October 2018 HHA Parent News Magazine

HAMPSTEAD HILL ACADEMY

PARENT NEWS MAGAZINE

OCTOBER, 2018

Zane Webster Miller Rogers
2017 Highest Raising 2017 Highest Raising
Elementary Student Middle School Student

BEE FIT IS HERE!
WHO WILL BE THE 2018

SUPER RAISERS?

Welcome to Hampstead Hill Academy!

Vision Statement

Hampstead Hill seeks to be a safe, nurturing, diverse, family-friendly neighborhood school with rigorous, effective academic
programs and exciting, engaging extracurricular activities. We believe all parents want the same thing for their children: more and
better opportunities for college and career. We believe in the importance of the arts, and we want our students to be great
communicators, listeners and writers. Our students will be forward thinkers, persistent, responsible, caring, dependable and healthy
members of the greater community.

Mission Statement

Hampstead Hill Academy is a neighborhood public charter school that exists to educate children living in both our attendance area
and throughout Baltimore City. Our talented staff uses research-based curriculum to develop and implement rigorous lesson plans
that continuously raise the academic bar for our students. Our whole school community is dedicated to working together to
challenge our students to succeed in a fair, consistent, just and joyful learning environment.

Hampstead Hill Academy Note from Principal Hornbeck…
500 South Linwood Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21224 If you think good schools improve the lives of families,
keep families in the City, increase the earning power
410.396.9146 tele. 410.396.3637 fax of skilled graduates, and increase your property
www.hha47.org values, we need you for the next 180 days to put the
pressure on your elected officials to fully fund the
Matt Hornbeck, Principal [email protected] Kirwan Commission recommendations. According to
John Paz, Assistant Principal [email protected] our partners at Strong Schools Maryland
(https://www.strongschoolsmaryland.org), “more
Cassandra Bailey, Assistant Principal [email protected] than half of all Maryland schools, (822 out of 1,412)
are now considered to be schools meeting the
Hampstead Hill Academy standard of concentrated poverty. Maryland schools
is operated by the Baltimore Curriculum Project, a local nonprofit are tasked with off-setting the negative impacts of
poverty without the resources to provide high quality,
organization celebrating more than a decade research based solutions.” The 2019 legislative
session in Annapolis is over in 180 days. You can
of service and student learning in Baltimore. make a difference. Call your legislator, visit your
legislator, write an opinion to submit to the Baltimore
Laura Doherty, President Sun, and get at least two other people to join you at
[email protected] upcoming rallies for public education in Annapolis. An
John McGill, Director of Academic Affairs important “down payment” is on the ballot. Please
[email protected] vote to Fix the Fund by voting “Yes on 1” on Tuesday,
November 6th.
www.baltimorecp.org
“Yes on 1” ensures that the casino money promised
HHA Parent News Magazine is published monthly for the families and to schools years ago will finally get to schools. Go to
community of Hampstead Hill Academy Strong Schools Maryland to learn more about the
Kirwan recommendations and why universal pre-
Editor kindergarten, high-quality vocational training, more
Geraldine Swann funding for higher-need neighborhoods, pay that will
Director of Community Outreach attract the very best teachers, and much more is
going to make Maryland competitive again.
Publisher
Matt Hornbeck, Principal

Magazine contributions from:
HHA staff

Club coordinators
Community Organizations

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IMPORTANT DATES THIS MONTH

 10/1, 8, Let’s Cook for the Hispanic Heritage Celebration 8-9 am What’s Inside…
 10/4, PTO Tutti Gusti Night 3-8 pm
 10/5, Middle School Dance 4:30-6:30 pm Top News Stories page 3
 10/6, Alumni Homecoming 10 am-12 noon
 10/9, PTO Meeting 6 pm  Current HHA information along with
 10/10, Hispanic Heritage Celebration 8-10 am upcoming events
 10/12, Progress Reports Sent Home
 10/13, Lantern Making Workshop 10 am-12 noon News from the Teams page 6
 10/15, Mandatory Parent Meeting for the Spring Musical 5:30-6:30 pm
 10/16, Latino Support Group 8 am  What your child is doing in class along
 10/16, After School Snack Sale with resource, enrichment and ESOL
 10/17, PTO Bee Fit information
 10/17, School Family Council Meeting 3-4 pm
 10/17, SSM Meeting 4-5 pm Club/Activities News page 12
 10/17, PTO Restaurant Night 5-10 pm
 10/18, 19, School Closed  Updates and announcements for the
 10/24, Chat With Matt 8:30-9:30 am many clubs offered at HHA
 10/25, Family Academic Night 5:30-7:30 pm
 10/26, PTO Happy Hour 6 pm Family Information page 14
 10/27, Creative Alliance Halloween Parade
 10/31, Wellness Committee 3-3:45 pm  Issues important to our parents on a
variety of subjects

PTO News page 16

 News from the Parent/Teacher
Organization at HHA

Let Us Know What You are
Thinking page 17

 Use this form for any question,
comment, concern or suggestion you
may have

A COMPLETE CALENDAR OF ALL ACTIVITIES FOR THE MONTH MAY BE FOUND
ON THE LAST PAGE OF THE NEWS MAGAZINE.

Bee Fit Fall Fundraiser – Wednesday, October 17, 2018 Bee Fit Schedule at Utz Field

(Rain date November 1, 2018) 8:30-9:30 - PreK
9:30-10:30 - Kindergarten
Come one, come all! Special thanks to HHA’s PTO officers for stepping up to 10:30-11:30 - Grades 5&6
promote our Annual Bee Fit fitness fundraiser! The goal is $32,000 to be 11:30 - 12:30 - Grades 1 & 2
raised for field trips and essential programming at HHA. In partnership with 12:30-1:30 - Grades 3 & 4
the Leaders Go Places (LGP) middle school program, 6-8 grade students have 2-2:40 - Grades 7 & 8 - Dismiss from
exciting incentives this year to raise an average of $40 per student for Bee Fit the park
including water bottles, Dojo points and pizza parties! A special uniform-free
day will be part of the schoolwide fundraising incentives as well.

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TOP NEWS STORIES

SAFETY FIRST

HHA students and staff practice a number of safety drills every year, including fire drills,
evacuation drills, lockdown drills and hurricane drills. While it is very unlikely that our school will
ever face the real-life need for these drills, we take this practice very seriously. We have already
had a fire drill and a lockdown drill this year. Students and staff did an excellent job. Fire drills
are straightforward and more familiar to parents. The alarm is triggered and students exit the
building with teachers to stand in line on the sidewalk until the all clear is given to re-enter the
building. Lockdown drills require all doors to be locked and students to quietly sit or stand
around the classroom away from the door. We have started to practice additional components
of a new City Schools’ protocol called A.L.I.C.E., which is an active approach to keeping everyone
safe. Hurricane drills require students to move towards the center of the building, sit in rows in
the hallways and cover their heads with their hands. During the evacuation drill, all students and
staff move in an orderly fashion across Eastern Avenue to line up by the Pulaski monument.
Drills usually take between 5-8 minutes and staff work to minimize any anxiety or worries while
making sure to practice keeping their students safe. Please see Mr. Hornbeck with questions,
feedback and concerns.

HHA now has two Strong BUILD ACCOUNTABILITY
Schools’ Maryland teams. If MEETING WITH THE MAYOR,
you would like to join one, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10TH
please contact Jill Vasbinder
Morrison, A large turnout of parents of City Schools’ children equals more
[email protected] or power to pressure the Mayor and Police Commissioner for better
Carmelina Mosier [email protected]. Meetings take place one schools and safer communities. Baltimoreans United in Leadership
Monday a month at 8:15 am. The October date will be announced. Development (BUILD) is holding an accountability session with
An afternoon meeting will take place the 3rd Wednesday of the Mayor Pugh and Interim Police Commissioner Tuggle Wednesday,
month. This meeting will take place October 17th at 4pm. October 10, 2018 at 6:30 pm at Zion Baptist Church at 1700 North
Caroline Street 21213. Please plan to join us. More people means
Thank you to all the families that came to the Learning Session and more of an impact. Please let HHA parent and BUILD Leader Jill
call to action on Wednesday, September 26th. Baltimore City schools Vasbinder-Morrison, [email protected] know if you can
are in critical need, and there is a once in a generation opportunity attend. Transportation can be provided.
to make a lasting change. If you would like to learn how you can be
part of this movement and have your voice heard, please contact Jill
Vasbinder Morrison, [email protected].

LANTERN MAKING WORKSHOP

Be part of the Creative Alliance Halloween Parade! A workshop will be held on Saturday, October 13th to make a lantern to carry in the parade on
Saturday, October 27th. HHA families are invited to be walk in the parade with HHA administrators. A flyer is attached detailing this event. Only
100 lanterns will be available. Return your completed flyer to Geri Swann if you would like to take part in the workshop.

FAMILY ACADEMIC NIGHT PLEASE JOIN US FOR CHAT WITH MATT

Mark your calendar for the first Family Academic Night of the school WHEN: Wednesday, October 24th at 8:30 am
year, Thursday October 25th, from 5-7:30pm. Families are invited to
enjoy a night of academic fun at stations developed by HHA teachers WHERE: HHA Library
with the purpose of engaging the brain! Free dinner is provided to all
participants. Look for a flyer to be sent home with details about this
event.

