Mr. Hamler

7270 Lisbon St.

San Diego, CA 92114

619.263.9266

KLA Student

7270 Lisbon St.

San Diego, CA 92114

619.263.9266 Ext 2022

August 19, 2025

Dear KLA Leaders:

My name is Mr. Hamler and I would like to welcome to KLA all new and returning 6h grade students. I will be teaching the 6th grade Humanities classes and a REACH Leadership class. I am so excited to get to know all of you and to help facilitate your learning and understanding of history and language arts.I am so excited to have everyone of you back in the classroom!

Let me tell you a little bit about myself. I graduated from college at Cal Poly Pomona with a business degree and then attended National University for my teaching credential. I also have a Master's Degree in Cross-Cultural Education.  This will be my eighteenth year at KLA. When I began working at KLA, I was astounded at how many of the students took the role of a leader seriously. I am hoping to be astounded again this year.  I consider myself  lucky to be at a school with such dedicated students, staff, parents and administration.

One of my favorite things to do is to read and imagine myself in a new world. Currently I am reading a book by Carl Hiassen called “Squeeze Me”. It’s a humorous book about a wildlife expert that uncovered a scandal within the government.  It has so many twists and turns and exciting moments. I am planning on reading some new books in class with you this year to inspire you and to share my love of reading.

 I had an incredible summer. I spent much of my time surfing, camping,  and  hanging out with my wife, 16 year old daughter, Isabella, who attends Helix High School, and  my 12  year old boy, Granger, who attends La Mesa Arts Academy. I also spent a lot of time with my dogs, Charlie, Larly, and Lucy.  This summer the Hamler family visited family and went on an Cross Country  Adventure!  First I drove out to New York and visited my wife’s family who live near the city of Syracuse.  We spent a few days in New York and went to a Syracuse Mets game. We then went on a coastal road trip. First, we visited Michigan’s Northern Peninsula and swam in the frigid waters of Lake Superior.  We then went to Theodore Roosevelt National Park and saw giant Bison. Then we crossed into Canada and hiked the majestic mountains of British Columbia. I liked British Columbia so much that I can’t wait to go back and explore it more.. It was an awesome summer and now I’m  refreshed and ready to go!

In my class, I will show leadership and expect you to do the same. I expect students to respect others, do all their classwork, participate in class frequently, work diligently in groups, complete all their homework, and most of all, convey an attitude that they are always striving for success. This year we will be focusing on developing Habits of  Mind to help guide our learning through the  Amplify Common Core curriculum.

If you or your parents have any questions or concerns about your performance in my class, or any other issues, you are welcome to set up an appointment with me after school. Email me anytime at [email protected]. I will try to get back to you as soon as possible. I am looking forward to meeting and learning more about each and every one of you!

Sincerely,

Mr. Hamler

6th Grade Humanities