May 2017 HHA Parent News Magazine

HAMPSTEAD HILL ACADEMY

PARENT NEWS MAGAZINE

MAY, 2017

HHA STUDENTS LEARNING ABOUT
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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 In 14 years as principal, we’ve had a few close calls.
Last year a student was hit by a car crossing in the
410.396.9146 410.396.3637 fax middle of the road to get to her mother's car. She is
www.hha47.org still working on getting her knee back to 100%. This
past week, three students were injured in two
Matt Hornbeck, Principal [email protected] different incidents on consecutive days right in front
John Paz, Assistant Principal [email protected] of school. All four students are expected to fully
recover. In the two most recent cases, a brother and
Hampstead Hill Academy sister were crossing Linwood to their parent’s car
is operated by the Baltimore Curriculum Project, a local nonprofit after baseball practice right in front of school. A
minivan traveling northbound on Linwood struck
organization celebrating more than a decade them both, throwing the young man high into the
air. Four hours later after an ambulance ride and
of service and student learning in Baltimore. CAT scan at Hopkins, the family was home. Both
children are back in school. The next day a young
Laura Doherty, President [email protected] student ran across Linwood right in front of school
John McGill, Director of Academic Affairs [email protected] to get a ball. When he turned to run back, the side
view mirror of an Uber traveling southbound struck
www.baltimorecp.org him on the arm. The responding firemen and police
officer could not believe they were back for an
HHA Parent News Magazine is published monthly for the families and incident at the same spot - right in front of our
community of Hampstead Hill Academy school. We have worked on making the area around
the school safer with signage and traffic studies.
Editor We are in touch with elected officials to consider
Geraldine Swann other traffic calming options. I’m calling on all
Director of Community Outreach parents, actually a better word is pleading with all
parents to (1) slow down around the school, (2) stay
Publisher below the 25 mph posted limit, (3) not let your
Matt Hornbeck, Principal children cross outside of the crosswalks at each
corner, (4) remind your children again and again to
Magazine contributions from: look both ways before crossing and (5) make sure
HHA staff your kids know not to follow friends or siblings
blindly across the street without looking themselves.
Club coordinators This was an unsettling and frightening week that I
Community Organizations hope and pray never happens again.

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IMPORTANT DATES THIS MONTH What’s Inside…

 5/1 -5, Leaders Go Places Spirit Week Top News Stories page 3
 5/4, PTO Tutti Gusti Night, 3 - 8 pm
 5/5, Orange Friday  Current HHA information along with
 5/5, Middle School Dance, 4:30 - 7pm upcoming events
 5/8 – 11, PARCC Testing for Grades 3 - 8
 5/9, PTO meeting in the library, 6 pm – PTO Elections News from the Teams page 6
 5/10, Progress Reports Issued
 5/11, 18, 25, Hampstead Hill Nights, 5:30 - 8 pm  What your child is doing in class along
 5/12, Someone Special and Me Dance, 5:30 – 7:30 pm with resource, enrichment and ESOL
 5/15 – 18, PARCC Testing for Grades 3 - 8 information
 5/17, School Family Council Meeting, 3 pm
 5/19, Orange Friday Club/Activities News page 11
 5/19, PTO Happy Hour 5:30 pm
 5/22 - 26, Buy One/Get One Free Book Fair  Updates and announcements for the
 5/29, Memorial Day, School Closed many clubs offered at HHA
 5/31, Chat With Matt, 8:30 am
 5/31, PTO Bee Fit Planning Meeting, 5:30 pm Family Information page 12

A COMPLETE CALENDAR WITH ALL ACTIVITIES LISTED IS  Issues important to our parents on a
variety of subjects
LOCATED AT THE END OF THE NEWS MAGAZINE
PTO News page 14

 News from the Parent/Teacher
Organization at HHA

Student Attendance page 15

 How is your child’s grade level doing
monthly and yearly

Let Us Know What You are
Thinking page 17

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

Thank you so much to all parents
and staff that donated their time
and skills to make B3 such a huge
success. Also, thank you to those
that donated snacks, desserts and
drinks. Through your efforts, the
PTO made a profit of $11,000. This money will be used to support the staff and students at
Hampstead Hill Academy.

If you were involved in any way with B3, please take a few minutes to complete the B3 survey
located at the end of the news magazine.

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TOP NEWS STORIES

IMPORTANT MEETING REGARDING OUR

ATTENDANCE ZONE

Your presence is requested and needed Wednesday, May 3rd from 6-8 at the Southeast Anchor
Library on Eastern Avenue to meet with consultants working for the district to consider redrawing
attendance zones for City Schools, including HHA. Many schools in Baltimore City have attendance
areas or zones. Attendance zones are set citywide and often are unchanged for decades. Our zone
runs from Broadway (west) to Haven (east) and Eastern (north) to Boston (south). Every student
living within that zone has an automatic, guaranteed space at HHA. Additional spaces are allocated
to out of zone families by a lottery process. Property values and the health of a neighborhood are
directly tied to the quality of the neighborhood school. If we were to build an addition on our city block or expand to the former Canton Middle
school building, we would be fine to expand our attendance area to serve more students. However, reducing our present attendance zone would
upset the many families who have purchased or rent their homes with the expectation of sending their children to HHA. In addition, any reduction
in the attendance area of a school could have dire consequences for budget, programming and staffing because school funding is directly tied to
the number of students served. Bottom line: HHA wants to keep our attendance zone as is but with more space we would love to expand our
attendance zone. Hope to see you Wednesday!

PARCC BEGINS

The third year of Maryland’s new assessment in grades 3-8, called the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Career (PARCC)
testing window is scheduled to begin April 18th. The PARCC is administered just once each year. The test includes open-ended written responses
as well as multiple-choice questions. The multiple choice questions ask students to select an answer and then the next question asks them to
select how or why they know the answer to the previous question is correct. Our students are ready to take this important test. Parents can help
by making sure students are relaxed, rested and have a good breakfast on test days. PARCC will be administered for all students in grades 3-8 on
Monday, May 8th through Thursday, May 11th (ELA) and again on Monday, May 15th through Thursday, May 18th (Math). Our students are ready.
Parents can help by making sure students are relaxed, rested and have a good breakfast on test days. Testing times vary by grade level so please
make sure students are present for the whole day. Encourage your child to come to school with a relaxed, positive view of the test and to be on
time and try their best.

Please e-mail our testing coordinators Nicky Seymour at [email protected] or Nora Hogan at [email protected] with any questions.
Remember that breakfast is free to all students starting at 7:40 am. Students MUST be on time for the start of school by 8 am and present every
day to do their best.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! SPECIAL INCENTIVES DURING PARCC TESTING
CHAT WITH MATT
To emphasize attendance, effort and conduct during testing weeks, students are
_______________________________________________ eligible to earn tickets for special raffles or participation in pizza parties organized by
their teachers. Prizes and/or pizza parties vary by grade. Ask your child’s homeroom
WHEN: Wednesday, May 31st teacher for more information or email your child’s teacher. Staff addresses can be
found at http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/domain/832. Encourage your child to
8:30 am come to school with a relaxed, positive view of the test and to be on time and try their
best.
Join Mr. Hornbeck and talk about:
BUDGET UPDATE
 Principal tips for fun summer learning and
maintenance of skills HHA’s School Family Council (SFC) reviewed the submitted budget last month in detail.
We are working to ensure that our small number of openings are filled with great
 Staffing/hiring update teachers and that none of our great teachers are displaced. We are projected to serve
 Summer at HHA 772 students overall, with 726 K-8 students. The additional funding that came back to
 Construction project in the auditorium us as a result of public outcry and advocacy permitted us to create two additional
support positions called instructional coaches. In these tough financial times when
There will also be time for questions and education budgets are tight, you should continue to set high expectations for HHA.
answers. Please join us! Thanks to our outstanding programming and staff, great reputation in the
neighborhood and frugal planning, our school will continue to be top notch. Believe in
HHA and believe every neighborhood school should have what we have.

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CHECK OUT THE JOB OPENINGS AT HHA!

Each year, HHA seeks to attract and keep the very best teachers available. We know that
nothing is more important to student success than the teacher. Each year we receive more
than 100 resumes from talented teachers across the nation and Maryland interested in
teaching at our school. We have a four part process that includes the following:

 resume screening

 phone interview

 1/2 day visit to HHA to teach a sample lesson and provide an on-the-spot writing

sample

 a check of references

In addition to posting the job openings on the HHA website
(http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/domain/6761), we continue to participate in teacher
recruitment fairs at Howard and Morgan State Universities. Special thanks to former HHA
teacher and current HHA parent Lauren Bittenger for assisting with our recruitment and hiring
process and to BCP’s Jon McGill for attending fairs and recruiting candidates on our behalf!

