Heads Up Hamilton: Friday, April 14th

Posted April 14, 2023

The Week Ahead

Monday, April 17

  • Denver Children’s Choir @ 8 am
  • Math Tutoring and Advancement-Library @ 4 pm (Library)
  • Baseball & Girls Soccer Practice @ 4:15-5:30 pm
  • Right at School Enrichment @ 4:15- 6:00 pm

Tuesday, April 18

Wednesday, April 19

  • Baseball Practice @ 4:15-5:45 pm
  • Art Factory Club @ 4:15–5:15 pm
  • Conservation Club with CMC @ 4:15–5:45 pm
  • Right at School Enrichment @ 4:15- 6:00 pm

Thursday, April 20

  • KONA ICE @ Hamilton 4 pm
  • Boys Baseball Game HOME vs DG SE @Hamilton 4 pm
  • Girls Soccer Game HOME vs D. Green SE 4 pm
  • Right at School Enrichment @ 4:15 – 6:00 pm
  • DC trip Parent Mandatory Meeting- RM 143

Friday, April 21

Saturday, April 22


Important Dates/Fechas Importantes

Important Dates/Fechas Importantes

Apr. 25 Unified Arts Showcase 5-7 pm

May. 1 Veggie RX Workshop @ 5:30 pm

May 6 Prospective Families Tour 10-11:30

May 8 CSC Meeting @ 5:30 pm

May 9 Black Family Advisory Council @ 6pm

May 10 PTSA General Meeting @ 5:30 pm

May 16 International Cultural Night

May 17 Hamilton Instrumental and Vocal Concert 6 pm

May 18 Super Citizen Awards 5:30 pm

May 26 8th- Grade Continuation

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.

PTSA Events/Eventos de la PTSA

Spring Hanging Basket Sale: . Purchase your basket now and delivery will be May 12th

Apr. 19 Torchy’s Dines Out

May 8-12 Staff Appreciation Week

May 10 PTSA Meeting @ 5:30pm

Lunch Menu/ Menu del Almuerzo

Hamilton Administration News / Noticias de la Administración de Hamilton

Coffee with Dillon/Café con Dillon

Join us for coffee and bagels with Mrs. Dillon on May 5th from 9:00-10:00 am.

  • Chat with Dillon
  • DPS and Denver Summer Programming with our School Liaison
  • Middle School to High School transition with our School Counselor.

Interpreters are available upon request. RSVP and request interpretation below.

Únase a nosotros para tomar café y bagels con la Sra. Dillon el 5 de mayo de 9:00 a 10:00 am.

  • Habla con Dillon
  • Programación de verano de DPS y Denver con nuestro enlace escolar
  • Transición de escuela intermedia a secundaria con nuestro consejero escolar.

Los intérpretes están disponibles a pedido. Confirme su asistencia y solicite la interpretación a continuación.



8th-Grade Week /Semana de 8vo Grado

8th-Grade Celebrations in May and Class of 2023 Trip to Elitch Gardens Information/Celebraciones de 8.º grado en mayo y viaje de la clase de 2023 a Elitch Gardens Information

8th-Grade Celebrations in May

  • May 18th Thursday: Elitch Gardens Trip
  • May 22nd Monday: Regular Classes
  • May 23rd Tuesday: Regular Classes
  • May 24th Wednesday: Morning Class, 2-4 pm Dance
  • May 25th Thursday: Morning Class, 1-4 Field Day
  • May 26th Friday: Morning Rehearsal, Go Home at 1 pm
  • May 26th Friday: Continuation 
    • Students arrive at 5 pm, Families enter at 5:30 pm and start at 6 pm
    • 3 Guests per Family

Celebraciones de octavo grado en Mayo

  • Lunes 22 de mayo: Clases Regulares
  • Martes 23 de mayo: Clases Regulares
  • Miércoles 24 de mayo: clase matutina, baile de 2 a 4 p. m.
  • Jueves 25 de mayo: clase matutina, 1-4 día de campo
  • Viernes 26 de mayo: ensayo matutino, regreso a casa a la 1 p. m.
  • Viernes 26 de mayo: Continuación
    • Los estudiantes llegan a las 5 pm, las familias ingresan a las 5:30 pm y comienzan a las 6 pm
    • 3 Huéspedes por Familia

Class of 2023 Trip to Elitch Gardens

As part of our  “Class of 2023” celebration events, 8th-graders will go on a field trip to  Elitch Gardens, 299 Walnut Street, Denver CO, 80204 on Thursday, May 18th, from 9:05 am – 4:05 pm. The cost of the ticket to the park is $30.99.  Students attending the 8th-grade trip MUST purchase a theme park ticket by visiting the link here.

