Posted December 10, 2021
DRESS CODE REMINDERS
Scholars are not allowed to wear Pajamas or bring blankets to school. If the scholar is not adhering to the school dress code, they will be sent to the nurse’s office to change and families will be called to bring a change or clothes. Click on the link to read more on the dress codes.
PEP Conferences– Click the link for more information.
DECEMBER LUNCH MENUS
Menu information is available on the Food and Nutrition Services website.
Did you know that Machine Gun Kelly and Don Cheadle attended HMS!?
Title 1 Information Q&A
Title 1 Information Q&A virtual meeting 5:00 pm -5:30 pm (Click here to join. Dial-in: (US) +1 929-266-2088, PIN: 516 468 750#)
Prospective Students Virtual Q&A
When: Tue., Dec. 14, 2021
Where: Google Meets
Meeting IDmeet.google.com/ckx-ubxe-fmt
Phone Numbers(US)+1 929-299-4130
PIN: 695 557 747#
Update on Hamilton Principal
Please take a moment to watch the Principal Presentations below and fill out the feedback survey.
SPARKS Industry Introduction Program
HMS is partnering up with SPARKS, Industry Introduction Program for 6th-8th graders where students will attend in-school or virtual workshops, and engage in fun projects while learning about different careers in a variety of industries. Workshops will start in January 2022! Here is more information on SPARKS.
Spark Handout Article: DPS highlights an inspiring student story about the Spark program.
Career Development Programs in DPS
Learn about your career passions and interests. Hands-on Classes. Connections with Industry Leaders. Career and College Opportunities. Career Development programs help students learn about their career passions and interests through early exposure in DPS! Learn more here.
Sponsor a Holiday Meal
Join us in helping make 25 baskets for Hamilton families in need for the holidays! Please sign up here for as many slots as you’d like. The sign-up will close on Wednesday, Dec. 15th.
Wed., Dec. 1st – Wed., Dec. 15th (during school hours)
Thu. Dec. 16th – Fri. Dec. 17th
Sat. Dec. 18th, 9-11 am
If you have any questions please contact our liaison Dimarlys_suarez@dpsk12.net 720-423-9456
Multilingual Education Districtwide Advisory Committee
Please consider joining the DPS community at a virtual Multilingual Education Districtwide Advisory Committee (MLE DAC) meeting on Dec. 15 from 5-6:30 p.m.
At this session, families will have the opportunity to learn more about DPS Board members. Families will also receive important information and resources about SchoolChoice, the Enrollment Process and ACCESS Testing.
Families can register here and join the meeting via Zoom. For more information, visit the MLE DAC site or call 720-423-2040.
Volunteers
Get involved! Any volunteers or community partners who interact with students will have their vaccination status verified in the front office. All people in the building whether they interact with students or visit the front office must be masked at all times.
| Opportunities for Involvement | Contact |
| Become a crossing guard | Rachel_Langberg@dpsk12.net |
| Join the Collaborative School Committee | Rachel_Langberg@dpsk12.net |
| Join the Multi-Language Education Parent Advisory Committee | Yuly_Melo-Laffey@dpsk12.net |
| Donate money | dimarlys_suarez@dpsk12.net |
| Parent-Teacher-Student Association | hamiltonptsadenver@gmail.com |
| Start an African American Parent Advisory Committee | Rachel_Langberg@dpsk12.net |
| Volunteer with athletics | victoria_elmore@dpsk12.net |
| Volunteer in the school | dimarlys_suarez@dpsk12.net |
| Have an idea to incorporate?! Reach out to our liaison to get more information about getting involved! dimarlys_suarez@dpsk12.net or 720-423-9456. |
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.
Basketball Tryouts
Please check the Athletics page for updates on schedules for winter sports being posted after next Tuesday.
If you have any other questions, contact the coach directly or visit Hamilton’s Athletics page for more information. Coach Elmore Victoria_Elmore@dpsk12.net
Thank you all for coming to the showing of Larceny and Old Lace. We had a great turnout! Our thespians did a great job and thank you for your support in the arts.
Students just finished their puzzle cube challenge. They fabricated a puzzle out of wooden blocks that make a 3x3x3 cube. The goal was to design the most challenging puzzle to solve in the class. Aside from the everlasting fame and glory that comes with winning the first semi-annual Hamilton Puzzle Cube Challenge, the winning teams will get to take home 3D printed copies of their puzzle.
The winners are 6th graders Samaya Herrera and Na’Shai (Lola) Ephriam and 8th graders Myla Washburn and Hillary Luna. Congratulations!
We Don’t Waste offers mobile food markets open to all! Drive-Thru food distribution areas are listed in the flyer below.
RTD Youth Special Discount Card
The Youth Special Discount Card (SDC) is one method of verification to receive the 70 percent fare discount for youth ages 6-19 on all regular bus and train services. If the passenger has a current middle or high school ID, or government-issued photo ID showing the passenger’s age, then the Youth SDC is not required. The youth discount is not offered on Access-a-Ride service. Youth must provide proof of eligibility when using discounted fare products when boarding a bus and when asked by a fare inspector. See eligibility requirements below.
More holiday resources can be found here.
Magnet Eligibility Information
Watch this magnet eligibility Informational video to answer these questions and more!
Interested in Magnet Eligible Testing? Complete this nomination form here.
The spring 2022 testing nomination window is now open through April 8th.
Please note: Students cannot be tested twice with a cognitive test in one calendar year (for instance, a student tested in the spring of 2021 would not be eligible to test again until the spring of 2022). During the fall semester, students enrolled in Kindergarten, 2nd, and 6th grades are tested with the NNAT as part of the universal screening process; those families do not need to submit this form. More information and translated documents can be found here (scroll down). If you have any questions please email GT Itinerant, Chelsea Chappell-Cox, at chelsea_chappell-cox@dpsk12.net.
Masks + Vaccinations + Boosters = Our Best Defense against COVID-19
Did you know that DPS students, staff, and family members can get a COVID-19 vaccine or booster at any of our Denver Health School-Based Health Centers? You can schedule an appointment online or by calling 303-602-8958. You can also contact your healthcare provider or visit the state of Colorado’s vaccine website to find an appointment that works for you. Help protect your family, friends, and neighbors — get a vaccine or booster today
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.
Fred N. Thomas Career Education Center Early College (CEC) is a career and college-focused 9-12 public high school located in Northwest Denver. CEC is part of the DPS Choice process. See slide for more information.
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.
The next PTSA meeting will be on December 15th at @5:30. Check the school calendar for the zoom link. 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 December!
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!
Our school cooking club is looking for donations. If you have some cooking and baking utensils/tools that maybe you aren’t using or haven’t used, the Food Club will take them off your hands.
What is needed:
mixing bowls, spoons, baking pans (cake and cookie sheets), aprons, kitchen towels, measuring cups, and spoons.
If you can contact the school liaison at 720-423-9456 or just drop off donations at Hamilton Middle attn: Mrs. Freeman (Food Club)
Thank you in advance.
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.
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 |
