skip cooking and support our school by dining at The Habit Burger Grill 🍔 on January 27th. A portion of the proceeds from your meal will be donated back to our school. Dine in, take out, or order online—just mention our school when you order. Thank you for supporting our students! Flyer
Hancock Harvest- Distribution (Jan 28) 🌽🛒
Our next food distribution will be held on Wednesday, January 28th, at the front of the school, starting at 2:00 p.m. Distribution is on a first-come, first-served basis. We kindly ask that you bring a stroller or a sturdy bag to assist with carrying the food home. Check out the attached calendar for upcoming distribution dates! Calendar
Family Game Night 📅 January 29, 2026 🕠 5:30–7:00 PM 📍 Hancock Auditorium
PTF is excited to host Family Game Night with special thanks to GCU for generously providing snacks and games to make this evening possible. We are so grateful for their support of our school community! Join us for bingo, card games, and more! This is a family event and not a drop-off event. All students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Spring Picture Day/5th Grade Promotion Photos - February 4th
Gerardy Photography will be back to photograph all students for their Spring Photos on Wednesday Feb. 4th. Here’s a message from the photographers with what you need to know:
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We capture your child’s personality with a beautiful environmental background, so be sure your child dresses their best!
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We give back to your school with EVERY PURCHASE. When you buy photos, your school benefits!
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You’ll receive a package to preview before making any purchase. We hope you love the unique spring designs!
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There’s no pressure to buy! If you choose not to purchase, simply return the photos to the school. If you decide to keep them, we provide easy payment options.
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These photos are NOT FREE. Please return any unwanted photos. Honesty is always appreciated!
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All 5th Grade students will be photographed in “cap & gown” for promotion photos that will be used on their promotion certificates. Photos can be purchased after photo proofs are sent to parents.
Students Can Make Up An Absence at Core Academy Saturday Feb 7
Core Academy will be restarting on Saturday February 7th. This session will be for grades 1, 2, 4 and 5 only. Core Academy is an additional instructional day (though only 4 hours), taught by Hancock teachers, and offers academic support in various core subject areas. Students can make up a full day of attendance lost by attending this 4 hour session. Sessions run 8:00am - 12:00pm. A breakfast and lunch meal is available for all students attending Core Academy at no charge. Register your student before Wed 12/3 by filling out this form.
District Announcement About Feb 26/Mar 9
The San Diego Educator Association (SDEA) members have announced a one-day school strike for February 26, 2026. The school district will honor the SDEA strike and close schools on February 26, 2026. The make-up date for classes will be on March 9th to ensure students receive the instructional time and services to support their success. The district has created this website with more information and FAQs.
Literacy Group
Calling all 3rd and 4th graders—and parents! Check out our new, FREE after-school literacy program starting at the end of February! Students will receive a free book, enjoy hands-on crafts, and have the chance to connect with other kids who love imagination, stories, and creativity through books.
Interested? Please sign up using our interest form here: https://forms.office.com/r/CPugpwvgac
Clothing Donations Needed for Health Office
Hancock’s Health Office often provides a change of clothes to our students who have accidents or spills. We are running quite low on clothing to loan to students. If you happen to have some children’s clothing you could donate, we especially need pants/leggings/shorts with elastic waist, underpants, and shoes. Small sizes for our younger students are especially appreciated. Please bring them directly to the Health Office. We appreciate your support!
President’s Day Dash Fun Run - Feb 12
It is time for the President's Day Dash Fun Run! This is our biggest fundraiser of the year. All of the funds go to the PTF to be spent at our school on our students. We picked something simple for you to do. You do not have to sell anything or deliver anything! You just register your child, set up a web page, share it with family and friends and the donations start rolling in! And the kids earn prizes as they earn money! All students will be invited to participate in the Fun Run on Thursday Feb. 12 during the school day. Fundraising is not required to participate. See the attached flyer for steps to Join the President's Day Dash! Email Mrs. Cimins at [email protected] if you have any questions.
After School Enrichment Programs
Below are our Winter After School Offerings that are still accepting enrollment. Note: Programs are run by independent organizations who have permission to use school facilities. Registration is done directly with the organization.
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4th & 5th Grade Tennis - Every Wednesday. Current session ends 3/11. (4th & 5th grade only) Flyer
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Lego Club - Every Friday. Current session ends Feb 20 Flyer
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Heartlight Dance - New session starts Thursday Jan 29 Flyer
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Boardgames Club - Every Thursday. Current session ends Feb 12. Military Discount Offered this session Flyer
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4th & 5th Grade Girls Golf - Every Tuesday. Session ends April 14 (4th & 5th grade girls only) Flyer
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Cooking Class - 4 Week session starts Tuesday Feb 3 Flyer
Pre-Order Yearbooks📚💸
Pre-Order Hancock’s 2025-2026 Yearbook for Grades TK - 4*. Hancock’s Online Yearbook portal is https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/hancockelementaryschool. Prices are $24
*A big thank you to Hancocks’ School Safety Patrol who will be purchasing yearbooks for ALL 5th Grade students this year! Families will not need to place an order for these. All 5th graders will receive yearbooks when they are delivered in the Spring.
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 🗓️
Jan 28 Hancock Harvest
Jan 29 PTF Family Game Night
Feb 2 Friendship Gram Sales by SSP
Feb 4 Spring Picture Day / 5th Grade Promotion Photos
Feb 6 Flag Assembly 7:50am
Feb 6 Give Back Friday
Feb 7 Core Academy
Feb 11 Lunch With A Loved One
Feb 12 Fun Run
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