Posted September 2, 2022
School Picture Day
Picture Day is next Thursday, Sept. 8th. LifeTouch picture packets are being sent home tomorrow with your child. If you are interested in buying pictures you may:
Breathe for a Change Wellness Workshop
Join DPS teacher Andi Leggett for the first in a series of workshops focusing on holistic wellness. Each session will include mindful movement, an opportunity to check in with oneself, build community, and set intentions for your future. The initial session is intended to help set each individual up to celebrate the accomplishment they have achieved already this school year and create space to share next steps or hopes. These workshops are open to all DPS staff, students, families, and community members. The link to register. (Everyone must pre-register so that they receive the link to join.) This session will be 60 minutes from 4:30-5:30 pm on September 21st in HMS Dance Studio.
HMS School Event Calendar
We have created this one-page calendar to post on your refrigerator with important dates for families. We will continue to update and add dates throughout the school year. Our most up-to-date calendar is on our website and can be found here. Feel free to reference this calendar anytime.
Back to School Night
Thank you all for making Back to School night so special. I hope you enjoyed meeting our new staff and seeing your child’s classes. If you have attended our recent events, please take a moment to give us some feedback. If you didn’t get a chance to complete the Family Engagement Needs and Interests Survey, you still have time. Click on the link above.
School Hours
Application for Student Meal Benefits
All Hamilton families should complete this application as it helps the school receive funds. The submission and approval of a Household Application for Student Meal Benefits provide advantages beyond eligibility for free or reduced-priced meals. It also helps ensure students receive the maximum amount of benefits they are eligible for, including discounts on bus passes and some school fees, such as athletics, and reduced AP testing fees. It ensures schools receive additional resources to support healthy meals for students and after-school programs. Your assistance in completing and submitting the Household Application for Student Meal Benefits is greatly appreciated and has the potential to help all DPS schools. Apply now at myschoolapps.com. If you have questions, please email foodservices@dpsk12.org.
Check out this helpful section below. If you have any questions, contact our school liaison, Dimarlys Suarez 720-423-9456.
Hamilton will be using Digital Deets to streamline school-to-home communication this year. Their “one app for all” solution enables all of the members of a school community to easily receive information. Here’s how you can sign up:
Please review our Family Connection Presentation to get information on our IB programs, arrival and dismissal, extracurricular activities, and more!
Visit our Parent Corner for information on school policies, lunch menus, Way to Go School Pool, Parent Portal, family resources, and more!
Visit our Student Corner for more information on our bell schedule, school supplies, school trips, HMS school calendar, and more!
Due to the expiration of Federal Waivers that Nutrition Services has been operating under since the beginning of the pandemic, school lunches will no longer be free for all students in the 2022-23 school year. All students will need to be recorded by student ID numbers when they take their breakfast and lunch. Breakfast will remain at no charge for all students.
Whole Child Team
| Community Liaison: Dimarlys Suarez dimarlys_suarez@dpsk12.net 720-423-9456 Social Worker: Audrey Torrez-Fluent audrey_torrez-fluent@dpsk12.net 720-423-9511 School Counselor: Rebecca Taylor REBECCA_TAYLOR@dpsk12.net 720-423-9448 | Dean of Culture (7th | 6th last names M-Z): Ike Ogbuike ike_ogbuike@dpsk12.net 720-423- 9461 Dean of Culture (8th | 6th last names A-L): Michelle Powell Michelle_powell@dpsk12.net 720-423- 9521 |
| Student Support Liaisons: Gloria Sanchez gloria_sanchez22@dpsk12.net Katrina Craig katrina_craig@dpsk12.net 720-423- 9533 | Psychologist: Emily Johnson emily_johnson3@dpsk12.net 720-423-9513 Psychologist Intern: Alexis Wagemanalexis_wageman@dpsk12.net 720-423-9507 |
Butter Braid Fundraiser for Music Program
This year the Music Program is bringing back a popular fundraiser; Butter Braids, Gluten Free Cookie Dough and Coffee Pods! You can order from any Hamilton Music student or online here and look for the teacher’s name “Priscilla Shaw” when ordering. Payment must be placed at the time of the order. All orders will arrive to Hamilton Middle School on September 21st at 3pm and can be picked up between 4-5pm at the school. The fundraiser starts today and the last day to order is Sept. 12th at 4:00 pm.
HMS Washington DC Trip has Financial Assistance!
Each year, WorldStrides provides more than $2 million dollars in financial assistance to families who qualify for need-based aid. Applications are distributed by our Customer Support teams – contact the number below to apply! FLAG Financial assistance will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
Learn more and apply by contacting Customer Service at 1-800-468-5899.
Our most popular financial assistance program is through the Future Leaders of American Government (FLAG) Foundation and offers travel assistance funds to thousands of families each year. To qualify, families must:
HMS Sports
Boys Soccer will have additional tryouts next Tuesday, Sept. 6th from 4:15 – 5:45. You can register on the Hamilton Website. There is still time to register and participate in Cross Country. Sign up on the Hamilton Website or email Coach Johnson at Emily_Johnson3@dpsk12.net for more information.
AAYLS Program Coming to Hamilton
Colorado Uplift Program Coming to Hamilton
UpLift‘s unique, relationship-based approach employs full-time staff who represent the community they serve. Part teacher, part mentor, part life coach, our dedicated team members make themselves available 24/7 to build relationships with students. The strength of these relationships is developed through five key program areas. https://coloradouplift.org/
Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)
UC Medical Summit: Black Men in White Coats
Healthy Food Boxes Program
DPS and Medicaid | SNAP Assistance
A bill to extend the I Matter program, House Bill 22-1243, passed the Colorado Senate on April 29. With the Governor’s signature, free mental health services will be available to all Colorado youth for another two years. Read these stories of impact on the Rocky Mountain PBS blog and at KSBY.com.
I Matter provides free therapy sessions in English and Spanish for youth in Colorado age 18 and younger, or age 21 or younger if receiving special education services, and has reached 2,350 youth with at least one session.
Visit the Nurse’s Corner page here.
PTSA was able to supply dinner to all the hardworking staff during the back to school night on September 1st. Thank you to the Hamilton staff for staying late and sharing your passion for teaching our children. It was a wonderful evening.
If you would like to get more involved in PTSA but not sure what steps to take, please fill out this form and we will be in touch on ways you can support the Hamilton community. Thank you for your support!
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 Hamilton Middle School!
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. If you have any questions, contact the school liaison at 720-423-9456.
| Registrar | Esther Blackmon | esther_blackmon@dpsk12.net | 720-423-9505 |
| Attendance | Ricardo Guerra | jose_guerra@dpsk12.net | 720-423-9504 |
| Technology | Jean Barcelo-Cabeza | jean_barcelo-cabeza@dpsk12.net | 720-423-9542 |
| School Liaison | Dimarlys Suarez | dimarlys_suarez@dpsk12.net | 720-423-9456 |
| Transportation | transportation@dpsk12.net | 720-423-4600 | |
| GT/504/SpEd | Rachel Langberg | rachel_langberg@dpsk12.net | 720-423-9508 |
