Heads Up Hamilton: Sunday, April 18, 2021

Posted April 16, 2021

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The Week Ahead

Monday, April 19

  • 6th and 7th grade students return to a normal schedule. all in-person learners are at school, all virtual learners are learning from home.
  • Last day of CMAS testing for 8th grade students! 8th graders taking CMAS are at school, 8th graders who opted out of CMAS have a virtual learning day!
  • Technology Office Hours by appointment only (email DAYTONA_DRIGGERS@dpsk12.org ): 8:30-10:30am
  • Colorado Virtual Career Fair: Read More >>>

Wednesday, April 21

  • Virtual asynchronous day for all students.
  • Technology Office Hours by appointment only (email DAYTONA_DRIGGERS@dpsk12.org ): 12:30-2:30pm

Thursday, April 22

  • Parent Support Class: 4:30-6pm – Discipline. Click here to join.

Looking Ahead

Important dates to put on your calendar!

  • Thursday, April 29: Dine Out & Support Hamilton Noodles & Company
  • Wednesday, May 5: PTSA Meeting
  • Thursday, May 6: EX-STEM-AGANZA

COVID-19 Vaccines

One of the most exciting recent developments in our state is that everyone age 16 and older is now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

If you or your family members are interested in getting a vaccine, here are some ways you can access it:


SchoolChoice Round 2 is Open!

Know a family interested in attending Hamilton, or have an 8th grader getting ready for high school? SchoolChoice Round 2 now open! Round 2 applications are processed on a first-come, first-serve basis.


2021 EX-STEM-AGANZA


Virtual Spring Play

Miss Hamilton’s spring play? Watch it below!


Colorado Virtual Career Fair


Music Camp


Reminder About Use of Fields Behind Hamilton

After school we have student atheltes practicing on the fields behind Hamilton. Please be respectful of practice time! The fields are closed to the public during practice, and pets are always prohibited on school property! These restrictions are for the safety of our students and staff! Please respect our student athletes, our coaches, and their practice time.


Families

Opportunities for families


ACTION REQUIRED! Mandatory Immunization & Exemption Requirements 2021-2022 school year.

Please read the letter about Mandatory Immunization & Exemption Requirements for Denver Public Schools & Hamilton Middle School Students for the 2021-2022 school year.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Cortney Peters, School Nurse at 720-423-9509 or School Health Tech, Amel Benaissa at 720-423-9506.


PTSA

JOIN THE PTSA!
The Hamilton Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) welcomes ALL Hamilton families, staff, and students to become members! CLICK HERE to complete a membership form and pay annual dues.

SUPPORT OUR HUSKIES
AMAZON SMILE
Experience feel good shopping! Begin your shopping at smile.amazon.com and Amazon will donate 0.5% of eligible purchases to Hamilton 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.


Students


African American Young Ladies Summitt

Create spaces for AA young ladies to belong, be safe to grow, learn and feel like the amazing creations they are. Hamilton has a YYAFS group! We meet on Wednesdays from 3:15 – 4:00 pm. Google Meet Code: GGAAYLS.

African American Young Ladies’ Summit (AAYLS) consists of young ladies from 6th grade through college. The program started with 9th-12th grades and has expanded due to the demand of students and the community. Each gathering provides culturally responsive support in a trauma-informed/sensitive environment enriching the educational, social, intellectual and interpersonal opportunities for African American young ladies. LEARN MORE >>>>


Love Peace Diversity (LPD) Club

We welcome new and old members on Fridays! LPD = Hamilton’s GSAClub meets every other Friday.Meeting Time 12:10 – 12:55 pmQuestions? Send a Schoology message or email to Ms. Flipse, Mr. Mollman, or Mrs. PetersGoogle Meets code: HamiltonLPD


Tutoring Services for Students

DPS CARES Employee Volunteer tutors in the virtual classroom can be great resources for both students and teachers.  Please complete this form is you are interested in a DPS CARES Employee Volunteer Tutor
 https://go.pardot.com/e/742223/ajJRoaoY9G8BT6jS9/c798l/284650377?h=k-b6uzFpVC3Hzy2-fT_vxYnjK6isBIqj-2e–Dxni7g


Resources


Whole Child

No-Cost Child Safe Kit for Hamilton Middle School

No-Cost Child Safe Kits for Hamilton Families. Use the digital request form to request your FREE kit. Digital request form

Social Emotional Learning at Home

The recording is now available for… Social Emotional Learning at Home Click HERE to access the recording and presentation materials in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese.Have a great day!