Golf and Raise Money for Hamilton School - June 7

Food, drink, prizes, and great golf at Stone Tree Golf Club. Postponed until Monday, June 7 due to rain. $125 per person includes green fees, cart, and dinner at the after-tournament banquet. For more information, go to www.golf4novatokids.com.

Tour of Novato Raises Over $90,000 for Novato Schools

Thank you to everyone who rode in or sponsored a rider in this year's Tour of Novato, which was held on Saturday, May 1, at San Marin High School. Over 2,000 donations were received totaling over $90,000 of much-needed funds for our Novato schools. For details, go to www.tourofnovato.org.

"Have A Heart" Auction a Huge Success!

Preliminary reports have us raising over $35,000 between the Event Night and Online Auction sales! Thanks to all who participated.

Online Auction Items can be picked up in the Multipurpose Room this Thursday 3/11 before and after school  from 8 -10:30 am and from 2-4:30 pm. Be sure an bring your own printed receipts to collect. If you are missing certificates or items from the Auction Night you can pick them up at this time or make other arrangements. Final Invoices from the Event Night are being printed will be sent to your home for your records.

We will have slashed prices on some of our remaining No Bid items for sale. So stop in and get a deal!

We are pleased to Announce that Danielle Cagan has stepped up and assumed the role as Event Coordinator for Next Year's Auction and she will be getting the New Committee up and rolling this Spring/Summer. So stay tuned...

Special thanks in particular to our fantastic volunteers: 

Your very Dedicated Steering Committee members Nikki Gelardi, Luci Jewess, Laura Sundgaard, Kristin Muñoz, Debbie DeGeorge, Laura O'Neal, Kristy Kehs, Pernilla Jordan and Fred Peugh-Wade.

Event Night Volunteers  (and the hardest workers around!) Patti Ravetti, Tracy Pickard, Amber Hatfield, Miguel Garza, Adela Garcia, Chelsea De George, Jelina Cannatelli, Darian Raras, Bobbie Miller, Lael Stover, and Mike Woolard.

Thank you to The Hamiltone's for some jammin' music, to Jay Alexander for the most entertaining DVD ever, and of course to Mark Uicker for volunteering his time as the Auctioneer Extraodanaire!

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Hamilton in the News

Hamilton Elementary honored for helping kids achieve

Hamilton Elementary Teacher to be Honored by Novato Fire Department

Help Hamilton School Prepare for "The Big One"

Your PTA Emergency Preparedness Committee is developing long-term goals to make sure the school and its community members are educated and ready to meet any disaster and keep your child safe and comfortable.

This year the PTA is paying for on-going replenishment of emergency food bars and water pouches… BUT we can’t stop there!! See our Emergency Supply Drive flyer for information on how you can help.

Emergency Supply Drive (PDF)

Are you ready now? Here is what your family needs to keep your future safe!

Emergency Disaster Supplies Checklist (PDF)

For more information, go to www.getreadymarin.org.

Open Closet

Our Open Closet supplies our families in need with clothing, shoes, new under garments, lunch boxes, and Back packs. We will gladly accept any donations of gently used, clean items mentioned on Wednesday mornings at our Family Market, or any day in the office or "Open Closet" bin in the Staff room located next to the office.

We thank you for all of your generous donations and are putting them to good use! This program will run everyday throughout the school year.

Please email , or call 650-799-4691 with any questions.

Welcome to Hamilton School!

We are a neighborhood school located just inside the historic arches of the old Hamilton Air Force Base on the western shore of San Pablo Bay in Novato, California.  We reside on one of the largest and most successful converted military bases in the world and the largest Wetlands Restoration Project on the West Coast. Like our rich past and creative community, we too have a strong vision and mission for Hamilton.

We are committed to an environment of abundant, energizing learning for every child; with specific attention to Individual achievement and proficiency. 

As the most diverse school in Novato, we celebrate our uniqueness and the special opportunity we have to prepare our children for our changing world inside and outside of our school environment.

The children, staff & administration, our families, our community, and our local businesses all join in assuring the quality of learning and experience for our next generation.

For more information about Hamilton and how you can get involved, please contact .

Recycling & Collection at Hamilton

Hello Hamilton Families! I was thrilled with the result of our recycling collection last year, and I know this year can show an even bigger turnout. Last year we successfully kept about 2,000 corks, 2,000 batteries, 200 glue sticks, 100 printer cartridges, and 15 cell phones out of landfills.

Look for a container outside the school on August 19th and 20th (class list day and the 1st day of school) to drop off your summer collections, and continue to send items to school with your child throughout the year.

Thank you, and I hope you had a fun, relaxing, and green summer!

- Marie Hoag, 2nd grade teacher

The PTA is Looking for Volunteers!

There are still several key Committees that need chairs in order for us to run the programs next year:

Bingo NIGHT, E-Scrip, Go Green! (Paperless initiative), Hospitality, 5th Grade Promotion, Room Parent Coordinator, Read-a-thon, Teacher Appreciation, Technology, Website, School Messenger System/Marquee.

Make a difference.... jump in, grab a friend and consider Chairing a Committee that interests you personally. The PTA Board and Previous Chairs will be available as support and a great resource. This is you chance to bring your own ideas and energy to Hamilton! If you are interested please contact , 884-0683.

Hamilton Moves Toward A K-8!

Hamilton School is moving towards a K-8 model. This year, we will include a sixth grade and add an additional grade each of the next two years. More information...

Support School Fuel

School Fuel has recently signed up with www.goodsearch.com - a search engine (powered by Yahoo) that actually donates money every time a search is conducted. It is very easy and takes less than a minute to set it up. Instead of using Yahoo or Google when doing searches on the Internet, please use www.goodsearch.com. You can even set it on your toolbar! Remember to enter School Fuel as your chosen charity.

The goal is to get every NUSD school using this search engine with School Fuel as the chosen charity. The money raised could be quite substantial. REMEMBER: School Fuel helps ALL Novato Public Schools and is able to hire staff; something we as PTA’S are not able to do. Spread the word, tell your friends and relatives about it!

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Friday, August 20
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