COMMUNITY ARTS NIGHT IS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST

The first Fall Community Arts Night of the school year will take place Thursday, November 1st from 5:30-7 pm. There will be a student art show as
well as student musicians performing. A healthy harvest feast will be prepared by members of the garden club. If you RSVP, the donation is $4 per
person. Without an RSVP, the donation is $5. Please email Ariel Demas [email protected] to RSVP or to volunteer. Don't miss out on this
wonderful celebration!

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PROGRESS REPORTS WILL BE MANDATORY PARENT/STUDENT MEETING FOR
SENT HOME FRIDAY, THE SPRING MUSICAL
OCTOBER 12TH
Are you excited about the school musical? Are you anxious to

know what it will be? Would you like to find out before the

HHA sends home report cards each quarter, every 45 school days. In parent meeting? Then join the Drama Club Advisors for the

addition to four report cards, there are four interim or progress Show Preview on Monday, October 15th at 3 pm in room 308!

reports sent home about halfway through each quarter. So, there are The music will make you want to dance in your seat and you'll
a total of eight reports coming home to parents this year – four get a behind the scenes sneak peek at some set design! Hope
progress reports and four report cards. This is one of the key ways our
school communicates with you regarding your child’s academic to see you there!!

performance. Teacher comments are included, and if necessary, a

parent/teacher conference will be requested. You may request a For any student interested in being a part of the school
conference as well. Please look carefully at each subject area to see if musical, there will be a mandatory parent and student
a teacher conference is requested. Remember to celebrate the hard,

smart work of your child! Your time is one of the most valuable meeting on Monday, October 15th, at 5:30 pm in the school

rewards you have to offer your child. Choose something fun for both cafeteria. During this meeting, parents and students will
of you such as: sports, cooking, playing a board game, bowling, receive information on the guidelines and expectations, the
reading, singing or just taking a walk together. audition process and the rehearsal schedule. If you have any

NWEA MAP TESTS AT HHA questions, please contact Mrs.Kaminaris at
[email protected].
What value does school add? How much does each student learn over

the course of a year? During this part of the year, all children in grades

1 – 8 take tests called Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) in reading and math. Each subject test is untimed and is administered in the fall and

again in the spring. MAP testing helps to determine your child’s instructional level and measures their academic growth for the school year. MAP

is nationally normed with millions of students across the U.S. Students take the tests on a laptop or iPad in their classroom. MAP tests are unique

in that they adapt to your child’s level of performance. This significantly reduces anxiety and helps make the test a more positive experience. In

addition, the tests take less class time while providing the teacher with detailed information about each child’s performance and growth.

TEST RESULTS

As test results start to roll in from the last school year, we know that the PARCC test – based on the Common Core Standards – sets a high bar. As
a reminder, there are about 100 school days left before 3-8 grade students sit for the PARCC test in reading and math. HHA students did very well -
handily beating the City and State averages in all grades in reading and math. There are still students who do not meet the standard, but we are on
it and using interventions to increase the ability of our students to learn.

EXCELLENCE IN GIFTED AND TALENTED EDUCATION (EGATE)

HHA is proud to announce that we now conduct universal screening for giftedness in kingergarten and all students new to HHA in other grades
using a less culturally and linguistically-biased measure called the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test (NNAT-3). For more information on the NNAT, see
http://images.pearsonassessments.com/images/assets/nnat3/LRNAS13714_FAQsforNNAT3Page_print_no-crops.pdf

STRIVE FOR UNDER FIVE

HHA will take part in a new attendance initiative called, Strive for Under
Five, along with four other schools in Southeast Baltimore. The goal of the
program is to encourage students to miss less than five days during the
school year and improve attendance in Southeast Baltimore schools. Each
month, students will receive a certificate if they achieve perfect
attendance. With this certificate, they will earn incentives from local
businesses. Students can redeem their incentives by bringing their
certificate to the designated businesses or locations, which will be listed on the back of their certificate. The incentives will include items such as a
free kid’s meal or beverage, free books, a 20% off coupon, buy one get one free offers, etc. Each student will receive a magnet that provides
reminders and strategies for getting to school every day on-time, and a chart each month that will help them track their attendance. The program
will begin in October 1, 2018. If you have any question, please contact Mrs. Seymour.

EVERY HHA STUDENT HAS AN AGENDA FILLED WITH INFORMATION ON A VARIETY OF SUBJECTS.
PLEASE CHECK YOUR CHILD’S AGENDA DAILY.

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Parents participate, as teachers and students, in these interactive cooking classes in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Thank you to all the parents who volunteered to share recipes from their countries. Parents learned recipes from Mexico, Ecuador

and El Salvador! Please join us for the Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Wednesday, October 10th at 8 am.
See the flyer at the end of the newsletter for additional details.

OCTOBER IS COLLEGE AWARENESS MONTH

October is college awareness month. College is important in order to get a good paying job, and a
college degree is more likely to lead to fulfilling leadership positions that can contribute to the
common good. All of HHA’s teachers have a college degree, and nearly all of the teachers have at
least one Master’s degree. Principal Hornbeck graduated from Baltimore City College in 1985,
Bowdoin College in 1989, and the University of Maryland School of Law in 1996. Learn more
about how to apply, be accepted, and pay for college at www.collegeboundfoundation.org/.

FEATURED GRADUATE:
D. LYNETTE WASHINGTON,

INTERIM CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Lynette Boswell Washington, PhD, is the Interim Chief Operating Officer for Baltimore City Public

Schools. Dr. Washington holds an undergraduate and master’s degree in Urban and Regional

Planning from Ball State University, with a Master of Urban Design from the University of Dr. Lynette Washington
Michigan. Dr. Washington received her Doctorate Degree of Urban and Regional Planning and Interim Chief Operating Officer
Design from the University of Maryland. As a doctorate student at the University, Dr. Washington

was a CRGE (Consortium on Race, Gender, and Ethnicity) Interdisciplinary Scholar and a 2010

winner of the Doctoral Dissertation Research Grant for her dissertation. She has served as guest critic for University of Michigan and Morgan State

University design juries, and served as an instructor at University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins University urban studies programs.

Dr. Washington currently resides in Baltimore, Maryland in the vibrant Charles Village neighborhood with her husband and two children.

BREAKFAST AND LUNCH MENUS

Please know that the breakfast and lunch menus are subject to change without notice. However, changes are rare. In general, you can rely on the
menu. The monthly menu template has been updated to reflect that HHA has a salad bar, only serves chocolate or strawberry milk once a month
rather than every day, and serves a deli sandwich or sun butter sandwich rather than peanut butter and jelly. Reasons for these long-standing
practices at HHA include healthy eating and nut allergies. There is a balanced meal served every day that includes a whole fruit. Thanks to
Mrs. Moore and her terrific staff for all they do each day. Our little cafeteria serves more than 100,000 meals each school year!

ANNOUNCEMENTS CREW

Lucie Purkey and Joseph Cole are our announcements crew for the first part of the school year. You can hear their voices each morning direct from
the main office as they bring you the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance data, current weather conditions and announcements regarding everything
happening at HHA. Thanks to these 7th grade students for brightening our mornings!

JOIN US FOR WALK TO SCHOOL DAY WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10TH!

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OUTWARD BOUND TRIP TAKES HHA 6TH GRADE STUDENTS
HHA MIDDLE SCHOOL HEAD TO NORTHBAY
STUDENTS HIKING AND ADVENTURE CAMP
CANOEING
HHA 6th grade students will attend NorthBay Adventure Camp
HHA 7th grade students will participate next week (October 8th) in a beginning Monday, October 22nd. Special thanks to faculty
chaperones Kelli Poole, Cristina Herrera, Jason Farber, Nancy
life-shaping, week-long Outward Bound trip camping and hiking Gonzalez and Steve Plunk. This program is designed as a 5 day 4
along the Appalachian Trail and canoeing in the Potomac River. night residential outdoor education program where students learn
Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies while they conduct
Special thanks to faculty members chaperoning the trip, including authentic investigations of environmental issues. The NorthBay
Allegra Thomas, Melissa Riorda, Sarah Bailin, and Meaghan Venezia- program uses authentic environmental issue investigation to teach
common core language arts and math and next generation science.
Walerstein! We expect the Outward Bound motto To Serve, To Guiding questions are:
Strive, and Not to Yield will mean a great deal to the 66 students
 How do your actions affect your future?
who are on these trips this fall. See more at
 How do your actions affect your community?, and
https://outwardboundbaltimore.org/course-finder/
 How do your actions affect the environment?

Each day has a science skill and character/environmental theme that
help guide students to answer to these questions. There are classes
in the morning and rock climbing and activities like a giant swing in
the afternoon. After dinner, campers partake in one of NorthBay’s
most unique environmental and character education components –
NorthBay Live! NorthBay Live incorporates live performances and
cutting edge media to deliver a message that stresses that there is
power and responsibility in our individual choices. See more at
http://northbayadventure.org/education/residential/

NEWS FROM THE TEAMS

PREK

Ms. Hammet and Ms. Kaminaris - Students are doing a fantastic job adjusting to
school, learning rules and having fun learning! In October, students will use their 5
senses to observe the changing season, share what makes our families special and
learn about the community where they live. Students are lucky to live in the great
city of Baltimore and have so many wonderful community helpers and places to
discover. This month's family project will be to go on a fall walk with your child and
observe things you see, hear, smell, taste and touch. October is a very busy month
so please check your child's folder daily for notices about upcoming events. Lastly,
please practice putting on and zipping jackets with your child as the weather starts
to cool.