NETFLIX SERIES: 13 REASONS WHY KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT FOR
2017-2018
Lately, there has been a
lot of talk about the If you live within our attendance area, approximately Broadway to
Netflix series, 13 Reasons Haven Street and Eastern Avenue to Boston Street, and you are
Why, based on the novel planning to send your child to kindergarten at Hampstead Hill
of the same name by Jay Academy next year, please call the main office at 410-396-9146 to
Asher. The Suicide set up an appointment for registration. Your child must turn five
Awareness Voices of years old by September 1, 2017. There are more than 200 children
Education (SAVE) and the on our waiting list for next year who live outside of our attendance
Jed Foundation have area. We need an accurate count of in-zone families who intend to
developed talking points enroll in order to project sensible class sizes.
to help parents, teachers,
and other gatekeepers PRINCIPAL’S LIST AND HONOR ROLL
talk with youth about 3RD QUARTER
suicide as it relates to the
situational drama that Students at HHA who achieve the highest levels of performance are
unfolds in the series. recognized on the Principal’s List and Honor Roll. Students in the 1st
NAMI Maryland is passing grade must achieve a grade of P with a 1 or 2 in all subjects and S in
along information to help all subjects for conduct to be recognized on the Principal’s List. In
you make informed choices about watching this show and how to grades 2-5, the Principal’s List distinction recognizes students with
address it with the young people in your lives. all E’s in Core subjects. In grades 2-5, Honor Roll students are noted
for receiving all G’s and E’s in core subjects. You can find a list of our
13 Reasons Why is a fictional story based on a widely known novel top performing students at the end of the newsletter.
and is meant to be a cautionary tale. People may have similar
experiences and thoughts as some of the characters in 13RW and
often identify with characters they see on TV or in movies.
However, it is important to remember that there are healthy ways
to cope with the topics covered in 13RW and acting on suicidal
thoughts is not one of them.

If you have watched the show and feel like you need support or
someone to talk to, reach out. Talk with a friend, family member, a
counselor or therapist. There is always someone who will listen. For
resources about getting help for a loved one who is in a mental
health crisis, or suicide and suicide prevention, please contact NAMI
Maryland (410) 884-8691. Remember, if you or someone you know
needs to talk, contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at
1-800-273-TALK (8255) or call 911 immediately in an emergency.

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HHA CAREER FAIR WBAL TV News Anchor Jason Newton talks to HHA
students about his career
Thank you to everyone who made the HHA Career Fair a success.
Participants from the community came in to share information about
their careers with our grade 5-8 students. The following participants were
in attendance at the fair: Joanna Sullivan and Ryan Sharrow, editors at the
Baltimore Business Journal; Greg Gensheimer, General Contractor; Anne
Perkins, former State Delegate and BCP Board Member; Dr. Ann
Christopher, Dentist; Gisela Cucchetti, Veterinarian; Susan Schuler, Nurse;
Kendal Kiernan, Graphic Designer; Donald Manekin, Real Estate
Developer; Tim Sandoval, Journalist at The Chronicle of Philanthropy;
Brenda Green, Becca Jackson and Maggie Orlando, In-Store Presentation
& Visual Merchandising Stylists at Pandora; Michael Hodnett and Matt
Smith, ATF Special Agents; Erick Oribio, President of the Baltimore
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Owner of Latin Opinion; Robert
Proutt, Owner of Proutt Consulting; Jason Newton, News Anchor at
WBALTV, Ellis Marsalis, Photographer; Sean Morrison, Senior Computer
Scientist; and Stuart and Linda Topper, Founders of Santa’s Helper’s
Anonymous. The event would not have been possible without all of our
volunteers.

THE HHA PTO WANTS YOU – NOMINATION FORM AT THE END OF THE

NEWS MAGAZINE!

There will be several openings in the PTO at the end of the school year. The openings are: President,
Treasurer and At-Large Board Members. All HHA parents and staff can nominate someone or themselves
for a HHA PTO Board Officer position. Each position is for a two year term. Below are the descriptions of
each volunteer position:

President - The president shall preside over meetings of the organization and executive board, serve

as the primary contact for the Principal, represent the organization at meetings outside the organization,
serve as an ex-­­officio member of all committees and coordinate the work of the officers and committee
so that the purpose of the organization is served.

Treasurer - The Treasurer shall receive all funds of the organization; keep an accurate record of WANTED

receipts and expenditures; and pay out funds in accordance with the approval of the executive board. He
or she will present a financial statement at every meeting and at other times when requested by the
executive board; present a copy of the monthly bank statement and make a full report at the end of the year.

At Large Board Members - The At Large Board Members shall foster and promote the mission and purpose of the HHA PTO in the

community and local area at large. Each member will volunteer to lead a specific event (i.e., Bee Fit) or task (i.e., box tops) to promote the PTO.

Voting will take place on Tuesday, May 9th at 6 pm at the monthly PTO meeting.

HAMPSTEAD HILL NIGHTS

Spring is here and the 13th Annual HHA Nights will take place starting Thursday, May 11th. There will be entertaining festivities for all including live
music, food and fun. Mark your calendar now for three nights of relaxation, musical harmony and gathering of friends at HHA. The dates are
Thursday, May 11th, May 18th and May 25th. Gates open at 5:30 pm. Entertainment is from 6-8 pm. Look for a family guide to HHNights fun to be
sent home next week.

Important Information Regarding HHNights and Your Child: Younger students (Prek- 4) who attend must be accompanied by an adult. Older
students may attend without adult supervision. However, any student who exhibits a negative behavior will be asked to leave. Additionally, if a
student is absent on an HHA Nights’ day, the student cannot attend the evening event unless it is an excused absence. Also, any student who
receives detention or is suspended on an HHA Nights’ day will not be allowed to attend.

PROGRESS REPORTS ISSUED PLEASE REPORT ANY CHANGE IN YOUR
WEDNESDAY, MAY 10TH
ADDRESS OR PHONE NUMBER TO THE

MAIN OFFICE STAFF.

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NEWS FROM THE TEAMS

PREK

In language, students will review letter sounds and several blending sounds such
as “th”. In math, they will learn about taking away and adding to sets. This is a
foundational skill for students to be able to add and subtract. All of the students
have shown amazing progress this year. Please continue to work with your child
at home. As the school year comes to an end, information will be sent home
detailing all of the upcoming activities.

KINDERGARTEN

In math, students are learning about addition and subtraction. Please keep PreK students are ready for the rain with
practicing math skills with your child and find ways at home to connect everyday Audubon in the park
life to addition and subtraction. Also, please have your child read their book
each night to get ready for 1st grade! Everyone is looking forward to all of the fun
days ahead of us! Important information regarding the end of the year activities
will be sent home in the daily green folder. Please check your child’s folder each
day.

GRADE 1

Students have finished the Outer Space Core Knowledge Unit and will begin the Habitat Unit. They will
learn about many different types of habitats and create a book about what they learned about each
habitat. Students also enjoyed a live theater experience when they visited Pumpkin Theater to see a
production of Stuart Little. They were a very excited and respectful audience. The boys and girls also
enjoyed their spring Audubon visit to Patterson Park. They participated in a lesson called Survival of the
Fittest! As the school year comes to an end, you will receive information regarding upcoming activities for
your child. Shortly, students will receive information about a field trip to the National Zoo in Washington,
D.C. and the Urban Pirates ship the Fearless located in Fells Point. Look for the permission slips to come
home in early May. Also, the 1st grade teachers would like to thank the parents who donated items for
the wish lists, and would also like to thank the PTO for organizing the wish list event! As the weather
warms up, students can be easily distracted. Remind your child to finish the year strong! With the
combined effort of teachers and parents, the students will be ready for the next grade level.

1st grade students are learning GRADE 2
how to tell time
The students are working to finish the reading and language programs. In Core Knowledge, they learned
about cycles in nature and made real life connections to how they can help the environment. They also
enjoyed their trip to the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia where they learned lots of new information and
had a great time. They are now looking forward to the spring Audubon visit to Patterson Park. In early
May, students will receive information about a field trip to the Urban Pirates ship the Fearless located in
Fells Point. Look for the permission slips to come home in early May.

GRADE 3

Reading: Students will begin May by

reviewing test taking strategies. They

will also review how to write essays to

compare two expository passages

and write journals as a character in a

narrative passage. Students will

begin the English Language Arts

portion of the PARCC test on May 8th.

Having your child practice typing will

be a valuable skill for taking the test.

Please continue to review the PARCC 2nd grade students had a fun time learning at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia
test by practicing the sample tests on

the following website. https://parcc.pearson.com/practice-tests/english/. Also, it is beneficial to read a variety of texts with your child every night.

As you are reading, ask questions about the text regarding the characters, character traits, plot and solution of the story. Happy reading!

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Language/Science: Students are working on stories that report what happened in a series of pictures. For additional practice at home, work with
your child on punctuating sentences that tell the words a person said. In science, students are enjoying the water and climate unit. They have been
exploring how water interacts with different waterproof and absorbent surfaces. They recently did an experiment to determine how much water a
sponge can hold. Over the next few weeks, students will learn about the water cycle and weather. Look for a permission slip to be sent home for
your child to attend a trip to the Maryland Science Center May 24th.

Math: All of the groups are currently working on different skills so lots of fun things are happening! From fractions to area and perimeter and long
division, it's a busy time! Everyone should keep working hard to practice their facts at home on a daily basis to build fluency. PARCC is right around
the corner so please encourage your child to stay focused in class and work hard.

