Upcoming Events
Feb 6
Eleventh Annual Music-a-thon
Feb 6
Young Musicians Concert | 7pm | Choir room
Feb 7
First Friday Parents' Coffee | 8:45am | Library
Feb 17
Mid-winter break
Please check the calendar on the Hamilton Calendar for a complete listing of events.
PTSA News
Join the Hamilton PTSA
Have additional questions? Want to request a membership scholarship? Contact our PTSA Membership Co-Chairs at hims.ptsa.membership@gmail.com for assistance.
Hamilton PTSA Amazon Smile
From Your Administrative Team
Greetings, HIMS Parents/Guardians/Families!
Last Friday, our 2nd period Leadership class presented an all-school talent show for the students and staff. This was the culmination of several weeks of school spirit and kindness activities. Overall, the shows and build-up weeks went very well. We had 4 Advisory winners for creating the most school- spirited Advisory poster, over 400 acts of kindness counted in the hallways, over 20 students competing in the talent show, and a VERY supportive group of HIMS students that made for an absolutely wonderful audience.
Our first-place winner was 7th grader Vineeth Rajesh singing Memories by Maroon 5 while accompanying himself on the keytar. Second place went to 6th grade hip-hop dancers Ava Winburn and Mackenzie Harper. Third place was 8th grade pianist Darren Wellenbrink. There were 8 other groups that won consolation prizes, as well. Additionally, our ASB, BSU, La Chispa, Spirit Club, and GSA showcased what each of their groups do and invited students to join.
Big thanks to Mr. Dan Waldschmidt and the leadership class for putting this all together. We hope that the Hamilton International Talent Show (HITS) becomes an annual occurrence!
Talently yours,
The HIMS Admin Team
From the Counseling Office
NEW Parent Institute Monthly Newsletter
Available in English and Spanish.
https://hamiltonms.seattleschools.org/services/counseling_center/parent_institute_newsletter
High School Information for 8th Grade Families
It’s that time of year…School Open House Season!
With the District Open Enrollment window happening February 3-14, high schools are now scheduling their open houses for mid-January and early February. These are important chances for incoming students to learn more about the enrollment process, school culture, extracurriculars, and meet some of the teachers and staff they will work with in high school. These opportunities are informative if your student is planning on attending your neighborhood assigned school or if they are interested in enrolling in a different school than the one they are assigned.
Information on upcoming HS tours, open houses, info nights, and school shadowing.
https://hamiltonms.seattleschools.org/about/calendar_and_news/news/high_school_info_for_8th_grade_families
Around the District
Special Education Resource Fair
The Special Education Department will be hosting a Resource Fair for all families of students receiving special education services. Special Education directors and staff, representatives from other Seattle Public Schools departments, and community groups will be onsite during this open-house style event. This is a great opportunity for families to learn, gather resources, and ask general questions regarding their student’s services, district programs, or to better understand the work of different organizations in the community. Childcare will be provided.
Tuesday, February 4, 2020, 6:30–8:00pm
Robert Eagle Staff Middle School
1330 N 90th St Seattle, WA 98103
For more details, contact SpEdCommunications@seattleschools.org
Online Community Partner Platform/Database
The School and Community Partnerships Department has launched an online Community Partner Platform (a database of community partners working in schools) that can be found here. (https://sps.communitypartnerplatform.org/) This tool will enable school staff, community organizations, and families to get a better picture of the services and partnerships present in each school and better identify gaps in services/opportunities for new partnerships.
The current version is public-facing; later in the school year, we will be rolling out a login/internal version that will contain more detailed information and enable someone on school staff to make updates. Additionally, this internal version will include features that show things like types of contracts in place for partners, and will have the ability to search for services by keyword.
However, the platform will only be effective if we have accurate information, so please take the time to review the partners listed for your school. If you would like to make any updates or changes, email communitypartnerships@seattleschools.org.
FOMAHI Music News
Music-a-thon is Here!
Thank you to everyone who has already donated to Music-a-thon and/or signed up to perform in the Young Musician’s concert! Your student should have received their pledge envelope during music class last Thursday.
As a reminder, the Music-a-thon is an 11+ hour marathon of music provided by HIMS student musicians and ending with a Young Musician’s Concert in the evening. Our goal is to raise at least $40,000 to support this year’s music students at Hamilton.
Music-a-thon donations provide critical support for this year’s music program!
Funds raised during the 2020 Music-a-thon will be used to this year to:
- purchase instruments & sheet music;
- subsidize trips for all students and provide financial assistance to students in need;
- provide additional musical instruction; and
- cover festival fees, teacher grants & workshops.
Click HERE TO DONATE to the Music-a-thon.
Music-a-thon not only fuels quality programming, experiences and instruments for music programs at Hamilton, participating students who turn in their Music-a-thon Donation & Participation Form (no donations required) with their parent’s or guardian’s signature by 4:00 pm, Thursday, February 6th are eligible for a special FOMAHI prize drawing. The class to first reach 100% participation (receives the highest percentage of participating students) will win a class pizza party.
