Hancock Elementary School

STUDENT OF THE WEEK Congratulations to this week’s student of the week at Hancock elementary, Dawson Dufton! Dawson was chosen by Mrs. Saxby, who had the following to say about Dawson (Mrs. Saxby was absent, so Mrs. Cooper spoke on Mrs. Saxby’s behalf): “I had the privilege of recognizing a student who has exemplified perseverance, kindness and dedication throughout the school year. No matter how tough the date, Dawson has showed up with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and a heart full of kindness to those around him. What stands out more than his academic progress is his character; his compassion, patience and work ethic have made a real impact in his classes. The year hasn’t been easy at times, but Dawson has never given up and because of that he grown tremendously.” Excellent job, Dawson, keep up the great work!!

Thank You, Mrs. Feeney and Mr. Mitchell! A big THANK YOU to Mrs. Feeney for joining our elementary Morning Program today to talk with students about the important value of perseverance. Mrs. Feeney engaged the students by first asking them what they thought perseverance means, then explaining it clearly and meaningfully. She gave real-life examples and invited students to participate by giving a thumbs up if someone was showing perseverance—or a thumbs down if they weren’t. It was a great way to help our Wildcats understand and recognize this powerful trait in action! Mrs. Feeney also presented this week’s Triple B Awards, which went to: Maja Noble, Katrina Siegler, Kallen Robinson, Jaxson Titus, Harper Bartholomew and Mia Cotza. Great job showing what it means to Be Safe, Be Respectful, and Be Responsible! We also want to thank Mr. Mitchell, who awarded the Golden Trash Can to the class that has kept their classroom the cleanest at the end of the school year. Congratulations to Mrs. Smith’s class, who earned this special award—and a pizza party coming soon! Way to go, Wildcats!

HCS Welcomes the John Lennon Real Love Project! Today, students in grades 3–8 at Hancock Central School had the extraordinary opportunity to participate in the John Lennon Real Love Project (JLRLP)—a visionary songwriting and recording program made possible by the STEAM Fund in partnership with Theatre Within. During this powerful workshop, students: - Learned about John Lennon’s life, music, and core values of peace, love, and equality - Collaborated with professional teaching artists to write their own lyrics to Lennon’s song “Real Love” - Recorded their own version of the song—featuring John’s original piano and vocal tracks! As part of the experience, students also engaged in meaningful conversations about kindness—sharing ideas on how they can be kind and helpful to others at school, at home, and in their community. These thoughtful discussions encouraged students to reflect on how small acts of kindness can have a big impact—echoing Lennon’s message of love and unity. This unique program helps students find their voices while using music as a platform to promote positive change. Their finished recording will be shared on the John Lennon Tribute YouTube Channel, showcasing their creativity and compassion for a global audience. A heartfelt thank you to the JLRLP team—Beth Bierko, Gary Siegel, and Scott Bierko—for bringing this unforgettable experience to HCS and inspiring our students to imagine, create, and care. Endorsed by Yoko Ono and the Lennon Estate, the John Lennon Real Love Project reminds us all that real love begins with young voices and big ideas. Learn more about the program at https://steamfund.org

LITTLE CATS NIGHT OUT We would like to thank all of our UPK and Kindergarten families that showed up to our ‘Little Cats Night Out’ last night! It was wonderful opportunity to meet our incoming UPK & K students and their families, thank you for attending!

JUNE BREAKFAST-LUNCH MENUS Take a look at the pictures below for our breakfast and lunch menus for the month of June at HCS!

SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TICKET INFORMATION Tickets for this afternoon’s Section IV championship may be purchased via the information below: - Deposit-Hancock vs Trumansburg - Baseball Class C Championships @ Mirabito Stadium - 5/30 @ 4:00 pm. - Direct link - https://gofan.co/event/3647950?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV Admission is: $7.30 General Admission through GoFan Digital Ticketing $8.00 General Admission Cash Ticket Children 10 and under are free Section IV Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes are accepted The QR Code Flyer and a Ipad w/credit card reader will be available at the ticket table for spectators use. Good luck, guys, bring it home!!

Order Your Elementary Yearbook Today! Dear Parent/Guardian, Don’t miss out on the memories—order your Elementary Yearbook early! To pre-order, please fill out the order form sent home with your child and return it to the elementary office in a labeled envelope with $5.00 (cash or check) by June 4, 2025. Quantities are limited, so be sure to reserve your copy today! If you have any questions, please contact the elementary office.

STUDENT OF THE WEEK, GOLD SLIP WINNER Congratulations to this week’s student of the week at Hancock elementary, Elijah Fraser! Elijah was chosen by Ms. Milk, as she stated, because, “He has grown tremendously in the last few years, is a great friend to his classmates and is always trying to do the right thing in class.” Wonderful job, Elijah!! Also, our gold slip winner was chosen at yesterday’s program, congratulations to Hudson Dufton! Hudson is pictured with his prize! Great work by both of you!

Take Flight Toward a Future in Aviation! DCMO BOCES invites students and families to Aviation Career Exploration Day – a FREE community event! -Saturday, June 14 -9:00 AM – 2:00 PM -Lt. Warren Eaton Airport, Norwich, NY Explore exciting careers in aviation – from pilots and mechanics to air traffic controllers and drone operators! Meet with aviation schools like Mohawk Valley CC and SUNY Schenectady and connect with experts from the Experimental Aircraft Association. Also, the EAA Young Eagles Program will offer FREE introductory flights for students 10+ (parental approval required – sign up on site).

