Thomas W. Hamilton Elementary

Unified Game Day

Student athletes and peer buddies from across the district will be coming together for a fun event on April 30, 2026. Get hyped with this fun video.

Ascend Event - Friday 4/17

Please have your students wear their Hamilton Grade level shirt or color. Be sure to fill out the waiver ahead of time so that your student can participate.

Spirit Day 4/16/26

Let’s celebrate our upcoming hometown teams entering the playoffs. Wear your Celtics or Bruins gear on Thursday 4/16.

Talent Show - Sign up by May 15, 2026

All students welcome! Make a group, perform by yourself, all kinds of acts welcome! See this flyer for all the details for the performance which will take place On June 12, 2026.

Final Enrichment Session

Please see this link to sign up for Hamilton’s final enrichment session. All questions should be forwarded to twhpc1@gmail.com

EE’s Ice Cream Fundraiser

Celebrate spring with a trip to EE’s while also giving back to Hamilton. Visit EE’s on 4/28 and 10% of sales will be given back to Hamilton. All the details are on this flyer link.

WellSpring - Need help applying for SNAP Benefits or CHAMP Housing?

The Wraparound Center has partnered with WellSpring to assist families in applying for benefits. To schedule an appointment, sign up with this link.

Meteorologist Visit - May 12, 2026

Another great assembly organized by our parent council will include a visit from a local meteorologist. More information about the assembly at this link.

Panorama Survey Grades 3-5

This is a reminder that students will be participating in a Panorama survey again this Spring. The survey asks students to reflect on topics such as emotion regulation, social awareness, supportive relationships, feelings, and belonging, and takes about 20 minutes to complete. Since opt-out forms were collected in the Fall, no further action is needed unless your preference has changed. If you would now like your child to opt out, please complete this Google Form to Opt Out by Friday, April 17th.

MCAS Testing This Week

Makeup tests will be offered this week for Grades 3-5

Message from Ms. Patty

To the Parent Council, students, parents, and faculty at Hamilton -

My family and I cannot thank you enough for all of the handmade cards, well wishes, and gift cards you have sent to me. I read through each and every one of them and it truly made my day to look at everyone's drawings and see all of your names. I have them displayed in my living room to look at each day. Even though I love making lunch, it has been nice to have someone else cook for me! I miss each of the Hamilton students and thank you for always thinking of me. I am doing well and hope you all have a great rest of the school year!

Best wishes and always eat your lunch!

Love,

Ms. Patty

Five Guys Fundraiser for 5th Grade - 4/13/26

Our fifth graders deserve an amazing send off as they wrap up their time at Hamilton. The fifth grade parents are hosting a fundraiser to help them fund their end of the year celebration. Check out the information with this fundraising flyer

Parent Council Update

-Topic: Hamilton PC meeting

Time: Apr 14, 2026 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88606827609?pwd=oXJKxyQfOFDFPkA27wab2C1fPmBBVS.1

-Ascend Obstacle Course – Waivers Needed!

We’re excited to share that Ascend Obstacle Training will be coming to Hamilton this Friday April 17th for a full day of fun, active outdoor challenges! Students will participate during the school day in a structured obstacle course experience focused on movement, confidence, and teamwork.

Important: A signed waiver is required for your child to participate. Please return your child’s waiver (paper or online) as soon as possible.

This exciting event is fully funded by the Hamilton Parent Council thanks to the continued support of our amazing caregivers. Ascend Obstacle Course Schedule

Below is the schedule for when each grade will head outside to participate in the Ascend Obstacle Course. This is an outdoor event, and parents are more than welcome to come watch! A designated spectator section will be available.

This is a great opportunity to see firsthand what your support and donations help bring to our school—fun, engaging experiences like this for all of our Hamilton students!

Grade 5: 9:15-10:12

Grade 4: 10:12-11:09

Grade 2: 11:09-12:06

Grade 1: 12:06-1:03

Kindergarten: 1:03-2:00

Grade 3: 2:00-3:00

-Please note: Our current enrichment clubs session will also conclude on April 17.

-We also have a fun family event coming up—our Paragon Carousel Riding for Dollars fundraiser on April 20 (11–3)! Taking place during April break, it’s a great way to get out of the house and give the kids something fun to do. Every ride gives back to Hamilton, so come support our school and be sure to check out the flyer below for details.

Grade 5 Residency Verification:

This fall the Weymouth School Committee updated Policy JF: School Admissions to require a verification of residency for students in Grade 5. Families of students in Grade 5 will need to re-establish residency in Weymouth before transitioning to the Maria Weston Chapman Middle School next year. This procedure will enable our district to maintain accurate residency and registration data while confirming continued enrollment eligibility. More information can be found here: Gr. 5 Residency Verification

Required proof of residency documents must be submitted between January 12, 2026, and May 29, 2026. Failure to complete residency verification by May 29, 2026 may affect your child’s enrollment, and they may not have a schedule or be able to participate in school activities at the start of the 2026-2027 school year.

Kindergarten Registration

“Calling all Kinders; it’s time to sign up for Kindergarten! Important information about the process can be found here: Registration Link”

Outdoor Recess

With winter approaching, we will continue to go outside for recess as long as the temperature is deemed safe. Please make sure to send your child into school with appropriate gear including a coat, hat, and gloves; all labeled with your student’s name.

Extra Set of Clothes

Please have an extra set of clothes in your child’s backpack. Even our upper elementary friends! Spills and falls happen and we do not have all sizes of backup clothing here in the nurses office.

Holiday Gift Assistance

The holidays may feel far away, but many application deadlines are coming up soon. If your family is in need of gift or food assistance this holiday season, please check out the flyer linked here.

Food Resources

In preparation for the possible impact to SNAP benefits, we’d like to remind families about our Backpack Program and the Weymouth Food Pantry.

We encourage families to explore local food resources, including the Weymouth Food Pantry, which offers multiple pop-up locations throughout the community. You can view the full Food Pantry Calendar for upcoming dates and sites.

Additionally, the Weymouth Schools Backpack Program continues to provide weekend meals for students. Families interested in participating can sign up here.

For more food and nutrition resources, please visit our Resource Guide.

If you’d like to support the Weymouth Food Pantry, here are a few ways to help.

For additional support, please contact Kelsie Capra at kelsie.capra@weymouthps.org or 781-337-4500 x293038"

As a reminder, breakfast and lunch are served at school daily, at no cost. Also be sure to check out the HIP program.

Technology Care Guide

Check out this guide to taking care of chromebooks and ipads.

Free Parenting Solutions Video Library

Weymouth families now have access to the Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth Parenting Solutions Library, featuring 24 free expert-led video presentations on topics like mental health, ADHD, and school success. Videos are now available in English and Spanish, with no login required!

Click here to view the flyer and access the library

Attendance Call Procedures

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

Dismissal Procedure - Parents

We will have a very busy front door this year. If you are a parent waiting for Grades 1-5 students please be aware of your surroundings. Before students who are walkers are released, we will be boarding vans. We need a clear path for these students to get to their transportation home.

When you are exiting the area, please walk along the sidewalk to the crosswalk. We have staff stationed here to assist with you safely crossing. Entering the driveway anywhere but the crosswalk is not safe with cars, vans, and buses moving through.

Bus Dismissal Feed

Please click here each afternoon to know when each bus has left Hamilton for the day.

Textile 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.

Weymouth Wednesdays

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

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.

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.