Viaje de la clase de 2023 a Elitch Gardens

Como parte de nuestros eventos de celebración de la “Clase de 2023”, los estudiantes de 8.º grado realizarán una excursión a Elitch Gardens, 299 Walnut Street, Denver CO, 80204 el jueves 18 de mayo, de 9:05 a. m. a 4:05 p. m. El costo de la entrada al parque es de $30.99. Los estudiantes que asistan al viaje de octavo grado DEBEN comprar un boleto para el parque temático visitando el enlace aquí.

See the notice sent to families here/ Vea el aviso enviado a las familias aquí.

Join Mrs. Dillon for a Virtual Q&A

Únase a la Sra. Dillon para una sesión de preguntas y respuestas de Vitural



Washington DC Parent Meeting/Reunión de padres de Washington DC

Parent Mandatory Meetings (In-Person)

  • When: April 20, 2023
  • Where: Room 143
  • Time: 6:00-7:00 pm

Each registered child must have a parent/guardian attend this meeting.

Reuniones obligatorias de padres (en persona)

  • Cuándo: 20 de abril de 2023
  • Dónde: Sala 143
  • Hora: 6:00-7:00 pm

Cada niño registrado debe tener un padre/tutor que asista a esta reunión.



School News/ Noticias Escolares

Upcoming Events and Celebrating Cultures in May/Próximos Eventos y Celebración de Culturas en Mayo

More information about events here/Más información sobre eventos aquí

April is full of fun and exciting things at Hamilton Middle School. Here is a list of events coming up this month. Want to learn more? Check out our school calendar here.

Abril está lleno de cosas divertidas y emocionantes en la Escuela Intermedia Hamilton. Aquí hay una lista de eventos que se realizarán este mes. ¿Querer aprender más? Consulta nuestro calendario escolar aquí.

Hamilton will be celebrating Cultural Diversity in May. As part of our Cultural program, students will have “Wonderful Wednesdays” performances during their lunches. This is ONLY OPEN TO STUDENTS.

Hamilton celebrará la diversidad cultural en mayo. Como parte de nuestro programa Cultural, los estudiantes tendrán presentaciones de “Miércoles Maravillosos” durante sus almuerzos. Esto solo está abierto a los estudiantes.


Kona Ice Fundraiser/ Recaudación de fondos de Kona Ice

Kona Ice is coming to Hamilton! Bring cash/card and enjoy a cold treat after school while helping us fundraise.

¡Kona Ice llega a Hamilton! Traiga efectivo/tarjeta y disfrute de un refrigerio después de la escuela mientras nos ayuda a recaudar fondos.



Conservation Club with Colorado Mountain Club is SEEKING 8TH GRADERS/ El Club de Conservación con el Club de Montaña de Colorado está BUSCANDO ESTUDIANTES DE 8º GRADO

Open ONLY to 8th-grade students. Abierta SOLO para estudiantes de octavo grado.

This is an 8-week afterschool program, with 1 field day, for 8th graders at Hamilton Middle School. Every Wednesday from 4:15 pm-5:45 pm starting on April 5th. The Colorado Mountain Club Youth Programs will guide the group through different activities that connect the students to the environment and their local community. We still have spots available. Click here to sign up now!

Este es un programa extracurricular de 8 semanas, con 1 día de campo, para estudiantes de 8.° grado en la Escuela Intermedia Hamilton. Todos los miércoles de 16:15 a 17:45 a partir del 5 de abril. Los programas juveniles de Colorado Mountain Club guiarán al grupo a través de diferentes actividades que conectan a los estudiantes con el medio ambiente y su comunidad local. ¡Los lugares son limitados! Todavía tenemos lugares disponibles. Haga clic aquí para registrarse.



Gifted & Talented & Talent Pool Showcase/Exhibición de grupos de talentos y dotados y talentosos

The Gifted & Talented & Talent Pool showcase will be Tuesday, May 9th from 4:30-5:00 pm.

Families and staff are invited to come see student projects and try to solve some student challenges!

La presentación de Dotados, Talentosos y Grupo de Talentos será el Martes 9 de Mayo de 4:30 p. m. a 5:00 p. m.

¡Las familias y el personal están invitados a venir a ver los proyectos de los estudiantes y tratar de resolver algunos desafíos de los estudiantes!


New Veggie RX Workshop Open to Hamilton Community/Nuevo taller Veggie RX abierto a la comunidad de Hamilton

Looking for something fun to do with your family? Bring them to our Veggie RX Workshop. It’s FREE!

¿Buscas algo divertido para hacer con tu familia? Tráelos a nuestro taller Veggie RX. ¡Es gratis!



