Volume 126 | October 5, 2020
News from Hamilton High School
Congratulations!
A huge Yankee Hurrah goes to our semi-finalists for the prestigious National Merit Scholarship:
Andrew Palacci
Max Fattal
Ryan Barnes
Elizabeth Cushnir
Kudos to Ryan Zerpa and Matthew Rodriguez for being recognized as College Board National Program Scholars.
We are also rooting for Xavier Muepo who is advancing to the second round to become a Posse Scholar.
Have you submitted your Meal Application yet?
We urgently need ALL families to submit a meal application right away.

Our current submission rate is 59%...but to keep all those vital programs and personnel we need to reach 68%.

The COVID 19 Pandemic has made meal application submissions even more important for school funding! If you need any assistance with completing the meal application, the Hamilton High School Parent Center is ready to assist you. Please contact Ms. Tyler at jsane.tyler@lausd.net or Jesica Garcia at j.garciagarcia@lausd.net
Schedule this Week
Senior Portraits on Campus
Seniors the White Studios is now offering on campus appointments! To book your spot for senior portraits please visit whites-studios.com.
Athletics Informational Meeting
Attention all student athletes and parents! Please join us Monday October 5, 2020 at 6:00pm as we discuss the clearance process for athletics at Hamilton High School. This meeting will cover requirements and procedures for student participation in athletics.


Meeting ID: 833 2077 6968
Passcode: 936635

For any questions or additional information please contact the Athletics Department at norris.milton@lausd.net.
9th Grade Parent Meeting
Parents of 9th graders, please check your email for a link to attend our informational webinar on Wednesday, October 7th at 6 p.m. 9th grade is a very important year, so join us to find out more about:
  • graduation requirements
  • supports available during remote learning
  • how to ensure your student graduates in June, 2024!

The link will also be posted on Instagram and sent to all 9th grade students’ LAUSD email.

Webinar ID: 848 1750 8192
Passcode: Hami2024
Tour Season is Here!
Unified Enrollment for our Magnet and SAS programs opened on October 1st. Please spread the word to any families who might be interested in joining the Hamilton community that we will be conducting Virtual Tours during the month of October. Please see our website for more information.
School for Advanced Studies (SAS)

Mondays, 4 pm
Humanities Magnet

Tuesdays, 1 pm
Academy of Music and Performing Arts (AMPA)

Wednesdays, 4 pm
Officer Elections
School Site Council (SSC) and English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) will be holding Officer Elections Meeting on Thursday, October 8th at 3:30 p.m.

Zoom ID: 864 4430 4301
Passcode: Officers
The UCLA After School Program is still collecting applications. Email jplatas@teaching.ucla.edu for more info on the enrichment and support offered by the program which include:

• Academic Tutoring on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday starting at 2:30pm. Open to all grades.
• College Corner for 12th graders onTuesdays at 3pm and Thursdays at 4pm
• Navigating America series for ELD students on Thursday at 3pm -topic for this week is Reclassification.
• Recording Club is taking students to create music and produce original pieces - they meet Fridays at 3pm.
Math and English Tutoring
Parent Workshop

Morgan Chitty, Development Manager of PLUS ME (and a graduate of Hamilton HS), a non- profit dedicated to motivating students through storytelling has invited our parents to a free workshop just for parents called the Power of Storytelling. This free Zoom workshop will be Thursday, October 8th from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Parents will:
  • Learn to connect with their children
  • Connect with other parents
  • Learn about storytelling for self-care & motivation
  • Build the basics of their story

This is offered in English & Spanish
Parent Portal Accounts
Did you know that with a Parent Portal account, you can access your child's:
  • attendance
  • grades
  • missing assignments
  • emergency contacts
  • much more

Now, more than ever, it is important to stay connected and monitor your child’s academic progress. If you need support setting up your account, please plan to attend the final Parent Portal training on Wednesday, September 30th at 9:00 am or 5:00 pm. If you have any additional questions, please contact Jsane Tyler (Family and Parent Center Representative) at jsane.tyler@lausd.net.


Week at a Glance
Monday, 10/5, Odd Day - Periods 1, 3, 5, 7
4 pm SAS Virtual Tour
6 pm Athletics Informational Meeting

Tuesday, 10/6, Odd Day - Periods 1, 3, 5, 7
1 pm Humanities Virtual Tour
2:30 pm Math Tutoring/Writing Center
3 pm UCLA After School Program - College Corner

Wednesday, 10/7, Even Day, Periods 2, 4, 6, Advisory H & L
2:30 pm Math Tutoring/Writing Center
6 pm 9th Grade Parent Meeting

Thursday, 10/8, Odd Day - Periods 1, 3, 5, 7
2:30 pm Math Tutoring
3 pm UCLA After School Program -Navigating America
3:30 pm SSC/ELAC Officer Elections
4 pm AMPA Virtual Tour
4 pm UCLA After School Program - College Corner
5:30 pm Parent Workshop: Power of Storytelling

Friday, 10/9 - Even Day, Periods 2, 4, 6, Advisory H & L
2:30 pm Math Tutoring
3 pm UCLA After School Program - Recording Club
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