We look forward to seeing everyone for Curriculum Night on Thursday, September 22 at 6:00pm. This event, held virtually, is a wonderful opportunity to connect with the school, and hear from teachers on topics like curriculum, homework, communication, parent involvement, and more. Please watch for the zoom link in e-mail next week.

The Hamlin Robinson School Music Academy will open for in-person lessons starting Monday, October 3. Lessons are available Monday - Friday in 30-minute sessions between 3pm to 6pm and include a wide variety of instruments. Lessons are geared to match the student ability and level. Aftercare is provided on lesson days. Registration will open next week on Thursday, September 22 and details will be posted in Thursday Thoughts. Questions? Please contact Owen Fox.

Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month occurs annually from September 15 - October 15 to celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central + South America. A curated selection of books, with descriptions and age recommendations, can be found on the HRS Library webpage. 

Eagles Cross Country has a meet at Woodland Park this Sunday, September 18 at 1pm. The HRS tent will be set up by 12:30pm, just northwest of the starting line. The meet starts with the youngest runners, kindergarten, and continues through the grades, rotating between boys and girls. There's still time to join the team! Register on the parent portal.

There is another meet at Woodland Park on September 25 at 3:15pm, followed by championships at 1pm on October 2 for grades K-3 and October 9 for grades 4-8. Reminder from CYO: no dogs are allowed. Thank you for your cooperation! Go Eagles!

There is still space in several fall after-school programs including soccer, yoga, chess, or Dungeons and Dragons. Registration is available on the parent portal. Questions? Please contact our Auxiliary Programs Manager, Austin Hackett.

Please mark your calendars for these upcoming school events:

• Family Association Meeting: Tuesday, September 20
• Curriculum Night: A virtual event on Thursday, September 22
• Rosh Hashanah: No School on Monday, September 26

Thank you for following the guidelines to make drop off and pick up as smooth as possible. Please keep these reminders in mind while adjusting to the new HRS split schedule.

Drop off: Gates open at 7:45am for student arrival. Due to the staggered start times, middle school students who arrive prior to 8:10am will gather in the Commons.

Preferred traffic routes: If you are unfamiliar with morning or afternoon traffic procedures, please refer to the HRS map on our transportation page for details.

Questions? Contact Auxiliary Programs Manager, Austin Hackett. 

HRS spirit gear is filling the halls! If you didn't have a chance to purchase spirit gear, or couldn't find a size at the Back to School Bash, visit our online Spirit Store for an endless array of options and customizations. Items include sweatshirts, hats, backpacks, and t-shirts in all colors!

Registration for fall After School Programs is open on the parent portal. Cross Country practice is underway and the first meet is September 18. We will also be offering a lower school and middle school Soccer Club and lower school Yoga Club next week. Starting in October, there will be a middle school Dungeons and Dragons Club, and a lower school Pickleball Club for students in Levels 3, 4, and 5. Intermediate students in Levels 4 and 5 can also join the newly-formed Chess Club. Questions? Contact Auxiliary Programs Manager, Austin Hackett. 

Picture Day is fast approaching! Photos will be taken by class throughout the day on Thursday, September 15. Order forms are available now on the parent portal and will also be sent home with students next week.

HRS continually updates health and safety policies to reflect current guidance by the Centers for Disease Control. For the 2022-23 school year, COVID tests are available from HRS to take home in the event of an exposure either on or off campus. Masks are also available in the front office if needed. Questions? Please contact the front office.

Please mark your calendars for these upcoming school events:

• Picture Day: Thursday, September 15
• Family Association Meeting: Tuesday, September 20
• Curriculum Night: A virtual event on Thursday, September 22

To receive all school related communications, emergency notifications, and calendar updates, please review family contact information and make any updates or changes on the parent portal. 

Before School
Gates will open at 7:45am for lower school student arrival. If middle school students need to be dropped off at this time, they will wait in the commons until middle school arrival.

After School Programs
HRS After School Program favorites are back this fall and registration is open on the parent portal, including Cross Country for all ages. Lower school soccer, middle school soccer, and lower school yoga are also available. Starting in October, there will be a middle school Dungeons and Dragons club, and a lower school Pickleball club for students in Levels 3, 4, and 5. Please reach out to our Auxiliary Programs Manager, Austin Hackett, at ahackett@hamlinrobinson.org if you have any questions.

The annual HRS Back-to-School Bash was a smashing success. With over 500 guests, we filled our campus with bright smiles, eager faces, and excitement. For those who were unable to attend, we hope to see you next year!

Didn't get the chance to purchase spirit gear or were looking for a different size? Visit our online Spirit Store for an endless array of options and customizations. 

The middle school construction project is nearing completion. At this time, first semester conferences (currently scheduled for Monday, November 21 and Tuesday, November 22) will take place on Wednesday, November 16 and Thursday, November 17. We will be closed on Friday, November 18, Monday, November 21, and Tuesday, November 22. On these three days, our faculty and staff will pack and move into their new space in the current building or their new space in the middle school building.

On Monday, November 29, lower school students will be in the current building and middle school students in the new building. We will communicate updated information and details as we get closer to these dates. Please find the updated calendar here.

The September blog post by Head of School, Stacy Turner is posted.

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