Hamilton Headlines

News and notes from
Hamilton Middle
November 18, 2021
Vol. 3, Issue 16
No School Wednesday Through Friday
November 24-26
Heading Toward Thanksgiving Break
While I like to think that each and every day that students join us on our Hamilton campus for learning is engaging and fun, we did work to elevate the level of fun this week. Across our days of Spirit Week we have had students in pajamas, dressing as twins, and wearing items emblematic of a favorite team. We will close out Spirit Week tomorrow (11/19) with school colors day. There are far too many photos to share in one edition of Hamilton Headlines, so I will share more pictures next week in an abbreviated newsletter for our Thanksgiving shortened week.
Grade Reporting and Assessments Overview
For those of you who were unable to join us last night for an overview of the MMSD grade reporting and assessments overview, fear not! Our Hamilton Instructional Coach Kathleen Doherty has created a voiceover of the slideshow and information that was shared. Please see the below link for the information.
MMSD Promotion and GPA Lesson
A quick note to all families, but especially to our families of 7th and 8th grade students. The below linked lesson on the MMSD Promotion to high school policy and GPA is being shared in all Advisories at grades 7 and 8. Please take some time to familiarize yourself with this lesson and find time to talk to your child about habits to ensure their future success. Thank you!
AVID Thanksgiving Food Drive Thanks!
The AVID Thanksgiving Food Drive is officially over! Our AVID teacher Tova Sacks and her students are thrilled with how our Hamilton community worked together to bring in...1,908 items to help families! Thank you!

Special thanks to our grade level highest classes:
8th: Ms. McMunn
7th: Ms. Nelson
6th: Ms. Meiller

Every Advisory contributed toward making Thanksgiving meals possible for families in our community. Amazing!
Assignment Calendar Links
Below please find Assignment Calendar links for students in 7th and 8th grade.
Upcoming Dates of Interest
Mark your calendars for these upcoming dates:
November
  • 18-No School: Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • 24-26-No School: Thanksgiving Break

December
  • 6-No School: Staff Training Day
  • 20-31-No School: Winter Break
Hamilton Quick Links:
PTO
Photo Finish
This past Monday morning Hamilton staff members and students were greeted by the soothing sounds of Eric De Los Santos playing marimba in our main entrance hallway. Given the highly positive reaction from adults and students, we will for sure be having Eric back again soon! Interested in contacting Eric for a gig at your place of business or at your special event? You can contact him at :(210) 612-8310, or at fourmallets97@hotmail.com.
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