April 2017 Parent News Magazine

HAMPSTEAD HILL ACADEMY

PARENT NEWS MAGAZINE

APRIL, 2017

HHA FAMILIES ENJOYED THE EXCHANGE OF CULTURES
AT INTERNATIONAL NIGHT

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 Great news! HHA hit the ball out of the park
during an important accreditation process called
410.396.9146 410.396.3637 fax a “School Effectiveness Review (SER).” The SER
www.hha47.org only takes place every five years and is a key
factor in the renewal of our charter contract
Matt Hornbeck, Principal [email protected] with City Schools. After careful planning and
John Paz, Assistant Principal [email protected] scheduling over many months, the two-day
review took place at the end of March. Six
Hampstead Hill Academy evaluators were on site conducting observations
is operated by the Baltimore Curriculum Project, a local nonprofit of 17 classrooms, interviewing our leadership
team, BCP staff and board members and
organization celebrating more than a decade student support staff, as well as conducting
focus groups with students in grades 3-8,
of service and student learning in Baltimore. teachers in every grade and our wonderful
parents. SER includes a careful review of
Laura Doherty, President [email protected] academics, climate and culture and
John McGill, Director of Academic Affairs [email protected] management practices. At the debrief, we
learned that the accreditation team discovered
www.baltimorecp.org what HHA families, staff and students already
know - HHA is an awesome school! The full SER
HHA Parent News Magazine is published monthly for the families and report, complete with detailed scoring, will be
community of Hampstead Hill Academy publically available within 8-12 weeks. We will
include a link on our website and a summary in
Editor the HHA news magazine. Read more about the
Geraldine Swann SER process at
Director of Community Outreach http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/Page/243
82. Special thanks to Staff Developer Nora
Publisher Hogan for spearheading HHA’s SER process.
Matt Hornbeck, Principal Ms. Hogan made sure HHA put its best foot
forward, even building a blog to track our
Magazine contributions from: readiness leading up to the review days.
HHA staff Thanks Nora!

Club coordinators
Community Organizations

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IMPORTANT DATES THIS MONTH What’s Inside…

 4/5, Report Cards Issued Top News Stories page 3
 4/5, Spanish Parent Support Group 8-9:45 am
 4/6, No Uniform Day for LGP Level Students  Current HHA information along with
 4/6, PTO Tutti Gusti Night, 3-8 pm upcoming events
 4/7, Orange Friday
 4/10 – 4/17, School Closed – Spring Break News from the Teams page 5
 4/18, School Reopens
 4/18, PTO meeting in the library, 6 pm  What your child is doing in class along
 4/19, School Family Council Meeting – Budget Review, 3 pm with resource, enrichment and ESOL
 4/21, Orange Friday information
 4/21, PTO Happy Hour, 5:30 pm
 4/23, PTO Verde Brunch Fundraiser, 11 am – 3 pm Club/Activities News page 11
 4/26, Parent Workshop, 8:15 – 9:15 am
 4/26, Wellness Committee, 3 pm  Updates and announcements for the
 4/27, Student Celebration Night, 5:30-7:30 pm many clubs offered at HHA

A COMPLETE CALENDAR WITH ALL ACTIVITIES LISTED IS Family Information page 13

LOCATED AT THE END OF THE NEWS MAGAZINE  Issues important to our parents on a
variety of subjects

PTO News page 16

 News from the Parent/Teacher
Organization at HHA

Student Attendance page 18

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

Let Us Know What You are
Thinking page 20

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

B3 A SMASH HIT FOR THE 7TH YEAR RUNNING!

Saturday, April 1st was the occasion for HHA’s signature fundraiser event of the year!
The PTO's seventh Annual B3 (Bingo, Bidding and Bites) fundraiser brought in
thousands of dollars in much-needed funding for our school. More than 50 sponsors
of the event - local restaurants and businesses - donated a variety of superb dishes
and desserts. Special thanks to Outback for their generous contributions. There were
about 150 silent auction items valued at thousands of dollars that included Ice Cream
at the Charmery with the Principal, spa packages, local art and jewelry, VIP seats at
next year’s spring musical and family memberships to area attractions.

Thanks to PTO President Kelly Navas-Migueloa, Officers Adrienne Ekas-Mueting, Karen Tong, and Yesenia
Mejia, At-Large Members Valerie Thanner, Bonnie Graham, Kelly Powers and Tracy Hall, as well as teacher
advisors Abby Hayden, Katie Johnson, Rachel Douglas and Lindsey Knudsen for their hard work and dedication
to planning this event. A huge shout out to Mary Pat Fannon for her instrumental work negotiating the maze
of requirements to get the necessary permits. Please remember our sponsors when spending your hard-earned
dollars! Check out the complete list of sponsors at the end of the news magazine.

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TOP NEWS STORIES

BUDGET UPDATE

Thanks to the hard work and repeated rallying of more than 150 members of our school community, joined with thousands of others across the
City, more than $60M of what is now a $100M deficit has been restored. At HHA, this means that about $555K of an approximate $1M cut will be
restored. Because we are at scale, housed in a City-owned building, receive a revenue-based per pupil amount as a charter and can roll our dollars
over year-to-year, we are many times better off than most schools in the City or County. However, along with our partners at BUILD, BEC and BEE,
we are keeping the pressure on. There is a strong likelihood that City Council President Jack Young may be able to commit another $10M to City
Schools next year.

HHA’s School Family Council (SFC) will review our submitted budget Wednesday, April 19th. Next year, we are projected to serve 772 students
overall, with 726 K-8 students. In these tough financial times when education budgets are tight, you should continue to set high expectations for
your child’s school. 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 that every neighborhood school should have what we have!

Who to call regarding the budget deficit: Council President Young Councilman Cohen
Mayor Pugh 410-396-4804 410-396-4821
(410) 396-3835 [email protected] [email protected]
http://mayor.baltimorecity.gov/contact-
mayor

Thank you to the staff and families of HHA who rallied at City Hall to FIX the GAP. You are the best!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! PARCC BEGINS

STUDENT CELEBRATION 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
NIGHT 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
WHEN: Thursday, April 27th 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
5:30-7:30 pm days. A complete list of when students in individual grades and homerooms will
take the PARCC will be posted on our website at www.hha47.org. Please e-mail our
This is a night for parent/teacher conferences testing coordinators Nicky Seymour at [email protected] or Nora Hogan at
and to celebrate the academic success of your [email protected] with any questions. Remember that breakfast is free to
child! Look for a flyer to be sent home after 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.
spring break.

SPECIAL INCENTIVES DURING PARCC TESTING

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 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 come to school
with a relaxed, positive view of the test and to be on time and try their best.

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ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A BCP 5TH GRADER?

HHA charter operator is the Baltimore Curriculum Project, a local nonprofit that has been around for 20 years. BCP’s
sixth annual Are You Smarter than a BCP 5th Grader? Quiz Show Fundraiser will take place Thursday, April 20, 2017
from 6:15pm - 8:30pm at City Springs Elementary/Middle School (100 S. Caroline Street, Baltimore, MD 21231). Join
us for a fun-filled quiz show. This year BCP and HHA students will compete against City Schools CEO Sonja Santelises,
Blue Cross Blue Shield Senior Vice President Maria Tildon and Fox45 Meteorologist Vytas Reid. Actor Bob Heck will be
your Master of Ceremonies. Enjoy a delicious dinner donated by Mama’s On The Half Shell and Nacho Mama’s.

The Children’s Bookstore, a sponsor of “Are You Smarter,” announces Adam Gidwitz, 2017 Newbery Honor winner for
The Inquisitors Tale, will speak and sign books at the store Thursday, April 13th at 4 pm. BCP teachers will receive 15%
off Gidwitz book purchases during the signing. Everyday teachers can receive 10% off all classroom purchases (and no
taxes as a BCP teacher). Check it out- www.thecbstore.com.

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!

MARYLAND HIGH SCHOOL TESTING 3RD QUARTER REPORT CARDS

REQUIREMENTS COMING HOME APRIL 5TH

The Maryland College and Career Ready Standards are based on the Your child's 3rd quarter report card tells you how your child is
Common Core State Standards, which have been adopted by performing in each subject. Make sure to note if any teacher
Maryland and more than 40 other states, and provide students with indicates that your child is performing below grade level and/or is
the relevant, real world knowledge and skills needed for success requesting a conference. If you want to schedule an appointment
beyond high school. In order to measure student mastery of the new with a teacher, please send in a note or contact the main office at
standards, Maryland has implemented statewide tests – the 410-396-9146. For tips on talking with your child's teacher, see the
Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers article at the end of the news magazine.
(PARCC) assessments. About a third of HHA’s 8th grade students
have been selected to take the PARCC Algebra I assessment this KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT FOR
year. Moving forward, we plan to have most of our 8th grade
students take the high school Algebra assessment. PARCC Algebra I 2017-2018
is a Maryland graduation requirement, although for now there is no
passing score - students just have to take it. Learn more at: If you live within our attendance area, approximately Broadway to
http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/programs/Pages/Testing/PA Haven Street and Eastern Avenue to Boston Street, and you are
RCC/index.aspx planning to send your child to kindergarten at Hampstead Hill
Academy next year, please call the main office at 410-396-9146 to
NEW SCHOOL IN CANTON UPDATE set up an appointment for registration. Your child must turn five
years old by September 1, 2017. There are more than 200 children
Over two years ago, the Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) hand- on our waiting list for next year who live outside of our attendance
delivered a proposal to North Avenue to expand HHA to two area. We need an accurate count of in-zone families who intend to
campuses that would include our present site (PreK-2) and a new, enroll in order to project sensible class sizes.
renovated campus at 801 South Highland Avenue (grades 3-8). City
Schools recently reached out to BCP and HHA to restart the
conversation. It looks like HHA will commission a feasibility study to
consider programming, grade configurations, parking,
renovation/ownership costs, etc. We will definitely keep you
posted.

