8th Grade Parents
Please remember that baby pictures for the graduation slideshow pictures are due Friday, March 10th.
Signed paperwork (permission slip, medical form, and electronic policy) for the DC trip is due by Tuesday, February 14th.
Community Service Opportunities
Second Harvest will be filling brown bags for the elderly on Saturday, February 18th. Please arrive by 7:45.
BOX TOPS
Did you know Box Tops are worth 10 cents each? Classes will be collecting Box Tops beginning on Monday, February 6th until Friday, February 17th. Please neatly trim your box tops and ensure the date has not expired to help our school earn money. The class with the most Box Tops will be rewarded with donuts from the Box Top Committee.
Any middle school students interested in earning community service hours can help trim and count Box Tops on Friday, February 17th after school (noon) until 3pm. They will need to bring a lunch and be picked up at 3pm from Gold Carpool. Please contact Ms. Jenkner (mjenkner@hancockdayschool.org) if your child is interested in this opportunity.
Special Request
Nicholas Childers, a current 7th grade student, is in need of a match for a stem cell transplant in order to survive his relapse of acute lymphoblastic leukemia. If you or anyone you know between the ages of 18 and 60 meet the health guidelines and are willing to be a possible stem cell donor, please join the national bone marrow registry at www.bethematch.org. This website will explain the process of donating stem cells which is similar to donating blood. You may BE THE MATCH that provides the cure! Please see the link below for more information on an upcoming Marrow Registry Drive for Nicholas.
SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITY AT CLEMSON UNIVERSITY!
The Middle School office received this announcement from Clemson University about it’s summer Scholars program.
“Students, summer is fast approaching and Clemson University Summer Scholars is offering fun and educational residential programs in June, July and August for student entering 7th to 12th grades in the fall. Program offerings range from Engineering and Biology to Audio Engineering and Music Production and many more diverse programs. To find out more, stop by the Middle School office to pick up a brochure!”
Soccer Sign-Ups
Below is a link to the middle school soccer sign-up sheet for both boys and girl. Please fill out and return no later than Wednesday, February 15th.
SPAL Basketball play-offs will start on Saturday, February 11th! Make sure to support our HDS teams!
Exam Schedule
6th Grade
Thursday (2/16): Math
Friday (2/17): English Language Arts and Spanish
7th Grade
Thursday (2/16): English Language Arts
Friday (2/17): Math and History
8th Grade
Thursday (2/16): Science
Friday (2/17): Spanish and Math
