Patrick Hamilton Elementary

Patrick Hamilton Elementary Weekly News

February 14, 2025

From the Desk of the Principal

Report Card Information

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END OF DAY CALLS and PICK UPS: You must call the office by 3:00 p.m. to make arrangements for your student to go home a different way. This is a policy that we have had in place and unfortunately have to enforce. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.

Bus Rider Families: Please ensure you arrive at the bus stop for pickup and are prepared to board the bus 5 to 10 minutes early each day. This will help the drivers maintain their schedule and adhere to the designated routes. Thank you!

Outside Lunches: The district does not allow outside lunches to be delivered or brought into school for the students.

Sick Children: Please call the office and report that you are keeping your child home due to illness. The Cass Van Buren Health Department requires our school to report illnesses every week.

Kindergarten Meet & Greet: Any families with children entering Kindergarten this fall, please plan on visiting us on Thursday, February 20th for a Meet & Greet. This will be an opportunity for you and your incoming kindergartner to tour the school, meet our Kindergarten teachers and start the registration process. Students must be 6 years old by September 1st, 2025 to be eligible to start school. Please feel free to call the school office with any questions!

Mrs. Barraclough's Music Class: Link: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572812523063

Mrs. Barraclough's Music Class

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Message from our School Nurse

ATTENTION KINDERGARTEN PARENTS

Please click on the link to view Oral Screening Information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HB9tvy1c_5Qe83LIosLahrgpsPqaHcTC/view?usp=drive_link

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Suzanne Dorman, RN, MSN

sdorman@dowagiacschools.org

269-782-4420 ext. 1218

*Please feel free to contact her if you have any questions.

Schedule of Events

February 17 - Board of Education Meeting @PAC, 6PM

February 19 - County Spelling Bee

February 20 - Kindergarten Meet and Greet

February 21 - Spring Fundraiser Begins

Building Highlights

Future Chef Contestants!

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Mrs. McIntyre's class worked on doodle drawings of snowmen this week in their classroom. They were inspired by the book Snowman at Night by Carolyn Buehner.

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Reminders

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Participants who register by February 16th will receive a t-shirt. The youth camp is for students K-8.

Registration Link

Just a few reminders as a we are coming back from Winter Break in regards to the daily schedule.

School opens at 8:39 for Breakfast

Bell to start the day is at 8:53

Tardy is 9:01 - 9:19

Morning Absent is 9:19 - 11:50

Afternoon Absence is 11:50 - 3:40

If your child comes into the building after 9:01, they are considered tardy.

If they come in after 9:19 they are considered absent. In order to have it excused, you must either sign your student(s) in or call the office.

If you have any questions, please call Mrs. Ruff.

Given the increase in illnesses, this serves as a friendly reminder about the importance of proper handwashing.

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Community Happenings

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Helpful Links!

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Transportation Website: https://www.dowagiacschools.org/page/transportation

Transportation App: My Ride K-12

Apple App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/my-ride-k-12/id6443848115?platform=iphone

Microsoft App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tylertech.myridek12&hl=en_US

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Form Link

Please click the link to give any staff member a shout out!

Building Information

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Principal:

Nicole Conlin

nconlin@dowagaicschools.org

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Secretary:

Jessica Ruff

jruff@dowagiacschools.org

Drop Off Time: 8:39 a.m.

Breakfast: 8:39 a.m.-8:51 a.m.

Building Times: 8:51 a.m.-3:47 p.m.

Half Day Dismissal: 12:01 p.m.

Phone: 269-782-4450

Fax: 269-782-4469

Social Media

Patrick Hamilton Website:

https://www.dowagiacschools.org/o/phes

Patrick Hamilton Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/PatrickHamiltonElementary/

Lunch Menu:

https://dowagiacschools.nutrislice.com/menu

District Website:

https://www.dowagiacschools.org/

District Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/dowagiacschools/

GO CHIEFTAINS!