GRADE 4

Reading: All students are reading The Prince and The Pauper and answering high level comprehension questions and responding to text in writing.
During PARCC testing, students will show all they've learned this year. Shorty, parents will receive information about how they can support their
child at home during the testing period! Please feel free to reach out to your child’s reading teacher, Ms. Schultz, on Class Dojo or
at [email protected].

Language: Students are working in Reasoning and Writing Level D and are making wonderful progress in the textbook. Some of the skills that the
groups are doing include replacing nouns with pronouns, making yes-no questions, describing their neighborhood and working with adjectives.
Looking forward, students will begin to work on describing pictures, combining sentences with “and” or “but”, labeling parts of speech and writing
letters.

Science: Students are learning about the environment. They are making daily observations of brine shrimp, learning about Mono Lake in California
and learning about the Shrimp Club that was started in a 4th grade classroom in California. Next, students will move into the unit on soil, rocks and
landforms.

Math: Students have been working hard to prepare for PARCC, which will be held on May 15-18 (math portion!). Some students are learning
about decimals and will study the place values tenths, hundredths and thousandths and how decimals relate to fractions. Other students are
finishing lessons on area and perimeter and will learn how to solve real world area and perimeter problems.

GRADE 5

Reading: Students continue to practice for the ELA PARCC assessment. Leading up to this test, instruction will place emphasis on test-taking
strategies, stamina/perseverance and technology skills. On the test days, please ensure your child eats a healthy breakfast (school provides
breakfast for all students, beginning at 7:40 each morning) and help your child to get a good night's sleep. Additionally, all students will work on an
in-class writing assignment that will require students to create an opinion piece for a newspaper. If you have any questions about PARCC or
instruction, please feel free to contact Ms. Steinhardt.

Language: Some students are working on writing about insufficient evidence. This means that they are given a specific faulty argument, and they
must identify the problem and then make deductions to determine what additional evidence is needed to fix the problem of the argument. It is
challenging, but the students continue to strive to meet that challenge!

Science: Students are in Unit 1, which covers the road to the
Revolutionary War. It has been enjoyable to watch the students learn
about the key events that caused the colonists to declare war and fight
for independence. The students completed a classroom timeline that
highlights these events in detail. They did a great job, and each poster is
unique, creative and accurate. Please be sure that students continue to
use their study guides at home when a quiz or a test is coming up.

Math: Students are preparing for the PARCC test, and are working on a
geometry unit. In geometry, they have learned about the various types of
polygons and their special properties. They will use this information to
create their own tessellations in the next few weeks.

GRADE 6 6th grade students recently took a trip to Towson State
University to spend the day learning about college life
Humanities: Students are preparing for the PARCC test by completing
practice tests and responding to sample PARCC essay questions. They
are also completing novel units and studying ancient Greece. Students
recently completed portfolio projects which included multimedia
storyboard projects, which tell the story of the Peloponnesian War as
well as 5-paragraph literary analysis essays.

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Math: Students have finished the unit on statistics and probability. Don't be surprised if your child asks you a lot of statistical questions! Currently,
students are working on their 4th quarter portfolio project where they will survey a group of people, analyze the data and display their data in a
graph of their choice. Also, this month students will take the PARCC test. A great way to have your students prepare is by taking the practice
PARCC test online or on prodigy.

Science: Congratulations to the 6th grade scientists! They have successfully completed three quarters of earth science content! As the end of the
school year is near, students are very close to becoming Earth Science Experts! They have recently learned about various types of fossils and how
fossils are the "photographs" of Earth's past. Spend some time outdoors and see if you can find any fossils. Calvert Cliffs is a great place to go on a
fossil hunt! Ask your student to teach you about the six different types of fossils. Which type of fossil is your favorite? After students finish the
current unit on geologic time, they will complete the year by exploring space!

GRADE 7

Language Arts: Students are currently reading Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli. The book tells the story of a young girl in Arizona and what it's like to be
true to yourself. Students are reading to focus on imagery and mood in the text.

Math: Students will work on Unit 6: Probability. They will explore probability, calculating the probability of simple events, and compound events
and simulations.

Science: Students will continue to learn about human body systems. At the conclusion of this unit, they will have the opportunity to dissect a frog,
employing comparative anatomy skills. At the end of the month, students will take a field trip to Baltimore City's Great Kids Farm.

GRADE 8

Language Arts: Students have finished the last novel of the year The Giver by
Lois Lowry and are now moving into PARCC preparation. They will also begin
their research projects for history. They will research a time period, influential
person or an event and complete a presentation to demonstrate their
understanding of their topic.

Math: Algebra students completed the Polynomials unit, and will begin a unit
on Advanced Functions and Mathematical Modeling. They will study the
behavior of quadratic, linear, exponential, absolute-value, radical and piece-
wise functions. Other students are working on topics in geometry. Recently,
these students have been performing geometric transformations on figures in
space. All math students are gearing up for the PARCC math exam, which will
be administered during the third week in May. Algebra students who score
well on the PARCC will earn high school credit. Encourage your students to
study, get plenty of rest and remain optimistic for the exam.

Science: Students have just completed a mini-unit on Thermal Energy where 8th grade students showing off their math skills in

they investigated how heat moves around the universe. They have also Algebra

completed a number of computer simulations and learned how to make ice

cream, among other exciting learning activities. They are now exploring topics in the final unit, Chemistry, which will involve analyzing the physical

and chemical properties of matter. They will also use the periodic table of elements to understand chemical reactions and learn about the

fundamental "building blocks" of our universe.

Please continue to send in permission slips and payment for the end-of-year trips. The 8th grade closing will take place Friday, June 9th at 8:30 am.

LEADERS GO PLACES

Leaders Go Places will host a Spirit Week from Monday, May 1st to Friday, May 5th. Please check the flyer at the end of the news magazine for
complete details.

The Quarter 3 middle school leaders had an incredible time exploring STEAM in our Streets last month when they visited the American Visionary Art
Museum, the Maryland Science Center and the Baltimore Museum of Industry. They were also treated to Rita’s Ice during lunch. Continue to check
out your child's Class Dojo Class Story for pictures and videos from this event and other exciting happenings around the school.

Quarter 4 has a lot in store for our leaders. Students who have earned Platinum level at least once this year are invited to attend a special 3-day, 2-
night incentive trip to YMCA Camp Letts from Sunday, May 21st to Tuesday, May 23rd. Students will participate in fun activities like archery, zip
lining, swimming, camp fires and much more! Students who are able to earn Platinum level by May 5th will also be invited to attend. The Quarter 4
Leadership Recognition Ceremony is scheduled for Friday, June 2nd at 8:15 am. Any student who is on Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum by May 25th
will be invited to the final trip of the year, "Leaders Go to the Beach", on Friday, June 2nd from 9:30 am - 2:40 pm.

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RESOURCES

PHYSICAL EDUCATION HEALTH

PreK - 1 students will review skills learned this year, and students in Prek – kindergarten students continue their safety unit by discussing
grades 2-6 will play dodge ball, volleyball and large group games. trusted adults and how to respond to strangers and uncomfortable
Students in grade 7 and 8 will have the option to play dodge ball or situations. Students in grades 1 and 2 continue to learn about
volleyball. If weather permits, all groups will go outside for class. wellness by participating in different activities each day to practice
the six different dimensions of wellness (emotional, intellectual,
MUSIC LESSONS physical, spiritual, environmental and social). Students in grades 3-6
will continue the fitness and nutrition unit by creating posters and
Students will continue improving skills to learn more challenging and exercise programs to teach others how to stay healthy, and students
fun music. They have worked extensively with scales and will learn in grades 7 and 8 will continue the Family Life and Human Sexuality
more instrument specific techniques to improve their individual Unit.
ability. Music students will perform at the HHNights Extravaganza
Thursday, May 25th at 5:30 pm. We hope to see you there! ART

CORE KNOWLEDGE EXTENSION All students are preparing artwork for the HHNights Extravaganza on
Thursday, May 25th featuring a variety of art work done by the
All students in Core Knowledge will have an artist in residency from students of HHA.
Young Audiences teaching a variety of subjects through art
integration.

FOOD FOR LIFE

Students in grade 8 have been making country flags out of popular foods from each
country. For example, check out this picture of the pizza flag of Italy, made with
three different sauces - green pesto, white Alfredo and red tomato sauce. Students
in grade 6 have made some incredible vinaigrette salad dressings and beautiful,
nutritious salads, and students in grade 4 have invented spice mixtures for popcorn
that wake up your taste buds! Students in grade 2 have been learning how to peel
carrots, and gobbling down super foods like asparagus, Brussels sprouts, kale and
sweet potatoes, and PreK and kindergarten students have been exploring the
garden and learning about seeds. Everyone has planted something in the school
garden.

If your family is interested in watering the school garden for one week this summer
please contact Ms. Demas at [email protected]. In return for helping out,
you get to eat some of the fresh veggies!

DRAMA

Yum! Pizza flag of Italy featuring three different sauces Students in PreK and kindergarten are rehearsing a story theatre version of The
Princess Knight, and students in grades 1 and 2s are working in teams as actors or

designers for a class play. Students in grades 3 and 4 are collaborating in small groups to write a scene from a play, act, design costumes and a set
for an original play, and students in grades 5-8 are working on a production project in which they take on the role of a director, stage manager,
actor or designer to produce a scene from a play. Check out the flyer about this year's 3rd HHA Family Theatre Day on Saturday, May 20th to see The
Fantasticks featuring Mr. Taylor, who was Ms. Durkin's sub when she was on maternity leave in the fall! This is a great opportunity to see live
theatre at a reduced cost.