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EXPANDING HONORS COURSES

After putting our toe in the water this year by implementing a 5th and 6th grade
honors reading program called Springboard, our Honors Curriculum will be
expanded next year to include reading, math and science in 6-8 grades. All of our
students are engaged in rigorous curriculum that prepares them to be successful
in high school, college and career.

PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT Free Live Music in
Your Community
Please remind your elementary-age child to use the playground equipment safely May 11th, 18th and 25th
after school hours. No tag or running because kids run into each other. No
middle school students are allowed to use the playground. All elementary age Join Us for Live Music,
students are required to have an adult supervising them on the playground after Food and Fun!
school. Our afterschool provider, Fitness, Fun, and Games uses the playground as
well, so you may see students without a parent being supervised by FFG staff. Gates open at 5:30 pm!
The “Spinami” spinning activity should have a maximum of 6 students on it at one
time, and they should all be sitting. No hanging on the Spinami. Please let the
office know immediately if you see anything unsafe. Our goal is to let elementary
kids have a lot of safe fun.

PARKING

You may have noticed Baltimore City Parking Enforcement officers giving tickets out in the morning. Please avoid driving on the blocks surrounding
the school from 7:45-8:15 in the morning and 2:40-3 in the afternoon. Park a block or two away and walk your child to school or pick up your child.
This is a constant safety concern. We have had a number of near misses by cars going around cars that are parked or stopped illegally in the middle
of the road. Tickets for stopping in the lane of traffic to let your child out or pick your child up are $252. We have some very sad stories of parents
who have had to pay that fine. Pull to the curb and let your child out of the vehicle on the curb side of the car only. Plan ahead, park a block away
and walk to school. These officers are randomly checking on compliance. We never know when they will be here.

NEWS FROM THE TEAMS

PREK

Students will learn about the spring season and plants! They are excited to see both
classroom caterpillars starting to grow and look forward to watching the complete lifecycle of
the caterpillars! In math, students will learn about composing and decomposing numbers (for
example "3 and 3 make 6"). They will also compare numbers to 10 and discuss which
numbers are more or less than other numbers.

KINDERGARTEN

Students have been working very hard this past month on folktales and other stories. They Students in grade 3 read to PreK students
have discussed characters, settings, problems/solutions and sequenced stories. They will on Reading Buddies Day
continue to use all these story elements to discuss the reading stories. Students have also
been working on writing and counting numbers to 20, addition and subtraction. Next month,
students will learn about different plants and the parts of a plant. Please continue to read
with your child every night and to practice flashcards. Everyone is looking forward to spring
weather and identifying the signs of spring!

GRADE 1

Students have been learning about the solar system in the Core Knowledge unit. As part of the unit, they will complete a writing project about
discovering a new planet. The next unit of study will be animal habitats. This unit will also be part of a project that kids will complete at
home. Students are also excited about their upcoming field trip on April 6th to see Stuart Little. They will see a live theater show to complement
their writing of a play in drama class. Spring break is upon us and we hope the students spend time relaxing and reading! When school resumes,
students will work hard to finish the year strong, and we will make sure our students are ready for the second grade.

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GRADE 2

The students are learning about Ancient Greece and will next study life cycles of plants and animals.
The last quarter is beginning so please make sure to check your child’s folder every night and turn
in all assigned work. The students are looking forward to their upcoming field trip to the Franklin
Institute on April 6th. This science museum is amazing and the students will really enjoy seeing all
of the interesting displays including the walk-through human heart! Have a safe and relaxing
spring break!

GRADE 3

Reading: Students will begin April by reviewing how to write journals as a character in a narrative
text. Please continue to have your child review the PARCC test coming up in May by practicing the
sample tests on the following website https://parcc.pearson.com/practice-tests/english/
Remember it is always beneficial to read with your child every night and ask questions about the
text regarding the characters, character traits, plot and solution of the story. Happy reading!

Language/Science: Students are writing longer and more detailed stories. Their writing sometimes

includes dialogue and even sentences with a part that tells when. In science, students are diving

into the water and climate unit. They will continue to conduct hands-on investigations that are

engaging and content-driven.

1st grade student uses a cup and

Math: Students continue to work hard to master the steps in multiplication and long division. All beans to learn multiplication
students should do basic fact practice at home which includes all operations as well as the steps in

long division. Take advantage of the beautiful spring weather to get outside and incorporate math facts into play time (ie. bounce a ball and skip

count, use sidewalk chalk to practice facts, etc.). Additionally, some students have moved ahead to fractions and are working to identify parts of a

whole or set as well as equivalent fractions and fractions in measurement.

GRADE 4

Reading: Students are reading complex text, answering text based questions and responding to text in writing. They are also preparing for the
PARCC test in May. Please look out for information that will be sent home soon about the best ways to support your child at home with this test.

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 are reading The Prince and the Pauper and answering high level comprehension questions in writing. Ms. Schultz is so impressed
with the dedication and growth she has seen over the last couple of months and is looking forward to a strong end to the school year! If you need
to contact Ms. Schultz, please email her at [email protected] or send a message via Class Dojo.

GRADE 5

Reading: Students are concentrating on their ability to analyze text by creating a claim, supporting that claim with evidence and then providing
relevant commentary/insight. They are also working on honing their writing skills by writing explicit, clear and concise pieces that respond to a
given prompt. On that note, please make sure to check your child's agenda each night. If reading homework has been assigned, please ensure that
your child has completed the written portion of the assignment. Homework is a great way for students to practice writing independently and
provides the teacher with useful information about each individual's skill set. Lastly, all students in 5th grade are preparing for the PARCC reading
assessment. In preparation, students will take multiple practice tests and will work on their computer skills. If you have any questions about the
PARCC assessment, please feel free to contact Ms. Steinhardt!

Language: Some students are practicing writing position papers where they have to either agree or disagree with a given claim. Then, they must be
able to write four paragraphs to support the position and claim. These paragraphs include reasons and evidence written with many details.

Science: Science has come to a close for the 5th grade school year! Congratulations to all of our students and their wonderful families for working
so hard in preparation for the MISA. Our scientists truly made everyone so proud! They all worked incredibly hard throughout the entire test.
Student will now move into Social Studies for Quarter 4. This unit will include Colonial North America, the Revolution, the Federal Period and the
War of 1812.

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Math: Students finished a unit on decimal
operations. The next unit of study will be
finding the volume of rectangular prisms.
During this unit, students will complete a
portfolio project, and will have to create their
own cereal brand. As students move closer to
the PARCC test, they will continue to practice
their multiplication and division facts. Prodigy
is a great way for students to get in some extra
math work while having fun.

GRADE 6 5th grade students asked Councilman Zeke Cohen questions about his plans to help
FIX the GAP
Humanities: Students are finishing narrative
and expository writing pieces for their
portfolios. They are also beginning a new unit
on ancient Greece and completing novel
units. In addition, students are preparing to
see a performance of Romeo & Juliet at the
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company in
preparation for the Shakespeare units that will
begin after spring break.

Math: Students will finish geometry by exploring area, circumference, radius and the diameter of circles. They will also uncover Pi as the
relationship between circumference and diameter. Starting next week, they will begin the unit on statistics and probability. Throughout this unit,
they will learn methods of data collection, ways to graph this data and different means for interpreting this data.

Science: Students have shown to be very passionate about climate change and have become climate change advocates. They even wrote
persuasive letters to the President in hopes to convince him that climate change is happening. Students are now learning about plate tectonics and
how plate movement creates earthquakes and volcanoes. Ask them to tell you about Alfred Wegner and his theory on continental drift.

GRADE 7

Language Arts: Students finished reading The Diary of Anne Frank: The Play by
Francis Goodrich and Alfred Hackett. After reading the play, students wrote an
argumentative essay in which they evaluated what relationship had the biggest
impact on Anne's development. Students argued whether her relationship with
her father, sister or friend, Peter, had the biggest impact on her.

Math: Students will work on Domain 5, statistics and probability. They will
work on understanding sampling, using mean and mean absolute deviation,
comparative inferences, understanding probability, simple events, compound
events and simulations.

Science: Students recently participated in Brain Awareness Week! They learned Mr. Hornbeck holds a human brain in his hand
about the brain through some very exciting, hands-on activities, including
holding real human brains! In April, students will continue exploring the human
body through each of the body systems. This is always an exciting unit for the
students with many labs and connections to real life experiences. They are all
looking forward to a successful month ahead!

GRADE 8

Language Arts: Students have completed an argumentative essay based on the novel Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. During the novel study,
students participated in gallery walks, Socratic Seminars and group work to help support their understanding of the novel and the time period of
the Great Depression. This month students will read The Giver by Lois Lowry and work on character analysis, conflict and theme. They will also
begin to work on an independent project for the project fair. They will research a person, place or time period and make a PowerPoint or tri-fold
board to present their information.

