Hamilton
Families,
Welcome back
to school. I hope the students had
wonderful summer. We are looking forward
to the start of another great year at Hamilton Elementary. Below are a few notes to keep you informed as
we begin this school year.
1. You did not get a new principal. J
I did get married this summer and my new last name is Wallace instead of
Pannebaker. I am not expecting student
nor parents to remember the name change I just wanted to make you aware as any
correspondence from or to me is going to read Wallace.
2. Class assignments will be emailed
home this afternoon. Supply lists can be
found on Hamilton’s website under “our school” then “supply lists”. http://hamilton.carlisleschools.org
3. Back- To -School Night is being held
on Thursday, August 23rd from 4:30-6:30 PM. This is a change from our usual
schedule. Students returning to Hamilton
will not have an opportunity to visit the school prior to the first day. Returning students know the school, location
of teacher’s classrooms and there will be many staff members assisting students
getting everyone to where they need to go.
Hamilton’s Back-To-School Night will be the same format as last
year. We will host an open house in partnership
with the Carlisle United Way. Parents
and students will have the opportunity to visit their classroom, talk with
their teachers, visit various community booths, play games and enjoy a meal. This is great way to meet the PTO officers
and get involved with the school.
4. New Student Orientation is being held
on Monday, August 13th from 5:30-6:30 PM. This event is for students and families new
to Hamilton Elementary. The evening will
begin with a presentation in the multipurpose room. During this presentation parents will hear
about Hamilton’s procedures and have an opportunity to ask questions prior to
the first day of school. Students and
families will have an opportunity to walk through the school and find their
classroom.
5. Just a reminder, our students first
day is Monday, August 20th.
Doors open at 8:20 AM. Students
walking to school enter through the front lobby, students being dropped off by
vehicle enter through the side lobby. No
traffic will be allowed in the bus loop or front parking lot until after 8:45
AM. Students must be in their
classrooms prior to 8:40 or they are considered tardy. Dismissal is at 3:20 PM. Bus riders/car riders dismiss first; once
buses clear the front of the building students walking home will be dismissed. Students riding buses or walking home dismiss
out the front lobby. Students being
picked up by a parent dismiss out the side lobby. Staff will not allow students to exit the
side lobby doors unless a parent is standing there to help walk the student/s
through the parking lot and traffic areas.
6. Please remember to complete Infosnap
and free/reduce lunch applications.
These forms need to be completed at the beginning of each new school
year. Having all of this completed prior
to the start of the students first day greatly helps school staff and ensures
we can contact you if needed.
7. If a parent needs to enter the
building at any time during the day, to include arrival and dismissal, they
must enter through the front doors into the office checking in with Ms.
Fischbach. Parents may not walk through
the school without first reporting to the office and getting a visitor’s
pass. This is for the safety and
security of students and staff.
Looking
forward to seeing everyone very soon,
Monique
Wallace