Hawks Nest
Hancock Elementary School
March 8-12
Guess What???
Hancock is being renovated!!! We are so excited. This renovation is going to be a BIG one and last about 2 years. Our campus was built in 1973 and they are bringing us up to CFISD standards.
We wanted you to be aware as you will begin seeing a lot of construction equipment and “décor” around the campus. While it will be frustrating at times, it will be beautiful in the end. Our children deserve a beautiful campus and I can’t wait for them to have it.
The first Phase is starting during Spring Break and the portables will be moved during that time frame. They are reorganizing the layout of portables. During Spring Break, please enjoy the playground but remind your children to stay away from the construction crew and equipment so they are safe.
After that we will keep you in the loop of the next steps.
Those of you that like to park in the lot in the mornings and walk your children to the front door, it may be a bit more difficult to find a spot. They are taking approximately 20 spots and the teachers will need to be able to park. Thank you for understanding.
CFISD Mask Communication
Tuesday, March 2nd
This afternoon, Governor Greg Abbott issued an order rescinding the statewide mask mandate, effective March 10, 2021. We are in the process of reviewing the order and awaiting updated public health guidance from the Texas Education Agency. Until further notice, CFISD’s LEAD Safely protocols and procedures will continue to be followed.
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Hoy por la tarde, el gobernador Greg Abbott emitió una orden que anula el mandato de uso de máscaras a nivel estatal a partir del 10 de marzo de 2021. Estamos en el proceso de revisar la orden y esperando una guía actualizada de salud pública de parte de la Agencia de Educación de Texas. Hasta nuevo aviso, se continuará siguiendo los protocolos y procedimientos de Liderar con seguridad de CFISD.
Stay up-to-date by accessing the Lead Safely Plan here-
We have seen a rise in Covid 19 cases at Hancock and we need your help. If your child is sick, please keep them at home and let our School Nurse know. If you have a family member who lives in the household that has tested positive for Covid 19, please keep your child at home and contact our Nurse. CFISD Lead Safely protocols ask for our parents to screen their child every day. We are attaching the protocol below.
Hancock School Nurse: Kristen Brown
281-897-4525.
Weekly Attendance
It is very important for your child to attend school each day. Studies show students who have good attendance are more likely to succeed in their academic career.
According to Great Schools.org, it is difficult for the teacher to build a student's skills if the student is frequently absent.
Here are the number of absences by grade level for the week of February 22-26
Parent Tip- Math at Home
Explore math in everyday life — counting out forks to set the table, pouring from a gallon of milk, telling the time when his favorite TV program begins. When kids realize that math is all around them, they begin to relax and see its meaning in their lives.
- Show how math is more than learning addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Math also teaches us to analyze, reason, and plan. These are useful skills that transfer over to reading and writing as well.
- Model analytical and mathematical thinking. Be a problem solver, pose questions, and find solutions. Talk about likenesses and differences, and explain your reasoning.
- Encourage your child to explain his problem-solving process so you can understand his reasoning.
- When driving to school or the store, talk about how numbers help us determine how fast we drive, the distance traveled, the mileage the car gets per gallon of gas, and how long it will take to get home.
- Expose your child to money in her early school years. Have her collect coins in a piggy bank and count them out regularly. If she receives an allowance, have her keep track of the amount or start a bank account.
- Have your child use an analog and a digital watch to learn both methods of telling time.
- Incorporate games involving numbers and math into playtime — from flash cards for learning basic math facts to board games involving money, time, and logic.
- Post a chart of math facts in your child’s room. Some activities and games can help kids memorize math concepts.
- Educational video games and learning software can also reinforce math skills, from arithmetic to algebra. Older students may want to use calendars and spreadsheets to plan out their daily or weekly schedules.
- When helping your child, ask questions to guide him through the process, such as “Where do you begin?” “What do you need to find out?” “Can you show me in a drawing how you got the answer?”
- It’s OK to say that you don’t understand a problem. It gives you an opportunity to review the lesson together to see if you’ve missed an important piece of information.
- Establish a clear understanding with your child’s teacher about the frequency and amount of homework she’ll receive. Modification of homework may increase her motivation and productivity. With her teacher, decide if she needs to do fewer problems, or if she can say the answers out loud and you can write them for her, or if she can check her work with a calculator.
Check out the full article here-
2021 Mathworks Summer Math Camps - Apply Now
The 2021 Mathworks Summer Math Camp applications are open. Mathworks is excited to invite you to apply for the 2021 summer programs as we look forward to offering face-to-face camps, if health restrictions allow. If face-to-face camps are not possible, we will be offering virtual Residential camps and postponing our Half-Day camp until summer 2022.
Mathworks offers need-based scholarships.
We are following Texas State University's lead as we plan for the events. Please visit the following University webpage for the latest in Covid-19 updates. https://www.txstate.edu/coronavirus.html
Apply Now:https://www.txstate.edu/mathworks/camps/applications.html
Current plans for the 2021 summer camps:
Honors Summer Math Camp (HSMC)
- Five weeks June 27 - July 31, 2021
- In-person cost $800 per week
- Virtual camp cost $500 per week
Junior Summer Math Camp - Residential (JSMCR)
- Two weeks June 13 - June 25, 2021
- In-person cost $800 per week
- Virtual camp cost $500 per week
Junior Summer Math Camp - Half-Day (JSMCH)
- Two weeks June 14 - June 25, 2021
- In-person cost $400 per week
- Virtual camp will not be offered
We will make more information available as we finalize our plans. If you have any questions or concerns, please email mathworks@txstate.edu
State School Report Card Parent Notification
The State School Report Cards are now posted to the district/campus websites at the following location:
- District/campus website
- About Us tab
- School ratings
- Select the campus
- Select the 2019-20 school year
- Click filter
- Click State School Report Card
For your convenience, we are including a copy in English and in Spanish below.
Federal School Report Card Parent Notification
The link to the Federal School Report Cards is now posted to the district/campus websites at the following location:
- District/campus website
- About Us tab
- School ratings
- Select the campus
- Select the 2019-20 school year
- Click filter
- Click Federal School Report Card
For your convenience, we are including a copy in English and Spanish below.
Every Tuesday and Thursday
Transportation Changes
When you arrive you will need:
- A hard copy of your ID
- Over 18 years old
- Listed as an Emergency Contact
Tardies
Doors open at 7:45 and our day begins promptly at 8:00. Being on time is important to your child's learning!
3rd Nine Weeks Super Soaring Hawks
February 23
Nicholas S.
Sophia S.
Gianna G.
Brinley S.
Kevin J.
Nolan T.
Olivia G.
February 8th
Janai J.
Kalvin O.
Mikah C.
Naomi J.
Skylar J.
Taniyah M.
Khaliyah R.
Dates to Remember:
February 22-March 30
- TELPAS Testing
March 2nd
- Progress Reports Available in HAC
March 9th
- 4th grade Writing Benchmark
- 5th grade Science Benchmark
March 12th
- Remote Learning Day
March 15th-19th
- Spring Break
March 26th
- Kindergarten Traditions Day
Hancock Elementary
Email: Hancock@cfisd.net
Website: https://hancock.cfisd.net/en
Location: 13801 Schroeder Road, Houston, TX, USA
Phone: (281)897-4523