From Hamilton To Home
September 2023
It is hard to believe that we are finished with August and are heading into September. The students have been very busy learning their routines and procedures and what the 3 Be's are and what each Be looks like. Be sure to ask your child what it means to Be Respectful, Be Responsible and Be Ready to Learn and if they have earned any HAM FAM BUCKS and how they earned them. I would like to remind you about the importance of setting healthy school routines at home such as:
- Go to bed at the same time every night
- Get at least 8 hours or more of sleep
- Eat a healthy breakfast every morning
- Get plenty of exercise to help you stay healthy
- Get into a routine of doing homework
Regular attendance at the elementary school level is crucial to each student’s success, as it sets up a good pattern for your child’s entire school career. Please make sure your child is here every day that it is possible.
The month's newsletter contains information on our upcoming fundraisers, Hamilton Marco's Pizza Days, arrival and dismissal procedures, walker entrance and exit entrance and procedures and MORE.
We are looking forward to a great school year and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the main office at 440-284-8007 and choose option 0.
Thank you,
Mr. Melvin
SOME BUILDING REMINDERS
2022-2023 School Hours: 9:10 A.M.-3:10 A.M. and Pre-K: 9:10 A.M.-2:10 P.M.
Doors do not open until 8:55- please do not drop off early or allow students to walk early.
If you are dropping off, please hold your child in the car with you until 8:55am.
Please call the office to report your child(ren)’s absence at 284-8007 before 9:30AM. Our phone has 24-hour voicemail so that you may call and leave a message anytime. Please leave a voicemail if no one answers the phone in the office; voicemails are frequently checked and the office will receive your message.
Please make sure you always have a photo ID with you, when you come to the school, this is for the safety of our students.
The Main Office of any school building is a hub of activity. Students and staff are always on the go, in and out of the space throughout the school day.
It’s an active place for regular check-ins and meetings with students, as well as staff conferences and daily interactions with school principals and counselors. The Main Office is also a confidential space at times for conversations and interactions between school personnel and students.
Parents and caregivers are part of the equation, too. For any number of reasons, parents may be asked to come to their child’s school during the day. When that happens, parents should follow the district’s visitor procedures by using the school’s main entrance buzzer and intercom system to gain entrance to the school, and then signing in at the front desk.
If parents/caregivers do not have a meeting at the school but still need to come to the school during the day to see their child or to speak to a staff member, call-ahead notice or an appointment is required.
This ensures parents will be seen in a timely manner and upholds the safety practices of the school. To contact the Main Office, please call 440-284-8007 and choose option 0.
CAR RIDER DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP PROCEDURES
Car Rider Arrival:
- All cars must enter the driveway off of 12th St. off of West Ave and not Middle Ave. and drop off the student so they exit onto the main entrance sidewalk. This is done so car riders do not have to enter the driveway and cross in front of moving traffic.
- Once the student is dropped off, the car will continue to Middle Ave. and exit right onto Middle Ave.
- Doors open at 8:55 A.M. so please keep your child in your car until then.
Car Rider Pick-Up:
- All cars must enter the driveway off of 12th St. off of West Ave and not Middle Ave.
- Cars will need to display their blue number card on the dashboard so the staff can see the number. If you need a number, you will register with staff member at the 12th St. driveway entrance or call the main office at 440-284-8007.
- The individual who is picking up the student MUST be listed on the Contact List in PowerSchool so please make sure all of the information is up to date. Proper identification will be required for student pick-up.
- Once the number is received, the number will be communicated with the staff inside the building and the student will exit the building. PLEASE DO NOT GET OUT OF YOUR CAR.
- Staff will escort the student to their car so they enter the vehicle from the main entrance sidewalk. This is done so car riders do not have to cross in front of moving traffic to enter a vehicle.
- The staff member will open and close the car door. Staff will not be responsible for buckling students into car seats or securing seat belts on students.
- There will be a line so please be patient. PLEASE DO NOT GET OUT OF YOUR CAR OR PARK AND WALK UP TO THE DISMISSAL AREA. Anyone who walks up and asks for their child will be redirected to the walker exit which is Door 7.
