Posted April 28, 2023
May 6 Prospective Families Tour 10-11:30
May 8 CSC Meeting @ 5:30 pm
May 9 Black Family Advisory Council @ 6pm
May 9 GT Showcase 4:30-5:00 pm
May 10 PTSA General Meeting @ 5:30 pm
May 16 International Cultural Night 4:30-6 pm
May 17 Hamilton Instrumental and Vocal Concert 6 pm
May 18 Community Appreciation Event
May 18 Super Citizen Awards 5:30 pm
May 26 8th- Grade Continuation 5:30 pm
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.
Spring Hanging Basket Sale: Purchase your basket now and delivery will be on May 12th
May 8-12 Staff Appreciation Week
May 10 PTSA Meeting @ 5:30 pm
Join us for coffee and bagels with Mrs. Dillon, the school counselor, and school liaison on May 5th from 9:00-10:00 am.
Únase a nosotros para tomar café y bagels con la Sra. Dillon el 5 de mayo de 9:00 a 10:00 am.
Hamilton would like to honor the volunteers and community partners who have served Hamilton this year. Join us for light snacks and refreshments as we honor the volunteers and community partners who have served Hamilton this year on Thursday, May 18th from 1:00-2:00 pm in our school cafeteria. Please RSVP here by May 12th.
Hamilton quisiera honrar a los voluntarios y socios comunitarios que han servido a Hamilton este año. Únase a nosotros para disfrutar de refrigerios y refrigerios mientras honramos a los voluntarios y socios comunitarios que han servido a Hamilton este año el jueves 18 de mayo de 1:00 p. m. a 2:00 p. m. en la cafetería de nuestra escuela. Por favor confirme su asistencia aquí antes del 12 de mayo.
8th-Grade Celebrations in May
Celebraciones de octavo grado en Mayo
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.
Last call to purchase a yearbook! The deadline is May 1st. Share your photos with Rachel_Langberg@dpsk12.net.
8th-graders can purchase ads for their yearbooks!
¡Última llamada para comprar un anuario! Comparta sus fotos con Rachel_Langberg@dpsk12.net.
Assessing the behavioral and emotional functioning of children and adolescents can be an effective method of promoting student success. Catching potential problems early allows for the delivery of timely prevention and intervention services to children, their schools, and their families. With early treatment or intervention, the negative impact on behavioral, emotional, social, and academic adjustment can be minimized or eliminated. Unfortunately, many children’s behavioral and emotional problems often remain unidentified. Unlike adults, children typically do not refer themselves for suspected behavioral and emotional problems. Take the parent Behavioral and Emotional Screening System survey to share info about your child. Click here
Evaluar el funcionamiento conductual y emocional de niños y adolescentes puede ser un método efectivo para promover el éxito estudiantil. La detección temprana de problemas potenciales permite la prestación oportuna de servicios de prevención e intervención a los niños, sus escuelas y sus familias. Con tratamiento o intervención temprana, el impacto negativo en el ajuste conductual, emocional, social y académico puede minimizarse o eliminarse. Desafortunadamente, los problemas emocionales y de comportamiento de muchos niños a menudo permanecen sin identificar. A diferencia de los adultos, los niños generalmente no se derivan a sí mismos por sospecha de problemas emocionales y de comportamiento. Realice la encuesta del Sistema de detección emocional y conductual para padres para compartir información sobre su hijo. haga clic aquí
Come take a Journey Through the Decades of Black Excellence at the AAYLS Showcase today from 6:30PM-8:30 PM at New Hope Baptist Church, 3701 Colorado Blvd, Denver.
Venga a hacer un viaje a través de las décadas de excelencia negras en AAYLS Showcase hoy de 6:30 p. m. a 8:30 p. m. en New Hope Baptist Church, 3701 Colorado Blvd, Denver.
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!
Come see our Hamilton students in the Harmony of Children The Americas Concert on May 6th at 3:30 pm. More information is available on the flyer.
Venga a ver a nuestros estudiantes de Hamilton en el Concierto Harmony of Children The Americas el 6 de mayo a las 3:30 pm. Hay más información disponible en el volante.
Auditions are now going on for next year’s choir. Learn more below.
Las audiciones ahora están en marcha para el coro del próximo año. Obtenga más información a continuación.
The Gifted & Talented & Talent Pool showcase will be Tuesday, May 9th from 4:30-5:00 pm.
Families and staff are invited to 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!
Head to the East Arts Walk on May 11th to enjoy artwork from our very own art students at Hamilton.
Diríjase a East Arts Walk el 11 de mayo para disfrutar de las obras de arte de nuestros propios estudiantes de arte en Hamilton.
Hamilton is celebrating Diversity in May and we invite you to our Internation Cultural Night on May 16th from 4:30 pm- 6 pm. We will have cultural performances and fun activities for the family. All students must be accompanied by an adult. RSVP TODAY!
Hamilton está celebrando la Diversidad en mayo y lo invitamos a nuestra Noche Cultural Internacional el 16 de mayo de 4:30 pm a 6 pm. Tendremos espectáculos culturales y actividades divertidas para la familia. Todos los estudiantes deben estar acompañados por un adulto. RSVP HOY!
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 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.
Students participated in the annual Asian Education Advisory Council Career Daze field trip to the Denver Police Department! It was a great afternoon starting with a shuttle ride in a DPD shuttle to the Rocky Mtn Law Enforcement Credit Union. Students heard from city officials and then observed a special recognition of the first Asian DPD Command Officer, Art Arita. We also celebrated Art’s 91st birthday! The Huskies got to meet the Denver Police Chief Ron Thomas and Shelby the service dog.
