Posted January 18, 2021
Hello Hamilton Families,
As we prepare for a return to in-person learning, I want to be sure you have the most updated information for your reference.
To check your child’s cohort please use these resources on our website: https://hamilton.dpsk12.org/2020/11/10/how-to-find-your-cohort/
Go Huskies!
On Tuesday January 19th, students will be completing an asynchronous lesson on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in recognition of Martin Luther King day. Part 2 of the lesson will occur on Wednesday where students will be making connections between Dr. King’s work in the Civil Rights Movement and events of today.
In honor of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
School Day 8:45 am – 3:15 pm
When? 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Where? Google Meets. See below for more information.See all events on our website.
If your child needs to replace a damaged chromebook or charger come to Hamilton for:
Technology Support Office Hours
by appointment
Monday: 8:30 am – 10:30 am
Wednesday: 12:30 – 2:30 pm
Please email our School Technology Partner, Mr. Driggers, at DAYTONA_DRIGGERS@dpsk12.org to let him know that you are coming.
Thank you for respecting social distancing guidelines.
| ATHLETICS Basketball TryoutsTryouts for Girls are on Monday 1/25 & Thursday 1/28Tryouts for Boys are on Tuesday 1/26, Wednesday 1/27 & Friday 1/29Your child must click the form below to register: https://forms.gle/tmEkSeazJLzukVPs9Tryouts are from 4:00 – 5:30 pm in the Hamilton gym.***** This may change if more than 24 students sign up********Due to covid regulations we are only allowed 24 students in the gym at a time. If more then 24 students register for a team then we will split up tryout dates for that team.Before tryouts you and your child MUST:Sign the covid waiver (Click here).Bring a hard copy of your doctor signed physical, emergency card, & parent permission (Click Here).Bring your own water bottle & come in your athletic gear.As we get closer, we will continue to send current information and updates as they come via School Deets.Go Huskies! |
| AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUNG LADIES SUMMITCreate spaces for AA young ladies to belong, be safe to grow, learn and feel like the amazing creations they are. Hamilton has a YYAFS group! We meet on Wednesdays from 3:15 – 4:00 pm. Google Meet Code: GGAAYLS. African American Young Ladies’ Summit (AAYLS) consists of young ladies from 6th grade through college. The program started with 9th-12th grades and has expanded due to the demand of students and the community. Each gathering provides culturally responsive support in a trauma-informed/sensitive environment enriching the educational, social, intellectual and interpersonal opportunities for African American young ladies. LEARN MORE >>>> |
| Love Peace Diversity (LPD) CLUB We welcome new and old members on Fridays! LPD = Hamilton’s GSAClub meets every other Friday.Meeting Time 12:10 – 12:55 pmQuestions? Send a Schoology message or email to Ms. Flipse, Mr. Mollman, or Mrs. PetersGoogle Meets code: HamiltonLPD |
| YEARBOOK We need your smiles! Submit your selfies and photos of remote learning for Hamilton’s 2020-21 yearbook with our yearboook app. Hamilton families can load the app HJeShare onto their phones. The school code is hamilton. You can upload photos directly from your camera or photo files onto the yearbook website for us to use. |
| SchoolChoice Is Now OpenThe Round 1 SchoolChoice window for the 2021-22 school year runs through February 16. Begin the SchoolChoice process for the 2021-2022 school year with the New DPS SchoolChoice Enrollment Guide available online NOW! https://schoolchoice.dpsk12.org/family-resources/application-guide/ |
| SchoolChoice HelpYour Hamilton Team is here to help! Hamilton will host a virtual SchoolChoice Help Desk on Tuesday, January 19 from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Spanish & English speaking staff will be available to answer your questions about the SchoolChoice process and to help you fill out the SchoolChoice application. Please join us using this Google Meets link: meet.google.com/jsg-uhnd-jjf Help from the DPS Choice Office The DPS Office of Choice and Enrollment will host Facebook Live sessions to answer questions for about the School Choice process. Sessions for families of students entering grades 6-12 will be Friday, January 22 in English from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm and in Spanish from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm. Thursday, February 4 in English from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm and in Spanish from 6:00 pm 7:00 pm. |
