September 13th - September 17th
CARPOOL CHANGE SECURITY UPDATE
To enhance the security and safety of our children at Hancock Day School we have decided to move the Carpool Changes form to your parent portal. The form and your options will remain the same. You can access your parent portal through the school website or via the Renweb App and follow these instructions:
Login > School > Resource Documents > Carpool Changes
OCTOBER LUNCH REGISTRATION CLOSES TODAY!
Registration for October Lunches are now open until September 10th. To Register:
1. After logging into Family Portal, click Student Information.
2. Click Lunch. The Lunch calendar displays.
3. Click Create Web Order to create a lunch order for the student. The Lunch Order Form displays, listing each student in the family.
4. Click the student name for which you wish to place an order. The Lunch Order Form expands listing each date an order may be placed. A blank day denotes a school holiday or 1/2 day.
5. Click the date to place an order. The Lunch Item list expands.
6. Type quantity for the student in the Quantity column. The Total column displays the cost.
7. Repeat for all dates and all students. The Grand Total is listed at the bottom.
8. Click Submit Order. The charges will now display for the student on their Family Portal portal to be paid on the Financial screen. Lunch will not be provided unless paid in full for the month.
ZOOM PROTOCOLS
When you suspect your child might have been exposed to COVID we would like you to notify the homeroom teacher and the nurse by email (nurse@hancockdayschool.org). We will be ready within 24 hours to have your child remotely connected with his/her classes. Complete details can be found HERE.
SPECIAL 6TH GRADE PARENT EVENING WITH MRS. GUGGENHEIM
Join me at 6:00pm on Tuesday, September 14th, in Hancock Hall for a Parent EDU entitled “A Parent’s Guide to Making the Transition Into 6th Grade.” We will discuss ways to help ease the move from lower school into middle school; I will offer strategies and give you the opportunity to ask questions you may have about 6th grade. I hope to see you there!
EARLY CHECKOUTS
As noted on our Daily Carpool Changes Form, all early checkouts must be done by 2:15 due to our staggered carpool dismissal. This allows office staff to facilitate and families to enter/exit the campus without issues.
HANCOCK DAY SCHOOL - EAGLE BASH Hancock Day School’s Eagle Bash will be a festive day for parents, alumni and HDS supporters as we kick-off a new school year! Join us on September 24th for golf and tennis tournaments followed by a joint tournament reception outdoors. This is a great way to meet other parents and enjoy our amazing HDS community. We are so excited to announce that the 2021 Eagle Bash will be hosted in The Landings at Marshwood!! Though we unfortunately cannot have the traditional bash portion this year due to COVID-19, we will have several raffle opportunities for non-tournament participants, including the chance to win a free trimester at HDS!! Raffle tickets are available for purchase on the registration page. We are hoping to host an evening event on campus later in the fall, date to be determined. Tournament registration, sponsorships and raffle ticket sales are open now through the event website! Registration is only open for one more week. We cant wait to see you at the Eagle Bash! Interested in sponsoring the 2021 Eagle Bash or donating an item to the raffles baskets? Please contact Paige Rowlett via email at Prowlett@hancockdayschool.org or by telephone at 912-351-4500.
ASSESSMENTS AND PROJECTS CALENDAR
Parents and students now have an easy way to look at upcoming assessments and projects. THIS LINK leads to a Google Sheet that will have the next 2 weeks of assessments. The link below will lead to the 6th grade assessments, but by using the tabs in the lower left corner (shown below), you can navigate to 7th grade and 8th grade assessments, as well.
Different subjects will appear in different colors:
History is black, Science is green, ELA is blue, Spanish is red, and Math is pink.
Please bear in mind that Middle School Assessments may be added, removed, or changed at any time. This Sheet will always be up to date, however - once a teacher assigns or adjusts an assessment, this Sheet will reflect that change.
Each middle school student is required to complete ten hours of community service over the course of the school year. Please remember to list hours worked on a daily basis, do not log the total sum of hours worked over an extended period of time. See below for a few upcoming service opportunities. Click HERE for a log form.
NEW ON CAMPUS COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY!
Good environmental practices begin locally. We are looking for student volunteers to give up some time each week during their Enrichment period to green up our campus. Each week Mr. Crawford will coordinate projects that will enhance the beauty and functionality of our campus environment. Students who wish to volunteer should email Mr. Crawford at hcrawford@hancockdayschool.org.
HERB RIVER BEND CROSSWALK SCHEDULE
Reminder: duty hours are 7:45 - 8:10. ½ hour of community service credit each day. Students should keep a log of their hours on the community service form. If you are interested see Mrs. Mannarino in the middle school office to sign up!
