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September 2018 HHA Parent News Magazine

September 2018 HHA Parent News Magazine

HAMPSTEAD HILL ACADEMY

PARENT NEWS MAGAZINE

SEPTEMBER, 2018

PARENTS AND STUDENTS CAME TOGETHER TO CREATE
BATHROOM SPACE FULL OF POSITIVE LIFE QUOTES

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 Dear Hampstead Hill Family,

410.396.9146 tele. 410.396.3637 fax Thank you for choosing to send your child to
www.hha47.org Hampstead Hill Academy (HHA)! We are proud to
begin the 21st year of partnership with our charter
Matt Hornbeck, Principal [email protected] operator, the Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP). The
John Paz, Assistant Principal [email protected] staff of HHA and BCP welcomes you and your family
to our great school. We are excited to be a part of the
Cassandra Bailey, Assistant Principal [email protected] BCP network of neighborhood schools, which includes
City Springs Elementary/Middle, Frederick
Hampstead Hill Academy Elementary, Govans Elementary and Wolfe Street
is operated by the Baltimore Curriculum Project, a local nonprofit Academy.

organization celebrating more than a decade HHA is a safe, nurturing, diverse, family-friendly
neighborhood school with rigorous, effective
of service and student learning in Baltimore. academic programs and exciting, engaging,
extracurricular activities. We believe all parents want
Laura Doherty, President the same thing for their children: more and better
[email protected] opportunities for college and career. We believe in the
John McGill, Director of Academic Affairs importance of the arts, and we want our students to
[email protected] be great communicators, listeners and writers. Our
students will be leaders who are productive,
www.baltimorecp.org persistent, responsible, caring, and healthy members
of the greater community.
HHA Parent News Magazine is published monthly for the families and
community of Hampstead Hill Academy

Editor
Geraldine Swann
Director of Community Outreach

Publisher
Matt Hornbeck, Principal

Magazine contributions from:
HHA staff

Club coordinators
Community Organizations

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IMPORTANT DATES THIS MONTH What’s Inside…

 9/6, PTO Tutti Gusti Night, 3-8 pm Top News Stories page 3
 9/7, Purple Friday
 9/10, 17, 24 Eat, Play, Say 8-9 am  Current HHA information along with
 9/10, Brownie Parent Meeting 6 pm upcoming events
 9/11, PTO Meeting 6 pm
 9/13, Grade 503 Springboard Info Meeting 5 pm News from the Teams page 7
 9/14, Orange Friday
 9/14, PTO Happy Hour 6 pm  What your child is doing in class along
 9/17 – 21, Book Fair with resource, enrichment and ESOL
 9/18, Latino Support Group 8 am information
 9/19, School Family Council Meeting 3 pm
 9/20, Back to School Night 5:30-7:30 pm Club/Activities News page 11
 9/21, Orange and Purple Friday
 9/21, PTO Movie Night 5:30 pm  Updates and announcements for the
 9/26, Parent Kirwan Training 8:15 am many clubs offered at HHA
 9/26, Wellness Committee 3 – 3:45 pm
Family Information page 12
A COMPLETE CALENDAR OF ALL ACTIVITIES FOR THE MONTH
MAY BE FOUND ON THE LAST PAGE OF THE NEWS MAGAZINE.  Issues important to our parents on a
variety of subjects

PTO News page 15

 News from the Parent/Teacher
Organization at HHA

Let Us Know What You are
Thinking page 16

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

POSITIVE MESSAGES FOR 3RD FLOOR STUDENTS

As students and staff return to school this year, there will be some new additions to the frequently
visited bathroom spaces on the 3rd floor. Middle and upper elementary students will be greeted with
positive messages and confidence building quotes when entering both the boys’ and girls’ bathrooms.
In the wake of the tragic incidences occurring in schools, parent Leana Houser was inspired by a
school in Texas that had beautiful and inspiring painted messages on the bathroom stalls. She
thought that a similar act of positivity might help combat the bullying and self-esteem issues that
sadly occur in children’s lives.

After the project was approved, middle school students were recruited to meet and discuss the idea. HHA parent, Sally Kervin, helping
During two meetings last spring, students Anna Sophia Katsaros, Jimi Nunez, Fiona Chisholm, Reanna with the painting – Thank You!
Barreyro, Leonor Aguilar-Villano, Terrel Fields, Sorayah Johnson and Quin Novashinski shared their
experiences and observations and gave direction for the design and content of the painting project.
They all agreed positive messages would be a welcome addition to the bathrooms where students
would the quotes on a daily basis. Parent John Baker, who designed the school van and last year’s
t-shirt artwork, brought the quotes to life with color and creative font styles. Ms. Houser secured
donations of paint from Budeke’s Paints in Fells Point and supplies from Canton Ace Hardware. In the
final days before school opened, parents and students came together after work and during their
vacations to complete the project. These messages will help to raise self-esteem, encourage students
to think before saying hurtful things and provide a cheery space for students every day.

Thank you to the painters Barbara van der Vossen, Beth Calabree Kemmery, Kim Rice, Nicole Smalley,
Naima Maddox, Henry Baker, Sally Kervin, Fiona Chisholm, John Baker and Leana Houser. Also, thank
you to the local businesses Budeke’s and Ace Hardware for their generous support. Also, a big thank
you from the staff and students at Hampstead Hill Academy!

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TOP NEWS STORIES

WELCOME TO THE 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR AT HHA!

Hampstead Hill Academy is one of Baltimore’s finest schools. We are a safe school with a caring,
talented faculty focused on teaching students what they need to know and be able to do to succeed.
Even in the early elementary grades, our eye is on high school, college and career readiness. We want
what you want for your child, the very best opportunities and choices life has to offer. To achieve this,
we need your help in several areas:

1. Attendance is everything. We can’t do our job unless your child comes to school regularly. You need All set and ready to go for the
to send your child to school EVERY DAY school is in session or she/he will miss what is needed to move first day of school at HHA!
forward.
2. Make certain your child has enough space, time and support from you at home to study and do
her/his homework.
3. On school nights, insist that your child get plenty of sleep, eat a good breakfast (whether at home or
school), and come to school ready to learn with a positive attitude.
4. Read with your child each day, and encourage independent reading. Even older students like to
read together. Pick a good book and make it part of your afternoon or evening routine. If your first
language is not English, reading in your first language is great too! Just have fun.
5. Practice grade-appropriate math facts, simple addition and subtraction and/or multiplication and
division with your child. Automaticity of foundational skills is very important.

If the great start we had this week is any indication of what to expect, we will have a wonderful year full
of learning and community. Whether you are new to our neighborhood or a returning family, we
welcome you and thank you for choosing Hampstead Hill Academy.

PARCC/MARYLAND STATE ASSESSMENT RESULTS -
HUGE GAINS FOR HHA STUDENTS!

HHA students outperformed their peers in City Schools and the State as a whole. In reading,
52% of HHA students passed, 42% of students in Maryland passed, and 18% of students in City
Schools passed. In math, 42% of HHA students passed, 31% of students in Maryland passed,
and 14% of students in City Schools passed. Our performance on PARCC puts us first in the city
for the second year in a row in 3-5 reading among African-American students. We are number
two of 124 elementary schools (3-5) in reading and math among economically disadvantaged
students. We are number one of 94 middle schools (6-8) in reading and math for economically
disadvantaged students. For English Language Learners, we are fourth out of 124 elementary schools in reading and math and second out of 94
middle schools in reading and math. We are proud of the performance of all of our students and recognize that the gap in performance between
our highest performing and lowest performing student groups is persistently wide. Staff are forming a Data and Equity subcommittee of the School
Family Council this fall to analyze the performance of all student groups, the composition of students identified as gifted or advanced, and make
recommendations to better support the high academic performance of all HHA students.

HHA's Strong Schools Maryland team continues its advocacy supporting the initiatives being recommended by
the Kirwan Commission (The Commission on Excellence and Innovation in Education). All Maryland students
deserve access to a world class education and adequately funded schools to make this happen. The commission
recommends we do this by providing early childhood education, high quality and diverse teachers and leaders,
college and career readiness pathways, more resources for at-risk students and accountability to ensure success.

If you would like to join our team, please contact Jill Morrison, [email protected]. A primarily English
speaking team meets one Wednesday per month in the late afternoon, and a primarily Spanish speaking group
meets one Monday per month right after drop off in the morning. Please check out the flyer at the end of the
news magazine for additional information.

NEED TO CONTACT YOUR CHILD’S TEACHER?
THE STAFF E-MAIL CONTACT ROSTER IS LOCATED AT THE END OF THE NEWS MAGAZINE.

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We have a stellar group of new staff joining our talented ranks. We welcome Ashanti
Chambers and Natasha Pouncey (Principals-in-Training/Resident Principals with New Leaders
for New Schools), Casey Sparwasser (3rd grade Language/Science/Social Studies), Cameron
Small (5th grade Language/Science/Social Studies), Brandon Pratta (UT Resident - Grade 5
Math), Lucy Mendez (PreK Assistant Teacher with Ms. Kaminaris) and Tiffany White (cafeteria
staff member). In addition, we continue to partner with Experience Corps to bring about 10
trained volunteers into our classrooms to assist with grading, editing student writing, working
on projects and much more. Ms. Bailey will coordinate the Experience Corps members.
When you see a new face, please make staff feel welcome.