Families can view these sessions at https://www.facebook.com/DenverPublicSchools
| George Washington High SchoolBe a Patriot! We are excited that you are considering George for your high school years. We encourage you to explore our website fully to learn about our academic programs, athletics, clubs, and other exciting opportunities for students. Learn more about GW on our website: https://gwhs.dpsk12.org/futurepatriots/#visitus |
| South High SchoolIt’s not too late to learn more about South High School! Watch this video from our Showcase Night: https://denversouth.dpsk12.org/prospective-students/ Go Ravens! |
| East High SchoolThis year we are offering a variety of new “Future East Angel Experiences” so that you and your student can build a quality, meaningful understanding of East High School and all that we have to offer. We will be providing a multitude of immersive events, each highlighting a different perspective of what it means to be an East Angel. Our next event will be on Tuesday, January 26th 6:30-8:00 pm (breakout rooms 7-8 pm). Learn more and register at https://east.dpsk12.org/prospective-students/experiences/ |
| Thomas Jefferson High SchoolDid you miss TJ’s Virtual Open House? Do you wish you could take a tour? No problem! You can find the videos of both on our website at: https://tjhs.dpsk12.org/parents-students/visit-tj/ Are you interested in learning more about the Center for Communication Technology Magnet Program (CCTM) at Thomas Jefferson? This magnet program requires an additional aplication as part of the School Choice process. Learn more at: https://tjhs.dpsk12.org/cct-magnet-program/center-for-communication-technology-magnet/ |
| CREATING THE NEXT DENVER PLAN, TOGETHER Planning for the future The DPS Family Leadership Institute (FLI) supports families with engagement opportunities to participate and gain skills to better support their students. The FLI will be hosting their next session on creating the next Denver Plan on January 20, 2021 4:30 pm. To register CLICK HERE. |
| CELEBRATING OUR BLACK STUDENTS AND FAMILIES A DPS ‘Anchored in Advocacy’ EventJoin DPS from 5:00 – 7:00 pm on Tuesday, February 9, for a virtual event designed to celebrate African American family and student engagement, highlighting social and academic excellence. Hosted by the African American Equity Task Force, this is the third event in a series of programming created to celebrate, educate and inform families on how to navigate DPS systems and structures. School staff, families and community members can nominate students who have demonstrated advocacy in their school or community. All nominated students will be recognized at the event. Click here to nominate a student and register for the event. As we get ready to join the celebration of National African American Parent Involvement Day (NAAPID), we encourage you to nominate a parent or family member to be highlighted during the Anchored in Advocacy event. Click here to nominate a parent or family member. Share the event with your friends, family and colleagues! If you have questions, please reach out to aaen@dpsk12.org. |
| DPS FAMILY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE Please join us for a FREE online session on the Denver Public Schools Engagement Framework. In this session we will learn about guidelines schools and the district can utilize to effectively engage with families and communities. FREE interpretation will be available! Next FLI session: January 20, 2021 at 4:30 pm Topic: Denver Public Schools Engagement Framework To register, click on this link: RegistrationThe purpose of the FLI is to support families with engagement opportunities to participate and gain skills to better support their students. If you were unable to attend past live sessions, recordings of them will be available on the FACE University. Please click here to access videos. QUESTIONS? Email melissa_arreolapena@dpsk12.org or visit FACE UNIVERSITY English – Spanish – Arabic – Vietnamese – Amharic – Somali – Nepali – French – Russian – Burmese – Tigrinya – Swahili |
JOIN THE PTSA!
The Hamilton Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) welcomes ALL Hamilton families, staff, and students to become members! CLICK HERE to complete a membership form and pay annual dues.
