Posted October 22, 2021
In order to adhere to updated social distancing recommendations that students stay at least 3 feet away from each other during times they are most vulnerable to contracting COVID, we have implemented a split lunch for all grade levels. Students will have 15 minutes to eat in the cafeteria, and 15 minutes to play outside. All students are expected to sit with one seat in between them during lunch. Students who do not follow the expectations will be assigned a table to sit at alone.
It’s important to know that DPS has a nutrition standard for snacks. Students should not be bringing or eating bags of chips. If food is consumed outside of assigned snack times, students will receive a reminder to put the food away, and if directions aren’t followed, the food will be taken and thrown away.
Nutrition Standards
If you have not already done so, please complete your BESS by Oct. 22nd and ICAP by Oct. 31st.
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held virtually this year. They will be held on the evening of Nov. 3rd and 4th. Some teachers may have make-up conferences on the 2nd or 5th. There will be a sign-up for the conferences coming next week. Conferences will be in ten-minute increments with each teacher. Please make sure you are signing up for the teachers you need to meet with most. IF all slots are filled, please email the teacher for an alternate meeting date. Families who must meet in person due to hardship may also email the teacher to request this option.
Please click on the link to learn more about remote learning for all 6th graders until Nov. 1st.
Did you miss Mendoza’s Message this week? You can click the link to read her message to the community.
Wes Montoya will be our Interim Principal of Hamilton Middle School while Ms. Mendoza is on leave. You can click the link to read his message to the community.
We are about to launch the process of finding a new Principal for Hamilton Middle School. Please allow us to share with you what the hiring process looks like and how you will be asked to participate. Click the link for more information.
The school is named after Jessie M. Hamilton as evidenced by this plaque. The school’s dedication plaque reads:
1968 – This school is named in memory of Jessie M. Hamilton who served the Denver Public Schools from 1901 to 1941 as a teacher, elementary school principal, and Junior High School principal.
Jessie M. Hamilton may have been an early principal of Morey Junior High School according to this 1922 Pattern’s American Educational Directory.
We have an In-House Retake take scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 23rd. Click on the link to register.
Hamilton Middle School will have a Teacher Workday with an asynchronous day for students, where they can work at their own pace, on Nov 29, 2021. All staff will be in the building for a partial-day staff meeting, work time, and student work time as well.
This talk, brought to you by the DPS Prevention Services Lunchtime Webinar Series, will cover some high-level basics of supporting a child on a gender journey, dispel common misconceptions, and provide recommended resources as you travel this path with your student. To join the conversation and learn more click the link.
There is still time to join the Hamilton Brain Bowl! Practices are in Room 127 Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 am – 8:55 am. Brain Bowl is open to all Hamilton students; regular attendance is required to be a member of a competition team. Read more about Brain Bowl at https://optimistbrainbowl.org/ or our school liaison dimarlys_suarez@dpsk12.org if you have any questions.
Community Resources’ Academic Mentors Project is a wonderful, FREE opportunity for your student to connect with a volunteer mentor in their area of passion or career focus. The Academic Mentors Project matches highly motivated, passionate 5th through 12th grade DPS students with community volunteers who are accomplished professionals in their field. Students meet with their mentors to learn more about a particular career, or to increase the student’s understanding and competence in an area of ability or interest.
Together mentors and students complete a short-term project to demonstrate student learning and the student is then responsible for a presentation to their classmates. A successful mentorship student would be:
Detailed program information can be found on CRI’s website. There is no formal deadline for nominations; however, the program typically reaches capacity in late October. Please note that students are accepted to the program based on their nomination form and interviews with teachers and parents.
If you would like to nominate your student please email GT Itinerant Teacher, Chelsea Chappell-Cox, at chelsea_chappell-cox@dpsk12.org
Denver South Soccer Clinic– Click on the link to read about the soccer clinic, cost, and registration.
If you have any other questions, contact the coach directly or visit Hamilton’s Athletics page for more information.
The Hamilton Middle School Swag Shop will close on October 17th! Delivery and pick-up will occur the week of November 7th. Instructions for school pick-up will be posted on Digital Deets. All profit goes to Hamilton PTSA! The next PTSA meeting is Wednesday, November 3rd. Click the link to join the call.
We are committed to upholding an inclusive culture where students and team members can show up as their authentic and best selves. Click on the link to visit HMS Diversity Calendar for more information on what’s happening in the month of October!
Help DPS celebrate Career and College Success Month in October! With schools back in person, it is more important than ever to encourage our students from all grade levels to prepare for success after graduation. Throughout the month, we will share student stories, upcoming career and college events, and graduation resources across the DPS website, social media, and newsletters.
To help celebrate this month, here are some ways to get involved:
This year we are offering “Future East Angel Experiences” so that you and your student can build a quality, meaningful, understanding of what East High School has to offer. In order to accommodate more families, provide everyone with a greater variety of engaging and diverse perspectives, these virtual events will take the place of our previous “in building” shadowing program.
Upcoming virtual Future East Angels Experience Events:
Click Here to RSVP We also encourage you to check out some of the incredible arts, athletic, and extracurricular events you can find on our East calendar here. We look forward to connecting with you.
DPS is hiring Crossing Guards and Hamilton Middle needs you! $15.87/hour. Apply today! Applications are accepted online @ http://careers.dpsk12.org
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.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com and tap on “AmazonSmile” within the Programs & Features menu or Settings and follow the on-screen instructions. AmazonSmile will donate to Hamilton Middle School PTA, at no cost to you!
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.
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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.
A huge THANK YOU to the Optimist Club of Monaco South for the gracious donation.
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.
| Registrar | Esther Blackmon | esther_blackmon@dpsk12.org/720-423-9505 |
| Attendance | TJ Ramey | thomas_ramey@dpsk12.org/ 720-423-9504 |
| Technology | Daytona Driggers | Daytona_Driggers@dpsk12.net/720-423-9542 |
| School Liaison | Dimarlys Suarez | dimarlys_suarez@dpsk12.net/ 720-423-9456 |
| Transportation | transportation@dpsk12.org/ 720-423-4699 | |
| GT/504/SpEd | Rachel Langberg | rachel_langberg@dpsk12.org |