Skip to main content

Hamlin Herald - Week of December 8, 2025

Posted Date: 12/07/25 (06:00 PM)


Hamlin_ES_web_logo

Hamlin Herald

A NEWSLETTER FOR HAMLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COMMUNITY

Principal's Message

Happy holidays to all our Husky families! I wish all of you much happiness and health during the holiday season.  I am very thankful to be in a community of such kind and caring people.  Your children are amazing and such a delight to see each and every day.  

As your family celebrates the holiday season, we would love for you to send in one of your family holiday cards. We will display these in our office area for all of our students and community members to enjoy. Parents or students can drop the card off in the front office.  

Have a great week!

Best Regards, 
Dr. Angela Murphy-Osborne
Principal
 
Logo for Sakowitz Smiles Orthodontics, featuring a smiling tooth with braces.
Visit the Hamlin ES Website
 

Upcoming Events

A colorful graphic promoting a Holiday Spirit Week with daily themes.
December 8 – ELA FAST (K-2)
December 9 – Second Grade to the Ballet
December 10 – SAC Meeting
December 11 – Math FAST (K-2)
December 19 – Field Day
December 22 – January 5 – No School 

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.
Student Code of Conduct
 

Students of the Week

Five students proudly display 'Student of the Week' certificates in a classroom.
Five students proudly display their 'Student of the Week' certificates in a school hallway.
Five smiling students hold 'Student of the Week' certificates in a classroom.
A young student smiles, holding an award in a classroom setting.
Five students proudly display their 'Student of the Week' certificates in a school hallway.
Four students smile, holding awards and ribbons in a school hallway.
A young girl smiles, holding a 'Student of the Week' certificate in a classroom.
A young girl smiles, holding a 'Student of the Week' certificate in a classroom.
A young student smiles, holding a 'Student of the Week' certificate in a classroom.
A young girl smiles, holding a 'Student of the Week' certificate.
 

Art News

Art newsletter with colorful artwork examples and text about Ms. Shiver's art class.
 

Media Center Updates

This is a great time of year to check if students have any library books that have been checked out longer than 1 month. Students are able to log in Launchpad and open the library research tool folder. They can click on the Follett Destiny App and then click on the words My Stuff. It will list any items checked out to the student.  

Also, did you know students have access to e-books and magazines through their launchpad. They can click on the Sora app and search through hundreds of titles to read. 

Accelerated Reader is Available
Accelerated Reader is a digital program that helps students and teachers manage and monitor independent reading practice in both English and Spanish. Students pick a book at their level and read it at their own pace. When students finish the book, they take a short quiz on a computer/device to check their understanding. As students read and take quizzes, they earn points and track their progress toward their individualized Accelerated Reader goals.

All students in K-5 have the ability to use AR at school or home. You can access the program by using Launchpad. 

Go to: launchpad.ocps.net
In Launchpad, Click on Renaissance.  
Then Click on Accelerated Reader
Type in the title of the book the student is quizzing on. Then Click Start Quiz.

Brag Tags to Collect for reaching AR Goals each Quarter
Kindergarten-2nd Grade students can earn brag tags for completing badges in the program and for 9 passed quizzes on their reading range level each quarter. 

Third Grade-5th Grade students can earn brag tags for meeting their quarterly goals. Our library does have several books with an AR quiz (those are the books labeled with a dot sticker on the side of the library book). SSYRA Brag Tags are also passed out to those who take and pass an SSYRA book.  

SSYRA, Jr for Grades K-2:
SSYRA, Jr for Grades K-2
SSYRA for Grades 3-5
Digital Device Care Tips to review with students 
At school, we will be going over how to take care of devices. If you could also review with your child the following procedures, it will help us take care of the devices for many years. 

  • Hold the device with both hands. 
  • Never bend the laptop screen back too far. 
  • Never poke the screen with a pencil. 
  • Never yank headphones from the device. Hold onto the prong and gently pull out of the jack. 
  • Never eat or drink near your device. 
  • Keep your device in the center of your desk/table. 
  • Keep your device off the floor. 

If a key pops off, do not throw it away. Give it to your teacher. Someone at school might be able to pop it back on again. 
 

Music Notes

A music classroom announcement with instruments, a teacher's photo, and upcoming events.
 

Physical Education

A Physical Education lesson announcement with holiday decorations.
 

Field Day

A cute husky puppy smiles in a Candyland-themed field day announcement.

Learning In Action

A large group of people pose for a photo in a grand lobby with a decorative gold sculpture.
Students work on various activities in a classroom setting, including group projects and individual tasks.
Children work on assignments at desks in a classroom setting.
Students in a classroom participate in various activities, including reading and group work.
 

Yearbooks

We have a fantastic school year ahead of us. As we anticipate the memories, friendships, and special times ahead, we're also looking forward to one of our favorite traditions - the yearbook. We will accept early bird yearbook orders on the Lifetouch website, specially priced at $27 until December 31, 2025 for a softcover. You can upgrade to a hardcover book for the total price of $33. Starting January 1st, the regular price of the book will increase in cost and can be ordered until April 3, 2026. 

Don't miss out on this special offer! Yearbooks will be given out in May 2026.  

Yearbook ID Code: 15317126
Go To Lifetouch
 

Teach In

Students listen attentively in a classroom setting.
Students and teachers in a classroom, with a screen that says 'Thank you for teaching'.
 

PTO

PTO News flyer promoting a Hamlin Elementary School event with the Orlando Magic.
Get Your Tickets
 

ADDitions

Hamlin Elementary is getting opportunities ready for volunteers to come in to help!  All volunteers will need an active ADDitions account and review all the Guidelines and Waivers provided by our OCPS district. 

Being up to date in ADDitions helps the process of being a field trip chaperone, lunchroom helper, attending/participating in daytime events held at the school, PTO events, classroom volunteer, media center help and so much more!  

Here’s how to sign up/update your ADDitions account: 
Sign Up/Update ADDitions Here
  • Click "Sign Up” - Create a New Account / Answer the application questions
  • Login (if you're a returning volunteer) / Update your safety questions
  • Watch the ADDitions training video – located on the Main Dashboard

Opportunities Ready
Lunchroom help is needed!  If you are looking to help, we need volunteers who enjoy circulating the entire room to help students in all grades with opening items, passing out utensils and napkins, and reminding students how to continue to be the best Hamlin Huskies in the lunchroom. This is not just to assist one child or have lunch with your child.

Lunch Volunteer Shifts available:
Sign Up For Lunch Shift Here
Help Our Upcoming PTO Events- Check the PTO Website for details:
Sign Up to Help PTO Here
Hamlin Elementary School logo featuring a smiling husky dog and paw prints.

16145 Silver Grove Blvd | Winter Garden, FL 34787-9279

Phone +1 407-395-9830 I hamlin_es@ocps.net

QR_signup

Community Member?

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

© 2025 Hamlin Elementary

© 2025 LightbulbPR