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Hamlin Herald - Week of May 25, 2026

Posted Date: 05/24/26 (06:19 PM)
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Hamlin Herald

A NEWSLETTER FOR HAMLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COMMUNITY

Principal's Message

Thank you for a wonderful year! I am so proud of each of our students and their hard work this year. I also truly appreciate the continued support of the parents, staff, and community. Hamlin Elementary is truly a special place!
 
I want to say a special thanks to our PTO Board. We truly appreciate their time, dedication and support this year with creating positive experiences for all children. They worked countless hours to provide our school with amazing opportunities and were always ready to support our school in any way possible. 
 
Also, a huge thank you to all of our amazing staff! They worked tirelessly to make sure our school is a great place to be! 
On our website, summer packets will be available so students can practice the skills they learned this year. We encourage our students to practice and read. Mrs. Hohman has more information in her section about some reading opportunities this summer and we would love for our Hamlin students to join.  School supply lists will also be available for next year on the website. 
 
If you have an upcoming kindergartner and have not registered him/her yet, please do as soon as possible. 

I hope everyone has a wonderful summer!
Best Regards,

Dr. Angela Murphy-Osborne
Principal, Hamlin Elementary
 
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Upcoming Events

May 27 – Last Day of School
As a reminder, Wednesdays are early release days and we dismiss at 2:00 PM. 
 

Art News

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A letter from Courtney Buraty expressing excitement about the school and art studio.
 

Media Center News

This year has been a blast! Keep Reading all summer long. 

Summer Reading Challenge on Beanstack: Find Your Reading Joy
Get ready to log those minutes! This summer, we are hosting a district-wide reading challenge through Beanstack. You can access Beanstack easily to track your students’ progress. All students and employees are automatically enrolled in the challenge.


Books to Find Your Reading Joy
Not sure what to read next? Discover your next favorite summer story with the Sunshine State Young Readers Award (SSYRA), Florida Teens Read (FTR), and Orange Blossom book lists. Curated just to suggest fantastic, age-appropriate titles, these lists are the perfect roadmap to help students explore new genres, meet unforgettable characters, and find their true reading joy this summer!


Digital Books at Your Fingertips
Looking for the perfect summer story? Students can access thousands of e-books and audiobooks through Sora. It’s available 24/7 via LaunchPad or by downloading the Sora app on any mobile device. It’s the easiest way to ensure a great book is always within reach. To log in to the Sora app:

  • Click ‘I Have a Setup Code’ and put in the school setup code ‘OCPS’
  • Sign in using Orange County Public Schools
  • Log in to the Launchpad window with your regular OCPS username and password

Summer at your OCLS Library
We are proud to partner with the Orange County Library System for their "Summer at Your Library" program, running from June 1 through July 26. Highlights include:

  • The OCLS Reading Challenge: This year, kids and teens who complete 30 days of reading can earn a free book and a goody bag (while supplies last).
  • Free Events: Visit any OCLS branch for science shows, magic acts, animal presentations, and technology classes. For more details on library events, visit ocls.info/summer.
  • Grand Prizes: Make sure your student has an OCLS library card to be eligible for their grand prize drawings!

Read, White, and Blue with the Winter Park Library
We are also proud to partner with the Winter Park Library for their "Read, White, and Blue" program, running from May 30 through July 26. Highlights include:

  • The Winter Park Library Challenge: This summer, students can keep their reading habits sharp by tracking their goals through Beanstack or a paper tracker to stay motivated and beat the "summer slide."
  • Free Events: Head to the library’s state-of-the-art facility for free youth and teen events, including interactive educational workshops, hands-on community activities, and specialized student programs. For details on upcoming dates, visit winterparklibrary.org/summer-reading.
  • Grand Prizes: Make sure your student completes their summer reading milestones to unlock exciting rewards—including prize packs, an annual family pass to the Central Florida Zoo, or Beats headphones.
 

Music Notes

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PE News

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As we wrap up another wonderful school year, we want to send a heartfelt thank you to all our amazing families for your support, involvement, and enthusiasm this year!

We hope your family has a fun, relaxing, and safe summer filled with great memories! 
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We are already looking forward to next year and all the exciting events, and fun to come!
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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
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