🧡 Annual Appeal – Only at 13%! Let’s Grow That Number!
As we head into Thanksgiving and prepare for Giving Tuesday, now is the perfect time to give back to the school that gives our kids so much every day. Our Annual Appeal is our most important fundraiser of the year, and we’re currently at just 13% of our goal.
🎯 Every dollar goes directly to:
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Assemblies
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Starting Arts music/dance/drama
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Teacher supplies
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Classroom Montessori materials
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Field trips, and more!
💼 Double your impact!
Many companies will match your donation through a corporate giving program. Don’t leave that match on the table—ask your HR department or visit your company's internal giving platform today!
🔗 Donate now:
https://www.konstella.com/app/school/5b1dbd84e4b05d0edb704d6d/donations/68e323c3f6baafc92cef9d72
🥫 Galammer Food Drive & Pantry (Nov 10 – Dec 12)
Our Galammer (Galarza + Hammer) community is collecting nonperishable foods and personal care items for our on-campus food pantry, as well as a virtual food drive benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank.
While there is still some uncertainty around SNAP benefits, many of our neighbors are experiencing food insecurity. This is our chance to support each other directly.
📦 How to Help:
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Bring donations to the Galammer Pantry bins at school
➤ What to donate -
Donate online to our Virtual Food Drive
➤ SHFB Donation Link
📍 Including a photo in this week’s email showing where the pantry is located on campus.
🙏 Thank you for showing up for our community!
❄️ Winter Bazaar – Signups Are Now OPEN!
Mark your calendars for our magical Winter Bazaar, happening Wednesday, December 11 from 6–8 PM! Join us for:
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✂️ A Kids’ Craft Market
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🍪 A Bake Sale
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📖 Teacher-led story time
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🎶 Cozy community vibes
🧑🎨 Want to reserve a craft table for your child? Hurry – spots fill fast!
📌 Sign up for a Craft Table
🧁 Want to help out? We especially need bake sale helpers!
📌 Volunteer Here
🏫 School Tours for Prospective Parents – Spread the Word!
Know a family looking for a school community like Hammer?
🎓 January school tours will welcome new families who are considering applying through the SJUSD Choice Lottery process.
Help spread the word about our amazing school by sharing this flyer:
📄 Tour Flyer
👕 T-Shirts Are Still On Sale!
Looking for a fun way to rep your Hammer pride? Check out our school gear!
🛍️ Shop T-Shirts Here
📅 Important Dates:
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Ruby Bridges Walk (and roll) to School – Nov 14 @ 8:40
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Picture Retake Day – Nov 17
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Galammer Parent Plays – Nov 18–19 @ 6:00–6:45 PM
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Thanksgiving Break – Nov 26–28
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Hammer Winter Bazaar – Dec 11 @ 6:00–8:00 PM
As always, thank you for being such an incredible community.
With gratitude,
Hammer Montessori Foundation
📧 contact@hammerfoundation.org
🌐 www.hammerfoundation.org