Math: Algebra students are working on factoring polynomials and will soon advance to rational numbers. In 8th grade math, students are working
on geometry, calculating volume, applying the Pythagorean Theorem and using the distance formula in problems requiring application.

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Science: Congratulations to the 8th grade students who did
an excellent job taking the MSA science exam last week.
Students have just completed their third portfolio project,
titled Energy Advocacy, where they created persuasive
projects to promote a renewable energy resource that the
United States should consider using to produce electricity.
Students made posters and PowerPoints, wrote letters
and rap songs, as well as created physical models to support
their argument. After discussing thermal energy,
temperature and heat, students will launch into the final unit
on chemistry, which will involve a number of hands-on
activities that include making ice cream, exploring physical
and chemical properties of matter, analyzing the periodic
table of elements and learning about the fundamental
"building blocks" of our universe. Stay tuned for information
about the end-of-year field trips and closing ceremony, which
is set for Friday, June 9th at 8:30 am.

8th grade students take part in a Socratic Seminar for the novel
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

LEADERS GO PLACES

Families are invited to attend the Quarter 3 Leadership Recognition Ceremony Friday, April 7th at 8 am in the auditorium. The Quarter 3 leaders will
also be recognized at the end of HHA's May news magazine. After the ceremony, students who are on Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum level will
get the chance to explore "STEAM in the streets" of Baltimore when they visit the Maryland Science Center, American Visionary Arts Museum and
the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Students will participate in a scavenger hunt as well as engineering challenges throughout the day. They will
receive permission slips the first week of April that need to be returned to school by Thursday, April 6th.

Important Note about LGP Trip Days: It is the expectation that all students attend school on Leaders Go Places trip days. Students

who are not eligible or choose not to attend the trips should attend school.

New this year, a program called the “LGP Day of Service" was introduced for students who do not take part in the LGP trip. During this time,
students learn about important ways to "contribute to the common good" and complete service learning projects in and for the community. After a
short presentation, students are broken into groups to complete a variety of service learning projects that can earn them up to 1.5 service learning
hours to go towards Quarter 4. Last quarter, students made sandwiches for the homeless, created care packages for sick children, cleaned
Patterson Park and read to our youngest students at HHA. It is a terrific opportunity to get a jump on collecting hours for next quarter. More
importantly, the "LGP Day of Service" is a unique chance to give back to the community during the school day. Please encourage your child to
attend school on Friday, April 7th so they are not penalized for being absent and they have the chance to participate in the "Day of Service."

LGP Events - April

 Monday, April 3 | Quarter 4 begins
 Thursday, April 6 | Middle School No Uniform Day (students need 80% or above positive points in Q3 to participate)
 Friday, April 7 | Quarter 3 Leadership Recognition Ceremony
 Friday, April 7 | Quarter 3 Leadership Trip
 Friday, April 7 | Quarter 3 “LGP Day of Service” (for students not attending the trip)
 Friday, April 21 | LGP Community Circle
 Friday, April 28 | Career Fair

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RESOURCES

PHYSICAL EDUCATION intellectual, physical, spiritual, environmental and social). Students
in grades 3 – 6 continue the fitness and nutrition unit by creating
PreK - 1 students will continue to play large group games such as: posters and exercise programs to teach others how to stay
Mousetrap, Limbo and Time Bomb. Trash Man will also be re- healthy. Students in grades 7 and 8 continue the Family Life and
introduced to the program. Students in grades 2-6 will begin the Human Sexuality Unit.
Dodge Ball unit, and students in grade 7 and 8 will have the option
to play dodge ball or volleyball. If weather permits, some classes ART
will go outside for class.
PreK and kindergarten students learned about the components of
MUSIC LESSONS art through the creation of art monsters, and students in grade 2
made collaborative story boards. Students in grade 4 learned about
Band and orchestra students are preparing for the May Community pattern design and paper weaving, and students in grade 6 made
Arts Night. All students will have multiple rehearsals this month in Papier-mâché bowls and created their own optical illusions.
order to be ready for the performance. Students need to practice Students in grade 8 worked on acrylic painting and tessellations.
over spring break to make sure they are ready when they return to
school! In addition, all students have been learning the importance Prek and kindergarten students learned
of scales and working on basic musicianship skills such as reading, about art components by making art
rhythm, bow skills, embouchure, air support and executive skills. monsters

CORE KNOWLEDGE EXTENSION

Prek and kindergarten students continue to sing a variety of songs
and move to different beats. Students in grades 1 and 2 are
learning about frontier explorers, and students in grades 3 and 4 are
learning about colonial America. Students in grade 5 are learning
about the thirteen colonies and colonial America, and students in
grade 7 continue with the Duolingo program. Students in grades 6
and 8 will continue with various writing activities.

HEALTH

PreK and kindergarten students began the unit on safety by
discussing trusted adults and how to respond to strangers and
uncomfortable situations. Students in grades 1 and 2 were
introduced to wellness and will participate in a different activity
each day for the six different dimensions of wellness (emotional,

We are excited to announce that 5th grade students, Shirene Gehawi and Juan Dilone, under the direction of

Ms. Jen Burt, won third place at the Creative Alliance's Black History Month Art Competition. The artwork,

representing Michelle Obama and Jackie Robinson, awarded HHA $250 towards further arts programming

in the school. Congratulations Shirene and Juan!"

LIBRARY

The HHA library has been very busy this month:
 tons of books have been checked out
 a local author came to read to students in grades 1 and 2 and talked
about being an author
 lots of Dr. Seuss books were read in honor of his birthday, March 2nd
 students created a "Book Wish List" to give suggestions of new books
for the library
 the "Little Free Library" on the playground has been filled up many
times with new books for families to enjoy

Matt Galdeone, local Baltimore author was a big hit
with HHA students

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FOOD FOR LIFE

Students in PreK and K have been tasting fresh carrot juice, making dried bean mosaics and making corn tortillas from scratch. Students in grades 1
and 2 are learning about super foods like asparagus, kale and Brussels sprouts. They are tasting these foods raw and cooked, voting on their
favorites and then graphing the votes. Students in grades 3 and 4 are tasting herbs and spices and creating their own spice mixtures for popcorn.
Students in grades 5 and 6 have been creating their own salad and vinaigrette recipes. The two classes had a cook-off and Ms. Hayden and
Ms. Luthers were judges. Ms. Hayden loved one recipe so much that she made if for dinner that night! See the recipe below. Students in grades 7
and 8 are making flags of different countries out of foods traditionally eaten in those countries!

Vinaigrette Recipe by Hannah Mitchem, Frances Taylor, Juan Mendoza, Carrie Snowden and Jacqueline Roldan

Vinaigrette ingredients: Salad ingredients:
2 Tbs. lime juice 3 small cucumbers, peeled and chopped
6 Tbs. olive oil bowl full of spinach
3 Tbs. cilantro leaves 2 handfuls of feta cheese, crumbled
1 tsp. honey 2 ounces pasta, cooked according to directions on the box
salt & pepper to taste 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

Directions
1. Prepare the vinaigrette by mixing all the ingredients together in a small bowl.
2. Cook the pasta and set it aside to cool.
3. Add the salad ingredients (except the pasta & breadcrumbs) to the bowl of spinach and mix
with some of the vinaigrette.
4. Mix the rest of the vinaigrette with the pasta.
5. Put the pasta on the plate, and top it with the salad and croutons.

DRAMA Picture of Ms. Hayden’s salad

Students in PreK and kindergarten have learned how to use their bodies and voice to create
animal characters, human characters and to reveal a character's personality. Students in
grades 1-4 collaborated as a class to write an original play. The students came up with the
setting, characters, conflict and plot. Then, they learned to write lines for the characters in a
script. Students in grades 5-8 worked on a production project in which they took on the role of
a director, stage manager, actor or designer to produce a scene from a play.

NATURE EXPLORATION

Everyone has been waiting patiently for spring to arrive and finally it is here! This is an exciting time to be teaching and learning with our students
outside. The migratory birds have returned or are passing through the park, the pollinators are hatching and buzzing in our gardens, and the
flowers and trees are beginning to bloom. Each class has the opportunity to get outside and investigate different ecosystems in the community
and to discover the rich biodiversity present. Students in grade 2 are learning about the importance of pollinators, and students in grade 4 are
focusing on food chains and webs as energy flows through an ecosystem. Students in grade 6 discovered new vocabulary associated with ecology
and investigated the laws of thermodynamics. Students in grade 8 are studying water quality and the biodiversity in the boat lake in the park.

In Nature Exploration, students test, investigate and observe at Patterson Park

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ESOL DEPARTMENT NEWS

Kindergarten students are in Unit 4 Just Around the Corner and are learning about the community, their neighbors and city life. Students in grade 1
are in Unit 4 Everyone Needs a Home and are learning about children from around the word and where they live. Students in grade 2 are
investigating the source of foods by following vegetables that grow on a farm and get to the grocery store. Students in grade 3 are learning about
the life cycle of a plant, and are discovering how a tiny seed will turn into a plant, which will release another seed, starting the cycle all over again.
Students in grades 4 and 5 learned about the different kinds of intelligence people have, and what skills are needed for different occupations, and
students in grade 6 have been learning new vocabulary about different places in the community, through the use of technology. They are
now previewing the story of Romeo and Juliet. Students in grade 7 have finished learning about Anne Frank, and students in grade 8 continue to
use context clues to define new words.

