Hamilton Avenue Update

Greetings! We had a lovely transition back to school after our winter break. The 26th of February marks the end of the Marking Period at our school. Your K-5 classroom teachers should have contacted you about scheduling a Report Card Conference on either March 11th (no school for students) or March 13th (early release for students). We cannot stress the importance of attending these informative conferences. Please contact your teacher if you have not heard from them regarding an appointment.

PJ Day

It turns out that I was wrong about the amount of money raised for childhood cancer on PJ Day. It was actually $22,796. Sophie Lenschow is a senior this year. She wrote in an email, "I would absolutely love to keep this initiative going after I leave for college - my sister, Anna, who is a sophomore at GHS would be very happy to take over the coordination next year." I answered her and told her that Hamilton Avenue would love to continue to participate. Thank you to all who contributed. Here is a thank you from Sophie: "Thank you so so much to everyone who participated in the PJ Day Fundraiser for Connecticut Children's Hospital just before break. Across the district, an amazing $22,796!! This incredible sum of money will be put to good use funding research for pediatric cancer. Thank you again so much!!"

Thanks so much,

Sophie

Board of Education Meeting

What an honor for our school to be recognized last night at the Board of Education meeting for being named one of the State of Connecticut's Schools of Distinction! Mrs. Simonelli and I were in good company with our counterparts from Riverside, ISD, North Mianus, Parkway, and North Street Schools.

Black History Month Assembly

Thank you Ms. Martins for organizing our Black History Month Assembly yesterday. See photos below.

Incoming Kindergarten Meeting

On Wednesday, March 5th, at 9:00 AM, we will host our Incoming Kindergarten Parent Orientation. This is an informative meeting, and we will discuss any questions you may have about Kindergarten at Hamilton Avenue School. If you know of any families who may be coming to Hamilton Avenue, please encourage them to attend on the 5th or to contact the main office for more information.

Please read to the end to learn how to support the PTA Double Good fundraiser. Have a restful weekend!

Best,

Mrs. Fox

Please join us on Monday evening from 5:30-7:00 at the Greenwich Arts Council for the District Art Show where some of our students will be sharing the great work they have created with Ms. Shores. I am looking forward to seeing the beautiful work.

Hamilton Avenue Scholars in grades K-5 will complete a problem-based learning activity by selecting a topic of interest within a specific STEAM framework. Scholars will research, reflect, create, design, share, and present their discoveries at the Challenge on Thursday, May 23, 2024, using a display method of their choice. Scholars will not only teach about their topic and learning, but will have the opportunity to learn from their peers as well. This project will be completed primarily at home with the support of families. At school, we will have special days each month for students to work on their projects. We will also provide monthly family help sessions beginning in March.

If you have registration or general questions, reach out to Greenwich After School at info@GreenwichAfterschool.com or 888.212.3837.

Have feedback on what classes you'd like to see for spring? Email the PTA at hamavepta@gmail.com.

Courses and Schedule:

COMING SOON! SPRING OFFERINGS!

Welcome back Ham Ave! We have a lot of spring events coming up and with a variety of volunteering options that won’t be big time commitments. The more people that help out the less strain it is on everyone. Please email hamavepta@gmail.com to find out ways to get involved and trust me, your kids notice and it always makes them smile.

At a future PTA meeting we will be voting on PTA Board positions. If you would like to nominate yourself or someone else for a position, we appointed our nominating committee at this months meeting so please email: kieralewis@me.com.

Coming Up.....

Mar 4-8: Doublegood Popcorn fundraiser -look for an email with instructions on this

Mar 16: save the date for Ham Ave Family skate night at dorothy hamill rink - 4:30- 6pm

And DON'T FORGET to sign up for the PTA. You can sign up easily online here. Our goal is 100% participation

From the Desk of Mrs. Simonelli

Greenwich Public Schools District Digest

All About ALP

Together We Can

Greenwich Public Schools Listening Community - To offer a safe space where parents/caregivers of children receiving special education support can come together, feel heard and connect with others.

The district has many job openings. If you are interested please click on one of the links below. Contact David Eisenstein: david_eisenstein@greenwich.k12.ct.us or (203)625-7400.

Full-Time Professional Assistant: Full-Time, JobID: 2248

Cafeteria Monitor (approximately 15 hours per week): Cafeteria Monitor GPS

Email: Diane_Fox@greenwich.k12.ct.us
Website: https://has.greenwichschools.org/
Location: Hamilton Avenue School, 184 Hamilton Avenue, Greenwich, CT, USA
Phone: (203)869-1685