Posted November 4, 2022
Check out our Family Calendar and Year at a Glance Program Events Flier. 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.
Make sure to save the date on your calendar because it is going to be big!
What: HMS Fall Fest
When: Sat., Oct. 29th
Time: 10 am -1 pm
Where: Hamilton’s backfield
We need volunteers to help make the 1st annual Hamilton Fall Festival be super successful. Please use this Sign-Up Genius link to check out what activities and shifts are available.
We are going to need a lot of volunteers so please spread the word. Thank you!
Did you miss our first workshop? No worries! We have them every 3rd Wednesday of the month.
Nominate a Teacher, Volunteer, or Business that Makes a Difference!
DTA Recognizes Distinguished Teachers:
Each fall, Denver Teachers’ Awards sends out a call for teacher nominations to every Denver public school. Teachers may be nominated by their principal, other teachers, staff members, parents, or members of the community, An independent committee for professional educators reviews all the nomination forms and selects the recipients. The award recipients are recognized at the annual Excellence in Education Banquet held each May. To date, the Denver Teachers’ Awards has recognized 482 distinguished teachers and distributed cash awards of $329,750 to the recipients.
DTA Recognizes Volunteers:
More recently, Denver Teachers’ Awards has been recognizing outstanding volunteers with the Helen Phelps Award. Named after a dedicated Denver high school teacher who began her career in the early 1900s. This award recognizes both an individual and a company for exemplary volunteerism in a Denver public school. Volunteers can be nominated by parents, teachers, school administrators or friends. To date, the Denver Teachers’ Awards has recognized 32 individual volunteers and 27 business volunteers.
Please Note: Friday, November 11th is a Hamilton Non-Student Contact Day and there is NO SCHOOL.
High School Night Coming Soon
Hamilton is hosting a High School Night on November 28th from 4:30 until 7 pm. There will be a short presentation and then families will go into our cafeteria to visit the High School tables.
LOST AND FOUND
Our lost and found is full. Please remind your students to check the lost and found during the day for any lost articles in the lobby before the break. We will be placing the items not picked up in our Clothes to Kids bin to be donated.
Support Hamilton PTSA with a purchase of a beautiful red poinsettia.
What a beautiful way to celebrate the holiday season. Each poinsettia is $20. The sale will go through Friday, November 18.
We appreciate your support!
Hamilton’s Fall Festival was a Success!
Thank you to everyone that came out to volunteer, attend and support our first annual Hamilton Fall Festival last Saturday. It was a beautiful day full of games, live acts, food, and community. If you weren’t able to make it, we hope to see you soon at another Hamilton Middle School event. Have pictures of the event? Send them to dimarlys_suarez@dpsk12.net.
Please take this short survey and give us feedback on your experience at Fall Fest. If you couldn’t attend, we want to know why. This will help us better support our events so all families can participate.
School Hours
Student Supervision
Please remember that student supervision does not start until 8:55 am unless the child is in the cafeteria for breakfast, which starts at 8:20 am, or for school enrichments they have signed up for. If your child is dropped off at school, they will not be able to enter the building until 8:55 am.
Weather Ready
As the weather gets cooler, please make sure students are coming to school with the appropriate weather attire as they do go outside after lunch.
Dress Code
Now that the weather is getting colder, we have seen students wearing pajama pants, which is not part of our dress code. Please click here to review our dress code. If a student comes to school wearing pajama pants we will call home and ask you to bring a change of clothes.
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.
In case you missed the info session about the Parent Teacher Home Visit Program, check out the slide deck and interest form here.
We are still in need of carpooling in our community. If you are able and willing to shareride, please consider signing up. #HMSHuskyStrong
We have partnered with Schoolpool, a program to help parents get their students to/from school. It’s free and easy to use. It is a way to connect families who are willing to assist with rideshare in a safe way with those who need rideshare.
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.