ENRICHMENT NEWS

GAL students in grades 1-4 have been reading fantasy novels and exploring the genre with a variety of projects. Congratulations to: Giuliana, Jilma,
Khalil, Quinn, Grayson, Noah, Charlie and Annabel for completing all of the February GAL Challenges! This means five Dreambox lessons per week,
two completed SIR reading logs, and ‘Cool Word’ projects. Those students were invited to our Engineering Challenge Pizza Party, where they
worked in teams to build a marble maze using only index cards and masking tape. Ask your child if they completed their March challenges.
Encourage them to rise to the occasion for April.

CLUB/ACTIVITIES NEWS

STUDENT/STAFF BASKETBALL GAME

The HHA Middle School Basketball team closed the season on March 23rd with a Student/Staff game victory and awards ceremony. HHA finished
the season with 3 wins and the school's first post-season basketball win over Crossroads.

Honored players included:
 Lily Agueda who was recognized for her selection as a 5 Promises Honoree at the Heart and Hustle Clinic earlier in the season.
 Daytwan Smith was recognized for his contribution to the team with the Mental Attitude award. Daytwan displayed great confidence as
an on-court leader this season.
 Khyri Simms was recognized as the Most Improved Player. Khyri continuously led on the defensive end with athleticism and mental
toughness. He recorded the highest amount of blocks on the team for the season.
 Jordan Matthews was recognized as the Most Valuable Player. Jordan was also a leader on the defensive end of the court, continuously
taking the toughest defensive assignments. He also had a breakout game in a win over Commodore with 14 points.

HHA Basketball would like to thank the family members, teachers, student fans and staff for the amazing support they enjoyed in the 2016-2017
season. Special thanks to Coach Blake Maciel for time and effort with our basketball team.

Student/Staff Basketball Game by Kameran Locklear – 7th Grade Student
Last Thursday, the HHA basketball team took on the HHA staff members. The game tipped off with the centers jumping for the ball like two
kangaroos hopping around. About four minutes into the game, HHA basketball students subbed in for Jordan, Khyri, Tavon, Jahlil and myself. The
staff shot the basketball and missed it. I rebounded it and passed the basketball like a quarterback to a football player right to Jordan. Jordan
dribbled up the court while Mr. Paz got in a defensive stance. Mr. Paz ran with Jordan and started to go for the steal, but Jordan stepped back.
Mr. Paz slipped like a person walking on ice. Everyone on the court and in the stands went crazy like little kids finding out school is canceled for a
snow day. The HHA basketball team won the game 30-26. It was the first time the students beat the staff since 2012. What a great time!

Scenes from the Student/Staff Basketball Game

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STEAM CLUB

Kindergarten STEAM Club ended Session 2 with engineering a Leprechaun trap and experimenting
with Peep candy! Students look forward to Session 3 where they will explore themes like spring
and animal habitats. In late February, students in grade 1 STEAM engaged in hands-on
engineering skills to design and build a balloon car and create and conduct trials of student made
catapults! Students in grade 2 STEAM completed engineering challenges in March using
spaghetti, marshmallows, tape and yarn to build the tallest tower possible. Students in grades 3
and 4 STEAM discovered how science, technology, engineering, arts and math can help the
environment. Students also participated in a trash clean up in the park, and then, took a hike to
visit Professor Trash Wheel to see first-hand how engineering can solve environmental problems.
On the last day, students created an art display to tell how STEAM and nature connect. Check it
out by the Enrichment Room. Session 3 of STEAM Club began the last week of March!

AUDUBON GREEN LEADERS

Kelsey and Colin were the winners of the Green Leaders have had an
2nd Grade STEAM Engineering Challenge action-packed year so far! On

March 2nd, Audubon’s Green
Leaders chanted alongside 1,000+ Marylanders at the March on Annapolis to Ban
Fracking Now. They joined the Don’t Frack Maryland coalition, over 160 groups
across Maryland and the nation, including Audubon Maryland-DC, Baltimore Free
Farm, Baltimore Green Space, Sierra Club and 350.org, among others, to demand
the Maryland state legislature to “Ban Fracking Now!”

When the crowd arrived in Lawyers Mall, Green Leaders, Asiané Phillips, Delaney Audubon Green Leaders inspire the crowds in
Franklin, Juan Rivas Buezo and Tiffany Pippen spoke at the podium to share their Annapolis with a message about Fracking
message: Protect our birds and people! Countless marchers, including educators,
faith leaders, and community leaders, approached Green Leaders to ask them
about the program, emphasized the importance of what they are doing and
commended them on their bravery to speak and take action. One family
connected with Green Leaders to involve HHA in a climate justice project called
“Giving the Least Voice Wings.” The daughter, Kallan, joined 8th grade Green
Leaders, Tiffany and Camila, to present about the rally and climate action to all of
HHA’s 8th grade classrooms.

Students discussed how we can take climate action and why it is important to elevate youth voices. Students in grade 8 signed their names in
orange marker onto a drawing of a monarch butterfly that will take to the streets in DC at the Climate March on April 29th. On March 27th, the
Maryland legislature banned fracking! A huge victory for our state! The Benson family wrote Green Leaders saying, “Your voices helped change the
governor's mind, so keep being the voice of the future. Thank you for contributing to the parachute. Your concerns will help amplify the butterfly
effect and ensure that the beat of these wings brings about bold action to promote a livable planet for all species.”

BUILDERS CLUB Builders Club members do a craft project with
residents of Future Care Nursing Home
Thank you so much to the HHA school community for the generous band-aid
donations. The club delivered over 150 boxes of band aids to the University of
Maryland Child Life Center. They really appreciated the donation and said that
the band-aids would brighten up a sick child's day! The club also visited Future
Care Nursing Home and made spring frog crafts with the residents. The
members and residents enjoyed spending time together and creating the cute
crafts. The next items on the Builders’ Club agenda will be several fund-raisers
to purchase items for the University of Maryland Child Life Center. Items
purchased will include things that children could use while in the hospital and
rewards for dealing with difficult procedures. Please keep an eye out for
upcoming activities sponsored by the Builders Club.

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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CHESS CLUB

HHA did very well in the Baltimore Kids Chess League Novice Tournament. Luke
Pappas and Vincent Von Wachter took home individual trophies, and HHA placed
third in the elementary school division. This was the first tournament play for
many of the participants and Alejandra, Aidan, Grayson, Luke and Vincent did
great! Thanks to Coach Michael too!

SCREEN PRINTING CLUB

Middle school students came together to learn about the method of screen
printing with Ms. Burt. They drew their own designs and hand-printed t-shirts to
be sold at Hampstead Hill Nights.

EVERY HHA STUDENT HAS AN AGENDA FILLED Chess Club members at the recent Novice Tournament
WITH INFORMATION ON A VARIETY OF SUBJECTS.

PLEASE CHECK YOUR CHILD’S AGENDA DAILY.

ORIOLES’ ORANGE FRIDAYS

As a show of support for the Baltimore Orioles’
baseball team, students will be allowed to wear an
orange top or Orioles’ jersey with khaki bottoms on
Fridays when the team plays a home game.
Orange Fridays will be Fridays, April 7th, 21st,
May 5th, 19th and June 2nd.

PROGRESS REPORTS ISSUED
WEDNESDAY, MAY 10TH

FAMILY INFORMWAhTatIODoNes the PARCC Look Like for Your Child?

The Countdown Continues Spend some time learning what is expected of your child by the
Maryland State Department of Education at
 74% of the school year is complete
http://www.parcconline.org/computer-based-samples. You can see sample
 134 of our 180 student days are completed PARCC test items in reading and math and much more.

 There are 7 school days left until the time

frame begins for our 3rd – 8th grade
students to 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 – 4/5 (3rd Quarter), Last Day of School (4th Quarter)

 LAST DAY – 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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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.

THE LEARNING CHANNEL
HOW TO TALK TO YOUR CHILD’S TEACHER: 5 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

By Maria Trimarchi

One of the best things you can do before talking to your child's teacher is to prepare. Think of it as a business meeting
and you're bringing the agenda. Ask the teacher how they prefer to be contacted. Many teachers do use email but
parents should take advantage of whatever the teacher has set up: email, phone, school hours, website, etc.
Understand that many teachers don't have a lot of time for extra one-on-one meetings with parents, especially at the
beginning of the year or during report card time, so using your agenda and keeping the conversation focused will truly
help. Find a time that's convenient for both of you: not usually drive-by meetings during pick up and drop off times,
in the middle of the day or in the grocery store. Be on time, be prepared with questions and stories, and walk away with a plan. Parents should
expect teachers to be experts in their field but need to remember they're human too. Many teachers are also parents who've been on the other
side of the table.

Having a positive relationship with your child's teacher can help your child be more successful in the classroom.
Parents should expect their child's teacher to hold shared information confidential, and should be confident in
discussing cognitive and social development, as well as family events. Trust that even if you disagree or have
different styles of communication, you both have a commitment to the child. Be fair, but in situations where you
feel you don't have a parent-teacher partnership, or that the teacher isn't producing results, seek out the counsel
of the school administration for tips or help.

Just as you expect your child's teach to share important events that happen during the school day, your
child's teacher wishes you'd reciprocate. Mutual disclosure is important in this partnership. Share insights
into your child's interests, needs, strengths and personality. If you have areas of concern, be honest about
that with your child's teacher. Communication should be both positive and negative -- don't be afraid to
share important events in kids' lives (such as divorce or a new sibling) but also remember to share the funny
stories too. All these things can affect how your child's days go.

