February 3rd - February 7th

January 30, 2025

February 3rd - February 7th

Dear 5th Grade Families,

The Middle School team is excited to invite you to a "Meet the Middle School" event for rising 6th grade families. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the transition to middle school and to meet our teachers!

Event Details:

Date: Tuesday, February 11th
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Hancock Hall

We look forward to seeing you there and answering any questions you may have as you prepare for this exciting next chapter in your child’s education. Please note that this is a parent meeting, and students are not required to attend.

If you have any questions prior to the event, please don't hesitate to reach out to Mr. Cargile (jcargile@hancockdayschool.org). Please RSVP to this event HERE.

What an incredible basketball season it’s been! We’re heading into the SPAL Tournament with an impressive 5 of our 8 teams in contention for a #1 seed! The excitement is building, and we’re looking forward to some thrilling matchups.

Tournament Schedule

Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming tournament:

5th, 6th, and Development Divisions:

Feb 5 – 1st Round
Feb 6 – Semi-Finals
Feb 10 – Finals

7th and 8th Grade Divisions:

Feb 10 – 1st Round
Feb 12 – Semi-Finals
Feb 13 – Finals

Seeding Info

While the official seeding is still TBA, we’re excited to share that 5 of our teams have a strong chance of securing the #1 spot! I’ll send an update as soon as I have the final details.

Special Shout-Outs!

Huge congratulations to our 8th graders for their amazing dedication and performance throughout the season! You’ve truly been an inspiration.
A big thank you to all our faculty and staff who joined us for Faculty Staff Appreciation Night! With around 40 teachers and staff in attendance, it was a fantastic evening of basketball and fun.

Spring Sports Pictures

Tentative Date: Feb 27th, 2:45–4:00 PM
Carpool Info: Students will start carpooling at 4:00 PM.

Let’s finish the season strong! I’m so proud of all our athletes and can’t wait to see what the tournament brings.

Go Eagles!

Coach Bellairs

Our students embraced the winter weather by continuing to play in the snow and collaborate to build The Biggest Snowman Ever, inspired by author Steven Kroll.
In a fun classroom activity, students helped a very plump goose outsmart a very hungry fox in Mo Willems' That Is Not A Good Idea!. Their laughter and engagement truly made the learning experience memorable.

Our fourth graders have just finished reading Charlie Joe Jackson's Guide to Not Reading by Tommy Greenwald. We have been engaging in thoughtful discussions around the book’s central themes of friendship, responsibility, and the importance of reading.

Our fifth graders have completed their second reading of All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury. They diligently took directed notes, enhancing their comprehension and critical thinking skills.

Lastly, as we honored the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr., our students have been reading and exploring Dr. King's powerful message of love, respect, and hope.

Click here for Birthday Book Program!

After a long break, we’re back to creating some new artwork. We’re learning about what it means to make abstract artwork. Students are understanding that creating does not always have to have an intention, but can be more about how we feel while doing it by utilizing colors, lines and shapes in playful ways. 5th grade is diving deeper into the world of abstract by trying their hand at Cubism and starting a self-portrait in that style. Here are some images of them playing a game called Roll-A-Picasso, where they roll the dice to determine what type of shape to draw to create a unique face.