StuCo Upcoming Events/StuCo Próximos Eventos

Hamilton’s Student Council (StuCo) will also have a Swag and Swap event where you can revise your closet with new gently used items to refresh your look just in time for Spring.

StuCo también tendrá un evento Swag and Swap donde podrá revisar su guardarropa con nuevos artículos usados ​​en buen estado para refrescar su apariencia justo a tiempo para la primavera.



UA Showcase at Hamilton/Escaparate de la UA en Hamilton

Hamilton’s Unified Arts Showcase will be held on April 25th from 5-7 pm. All unified arts classes will have something to share from the semester. Come see the talent at Hamilton Middle.

La exhibición de artes unificadas de Hamilton se llevará a cabo el 25 de abril de 5 a 7 p. m. Todas las clases de artes unificadas tendrán algo para compartir del semestre. Ven a ver el talento en Hamilton Middle.


STEM Puzzle Cube Challenge/Desafío del cubo del rompecabezas STEM

Jasy and Olivia with their winning puzzle.

Congratulations to the winners of this semester’s Puzzle Cube Challenge, teams Jasy Hernandez-Pascual and Olivia Stalnaker (pictured below with their puzzle) and Sama Afzali and Emma Wysocki. 

About the project: 6th grade Design and Modeling students show off their skills in drafting, prototyping, iteration, and 3D modeling by designing a puzzle cube. The team with the most difficult puzzle to solve wins a 3D printed model of their puzzle to take home. Congratulations to our winner!

Felicitaciones a los ganadores del desafío Puzzle Cube de este semestre, los equipos Jasy Hernandez-Pascual y Olivia Stalnaker (en la foto de abajo con su rompecabezas) y Sama Afzali y Emma Wysocki.

Acerca del proyecto: Los estudiantes de diseño y modelado de sexto grado muestran sus habilidades de dibujo, creación de prototipos, iteración y modelado 3D mediante el diseño de un cubo de rompecabezas. El equipo con el rompecabezas más difícil de resolver gana un modelo impreso en 3D de su rompecabezas para llevar a casa. ¡Felicitaciones a nuestro ganador!


HMS Sports/ Deportes de HMS

Baseball and Soccer season is in full swing! KONA ICE will be at Hamilton Middle on April 18th and April 20th to celebrate our HOME GAMES. Come cheer our team and cool off with a Kona Ice.

¡La temporada de béisbol y fútbol está en pleno apogeo! KONA ICE estará en Hamilton Middle el 18 y 20 de abril para celebrar nuestros JUEGOS EN CASA. Ven a animar a nuestro equipo y refréscate con un Kona Ice.

*ALL athletes must register and have an updated & signed physical BEFORE they are allowed to try out. No Exceptions, you will be asked to leave tryouts without a physical. Please check out our website for more links and information. Coach Elmore, Athletic Director Victoria_Elmore@dpsk12.net

*TODOS los atletas deben registrarse y tener un examen físico actualizado y firmado ANTES de que se les permita probar. Sin excepciones, se le pedirá que deje las pruebas sin un examen físico. Visite nuestro sitio web para obtener más enlaces e información. Entrenador Elmore, directora atlética Victoria_Elmore@dpsk12.net


Clubs, Enrichments, and Past News/Clubes, enriquecimientos y noticias pasadas

Clubs and Enrichments/ Clubes y Enriquecimientos
Enrichments at Hamilton
Denver Children’s Choir @ HMS

Denver Children’s Choir @ HMS

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 Wants YOU!

Brain Bowl Wants YOU!

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

FREE Enrichment Sign Ups

Enrichment Sign Ups

Please fill out one form per child. See below for the extracurricular activities currently being offered at Hamilton.

Sign Up Form

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!)

Formulario de Registro

NextGen Denver Workshop

NextGen Denver

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 Program

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?

African American Youth Leadership Summit (AAYLS) Program
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

Other News/Otras noticias
Hamilton’s Yearbook / Libro de Hamilton Anuario

We know we’re only halfway through the year, but we don’t want to forget any of it! We’ve partnered with TreeRing to create a 22-23 Hamilton Yearbook!

  • Sign up now to buy a yearbook for $20. There’s a limited supply, so don’t wait!

8th Grade Families will be able to purchase a Baby Ad Space for their student!

Create an account and get your yearbook today! Click HERE Code: 1016696453002973

Sabemos que estamos a mitad de año, ¡pero no queremos olvidarnos de nada! ¡Nos hemos asociado con TreeRing para crear un anuario de Hamilton 22-23!

Regístrese ahora para comprar un anuario por $20. Hay un suministro limitado, ¡así que no esperes!

