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Hamlin Herald - Week of August 25, 2025

Posted Date: 8/24/25 (6:00 PM)

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Hamlin Herald

A NEWSLETTER FOR HAMLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COMMUNITY

Principal's Message

We want to thank our families for their patience with dismissal these first two weeks of school as we continue to improve our processes to safely and efficiently dismiss our students. As a reminder, it is against the law to be on the phone while driving in a school zone, so please stay off of your cell phones for everyone’s safety, especially during arrival and dismissal.

As a reminder, please return all emergency information forms and electronically sign all consent forms for your child.

Also, please be sure to notify your child’s teacher if your child’s dismissal procedure will change by 1:00 PM. 

We hope you can join us Grandparent Bingo on September 12. PTO has a section in each newsletter with all of the most up to date information on activities and events. 

Thank you for a great first two weeks. I am so excited about the new year. The children are so wonderful and eager to learn!

Best Regards, 

Dr. Angela Murphy-Osborne
Principal
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Important Dates

August 27 – SAC Meeting
August 29 – National College Colors Day 
September 1 – No School 
September 12 – Grandparent Bingo 

As a reminder, Wednesdays are early release days and we dismiss at 2:00 PM. 
 

Student Code of Conduct

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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Media Center Updates

Welcome Back! I’m Mrs. Hohman, the media specialist, and I can’t wait to work with your students this year. Students should have received their devices last week. Please continue to remind your child about the importance of taking care of their device. If your child experiences any issues with the device, please report it immediately to their classroom teacher.
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Skyward Parent Portal

The Skyward Parent Portal allows families to see the Online Consent Forms, Gradebook, Emergency Contact information and more.

Families can review the Parent Consent Forms through Skyward this year listed under Online Forms. Please read through all 5 forms to be completed and submitted. Two of the forms (model release and student records) ask for permission for students to have classroom photos and yearbook photos taken of them to be shared in the school yearbook.   

The Skyward Parent Portal can be found here:
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School Devices checked out to students during the first week

Kindergarten and First-grade students will work with iPads in the classroom. Second grade will have a laptop for classroom use only.  The default device use model for students in grades 3-5 is in class. At the end of the school day, devices must be stored in carts or travel home with students only when an activity or homework requires technology access at home. With this new model, all chargers will be installed into the charging carts and chargers will be unable to be taken home.   If you have a returning student, they will receive the same device they used the past school year.

Digital Device Care Tips to review with students

At school, we will discuss how to take care of devices. Please review with your child the following device care tips, it will help our school minimize device fines.  

  • Hold/Carry the device with both hands.  
  • Be gentle when handling your device.  
  • Never bend the laptop screen back too far.  
  • Never poke the screen with a pencil.  
  • Never yank headphones or chargers from the device. Hold onto the prong and gently pull out of the device port. 
  • Do not eat or drink near your device.  
  • Keep your device in the center of your desk/table to avoid the device from falling off the desk.  
  • Keep your device off the floor.  
  • If a key pops off, do not throw it away. School staff might be able to reattach.
  • Do not put anything into a port that does not belong.
 

Music Notes

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Physical Education

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Counseling Corner

Hello Husky Family! To all our new families: a big, warm welcome to Hamlin! And to our returning families: Welcome back! I hope the summer break was filled with fun, rest & lots of family time. My Name is Ms. Boireau (boy-row) and I am delighted to serve as your school counselor this school year. This will be my 10th year in the profession and my 3rd as a Husky! My main goal is to ensure every student has the tools to manage their emotions effectively!

As your school counselor, I'll be working closely with parents, teachers, and itinerant staff to meet the needs of our students primarily through small-group counseling. This year, in addition to my role as a counselor, I'll also be serving as your 504 coordinator, providing support to students in another way. Whatever concerns you may have; our mental health team is here and ready to help. If you have any questions, you may contact me at ernestine.boireau@ocps.net.

I look forward to meeting and working alongside you this school year!
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Learning In Action

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PTO

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We’re excited to share our upcoming events! Please save the dates:

  •  9/12 - Grandparents BINGO
  •  9/12 - Papa John's Nifty Fifty Fundraiser Kickoff
  •  9/17 - PTO Meeting at 7:45 AM
  •  10/14 - HuskyThon Fundraiser Kickoff
  •  10/22 - PTO Meeting at 7:45 AM
  •  10/24 - Trunk or Treat
 
This year we're launching something new—Introducing Adopt-a-Lounge! A fun and easy way for each grade level to “adopt” the staff lounge and treat our amazing teachers and staff to their favorite goodies!

We’ve put together a list of our staff’s favorite snacks, sweet treats, and drinks to help you shop. You’ll receive a link to sign up for specific items to send in or have delivered to the front office.

Take a peek below for your grade's month and stay tuned for the sign-up link.
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We are so grateful to our local sponsors for their generous support and commitment to our school community! Their contributions help us provide resources and opportunities for our students.
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Phone +1 407-395-9830 I hamlin_es@ocps.net

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