¡Los estudiantes participaron en la excursión anual Career Daze del Consejo Asesor de Educación de Asia al Departamento de Policía de Denver! Fue una gran tarde que comenzó con un viaje en un autobús del DPD hasta Rocky Mtn Law Enforcement Credit Union. Los estudiantes escucharon a los funcionarios de la ciudad y luego observaron un reconocimiento especial del primer oficial de comando asiático del DPD, Art Arita. ¡También celebramos el 91 cumpleaños de Art! Los Huskies conocieron al jefe de policía de Denver, Ron Thomas, y a Shelby, el perro de servicio.
Our Dance students attended a field trip to CPRD and had a great time. CPRD is offering us a $15 discount on their upcoming performance Legacy with the code CleoAcademy. It is a collection of works from a variety of choreographers. Performances are Friday, May 12th 7:30 PM, Saturday May 13th 7:30 PM, and Sunday May 14th 2:00 PM.
Nuestros alumnos de Danza asistieron a una excursión a CPRD y la pasaron muy bien. CPRD nos ofrece un descuento de $ 15 en su próximo rendimiento Legacy con el código CleoAcademy. Es una colección de obras de una variedad de coreógrafos. Las funciones son el viernes 12 de mayo a las 7:30 p. m., el sábado 13 de mayo a las 7:30 p. m. y el domingo 14 de mayo a las 2:00 p. m.
Hamilton’s UA Showcase was a success. Thank you all for coming by and supporting our students.
El UA Showcase de Hamilton fue un éxito. Gracias a todos por venir y apoyar a nuestros estudiantes.
*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
Thank you to everyone that has given to the Staff Appreciation Fund. We are looking for donations of money but also salty and sweet snacks. If you are able to give a donation that goes directly to honoring our AMAZING Hamilton Staff, please click one of the links below.
We are also putting together a FREE digital Thank You board on Kudoboard. Click this link to create a heartfelt message of thanks for the staff of Hamilton.
Gracias a todos los que han donado al Fondo de Apreciación del Personal. Estamos buscando donaciones de dinero pero también bocadillos salados y dulces. Si puede hacer una donación que vaya directamente a honrar a nuestro INCREÍBLE personal de Hamilton, haga clic en uno de los enlaces a continuación.
También estamos armando un tablero de agradecimiento digital GRATUITO en Kudoboard. Haga clic en este enlace para crear un sincero mensaje de agradecimiento para el personal de Hamilton.
Dine out at Esters on Monday May 1st from 4-8pm. Esters donates 20% of all food sales back to Hamilton. You must mention that you are with Hamilton. All Dine Out events are organized by Hamilton PTSA. Funds raised go towards supporting the staff. Thank you for your support.
Cene en Esters el lunes 1 de mayo de 4 a 8 p. m. Esters dona el 20% de todas las ventas de alimentos a Hamilton. Debes mencionar que estás con Hamilton. Todos los eventos Dine Out están organizados por Hamilton PTSA. Los fondos recaudados se destinan a apoyar al personal. Gracias por tu apoyo.
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.
More detailed information about these events will be posted in Digital Deets.
Se publicará información más detallada sobre estos eventos en Digital Deets.
Sims Fayola will once again be hosting their annual Fayola Man Summer Academies! The Sims-Fayola Foundation Empowerment Zone camp for incoming fourth- and fifth-grade boys will be held June 20-July 21 at Wyatt Elementary School from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Fayola Summer Leadership Academy for incoming sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade boys will be held June 12-July 7 at Vista Academy from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Priority will be given to Denver County or DPS-enrolled students. Register here.
University of Denver Science and Technology summer camp (DU SciTech), specifically designed to engage middle school girls from underrepresented backgrounds with science and technology projects.
We have secured funding that will allow us to offer 16 girls from Denver Public Schools a free week-long summer camp on campus at DU led by female DU faculty from STEM fields. The camp will run June 26th– 30th from 8am to 4pm each day.
GIRLS with GADGETS
Enthusiastic Young Writers entering 3rd – 12th grades in the fall of 2023.
GTSA Free DPS Summer Program
This vibrant, forward-thinking four-week in-person program, uses arts and technology to cultivate self-empowerment, self-expression and community care in our jovenes (youth).
These future leaders will work with local artists and community organizations to select and complete a project that positively impacts their local community while learning important life skills like financial literacy.
Alongside each Lxs Jovenes session, is the Youth Advisory Council which is a program that reaches and engages Latinx youth 9-12th grade (ages 15-18). The students are graduates of our Leadership Lab who have the experience needed to transform the Lab into a youth-led program that is more finely attuned to the youth’s needs. We will invite 5-8 students to meet twice a month at Museo after school to collaborate and decide on specific program initiatives. Not only will those students act as an advisory council for the program, but one student will also have the opportunity to become a paid intern and assist in the planning and implementation of the Leadership Lab thereby increasing their leadership skills, ability to mentor younger ones, and gaining knowledge/experience in museum and program processes.
Este vibrante programa presencial de cuatro semanas utiliza las artes y la tecnología para cultivar el auto empoderamiento, la auto- expresión y el cuidado comunitario en nuestros jóvenes.
Estos/as futuros/as líderes trabajarán con artistas locales y organizaciones comunitarias para seleccionar y completar un proyecto que impacte positivamente en su comunidad mientras aprenden habilidades importantes para la vida como educación financiera.
Click here to Register Online/Haga clic aquí para registrarse en línea
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
GroundWork Denver is hiring students ages 13+.
See flyer for more information
GroundWork Denver está contratando estudiantes mayores de 13 años.
Ver volante para más información
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.
More Food Suport
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
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
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.
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
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 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:
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!
| 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.
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.
| 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 |