Informed parents know what's happening in the classroom. They know the teacher, the kids, the whole cast
of characters and the rules of the classroom. Some of the easiest ways to stay informed about what's going
on in the classroom is to read newsletters, the classroom's web page and any notes sent home. Also, stay on
top of your child's homework assignments. Teachers have varying levels of accessibility, but all are
accessible. Some are available during after school hours, some have been known to give our their home
phone numbers. Keep informed and keep in touch.

In addition to being a well-informed parent, be a parent who participates. Make an effort to meet your child's
teacher early in the year, if only to introduce yourself. Throughout the year, you and your child's teacher will
have opportunities to meet at parent-teacher conferences and school events. Be sure to attend all parent-
teacher meetings as these are sometimes the only one-on-ones you'll have together. Ask what you can do to be
involved. For example, being a volunteer for classroom activities is just another way to stay connected and
informed. Go on one of your child’s field trips, join the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), help organize a
classroom party or donate time or resources to the classroom or grade.

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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.

GRUPO DE APOYO PARA LOS PADRES: VISITA ESPECIAL

Miércoles, 5 de abril en la biblioteca de 8:15-9:30am (grupo en español)
¿Quieren saber más sobre los servicios para las familias latinas en Hopkins y en Baltimore
Medical Systems?

Presentadoras:
Jessica Contreras, Trabajadora Social María Fernández, Especialista de Salud Pública
ESTA SESIÓN SERÁ PRIVADA Y CONFIDENCIAL. ¡HABRÁ DESAYUNO!!

EDUCATIONAL PARENT WORKSHOP/TALLER EDUCATIVO

PARA LOS PADRES

HHA´s Nature Exploration Program/El Programa de Exploración de la Naturaleza
Presented by Melissa Riorda
Wednesday, April 26th from 8:15-9:15 am in the library/miércoles 26 de abril de 8:15-9:15 en la biblioteca

Join us to learn more about this exciting curriculum. Our students are very fortunate to participate in this unique hands-on program. Students in
this class discover the complexities of the world around them, the interconnections of all living and non-living elements in our ecosystems locally,
nationally and globally and the role humans play in maintaining the natural balance of life. Don´t miss it!

Acompáñenos para aprender más sobre este programa tan especial. Nuestros estudiantes son tan afortunados de participar en este programa. Los
niños en esta clase descubren las complejidades del mundo alrededor, las interconexiones entre los elementos vivos y no vivos en nuestro
ecosistema local, nacional y global además del papel que tenemos los seres humanos.

VISION TO LEARN Ms. Gousse speaks to City
officials regarding the
Last year, HHA was used as a pilot site for the Vision to Learn Vision to Learn program
program. Under this program, all HHA students were examined and son Adam stands
for eye glasses, and if a student needed glasses, he/she received next to the van with
two pairs. This program was free to all HHA students. Recently, a pictures of our HHA
press conference was held to announce the success of this students including his.
program in Baltimore City. One of our students, Adam Gousse
and his mom, Anora Gousse were invited to attend and speak on
the merits of the program to the Mayor, the City Schools CEO,
Dr. Sonja Brookins Santelises and others. We may see the van,
featuring our students, back at HHA again.

PLEASE REPORT ANY CHANGE IN YOUR

ADDRESS OR PHONE NUMBER TO THE

MAIN OFFICE STAFF.

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INTERNATIONAL NIGHT AT HHA

Thank you to so many wonderful
families and staff members that helped

make International Night so special!

Thank you to Rose and Nehemiah Cole,
Rosa Martinez, Angélica Sánchez,

Sandra Calle, Rosa Carchipulla, Laura
Naula and Gladis Estrella. This group of
dedicated parents not only cooked half
the food for International Night, they

also donated the money for the
ingredients!! We thank them for this

very generous gift.

PTO NEWS

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. Next month, a nomination
form will be available in the news magazine. 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.

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Upcoming PTO Events Include:

 Tutti Gusti Night - Thursday, 4/6 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, 4/18 6pm
 PTO Happy Hour – Friday, 4/21 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.
 Verde Brunch Fundraiser – Sunday, 4/23 – You must bring the flyer located at the end of the newsletter. Verde will donate 20% of HHA

sales to HHA.
 Box Tops - The new Box Top forms are available at the end of the news magazine.
 Square 1 Art Fundraiser - Parents will receive order forms by Thursday, March 30th to order their children's art. Orders are due by Friday,

April 21st and items purchased will be delivered to school by Wednesday, May 10th just in time for Mother’s Day. Due to a scheduling
error, there will be two deliveries of items – one before Mother’s Day and one before Father’s Day.

 Spring Dance - May 12th – Volunteers are needed for this event. Please email Tracy Hall at [email protected] for questions or to sign
up to volunteer!

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

 Treasurer Report - Current balance: $10,976.41

Recent expenses (since last meeting): Recent income since last meeting:
Storage unit - $156 B3 sponsorship from Canton Community Association - $500
Tutti Gusti attendance parties - $185.10 B3 sponsorship from Gochar Remax - $1000
Musical program booklet printing - $713.90 B3 sponsorship from Bittinger Law - $500
USPS stamps - $9.80 B3 donation - $50
ABC Rental (for B3) - $80 Tutti Gusti Nights in February and March - $ 115
Dues - $5

Parents and families have granted wishes equaling more than $1,700.00 that is for 14 teachers and approximately 50 items and sets!

Thank you to all of the families that granted classroom wishes!

Beth Rineker The Morrison Family

Alana Kriakakis The Coven Family

Sharon Tserkis Ms. Amanda

Jonah Avila Angela Kozlowski

The Carr Family Shelbi Brookshire

Bonnie Graham Jurgen Shannon, & Sofia Joslin

Ginger, Vivian, Bryant Hanson and the anonymous donors

If you have granted a wish and don’t see your name here, please send a message to Jill and Sean Morrison [email protected], so we can
thank you properly! New items are still being added to the wish list. Please consider granting a classroom wish by April 30th
<< http://a.co/3uw5L3 >>

A big thank you to Molly Burger and John Baker for helping
with the Fix the Gap postcard campaign!

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

March Attendance% Year Attendance%
Grade 94.69% Grade 95.88%
HHA average 96.29% HHA average 97.17%
Grade 1 96.23% Grade 4 96.69%
Grade 4 95.75% Grade 1 96.28%
Grade 6 94.96% Grade 6 96.21%
Grade 3 94.91% Grade 3 96.10%
Grade 8 94.63% Grade 8 95.79%
Grade 5 94.63% Grade 5 95.57%
PreK 94.43% Grade 2 95.39%
Grade 2 92.66% Kindergarten 94.94%
Grade 7 PreK 94.41%
92.48% Grade 7
Kindergarten

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 March are:

Andersen, Sejr Gutierrez-Martinez, Jilma Neponuceno-Moran, Maria
Bader, Max Hernandez, Danae Prince, Jameson
Borowski, Evan Hernandez-Palacios, Norma Quinteros, Kimbery
Burbank, Stacia Kozlowski, Marcus Rojas-Rojas, Diego
Cerritos-Garcia, Justin Landaverde, Emily Santos-Solano, Jonathan
Cruz-Juan, Luis Levy, Lanard Taylor, Austin
Dominguez, Emmanuel Mateos-Davila, Ingrid Zaragoza-Caballero, Paola
Dopkowski III, Gregory Molina-Hernandez, Alejandra
Fraser, Gavin Moonaz, Soleil
Goldberg, Devin Mpoko, Danielle

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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.

Healthy Tips from the Wellness Committee

BREAKFAST

Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper. A big, healthy breakfast wakes up your brain and body and gives you a boost
of energy to start the day off right. If you’re looking for new breakfast ideas, check out the 1st floor bulletin board to see what people around the
world eat to “break their fast”. Research has shown that skipping breakfast can lead to weight gain because you tend to eat more later in the day.
Research has also shown that kids who eat breakfast do better in school. If mornings are too hectic for breakfast at home, take advantage of free
breakfast at school every day from 7:40 - 8 am.

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, Kelly Powers 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, Jill Thiede 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 staff from the Patterson
Park Living Classrooms for mentoring some of our students.

Special thanks to Lea Ferguson for laundering the
school uniforms!

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/

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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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.
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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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The Hampstead Hill Academy Parent Teacher Organization would like to thank
all of our generous supporters who donated delicious food, drink and so many
amazing silent auction items that made this event possible. Please be sure to
thank them by patronizing their businesses!

