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Believe We Can...Together

HTSD Student and Staff Services Believe We Can...Together

September 1, 2023 Volume 11 Issue 1

Health and Wellness Health and Wellness

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Mindful Moment for the Week

Take a moment this week to read about the importance of mindfulness in the article below🙂

'Deep Breaths' - EdSurge News

'Deep Breaths' - EdSurge News

A look inside an elementary school using mindfulness to help children understand their emotions.

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Jump Back Up July with Vanessa King
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Trauma Informed Schools/Restorative Practices

Read the short article below to learn how to begin your school year by implementing talking circles.

Using Talking Circles for Restorative Justice

Using Talking Circles for Restorative Justice

Using talking circles in the elementary grades provides teachers with a way to discuss student behavior with care and concern.

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Special Education Information/News Special Education Information/News

Behavioral Supports Behavioral Supports

Free PBIS Incentive Ideas

Staff News Staff News

New Staff

Welcome to all our new staff members!

Pictured below are the new staff members who were able to attend the June Board of Education meeting. From left to right: Danielle DiFrancesco (Shaner special education teacher), Jennie Fiamingo (speech language pathologist for Shaner and Davies), Brittany Okoszko (Shaner special education teacher), Taylor Higgins (Shaner PE teacher).

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Happy News

Watch students vs. teachers from William Davies Middle School in a test of knowledge and skills on ClassH-Room! (see below)

The ClassH-Room - William Davies Middle School

Congratulations to Amanda Vacarro on the birth of her beautiful baby girl, Mya Rae, born on July 20th.

Wawa is celebrating teachers again this September!

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Staff of the Month

May

Shaner- Sue Burnetta

Hess- Karl Kelchner

Davies- Lisa Jones

June

Hess- Cory Meisenhelter

Davies- Ian Brown, Linda Clegg

PTA News PTA News

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Membership

Don't forget to join the PTA! For just $5 for the year, you can support our wonderful PTA! Click on this link - https://hamiltontownshippta.memberhub.com/store#.


Grants

Here is a link to the PTA Grant form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyq902otUMJT5nLl3ktAAetrQpfB01YVrLCAfAEUGgBrKTVQ/formResponse

Climate and Culture Climate and Culture

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Filling Buckets, Saving Starfish, and Practicing the Fish! Philosophy

Over the years, we have embraced and been inspired by these lessons. This year, let's review all three and combine them to create a learning environment where ALL people feel supported, respected and loved and where EVERYONE can be joyful and purposeful.


Building a supportive community involves fostering relationships based on empathy, trust, and care. When people feel supported, they are more likely to take risks, express their thoughts, and engage in meaningful ways, leading to personal growth and a positive learning experience.


Combining these three lessons, you can create a learning environment that values and respects the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of all individuals.

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Notice of Nondiscrimination

The Hamilton Township School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, ancestry, disability, age, or social or economic status in its programs and activities.


The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Marylynn Stecher

Affirmative Action Officer

609-476-6313

stecherm@hamiltonschools.org


HAMILTON TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

For further information on notice of nondiscrimination, visit https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.

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Marylynn Stecher
Supervisor of Special Education and Child Study Teams

Affirmative Action Officer

504 Compliance Officer

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