Thomas V. Hamilton Elementary

Good Evening Hamilton Families,

We have wrapped up another week of MCAS testing where our students put in so much effort. We also celebrated Teacher and Nurses Appreciation week. Thank you Parent Council for organizing something special each day. We look forward to another week of ROARing at Hamilton.

Early Release - May 14, 2024

There will be an early release on Tuesday May 14, 2024 due to Teacher Professional Development. Lunch will not be served.

Upcoming Events

To stay in the know of all planned events, check out this document. Mrs. Tevenan will keep this updated as events are added.

MCAS

This week Grades 3 & 5 will participate in math testing. We are encouraging all students to try their best. Teachers and students have been working hard all year and are prepared to show off their skills. Please encourage your child(ren) to get a great night of sleep, eat a good breakfast, and to put their best effort into it. While we do not want to stress students out, we do want them to take this seriously so that we can continue to teach them in the best way possible.

Please see the full calendar here.

Recess Attire

With the nice weather, we have had lots of students wearing crocs and sandals to school. With this, we have had an uptick in injuries during recess and gym. Yes they are comfy, but if your child likes to play any of the more active games we are seeing minor strains and lots of stubbed toes. Please wear sneakers on gym days and everyday for our more active recess participants.

Parent Council Meeting

Please join the parent council on Wednesday May 15, 2024 at 7:00pm. We meet virtually and there is no need to turn your camera on! We’d love to have as many parents as possible as we talk about closing up this year with fun events and planning for next year.

Topic: TWHPC May Meeting

Time: May 15, 2024 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84227003411?pwd=RTRvTGdzOStlRml2SnhmcitiNGk4Zz09

Meeting ID: 842 2700 3411

Passcode: 414070

Kindergarten Here I Come Event - 5/23/24

Weymouth CFE invites you to an event for all incoming Kindergarten families.

Wildcat Career Connections

The college and career fair will be held this year on Wednesday May 29, 2024. Checkout this link for more college and career information.

Mental Health Awareness Month

As students' academic and social demands grow, so too should the importance of discussing and addressing their mental health. Students face a variety of stressors, and it is crucial to foster an environment of understanding mental health, decreasing stigma, and providing support. Below are resources that address mental health and provide students with the tools to thrive inside and outside school.

Please refer to this document for more information.

Dining for a Cause - 5/16/24

On May 16th, Hamilton is hosting a fundraiser at Jake N Joes in Braintree. Please see this flyer for information.

International Festival 2024 - 5/14/24

We proudly invite you and your family to explore the cultural diversity of our community. Please join us for a night dedicated to celebrating diversity and learning about the many cultures within our school community. This event will include information tables, music, performances, a fashion show, bite-sized food samples, and crafts.

Kindergarten Here I Come - Host a Station, Sponsor, or Donate a Raffle?

Interested in reaching upcoming K families? Please see all of your options here.

SEPAC Newsletter

Please check out the latest newsletter from the Special Education Parent Advisory Council.

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Teen Center Open House - 5/30/24

Weymouth Youth & Family Services invite all current 5th graders to come check out the Teen Center at the open house on Thursday May 30, 2024.

5th Grade Band Spring Concert - 6/13/24

Join the Hamilton, Nash, Academy, and Pingree fifth graders for their spring concert. All information is here.

Movie Night at Chapman - 5/24/24

The Black Student Union and Step Team invite you to a viewing of Kung Fu Panda 4 on 5/24/24.

Octagonal Elementary Track & Field Meet

Current 4th and 5th grade students are invited to participate in a great team building track event at WHS on 6/12/24. Flyers with more information can be found here.

Car Seat Safety Check

The Weymouth Health Department is excited to announce that they now have 3 Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPST) to offer car seat installations and inspections as a free service to our community.

Use the QR code on the flyer to schedule.

Recycling Program

It’s not trash, it’s cash! Check out this flyer about our textile recycling program and how you can raise money for our school.

Smart Watches

We have had an increase in students utilizing this technology. Please see this letter from Mr. Burm regarding our policies.

Our Story - Celebrating our Community

There are so many fabulous things happening outside of Hamilton that involve our Hamilton staff and students. We want to celebrate these contributions to the Weymouth community via announcements, assemblies, and our social media. Please complete this form to share any community news that our Hamilton Community is participating in.