Thank You, Randy & Cindy Whiting! We were honored to welcome Randy and Cindy Whiting to today’s Morning Program! They spoke with our students about the importance of Memorial Day and took time to thank all those who have served our country. Randy and Cindy also generously delivered copies of "The Impossible Patriotism Project" by Linda Skeers to our third-grade students and shared information about their “Legacy of Honor” essay contest, which is open to all students. Thank you, Randy and Cindy, for your continued support and for inspiring our students to remember and honor the true meaning of service and sacrifice

MS-HS CONCERT & ELEMENTARY ART SHOWCASE A huge thank you to everyone who joined us last night for our Middle-High School End-of-Year Music Concert and Elementary Art Showcase! It was a wonderful evening celebrating the artistic talents of our students, and we couldn't be prouder. Congratulations to all of our student performers and artists for doing an outstanding job sharing your talents with the HCS community! A special shoutout to our seniors Vanessa Horton and Emmalee Watson on their final concert performance at HCS — thank you for your years of dedication and music! And of course, a heartfelt thank you to Ms. Noyd and Mr. Massaro for your hard work, direction, and passion. You helped make the evening a true success! The concert will available to view on our HCS youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@hancockcentralschooldistrict

NY THURSDAYS TOMORROW Tomorrow, May 22nd, will be our final NY Thursdays meal of the school year. On the menu is: Italian sausage patty sandwich, pioneer potato salad, garden Salad, apple slices and milk! See the poster below for vendor information and thank you to our food service staff for providing an excellent and healthy ‘NY Thursdays’ meal!

TRIPLE B AWARDS Mrs. Feeney handed out several Triple B Awards during yesterday’s Morning Program. Congratulations to the following students for being selected: Ariya Rieman, Arabella McGraw, Cristian Sparacio, Ezra Berlingeri, Neven Brkaric, and Ella Dufton! Triple B Awards are given to students who consistently demonstrate respect, responsibility, and safety at school. Wonderful work, everyone!

BIRTHDAYS, GOLD SLIP, AWARD WINNERS We celebrated several birthdays, recognized some quarter 3 award winners and selected our gold slip winner at yesterday’s morning program. Happy birthdays go out to Ashley Wildey, Stefan Krajcovic, Kallen Robinson, Kinley Drake! We hope each of you have the best birthday! We also recognized several quarter 3 award winners; congratulations go out to: Most creative in Art – Patrcia Matucha, Greatest problem solver – Edith Vanderwall Most positive attitude – Cora Possemato Greatest effort overall – Isaac Nero Greatest improvement – Jo’siyah Wright, Patricia Matucha, Zander Wahl Perfect attendance – Isaac Nero Honor Roll – Jo’siyah Wright Finally, our gold slip winner was chosen, congratulations to Tanner Davis! Tanner is pictured with his prize. Nice work, all of you!

EMPATHY AND KINDNESS During today’s Morning Program, Mrs. Feeney spoke with our elementary students about the importance of empathy and kindness. She explained what empathy means, offering several examples to help students understand how we can recognize and relate to others' feelings. She also talked about kindness, giving examples of actions that show care and compassion. Students learned that empathy is about feeling with someone, while kindness is about taking action to help. Mrs. Feeney presented different scenarios and asked students to decide whether they were examples of empathy or kindness. Students then shared their own ideas about how they can show empathy and kindness to others. Great job and participation, everyone!

BUDGET VOTE TODAY Just a friendly reminder to come on out and vote on our 2025-2026 school budget today! The budget vote will be from 2:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. in Room 203 at the Middle-High School. Please use the 2nd floor entrance, thank you for your support!

STUDENT OF THE WEEK Congratulations to Loralei Davis for being selected as the Student of the Week at Hancock Elementary! Loralei was chosen by Mrs. Smith, who shared the following: "At the beginning of the year, Loralei was super shy and kept to herself. Now, she volunteers to read, answers questions, and helps her peers. She is a wonderful student with a great sense of humor." Excellent work, Loralei!

CONCERT-ART SHOWCASE TOMORROW Just a friendly reminder to join us for our Middle-High School Spring Concert and Elementary Art Showcase this Wednesday, May 21 at 6:30 PM in the MS-HS Auditorium! - Doors open at 6:15 PM - Please enter through the 2nd floor main entrance Come celebrate the talent and creativity of our students through music and art—we hope to see you there!

IEP INFORMATIONAL ZOOM SESSION The New York State Education Department’s Office of Special Education invites school-age families to a free informational Zoom session: Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Time: 6:00–8:00 PM Format: Zoom Meeting This zoom session will help you to gain a basic understanding of the Individualized Education Program (IEP), including: - Roles and responsibilities of committee members - Key components of the IEP - The transition planning process This is a great opportunity for families to learn more about how IEPs support student success!

REMINDER: SCHOOL BUDGET VOTE – TUESDAY, MAY 20TH We encourage all residents to take part in the upcoming Hancock Central School District Budget Vote, happening on Tuesday, May 20th from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Location: Room 203, Middle-High School (near 2nd floor entrance) Your voice matters when it comes to supporting our students, staff, and school community. Thank you for taking the time to make a difference!