Patrick Hamilton Elementary

Patrick Hamilton Elementary Weekly News

March 27, 2025
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From the Desk of the Principal

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.

Schedule of Events

March 28 - No School

March 31-April 4 - Spring Break

April 7 - School Resumes

April 18 - 1/2 Day K-12 Good Friday

April 21 - Regular Board Mtg.

April 25 - Math-A-Rama

Building Highlights

On Friday, March 21st students from across the district participated in the annual Science Olympiad. Teams were made up of 3rd, 4th and 5th graders.Pictured below are some of the students from our 3rd grade team. They are Violet Dohm, Paige Tumbleson, Gaia Ruiz and Kendall Runyon. Not pictured from the 3rd grade team is Zeke Mohr.

The 4th grade students who participated were; Landon Dohm, Jennabell Butcher, Hunter DeGraff, Ava Moss and Tavin Nodruff. The 5th graders representing Pat Ham were; Adonis Poole, Jackson Keene, Alaric Engen and Maria Sanchez Ortega.

RESULTS: Winning 3rd Place for the Marshmallow Catapult was Tavin and Hunter.

Our 5th grade team came in 2nd place for the Boat Buoyancy Challenge.

Our 3rd grade students, Paige and Violet, took 1st Place for the challenge called What Makes the Best Umbrella, and Kendall took 3rd place in the same challenge.

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Our Science Olympiad team also worked with students from Kincheloe. Pictured here are Paige T. and Violet D. with Kincheloe students Ella J. and Bri W. Congratulations to all the students that participated!

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Excellent Passenger Awards

One of our newer bus drivers has been rewarding passengers who have been excellent passengers!

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T- Shirt fundraiser for Mrs. White

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Last fall, we lost our beloved art teacher, Ms. White. The PTO created an art competition for our students with the winning design being made into a shirt. The shirt was then sold to the public and the proceeds were used to buy an art installation that would be on display at Pat Ham. Lillian Zuhl, a 3rd grader, created the winning design.

Pictured L-R are: PTO President Sara Lawrence, Board Member Randi Taggart, Principal Nicole Conlin, Lillian Zuhl, PTO Treasurer Tiffany Rohdy and PTO member Stephanie Sparks. The art piece is a great memorial to Ms. White and we appreciate all those who contributed.

Spring Music Program

The students delivered wonderful performances. Thank you Mrs. Barraclough for organizing this exceptional evening and to the staff members who helped make this event possible. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to parents, guardians, and community members for your unwavering support of our students.

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

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Report Card Information

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

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!