Heads Up Hamilton: Friday, November 18th

Posted November 18, 2021


The Week Ahead

November 22- November 26

  • Thanksgiving Break- NO SCHOOL
  • Flag Football Practice 4:15 pm- 5:45 pm
  • Volleyball Practice 4:15 pm- 5:45 pm

Monday, November 29

  • Asynchronous Day- Teacher Workday with an asynchronous day for students. Students will have Asynchronous classes from home with students accessing class materials remotely and work  at their own pace.

Tuesday, November 30

  • HMS Brain Bowl @ 8:30 am

Wednesday, December 1

Thursday, December 2

  • HMS Brain Bowl @ 8:30 am

Friday, December 3

  • Flag Football Practice 4:15 pm- 5:45 pm
  • Volleyball Practice 4:15 pm- 5:45 pm

School Reminders & Updates

  • 12/1 Supporting Grieving Families Webinar
  • 12/8-9 HMS Play “Larceny and Old Lace” 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
  • 12/15 PTSA Meeting 5:30pm-6:45pm
  • 12/16 Super Citizens Virtual Awards ( more information coming soon)
  • 12/17 ELL Student Field Trip
  • 05/27/22 8th Grade Continuation
  • Transportation Updates 2022-23 Bell Time Appeals Process
  • Lunch Updates (click the link to learn more)
  • Covid Protocols (click the link to learn more)
  • New Principal for HMS (click the link to learn more)
  • Free Citizenship Assistance with Catholic Charities of Denver (click on the link for more information)
  • Free Lunch & Snacks for All Hamilton Huskies (click on the link for more information)
  • Judi’s House Grief Center information

NOVEMBER LUNCH MENUS

Menu information is available on the Food and Nutrition Services website.


Safety Reminders

  • Winter is upon us and temperatures are cooling. Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions.
  • Extra masks- Please send your child with extra masks for the day. It is extremely important to continue to follow COVID protocols and understand that masks are required in the building. Many students do not like the masks we offer and prefer to wear their own. There has been an influx of scholars losing their masks throughout the day. Please refer to our HMS school policy page for information on mask exceptions and students who do not follow them.
  • Water Bottles- Have your child bring a water bottle every day! Students are not allowed to drink from the water fountains due to COVID Safety guardrails. Water bottles can be refilled within the building with our water bottle electric fountains.
  • Check out HMS school policy page for information on dress codes, NEW phone policy, drop-off and pick-up information, and more.
  • Dress Code Reminder– Students not allowed to wear hoodies, PJs. All clothes that must cover students mid-section.
  • Bus Reminder– Students without a mask will NOT be allowed to ride the bus. Buses will no longer provide masks to students. Please send your child to school with backup masks.
  • Mask expectations and Lunch Detentions– click the link to learn more

Hamilton Administration Updates

Message from Dr. Montoya

Thanksgiving Break Homework

Many families have asked if scholars will have any homework assignments during the break. If you would like your scholar to work on academics, please click on this link. This is not mandatory. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving break!

Thank you, Volunteers! We would like to thank all our volunteers that came in this week. We are grateful for all your help. If you would like to volunteer, please contact dimarlys_suarez@dpsk12.net for more information.

 All For One Golf School Donation

All For One Golf donated $750 from their tournament this year! This is their 7th annual tournament. Thank you for your continuous support. To read more click the link.

If you are a business owner and would like to be a sponsor visit All For One Golf.


REMINDER: 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.


TikTok Challenges and Destruction of Property


HMS Sports News

Basketball Registration Now Open

Registration is now open for Girls & Boys Basketball. Tryout dates will be announced after the break. Click here to register.

* Remember ALL athletes must register and have an updated & signed physical, haga clic aqui para espanol, BEFORE they are allowed to try out*

We will not accept online physicals. Students must bring a hard copy to the front office or to the coach on the first day of tryouts. If you have any other questions, contact the coach directly or visit Hamilton’s Athletics page for more information.

Coach Elmore Victoria_Elmore@dpsk12.org

Coach Glover Rashad_glover@dpsk12.org


HMS Arts News

Did you know?

Hamilton is going to have 3 world-class, #1 Billboard jazz saxophonists, Darren Rahn, Najee, and Riley Richards doing a masterclass (Sax Society) with our saxophone students today!?

Hamilton’s Fall Play

Our actors and crew have been hard at work preparing to go up in front of a live audience. 

Save the date:

“Larceny and Old Lace” will show on Wed. and Thur., Dec. 8th and 9th.

$5 gets you in the door

The show starts at 6:30 pm

We do ask that social distancing between family groups be observed and all audience members must wear a mask.


Nurse’s Corner

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.


Transportation Updates

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.


PTSA News

All Hamilton SWAG has been delivered. If you did not pick up your swag on Monday, Nov. 15th from PTSA, it was given to your child through their advisory class. Please contact PTSA Hamiltonptsadenver@gmail.com or dimarlys_suarez@dpsk12.org with your order number and questions. Thank you.

The next PTSA meeting is Wednesday, December 15th, 2021 at 5:30 pm. Click the link to visit the PTSA webpage.

SCAN ME and Donate to HMS PTSA

HMS Diversity Calendar

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!


Holiday Resources and Thanksgiving Dinners

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

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 for Funeral Expenses

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

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.


8th Grade Continuation


How to Support Hamilton Middle School?

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.

Other Ways to Support Hamilton


AMAZON SMILE

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!



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.


KING SOOPERS COMMUNITY REWARDS

Connect your Loyalty Card to Southmoor Elementary!

  • Click on the link
  • Link your account to Hamilton Middle and King Soopers will donate a portion of every dollar you spend back to our school.
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. 

A huge THANK YOU to the Optimist Club of Monaco South for the gracious donation.


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 Wes AkersWesley_Akers@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