Congratulations to the following members of our talented staff as they transition into new
and former roles – Katie Johnson (Academic Coach, PreK-2), Michelle Kaminaris (PreK teacher), Ashley Wallis (kindergarten teacher), Lindsay
Knudsen (3rd grade math), Cristina Herrera, (6th grade math), Liz Kaplan (3rd grade reading), Teresa Smith (kindergarten assistant teacher with
Ms. Wallis), Katie Vincent (kindergarten assistant teacher with Ms. Maciel) and Helen Tucker (1st grade assistant teacher with Ms. Smith).

Mrs. Chambers is excited to be the new Ms. Herrera is very excited to officially
join the HHA community as the 6th
Resident Principal joining the HHA grade math teacher. Ms. Herrera
graduated from the University of
family. She is a graduate of the John Jay Minnesota in 2016 and is completing
her master's degree in education from
College of Criminal Justice (NY) with a Johns Hopkins University this year.
She is originally from Lima, Peru and
Bachelors of Arts in Criminal Justice, loves hiking, riding her bike and
traveling in her free time. She is really
John Hopkins University with a Masters excited to get to meet her new students
and share her love for math!
of Arts in Teaching, Grand Canyon

University with a Masters of Art in

Administration and is in the process of

completing her Ed.D in Organizational

Leadership from Grand Canyon

Mrs. Chambers University next summer. She is Ms. Herrera
originally from Brooklyn, New York and

has taught in Baltimore City Schools for 13 years. Mrs. Chambers is

looking forward to working with the HHA community and having an

amazing year with staff, students and families.

Mrs. Sparwasser is happy to join HHA's 3rd Mr. Small Mr. Small is super excited to join the HHA
grade team to teach language, social studies community as the 5th grade language, science
and science. Mrs. Sparwasser graduated and social studies teacher. Mr. Small graduated
from the University of Maryland, Baltimore from Emerson College in 2017, where he
County with an English degree and finished received a BFA in Creative Writing, Fiction. He
her master’s degree in reading instruction currently is completing his master's degree from
from Goucher College in 2017. She is from Johns Hopkins University in Elementary
Kent Island, Maryland and loves to read, cook Education and Special Education. Mr. Small is
and spoil her cats. She is so excited to work originally from Boston, Massachusetts. When
with all of her students this year! he is not teaching, Mr. Small can be found at
home reading, cooking or window shopping on
Mrs. Sparwasser
the internet. He is looking forward to a
Mr. Pratta is thrilled to join the HHA fantastic year working with his students!
team as this year’s Urban Teachers
Resident. His primary role will be student Ms. Mendez is from Los Angeles,
teaching 5th grade math under the California. She graduated from Mount
guidance of Ms. O’Connor. Mr. Pratta St. Mary’s University and is now joining
originally hails from Delaware and enjoys the amazing PreK team! She is looking
rock climbing, running, cooking and forward to meeting all of the students
playing guitar in his spare time. He and parents at HHA. She is bilingual and
currently attends Johns Hopkins is available to lend a hand as an
University in pursuit of his master’s interpreter.
degree in education. His excitement for
Mr. Pratta teaching is contagious, as is his
enthusiasm for all things math!
Ms. Mendez

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EVERY SCHOOL DAY IS A FULL DAY AT HHA!

Please note that HHA students will not be released early on the eight days City Schools are scheduling teacher professional development. As a
charter, we chose to exercise our prerogative not to participate for the following reasons:

 working parents generally prefer the consistency of a full-day student schedule;
 student attendance goes way down on early release days;
 HHA places a high value on “contact time” between teachers and students. Early release days reduce that contact time;
 on early release days it can be challenging to reschedule pickup. Therefore, a number of parents are unable to send their children to

school at all because there is no one to pick them up; and
 HHA teachers already have specific weekly and monthly time set aside for professional development during and after school hours.
Please note this difference in our calendar. Remember: Every school day is a full day at HHA!

YOU ARE INVITED TO CELEBRATE Many Thanks to our
Summer Custodial Team!
LEARNING AT BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT
We need to thank Ms. Chris, Mr. Kyle,
Join us at school Thursday, September 20th from 5:30-7:30 pm for Ms. Melanie, Ms. Rasheed, Ms. Davis,
Back-to-School Night. Learn what your child has been working on during Ms. Olivia, Ms. Flora, Ms. Carmen, and
the first weeks of school. The evening will start at 5:30 pm in the Ms. Rebekah for their commitment to getting
auditorium with greetings and information from the PTO Officers. the building ready and making everything shine.
Mr. Hornbeck will deliver an important State of the School presentation.
The business portion of the meeting will include information on our BUILD
partnership, our participation in the Strong Schools Maryland campaign,
schoolwide achievement and attendance data and an update on the
budget. Parents will then visit classrooms to learn about what will be
taught, student portfolios, project fairs and field trips planned for this year.
You will also have the opportunity to meet your child’s resource teachers
and enjoy light refreshments. The Book Fair will also be open to purchase
books. Finally, you will have the opportunity to win a gift card from Harris
Teeter. This is a parent meeting, and not an evening for students. We ask
parents not to bring children to this event. The evening is geared towards
parents who want to know more about our budget and programs.

NEW SCHOOL IN CANTON UPDATE FREE UNIFORM SHIRT FOR EACH

Southeast and Canton parents and community members have STUDENT - NEW HHA TRADITION
repeatedly voiced their support for BCP and HHA as the operators of
a new school in Canton. We commissioned a feasibility study on the HHA is pleased to announce that every student will receive a new
building at 801 South Highland Avenue that showed the total costs official HHA t-shirt by the end of September at no cost to families.
will be about $13M, which is a bargain by today’s standards for 700 Shirts will be a different color each year. The color is still being
quality student seats. We continue talking with local banks to see finalized for this year. Official HHA t-shirts may be worn as a
about a reasonable financial arrangement to help rehab the facility. uniform shirt on any day of the school year. School pride and
This has been a very long process, but one thing remains clear – BCP shameless promotion of our high quality school brand are the main
is the only neighborhood, trusted, successful operator that can pull reasons for this giveaway.
off renovating and opening a 700 student school in Canton.
BREAKFAST AND LUNCH ARE FREE
ADVISORY TEAM MEMBERS
FOR ALL STUDENTS!
NEEDED
Breakfast and lunch have been served since the first day of school. If
HHA is in the process of recruiting advisory team members. This you do not already know, all students receive free breakfast and
team will consist of several HHA parents. Members of this team will lunch regardless of family income. Therefore, there are no lunch
be asked to attend Council meetings and give their input regarding applications and no student ID numbers to remember on the lunch
issues pertaining to the school. In addition, members are asked to line. This new federal program, making City Schools a Community
be available to meet with Mr. Hornbeck regarding the budget and Eligibility District, is designed to provide nutritious and tasty meals
other school related issues. If you would like to be a member of the to every student regardless of income.
Advisory Team, please fill in the form at the end of the news
magazine and return it to Ms. Swann.

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DON’T DO IT! JOHNS HOPKINS CAREY BUSINESS

DOUBLE PARKING HURTS SCHOOL HOLDS COMMUNITY SERVICE

EVERYONE DAY AT HHA

____________________________________________________________ HHA would like to thank the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School for
holding their Summer Intensive Program Community Service Day at HHA
We ask parents to park legally and walk to pick up their on August 3rd. A group of approximately twenty volunteers visited HHA
children since there is plenty of parking within a three- and spent several hours placing tennis balls on the legs of desks and chairs.
block radius. Nearly everyone is supportive and recognizes Ms. Chris was instrumental in overseeing this project which was such a
the importance of planning ahead for pickup. There are a great help to our summer custodial staff.
handful of parents who routinely double park or simply
stop in the middle of the street when picking up their Students from The Carey Business School The Carey Business
children. Please know that double parking may result in a work together putting tennis balls on School’s Summer
$252 ticket, with no warning. Also, this activity is desks and chairs Intensive program is
dangerous because other cars attempt to drive around the designed to empower
parked or stopped cars, creating extremely hazardous international students
conditions for our boys and girls. Don’t double park or entering the Carey
stop in the middle of Linwood Avenue or Fleet Street. Business School to think
Also, please set a good example when interacting with critically and creatively,
other parents – be civil. No matter how frustrating the communicate clearly and
traffic issue may be, there are more than 800 children work both independently
around – many under the age of eight. They are watching and collaboratively.
what you do. If you see a problem at dismissal, please call Throughout the program,
the main office at 410-396-9146 or, if there is a serious students learn about
incident, call 911. their new academic
environment through a
variety of experiences
such as the Community
Service Day.

Hampstead Hill Academy and the
Hampstead Hill PTO would like to
thank The Redemption City Church for
their immense support at our New

Parent Social held Saturday,
August 25th. This event could not have
been the success it was without their

support, and we look forward to
working together in the future.

HHA FACEBOOK PAGE EVERY HHA STUDENT HAS AN

HHA has the Hampstead Hill Academy Facebook page. Ms. Swann, the Director of AGENDA FILLED WITH INFORMATION
Community Outreach, will use this site to convey information to our families. Our staff
will also post interesting stories and pictures for our school community to see. Please ON A VARIETY OF SUBJECTS.
visit https://www.facebook.com/HampsteadHillAcademy/ and “like” this page so you PLEASE CHECK YOUR CHILD’S
will receive notifications of HHA activities. You can also use Facebook to ask questions
that you may have. As a reminder, we will continue to keep in communication with our AGENDA DAILY.
parents via email, Class Dojo, phone calls home and the HHA news magazine.

