Hamilton Happenings
April 7, 2024
EBT - Benefit Application
Deadline - Must be approved by MAY 15
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) recently announced a Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (S-EBT) program to begin in the summer of 2024.
The S-EBT program provides families with school-aged children eligible for the free or reduced-price category from an approved application $40 per month per child ($120 total) during the summer months to purchase healthy foods with funds on EBT cards.
Students must have an approved Application for Educational Benefits by May 15 to receive the benefit. Please ensure that your correct contact information is updated in ParentVue prior to that deadline as well.
If your family needs access to this program, or any other educational benefits, please visit ahschools.us/freereduced to complete an application. For more information visit the MDE website.
Please contact Anoka-Hennepin Child Nutrition for questions about eligibility and qualifications.
763-506-1240 staff.CnpEnrollment@ahschools.us
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!
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
- 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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