¡Las familias de 8º grado podrán comprar un espacio publicitario para bebés para su estudiante!

Considere compartir sus fotos del año creando una cuenta o enviándolas directamente a rachel_langberg@dpsk12.net ¡Cree una cuenta y obtenga su anuario hoy! Haga clic aquí. Código: 1016696453002973

Information on CMAS and 8th-Grade Requirements /Información sobre CMAS y requisitos de 8.° grado

Click the link to read our most recent letter sent out to families about CMAS testing and a reminder of 8th-grade Continuation Requirements.

Haga clic en el enlace para leer nuestra carta más reciente enviada a las familias sobre las pruebas CMAS y un recordatorio de los requisitos de continuación del octavo grado.

Hamilton Saturday School/Escuela de Sabado 

We invite your child to attend Virtual Saturday school to provide additional math and literacy time. Read more here. If you have any questions please reach out to our assistant principal Rachel_langberg@dpsk12.net.

Invitamos a su hijo a asistir a la escuela virtual de los sábados para proporcionar tiempo adicional de matemáticas y alfabetización. Leer más aquí. Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con nuestra subdirectora Rachel_langberg@dpsk12.net.

Girls Inc. STEM/Science Camps for 7th-Grade Girls/Girls Inc. STEM/Science Camps para niñas de 7.° grado

Check out girls, inc. for information about STEM/Science Camps for 7th Grade Girls! Email rachel_langberg@dpsk12.net for more information.

Echa un vistazo a las niñas, Inc. para obtener información sobre STEM/Science Camps para niñas de 7.° grado. Envíe un correo electrónico a rachel_langberg@dpsk12.net para obtener más información.

Summer Camp Through DPS/Campamento de verano a través de DPS

GT STEAM Program Overview

  • 25-day summer learning program
  • Monday – Friday
  • 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • No cost to families
  • Breakfast, lunch & materials provided
  • Exciting classes
  • Engineering, law, math & reading
  • Summer fun
  • Arts, sports, games & movement enrichment classes
  • Field trips, competitions, games & prizes
  • Caring Teachers: college & high-school student teachers supported by professional teachers

Complete this interest form to receive an email notification as soon as enrollment forms are live.

Visit the website here https://www.gtsummer.org/

  • Southeast Denver: Grant Beacon Middle School, 1751 S Washington St, Denver, CO 80210
  • Transportation: Yes. You will sign up for busing on the enrollment form.
  • Email Address: Denver@genteach.org

Descripción general del programa GT STEAM

  • programa de aprendizaje de verano de 25 días
  • Lunes Viernes
  • 8:30 am – 4 pm
  • Sin costo para las familias
  • Desayuno, almuerzo y materiales proporcionados.
  • clases emocionantes
  • Ingeniería, derecho, matemáticas y lectura
  • Verano divertido
  • Clases de enriquecimiento de artes, deportes, juegos y movimiento
  • Excursiones, concursos, juegos y premios
  • Maestros solidarios: estudiantes de educación superior y secundaria apoyados por maestros profesionales

Visite el sitio web aquí https://www.gsummer.org/

Complete este formulario de interés para recibir una notificación por correo electrónico tan pronto como los formularios de inscripción estén activos.

  • Sudeste de Denver: Escuela secundaria Grant Beacon, 1751 S Washington St, Denver, CO 80210
  • Transporte: Sí. Se inscribirá para el servicio de autobús en el formulario de inscripción.
  • Dirección de correo electrónico: Denver@geneach.org

Summer Learning Opportunities for current 8th and 9th graders! Achieving Excellence Academy

Achieving Excellence Academy

  • Denver School of the Arts
  • June 12- June 30, 2023
  • Monday-Friday, 8:30 – 1:30 p.m.

To apply click here.

¡Oportunidades de aprendizaje de verano para los estudiantes actuales de 8.º y 9.º grado! Academia Logrando la Excelencia

Achieving Excellence Academy

  • Denver School of the Arts
  • June 12- June 30, 2023
  • Monday-Friday, 8:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Para aplicar haga clic aquí.

Ready for 202X DPS Program

Now Enrolling Ready for 202X! Calling all incoming DPS freshmen!
Ready for 202X is a program that helps give incoming freshmen the skills they need to be successful though high school and beyond. This free five-week program will run Monday, June 12 to Friday, July 14 from 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. There is no school on June 19 and July 4.

  • Breakfast and lunch are included.
  • RTD tickets will be provided for transportation.
  • Locations include Vista Academy, George Washington High School and Strive PREP Ruby Hill.
  • Students will earn five academic elective credits when they complete the program.

