Posted November 11, 2022
Sam Bock is a historian and exhibit developer at History Colorado. He said their biggest exhibit will commemorate the Sand Creek Massacre. The exhibit, which will open on November 19, is a project 10 years in the making.
The tribes asked History Colorado to shut down the original exhibit. But over the past ten years, the two sides have worked together to share stories directly from the perspective of descendants of the Sand Creek Massacre.
“This is the first exhibit about the Sand Creek Massacre that’s going to be told from the first-person perspective of the descendants of those affected,” said Bock.
For more information on the exhibit or to get tickets to History Colorado, visit their website. Free general admission for kids, every day at all History Colorado museums. (Denver7.com)
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.
Did you miss our first workshop? No worries! We have them every 3rd Wednesday of the month.
Hamilton has partnered up with GGirl’s Closet, the Optimist Club of Monaco, and the Junior League of Denver to provide our families with a turkey and a gift card for the holidays. Thank you for making this happen.
Our lost and found is full. Please remind 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.
Are you interested in working with our multilingual learners? Are you fluent in Spanish? We’re looking for a paraprofessional to work with our Spanish-speaking students! Consider sharing your interest with Rachel_Langberg@dpsk12.net or 720-423-9508.
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.
November 17th from 7:30 – 8:30 am in the Media Center. RSVP here
Are you thinking of buying Poinsettias to decorate this holiday season? Why not purchase with a purpose and support Hamilton Middle School?
A cornucopia of commutes!
This November, we’re thankful for all the eco-friendly ways we can get around the Denver region! Whether you move by bike, foot, transit, or carpool (or choose to telework and avoid the commute altogether), this month’s challenge is dedicated to you!
Southeast Community Hub
Denver Public Schools opened a free grocery store at Place Bridge Academy to help families that are dealing with food insecurity. The free grocery store will be a part of the DPS’ new Community Hubs, through the Family and Community Engagement Department (FACE). This is to provide access to resources and help build relationships with the community around schools in DPS.
Southeast Location: Place Bridge Academy, 7125 Cherry Creek N Drive, Denver CO 80224, SEcommunityhub@dpsk12.net, 720-424-1040
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.
Hamilton has been busy bringing fun school activities and community service.
Are You Ready for Spirit Week!?
Which Grade Level Will Win!?
Bring your canned foods to school from Nov. 14-18th.
The grade level that brings the most will be rewarded!
Hamilton is hosting a High School Night on November 28th from 4:30 pm- 7 pm. There will be a short presentation and then families will go into our cafeteria to visit the High School tables.
The Snowball will be on December 15th from 6-8 pm! Free for HMS students.
Requirements to attend:
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.
Save the date!!! Our Unified Arts and GT program will have a showcase on Dec. 6th. Join us in the Cafe from 4:30-5:30 pm followed by a performance by the Dance students in the Auditorium.
Our Dance concert has been moved to Dec. 6th as part of our UA and GT Showcase.
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?
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
Congratulations! The winners of Hamilton’s Fall 2022 Puzzle Cube Challenge are:
For their effort and skill, these students will have their puzzle designs 3D printed to take home.
DPD SWAT Unit
Our Hamilton students had the opportunity to visit the DPD SWAT Unit in October and learn about career opportunities in the field.
Norris Design
Our 7th and 8th graders went to Norris Design to learn about landscape and branding design. Each team worked on developing a plan to redesign our backfield.
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 has a volleyball tournament at Merrill Middle School on Saturday.
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.
Thank you to everyone who has signed up to donate an “orange” food item for our staff appreciation event next week. If you have not signed up yet please take a look at the Sign Up Genius Link to participate. All items need to be in the office by Tuesday, November 15th.
More detailed information about these events will be posted in Digital Deets
The holidays are here! Get some shopping done early & support Hamilton at the same time.
WISH Gifts shopping day – Wednesday 11/16 from 6-8pm
Drinks and light bites will be provided. 10% of sales from 6-8pm will be donated back to Hamilton.
Poinsettia Sale QR Code
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.
SuitUp has a College & Career Panel at the end of the month on Tuesday, November 29th. This is open to the public! The panel is from 5 pm-6 pm MST. Sign up directly using this link.
Skate City has FREE skating passes over the Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks!
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.
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 |
