Hamburg School

September 30 - PTA Gertrude Hawk Fundraiser begins

October 1 - Mid Marking Period #1

October 1 - School Pictures

October 2 - School Custodian Appreciation Day

October 2 - Early Childhood Advisory Committee (ECAC) Meeting #1 (Library @ 3:00 PM)

October 3 - PTA Kids Bingo (Cafeteria @ 6:30 PM)

October 10 - Cherrydale Fundraiser ends

October 10 - Early Dismissal (1:00 PM)

October 13 - Columbus Day (No School)

October 14 - PTA Meeting (Cafeteria/Zoom @ 7:30 PM)

October 20-24 - School Violence Awareness Week

October 23 - BOE Meeting (Cafeteria @ 6:30 PM)

October 31 - end Marking Period #1

October 31 - Halloween Parade (The Field @ 1:30 PM)

• PTA Meeting is open to all Hamburg School parents, guardians, staff and community members. If you are unable to attend in person, please reach out (hamburgpta@gmail.com) to obtain a Zoom link.
• Early Childhood Advisory Committee (ECAC) is a group of parents, educators, and community stakeholders who work together to improve high-quality preschool programs and support young children's transitions to kindergarten. This council gathers feedback from families, community partnerships, and participate in assessments of local needs to ensure early childhood programs meet the needs of the children and families in their area. All are welcome to attend.
• Halloween Parade is an annual event attended by many! All Hamburg students are invited to bring their costume in a bag on Halloween. Students will have the opportunity to change into their costume in the early afternoon. All grade level students will head down to the field (behind Hamburg School) and will parade around the field for parents and community members to view, wave, and take some great pictures. Parents may sign out their students by their homeroom teacher. Our entire community is encouraged to attend!

Thank you so much to everyone that has registered and supported our Fall Fundraiser. If you have not had a chance to Register & Share the fundraiser, please do that today. Register @ www.FundPrizes.com and share the fundraiser via email & social media directly from your student(s) dashboard. By sharing the fundraiser to get 5+ online supporters we will reach our goal! Your student will earn prizes and the winning homeroom will win a PIZZA PARTY!

Hamburg Elementary School's fundraiser starts today, and we need your help. Our goal is to raise $5,000.00 for essential programs & activities not funded through our school budget.

It's as simple as 1, 2, 3!

1. Register TONIGHT at www.ShopFund.com
   Make sure you use Group Code: UHFPC
2. Share custom support links with family & friends via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Email, Text and more.
3. Student Goal: Minimum of 5 Online Supporters.

REGISTER-SHARE-WIN: Sharing gets you coins for chances to win over 1,000 prizes.

Fundraiser Links:

• How To Videos - (https://vimeo.com/showcase/8752340)
• Kick-Off Videos - (https://vimeo.com/showcase/11797569)
• Parent Letter - (https://grpsvcs.link/IoYfdf)
• Prize Program - (https://grpsvcs.link/NApysJ)

Thank you for doing your part to make our fundraiser a success. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Sealander at msealander@hamburgschool.com

• Each district is required to convene a District Evaluation Advisory Committee (DEAC) composed of a diverse group of stakeholders to advise the district on the implementation of AchieveNJ.

• The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) recommends that DEACs work closely with School Improvement Panels. Some recommended functions of the DEAC include:

• Coordinate efforts to plan and implement educator evaluation;

• Maintain open lines of communication and provide a consistent message about evaluation throughout the district;

• Provide an integrated vision connecting multiple initiatives that districts are implementing; and

• Provide a coherent professional development plan for the district based on evaluation data.

• The committee includes:

• Superintendent

• Special Education representatives

• Parents

• BOE members

• Administrator overseeing the teacher evaluation process

• Teacher representatives

• Meeting Dates:
• October 9, 2025
• January 13, 2026
• April 16, 2026

• New Jersey requires strong and effective school safety measures, including: Security drills; Safety and security plans; Memoranda of agreement with local law enforcement, and Administrative response procedures that address threats, active-shooter situations, lockdowns, evacuations, and other emergencies.

• 6A:16-5.1School safety and security plans

• Each school district shall develop and implement comprehensive plans, procedures and mechanisms that provide for safety and security in the public elementary and secondary schools of the school district. The plans and procedures, which shall be in written form, and the mechanisms, at a minimum, shall provide for:

1. The protection of the health, safety, security and welfare of the school population;

2. The prevention of, intervention in, response to and recovery from emergency and crisis situations;

3. The establishment and maintenance of a climate of civility; and

4. Supportive services for staff, students and their families.

• The chief school administrator shall consult with law enforcement agencies, health and social services provider agencies, emergency management planners and school and other community resources, as appropriate, in the development of the school district’s plans, procedures and mechanisms for school safety and security.

• Meeting Dates:

• October 27, 2025
• January 29, 2026
• April 28, 2026

• The Hamburg School Technology Committee is a group of teachers, parents, BOE members, community representatives and students who will update the 5-year vision with regard to technology integration and implementation for our school. Topics of discussion will include (but are not limited to): Vision & Mission statements; Inventory; Equipment Needs; Assistive Technology; Website Accessibility; Cyber Safety; Goals/Objectives; Subscriptions; Funding; Professional Development; and Evaluation Plan.
• Meeting Dates:
• October 28, 2025

• January 20, 2026
• April 30, 2026

Grade 5-8 Students

First TREP$ meeting is this Monday 9/29/25

Please see Ms. Hearn if you are still interested in joining

At Hamburg School, we are always looking toward the future because we believe every child deserves the best opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. As a result our district developed a 5-Year Strategic Plan, which is a roadmap that guides our school’s goals, priorities, and progress from 2023 through 2028. This plan is a shared vision for where we want our school to be in five years, and how we are going to get there...together.

In 2023 school stakeholders met with members of our school community where we listened to input from students, families, staff, and community members. With those voices in mind, our plan focuses on a few key areas, including:

• Educational Programs

• Resources

• Community

• Citizenship

In identifying these four targeted areas, all stakeholders worked together to develop goals and objectives to support ongoing growth. The strategic plan will help us stay focused and accountable, while also giving us the flexibility to adapt as the needs of our students evolve. We invite you to read the Strategic Plan (attached below).

We remain excited about the journey ahead and we look forward to working with you every step of the way.

School district goals are clear, focused priorities that guide our work each year in our district. These goals are directly derived from our school's 5-Year Strategic Plan, ensuring that everything we do stays aligned with our long-term vision for student success, equity, and continuous improvement.

Each year, these goals help shape decisions, guide initiatives, and track progress at the school level. Importantly, they also serve as the foundation for the Superintendent’s annual evaluation, providing a clear framework to assess leadership effectiveness and accountability.

In short, district goals turn our big-picture vision into measurable action; helping us stay focused, unified, and committed to the success of every student.

Mayor:

• Richard Krasnomowitz

Council Members:

• Russell Law
• John Burd
• Mark Sena
• Joyce Oehler
• John Haig
• George Endres