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Hancock Elementary (2022-2023)

Priscilla Gillison, office manager at Hancock and an ASU student, is one of three CUSD recipients of the 2022 Intel Teacher Diversity STEAM Grant. Priscilla receives $1,200 which can go toward schooling and education.

"This is going to help me so much because I need a printer at home, but they are so expensive. I also need a desk, so I will not have to cover my dining table with all my schoolwork. I feel incredibly lucky! I want to thank principal Dr. Joe Walters. I would have never even known about this grant, let alone been able to apply had he not recommended me."

"Intel is proud to support CUSD educators dedicated to transforming the school-to-STEAM pipeline into an equitable pathway for all students. Most people had a teacher who changed their life for the better. We are investing in teachers who are inspiring families and striving to make Chandler a more vibrant community for everyone," Jenn Sanchez, Intel Arizona Community Manager, said. Read more on the Intel Teacher Diversity STEAM Grant Winners.

Hancock Elementary (2021-2022)

Congratulations to the Hancock Cheer and Dance teams for placing in the CUSD Community Education district competition on April 2:
Cheer

• Littles (K-2) - 1st place

Dance

• Bigs (3-6) - 3rd place

Hancock Elementary (2021-2022)

Hancock's own 6th grader, Zoya Siddiqui, submitted a pandemic story to the children's author, Kelly Yang, which was published online! What an honor! Kelly Yang's New From Here - Pandemic Stories of Children All Over the World

Hancock Elementary (2021-2022)

Hancock Elementary created a bulletin board on Black History Month.

Hancock Elementary (2021-2022)

Hancock Elementary sixth grade band and orchestra students visited the Musical Instrument Museum where they went on a STEM tour. It was very interactive and hands on. They had fun trying out various instruments and had lunch at a park.

Hancock Elementary (2021-2022)

Hancock Kindness Club honors bus drivers for all their kindness and dedication to students! We "wheelie" appreciate them and wouldn't be here without them!

Hancock Elementary (2021-2022)

Congratulations to Hancock school spelling bee champion 6th grader Zoya Siddiqui who placed in the top eleven at the district spelling bee, held on January 13 at the Chandler Center for the Arts. Zoya now moves on to compete in the regional spelling bee on February 8 in Queen Creek.

Hancock Elementary (2021-2022)

Students in Jaclyn Laboranti's PreK class at Hancock Elementary practice writing their names using their fingers in shaving cream. This is a great way to strengthen their fine motor skills and learn their letters!

Hancock Elementary (2021-2022)

Hancock Elementary Principal Joe Walters, technology teacher Robert Lee, and student services coordinator Sherry Bollard were slimed, since the school met the fundraising goal for the STEM fundraiser.

Hancock Elementary (2020-2021)

Hancock Elementary sixth graders virtually toured ASU's Tempe campus and got to chat with current college students!

Hancock Elementary (2020-2021)

Hancock Elementary students are enjoying a new club: "Ukulele," offered by their amazing music teacher, Heather Prusse.

Hancock Elementary (2020-2021)

Hancock Elementary sixth graders had fun activities in their STEAM backpacks from Tonto Creek Camp.

Hancock Elementary (2020-2021)

Congratulations to attendance clerk Jill Barber who won the Apple Achievement Award, Bonnie Addington who was named the Outstanding Volunteer, and sixth grader Abby Boyd who is the Superintendent Citizenship winner from Hancock Elementary for 2021. Read their stories here!

Hancock Elementary (2020-2021)

Students at Hancock Elementary inspired by the "compliments project" spreading the love each week and anonymously write compliments about their peers.

Hancock Elementary (2020-2021)

Our amazing attendance clerk, Jill Barber, has been named the 2021 Triple A (Apple Achievement Award) winner for Hancock! She is amazing! Congratulations, Jill!

Hancock Elementary (2019-2020)

Congratulations to Darcy Zeiger who was named the March 2020 Sun Lakes Rotary Teacher of the Month!

Hancock Elementary (2019-2020)

Congratulations to Emery Hanson, the Elks Drug Awareness Poster Contest 5th Grade winner.

Hancock Elementary (2019-2020)

Hancock had a chance to experience 3D vision of space when they visited the Marstson Exploration Theater at the ASU Tempe Campus. Photo Album

Hancock Elementary (2019-2020)

Hancock sixth graders got a glimpse into their future. They were excited to visited Bogle Junior High to check out some classrooms, eat lunch, and play musical chairs in the gym. Field Trip to Bogle Photo Album

Hancock Elementary (2019-2020)

Superintendent's Student Citizenship Award winner: Ben Colleary is a model student and a hard worker. He gives 100% in all subjects and asks for help when he needs it. Not only does he follow all the rules in the classroom, he is kind to his classmates and respectful to all his teachers. He plays percussion in the band and participates in Running Club. All of his teachers truly enjoy Ben. He's a great citizen.

Hancock Elementary (2019-2020)

Welcome to our future Hancock Heat students in the Class of 2033!

