🎃🦅 OCTOBER ATTENDANCE CHAMPIONS! ❤️🤍
Tilden families, our October attendance numbers are IN, and we've got some NEW CHAMPIONS! 🏆👏 First the numbers....
🌟 384 Attendance All-Stars!
⭐ 245 students still in the running for the Attendance Hall of Fame with PERFECT ATTENDANCE!
👏 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR OCTOBER CLASSROOM WINNERS!
🥇 Kindergarten: Mrs. McGinley
🥇 1st Grade: Mr. Schaeffer
🥇 2nd Grade: Mrs. Forte
🥇 3rd Grade: Miss Bambrick
🥇 4th Grade: Miss Hepner
🥇 5th Grade: Mrs. Krammes
🎉 That's right… ALL NEW WINNERS THIS MONTH!
A HUGE shout-out to Mr. Schaeffer’s 1st grade class, our school-wide attendance CHAMPIONS, with just 2 student absences ALL MONTH! 🤯👏 That incredible effort earns them a sweet celebration with iced sweet cream cut-out cookies sponsored by Bake Me Happy! 🍪😋
⭐ Families, keep those attendance streaks going! Students who maintain PERFECT ATTENDANCE for the entire school year earn a place in our Tilden Attendance Hall of Fame outside the gym!
👀 And speaking of surprises… our next SURPRISE ATTENDANCE DAY is coming!
Here's a little riddle to keep you guessing…
A little twist, a little salt, a Philly favorite through and through. Could something delicious be waiting for the WHOLE Tilden crew? 🤔
Just something to chew on! 😉
❤️🤍 At Tilden, ATTENDANCE MATTERS! Keep those Hawks flying through the doors!
Tilden families, our October attendance numbers are IN, and we've got some NEW CHAMPIONS! 🏆👏 First the numbers....
🌟 384 Attendance All-Stars!
⭐ 245 students still in the running for the Attendance Hall of Fame with PERFECT ATTENDANCE!
👏 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR OCTOBER CLASSROOM WINNERS!
🥇 Kindergarten: Mrs. McGinley
🥇 1st Grade: Mr. Schaeffer
🥇 2nd Grade: Mrs. Forte
🥇 3rd Grade: Miss Bambrick
🥇 4th Grade: Miss Hepner
🥇 5th Grade: Mrs. Krammes
🎉 That's right… ALL NEW WINNERS THIS MONTH!
A HUGE shout-out to Mr. Schaeffer’s 1st grade class, our school-wide attendance CHAMPIONS, with just 2 student absences ALL MONTH! 🤯👏 That incredible effort earns them a sweet celebration with iced sweet cream cut-out cookies sponsored by Bake Me Happy! 🍪😋
⭐ Families, keep those attendance streaks going! Students who maintain PERFECT ATTENDANCE for the entire school year earn a place in our Tilden Attendance Hall of Fame outside the gym!
👀 And speaking of surprises… our next SURPRISE ATTENDANCE DAY is coming!
Here's a little riddle to keep you guessing…
A little twist, a little salt, a Philly favorite through and through. Could something delicious be waiting for the WHOLE Tilden crew? 🤔
Just something to chew on! 😉
❤️🤍 At Tilden, ATTENDANCE MATTERS! Keep those Hawks flying through the doors!
🌟 September Students of Character! 🌟
We are proud to celebrate our September Students of Character! 🎉 These students have demonstrated what it means to make positive choices, treat others with kindness, and be leaders in our school community.
Our students are recognized for living out the Six Pillars of Character:
❤️ Trustworthiness – Be honest and dependable.
💙 Respect – Treat others with dignity and kindness.
💚 Responsibility – Make good choices and be accountable.
💛 Fairness – Treat everyone fairly.
💜 Caring – Show compassion and kindness to others.
🧡 Citizenship – Do your part to make our school and community better.
Our K-2 students celebrated with a special lunch on stage with games and lots of fun! Our 3-5 students will celebrate as a group in November!
👏 Congratulations to all of our September Students of Character! Your character makes a difference every day. We are so proud of you! 🌟
Please enjoy Tilden Elementary Center's first newsletter of the year! Be sure to check it out as there is important information, including upcoming dates! Thank you!
https://app.smore.com/n/1zsmj
Please help us welcome Odessia Schwinger to Tilden Elementary Center! Odessia will be serving as a custodian in our building.
