Heads Up Hamilton: Friday, April 19th

Posted April 19, 2024

The Week Ahead

Monday, April 22nd

  • AAYLS Advisory Groups
  • 6th Grade House B (Skate City)
  • NHS Dance Arts Club 4:15 pm
  • Baseball Home Game 4:15pm

Tuesday, April 23rd

  • Video Production Crew Club (rm 27) 8:15 am
  • Baseball and Soccer Practice 4:15 pm

Wednesday, April 24th

  • Black Excellence Showcase Rehearsal
  • Baseball Away Game 4:15 pm
  • Art Club (Ms. Sheikhan) 4:15-5:15 pm

Thursday, April 25th

  • Video Production Crew Club (rm 27) 8:15 am
  • KONA Ice Day (bring cash to buy a treat)
  • Leap Program @ 4:15 pm NEW LOCATION (rm 103)
  • Black Parent Village Group 6:00 pm (rm 143)

Friday, April 26th

  • Student Council 8:15 (rm 27)
  • Girls Soccer Away game
  • BLACK EXCELLENCE SHOWCASE 6:30-8:30pm

Important Dates | Fechas Importantes

Important Dates/Fechas Importantes

6th Grade Trips

  1. Skate City
    1. House A – April 17th
    2. House B- April 22nd
  2. Movies- May 22nd
  3. Bible Park- June 3rd
  4. Colorado Mountain Club- June 4th

7th Grade Trips

  1. GESTEM for 7th grade Girls- May 16th
    1. 7th Grade Boys school activity 
  2. Denver Zoo- May 29th
  3. Colorado Mountain Club- June 3rd
  4. Bible Park- June 4th

8th Grade Trips

  1. Denver Science Museum – April 4th
  2. Field Day- May 29th
  3. 8th Grade Dance- May 24th 
  4. Elitch Gardens- May 30th
  • 5/31 8th Grade Continuation 5:30 pm

Our most up-to-date calendar is on our website and can be found here. Feel free to reference this calendar anytime. Click here for the 2023-24 DPS School Year Calendar.

Link to Year at a Glance Events

Nuestro calendario más actualizado está en nuestro sitio web y se puede encontrar aquí. Siéntase libre de hacer referencia a este calendario en cualquier momento. Haga clic aquí para ver el calendario del año escolar 2023-24 de DPS.

PTSA Events/Eventos de la PTSA
  • Thank you to everyone who attended our meeting on Wednesday!  Our next (and final) meeting will be Wednesday, May 8th @ 5:30 pm – ZOOM 
  • Tuesday 4/16 Dine Out at Zao Asian Cafe all-day
  • SPRING PLANT SALE – click here to buy
  • 5/6-5/10 Staff Appreciation Week – there are many ways to help CLICK HERE

PTSA Information Page

Hamilton Administration News | Noticias de la Administración de Hamilton

A Note from the School Liaison | Una nota del enlace escolar

Dear Hamilton School Community,

Your feedback matters! Please take a moment to complete our Hamilton School Culture Survey. Your input will help us improve our initiatives, programs, and communication to better serve you.

What the Survey Covers:

  • Current programs and initiatives
  • School culture and community engagement
  • Communication effectiveness

Confidentiality: Your responses are confidential and anonymous.

How to Participate:

Please complete the survey thoughtfully. Thank you for your valuable input!

Dimarlys Suarez, Hamilton School Liasion

Estimada comunidad escolar de Hamilton,

¡Tus comentarios son importantes! Tómese un momento para completar nuestra Encuesta sobre cultura escolar de Hamilton. Sus comentarios nos ayudarán a mejorar nuestras iniciativas, programas y comunicación para brindarle un mejor servicio.

Qué cubre la encuesta:

Programas e iniciativas actuales
Cultura escolar y participación comunitaria
Efectividad de la comunicación
Confidencialidad: Sus respuestas son confidenciales y anónimas.

Como participar:

Por favor complete la encuesta cuidadosamente. ¡Gracias por tu valioso aporte!

Dimarlys Suarez, Enlace escolar de Hamilton

8th Grade Continuation | Continuación de octavo grado

After carefully considering community feedback, we have made the decision to allow each 8th-grade student to bring four family members to the continuation ceremony. Each student will receive their four tickets during rehearsals on May 31st.

NOTE: Balloons are not permitted at the Continuation Ceremony out of respect for all attendees.

Después de considerar cuidadosamente los comentarios de la comunidad, tomamos la decisión de permitir que cada estudiante de octavo grado traiga a cuatro miembros de su familia a la ceremonia de continuación. Cada estudiante recibirá sus cuatro boletos durante los ensayos el 31 de mayo.