Hancock Elementary (2019-2020)

Hancock 4th grader Jacob Ohara had a great opportunity to participate and prepare a healthy meal for the Walk on Cooking competition held by the Phoenix Suns on January 28. He was one of five students chosen, and the winner will be announced at the February 7 Suns game. Walk on Cooking Competition Photo Album

Hancock Elementary (2019-2020)

Character counts at Hancock. Congratulations to the K-3 kindness winners.

Hancock Elementary (2019-2020)

Hancock cheerleaders in 2-6th grades won first place for their dance at the cheer competition held at Chandler High School. They won second place for their cheer.

Hancock Elementary (2019-2020)

Hancock teacher Kathryn MacNabb was honored December 5 as the grade 6-9 Teacher of the Year by the Chandler chapter of Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Post 7401. This award is given to teachers who promote civic responsibility, flag etiquette and patriotism. Kathryn coordinates the school's flag detail program with Hancock 5th and 6th graders each year, and works to bring in members of the National Guard, local veterans, Boy Scouts and nearby ROTC groups to teach the team about flag history, etiquette and civic responsibility. She is a dedicated teacher who instills respect and love for the American flag. Thank you, Kathryn, for all you do for Hancock students!

Hancock Elementary (2019-2020)

Congratulations to Eyshann Espinosa whose Lions Club International Peace Poster Contest entry was selected as the school winner for Hancock Elementary. For over 30 years, Lions clubs around the globe have sponsored this international art contest to give children everywhere the chance to express their visions of peace and inspire the world through art and creativity. Audrey was awarded a certificate and cash prize from the Sun Lakes Lion's Club, sponsored by Intel.

Hancock Elementary (2019-2020)

Hancock Cheerleaders won first place for their dance at the cheer competition held at Chandler High School, and won second place for their cheer. Thanks to coaches Ashley Haenchen, Ashley Lober, Hannah Burkardt, and Erin Schaul!

Hancock Elementary (2019-2020)

Hancock kindergarten enjoyed their trip to CUSD Busland! They learned about bus repairs and where the bus driver keys are located.

Hancock Elementary (2019-2020)

The Arizona Department of Education announced that Hancock Elementary received an "A" grade for the 2018-19 school year.

Hancock Elementary (2019-2020)

Hancock Elementary sixth graders learned about electricity and natural resources from a special guest from SRP in science class.

Hancock Elementary (2019-2020)

Hancock 3rd graders learn about how to create their own Picasso in Art Masterpiece.

Hancock Elementary (2019-2020)

Hancock Elementary third graders were excited to receive a generous gift from Sun Lakes Rotary -- their own personal dictionary. Sun Lakes Rotary Club's Dictionary Project website

Hancock Elementary (2019-2020)

Hancock 1st thru 6th graders create their favorite storybook characters using pumpkins.

Hancock Elementary (2019-2020)

Hancock Kindness Club with their new shirts that encourage kindness, declaring that "Kind > Cool." (Kind is greater than cool.)

Hancock Elementary (2019-2020)

Hancock fourth through sixth grade teachers enjoyed working together and learning new techniques in the brand new Z-Space Lab.

Hancock Elementary (2019-2020)

Hancock 5th grade teachers Mr. Lee and Mrs. Mumme's classes participated in an "Escape the Room" activity to learn about the three states of matter. We love science!

Hancock Elementary (2019-2020)

Hancock celebrates our staff with an award thanking them for their hard work and dedication to our students!

Hancock Elementary (2019-2020)

Hancock 2nd graders performed their Pajama Party play for Pre-K, kindergarten and 1st grade classes.

Hancock Elementary (2019-2020)

Hancock 2nd graders learn about how to care for Arizona's water.

Hancock Elementary (2019-2020)

Mrs. Katz's 3rd grade class knows how to create their own food chain after learning about producers, consumers, and decomposers.

Hancock Elementary (2019-2020)

Ms. Hannah Burkhardt's Class is learning about the Ancient Egyptian's way of mummification by mummifying Twinkies.

Hancock Elementary (2019-2020)

Hancock staff honors and remembers 9/11.

Hancock Elementary (2019-2020)

Hancock 5th grade teachers are ready for the Decades Dance!

Hancock Elementary (2019-2020)

Hancock 6th graders play a game in gym class that requires teamwork and cooperation called "Learning how to survive."

Hancock Elementary (2019-2020)

Who says ratio and proportion review can't be fun?! It's time for BINGO in 6th grade!

Hancock Elementary (2019-2020)

Mrs. Katz 3rd graders are working on an Arizona project. They learned about Arizona landforms, the 5 Cs, natural resources and important events in AZ history.

Hancock Elementary (2019-2020)

Hancock 6th grade students are learning to answer the question, "How would you use a graduated cylinder to find the volume of a rock?"

Hancock Elementary (2019-2020)

Mrs. Gritz 6th graders had fun practicing their inquiry skills with their Observation vs. Inference activity!

Hancock Elementary (2019-2020)

Our students are enjoying their STEM lessons. They had a chance to build their own robots because of a grant from the Scripps Howard Foundation.

Hancock Elementary (2019-2020)

Students in Mrs. Gritz's science classes were challenged to design backpacks to help make their target audience's lives easier!

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