SUPPORT OUR HUSKIES
AMAZON SMILE
Experience feel good shopping! Begin your shopping at smile.amazon.com and Amazon will donate 0.5% of eligible purchases to Hamilton at no cost to you!
BOXTOPS FOR EDUCATION
The new and improved Box Tops mobile app uses state-of-the-art technology to scan your store receipt, find participating products and instantly add Box Tops to your school’s earnings online. Learn more at boxtops4education.com.
NO NAME-CALLING WEEKNo Name-Calling Week is held by GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network) from January 18 – 22 to ensure LGBTQ+ students across the country feel safe to be themselves in school and in our country!
How to Participate
CLOTHES TO KIDS OF DENVER
The mission of CTKD is to provide new and quality used clothing to students from low-income or in-crisis families in the Denver Metro Area, free of charge.
Shopping at CTKD is as easy as 1 -2 -3: Call us at (720) 379-4630 and dial “0.” Phones are open Monday – Friday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. If we don’t answer, please leave a voicemail, and we will call you back as soon as possible. You can also request a wardrobe by emailing us at appointment@clothestokidsdenver.org
Please go HERE for more information.
| ESL CLASSES Participants will improve the English speaking, reading, and writing skills. The new semester will begin on January 19. Placement test will be held January 11 to January 14. To register for testing please call the FACE Center 720-424-2970 or 720-424-2961.GED PREP Participants can prepare for their GED by attending FREE GED tutoring sessions starting on January 19. Classes are held Monday through Thursday from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. LEARN MORE >>> |
| CITIZENSHIP TESTING & CLASSES FREE classes through DPS In December, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated the US Citizenship test. The FACE Center will be updating the class to reflect the USCIS requirement changes. The test now has 128 questions and applicants will need to answer more questions correctly. The geography section was removed and the history and civics test expanded, resulting in a longer test requiring more complete answers. If you are interested in participating in this class please request the most updated materials available prior to the class. These are available at the USCIS website. The class will start on January 19, virtually during the day and in the evening. If you or someone you know is interested in participating in the class, please contact Julio Trujillo 720-424-2972 Julio_Trujillo@dpsk12.net or Tristan Benitez at or 720-424-2961 tristan_benitez@dpsk12.net. |
| FREE MEAL DELIVERY Sign Up for Colorado Food Cluster Meal DeliveriesColorado Food Cluster (CFC) provides free meals to youth ages 6-18 in the Denver Metro Area (within 20 miles of downtown). Any students ages 6 – 18 are eligible – they just need a student ID to enroll and families can enroll multiple students in each household. Each student will receive a weekly delivery of 7 dinners and 14 snacks, including fruit and milk, until June 30, 2021. Complete this form to enroll! |
| FREE LUNCH & BREAKFAST FOR STUDENTS Hamilton is a food distribution locationDenver Public Schools is distributing DPS student breakfast and lunch meals at sites throughout the city this fall. Sites are open Monday through Friday from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. Hamilton Middle School is now a distribution site. You can view the list of curbside pickup locations HERE. |
| FREE AND REDUCED COST LUNCH FORM Fill It Out or Update before In-Person Learning DPS is committed to feeding every child, every day! To apply for Free or Reduced Lunch or to update your application visit https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application |
Drivethough Foodbank
Hertiage Christian Center has a drive through Food Pantry open every
Tuesday from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm &
Saturday from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.
No registration required.
Heritage Christian Center is located at 14401 E Exposition Ave Dever, CO 80224.
Call 303-738-5080 with questions.
Neighborhood Food Pantry
The Community Life Center has a Food Pantry open on the third Friday of the month from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. The registration is required. Community Life Center is located at 9725 E Hampden Ave, G-106 Denver, CO 80231. Email iolcmauroraFoodBank@gmail.com with questions.
Food Pantry – REGISTER HERE.