Student Council’s Squishmallows Drive
We’re just collecting Pillow Pets and Squishmallows in the large blue box by the office every morning of November from 8:30-9:15 am. These stuffed animals go to the Third Way kids as a Christmas gift.
Hamilton’s GSA
Hamilton’s GSA for LGBTQ+ students and allies will be held twice a month during Advisory and Lunchtime by grade level. Students may sign up by using a form found in their Advisory class’s Schoology page or by talking to a sponsor teacher. The GSA is a group for students to socialize and talk about their experiences as a student who identifies as LGBTQ+, is questioning, or wants to support LGBTQ+ family and friends as allies. The GSA at Hamilton has a long tradition of supporting students since it was first started a decade ago at the request of parents who were looking for an inclusive community for their students. Our school has always strived to provide a safe learning environment for all students, and the GSA has played an important role in helping some students feel more welcome at Hamilton.
Denver Choir Students
Fall 2022 Dance Concert
Save the Date!
Our Fall 2022 Dance Concert will be on Tuesday, November 15th @ 6:00 pm. All dance students will be performing, make sure it is on your calendar. More details are coming!
Sims Fayola Foundation: Empowered Ambition Youth Development
15 spots are available next semester for 6th graders.
Young men of color engage in deep reflective work using restorative practices, conflict resolution, and goal-setting practices while developing their leadership skills, art skills, and financial literacy. Students are paired with online mentors to further facilitate the lessons and principles they engage with during weekly sessions. The goal is to assist young men and boys of color to increase their capacity to be better stewards of their choices, careers, and ultimately their lives, while developing into positive, culturally aware, and emotionally healthy young men. Are you interested? Email rachel_langberg@dpsk12.net
THERE IS STILL TIME TO JOIN!
DCC meets every Monday from 8:00 am -9:00 am. If you have any questions please contact Mercedes Campana.
Want to join the fun? Fill out the application form online! Click here to fill it out.
Brain Bowl is off to a good start this year. We currently have a 7th-grade team and an 8th-grade team for the competition, which will be on January 21 at Heritage High School in Littleton. Are you in 6th grade and want to exercise your brain!? JOIN US on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Brain Bowl will not meet on the following days:
Thursday, September 29
Tuesday, October 4
Thursday, October 6
The next Meeting is on October 11th
Please fill out one form per child. See below for the extracurricular activities currently being offered at Hamilton.
Email Rachel_Langberg@dpsk12.net with questions.
(Please note we are still working on our contract with Nexplore and KidztoPros and will update families as soon as we have more information and opportunities. THANKS in advance for your patience!)
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Por favor llene un formulario por niño. Consulte a continuación las actividades extracurriculares que se ofrecen actualmente en Hamilton.
Envíe un correo electrónico a Rachel_Langberg@dpsk12.net si tiene preguntas.
(Tenga en cuenta que todavía estamos trabajando en nuestro contrato con Nexplore y KidztoPros y actualizaremos a las familias tan pronto como tengamos más información y oportunidades. ¡GRACIAS de antemano por su paciencia!)
Earlier this year, Girls with Impact — along with U.S. Bank and Trimble— kicked-off NextGen Denver to bring an impactful College and Career Readiness program to young women (14-24) in Colorado.
Their goal is to equip your students with the skills, knowledge, and resources to become a part of the next generation of female leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs through our comprehensive 10-week business and leadership academy.
This is a fantastic opportunity to give students a tremendous leg-up for college and career. Full scholarships are available ($995 normal tuition) – making the program fully free for those who qualify. All others get a 70% scholarship ($249).
Fall classes start the week of October 10 and will fill up, so sign-up today. Classes are held 1x/week from anywhere.
Get real work experience. Build your confidence. Network with peers nationwide.
Register here now.
