Heads Up Hamilton: Friday, August 13

Posted August 13, 2021

A Note From Our Interim Principal

Welcome Hamilton Families and Community! This is Ms. Ana Mendoza. I am honored to be your interim principal this year while we begin the search for your new leader at Hamilton.  Please watch for weekly messages from me on our website under “Mendoza’s Message” . Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns you may have as we start on this journey together. 720-423-9502 Ana_Mendoza@dpsk12.org


The Week Ahead

Monday, August 16

  • Drive-thru Registration for all grades 9:00am- 2:00pm (more information below)

Wednesday, August 18

  • Drive-thru Registration for all grades 9:00am- 2:00pm (more information below)

Thursday, Aug 19

  • Drive-thru Registration for all grades 9:00am- 2:00pm (more information below)

Drive-through Registration

Parent / Guardian please pull into the circle drive to start the registration process. (You will not get out of your vehicle).  We will bring the paperwork to you and you will park in the parking lot to fill out the paperwork (street parking is also available if needed) When completed, please drive around to the circle drive to drop off completed paperwork.

For the safety of all staff and parent/guardian take note of the following:

  • Drive into the circle and do not get out of our vehicle.
  • A staff member will approach the vehicle and get information needed for registration.
  • Once registration paperwork is given to you, please park in the parking lot and complete your paperwork.
  • When you are done,  bring it back through the circle drive and a staff member will retrieve it. 

Hamilton Drop-off/Pick-Up

First day of school is Monday, August 23, 2021. The tardy bell rings at 9:05am and school dismisses at 4:05pm.

Students may be dropped off behind the school near the basketball court on Dartmouth Ave. Parents should not pull into the teacher parking lot in the back but should park along Willow Street for drop off and pick up. Walkers may enter near the gate on Dartmouth Avenue behind the school. Busses will drop off students in the front circle loop. 

Note: Hamilton does not have a cross guard on duty. For the safety of all students, please have your child use the cross walks along Willow street to cross the street. Running across the middle of the street is not allowed and very dangerous. Thank you for helping us help your children safe. 


Technology Update 

Dear Families, your scholars should already have received a school-issued Chromebook and charger last year.  If they are new to the district or need a new Chromebook due to damage, they will receive one on the first or second day of school. You MUST fill out this form so that we are able to prepare accordingly for our scholars to make sure we have what we need on hand for all scholars to be successful. Please have your scholar notify their teacher if they need a new Chromebook.


2021-2022 Bell Schedule

Click the link to find our bell schedule for 2021-22.


Lunch Information

EVERYONE SHOULD COMPLETE A LUNCH PROGRAM APPLICATION.  The Free and Reduced Meal Benefit Program is part of the National School Lunch Program, which is a federally-assisted meal program.  It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free meals to children each school day during the school year.

Denver Public Schools families can begin submitting applications online for the 2019-2020 school year right now!  Online applications are the fastest and easiest way to apply for meal benefits whether you choose to opt-in or opt-out by visiting www.myschoolapps.com.

Your information is protected using secure technology, so families can rest assured that their personal information is confidential. For more information on Free and Reduced Meal Benefits and other related topics, visit foodservices.dpsk12.org


Transportation Information

Questions about transportation? Call 720-423-4699 or email  transportation@dpsk12.org


Supply List

Supply lists will be going home with students on the first week of school. Please have your child bring their masks, Chromebook charger, and material to write with like a notebook and pencil on the first day of school.


Parent Portal

  • Log in to Myportal.dpsk12.org
  • Tech. support? Call 720-423-3163 or email dps_portalteam@dpsk12.org

Questions about schedule changes? Email amber_shearer@dpsk12.org

Questions about GT/504/SpEd? Email rachel_langberg@dpsk12.org


COVID-19 Vaccines For Students

Update on Masking and Health Procedures for the Start of School

Please click here to read more. 


PTSA and Upcoming Event

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.

PTSA- South by Southeast Community Festival 

Join the PTSA for a solidarity walk at Bible park honoring Black, API, Hispanic, and LGBTQ lives. Hamilton PTSA is participating in this walk with this same intention to honor these groups and celebrate the diversity of the Hamilton community. Wear your Hamilton t-shirts or just purple/green and let’s get to know each other. Check out the flyer below for more information. 

Solidarity Walk Festival Kick-Of
  • When: Sat. August 21, 2021
  • Time: 10:15am 
  • Where: Bible Park

Join Our Hamilton Team

Join our Hamilton Team! We are currently looking for Special Education and English paraprofessionals, Spanish teacher, and IB Coordinator. If interested please email your resume to our Administration team or you can drop it off at our front office.


SUPPORT OUR HUSKIES

AMAZON SMILE

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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.