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| Issue No. 7 |
November 14, 2009 | |
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Hello Hamilton Families!
Thank you for helping Hamilton School GO GREEN by participating in weekly Eblast! If you a receiving unnessecary papers in your child's Friday Folder, please return those papers to your child's teacher, and let him/her know you already read the material online. Thanks!
Hawkline
Go to the school website to read this week's Hawkline
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| Calendar |
Nov. 16 - 20 K through 5 (only) Parent Teacher Conferences 12: 30 DISMISSAL
Nov 18 Ugly Shirt or Tie Day - come to school dressed in your craziest get-up!
Nov 23 through 27 NO SCHOOL Happy Thanksgiving |
| School Fuel |
It's a Partnership Promotion!
The Courtyard by Marriott and
School Fuel
The Courtyard in Novato is offering a special promotion in partnership with School Fuel!
Just request the Novato Unified School rate when booking a room online or by phone for stays from November 1 until December 30, 2009.
Choose from a Guest Room with 1 King bed or 2 Double beds.
The Courtyard by Marriott will make a donation for 10% of the room rate to School Fuel to benefit the Novato public schools.
The holidays are coming soon. Need extra bedrooms for your guests? Have clients coming in from out of town? Need somewhere great for them to stay? Book now and save - and help Novato Unified School District at the same time!
Book online at: www.cwp.marriott.com/sfonv/novatoschools
Novato Courtyard by Marriott
1400 N. Hamilton Parkway
Novato, CA 94949
415.483.3998
www.marriott.com/SFONV |
| FREE H1N1 Vaccination Clinics |
FREE H1N1 Flu Vaccination Clinics
Saturday, November 14thfrom 9 am to 4 pm (while vaccine supplies last)
Marin Health and Wellness Center
3240 Kerner Boulevard in San Rafael
Wednesday, November 18thfrom 3 pm to 7 pm (while vaccine supplies last)
West Marin Elementary School
11550 Highway 1 in Point Reyes Station
Thursday, November 19thfrom 3 pm to 7 pm (while vaccine supplies last)
Manzanita Recreation Center
630 Drake Avenue in Marin City
Saturday, December 5th from 9 am to 4 pm (while vaccine supplies last)
Location to be determined ASAP
Novato
These clinics are for HIGH RISK Marin County residents ONLY:
s pregnant women
s those who live with or care for infants (under six months of age)
s healthcare and emergency medical services personnel
s children and young adults (age six months through 24 years)
s adults (age 25 to 64) with medical conditions that might increase risk
(such as asthma, heart disease, diabetes, or immunosuppression)
Please Note: Adults age 65 and over do NOT qualify as high risk; public health experts have
determined that adults 65 and over-even with medical conditions--- are less likely to become
infected with the H1N1 flu. Adults 65 and over may receive the vaccine in the future.
***** Only H1N1 vaccinations will be available at these clinics; no seasonal flu shots. *****
FOR MORE INFORMATION about H1N1 flu or flu vaccinations:
Visit our website at www.marinflu.org OR call the H1N1 flu "warm line" at 473-6823
(leave a message and it will be returned as soon as possible).
If you are a person with a disability and require this document in an alternate format (example: Braille, Large Print, Audiotape, CD-ROM), you may request an alternate format by calling (415) 473-4381 (voice/TTY) , the California Relay Service at 711, or by e-mail at disabilityaccess@co.marin.ca.us.
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| Conference Week |
Important Reminder! The week of November 16 through November 20, 2009 is Conference Week for Grades K-5 only.
12:30 dismissal for these students only, bagged lunches will be provided to take home or to take to daycare.
Sixth Graders will have their regular schedule 8-4 for Mrs. Madsen's class and 8:20-2:55 for Mr. Kubiak's class. |
| Crazy Shirt & Tie Day |
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Wednesay November 18 is Crazy Shirt or Tie Day |
| Committee Chairs Needed |
There are still several key Committees that need chairs in order for us to run the programs. Unfortunately, without Chairs these events won't take place...
Author's Day March 19th 2010
Bingo NIGHT January 28th
5th Grade Promotion/Pool Party May 2010
Room Parent Coordinator -needs a trainee to be mentored this year for next year 2010-11
Restaurant Fundraiser Nights @ local Businesses - easy to arrange
Teacher Appreciation Week Coordinator - May 10th-14th
Make a difference.... jump in, grab a friend and consider Chairing a Committee that interests you personally. The PTA Board and Previous Chairs will be available as support and a great resource. This is you chance to bring your own ideas and energy to Hamilton!