KINDERGARTEN PreK students explore the HHA garden

Ms. Douglas, Ms. Maciel and Ms. Wallis - Kindergarten students are gearing up for their field trip to Farmer Stan's. They are excited to explore the
farm and see what they can find. Students have also started to practice writing numbers 1-10 with the correct formation and direction. Please
continue to practice numbers by counting and singing counting songs. Students are learning how to blend sounds together and read simple words
and short phrases. Remember to read nightly with your child to help expand their vocabulary as well as encourage literacy comprehension. Ask
your child questions about what you are reading or try acting out simple stories together. As always, we appreciate your support and are looking
forward to another great month of learning!

REMEMBER TO WEAR TENNIS SHOES TO PHYSICAL EDUCATION!

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GRADE 1

Ms. Bierley, Ms. Clary and Ms. Smith - Students enjoyed their visit to Patterson Park for
their first Audubon lesson on Wednesday, September 26th. They learned about
adaptations and insects by catching and observing these creatures close up. They enjoyed
every minute of it! In Core Knowledge, the students are fully engaged in the Fables unit.
They are busy participating in the activities related to those fables or writing their own.
Check your child’s folder for envelopes and forms for Bee Fit. Please help support our
school! Progress reports will be sent home on Friday, October 12th. Please review your
child’s report and contact your child’s teachers if you have any concerns. A fall field trip
will occur on Friday, November 2nd. The students will be going to visit Green Meadows
Petting Farm. Information and permission slips will be sent home shortly. As a reminder,
please check your child’s folder and agenda each night for important information.

GRADE 2

Ms. Bonner, Ms. LaBella and Ms. Weber - In Core Knowledge, students are reading fairy

tales and folktales. They are really enjoying these stories! On Wednesday, October 24th,

students will take their fall field trip to Goucher College to see the play My Mouth is a

Volcano. Information and permission slips have already been sent home. The students

will also visit Patterson Park on October 31st for their first Audubon lesson. They are Audubon lessons began for 1st grade students
looking forward to learning about The World Wide Web. For the Audubon trip, students

must wear uniform shirts but may wear any suitable bottoms. Please check the weather

to ensure that your child is dressed appropriately. Volunteers are invited to join their

classes in the park. Be sure to check your child’s folder every night for important information.

GRADE 3

Reading – Ms. Kaplan: Students are working on fluency and reading comprehension. They are reading fiction stories that introduce science
concepts. It is extremely beneficial to read every night with your child and ask them questions about the story as they read. Please reach out to
Ms. Kaplan ([email protected]) with any questions about your child’s progress in reading.

Language/Social Studies – Ms. Sparwasser: Students finished the first mastery test in language and are finding places on the map in social studies.
They continue to study features of maps and geography.

Math - Ms. Knudsen: Students are ending the place value unit and beginning Unit II, Mental Math- Addition and Subtraction.
Please review addition and subtraction facts at home with your child to help with this unit. If your child needs extra help in math, coach class is
offered Tuesdays and Thursdays at lunch time and Thursdays from 2:50-3 pm.

GRADE 4

Reading – Ms. Schultz: Students are reading the Wizard of Oz and are reading a
longer fiction text for the first time! Students are being challenged to answer high
level comprehension questions and show their understanding of what they read by
responding in writing. Please reach out to Ms. Schultz if you have any questions or
concerns - [email protected].

Language/Social Studies – Ms. Costello: Students have been practicing identifying
the subject and predicate within the sentences, and writing interesting paragraphs
about images. In social studies, they just completed Unit 1 on the geography of the
United States and Maryland.

Math – Ms. Aldous: Students have learned about rounding numbers, comparing and Students created maps to demonstrate mastery of
ordering numbers, and finding factors and multiples. During October, they will move their knowledge of various map skills
into four operations, adding and subtracting four digit numbers, multiplying two digit
numbers times other two digit numbers, and dividing four digit numbers by a one digit
number. Students will also practice skills to check their work, including estimating
answers, drawing models and using inverse operations.

Uniform Items - If your child borrowed a uniform item from school due to an accident or otherwise, please send it back as

soon as possible. We need those items to be available for other students that may need a change of clothes.
We also are accepting gently worn uniform pieces. Please bring the items to the office.

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GRADE 5

Reading – Ms. Steinhardt: Students have already read and analyzed numerous narratives written by different authors and will soon progress into
writing their own personal or creative narratives. These narratives will serve as portfolio pieces and will help students to develop stronger writing
skills. Please check your child's agenda each night, and please check your child's grade report for reading, which is sent home each Friday, so that
you are able to monitor your child's progress!

Language/Science – Mr. Small: Students started learning prefixes, writing regular-

order sentences and writing parallel sentences with the word "also." This month,

they will build on those skills. Students have gone from writing individual sentences

from oral dictation to reconstructing passages (multiple sentences to short

paragraphs) from oral dictation. Students will also continue learning new prefixes

to help learn new words. In science, students started the first module of Living

Systems. They have started exploring ecosystems, and the organisms that make

them: producers, consumers and decomposers. They have also made their own

food webs for both a woods ecosystem and a kelp forest ecosystem. They have

also taken the knowledge about producers, consumers and decomposers to create

their own organisms! During October, they will look more closely at producers, and

how they make their own food, as well as how consumers get energy from eating

other organisms. They will end the month investigating how cells get their needs

met: getting energy and removing waste. Students celebrate with big smiles and thumbs

Math – Ms. O’Connor: Students have started in the Eureka Math curriculum and up as they build their own
are currently in module 1, which heavily focuses on decimals fractions, place value food web for a woods’ ecosystem

patterns, rounding and decimal operations. They also will begin their first portfolio project in which students will gain practice adding and

subtracting decimals. Students should continue practicing their multiplication facts and play Prodigy at home.

GRADE 6

Humanities – Mr. Farber: Students have been reading The Outsiders and have begun the Springboard curriculum. They are progressing toward
their first embedded assessment for the quarter, which is a personal narrative that each student will write. They will complete these stories right
before students leave for North Bay (October 22-26). In social studies, students are starting to choose their National History Day groups and
research topics. They will work on this topic for most of the school year. Parents please check in and ask students what they are hoping to learn
from their project. The two upcoming deadlines are that students will need to choose their groups by October 12th and to write a rough draft of
three research topic proposals by October 17th.

Math – Ms. Herrera: Students will finish the first unit, Number Systems. In this unit, they will cover operations with decimals, fractions and
greatest common factor and least common multiple. Prior to Northbay, they will begin the first 7th grade lesson: ordering rational numbers. After
Northbay, they will begin to work with negative numbers!

In Honors 6th grade math, students will finish the first unit, Ratios. In this unit, they covered the concept of a ratio with tape diagrams, ratio tables,
double number lines and work with unit rates to solve real-world problems. At the end of the month, they will begin to work with percent and tax.

Science – Ms. Poole: Sixth grade scientists have begun the first unit called, Can I
Believe My Eyes? Throughout this physics unit, students will explore the interactions
of light and matter, as well as the functions of the eye. They will use this
information to explain how we see objects and color. So far in this unit, students
have created 2D and 3D models, used a light sensor to measure light and explored
how the eye works. Moving forward, students will experiment with light in order to
determine how light interacts with matter, as well as how light provides color to the
world.

Sixth grade will take a trip to North Bay from October 22-October 26. North Bay is 6th grade students explore the interactions
an outdoor education camp with an emphasis on character. While students spend between light and matter
their day outside in classes and fun activities, their evenings are spent in furnished
and temperature controlled cabins. Parents interested in chaperoning should
contact Mrs. Poole at [email protected].

GRADE 7

Language Arts – Ms. Locke-Jones: Students are beginning to start their NHD process. This year's theme is Triumph and Tragedy. Students are
excited to begin their brainstorming and topic proposal.

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Math – Mr. White: Students will apply and extend previous understandings of
multiplication and division of fractions to multiply and divide rational
numbers. They will work on multiplying and dividing integers, fractions, mixed
numbers, and decimals with positive and negative numbers.

Science – Ms. Thomas: Students will continue to explore the driving question in 7th grade students explore substances and mixtures
chemistry: How can I make new stuff from old stuff? Students have gained an
understanding of the distinction between substances and mixtures and have
learned skills to identify properties of substances. This month, they will
investigate what happens during chemical reactions.

GRADE 8

Language Arts – Ms. Kosmer: Students have completed a World War II unit
and now will begin reading the play Diary of Anne Frank. They will complete an
argumentative essay at the end of the novel study related to what character in
the story had the greatest impact on Anne.

Other students are working on their embedded assessment for the unit Coming of Age. They will write an interview narrative after they talk with
someone who has had a coming of age experience. They will work through the writing process and turn in the essay by the end of October.

All students will be introduced to National History Day and the theme this year which
is Triumph and Tragedy. They will begin looking at various topics and select their
topic and partner group by the end of the month.

Algebra 1 – Ms. Luthers: Students will recognize and generalize patterns using
words, tables, expressions and graphs. They will also generate rules for solving
simple linear equations and inequalities, as well as absolute value equations and
inequalities. Students will explore properties of equality as a way to solve equations
and isolate variables. When out with your child, please ask him/her what patterns
they see. Noticing patterns in everyday life helps students to see them in the math
classroom. Challenge them to create an expression to represent real-world
situations.

Pre-Algebra – Ms. Luthers: In this Eureka module, students will focus on number
sense by extending the properties of exponents to integer exponents. They will end
the unit understanding the laws of exponents. Ask your child, what is one of the laws
of exponents you have learned in class? To challenge them more, ask your child to
teach you why that law works.

