On Friday, October 11, Hamilton Primary School's 1st grade students enthusiastically welcomed representatives from the Martinsville Volunteer Fire Department for their annual visit to mark Fire Prevention Week. Students enjoyed learning all about fire prevention and safety and had the opportunity to view two of the Fire Department's vehicles. Thanks to our local volunteer firefighters for helping our Hamilton Tigers to stay safe!
Respecting the road, riding safely and wearing your helmet were among the lessons learned by the Hamilton Primary School students.
The students, under the direction of the school’s Health and Physical Education department, attended bike safety assemblies on Tuesday, October 8, Wednesday, October 9, and Thursday, October 10, in Hamilton’s gymnasium.
The session was under the direction of Caitlin Whalen, who is the Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Manager for RideWise Inc., a non-profit located in Somerville.
According to the RideWise website, the organization connects people and businesses to safe and sustainable travel information that enhances quality of life and creates a vibrant community.
RideWise staff members, such as Ms. Whelan, is a frequent visitor to schools
The students listened while Ms. Whalen touched upon all of the safety requirements of riding a bike.
“We want kids to have fun in a safe environment while enjoying their exercise,” Ms. Whalen said.
We are now accepting nominations for the 2024-25 Governor's Educators of the Year! Please consider nominating outstanding staff members for Hamilton School's Teacher of the Year and/or Educational Services Professional of the Year awards. The Nomination Form is available here: https://www.nj.gov/education/recognition/educators/geoy/materials/NominationForm.pdf
Please take a moment to read the October edition of our monthly newsletter, "Hamilton Highlights:" https://shorturl.at/LLf5h
October is here! Take a look at our October School Spirit calendar to see all of our spirit days for this month, including daily themes for Red Ribbon Week (October 23-29):
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lg9iDPSnSQt1VVR3XrymUI8zxgiulHXz/view
We are looking forward to seeing parents / guardians of our 3rd & 4th Grade students for Back-to-School Night on Monday, September 30th! Doors will open at 6:00 PM for the PTO's Parent Volunteer Meeting, followed by a 6:30 PM welcome message from the Principal in the APR. Homeroom teachers will then deliver presentations in their classrooms from 6:45 PM. Related Arts staff will be available in the APR until 7:30 PM.
Socktober is coming to Hamilton School! Beginning on Tuesday, October 1st through
Thursday, October 31st, we will be collecting new socks that will be donated to our local homeless shelters. Socks can be for children or adults, we just ask that they be new and in the package. Students and staff are also encouraged to help kick off Socktober on October 2nd (the 1st is School Picture Day) by participating in Crazy Sock Day! Please click the following link for more details:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Gyv_iEj1DN7c9JUj_SofEqd6RGaAVt0m/view.
We are looking forward to seeing parents / guardians of our students in Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Grades for Back-to-School-Night on Monday, September 23!
Doors will open at 6:15 PM for a 6:30 PM start in the APR, followed by time to meet with homeroom teachers from 6:45 PM. Related Arts staff will be available in the APR until 7:30 PM.
Girl Scout Troop 60028 will be collecting gently used Hamilton School Spirit Wear to donate to our School Nurse's Office. Donations can be dropped off between September 19th and 30th in the Collection Box near the Front Office. Thank you for your support!
All current students in Grades 1 through 4 will take the MAP tests in mathematics and reading during the week of September 23rd.
MAP (the Measure of Academic Progress assessment system) is a computerized adaptive assessment that “tests each child differently by responding to how a student answers questions and adjusting the level of difficulty accordingly until a ‘ready to learn’ zone is determined.”
Teachers will use the information from the MAP tests to plan instruction at the appropriate levels for students in their class. The MAP assessments also serve as a universal screener for students who may be in need of additional instruction through the district’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).
All students will take these MAP tests again in the spring, which will provide growth data to teachers for individuals and groups of students in their classes. The tests will be administered during the school day.
Any questions regarding the administration of MAP testing can be addressed by our school’s Elementary Teaching Specialist, Stacie Griswold. General information about MAP can be found at NWEA.org.
September is library card sign-up month! All students and staff members in the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District are eligible for a free Somerset County Library System card. Visit this link to gain your card:
https://sclsnj.org/using-our-libraries/getting-library-card/
Please take a moment to read the September edition of our monthly newsletter, "Hamilton Highlights:"
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QM0HEQQ61qXwWIJYSAQJL6_G2Ti8PiY4/view
Our PTO's School Spirit Wear Sale is available through Sunday, September 22nd. All purchases support Hamilton School via the PTO! Click here for the online site: https://hamiltontigersfall24.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Hamilton Tigers showed their school pride on the first School Spirit Friday of the year! It's been a great first week of learning, relationship-building, and fun at Hamilton School!
Visitors will step into new plush and secured vestibule when they now enter the Hamilton Primary School.
The Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District opened the school year with secure vestibules, updated cameras, swipe, and communications systems.. These critical upgrades were funded by our2023 District Referendum.
The Tiger staff at Hamilton will also now work out of a new refurbished main office. That work was also completed this summer.
Wear your school spirit wear or school colors (black & red) every Friday to show your Hamilton School pride! Go Tigers!
The roar of the tiger was heard when students happily and efficiently entered the doors of the Hamilton Primary School on Wednesday, September 4.
On a beautiful morning, when all 11 buildings in the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District opened for the start of the 2024-2025 school year, young students walked through the Hamilton doors to start their year of the Tiger.
Among the first assignments that these young Tigers participated in was a welcome from Principal Tim Beaumont. as well as some high fives from the school's beloved mascot.
Welcome back to School! School starts for ALL students on Wednesday, September 4, 2024! Check the website for Student Hours.
Download our Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District App using the attached QR Code or URL: https://uqr.to/1n0je!
Hamilton's School Supplies Lists for 2024-25 are now available! Please use the following link for the suggested 2024-2025 School Supplies Lists for each Grade Level: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rjDzjFIXHqA2bb05ufOb6BK0JVY1myrxF4v0j6qGmVk/edit?usp=sharing