Hamilton Happenings

December 3, 2023

Join parents and guardians from the Anoka-Hennepin Schools community for information and resources to support the needs of students today.

The big picture: Anoka-Hennepin is hosting three Parent Engage 360 community and parent education events during the 2023-24 school year. These events aim to provide resources for parents and guardians to support their students and others in the community. Topics range from mental health, chemical health, internet safety, and more. Parent Engage 360 forum events are offered both in-person and in virtual formats and are free and open to the public.

What to expect: The first Parent Engage 360 event will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the Coon Rapids High School auditorium and will feature author and co-founder of TILL360 Joe Beckman. Over the last 20 years, Beckman has spoken all over the world with one mission, to reclaim human connection.

Beckman is an engaging and dynamic speaker who combines humor, authenticity, heart, and soul that will help attendees find self-worth, resilience, confidence, joy, and human connection. Beckman is the author of Just Look Up Five Life-Saving Phrases Every Kid Human Needs to Hear. Attendees at this event have the chance to win one of four free copies of Beckman’s book.

Go deeper: For more resources, tune in to the award-winning Parent Engage 360 Podcast which is available on more of your favorite podcasting platforms. Listen to the podcast on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music/Audible, Spotify, iHeartRadio and Samsung Podcasts. To register and learn more about Parent Engage 360 events, please visit ahschools.us/parentengage360.

Please plan to pick up your Club's Choice product from orders placed in November on Wednesday, December 6th from 3:45-5:15pm. You can pick up at Door 1 (Main Entrance). Please do not arrive before 3:45pm as buses will be dismissing.

Coon Rapids United Methodist Church

10506 Hanson Blvd. NW

Coon Rapids, MN 55433

(Corner of Hanson and Coon Rapids Blvd.)

Students will be bringing home 'candy grams' this week so they can write a shout-out to a staff member and what they appreciate about them. Please help us spread a little cheer and write a quick note of gratitude. Then bring the notes back to school by Tuesday, December 12th and the PTO will attach a candy cane for a little extra treat!

We are here to support students and families at Hamilton Elementary. You can reach out to us for:

• Holiday Help,
• Weekend Food Support called Every Meal,
• Resources within the Community (i.e. transportation, food shelves, clothing, therapy agencies, county supports, housing),
• and as winter is approaching winter gear for your child.

We are here to help with any and all needs. Just reach out to jodi.sandquist@ahschools.us at 763-506-2731 or heidi.estrem@ahschools.us at 763-506-2778.

December: Winter MAP Testing Gr. 2-5

No School - December 4th (Staff Development)

Wednesday, Dec. 6th (3:45-5:15) - Club Choice Fundraiser Pick-up

Tuesday, December 12th: Report Cards viewable on your AH Dashboard parent view. If you would like a paper copy, please call the main office at 763-506-2700.

Thursday, December 21st:

• 5th Grade DARE Graduation
• School Assembly: CRHS boys/girls Basketball Team

No School December 25-January 2: Winter Break

Hamilton Elementary - 763-506-2700

Hamilton Attendance Line - 763-506-2706

Hamilton Health Office - 763-506-2704