Hamburg School

October 24 - PTA Halloween Dance (Grades 5-8) More information below

October 26 - Hamburg Trunk or Treat

October 31 - end Marking Period #1

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

November 2 - Daylight Savings Time begins

November 3 - American Red Cross Blood Drive (2:30 - 6:30 PM)

November 3 - Optical Academy (2:30 - 6:30 PM)

November 3 & 4 - Parent Teacher Conferences (1:30 - 3:00 PM and 4:30 - 7:00 PM)

November 3 & 4 - Early Dismissal (1:00 PM)

November 4 - Election Day

November 5 - Early Dismissal (1:00 PM)

November 6 & 7 - No School

November 11 - Veterans Day

November 11 - PTA Meeting

November 13 - World Kindness Day

November 14 - School Picture Retakes

• 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.
• Halloween Parade is an event open to all members of the Hamburg community. The parade begins at 1:30 PM where all classes will assemble at the lower field. All adult guests are requested to assemble in a large circle around the field to allow room for all students. Classes will take several laps around the field for photo opportunities. Students are allowed to wear their costumes for the parade. Each classroom teacher will communicate the guidelines. At the conclusion of the parade, please see your child's teacher if you wish to sign your student out for the day.

The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) strives to recognize educators who have gone above and beyond in their service to New Jersey’s students. Now, more than ever before, is the time to celebrate New Jersey’s outstanding educators. Therefore, every school in every district is encouraged to participate in Governor’s Educator of the Year program to honor the hardworking teachers and educational services professionals for their dedication to their students and the profession.

This program promotes a culture that recognizes excellence, creates a sense of pride and brings public attention to the work of outstanding educators. Please remember to consider exceptional educators with diverse backgrounds to ensure that honorees represent the ethnic/racial diversity of our state.

Nominations should be forwarded to Dr. Sigman <ksigman@hamburgschool.com> by Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held during the afternoons and evenings on Monday, November 3rd and Tuesday, November 4th. Sign up for conferences will be accessible through the Realtime Parent Portal. An eblast will be sent to all parents once the portal is open.

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