Monday, September 6: Heath B. and Will H.
Tuesday, September 7: Stella H. and Ellie H.
Wednesday, September 8: Emma L. and Caroline W.
Thursday, September 9: NO SCHOOL
Friday, September 10: Andrew W. and Charlie A.
Welcome to a new school year! As Learning Coach, I will be working with students, parents, and teachers to offer support and strategies throughout the year. Please reach out to me if I can be of any assistance to you and your child/ren. I will share ideas and strategies often in this space. My email is: tguggenheim@hancockdayschool.org. I look forward to working with you as the year progresses.
Notecards are a great tool for memorizing information. Once they are created, divide them into piles of: Don’t Know, I Kinda Know, and I’ve Got These. The cards can flip between the piles as needed. Ten minutes each night can make a big difference when trying to commit them to memory. BUT REMEMBER, memorization is one thing...understanding and using the information is another. Talk the concepts over with someone to make sure you understand how to use the information and explain it.
Middle school students can be particularly vulnerable to the impacts of social media. Even if your student is not yet utilizing this technology, it is important to start having conversations with them regarding safe and appropriate use.
If you want an eye opening look at how developers target users and utilize psychology to get them hooked, watch The Social Dilemma on Netflix.
Here are a few tips to talking with your middle school student about social media:
What are the Basic Social Media Rules for Middle Schoolers?
I also like to tell students about the “Grandma Test.” Simply, don’t post anything you wouldn’t want your grandmother to see. Unfortunately, the impacts of inappropriate posts can last far longer than middle school.
Please feel free to get in touch with me at amhaer@hancockdayschool.org if you have any questions or concerns.
ALGEBRA 1- MRS. TAYLOR
Students did a fantastic job recalling the content for Chapter 2. We will review Monday for the test on Friday. On Tuesday and Wednesday, Block A and B will begin Chapter 3, which covers one-step, two-step, and multi-step equations, ratios, proportions, solving proportions, solving percent problems using proportions, and rewriting equations in function form. The good news is, all of this should still be mostly a review from last year.
ADVANCED ALGEBRA - MR. LANFEAR
Next week in Advanced Algebra, we will continue Chapter 10 by exploring why the axis of symmetry formula works (10.2), using the graphing calculators to solve quadratic equations by graphing and finding the maximum/minimum value (10.3), and using the vertical motion model to explore real-world applications of quadratic functions (10.1-10.3).
GEOMETRY - MR. LANFEAR
Next week in Geometry, we will continue Chapter 2 by seeing our first proofs! We will start by learning how to complete an algebraic proof using the 2 column format (2.5), and then proving some simple statements about angles (2.6).
ELA - MRS. BOYER
F451 See Ya Later! :) Students will be having an epic Kahoot Match on Monday to prepare for their F451 Test on 9/14. Students should be studying quotes, plot elements, characters, literary devices, their suggested short/long responses, etc. :) On the 14th students will receive their anticipation material for To Kill a Mockingbird, and we will begin right away. Students will receive their novels, and Chapters 1-7 will be due on the 24th. Students should expect to be reading 5-10 chapters a week, along with completing their chapter response questions. We will be completing a heavy review of the historical background for the first few classes. Assessments for the novel will be announced shortly. I cannot stress enough how imperative it is for students to keep up with their work. As we continue into the year, I will be in my room by 7:30 am if students would like a time to read before school. :)
**As students continue into their 8th grade year, it is imperative that they keep up with their reading, annotate their novels, and come in for extra help. The foundation of this class is heavily based on discussion and the sharing of ideas; students will need to participate to be able to engage with the material in a productive manner. **
HIGH SCHOOL SPANISH - MRS. SALE
The eighth graders will begin their week with reviewing numbers 0-1000+. The -ar verbs/conjugations will be reviewed this week. Also, this week we will review the verb GUSTAR and the IOP’s. Even though it is a short week, there will still be a quiz given on Friday, September 17. The quiz will cover numbers and -ar verbs. I hope everyone has a great week.
PHYSICAL SCIENCE - MS. HOFFMAN
This week in science we have started our introduction to chemistry. This started with a review of the four states of matter. (See photos below for students exploring our plasma ball.) Then we moved on to learning the basic characteristics of elements, compounds and mixtures including chemical and physical properties and changes. Next week we will continue this study and participate in a chemical reaction lab all leading up to our first test next Friday, 9/17/21.
