Hammer Montessori Foundation Update
Thursday, February 13, 2025

Valentine’s Day is Tomorrow!

Get ready to celebrate! Hammer students are encouraged to wear red or pink to school on Friday, February 14, to spread the love and joy of Valentine’s Day.

5th Grade Graduation Committee

Exciting news! Mital Poddar has started a committee to celebrate our 5th graders as they prepare for graduation from Hammer Montessori. Traditionally, 4th-grade parents help organize and contribute to this special event. If you’re interested in joining the committee and making this celebration memorable, please reach out to Mital at mitalpoddar@gmail.com.

Hammer Post Office Kickoff

The Hammer Post Office officially launched this week with a fantastic kickoff event on Wednesday, February 12! The students are thrilled to participate in this exciting, student-led initiative.

We need your help! If you have extra envelopes—matching not required—please consider donating them. Every little bit helps to make this project a success!

Stay tuned for more details on how the Post Office will play a special role in Henry Hammer Day this year.

Hammer Montessori Openings – Spread the Word!

Know a family looking for an exceptional school? Hammer Montessori still has limited openings in all grades except kindergarten. January is a great time to enroll! For more details, please contact enrollment@sjusd.org.

Open House for Prospective Families

Hammer Montessori is always looking for engaged families to join our community! We’re hosting our last Open House on:

📅 March 5

If you know a friend or neighbor who might be interested in Hammer Montessori, please share this opportunity with them!

[More Info HERE]

Hammer Apparel Sales

Looking for Hammer Montessori apparel? Orders are distributed every Monday for purchases placed by Thursday at 11:59 PM. Orders placed after that time will be delivered the following week.

How to Order:

• Place your order online using the sales sheet.
• Apparel will be sent home with your youngest child via their classroom teacher.

Weekly sales continue until May 23, 2025.

• Place your order by Thursday night!
• Check out the link for long-sleeve options and other in-stock items.

Thank You for Your Support!

Your involvement with the Hammer Montessori Foundation helps make this school year fantastic for our students. We appreciate your support!

📅 Next Monthly Meeting: Tuesday, February 4, at 6:30 PM

Stay connected: 🔗 [Check out our most recent meeting minutes HERE]
📧 Email us: hammer.montessori.foundation@gmail.com

Kristen Vlietstra
President, Hammer Montessori Foundation