Say Good-bye to Katie Cryan-Leary

Please join the PTSA for coffee and pastries in the library on Friday, June 12 from 7:45-9:00 to wish Katie Cryan Leary well. She has been a great advocate for Hamilton students-if you can, drop by to say goodbye.

Field Trips and Yearbook reminders

Ms. Christiansen: Attention All 6th Graders! Come join us for FUN in the SUN at the BEACH – our end of the year field trip on Thursday, June 18. Turn in your permission form and payment to Ms. Christiansen in Room 311 ASAP! The deadline is Tuesday, June 16th. No more permission forms can be accepted after that date, so don’t forget! Also, all library books or fines must be turned in for you to attend this trip. See Ms. Christiansen if you have any questions! Ms. Gerlitz: 8th graders turn your permission slips and money for the cruise and wild waves into Ms. Gerlitz in Room 417 before school, at lunch or after school. Be sure to take care of your fines and turn in your library books in order to go!!! Please don’t’ leave your books in my mailbox – return them to the library or the classroom, if they are textbooks. Ms. von Walter: Upward Bound at Franklin and Roosevelt – The deadline has been extended to Friday, June 12th. Please bring completed applications as soon as possible. Remember there are teacher and counselor pages in the packet. This is a great opportunity! Ms. Gerlitz: Yearbooks, Yearbooks! Yes, they are still available for purchase. Just stop by room 417 to order yours! Stop procrastinating and buy yours TODAY! Books will be distributed the last week of school during all three lunches!!! If you think you ordered one already, please check the lists posted in your teachers classrooms or on the bulletin board on the 4th floor. If your name isn’t on the list and you believe you ordered one, see Ms. Gerlitz, Room 417, immediately!

Hamilton PTSA Minutes

The PTSA minutes can be found at the following links: PTSA Minutes September 2008 PTSA Minutes April 2009 PTSA Minutes May 2009

Ice Cream Social

You are invited! to an Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, June 10th from 6:30-8:00. The event will include ice cream, PTSA elections and budget approval, an opportunity to meet families and students coming to Hamilton next year, and a greeting from incoming Principal Chris Carter. Assistant Principals Jesely Alvarez and Jo Shapiro have also been invited. We can use lots of help with this event-please e-mail Stephanie Bower and put "ice cream help" in the subject line.

Summer Science/Technology Camps for Grades 6 and 7!

Current sixth- and seventh-graders will have an opportunity this summer to learn how to design and program video games, build and race a car that runs entirely on solar energy, or learn how to make objects float. Cleveland High School will be hosting an “Eagle Tech” Camp from June 29 to July 16 for these and other technology and science subjects. Camps will be held from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Technology classes include: DigiPen Project FUN, Project Lead the Way, and Pre-Engineering/Science. A selection of science classes include: Earth Science, Chemistry, Physics and Biology. Click here for the flier. For more information, e-mail Kelly Tagupa or call her at 252-7814.

Letter from the Principal

Dear Hamilton International Middle School community members, This morning I announced to my staff that I have been granted a leave for the 2009/10 school year and that I will not be returning as principal at Hamilton. My decision to leave the Hamilton community was a difficult one to make, and was based primarily on personal family reasons. I am proud of the learning community that we have developed together and will miss working amongst the students and staff of Hamilton every day. I am very pleased that Superintendent Goodloe-Johnson has decided to appoint Mr. Chris Carter as my replacement. (see letter attached) I am confident that he will be able to effectively lead the Hamilton community. Mr. Carter will be able to spend some time getting to know Hamilton this spring, but will be focused on his current commitment to the African American Academy community as well. Please know that I am committed to a smooth transition of leadership and to working with Mr. Carter to ensure the future success of Hamilton International Middle School. Respectfully, Katie Cryan Leary

Informational meeting for the Music Program

Please join us for an informational meeting regarding the new music program at Hamilton International Middle School on Thursday, May 28th from 7 - 8:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at Lincoln (4400 Interlake Ave. N) in the band room, C102 (in the same complex as the auditorium). Dan Rowe, HIMS band director, will be there to share information and answer questions regarding the program next year. Additionally, information regarding the new parent booster group will be available, and you will have the opportunity to volunteer in a number of different roles for this group for next year. We are looking for people to fill the following roles: concert band liaison, jazz band liaison, orchestra liaison, and archivist. We also need volunteers for some summerprojects. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Sylvia Chambers at sylvia.chambers@gmail.com or 524-8796. A board of directors will be presented for a vote. Come and get a piece of the action!