Science Fair:
Students had their first log book check this week when they turned in their science fair topic and question (or solution for all engineering projects). Everyone should check all my comments, suggestions and questions that I wrote in their log books. Our next science fair checkpoint is on Tuesday, 9/21/21 for another Log Book Check with detailed Science Fair Materials and Procedures Due. All remaining due dates will fall on a Tuesday for all classes and can be found in the students printed packet, posted in Google Classroom, and listed in the project section of the assessment calendar.
Reminder: Final Science Fair Projects are due in the first part of December 2021 and will count for the following grades: log book (quiz), formal report (test), triptych (2 tests) and presentation (classwork). I am available for any questions students may have each morning (7:30 am until 8 am) and several afternoons per week. Students may also come see me during our tutorial and snack time and/ or email me questions.
US HISTORY - MR. GAUTHIER
In US History, speeches have been assigned and will be presented on Thursday. We will continue with our discussion and learning of basic economics and gain knowledge on the principles and reasoning for our US Constitution. Students will be assessed on the principles and foundations of the Constitution.
ADVANCED SPANISH - MRS. SALE
This week the seventh grade will continue their review with SER. They will have a quiz mid week, Wednesday, September 15th. The quiz will cover SER, the 10 subject pronouns, and telling time/numbers. The rest of the short week, we will prepare for the first test which will be the week of September 20th. I hope everyone has a great week.
ADVANCED SPANISH - MS. CROCKER
Uno dos tres…cinco seis siete! The salsa lesson was a hit this past week! The students really got that ritmo. This week we will be focusing on further conversation basics and the first test will be Wednesday, September 15th on vocab lists 1-3. We will also be starting our country project. Students MUST review flashcards daily in order to keep up with the volume of vocabulary!
ALGEBRA 1 - MRS. TAYLOR
Students did a fantastic job recalling the content for Chapter 2. We will review Monday for the test on Friday. On Tuesday and Wednesday, Block A and B will begin Chapter 3, which covers one-step, two-step, and multi-step equations, ratios, proportions, solving proportions, solving percent problems using proportions, and rewriting equations in function form. The good news is, all of this should still be mostly a review from last year.
PRE-ALGEBRA - MR. LANFEAR
Next week in Pre-Algebra, we will continue Chapter 2 by learning about the distributive property (2.2) and simplifying variable expressions by combining like terms (2.3). Fair warning: these sections are where Pre-Algebra has started to become more challenging for students in the past.
ELA - MRS. BOYER
This week we will be reviewing Chapters 8-11! I have posted chapter summaries on GC. Over the past few weeks I have observed students during review, and I am seeing a lack of detailed responses. It is critical that students really take their time answering their questions, and use them as a study guide tool.
Students will have a Quiz over Chapters 1-10 on 9/20.
Students will also be….starting an ESSAY!!! :) Woop Woop! The Prompt and Rubric will be on GC. Students will basically have all of this week to write and conference with me. Now, they are reading and working on this essay, so time management is critical. I would suggest 15 minutes of reading, and 15 minutes of essay work. Essays will be due on 9/23.
Students will have their Hobbit Test on 9/30.
**As students continue into their 7th grade year, it is imperative that they keep up with their reading, annotate their novels, and come in for extra help. The foundation of this class is heavily based on student reading and the sharing of ideas; students will need to participate to be able to engage with the material in a productive manner. All class activities are based on the reading completed prior to class time. **
Students had a blast while making ‘Fortune Tellers’ as part of a Point of View review activity! :)
ELA - MRS. SASSER
This week students will complete a character analysis study. They will examine the key character’s on Harry’s journey and create trading cards for each one. They will have class time to work on this and trading cards will be due on Friday 9/17.
The reading and guided questions for ch 6-10 due Tuesday 9/14.
They will have a vocab test of ch 1-7 on Friday 9/17.
Students can expect to have reading quizzes over the assigned chapters each week.
It is imperative that students keep up with their reading. They will be unable to complete our class discussions and activities without completing the reading. All reading assignments and homework are posted on my classroom board and on Google Classroom daily. Students should check Google Classroom every single day. All reading should be ANNOTATED.
A reminder about any and all projects in ELA: projects in my class are designed to help students think critically and not just memorize information. Rather, I want them learning how to apply what they’ve learned. They are given detailed rubrics with checklists and a breakdown of my expectations. They should consult their rubric regularly while working on their project. The bulk of ELA projects are completed in class; they are given ample time and multiple class periods where they are strictly working on their project. Therefore, if students use their time wisely, they should have only minimal parts to complete at home.
LIFE SCIENCE - MRS. DURANT
Next week, we will conclude our unit on the Characteristics of Life and Classification of Organisms. We will have a test review on Monday and a test on Characteristics of Life and Classification of Organisms will be Tuesday, September 14. We will then begin our unit on Cell Theory. Students will participate in a Cell Theory Station Lab on Friday. Please remind your student to check the Google Classroom daily for assignments and review material.
