Let’s Walk It Out, Hammer! Walkathon 2025 Is Almost Here – Let’s Hit Our Goal!
The countdown is on: Hammer's annual Walkathon is just ONE WEEK AWAY—Friday, April 25 from 3:15 to 5:00 PM on the Hammer Track Field! This fun, family-friendly event is our biggest community celebration of the year—and an essential fundraiser for the programs our kids love most.
We’ve officially reached our first fundraising milestone—$5,000—which means Free Dress Day is ON for Friday, May 9! But we’re not stopping there. If we can hit $10,000, the kids will also enjoy a school-wide pizza party that same day!
Let’s get there together!
🔥 How to Get Involved Right Now:
- Donate or set up your pledge page here: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/walkathon80
- Share your child’s pledge link with friends, family, coworkers—especially those deep-pocketed relatives!
- All students receive a FREE Walkathon T-shirt on Thursday, April 24 to wear for the big event.
- Students will check in at 3:00 PM at the blacktop/field, pick up their lap cards and bracelets, and then get walking!
💥 Let’s rally hard in this final week—100% of funds raised go to support field trips, assemblies, art & music, classroom needs, and more!
🎯 Fundraising Milestones
- $5,000: ✅ Free Dress Day – achieved!
- $10,000: 🍕 Pizza Party – we’re halfway there!
- $15,000: Extended Recess
- $20,000: Surprise Event Involving Mr. Bingham (you don’t want to miss this!)
Whether your student walks 2 laps or 20, their participation makes a difference. Let’s walk, cheer, and give back—together!
Hammer Open House – Tuesday, April 22
Come see what your child has been working on! We’ll be hosting two 40-minute sessions from 5:00–6:10 PM. Childcare will be provided in the rear of the cafeteria. Stay tuned for your teacher’s communication on scheduling!
Before School Program Interest Survey
The YMCA is exploring a before-school program for Hammer. Help them plan by completing this quick survey: Take the Survey Here
Teacher Appreciation Potluck – Friday, May 9
Let’s thank our amazing teachers and staff! HMF and Galarza parents are co-hosting a Potluck & Gift Bag Drive from 10:30 AM–1:00 PM on May 9.
Ways to contribute:
- Bring a dish (and stay to socialize!)
- Donate snacks or small gifts for staff bags (drop off May 7 or 8)
Sign up here:
Teacher Appreciation Sign-Up
Upcoming Event: Y for Youth Festival – May 3
Join the YMCA for a free family festival on Saturday, May 3, from 12–4 PM at the Dogpatch YMCA at Crane Cove Park in San Francisco.
Enjoy:
- Live performances
- Interactive booths
- Family games and food vendors
More info and registration on the YMCA website.
Yearbook Orders – Last Chance to Reserve Your Copy!
Don’t miss the memories! Order your 2024–2025 yearbook today. Look for the link in your inbox or Konstella. It’s the perfect keepsake to capture this incredible school year.
Stay Connected – HMF Has a New Email!
We’ve moved to a centralized Google Workspace! You can now reach the board at:
📧 contact@hammerfoundation.com
Questions? Ideas? Want to help? Drop us a line!
Our next HMF Meeting is Tuesday, May 6 at 6:30 PM.
[Check out our most recent meeting minutes HERE]
Let’s keep the momentum going, Hammer!
With gratitude,
Kristen Vlietstra
President, Hammer Montessori Foundation