Heads Up Hamilton: Friday, September 3

Posted September 3, 2021

Free Lunch & Snacks for All Hamilton Huskies

Complete the Lunch Application so our school can receive all funding allotted. Click here for more information.


The Week Ahead

Monday, Septemeber 6

  • Labor Day, NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, September 7

  • All sports (soccer, softball, and cross-country) practice 4:15 pm-5:15 pm

Wednesday, September 8

  • All sports (soccer, softball, and cross-country) practice 4:15 pm-5:15 pm
  • FREE Percussion Clinic for ONLY percussion students from 4:15 pm- 5:15 pm (more information below)

Thursday, September 9

  • All sports (soccer, softball, and cross-country) practice 4:15 pm-5:15 pm

Dress Code Policy

We at Hamilton Middle School believe that a scholar dress policy is an essential aspect of creating a school environment that is conducive to learning, safe, and free from unnecessary disruption. Therefore, in cooperation with faculty, families, and scholars, Hamilton has developed the following, revised dress code policy for 2021-2022, founded on DPS Policy JICA, which will be enforced in the building, on school grounds, and at school functions and activities. Any discrepancies between a Scholar’s perception of the dress code and these outlined rules will be reviewed by the Administration. This dress code is not gender-specific and is the expectation for all Hamilton Scholars. Here’s a link to our Dress Code policy.


Assessments

Literacy classes will be administering baseline assessments during class. These assessments help teachers identify which grade-level standards should be prioritized, enriched, and re-taught.


Nurse’s Notes

We have a large number of students that indicated during registration that they use medications daily. If your child is currently taking medication, we need documentation in the nursing office! Contact Nurse Regan at regan_thornburg@dpsk12.org

We are quickly going through our shorts stash. If you have any shorts lying around that you feel like donating, we will gladly take them off your hands.


Hamilton Fall Sports

Early Fall Sports have started. If your scholar is interested in Boy’s Soccer, Cross-Country, or Softball, visit Hamilton’s Athletics page for more information.

  • All sports (soccer, softball, and cross country) practice on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 4:15-5:15pm. 
  • For the Cross Country schedule click on the link.
  • Schedules for soccer and softball is being released on Monday, September 6th. Please check the Athletics page for updates.

Free Percussion Clinic 

Our FREE percussion clinic is ONLY for percussion students next Wednesday, Sept. 8th right after school from 4:15 pm-5:45 pm.  Parents don’t need to do anything except make sure to pick up their child from Hamilton MS at 5:45 pm.  Our guest clinician is Mr. Colin Constance, principal percussionist for the Cheyenne Symphony.  

Your child will learn:

  • How to hold their mallets/drum sticks
  • Proper stance
  • Care and maintenance of their instrument
  • Basic percussion warm ups
  • And more!

Please RSVP by completing this form and confirm your child’s t-shirt size as t-shirts are being donated by Denver Percussion.  Also, please let me know if you have any questions.  

Best, 

Ms. Shaw

priscilla_shaw@dpsk12.org


Parent Survey for Husky Yearbook

Due to the dwindling demand for yearbooks, we are seeking input as to what step to take for this year’s yearbook. Please answer the following question by clicking on the survey link.


Hamilton Drop-off/Pick-Up

School starts at 9:05 and we dismiss at 4:05. We do not have supervision available for your child prior to 8:45. Please DO NOT drop your child off prior to that time. Because we value the safety of our students and community we ask that you follow the drop-off and pick up procedures listed below: 

  • The front of the school is reserved for emergencies, visitors to the front office and buses/transportation only.
  • Drop-off and pick-up are at the northside of school building near the basketball courts along Dartmouth ONLY. 
  • At drop off quickly say goodbye to your child and move along so others can drop and go. 
  • At pick-up you may park safely  and wait for your child. After you child arrives pull out of the lane safely to allow others to  . 
  • If there is no space available and you drop-off and pick-up up across the street or other side streets in the neighborhood, we ask that you insist your child USE THE CROSS WALKS instead of darting between parked cars and traffic. 
  • At this time we do not have enough crossing guards to cover all streets.(We would be happy to train any volunteers to assist us  if you are interested)
  • IN ADDITION, STARTING ON MONDAY AUGUST 30TH,  PARENTS OF 6TH GRADERS ONLY MAY PICK-UP  ON THE STREET IN FRONT OF HOLM ELEMENTARY. 

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.


Questions?

Registrar Esther Blackmonesther_blackmon@dpsk12.org/720-423-9505
AttendanceTJ Rameythomas_ramey@dpsk12.org/ 720-423-9504
Technology Daytona DriggersDaytona_Driggers@dpsk12.net/720-423-9542
School LiaisonDimarlys Suarezdimarlys_suarez@dpsk12.net/ 720-423-9456
Transportationtransportation@dpsk12.org/ 720-423-4699
GT/504/SpEdRachel Langbergrachel_langberg@dpsk12.org

Parent Portal

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

COVID-19 Updates

  • Gaiters and vented masks are NOT permitted at DPS, even if it has two layers or is folded to create two layers.
  • Please send them to the nurse’s office for an approved mask.
  • DPS Update on Masking and Health Procedures

PTSA Information

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.


Join Our Hamilton Team

Join our Hamilton Team! We are currently looking for an English Language Arts Teacher, and an 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.


SCHOOL DONATIONS 

Thank you Hamilton families for your support. Your help with donating any of these classroom supplies at any time during the school year is appreciated. If you would like to donate school supplies, click here for more information.


Our Design and Modeling STEM students will be designing and building prototypes of a foot orthosis (brace) for children with cerebral palsy. We need A LOT of supplies for the students to use. If you have any of the following materials in your home that you would be willing to donate please contact our school Liaison Dimarlys_suarez@dpsk12.org or bring them down to the front office. Thank you for your generosity and continuous support.