Posted May 14, 2021
This week’s Heads Up is packed with information and important announcements about the end of this school year, and the start of next school year. We have broken up this newsletter into four main sections. You can jump to specific sections using the table of contents below. Additionally, there are some to-do items that we need families to complete. Please look at the “Family Action Items” list below to learn more and complete each item.
Hamilton’s Assistant Principal Ms. Victor has been appointed the principal of Fairview Elementary School, starting next school year!
We are excited for the students, teachers and families of Fairview who get to work with Ms. Victor in the coming years. Ms. Victor’s awesome leadership has made such a positive difference here at Hamilton, and we will miss her!
With this change, we are now searching for an assistant principal. Here are some of the steps we are taking in our search:
We are in the process of collecting input as we consider our selection. I invite you to share your feedback with us into the talents, skills, and experiences you think are most important in the candidate we select. To do so, please complete this survey. We ask for your input by Sunday, May 16!
Thank you,
Christian
Please complete Family Satisfaction Survey by 5/21
You should have received an email with the Family Satisfaction Survey link. If you haven’t already, we ask that you please take a few minutes of your time today to complete the survey. The last day to complete the survey is 5/21. This survey asks you to reflect on this school year, and let us know what went well and what we can improve for next year.
SURVEY LINK: https://survey.k12insight.com/r/UaVXTb
Latest survey results: We invite you to read through our key findings from the March survey here, which directly influenced DPS’ decision to offer an online-only elementary school option for next year.
If you have any questions or need help while filling out this survey, please email FACEHelpline@dpsk12.org.
Thank you! We appreciate your feedback.
This year’s ceremony will take place on Thursday May 27 at the Hamilton Middle School Field. The photo booth will open up at 5pm, and the ceremony will start at 6pm!
You will be receiving a keepsake invitation. This invitation will be sent to families after they RSVP, and it will include important information for the ceremony including your table number. You will need to bring this invitation with you to the ceremony.
At the ceremony the following health and safety guidelines must be followed:
We will be taking continuation photos so dress accordingly, you will be able to take your mask off for pictures!
After receiving your invitation, if you have any questions, please contact Savannah Mcclinton Savannah_McClinton1@dpsk12.org or Natasha Forrest Natasha_Forrest@dpsk12.org for assistance.
We are truly excited about this year’s event and look forward to hearing from all of you!
If you are not able to attend we will be livestreaming the ceremony.
Students who are leaving DPS or going to a charter school must return their devices to Mr. Driggers before their last day of school. Failure to do this may result in a fine charged to you. All other students may use their devices for the summer and bring it with them the following school year if they are staying in the DPS schooling system. Please contact Mr. Driggers to return your device. Email DAYTONA_DRIGGERS@dpsk12.org
The deadline to order yearbooks has been extended to May 25! To buy a yearbook go to: yearbookordercenter.com enter Job Number: 10045. They are $25 a piece!
We will be sending out communications about how to pick up school photos early next week! Please look for a school deets with the information.
Online Registration is Open Now Through May 21! Don’t Wait! Register for the 2021/22 School Year Online Today!
You can find helpful guides on how to register on our website by clicking here.
PLEASE the form to select your top choices for your year-long electives and STEM elective for next school year. Reminder that ALL students will take PE for a semester long elective and you do not need to choice in to that class. Your email will be recorded when you submit this form. Only incoming 6th grade students, and current 6th and 7th grade students need to complete the form!
We are excited to announce our bell schedule for next year! Our start and end times have been updated to 9:05-4:05.
We also will have a HUSKY DAY where the advisory is 60 minutes long once per week and students will get to engage with one another and we will be able to build up our school culture! This model is still being worked on, and we will share it once it is complete!
| 6th Grade | 7th Grade | 8th Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Elective 9:05 – 10:03 | Core 1 9:05 – 10:03 | Core 1 9:05 – 10:03 |
| Elective 10:05 – 11:03 | Core 1 9:05 – 10:03 | Core 2 10:05 – 11:03 |
| Core 1 11:05 – 12:03 | Lunch 11:03-11:33 | Core 3 11:05 – 12:03 |
| Core 2: 12:05 – 1:03 | Elective 11:35 – 12:33 | Lunch 12:03- 12:33 |
| Lunch: 1:03-1:33 | Elective 12:35- 1:33 | Core 4 12:35- 1:33 |
| Core 3 1:35- 2:33 | Core 3 1:35- 2:33 | Elective 1:35- 2:33 |
| Core 4 2:35 – 3:33 | Core 4 2:35 – 3:33 | Elective 2:35 – 3:33 |
| Advisory 3:33- 4:03 | Advisory 3:33- 4:03 | Advisory 3:35- 4:05 |
Mark your calendars, 6th Grade Academy will be on August 10th, and August 11th from 9-11:30am. 6th Grade Academy is a fun way to learn your way around the school, meet your teachers and classmates, and participate in fun activities to get ready for middle school! We will be sending out communications soon about how to sign up!
