Celebrating Henry Hammer Day – A Special Event for Our Students
On March 7, 2025, we will honor the legacy of Henry Hammer with a school-wide celebration of fairness, education, and community. As part of this special occasion, our students have been working on a heartfelt project to reflect on what Hammer Montessori School means to them.
Throughout February, students have been writing postcards sharing their experiences and appreciation for their school. These postcards have been collected through our very own Hammer Post Office, managed by Miss Raychev’s class, and will be presented to Henry Hammer’s family.
We are also thrilled to welcome Betsy Hammer Carr, who will visit our school on Friday, March 7, for two special assemblies. She will read to our students and receive the wonderful collection of postcards written in honor of her father’s legacy. Additionally, a select group of students will have their reflections featured in a video presentation for the occasion.
This activity has given our students the opportunity to connect with the values that Henry Hammer stood for—fairness, inclusion, and the power of education. We look forward to celebrating this meaningful day together!
Thank you to our teachers, staff, and students for making this event so special. Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to Henry Hammer Day!
Exciting News: HMF Meetings Now Available Online!
We recently conducted a beta test to make the HMF meetings accessible online, and we’re happy to announce that it was a success! Moving forward, you’ll be able to dial into meetings remotely, making it easier than ever to stay informed and involved.
The meeting link will be published on the schedule alongside the date and other meeting details.
This week’s meeting was filled with great discussions about upcoming events, including plans for the Walk-a-Thon in April, Teacher Appreciation in May, and Henry Hammer Day this week! Stay tuned for more updates, and thank you for being part of our amazing school community!
End-of-Season Sale – 50% Off Long Sleeve Apparel!
Stock up on Hammer Montessori spirit wear while supplies last! All long sleeve apparel is now 50% off through the end of March. This is your last chance to grab cozy school gear at a great discount before the season changes.
Don’t miss out—once they’re gone, they’re gone!
Click the link HERE to purchase!
Help Needed: Support the Hammer School Post Office!
The Hammer Post Office is off to a furious, fun start—and we’re already running low on supplies! If you love this event and want to help keep the mail flowing, please consider donating envelopes and paper for our young letter-writers.
You can drop off supplies at the front office or, for convenience, order directly and ship to the school (c/o Ms. Raychev). Partial boxes and extra supplies you no longer need are also welcome!
Thank you for supporting this wonderful tradition and keeping our Hammer Post Office going strong!
Glammer Shamrock Dance – Volunteers Needed!
Our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students will be celebrating with a Glammer Shamrock Dance on Friday, March 14, from 1:15–3:00 PM! This fun and festive event will include music, dancing, and refreshments.
We are looking for four Hammer parent volunteers to help make this event a success. If you’re available to assist, please sign up HERE
🎟️ Tickets are $10 and include a slice of pizza and soda. Students can purchase tickets from Ms. Mariza in the main office.
Additionally, we are always in need of parent volunteers to help with recess, lunch, and Reading Buddy support. If you’re interested, please check out the link above for more information.
Thank you for your support in making these school events special for our students!
Our next monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 1st, 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