We’re off to a wonderful start this September! It’s exciting to see the students reconnect with friends, dive into learning, and settle into classroom routines. Thank you for your partnership in making the transition smooth and successful. Please do not forget to connect with the teacher about your child’s recent assessments. We want to work together to ensure every student is at or above grade level this year.
Teachers have been busy building strong foundations—establishing expectations, launching academic routines, and fostering a sense of belonging. From literacy centers to math skills, students are already showing curiosity, confidence, and collaboration. Ask your child what they’ve enjoyed most so far! Another area we continue to work on is strengthening classroom community through social-emotional learning. Please continue to help us talk to your children about making good decisions and talking to their teachers about things that matter to them.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation during arrival and dismissal. Please continue to follow staff directions, stay in your vehicle during car line, and avoid early pickups unless necessary. Schedule vacations when school is NOT in session. Safety and efficiency are our top priorities.
As a reminder, each Friday is Spirit Day. Wear your school colors/school shirts!
It is also important to stay connected. If you haven’t already, be sure to follow us by downloading the Parent Square APP and check your child’s planner daily/Canvas for updates and Skyward for your child’s grades. Communication is key, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Finally, thanks to all who volunteered and attended Grandparent Game Night! What an amazing evening!
Thank you for being part of our school family. We’re looking forward to a joyful and productive month ahead!
Best Regards,
Dr. Angela Murphy-Osborne
Principal
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September 15-19 – Start with Hello Week
September 17 – PTO Meeting
October 1 – Rock Your School
October 8 – SAC Meeting
October 10 – End of 1st Quarter
October 13 – No School
October 21 – Huskython Fun Run Event
October 22 – PTO Meeting
October 24 - Trunk or Treat
October 27-31 – Red Ribbon Week
As a reminder, Wednesdays are early release days and we dismiss at 2:00 PM.
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The School Board of Orange County, Florida (Board) Policy JIC, titled “Code of Student Conduct,” in addition to Section 1006.07, Florida Statutes, requires the adoption of a Code of Student Conduct (Code). Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) has developed the Code to help students, parents/guardians, and school personnel understand the guidelines for maintaining a safe and orderly learning environment. The Code shall be discussed with students, school advisory committees, and parent/teacher associations at the beginning of each school year and quarterly thereafter and for transferring students upon their enrollment.
An electronic copy of the Code can be found online at the District website, on the OCPS app, or on OCPS school-issued devices.
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The Florida Association of Supervisors of Media (FASM) would like to congratulate Hamlin Elementary School on your designation as a 2025 Florida Power-Library School. The collaborative leadership of the principal, library media specialist, and school community plays a vital role in ensuring student success, equitable access to high-quality resources, and the strength of a thriving library media program. Your dedication to designing and implementing a program of excellence continues to empower your school’s staff and students to achieve at the highest levels. This award designation celebrates your school’s commitment to advancing school, district, and state goals through the library program. |
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Student classes have been visiting the media center. Grades K-2 has listened to the story The Book that Jake Borrowed by Susan Holt Kralovansky. We learned how to take care of our library books and use our school library. In Grades 3-5, we reviewed the sections of the library, procedures in the media center, and finding just right books. |
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Accelerated Reader is a digital program that helps students and teachers manage and monitor independent reading practice in both English and Spanish. Students pick a book at their level and read it at their own pace. When students finish the book, they take a short quiz on a computer/device to check their understanding. As students read and take quizzes, they earn points and track their progress toward their individualized Accelerated Reader goals.
All students in K-5 have the ability to use AR at school or home. You can access the program by using Launchpad.
In Launchpad, Click on Renaissance.
Then Click on Accelerated Reader
Type in the title of the book the student is quizzing on. Then Click Start Quiz.
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Grade K-2 students can earn brag tags for completing badges in the program and for 9 passed quizzes on their reading range level each quarter.
Grade 3-5 students can earn brag tags for meeting their quarterly goals.
Our library does have several books with an AR quiz (those are the books labeled with a dot sticker on the side of the library book).
SSYRA Brag Tags are also passed out to those who take and pass an SSYRA book.
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Encouraging all students to sign up for their own cards is a vital step toward academic achievement and lifelong learning! Help students get their own free library card using the registration link: |
With a library card, students can gain access to more eBooks, book delivering to your door and so much more.
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At school, we will be going over how to take care of devices. If you could also review with your child the following procedures, it will help us take care of the devices for many years.
- Hold the device with both hands.
- Never bend the laptop screen back too far.
- Never poke the screen with a pencil.
- Never yank headphones from the device. Hold onto the prong and gently pull out of the jack.
- Never eat or drink near your device.
- Keep your device in the center of your desk/table.
- Keep your device off the floor.
If a key pops off, do not throw it away. Give it to your teacher. Someone at school might be able to pop it back on again.
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Lessons for the week:
K-2nd Grade: This week the focus is on Locomotor Skills. Students will be able to identify the skills and critical elements of the Locomotor Movement.
8 Basic Locomotor Movements: walk, jog/run, skip, hop, leap, jump, gallop, and side-slide.
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3rd – 5th Grade: This week these grades are working on Jumping and Landing skills.
Activities for the week: Locomotor Relay Race, Jumping stations, Clean it up hula hoop Game.
Reminder
With the days being hot, please remember to bring a water bottle to PE. Also, sneakers are needed to participate in PE to help prevent any injuries. Thank you 😊
Contact the Teacher: Ms. “Coach” Carey
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We have a fantastic school year ahead of us. As we anticipate the memories, friendships, and special times ahead, we're also looking forward to one of our favorite traditions - the yearbook. We will accept early bird yearbook orders on the Lifetouch website, specially priced at $27 until December 31, 2025 for a softcover. You can upgrade to a hardcover book for the total price of $33. Starting January 1st, the regular price of the book will increase in cost and can be ordered until April 3, 2026.
Don't miss out on this special offer! Yearbooks will be given out in May 2026.
Yearbook ID Code: 15317126
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Parents,
For the next couple of weeks, Hamlin Elementary School's PTO is hosting a fund raiser with Papa Johns Pizza. We are selling Nifty 50 fund raiser cards for only $15! Your purchase gives you 50% OFF your entire online only pizza order 18 times and provides our school with much-needed funds. If you're a pizza lover, these cards are a steal!
Thank you for supporting our school!
New this year:
Payment to be sent through “Cheddar Up” website link (preferred) or cash/check returned with order form. Checks to be made to Hamlin Elementary PTO. Please note on the order form if payment was sent via “Cheddar Up”.
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We are selling Nifty 50 fundraiser cards for only $15!
- Papa John’s Nifty Fifty Fundraiser runs Friday 9/12/25 thru Friday 9/26/25
- You get a unique online code for 50% OFF your regular menu price order
- You can order up to 18 times
- Cards will be distributed 2 weeks after the fundraiser ends
Plus, the class AND the student that sells the most will win a pizza party!
New this year:
You can also provide cash or check with your order form.
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Don’t forget to order your child’s Hamlin Elementary t-shirt using the link below! These shirts are encouraged for all students to wear for field trips, field day, and other school events.
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New this year, our adopt-a-lounge has been well received by staff and families alike! Our 5th graders were the first to “adopt” the staff lounge and have done a fantastic job spoiling our staff!
Reminder, here’s how it works:
🍪Each grade will take a turn “spoiling” the lounge throughout the year
🧃 We’ve put together a list of our staff’s favorite snacks, sweet treats, and drinks
🛒 The PTO will stock shelves for our hardworking staff to relax and recharge
📣 Check out the wish lists and sign up to send in some snacks for our teachers and staff
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