Hamilton Happenings

Our annual Halloween parade is this Wednesday. The Troy High drumline will lead the parade beginning at 2:30 pm. We will close our parking lot at 2:15 pm so students can safely walk the path shown below. Parents are invited to attend the parade, and to join the class parties afterward. For the parade, feel free to stand on the asphalt along the sidewalk so you can see the costumes and also leave space for the kids to use the sidewalk. If you are attending the parties, please check in at the main office following the parade.

Costume notes: Students should not wear costumes to school. We spend the first part of the day in a traditional school day, and then will help the students get ready in their costumes after lunch. Please think of our youngest learners when selecting a school-appropriate costume, and avoid anything that is violent or scary in nature (ex: avoid fake blood, weapons, and graphic costumes).

As a reminder, there is no school for students this upcoming Thursday or Friday. Our teachers will be engaged in professional development on these days.

• Wednesday, 10/30, 2:30 pm- Halloween Parade led by Troy High Drumline; Class parties afterwards.
• Thursday, 10/31- No School for Students; Staff Professional Development
• Friday, 11/1- No School for Students; Staff Professional Development
• Wednesday, 11/6- Picture Retakes and Group/Candid Photos
• Wednesday, 11/13, 3:10 pm- Hawk Nest #2
• Thursday, 11/14, 7 pm- PTA Meeting - Fall Update from Central Office Leadership
• Wednesday, 11/20, 3:10 pm- Blue Ribbon Student Assembly
• Saturday, 11/23- Fleece and Thank You PTA Event
  
• Wednesday, 11/27 - Friday, 11/29- No School, Thanksgiving Break
• Monday, 12/23 - Friday, 1/3- No School, Winter Break

Today on the announcements we revealed that the Masked Mascot has returned! The goal of this program is to have fun while bragging on our students who are working hard to be good examples of responsibility, resiliency, empathy, and integrity.

Every other Friday Dr. Recker will secretly select one student to wear the Hamilton Hawk costume and greet students at arrival. Parents of selected students will be notified a few days prior to talk through logistics. After the Masked Mascot greets students at arrival, we will unveil who the Masked Mascot was during morning announcements! To be considered, students only need to complete a Masked Mascot application, which can be found in their centrum common spaces.

If you were not satisfied with your child's first picture, you can have them participate in Picture Retake Day on 11/6. To do so, have them bring their packet of pictures on retake day. We will also have each of our students who missed the original picture day take their photos. Additionally, we will be taking photos of some of our student groups including student council, choir, and safety and service squad.

The final date for families of students in grades 2 - 5 to purchase Optional Annual iPad Insurance is October 31st. Click the button below for directions on how to do so.

The Troy Foundation for Educational Excellence provides annual scholarships to graduating seniors, as well as tens of thousands of dollars in grants in the Troy School District to enhance education in TSD classrooms. If interested in being a volunteer trustee, please click the below!

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.

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.

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.

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