Learn more here

Youth Program Locator

Find youth programs and family support services in Denver
This search engine allows families to find youth programs and family support services nearest to them! Families can search for a variety of programs to keep their children active, engaged and safe. This search engine is updated often, so be sure to encourage families to check it out often! Check out the Youth Program Locator today!

AAYLS Upcoming Events/AAYLS Próximos eventos

AAYLS Upcoming Events/AAYLS Próximos eventos

Read for More Information/ Leer para obtener más información

Global Leadership Retreat

  • March 23rd-27th, Orlando, FL.
  • The event is for AAYLS Members who have proven their ability and willingness to lead.
  • 6th Grade-College (Sponsor a girl here.)
  • Individuals who are interested in participating complete the GLR interest form. Additional details

Retiro de Liderazgo Global

Black Excellence Showcase

Vitrina de excelencia negra

Sista 2 Sista Mentoring Day

  • April 14th, 2023, 9:30-1:30 pm
  • New Hope Baptist Church, 8600 E Dartmouth Ave, Denver, CO 80231
  • Additional details

Día de Mentoría Sista 2 Sista

  • 14 de abril de 2023, 9:30-1:30 p. m.
  • Iglesia Bautista Nueva Esperanza, 8600 E Dartmouth Ave, Denver, CO 80231
  • Detalles adicionales


PTSA News / Noticias de la PTSA

Spring Flower Basket Fundraiser/Canasta de flores de primavera para recaudar fondos

Hamilton PTSA is selling beautiful 10″ hanging baskets that will be delivered just in time for Mother’s Day. Pick-up will be Friday, May 12th at school. Our beautiful hanging baskets are locally sourced from Welby Gardens. A portion of each sale will go back to the PTSA to support staff appreciation events and school and classroom projects. Thank you and we appreciate your support! Use the link below to purchase your hanging flower basket.

Hamilton PTSA está vendiendo hermosas canastas colgantes de 10″ que se entregarán justo a tiempo para el Día de la Madre. Las recogerán el viernes 12 de mayo en la escuela. Nuestras hermosas canastas colgantes provienen localmente de Welby Gardens. Una parte de cada venta irá de regreso a la PTSA para apoyar los eventos de reconocimiento del personal y los proyectos de la escuela y el salón de clases. ¡Gracias y apreciamos su apoyo! Use el enlace a continuación para comprar su canasta de flores colgantes.


WE APPRECIATE YOU / Nosotros Te Apreciamos

Thank you to everyone that was able to make it to the PTSA General meeting last Wednesday. The new board was voted in for the 2023-2024 school year. We’re excited for all the amazing things to come in the upcoming school year. The notes from the meeting will be available soon. 

PTSA is looking for anyone in our community that is a massage therapist and would be willing to help give chair massages to our amazing staff during the week of May 8th. If you, a family member or friend is a licenced massage therapist and are willing to help give our Hamilton staff a little relaxation please contact us at hamiltonptsadenver@gmail.com 

If you are a local business owner or work for a business that would like to sponsor an event or give a donation to help support staff appreciation week please contact us at hamiltonptsadenver@gmail.com. We are trying to make the week of May 8th as special and exciting for our staff as possible. 

The staff lounge shelves are empty again! We have over 80 staff members to try to keep happy and fed.  We continue to need support and if you are able to contribute to the Stock the Shelves fund which helps us purchase snacks for our amazing staff members please click this link to donate. You can also purchase a box or two of granola bars, Chex Mix, bag of apples, trail mix, etc., and drop them off at the front office with the attention staff lounge.

Gracias a todos los que pudieron asistir a la reunión general de la PTSA el miércoles pasado. La nueva junta fue votada para el año escolar 2023-2024. Estamos emocionados por todas las cosas increíbles que vendrán en el próximo año escolar. Las notas de la reunión estarán disponibles próximamente.

PTSA está buscando a alguien en nuestra comunidad que sea masajista y esté dispuesto a ayudar a dar masajes en sillas a nuestro increíble personal durante la semana del 8 de mayo. Si usted, un miembro de su familia o un amigo es un masajista con licencia y está dispuesto a ayudar a que nuestro personal de Hamilton se relaje un poco, contáctenos en hamiltonptsadenver@gmail.com

Si usted es propietario de un negocio local o trabaja para un negocio al que le gustaría patrocinar un evento o hacer una donación para ayudar a apoyar la semana de agradecimiento al personal, contáctenos en hamiltonptsadenver@gmail.com. Estamos tratando de hacer que la semana del 8 de mayo sea lo más especial y emocionante posible para nuestro personal.