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NEWS FROM THE TEAMS

PREK

Ms. Hammet and Ms. Kaminaris - Welcome new PreK friends and families! The PreK Team is excited to get
to know their new students and their families, and want to provide a joyful year of learning, laughing and
loving school. For the first few weeks of school, students will focus on learning the rules and procedures.
They will practice using and taking care of their supplies such as pencils, crayons and scissors. Please
make sure everything you send to school is labeled with your child's name, including lunch boxes, daily
snacks and extra clothing. The first unit of study will be All About Me! In this unit, students will explore
their individuality and share what makes them special. When students return home, it is normal for
her/him to be extra tired. Please help your child to do their best in school by maintaining a regular early
bed time and packing a healthy snack every day. Please check in with your child's classroom teacher if
you are not signed up for the Remind app. We look forward to working with you!

KINDERGARTEN

Ms. Douglas, Ms. Maciel and Ms. Wallis - Students will take this month to learn procedures and school
rules. They will learn the school wide expectations, classroom rules and daily procedures. In addition,
they will take time to become more comfortable with the building, the teachers and each other. Students
will also practice class routines, learn how to be a good friend, begin to learn letter sounds and language
skills. The literature focus this month will be on nursery rhymes and fables. Please continue to support
kindergarten by returning all informational papers and checking your child’s agenda folders daily. As a
reminder, at dismissal, parents must wait until all students are lined up and have checked in with the
teacher before leaving with their parent. Dismissal tags must be handed to the teachers. Please keep in
mind that this is for the safety of the children. We look forward to a great new and exciting year!

GRADE 1 Families had a great time
attending the
Ms. Bierley, Ms. Clary and Ms. Smith - Teachers are looking forward to working with your child this year!
This month, students will become acclimated to their classrooms and learn school and classroom Meet Your Teacher Event!
procedures. They will also work on reading, language, spelling and math. In Core Knowledge, they will
explore the wonderful world of fables. As a reminder, please send your child to school every day with a
healthy snack since first grade students have a late lunch period. Please check your child’s agenda and
folders daily and return all informational papers. As a friendly reminder, parents must wait until all
students are lined up and have checked in with the teacher before leaving at dismissal. Please keep in
mind that this is for the safety of the children. The first grade team looks forward to sharing more
information about the classroom and curriculum on Thursday, September 20th at Back to School Night.
Everyone looks forward to an exciting year!

GRADE 2

Ms. Bonner, Ms. LaBella and Ms. Weber - Teachers look forward to teaching your child this year! Students will become acclimated to their
classroom routines as well as building upon their prior knowledge of schoolwide expectations. They will also work on reading, language, spelling,
math, and explore the fanciful world of fairy tales and tall tales. Remember that your student must bring a healthy snack every day due to their
late lunch period. The second grade team looks forward to sharing more information about the classroom and curriculum on Thursday, September
20th at Back to School Night. Everyone looks forward to a fantastic year!

GRADE 3

Reading – Ms. Kaplan: Welcome back, families! Students will begin to learn about the important elements of a story. These include characters,
setting, plot and solution. Reading at home every night is extremely beneficial! As you read, practice identifying the characters, setting, plot and
solution with your child. Students will also make new friends and learn about classroom routines and procedures. Please do not hesitate to
contact Ms. Kaplan with any questions or concerns ([email protected]). Happy reading!

Language/Science – Ms. Sparwasser: Students will focus on clarity and writing complete sentences to build paragraphs. They will also learn editing
marks to become better writers. In social studies, they will study American cities and maps with a focus on Baltimore, and make new friends and
learn about classroom routines and procedures.

Math - Ms. Knudsen: Students will begin the year greeting old faces and welcoming new ones with community building activities. They will
continue learning about place value, addition and subtraction. Please continue to practice addition and subtraction facts with your child at home
to help build their fact fluency.

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GRADE 4

Reading – Ms. Schultz: Students will begin the year with stories focused on the theme, "No Place
Like Home.” They will read the story Ron's Summer Vacation and then The Wonderful Wizard of
Oz. They will focus on making meaning from text and higher level reading comprehension skills.
Every day, please have your child re-read the text taught in class that day and complete their
reading worksheet. This will support learning at school.

Language/Social Studies – Ms. Costello: Students will start off the year learning a variety of skills
such as writing clear sentences and identifying and capitalizing proper nouns. They will receive
homework Monday through Thursday that will help them to practice these new skills. In social
studies, students will start their first unit on the geography of the United States and Maryland.
They will learn how to use different map skills to learn more about the world around them, and
will be able to express their understanding of these skills by creating their own unique map.

Math – Ms. Aldous: Students will start the year learning about place value up to the millions place. Families had a great time
They will round numbers, compare and order numbers and find factors and multiples. They will attending the
also spend time reviewing the multiplication facts. Please practice these facts with your child at
home. Meet Your Teacher Event!

GRADE 5

Reading – Ms. Steinhardt: Students will begin the school year by reading a number of original
narratives. As they do so, they will improve their literal comprehension skills by answering text-
dependent questions. They will strengthen their inferential comprehension skills by answering
higher-order questions that require them to analyze the text. As the 2018-2019 school year
begins, there are many events and assignments that are upcoming. Therefore, please check your
child's agenda each night. Additionally, please check your child's grade report for reading, which is
sent home each Friday, so that you are able to monitor your child's progress. Ms. Steinhardt looks
forward to working with your child and your family this year!

Language/Science – Mr. Small: Students will follow the SRA Reading Mastery curriculum. Through that curriculum, students will review regular
order sentences and go over grammar constructs such as capitals and ending punctuation. They will also focus on editing skills to recognize
mistakes in other students’ writing. In science, students will examine systems, particularly ecosystems, and the different ways organisms interact.
Students will look at producers, consumers and decomposers, and the importance of each group in sustaining life.

Math – Ms. O’Connor: Students will begin with a review of whole number operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
They will also review place value. Once these skills are solidified, they will move into Module 1 of Eureka Math. Module 1 focuses on place value
and decimal fractions. Practicing multiplication and division facts at home is a great way to support the work your child is doing in the classroom.

GRADE 6

Humanities – Mr. Farber: Students will work with the Springboard curriculum for English, which was created by The College Board in order to
better prepare students for college. Students can expect one or two major written assessments per quarter. They will also begin their first set of
new vocabulary words, which parents/guardians can help students study by using quizlet.com. For social studies, students will work on projects for
National History Day, an in-depth research project which they will begin in October. The project will be due in late January. All humanities work
this year will be done on Google Classroom, so parents/guardians can easily keep track of their students' assignments and monitor their progress.

Math – Ms. Herrera: Students are starting the new school year by extending their knowledge of operations with fractions and decimals. They will
then begin the exploration of negative numbers before moving on to ratios and proportions. It is important for your child to have their
multiplication and division tables up to 12 memorized. Practice those fluency skills every night!

Science – Ms. Poole: Welcome to the 2018-2019 school year! In Ms. Poole’s science class, students will explore the world of science through many
hands-on labs and activities, as well as through readings and class discussions. As scientists in the making, students are encouraged to ask
questions and discuss theories with their families. The curriculum will focus on the following four units: Physics: Can I Believe My Eyes?; Chemistry:
How Can I Smell Things from a Distance?; Biology: Where have all the Creatures Gone?; Earth: How does Water Shape Our World?

Students will also have the opportunity to attend North Bay from October 22 - 26. North Bay
is an outdoor education camp with an emphasis on character. While students spend their
day outside in classes and doing fun activities, their evenings are spent in furnished and
temperature controlled cabins. More information about North Bay will be provided at
Back-to-School-Night on Thursday, September 20th. Please email Mrs. Poole at
[email protected] if you are interested in chaperoning the trip.

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GRADE 7

Language Arts – Ms. Locke-Jones: Students will focus on writing argumentative essays based off
of historical texts, using textual evidence to support detailed analysis. In Social Studies, students
will begin the quarter by researching topics for National History Day. They will also study and
analyze the geography of the United States.

Math – Mr. White: Students will work on adding and subtracting positive and negative rational
numbers - Integers, decimals, fractions and mixed numbers. They will also explore rational
numbers, absolute value and apply properties of operations to add and subtract rational
numbers.

Science – Ms. Thomas: Students will begin the chemistry unit. They will form initial
understandings of properties, substances, mixtures and chemical reactions. The 7th grade
Outward Bound trip will take place in early October! Forms will be sent home shortly. They are
expected to be completed and returned to school by Friday, September 21st.

GRADE 8

Language Arts – Ms. Kosmer: Some students will work on the play version of the story, Diary of
Anne Frank. They will read different stories, poems, and informational texts based around the
topic of World War II and the Holocaust. At the end of the unit, students will complete an
argumentative essay. Another group of students will begin reading passages based around the
theme of the unit Coming of Age. They will interview a person for their narrative essay which will
be completed in early October.

All students will be introduced to National History Day and the theme, Triumph and Tragedy.

Students will begin to research different topics in history and decide who will be their partner on

this project. Families had a great time

Algebra 1 – Ms. Luthers: Welcome back! Students will be challenged and learn rigorous math this attending the
year. Unit 1 is entitled: Expressions and Equations. In this unit, students recognize and generalize Meet Your Teacher Event!

patterns using words, tables, expressions and graphs. They will also generate rules for solving

simple linear equations and inequalities, as well as absolute value equations and inequalities. When out with your student, please ask them what

patterns they see. Noticing patterns in everyday life will help students to see these patterns in the math classroom.

Pre-Algebra – Ms. Luthers: Eureka Module 1 is entitled: Integer Exponents and and Scientific Notation. In this module, students will focus on
number sense by extending the properties of exponents to integer exponents. They will use the number line to support their understanding of
rational numbers and the number system. Students will also learn that irrational numbers exist. Ask your child, how do you know if a number is
rational or irrational?

