From Hamilton to Home
August 2021
Welcome Back, We Can't Wait To See You!
I’d like to welcome you to what will be another impactful school year at our brand new Hamilton Elementary School. My name is Jodie Johnson and I am the proud principal of this school. I am excited to begin what will be an amazing year of academic growth for your child. I have spent the last 14 years in Elyria City Schools servicing Elyria High School for 11 years and Franklin/Hamilton for 3 years. As a lifelong Elyrian, I have a heart for students and families in this community. My goal for each student is to become what I will refer to often as the “confident student”. In doing so, you can expect for your child to be challenged with high expectations that will drive them to become stronger academically, behaviorally and socially. I believe that in order for a student to begin to believe that they can be a confident student, they must speak it into existence. In doing so, students will hear the following words of affirmation each day:
I am Somebody.
I am Capable and Loveable.
I am Teachable
Therefore, I can Learn.
I will not waste Time
Because,
It is too Valuable
And I am too Precious and Bright.
I am Somebody.
So, your first assignment with your child is for you and your child to learn the above statement of affirmation. I encourage you to recite this at home with your child to help build the foundation for what will be a lifetime of learning. I am thrilled to begin another wonderful school year and look forward to meeting each and every one of you.
Sincerely,
Jodie Johnson
Hamilton Elementary Principal
The first day of school is TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH.
Your Child's Teacher:
All students are eligible to receive a complimentary breakfast & lunch (at no charge) every day, beginning September 7th.
Open House Community Event
Thursday, Sep 9, 2021, 05:00 PM
Hamilton Elementary School, Middle Avenue, Elyria, OH, USA
Open House Time Split:
- 5:00-5:45 PM-Last name beginning with A-L
- 6:15-7:00 PM- Last name beginning with M-Z
Please park in the West Avenue parking lot and enter door 7.
Kindergarten Gradual Entry-Orientation:
Car Rider Arrival and Dismissal Location and Procedures:
Walkers can enter and exit at the 13th Street entrance.
Meet the Office Staff:
Joel Melvin
Jen Packman
Kelli Pelc
Chantille Jackson
Abby Frasher
Jen Shull
Sarah Basinger
Kyle Jama
Diontre Delk
COVID Updates:
Symptoms of Illness
Please monitor your child for any signs of illness prior to school each day, including:
Temperature of 100.4° Fahrenheit or higher, or has taken medication for fever or illness symptoms in the past 24 hours
Sore throat
Cough (for students with chronic cough due to allergies or asthma, a change in their cough from baseline)
Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath (for students with asthma, a change from their baseline breathing)
Diarrhea or vomiting and/or abdominal pain
New onset of severe headache, especially with a fever
Is awaiting COVID test results
Child has had a positive COVID test or close contact with a person with a laboratory confirmed or probable case of COVID-19 (within 6 feet for a total of 15 minutes or longer, or lives with someone who has tested positive)
If your child has ANY of the symptoms above:
Keep them home from school
Consider whether your child needs to see a healthcare provider.
Call Hamilton Elementary at (440) 284-8007 and report that your child will be absent.
Call Nurse Packman directly at (440) 284-8099 with any questions or concerns, or to determine when your child is ready to return to school.
Stay Connected:
Email: johnsonjodie@elyriaschools.org
Website: elyriaschools.org/hamilton
Location: 1215 Middle Avenue, Elyria, OH, USA
Phone: (440) 284-8007
Facebook: facebook.com/ElyriaHamiltonElementary