September 29, 2022

Vol. 4, Issue 9

Picture Day Follow Up

Our first of two picture days was this past Tuesday.  If you are interested in ordering photos you can set up an account with Lifetouch, the company that took the photos.  To set up an account, click on the below link.  Once at the link, you will need the to enter the Picture Day ID: EVTHPZ6NP

School Food Service Information, Including Free and Reduced Pricing Application

This past August we shared information about the new Food And Nutrition, Free and Reduced Meals System. MMSD launched the new system, School Cafe, for students and families to access school menus and other information on the district’s food and nutrition programs. School Cafe can be utilized by all students and families for various reasons including access to school menus, account balances, payment options, and the ability to apply and see the status of a Free and Reduced Lunch Application.

The Free and Reduced Lunch Application must be completed EACH YEAR. Every year, there is a grace period given. This grace period ends Friday, October 14th and is the Federal deadline for signing up for this program. To prevent a lapse in your student receiving this benefit, you must complete the application.

If you believe your student qualifies for free or reduced price meals you MUST apply for the benefit. You can do this by going to mmsd.org/food-service. Families MUST also create a School Cafe account at this link, and then complete the free and reduced lunch application.

Standard Response Protocol: Keeping Hamilton Safe for All

This week in Advisory classes students were taught protocols for a variety of emergency situations at school. Teachers guided students through a presentation on the Standard Response Protocol. Students learned what their role is, and how to stay safe, if the school is directed to Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, Shelter, or Hold.

We want students to know that the adults at school have a plan for emergencies. In addition, we want students to feel confident in what they need to do should we ever need to implement one of our emergency protocols.

As a reminder, throughout the school year students will practice what they learn through a variety of drills. In addition to fire drills and tornado drills, we are required by state law to conduct two school safety incident drills (such as Evacuate, Hold, or Secure), and a Lockdown drill. Students, staff, and families will be informed in advance of a pending Lockdown drill. Lockdown drills are never done by surprise, and it is made abundantly clear that our drill is just that: a drill.

Below is a link to the Loom presentation that formed the centerpiece of what was shared with students this week in Advisory classes.

Photo Finish

Additional pics of the week, including our first in-person Open House event since fall of 2019!!