Science – Mr. Cobb: Students will begin the school year working as investigators to solve scientific problems. They will explore how scientists use
the scientific method to ask questions and find solutions to real-world challenges. By learning how to use specific scientific tools to collect data and
analyze results, they will begin to strengthen the foundational skills that will be used throughout the school year. Students will also discuss their
short and long term goals for 8th grade with a focus on developing stronger character traits like grit, curiosity and self-control. After the first two
weeks of school, students will dive into the first unit in the new IQWST science curriculum, How is the Earth Changing?

LEADERS GO PLACES

Leaders Go Places (LGP) is a rigorous middle grades leadership
program that motivates students to achieve excellence in
scholarship, leadership and citizenship. HHA is a tremendously
diverse school, serving students from a variety of socioeconomic and
cultural backgrounds. The LGP program enhances the experience of
all students by providing mentoring, academic support, cultural
enrichment and community service experiences.

Students receive regular updates on their progress and meet with
mentors quarterly to reflect on this progress and determine how
they can advance through four levels of achievement: Bronze, Silver,
Gold and Platinum. Every Friday morning the entire middle school
participates in a Community Circle to acknowledge outstanding
achievements, give student presentations and to make amends
when necessary.

LGP students proudly display their certificates of achievement

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They also hear from a variety of guest speakers who connect their success with LGP’s Five Promises:
1. to contribute to the common good,
2. to persevere,
3. to conduct myself with honor and integrity,
4. to produce quality work, and
5. to make no excuses.

To advance through levels each quarter, students must earn a required number of Professional Performance Points (earned daily for attendance,
work habits and behavior), meet a minimum GPA, and complete at least two hours of community service. As they advance, students are rewarded
for their achievement with educational field trips and other incentives. If you are interested in volunteering with LGP, please e-mail Michael Lucas
at [email protected]. Donations are gladly accepted online at http://bit.ly/lgp2017. Checks made payable to “Baltimore Curriculum
Project” may be mailed to: Baltimore Curriculum Project, c/o HHA LGP, 2707 East Fayette Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21224. (Please write HHA
LGP in the memo line.)

RESOURCES

PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOOD FOR LIFE

Ms. Donovan: The goal this year is to help students develop the Ms. Demas: Ms. Demas is looking forward to working with all the
skills, knowledge and confidence they need to pursue any adventure students in PreK - grade 8 again this year! Classes are split between
they desire. During the first weeks of school, they will learn about Food for Life and Nature Exploration, so students will have one
personal and social responsibility in order to work well as a team semester of each. Food for Life is a nutrition education class that
doing activities. aims to develop students’ knowledge of nutrition, health and
culinary skills. Students engage in hands-on activities in the kitchen
ART classroom and school garden. They try healthy foods, learn how
they grow and how to cook the food. Food for Life is based on the
Ms. Butcher: Ms. Butcher hopes you had a wonderful summer and Food is Elementary curriculum. To learn more please visit
that you are ready to come back and share your experiences and www.foodstudies.org.
creativity in the art room. There will be many new and exciting
projects for the 2018-2019 school year. Ms. Butcher is looking DRAMA
forward to students unleashing their creativity and discovering their
artistic talents. Ms. Durkin: Ms. Durkin is excited for a year exploring creativity and
the magic of theatre! PreK and kindergarten students will engage in
MUSIC dramatic play to develop an understanding of acting. Grades 1-8
students will participate in a variety of developmentally-appropriate
Ms. Norris: Ms. Norris is excited for music class this year! activities to build an ensemble with their classmates, develop basic
Elementary classes will learn new songs and games, building on their storytelling skills (get excited for show-and-tell!), and practice
knowledge of rhythm and starting some basic solfege. Everyone has conflict resolution skills through role-play. Grade 7 and 8 students
a "soundtrack" of their life and middle school is going to get to share interested in working on a Shakespearean monologue or scenes
some of their favorite music and favorite artists through a “build should see Ms. Durkin to sign-up for Shakespeare Club.
your own soundtrack project.”
NATURE EXPLORATION
MUSIC LESSONS
Ms. Riorda: Welcome back to another year of exploring nature! Did
Mr. Garner: Welcome back HHA instrumentalists! September brings you know that the more our students are connected with the
refreshed skills and for newcomers foundational skills that will help outdoors, the healthier and happier they will be? As in past years, all
your child excel in all future musical learning. A flyer will be sent the classes will be going outside for classes unless the weather does
home the first week of school for new students only looking to join not cooperate. This means some days will be hot and sunny, yet
the program. The flyer will contain important information about the others will be damp and muddy. Please encourage your child to
program and needs to be returned as soon as possible. Mr. Garner dress appropriately for the weather if they are scheduled for Nature
is looking forward to an exciting year of musical learning and great Exploration as their resource class. Ms. Riorda is looking forward to
performances! another terrific year with your children!

LIBRARY

Ms. Kannam: The HHA library is ready! Ms. Kannam is looking forward to another year full of
learning new information through print and online resources, language acquisition, coding,
technology skills and of course reading. The library is open every school day before and after school
for students and parents. The Scholastic Book Fair will be in the library again this September. Look
for dates and times in your student’s backpack next week!

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ENRICHMENT NEWS

Ms. Burt and Ms. Guitian: Welcome back! Ms. Burt and Ms. Guitian are looking forward to a wonderful year in the GAL program. They are excited
to continue STEAM club this year and are excited to offer a special after school program for students in grades 2-4 who have been identified for the
talent development program. In the coming weeks, they will begin the process of formal identification of new students and first grade students. If
your child has been previously identified as gifted or advanced, please look for information regarding pullout schedules and expectations. Also,
please check the HHA website (www.hha47.org) or contact Ms. Guitian ([email protected]) if you have any questions about your child’s
participation in GAL.

ESOL DEPARTMENT NEWS

Ms. Bailin, Ms. Gonzalez, Ms. Hicks and Mr. LaBarr: The ESOL team is excited to see all of the new and returning students! During the first few
weeks, students will receive forms that require parent signatures. When you receive those forms, please complete and return to school as soon as
possible. Here's to a great school year!!

SPECIAL EDUCATION

Ms. Shaffer: Welcome Back! The Special Education Department hopes you had a long restful summer!
September is a month to draw attention to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder Month is a time to recognize how many people, young and old, suffer from this
condition. About 5% of the world’s population is affected by ADHD. While some people tend to look at ADHD
as a non-issue, the Special Education Department tries to educate others and look forward to the new school
year and working with our families.

CLUB/ACTIVITIES NEWS

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

ALL CLUB INFORMATION IS LOCATED AT THE END OF THE NEWS MAGAZINE!

HHA SWAG ITEMS AVAILABLE AT
WWW.HHA47.ORG

SHOP NOW FOR A 20% DISCOUNT!

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

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

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

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

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FAMILY INFORMATION

THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS

 1% of the school year is done
 3 of our 180 student days are completed
 There are 140 school days left until our 3rd – 8th grade students take

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

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

 Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Career for grades 3 to 8 - April 24 – May 31, 2019

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

What Does the PARCC Look Like for Your Child?

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

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

KNOW THE NO’S =

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

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

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

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

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

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HHA’S FIRST SCHOOL FAMILY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE SCHOOL YEAR WILL BE HELD WEDNESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 19TH AT 3 PM. ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS, PARENTS/FAMILY MEMBERS AND TEACHERS ARE

INVITED TO ATTEND. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

FOR ALL PARENTS!

This year, HHA will celebrate and honor Hispanic Heritage Month through food!
Recipe sharing/Informal cooking classes will take place. Parents will come together and
share recipes from their home countries. This will happen on Mondays at 8 am in the
Food for Life Room - September 10, 17 and 24 and October 1 and 8. A celebration
breakfast will take place Wednesday, October 10th at 8 am in the school library.
Although, the school will provide some food, parents are invited to bring food from
Spanish speaking countries to share as well!

THE NEW CENTURY SCHOOL

The New Century School is offering quality after school care and extracurricular activities
to students from local schools. Staff can pick up your child up from HHA at the end of the
school day and transport him/her to The New Century School. You can also register your child for specialty extracurricular activities. There are lots
of activities offered including yoga, dance, theater, art, music, pottery and more. For more information, please visit:
http://thenewcenturyschool.com/care/ Extracurricular Activities http://thenewcenturyschool.com/about-us/extracurricular-activities/

NEWS FROM THE WELLNESS COMMITTEE

The HHA Wellness Committee is a group of teachers, staff, parents and community members that
are dedicated to promoting healthy habits at HHA by raising awareness of wellness issues in the
school community. Each month the committee picks a theme to help the community Bee’More
Healthy and provides information in the parent news magazine and the first floor bulletin board.
The committee meets on the last Wednesday of the month, from 3-3:30 PM in the Food for Life
classroom. If you are interested in joining the Wellness Committee, please contact Ms. Ariel
Demas ([email protected]), Wellness Committee Chair and Food for Life Teacher.

Welcome back! Start the school year off right with these healthy habits:
 Get your child on a good sleep routine. Children should get 8 to 10 hours of
sleep every night. Limit screen time at least one hour before bed because
the light can “wake up the brain” and make it hard to fall asleep.

 Start each day with breakfast. Studies show that children who eat breakfast
have better concentration, more energy and function better overall. HHA
provides free breakfast every day starting at 7:40 AM. Enter through the
Streeper Street door.

 Make exercise part of your child’s daily routine. There are many fun, free
physical activities like walking, bike riding, playing ball or having a 10 minute
family dance party. Exercising with your child will encourage this healthy
habit and provide bonding time as well.

 Remind your child to always wash their hands before eating. Forgetting to wash hands or not doing so properly is the biggest reason
people get sick! Teach them to sing the alphabet song or happy birthday twice while they scrub with soap before rinsing and drying.

