Hamburg School

September 16 - PTA Mum Fundraiser Due

September 19 - PTA Grade 7 vs. Teachers Kickball Game (The Field @ 1:30 PM)

September 21 - Autumn begins

September 22 - Cherrydale Fundraiser begins

September 24 - PTA Discount Card Fundraiser begins

September 25 - BOE Meeting (Cafeteria @ 6:30 PM)

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.
• PTA Grade 7 vs. Teachers Kickball Game is an annual event enjoyed by all. All students will meet at the field at 1:30 to watch. All members of our community are invited to attend.
• 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!

There seems to be some confusion regarding recent cafeteria updates, so we would like to offer a quick clarification. As a reminder, cutlery and napkins remain available to all students at no additional cost. However, please note that a new practice has begun where certain condiments will now be sold as à la carte items. The current pricing for these items is as follows:

• salad dressing: $0.80
• cream cheese: $0.60
• string cheese: $0.75.

The National Do Not Call Registry gives you a choice about whether to receive telemarketing calls.

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

HUGE shout out to Mrs. Breitenbach and Ms. Thomas for representing

Hamburg School at the 2025 Sussex County Day!

Congratulations to Ms. Thomas for winning the bubble gum blowing contest!