🎉 We Did It, Hammer! $20,000+ Raised for Our School! 🎉

The 2025 Walkathon is TOMORROW – Friday, April 25 | 3:15–5:00 PM
Location: Hammer Track Field

Hey Hammer Families!
The big day is almost here, and we are thrilled to announce that we’ve officially hit our $20,000 fundraising goal! Thank you for your incredible support—every dollar helps fund the programs our kids love: field trips, assemblies, art, music, classroom supplies, and more.

Let’s celebrate by showing up in full force to walk, cheer, and support our students!

📍 Event Day Details – Friday, April 25

• Check-in opens at 3:00 PM at the blacktop/field area.

• Pick up your student from their normal dismissal spot, then walk them to the Walkathon check-in tables.

• At check-in, they’ll receive their lap card and bracelet holder.

• All students received their official Walkathon T-shirt today (Thursday)—please have them wear it to school tomorrow!

💧 What to Bring

• A labeled water bottle – refill stations will be available.

• A jacket or warm layers – the weather looks cool.

• No pets allowed – for safety and insurance reasons.

🎯 Fundraising Milestones ✅ $5,000 – Free Dress Day (Friday, May 9)
✅ $10,000 – Pizza Party (Friday, May 9)
✅ $15,000 – Extended Recess
✅ $20,000 – Surprise Event with Mr. Bingham (stay tuned!)

🙌 How to Participate

• Students may walk until 5:00 PM or until they reach their personal goal.

• At the end, students turn in their lap cards and collect a prize.

• It’s not about how many laps—they all count!

💥 There’s Still Time to Donate or Share You can still make a pledge or share your student’s page:
👉 https://app.99pledges.com/fund/walkathon80

👋 Volunteer Reminders

• If you signed up to loan a table, please label it and bring it by 2:00 PM.

• Still want to help out? Sign up here:
  👉 Volunteer Sign-Up on Konstella

📅 Mark Your Calendar

Teacher Appreciation Potluck – Friday, May 9
Help us celebrate our incredible staff with lunch & gift bags!

• Bring a dish, donate snacks or small gifts

• Sign up here: Teacher Appreciation Sign-Up

HMF Meeting – Tuesday, May 6 at 6:30 PM
Have ideas? Want to get involved? Join us!

📧 Contact us anytime at: contact@hammerfoundation.com

Let’s make tomorrow unforgettable.
See you on the track, Hammer!

With gratitude,
Kristen Vlietstra
President, Hammer Montessori Foundation