NATURE EXPLORATION

Exploring nature in the spring is glorious! Unless showers occur, all classes are getting outside either to the garden or the park. This month,
students were able to witness trees move from dormancy to full bloom, and were able to plant and observe the sprouting of new plants. Also,
students witnessed first-hand the effects of successful pollination when they looked at the seeds of a dandelion. They are learning about how seeds
travel and have discovered the helicopter-like seeds of maple trees. The middle school students are continuing their study of water quality and
many of the 8th grade students had an opportunity to explore Loch Raven Reservoir, the source of the city's drinking water.

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 main office.

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Fish, Fish in a

dish!

How many

fish do you

wish?

Students had

a great time

fishing at

Patterson

Park and

showing off

their catch of

the day –

Blue Gill fish

LIBRARY

The Buy One, Get One Free Book Fair is coming back to HHA Monday, May 22nd to Friday,
May 26th. The fair will be open all that week from 7:50 am – 3 pm and during the HHNight
Extravaganza, Thursday May 25th. A schedule of class times to visit the fair will be sent home the week
before, BUT students can come to the Book Fair any time that their teacher permits. If you can
volunteer to help out, please email Ms. Kannam at [email protected].

ESOL DEPARTMENT NEWS

Kindergarten students are working in the new unit Hello, Sunshine! They are learning poems, songs
and stories about the weather. Students in grade 1 have started the new unit Wings and Things, and
are learning about life cycles of different animals and insects. They are also reading about the Monarch butterflies’ life cycle and making butterfly
life cycle books. Students in grade 2 will observe how the water cycle works. They will investigate how clouds form and what causes rain. These
students will never look at the water they drink the same way again! Students in grade 3 will observe the different phases of the moon and how
the moon affects the tides on Earth. Waning gibbous? Waxing crescent? Soon, these students will know what those terms mean. Students in grade
4 are learning math prefixes to identify different geometric shapes, and students in grade 5 have been dissecting mathematical word problems, as
well as working with decimals and fractions. Students in grade 6 are learning about fossil formation, and other related scientific terms, and
students in grade 8 are learning different reading comprehension strategies to gain a better understanding of The Giver, as well as other texts.

ENRICHMENT NEWS

Recently, gifted and advanced pull-out students in grades 1-5 were evaluated with the mid-year MAP/NWEA test. This test gives us a window into
how they are doing relative to the goals set by the MAP/NWEA scores they received in the fall of this year. After analyzing each student’s
performance, the final quarter of the school year will be devoted to individualized instruction during enrichment so students can develop the skills
and concepts unique to their own learning profile. Parents of GAL pullout students are encouraged to contact Mrs. Guitian if they are interested in
viewing their child’s individual learning plan. Throughout the month of May, PARCC testing will impact the schedule, but all GAL pullout students

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have access to a wide range of resources and activities they can work on independently. Please encourage your child to complete their S.I.R.
reading log daily, and continue to work on Dreambox math.

Curious about whether your child qualifies for gifted or advanced programming? Please refer to the HHA website ‘gifted and talented’ tab for more
information about the GAL program at HHA: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/domain/10186. For any students referred for evaluation
between now and the end of the school year, spring MAP assessments will be used and considered along with any other available data. The GAL
committee will make recommendations for any program adjustments for school year 2017-18.

CLUB/ACTIVITIES NEWS

STEAM CLUB AUDUBON GREEN LEADERS

Session 3 of STEAM Club is off to a great start. Middle school During the month of April, Green Leaders have been learning about
students took part in STEAM training which included team-building the carbon cycle and how it connects to global climate change.
activities that build trust and respect. During the month of May in Recently, the leaders went on a BioBlitz, documenting the different
kindergarten, students will explore spring plants and animals with species of organisms they saw in the park. Their latest action project
activities including building safe habitats for animals and cultivating is a banner that will engage the local community in speaking out for
plants. One of students’ favorite activities done in the month of April climate action. The witty banner says, “Tome un paseo. ¡Salve a un
was an Egg Drop. Students made protective shields with different pajaro! Take a walk. Save a bird!” Green Leaders designed the
materials in a group to test which material worked the best in order banner and will engage families by encouraging all people to take
to keep their egg safe during the drop. action in these ways:

In April, grade 1 students learned about a variety of topics. They 1. Save energy at home, school, and work
made models of cast and mold fossils and engaged in some 2. Build a bird habitat
excavation activities. As the month progressed, students learned 3. Advocate to decision makers
about and built bird nests. After the break, students made guitars
out of wood, Popsicle sticks and rubber bands, as well as drinking- Keep an eye out for the banner on the railing above BistroRx at
straw pan pipes. Students are looking forward to the warm weather Baltimore and Linwood during the month of May!
to continue STEAM fun outdoors. Grade 2 students have been
learning about outer space and have studied the Earth, moon and
constellations. They will keep learning about different planets
throughout the next month. Students in grades 3 and 4 learned how
the water cycle relates to weather and climate. They have also
started a unit on the natural world around us and solutions to the
changing climate.

STEAM members showcase their nests made Green Leaders take a trip to the Patterson Park
from natural materials! Audubon Center office to prepare their banner

EVERY HHA STUDENT HAS AN AGENDA FILLED HHA BASKETBALL OPEN GYM
WITH INFORMATION ON A VARIETY OF SUBJECTS.
All students in grades 5-8 are invited to take part in basketball open
PLEASE CHECK YOUR CHILD’S AGENDA DAILY. gym. Interested students can practice a few drills with Coach Blake,
and scrimmage with other players in an encouraging and
competitive environment. This activity is being offered to develop
any student’s interest in basketball, learn drills that Coach Blake will
use in next year’s tryouts and grow as a team with fellow students.
Open gym dates are May 2, 4, 9 and 11. Please bring play clothes
and a great attitude.

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THE HORNETS HIT 'EM HARD

BY: EMILIO RODRIGUEZ

Last week, the HHA baseball team faced Highlandtown 215 and won their first game of the season. There was so much joy after the game it was
like winning a championship game against the best team to ever play the sport of baseball! The first person to bat walked to first base. Soon, bases
were loaded and everyone was cheering just like at Camden Yards. Devon stepped up to the plate and everyone went silent as the pitch came
across the plate. Strike! Tension grew. The next pitch he hit deep into the centerfield. When he was rounding third, everyone was screaming like a
bunch of kids at a day-care after naptime. We scored five runs in just the first inning! Kameran, our starting pitcher, struck out all three batters
from the opposing team in a row. At the end of the inning, everyone was congratulating Kameran for his outstanding pitching performance. It was
so awesome to support our team!

Throughout the game, everyone was so excited to work together for a win. We had worked so hard in practice. At the end of the game, HHA took
home a victory! It was almost as good as beating the New York Yankees.

BUILDERS CLUB

The Builders Club would like to thank everyone who donated to our Band-Aid
drive. Members are looking forward to delivering these items to the University of
Maryland Medical Center Child Life Center. The club is planning its next event that
will include a ceramic paint night to raise money to shop for the Child Life
Center. The members will purchase items that can be used by children experiencing
a long stay in the hospital.

DEBATE CLUB

The Debate team finished the year with a strong showing in the Championship
Tournament. Three teams qualified for the championship by earning speaker points
and team wins throughout the year. At the championship, HHA was represented in
middle school level by Hannah Mitchem and Asiane Phillips and in the elementary
level by Omari Maddox, Carmen Navas-Migueloa, Aaliyah Sephes and Asher
Ziolkowski. Congratulations to all debaters for their hard work this year!

Builders Club members ready the Band-Aids to
take to the University of Maryland

atFDAoeMsItLhYe PIANRFCCOLRooMkALiTkeIOfoNr Your Child?

The Countdown Continues Spend some time learning what is expected of your child by the
Maryland State Department of Education at
 82% of the school year is complete
 148 of our 180 student days are completed http://www.parcconline.org/computer-based-samples. You can see sample
PARCC test items in reading and math and much more.
 There are 5 school days left until students

in grades 3-8 take the PARCC test in
reading and math.

 Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Career for grades 3 to 8 - April 18 – June 5, 2017
 Report Cards – Last Day of School (4th Quarter)

 LAST DAY – Tuesday, June 13, 2017
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.

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UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER

 8th Grade Closing Friday, June 9th at 8:30 am – Parents can enter at 7:45 am for seating. Doors will be closed at
8:30 am and will remain closed until students have entered and are seated.

 Kindergarten Closing – Monday, June 12th at 9 am
 PreK Closing – Monday, June 12th at 10:30 am
 Last Day of School – Tuesday, June 13th – Dismissal at 11:35
 Grades 1 and 2 Awards Assembly – 8:30 – 9:15 am
 Grades 3 and 4 Awards Assembly – 9:30 –10:15 am
 Grades 5, 6 and 7 Awards Assembly – 10:30 – 11:35 am
 Meet Your Teacher – Friday, September 1st at 9-11 am
 First Day of School – Tuesday, September 5th at 8 am

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.