Please help us welcome Holly Johnson, Life Skills Paraeducator, and Bernice Kostohris, Food Services staff, to our Tilden family!
🎉BIG NEWS! 🎉 Sign ups are now OPEN for our Tilden Fun Run!
We’re raising $25,000 for the book vending machine refill to ensure students get a book for their birthday and to continue funding our PTO sponsored family events and school / teacher support, and when you sign up at MyBooster.com, your pack has the chance to head to @greatwolflodge!
We have some fun in store for our families while we fundraise to reach our goal, but you must be registered on MyBooster.com to qualify. Plus, just for receiving their first donation, students can earn their very own Wolf Ears!
📅 Sign Up online at MyBooster.com – TODAY!
🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 09/23/2026
👟 Event Day – 10/02/2026
Save the date and stay tuned for the exciting adventure to come!
We’re raising $25,000 for the book vending machine refill to ensure students get a book for their birthday and to continue funding our PTO sponsored family events and school / teacher support, and when you sign up at MyBooster.com, your pack has the chance to head to @greatwolflodge!
We have some fun in store for our families while we fundraise to reach our goal, but you must be registered on MyBooster.com to qualify. Plus, just for receiving their first donation, students can earn their very own Wolf Ears!
📅 Sign Up online at MyBooster.com – TODAY!
🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 09/23/2026
👟 Event Day – 10/02/2026
Save the date and stay tuned for the exciting adventure to come!
📅👇 IMPORTANT REMINDER 👇📅
Please help us welcome our two newest employees to the Tilden Elementary Center family for the 2026-2027 school year!
Kendel Pentz, Paraeducator
Betsy Stickler, Food Services
Kendel Pentz, Paraeducator
Betsy Stickler, Food Services
Please help us welcome Ms. Arielle Dros and Ms. Jasmin Piltz to Tilden Elementary Center! Both Arielle and Jasmin will be serving as paraeducators for the 2026-2027 school year.
🏫 The Sapphire Community Portal is now officially OPEN — and it’s the only place to access important school documents like:
📋 Teacher assignments
💻 Tech agreements & photo permissions
🩺 Medical forms
Log in today to:
✅ See your child’s teacher assignment
✅ Update contact & emergency info
✅ Review health information
✅ Sign important forms for the year
Let’s make sure we’re all set for a smooth and safe start to the school year! 💻📚
🚪 Don’t have a portal account yet? It’s quick & easy to register:
1️⃣ Visit: www.hasdhawks.org
2️⃣ Click the Sapphire Portal icon (book with an “A”)
3️⃣ Scroll just below the login area and click "Apply for a Sapphire Community Portal account"
4️⃣ Follow the instructions and check your email in 1–2 school days for access!
Let’s get ready to SOAR into the new year, Hawks! ❤️🦅
📋 Teacher assignments
💻 Tech agreements & photo permissions
🩺 Medical forms
Log in today to:
✅ See your child’s teacher assignment
✅ Update contact & emergency info
✅ Review health information
✅ Sign important forms for the year
Let’s make sure we’re all set for a smooth and safe start to the school year! 💻📚
🚪 Don’t have a portal account yet? It’s quick & easy to register:
1️⃣ Visit: www.hasdhawks.org
2️⃣ Click the Sapphire Portal icon (book with an “A”)
3️⃣ Scroll just below the login area and click "Apply for a Sapphire Community Portal account"
4️⃣ Follow the instructions and check your email in 1–2 school days for access!
Let’s get ready to SOAR into the new year, Hawks! ❤️🦅
This year, we are having our Back to School OPEN HOUSE prior to the school year starting. It will be held on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 from 4:15-6:15 PM. Please come any time during those two hours that works best for your family. Students are encouraged to attend so they can meet their teacher!
Hope to see you there!
Tilden Kindergarten Camp 2026
We are very excited to meet our incoming Kindergarten students and their parent(s)/guardian(s)! On August 13, 2026, we are hosting a Kindergarten Camp from 9:30-11:30 AM at Tilden Elementary Center. Doors will open at 9:20 AM and the event will begin at 9:30 AM.
