Heads Up Hamilton: Friday, Dec. 1st

Posted December 1, 2023

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Monday, Dec. 4th

Tuesday, Dec. 5th

Wednesday, Dec. 6th

Thursday, Dec. 7th

Friday, Dec. 8th

Important Dates | Fechas Importantes

Important Dates/Fechas Importantes

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

Hamilton Administration News | Noticias de la Administración de Hamilton

Consent Decree Site Visit

During the week of December 4, we will be hosting a one-day site visit related to DPS’s compliance with its Consent Decree related to services for Multilingual Learners.  This site visit will include representatives from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Congress of Hispanic Educators (CHE).

It is possible that in conjunction with this site visit, we will be disclosing your child’s educational records, which are protected by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).  FERPA has a special exception for the DOJ to receive educational records, but it also requires school districts to notify families before disclosing educational records to other parties to comply with a court order.

If you do not want the District to release your educational records to CHE or the court monitor, you should contact the court as soon as possible. The case is Congress of Hispanic Educators v. Denver Public Schools, Case Number 95-cv-02313-RBJ, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, and the presiding judge is the Honorable R. Brooke Jackson. If you have any questions, you can email denverpublicschools_legaldepartment@dpsk12.net. This link has the statement translated in other languages.

Mental Health at FACE University | Salud mental en la Universidad FACE

The DPS FACE University is providing workshops for families.

  • Dec. 5th- BIG Conversations with Children
  • Dec. 14th- Behavior Basics & Mental Health

Sign Up Today

La Universidad DPS FACE ofrece talleres para familias.

  • Dic. 5º- GRANDES Conversaciones con Niños
  • Dic. 14º- Conceptos básicos de conducta y salud mental

Regístrate hoy

Mark Your Calendars and Join Us | Marque sus calendarios y únase a nosotras

Signs of Suicide Program (SOS) and Safe2Tell Parent Workshop

  • Dec. 7th, 5-6 pm
  • In-person and follow-along virtual
  • In-depth Signs of Suicide Workshop
  • One-on-One Q & A
  • Arabic and Spanish Interpreters are available

Sign Up Today

Programa de Señales de Suicidio (SOS) y Taller para padres Safe2Tell

  • 7 de diciembre, 5-6 pm
  • Presencial y virtual de seguimiento
  • Taller en profundidad sobre señales de suicidio
  • Preguntas y respuestas individuales
  • Hay intérpretes de árabe y español disponibles.

Regístrate hoy

Coffee Chat Unfiltered | Charla de café sin filtrar

Grab a cup of coffee and join our FACE Black Family Engagement Specialist on Wednesday, December 13th, 9:15 am to 10:15 am in the community room (143).  Everyone is welcome. RSVP below.

Sign Up Today

Can’t make the coffee chat? Join the After Hours session.

School Events | Eventos Escolare

Did You Miss the November Coffee Chat? | ¿Te perdiste la charla de café de noviembre?

Click the link below to view the presentation and resources from our last coffee chat. Haga clic en el enlace a continuación para ver la presentación y los recursos de nuestra última charla de café.

November Coffee Chat Presentation | Presentación Charla de café de noviembre

Christmas/Hanukkah Concert | Concierto de Navidad/Jánuca

School News | Noticias Escolares

Student News Video | Vídeo de noticias para estudiantes

Watch the video to reveal this month’s winning house: VIDEO | Mire el video para revelar la casa ganadora de este mes: VIDEO

Yearbook Club Meetings | Reuniones del Club del Anuario

Yearbook Club will be meeting every Wednesday, from 4:15 pm -5:15 pm. Please contact Ms. Slater, Danette_slater@dpsk12.net for more information or if you have questions.

El Club del Anuario se reunirá todos los miércoles de 4:15 pm a 5:15 pm. Por favor contacte a la Sra. Slater, Danette_slater@dpsk12.net para obtener más información o si tiene preguntas.

Essay Contest Open to All | Concurso de ensayos abierto a todos

You can pick up an application in the front office. Click here to read about the contest rules.

Puede recoger una solicitud en la oficina principal. Haga clic aquí para leer sobre las reglas del concurso.

Veggie RX Cooking Club | Club de Cocinando Veggie RX

Veggie RX Club Information:

Important Details:

  • The club is limited to 25 students per grade.
  • Meetings will take place once a week during both advisory class and the lunch period.
  • In the event of high interest, we will use a lottery system to select participating students.

Detalles importantes:

  • El club está limitado a 25 estudiantes por grado.
  • Las reuniones se llevarán a cabo una vez por semana durante la clase de asesoramiento y el período del almuerzo.
  • En caso de gran interés, utilizaremos un sistema de lotería para seleccionar a los estudiantes participantes.