DO YOU HAVE SOME FREE TIME? CONSIDER VOLUNTEERING AT HHA! FILL IN THE FORM
LOCATED AT THE END OF THE NEWS MAGAZINE AND RETURN IT TO MS. SWANN.

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

S .change of clothes. We also are accepting gently woWrnAuNnNiform pieces. Please bring the items to the office.

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SPEECH-LANGUAGE CORNER

THE ROLE OF A SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Speech-Language Pathologists in the school system assist students in many areas of
communication including:

 Speech sounds/Articulation: Clearly saying/articulating all age-appropriate sounds when talking (Example: saying “cat” instead of “ca” or
“go” instead of “doe”)

 Receptive Language: Understanding words, sentences, questions (Example: understanding spoken directions, vocabulary comprehension)
Expressive Language: Expressing thoughts in a clear, coherent manner (Example: speaking in complete sentences, using descriptive
vocabulary, storytelling)

 Pragmatic Language: Using language in a socially appropriate way (i.e. “social skills”) (Example: taking turns during conversation)
 Speech Fluency: Learning strategies to cope with stuttering and to feel comfortable and confident when talking
 Please contact Amanda Smith-SLP for any questions or concerns!

TIPS FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE

Organization Students, in particular upper elementary and middle school students, can be quite disorganized. Often,
this is not intentional. The part of the brain known as the prefrontal cortex is responsible for executive
functioning. This part of the brain is rapidly growing and is not fully developed until the mid-20s for
some of us. However, this does not mean that we simply excuse and enable students to be
disorganized. It does mean that we work with them to help them build the skills necessary to train
their brains to find organizational systems that work for them. Color-coded folders may work for one
child while a binder system may work for another—trial and error is the answer to see what works
best. HHA provides agendas for all children. Parents and students should use the agenda as a tool to
help in the organizational process.

Digital Awareness It is never too early to start promoting appropriate use of digital technologies. First, establish set
times and limits on using video games. All essential needs/activities must come first (nutrition, sleep,
exercise, homework, etc.). Also be aware of your child’s socialization in his or her digital world. As
cyber safety expert Bill Bond writes, “You don’t owe your kid an apology overseeing what they are
doing on cyberspace. Kids in their socialization process will sometimes make stupid decisions.” If that
decision occurs online, it could haunt them for years. Adults often misinterpret a child’s ability to use
technology with understanding how to appropriately use it. As adults in their lives, we have the
obligation to provide guidance not only in real life but also in their cyber lives. If your child has a
Facebook account then you should be on the friends list. Our professional recommendation is no
Facebook accounts until eighth grade at the earliest.

Last but definitely not least, getting a good night’s rest is extremely important. If your
child’s grades are slipping, it should be the first thing that you adjust. It sounds simple,
but getting enough sleep is often something that is overlooked.

Sleep HHA administrators
Mr. Paz, Mr. Hornbeck,

Ms. Chambers and
Ms. Bailey had fun at
the Meet Your Teacher

event!

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PTO NEWS

Upcoming PTO Events Include:

Tutti Gusti Night - Thursday, 9/6 at 3-8 pm - Join HHA on the first Thursday of each month for a fun dinner out and help PTO raise money! Tutti
Gusti donates 10% of all eat-in and carry-out sales from 3 – 8 pm. The flyer at the end of the news magazine must be presented at the time of
purchase. Flyer attached.
PTO Meeting – Tuesday, 9/10 at 6 pm - come to register as a PTO member and help decide the goals for the year
Box Tops – Look for the Box Top form attached to the news magazine - participate in the September contest for your child and their classroom!
PTO Happy Hour 9/14 at 6pm - at Silks (2641 Hudson Street, Baltimore, MD 21224) (see attached flyer)
PTO Movie Night 9/21 at 5:30 pm – movie will be Peter Rabbit. Check out the notice in the upcoming PTO Events at the end of the news magazine.

PTO TREASURER’S REPORT

Current Balance: $23,133
Summer Revenue:

 Wine Festival Volunteer & Tips: $556
 Box Tops: $317 (funds pending)
 Tutti Gusti: $70 (funds pending)
 Harris Teeter: $329
Total: $1,272

Summer Expenses:
 Storage: $71 x 2 = $142
 New PTO Sign: $76
 Welcome Back Bouncy House: $384
 Lego Club: $750
 New PE Equipment: $1,495

Total: $2,847

Approved Future Expenses:

 Fall 2018 Field Trip Buses: $6,700
 Approximate Bee Fit Budget: $2,500

IF YOU PREFER A TRANSLATOR OR ASSISTIVE DEVICE FOR
MEETINGS OR EVENTS,

PLEASE CONTACT THE HHA MAIN OFFICE AT
410-396-9146.

Staff and students would like to say thank you to:

The HHA PTO: Bonnie Mattox, Adrienne Ekas-Mueting, Rachel Douglas, Shelbi Brookshire, Kerry Lynaugh, Sally Kervin, Jill Morrison, Carmelina
Mosier, Beth Kemmery and LaVerne Gilmore for volunteering. Also, special thanks to Canton Railroad for a generous donation of school supplies,
PreK parent Alice Kistner, owner of Mahaffey’s Pub, who collected school supplies for HHA students and Gabriel Poole and United Health Care for
their collection and donation of school supplies to HHA students.

FAMILY FUN IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

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

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

School Year 2018-2019

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

__________________________________________________________________________________________

I have a_____question_____comment_____concern_____suggestion.

__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________

Please return this form to Ms. Swann.

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Application for Advisory Team Member Application
Hampstead Hill Academy
School Year 2018-2019

Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Student’s Name: ___________________________________________________________________________
Homeroom Teacher:________________________________________________________________________
E-mail address: ____________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Please return this form to Ms. Swann

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Help is needed for the following activities at HHA:
 Coach for middle school boys’ flag football
 Coach for girls’ and boys’ grades 2-5 soccer
 Chess Coach
 Girl Scout Daisy Leader

If you are interested in any of these positions, please contact Geri Swann at 410.396.9146 or
[email protected]

ACTIVITIES WITH Middle School Girls’ Soccer

HHA will join the Living Classrooms Middle School Soccer

INFO League this fall. HHA will have a full field team 11 vs 11. An

interest meeting will be held after school on Thursday,
September 6th. Mandatory tryouts will be held on Tuesday,

MEETING September 11th from 3 - 4pm and Thursday, September 13th
from 3 - 4pm. If there is an issue with attending tryouts, a

coach must be contacted in advance. Practices will be held

throughout the season on Wednesdays, and games will be

Debate Team Is Gearing Up for Another Award- on Thursdays. Please see Ms. Costello, Ms. Luthers or
Winning Season! Mrs. VW with any questions.

The HHA debate team is recruiting new and returning members in preparation for the first city-wide tournament which will be held

on Saturday, October 13th. This year, the HHA debate team will meet on Tuesdays after school in Room 311 from 2:40-4:30pm. The

first practice is tentatively scheduled for September 25th. The team will once again be led by Ms. Poole and Mr. Plunk. The team is

open to any student in grades 5-8. Permission slips, as well as a list of all practice and tournament dates, will be distributed at an

interest/informational meeting on Tuesday, September 18th right after school in Room 311. That meeting will last until

approximately 3:30. Permission slips and schedules will also be available on the Club Info board outside of Room 311. Please

reach out to Ms. Poole or Mr. Plunk with any questions.

Open Doors

Open Doors, a club dedicated to ensuring that HHA is a safe and welcoming environment for
all students, is now in its third year. By sponsoring of events like Kindness Week, Mix It Up at
Lunch Day and Day of Silence, the club highlights the importance of being an ally to students
who need it most. This year, the club will meet (on average) two Wednesdays a month from
2:45 – 4 pm, and it will be advised by Mr. Plunk, Ms. Durkin and Ms. Poole. The club is
tentatively scheduled to meet 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/17, 11/7, 12/5, 12/19, 1/16, 1/30, 2/6,
2/20, 3/6, 3/20, 4/3, 4/10, 4/24, 5/15, and 5/29. Permission slips are available on the Club
Info board outside of Room 311. Open Doors is open to any student in grades 6-8.

Diversity Club

In response to student requests, HHA is happy to present the Diversity Club in
grades 5-8. The student club has the following mission: to promote diversity,
cultural awareness, and provide support to students on multicultural issues
within the school and community. The group takes a stand against prejudice,
hatred, and promotes an appreciation and understanding of tolerance of others.
We look forward to exploring and reaching the potential for this club, and hope
your child will join us! There will be an informational session for all interested
students on Friday, September 21st from 2:45-3, in room 310. If you have any questions at all, please contact Ms. Luthers or
Ms. Thomas.

Cadettes will meet at Southeast Anchor Library on the first Thursday of the
month at 6:45pm. The Cadettes are open to 6-8 grade girls. Membership in Girl
Scouts of the USA is required. For more information, contact Angela Kozlowski

at [email protected]

 Flag Football  Basketball
 Girls’ Volleyball  Lego Club

Brownies’ parent meeting for returning Bownies and any 2nd and
3rd grade girls interested in joining. The meeting will take

place Monday, September 10th at 6 pm in the school library.

THIS IS NOT A PERMISSION SLIP – RETURN
OF THIS FORM DOES NOT GUARANTEE A
PLACE IN THE AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITY

This form must be returned to Ms. Swann no later
than Wednesday, September 12th.