Science – Mr. Cobb: Students are currently working to answer the question How is 8th grade students create a Consensus Placemat
Earth Changing? They have analyzed maps of earthquake and volcanic data, on the allegory Terrible Things by Eve Bunting
explored features along the ocean floor, and have built and critiqued models, all in

the name of finding answers to this challenging question. Students will continue to

explore topics in Earth Science throughout the month of October, including plate tectonics, volcanic hotspots and the rock cycle. At the end of the

unit, they will analyze a specific case study site on Earth to determine how Earth is changing. They will then take the science NWEA the first week

of October and again at the end of May to measure their growth in science this year.

LEADERS GO PLACES

Leaders Go Places (LGP) is off and running for the 6th year at HHA. The program is
stronger than ever. The table, included here, shows the levels of Scholarship, Citizenship
and Leadership that students need to achieve in order to qualify for LGP status. That
status carries lots of tangible rewards, like t-shirts, field trips, certificates and pins. More
importantly, it proves a student’s contribution to our school and community, something
that should make us all proud. Each Friday, the entire middle school meets in the gym
for the Community Circle. Often these circles end with videos to celebrate students’
accomplishments. The first video was a reflection on the difference LGP made last year,
highlighting contributions to the community. If you are interested, you can see that
video at https://www.wevideo.com/view/1198869099.

The LGP Student Committee met to make some very important decisions. Students on the committee went through a very formal application
process, which included written applications and interviews. During the first meeting, students analyzed last year’s budget to determine the best
way to allocate the funds this year. They voted on the t-shirt design and 1st Quarter field trip. Based on their vote, they will continue the tradition

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of taking every student who reaches level to Hershey Park in the Dark on Friday, November 2nd. Other important dates include the first middle
school dance on October 5th, and the first out of uniform day on October 17th. Students must have an 80% positive average on Class Dojo to
participate in these activities.

RESOURCES

ART MUSIC LESSONS

Ms. Butcher: PreK and kindergarten students learned about warm Mr. Garner: Music students will continue to build on prior skills.
colors and talked about where they see these colors in the Beginner orchestra students will start using the bow and learning to
environment. Students created an oil pastel owl made up of warm play songs on the D and A strings. Beginner band students will
colors. Grade 1 and 2 students reviewed the artist Joaquin Torres continue note reading and begin playing songs on their respective
and his painting of a city scape titled, Bird’s Eye View. Students instruments. Advanced musicians will continue learning music that
created a city scape painting depicting different types of lines is challenging to their current skill level. Advanced students will also
viewed in Bird’s Eye View. Grade 3 and 4 students reviewed the begin preparation for the first Community Arts Night November 1st.
artist Claude Monet and his painting titled, Japanese Bridge over a
Pool of Water Lilies. Students learned about Monet’s style of FOOD FOR LIFE
painting and the way lines create expression in a painting. They
created a water lily painting using expressive lines. Grade 5 and 6 Ms. Demas: After learning how to wash their hands correctly, PreK
students created a list of words that best described themselves. and kindergarten students have begun tasting a rainbow of fruits
They reviewed artists’ silhouette paintings and then created their and vegetables – red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple and brown.
own identity silhouette. Grade 7 and 8 students reviewed the Students in elementary and middle school are learning the scientific
definition of a zentangle. Students described what “zen” was to classification of edible plants and using descriptive vocabulary to
them, and created a still life “zen” tangle drawing. describe the taste, texture and aroma of foods like a professional
chef or food writer. They are tasting and describing a wide variety of
MUSIC foods ranging from artichokes and fennel to millet and barley. They
are very adventurous eaters and every day they discover new
Ms. Norris: Grade 1-8 students are working on their own canon and favorite, healthy foods.
learning to sing it in 2 or 3 parts. Pre-k and kindergarten students
have been developing musical movement through freeze dance and DRAMA
the Elf Dance. Grade 2, 3 and 4 students are learning new singing
games and improving their intonation and musical independence. Ms. Durkin: PreK and kindergarten students are continuing
Grade 5 and 6 students are reviewing rhythms and dances from last dramatic play and learning about personal space by building
year, and grade 7 students are composing rhythmic percussion imaginary "actor boxes". Grade 1-8 students will participate in a
pieces. In addition to canons, grade 8 students presented a variety of developmentally-appropriate activities to build an
Soundtrack of my Life highlighting important experiences with ensemble with their classmates, develop basic storytelling skills (get
musical connections. excited for show-and-tell!), and practice conflict resolution skills
through role-play. Grade 7 and 8 students interested in working on a
Shakespearean monologue or scene should see Ms. Durkin to sign-
up for Shakespeare Club.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION Students work together to create a fun
physical education activity
Ms. Donovan: All students are focusing on teamwork and good sportsmanship.
They are playing games in which they need to work cooperatively to achieve
goals through communicating and sharing responsibilities. While the older
grade students focus on combination activities, the PreK and kindergarten
students are practicing moving responsibly in their own space.

LIBRARY

Ms. Kannam: Thank you to all the families, staff members and students that
made the Book Fair such a huge success! Several thousand dollars was raised
to buy new books for the HHA library! PreK and kindergarten students will start
to bring home a Raising a Reader bag full of books. Enjoy these books together
and bring the bag back every week to get new books. Grade 1 and 2 students
are enjoying lots of stories together, and grade 3-6 students are reading, writing
and improving their typing skills. Grade 7 students are working on language
acquisition of Spanish or French using the online/self-paced Duolingo.com
program to prepare for high school. Grade 8 students are researching high
schools and having individual conferences to talk about next steps - ask to see
their project about their school choices.

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NATURE EXPLORATION

Ms. Riorda: The first weeks of school have been very busy for all the nature explorers and scientists in school. The school garden is alive with baby
monarch caterpillars, and the youngest explorers have enjoyed using magnifying glasses to look for the eggs and caterpillars. They have learned to
carefully look on the milkweed plants for holes in the leaves which are indicators that the caterpillars have been munching. The older nature
scientists have been learning about the life cycle of the monarch butterfly and have discovered the mystery of scientific phenomenon when we
discuss the metamorphosis of the caterpillars into butterflies. Some of the 6th grade scholars wanted to get involved in Citizen Science, an
organization that relies on average citizens to provide data on the monarchs, so they are raising three caterpillars in the classroom. Currently, two
have formed their chrysalises and one is still growing, but should form its chrysalis sometime next week. Students hope to release the Monarch
butterflies soon so they can begin their great migration to the mountains of Mexico! The 4th grade students had the opportunity to go on a field
trip where they actually tagged and released monarch butterflies so their journey can be tracked by scientists all over the world. The "seniors" or
8th grade students have been instrumental in evaluating the health of the Patterson Pond Boat Lake, and the outlook is not good. All three classes
have concluded that the dissolved oxygen levels are critically low and are amazed that the pond continues to appear to thrive with life. Letters will
be written to the Mayor and to the director of Parks and Recreation to see what plans the City has to improve the health of the pond.

Nature
Exploration is in

Full Swing!

ENRICHMENT NEWS

Ms. Burt and Ms. Guitian: Throughout the month of October, Ms. Guitian will review student eligibility for formal identification as a gifted or
advanced learner (GAL). Students qualify with consistently high performance on multiple academic and ability measures. In mid to late October,
parents will be notified if their child is identified as a gifted or advanced learner. Please see our website for more information. Ms. Guitian’s
current enrichment students are busy learning and exploring new things. Grade 4 students are embarking on a Mock Newbery project, choosing
books from a short list of contenders for the 2019 prize. Soon, they will evaluate the books using the same criteria as the actual Newbery
committee. Grade 3 students are delving into Awesome Algebra and making generalizations about change ahead of exploring the theme in several
pieces of compelling literature. Grade 2 students are either reading and discussing the Odyssey or learning about the Klondike Gold Rush, while
reading excerpts from The Call of the Wild. Everyone is off to a great start!

SPECIAL EDUCATION

Ms. Shaffer: The World Health Organization recognizes World Mental Health Day on
October 10th every year. This day provides an opportunity “for all stakeholders working on mental
health issues to talk about their work, and what more needs to be done to make mental health care
a reality for people worldwide.” This year’s theme, set by the World Federation for Mental Health, is
“Young people and mental health changing the world.”

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ESOL DEPARTMENT NEWS

Ms. Bailin, Ms. Gonzalez, Ms. Hicks and Mr. LaBarr: PreK and kindergarten
students have just completed the Let’s Go to School unit. They described
themselves and discussed school supplies, colors, things they do in school
and the school community. During October, students will begin the Look at
Me! unit. Body parts, senses, feelings and actions will be learned.

Grade 1 students have started the first unit What's New with You? They are
learning about how people and nature change over time. Grade 2 students
have started the unit, The Big City learning about how people live and travel
in cities. They had fun making their own row homes or apartments and
drawing all the family members who live in their house. Grade 3 students
have started to learn about the different types of communities all across the
United States. They will discover that some are small and others are large,
but they are all important.

Grade 4 students will learn about different types of communication and

communication tools, like those found on the Internet, and grade 5

students have begun the Family Album unit. They will read a story called ESOL PreK students learn colors with Skittles
Grandma's Records and identify different story elements, including the main

events in the story. They will later compare themselves to the main character

of the story. Middle school students are working in the Belonging unit. They will read about different teenagers' reflections on the experience of

belonging to two different cultures, and will later discuss their own views on fitting in, as well as how they relate to the teenagers in Beyond the

Color Lines.