¡Los estantes del salón del personal están vacíos otra vez! Tenemos más de 80 miembros del personal para tratar de mantenerlos felices y alimentados. Seguimos necesitando apoyo y si puede contribuir al fondo Stock the Shelves que nos ayuda a comprar refrigerios para nuestro increíble personal, haga clic en este enlace para donar. También puede comprar una o dos cajas de barras de granola, Chex Mix, bolsa de manzanas, mezcla de frutos secos, etc., y dejarlos en la recepción con el salón del personal de atención.


UPCOMING EVENTS / PRÓXIMOS EVENTOS

More detailed information about these events will be posted in Digital Deets.

  • Spring hanging basket sale fundraiser is going on now. Purchase your basket now and delivery will be May 12th. Please share this link with family and friends.  
  • Torchy’s Dines Out is Wednesday, April 19th
  • Staff Appreciation week May 8 – 12th. 
  • PTSA May General meeting will be Wednesday, May 10th 5:30pm. It’s the last one of this school year!

Se publicará información más detallada sobre estos eventos en Digital Deets.

  • La recaudación de fondos de la venta de canastas colgantes de primavera está en marcha ahora. Compra tu cesta ahora y la entrega será el 12 de mayo. Por favor, comparta este enlace con familiares y amigos.
  • Torchy’s Dines Out es el miércoles 19 de abril
  • Semana de agradecimiento al personal del 8 al 12 de mayo.
  • La reunión general de mayo de PTSA será el miércoles 10 de mayo a las 5:30 p. m. ¡Es el último de este año escolar!
WAYS YOU CAN HELP/ MANERAS EN LAS QUE PUEDE AYUDAR
  • Support PTSA through membership. Become a member with a $10, $20, or $50 donation. There is no need to attend meetings, volunteer at events, or sell items. We won’t hound you to participate further but we will inform you of what is going on and how PTSA is supporting Hamilton. Your membership donation goes to helping Fund classroom projects and supporting our staff through appreciation events and more. Become a member today by clicking this link
  • Stock the Shelves: Purchase an item for our stock the staff lounge ongoing campaign. We are working to keep the staff lounge stocked with yummy snacks for our amazing Hamilton staff members. We collect money to purchase these items but we also collect the goodies. Please use this link to donate money towards the Stock the Shelves fund or if you would prefer to donate a box of granola bars, bags of popcorn, etc. then email us at hamiltonptsadenver@gmail.com and we will be in touch on how you can donate these much-appreciated goodies. 

Community Information/ Información de la comunidad

ESL ONLINE CLASSES offered at the FNE Community Hub

Our Online ESl summer classes registration has started. Call us to register today at (720) 424-2961

Nuestro registro de clases de verano de inglés en línea ha comenzado. Llámanos para registrarte hoy al (720) 424-2961


DPS Climate Summit/Cumbre Climática de DPS

Join DPS Climate Summit at Manual High School on April 22 from 1-4 pm. Check out this video and additional information below on the workshop.

The workshop will:

  • Give students insight into the Climate Action Plan and how to get involved
  • Connect students around the district on sustainability initiatives
  • Provide networking opportunities with Denver-based environmental organizations
  • Provide leadership positions in our group

Únase a la Cumbre Climática de DPS en Manual High School el 22 de abril de 1 a 4 p. m. Vea este video y la información adicional a continuación sobre el taller.

El taller:

  • Proporcione a los estudiantes información sobre el Plan de acción climática y cómo participar
  • Conectar a los estudiantes de todo el distrito en iniciativas de sostenibilidad
  • Brindar oportunidades de establecer contactos con organizaciones ambientales con sede en Denver
  • Proporcionar posiciones de liderazgo en nuestro grupo.

Seed Starting Workshop at SE Community Hub/ Taller de inicio de semillas en SE Community Hub

Join us on April 12 to learn more about starting your own garden at home!

Location: Place Bridge Academy Community Hub.

Time: 10:30 to 11:30 AM

Interpretation available upon request

Please RSVP at 720-424-1040


Black Youth Summit Event/ Evento Cumbre de la Juventud Negra

Join Black Men in White Coats and CU School of Medicine for the Black Youth Summit. Free event for families.

Sat., April 15 from 8 am to 5 pm

Únase a Black Men in White Coats y CU School of Medicine para la Cumbre de la Juventud Negra. Evento gratuito para familias.

Sábado 15 de abril de 8 am a 5 pm


Job Opportunity for Students Ages 13+/ Oportunidad de trabajo para estudiantes mayores de 13 años

GroundWork Denver is hiring students ages 13+.

  • Work equipment, boots, clothing, and protective gear were provided.
  • 5-10 hours per week

See flyer for more information

GroundWork Denver está contratando estudiantes mayores de 13 años.