NOTA: No se permiten globos en la Ceremonia de Continuación como muestra de respeto para todos los asistentes

7th Grade Families | Familias de séptimo grado

The 7th grade students will be going to the Denver Zoo on Wednesday, May 29th. We will be leaving the school at 9:30 – 1:30. We are in need of 12 parent volunteers to help chaperone the trip or we might not be able to bring all students. If you are interested in joining us for a fun day of viewing and learning about the animals with the most amazing students around, please email Sherri_Winger@dpsk12.net so that she can send you the link to the DPS background check page. Questions? email or call Ms. Winger 720-423-9549.

Los estudiantes de séptimo grado irán al Zoológico de Denver el miércoles 29 de mayo. Saldremos de la escuela a las 9:30 – 1:30. Necesitamos 12 padres voluntarios para ayudar a acompañar el viaje o es posible que no podamos traer a todos los estudiantes. Si está interesado en unirse a nosotros para un día divertido viendo y aprendiendo sobre los animales con los estudiantes más increíbles, envíe un correo electrónico a Sherri_Winger@dpsk12.net para que pueda enviarle el enlace a la página de verificación de antecedentes de DPS. ¿Preguntas? envíe un correo electrónico o llame a la Sra. Winger al 720-423-9549.

School Events | Eventos Escolare

Multicultural Night | Noche Multicultural

Tuesday, May 14th, from 5:30-7:30 pm

  1. Sign up your child for the Parade of Culture, where students wear clothing representing your family’s traditions and cultures.
  2. Prepare a traditional dish or dessert to share with the community.
  3. Volunteer to lend a hand on the day of the event.

Click here to Sign Up here by May 1st

Martes 14 de mayo, de 5:30 a 7:30 p. m.

  • Inscriba a su hijo en el Desfile de la Cultura, donde los estudiantes visten ropa que representa las tradiciones y culturas de su familia.
  • Prepara un plato o postre tradicional para compartir con la comunidad.
  • Ofrécete como voluntario para echar una mano el día del evento.

Haga clic aquí para registrarse aquí antes del 1 de mayo

Black Excellence Showcase | Escaparate de excelencia de persona morena

Bring Three 4 Free | Trae Tres 4 Gratis
The Showcase is an opportunity to celebrate Black Excellence. We don’t want anyone to miss out because of cost. So, if you bring 3 people you all get in free.

 So, bring friends and family to have fun with you. If you already paid for a ticket, bring 3 friends along for Free. They will enjoy it and you will be glad that you did.

Here’s a link to find out more and sign-up/register. Take a look at what you might see.

The Showcase es una oportunidad para celebrar la Excelencia Negra. No queremos que nadie se lo pierda por el coste. Entonces, si traes a 3 personas, todas entrarán gratis.

Entonces, trae amigos y familiares para que se diviertan contigo. Si ya pagaste un boleto, trae a 3 amigos gratis. Ellos lo disfrutarán y usted se alegrará de haberlo hecho.

Spring Musical | Musical de primavera

Citywide Middle School Art Show | Exposición de arte de escuelas secundarias en toda la ciudad

School House Rock Live Jr. will be held at Hamilton Middle School on May 10th at 6:30 pm and May 11th at 1:00 pm.

School House Rock Live Jr. se llevará a cabo en Hamilton Middle School el 10 de mayo a las 6:30 pm y el 11 de mayo a la 1:00 pm.

School News | Noticias Escolares

Hamilton House Community Project | Proyecto comunitario de la casa Hamilton

This will be Hamilton’s last Clothing Drive this year. Spring cleaning your closet? Donate gently used or new clothes to those in need.

  • Place donations in your house box in the lobby.
  • April 15-26th
  • Each item is worth 1 House Point

Esta será la última donación de ropa de Hamilton este año. ¿Limpieza de primavera tu armario? Donar ropa nueva o poco usada a quienes la necesitan.

  • Coloque las donaciones en la caja de su casa en el vestíbulo.
  • 15-26 de abril
  • Cada artículo vale 1 punto de casa

Skate City Summer Card | Tarjeta de verano de Skate City

HMS Sports | Deportes de HMS

PTSA News | Noticias de la PTSA

Upcoming Events | Próximos Eventos

  • Our next (and final) meeting will be Wednesday, May 8th @ 5:30pm – ZOOM 
  • SPRING PLANT SALE (we added more geraniums!)- click here to buy
  • 5/6-5/10 Staff Appreciation Week – there are many ways to help CLICK HERE
  • Don’t forget to sign up to help with Multicultural Night on May 14th!
  • Nuestra próxima (y última) reunión será el miércoles 8 de mayo a las 5:30 p. m. – ZOOM
  • VENTA DE PLANTAS DE PRIMAVERA (¡agregamos más geranios!) – haga clic aquí para comprar
  • 6/5-5/10 Semana de agradecimiento al personal: hay muchas formas de ayudar HAGA CLIC AQUÍ
  • ¡No olvides registrarte para ayudar con la Noche Multicultural el 14 de mayo!

