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Hamilton Happenings
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March 31, 2024
All School Celebration Highlights!
Listen in on two of our first graders as they partner read. Way to go Sophia & Barrett! We are proud of our Hamilton students working together to learn and grow!
Congratulations 3rd Grade Teacher, Sarah Donovan!!
Ms. Donovan: Presidential Award for Excellence in Math & Science Nomination
Congratulations to our very own 3rd grade teacher, Sarah Donovan, for being named in the top 3 Minnesota educators to move forward as a nominee for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics & Science Teaching. Ms. Donovan has been a long standing favorite teacher by former students who have publicly recognized her many times as a teacher who they attribute to positively impacting their lives. We are grateful to Ms. Donovan for her continued contributions and professional learning she applies to her classroom on a daily basis. She strives to make a difference in the lives of her students. Ms. Donovan holds them accountable to high rigor and structures her environment to support their learning.
Trimester 2 Report Cards are Live in Parent View App.
AH-Online Report Card
Make sure to log into your Parent View app to checkout your child's report card. We encourage you to celebrate their successes and partner with us on areas we can continue to grow. If you are not able to access your child's report card online, please contact us for a paper copy of their report card. Call 763-506-2700.
MCA Testing Begins in April
Our 3rd through 5th graders will begin our Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA's) during the month of April. MCA's are required by the state of Minnesota to measure proficiencies in reading, math, and science. These assessments are measures of performance for schools and also are utilized as criteria for students to receive additional programming such as Talent & Development, etc. We ask that you help to support your children through this time by making sure they are well rested and give them a word of encouragement to 'Do their best!' as they are headed out the door to school. We know testing can be both rewarding and challenging. Students love to see their growth and it takes effort as they work to do their best. We are proud of each one of our students and look forward to encouraging them to do their best as well!
Cookie Dough Fundraiser!!
Orders due: Tuesday, April 2nd!!
Hamilton PTO is offering a cookie dough fundraiser to support our school community. Funds raised through PTO go toward field trips, enhanced school experiences such as glow day and Disney, as well as classroom resources to engage students in their learning. Orders are due Tuesday, April 2nd and will be delivered to the school for pick-up on Tuesday, May 7th.
Parents as Equal Partners...
We look forward to a great year ahead with even more opportunities to 'assist in discovery.' Whether it be in math, reading, science, writing, or character development, we know there are great things yet to be discovered in the talents of our students! We invite you to continue to partner with us on this journey of learning!
Opportunities to get involved:
- Volunteer: classroom projects, take-home projects, reading/math practice
- Watch DOGS/MOMS (Dads of Great Students/Moms of Magnificent Students)
- Join your child for lunch.
- Read with your child at home... even 10 minutes can make a difference.
- Play games with your children that use numbers/calculations or problem-solving.
- Encourage consistent attendance.
- Work with our school social workers if there are any barriers that we can help support.
- Jodi Sandquist - 763-506-2731
April at a glance...
April Character Strong Trait: Courage
- PTO Cookie Fundraiser Ends: Apr. 2
- K Welcome Night - April 15th (For incoming kindergarten students.)
- PTO/Citizenship: April 18
- MCA Testing Gr. 3/4/5
- Reading: Begins - April 16
- Math: April 23
- Science (gr. 5): April 30
Contact Information
Hamilton Elementary - 763-506-2700
Hamilton Attendance Line - 763-506-2706
Hamilton Health Office - 763-506-2704
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