We’re off to a wonderful start this September! It’s exciting to see the students reconnect with friends, dive into learning, and settle into classroom routines. Thank you for your partnership in making the transition smooth and successful.  Please do not forget to connect with the teacher about your child’s recent assessments.  We want to work together to ensure every student is at or above grade level this year.

Teachers have been busy building strong foundations—establishing expectations, launching academic routines, and fostering a sense of belonging. From literacy centers to math skills, students are already showing curiosity, confidence, and collaboration. Ask your child what they’ve enjoyed most so far!  Another area we continue to work on is strengthening classroom community through social-emotional learning.  Please continue to help us talk to your children about making good decisions and talking to their teachers about things that matter to them.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation during arrival and dismissal. Please continue to follow staff directions, stay in your vehicle during car line, and avoid early pickups unless necessary.  Schedule vacations when school is NOT in session.  Safety and efficiency are our top priorities.

As a reminder, each Friday is Spirit Day. Wear your school colors/school shirts!

It is also important to stay connected. If you haven’t already, be sure to follow us by downloading the Parent Square APP and check your child’s planner daily/Canvas for updates and Skyward for your child’s grades.   Communication is key, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Finally, thanks to all who volunteered and attended Grandparent Game Night! What an amazing evening!

Thank you for being part of our school family. We’re looking forward to a joyful and productive month ahead!

Best Regards, 

Dr. Angela Murphy-Osborne

Principal

The Florida Association of Supervisors of Media (FASM) would like to congratulate Hamlin Elementary School on your designation as a 2025 Florida Power-Library School. The collaborative leadership of the principal, library media specialist, and school community plays a vital role in ensuring student success, equitable access to high-quality resources, and the strength of a thriving library media program. Your dedication to designing and implementing a program of excellence continues to empower your school’s staff and students to achieve at the highest levels. This award designation celebrates your school’s commitment to advancing school, district, and state goals through the library program.

Student classes have been visiting the media center.  Grades K-2 has listened to the story The Book that Jake Borrowed by Susan Holt Kralovansky.  We learned how to take care of our library books and use our school library.  In Grades 3-5, we reviewed the sections of the library, procedures in the media center, and finding just right books.

3rd – 5th Grade: This week these grades are working on Jumping and Landing skills.

Activities for the week: Locomotor Relay Race, Jumping stations, Clean it up hula hoop Game. 

With the days being hot, please remember to bring a water bottle to PE. Also, sneakers are needed to participate in PE to help prevent any injuries. Thank you 😊

Contact the Teacher: Ms. “Coach” Carey

Email: Lynda.Carey@ocps.net

Parents,

For the next couple of weeks, Hamlin Elementary School's PTO is hosting a fund raiser with Papa Johns Pizza. We are selling Nifty 50 fund raiser cards for only $15! Your purchase gives you 50% OFF your entire online only pizza order 18 times and provides our school with much-needed funds. If you're a pizza lover, these cards are a steal! 

Thank you for supporting our school!

Payment to be sent through “Cheddar Up” website link (preferred) or cash/check returned with order form.  Checks to be made to Hamlin Elementary PTO. Please note on the order form if payment was sent via “Cheddar Up”.