DONATION NEEDED FOR GREEN CARD FEES

In light of recent immigration reform news, it is more important than ever for immigrants in residency
proceedings, and immigrants eligible for any status improvement to act now. Here at HHA, many of our
families are working hard to seek proper legal representation to resolve their US status.

One HHA family in particular is just $450 away from resolving the status issue of both the mom and one
of her children. Once she and her daughter have their green cards, their lives will dramatically change.
Mom will finally be able to work and provide for her children, and our young student will actually have a
lifetime of possibilities suddenly unfold in front of her.

Without this adjustment of status, these families will remain living in the shadows and on the margin of
life itself. Join us in helping this family take this important step in their journey. To donate, please
contact Matthew Hornbeck, Principal of HHA.

BUSY BEES SUMMER CAMP

The Busy Bees Summer Camp begins Monday, June 26th and ends Friday, July 28th. This five-week
program is for rising grades K-5 students and will be located at HHA. A letter detailing the camp
along with an application is available at the end of the newsletter.

PARKS AND PEOPLE SUPERKIDS CAMP

Information packets for Superkids Camp are now available from Ms. Swann. This camp is for rising
2-4 City Schools’ students. The camp will take place from Monday, June 26th to Friday, August 4th
from 9 am – 3 pm. See Ms. Swann for a Superkids packet.

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PTO NEWS 16 15

Upcoming PTO Events Include:

 Tutti Gusti Night - Thursday, 5/4 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.

 PTO Meeting – Tuesday, 5/9 6pm Election for new Board
members will be held

 PTO Happy Hour – Friday, 5/19 5:30 pm We can't wait to
have another fun night out. Join us at Quarterhouse Tavern
at 801 South Decker Avenue. Food and drink specials will be
offered.

 Box Tops - The new Box Top forms are available at the end of
the news magazine.

 Square 1 Art Fundraiser - Track 1 products will be delivered
May 10th. Track 2 orders are due May 3rd and will be
delivered May 23rd.

 Middle School dance – Friday, May 5th Contact Ms. Hayden
at [email protected] with any questions or if you'd
like to help.

 Someone Special and Me Dance – Friday, May 12th –
Volunteers are needed for this event. Please email Tracy Hall
at [email protected] for questions or to sign up to
volunteer!

 Bee Fit Planning Meeting – Wednesday, May 31st at 5:30 pm.
Parents are encouraged to attend.

 Save the Date: End of Year Celebration - Chick fil A Spirit
Night, June 7th

A big thank you to Jill and Sean Morrison
for their coordination of this program
which provided our teachers with so many
educational resources donated by our
parents!

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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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 April.
The students in this grade level will have a PTO sponsored pizza party.

April Attendance% Year Attendance%
Grade 95.99% Grade 95.88%
HHA average 97.75% HHA average 97.19%
Grade 1 97.34% Grade 4 96.79%
Grade 4 96.76% Grade 1 96.34%
Grade 6 96.06% Grade 6 96.20%
Grade 5 96.05% Grade 3 95.93%
Grade 2 96.00% Grade 8 95.82%
Grade 3 94.91% Grade 5 95.63%
Grade 8 94.68% Grade 2 95.49%
PreK 94.32% Kindergarten 94.93%
Kindergarten 93.72% PreK 94.32%
Grade 7 Grade 7

THE SPECTACULAR EXPRESS IS ROLLING ALONG

The Spectacular Express program at HHA is used to recognize students in grades 1-5 for doing a spectacular act. This may be a random act of
kindness, outstanding academic behavior, being honest and much more. Students who received a train car for the month of April are:

Bethea, Alex McCoy, Drake
Bradle, Aiden Powell, Jackson
Casimiro, Henry Schutz, Annabel
Colin, Octavio Shroyer, Emily
Hernandez-Palacios, Norma Smith, Daelan
Huggins, Dawn Soto, Monserratt
Madrigal-Galindo, Yasmin Victoriano, Madelyn
Maldonado, Jacqueline

Special Thanks to our sponsor Canton Railroad! Ms. Diane Abate, Vice-President, will join us for a special
celebration on Tuesday, May 23rd. Any student in grades 1-5 who received a train car for the school year will

have a chance to win fabulous prizes.

If you are in need of a translator or assistive device for meetings or events,
please contact the HHA main office at 410-396-9146.

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Healthy Tips from the Wellness Committee

WELLNESS COMMITTEE “BEE MORE HEALTHY” MONTHLY THEME
VOCAL AND ORAL HYGIENE

There are many simple things you can do to keep your voice and  Remember to floss your
mouth (teeth, gums) healthy! You can incorporate the following teeth—You don’t have to
suggestions to model healthy habits for your children: floss ALL of your teeth,

Tips for Vocal Hygiene: just the ones you want to keep
 Drink plenty of water to hydrate your vocal folds
 Get plenty of rest to keep your voice healthy  Rinse your mouth with mouthwash after brushing/flossing
 Avoid screaming and yelling
 Avoid whispering, as this can be just as damaging to your  Eat a balanced diet, limiting acidic drinks (sodas, juices)
vocal folds as screaming and sugary foods when possible
 Avoid smoke
 Eat a balanced diet  Avoid using your teeth for anything other than chewing
food (e.g. opening packaging/bottles)
Tips for Oral Hygiene:
Rule of ‘2s’:  Brush your tongue to help with oral hygiene and to
eliminate bad breath
 Visit the dentist TWO times per year; Brush your teeth for
TWO minutes TWO times each day  Replace your toothbrush every 3-4 months, or after
recovering from a cold or virus

May 1 – 5, 2017

Staff and students would like to say thank you to:

The HHA PTO: Kelly Navas-Migueloa, Adrienne Ekas-Mueting, Karen Tong, Yesenia Mejia
Herrera, Valerie Thanner, Bonnie Graham and Tracy Hall. Also, thank you to the following
volunteers at HHA: Parents who attend parent meetings and workshops and parents who
chaperone field trips. Also, thank you to Laverne Gilmore, Barbara McKay, Angela Kozlowski, Liz
Purkey, Jackie Hasselberger, Chasity Huggins, Shannon Cos, Agnes Arnold, Sean Morrison, and
Jill Vasbinder Morrison for helping in various ways throughout the school. Also, thank you to
Johns Hopkins Encore Group who tutor our musicians, the staff from the Exelon Corporation for
coordinating our Lego Robotics Team and the students from the Park School who gave a day of
service at HHA.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO SIGN IN EACH TIME YOU VOLUNTEER AT HHA

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/
Contact [email protected] or 410.276.3676 for more information

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/

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LET US KNOW WHAT YOU ARE THINKING!

Hampstead Hill Academy Feedback Form

School Year 2016-2017
Name and contact information if you want a response to your submission:_____________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
I have a_____question_____comment_____concern_____suggestion.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Please return this form to Ms. Swann.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------

PTO Nomination Form
Hampstead Hill Academy
2017-2018 School Year

Name of Person Being Nominated: ___________________________________________________________

Name of Their Child(ren) Attending HHA: ______________________________________________________

E-mail Address: ___________________________________________________________________________

Telephone Number: _______________________________________________________________________

Nomination Position: _____President _____Treasurer _____Member at Large

Please return this form to Ms. Swann.

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Principal’s List – April, 2017