Anonymous Friend of HHA Inline Fitness Sip and Bite
Alison Krysiak Earth & Ice Jewelry Designs Sky Zone
2910 on the Square Jimmy's Restaurant Sokol Gymnastics
9-Round Fitness Jimmy's Seafood Restaurant Spartan Pizzeria
ABC Party & Tent Rental Julie Gochar ReMax Preferred Sullivan Family
Aberdeen Ironbirds Kids First Swim School Tiffany
Atwaters Kimberly Huskins/Bershire Towson University
Denise Aversa Hathaway Realty Tranquille Hair & Body
Baltimore Coffee and Tea Kona Grill Tutti Gusti
Baltimore in a Box La Folie Bistro UMBC
Baseball Card Outlet Langermann's Urban Pirates
Bemore Boot Camp Law Office of Sean Bittinger, LLC Verde
Bistro Rx Leah George Salon V-No
Blue Hill Tavern Magdalena Gaspar Washington Capitals
Boathouse Canton Mahaffey's Pub Wondersitter
Boordy Vineyards Mama's on the Half Shell/Nacho Y-Art
Brenda's Mamas HHA-First Grade Team
Edmond & Beverly Brooks Mark Fost HHA-Drama Club-Ms. Kamanaris
Canton Car Wash Maryland Science Center HHA-Drama Club-Ms. Kamanaris
Canton Community Association Matthew John's Salon HHA-Drama Club-Ms. Kamanaris
Canton Crossing Wine & Spirits McCormick HHA-Ms. Adams
Canton Self-Storage Medieval Times HHA-Pre K-Ms. Hammett & Ms.
Captain James Merritt Gym Maclean
Ceriello Fine Foods Michael Phelps Swim School HHA-3rd Grade Team
Charm City Hair Studio (Meadowbrook) HHA-math coach-Ms. Fetting-
Charm City Fitness Mission BBQ Smith
Chick-fil-A Monster Golf HHA-Ms. Riorda
Cindy Herrick Photography Mo's Seafood HHA-Ms. Schultz
Kristen Ciurca Nalley Fresh HHA-Ms. Hayden
Coppermine Nando's Peri Peri HHA-5th grade team
Core Power Yoga On The Border restaurant HHA-K Team
Creative Alliance Orioles HHA-Ms. Poole
Dangerously Delicious Pies Outback Steakhouse HHA-Mr. Paz
Doghouse Girls Panera HHA-Mr. Hornbeck
Dogtopia Pets N Ink HHA-Mr. Hornbeck
Dominique Zeltzman Pinland HHA-Mr. Hornbeck
Ekas Family Pitango HHA-Mr. Hornbeck
Fells Point Salon/Spa Glyka Port Discovery HHA-Ms. Durkin
Flowers & Fancies Quarterhouse Tavern HHA-Laura Daugherty
GNC Rafael Coven HHA-John McGill
Go-Kart Track Ravens HHA-Mrs. Weber
Greek on the Street Really Raw Honey HHA-Daisy Troop 5330
Heavy Seas Ale House Red Robin Gourmet Burgers HHA-Patty Raby, Literacy Specialist
Highlandtown Gallery Sandals resorts HHA-Ms. Rasheed
HomeSlyce Sharky's Bar & Grill
Ikaros Shiso Tavern

Also, Huge thanks to our 2017 B3 Committee Chairs:

B3 Event Chair - Kelly Navas-Migueloa
Silent Auction - Valerie Thanner and Adrienne Ekas-Mueting
Bingo & Banker - Gary Roof & Jay Marotte
Food - Yosef Kebede
Ticket Sales - Bonnie Graham & Rebecca Brezenoff
Volunteer Coordinators - Yesenia Mejia & Jill Morrison
Blacktop Donation Collection - Sally Kervin
Illustrator - John Baker

Hampstead Hill Academy
Busy Bees

Summer Camp 2017

February 28, 2017

Dear Hampstead Hill Parent/Guardian,

We are excited to extend this invitation to your students for Busy Bees Summer Camp that is being offered at
Hampstead Hill Academy this summer. The Busy Bees Summer Camp begins June 26th and runs through July 28th.
This five-week program will be located at Hampstead Hill Academy and will include breakfast and lunch. This camp
is half-day and has been designed for students entering Kindergarten through 5th grade. Upon registration,
campers will be placed in groups according to their age. Fun and exciting activities will be provided to keep your
child engaged and motivated during long summer days. Special themes and events will be featured. In addition,
our campers will participate in weekly field trips!

The cost for the Busy Bees Summer Camp is $50.00 PLUS a $20.00 deposit ($70.00 total). Scholarships are available
based on needs. We encourage families who can afford it, to sponsor an additional camper or two. This structured,
productive summer program does require that your child attend every day during the scheduled five (5) weeks. If
your child attends camp regularly and is picked-up on time, your $20.00 deposit will be returned to you the last day
of camp. However, in order for your deposit to be returned, your child may not miss more than four (4) days in
either absence or lateness.

Hampstead Hill’s Summer Camp is an exciting, fun and rewarding experience for your child. It is our hope you will
sign your child up to participate. Please enroll early; space is limited to the first 100 students that sign-up. (Note
that Fitness, Fun and Games, our wonderful afterschool and summer care program, requires a separate sign-up.
FF&G can be reached at 410-732-8778. Busy Bees can also sign up for FF&G.)

Feel free to call or stop by with any questions. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity – sign up today!

Sincerely,

Rebecca Adams
Summer Camp Coordinator

Contact Information:
Busy Bees Summer Camp
Hampstead Hill Academy
500 S. Linwood Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21224
410.396.9146 tel. 410.396.3637 fax
[email protected]

Hampstead Hill Academy
Busy Bees

Summer Camp 2017
Registration Form

Busy Bees Summer Camp 2017 at Hampstead Hill Academy
410.396.9146

Monday, June 26, 2017 – Friday, July 28, 2017
Student Registration and Parent Approval Form

Registration Deadline: June 12, 2017

Student Information (Please Print)

Name: _______________________________________________________________________________

Current Homeroom Teacher: ________________________________________

Student Gender: _____Male _____Female Student Date of Birth_____/_____/_____
(month/date/year)

Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Daytime Phone: _____________________________________ Cell Phone: ________________________________

Evening Phone: ___________________________ E-Mail Address: _____________________________________

Does your child have any allergies? If yes, please list them below:
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Does your child take any medication? If yes, please list them below:
_________________________________________________________________________________________
How will this student get home? __________________________________________________________
Note: Transportation is the responsibility of each family.

Emergency Contact:

Name: _______________________________________

Relationship to Student: ______________________________________

Cell Phone: _________________________ Daytime Phone: ______________________

My child has permission to participate in the Busy Bees Summer Camp.

Parent/Guardian Signature: _______________________________________________

Date: _________________________

A one-time fee of $70.00 (this includes a $20.00 deposit) for this five week program is due with this registration form.
Cash only. I understand that if my child is absent more than four days of either absence or lateness, I forfeit my $20.00 deposit.

Please return this form and money to the Main Office. See Ms. Adams for more information or email us at
[email protected].

AUDUBON ADVENTURES IN APRIL 2017 AUDUBON’S TINY TOTS IN PATTERSON PARK
With the Patterson Park Audubon Center Friday, April 14th, 10:30 – 11:30 AM
To participate, please RSVP at 410-558-2473 or Signs of Spring

[email protected] Spring is here! We’ll be detectives searching for signs of the
season. Meet at the picnic tables on the northeastern shore
AUDUBON’S HABITAT TEAM GARDEN PARTY! of the Boat Lake Ages: 2-5 ∙ $5 suggested donation per child,
Free Breakfast to Celebrate a New Year of Habitat Team! with an adult Tiny Tots is an early childhood environmental
education program where kids make a craft, play a game, and
Saturday, April 1st, 9:00-11:00 AM read a story around a nature theme. Join Audubon to discover
All ages welcome! ∙ Free! Patterson Park as an outdoor classroom. Please register in

Meet at the wetland garden, uphill & northwest of the boat advance: [email protected] or 410.558.2473.
lake in Patterson Park. We’ll check out what’s coming up in
the gardens while enjoying breakfast from our favorite local AUDUBON’S ALL-AGES BIRD WATCHING WALKS IN
bakeries. Build bird habitat in Audubon’s native plant gardens PATTERSON PARK
in Patterson Park! We need volunteers to make sure they Friday, April 14th
remain healthy habitats for the park’s birds and butterflies. Saturday, April 29th
Weed, mulch, and/or plant while spending a relaxing morning 8:00 – 9:30 AM
outdoors with friends, family, and Audubon. We’re happy to
All ages and abilities welcome! ∙ Free!
sign community service hours for helpful students. For Meet at the fountain in Patterson Park, closest to E. Lombard
directions or questions: [email protected] or
410.558.2473. St. and S. Patterson Park Ave. Over 200 bird species have
visited Patterson Park, an important migratory stopover in
AUDUBON’S WILDLIFE GARDENING WORKSHOPS FOR Baltimore City! Audubon experts will lead us in search of
ADULTS
avian friends! Bring the whole family! No experience
Open to the public! ∙ Free! necessary. If you would like to borrow binoculars, drop us an
Welcome, gardeners! Come learn how to transform your email – we have plenty to share! There is no need to RSVP for
urban dwelling into a native wildlife paradise! Audubon this event, just arrive ready to explore! To borrow binoculars:
experts will be on hand to share practical tips and scientific
support for gardening with native plants outside urban [email protected] or 410.558.2473.
homes. Leave with resources you need to beautify your
EARN SERVICE LEARNING HOURS WITH AUDUBON!
outdoor space and attract birds, butterflies, and other Ready to see the park through the Audubon lens? Eager to
beneficial wildlife! Please register in advance: learn new skills while helping birds and Baltimore? Audubon
[email protected] or 410.558.2473.
seeks energetic volunteers to assist in our outdoor
“classroom.” Email for details: [email protected]

ESPERANZA CENTER ESL PROGRAM Hay cupo disponible en el programa de inglés para jovenes del
Esperanza Center. El semestre de primavera termina el 7 de junio.
Esperanza Center’s After School ESL Program has started, and there El horario del programa es lunes y miércoles de las 4:00PM –
are spots available for more students! The spring semester runs 6:00PM. Para registrar, es necesario que un padre o adulto viene
through June 7th. Classes are held at the Esperanza Center on con el estudiante al Esperanza Center (430 S. Broadway) en una de
Mondays and Wednesdays, 4-6 pm. To register, students need to esas sigiuentes fechas de inscripción. ¿Preguntas? Llamar a 667-
come with their parent or guardian to one of the following 600-2943.
registration sessions, held at the Esperanza Center 430 S. Broadway. • miercoles 5 de abril, 4:00PM
Questions? Contact us at 667-600-2943. • miercoles 5 de abril, 6:30PM
• Wednesday April 5, 4:00PM • miercoles 3 de mayo, 4:00PM
• Wednesday April 5, 6:30PM • miercoles 3 de mayo, 6:30PM
• Wednesday May 3, 4:00PM
• Wednesday May 3, 6:30PM

Friends of Patterson Park’s 2017 Calendar through
April

 Sunday, April 9, 9:30am- Join the Pagoda Team. Pagoda clean up and gardening. We
need help getting the Pagoda ready to open! Rain date Apr 16.

