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Thursday Thoughts is a weekly communication for HRS families, including school news, events, and more. Stay up-to-date by reading Thursday Thoughts!

Important Dates:

Monday, April 13-17: Spring Break - No School
Saturday, April 18: Middle School Girls Volleyball Final Match
Monday, April 20-24: Middle School Spirit Week
Wednesday, April 22: Family Association Meeting
Friday, April 24: Middle School Dance
Monday, April 27-May 1: Middle School Level 8 Camp

SURVEY: Hamlin Robinson School Transportation Survey for the 2026-2027 School Year

HRS Families, 

Hello! We are reaching out to connect with you in order to better understand what your transportation needs may be for the upcoming school year.

To help us plan transportation for the 2026–2027 school year, please complete the survey linked below. All families should respond, even if your student will not use school transportation. Your input helps us determine rider counts, routes, schedules, and more. If you have multiple students attending HRS, submit one survey per family.

We ask that you complete the transportation survey by this Friday, April 10.

SurveyHamlin Robinson School Transportation Survey for the 2026-2027 School Year

Complete by: Friday, April 10

We greatly appreciate your time in completing this survey!

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Upcoming No School Days

Please note that there are no classes for students on the following days:

  • Monday, April 13-17, no school for Spring Break*
  • Friday, May 22, no school for Progress Report Day
  • Monday, May 25, no school for Memorial Day

*Our Day-On Program will be offering activities for spring break—learn more below in the listing for Day-On Programming for Spring Break or sign up through Campbrain today!

Day-On Programming for Spring Break

Join us for some fun activities during spring break, April 13–17!

Register for the full week and save 10%!

MONDAY  Ballard Locks!
We travel north to explore the busiest locking-system in the United States—connecting Puget Sound to Lake Union and Lake Washington. With a special tour of the facilities and salmon ladder, not to mention the surrounding botanical gardens, we just might inspire some budding civil engineers in our HRS community!

TUESDAY  T-Mobile Park!
Baseball season will have just kicked off, and what better way to celebrate America's past time than with a personalized tour of Seattle's own T-Mobile Park! We'll get to check out the Owners’ Suite, Muckleshoot Interview Room, Warning Track, Rooftop Boardwalk, and Mariners Hall of Fame. Go M's!

WEDNESDAY  Seattle Farm!
Who knew that there is a 100-year-old, 20-acre farm right next door in Rainier Beach? Seattle Farm is welcoming us to wander the grounds and spend time with their beautiful horses. Giddy up!

THURSDAY  Beauty at the University!
We head to the UW to enjoy the last days of their beautiful cherry blossoms in the quad and to explore the latest show at the Henry Art gallery on campus. We'll also be sure to take in the majesty of Red Square and the "easter egg" Roman columns!

FRIDAY  Alki Beach day!
We're kicking off the weekend with the only part of Seattle than can pass for Southern California. We'll stroll the boardwalk and go on crab hunt, with an afternoon pitstop at Ben & Jerry's. Summer is so close we can taste it!

Register in CampBrain today!

Cherry blossom trees in a quad of a university

 

Family Association Sign-Ups and Last Meeting

Please join us for the final Family Association meeting of the year on Wednesday, April 22, from 8:30–9:30 am on the Middle School 4th Floor. We have a lot to do!

  • We're planning a teacher appreciation event for May 7, and we need your help!
    • Sign-up here to bring food and beverages or to volunteer.
    • We'll share more about this event at the April 22 meeting. 

You won't want to miss updates about activities remaining in the school year - there are many. You will also have the chance to offer feedback to the Instructional Support Team and also to share ways for making next year's Family Association meetings even better.

Immediately after the Family Association meeting, parent volunteer help is needed to take down the Kindness Project contributions that are currently on display in the Lower and Middle Schools. Can you help? This project has been hugely inspirational to our community—thank you!

Second Chance: Two Incredible Lionel Train Sets

Thanks to a generous donation from a long-time supporter, Hamlin Robinson School received two exceptional Lionel train sets for this year’s auction. We're eager to find homes for them - please share this information with anyone you might know.