Aguilar-Oyorzabal, Layset Gonzalez-Serrano, Joselyn Palmer, Fiona
Alarcon, Anna Gordon, Kaleigh Palmer, Mairead
Alderfer, Audrey Gross, Cayden Pappas, Eric
Ali, Islam Guambana-Calle, Christopher Pappas, Luke
Alvarez-Blanca, Bryan Gutierrez-Martinez, Jilma Park, Sophia
Andersen, Sejr Elliot Guzman-Zavala, Yamile Payne, Jayden
Anderson, Quinn Hanson, Vivian Pelter, Reagan
Anderson, Shawn Harris, Thalia Pinedo-Aza, Marlon
Arias-Mendoza, Sandra Helmick, Jordin Pociluyko, Evelyn
Avila-Larios, Krystal Helmick, Jazmyne Portillo Estrella, Jesus
Baker, Henry Hernandez, Edna Purkey, Cassie
Baloh, Lucy Hernandez-Cielo, Troy Ramirez, Josue
Battersby, Gregory Hernandez-Ramirez, Ivan Ramirez-Cardoso, Daniella
Bautista-Gomez, Charlie Houp, Duncan Ramirez-Moran, Yostin
Benitez-Cruz, Iliana Huerta-Machuca, Gustavo Rodriguez, Nathaniel
Bethea, Alex Huerta-Machuca, Daniel Rogers, Quinn
Bittinger, Jack Huggins, Dawn Rogers, Teaghan
Bonicker, Aidan Huggins, Mason Rosario, Ana
Borowski, Evan Hunt, Amiah Rugel, Eva
Bourgerie, Jai Joslin, Sofia Rugerio-Mejia, Abigail
Bradle, Aiden Juknevicius, Gus Sanchez, Bryan
Brown, Rexford Juvencio-Gaspar, Edwin Sanders, Gabriel
Burbank, Stacia King, Aleana Sanders, Colin
Burger, Henry Kini, Uma Santos-Marin, Nicholas
Bush, Robert-Emmett Kozlowski, Julia Schellenbach, Parker
Caltempa-Vidals, Christian Kramer, Caleb Schultz, Julian
Canales-Sanchez, Juan Kryshtompol, Jevhenia Schutz, Annabel
Cano Romero, Barceliza Lamp, Danielle Scott , Isaiyah
Caravantes-Moreno, Giancarlo Lasker, Natalie Scott, Courtney
Castro-Quintanilla, Brenda Leadbetter, Ryan Sephes, Aaliyah
Cole, Sarah Lessner, Jordan Simmers, Joshua
Colon, Jayvian Lewis, Harlow Smith, Corbyn
Cornejo, Diana Lewis, Henry Smith-Imperatore, Riley
Cos, Matison Lin, Nancy Soto, Monserratt
Coven, Giuliana Lopez, Daira Soto, Erick
Cruz, Ramiro Maddox, Naima Thanner, Isabella
Cruz-Juan, Melvin Maldonado, Jacqueline Tong, Kelsey
De Los Santos-Solano, Eliseo Marcos-San Pedro, Bryan Torres-Anguiano, Carlos
Del Cid, Luca Mattox, Evan Townshend, Carter
Destromp, Ace McCoy, Drake Townshend, Clara
Dilone, Juan McFadden, Harmony Tserkis, Nikolaos
Dopkowski, Gregory McNally, Noah Turner, Devin
England, Steven Mejia-Candia, Yaritza Turowski, Jacob
Fogleman, Annabel Mendoza-Mendoza, Edwyn Victoriano, Madelyn
Fraser, Gavin Molina Hernandez, Alejandra Vicuna-Villalba, Angel
Fraser, Julianna Molina, Sophia Von Wachter, Vincent
Fullerton, Aidan Morales-Mejia, Josue Wahl, Zoe
Furst, Chloe Morgan, Shawn Warren, Anala
Garry, Mirabelle Morris, William Warren, Andre
Gehawi, Shirene Motley, Khalil Webster, Zane
Gochar, Charles Mpoko, Danielle Weigelt, Eliza
Gochar, Paul Mueting, John Wells, Toni
Gomez-Banos, Joscelyn Navas-Migueloa, Luis Xolalpa-Torres, Angel
Gomez-Banos, Bayron Navas-Migueloa, Carmen Zaragoza-Caballero, Paola
Gonzalez-Hernandez, Katherine Nunez-Cabrera, Allison Zornes, James

Honor Roll – April, 2017

Aguirre-Zepeda, Meison Hill, Makayla Sanchez, Blanca
Alvarez-Toribio, Gustavo Houp, Grayson Saunders, Dajah
Antonsson, Eyrun Isaula Aguilar, Ricardo Shroyer, Emily
Arias Mendoza, Judith Johnson III, Zedrick Silva-Buezo, Ashley
Arnold, A.D. Johnson, Janiyah Sitek, Kamila
Arnold, Addison Johnson, Makaila Sizemore, Brooke
Ascencio-Martinez, Julissa Johnson, Sorayah Slater, Ta'nija
Avila-Larios, Sergio Johnson, Talahni Smith, Daelan
Bader, Max Kozlowski, Marcus Soto, Benjamin
Bautista-Leon, Sulema Landaverde, Emily Spencer, Taylor
Blowers, Amanda Levy, Lanard Stauber, Hunter
Bravo Romero, Kimberly Levy, Lanira Sullivan, Olivia
Bryant, Malachi Lucas, Isabella Tarnove, Riley
Cabezas, Autumn Malabayabas, Keira Tarver, Danara
Candia-Aguilar, Yuridia Maldonado, Evelyn Taylor, Donnell
Carpenter, Wyatt Manueles, Mario Taylor, Morgan
Castelan, Cristofer McDowell, Eva Tenezaca Yupa, Paul
Castelan, Josue Mekonine, Daemarius Thompson, Ty'Liyah
Coca-Orellana, Orlin Mendez Sanchez, Tonanzint Tilghman, Kenadi
Cole, Danielle Mendez-Pantoja, Gerardo Tillman, Daniel
Colin-Gonzalez, Octavio Milligan, Hannah Tlapanco-Dominguez, Guadalupe
Colo'n, Zayvier Molina-Sosa, Andy Torres-Anguiano, Andrea
Cordero-Encinas, Sarahi Moonaz, Soleil Torres-Anguiano, Rafael
Davila-Castaneda, Aldair Moore, Sumayah Torres-Ramirez, Randy
Diaz Urosa, David Morales deLeon, Lester Turowski, Tyler
Dilone-Mata, Anthony Morris, Julian Uroza-Caltempa, Marco
Dominguez, Emmanuel Neponuceno-Moran, Maria Walker, Hannah
Dominguez, Ronnie Nunez, Jimi Williams, Westley
Dustin, Ava Perez, Leah Zaragoza Caballero, Rodrigo
Edwards, Sophie Perez-Marquez, Kimberly Zaragoza-Cardoso, Noemi
Edwards, Viola Phillips, Kayla Zeltzman, Aurelia
Elvir-Maldonado, Jhonny Pinedo-Aza, Angelo Ziolkowski, Asher
Ferandes, Heaven Poland, Ayden Zornes, Ariana
Flores-Venancio, Chuy Powell, Jackson
Fraser, Clayton Price Ojagh, Herbert
Funes-Toribio, Jose Roberto Prince, Jameson
Gardner, Catherine Pruitt, Alex
Goldberg, Devin Purkey, Lucie
Goneau, Hannah Queen, Reina
Gonzalez-Sandoval, Dafne Ramos, Aubrey
Gordon, Taniah Ramos, Jayla
Gracyalny, Isabella Randolph, Najee
Gracyalny, Lilianna Rivera, Marcus
Guillen-Espinoza, Anthony Robbins, Kasey
Gutierrez Martinez, Deysi Rojas-Rojas, Diego
Harris, Matthew Rosa, Tlaloc
Harris, Sampson Ross, Kardelle
Hernandez-Cielo, Ashley Sanchez Galindo, Leonardo

7th annual B3 Post Event Survey

1. Did you attend B3 as a ticketed guest?
o YES
o NO

2. Did you volunteer for B3? Check all that apply:
o Solicited businesses for donations
o Served as committee chair
o Helped with set-up
o Helped during event
o Helped with clean-up
o Other_____________________________________________________________________________________

3. Did you donate goods or funds for B3?
o YES
o NO

4. Have you attended or volunteered at previous B3 events?
o YES
o NO

5. What are some things that you thought worked really well?

6. What are some things that PTO needs to work on for future B3’s?

7. Are you interested in serving on the 2018 8th annual B3 committee? Circle all that apply:
o Co-chairing the event
o Leading a committee
o Soliciting businesses for donations
o Volunteering during a shift at the event
o Other______________________________________________________________________________________

8. Other comments:

Name:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Email:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone number: _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Please return this survey to Ms. Swann or place in the PTO mailbox located in the main office.

All proceeds go to support Leaders Go Places!

WHO: Teachers & students in Pre-K - 8th grades!

WHEN: May 1st – May 5th

HOW: Pay $1 each day to your homeroom teacher

Day Theme Ideas
Monday Dress like your favorite comic
Character Day book, cartoon, superhero, or

Tuesday Sports Day book character
Wear a jersey or hat form your
Wednesday Wacky
Thursday Wednesday favorite team, or wear
Friday Twin Thursday appropriate sports gear
Crazy hair, mismatched clothing
School Spirit
Find a friend or teacher and
dress alike

Wear your blue and yellow!

This Month
in Speech…

School Speech- May is Better
Speech and
Language Hearing Month

Pathologists Work on: There are over 123,000
Speech Language
• Articulation Pathologists in the
• Saying different sounds,
such as /r/ or /l/. world. Almost half of
them work in the
• Voice schools!
• Focusing on the sound of
your voice and remediating Facts About Speech and Hearing:
vocal abuse such as a
hoarse or raspy voice. • To produce a phrase, about 100 muscles of
the chest, neck, jaw, tongue and lips must
• Stuttering coordinate.
• Targeting strategies for
fluent speech. • The human tongue is made up of 8
muscles. It is one of the most powerful
• Language muscles in your body.
• Higher order language
skills, vocabulary, • Sound travels at the speed of 1,130 feet per
grammar, syntax, etc. second. That’s 770 miles per hour!

• Pragmatics • The malleus, incus, and stapes in the ear
• Eye contact, turn-taking, are the smallest bones in the body.
peer-to-peer socialization,
coping strategies, etc. • Communication disorders affect almost 46
million Americans!
• Augmentative Communication
• The use of alternative
devices such as picture
symbols, sign language,
and technology (iPads, etc)
to communicate.

• Phonology/Phonemic Awareness
• Pre-reading skills, sound-
letter awareness, phoneme
segmentation, blending,
identification, etc.

• Executive Functioning
• Organization, sequencing,
problem solving, etc.

…and so much more!