  • Se proporcionó equipo de trabajo, botas, ropa y equipo de protección.
  • 5-10 horas por semana

Ver volante para más información


Denver Public Library Events/Eventos de la Biblioteca Pública de Denver

  • Hampden Library Branch is hosting an Arabic Storytime on Tuesday, April 11th at 10:30 AM in honor of Arab American Heritage Month! Come and enjoy books, songs, and dance while learning about animals and colors in Arabic. This event is great for both Arabic and non-Arabic speakers and is best suited for kids 0-8 with an adult. If you have any questions, please let me know! We look forward to seeing you here!
  • The Hampden Branch Library ideaLAB is open year-round, for drop-in hours five days a week. Some tools require a reservation, see below for details. 
  • Tuesday – Friday: 1 – 5:30 PM
  • Saturday: 12 – 4:30 PM

Drop by the Denver Public Library to get homework help! See the attached flyer!


Support Hamilton by Supporting All For One Golf Tournament

Each year, All For One Golf donates to Hamilton Middle School. This year’s donations helped Hamilton give out scholarships to students for their 8th-grade level trip to Washinton DC.

AFO is looking for local businesses that might be interested in signing up as sponsors. For more information visit  www.allforonegolf.org.

Cada año, All For One Golf dona a la escuela secundaria Hamilton. Las donaciones de este año ayudaron a Hamilton a otorgar becas a estudiantes para su viaje de nivel de octavo grado a Washington DC.

AFO está buscando empresas locales que puedan estar interesadas en inscribirse como patrocinadores. Para obtener más información, visite www.allforonegolf.org.


Community Resources / Recursos Comunitarios
 Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)/ Programa de Conectividad Asequible (ACP)
Healthy Food Boxes Program/ Programa de Cajas de Alimentos Saludables
DPS and Medicaid | SNAP Assistance/ DPS y Medicaid | Asistencia SNAP
FBR Mobile Pantry – Risen Christ Catholic Parish/Despensa Móvil FBR – Parroquia Católica Risen Christ
  • LOCATION: 3060 South Monaco Parkway Denver Colorado 80222 Get Directions
  • ELIGIBILITY: 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 is required.
  • PHONE: 303-371-9250
  • HOURS: 2nd & 4th Thursdays starting at 3:00pm.
  • 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 re-register.
  • UBICACIÓN: 3060 South Monaco Parkway Denver Colorado 80222 Obtener indicaciones
  • ELEGIBILIDAD: No hay requisitos de elegibilidad para la despensa móvil de alimentos.
  • Los alimentos TEFAP están disponibles para hogares con ingresos elegibles y para hogares que participan en programas selectos de asistencia pública. Por favor traiga una identificación con foto para registrarse. No se requiere prueba de ingresos.
  • TELÉFONO: 303-371-9250
  • HORARIO: 2do y 4to jueves a partir de las 3:00pm.
  • ¿Es la primera vez que visita un banco de alimentos de Rockies Pantry? Acelere su visita utilizando Link2Feed. Es tan simple como crear un perfil de cliente con anticipación en NewClient.Link2Feed.com. ¿Ya tiene un número de identificación de cliente? No es necesario volver a registrarse.

More Food Suport

  • Food Pantry at Denver Green School, 6700 E. Virginia Ave. Denver, CO 80224- Saturdays 8:00 am come and get FREE food from the Food Pantry. Follow the line of cars for entry. This Food Pantry will be open year-round. This is part of the Food Bank of the Rockies and you can find more locations here.
  • Denver Library Food Boxes– Follow this link to find a Denver library near you that provides FREE food boxes.
  • There are many farmers’ markets this summer throughout October and November in the metro area.  Please save this map for locations and times.
  • SNAP benefits provide money on an EBT card.  This is a public program open to anyone regardless of documentation status.  More information here.
  • Shephard’s Pantry– Every 3rd Saturday for a Pancake Breakfast! ‘Shop’ for what you need, or help distribute food to those who could use the assistance!
  • Check out a full list of resources here.
Need Help Paying Your Energy Bill?/ ¿Necesita ayuda para pagar su factura de energía?

Clothing Resources and Support/ Recursos de Ropa y Apoyo

Clothes to Kids Denver and Place Brisfe Boutique is open to all Hamilton students at no cost. Call today to make an appointment.

Clothes to Kids Denver y Place Brisfe Boutique están abiertas para todos los estudiantes de Hamilton sin costo alguno. Llame hoy para hacer una cita.

