News and events

May 19, 2023

Believing our children are our future!

We invite you to join us on Thursday, May 25th from 5:00-6:30pm for our Multicultural/Fine Arts night. Every student will be a part of this celebration as they sing for you, We Are the World!

Students should be outside at 5:45pm on the hill in front of the school. Families will join outside in front of the school at 6:00 to hear this amazing performance. You too will believe in magic!

Please be sure to check out Hamilton's 2022-2023 Virtual Art Gallery. Student's artwork will be posted here once complete. It will include artwork from the start of the year and continue to grow as the year progresses. Look for your child's classroom tab and scroll down. Can't find your child's classroom tab? The grades start with Kindergarten and progress up to 5th grade as your scroll to the right.

Hamilton 2022-2023 Virtual Art Gallery

The kindergarteners had a fun afternoon learning how to plant flowers. The PTO purchased flowers for $150 and students worked together to make a beautiful flower garden on the hill.

Students were recognized by the Anoka-Hennepin School Board for their academic growth this year! They were awarded a medal and certificate at the meeting on May 8th, 2023. We are so proud of our students for their hard work this year.

Hamilton-We are the World!

Please join us as we explore and share the diverse culture we have at Hamilton Elementary on Thursday, May 25th from 5-6:30pm.

There will be fun activities for the family!

*Make a global art project

*Play a game from a different country

*Try a new food

*Be in the fashion show

*All school sing-along

Track and field day is Friday, May 26th and quickly approaching! We are in need of volunteers to help with our events and to make this day a success for all of the students! If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up at this link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EACAA2DA1FBCF8-track or contact Amanda Ulrich (763-506-2730). There is a morning and afternoon shift available. Please reach out to Mrs. Greenhoe (sara.greenhoe@ahschools.us) with any questions.

Save your change! Students have so much fun earning points for their classes by collecting bills and silver change and TAKING points from other classes by giving their pennies to away!

“Penny wars” - Here’s how it works:

Our PTO provides many things for our students and staff. There are many ways they have helped Hamilton this year.

*Hoopla Prizes

*WatchDOGS Pizza Night

*Hurricane Safety Patrol field trip to Nickelodeon Universe

*5th Grade field trip to Long Lake (overnight)

*Flower Garden

*Conference Meals and Staff Appreciation

I also have opportunities available daily which include:

Watch DOGS: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EACAA2DA1FBCF8-watch

Teacher Projects: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EACAA2DA1FBCF8-hamilton1

Lunchroom: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EACAA2DA1FBCF8-hamilton

Recess: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EACAA2DA1FBCF8-recess

To be a volunteer, please complete the two online forms: Volunteer Application and Criminal History Release Form. I am available via email (amanda.ulrich@ahschools.us) or phone (763-506-2730). I am in the building Tuesday-Thursday 9:30am-3:30pm and I would love to help you get involved!

Reading 101

Learning to read is complex, here is an article that will discuss what learning to read looks like.

What does it take for your child to be a Strong Reader?

This month's Graham Fletcher video explains the progression of division.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lP3CtvRU5r8

Congratulations to our Citizenship Award Honorees! These students are recognized for exemplifying the core character values of Respect, Responsibility, Making Good Choices, Being Kind and Valuing the Importance of Learning!

February

Kindergarten -Rohaan, Umar, Braiden, Landon

1st Grade - Elias, Henry, Othneil

2nd Grade - Isaiah, Zain

3rd Grade - Aubrey, Sophia, Giezwa

4th Grade - Ruth, Ari, Maliyah, Nathan, Adam

5th Grade - LJ, Alixia, Emmalee

March

Kindergarten - Chloee, Kyanna, Barrett

1st Grade - Louie, Levi, Zelda, Kaitlyn

2nd Grade - Christian, Holly, Abel

3rd Grade - Jeremiah, Crystal, Tyahna, Ja'Vion

4th Grade - Carmelo, Andie, Jaxon

5th Grade - Rudy, Samantha, Nathan

April

Kindergarten -Leland, Xander, Mailey, Zelda

1st Grade - Nahjela, Jordan, Evelyn

2nd Grade - Jomana, Robbie, De'Aveon

3rd Grade - Blaise, Sadeer, Mariia

4th Grade - Abbas, Ben, Eyosyas, Isaac

5th Grade - Izin, Kinley, Jackie

Jodi Sandquist, MSW-LICSW

Licensed School Social Worker

Hamilton Elementary School

763-506-2731

jodi.sandquist@ahschools.us

"When a flower doesn’t bloom, you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower.”

Community Resources

• If you have immediate concerns for the physical safety of a friend, a family member, or yourself, call 911.

• Dial **CRISIS from your cell phone to be connected with county mobile crisis services.

• Anoka County Mobile Crisis: 763-755-3801

• Hennepin County Children (up to 18): 612-348-2233

• Hennepin County Adults (18+): 612-596-1223

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 (English) or 1-888-628-9454 (Spanish)

• Crisis Text Line: “MN” to 741741

When students miss too many days of school, they fall behind and struggle to keep up with their classmates. Whether the days missed are due to illness, travel, or for any other reason, the result for the student is the same----learning time is lost. Children and adolescents will get sick at times and may need to stay at home, but we want to work with you to help minimize the number of days your student misses school.

Missed days add up quickly!

• Just a few missed days a month adds up to several school weeks missed in a year.

• Both excused and unexcused absences can make it more difficult for your student to keep up with other students especially in math and reading.
  

Helpful ideas:

• Make appointments with your medical provider or dentist outside of the school day. If that is not possible, make them in the late afternoon so your student misses as little school as possible.
• Always provide medical documentation of all appointments to the school personnel.
• If your student has a chronic disease, make sure that the school nurse is aware of the disease and provide medical updates so that they can assist your student if he or she becomes ill.

Minnesota is starting to see an uptick in flu cases, according to new data from the state department of health. Now is the perfect opportunity to remind your students about healthy habits to prevent the spread of germs and illness. Use these conversation tips at home to stay healthy this school year:

• Wash hands frequently: Scrub hands and fingers with soap and clean water for at least 20 seconds.

• Cover coughs and sneezes: Use an elbow or a tissue.

• Avoid touching your face: Germs can enter your body through your eyes, nose and mouth.

• Practice healthy eating habits: Food is your body’s fuel. Choosing well-balanced meals boosts energy and health. Avoid sharing food/drinks/utensils with others.

• Get plenty of rest: Sleep is important and restores your mind and body.

When to stay home
Ensuring schools are safe and healthy for all students is the first priority for Anoka-Hennepin. If your child does get sick, keep them home from school so they don’t share their illness with others. Reference school district guidelines to help with this decision:

• If a student has had a fever of 100 degrees or more, the student must stay home for 24 hours after the temperature returns to normal without fever reducing medication.

• If a student has vomited or had diarrhea, the student must stay home until 24 hours after the last episode.

• If a student has had any rash that may be disease-related or the cause is unknown, check with your family physician before sending the student to school.

• If a student is ill, please call the school daily to report the illness.

For more resources and information contact your school health services office or visit ahschools.us/healthservices.