MIDDLE SCHOOL COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT
Monday, May 22, following Honors Assembly, we will travel to Bonaventure Cemetery to work with the Savannah Tree Foundation. Students may come to the Honors Assembly dressed either in their work clothes (preferred dress is long pants as we will be on the ground and closed toed shoes, required, for safety) or their Hancock uniform and bring work clothes to change into. We are leaving that choice to each family.
SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITY
The McCallie School is offering an unique summer program. Their model, “We Serve, We Learn, and We Play.” The goal is to build leaders with a purpose. You can find more information at mccalliesummercamps.com or Mrs. Chandler has a brochure. A representative from the McCallie school will be on campus at 10:30 Monday if you would like to discuss this opportunity.
FINAL WEEK’S SCHEDULE
The week of May 22nd is our final week. Each day is unique. The schedule is:
Monday, May 22nd - 8:30 Honors Assembly Bell Gymnasium
- Following Honors Assembly - Community Service
Savannah Tree Foundation @ Bonaventure Cemetery
We need drivers at 10:00 to take the students to the Cemetery. All students will be picked up at the cemetery by families at 1:00.
Tuesday, May 23rd - Exams - ½ day of classes - no MS extended
- Pick up grades 6 & 7 @ 12:00
- 8th grade lunch 12:00 - 12:30 (please send a lunch!)
- Graduation practice at HDS 12:30 - 1:15 (pick up at 1:15)
Wednesday, May 24th - Exams - ½ day of classes - no MS extended
- Pick up grades 6 & 7 @ 12:00
- 8th grade lunch 12:00 - 12:30 (please send a lunch!)
- Graduation practice at Isle of Hope Methodist Church
Parent transport to IOHMC at 12:30
Pick up at IOHMC 1:30
- Dance/Carnival 6:30 - 9:00 at HDS
Thursday, May 25th - Field Day - Villa Marie - 10:00 - 2:00 (Lunch provided)
Parent drop off at Villa Marie at 10:00
Parent pick up at Villa Marie at 2:00
- Graduation 6:30 at Isle of Hope Methodist Church
8th grade students due at IOHMC at 5:15 for pictures
Reception to follow
Friday, May 26th - No classes!! Middle School CLOSED for summer vacation!
CRITICAL REQUEST! DRIVERS NEEDED!!
We need drivers on Monday, May 22nd for our annual community service project with the Savannah Tree Foundation. We will depart for Bonaventure Cemetery following the Honors Assembly (approximately 10:00). All students will be picked up by families at the Cemetery at 1:00. If you are available to drive, please contact Mrs. Chandler.
Community Service Hours Due
Please have any outstanding community service hours turned into Mrs. Chandler by Friday, May 19th.
National Junior Honor Society Notifications
This week letters were mailed to all National Junior Honor Society applicants notifying them of their membership status. Students who have been accepted into National Junior Honor Society will be inducted during the honors assembly on Monday, May 22nd in the William Bell Gymnasium.
8TH GRADE ASSIGNMENTS
8th grade Algebra 1 - Mrs. Reardon - week of May 15
Next week in Algebra, we will begin reviewing for exams!! Students were given an outline in class on Thursday of what they should expect on the exam. The 8th grade Algebra exam will take place on Wednesday, May 24 from 10:30 -12:00.
8th grade Advanced Algebra - Mr. Lanfear - week of May 15th
Next week we will review for exams. Students were given an outline of topics that may appear on the exam.
8th grade Geometry - Mr. Lanfear - week of May 15th
Next week we will review for exams. Students were given an outline of topics that may appear on the exam.
8th grade Physical Science - Mrs. Huennekens - week of May 15
The 8th grade is working in class on their summative assessment for the third trimester. This final assessment will constitute 10% of the students' average in Science.
8th grade English Language Arts - Mrs. O’Connor - week of May 15th
We will be reviewing for our exam! Students will receive detailed information to help them prepare for this assessment. The 8th grade English Language Arts exam will take place on Wednesday, May 24 from 8:30-10:00.
8th grade History and Gov’t II - Mrs. English - week of May 15th
This week we will wrap up our study of the Cold War by finishing Hidden Figures. The film is a wonderful depiction of struggles and triumphs during the 1960s including segregation and the Space Race. We will also begin our review for the final exam. Looking forward to a great week!
8th grade Spanish-Ms. Hughes-week of May 15th
Next week in Spanish class, the 8th grade will present their trimester assessments on Monday, May 15th and Tuesday, May 16th. Students will also have the opportunity to share the dishes they prepared and play the board games they created.