CLUB/ACTIVITIES NEWS

As a reminder, students will not be permitted to join clubs that meet on the same day.

DIVERSITY CLUB AND EQUITY COMMITTEE

In response to student requests, HHA is happy to present the Diversity Club
in grades 5-8. The student club has the following mission: to promote
diversity, cultural awareness, and provide support to students on
multicultural issues within the school and community. The group takes a
stand against prejudice, hatred, and promotes an appreciation and
understanding of tolerance of others. We look forward to exploring and
reaching the potential for this club. We hope your child will join us! Thank
you to students that attended the information session and parents that
supported those students. If your student did not attend the information
session but are still interested, they can still join the club by getting a permission slip signed. See Ms. Luthers for a slip. The first regular meeting
will be in room 310 on Wednesday, October 3rd from 2:45-4 pm. If you have any questions at all, please contact Ms. Luthers or Ms. Thomas.

In an effort to continue to best support our teachers and staff, the Diversity and Equity committee has been formed. This committee will analyze
data and be focused on continuing to develop ways to best ensure equitable treatment and support for our students, families and staff. This
committee will consider ways to best represent and appreciate the diverse culture of HHA. The committee is composed of parents, teachers and
administrators. The first official meeting will be Wednesday October 24th from 5-6pm in the library. Hope to see you there.

STEAM CLUB

The first session of STEAM Club starts on Thursday, October 4th. Students will participate in fun, hands on activities that strengthen their skills in
science, technology, engineering and math. Please make sure your student comes to school dressed appropriately for the weather, as some
activities may take place outside. Contact Jen Burt at [email protected] with any questions.

BROWNIE TROOP 5394

The Brownies held their first meeting in September to learn about business skills and customer service to use as they begin to sell Girl Scout
Cookies. Ask a girl scout about the cookie sale and the leadership skills she will discover on her Brownie Quest this year. If you would like to
volunteer, help the girls earn a badge or join in the fun, email Jill Vasbinder Morrison, [email protected]. Troop volunteers are Jill Morrison,
Courtney Dagsitan, Lisa Free, and Melissa Sandlin.

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HHA Cadet Girl Scouts had a great time spending a Coach Reza and Coach Amanda are excited to
week in August at the Girl Scout Camp Conowingo kick off the Fall 2018 Girls on the Run Season

at HHA! These girls have embarked on a
wonderful journey of exercise, fun and
learning that will help them navigate growing

up confidently in society today

PLEASE KEEP YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION (ADDRESS
AND TELEPHONE) UPDATED IN THE MAIN OFFICE.

Go to Go to Quick Links Register to
www.hha47.org on the Opening Receive School
Information by
Page
Email

If you do not receive emails from Ms. Swann at Hampstead Hill Academy, please
follow these instructions to receive HHA school information directly to you from her!

IF YOU PREFER A TRANSLATOR OR ASSISTIVE DEVICE FOR MEETINGS OR EVENTS,
PLEASE CONTACT THE HHA MAIN OFFICE AT 410-396-9146.

All lost and found items are held for one week only.

Items marked with the student’s name will be returned to the student.
Please come into school as soon as possible to check for any lost items.

Please make sure all of your child’s belongings
are marked with his/her name.

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FAMILY INFORMATION

THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS

 11% of the school year is done
 20 of our 180 student days are completed
 There are approximately 123 school days left until our 3rd – 8th

grade students take the PARCC test in reading and math beginning
Wednesday, April 24th.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

 Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Career for grades 3 to 8 - April 24 – May 31, 2019
 Report Cards – 11/19 (1st Quarter), 2/5 (2nd Quarter), 4/11 (3rd Quarter), Last Day of School (4th Quarter)

Please put these dates on your calendar and be sure NOT to plan activities outside of school on test days!
Remember, scores on the tests help decide whether students move on to the next grade.

What Does the PARCC Look Like for Your Child?

Spend some time learning what is expected of your child by the Maryland State
Department of Education at

http://marylandpublicschools.org/programs/pages/testing/parcc/index.aspx

KNOW THE NO’S

 No gum at school. It is distracting and prevents students from reading aloud clearly.
 No smoking in or around school property. This is against the law on school property.
 No double parking at drop-off and pickup. This creates a dangerous situation and you could get a $252 ticket.
 No crossing in the middle of the street. Cross your child at the corner. Do not encourage your child to get to school by

crossing in the middle of the street! This can be extremely dangerous for your child.
 Please remind your child, especially older children, that ball playing is not allowed in front of the school or on the blacktop

during school arrival and dismissal times. Also, ask them to be mindful of smaller children to avoid accidentally bumping
into them.

SNACK SALE TO HELP KEEP FAMILIES
TOGETHER!
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16TH AFTER

SCHOOL

Buy your child a special treat for a good cause. This snack sale has been
organized by parents to help HHA students that have parents in danger of
deportation.

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Presented in partnership with SURJ Baltimore
Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018
1pm – 3pm
Location: Wombwork Productions BlackBox
Theatre, 3123 Walbrook Avenue, 21216

Families often struggle to speak with their children about race – they worry about perpetuating stereotypes and biases as well as sharing topics or
concepts that are not developmentally appropriate. In our parent workshop series we begin by sharing research to help parents frame why
conversations about race are important to creating greater equity. We model and practice a number of strategies to help families proactively
discuss race with their children. We also give parents strategies and tools to respond to questions and challenge their children’s questions. *Free
childcare is available onsite.

Facilitators: Sachi Feris is a blogger and workshop facilitator at Raising Race Conscious Children, an online resource to support adults who are
trying to talk about race with young children. She currently teaches Spanish to Kindergarten and 1st grade at an independent school in Brooklyn.
Sachi identifies as white and is the mother to a daughter and two sons. Lori Taliaferro Riddick is a blogger and workshop facilitator at Raising Race
Conscious Children, an online resource to support adults who are trying to talk about race with young children. She currently consults with public
school districts to develop effective leaders by building individual and team capacity. She formerly served as the Executive Director of Policy and
Practice Services at New Leaders. Lori identifies as Black/Bi-racial/Multi-racial and is mother of two boys. RSVP to Sabrina Thornton –
[email protected]

NEWS FROM THE WELLNESS COMMITTEE

Each month, the Wellness committee has a Bee’More Healthy wellness theme in the news
magazine and on the first floor bulletin board. This month’s theme is How to Keep Your Teeth
Healthy During Halloween.

Halloween is one of children’s favorite holidays for many reasons – costumes, trick-or-treating,
and CANDY!!! There aren’t many scientific studies on how much candy is consumed on Halloween,
but some estimates are as much as up to 3 cups of sugar (about 7,000 calories) per child - yikes!
Eating sugary foods feeds bacteria in the mouth and creates an acid that eats away at enamel (the outer and hardest part of the tooth). Enamel can
be damaged by decay if teeth are not cleaned daily.

How to Keep Your Teeth Healthy During Halloween
 Eat Halloween candy for dessert, not for snack. Saliva production increases during meals and helps rinse away food particles.
 Set a limit on the number of pieces of candy for dessert – 1 or 2 fun size candy bars is recommended.
 Hold on to your child’s candy so they don’t have unlimited access.
 Avoid or limit sticky candy. These candies take longer to get washed away by saliva and increase the risk of tooth decay.
 Get rid of candy 2 weeks after Halloween. Donate it to the troops overseas, soup kitchens or share it with coworkers.
 Brush twice a day for two minutes. Teach your kids to brush before bed and after breakfast. Replace your toothbrush when needed.
 Teach your child to clean between the teeth. Flossing removes food particles that get stuck and lead to cavities.

To learn more, visit Mouth Healthy, brought to you by the American Dental Association https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en

GREETINGS FROM DISTRICT 46 REPRESENTATIVES

We want to welcome you and your families to the beginning of the 2018-2019 school year! It was fantastic to reconvene as a school family at last
week’s Back to School Night and look forward to another successful year at HHA. Thank you to Principal Hornbeck and all of the teachers and staff
for the hard work in organizing that event. With the June Primary Election behind us, we appreciate your support and nomination as the
Democratic candidates to continue representing District 46 in the Maryland General Assembly. The General Election is quickly approaching on
Tuesday, November 6th and we encourage each of you to find your polling place and vote. Early Voting will take place from October 25th to
November 1st from 10am - 8pm daily.

There are a number of ballot measures this year, and we encourage each of you to pay special attention to Question 1 – the Education Lockbox
referendum which would explicitly dedicate casino revenue to supplement current funding levels for Maryland’s public schools. For more
information, you can visit: www.marylandvotes2018.com/ballot-questions. Another date to put on your radar is the Creative Alliance’s Annual
Halloween Lantern Parade and Festival which will take place on October 27th (rain date of October 28th). We hope to see many of you there as this
amazing community event continues to grow each year and attract visitors from around the state. We look forward to continuing our work on
behalf of District 46’s residents and remaining in touch over the coming months. As always, please reach out by emailing us at our respective state
email addresses, listed below. - Senator Bill Ferguson, Delegate Luke Clippinger, Delegate Robbyn Lewis, Delegate Brooke Lierman

[email protected] [email protected],

[email protected] [email protected]

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STUDENT ATTENDANCE

HHA is serious about attendance. Our talented staff cannot teach unless students attend school. There is a district-wide focus on student
attendance. Again this year, there will be mandatory hearings at school headquarters for the parents of students with poor attendance. Each

month the newsletter will include this chart so students and parents can review attendance averages.
Congratulations to the 1st Grade Team for having the highest attendance average for September.
The students in this grade level will have a PTO sponsored pizza party.