To help with the transition back to full in-person learning We will be holding 7th and 8th Grade Orientations this year! At orientation students will participate in fun activities, and get their schedules for the 2021/22 school year!
7th Grade Orientation will be on August 12th from 9-11:30am, 8th Grade Orientation will be on August 12th 12:30-2pm!
Thank you for watching! Our goal is to ensure family clarity around math progression in the middle school and how it connects to high school math trajectories including concurrent enrollment and AP courses.
Questions? Contact Information
Amber_Shearer@dpsk12.org | Stephanie_campbell@dpsk12.org | Jon_Poole@dpsk12.org | Brock_Strickland@dpsk12.org
As you may be aware, everyone in Colorado who is 12 years of age and older is now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. In DPS we have about 27,000 students who are ages 12 to 15 years old and are newly eligible. We are happy to share that to date, more than 40% of 16- and 17-year-olds in Denver have already received at least one dose of COVID vaccine. Every student and family member that gets their vaccine brings us one step closer to a 2021-22 school year that is much safer and less restrictive! I am excited to let you know that DPS’ healthcare partners would like to support our students in accessing the COVID-19 vaccines as soon as possible, for those who would like to get one. Please note, students are not required to get the vaccine, because we know this is an individual and personal choice. However, we encourage all in our school communities to receive the vaccine when they are able in order to increase our collective health and safety. We’ve created this webpage for students and their families with all the information they need regarding student vaccinations. To support students in accessing a COVID-19 vaccine, DPS’ health care partners have multiple ways to support DPS students and their families in signing up for a vaccine appointments:
Denver HealthDenver Health is our longtime health care partner and serves thousands of DPS students every year through our School Based Health Centers. They are able to offer vaccination appointments to all eligible DPS students and their families through their many clinic locations throughout the city. The following vaccination events have also been confirmed for DPS students and their families (available to all eligible DPS students and their families):
| Event Date | Location & Address |
|---|---|
| Saturday, May 15 | South High School, 1700 E Louisiana Ave, Denver, CO 80210 |
| Sunday, May 16 | Manual High School, 1700 E 28th Ave, Denver, CO 80205 |
| Saturday, May 22 | North High School, 2960 North Speer Blvd. Denver, CO 80211 |
| Sunday, May 23 | East High School, 1600 City Park Esplanade, Denver, CO 80206 |
| Tuesday, June 1 Tuesday, June 8 Tuesday, June 22 Tuesday, June 29 | Evie Dennis Campus, 4800 Telluride St, Denver, CO 80249 |
| Wednesday, June 2 Wednesday, June 23 | Abraham Lincoln High School, 2285 S Federal Blvd, Denver, CO 80219 |
Eligible students and family members can sign up one of three ways:
We encourage 12- through 17-year-olds to come in with a parent or guardian. If parent or guardian is unable to be present Denver Health staff can obtain verbal consent prior to or on the day of the appointment.
Children’s Hospital ColoradoChildren’s Hospital Colorado is one of the country’s premier health care providers and a key partner providing the COVID-19 vaccine to DPS educators. They are a Pfizer-only vaccine clinic and are able to provide vaccine appointments for both eligible DPS students and their family members. Here is how students and family members can sign up:
Children’s Hospital Colorado requires that all individuals under the age of 18 receiving a vaccine during Phase 2 have exactly one parent or legally authorized guardian present with them to sign a physical consent form at both the first and second dose appointments. Full instructions for navigating the Children’s Colorado process can be found here. Patients and families with questions about receiving the vaccine at Children’s Colorado can review these FAQs for patient families. Questions regarding scheduling a COVID vaccine appointment can call the Children’s Colorado COVID vaccine hotline at 720-777-8889.
Rocky Mountain Hospital for ChildrenThis weekend, the Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children in Denver is hosting a family-friendly vaccination clinic on Saturday, May 15, and Sunday, May 16. This clinic will be run in partnership with HealthOne. Pediatric nurses will be administering the vaccines in the lobby of the hospital and appointments are available for adolescents, teens and their families. If you’d like to attend this weekend, register here.
Other Important Information
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
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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.
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
No-Cost Child Safe Kits for Hamilton Families. Use the digital request form to request your FREE kit. Digital request form
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!