Club Name: Soccer Club Name – Builders Club
Grades Involved: 2-5 boys and girls Grades Involved: 6 - 8 – A service learning club
Day of the Week the Club will meet: Tuesday and Thursday Day of the Week the Club will meet: Tuesday
Start Date: Tuesday, September 25th Start Date: Tuesday, October 9th
End Date: Thursday, November 15th End Date: Tuesday, May 28th
Time: 2:40-4:30 pm Time: 2:45-4 pm
Location: Patterson Park Location: TBA
Number of Students: 15 (Grs. 2-3) 15 (Grs. 4-5)
Club Name: Garden Club
Club Name: Audubon After School Program Grades Involved: 6-8
Chesapeake Bay Adventures Learn about animals in the Day of the Week the Club will meet: Thursday
Chesapeake Bay! Play games, go fishing, and help the Bay! Start Date: Thursday, September 20th
Explore Patterson Park! End Date: Thursday, November 1st
Grades Involved: 3-5 Time: 2:45-4 pm
Day of the Week the Club will meet: Monday Location: Garden/Food for Life Room
Start Date: Monday, September 24th Number of Students: 12
End Date: Monday, December 3rd
Time: 2:40-4:30 pm Look for flyers sent home throughout the year
Location: In school and Patterson Park announcing additional new programs.
Number of Students: 15

Please make your selections and return this form to Ms. Swann by
Wednesday, September 12th.

Student’s Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Homeroom Teacher: _________________________________________________________________________________

Parent’s Name and Contact Number: ____________________________________________________________________

Parent’s email address:_______________________________________________________________________________

_____Check here if you can help with a club you selected for your child.

THIS IS NOT A PERMISSION SLIP!
RETURN OF THIS FORM DOES NOT GUARANTEE A PLACE IN THE

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITY.

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Application for Volunteer Positions at Hampstead Hill Academy
2018-2019

Welcome to the 2018-2019 school year. This will be an exciting new year for our students and parents. We are now in the process
of recruiting volunteers for the school year. We are looking for individuals who would be willing to volunteer their time in the
following areas:

Cafeteria Food for Life Room
Time would be in the morning during breakfast from  Assist teacher with the handling and distribution of
7:45-8 am and during the lunch shifts from food items
10:20 am-2:05 pm. Jobs would include the following:
Office Assistant
 Helping students carry their food to the tables and  Help with various office tasks such as counting out
opening items that are difficult papers to be sent home, making copies, sorting
papers, helping to keep donated uniforms and lost
 Encourage students to eat and talk quietly and to get and found items organized
along
Events
 Notify the staff member on duty if a problem occurs  Work at events such as PTO fundraisers, community
 Walk students to designated locations if they have to dinners, etc. with set up and take down

leave the cafeteria area Career Day
 Wipe up tables when students leave  A one-time event where you would talk with
students about your career and the education
Playground needed for that particular career
Time would align with the lunch shifts. Jobs would include
the following: Meetings
 From time to time, parents are needed to attend
 Keep a watchful eye on students so they do not specialized meetings held away from the school.
wander from the playground You would be asked to be a representative from the
school and to give your opinion on matters being
 Assist in organized games with the students discussed. There are approximately four meetings
 Help a student to the nurse if an injury occurs per year of this nature. The meetings are held in the
 Encourage students to play together nicely evening or on Saturdays.

Art Room Launder Uniforms
Time would vary depending on the groups you would be  When needed, wash school uniforms that students
helping. Jobs would include the following: have borrowed.

 Help students with art supplies
 Assist in getting art work organized and delivered to

classrooms after completion (There are times that
art work needs to dry before the student can take it
home.)
 Help to clean up after the students are finished

Other
If you have other talents that you would like to give to our school, please describe _______________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
If you would like to donate items, services or money, please indicate what you would like to donate:________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____ Check here, if you are not able to volunteer at school, but would be interested in doing work from home.

Per City Schools’ regulations, a designated HHA staff member will clear your name with the Sex Offender Compliance and Enforcement registry
(www.socem.info). If you are listed in the registry, you will not be allowed to volunteer.

Benefits of these positions:
 You have time with your child during the school day and get to meet his/her friends.
 You develop a rapport with other children and serve as a role model/mentor.
 You have the opportunity to share your knowledge with our students and become a vital part of our school community.

Position(s) you are interested in doing: ____________________________________________________________________________

Time(s) you are available: ______________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian/Volunteer Name

_____Please check here if you speak English and Spanish and you could help with translation services during evening parent
teacher conferences.

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Home Address

___________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________

Student’s Name (if applicable) Homeroom Teacher (if applicable)

Telephone Number ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Email Address (please print clearly) _____________________________________________________________________________

Emergency Contact Information (Name and Phone Number)__________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Volunteer Guidelines

 When volunteering, we ask that you dress appropriately. You will be a role model for students so it is important that you dress
comfortably to impress.

 Be aware of the way you speak. Our staff works very hard to teach our students proper language skills. We would like our
volunteers to reflect consistency with this strategy. We ask that you do not use foul language, slang, insulting comments, etc.

 If at any time during the course of your volunteering a student exhibits a behavior issue, tell a staff member. Do not reprimand
the student.

 We know that children are adorable, but please refrain from touching and hugging them.
 Please do not leave the area of the building where you are volunteering.
 When you enter the building, please sign in at the main office, get a pass and proceed to your designated location.
 Most importantly, during the course of your time in the school building, you may hear or see students/adults in a situation that

would not be a favorable representation of their character. To protect the privacy of our students/adults, this information
should be not shared with others by means of gossip. This would not be fair to the student/adult or their families.

Please sign the following:
I have read and understand the guidelines to being a volunteer at Hampstead Hill Academy. I also understand that whatever occurs
in the building while I am volunteering should remain in the building. If I do not abide by the guidelines as presented, I will be asked
to discontinue my volunteer work at the school.

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian/Volunteer Signature Date

Thank you for offering your help to the staff and students of Hampstead Hill Academy.
Please place this completed form in Ms. Swann’s mailbox located in the main office. You will be contacted by Ms. Swann.

Per City Schools’ regulations, a designated HHA staff member will clear your name with the Sex Offender Compliance and Enforcement registry
(www.socem.info). If you are listed in the registry, you will not be allowed to volunteer.

Hampstead Hill Academy (www.hha47.org)

Staff Roster 2018-2019

Name Title Contact Information
Matt Hornbeck
Principal [email protected]
John Paz
Cassandra Bailey Assistant Principal [email protected]
Ashanti Chambers
Natasha Pouncey Assistant Principal [email protected]

Cindy Varner NLNS Resident Principal (1st Semester) [email protected]
Rosalia Castelan
Katie Johnson NLNS Principal Resident (2nd Semester) [email protected]
Megan Trainer
Michael Lucas Secretary [email protected]
Carey Fetting-Smith
Ramona Piskor Office Assistant/Translator [email protected]

Laura Guitian Academic Coach [email protected]
Jen Burt
Academic Coach [email protected]
Nicky Seymour
Steven Plunk Academic Coach [email protected]
Chris Kotchenreuther
Kyle Schappell Academic Coach [email protected]
Geri Swann
Felicia German Administrative Assistant [email protected]
Morgan Klenk
Rebecca Brezenoff Director of Enrichment [email protected]
Michelle Kaminaris
Lucy Mendez STEAM Enrichment Tutor [email protected]
Ashley Wallis
Teresa Smith Guidance Counselor [email protected]
Rachel Douglas
Ashley Lefever Director of Restorative Practices [email protected]
Joanna Maciel
Katie Vincent Facilities Manager [email protected]
Marybeth Smith
Helen Tucker Technology Specialist [email protected]
Meghan Bierley
Director of Community Outreach [email protected]
Pat Foster
Jacqueline Clary Director of Latino Outreach [email protected]
Angela Atkins
Maureen Weber PreK- 9201 [email protected]
Cassandra La Bella
Assistant [email protected]
Reza Bonner
Casey Sparwasser PreK- 9202 [email protected]

Liz Kaplan Assistant [email protected]
Lindsay Knudsen
Kindergarten - 9101 [email protected]
Kelsey Schultz
Kirby Costello Assistant [email protected]

Lisa Aldous Kindergarten - 9102 [email protected]
Katie Steinhardt
Cameron Small Assistant [email protected]

Ellie O’Connor Kindergarten - 9103 [email protected]
Jason Farber
Kelli Poole Assistant [email protected]
Cristina Herrera
Brandon Pratta 0103 [email protected]

Assistant [email protected]

0101 [email protected]

Assistant [email protected]

0102 [email protected]

Assistant [email protected]

0203 [email protected]

0201 [email protected]

0202 [email protected]

0301 [email protected]

0302 [email protected]

0303 [email protected]

0401 [email protected]

0402 [email protected]

0403 [email protected]

0501 [email protected]

0502 [email protected],

[email protected]

0503 [email protected]

0601 [email protected]

0602 [email protected]

0603 [email protected]

Urban Teacher (UT) Resident [email protected]

