Welcome to WHS for 2016-2017!
The Official Back to School Letter from Principal Danielski
Dear WHS Families and Students,
The purpose of this letter is to guide your transition back to Hammerschmidt this school year, or if you are a brand new WHS Family, to welcome you here for the first time!
In the sections below you will find important dates and links to information I hope you find helpful as we draw nearer to the start of school this year.
Class Lists!
Hard copy letters with a class placement sticker will be mailed out on Tuesday, August 16. Arrival to your home mailbox should be no later than Thursday, August 18th.
Class lists will not be posted at the school for public viewing prior to the first day of school. Although the posting of class lists can be a positive experience for many, it can trigger an emotional response of either strong excitement or significant disappointment. Having these emotions displayed in a very public atmosphere is something that I try to minimize.
Another reason many schools have gone away from posting class lists are because of the public sharing of them on social media. Sharing pictures of class lists may violate HIPPA laws as often times members of that list and/or their parents do not give permission for their name to be shared publicly.
It is my hope that this explanation makes sense and you have the rationale for my decision.
Classroom "Sneak Peek" and Supply Drop- Off
For those who ordered school supply kits, these will be ready and waiting for you in your child's assigned classroom.
Monday, Aug 22, 2016, 12:45 PM
Wm Hammerschmidt Elementary School, Hammerschmidt Avenue, Lombard, IL, United States
WHS PTA Popsicle Social
New Staff at WHS:
This 2016-2017 School Year, I am proud to welcome the following new staff members to our Hammerschmidt School Community:
Amanda Hagenbart is our new Literacy Support Specialist. She is a Lombard resident and comes to us with many years Reading Specialist experience in District 89, Maywood- Melrose Park.
- Amanda Medhat was brought on board to serve as our .5 Speech and Language Pathologist. She comes to us with experience from Palatine District 15's Marion Jordan Elementary School.
- We are presently in the process of filling out .5 School Psychologist position at Hammerschmidt. This will be a shared position with Madison School. More details about this will be presented in the days to come.
- We are also presently in the process of securing two Instructional Assistants for WHS. One will serve the Primary Modified Program, and the other will serve as a classroom assistant in Grade 5.
Future staff changes and updates will be shared when they happen.
Important Dates to Guide Your Transition Back to WHS!
- Monday, 8/22- Institute Day - No School for Students.
WHS PTA Sponsored Popsicle Social, 1:15pm on Playground
- Tuesday 8/23- Institute Day - No School for Students.
- Wednesday 8/24- First Full Day of School (Except Kdg. students- the first 3 day of school will be 1/2 days for Kdg. students)
- Friday 8/26- WHS PTA "Back to School Pool Party" at Paradise Bay Water Park (7-9pm)
- Tuesday 8/30- First WHS PTA Meeting for 2016-2017 (7pm, WHS LRC)
- Thursday, 9/1 - Parent Orientation Night at WHS (6:30-8pm- More detailed information to come once school has begun.)
About Your Principal
After earning my undergraduate degree in Education from the University of Wisconsin- Madison, I began my educational career as a fourth grade teacher in Madison, WI. In 1999, I relocated to DuPage County and was fortunate to join the Lombard District 44 Team as a grade 4 teacher at Madison School. From 2007-2013, I proudly served as Principal of Hammerschmidt School. After six very rewarding years, I returned to Madison School where I first taught in Lombard. After serving as Principal at Madison for three years, I was given the opportunity to return to Hammerschmidt, where I began my journey in school leadership. I feel very fortunate to serve the students and families of the Hammerschmidt School community!
Fun Facts About Dave:
- I have a twin brother (He is a handsome man).
- I was recently married (10/10/15) to my beautiful wife Erika, who also happens to be an educator.
- My family is a modern-day "Brady Bunch". I have 3 amazing and crazy kids of my own (Delaney-15, Lauren-13, and Ryan-8) and Erika has three of her own as well (Hannah- 18, Cullen-15, and Max-13).
- I am proud to call Madison, WI my hometown. I graduated from UW- Madison in 1997.
- Packers first. Bears second.
Email: ddanielski@sd44.org
Location: Madison, WI, United States
Phone: 630-827-4200
Twitter: @ddanielski
WHS PTA "Back to School" Pool Party!
Friday, Aug 26, 2016, 07:00 PM
Paradise Bay Water Park, East Saint Charles Road, Lombard, IL, United States
The WHS School Theme for 2016- 2017:
What's Next?
I couldn't be more excited to come together in partnership this 2016- 2017 School Year at Hammerschmidt!