SIGN UP EXPERIENCES
A major highlight each year at Patriot’s Ball is our Sign Up Experience’s (also known as Sign Up Parties). Sign Up Experience’s are parent or staff hosted events or activities based on a variety of interests, hobbies, and themes for adults and/or families. All funds raised from sign ups are donated to Hamilton Elementary.
Whether you host or attend a Sign Up Experience, it’s a wonderful way to help fundraise for the school while having a blast with the Hamilton community.
All remaining 2025 Sign Up experiences and their descriptions are listed below:
Friday Fun Night
Date: Friday, April 25th
Time: 5:30 - 8pm
Friday Fun Night Come hang out with Ms. Zairel, Ms. Remie, and friends! We will have Friday Fun Night complete with activities, play time, pizza dinner, and a movie!
Please tell Ms. Zairel if your child has any food allergies.
Open to: Prek - 1st Graders
Hosted by: Ms. Zairel & Ms. Remie
Location: Hamilton Room 101
Cost: $50/child
Cocktail Demo & Tasting
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Time: 6pm
Do you wish your cocktail making abilities included something more exciting than mimosas? Learn to make and taste a few craft and classic cocktails from around the world. Appetizers and light snacks included. Bar equipment and all ingredients will be provided.
Attendees: Adults Only
Hosted by: Dave & Sidney Gui
Location: Gui House
Cost: $50/person
Bird Watching!
Date: Saturday, May 10th
Time: 9 - 11am
Come learn the basics of bird identification before a bird walk at Montrose Bird Sanctuary. This will take place during Spring Migrations. We're excited to see many species of exotic birds (especially warblers) as they pass through Chicago!
Open to: 2nd - 8th Graders
Hosted by: Mr. Hoeft, Mrs. Simon, & Ms. Seeley
Location: Montrose Bird Sanctuary
Cost: $50/child
Mom’s Margarita Party
Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
Time: 6 - 10pm
Salsa Your Way to Fun at Ham Mom's Margarita Night Out! Join us for an electrifying night jam-packed with mouthwatering margaritas, a tantalizing taco bar overflowing with all the fixings, and a symphony of beats that'll have you moving and grooving all night long! And hey, if margaritas aren't your thing (we won't judge), fear not! We've got a dazzling array of libations to suit every taste bud, from wine and sangria to ice-cold beer and a myriad of other cocktails that'll make your taste buds tingle with joy! So mark your calendars, rally your crew, and get ready to experience a night of unforgettable fun and fantastic company at Ham Mom's Margarita Night Out! Let's raise our glasses to good times and even better memories!
BONUS: we will be having raffle on site, more details to come!
Attendees: Adults Only
Hosted by: Robin Hanson & Juliana Yaeger
Location: A&N Mortgage - 1945 N Elston
Cost: $75/person
Dad’s Darty
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time: 3:00pm
Dad's Day Party! Enjoy a day of drinking beer and grilling with the Dad's of Hamilton.
Attendees: Adults Only
Hosted by: William Houston, Clark Roberton, & Eric Gruesen
Location: Houston House
Cost: $75/person
Wicked Sing-A-Long Spectacular
Date: May 18th
Time: 4:00 - 7:00pm
Get ready for a "defying gravity" experience as we transform the school gym into the magical Land of Oz!
Everyone deserves the chance to sing, so join us for a Wicked movie screening and sing-along where students can belt out their favorite tunes and celebrate friendship, magic, and being wonderfully unique. Whether you're green with excitement or sparkling with anticipation, this sing-along promises an evening of musical magic that will have everyone shouting, "No good deed goes unpunished!" So grab your friends, warm up those vocal cords, and prepare to be "popular" in the most extraordinary way possible! Pizza, snacks, and refreshments will be served.
Attendees: Students K-8th (Must be Accompanied by an Adult)
Hosts: Jade LiManni, Liza Illuzzi
Location: Hamilton Gym
Cost: $50/child (accompanying adult included)
Students vs Teachers Trivia
Date: Friday, May 30th
Time: Details to Follow (NOT directly after school)
Team up with your friends to take on some Hamilton teachers at a friendly trivia competition! Room for 1-2 more teachers on the team! Teachers to compete against teams of students. Snacks and drinks included!
Open to: 3rd - 5th Graders
Hosted by: Mrs. Strawbridge, Ms. McMaster, Mr. Macias, Mrs. Grant, & Mr. Southall
Location: Hamilton
Cost: $50/child
Popsicle Playdate
Date: Friday, May 30th
Time: 2:45 - 4pm
Hang out with 3rd grade teachers for an afterschool playdate with Popsicles! We will play games in the classroom and the move to the playground to run and have fun.