US HISTORY - MR. GAUTHIER
We will continue to “Think like a Historian” The discussion of who should be suspended for “the lunch room fight” went very well and we also had lively debates as to what happened to the “Lost Colony of Roanoke”. The students will examine and be assessed on the reliability of sources.
US HISTORY - MR. O’HAYER
Next week we will continue our study of Ch. 2: Europe Looks Outward. We will begin our study on the Age of Exploration. Students will examine the Vikings and impacts on the new world. We will also look at Christopher Columbus and the history that surrounds his legacy. Students have started their research on their explorer which will reveal reasons why the New World was developed and the impacts different cultures had in the new lands.
ACCELERATED MATH - MRS. TAYOR
Students grasped Chapter 2 review to include variables very well. We began Chapter 2, which included data charting. Students will learn about mean, median, mode, range, bar and line graphs, box and whisker plots, stem and leaf plots, and histograms. They had their first culminating task where they interviewed each student for shoe size, measured wingspans, age, and the number of siblings. They found the mean, median, mode, and range of the data. The final task will be a mini project that uses real-life data presented in stem and leaf plots, box and whiskers plots, and histograms. There will be a quiz Friday, 9/17, on sections 3.1-3.3.
PRE-ALGEBRA - MR. LANFEAR
Next week in Pre-Algebra, we will continue Chapter 2 by learning about the distributive property (2.2) and simplifying variable expressions by combining like terms (2.3). Fair warning: these sections are where Pre-Algebra has started to become more challenging for students in the past.
EARTH SCIENCE - MS. HOFFMAN
We have finished up our mini-unit on the four states of matter and how they change phases. Students had their unit test today. Next week they will participate in a hands-on lab learning more about the Law of Conservation of Mass and how to write a lab conclusion. We will also begin information on heat transfer and begin our in-class project creating a heat transfer booklet. There will be a 10 question quiz on heat and heat transfer on Thursday, 9/23/21.
EARTH SCIENCE - MRS. DURANT
Next week, students will conclude their study of states of matter and phase changes. Students will have an informational reading assignment on the aurora borealis . We will conclude the week with a lab focusing on the Law of Conservation of Mass. They will have a test on States of Matter on Friday. Please remind your student to check the Google Classroom daily for assignments and review material. Review material for the test has already been posted in the Google Classroom.
ELA - MRS. SASSER
This week, students will round up their first unit on writing and reading strategies. They will have a test on this unit on the following dates:
B/C Block: Wednesday 9/15
D Block: Tuesday 9/14
Later in the week, we will start our short stories unit, examining plot, character, and setting. Students will analyze short Pixar films to help them review these key elements and then begin reading Ray Bradbury’s “All Summer in a Day.”
All reading assignments and homework are posted on my classroom board and on Google Classroom daily. Students should check Google Classroom every single day.
Students MUST follow my writing formula for all formal writing assignments and should follow the MLA formatting guidelines I gave them. The students have a handout on how to do this and we have practiced together multiple times. Any paper not formatted correctly or color-coded will not be accepted.
INTRO SPANISH - MS. CROCKER
Thank you for all of your (parents and students) patience with Zoom and virtual learning this past week! I can’t wait to see most of y’all again in person! This week in 6th grade we will be starting basic conversation practice. We will have our next quiz on vocabulary list #1 on Monday, September 13th, and first TEST on vocabulary lists #1 and #2 on Friday, September 17th. Start practicing those flashcards at least 10 minutes per night, even after we have moved on from that vocabulary list! Tests are always comprehensive!
WORLD HISTORY - MR. O’HAYER
Next week in World History students will continue their in depth look into Athens and all the amazing contributions that civilization had on the ancient world. We will dive specifically into Athenian Democracy and Education. Students will continue work on their first project. Students will examine ancient gods and goddesses and how they influenced life in Ancient Greece.
ART - MRS. COOKSON
“You can’t depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus.” - Mark Twain
Sketchbook Prompt:
8th: Draw a bird, cat, dog, fish, snake, leopard, and lobster doing something strange.
7th: Draw your hand holding an object that is important to you.
6th: Draw what a flower might look like from an alien planet.
Class Challenges:
8th: Will complete color mixing with paint to complete the primary, secondary, and tertiary colors for Graffiti Names and move into Architectural Elements
7th: Will finish up with shading on a multi object still life and begin figure drawing
6th: Will continue work on an Elements of Art booklet
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