September 30th - October 4th
White Gate Carpool
Middle School morning carpool runs 7:30 a.m. - 7:55 a.m. Faculty and staff leave carpool posts at 7:55 a.m. Homeroom begins at 8:00 a.m. Students arriving after 8:00 a.m. will need to sign in at the Middle School office and they will be marked TARDY. Middle School afternoon carpool begins at 3:15 p.m. Please do not arrive on campus before 3:15 p.m.
High School Applications Some families have already started the application process for high schools. HERE is a quick and easy reference sheet with some information if you are feeling overwhelmed! Please keep in mind that we will not be sending transcripts until after T1 grades have been posted (after November 8), and we do not have birth certificates or social security card copies in our files in our office so you will need to provide these to the high schools. Email Mrs. Mannarino if you have any questions about this process.
Open Library We will begin open library for middle school students next week. 6th grade can go from 7:45am to 8:00am on Tuesdays, 7th grade can go from 7:45am to 8:00am on Wednesdays, and 8th grade can go from 7:45am to 8:00am on Thursdays. Students will need to inform their homeroom teacher that they are going and return to class by 8:00am.
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Parents and students 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.
Tip #2: HOMEWORK IS PRACTICE!
Homework is an opportunity to practice new skills. It gives you a chance to identify what you know and what you don’t know so you can go to the teacher the next morning for support if needed. Using tutorial time wisely and efficiently will open up time later for studying or relaxing.
This is an exciting time of year when we fall back into existing routines or develop new ones. As your family navigates going back to school, remember that it’s just as important to build in downtime into your schedule. Allow you and your student to have the time to reflect and rejuvenate!
Helping Kids Back Into the School Routine
Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns you may have this year. amaher@hancockdayschool.org
Each middle school student is required to complete ten hours of community service over the course of the school year. Please remember to check this area of the blog for opportunities. Click HERE for a log form or see Mrs. Mannarino in the office.
ELA - Ms. Hall
Students are currently flying through To Kill a Mockingbird as we read together in-class and at home. We will be pausing our reading next week as we enjoy Merri Mac together. When we return, we will continue reading the novel, as well as start some fun character analysis activities to help us delve deeper into Scout and Jem’s growth. When we finish Part 1, there will be a Part 1 Quiz to assess their understanding of the novel so far.
High School Spanish - Mr. De Cardenas
The level of comprehension shown by the students in these two first units of the year has been amazing and I am really excited to see all they will be ab;le to achieve during the course of this school year. The week after our mountain trip we will start with our Unit 3 “Past Progressive Tense” . In addition to that we will also begin the reading of a book which will give us the opportunity to approach Spanish grammar from a different perspective not just talkative but used as a narrative instrument. We will be reading chapters of the book during these months, discussing and analyzing the grammar used for the narrative and learning how to apply it for the students communicative and conversational skills.
ELA - Ms. Ferkol
Students have done a wonderful job this week as we have discussed some difficult topics in preparation for our first novel study of the year using the novel Posted by John David Anderson. This book is filled with examples and instances of difficult social interactions and bullying, as well as highlighting the importance of individuality and making decisions that best fit you! I highly recommend you read this novel alongside your student as it is a fantastic read filled with good humor and life lessons about developing your own identity while also being mindful of your impact on others! This novel is filled with literary devices, world connections, and character development which will allow us to dive deeper into our reading comprehension skill-building.
Throughout this unit, students will engage in vocabulary activities, comprehension-based reading checks, and utilize their creative and critical thinking skills with different interpretive art projects. Students should expect to read nightly; however, we will also be reading together in class to support student comprehension and understanding of larger themes within the novel.
Upon returning from Merri Mac, students will first dive into the foundational concepts of Narrative writing, as our culminating paper will utilize this style of writing. It is important for students to remember that throughout this year, their goal is to review and enhance their knowledge of reading and writing skills between different genres. This unit will focus on a style of writing that we didn’t encounter much last year; however, they did learn the skills and concepts–this week will be about putting the two together!
American History - Mr. O’Hayer
Next week in American History we will continue our study of the 13 Colonies. This is a lengthy chapter full of important foundational information. Students have completed the Introduction packet that included who founded the colonies and why as well as the map portion that identifies colonial placement and why. We have started the Build a Colony project. Students are enjoying this project. It has allowed them to collaborate with their groups and be creative in their presentations.
Advanced Spanish - Mr. Jones
We will continue to use vocabulary related to countries, nationality, and professions as we begin to distinguish between the three types of Spanish verbs: -ar, -er, & -ir. We will also further emphasize the difference in use between the two verbs to be as well as being able to spontaneously use the verbs to call oneself (naming) and to have in various conjugated forms (1st/2nd/3rd Person singular/plural): ser & estar, llamarse, and tener.
X + 1 = Fluency
Advanced Spanish - Mr. De Cardenas
We will continue to use vocabulary related to countries, nationality, and professions as we begin to distinguish between the three types of Spanish verbs: -ar, -er, & -ir. We will also further emphasize the difference in use between the two verbs to be as well as being able to spontaneously use the verbs to call oneself (naming) and to have in various conjugated forms (1st/2nd/3rd Person singular/plural): ser & estar, llamarse, and tener.
Accelerated Math - Mr. Scordato
Welcome back from Merri-Mac! We will continue to study the decimal, looking at things that are infinitesimal. We move on and start to divide, so please come along for the ride. Sorry if these rhymes were not that exciting - maybe that’s why I don’t teach Writing. Have a great week, everyone! =)
This unit is mainly focused on reading comprehension with supportive writing features. We will explore different aspects of reading and practice with skills such identifying types of conflict, vocabulary terms, and figurative language interpretation. This novel is highly engaging for many students, and we have a lot of wonderful activities headed our way as we work together to conquer this unit!
X + 1 = Fluency
Next week students will continue their study of line, value, shape and form as they move into representational art. Check out their most recent accomplishments on the Artsonia galleries: Wildflower Watercolor Warm Up inspired the highway beautification project as we head up I-95 soon, Lines Reveal the Land and Skulls Scaled Up! If you have tennis balls that have lost their bounce, the studio stools could use them and 48 are needed. Thank you!
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