From Hamilton To Home

I wanted to take a brief moment to wish you all a happy new year. It is my hope that you had a safe and memorable holiday season with your family. Hamilton had many activities during the month of December. It was great to see so many at the holiday concert and pancake breakfast. January brings a time of rejuvenation, reflection, and a fresh start. In this new year, please consider ways that you may be able to engage with the Hamilton community. This could be joining our PTO, volunteering during a field trip or classroom activity, or just simply attending some of our after school events. Whatever your interest, Hamilton will welcome your support. If you should need further information or have any questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Best,

Principal Putt

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.

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.

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• Marco's Pizza Night

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• Q2 Report Cards Sent Home Electronically

1/17

• 3rd/4th Grade Dental Assembly

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• MLK Day - NO SCHOOL

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• PBIS Incentive - Winter Carnival

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• Q3 Interims Sent Home Electronically

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• District Wide Professional Development Day - NO SCHOOL

• 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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