Dear Hamlin Families,
A huge congratulations to Advaith! He represented Hamlin at the cadre speech competition and he won! He will now continue on to the next level district competition. We are so proud of him!
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Also, as we look ahead, if you would like to share input on characteristics of a teacher/environment that would best meet your child’s needs next school year, please complete this OPTIONAL survey. All forms are due by May 1. |
Finally, the annual Hamlin Carnival is just around the corner on April 10 and we need your help to make it the most successful event! We need volunteers and your time makes a massive difference in creating lasting memories for our students and families.
How You Can Help:
- Run a Game Booth: Hand out prizes and cheer on the winners.
- Concessions: Help keep the popcorn popping and the cotton candy spinning.
- Setup & Cleanup: Be the "behind-the-scenes" hero who makes the magic happen.
Click the link below to view our sign-up sheet and pick a slot that works for your schedule. Let’s make this the best Hamlin Carnival yet!
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Thanks for your continued support and see you tomorrow!
Best Regards,
Dr. Angela Murphy-Osborne
Principal, Hamlin Elementary
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April 2 – BEST Writing Assessment (4th and 5th)
April 8 – SAC Meeting
April 10 – School Carnival
April 22 – Spring Concert (Chorus and Ukulele)
April 24 – No School
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As a reminder, Wednesdays are early release days and we dismiss at 2:00 PM. |
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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Congratulations to first grader Jacob! He placed second in the OCPS K-2 Chess tournament. Way to go! |
Hamlin Elementary won a grant for a small garden from the OCPS Environmental Compliance and Sustainability department.
Hamlin ES will be able to start our first pollinator/native plant garden. We will have our student clubs start it up this year and next year working with classes in multiple grades to help plant and maintain as an outdoor learning experience.
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We are excited to announce that Hamlin Elementary is participating in the district-wide reading challenge, Let’s Read, OCPS! This challenge will run from January 26 to April 30, 2026, and will encourage students to read for enjoyment and develop a lifelong love of reading by contributing to the district-wide goal of reading 50 million minutes! All reading is encouraged and celebrated! We believe that giving students the freedom to choose what they read is the key to igniting their passion for literacy. All reading counts!
How it Works
Each student's goal is to log at least 500 minutes of reading or 10 minutes daily into Beanstack. Beanstack is a free and easy-to-use app that can be found in the Library Research Tools folder on LaunchPad. Beanstack allows students to log their reading minutes, set reading goals, and earn virtual badges and rewards.
How to Participate
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Log through Launchpad: Open Beanstack in the Library Research Tools folder on Launchpad to track your students’ reading daily and even set a timer while they read!
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Download the mobile app: Visit the App Store or Google Play Store and download the Beanstack app to your mobile device. Search for “OCPS Hamlin Elememtary” and find your school to join the challenge.
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Username: Student ID Number
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Password: student last name, lowercase
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Start Reading and Logging: Encourage your child to read books, magazines, or articles and log all of their reading time on Beanstack, daily.
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Join in on the Conversation: Discuss with your child what they are reading and who their favorite characters are. Explore new genres or authors together, and be a reading role model to them! Use the hashtag #OCPSReads on social media and post what you’re reading or how you’re participating!
By participating in this challenge, your child will improve their reading skills and have the opportunity to win exciting prizes. Let's work together to make this reading challenge a success!
More information about the reading challenge can be found at read.ocps.net. Thank you for your support!
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Students in K-2 are listening to Chester Van Chime Who Forgot how to Rhyme by Avery Monsen. This story is a great read to practice rhyming skills. It was a previous Sunshine State Young Readers book.
Students in grades 3-5 are learning about codes, encryption, decryption and how to use a cipher.
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🐾 National Elementary Honor Society
Animal Shelter Supply Drive**
Our National Elementary Honor Society students are hosting a Supply Drive to support our local Animal Shelter!
📅 Supply Drive Dates:
March 6 – April 10
📦 Items Needed
- 🐶 Dog food
- 🐱 Cat food
- 🎾 Toys (dog and cat)
- 🦮 Leashes
- 🧻 Towels (new or gently used)
- 🧼 Cleaning supplies
- Paper towels
- Trash bags
- Other cleaning products
- 🍖 Treats (dog and cat)
- 🐾 Cat litter
💛 Let’s Make a Difference!
Thank you for joining us in supporting animals in need and strengthening our local community!
The grade level that collects the most items will win a popsicle party.
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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.
Starting January 1, the regular price of the book will increase in cost to $30 for a softcover with option to upgrade to hardcover 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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Join us for the 4th Annual Hamlin Elementary Carnival! | Friday, April 10 5:00–8:00 PM
Enjoy a night of family fun featuring: Rides & Bounce Houses, Interactive Inflatables, Laser Tag & Electric Train, Carnival Games & Prizes, DJ & Music, Food Trucks and more!
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Pre-purchase your wristbands on Cheddar Up and SAVE $5 per wristband! |
Skip the line and have your tickets sent home with your student so you can start the fun as soon as you arrive. Wristbands required for children ages 3+.
We’re also looking for volunteers! If you’d like to help, please sign up with this LINK! |
Do you have a family business? We’d love to see our Husky Families being showcased at our annual carnival! Sponsor a game, ride, or auction item. (Hamlin PTO is a 501 non-profit organization. Making your sponsorship donation tax deductible) |
New this year and included with the purchase of a wristband is the following bounce houses and rides! |
Not included with the wristbands are the dunk tank, cake walk, face painting, tattoos, and snacks. |
1st Grade Families — It’s Your Turn!
We’re excited to kick off Adopt-a-Lounge with our amazing 1st grade community! Now’s your chance to help us spoil the incredible teachers and staff at Hamlin Elementary by stocking the staff lounge with their favorite treats and drinks. Donations are due by April 7.
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Here’s how you can help: Sign up to donate snacks, sweets, or beverages from our staff favorites list.
Send items in with your student or have them delivered to the front office The PTO will take care of setting up a cozy, welcoming space for staff to enjoy.
Every contribution—big or small—helps us show our appreciation in a meaningful way!
Let’s make the lounge extra special for our staff!
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Hamlin Elementary is getting opportunities ready for volunteers to come in to help! All volunteers will need an active ADDitions account and review all the Guidelines and Waivers provided by our OCPS district.
Being up to date in ADDitions helps the process of being a field trip chaperone, lunchroom helper, attending/participating in daytime events held at the school, PTO events, classroom volunteer, media center help and so much more!
Here’s how to sign up/update your ADDitions account:
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- Click "Sign Up” - Create a New Account / Answer the application questions
- Login (if you're a returning volunteer) / Update your safety questions
- Watch the ADDitions training video – located on the Main Dashboard
Opportunities Ready
Lunchroom help is needed! If you are looking to help, we need volunteers who enjoy circulating the entire room to help students in all grades with opening items, passing out utensils and napkins, and reminding students how to continue to be the best Hamlin Huskies in the lunchroom. This is not just to assist one child or have lunch with your child.
Lunch Volunteer Shifts available:
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Help Our Upcoming PTO Events- Check the PTO Website for details: |
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