- If you do not want to wait in the long line, it may be best to arrive between 3:10-3:15 P.M. The line moves fast once the process is followed.
Car riders are NOT permitted to be dropped off on 13th St. for arrival and/or dismissal to cross through traffic and the buses, or on Middle Avenue! This is a safety matter and we must have parents’ cooperation.
WALKERS WILL ENTER/EXIT AT DOOR 7
New this year, is that walkers in Kindergarten through fourth grade will enter and exit the building through Door 7 which is located in the cafeteria in front of the staff parking lot. Parents are asked to remain behind the cones for arrival and dismissal. We must make every attempt to maintain student safety during car and bus rider arrival and dismissal. All preschool dismissal will take place at the 13th St. doors.
PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE BUS LANE
Please do not drop your child off in the bus lane on 13th St. The designated bus lane must remain clear so the buses can enter and exit safely. If your child is a car rider, please see the car rider procedures above. If your child is a walker, please see the walker procedures above. We must make every attempt to maintain student safety during car and bus rider arrival and dismissal.
FIRSTVIEW BUS INFORMATION
First Student offers a live tracking app called FirstView that makes it easy for parents to follow the progress of their student's bus before and after school. This is helpful to allow you to see your students bus and in the event of a delay you could get the information quickly.
You can sign up here:
https://www.elyriaschools.org/departments/operations/transportation
NOTES FROM THE NURSE
When your child is sick, it is important to know when they should stay home from school. Here are general guidelines to follow for your child if they should stay home or go to school. Talk to your child’s doctor or health care provider if you are unsure if they should stay home from school.
For questions on school immunizations or to update your child’s medical information, contact the school clinic directly at 440-284-8028.
PEPPERONI ROLL FUNDRAISER
Starting on September 11th, we will be selling pepperoni rolls to raise money for student activities, student and teacher resources and field trips. The rolls are sold in packs of 6 for $13.00.
The rolls are fresh, not frozen and are packed in a tamper proof resealable bags that can be placed directly in the refrigerator or freezer. Sales sheets are due by 09/22/2023 and the rolls will be ready for pickup on 10/04/2023.
Order forms will be sent home the week of September 8th. Cash or money order only.
HAMILTON DAYS AT MARCO'S PIZZA!!!
On the second Thursday of each month, the Marco's Pizza stores in the Hamilton area will be donating a portion of sales to Hamilton Elementary!!!!
With your help and appetite, we can raise funds for our school by sponsoring a competition to win a FREE PIZZA PARTY for your classroom. Order a Marco’s pizza and make sure to tell the person taking the order your teacher’s name or if you are ordering online, be sure to click "Fundraisers" under the menu. Look for Hamilton Elementary, then click "Add Button" to the right of Hamilton's name. Checkmark the box with your child's teacher(s) name, then click "Done". Check your cart and you should see Hamilton Elementary and your child's teacher's name(s).
The classroom that gets the most orders on that day will win a FREE pizza party. Marco’s will also donate a portion of the sales generated by the school back to the school. Unable to purchase a pizza today? That is ok!!!! You can still help us out by sharing our Facebook post!!
The first Hamilton Marco's Pizza Day will be Thursday, September 14th. They will repeat on the second Thursday of each month. Be sure to mark your calendars and order some Marco's Pizza!!!
SEPTEMBER HAPPENINGS........
4th:
- Labor Day-No School For Students
6th:
- Hamilton PTO Meeting 3:30 P.M. in the Hamilton cafeteria.
11th:
- Pepperoni roll fundraiser begins
14th:
- Hamilton Marco's Pizza fundraiser
22nd:
- Pepperoni roll fundraiser forms and payment is due (cash or money order only)
26th:
- PBIS Student Incentive
28th:
- Parent-Teacher Conferences (Time TBA)
HAMILTON PBIS
The expectation at Hamilton is that students are always practicing and modeling the 3 B's which are Be Respectful, Be Responsible and Be Ready to Learn in all areas of the school. We encourage parents to have regular discussion on what the 3 B's look like and what happens when they model the 3 B's.
Be sure to review the "3 B's" with your child. These are discussed each and every day.
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.
ELYRIA CITY SCHOOLS BELIEF STATEMENTS
- 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