Green spaces in the city are important to birds. Let’s explore them From the Canton Community
together! May 19th - 21st, times and locations vary. Visit Association:

baltimorebirding.com for trip details and registration information. Show your LOVE for O'Donnell Square Park!
Support the endowment to maintain

O'Donnell Square Park with the purchase of
a commemorative brick which will be

installed along the pathway by the East &
West flower beds in the park. This is a
unique opportunity to pay tribute to
someone's love of the community or

recognize birthdays, anniversaries, birth &
wedding dates, etc.

4'x8' engraved brick is $70

Email [email protected] for
more information

Mariachi Alley Party & Jump start your bird-friendly garden! Audubon is bringing the native plants to
Mural Celebration
you! Find us near the fountain in Patterson Park at the Butchers Hill Flea
Friday, May 5th Market on Saturday, May 13th from 9 am – sellout.
5-8 pm

418 S. Conkling Steet

Celebrate our waterways and communities from the
Chesapeake Bay to the Gulf of Mexico!

- Celebration of new murals by Adam Stab and
community led art by Leanna Wetmore of Healthy
Harbor & Amanda Smit-Peters of Southeast CDC

- Live Mariachi Band
- Piñata demos by Artesanas Mexicanas
- Visit with a live crab and create a wall-art habitat
- Hop in a kayak and dress up with props in the

"Waterways Selfie Station"
- Play "Alley-Pong" with giant recycling cans and

"Healthy Harbor Cornhole"
- Food & drink specials from Filippo's Restaurant &

Lounge and Carlos O' Charlies
-Dancing, face-painting and more!

***Event is rain or shine...if it rains we will relocate
inside Filippo's Restaurant & Lounge***

EVENT CONTACT: 410-342-3234 ext 26 or
[email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/events/3564487747566
09/?active_tab=about

Free Live Music in
Your Community

May 11th, 18th and 25th

Join Us for Live Music,
Food and Fun!

Gates open at 5:30 pm!



Now accepting applications to
Living Classrooms Patterson Park

Summer Camp!

Enrolling rising 6th, 7th ,8th grade only
Dates: June 26th—Aug 4th
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm (before care 8:30am)
Cost: $30
Call the center at 410-878-0563, email pattersonparkin-
[email protected] to request application, or stop in the center:
open Mon– Fri 10:00am-6:00pm.

Located inside Patterson Park at 200 South Linwood Ave.
Building with grey roof on Utz Twardowicz Field-across from

pool behind the Mimi DiPietro Rink.

The second annual “Senior Prom” was held on April
10th in partnership with Baltimore City Recreation
and Parks Senior Citizen Division and Virginia Baker
Recreation Center. Living Classrooms Patterson Park
afterschool program participants decorated, served
food, danced, and showed our seniors a lot of love!

Patterson Park Girls on the Run: Heart and Sole Team (grades 6-8)
had a great time at the Druid Hill GOTR 5K race April 22. Good Job!!

Children’s Programs: May 2017

WEEKLY STORYTIMES

Mother Goose Baby Steps Preschool Leaps
Mondays at 11:00am Wednesdays at 11:00am
May 1, 8, 15, 22
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
An interactive nursery rhyme A program of stories, songs,
program with music and movement.
and fun for ages 3-5.

Buena Casa Buena Brasa
Thursdays at 11:00am
May 4, 11, 18, 25

Canciones, rimas, cuentos y
juegos para los niños (0-3 años)

y los padres o cuidadores.

PROGRAMS

Cinco De Mayo Celebration Reading Tails
Saturday, May 6, 12pm Saturday, May 20, 1pm

Join us for a Cinco De Mayo fies- Come read to a dog from Pets on
ta! Come learn about Cinco de Wheels. Choose any book, make a
Mayo and enjoy dancing and fun new furry friend. Registration &
activities. drop-ins are welcome.

Flower-making w/Artesanas National Backyard Games
Mexicanas Day!
Wednesday, May 10, 3:30pm Monday, May 22, 3:30pm

Create flowers using tissue pa- Come to the library to cele-
per and corn husks. brate with awesome backyard
games.

Wild About Wildflowers The Enoch Pratt Free Library
Wednesday, May 17, 3:30pm System will be closed on
Monday, May 29 in
Learn about about the science of
wildflowers and maybe even observance of Memorial Day.
grow one of your own.

Southeast Anchor Library *3601 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224 *410-396-1580

May 2017 HHA Activities

Monday, May 1, 2017  2:40pm- 4:30pm Audubon
 2:40pm- 3:40pm Stocks in the Future Gr 6
 Leaders Go Places Spirit Week – May 1 – May 5  2:45pm - 4pm Brownies
 2:45pm- 3:15pm Grs 2-8 ESOL Homework Club
 7:30am - 8am Ms. Kosmer Coach Class  2:45pm - 4pm K-1 Daisies
 2:50pm- 3:30pm Dance Committee
 2:40pm - 3:20pm Gr 4 Coach Class  3pm - 4pm Gr 8 Math Coach Class
 6:30pm- 7:30pm Girl Scout Party
 2:40pm - 3:30pm Grs 6-8 Study Hall

 2:40pm - 4pm Kids in the Zone

 2:40pm - 4pm Lego Robotics Tm

 2:40pm- 4:30pm Audubon

 2:40pm- 3:40pm Stocks in the Future Gr 6

 2:45pm - 4pm Gr 4-8 Jr/Cadets Tuesday, May 9, 2017
 7:30am- 8am
 2:45pm- 3:15pm Grs 2-8 ESOL Homework Club  8am- 10am Ms. Kosmer Coach Class
 2:40pm- 4pm Parent English Class
 2:50pm- 3:30pm Dance Committee  2:40pm- 3:30pm Gr 6-8 Builders Club
 2:45pm - 5pm Grs 6-8 Study Hall
 3pm - 4pm Gr 8 Math Coach Class  2:50pm- 4:30pm Green Leaders
 3pm - 4pm Tennis Club
Tuesday, May 2, 2017 Ms. Kosmer Coach Class  3pm - 5pm Chess
 7:30am- 8am Parent English Class  3pm -4:15pm Grs 4&5 Baseball
 8am- 10am Grs 6-8 Study Hall  6pm - 7pm GYM Open Basketball
 2:40pm- 3:30pm Green Leaders PTO Meeting
 2:45pm - 5pm Tennis Club
 2:50pm- 4:30pm Chess Wednesday, May 10, 2017
 3pm - 4pm Grs 4&5 Baseball
 3pm - 5pm GYM Open Basketball  Progress Reports Issued
 3pm -4:15pm

 7:30am- 8am Ms. Kosmer Coach Class

Wednesday, May 3, 2017  2:40pm -3:30pm Gr 5 Math Coach Class
 7:30am- 8am
 2:40pm -3:30pm Ms. Kosmer Coach Class  2:40pm- 3:30pm Grs 6-8 Study Hall
 2:40pm- 3:30pm Gr 5 Math Coach Class
 2:40pm - 4pm Grs 6-8 Study Hall  2:40pm - 4pm Lego Robotics Team
 2:40pm- 3:40pm Lego Robotics Tm
 3pm - 4pm Stocks in the Future Gr 7  2:40pm- 3:40pm Stocks in the Future Gr 7
 3pm - 4pm Co-ed Soccer
 4:30pm- 6:30pm Gr 8 Math Coach Class  3pm - 4pm Co-ed Soccer
Helping Up Mission
 3pm - 4pm Gr 8 Math Coach Class

Thursday, May 4, 2017 Ms. Kosmer Coach Class Thursday, May 11, 2017 Ms. Kosmer Coach Class
 7:30am- 8am Parent English Class  7:30am- Bam Parent English Class
 8am- 10am Gr 5 Coach Class  8am- 10am PreK Audubon
 2:40pm- 3:30pm Grs 6-8 Study Hall  9am - 11: 15am Gr 5 Coach Class
 2:40pm- 3:30pm Grs 2-8 ESOL Homework Club  2:40pm- 3:30pm Grs 6-B Study Hall
 2:45pm- 3:15pm Spanish Class  2:40pm- 3:30pm Grs 2-B ESOL Homework Club
 2:50pm- 3:50pm STEAM  2:45pm- 3:15pm Spanish Class
 2:50pm- 4pm Tennis Game  2:50pm- 3:50pm STEAM
 2:50pm- 4:30pm Co-ed Soccer  2:50pm- 4pm Tennis Game
 3pm - 4pm Grs 4&5 Baseball  2:50pm- 4:30pm Co-ed Soccer
 3pm - 5pm GYM Open Basketball  3pm - 4pm Grs 4&5 Baseball
 3pm -4:15pm PTO Tutti Gusti Night  3pm - 5pm GYM Open Basketball
 3pm - 8pm  3pm -4:15pm Hampstead Hill Nights
 5:30pm - 8pm

Friday, May 12, 2017
 NWEA Grades 1& 2 Math

Friday, May 5, 2017 Ms. Kosmer Coach Class  7:30am- 8am Ms. Kosmer Coach Class
 Orange Friday Gr K Audubon  2:40pm- 3:30pm Grs 6-8 Study Hall
 7:30am- 8am Grs 6-8 Study Hall  2:50pm- 3:50pm Guitar
 8:30am- 2pm Guitar
 2:40pm- 3:30pm STEAM  2:50pm- 4pm STEAM
 2:50pm- 3:50pm Co-ed Soccer Game  3pm - 4pm Co-ed Soccer Game
 2:50pm- 4pm Middle School Dance
 3pm - 4pm  5:30pm- 7:30pm Someone Special and Me Dance
 4:30pm - 7pm
Monday, May 15, 2017