 Sunday, April 9 at noon, weather permitting. The Pagoda will open to the public for
the season. The Pagoda will be open on Sundays, 12-6 through early October.

 Saturday, April 22, 9am- Celebrate Earth Day with the Friends! Meet at the white
house to mulch trees, pick up trash & leaves, garden, edge walkways and much more!

 Saturday, April 29th. Día del Niño. 11am – 2pm. Pagoda Hill. (rain date, Sun. April 30th). FREE
and for the whole family! Come out and enjoy paper rockets, dance, music, art, games, a book giveaway and, of
course, piñatas!

Buy Tickets Now for the Wine Tasting
Soiree on Thursday, May 25. All proceeds
benefit the Friends of Patterson Park’s

free programs, free events, volunteer
teams, the Pagoda, Fountain,
playgrounds and much more!

Ongoing

 Zumba in the Park! Join the Patterson
Park Zumba page on Facebook for the
most up-to-date class info.

 Indoor Fitness group. Mondays at the
VSB Rec Center. 4:30pm FREE.
Contact [email protected] for
more information.

 Youth Soccer. For kids ages 4-14yrs.
FREE. Starting again in April. Please
contact [email protected] to
join or be added to our soccer email
list.

 Youth Tennis. For ages 6-12yrs. FREE.
Next session in
2017. Contact [email protected]
m for more information.

 Karate Classes (Mon/Wed) and
Yoga (Tues/Sat). Living Classrooms
Center. For more information call
410.878.0563 or
email [email protected].









HHA FAMILY THEATRE DAY

THE IMAGINATORS

SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 2017 @ 12:00 pm
Building Better People Productions

West Arundel Creative Arts, 1788 Dorsey Rd, Hanover, MD

Join fellow HHA families for an afternoon of professional theatre as we attend a performance
of Building Better People’s production, The Imaginators, at a discounted rate of ONLY $7!

The Imaginators, written by Dwayne Hartford and directed by Lynne Streeter Childress, is the story of three children
and the power of imagination. Anne and Tim have just moved to a new town. Anne refuses to play with her little

brother, Tim, fearing that kids at her new school will see them and make fun of her. Then they meet the girl from next
door, the fabulous Nina Frances Elizabeth Vanderhelden. Using moving boxes and other objects found in the garage,

Nina takes an eager Tim and a reluctant Anne on a great make-believe adventure. The three battle the child-eating
monster, the Mooklecratz. The children discover their own strengths, the value of cooperation, and the unlimited power
of their imaginations as they figure out how to defeat the beast. The play encourages children and adults alike never to

lose their sense of play and creativity.

Learn more about the production at: http://bbpproductions.com/shows/current/imaginators/ or e-mail
coordinator Ms. Durkin at [email protected].

To participate, return the below Ticket Request Form with cash or check (made payable to
Hampstead Hill Academy) to Ms. Durkin no later than Friday, April 21. Tickets are first-come
first-serve, so reserve fast! Ms. Durkin will e-mail you to confirm your tickets. Pick them up
from Ms. Durkin at 12:00 pm when you arrive at West Arundel Creative Arts for the show.
Families are responsible for transportation. Cost assistance is available thanks to the HHA PTO;

contact Ms. Durkin.

HHA FAMILY THEATRE DAY Ticket Request Form: THE IMAGINATORS
Saturday 4/29 @ 12:00 pm

Family Last Name:__________________________________ # of tickets Requested:_______($7 each)

Student Name:____________________________________ Student Homeroom:___________________

E-mail for confirmation:__________________________________ Phone #:____________________________

____I would be interested in riding in the school van, if available

SY17April Elementary Hot Breakfast Menu Menu Subject to change BCPS Food and Nutrition

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

4/3 4/4 4/5 4/6 4/7

Select One Select One Select One Select One Select One
Pancake & Turkey Sausage Link or Turkey Sausage Breakfast Pizza or Bagel & Cream Cheese or Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich Yogurt & Blueberry Muffin or
Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham
Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham or
Crackers Crackers Crackers Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham Crackers
Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit
Orange Crackers
Granny Smith Apple Applesauce Cup Banana Fruit Selection of Assorted Fruit
Orange Banana

Applesauce Cup

4/10 4/11 4/12 4/13 4/14

SPRING BREAK SPRING BREAK SPRING BREAK SPRING BREAK SPRING BREAK
Schools Closed Schools Closed Schools Closed Schools Closed Schools Closed

4/17 4/18 4/19 4/20 4/21

SPRING BREAK Select One Select One Select One Select One
Schools Closed Turkey Sausage Breakfast Pizza or Bagel & Cream Cheese or Hard Boiled Egg & Buttered Toast Yogurt & Blueberry Muffin or
Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham

Crackers Crackers Crackers Crackers
Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit
Orange Banana
Applesauce Cup Banana Selection of Assorted Fruit
Orange Applesauce Cup

4/24 4/25 4/26 4/27 4/28

Select One Select One Select One Select One Select One
Oatmeal Breakfast Bun or Turkey Sausage Breakfast Pizza or Yogurt & Granola Pouch or Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich Cinnamon Glazed French Toast or
Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham
or
Crackers Crackers Crackers Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham Crackers
Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit
Orange Crackers
Granny Smith Apple Applesauce Cup Banana Fruit Selection of Assorted Fruit
Orange Banana

Applesauce Cup

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Daily: Milk (1% White, fat free white) Fresh Fruit offering varies based on seasonality

National Garden Month

Elementary Lunch Menu Plant It, Grow It, Eat It!

Lunch includes protein, grains, milk, fresh fruit and milk
All of our rolls, breads, and tortillas are whole grain-rich.
Menu is subject to change without notice.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

4/3 ORIOLES OPENING DAY 4/4 4/5 4/6 4/7

Hot Dog on WG Bun Shrimp Poppers & Corn Beef Nachos w/Tortilla Spicy or Mild Chicken French Bread Cheese
or Muffin Chips, Cheese & Salsa or Filet on WG Bun or Pizza
Turkey & Cheese Sandwich Ranch Chicken Salad Deli Sandwich
Sides: Sides: Sandwich Sides: Sides:
Chips & Salsa Steamed Broccoli Sides: Corn Carrot Sticks w/dip
Orioles Home Run Carrots Side Salad Black Beans Side Salad Side Salad
Side Salad Side Salad

4/10 4/11 4/12 4/13 4/14

SPRING BREAK SPRING BREAK SPRING BREAK SPRING BREAK SPRING BREAK
Schools Closed Schools Closed Schools Closed Schools Closed Schools Closed

4/17 4/18 4/19 4/20 4/21
UPSIDE DOWN DAY
SPRING BREAK Steak Burger on WG Roll Turkey Sausage & Egg BBQ Chicken, Dinner Cheese or Turkey
Schools Closed Breakfast Sandwich Roll or Pepperoni Pizza
Sides: Deli Sandwich Wedge
Green Beans or Sides Sandwich
Side Salad Chicken Salad Sandwich Vegetarian Beans Sides:
Sides: Corn Carrot Sticks w/dip
Rosemary Garlic Potatoes Side Salad Side Salad
Side Salad

4/24 4/25 4/26 4/27 4/28

Spicy or Mild Chicken Filet Meatloaf & Gravy, Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Sloppy Joe on Bun Cheese or Turkey
on WG Bun Rice over Rotini or Pepperoni Pizza
or Chicken Salad Sandwich Wedge
Turkey & Cheese Sandwich Sides: Sides: Sides:
Sides: Steamed Broccoli Steamed Carrots Corn Sides:
Vegetarian Beans Side Salad Side Salad Side Salad Carrot Sticks w/Dip
Side Salad Side Salad

Offered Daily: Milk (1%, fat free (fat free chocolate & strawberry flavors served occasionally), Fresh Fruit (varies by seasonality)
Side Salad: May include romaine lettuce (from Great Kids Farm), baby lettuces, cucumbers, shredded carrots, corn, sweet green

peppers & cherry tomatoes
Seasonal Fruit: May include apples, oranges, grapes or bananas.

THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER.

