May 6 - May 10

May 02, 2024

May 6 - May 10

Important Dates to Remember:

May 3rd—Field Day! Please refer to the information sent from classroom teachers regarding the schedule and expectations for the day. No after-school care.
May 8th - All School Assembly! No PE Uniforms (changed from 5/1)
May 10th - Spring Concert for grades 1-4. Begins at 9 am. Doors open at 8:30.
May 13th - Book Fair
May 23rd - PreK “Graduation” - 9 am, Hancock Hall, Parents Only. Doors open at 8:30 am. Last day for PreK.
May 24th - Kindergarten Graduation - 9 am, Gym. Doors open at 8:30 am.
May 25th - 5th Grade Graduation - 10:30 am, Gym. Doors open at 10 am.
May 25th - Last Day of School for K-5. Half day for students in grades 1-4. No after-school care.

THERE WILL BE AN E. SHAVER BOOK FAIR FROM MAY 13-17. COME BUY SUMMER READING BOOKS!!!

HDS Sports Update

Stewart Dunn - was awarded the DeWitt 8th Grade Athlete of the Year Award. Stewart was nominated for his academic achievements, athletic performance and exemplary character. Stewart led our Eagles on the football field, averaging 3 touchdowns a game. Stewart was the starting point guard on the basketball team that came in 2nd place, and he was the track SPAL Champ in the 100m and 800m races.

Soccer - After a great SPAL season, the team ended with a second place tournament finish.

The combined team of SAS and SPS won 4-0 Wednesday. It was great to see such a large group of Hancock fans attend. Thanks to all the fans who came and supported the team, and a special thanks goes to Marci Roberts with the game promotion! HDS finished the season with 6 wins, 1 loss, and 2 ties!

Baseball - HDS came up short, losing in the finals of the SPAL Championship to a talented SCPS team. Capturing the runner up trophy, the Eagles were led by 8th graders Carter Allen and Elliot Zeigler throughout the year. The future is bright with so many talented young players on the roster.

*** Two nice stadium seats were left at the baseball game, if they are yours please contact Coach Bellairs at the school!

Fishing - Tournament May 10 and 11th. Anyone who is interested needs to come see Coach Bellairs and signup in the gym by Tuesday May 7th. The winner will get $50 dollars. You can fish any time on Friday, May 10th after school or Saturday, May11th until noon! For more info grab a poster outside Coach Bellairs office.

Golf - Our boys team finished the season this week, with a third place win in the Coastal Georgia Championship. Coastal Home School and Fredrica Academy both finished with a combined score of 175, and HDS finished with a 172. Carson Hayes led the team with a 38. The girls team will wrap up their season with one more tournament next week.

Flag Football for MS Girls -1 day after school; four teams tournament; 5-8th grades. If you are interested, see Coach B. Possible date May 13th, 3:45 - 5pm.

SPORTS UNIFORM TURN IN - LAST CALL - If you have a sports uniform, please turn it into your coach ASAP. If uniforms are not turned into school a uniform replacement bill will be sent to you. ALL SPORTS UNIFORMS MUST BE TURNED IN BY MAY 10TH.

SUMMER CAMPS

We are SO busy in the library. PreK AND K read books about BUBBLES MAD BUBBLES AND BUBBLE WANDS! Second grade is enjoying my favorite book, Sideways Stories from Wayside School. In 3rd and 4th grades we are reading and then watching Anne of Green Gables. In 5th grade, we are RESEARCHING!! NEXT WEEK WE WILL DISCUSS THE SUMMER READING BOOKS. I am going to miss your children!

THERE WILL BE AN E. SHAVER BOOK FAIR FROM MAY 13-17. COME BUY SUMMER READING BOOKS!!!