Kat Locke-Jones 0701 [email protected]
Allegra Thomas 0702 [email protected]
0703 [email protected]
Brian White 0801
Amy Kosmer 0802 [email protected]
Matthew Cobb 0803 [email protected]
Christina Luthers IEP Chair and Testing Coordinator [email protected]
Jennifer Shaffer Specialized Tutor [email protected]
Tony Berry Special Educator [email protected]
Sarah Hohman Special Educator [email protected]
Special Educator [email protected]
Ian Haupt Speech-Language Pathologist [email protected]
Meagan V.W Social Worker [email protected]
Amanda Smith School Psychologist [email protected]
Kenya Tucker ESOL [email protected]
Kerri-Jean Wheeler ESOL [email protected]
Jason LaBarr ESOL [email protected]
Colleen Hicks ESOL [email protected]
Nancy Gonzalez Physical Education [email protected]
Art [email protected]
Sara Bailin Band/Orchestra [email protected]
Jordan Donovan Music [email protected]
Librarian [email protected]
Jacy Butcher Library & Community Outreach Asst. [email protected]
Eugene Garner Drama
Suzannah Norris Food for Life 410.396.9146
Sonya Kannam Nature Exploration [email protected]
Cathy Geleta Nurse [email protected]
Nurse [email protected]
Kelly Durkin Occupational Therapist [email protected]
Ariel Demas Cafeteria Manager
Melissa Riorda Cafeteria Server [email protected]
Judy Burlock Cafeteria Server [email protected]
Cafeteria Server
Anita Ash Cafeteria Server 410.396.9146
Lauren Read Substitute Teacher 410.396.9146
Gwen Moore Substitute Teacher 410.396.9146
Latanga Best Substitute Teacher 410.396.9146
Angela Mayo Substitute Teacher 410.396.9146
Mattie Colson Lunch Assistant 410.396.9146
Victor Underwood Lunch Assistant 410.396.9146
Jackie Korycki Custodian 410.396.9146
Rebekah Nicholson Custodian 410.396.9146
Irene Protopapas Custodian 410.396.9146
Darius Tarver Director of FFG (Afterschool) 410.396.9146
Regina Vargas 410.396.9146
Claudia Kane 410.396.9146
Melanie Wright 410.396.9146
Fariydah Rasheed 410-732-8778
Wiesenia Davis
Desher James

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Thursday, September 6th
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expired, don't send them to school; expired Box Tops cannot be accepted. To see more
school, go to BTFE.com.

Hampstead Hill Academy is a Together in Education partner, and we want to make it easier to earn donations
when you buy Harris Teeter brands while shopping!

Please fill out the info below for your family, friends, coworkers and neighbors that want to see HHA earn
more money from their donation from Harris Teeter. HHA will have Harris Teeter link your card yearly. You

can link to more than one school, so if your friends and neighbors have children at other schools it helps
everyone!

Please return this form to Ms. Swann by September 21st for a chance to win a prize!

HHA Student:_________________________________________ Aim
Grade:_______________________________________________ for 10!

Teacher:_____________________________________________

Last Name Phone Number OR VIC #

AUDUBON ADVENTURES IN AUDUBON’S TINY TOTS IN PATTERSON PARK AND NOW IN
SEPTEMBER 2018 LIBRARY SQUARE!

With the Patterson Park Audubon Center Friday, September 14th in Patterson Park, 10:30 – 11:30 AM
To participate, please RSVP at 410-558-2473 or Meet at the picnic tables on the northeastern shore of the Boat Lake

[email protected] Friday, September 14th in Library Square, 3:00 – 4:00 PM*
Meet at the Habitat Garden, on the Linwood Ave. side of the
AUDUBON’S HABITAT TEAM
Saturday, September 1st, 9:00-11:00 AM Patterson Park Library
Master Gardeners will join us to give a short pollinator program
Migrating Monarchs!
before we work! Ages: 2-5 ∙ $5 suggested donation per child, with an adult
All ages welcome! ∙ Free! Meet at the wetland garden, uphill & Tiny Tots is an early childhood environmental education program
northwest of the boat lake in Patterson Park. where kids make a craft, play a game, and read a story around a
Build bird habitat in Audubon’s native plant gardens in Patterson nature theme. Join Audubon to discover Patterson Park as an
Park! We need volunteers to make sure they remain healthy outdoor classroom. Please register in advance:
habitats for the park’s birds and butterflies. Weed, mulch, and/or [email protected] or 410.558.2473.
plant while spending a relaxing morning outdoors with friends, *Thanks to funding from Baltimore Community Foundation, this
family, and Audubon. We’re happy to sign community service hours program is FREE!
for helpful students. For directions or questions:
[email protected] or 410.558.2473. AUDUBON’S ALL-AGES BIRD WATCHING WALKS
Saturday, September 22nd in Druid Hill Park, 8:00 – 9:30 AM
AUDUBON’S BIRD-FRIENDLY GARDENING WORKSHOPS FOR
ADULTS Meet at 3001 East Drive

Intro to Bird-Friendly Gardening Friday September 14th AND Saturday, September 29th in Patterson
Thursday, September 6th, 5:30 – 7:30 PM Park, 8:00 – 9:30 AM
Enoch Pratt Free Library, Patterson Park Branch ∙ 158 N. Linwood
Meet at the fountain, closest to E. Lombard St. and S. Patterson Park
Avenue Ave.
All ages and abilities welcome! ∙ Free! Over 200 bird species have
Monday, September 17th, 5:30 – 7:30 PM visited Patterson Park, an important migratory stopover in Baltimore
Enoch Pratt Free Library, Roland Park Branch ∙ 5108 Roland Avenue City! Audubon experts will lead us in search of avian friends! Bring
the whole family! No experience necessary. If you would like to
Advanced Bird-Friendly Garden Design borrow binoculars, drop us an email – we have plenty to share!
Thursday, September 27th, 5:30 – 7:30 PM There is no need to RSVP for this event, just arrive ready to explore!
Enoch Pratt Free Library, Canton Branch ∙ 1030 South Ellwood To borrow binoculars: [email protected] or 410.558.2473.

Avenue 3rd ANNUAL URBAN BIRD FEST
Saturday, September 22nd
Open to the public! ∙ Free! 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Welcome, gardeners! Come learn how to transform your urban
dwelling into a native wildlife paradise! Audubon experts will be on Linkwood Park ∙ 101 West Cold Spring Lane
hand to share practical tips and scientific support for gardening with Join Audubon, the Friends of Stony Run, and other partners to
native plants outside urban homes. Leave with resources you need to celebrate urban birds along Stony Run! This free, family-friendly
beautify your outdoor space and attract birds, butterflies, and other event will include bird-themed crafts, games, bird walks, and live
beneficial wildlife! Please register in advance: birds. For directions or questions: [email protected] or
[email protected] or 410.558.2473. 410.558.2473.

AUDUBON’S WALKING TOUR OF BIRD-FRIENDLY GARDENS IN VOLUNTEER WITH AUDUBON!
BUTCHERS HILL Ready to see the park through the Audubon lens? Eager to learn new

Saturday, September 29th skills while helping birds and Baltimore? As the school year
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM approaches, Audubon is seeking energetic volunteers to assist in our

Registration is limited ∙ Suggested donation $5 per person outdoor “classroom.”
Meeting location announced upon registration. Email for details: [email protected]
Discover how bird-friendly gardens take many shapes and sizes in
the city! Explore Butchers Hill Neighborhood gardens, 2018 winner of
the Baltimore Garden Challenge! We will lead you through
Audubon’s diverse gardens designed to feed birds and butterflies and
share the unique stories of the people who planted them. Please
register in advance: [email protected] or 410.558.2473.

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

Children's
 Amazon STEM Series: Bird Watching in the Garden Monday, September 10, 2018 at 3:30pm-4:30p
 Amazon STEM Series: 3Doodler Crafts Monday September 24, 2018 at 3:30p-4:30p

Teens Teen Lounge: Starting September 4th Monday-Thursday at 3pm: Teens are invited to snack, enjoy music and games at the library.
 Amazon STEM Series: Squishy Circuit Name Tags September 5th at 3pm
 Cereal Social: September 8th and 22nd at 11am: Teens are invited to bring in their favorite
 cereal and bowl (milk provided) to watch cartoons
Instagram Photo Bookmarks: September 15th, 1pm-2pm


Both Teen and Children's at Patterson Park will participate in P-R-A-T-T Bingo. P-R-A-T-T Bingo is in
September which is Library Card Sign Up Month so celebrate with us by picking up a free library
activities Bingo card from select Enoch Pratt Free library locations beginning September 4th. Winners will
receive a prize.

Patterson Park Youth Soccer at Utz Field

Fall 2018

What: In-house youth soccer league at Patterson Park

Ages: 4, 5, 6, U8 and U12 (ages 4-12 years old)

When: Saturday Mornings from September 15th – November 3rd 2018; 8 week program (Nov
10, make-up day, if needed)

Time: 9am -12noon; practice and game time depending on age group

Where: Patterson Park, Utz Field along Linwood Ave.

Who: Collaboration between Baltimore City Recreation & Parks; Friends of Patterson Park and
the community led Patterson Park Youth Soccer League (volunteer parents).

Cost: FREE, with suggested donation and/ or volunteerism

What to expect:

The focus of this small league is to introduce soccer to children and engage in fun, teamwork
and exercise. Baltimore City Rec & Parks (BCRP) will provide all the necessary equipment.

Youth player registration done online using BCRP online software at:

http://bit.ly/Pattersonyouthsoccer

FAQ:
 What should the player wear and bring? Children should wear appropriate clothing for
the weather and athletics.
 Equipment for players: Parents provide shinguards, cleats and shorts (though BCRP has
some equipment to provide if families need it); T-shirt/ uniform top provided by BCRP
 Can I help coaching? YES!!! and BCRP will provide the training and background checks at
no cost to coaches.
 What if it rains? We will cancel if it is raining too much and inform everyone via an
announcement on the website, Facebook and in an email.
For more information, contact Tim Almaguer at Baltimore City Recreation & Parks:
[email protected]; 410.396.5916

Baltimore

READS

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH

10AM - 1 PM

STUDENTS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY
COME TOGETHER FOR A DAY OF READING IN

SOUTHEAST BALTIMORE.