King Soopers Community Rewards/Recompensas de la comunidad King Soopers

Connect your Loyalty Card to Hamilton Middle!

Recompensas/recompensas de la comunidad King Soopers de la comunidad King Soopers

Learn more here. Leer aqui

Community Information/ Información de la Comunidad

Southeast Community Hub | Centro Comunitario del Sureste

Southeast Community Hub
Location:
 Place Bridge Academy
Manager: Fatima Challinor
Email: SECommunityHub@dpsk12.net
Click here for more information.
Community Hub Fliers

Centro Comunitario del Sureste
Ubicación:
Academia Place Bridge
Gerente: Fátima Challinor
Correo electrónico: SECommunityHub@dpsk12.net
Haga clic aquí para más información.

YouthSeen would like to share our upcoming event, FashionSeen, a youth gender-affirming fashion show in collaboration with HAUS on Sunday, April 21, 2024, from 2PM-5PM at Rag + Bale.

Tickets are available on Eventbrite.

Denver Public Schools Night at Coors Field | Noche de las Escuelas Públicas de Denver en Coors Field

Denver Public Schools Night at Coors Field this Friday, April 19th – Rockies vs Mariners at 6:40PM. Discounted tickets are available at www.rockies.com/DPS to all students, staff, and their families. A portion of each ticket sold benefits the Denver Public Schools Foundation!

Noche de las Escuelas Públicas de Denver en Coors Field este viernes 19 de abril: Rockies vs Mariners a las 6:40 p.m. Los boletos con descuento están disponibles en www.rockies.com/DPS para todos los estudiantes, el personal y sus familias. ¡Una parte de cada boleto vendido beneficia a la Fundación de Escuelas Públicas de Denver!

Reminder: April Family Wellness Fests | Recordatorio: Festivales de bienestar familiar de abril

Visit our two Family Wellness Fests this month! This event series is brought to you by the DPS Departments of Family and Community Engagement (FACE) and Trauma-Informed & Restorative Practices, as well as our community partner, Kaiser Permanente.

Enjoy free childcare, food and giveaways! Learn from DPS experts about restorative practices, substance abuse, social-emotional learning and bullying prevention. 

  • Saturday, April 13 from 1-4 p.m. at Lake Middle School
  • Saturday, April 27 from 1-4 p.m. at George Washington High School

If you have questions, call 720-423-3054 or email FACEHelpline@dpsk12.org.

DPS Summer Programs | Programas de Verano de DPS

The following summer programs and resources are available through DPS and our community partners. Click on the link here to learn more and register.

Los siguientes programas y recursos de verano están disponibles a través de DPS y nuestros socios comunitarios. Haga clic en el enlace aquí para obtener más información y registrarse.

Thomas Jefferson High School hosting a special movie event.

Click here for more information. | Haga clic aquí para más información.

DPS 202X Summer Program

Our Stories, Our Voice: Celebrating Black Literature

Join us for a family day! 
FREE books, library cards, and food!
Our guest author, A’Sauni McClure is 11 years old, an entrepreneur, and will teach us HOW TO SELF PUBLISH OUR OWN CREATIONS!

Date: April 13th
Time: 11a-2p
Location: Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library

RSVP Here!

Here’s the link for the English and Spanish April newsletter.

FREE Coding Camp for Girls!

July 8-12, 2024 9 AM to 3 PM
This one-week summer camp is designed for girls entering
the 8th, 9th, and 10th grade (in the 2024-2025 school
year) to spark their interest in pursuing future careers in
the STEM fields. English Flyer | Spanish Flyer
RSVP here!  Please don’t hesitate to reach out to CampCodeInfo@FastEnterprises.com with any questions!

Learn How to Support Your Child! | ¡Aprenda cómo apoyar a su hijo!

Learn How to Support Your Child! We are offering these sessions on ZOOM and providing interpretation! Please register, food and childcare are provided! Where: SE Community Hub at Place Bridge Academy April 10 from 4-6:30 – Training 1: How Special Education Works: What are the Rules? April 24 from 4-6:30 – Training 2: How Does the IEP Work?”

School Community Engagement Sessions

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