Student Sign Up | Registro de estudiantes

HMS Sports | Deportes de HMS

Basketball Information and Tryout Schedule

The health physicals must be turned in to the front office or to Derek Thompson (athletic director).

Coaches Information:
Boys Basketball Coaches:
Rashad Glover – rashad_glover@dpsk12.net
Ibro Soumah – ibro_soumah@dpsk12.net
Girls Basketball Coaches
Derek Thompson – derek_thompson@dpsk12.net
Katrina Craig – katrina_craig1@dpsk12.net

  • Basketball Schedule:
  • 12/5 – 4:00 – 5:30pm – Open Gym
  • 12/6 – 4:00 – 5:30pm – Open Gym
  • 12/7 – 4:00 – 5:30pm – Open Gym
  • 12/11 – 4:00 – 5:45pm – Boys and Girls Tryouts
  • 12/12 – 4:00 – 5:45pm – Boys and Girls Tryouts
  • 12/13 – 4:00 – 5:45pm – Boys and Girls Practice (potentially final tryout)
  • 12/14 – 4:00 – 5:45pm – Boys and Girls Practice

We do not have the game schedule yet; however, we hope to have that very soon. No games will be played until the week of January 8th, and there will be no practices or games during winter break.

This year the Hamilton Middle School football team played a total of 7 games. The final scores were: 

  • Vs Slavens – Loss 20-6
  • Vs Hill- Win 21-6
  • Vs Place Bridge Win 56-2
  • @ Merrill Win 33-0
  • Forfeited Game Vs Denver Green
  • Vs McAuliffe Win 6-0
  • @ Grant Ranch Win 26-7

Hamilton Middle School finished with a 6-1 record and won the Southeast division and will be awarded a plaque and playoffs will begin on 12/5 with a championship game played on 12/8 at All City. Coaches: Todd Devers, Brady Bytheway, and RaShad Glover

PTSA News | Noticias de la PTSA

Upcoming Events | Próximos Eventos

Kick-off for grade-level adventure fundraising will be sent out on Deets.

  • 12/16 Chipotle Dine Out

El inicio de la recaudación de fondos para aventuras a nivel de grado se enviará en Deets.

  • 12/16 Chipotle Dine Out

Hello Hamilton Families – We are excited to kick off the GRADE LEVEL ADVENTURE CAMPAIGN! Click here to donate today!

Read more about the campaign here.

Support our students today – CLICK HERE!

PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED FAQ for more information regarding this campaign.

Visit the PTSA page for more information on how you can support.

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

CHRISTMAS TOY STORE | JUGUETERÍA DE NAVIDAD

Families in need-Shop free toys for your kids on December 15th 6-9pm and December 16th 9am-1pm. There is a wide variety of toys for ages 1yr to 16yrs (Free gift wrap available)

Highline Community Church
6160 S Wabash Way
Greenwood Village 80111
Email hsalmans@highlinecc.org to reserve a time

Familias necesitadas: compre juguetes gratis para sus hijos el 15 de diciembre de 6 a 9 p. m. y el 16 de diciembre de 9 a. m. a 1 p. m. Hay una amplia variedad de juguetes para edades de 1 a 16 años (envoltorio de regalo gratuito disponible)

Iglesia Comunitaria Highline
6160 S Wabash Way
Pueblo Verde 80111
Envíe un correo electrónico a hsalmans@highlinecc.org para reservar una hora

Homework Club at Denver Public Library Hampden Branch | Club de tareas en la sucursal de Hampden de la biblioteca pública de Denver

Our 2023-2024 Homework Club for kindergarteners through fifth graders begins this coming Tuesday, December 5th, from 4:30-6 p.m. We would appreciate you sharing the attached flyer with your families and students. Free homework assistance will be available from outstanding high school students. If you have any questions, please email me or call us the Denver Public Library Hampden Branch at 720-865-0185.

Nuestro Club de Tareas 2023-2024 para estudiantes de jardín de infantes a quinto grado comienza el próximo martes 5 de diciembre de 4:30 a 6 p.m. Le agradeceríamos que compartiera el folleto adjunto con sus familias y estudiantes. Habrá asistencia gratuita con las tareas por parte de estudiantes destacados de secundaria. Si tiene alguna pregunta, envíeme un correo electrónico o llámenos a la sucursal de Hampden de la Biblioteca Pública de Denver al 720-865-0185.

TJ Maker Faire | Feria de creadores de TJ

Rapids Central Region Winter Camps & Leagues | Ligas y campamentos de invierno de la región central de Rapids

CAREER EDUCATION CENTER EARLY COLLEGE | CENTRO DE EDUCACIÓN PROFESIONAL COLEGIO TEMPRANO

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.

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