BELNOR PARK (2800 PULASKI HIGHWAY)

LITERACY, FOOD, & FUN

THE OFFICE OF COUNCILMAN ZEKE COHEN

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
at the CANTON BRANCH
in September

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

Playdate at the Library Tuesday, September 4, 11 a.m.
Family STEM: Dinosaurs Saturday, September 8, 2 p.m.

Un Petit Conte Tuesday, September 18, 10:30 a.m.
Canton Crafternoon Monday, September 24, 4 p.m.
Movie: The Chronicles of Narnia: Saturday, September 29, 11 a.m.
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

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

prattlibrary.org your journey starts here free TO BMORE

#atthepratt



September 2018

Elementary/Middle Tradi

Monday Tuesday Wednesday 6
3
4 Turkey Sausage 5 Plain Bagel
Labor Day Breakfast Pizza Cinnamon Raisin
Bagel
Schools Closed Assorted Cold Cereal
Graham Crackers Assorted Cold Cereal
Black Plum Graham Crackers
Fresh Peach Banana
Fresh Peach

10 Oatmeal Breakfast 11 Turkey Sausage 12 Peach & Raspberry 13
Bun Breakfast Pizza Yogurt

Assorted Cold Cereal Assorted Cold Cereal Crunchy Granola
Graham Crackers Graham Crackers Clusters
Ginger Gold Apple Black Plum
Black Plum Fresh Peach Assorted Cold Cereal
Graham Crackers
Banana
Fresh Peach

17 Pancake 18 Turkey Sausage 19 Plain Bagel 20
Chicken Sausage Breakfast Pizza Cinnamon Raisin
Patty Bagel
Assorted Cold Cereal
Assorted Cold Cereal Graham Crackers Assorted Cold Cereal
Graham Crackers Black Plum Graham Crackers
Ginger Gold Apple Fresh Peach Banana
Black Plum Fresh Peach

24 Pancake 25 Turkey Sausage 26 Peach & Raspberry 27
Chicken Sausage Breakfast Pizza Yogurt
Patty
Assorted Cold Cereal Crunchy Granola
Assorted Cold Cereal Graham Crackers Clusters
Graham Crackers Black Plum
Ginger Gold Apple Fresh Peach Assorted Cold Cereal
Black Plum Graham Crackers
Banana
Fresh Peach

This institution is an equal opportunity provid

itional Breakfast Menu

Thursday Friday Options Available Daily at
Breakfast:
Hard Boiled Egg 7 Strawberry Banana
Buttered Toast Yogurt Cold Cereal Options-
Assorted Cold Cereal Apple Cinnamon Cheerios,
Graham Crackers Blueberry Muffin Multi-Grain Cheerios, Original
Assorted Cold Cereal Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast
Banana Crunch, Golden Grahams,
Apple Slices Graham Crackers
Assorted Fresh Fruit Honey Kix

Chicken Sausage & 14 Cinnamon Glazed 1% White Milk, Fat Free White
Egg Breakfast French Toast Milk
Sandwich
Assorted Cold Cereal Menu subject to change
Assorted Cold Cereal Graham Crackers
Graham Crackers
Banana Assorted Fresh Fruit
Apple Slices

Hard Boiled Egg 21 Strawberry Banana Milk
Buttered Toast Yogurt Breakfast Condiments
Assorted Cold Cereal Daily Available Option Nutritionals
Graham Crackers Blueberry Muffin
Assorted Cold Cereal
Banana
Apple Slices Graham Crackers
Assorted Fresh Fruit

Chicken Sausage & 28 Cinnamon Glazed
Egg Breakfast French Toast
Sandwich
Assorted Cold Cereal
Assorted Cold Cereal Graham Crackers
Graham Crackers
Banana Assorted Fresh Fruit
Apple Slices

der.

September 2018

Elementary/Middle Lunc

Monday Tuesday Wednesday

3 4 Steak Burger 5 Korean BBQ Chicken 6
Shortbread Cookie over
Labor Day Deli Sandwich
Hummus Plate Brown Rice
Schools Closed Corn Tuna Salad
Autumn Salad Saltine Crackers
Falafel on Flat Bread
Seasoned Greens
Autumn Salad

10 Breaded Cheese 11 Steak Sub 12 Curry Chicken 13 M
Sticks Cheese Steak Sub Brown Rice
Deli Sandwich Tuna Salad
Marinara Sauce Cup Hummus Plate
PB & J Sandwich Steamed Carrots Saltine Crackers
Veggie Burger on Autumn Salad Falafel on Flat Bread

WG Hamburger Bun Plantain slices
Autumn Salad Autumn Salad
Broccoli

17 Hamburger on Bun 18 Oven Fried Chicken 19 Chicken Burrito Bowl 20
Cheeseburger on Brown Rice Deli Sandwich
Bun
Veggie Burger on Deli Sandwich Taco Fiesta Black
Hummus Plate Beans
WG Hamburger Bun Seasoned Greens
Glazed Sweet Autumn Salad Falafel on Flat Bread
Potatoes
Autumn Salad
Autumn Salad

24 Mini Corn Dog 25 BBQ Chicken 26 Beef Nachos 27 S
Chicken Salad on
Tortilla Chips & Salsa Macaroni and WG Bread, 2 slices
Falafel on Flat Bread
Veggie Burger on Cheese Deli Pinto Beans

WG Hamburger Bun Sandwich Autumn Salad

Steamed Carrots Hummus Plate

Autumn Salad Broccoli

Autumn Salad

ch Menu Friday

Thursday

Sloppy Joe on 7 Cheese pizza Wedge Daily Available Lunch
WG Hamburger Bun Pepperoni Pizza Options
Wedge
Deli Sandwich Carrot Sticks Milk Options:
Veggie Wrap Autumn Salad 1% White Milk, Fat Free White
Green Beans
Autumn Salad Milk and occasionally Fat Free
Chocolate Milk, Fat Free
Mild Boneless Wings 14 Cheese pizza Wedge Strawberry Milk
Spicy Boneless Pepperoni Pizza Seasonal Fresh Fruit
Wings Wedge
PB & J Sandwich Apples, oranges, nectarines,
Honey Mustard Cup Carrot Sticks plums, watermelon, peaches,
Deli Sandwich Autumn Salad
Veggie Wrap bananas

Vegetarian Beans All rolls, breads, and tortillas
Autumn Salad are made with whole grain.
Menu is subject change.
Meatloaf 21 Cheese pizza Wedge
Gravy Pepperoni Pizza Lunch Daily Available Nutritionals
Wedge
Dinner Roll Chicken Carrot Sticks Condiments
Salad on WG Autumn Salad
Bread, 2 slices Milk
Veggie Wrap

Mashed Potatoes
Autumn Salad

Spiral Rotini w/Italian 28 Cheese pizza Wedge
Meat Sauce Pepperoni Pizza
Dinner Roll Wedge
Carrot Sticks
Deli Sandwich Autumn Salad
Veggie Wrap
Confetti Corn Salad
Autumn Salad

September 2018 HHA Activities

Thursday, September 6, 2018 Tuesday, September 25, 2018
 2:10pm - 3:10pm Lockdown
 2:45pm - 3:45pm Girls' and Boys’ Soccer Interest  2:40pm - 4:30pm Debate
 2:40pm - 4:30pm Elementary Soccer
Meeting  2:45pm - 4pm Girls on the Run

 3pm - 8pm PTO Tutti Gusti Night Wednesday, September 26, 2018
 8:15am - 9:15am Parent Kirwan Training
Friday, September 7, 2018  2:40pm - 4pm Girls on the Run
 Purple Friday – Purple/Ravens Top and Khaki bottoms  2:40pm - 4pm Volleyball
 2:40pm - 4pm Open Doors
Monday, September 10, 2018  3pm - 3:45pm Wellness Committee

 8am - 9am Eat, Play, Say Thursday, September 27, 2018
 2:40pm - 4:30pm Elementary Soccer
 6pm - 7pm Brownie Parent Meeting  2:40pm - 4pm Garden Club
 2:40pm - 4pm Volleyball
Tuesday, September 11, 2018  2:40pm - 3:45pm Shakespeare Club

 3pm - 4pm Girls' and Boys’ Soccer Tryouts Monday, September 17th
through Friday,
 6pm - 7pm PTO Meeting September, 21st!

Thursday, September 13, 2018

 9am - 10am Fire Drill

 2:40pm - 3:45pm Shakespeare Club

 3pm - 4pm Girls' and Boys’ Soccer Tryouts

 5pm - 6pm Grade 503 Springboard Info Meeting

Friday, September 14, 2018

 Orange Friday - Orange/Oriole Top and Khaki bottoms

 6pm PTO Happy Hour

Monday, September 17, 2018

 September 17 – 21 Book Fair

 8am - 9am Eat, Play, Say

Tuesday, September 18, 2018

 8am - 10am Latino Support Group

 2:45pm - 3:30pm Debate Interest Meeting

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

 2:40pm - 4pm Open Doors

 3pm - 4pm School Family Council Meeting

Thursday, September 20, 2018
 2:40pm - 4pm Garden Club 2:40-4pm
 2:40pm - 3:45pm Shakespeare Club
 5:30pm - 7:30pm Back to School Night

Friday, September 21, 2018

 All day Orange Friday - Orange/Oriole Top and Khaki

bottoms

 All day Purple Friday - Purple/Ravens Top and Khaki

bottoms

 2:45pm - 3pm Diversity Club Info Meeting

 5:30pm PTO Movie Night

Monday, September 24, 2018

 8am - 9am Eat, Play, Say

 2:40pm - 4pm Volleyball

 2:45pm - 4:30pm Audubon


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