 PARCC Testing – May 15 – 18, 2017

 7:30am- 8am Ms. Kosmer Coach Class

Monday, May 8, 2017  2:40pm- 3:20pm Gr 4 Coach Class

 PARCC Testing May 8 – 11 – Grades 3-8  2:40pm - 4pm Gr 4-8 Jr/Cadets

 7:30am- Bam Ms. Kosmer Coach Class  2:40pm- 3:30pm Grs 6-8 Study Hall

 2:40pm- 3:20pm Gr 4 Coach Class  2:40pm - 4pm Kids in the Zone

 2:40pm- 4pm Gr 6-8 Open Doors  2:40pm - 4pm Lego Robotics Team

 2:40pm- 3:30pm Grs 6-8 Study Hall  2:40pm- 4:30pm Audubon

 2:40pm - 4pm Kids in the Zone  2:40pm- 3:40pm Stocks in the Future Gr 6

 2:40pm - 4pm Lego Robotics Team  2:45pm- 3:15pm Grs 2-8 ESOL Homework Club

 2:50pm- 3:30pm Dance Committee  2:40pm- 4:15pm Gr 6-8 Builders Club Future Care Visit
 3pm - 4pm Gr 8 Math Coach Class  2:40pm- 3:30pm Grs 6-8 Study Hall
 2:45pm - 5pm Green Leaders
Tuesday, May 16, 2017 Ms. Kosmer Coach Class  2:50pm- 4:30pm Tennis Club
 7:30am- 8am Parent English Class  3pm - 4pm Chess
 8am- 10am Grade 8 Trip to Exelon  3pm - 5pm Grs 4 & 5 Baseball
 11:30am - 2:40pm Grs 6-8 Study Hall
 2:40pm- 3:30pm Green Leaders Wednesday, May 24, 2017
 2:45pm - 5pm Tennis Club
 2:50pm- 4:30pm Chess  NWEA Grade 4 Math and NWEA Grades 5 & 6 Science
 3pm - 4pm Grs 4&5 Baseball
 3pm - 5pm  Gr 8 Trip Camden Yards

 Gr 3 Science Center Field Trip

 7:30am- 8am Ms. Kosmer Coach Class

Wednesday, May 17, 2017  2:40pm -3:30pm Gr 5 Math Coach Class
 7:30am- 8am
 2:40pm -3:30pm Ms. Kosmer Coach Class  2:40pm- 3:30pm Grs 6-8 Study Hall
 2:40pm- 3:30pm Gr 5 Math Coach Class
 2:40pm - 4pm Grs 6-8 Study Hall  2:40pm - 4pm Lego Robotics Team
 2:40pm- 3:40pm Lego Robotics Team
 3pm - 4pm Stocks in the Future Gr 7  2:40pm- 3:40pm Stocks in the Future Gr 7
 3pm - 4pm Co-ed Soccer
 3pm - 4pm Gr 8 Math Coach Class  3pm - 4pm Gr 8 Math Coach Class
 4:30pm- 6:30pm School Family Council Meeting
Helping Up Mission  3pm-4:30pm Builders Club Ceramic Paint Night

Thursday, May 25, 2017

 NWEA Grade 3 Math

 Grade 4 Field Trip Seussical

 7:30am- 8am Ms. Kosmer Coach Class

Thursday, May 18, 2017  8am- 10am Parent English Class
 7:30am- 8am
 8am- 10am Ms. Kosmer Coach Class  2:40pm- 3:30pm Gr 5 Coach Class
 8:30am- 2pm Parent English Class
 2:40pm- 3:30pm Gr 2 Audubon  2:40pm- 3:30pm Grs 6-8 Study Hall
 2:40pm- 3:30pm Gr 5 Coach Class
 2:45pm- 3:15pm Grs 6-8 Study Hall  2:45pm- 3:15pm Grs 2-8 ESOL Homework Club
 2:50pm- 3:50pm Grs 2-8 ESOL Homework Club
 2:50pm- 4pm Spanish Class  2:50pm- 3:50pm Spanish Class
 2:50pm- 4:30pm STEAM
 3pm - 4pm Tennis Game  2:50pm- 4pm STEAM
 5:30pm - 8pm Co-ed Soccer
Hampstead Hill Nights  2:50pm- 4:30pm Tennis Game

 5:30pm - 8pm Hampstead Hill Nights Extravaganza

Friday, May 26, 2017

 NWEA Grade 8 Science Test

 Kindergarten Fairytale Day

 Grade 7 Trip Great Kids Farm

Friday, May 19, 2017  7:30am- Bam Ms. Kosmer Coach Class

 Orange Friday  8:30am- 2pm Gr 3 Audubon

 NWEA Grade 2 Reading  9am - 1:30pm Gr 4 Trip

 Grade 1 Zoo Trip  2:40pm- 3:30pm Grs 6-8 Study Hall

 Grade K Field Trip  2:50pm- 3:50pm Guitar

 7:30am- Bam Ms. Kosmer Coach Class  2:50pm- 4pm STEAM

 2:40pm- 3:30pm Grs 6-8 Study Hall Monday, May 29, 2017
 Memorial Day School Closed
 2:50pm- 3:50pm Guitar

 2:50pm- 4pm STEAM

 3pm - 4pm Co-ed Soccer Game Tuesday, May 30, 2017

 5:30 PTO Happy Hour  NWEA Grades 5 & 6 Reading and NWEA Grades 7 & 8 Math

 7:30am- Bam Ms. Kosmer Coach Class

Sunday, May 21, 2017  8am- 10am Parent English Class
 Orioles Reach Game – 11 am – 4 pm for pre-selected students
 Camp Letts for LGP Platinum Leaders - May 21 - 24  2:40pm- 3:30pm Grs 6-8 Study Hall

 2:45pm - 5pm Green Leaders

Monday, May 22, 2017  2:50pm- 4:30pm Tennis Club

 2 for 1 Book Fair – May 22 – 26  3pm - 4pm Chess

 NWEA Grade 1 Reading  3pm - 5pm Grs 4 & 5 Baseball

 7:30am - 8am Ms. Kosmer Coach Class Wednesday, May 31, 2017

 2:40pm- 3:20pm Gr 4 Coach Class  NWEA Grade 6 Math and NWEA Grade 7 Science

 2:40pm- 4pm Gr 6-8 Open Doors  Grade 5 Biztown Field Trip

 2:40pm- 3:30pm Grs 6-8 Study Hall  Grade 8 Six Flags Trip

 2:40pm - 4pm Kids in the Zone  7:30am- 8am Ms. Kosmer Coach Class

 2:40pm - 4pm Lego Robotics Team  8:30am-9:30 am Chat With Matt

 2:40pm- 4:30pm Audubon  2:40pm -3:30pm Gr 5 Math Coach Class

 2:40pm- 3:40pm Stocks in the Future Gr 6  2:40pm- 3:30pm Grs 6-8 Study Hall

 2:45pm- 3:15pm Grs 2-8 ESOL Homework Club  3pm- 3:30pm Wellness Committee Meeting

 3pm - 4pm Gr 8 Math Coach Class  4:30pm- 6:30pm Helping Up Mission

 5:30pm- 6:30pm Bee Fit Plan Meeting

Tuesday, May 23, 2017 Ms. Kosmer Coach Class
 7:30am- 8am Parent English Class
 8am- 10am





Hampstead Hill Academy PTO

Box Tops Fundraiser

May 2017

March Collection Update

 Congratulations to Mrs. Bierley’s 1st grade class for
winning the Class Box Tops collection contest. They
won a popcorn party and the traveling trophy!

 Congratulations to 1st grader, Lucy Baloh for col-
lecting the most Box Tops!

 Congratulations to 6th Grader, Brandon Johnson for
winning the raffle for movie passes!

 Correction from last month: Mrs. Kaminaris’ Kindergarten class won a cupcake party

May Collection & Hampstead Hill Nights Where to Find Box Tops

 Turn in 5 BoxTops in exchange for 1 HHA Night  Hefty Bowls, Cups & Plates
prize ticket or 10 BoxTops for 2 tickets, etc. for  Hefty Garbage Bags
any HHA night (Thurs, May 11, 18 or 25)  Boise Polaris Paper
 Scott Flushable Cloths
 Bring into school the Tuesday before HHA night  See complete list at
in order to receive your ticket(s) in time.
www.BTFE.com
 Be sure to check expiration dates, we cannot
accept expired Box Tops.

More Ways to Earn
 Win a MILLION eBoxTops for HHA!
Enter code on specially marked boxes at
https://www.1millionboxtops.com/

Collect Box Tops &
redeem for them for
HHA night prize tickets
to be used Thurs May 11,
18, or 25. Submit 5 Box-
Tops for 1 ticket, 10 for 2
tickets or 15 for 3 tickets
by Tuesday before each
event to receive your

ticket(s) in time.