Hamilton Elementary School

Summer Storytime Tuesday July 22, 10-12! Featuring Ms. Izzo and Ms. Fournier- Can't wait to hear the story!

MORE ABOUT BELL-TO-BELL DISTRACTION-FREE SCHOOLS Governor Kathy Hochul held a roundtable with New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) President Melinda Person, Capital Region school district administrators, teachers and other stakeholders to highlight their plans for implementing bell-to-bell smartphone restrictions when school resumes this fall. Capital Region school districts who participated in the discussion included the Albany City School District, Schenectady City School District, Utica City School District and East Greenbush Central School District https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/distraction-free-schools-governor-hochul-nysut-and-capital-region-school-districts-highlight

COMMUNITY EVENT Don't miss the 9th Annual Family Fun Day at Steinmetz Park Saturday, July 26, Noon - 3 p.m. Free fun for the whole family!

Our new cell phone policy isn't just a requirement – it's a commitment to student well-being! Following the new state guidelines, this policy aims to reduce distractions, encourage face-to-face interactions, & foster a healthier school community.

Summer Storytime ☀️ Thursday July 17th, 10 am till 12 noon! Featuring Mrs. Green and Mrs. Ciarmiello!

Huge thanks to Dr. Kedley, the IEE team, our Safety Team, Sch'dy Police, & our community partners for creating a safe & fun space for students at our Liberty St. lot during SummerNight on Friday! Over 330 students checked in. A big shoutout to Mike's Hot Dogs for the food vouchers! What a team effort! #SummerNight #StudentSafety #Partnership

Summer Storytime ☀️ Tuesday July 15th, 10 am till 12 noon! Featuring Ms. Golden and Mrs. Wood!

Join us for a Parent Information Session regarding our new cell phone policy for the upcoming school year. We'll cover the 'why' and the 'how,' and answer your questions. See flyer for schedule. Understanding this policy is key to supporting your child's success and focus.

We invite parents, guardians, students, staff, & community members to review and provide feedback on the proposed 2025-26 Code of Conduct. The comment period is open through August 10, 2025 Follow this link: https://www.k12insight.com/Lets-Talk/embed.aspx?L=PR6N8DR7D2BLT

The 2025-2026 Safety Plan is available for review. The 30-day comment period is open until August 11, 2025. Follow link to review the plan and provides comments or suggestions: https://www.k12insight.com/Lets-Talk/embed.aspx?L=PR6N8KR7D2BLT

Save The Dates Summer Storytime at Hamilton Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10-12 Enjoy a Read Aloud and Activity!

Summer Storytime Thursday July 10 10 am -12 Hamilton Elementary school

Storytime At Hamilton Join us for a Storytime and creative building at Hamilton Elementary In The Library From 10 am- 12 Noon! Students should be accompanied by their grown-ups.

We are pleased to share that we are working with Yondr as move toward our phone-free environment. We will be sharing videos, resources & more for you. In the interim, here's a peek at how it works! https://vimeo.com/986781861

IMPORTANT REMINDER If your students rides the bus to school, please be sure that we have your correct address on file. If your address changes over the summer, please contact your child's school to update it. Address changes and daycare forms must be received by August 1.

A phone-free school? Yes, it's the law & phone-free schools have many benefits & is a step in the right direction for student focus, mental health, & genuine connection. #BetterEducation #StudentSuccess https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/cell-phone-policy-2025-2026

Happy Fourth of July! 🎉 We wish you a safe and joyful Independence Day filled with celebration & good company. Today, we celebrate the brave men and women who fought for our freedom. Let's honor their legacy #FourthOfJuly #IndependenceDay #July4th #America"

We're committed to creating the best learning environment for our students! Our new cell phone policy is a big step towards enhancing focus and fostering stronger connections. Have questions? We posted an FAQ page: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/cell-phone-policy-faq

🥪 Summer Meals Kickoff Party 🗓 Monday, June 30 📍Jerry Burrell Park ⏰12-3 p.m.

Summer Storytime will begin on July 8th! We will have Storytime, STEM and reading. We will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays 10-12. Hope to see you there!