Whether you're shopping for a collector, a hobbyist, or a future train enthusiast, these sets are truly special. All offers will be considered. Please contact the Advancement Office at info@hamlinrobinson.org with questions or bids.

Lionel Union Pacific Flyer (O-Gauge, Bluetooth 5.0; New and Never Opened) Model #2523160
A modern classic with all the bells and whistles—literally. This LionChief set can even be controlled from your smartphone. 

  • 19-piece set including locomotive, tender, Union Pacific boxcar, tanker, and caboose
  • FasTrack layout with curved and straight sections
  • Remote control + Bluetooth capability
  • Realistic sounds, smoke, and lighting effects

Lionel Vintage 1950s Steam Train Set (O-Gauge)
A dream for collectors and enthusiasts alike, this expansive vintage set combines history, charm, and a remarkable number of original components—all believed to be in good working order.

  • Locomotive (No. 2025) with tender
  • Passenger cars: Maplewood, Chatham, Hillside
  • Freight cars including Sunoco tanker, REA car, caboose, and auto-dump log car
  • 92 track pieces (52 straight, 40 curved)
  • Switches, control panel, remote track sections, and updated transformer
  • Accessories including beacon, Plasticville garage, cars, light posts, and more
  • Original 1947 instruction manual + 1958 Lionel catalog

Choo-Choo!

Volleyball

The final season match for the Middle School HRS Girls Volleyball team is:

  • Saturday, April 18 at 4:30 p.m.: HRS vs St. Francis of Assisi at St. Francis

Go Eagles! 

 

Middle School Spirit Week: April 20–24

This month features Middle School Spirit Week April 20–24. 

Below are the daily spirit themes:

  • Monday: Sports Day — wear sport apparel
  • Tuesday: Pastel Day — wear pastels
  • Wednesday: Mismatch Day — wear clothes that do not match
  • Thursday: Groovy Day — dress in 70s theme clothing
  • Friday: Nature Day — wear nature or dress to be out in nature
Middle School Dance: April 24

We will be hosting a Middle School dance on Friday, April 24, from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. The dance theme is Flower Power!

Drop-off and pick-up will take place at the Middle School main entrance on 20th Ave S.

If you have any questions about the dance, please reach out to Molly Muller, Assistant Head of Middle School, at mmuller@hamlinrobinson.org.

Spirit Wear Is Available

Show your HRS pride in style! 

Getting your Spirit Wear is easy—everything you need is on one convenient webpage with two great ways to shop:

Shop Now (Ready-to-Go Items)
Visit our online store or stop by the Advancement Office (2nd floor of the Lower School) to browse current inventory. These items are in stock and ready right away—choose to have them sent home with your student or pick them up at either office.

Made-to-Order Options
Looking for even more styles? Our partner, Winners Sportswear in Bellevue, offers additional items made just for you. Orders take about 2–4 weeks and can be shipped to your home, picked up in Bellevue, or choose the HRS Pickup option and we'll pick up for you!

Need a hand? We’re happy to help—email us or call the Advancement Office at 206.763.1167 ext. 1242.

Grab your HRS gear today and let your eagle pride soar!

ArtsFest: May 14

Join us for ArtsFest on Thursday, May 14, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm.

This annual event celebrates the creativity of our HRS students! All activities will take place in the Middle School building. Families are invited to participate in activities throughout the building, including gallery walks, musical performances, visual art displays, makerspace demos, a community art project, and an art display scavenger hunt.

We look forward to seeing you there!

SOLD OUT: HRS Mariners Game Tickets

HRS tickets have sold out for the Mariners vs Kansas City Royals on Saturday, May 2 at 6:40 p.m.

For those who purchased tickets, you would have received a confirmation email with QR codes right away, and your official Mariners tickets will be electronically delivered to you two weeks before game day.

Sport your HRS Spirit Wear for gameday!

 

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