Support at Hamilton - Title I information

  • The following information is a jointly developed agreement that explains how family members and teachers will work together to make sure all of our students get the support they need to reach and exceed grade level standards.   The families and staff at Hamilton Elementary annually discuss, review, and revise this information.  Your student’s needs, progress, and achievements will be shared at fall and winter conferences.  For more information about this agreement, contact your student’s teacher.

    Title I School Improvement Strategies

    Hamilton Elementary is committed to providing an atmosphere of learning for all students. We will focus on the following this year:

    • Increased achievement in reading and math
    • Implementation of Character Strong curriculum
    • All staff will receive bi-monthly professional development on Catalyst Foundational Skills along with monthly coaching and feedback
    • Engaging families in student learning

    Progress on these school efforts will be reported to families through email after each trimester.

    In the Classroom

    We will be:

    • Delivering Tier 1 instruction during whole group, small group learning, and independent structures
    • Students will receive small group instruction that meets their needs by their classroom teacher or support staff
    • Utilizing data to drive and inform instruction
    • Applying strategies to engage students in their learning
    • Building collaborative classrooms of learners and problem solvers

    At Home

    Families can do the following at home to support your student:  

    • Check your child’s backpack daily for learning and practice opportunities
    • Encourage regular attendance
    • Build reading routines at home with your child
    • Explore, learn and grow with your child by asking, “What are you learning at school?” Support them in their efforts to succeed
    • Share your ideas, ask questions and get involved at your child’s school events and volunteering. Consider becoming a member of the PTO or the Title I Parent Advisory Committee
    • Communicate regularly with your child’s teacher

    Communication

    Our school is committed to keeping families informed. 

    • Grade level expectations and student progress will be explained at fall and winter conferences
    • Teachers can also provide information about your student’s learning habits
    • Results of MCA, NWEA MAP, and other grade appropriate assessments will be provided at conferences and made available on in the My Student Test Results app on A-H Connect

    Find the following information by visiting our school website:

    • Volunteer opportunities
    • Details about the family events that will be happening at our school

     

    More Information

    View the Hamilton Elementary School family engagement plan. (2024-25 school year)

    View the Hamilton fall informational presentation. (2024-25 school year)

    View the Hamilton Title I informational brochure. (2024-25 school year)

Events for Families

  • Title I Annual Meeting -  August 28th 4:00

    Watch Dog's Pizza Night and Sign Up - October 22nd 4:30-6 p.m.

    Veteran’s Day - November 11th 9 a.m.

    Stem Night - November 14th 5:00-6:30 p.m.

    Reading Night - January 30th 5:00-6:30 p.m.

    Multicultural Night/Fine Arts Night - May 22nd 5:00-6:30 p.m.

    Conferences

    Fall - 10/3 7-8 a.m. and 3:40-7:40 p.m.
    10/7 2-8 p.m.
    10/10 7-8 a.m. and 3:40-7:40 p.m.

    Winter - 2/13 7-8 a.m. and 3:40-7:40 p.m.
    2/18 2-8 p.m.
    2/20 7-8 a.m. and 3:40-7:40 p.m.

    Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Meetings

    Sept. 26, 6-7:30
    Oct. 24, 6-7:30
    Nov. 21, 6-7:30
    Jan. 23, 6-7:30
    Feb. 27,  6-7:30
    March 27, 6-7:30
    April 24, 6-7:30
    May 29 6-7:30

    * Information about Title I funded activities will be shared and your input will be gathered

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