Jewish Family Services Weinberg Food Pantry
The Weinberg Food Pantry is providing pre-packed boxes of food to anyone experiencing food insecurity with no documentation or sign up needed. To limit face-to-face interactions and promote social distancing, boxes of food are distributed through a pick-up system directly outside of the pantry.
Struggle of Love Foundation Food Pantry
Struggle of Love offers alternatives to those with limited opportunities that may not qualify for any other community based assistance programs. SOL’s wish is to inspire and educate our future generation so that they can make a positive difference in the world’s future.
Coventant Cupboard Food Pantry
Weekly food distributions to ensure that immediate food needs are met.
| FREE COVID-19 TESTING Now through the end of December, free COVID-19 testing is available to all community members. Through a partnership with Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment, COVIDCheck Colorado — which has been providing free testing to all DPS employees — is offering free tests for all employees, their families and members of the Denver community to help slow the spread of COVID. Community members can use this link to schedule a free test at one of several locations throughout the Denver-metro area. HEALTH CARE FROM HOME Hazel Health and DPS are extending our partnership to offer “Hazel at Home”, our telehealth platform that allows Hamilton students to connect to a licensed medical provider from the comfort of their home using any device with a web browser. In addition, there are no copays for any families through the end of the 2020-21 School Year, due to the pandemic. Hamilton Families can now sign up for Hazel at Home by navigating to: my.hazel.co/dpsk12 DENVER HEALTH SCHOOL BASED CLINICS We are open to all DPS students for both in-person and telehealth appointments for both new and existing patients. Our services are provided at NO COST to all DPS families. Flu shots are now available. For more information visit https://www.denverhealth.org/services/school-based-health-centers Thomas Jefferson School Based Clinic: 720-423-7190 Place Bridge Academy School Based Clinic: 720-424-2050 |
WORK AT HAMILTON
We are searching to hire two new teammates to our Hamilton team.
For each position, the general education requirement is at least a high school diploma. We prefer candidates with experience working with children. The official application is posted on the DPS website: https://careers.dpsk12.org/.
Please reach out to Dr. Sawyer, if you would like to apply or know of good candidates to work with our Huskies! His email is Christian_Sawyer@dpsk12.org or call the school at 720-423-9500 and ask for Ms. Hamitouche, Secretary to Dr. Sawyer.
WORK FOR DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Coordinator, Enrollment Services
This is a 30 hour per week position in the South West Enrollment Center at the CMS Community School, 1300 S. Lowell Blvd. This position will provide enrollment support to families, schools, Choice hotline and support the front office team. Click here to view the job posting.
PARENT TO PARA
Come work for DPS!Denver Public Schools is seeking a diverse pool of paraprofessionals and has created a program to support interested DPS parents in becoming paraprofessionals. This program includes a twelve week course designed to prepare participants to pass the TABE test, get job placement assistance, resume and interview supports. Classes are held Monday through Thursday from 6:00 – 7:00. LEARN MORE >>>
BRIDGES TO EMPLOYMENT
FREE Five Part SeriesA free monthly webinar series from the Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition designed to assist people with disabilities to obtain and keep gainful employment. LEARN MORE >>>
BONADOSA FOODS
Delivery Driver Bondadosa is building a new food ecosystem, and we want to hire the best driver team around. Our focus is on creating an environment where everyone can thrive. We pay a minimum of $15 an hour plus mileage. We are looking to hire 20+ delivery drivers in the next month. Apply HERE.
RESUME TIPS
Resume made easy with GoogleIf you know someone who needs to create a resume to apply for a job, but doesn’t know where to start? If you have a Google account or can create one, you can use free resume templates available in the Google drive. All you need to do is sign up or into your Google account and find the grid of circles at the top-right corner of the screen. If you click Docs, there is a template gallery that includes several resume templates to get anyone started with a resume. If anyone needs help completing the resume, they can contact the Family and Community Engagement Workforce Coordinators Julio or Tristan at Julio_Trujillo@dpsk12.net or tristan_benitez@dpsk12.net and we can help them get started with the first step to their next career.