April 2017 HHA Activities

Monday, April 3, 2017 Ms. Kosmer Coach Class Friday, April 7, 2017 Ms. Kosmer Coach Class
 7:30am- 8am Gr 4 Coach Class  Orange Friday LGP Recognition Ceremony
 2:40pm- 3:20pm Grs 6-8 Study Hall  7:30am - 8am LGP Field Trip
 2:40pm- 3:30pm Lego Robotics  8am - 9am Grs 6-8 Study Hall
 2:40pm - 4pm Audubon  9am - 3pm Guitar
 2:40pm- 4:30pm Stocks in the Future Gr 6  2:40pm- 3:30pm STEAM
 2:40pm- 3:40pm Gr 4-8 Jr/Cadets  2:50pm- 3:50pm Co-ed Soccer Game
 2:45pm - 4pm Grs 2-8 ESOL Homework Club  2:50pm- 4pm Encore
 2:45pm- 3:15pm Daisies  3pm - 4pm
 2:45pm - 4pm Dance Committee  3pm - 4pm
 2:50pm- 3:30pm Gr 8 Math Coach Class
 3pm - 4pm Monday, April 10, 2017 – Monday, April 17, 2017
Spring Break

Tuesday, April 4, 2017 Ms. Kosmer Coach Class Tuesday, April 18, 2017 Ms. Kosmer Coach Class
 7:30am- 8am Parent English Class  School Reopens Parent English Class
 8am- 10am Gr 6-8 Builders Club  7:30am- 8am Grs 6-8 Study Hall
 2:40pm- 4pm Grs 6-8 Study Hall  8am- 10am Green Leaders
 2:40pm- 3:30pm Brownies  2:40pm- 3:30pm Debate
 2:45pm - 4pm Green Leaders  2:45pm - 5pm Gr 6-8 Builders Club
 2:45pm - 5pm Debate  2:50pm- 4pm Chess
 2:50pm- 4pm Tennis Club  2:50pm- 4pm Grs 4&5 Baseball
 2:50pm- 4:30pm Chess  3pm - 4pm Open Basketball
 3pm - 4pm Grs 4&5 Baseball  3pm - 5pm PTO Meeting
 3pm - 4pm  3pm -4:15pm
 6pm - 7pm
Wednesday, April 5, 2017

 Report Cards Issued

 7:30am - 8am Ms. Kosmer Coach Class Wednesday, April 19, 2017
 7:30am - 8am
 8am - 9:45am Parent Support Group  2:40pm -3:30pm Ms. Kosmer Coach Class
 2:40pm- 3:30pm Gr 5 Math Coach Class
 2:40pm -3:30pm Gr 5 Math Coach Class  2:40pm - 4pm Grs 6-8 Study Hall
 2:40pm - 4pm Girls' Basketball
 2:40pm- 3:30pm Grs 6-8 Study Hall  2:40pm- 3:40pm Lego Robotics
 3pm - 4pm Stocks in the Future Gr 7
 2:40pm - 4pm Girls' Basketball  3pm - 4pm Co-ed Soccer
 3pm - 4pm Gr 8 Math Coach Class
 2:40pm - 4pm Lego Robotics  4:30pm- 6:30pm School Family Council Meeting
Helping Up Mission
 2:40pm- 3:40pm Stocks in the Future Gr 7

 3pm - 4pm Co-ed Soccer

 3pm - 4pm Gr 8 Math Coach Class

 3pm - 4pm Grs 6-8 Baseball

Thursday, April 6, 2017

 Grade 1 Field Trip Thursday, April 20, 2017
 7:30am - 8am
 Grade 2 Field Trip  8am- 10am Ms. Kosmer Coach Class
 9am - 11: 15am Parent English Class
 Grade 6 Field Trip  2:40pm- 3:30pm PreK Audubon
 2:40pm- 3:30pm Gr 5 Coach Class
 Leaders Go Places No Uniform Day  2:45pm- 3:15pm Grs 6-8 Study Hall
 2:50pm- 3:50pm Grs 2-8 ESOL Homework Club
 7:30am - 8am Ms. Kosmer Coach Class  2:50pm- 4pm Spanish Class
 2:50pm- 4:30pm STEAM
 8am- 10am Parent English Class  3pm - 4pm Tennis Club
 3pm - 4pm Co-ed Soccer
 2:40pm- 3:30pm Gr 5 Coach Class  3pm - 5pm Gr 4-8 Debate
 3pm -4:15pm Grs 4&5 Baseball
 2:40pm- 3:30pm Grs 6-8 Study Hall Open Basketball

 2:45pm- 3:15pm Grs 2-8 ESOL Homework Club

 2:50pm- 3:50pm Spanish Class

 2:50pm- 4pm STEAM

 3pm - 4pm Co-ed Soccer

 3pm - 4pm Gr 4-8 Debate Rm

 3pm - 4pm Grs 4&5 Baseball

 3pm - 8pm PTO Tutti Gusti Night

Friday, April 21, 2017 Ms. Kosmer Coach Class Thursday, April 27, 2017 Ms. Kosmer Coach Class
 Orange Friday Grs 6-8 Study Hall  7:30am - 8am Parent English Class
 7:30am- 8am Guitar  8am- 10am Gr 5 Coach Class
 2:40pm- 3:30pm STEAM  2:40pm- 3:30pm Grs 6-8 Study Hall
 2:50pm- 3:50pm Co-ed Soccer Game  2:40pm- 3:30pm Grs 2-8 ESOL Homework Club
 2:50pm- 4pm Encore  2:45pm- 3:15pm Spanish Class
 3pm - 4pm PTO Happy Hour  2:50pm- 3:50pm STEAM
 3pm - 4pm  2:50pm- 4pm Tennis Club
 5:30pm  2:50pm- 4:30pm Co-ed Soccer
 3pm - 4pm Gr 4-8 Debate
Sunday, April 23, 2017 PTO Verde Fundraiser  3pm - 4pm Grs 4&5 Baseball
 11am – 3pm  3pm - 5pm Open Basketball
 3pm -4:15pm Student Celebration Night
Monday, April 24, 2017  5:30pm- 7:30pm

 Grade 4 Field Trip

 7:30am- 8am Ms. Kosmer Coach Class Friday, April 28, 2017
 7:30am - 8am
 9:30am- 12:30pm Gr 7 Field Trip  8:30am- 2pm Ms. Kosmer Coach Class
 2:40pm- 3:30pm Gr 1 Audubon
 2:40pm- 3:20pm Gr 4 Coach Class  2:50pm- 3:50pm Grs 6-8 Study Hall
 2:50pm- 4pm Guitar
 2:40pm- 4pm Gr 6-8 Open Doors  3pm - 4pm STEAM
 3pm - 4pm Co-ed Soccer Game
 2:40pm- 3:30pm Grs 6-8 Study Hall Encore

 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 Brownies Saturday, April 29, 2017
 7:30am- 4pm
 2:45pm - 4pm Gr 4-8 Jr/Cadets Debate Championship

 2:45pm- 3:15pm Grs 2-8 ESOL Homework Club

 2:45pm - 4pm K-1 Daisies

 2:50pm- 3:30pm Dance Committee

 3pm - 4pm Gr 8 Math Coach Class

Tuesday, April 25, 2017

 Grade 4 Field Trip

 7:30am - 8am Ms. Kosmer Coach Class

 8am - 10am Parent English Class

 9am - 12pm Grade 5 Field Trip

 2:40pm - 3:30pm Grs 6-8 Study Hall

 2:45pm - 5pm Green Leaders

 2:50pm- 4pm Debate

 2:50pm- 4:30pm Tennis Club

 3pm - 4pm Chess

 3pm - 5pm Grs 4&5 Baseball

 3pm -4:15pm Open Basketball

Wednesday, April 26, 2017

 Grade 4 Field Trip

 7:30am - 8am Ms. Kosmer Coach Class

 8:15am- 9:15am Parent Workshop

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

 2:40pm- 3:30pm Grs 6-8 Study Hall

 2:40pm - 4pm Girls' Basketball

 2:40pm - 4pm Lego Robotics

 2:40pm- 3:40pm Stocks in the Future Gr 7

 3pm - 4pm Co-ed Soccer

 3pm - 4pm Gr 8 Math Coach Class

 3pm- 3:30pm Wellness Committee

HHA students had fun learning through experiments at the Family
Engineering Night hosted by the Science Center

Hampstead Hill Academy PTO

Box Tops Fundraiser April 2017

February Collection Update
 Congratulations to Mrs. Kaminaris’ Kindergarten class for win-

ning the Class Box Tops collection contest. They won a popcorn
party and the traveling trophy!
 Thank you to everyone who turned in Box Tops in exchange for
an Annie’s Fruit Snack sweet treat.

April Collection Contest Where to Find Box Tops
 Girl Scouts Thin Mints &
 Complete ‘April Box Tops’ collection sheet by
attaching 25 Box Tops (or as many as you can). Caramel Crunch Cereal
 Nature Valley Granola cups
 Turn into school by Friday, April 28.  Annie’s Refrigerated Dough
 Hamburger Helper
 A completed sheet of 25 Box Tops will get you a  See complete list at
LED lighted toy.
www.BTFE.com
 Class with the most Box Tops wins freeze pops
(must collect at least 100 Box Tops).

More Ways to Earn
 Enter daily through April 9 at the link below to win 10,000 Box Tops

for our school. http://www.boxtops4education.com/earn/sweepstakes
 Download the Bonus App at http://www.boxtops4education.com/bonusapp
 Look for 8 Bonus Box Tops on specially marked packages at BJ’s Wholesale Club.

TURN IN BY FRIDAY, APRIL 28