If you are interested please contact one of our Volunteer Coordinators Sally Carbonaro sally@horizoncable.com & Adela Garcia Ratoncita4ever@yahoo.com or Kristin Muņoz munozclan@mac.com
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| Box Tops and Labels |
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Ahoy! The "Hamilton Cup" Box Tops and Campbell's Labels for Education race is off to a fantastic start! The students were very excited to see how their classroom's sailboat would do this first week of the contest. Each classroom did great, but there is still a long way to go. So let's get all hands on deck and send in your Box Tops and Campbell's Label's for Education. It's an easy way to earn money for our school! You can check out the race in the Multi-Purpose room - come see who's in the lead for the smoothie party! |
| Sign Up for Escrip |
November is the Month to renew your subscription to eScrip. eSCRIP is EASY!!!! 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!!!!!
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| Emergency Supply Drive |
KEEP HAMILTON ELEMENTARY READY AND PREPARED! "Don't you want your child or children to have what they need?" Support Hamilton Elementary's Emergency Supply Drive from November 9 - 20 Two easy ways to ensure the school has what it needs for the unexpected! Every bit will help us! Hamilton is growing every year and we need your help. Your donation is tax deductible. (This year the PTA is already paying for ongoing replenishment of emergency food bars and water pouches.) Help the children be ready now. Option 1: Drop off at the Front Office one of the following gift cards and your PTA Emergency Preparedness Committee will do all the work: - $20 - $50 Gift from Costco - $20 - $50 Giftcard from Target - $20- $50 Visa Giftcard (available any Safeway) Your gift card will be used to purchase much needed items:
To purchase plastic bins to protect and save our current supplies in container bin.
Sun Block
Children strength Tylenol's or Motrins for bins and classroom backpacks
Extension Cords
Work Lights
Tarps, ropes & stakes for much needed temporary shelters Option 2: Make a pledge and donate towards purchasing a much needed PORTABLE GENERATOR. Fundraising goal is only $700. Contact Ellen Kupper @ kuppere@sutterhealth.org. Your PTA Emergency Preparedness Committee is developing long-term goals to make sure the school and it's committee is educated and ready to meet any disaster and keep your child safe and comfortable. Committee members: Greg Chauhan, Fred Peugh-Wade; Kirk Gray, MaryKay Stratigos, Diane Gibbs and Ellen Kupper (chair). (acknowledgement letters will be sent for your tax records) |
| Novato high Holiday Craft Faire |
Wednesday, November 18th 4-8 PM
Novato High School Cafeteria
625 Arthur St. Novato
(Next to circular driveway in front of the school)
Enjoy a festive evening of holiday shopping for unique handmade
Crafts & Gifts Items & Support
Novato High, Marin School of the Arts, Marin Oaks High School,
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Safe & Sober Grad Night
~ Vendors will be donating 40% of their sales ~
~ Gift Wrapping Available...Donations Accepted ~
Handmade gift tags, Holiday Ornaments, Fresh Holiday Greens & Items, Matt & Jeff's Carwash Coupons, See's Candy, Novato Teddy Bears, Fabric Items, Painted Decorative Glassware, Jewelry, Homemade Organic Dog Biscuits, Knitted Scarves & Caps, Cloth Bags, Ceramic Gifts, Sachets & Bath Salts, Personal Make-Up, Massage Treatments, Homemade Cookies, Treats, Hot Cider...and more!
Enjoy Holiday Music from the Talented Musicians at
Marin School of the Arts
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We hope you will join us!
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| Winter Coat Drive & Open Closet |
Please bring in any of your gently used, clean, winter coats & boots (all sizes) for our annual Coat Drive. Donations can be left in the office, brought to the Family Market on Wednesday mornings, or put in the "Coat Drive" bin in the Staff room next to the office.
Thank you for helping to keep our families warm and dry!
Please email Sally Carbonaro, or call 650-799-4691 with any questions.
Our Open Closet supplies our families in need with clothing, shoes, new under garments, lunch boxes, and Back packs. We will gladly accept any donations of gently used, clean items mentioned on Wednesday mornings at our Family Market, or any day in the office or "Open Closet" bin in the Staff room located next to the office.
We thank you for all of your generous donations and are putting them to good use! This program will run everyday throughout the school year.
Please email Sally Carbonaro, or call 650-799-4691 with any questions. |
| Golf Tournament |
Save the Date
May 27, 2010
Hamilton/San Jose Golf Tournament
Stone Tree Golf Course
NOTE NEW TIME - 12:00PM Shotgun Start
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