September Attendance% Year Attendance%
Grade 97.89% Grade 97.89%
HHA average 98.60% HHA average 98.60%
Grade 1 98.27% Grade 1 98.27%
Grade 5 98.17% Grade 5 98.17%
PreK 98.15% PreK 98.15%
Grade 6 98.13% Grade 6 98.13%
Grade 3 97.97% Grade 3 97.97%
Grade 8 97.79% Grade 8 97.79%
Grade 4 97.77% Grade 4
Grade 2 97.60% 97.77%
Kindergarten 96.59% Grade 2 97.60%
Grade 7 Kindergarten 96.59%
Grade 7

PTO NEWS

Upcoming PTO Events Include:

Tutti Gusti Night - Thursday, 10/4 at 3-8 pm - Join HHA on the first Thursday of each month for a fun dinner out and help PTO raise money! Tutti
Gusti donates 10% of all eat-in and carry-out sales from 3 – 8 pm. The flyer at the end of the news magazine must be presented at the time of
purchase. Flyer attached.
PTO Meeting – Tuesday, 10/9 at 6 pm - come to the meeting to register as a voting member and help decide how the PTO should spend their
money for the year. If you cannot make it to the meeting, you can fill out the attached registration form and become a voting member for
$5/adult. You can put the form and cash or a check (made out to the PTO) in an envelope and place in the PTO mailbox in the main
office. Registration forms must be received by October 9th.
Box Tops – Look for the Box Top form attached to the news magazine - participate in the October contest for your child and their classroom!
PTO Restaurant Night 10/17, 5-10 pm - Paulie Gee's Hampden, 3535 Chestnut Ave
PTO Happy Hour 10/26 at 6pm - at Mahaffey's Pub, 2706 Dillon Street

PTO TREASURER’S REPORT

Current Balance: $16,443 September Expenses & Approved  Bee Fit Labels & Envelopes: $233
September Revenue: Funding Requests:  9/18 PTO Family HH: $328
 Buses for Fall Field Trips: $6,700
 Tutti Gusti: $30  Movie Night: $34
 Donations to PTO: $50  Box Top Incentives: $44 Total September
 50/50 @ 9/18 HH: $109  Child Care During 9/18 PTO Meeting: Expenses: $8,149
 PTO Dues: $255
$50 Approved Future Expenses:
Total September Revenue: $464  Storage: $71
 Donation to Girls on the Run: $200  Approximate Bee Fit Budget:
 Bee Fit Printing: $240 $2,000Approximate Bee Fit Budget:
 Donation to HHA Hispanic Heritage $2,500

Month: $250 107511056

Staff and students would like to say thank you to:

The HHA PTO: Bonnie Mattox, Adrienne Ekas-Mueting, Rachel Douglas, Shelbi Brookshire, Kerry
Lynaugh, Sally Kervin, Jill Morrison, Carmelina Mosier, Beth Kemmery and Amanda Smith. Thank you to
LaVerne Gilmore, James Hanson, Shannon Cos, Sheila Chapple, Angela Kozlowski, Julie Gochar, Joe
Manfre, Martiza Dominquez, Erin Reed and Cheryl Hystad for volunteering at various activities at HHA!

PLEASE REMEMBER TO SIGN IN EACH TIME YOU VOLUNTEER!

FAMILY FUN IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

 Southeast Anchor Library - located at 3601 Eastern Avenue; 410-396-1580, www.prattlibrary.org/locations/southeast/
 Friends of Patterson Park – located at 27 S. Patterson Park Avenue; 410-276-3676, pattersonpark.com/
 Creative Alliance at the Patterson – located at 3134 Eastern Avenue, 410-276-1651, creativealliance.org
 Patterson Park Audubon Center – located at 2901 E. Baltimore Street, 410-558-2473, pattersonpark.audubon.org/
 Please check the back of the news magazine for additional event information!

HHA SWAG ITEMS AVAILABLE AT
WWW.HHA47.ORG

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU ARE THINKING!
Hampstead Hill Academy Feedback Form

School Year 2018-2019

Name and contact information if you want a response to your submission:_____________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________

I have a_____question_____comment_____concern_____suggestion.

__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________

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Please return this form to Ms. Swann.

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Celebration Breakfast

All parents invited!
Wednesday, October 10th at 8 am
The school will provide food and parents are invited to bring food from Spanish speaking

countries to share as well!
RSVP forms were already sent home and are still available in the office.

¡Celebración de Comidas

Todos los padres están invitados!
Miércoles, 10 de octubre a las 8 de la mañana
¡La escuela pondrá comida y los padres están invitados a compartir comidas hispanas! Hojas
de reserva se enviaron a casa y están todavía en la oficina.

Hampstead Hill Academy Needs Families for
Fun, Fun, Fun!

HHA would like to participate in the
Annual Creative Alliance Lantern Parade

which takes place
Saturday, October 27th

in Patterson Park!

We are looking for families (100 people) to represent our
school in the parade.

If you would like to represent our school, you and your family can:
 Come to school on Saturday, October 13th at 10:00 am – 12 noon to make

your lantern to carry in the parade
 Take part in the parade as a representative of our school
 Receive really cool glow in the dark items to carry in the parade
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Annual Creative Alliance Lantern Parade 2018

Please send back this form to Ms. Swann as soon as possible so we can put you on the list!

Name: ______________________________________________________________________

Student(s) Name: ______________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

Number of Family members who will participate: _____

Email address: _________________________________________________________________

Phone number: ________________________________________________________________

Thursday, October 4th
from 3-8 pm

Bee Fit Fall Fundraiser – October 17, 2018
(Rain date November 1, 2018)

The HHA PTO is sponsoring HHA’s annual Bee Fit Fall Fundraiser. Students fundraise for
pledge dollars to support the PTO and then on October 17th will participate in fun fitness
activities in Utz Field at Patterson Park.
Bee Fit raises money for the PTO to help subsidize educational programs, after school clubs, sports and activities, field trips, classroom
supplies and other equipment to assist our teachers in providing a superior education for all our students!

We are challenging every student to raise at least $40! 2018 GOAL - $32,000

 Every student that raises a $40 gets a Bee Fit Water Bottle!
 Every student that raises $60 gets a Bee Fit Water Bottle & Stress Bee!
 Every student that raises $90 - $125+ or more gets entered into a raffle for special prizes such as 1 week of

Copperkids Camp, 2 season passes to Patterson Park Pool, a one-year Port Discovery Family Pass,
6 weeks of Push 511 Kids Camp, etc.
 Grades that raise an average of $40 per student win a NO UNIFORM DAY!!!
 The class from Pre-K – 4th that earns the most funds gets Bee More Licks Ice Cream Party
 The class from 5th – 8th that earns the most funds gets and Movie Field trip to the Creative Alliance
 Highest earning Pre-K – 4th earns Urban Pirates trip for 20 (10 kids and 10 adults)
 Highest earning 5th – 8th earns lunch with one friend and two teachers at a restaurant of their choice

Online donations accepted at http://bit.ly/beefit2018

410-889-1048
3535 Chestnut Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211

Please join us for a Restaurant Night!!!!

This is an HHA family owed restaurant!!!

Friends and Family Night Out!
Bring this flyer into Paulie Gee’s on

Wednesday, October 17th
from 5-10pm

25% of Food & Drink purchases of HHA families
and 10% of total sales
will be donated to

Hampstead Hill Academy PTO
Come enjoy great food as well as a night out!

PLEASE JOIN US!!!!!!!!
Friday, October 26th at 6pm
Hampstead Hill Academy PTO Happy Hour at

See you upstairs! Snacks Provided!
There will be wristbands on sale for

$5 to get drink deals!

This is for all parents to socialize and get to know each other.
*** This is an event for adults 21 and over. ***

Contact Rachel Douglas at [email protected]
Find us on Facebook: HHA PTO
Instagram: hampsteadhillpto



HHA PTO Box Tops Update

October Box Tops Summer Collection Update
Contest
 Congratulations to Ms.
 Turn in a sheet of 25 Bonner’s 2nd grade class.
box tops and win a They collected over 300 box
prize tops and won a popcorn party.

 The class that  Congratulations to Gabby
collects the most box Dobbins who collected the
tops gets the travel- most box tops over the summer
ing trophy and a and won 4 movie passes.
class party (must
collect 100 box tops  And congratulations to Gabby
minimum) Dobbins, Tessa Morrison, Najee
Randolph, and Ramiro Cruz
 Box Tops are due who all collected at least 75
November 2 box tops and won a free ice
cream at B’more Licks

Where to find Box Tops More Ways to Earn

 Papermate Products Download the Bonus Box Tops app on your
 Reynolds Wrap phone so you can scan receipts and earn
 Cheerios bonus box tops for HHA.
 ZipLoc Products
 Lysol Wipes Check often for new sweepstakes at
 Hamburger Helper www.boxtops4education.com/earn/
 Yoplait Gogurt sweepstakes
 Hefty Products
 Annie’s Products

Thank you for helping! Clipped Box Tops are each worth 10¢ for your child’s school

should not be attached to this sheet – please submit them separately. To see more
your child’s school, go to BTFE.com. See more collection sheets at BTFE.com/collec

l. Bonus certificates ©General Mills

e ways to earn cash for
ctionsheets.

