Hamline Elementary
Family Newsletter, May 5th, 2025
In this Newsletter
Important Upcoming Events
Student Assemblies: May 8th & 9th
Coffee with the Principal: May 9th
Mighty Midway Spring Festival
Husky Pack Updates
STEM Family Night Thank You
EDL: Last Day, May 21st
SPPS Summer Programming: Registration Open!
Girls on the Run Practice 5K: May 14th
Hamline to Hamline Collaboration News
Ordway Field Trip information
Lost and Found
Neighborhood Resources and Events
- Saint Paul Parks & Rec Summer Camp Registration
- Midway Project Food Distribution at Hancock Rec Center
Translation Information
Important Upcoming Events
May 8th: Husky Pack (PTA) Meeting
May 8th: PreK-2 Assembly
May 9th: Coffee with the Principal
May 9th: 3-5 Assembly
May 9th: Hamline to Hamline Collaboration Field Day
May 14th: Girls on the Run Practice 5K
May 17th: Mighty Midway Spring Festival
May 28th : Ordway Field Trip, Grades 3-5
May 29th: Ordway Field Trip, Grades K-2
Student Assemblies
Families are always welcome at Hamline, and we especially love to see you at our Assemblies.
In May, we will be celebrating Kindness.
PreK-2nd Grade Assembly: Thursday, May 8th, 3:00pm
Grades 3-4 Assembly: Friday, May 9th, 3:00pm
Coffee with the Principal: May 9th
Join Principal Reilly in the Family Room (1103) for coffee!
Friday, May 9th, 9:30-10:00
Family Room, 1103
We will be talking about the Family Engagement Plan (FEP) draft for the 2025-2026 school year, the School Continuous Improvement Plan (SCIP), and the Family-School Compact. Also, bring your questions about this year and next year as well as your hopes and dreams.
Drafts for these can be viewed here:
School Continuous Improvement Plan (Available soon!)
Mighty Midway Festival
All Are Welcome!
Mighty Midway Festival
Saturday, May 17th, 2025 (Rain or shine!)
1:00-4:00pm
Hancock Recreation Center
1610 Hubbard Ave
St. Paul, MN
Thanks to support from the Hamline Midway Environment Committee, this year's festival will have entertainment and activities focused on our pollinators!
Free Admission! Featuring entertainment, food, bake sale, community expo, and more!
Sponsorship opportunities and tables for vendors & organizations at the community expo are available.
Visit the Facebook event page: https://fb.me/e/3HqoiHU0y
Sign up to volunteer on the day of the festival or donate baked goods to the bake sale!
Volunteer sign-up: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../30E094DAAAB29A6FC1...
Bake sale sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../30E094DAAAB29A6FC1...
For more information on donating to the bake sale or for other information,
contact Karen McCauley at karen.mccauley@spps.org
Husky Pack Update
What's our Hamline Family-Staff organization up to?
Hamline Families and Community!
Are you looking for a chance to build good things in this world? A chance to put your energy towards a local effort where you can see the results of your work first-hand?
The Hamline Elementary Husky Pack may be your answer! The Husky Pack is our Parent/Teacher/Family/Community organization (PTA) who works to foster community, celebrate our diversity, and support our school staff and teachers.
We are made up of parents, teachers, staff, administrators, and community supporters who share a love for this awesome school.
In the past year, we have sponsored Family Nights, provided teacher/staff support (both physical and financial), provided teacher meals during conference time, held fundraisers, helped with the Spring Festival, and other behind the scenes support.
We have some graduations and transitions happening in the next few months would love some fresh energy and perspectives from anyone who is interested.
Opportunities to help out are varied and flexible.
Please reach out to Elizabeth Hosch (muller.elizabeth@gmail.com) with any questions or interest. We would love to work with you to find your right fit!
Husky Pack Upcoming Events and Fundraisers
We have a number of exciting spring activities in the works, so please keep your eyes out for chances to come along-side this work to support our wonderful school!
Next Meeting: 5/8/25, 4:30-5:30pm, Hancock Rec Center
Next fundraisers:
Toppers St. Paul AND Falcon Heights, May 5-7th
Spring Festival: Saturday, May 17th, 1:00-4:00pm on the field (rain or shine!)
Hamline Elementary STEM Night & STEM Challenge
STEM Family Night: Thank You!
(and thanks to our friend, Vicki from the Saint Paul Public Schools Title I Office for taking pictures!)
Extended Day Learning: Last Day May 21st
The last day of Extended Day Learning (EDL) is on Wednesday, May 21st.
Thank you for participating in this program this year!
SPPS Summer Programming: Registration Open
Sign Up for a Summer of Fun!
Registration for SPPS Summer Learning Programs is now open at spps.org/summer. Check out the wide variety of programs including art, STEM, languages, outdoor activities and more. Our summer programs help students in grades K-12 strengthen their academic skills, discover new talents and prepare for the upcoming school year. Register by April 14 for the best opportunity to get into the program of your choice.
