Posted September 30, 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
Black Family Advisory Council Meeting with Dr. Marrero
Save the Date!
Tuesday, October 11th
from 6-8pm
You and your families are invited join the BFAC next month to discuss and act on what is needed to improve DPS for Black students & staff. This meeting will be held at Montbello High School from 6-8pm where free food and drinks will be provided.
Want to learn more? Check out this flier
Did you miss our first workshop? No worries! We have them every 3rd Wednesday of the month.
Mark your calendar and come celebrate Fall with us!
Don’t delay — share your feedback on Hamilton Middle School by Oct. 9th! Your answers will help us better serve our DPS community. Thank you for participating! https://bit.ly/3dHTs91
Have you participated in our Denver Public Schools (DPS) “Your Voice” survey? Don’t be late — share your feedback on Hamilton Middle School no later than October 9th! Your answers will help us better serve the Denver Public Schools (DPS) community. Thank you for sharing! https://bit.ly/3dHTs91
¿Ya completaron la encuesta familiar “Your Voice/Tu Voz” de DPS? ¡No dejen pasar más timepo! Compartan sus commentarios sobre Hamilton Middle School antes del 9 de octubre. Sus respuestas nos ayudarán a satisfacer mejor las necesidades de nuestra comunidad de DPS. ¡Gracias por participar! https://bit.ly/3dHTs91
/ Tu Voz” DPS አይዘግዪ — አስተያーዎን እስከ ኦክቶበር 9 ድረስ በ Hamilton Middle School ላይ ያጋሩን! እ እ የ lord ስለተሳ እና! https://bit.ly/3dHTs91
Keep your child on track and pay attention to attendance.
Thank you for trusting us to take your child on the field trip on Thursday, 10/6 to see the Colorado Ballet perform Dracula. It’s supposed to be an amazing show!
We have two spaces open for parent volunteers to chaperone the trip with us. We will be leaving Hamilton around 9:15 and should be returning around 1:00 PM. If you are available to attend or have any questions, please email Andi Leggett, HMS Dance Teacher.
School Hours
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.
Tours and Shadowing are officially happening at TJ! All of the info and How-Tos are listed here: https://tjhs.dpsk12.org/parents-students-2/visit-tj/
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.
You’re invited to a Community Conversation hosted by The Denver Public Library.
The Denver Public Library (DPL) is hosting a Community Conversation on October 12 at the Hampden Branch Library. We want to hear from our neighbors what kind of community they want to live in, what is holding the community back, and what kind of actions can improve community life. We’ll use what we learn from these conversations to help make DPL’s work more effective and responsive to community needs.
Attendees will be provided with refreshments and a $15 King Soopers gift card for participating.
Community Conversation
Wednesday, Oct 12, 2022
6:00-7:30pm
Hampden Branch Library
9755 E. Girard Ave.
Denver, CO 80231
Please RSVP to attend by October 7 to community@denverlibrary.org, or 720-865-0185. And if you have any questions, please contact me.
DPS families, we want to hear from you!
Join us for some good food and engaging discussion!! We are passionate at DPS about keeping all of our students and families safe and informed. This discussion will highlight your rights in your school and what supports are available to your families, including the following topics:
● discrimination and harassment
● translation and interpretation
All are welcome and encouraged to attend! This presentation will have a focus on Somali and Muslim families. Food and refreshments provided! Engaging discussion encouraged!
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.
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!)
Families must register – INFO ON FLYERS.
Von Miller glasses 10 2022.pdf
La visión de Von. Gafas gratis
Las familias deben registrarse – INFORMACIÓN SOBRE FLYERS.
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
Our Huskies have been busy celebrating this month’s Cultural Moment. Here are some pictures of projects created by students.
This month our huskies learned about our IB trait “Think”. They learned how to use creative ideas to solve problems and take action.
Here are some photos from our “Think” assembly.
Class Trips for 7th & 8th Graders
7th Grade Yellowstone Trip
Our 7th graders have the opportunity to go to Yellowstone this year and will be fundraising soon. Please make sure to register for the trip by Sept. 30th to reserve your spot. For registration and information visit our website here.
8th Grade Washington DC Trip
Each year, WorldStrides provides more than $2 million dollars in financial assistance to families who qualify for need-based aid. Applications are distributed by our Customer Support teams – contact the number below to apply! FLAG Financial assistance will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. For registration and information visit our website here. FLAG Financial Assistance for K-12 Students – Learn more and apply by contacting Customer Service at 1-800-468-5899.
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?
What a great masterclass with professional bass player Mark Stefaniw. Mark is a highly sought after bassist who plays with the Evergreen Chamber Orchestra and Denver Philharmonic Orchestra. He also works frequently at the Denver School of the Arts. Mr. Mark will come back every Thursday for the next 8 weeks to work with our kids!! We’re so lucky to have him.
Please note changes have been made to the Fall schedule. Visit our Athletics page for more information on Hamilton Sports.
Purchase Hamilton Spirit Wear – Online School Store Open NOW – Closes Oct. 7th
Hamilton PTSA announces the opening of our spirit wear and online store. Here are the details:
School Store Closes soon. ***Window to order is shorter than in years past, so don’t delay. ***CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE HAMILTON SPIRIT WEAR STORE!! You can also find the Hamilton Spirit Wear store in the Bookmarked Resources in Digital Deets. Head to the Spirit Gear folder. #HMShuskystrong
WE APPRECIATE YOU:
Thank you to families that were able to donate to the Beat the Heat Campaign! We raised $1,420 to purchase 25 fans for the hot classroom of Hamilton. We will continue to collect money throughout the year in hopes that we can provide a fan to each of the 48 classrooms by the late spring. If you wanted to donate but hadn’t gotten around to it yet then here is the link again. Also, if you prefer to donate using cash please contact us at hamiltonptsadenver@gmail.com to arrange the donation.
Thank you for supporting our first Dines Out Event of the school year at Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ. We will share our proceeds once we have the final numbers.
WAYS YOU CAN HELP:
We hope to see you at the next General PTSA meeting on Wednesday, October 19th at 5:30 pm. Zoom login information will be sent in Digital Deets a few days leading up to the meeting.
Did you miss the PTSA meeting last Wednesday? No problem, here are the minutes from the meeting.
Are you looking to help out within the Hamilton community but you are not sure how? Are you needing something easy to do that doesn’t take a big time commitment? Then email us at hamiltonptsadenver@gmail.com. We have plenty of opportunities available for you to volunteer.
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.
The Junior Class at Thomas Jefferson High School (Class of 2024), our boundary high school, is sponsoring a free paint recycling day at the high school on Saturday, September 24th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. The school is located at 3950 South Holly Street, Denver. This is not only a great fundraiser for the Class of 2024, but the greater cause of proper paint disposal is so very important for our environment!
The Juniors, along with parent volunteers, have teamed up with GreenSheen, a company that recycles the paint and creates new paint stock. Students will be greeting those wishing to recycle paint. All donations are appreciated and go directly to the Class of 2024 for their Senior Prom. Bring your paint and help our neighborhood high school.
“Spark Your Child’s Interest in STEM at Energy Day Colorado” Curious how your child can become a part of a greater tomorrow? Where your child could be a lead scientist, technologist, engineer or mathematician? Energy Day Colorado features interactive demonstrations to encourage your child’s interest in opportunities across the energy industry and STEM!
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 |
