Thursday HMF Update

Trunk or Treat

Join us for a spooky fun afternoon at the Hammer Montessori Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM in the Hammer Faculty/Staff parking lot. This family-friendly event is free for Hammer Montessori students and their families and will be filled with Halloween-themed activities and treats. Get creative and decorate your car trunk or a table to hand out treats as your kids collect candy from decorated stations throughout the lot. Raffle baskets with kid-friendly goodies, a pumpkin patch for perfect fall photos, and family games will round out this festive event!

Want to get involved? You can display your Halloween spirit by signing up to decorate your car trunk or a table. Additionally, we’ll have a variety of fun games and a pumpkin patch to enhance the event. Stay tuned for sign-up sheets for Trunk or Treat, Table Treat, and raffle basket contributions, which will be available in the next couple of weeks. Don’t forget to check out the Konstella app to join the Trunk or Treat Committee and help plan this fang-tastic event!

Mark your calendar, grab your costumes, and come ready to enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with our community. Whether you’re decorating, donating, or just there for the treats, this is sure to be a Halloween event you won’t want to miss!

More info HERE

Project Cornerstone

This month, students read one of three books by Carol McCloud: Have You Filled a Bucket Today?, Buckets, Dippers, and Lids, or Growing Up with a Bucket Full of Happiness. These books introduce the idea of invisible buckets, teaching children how their kind words and actions can fill others' buckets with happiness, while unkind behaviors can "dip" from those buckets, making others feel sad. Students are also learning to protect their own happiness with a "lid" by not letting unkind words bother them too much. This concept encourages positive relationships, helping children feel valued and supported.

At home, you can reinforce these lessons by asking your child, “How did you fill someone’s bucket today?” or “Who will you try to fill a bucket for tomorrow?” Focusing on kindness and positive actions can help build a more caring school environment. Taking 10-15 minutes each day to spend uninterrupted time with your child, sharing kind words and appreciation, can boost their self-confidence and emotional well-being. Let’s work together to create a community of bucket-fillers!

Flyer with more info attached.

Hammer Logo Clothing Sales Pre-Orders - **Tie-Dye T-Shirts Coming Soon**

By popular demand we are going to do a run of tie-dye Hammer shirts.  You need to pre-order them at the link below.  We will not be ordering extras so if you want one make sure to get your pre-order in.

Feel that morning chill?  It’s almost time to break out those California winter clothes!

Due to last year’s successful pre-order sales and popular demand, we’re offering two HMS apparel designs in hoodies and pullovers, as well as a new long-sleeve "classic" shirt for pre-order this year.

Please note that these items are pre-order only—they are not in stock and will not be delivered immediately. Orders will be placed after the pre-order window closes on Friday, 9/20, with expected delivery to classrooms in mid-October.

Link for registered Konstella Members HERE

Link for all others HERE

HMF Purchases

Thanks to your generous donations, the HMF was able to purchase new outdoor equipment for the school, including basketballs, soccer balls, and four-square balls for recess. The school let us know they needed new balls for outdoor activities, and we are thrilled to support our students in staying active and having fun during recess!

If you are interested to see how the HMF spent donated moneys last year here is a link to our proposed budget for this year: LINK

Volunteering

We need your help! If you’re thinking about volunteering, now is the time to start. Your TB test is valid for 5 years, so it will cover you until your youngest moves to middle school. Get your TB test or risk assessment done ASAP, so you can submit it and begin the fingerprinting process.

To become a parent volunteer for HMS or school-related events, click HERE to start the process through SJUSD. I’ve done it myself, and it’s a straightforward process that will allow you to be more engaged with the school.

Thank You for Your Support!

We truly appreciate your involvement with the Hammer Montessori Foundation and look forward to a fantastic year ahead.

Click HERE to check out our most recent meeting minutes.

Warm Regards,

Kristen Vlietstra

Vice President

Hammer Montessori Foundation

hammer.montessori.foundation@gmail.com