I believe that my major goal as Music Teacher is to foster a love of and appreciation for Music. I attempt to do this by offering a varied curriculum which includes much singing and the proper use of the instrument we all possess, music theory, which includes knowledge of the notes and rests, letters, etc., [...]
In Art we explore many mediums through which students can express themselves (often after looking at and discussing the works of artists from many other times and cultures). I work with the specialists and classroom teachers to connect my curriculum to theirs. We hope you enjoy viewing the children’s artwork during the school year and [...]
The dual role I play at the Hancock School is as the Emerald Room teacher (Reading, Language, Math, and Social Studies) and Art Teacher for grades K-6. In Social Studies, the 6th graders primarily study world geography while the 5th graders study American History. We study current events together. Reading for understanding and writing clearly [...]
Welcome to Cricket Cove 2010-2011 We are starting our 11th year of Cricket Cove Preschool. I welcome new adventures as the year unfolds. I especially look forward to my partnership with families for the education of the young children of the Hancock School. I have found that promoting learning through “play” is active learning in [...]
The Hancock Central School is Pre-K through 6th grade school with approximately 45 students. We are located in Hancock, Massachusetts.
Monday through Thursday the children bring their lunches from home. The school provides milk cartons for 22 cents each. Every Friday the children can order one or more slices of pizza ($1.25 a slice), whch is delivered from a pizza shop in Stephentown.
Orders for pizza are taken by the children's teacher on the Wednesday before pizza day, which is the next Friday.