AUDUBON ADVENTURES IN BIRD EXPLORERS FOR TEENS WITH AUDUBON & LIVING
OCTOBER 2018 CLASSROOMS

With the Patterson Park Audubon Center Friday, October 19th, 9:00 - 11:30 AM
To participate, please RSVP at 410-558-2473 or Service learning hours! ∙ Free lunch!
Meet at the fountain in Patterson Park, closest to E. Lombard St.
[email protected] and S. Patterson Park Ave. Pick up at Living Classrooms, 200 S.

AUDUBON’S HABITAT TEAM Linwood Ave.
Saturday, October 6th 9:00-11:00 AM Students can join Audubon and Living Classrooms as scientists! A
teen expert will lead us as we collect seasonal data on urban bird
All ages welcome! ∙ Free!
Meet at the wetland garden, uphill & northwest of the boat lake in species and share our findings with the greater scientific
community. No experience necessary. Service learning hours for
Patterson Park.
Build bird habitat in Audubon’s native plant gardens in Patterson student scientists! Please register in advance:
[email protected] or 410.558.2473.
Park!
We need volunteers to make sure they remain healthy habitats for AUDUBON’S ALL-AGES BIRD WATCHING WALKS
the park’s birds and butterflies. Weed, mulch, and/or plant while Saturday, October 20th in Druid Hill Park, 8:00 – 9:30 AM*

spending a relaxing morning outdoors with friends, family, and Meet at 3001 East Drive
Audubon. We’re happy to sign community service hours for Friday, October 12th* AND Saturday, October 27th in Patterson
helpful students. For directions or questions:
[email protected] or 410.558.2473. Park, 8:00 – 9:30 AM
Meet at the fountain, closest to E. Lombard St. and S. Patterson
AUDUBON’S TINY TOTS IN PATTERSON PARK AND LIBRARY
SQUARE! Park Ave.
All ages and abilities welcome! ∙ Free!
Friday, October 12th in Patterson Park, 10:30 – 11:30 AM Over 200 bird species have visited Patterson Park, an important
Meet at the picnic tables on the northeastern shore of the Boat migratory stopover in Baltimore City! Audubon experts will lead us
in search of avian friends! Bring the whole family! No experience
Lake necessary. If you would like to borrow binoculars, drop us an email
Friday, October 12th in Library Square, 3:00 – 4:00 PM* – we have plenty to share! There is no need to RSVP for this event,
Meet at the Habitat Garden, on the Linwood Ave. side of the just arrive ready to explore! To borrow binoculars:
[email protected] or 410.558.2473.
Patterson Park Library *In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month these walks will be led
Owls of the Night
in English & Spanish!
Ages: 2-5 ∙ $5 suggested donation per child, with an adult
Tiny Tots is an early childhood environmental education program VOLUNTEER WITH AUDUBON!
where kids make a craft, play a game, and read a story around a Ready to see the park through the Audubon lens? Eager to learn
new skills while helping birds and Baltimore? As the school year
nature theme. Join Audubon to discover Patterson Park as an approaches, Audubon is seeking energetic volunteers to assist in
outdoor classroom. Please register in advance:
[email protected] or 410.558.2473. our outdoor “classroom.”
Email for details: [email protected]
*Thanks to funding from Baltimore Community Foundation, this
program is FREE!

Children's and Teen Program for October at the Patterson Park Pratt Free Library
158 North Linwood Avenue

 iRhyme every Tuesday at 3:30pm starting on October 2, 2018-October 23, 2018
 Community vs Cops at October 4, 2018 at 5pm- discussion about the relationship between communities and cops
 Cereal Social October 6, 2018 at 11am- Teens are invited to bring in their favorite cereal and watch cartoons
 Positive Reflective T-Shirt October 11, 2018 at 5pm
 Ghostbusters Movie showing October 17, 2018 at 3pm
 Cereal Social October 20, 2018 at 11am
 Safety Bracelets October 25, 2018 at 5pm
 Drone Challenge October 30, 2018 at

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
at the CANTON BRANCH
in October

Preschool Storytime Tuesdays, 4 p.m.
Baby & Toddler Storytime Fridays, 10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.

Playdate at the Library Tuesday, October 2, 11 a.m.
Full STEAM Ahead Thursdays in October, 4 p.m.

Portable Planetarium (at Church on the Square) Monday, October 15, 1 - 3 p.m.
Family STEM: Astronomy Saturday, October 20, 2 p.m.
Canton Crafternoon Monday, October 22, 4 p.m.
Un Petit Conte Tuesday, October 23, 10:30 a.m.
Family Game Night Monday, October 29, 5 p.m.

Canton Branch The free educational and cultural programs at
Children’s Department Pratt libraries are made possible by the generous
support of donors to the Enoch Pratt Free Library.
1030 South Ellwood Avenue

prattlibrary.org your journey starts here free TO BMORE

#atthepratt

Children’s programs at the
Southeast anchor library

in october

Baby Storytime Mondays, 11 a.m.

Baby and Toddler Storytime Thursdays, 11 a.m.
in English and Spanish

Family Storytime Saturdays at 11 a.m.

Scary Stories for Kids! Monday, October 1, 3:30 p.m.

Book to Art Club Wednesdays in October, 3:30 p.m.

Hispanic Heritage Month Tuesday, October 9, 3:30 p.m.
Story and Craft

Free Family Flicks: The Witches Thursday, October 18, 4 p.m.

International Observe the Moon Night Saturday, October 20, 3 p.m.

STEM - Army! Friday, October 26, 3:30 p.m.

Southeast Anchor Library The free educational and cultural programs at
Children’s Department Pratt libraries are made possible by the generous
support of donors to the Enoch Pratt Free Library.
3601 Eastern Avenue

prattlibrary.org your journey starts here free TO BMORE

#atthepratt

AT THE SOUTHEAST ANCHOR LIBRARY | EN LA BIBLIOTECA SOUTHEAST ANCHOR

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FREE AFTER-SCHOOL ESOL

CLASES DE INGLÉS GRATIS DESPUÉS DE ESCUELA

October 1 - December 10 1 de octubre - 10 de diciembre
January 7 - May 1
7 de enero - 1 de mayo
Mon/Wed 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
lunes/miércoles 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
For ESOL students enrolled in grades 6-12
Learn English, make friends, explore your Para estudiantes de ESOL en grados 6-12
community!
Snacks and supplies included Aprende inglés, haz nuevos amigos,
Registration at Assisi House (1728 E. Bank
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St.) 24 - 27 de septiembre, 4:00 - 6:00 PM

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS IN Professional Development Day
PATTERSON PARK Programming

MINDFULNESS PRACTICE AND what are your kids doing when schools are
MEDITATION closed???

Mondays, starting Oct 1st, 6:30-7:00pm October 18
Patterson Park Pagoda
Game Changers at the Under Armour House
MINDFULNESS: 9am-3pm, 1100 E. Fayette St
The practice of being aware of your body, mind,
and feelings in the present moment, with zero Full day of sports, games, breakfast, lunch and
making new friends
judgment.
Patterson Park Inter-School Cup
FREE BALTIMORE YOGA Living Classrooms Park House, Utz
Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00pm
All ages and abilities. Yoga mats provided. Twardowicz Turf Field
Living Classrooms Park House (behind ice rink and
9am Registration
across from the pool) 10am-12pm middle school soccer tournament
12pm lunch and High School presentation about
ZUMBA
Tuesdays, Wednesdays high school options and school choice

Fridays, 8:30-9:30am October 19
Living Classrooms Park House (behind ice rink and
Game Changers at the Under Armour House
across from the pool) 9am-3pm, 1100 E. Fayette St

WOMEN’S ONLY SELF-DEFENSE CLASSES Full day of sports, games, breakfast, lunch and
Thursdays, starting October 4, 6:30-7:30pm making new friends
Women and girls ages 13+ attending with
Bird Explorers with the Patterson Park
their parent Audubon Center

*registration is required; email Service learning opportunity for all ages
[email protected] 9:00am Meet at the Patterson Park Fountain
10:30am Share data at the Living Classrooms Park
@ the Park House, 200 S. Linwood Ave
House
(behind the ice rink and across from the pool) 11:00am free lunch!