The Music-a-thon will culminate with the annual Young Musician’s concert which will take place at 7:00 pm in The Choir Room on Thursday, February 6th! All acts (so long as they involve playing music) are welcome! You do not have to currently participate in a music program at Hamilton to participate.
Sign up with Ms. Pence aebabbit@seattleschools.org to perform!
Community News
Roosevelt Annual Career Fair
February 5th
6:00–8:00pm | Roosevelt High School Commons
Meet 20+ Career opportunities all around Seattle region. Find your Career interest/training courses. All welcome to attend!
Seattle Police Department * USPS * IAM751/BOEING * Seattle Skill Center * Youth Force * Discovery Corps
Seattle Fire Department * AJAC * AIE * Port of Seattle * ARE * SET
In My Backyard * KEXP * Drywall Finisher * Dun Lumber * Local 32 * Northwest Umpire
WA Business Week * Gage Academy of Art * South Seattle College * North Seattle College
WA Special Olympic * Amigos de las Americas * Armed Forces * Northwest Youth Corps * Many More!
1410 NE 66th St., Seattle, WA 98115
Edward Rho ewrho@seattleschools.org
For additional information, please visit https://roosevelths.seattleschools.org/services/career_center
Join the International School Book Club for 2020
Please RSVP here.
Two discussions will start with a potluck for all ages and meet the Last Friday of the month at 5:30pm. The others are for adults the first Thursday of the month at 7pm.
- Friday 1/31 at 5:30pm Family book club. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba at McDonald International School Cafeteria
- Thursday 2/6 at 7pm No No Boy by John Okada at John Stanford International School Room 320 (No-No Boy downloadable audiobook is ALWAYS AVAILABLE at Seattle Public Library.)
- Friday 3/27 at 5:30pm Family book club. Dash by Kirby Larson at McDonald International School Cafeteria
- Save the dates: Thursday 4/2 at 7pm, Thursday 5/7 at 7pm, and Thursday 6/4 at 7pm Topics TBD
Ultimate!
Prepare for the upcoming Hawks Ultimate Spring Season with these Ultimate Clinics
Sunday, February 9th 1:30p-4:30p at Jefferson Playfield (turf)
REGISTER Elementary students of all abilities and genders
REGISTER Middle school students of all abilities and genders
Theme: CONSISTENT THROWS & MENTAL TOUGHNESS
Seattle Cascades Ultimate clinics are $40, or $55 includes either a jersey, shorts or a disc. Including a special visit - throw with the Seattle Cascades team! The Cascades are practicing on the adjacent field and will swing by for 15 minutes and throw with our group (2 pm). It's super fun -- don't miss it!
Saturday, February 16th 9a-1p at Jefferson Playfield (turf)
REGISTER 3rd-12th graders. Only girls and GX students of any ability
Saturday, February 23rd 9a-12p at Montlake Playfield
REGISTER girls and GX 3rd-12th grade students of any ability
Underground (a nationally rank team competing in the women's division) to host FREE Girls and GX only clinics. These are designed to help youth athletes of all abilities prepare for the spring season so they can feel confident on the field and in practice on day one of their season!
Ingraham RAM Baseball Pre-Season Youth Baseball Clinic
Saturday February 1, 2020 | 9AM – 12 PM | $50 per player
Registration open from 8:30-9AM | Ingraham High School Lower Field and Gym
Join Ingraham’s Baseball Teams & Ram Coaches and get prepared TO PLAY BALL!! Youth baseball players between the ages of 8 and 13 are invited to a pre-season clinic that will focus on skills typically evaluated at Little League and Pony League baseball try-outs.
Contact Andrea Iacolucci andrea.iacolucci@gmail.com or Julie McCoy julie@mercuryseattle.com
Disclaimer
Listings in Community News for any specific commercial or organizational product, process, or service, or the use of any trade, firm, or corporation name is for the information and convenience of the public and does not constitute endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by Hamilton International Middle School or the Hamilton PTSA.
Submission Guidelines
The Hamilton Weekly News is emailed on Thursdays to those who have opted in to receive the newsletter at PTSA Hamilton Weekly News Signup. If you have comments, corrections or additions to the Hamilton Weekly News, please contact the editor at HamiltonWeeklyNews@gmail.com. We welcome your feedback! Please submit content for inclusion by Wednesday afternoon. Click here for full submission guidelines.
Know a parent or guardian who's not receiving the newsletter? Please let them know they can sign up at PTSA Hamilton Weekly News Signup.
Hamilton International Middle School
1610 North 41st Street, Seattle, WA 98103
Main Office: (206) 252-5810 | Attendance:(206) 252-5814
Website: http://hamiltonms.seattleschools.org
Hamilton PTSA
Website: Hamilton PTSA SchoolPages
Facebook: HamiltonPTSA FB
Past Newsletters: PTSA Hamilton Weekly News
2019-2020 Academic Calendar
Click for the 2019-2020 Academic Calendar