Qualify for FRPL? Use code: NEXTGENDENVER
All other students for 70% off use code: DENVER
Right at School
Every day from 4:05pm-6:00pm
email jennie.vie@rightatschool.com
Fill out the registration here. (Access Code: DPSHamilton22)
ONLY 40 spots available. Kids receive daily homework support, hands on learning experiences, engage in activities like chess, art, reading, and team projects, and participate in fitness games and sports. Daily activities are designed to build positive character traits, self awareness, and lifelong social skills. Are you interested?
Justo en la escuela
Todos los días de 16:05 a 18:00
envíe un correo electrónico a jennie.vie@rightatschool.com
Llena el registro aquí. (Código de acceso: DPSHamilton22)
SOLO 40 lugares disponibles. Los niños reciben apoyo diario con la tarea, experiencias prácticas de aprendizaje, participan en actividades como ajedrez, arte, lectura y proyectos en equipo, y participan en juegos y deportes de acondicionamiento físico. Las actividades diarias están diseñadas para desarrollar rasgos de carácter positivos, conciencia de sí mismo y habilidades sociales para toda la vida. ¿Estás interesado?
Blue Ribbon Week in November
This week, we’re celebrating Blue Ribbon Week. Students are finding out just how powerful their words can be and acknowledging people in their lives who make a difference. Hamilton students had a great time with Grandma Sparky!
Story of the Month: Standing Strong Together™ Teen Graduate Joins Mayor to Heal Our Planet!
The dance is free for students. More information coming soon.
Requirements for students:
Want to volunteer? Contact dimarlys_suarez@dpsk12.net
Needing attire for the dance?
The Be Happy Boutique is a pop-up shop that is open seasonally (fall and spring). We are located at Streets of Southglenn – across the street from H&M. 6851 S. Gaylord St. Suite 236, Centennial, CO
For more information visit www.ryliesark.org.
HMS Students went to the Symphony!
Our “Best Dressed” Winners to the symphony earned a Chick-Fil-A gift card!
Want to learn how you can help? Reach out to our school liaison Dimarlys Suarez for more information.
Hamilton has a partnership with Mizel Museum to bring Bridges of Cultural Understanding to our students. We will be starting with 6th graders next week.
Bridges of Cultural Understanding teaches cross-cultural understanding through an interactive virtual presentation of themes and rituals from around the world.
Through our easy-to-use online platform led by a Mizel Museum educator, your students will:
HMS Volleyball
6th Grade Volleyball Tournament- 8:00 am – 12:00 pm. Check with the coach for more information.
HMS Football
Click here for the Late fall Calendar
*All athletes must register and have a signed physical before they can try out for any sport. Visit our Athletics page for more information on Hamilton Sports.
WE APPRECIATE YOU
UPCOMING EVENTS
More detailed information about these events will be posted in Digital Deets
WAYS YOU CAN HELP
Poinsettia Sale QR Code
We hope to see you at the next General PTSA meeting on Wednesday, November 9th at 5:30pm. Zoom log in information will be sent in Digital Deets a few days leading up to the meeting.
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.
Lunch prices for 2022-23 will be as follows:
Elementary lunches: $2.60
Middle School lunches: $2.75
High School lunches: $3
Lunch Menu for October
| 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 |
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 here.
Fall Resources
November MyDenver Calendar
Did you know that MyDenver is FREE for all school-aged children? Visit your local Denver Rec Center to register for a free card and check out November’s calendar here.
Von’s Vision Locker Days
3060 South Monaco Parkway Denver Colorado 80222
No eligibility requirements for Mobile Food Pantry.
TEFAP food is available for income-eligible households and to households that participate in select public assistance programs. Please bring a photo ID to sign up. No proof of income required.
303-371-9250
2nd & 4th Thursdays starting at 3:00pm.
TEFAP and Non-TEFAP products are available at Mobile Pantry Sites. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
First time visiting a Food Bank of the Rockies Pantry? Speed up your visit by using Link2Feed. It’s as simple as creating a client profile ahead of time at NewClient.Link2Feed.com. Already have a Client ID number? No need to reregister.
| 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 |
