During the week of October 11, 20th Avenue South will be closed for trenching for underground electrical during normal work hours. Please obey construction flaggers who will be directing traffic. 

We are thrilled to have so many music academy registrations already! By popular demand, an additional day of lessons has been added to support students who want to continue or start a new musical journey. There are also openings for guitar and drums, so sign up today! Please note: lessons are remote, but can be taken from the music room at school.

Drums and Percussion with Jesse Whitford

Guitar, Ukulele, and Voice  with Sam Hibberd

Bass, Piano, Ukulele and Voice  with Oliva Hamilton

Registration for day-on care is now available on the parent portal. Our Day-On program offers families a care option during professional development days. The Day-On program runs from 8am - 3pm and is led by HRS program aides. For more information, please reach out to our Auxiliary Programs Coordinator, Austin Hackett, ahackett@hamlinrobinson.org.

The HRS Speaker Series kicks off on Thursday, October 28! The HRS Speaker Series is a set of annual presentations designed to explore topics relevant to families and educators of students with dyslexia or other language-based learning differences.
The Speaker Series is hosted by the HRS Learning Center, and all events are free and virtual. Attendees will have the opportunity to interact via Q&A with our presenters. Registrations for ALL 2021-2022 events are open here! Registration is required to attend.

The kick-off event is on Thursday, October 28 from 6pm - 7pm Pacific time. We’ll welcome James Ochoa, LPC, as he shares: ADHD Toolkit: Equipping You and Your Child.

We encourage everyone to join us and share this event with friends or family who might want to learn more about ADHD. James Ochoa will explore ADHD, what it feels like to someone who has it, and the emotional toll it can inflict if unaddressed. The information presented will help parents and teachers to better understand potential ADHD behaviors at home and school, as well as how to build a toolkit to navigate the potential storms of ADHD. Read More and Register Here

Last year, our remote library check-out system enabled HRS students to have access to a variety of books throughout virtual and hybrid learning. We are hoping to collect some of the 500+ lost and overdue books from last year. If your family utilized the remote Library system last year, please look for any HRS library books to return to our library. Books belonging to Hamlin Robinson School are labeled with a barcode on the back cover. 

The 2021 annual giving campaign is underway!  It will take our entire community, planting together, to achieve our goal; to grow our program and help more students and families navigate learning differences.

What makes this year different? We are asking HRS supporters to make two gifts this year; a gift to the capital campaign for our new middle school, in addition to their usual annual gift.
What is the goal? Our goal is $150,000 for the annual fund and $250,000 for the capital campaign.
Why is the capital campaign so important? This expansion will allow for growth across our three core programs: the lower school, the middle school, and the HRS Learning Center. It will increase access to the HRS program exponentially.
How can I increase the impact of my support through a matching gift? Many companies and foundations will match charitable gifts made by employees, their spouses, and retirees. Check our matching gift database to see if you are eligible.
Is it really important to support the HRS Annual Fund every single year? Yes! Consistent giving provides the foundation for HRS to make bold plans and undertake new challenges.
Why should I consider a multiyear pledge to the campaign? A multiyear pledge makes a larger gift possible. Paying over 3-years makes stretching a little farther to help HRS reach our $250,000 fundraising goal for our middle school project possible.

Watch this HRS video to learn more about the HRS experience and how your gift will help students continue to grow and bloom! Give today!

After School Program registration is now open. Activities will include Running Club, a middle school Soccer Club, a lower school Soccer Club and a Yoga Club. Clubs will take place after school from 3:15pm - 4:15pm and registration is found on the parent portal, by selecting the After School Programs Registration button. For more information, please reach out to our Auxiliary Programs Coordinator, Austin Hackett, ahackett@hamlinrobinson.org.

Please mark your calendars for these upcoming school events:

• There is no school tomorrow, Friday, October 8. 
• Picture day: Tuesday, October 12 is picture day for students. Order forms are available here and have been sent home with students. 
• Family Association Meeting: Tuesday, October 19 at 8:45am. Meeting link can be found on the parent portal. 
• Grandparent Day: Grandparent day will be a virtual event on Friday, November 19. Watch Thursday Thoughts in the coming weeks for more details. 

Friday, October 8: Construction begins on the underground electrical work on 20^th Avenue South and the street will be closed. Families participating in the Day-On program should plan extra time for drop off and pick up and should avoid the construction area. Tuesday, October 10 and Thursday, October 12: Weather permitting, concrete trucks will arrive at 8:00am. One lane of 20^th Avenue South will be open for buses only. Please obey construction flaggers who will be directing traffic. 

