Dear Hamlin Families,
April is National Volunteer Month, and we want to express our sincere appreciation for the amazing volunteers who enrich our school community. Your commitment to our students is truly inspiring. Whether you're helping PTO, as a room parent, volunteering at an event, helping around the school, or going on a field trip, your contributions are deeply valued!
Also, a huge congratulations to Advaith P! He represented Hamlin at the district level 4-H speech contest and he came in second place in all of OCPS! Way to go!
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Additionally, congratulations to Mrs. Olszewski for receiving the bridge builder award from OCPS.
Finally, congratulations to our fifth-grade news crew. They won first place for a Public Service Announcement at the Orange County Student Media Festival. Photos and a link to their video is below.
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Best Regards,
Dr. Angela Murphy-Osborne
Principal, Hamlin Elementary
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May 1 – ELA FAST PM 3 (K-2)
May 5 - ELA FAST PM 3 (3-5)
May 6 – Long Wednesday (dismissal at 3:00)
May 6 – Math FAST PM 3 (K-2)
May 7 – Math FAST PM 3 (3-5)
May 14 – State Science Test (5th grade)
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As a reminder, Wednesdays are early release days and we dismiss at 2:00 PM. |
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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Our News Crew was honored last Friday for a 1st Place win for a Public Service Announcement at the Orange County Student Media Festival.
Here is a link to their video:
Congratulations to Addison S, Olivia J, Giovanna A, Livia C, Luiza SA, Baylee B, and Mrs. Hohman!
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Hamlin Elementary won a grant for a small garden from the OCPS Environmental Compliance and Sustainability department.
Hamlin ES will be able to start our first pollinator/native plant garden. We will have our student clubs start it up this year and next year working with classes in multiple grades to help plant and maintain as an outdoor learning experience.
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We are excited to announce that Hamlin Elementary is participating in the district-wide reading challenge, Let’s Read, OCPS! This challenge will run from January 26 to April 30, 2026, and will encourage students to read for enjoyment and develop a lifelong love of reading by contributing to the district-wide goal of reading 50 million minutes! All reading is encouraged and celebrated! We believe that giving students the freedom to choose what they read is the key to igniting their passion for literacy. All reading counts!
How it Works
Each student's goal is to log at least 500 minutes of reading or 10 minutes daily into Beanstack. Beanstack is a free and easy-to-use app that can be found in the Library Research Tools folder on LaunchPad. Beanstack allows students to log their reading minutes, set reading goals, and earn virtual badges and rewards.
How to Participate
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Log through Launchpad: Open Beanstack in the Library Research Tools folder on Launchpad to track your students’ reading daily and even set a timer while they read!
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Download the mobile app: Visit the App Store or Google Play Store and download the Beanstack app to your mobile device. Search for “OCPS Hamlin Elememtary” and find your school to join the challenge.
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Username: Student ID Number
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Password: student last name, lowercase
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Start Reading and Logging: Encourage your child to read books, magazines, or articles and log all of their reading time on Beanstack, daily.
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Join in on the Conversation: Discuss with your child what they are reading and who their favorite characters are. Explore new genres or authors together, and be a reading role model to them! Use the hashtag #OCPSReads on social media and post what you’re reading or how you’re participating!
By participating in this challenge, your child will improve their reading skills and have the opportunity to win exciting prizes. Let's work together to make this reading challenge a success!
More information about the reading challenge can be found at read.ocps.net. Thank you for your support!
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Students in K-2 are listening to Chester Van Chime Who Forgot how to Rhyme by Avery Monsen. This story is a great read to practice rhyming skills. It was a previous Sunshine State Young Readers book.
Students in grades 3-5 are learning about codes, encryption, decryption and how to use a cipher.
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We have five weeks left in the school year! While the finish line is in sight, our calendar is still full of events and important milestones.
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April 27 – May 1: Staff Appreciation Week
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Wednesday, May 13: Last PTO Meeting of the Year
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Friday, May 22: Fifth Grade Celebration
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Tuesday, May 26: End-of-Year Classroom Celebrations
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Wednesday, May 27: Last Day of School
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We’re so excited to celebrate our incredible teachers and staff! Join us for Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week April 27 thru May 1! How can you help?
- Send a small treat, note, or surprise to your child’s favorite teacher or staff member!
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Sign-up to help support activities we have planned for teachers and staff!
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Bosphorus Turkish Cuisine
Carve Pilates
Color Me Mine
Crayola Experience
Huey Magoos
Kelly Ice Cream
Maple Street Biscuit
Orlando Family Stage
Pop Stroke
Semper Laser
Tijuana Flats
TGA
Urban Air
Wonder Works
Amazon Gift Card
Starbucks Gift Card
My City All Starts Camp
Burn Boot Camp Clermont
Burn Boot Camp Winter Garden
Kennedy Space (NASA)
Universal Studios
Mathnasium
Goddard School
Orlando Science Center
Cyclebar Hamlin
Katie Waugh Photography
Jackie Unterreiner- Certified Hypnosis
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
MVBJJ Jiu Jitsu Hamlin
Championship Martial Arts - Hamlin
Publix
SeaSan Sushi Bar
KIDS HORSE & FARM Camp
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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:
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- 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:
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Help Our Upcoming PTO Events- Check the PTO Website for details: |
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