Elementary Summer Programs with availability:
K-4 Language Immersion & Culture (only for students attending an SPPS Immersion School during the 24-25 school year)
Middle School Summer Programs with availability:
3-8 E-STEM (grades 3 & 4 are full)
How to Register for a Summer Learning Program:
Online through the Campus Parent Portal
Reset Campus Parent Portal password HERE
Paper Registration Form
Send completed forms to: SPC@spps.org or mail to Student Placement Center, 2102 University Ave. W., St. Paul, MN 55114
Girls on the Run Practice 5K: May 14th
Hamline to Hamline Collaboration News
The longstanding collaboration between Hamline Elementary and Hamline University is a one-of-kind program in Saint Paul and the first of its kind in the nation. Whether you’re new to Hamline Elementary or have been here for a while, we’re excited to share the experiences that our Collaboration provides to this special community of learners!
The Hamline to Hamline Collaboration was hard at work in April organizing more unique learning experiences. Hamline Elementary second graders had one very busy day working with Hamline University’s Business and Society class to create kindness cards for neighbors in the morning and playing a game of soccer with the women’s soccer team in the afternoon. The Hamline University theater department treated first graders to a behind-the-scenes experience at the Anne Simley Theater on campus and yoga-practicing university students led first graders through yoga poses, breathing, and balance exercises in the Hamline Elementary gym. In May we’re looking forward to an author event on campus for first-graders, kindergarten tours of Hamline University’s Bush Library, and our annual Onward and Beyond campus event for 5th graders. We are also excited for our K-5 Field Day on May 9th in partnership with Hamline Athletics. Families are welcome to attend this energetic and joyful event between 10:00-11:30am on Klas Field on the Hamline University campus. And as Hamline University's spring term comes to a close and college students move on to their summer plans, our Collaboration programs will begin to wind down. It’s also nearly time for Hamline University’s Commencement (May 17th) and the Hamline to Hamline Collaboration would like to congratulate all of this year's graduates, especially those who have been part of our programming and community during their time at Hamline University. These amazing college students add so much to our community and we wish them all the best in their future endeavors! A quick reminder that many Hamline University events and activities are open to the public - please see the events calendar below for more information. On behalf of the Hamline to Hamline Collaboration, thank you for your support. If you have questions about what we do or have ideas for what you’d like to see from this partnership, please reach out to our team! Collaboration Contacts *Collaboration Coordinator at Hamline Elementary: Alex Troy: alexandra.troy@spps.org *Project Manager at Hamline University: Jessica Kopp: jkopp06@hamline.edu Find us on Social Media Instagram: HamlineCollaboration Facebook: Hamline Collaboration Twitter/X: HamlineCollab TikTok: HamlineCollaboration Links: *Hamline Elementary: https://hamline.spps.org/ *Hamline University: https://www.hamline.edu/ *Campus Map: Hamline University Campus Map Upcoming Hamline University Events:
*Hamline to Hamline Collaboration: Hamline to Hamline Collaboration
*Full athletics schedule: https://hamlineathletics.com/
Ordway Field Trip: May 28th & 29th
We have the opportunity to attend a show at the Ordway again, thanks to one of our very own Hamline families. We will be attending a show that is part of the Flint Hills Family Festival. The show is called 360 All Stars. Here is a bit about the show:
"A phenomenal physical performance exploring all forms of rotation, 360 ALLSTARS connects the street with the elite to deliver a supercharged urban circus. Boasting a stellar cast of World Champion and World Record holding artists and athletes, 360 ALLSTARS is a spectacular fusion of the extraordinary artistry that emerges from street culture."
TRIP DETAILS:
Wednesday, May 28th : Grades 3-5
Thursday, May 29th: Grades K-2
*For both trips, buses will leave Hamline at 11:15 and return around 1:15
Things to keep in mind:
-Permission slips will be sent out closer to the date
-If you are missing your lunch time due to the trip, you will have bagged lunches in your room when you return
If there are any initial questions, please reach out! I will send more details closer to the trip dates.
Lost and Found
Are you missing any gloves, hats, hoodies, or other items? Don't forget to check the Lost and Found, across from the gym!
Neighborhood Resources & Events
Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Summer Camp Registration
Midway Project Food Distribution at Hancock Rec Center
The Midway Project is a weekly food pantry that takes place in Hancock Rec Center, on the parent pick-up side of the Hamline Elementary building. We provide produce and non-perishable food.
There are no barriers to receive food. All are welcome!
Ms. Karen, Hamline Elementary's Family Engagement Lead, and Ms. Jessica, Hamline University's Lab School Program Manager serve as organizers (and both are former Hamline Elementary parents).
If you have questions, please contact Ms. Karen: karen.mccauley@spps.org
April 16th & 23rd, 12:00-2:00pm
May 7th, 14th, 21st, 12:00-2:00pm
Summer dates will be announced in May.
Translation Information
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