The HRS after-school music academy brings professional musicians to the community and this year we have several fantastic teachers. Our students are incredibly creative, and music is a wonderful way to channel creativity into a future passion and a lifelong outlet.
Music academy is starting remote this year, but students can access their lessons from the school music room. Music Academy begins in October and slots are first-come, first-serve, so register quickly for your preferred time.

Drums and Percussion with Jesse Whitford

Guitar, Ukulele, and Voice  with Sam Hibberd

Bass, Piano, Ukulele and Voice  with Oliva Hamilton

Registration for day-on care is now available on the parent portal. Our Day-On program offers families a care option during professional development days. The Day-On program runs from 8am - 3pm and is led by HRS program aides. For more information, please reach out to our Auxiliary Programs Coordinator, Austin Hackett, ahackett@hamlinrobinson.org.

Be sure to read the latest blog post by Head of School, Stacy Turner as he discusses the hard work and dedication of the HRS community and how coming together to support HRS is more important now than ever before.

Read Stacy's Blog

Last year, our remote library check-out system enabled HRS students to have access to a variety of books throughout virtual and hybrid learning. We are hoping to collect some of the 500+ lost and overdue books from last year. If your family utilized the remote Library system last year, please look for any HRS library books to return to our library. Books belonging to Hamlin Robinson School are labeled with a barcode on the back cover. 

Will you help HRS grow?
Your support is essential to unlocking new possibilities for Hamlin Robinson School. You ensure students can access and take full advantage of our educational program and learning opportunities. Gifts to the Annual Fund allow HRS to say “yes” to innovative curriculum, help tuition remain affordable for all families, and keep salaries competitive. Last year, over 700 alumni, parents, parents of alumni, grandparents, and friends helped provide over $200,000 in flexible support. Every gift adds up to create an HRS experience unlike any other. And it’s all made possible by you!

How can you help?
Make a gift to the annual giving campaign and make a gift or pledge to the capital campaign. It will take our entire community, planting together, to achieve our goal.

At HRS, we are sowing the seeds for students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences to achieve success in school.

Give today! 

Please mark your calendars for these upcoming school events:

• Cross Country meet: Saturday, October 2 from 10:00-11:00am at Jefferson Park: 3801 Beacon Ave S, Seattle, WA. 98108. 
  For the health and safety of students, HRS will not be participating in other school competitions at this time. Come out and show your support for our cross country team and cheer on our HRS Eagles!
• Black Family Council meeting: Tuesday, October 5. Virtual link is available on the parent portal calendar. 
• Professional Development day: There is no school on Friday, October 8. 
• Picture day: Tuesday, October 12 is picture day for students. Order forms are available here and will be sent home with students in the coming days.

Please remember to place the color-coded student card in your car window during pick-up. These cards help us get students into cars as quickly as possible. If you need an additional card, please contact Jessica Ruger, jruger@hamlinrobinson.org. Thank you!

The HRS after-school music academy brings professional musicians to the community and this year we have fantastic teachers to choose from. Our students are incredibly creative, and music is a wonderful way to channel that creativity into a future passion and a lifelong outlet.

Music academy is starting remote this year, but students can access their lessons from the school music room. Music Academy begins in October and slots are first-come, first-serve, so register quickly for your preferred time.

Drums and Percussion with Jesse Whitford

Guitar, Ukulele, and Voice  with Sam Hibberd

Bass, Piano, Ukulele and Voice  with Oliva Hamilton

What makes this year different?
We are asking HRS supporters to make two gifts this year; a gift to the capital campaign for our new middle school, in addition to their usual annual gift.

What is the goal?
Our goal is $150,000 for the Annual Fund and $250,000 for the capital campaign.

How can you contribute?
Click here to learn more about how your gift will establish roots to help HRS grow and bloom, reaching as many students and families as possible. Thank you!

Join the Hamlin Robinson School cross country team as they compete in our very own HRS school meet! The meet will take place on Saturday, October 2 from 10:00-11:00am at Jefferson Park: 3801 Beacon Ave S, Seattle, WA. 98108. 
For the health and safety of students, HRS will not be participating in other school competitions at this time. Come out and show your support for our cross country team and cheer on our HRS Eagles!

Please mark your calendars for these upcoming school events:

• Curriculum night: We look forward to seeing everyone for Curriculum Night this evening at 6:00pm. This virtual event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with the school and teachers about curriculum, homework, communication, parent involvement, and more. Zoom links were sent via email. 
• HRS Groundbreaking: Thursday, September 30 at 9am.  All HRS families + friends are invited to join us on campus or on Facebook LIVE.
  RSVP is required: info@hamlinrobinson.org. For the health and safety of our entire community, this event is for vaccinated adults only, and attendance will be limited. 
• Black Family Council meeting: Tuesday, October 5. Virtual link is available on the parent portal calendar. 
• Professional Development Day: There is no school on Friday, October 8.