PTSA Needs YOU to Serve on Our Board for the 2021-22 School Year

Be the positive change that you want to see in the Hankey school community. You CAN
make a difference! You can help in multiple ways but we are especially looking for candidates for the board positions of VP of Ways & Means & Historian and for the Chairs of Red Ribbon Week, Art Masters, Reflections, Box Tops, Fall Fundraiser, Hankey Hop, Book Fair, Teacher Appreciation Week, STEM night, & our Winter Event. No experience necessary!
Please contact our Executive VP, Jenn Katayama at jkatayama@gmail.com for
more information on open positions and how to apply!

Parent/Guardian Webinar Topic:  Nurturing the Nurturer!

In times of stress and crisis, we all need to take care of ourselves. Yet many parents and guardians neglect their own needs as they prioritize their care for others. Please join us for a night dedicated to you.

Participants will:

– Understand the impact stress & anxiety have on physical & behavioral health 

– Learn how self-care & healthy coping skills are essential to overall wellness 

– Learn and experience strategies for self-care and coping. 

Parent/Guardian Webinar Topic: Nurturing the Nurturer

Date and Time: April 27, 2021, 6-7pm

Click here for the English parent flyer or click here for the Spanish parent flyer

State Testing 20-21 Update

Capistrano Unified has been informed that we will be moving forward with mandated state testing in May. In order to complete testing in a timely manner and have the least disruption for students Hankey Middle School will be on a special schedule the week of May 10th. 

We will be following a minimum day schedule on Tuesday, May 11th, Wednesday, May12th, and Thursday, May 13th which will allow us to test in two testing blocks instead of testing over multiple weeks. Monday, May 10th will be our regular virtual Monday, and Friday, May 14 will be a regular bell schedule (8:00-1:45).

More information will be sent out regarding testing and schedules as we get closer to May. 

INCREASING IN-PERSON LEARNING

Beginning the week of Monday, April 26, 2021, CUSD is increasing in-person learning opportunities for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year. As one of the first districts in the state to provide students with an in-person learning experience during the pandemic, we have continued to adapt our instructional program to support our students and families.

What Will This Mean for Middle School Students?

  • Four full days of on-campus instruction for Program A students, with 5 periods per day 
  • No change for Program B students — they will remain virtual, following their current schedules
  • Mondays will remain virtual for all students
  • There will be minimal or no schedule or teacher changes. 
  • Students and staff will continue to be required to wear face coverings 
  • Following new CDPH and CDC guidance, students will be separated by 3 feet in the classroom and on campus, and 6 feet of distance will be maintained while eating.

What’s Next?

  • If your child is in Program A “hybrid” there is nothing you need to do. They will automatically attend in person four days a week
  • If your child is in Program A “hybrid” and you wish to move them to 100% online, please contact Hankey’s office (949 234-5315) by Wednesday, April 14, 2021.
  • If your child is in Program B “virtual” and you wish to move them to four days a week of in person instruction (Program A), please contact Hankey’s office (949 234-5315) by Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Schools will maintain waiting lists and allow students to move to Program A if space allows
  • Friday, April 23, 2021, will be an independent learning day to allow teachers to prepare for this change. Your child’s teachers will assign independent work for your child to complete at home on this day.

Questions?

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our Office staff at 949 234-5315. 

Saddleback College BASE Program

Register your student(s) for a Session 6 virtual after-school class before summer starts!

There are a variety of classes that will complement your student(s) school curriculum: art, chess, coding, drama (NEW!), lego, magic, music, robotics, science, self-publishing, Spanish, video production and writing

Session 5 [April 12th – May 20th] Class times vary starting from 2:30PM!

Register Today at www.saddleback.edu/ce | For questions email sccomed@saddleback.edu

PTSA Board Elections Are Here!

PTSA Needs YOU to Serve on Our Board for the 2021-22 School Year
Be the positive change that you want to see in the Hankey school community. You CAN make a difference! You can help in multiple ways but we are especially looking for candidates for the board positions of VP of Ways & Means & Historian and for the Chairs of Red Ribbon Week, Art Masters, Reflections, Box Tops, Fall Fundraiser, Hankey Hop, Book Fair, Teacher Appreciation Week, STEM night, & our Winter Event. No experience necessary!


Please contact our Executive VP, Jenn Katayama at jkatayama@gmail.com for
more information on open positions and how to apply!

Open House/Staff Appreciation

We hope you will join us for our virtual Open House on Thursday, May 20, 2021. In preparation for the Open House, we would like to ask for your help in celebrating our elementary and middle school teachers and staff, and thanking them for their incredible work so far this school year!

If you would like to participate (and we hope you will!), please send an appreciation creation to our school site by Friday, May 14, 2021, so we can show them how much they mean to us – Here are some ideas:

 A photo or graphic design

·A written note or card⠀⠀⠀⠀

Thank you for joining us in celebrating the exceptional work of our teachers and staff!

Parent/Guardian Webinar Topic: Life Skills Development

Childhood and adolescence are critical times for brain development. Connections are being made that become the foundation for a child’s future health, behavior, and learning. During this vital “window of opportunity”, it is essential to help youth build and practice core life skills. Join CUSD School Counselors to learn more about how you can help.

Date and Time: 

Tuesday, March 30, 2021, 5-6 pm

Registration Link:

https://capousd-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_loZ8Nk9GTEO5JndCkCEl0A

After registering, participants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. To view the English flyer, please click here. To view the Spanish flyer, please click here.  

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