Hamilton Happenings
12.20.24.
We had a wonderful time celebrating the Winter season with our kids today! I'm wishing you all a wonderful holiday break with your families! I hope this break offers you a chance to slow down and really enjoy each other! We look forward to seeing our kids again on Monday, 1/6.
3rd Graders and Ms. Brown rocked their Hot Cocoa Concert!
Important Dates
- Monday, 12/23 - Friday, 1/3- No School, Winter Break
- Monday, 1/6- School Resumes
- Tuesday, 1/14, 7 pm- 5th Grade Festival of Choirs Performance
- Wednesday, 1/15, 3:10 pm- Hawk Nest #4
- Thursday, 1/16, 7 pm- PTA Meeting
- Friday, 1/17- 4th Grade STEMi Field Trip
- Friday, 1/17, 3:10 pm- Kids Heart Challenge Kickoff Assembly
- Monday, 1/20- MLK Jr. Day – No School
- Wednesday, 1/22- Half Day of School (12:59 dismissal); Teachers working on report cards.
- Thursday, 1/23- Half Day of School (12:59 dismissal); Teachers working on report cards.
- Friday, 1/24- Half Day of School (12:59 dismissal); Teachers working on report cards.
- Tuesday, 1/28, 6 pm- The Magic of Lights
- Friday, 2/7, 6:30 - 8:30 pm- Hamilton Family Dance
Winter Parties Fun!
The Magic of Lights- 1/28
Save the date! Our second annual Magic of Lights cultural event will occur on Tuesday, 1/28 starting at 6 pm. Hamilton families will be sharing their traditions through table displays and performances. All are invited to attend!
Student council wrapping up their Giving Tree gifts for delivery!
Report Card & Parent-Teacher Conference Update
New this school year, all elementary schools have adjusted the formal communication plan with our families. All students will receive two report cards (one at the end of each semester - January and June), and all families will receive two parent-teacher conferences at the mid-point of each semester (October and March). This allows us to be in formal contact with every family four official times throughout the school year. As always, we welcome and encourage communication between home and school on a more frequent basis. We appreciate your partnership and are happy to discuss your children whenever the need arises.
Our first semester ends on January 24, 2025. Report cards will be available for parents to view on PowerSchool on February 4, 2025.
Hamilton Family Dance- 2/7
Save the Date! Hamilton's dance party is coming soon, and you won't want to miss it! Mark your calendars for February 7th, and get ready for an unforgettable night of music, dancing, and fun. Stay tuned for more details – we can't wait to see you there!
Planning for 2025-2026 Kindergarten
MLK Day Creative Contest
TSD students are invited to participate in the upcoming MLK Day Creative Contest! Reflect on a time when you made a positive difference in your community and consider how that experience impacted both you and those around you. Share your reflection through a video, essay, poem, or a portfolio of visual artwork.
The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, January 1, at 11:59 p.m. Click below to learn more and submit your entry.
TSD Preschool
PTA News
Bus Loop Procedures
If you qualify for transportation, we strongly encourage students to ride the bus as it promotes independence and helps with traffic flow. The bus loop is directly in front of the school. For arrival, Hamilton support staff and 5th grade student safeties will be ready to direct your students from the bus loop to the exterior classroom door, which opens at 9:04 am.
For dismissal, your students will exit their exterior classroom door and load their bus beginning at 4:07 pm. Hamilton support staff oversee this process, and 5th grade safeties are trained to lead Kindergarten and 1st grade students to their buses.
Car Loop Procedures
While we strongly encourage using bus transportation if you qualify, you can also drive your student to school. The car loop is adjacent to the school. For arrival, Hamilton support staff will oversee your students walking from the car loop to their exterior classroom door. As early as 9:00 am your student can exit their car door and begin walking to their classroom door, which will open at 9:04 am. Parents should remain in the vehicle at all times.
You will notice that half of the parking lot in front of the school is for parent parking. At both arrival and dismissal, parents who wish to park and walk their students to their classroom may do so. This is a great option for parents with Kindergarteners. Students must be accompanied with their guardian as they walk across the parking lot.
For dismissal, your students will begin walking to the bus loop at 4:07 pm. 5th grade safeties will walk Kindergarten and 1st grade students to this location. Dr. Recker and several staff members will help direct traffic and kids into correct cars. In order to expedite this process, it is a good idea to have your student’s name and teacher’s name posted in the right side of the car window the first few weeks. Please pull all the way ahead and only load in the right lane. Please stay in the car during this process. When parents have multiple students, the older student is encouraged to stand with the younger students.
Biking and Walking Procedures
For arrival, please wait to enter campus until 9:00 am. You may either walk your child to their exterior classroom door or until they are safely on the sidewalk. There is also a bike rack for students to utilize.
For dismissal, please meet your child outside their exterior classroom door at 4:07 pm. When the teacher opens up the door at the end of the day, your child will be released directly to you.
On Your Mark Fitness with Mrs. A
On Your Mark Floor Hockey with Ms. DeLuca
School Address:
5625 Northfield Pkwy
Troy, MI 48098
School Hours:
- Full Days: 9:04 am - 4:07 pm
- Half Days: 9:04 am - 12:59 pm (no lunch service)
Phone Numbers:
- Attendance Line: 248-823-4401
- Main Office: 248-823-4400