Are you interested in your child testing for District Advanced Learning Programs?

TESTING for Spectrum and the Accelerated Progress Program (APP) - Information packets and nomination forms are now available in the information rack in the main office. Parent/Guardian forms and Teacher input forms are due by October 8, 2007. You may turn them in to Mrs. Linda Harveland in the main office, or mail them directly to the District Office.

Hamilton E-bulletin for September 21, 2007

The September 14, 2007 Hamilton E-bulletin is available here.

October issue of Hey Hawks!

The October 2007 issue of Hey Hawks! is available here.

Hamilton E-Bulletin September 14, 2007

The September 14, 2007 Hamilton E-bulletin is available here.

7th Grade Field Trip to Skate King

This a traditional community building trip for Hamilton 7th grade students to get to know teachers and one another. We encourage all 7th graders to attend. In addition to skating, students will have the opportunity to play games such as cards, board games, etc. If your student would like to rent “In-line skates”-(roller blades) she/he will need to bring an additional $3.00 on the day of the trip. If your student would like to bring her/his own skates they must be inspected at the door. Lunch is needed! Your student can bring a sack lunch from home, have Hamilton provide one or purchase lunch at Skate King. Preference should be indicated on the permission slip. If your 7th grader hasn't presented you with the permission slip, download it here.

8th Grade Field Trip to the Puyallup Fair

The 8th grade will be going on a Field Trip to the Puyallup Fair on Friday, September 21. All students must turn in the Permission Slip with the both sides of the form filled in. There is a Medical Release on the reverse of the form. Turn in permission slips and payment to Ms. Smith in the front hallway in the mornings and in the cafeteria during 3rd lunch beginning Tuesday, September 11, 2007. Permission Slips must be turned in by Wednesday, September 19. Students must bring sack lunch or request a sack lunch from school, or bring $5-$10 to buy lunch at the Fair. If your student hasn't presented you with the Permission Slip, download it here.

Marine Discoveries for Grade 7

You may remember from last spring that 7th grade parent Bruce Williams was planning a special program for the rising seventh graders - a sailing adventure and a hands on opportunity to study marine biology. The deadline approaches and space is limited. If your 7th grader is interested in joining a group of his/her classmates for three days on Puget Sound from Sunday, September 30th to Tuesday, October 2, please complete this application. More information is available from: Ms. Nuno (Hamilton Teacher, Room 261): Jenny McColloch (Interim Education Director, Salish Sea Expeditions) Bruce Williams (Hamilton Parent): Applications are due this Friday, September 14th.

Picture Day

WILL BE ON TUESDAY, September 25th, with retakes on Tuesday, October 30th. Students will take their pictures in LA/SS block.

Keep a Sharp Eye Out for the Start of School Packets

Start-of-School Packets are being sent home with students Friday, September 7. Please ask your child for the packet or check their backpacks for it. There are very important forms to be filled out in this packet - how about you get comfortable with a cup of coffee or tea and take care of it right away! Review the checklist and if you find that you are missing something in the packet, you can download the information here: Checklist Health Registration Form FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) Internet Access Agreement Student Survey Form to Identify Disabled Students Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire Hamilton Fees Media and Website Release Form PTSA Membership PTSA Student Directory Form Hamilton Volunteer Form Yearbook Order Form Hamilton T-shirt Order Form Additionally, your student's "Student Information Verification" sheet should also have come home on Friday. Please review the information and make any necessary corrections. Your student should return the corrected form to school.

International Potluck Dinner

Thursday, September 20th at 6:30 pm It's the first big event of the school year - and you won't want to miss it! Following the meal is the Annual Geography Bee. Please search your recipe books and bring a dish to share. Do you have connections to restaurants, eateries or other food sources that may be willing to donate something for our dinner? We have had some lovely donations in the past and this has really helped to ensure that everyone gets enough to eat. Please let us know! The International Potluck Dinner Committee is looking for a wee bit of help from anyone who may feel moved to help out with this event. If you'd like to know how you could help, e-mail Marie Coffland or call at 206-491-1058. If your last name begins with A-E please bring a dessert, F-K please bring an entrée, L-Q a salad, and R-W a side dish. Plates and utensils are provided.

Join the HIMS PTSA Volunteers!

This is an email-based "come as you are" and give us a hand. Send an email to our Volunteer Group and we'll get in touch with you when we need help. It's free!

Hamilton E-Bulletin September 7, 2007

The September 7, 2007 Hamilton E-bulletin is available here.

September 2007 Hamilton Newsletter

The September 2007 issue of Hey Hawks! is availablehere.