Posted November 12, 2021
NOVEMBER LUNCH MENUS
Menu information is available on the Food and Nutrition Services website.
Thanksgiving Break
DSP has extended the Thanksgiving Break to start Nov. 19th and end Nov. 26th. Please check your emails for a DPS letter to parents.
As a reminder, Hamilton Middle School will have a Teacher Workday with an asynchronous day for students, where they can work at their own pace, on Nov 29th, 2021. All staff will be in the building for a partial-day staff meeting, work time, and student work time as well. This is the Monday after the Thanksgiving break.
Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Classes: What’s the Difference?
Synchronous classes run in real time, with students and instructors attending together from different locations. Asynchronous classes run on a more relaxed schedule, with students accessing class materials during different hours and from different locations.
School doors open at 8:55 AM. There is no supervision for your child before that time. Please do not drop off your child before 8:55 am. Thank you for helping our scholars stay safe.
School Principal Selection Advisory Committee (SPSAC)
Please approve the Collaborative School Committee community representatives by next Friday, November 19th. Community Voting Form for Elections
TikTok Challenges and Destruction of Property
Please note that Immunization letters will be sent home by next week for some students through their advisory class. If you have any questions, reach out to regan_thornburg@dpsk12.org or rachel_ortiz@dpsk12.org.
Every Colorado youth is now eligible for three free therapy sessions. Visit our Husky Herald post about the I Matter Program to learn more. Click the link to be sent to the Nurse’s Office page for health forms.
If your child is under the weather please keep them home. When a child is sick their immune system is low which makes them more susceptible to catching another illness. It also makes the spreading of germs to healthy kids greater. COVID-19 has changed the guidelines and extra care is required to keep your child as well as Hamilton healthy. Please see the attached flyer “How Sick is too Sick” for guidance on when to keep your child home.
Winter Weather Procedure and Transportation Reminders
In anticipation of colder weather, we wanted to make sure you have the information you need for when weather affects the school day. Please note that the decision to close or delay school will be made by the superintendent based on information provided by representatives from DPS Transportation Services, transportation agencies and the weather bureau.
DPS is committed to informing you about school closures or delays as early as possible – with the goal to make the call by 5 a.m. This flier explains how Transportation Services operates if school is canceled or goes remote because of weather. Learn more about our weather delay and cancellation procedures here.
Coach Elmore Victoria_Elmore@dpsk12.org
Coach Glover Rashad_glover@dpsk12.org
If you have any other questions, contact the coach directly or visit Hamilton’s Athletics page for more information.
Hamilton SWAG is in! If you ordered Swag from the Hamilton online store, pick up of the items will be Monday, November 15th, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm in front of the school. All items that are not picked up will be distributed to the related student. Thank you!
Hamilton Dines Out at Noodles & Company!
Leave cooking dinner to someone else!
Join the Hamilton PTSA at our Dines Out event at Noodles & Company!
When: Tuesday, November 16th, 4 pm-8 pm
Where: Noodles & Company at I-25 and Hampden 6300 E. Hampden Ave Ste K Denver, CO 80222
What: Simply tell the cashier that you are there for the Hamilton Dines out and 25% of sales go back to Hamilton PTSA. When ordering online please use code “GIVING25.”
The Hamilton Middle School Swag distribution is today from 3:30 pm-4:30 pm! PTSA will have a table by the school Marquis to distribute swag. All other swag not picked up today will be distributed to the student(s) to take home. If you have any questions please contact the school liaison, Dimarlys_suarez@dpsk12.org.
The next PTSA meeting is Wednesday, December 8th, 2021 at 5:30 pm. Click the link to visit the PTSA webpage.
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 November!
Great news from Thomas Jefferson High School and George Washington High school! Click on the link to learn how to sign up.
Click the link for Holiday Resources.
Life Center Littleton will be handing out items to make Thanksgiving dinner including a turkey. For more information click the link.
My Colorado Journey makes life planning easy and personalized. You can select goals and actions based on your ambitions and chart a path to achieve them. My Colorado Journey empowers you to choose a career and education path that’s unique to you—your interests, your talents, and your dreams. Create an account for your child today! Click the link to start.
FEMA’s program offers financial assistance for funeral expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020, for “deaths related to COVID-19,” FEMA stated in the news release. This includes funds to help pay for cremation, burial expenses, transfer of remains, headstones, transportation for identifying the deceased individual, and more. For more information click on the link.
PEP Conferences are designed to promote family and school partnerships that are essential in supporting students with disabilities and their families in schools and the community. PEP brings parents and professionals together by sharing ideas, discussing concerns, celebrating successes, and obtaining information related to parenting, educating, and partnering to support student learning.
PEP Conferences are offered at no cost to attendees. The registration link for the winter PEP Online Academy is now available. Click the link for more information.
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.
Connect your Loyalty Card to Southmoor Elementary!
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 | Wes Akers | Wesley_Akers@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 |