Open to: 3rd Graders
Hosted by: Miss Evans & Mrs. Toomey
Location: Hamilton
Cost: $30/child
Musical Movie Marathon Party!
Date: Friday, May 30th
Time: 3 - 7pm
Do you love musicals? And pizza? And pajama parties? Then this is the event for you! Mrs. Antonyzyn, Mrs. Beasley, and students will wear their pjs to school on Friday, May 30th, and stay after school to watch a variety of musical movies with Mrs. Beasley and Mrs. Antonyzyn. Pizza, popcorn, and other snacks will be provided, as well as a themed craft. A singalong is most likely in the books as well!
Open to: 5th - 8th Graders
Hosted by: Mrs. Antonyzyn & Mrs. Beasley
Location: Hamilton
Cost: $50/child
Backyard BBQ
Date: Saturday, May 31st
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Join Principal Blathras and Mr. Collingham for a backyard barbecue with hot dogs, a scavenger hunt, and s'more fun than you can shake a stick at!
Open to Kindergarten - 3rd Graders
Hosted by: Dr. Blathras & Mr. Collingham
Location: Dr. B's backyard
Cost: $50/child
Indoor Beach Party
Date: Saturday, May 31
Time: 2:45 - 5pm
Let's kick off beach season somewhere in Chicago that is guaranteed to be a balmy 85 degrees, rain-free and requires SPF 0 in May! Join us for an afternoon of fun and swimming at Goldfish Swim School in Lincoln Park. We will have enough lifeguards to safely watch all swimmers and will conduct a swim test before open swim time begins. Life vests are provided for swimmers still getting comfortable in the water. This is not a drop off party and will require one adult to remain onsite. Parents are welcome to swim if they wish and are included in the cost per child. All attendees must complete a waiver before they can swim and will be provided in advance of the party via email or can be completed upon arrival. We'll also provide snacks and crafts!
Attendees: Families
Hosted by: Albers, Finnegan, Haviland, Jesudoss, Mackinson, Ryan, and Snyder Families
Location: Goldfish Swim School - Lincoln Park (1630 W Medill Chicago, IL 60614)
Cost: $50/child
Wild West Bowling Round Up
Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025
Time: 7 - 10pm
Saddle up for a rootin'-tootin' Western-themed adults-only bowling party! Dust off your cowboy hats and boots as we transform the alley into a lively saloon. Roll strikes while enjoying drinks from the waterin' hole, giddy up for a slice of pizza, and dust off your boots for some line-dancing between frames. So don your best western attire and gather your posse for a night full of laughter, fun, and friendly competition. Let the good times roll!
Attendees: Adults Only
Hosted by: Jade LiManni, Stacey Mazza & Vicky Korobov
Location: Timber Lanes Bowling Alley
Cost: $75/person
Playdate in the Park
Date: Wednesday, June 11th
Time: 2:45 - 5pm
Stay after school and walk with your teachers to a local park for ice cream and lots of fun!
Open to: 1st - 5th Graders
Hosted by: Ms. Banu, Ms. Enders, & Mrs. Pucciarello
Location: Hamilton & Klein Park (will walk to Klein Park and return to Hamilton. Pickup at Hamilton)
Cost: $30/child
Sunset Soiree
Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025 (rain date: Saturday, June 21)
Time: 7 - 11pm
Sunset Soiree: A Night Out for Hamilton Elementary Parents Treat yourselves to an evening of relaxation and connection at our Sunset Soiree! Join fellow parents from Hamilton Elementary on a stunning rooftop as the sun sets over the city. Enjoy a selection of wines paired with decadent desserts curated by Farm Bar, all while mingling in a cozy, elegant setting. This is your chance to unwind, savor golden hour, and support our school community. Let's toast to a wonderful year - leave the kids at home and join us for this special parents-only event!
Attendees: Adults Only
Hosted by: Melissa & Andrew Vachris
Location: Vachris House
Cost: $50/person
Whiskey & Wine Party
Date: September 12
Time: 6:00 - 10:00pm
Join us for an evening of whiskey, wine and good times. High end whiskey and wine tasting, plus golf simulator.
Attendees: Adults Only
Hosted by: Weltman / Gillespie / Musa-Moorman
Location: Gillespie House
Cost: $50/person