October 20, 2022

Vol. 4, Issue 12

Thanksgiving Food Drive

Our Hamilton Middle AVID program is hosting our school-wide Thanksgiving Food Drive again this year, from October 25 through November 15. This drive is part of the larger Goodman Community Center Thanksgiving food drive. Please consider a donation as part of this effort.

Items will be collected in Advisory classes (homerooms). The shopping list is below.  Thank you!

It's Official....We're Having a Dance!

By Mr. Keegan, Assistant Principal

Hello Families!! Hamilton is excited to announce our first dance of the year, our Fall Formal!! The dance will be on November 11th, from 6 - 8pm and will be held in the gym. We are looking for some parent volunteers to help chaperone. We appreciate your time and support!! If you are interested please email Danny Keegan, Hamilton Middle Assistant Principal. Thank you!

Bullying Prevention Month

During the month of October, students in Advisory classes have experienced a series of lessons on bullying and related topics as part of National Bullying Prevention Month. Lessons began with a definition of bullying, an overview of the MMSD Anti-Bullying policy, and then moved on to help students understand the difference between bullying and conflict. Students were also guided through an understanding of the MMSD Non-Discrimination Policy, along with discussions on harassment. As part of the lessons, students were also led in activities around creating kinder, more accepting, and more inclusive classrooms and school.

Working With Van Hise

Last week a photo was shared of our Theater students reading in classrooms down the hall at Van Hise. There are other classes and programs at Hamilton Middle where students are also making the walk to Van Hise to read with students. In the below photos, students in our AVID program read with students in classrooms at Van Hise.

Hamilton Middle Cross Country Team Competes: The sun was shining, the birds were singing...it was a great day to run! Our VHMS Run Club raced a fun and successful All City Cross Country meet. Congrats to all runners. Go Hawks!

VHMS Medal Winners:

Elsa B. - 1st Place - 6th Grade Girls

Kylie R. - 1st Place - 7th Grade Girls

Will G. - 2nd Place - 7th Grade Boys

Tim M. - 3rd Place - 7th Grade Boys

Summit T. - 3rd Place - 8th Grade Boys

8th Grade Observations: Students in Ms. Zappia's Social Studies class participate in single spot observations as part of their indigenous studies unit.

Spirit Week is October 24-28

Our Student Voice Collective (aka, Student Council) has organized our first Spirit Week for the 22-23 school year. The below link shows the plan for each grade and day of the week (i.e., Monday is Twin Day for all grades). This same information is being shared with students.

Photo Finish

From games in Advisory classes at 8th grade, a tornado practice drill, to October snow, we had a little bit of everything this week!