አልባሳት ለልጆች ዴንቨር እና ቦታ ብሪስፌ ቡቲክ ለሁሉም የሃሚልተን ተማሪዎች ያለምንም ወጪ ክፍት ነው። ቀጠሮ ለመያዝ ዛሬ ይደውሉ።

Southeast Community Hub/ Centro comunitario del sureste

DPS Community Hub in Our Neighborhood

Southeast Community Hub

Southeast Location: Place Bridge Academy, 7125 Cherry Creek N Drive, Denver CO 80224, SEcommunityhub@dpsk12.net, 720-424-1040

A Community Hub right in our neighborhood: Are you looking for assistance with food, clothing, rent, etc.? Visit the newest DPS Community Hub at Place Bridge Academy. They have a long list of services including GED, Computer Skills, English and Spanish Classes, Emplotment services, and more! Visit or call today!

Un Centro Comunitario justo en nuestro vecindario: ¿Está buscando ayuda con alimentos, ropa, alquiler, etc.? Visite el nuevo centro comunitario de DPS en Place Bridge Academy. ¡Tienen una larga lista de servicios que incluyen GED, habilidades informáticas, clases de inglés y español, servicios de empleo y más! ¡Visite o llame hoy!

Southeast Academy Bridge Place
SECommunityHub@dpsk12.net
720-424-1040

FREE Colorado Days/ Días GRATIS en Colorado

School Reminders / Recordatorios escolares

School Reminders/ Recordatorios escolares
Reminders

School Hours
School hours are 9:05 am- 4:05 pm
School starts at 9:05 and doors open at 9:00
Breakfast is served between 8:20 and 8:45
No Early Pick-up After 3:45 pm (to ensure there is no interruption to their instructional time)
Adult supervision for our students will be available from 8:55 AM-4:05 PM ONLY unless your child is signed up for after-school activities.

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.

Lunch Information

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

Parent Teacher Home Visits at Hamilton

In case you missed the info session about the Parent Teacher Home Visit Program, check out the slide deck and interest form here.

SchoolPool Rideshare

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.

How does Schoolpool work?
  1. Using a computer (not a smartphone or tablet), create an account and register your household address or intersection with a link only obtained by emailing our school liaison Dimarlys Suarez, once you have been verified as a parent of a Hamilton child. To maintain the highest level of privacy and security, this link is the only way for Hamilton Middle school participants to register.
  2. Add comments to indicate special requests or preferences, such as “can provide morning rides in exchange for afternoon rides,” “student is in after-school activities,” or “looking for a walk buddy in the mornings.”
  3. Find and contact interested Hamilton families in your neighborhood or along your drive to/from school.
Ways to Support Hamilton

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 REWARDS PROGRAM

Connect your Loyalty Card to Hamilton Middle School!

  • 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. If you have any questions, contact the school liaison at 720-423-9456.

Sign Up for Digital Deets

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:

  1. Head to www.digitaldeets.com or download their mobile app available for iOS and Android.
  2. Sign up and connect to your child. (No Digital Deets Code for your child? No problem! Use the Look it Up Link.)
  3. You will begin to receive targeted, relevant information related to your children.
New Parent Corner

Visit our Parent Corner for information on school policies, lunch menus, Way to Go School Pool, Parent Portal, family resources, and more!

New Student Corner

Visit our Student Corner for more information on our bell schedule, school supplies, school trips, HMS school calendar, and more!

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 
Nurse’s Corner

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.

Winter Updates/ Actualizaciones de Invierno

Get Notified of Snow Days and Delays/ Reciba notificaciones sobre días de nieve y retrasos

It’s that time of year when inches of snow can fall at any time! As a reminder, be sure to check our school website and the DPS homepage at www.dpsk12.org for information about delays and closures. For additional information about severe weather policies, including a FAQ, visit the DPS Weather webpage.

¡Es esa época del año en la que pueden caer centímetros de nieve en cualquier momento! Como recordatorio, asegúrese de consultar el sitio web de nuestra escuela y la página de inicio de DPS en www.dpsk12.org para obtener información sobre retrasos y cierres. Para obtener información adicional sobre las políticas de clima severo, incluidas las preguntas frecuentes, visite la página web de DPS Weather.


Questions?/ ¿Preguntas?

Registrar Esther Blackmonesther_blackmon@dpsk12.net | 720-423-9505
AttendanceRicardo Guerrajose_guerra@dpsk12.net | 720-423-9504
Technology Jean Barcelo-Cabezajean_barcelo-cabeza@dpsk12.net | 720-423-9542
School LiaisonDimarlys Suarezdimarlys_suarez@dpsk12.net | 720-423-9456
Transportationtransportation@dpsk12.net | 720-423-4600
GT/504/SpEdRachel Langbergrachel_langberg@dpsk12.net | 720-423-9508