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Dear Families,
Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope you all enjoy the holiday weekend ahead. Our Huskies will be back at school on Tuesday, February 18th. On Wednesday, February 19th, students will take their Spring Interim assessments. Interims are snapshots that help teachers determine what students need to know to be successful on state assessments.
Upcoming Events
We look forward to seeing families at the Family Teacher Conferences on Thursday, February 20, and Tuesday, February 25, from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Details on how to sign up are included in the email sent to you today.
Early Release and PL Days
This is a friendly reminder that students will be released at 1 p.m. on Monday, February 24th, for staff professional learning. They can then grab lunch before heading home.
There is no school on Friday, February 28th, for a staff Hamilton Professional Learning Day.
Weekly Recap
A huge shout-out to our girls’ Volleyball team for their win on Tuesday against Denver Green!
We are also excited to share a unique learning experience for our Medical Detectives class! In connection with SPARK, Hamilton Middle sent 23 7th-grade students in Mr. Devers’ Medical Detectives classes to the CSU Spur this past Tuesday. Students participated in a virtual reality dissection room. They also learned how horses can help humans with mental and physical disabilities while watching them in action. Students watched a cat and a dog get prepped for surgery, and finally, they toured the greenhouse and water buildings on site.
Thank you all for your continued support!
Best,
Jessica L. Garza
Director of Middle Schools
Monday, Feb. 17th:
Tuesday, Feb. 18th:
Wednesday, Feb. 19th:
Thursday, Feb. 20th:
Friday, Feb. 21st:
Saturday, Feb. 22nd:
Monday, February 24th, Early Release for teacher professional learning
Students leave at 1:00 pm – they take a “grab and go” lunch on the way out of the building.
Thursday, February 20th, and Tuesday, February 25th, Spring Family Conferences
Family conferences from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm (10-minute increments), and open house style from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Friday, February 28th, no student contact day / HMS PD day
No School Feb 17th President’s Day
Spirit Week, March 10th – 14th
Spring Break/No School, March 24th – 28th
No School March 31st, Cesar Chavez Day.
CMAS April 7th – 11th
AAYLS Black Excellence Showcase April 18th/no student contact day
Greetings, Hamilton Families,
Family Conferences will be held on February 20th and 25th from 4:30 -8:00 pm. You can schedule a conference using the links below for any time between 4:30 and 7:00. The 7:00 – 8:00 time slot is for walk-in/unscheduled conferences.
You can schedule a virtual or in-person 10-minute time slot on either day that works best for you and your family.
Automatic email confirmation for each family conference appointment you make will be sent to you, and the video conferencing link will be included if you are participating virtually. Sign up using the file below.
Don’t forget to bookmark our page for all the latest news from your Hamilton PTSA HERE: https://sites.google.com/view/hamiltonmsptsa/home
Get ready for a night filled with unforgettable performances
Let’s come together, celebrate our local talents, and make it a night to remember! 
Suggested donation of $5 upon admission.
If you already auditioned you do not need to again but you will need to confirm that you can still perform. If you didn’t audition before but now are ready to perform please see Mr. Moose or Miss Andi ASAP. This is for student and staff acts. Don’t miss out on the fun – see you there!
Could your child benefit from some extra support? Consider signing them up for Denver Kids!
Denver Kids is a nonprofit organization that has been supporting the youth of Denver for over 75 years, and this year we are excited to expand our presence at Hamilton Middle School! Our program offers personalized, one-on-one meetings during school hours, focusing on academic support, social-emotional learning, skill development, career & college exploration, and much more. Each meeting is thoughtfully tailored to meet your child’s unique needs, interests, and experiences.
If you are interested in learning more or signing up your child, you can contact me directly at Katherine_Laidlaw@dpsk12.net or via phone/text at 720-982-5546. Check out our website at https://www.denverkids.org/
Breakfast Menu Link for the Month of February
Lunch Menu Link for the Month of February
