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Hamlin Herald - Week of January 12, 2026

Posted Date: 01/11/26 (06:00 PM)


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Hamlin Herald

A NEWSLETTER FOR HAMLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COMMUNITY

Principal's Message

I hope everyone had a fantastic week back at school. It was great to see the students back in the building again!  
 
Thank you to our fabulous PTO for all they do for our teachers, students and staff.  We are so thankful to have volunteers who do so much. We appreciate all you do! 
 
Our students started the 3rd marking period of the year. I appreciate your efforts in helping your child be present and on time for instruction this second half of the year so your children can reach their academic potential. I ask our parents to plan appointments and vacations around the school calendar, which is available on the district website at http://www.ocps.net. Also, students should be at school by 8:40. If they are not in their classroom by 8:45, they will be marked tardy. Please arrive early enough for your student to have time to walk to class.
 
Here’s to another amazing week as we continue our Husky Pride!

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

January 14 – SAC Meeting 
January 14 – PTO Meeting
January 19 – No School 
January 26-30 – Celebrate Literacy Week
Poster announcing 'Read, White, and Blue: Celebrating 250 Chapters of America' and 'Celebrate Literacy Week 2026'.
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
 

Art News

Art Newsletter featuring Ms. Shiver's Art Class with student artwork and a paint brush.
 

Media Center Updates

January is the time to start the year fresh. What better way than to instill a love of reading at home! The Florida Department of Education has several initiatives to help create readers. "Studies show that it only takes 20 minutes per day to vastly improve a child’s reading ability. In one year, a child who reads 20 minutes a day is exposed to 1.8 million words" (FLDOE). You can visit the site to see some great activities and strategies to use at home.
See Activities and Strategies
Library Cards can open up a new door...
Did you know that any student or family member can apply for a free public library card online? Visit this link and the library will help mail a card to your home for use.
Get Free Library Card
Students with a library card can use many resources online from our local public library. They have great resources to conduct research, practice a new language, read eBooks, and much more.

Did you also know that you can request books online and the public library will mail them right to your front door? Families would then only be responsible to return the books by their due date to any Orange County Public Library. We have a return bin located in Hamlin here.
See Library Amenities
 

Music Notes

A colorful graphic titled 'Music with Mrs. Miller' features musical notes, instruments like a djembe and xylophone, and a smiling teacher.
 

Physical Education

A flyer for Physical Education class with the title 'Physical Education' and an image of various sports equipment.
American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge poster with cartoon characters and "SAVE THE DATE" text.
 

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.

Starting January 1, the regular price of the book will increase in cost to $30 for a softcover with option to upgrade to hardcover 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
 

PTO

Hamlin Elementary School PTO News announces the first PTO meeting of 2026 on Wednesday, January 14.
Orlando Magic Spirit Night event details with ticket link and bonus offer.
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

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