From Hamilton To Home

Dear Parents/Guardians,

I hope you enjoy this month's edition of From Hamilton to Home. As we gradually near the end of the year, there are many events that will be occurring for your child at school and opportunities for parents and families to engage as well. You will find information on many of these events in this months edition as well as the May edition.

As you know, I have been away from Hamilton for the past several weeks. While my return date is not yet official, I do hope to be back at Hamilton soon. I want to thank Ms. Linda Simon for stepping in and supporting Hamilton in my absence.

I wish you a safe and restful spring break with your families.

Best,

Principal Putt

Hamilton Student Council hosts

McDonald’s Night

Wednesday, April 9

4:00pm-7:00pm

Come and be served by Hamilton Students at the Downtown Elyria McDonald’s. A portion of the money earned will be donated back to Hamilton Elementary for student events and activities.

We still have some families that have not yet completed this years Return to School Updates. If you have not yet done so, please contact the main office. We have Chromebooks to use, to complete the required forms, and most are able to complete it in a matter of minutes. This can not be completed on a phone so please notify the main office if you need support.

Hamilton understands there may be changes to a student's dismissal instructions. Any changes in dismissal instructions may be given to a student by calling the office by 2:30pm. Hamilton can not guarantee that messages received after 2:30pm will reach the student in time for dismissal. Please contact the main office at (440) 284-8007.

We have students who have allergies (some severe) that may develop a reaction, as a result of certain foods being permitted and passed out during special occasions such as birthdays, classroom parties, rewards, etc. This is something the kids love and should be able to enjoy.

However, to keep all students safe, It's imperative that all foods brought from the outside are store bought (not homemade) and have nutrition information on them to check ingredients. If the ingredients aren't available, they may not be distributed.

We have students with all kinds of allergies (peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, dairy, wheat, gluten, etc.). We also have students with medical conditions who can't eat certain foods as well.

Ideally parents should notify the school/teacher at least 24 hours prior to when they bring in treats so that the teacher can check for allergies.

Non-food treats are encouraged, such as stickers, pencils, glow sticks, bracelets and other kid-friendly items.

1. Our Aramark team is excited to bring you our annual Student View Point Survey; the goal is to collect feedback from students about their overall dining experience. Insights gathered will help us enhance our food service program to better meet the needs of our students.

   The survey will run through April 18. It is an electronic survey that can be taken anywhere and requires less than 15 minutes to complete. It can be accessed at Elyria City Schools Student ViewPOINT Survey

   The goal is for the parents of elementary students to complete the survey with their children.

2. On Monday April 14th We will be doing another Lucky Breakfast Bag day for elementary students. 25-30 randomly selected breakfast bags will have a special prize. Please encourage students to grab a breakfast on this day for a chance to win a prize!
3. New Menu Item: We will be offering a brand new menu item to K8 students on 4/28 – the Chicken & Waffle Flatbread sandwich!

Hamilton is in need of parent volunteers to support with school day events and field trips. If you are interested in applying to be a building volunteer, please contact Mr. Putt or Mrs. Huff for details.

Hamilton PTO will be selling t-shirts and hoodies this month. We have two designs to choose from. If you are interested, please see the attached order form.

PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports. This is a statewide initiative to help grow positive behaviors and a positive school climate. Here is an overview of Hamilton's PBIS System. We are proud to announce that Hamilton earned Silver recognition in our PBIS efforts! We also earned Bronze as a district! We want to thank you for your part in building a positive school culture. You are such a big part of the success of a child. We also want to share with you further information on Hamilton's PBIS processes and resources. If you are willing and have the time, we would love your PBIS feedback in the Self-Assessment Survey. If you feel your child needs additional behavior supports, you may fill out this form to Request for Assistance in PBIS. Thank you again for your part in the success of our young pioneers.

BE RESPECTFUL

BE RESPONSIBLE

BE READY TO LEARN

At Hamilton, we believe in teaching students to be confident young people. Every morning, we start the day by reciting the Hamilton Affirmation which states:

I am SOMEBODY

I and CAPABLE and LOVEABLE

I am TEACHABLE

Therefore, I can LEARN

I will not waste TIME

Because, it is too VALUABLE

And I am too PRECIOUS and BRIGHT

I am SOMEBODY

Please practice the affirmation with your child and review what it means. I am also looking for students who can proudly recite the affirmation during the morning announcements.

4/4 - Spring Fundraiser Forms DUE

4/9 - McDonald's Night (4:00pm-7:00pm)

4/15 - 4th Quarter Interims Sent Home

4/16 - Pepperoni Roll Delivery / Parent pick up (3:00pm-4:00pm)

4/16 - PTO Meeting (3:30pm)

4/17 - Donuts w/ Grownups - Doors Open at 7:50am/Show starts at 8:00am

4/18-4/25 - Spring Break (NO SCHOOL)

4/29 - Stoller Fundraiser Delivery / Parent pick up (3:00pm-4:00pm)

4/30 - PBIS Incentive

• Learners thrive when school is engaging and personally meaningful
• All Pioneers have a voice in decisions that affect them
• Excellence is achieved through vision, commitment and moral leadership

Email: puttquintin@elyriaschools.org
Website: https://hamilton.elyriaschools.org/home
Location: 1215 Middle Ave, Elyria, OH, USA
Phone: 440-284-8007
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