Questions? Comments? Concerns? We love visitors!
Pop by any time after-school and find Ms. Dominguez or

call the center: 410-878-0563



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October 2018 HHA Activities

Monday, October 1, 2018 3pm - 4:15pm Girls/Boys Soccer
 8am - 9am
 9:15am - 1:30pm Let's Cook for Hispanic Heritage Tuesday, October 9, 2018 Coach Class Kaplan
 2:40pm - 3:30pm K Trip  7:30am - 8am 501&502 Coach Class
 2:40pm - 3:30pm 503 Coach Class  2:40pm - 3:30pm Builders Club
 2:40pm - 4pm Dance Committee  2:40pm - 4pm Debate
 2:45pm - 4:30pm Gym Volleyball  2:40pm - 4:30pm Elem Soccer
 2:45pm - 4:30pm Chess  2:40pm - 4:30pm Green Leaders
 2:50pm - 3:30pm Audubon  2:40pm - 5pm Lego WeDo
 2:50pm - 4pm Coach Class Poole  2:40pm - 4pm Shakespeare Club
 3pm - 4:15pm Flag Football  2:40pm - 3:45pm Girls on the Run
 3:20pm - 4:20pm Girls/Boys Soccer  2:45pm - 4pm Gr 3 Emerging Scholars
 4:45pm - 6pm Girls' Soccer Game  2:50pm - 4:20pm Flag Football Game
Brownies  4:30pm - 5:30pm PTO Meeting
 6pm - 7pm
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
 7:30am - 8am Coach Class Kaplan Wednesday, October 10, 2018 Hispanic Heritage Celebration
 2:40pm - 3:30pm 501&502 Coach  Audubon K Volleyball
 2:40pm - 4:30pm Debate  8am - 10am Girls on the Run
 2:40pm - 4:30pm Elem Soccer  2:40pm - 4pm Gr 4 Emerging Scholars
 2:40pm - 5pm Green Leaders  2:40pm - 4pm Coach Class Small
 2:40pm - 4pm Lego WeDo  2:40pm - 4:20pm Flag Football Game
 2:40pm - 3:45pm Shakespeare Club  2:45pm - 3:45pm
 2:45pm - 4pm Girls on the Run  4:30pm - 5:30pm
 4:30pm - 5:30pm Flag Football Game

Wednesday, October 3, 2018 Girls on the Run Thursday, October 11, 2018 Coach Class Farber
 2:40pm - 4pm Gym Volleyball  Audubon Gr 5 Coach Class O'Connor
 2:40pm - 4pm Open Doors  2:40pm - 3:30pm Elem Soccer
 2:40pm - 4pm Coach Class Small  2:40pm - 3:30pm Garden Club
 2:45pm - 3:45pm Diversity Club  2:40pm - 4:30pm Volleyball
 2:45pm - 4pm  2:40pm - 4pm Lego Simple Machines
 2:40pm - 4pm STEAM Club 1
Thursday, October 4, 2018 Coach Class Farber  2:40pm - 4pm Spanish Club
 2:40pm - 3:30pm Coach Class O'Connor  2:40pm - 4pm Boys' Soccer Game
 2:40pm - 3:30pm Elem Soccer  2:50pm - 3:50pm
 2:40pm - 4:30pm Garden Club  4:30pm - 5:30pm
 2:40pm - 4pm Volleyball
 2:40pm - 4pm Lego Simple Machines Friday, October 12, 2018
 2:40pm - 4pm STEAM Club 1
 2:40pm - 4pm LGP Committee  Progress Reports Sent Home
 2:45pm - 3:30pm Spanish Club
 2:50pm - 3:50pm PTO Tutti Gusti Night  8am - 9am LGP COMMUNITY CIRCLE
 3pm - 8pm Boys' Soccer Game
 4:30pm - 5:30pm  2:40pm - 4pm Coach Class Herrera

 2:45pm - 3:30pm LGP Committee

Friday, October 5, 2018 Saturday, October 13, 2018 Debate Tournament
 8am - 9am  7:30am - 4pm Lantern Making Workshop
 9am - 1pm  10am - 12pm
 2:40pm - 4pm
 2:45pm - 3:30pm LGP COMMUNITY CIRCLE Monday, October 15, 2018 Evacuation Drill
 4:30pm - 6:30pm Grade 8 Field Trip  10:10am - 11:10am 503 Coach Class
Coach Class Herrera  2:40pm - 3:30pm Dance Committee
LGP Committee  2:40pm - 3:30pm Volleyball
Middle School Dance  2:40pm - 4pm Chess
 2:45pm - 4:30pm Audubon
Saturday, October 6, 2018  2:45pm - 4:30pm Coach Class Poole
 Alumni Homecoming 10am – 12 noon  2:50pm - 3:30pm Flag Football
 2:50pm - 4pm Gr 2 Emerging Scholars
Monday, October 8, 2018  2:50pm - 4:20pm Spring Musical Preview
 3pm Girls/Boys Soccer
 Gr 7 Outward Bound 10/8-10/12  3pm - 4:15pm Brownies
 4:45pm - 6pm Mandatory Parent Meeting for the
 8am - 9am Let's Cook for Hispanic Heritage  5:30pm - 6:30pm Spring Musical

 2:40pm - 3:30pm 503 Coach Class

 2:40pm - 3:30pm Dance Committee

 2:40pm - 4pm Volleyball

 2:45pm - 4:30pm Chess

 2:45pm - 4:30pm Audubon

 2:50pm - 3:30pm Coach Class Poole

 2:50pm - 4pm Flag Football

 2:50pm - 4:20pm Gr 2 Emerging Scholars

Tuesday, October 16, 2018 Coach Class Kaplan Thursday, October 25, 2018 PreK Field Trip
 After School Snack Sale Latino Support Group  8:45am - 1pm Coach Class Farber
 Audubon Gr PreK 501&502 Coach Class  2:40pm - 3:30pm Coach Class O'Connor
 7:30am - 8am Debate  2:40pm - 3:30pm Lego Simple Machines
 8am - 10am Elem Soccer  2:40pm - 4pm Elem Soccer
 2:40pm - 3:30pm Green Leaders  2:40pm - 4:30pm Garden Club
 2:40pm - 4:30pm Lego WeDo  2:40pm - 4pm Volleyball
 2:40pm - 4:30pm Shakespeare Club  2:40pm - 4pm STEAM Club 1
 2:40pm - 5pm Girls on the Run  2:40pm - 4pm Spanish Club
 2:40pm - 4pm Gr 3 Emerging Scholars  2:50pm - 3:50pm Boys' Soccer Game
 2:40pm - 3:45pm Girls' Soccer Game  3:30pm - 4:30pm Family Academic Night
 2:45pm - 4pm Flag Football Game  5:30pm - 7:30pm
 2:50pm - 4:20pm
 4:10pm - 5:10pm Friday, October 26, 2018
 4:30pm - 5:30pm  PTO Happy Hour
 8am - 9am
Wednesday, October 17, 2018  2:40pm - 4pm LGP COMMUNITY CIRCLE
 PTO BeeFit  2:45pm - 3:30pm Coach Class Herrera
 8am - 9am LGP Committee
 2:40pm - 4pm
 2:40pm - 4:20pm High School Fair Saturday, October 27, 2018
 2:40pm - 4pm Girls on the Run  Creative Alliance Halloween Parade
 2:40pm - 4pm Gr 4 Emerging Scholars
 2:45pm - 3:45pm Volleyball Monday, October 29, 2018 503 Coach Class
 3pm - 4pm Open Doors  2:40pm - 3:30pm Dance Committee
 3:30pm - 4:30pm Coach Class Small  2:40pm - 3:30pm Volleyball
 4pm - 5pm School Family Council Meeting  2:40pm - 4pm Gr 2 Emerging Scholars
 5pm-10pm Flag Football  2:50pm - 4:20pm Musical Auditions
SSM Meeting  2:40pm - 4:30pm Chess
PTO Restaurant Night  2:45pm - 4:30pm Audubon
 2:45pm - 4:30pm Coach Class Poole
Thursday, October 18, 2018  2:50pm - 3:30pm Brownies
 School Closed-Professional Development  4:45pm - 6pm

Friday, October 19, 2018 Tuesday, October 30, 2018
 School Closed-Professional Development  Mix it up at Lunch Day
 7:30am - 8am
Saturday, October 20, 2018  2:50pm - 4:20pm Coach Class Kaplan
 PTO Marathon Cheer  2:40pm - 4:30pm Gr 3 Emerging Scholars
 2:40pm - 4:30pm Debate
Monday, October 22, 2018  2:40pm - 5pm Elem Soccer
 2:40pm - 4pm Green Leaders
 Gr 6 Northbay 10/22-10/26  2:40pm - 4:30pm Lego WeDo
 2:40pm - 3:45pm Musical Auditions
 2:40pm - 3:30pm 503 Coach Class  2:45pm - 4pm Shakespeare Club
 5pm - 6pm Girls on the Run
 2:40pm - 3:30pm Dance Committee Girls' Soccer Game

 2:40pm - 4pm Volleyball

 2:45pm - 4:30pm Chess

 2:45pm - 4:30pm Audubon

 2:50pm - 3:30pm Coach Class Poole

 2:50pm - 4:20pm Gr 2 Emerging Scholars Wednesday, October 31, 2018
 Audubon Gr 2
 3pm - 4:15pm Girls/Boys Soccer  2:40pm - 4pm
 2:40pm - 4:20pm
Tuesday, October 23, 2018 Coach Class Kaplan  2:40pm - 4pm Girls on the Run
 7:30am - 8am 501&502 Coach Class  2:45pm - 3:45pm Gr 4 Emerging Scholars
 2:40pm - 3:30pm Builders Club  2:45pm - 4pm Volleyball
 2:40pm - 4:15pm Gr 3 Emerging Scholars  3pm - 3:45pm Coach Class Small
 2:50pm - 4:20pm Elem Soccer Diversity Club
 2:40pm - 4:30pm Green Leaders Wellness Committee
 2:40pm - 5pm Lego WeDo
 2:40pm - 4pm Shakespeare Club
 2:40pm - 3:45pm Girls on the Run
 2:45pm - 4pm Girls' Soccer Game
 5pm - 6pm

Wednesday, October 24, 2018 Chat With Matt
 8:30am - 9:30am Gr 2 Field Trip
 11am - 2pm Girls on the Run
 2:40pm - 4pm Gr 4 Emerging Scholars
 2:40pm - 4:20pm Volleyball
 2:40pm - 4pm Coach Class Small
 2:45pm - 3:45pm