From showing grit and coming back to win a hockey tournament, to helping younger students during learn to skate, to assisting with homework when it gets difficult. Do you know of a local business that has helped Hamilton or any community service projects that our community is embracing? Share all these stories so we can recognize all of our fabulous community members during announcements and on our social media.

Weymouth Food Pantry Backpack Program

To participate in the Weymouth Food Pantry Backpack Program, please complete the following form online. If you need a paper copy, please let us know.

Backpack Program Sign Up

Bus Dismissal Feed

X (formerly Twitter) is having some issues, so we have moved to posting our bus dismissal times on Facebook. You do not need a Facebook account to see these posts. Please click here each afternoon to know when each bus has left Hamilton for the day.

Attendance Call Procedures

Please refer to our absence call procedure for when your child is not attending school.

Attendance Counts

Having students at school and on time daily is a major part of having a successful school year both academically and socially emotionally. Please send your child to school every day, unless they have any of the prohibited symptoms. Let us know how we can help if attendance is a concern for your family.

Lunch & Breakfast

Students may bring their lunch from home or choose from the daily menu. Breakfast will be grab and go and lunch will have hot and cold options. All students will have access to meals at no cost.

Weymouth Wednesdays

Staff and students are invited to join in on Weymouth Wednesdays at Hamilton. Dress in Weymouth gear or wear maroon and gold.

Bus Expectations

We want to remind families that riding the bus is a privilege and that safety for all students is extremely important. We will continue to review behavior expectations and adjust individual plans as necessary so that all students are having a safe and enjoyable transportation experience.

PAW Slips

Throughout the school day, students are being recognized for representing ROAR (Respect. Ownership. Achievement. Responsibility) by staff members when they are seen demonstrating these traits. Students are given a paw slip that explains what they were seen doing. This slip is given to the front office, and the student is given a sticker so the whole school community can see that a PAW was earned. Every Friday, random student PAW slips will be pulled so we can recognize students who have been ROARing across Hamilton. Be sure to ask your student how they are ROARing at home and school, particularly with our focus this month on helping others.

Afternoon Parking

As a reminder, if you will be using the playground while waiting for your child or staying past dismissal time for any reason, you need to be parking in the row closest to the swings. This is for the safety of all students as the other cars are released. Also, please be aware of the cones that are placed after dismissal so that Champions can utilize the outdoor space. Do not drive through this area when the cones are out.

Morning Drop Off

Please refer to our Morning Drop-Off procedure as a reminder of our protocol. You must stay in your car at all times. Please have your child(ren) exit only on the passenger side (moving car seats if necessary) and follow the vehicle in front of you as you exit.

Parent Council

Our Parent Council works hard throughout the year to raise funds for our Hamilton Community. Without their active involvement, we would not be able to bring the additional level of positive experiences for our children. Please consider getting involved. There are many areas where support is needed and every little bit helps with enhancing our overall school experience. Our officers are listed below.

President - Nicole Jones

Vice President - Rachel Collins

Secretary - Karen Kintz

Treasurer - Brian Tupper

Please email our parent council at twhpc1@gmail.com.

Or check out their social media Facebook Instagram

Monday, 5/13 - MCAS - Math Gr 3 Day 1

Tuesday, 5/14 - Cultural Arts Show - Taiko Thunder (10:00-11:00)

Tuesday, 5/14 - Early Dismissal at 11:50 - Professional Development

Tuesday, 5/14 - International Night at Chapman School (5:00-8:30)

Wednesday, 5/15 - MCAS - Math Gr 5 Day 1

Thursday, 5/16 - MCAS - Math Gr 3 Day 2

Thursday, 5/16 - Mass Audubon Visits Grade 4 (12:30-2:40)

Friday, 5/17 - MCAS - Math Gr 5 Day 2

Hamilton Happenings on Facebook for daily updates & a sneak peek into your student’s day. We are also now running bus dismissal times through Facebook.

Check in with what is going on in art with Mrs. Pattison on her classroom instagram page.

New to Hamilton? Everything you need to get started

Welcome Letter

Arrival Procedure

Dismissal Procedure