See email sent to families of incoming Kindergarten students for additional details.
✏️2026-2027 Tilden Elementary Center School Supply Lists 📚
☀️We hope you are having a safe, relaxing, and fun-filled summer. We can't wait to welcome our Hawks back for another fantastic year of learning!😎
Tilden School Supply Lists
💙 Hamburg families, we’re sharing a wonderful opportunity for students who may benefit from extra support this summer.
💙 Grief & Loss Summer Camp for Students 💙
Camp Connect is a FREE summer camp for children and teens ages 6–16 who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Through fun activities, art, music, games, and emotional support, students are reminded they are not alone. 🌟
📍 Berks County Camp Dates:
• June 15–18, 2026 – Temple/Muhlenberg Area
• August 3–6, 2026 – Spring Township/Mohns Hill Area
Now in its 12th year, Camp Connect has supported hundreds of students in finding comfort, connection, and healing in a safe and caring environment.
📞 For more information or to request an application:
Rodney Good – 610-987-8615
📧 campconnect@berksiu.org
💙 Grief & Loss Summer Camp for Students 💙
Camp Connect is a FREE summer camp for children and teens ages 6–16 who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Through fun activities, art, music, games, and emotional support, students are reminded they are not alone. 🌟
📍 Berks County Camp Dates:
• June 15–18, 2026 – Temple/Muhlenberg Area
• August 3–6, 2026 – Spring Township/Mohns Hill Area
Now in its 12th year, Camp Connect has supported hundreds of students in finding comfort, connection, and healing in a safe and caring environment.
📞 For more information or to request an application:
Rodney Good – 610-987-8615
📧 campconnect@berksiu.org
🎶👏 A Standing Ovation for Our Amazing Young Musicians! 👏🎶
We are so proud of our talented students for their wonderful chorus, band, and orchestra performances! Their hard work, dedication, and courage to perform in front of others truly shined on stage. 🌟
Thank you to our elementary music educators (Mrs. Kline, Mrs. Freeman, Ms. Godek, and Mrs. Weaver), families, and supporters for encouraging our students and helping them grow their musical talents.
Congratulations to all of our performers on an outstanding job — you made our school community proud! 🎵🎺🎻🎤
We are so proud of our talented students for their wonderful chorus, band, and orchestra performances! Their hard work, dedication, and courage to perform in front of others truly shined on stage. 🌟
Thank you to our elementary music educators (Mrs. Kline, Mrs. Freeman, Ms. Godek, and Mrs. Weaver), families, and supporters for encouraging our students and helping them grow their musical talents.
Congratulations to all of our performers on an outstanding job — you made our school community proud! 🎵🎺🎻🎤
Please help us welcome Shyann Weighknecht to the Tilden Elementary faculty for the 2026-2027 school year!
Yesterday on Hawk Hill, under clear blue skies, Hamburg Area School District hosted the 2026 Hawk Olympics, a special education track and field event for students in Berks County. The event promotes camaraderie, competition, and inclusivity. This event would not be possible without support from many who invested their time and resources, including:
Kristin Newpher (Event Coordinator)
Rob Marra
Tracy Herber
Hamburg Area Custodial Staff
Aaron Menapace
Our many sponsors
Our partner school districts
Our many student and staff volunteers
Without your help, this event would not be possible! Congratulations to all athletes!
School Nurse Appreciation Day!
Today we celebrate and thank our incredible school nurse, Mrs. Linderman, for the care, compassion, and support she provides to our students every single day.
From bandaging bumps and bruises to offering comfort, encouragement, and a caring smile, Mrs. Linderman helps keep our school healthy, safe, and ready to learn.
Thank you for all you do for our Tilden community — we appreciate you today and every day!
THANK YOU to our fantastic TEACHERS at Tilden Elementary Center!!!
We proudly celebrate and thank our incredible elementary teachers for the care, dedication, patience, and passion they bring to our students every single day. From teaching important academic skills to creating a safe, welcoming, and encouraging environment, our teachers make a lasting difference in the lives of children.
Thank you for the countless hours, the extra support, the smiles, and the love you pour into our school community. We are so grateful for all that you do to help our students learn, grow, and succeed. 💙📚✏️
Please join us in showing appreciation to our amazing teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week! 👏🍎