7TH GRADE ASSIGNMENTS
7th grade Algebra 1 - Mrs. Reardon - week of May 15th
Next week in Algebra, we will begin reviewing for exams!! Students were given an outline in class on Thursday of what they should expect on the exam. The 7th grade Algebra exam will take place on Wednesday, May 24 from 8:30 -10:00.
7th grade Pre-Algebra - Mr. Lanfear - week of May 15th
Next week we will review for exams. Students were given an outline of topics that may appear on the exam.
7th grade History and Gov’t I - Mrs. English - week of May 15th
This week we will continue working on our “Interview with a President” summative assessments. Students have detail information with guidelines, timelines, rubrics, and examples of work on Google Classroom. The video interview, script, and research notes are all due Friday, May 19th by midnight. Looking forward to seeing their final products!
7th grade Spanish-Ms. Hughes week of May 15th
Next week in Spanish class, students will continue reviewing for the third trimester exam review. The speaking portion of the exam will be on Tuesday, May 16th and Wednesday, May 17th. The listening portion will be on Thursday, May 17th.
7th Grade ELA- Mrs. Hannah week of May 15th
Seventh grade will continue working on the summative assessment: a board game that covers phrases, pronouns, myths, epics and fables, and The Hobbit. The summative assessment will be due on Wednesday 17 May. We will also watch either The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug or The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies in class toward the end of the week. Please look for a permission slip to come home on Monday for students to view the movie. The slip will be due on Wednesday!
7th Grade ELA- Mrs. Heyward week of May 15th
We will have a field trip to the Skidaway Island Institute, Monday, May 15th. The students are SUPER EXCITED!! Tuesday, May 16th, we will do a FROG DISSECTION that will enable to students to look at a system that is very similar to that of the human as we prepare for our TRIMESTER EXAM on May 24th! Enjoy your weekend!
6TH GRADE ASSIGNMENTS
6th grade Accelerated Math 7 - Mrs. Reardon - week of May 15th
Next week in math, we will begin reviewing for exams!! Students were given an outline in class on Thursday of what they should expect on the exam. The 6th grade math exam will take place on Tuesday, May 23 from 8:30 -10:00.
6th grade Pre-Algebra - Mr. Lanfear - week of May 15th
Next week we will review for exams. Students were given an outline of topics that may appear on the exam.
6th grade ELA - Mrs. Guggenheim - Week of May 15th
Literature: We will be working on a poetry unit with partners. We have completed our summative assessment :) and reading logs have been completed. Thanks for all of your support during this year; I have loved teaching your children!
Please don’t forget to have your child complete his or her 10 hours of community service as soon as possible and bring in the signed community service form. Not only is community service an important part of ‘The Hancock Way’, it is necessary for consideration of membership into the National Junior Honor Society and is detailed in high school applications.
6th grade Earth Science - Mrs. Huennekens- week of May 15
We have spent some time looking at stars and the galaxy this past week. For the week of the 15th, we will begin our exam review. The exam will be over chapters 22, 23, and 24. KAHOOT reviews can be found on Google Classroom to help them prepare for the exam. The assessment constitutes 10% of students' average in the class.
6th Grade Ancient Civ- Mrs. Hannah week of May 15th
We have finished Ancient Rome! We will spend this week reviewing for the exam, which covers the Qin and Han dynasties of China, Ancient Greece, and Ancient Rome. Students received a study guide on Friday, and we will spend one day next week on each civilization, and one day reviewing the maps for each area. The exam will be on Thursday 24 May.
6th Grade Spanish- Ms. Sotomayor, week of May 15th
Our summative assessment (in lieu of a traditional exam) is due Friday, May 19th by noon. Please continue to check Google Classroom often for important resources and updates concerning this assessment and the last few weeks to come.
MS Ensemble - Mrs. Cookson week of May 15th
We continue to refine the skills we have been working on all semester. We have explored lots of games and exercises to stretch those listening, collaboration, and storytelling skills. Next week will be our last ensemble class for the year.
MS Art - Mrs. Cookson week of May 15th
Things are wrapping up in the art room as students are beginning to turn their focus on their final exams and assessments. Next week will be our final art class for the year.
6th - We have finished the books, and they look great. Make sure to ask your child to see their final creation. Also, students are completing their wet felting projects. There is a lot of physical labor that goes into making these, but they look fantastic.
7th - Hobbit houses are in the kiln and will soon be glazed. We also are finishing up with our Faux Stained Glass. I can’t begin to tell you how beautiful they look with the light shining through.
8th - We are working to finish up the pin project in connection with history, wrapping up our Lichtenstein drawings, and still working on creating our designs for the ceiling tiles.
