Oct 25 to 30 Red Ribbon Week

Oct 30 Halloween Parade Blacktop Area  1:10 PM Parade, 1:35 popcorn and juice

Nov 2 Box Tops Contest Begins (more info next week!)

Nov 4th Science Night 6:30 - 8:30 Multi Purpose Rm

Nov 11 NO SCHOOL Veterans Day

Nov 13 Jog A Thon

SAVE THE DATE!!
HAMILTON'S ANNUAL JOG-A-THON
Friday, November 13th
Have your kids get those running/tennis shoes on!  On Friday, November 13th, from 12:00-12:30, we'll be holding our annual Jog-A-Thon to help raise money for our school!  Pledge packets and information will go home with your child on Friday, October 23. Call or email Michelle McLaughlin. 884-2377 or mrmclaughlin@sbcglobal.net

Red Ribbon Week- October 26th through 30th

 

Monday marks the beginning of our Red Ribbon celebration at Hamilton. The week is dedicated to raising awareness of our children regarding the importance of making safe and healthy lifestyle choices. Grade levels will be participating in various lessons regarding healthy food, saying no to drugs, exercise, and conflict resolution. The story below is from Californians for Drug Free Youth and explains the history of the Red Ribbon celebration.

 

In Honor of a Life - Enrique Camarena

 

Many lives have been lost due to the violence of people anesthetized by illegal drugs. Young people in some neighborhoods who witness and experience violence have begun to think of it as normal. Tobacco, alcohol and other drugs wreak violence on our health.

 

In 1985, a group of concerned people rallied together. These young people, parents, community leaders and elders rallied on behalf ofthe health and safety of each of us in honor of a fallen son, brother, husband, father and friend. Enrique Camarena was a Drug Enforcement Administration special agent. He was killed at the hands of drug traffickers. Enrique's death was not the first or the last. It simply became a catalyst for action. His sacrifice of life has become a symbol of the sacrifice of families who have lost loved ones through the violence that accompanies addiction and drug use.

 

Enrique's sacrifice of life propelled many people to stand together for a few days each year and send a unified message across the nation. We stand for peace. We stand for each other. We stand for our right to health and safety. We stand for the hopes and dreams of each of us. We stand for action.

 

We wear red in honor of the life sacrificed in service for others. We wear red as a stop sign, to stop the violence of drug use. We wear read to attract attention, to focus our attention on a common cause. We wear red as a promise to maintain our own commitment to a healthy lifestyle for our familie ourselves. We wear red to say thank you, in memory of life.

 

Hamilton Students will receive a Red Ribbon bracelet to wear all week and Wednesday will be "WEAR RED" day for all students and staff!

 

Ask you child to tell you about some of the healthy lifestyle choices they are making!

Hamilton's Annual Halloween Parade & Popcorn Party
 
Friday, October 30, 2009, at 1:05 p.m.
 
Families are welcome to join us!  Don't forget your cameras.
 
Immediately following the parade, every class will enjoy popcorn and juice on the yard in designated areas.
                                                               
A whistle will be blown when the party is over.  Kindergarten will then be dismissed, and 1st-6th grade students will return to their classrooms for curriculum based instruction.
 
Questions:  Contact Tamara O'Connor or Elaine Chyrklund, Room Parent Coordinators
                                   415 883-3355         415 884- 9510

Let's face it, our kids are notorious for leaving their jackets on the playground.  For those of you who are worried about your child's Spiritwear (or other clothing) getting lost or mixed up with someone else's, here are some label websites you might find helpful:
www.loveablelabels.ca
www.stuckonyou.biz
www.namebubbles.com
www.labelyourstuff.com
www.mypreciouskid.com/name-stickers.html
www.campbound.com/Iron-on-camp-labels.aspx
You can also try Michael's, they have iron-on transfers.  (415) 446-7390

It's Time! - "Trick-or-Treat UNICEF 2009"
For more than 57 years "Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF" at Halloween has been an important voluntary tradition among American school children.  Novato students can help again by carrying orange UNICEF boxes as they go door-to-door this Halloween.  With support from neighbors, family and friends we can make a difference in the lives of children throughout our world.
This year's money will provide relief for children living in need of food, shelter, clean water, vaccines, sanitation and education throughout the world. 
Please make sure to return your collection box directly after Halloween.  Your participation is greatly appreciated. 
A Happy and Safe Halloween to all!!!
Thank You - Hamilton Elementary Student Council

Please register credit cards on: http://www.escrip.com/

Group Name: Hamilton Elementary

Group ID#: 136915931

You can register almost all of your major credit cards as well as your Safeway card!!!! It is SUPER easy to do and the school needs the MONEY!!! It is FREE, EASY money for our school!! One really, really neat thing about this fund-raiser is that you can also email your relatives and friends with our group name and group id# and they can support Hamilton Elementary no matter where they live. ESCRIP is a fast, easy, secure way to raise money for our school.

 

THANK YOU!!!!!!

Friday, October 23rd - 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

School Fuel is providing safe Halloween fun for kids and parents at the school district offices. Come to the NUSD parking lot (7th Street and Grant Ave.) for a tour of our third an~ual HAUNTED SCHOOL HOUSE. @f There will also be a non-scary Halloween area wit games, prizes, and a fortune teller. Every child who attends will receive a book. Halloween costumes are optional, food will be available for purchase from California Grill. Festivities are free of charge, donations will be cheerfully accepted  

IMPORTANT FLU INFORMATION

What is the flu?

 

The flu (influenza) is an infection of the nose, throat and lungs caused by influenza viruses. Flu viruses cause illness, hospital stays and deaths in the United States each year. There are many difference flu viruses and sometimes a new flu virus emerges.

 

What is novel H1Nl flu?

Novel H1N1 flu is a new and very differenct influenza virus that is spreading worldwide among people. This new virus was called "swine flu" at first because it has pieces of flu viruses found in pigs in the past. However, novel H1N1 virus has not been detected in U.S. pigs.

Influenza is unpredictable, but scientists believe that the new H1N1 virus will cause illness, hospital stays and deaths over the coming months. This flu season, the new virus may cause more people to get sick than during a regular flu season. It also may cause more hospital stays and deaths than seasonal flu.

 

How serious is the flu?

The flu can be very serious, especially for younger children and children of any age who have one or more chronic medical conditions. These conditions include asthma or other lung problems, diabetes, weakened immune systems, kidney disease, heart problems and neurological and neuromuscular disorders. These conditions can result in more severe illness from influenza and the new H1N1 virus.

 

How does flu spread?

Both novel H1N1 flu and seasonal flu are thought to spread mostly from person to person through the coughs and sneezes of people who are sick with influenza. People also may get sick by touching something with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose.

 

What are the symptoms of the flu?

Symptoms of seasonal flu and novel H1N1 flu include fever cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people also may have vomiting and diarrhea.

 

How long can a person spread the flu to others? People infected with seasonal and novel H1N1 flu shed virus and may be able to infect others from 1 day before getting sick to 5 to 7 days after. This can be longer. Especially for children and people with weakened immune systems and in people infected with novel H1N1 flu.