Bikes, Skateboards, Scooters Not Allowed On Campus
To prevent injury on district property, Hancock does not allow wheeled transportation, such as scooters, striders, bikes, and skateboards on campus. This applies not only to our students, but also siblings and parents that come onto campus for drop off and pick up. Please respect Hancock rules and walk any such “vehicles” when you come onto campus. As a reminder, 4th and 5th-graders must have a permit to ride to school and park on campus. E-bikes/scooters are not permitted for students on campus.
Lunch With A Loved One Wed Feb 11
Families are invited to join their student for lunch during their scheduled lunch time (see flyer for schedule and reminders). Outside food is allowed for your student only. A designated seating area will be provided for accompanied students. Please do not share food, sit with, or accompany students who are not your own. School food guidelines apply: no soda, energy drinks, or candy. Event subject to cancellation in the event of rain. Flyer
Parents Needed for Important Committee 🙋🙋
Parents, we need your help! We have a very important committee at Hancock that requires parent participation. The School Site Council (SSC) helps decide how to spend state and federal funds on programs and items we have at Hancock. Committees meet on separate Mondays at 2:30, and we are currently meeting on Teams. SSC is in need of one parent volunteer. Please nominate yourself byThursday, February 12th. The self-nomination form is below, and parents may self-nominate:
Hancock SSC Nomination Form
President’s Day Dash Fun Run - 2/12
The President's Day Dash Fun Run is this week! 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! So far you all have raised over $16,000! Way to go Ms. Jacob’s class! They are currently in first place having raised $1,650! That is amazing! Please get registered and share that link! 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.
Hancock Harvest- Distribution (Feb 11) 🌽🛒
Our next food distribution will be held on Wednesday, February 11th, at the front of the school, starting at 2:00 p.m. Distribution is on a first-come, first-served basis. Please bring a stroller or a sturdy bag to help carry the food home. Check out the attached calendar for upcoming distribution dates! Calendar
Celebrating Valentine’s Day at Hancock
Classroom teachers may choose to do a Valentine’s Day exchange on Wednesday or Thursday. Teachers will provide more information to families. Any cards or treats must be sent with the student or given to the teacher directly in the morning lineup. The front office will not be able to accept any cards/treats dropped off. Candy, gum, and caffeine beverages are not allowed per the district’s Wellness Policy. Please be sure your child brings anything they plan to share with their class to school in the morning.
Help Wanted
Looking for extra income? Love working with children? Hancock is looking to hire new staff members in the position of Noon Duty Supervision. You would have the responsibility of watching over students during lunch, lunch recess and assisting with car drop off and/or pick up on some days before and after school. We currently need people who can commit to work a set schedule (10hrs a week for the rest of the school year). This is a perfect part-time job while children are in school. If you are interested, please talk to Ms. Dawn in the front office.
Friendship Grams Fundraiser Ends Tuesday
Our School Safety Patrol (SSP) will continue selling “Friendship Grams” in front of school this week. Grams are $1 each or $20 for a class set. Students and Adults can purchase a gram with a Pre-Order form at tables set up 15 minutes before and after school until Tuesday Feb. 10th. Or, you can turn a Pre-Order form in the office with cash payment before Feb 10th. SSP will deliver the grams on February 12th.
TK-6 Summer Enrollment
The district will offer a total of 30 days of summer programming (June 4 - July 17) for currently enrolled TK-6 students. Mark your calendars for the summer enrollment window: March 23 - 27. Families of currently enrolled TK-6 students will receive an email and text notification sent to the primary contact information on file beginning Monday, March 23, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. Please be sure your contact information is up to date in your student’s PowerSchool account. You can make updates through Parent Portal. If you need assistance accessing the Parent Portal, please contact our school office at 619-605-3200 or in person 7:15a - 3:15p.
Introducing the Operation LEAAP Family Math Newsletter!
Operation LEAAP’s monthly Family Math Newsletter is designed to help families engage with math at home. Each monthly edition highlights upcoming learning topics in Eureka Math², short videos with strategies, fun math games, and additional resources to support your students’ math learning throughout the year. Check out the February edition here and explore ways to make math fun and meaningful at home!
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!
Hancock 2025-2026 Yearbooksđź“š
If you have not already, be sure to Pre-Order Hancock’s yearbook for Grades TK - 4*. Hancock’s Online Yearbook portal is https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/hancockelementaryschool. Prices are $24. Last day to order will be April 29th.
*A big thank you to Hancocks’ School Safety Patrol who will be purchasing yearbooks for ALL 5th Grade students this year! 5th Grade families will not need to place an order. 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 🗓️
Feb 9 SGT Meeting Agenda
Feb 11 Hancock Harvest
Feb 11 Lunch With A Loved One
Feb 12 Fun Run
Feb 13 & 16 No School - Presidents Weekend
Feb 20 Family Friday - 4th Grade
Feb 20 PTF Parent Date Night
Mar 2 Trimester 2 Awards
Mar 2 -6 12:15 Dismissal - Parent Teacher Conferences - Minimum Days All Week
Mar 30 - Apr 3 Spring Break - No School
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