April HHA 2018 Parent News Magazine

HAMPSTEAD HILL ACADEMY

PARENT NEWS MAGAZINE

APRIL, 2018

HHA STAFF, STUDENTS AND PARENTS TAKE PART IN
NATIONAL WALK OUT DAY TO
RALLY AGAINST GUN VIOLENCE!

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 HHA middle school students Ashlynd Burney, Alden
Edwards, Asiane Phillips, Samantha Nestor, Ella
410.396.9146 tele. 410.396.3637 fax Marsalis, and Vivi Kaminaris are the leaders of a
www.hha47.org newly formed Student Action Committee. The Action
Committee, on their own, planned and conducted a
Matt Hornbeck, Principal [email protected] walkout of nearly every 6-8 grade student to coincide
John Paz, Assistant Principal [email protected] with the one month anniversary of the tragic event at
the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida.
Cassandra Bailey, Assistant Principal [email protected] Dozens of HHA elementary age students participated
in the walkout with their parents as well. The
Hampstead Hill Academy Committee drafted a statement of purpose and
is operated by the Baltimore Curriculum Project, a local nonprofit educated their peers to make sure everyone knew why
the walkout was taking place. You can see their full
organization celebrating more than a decade statement attached to this news magazine. Along
with their peers across the country, these brilliant and
of service and student learning in Baltimore. compassionate young people are leading the way
towards a sensible approach to gun control laws to
Laura Doherty, President make our schools, cities and communities safer. You
[email protected] can listen to WYPR’s Dominque Maria Bonessi cover
John McGill, Director of Academic Affairs HHA’s walkout at www.hha47.org – News Stories. A
[email protected] number of HHA students and their parents, including
Asiane Phillips and Alden Edwards, participated in the
www.baltimorecp.org historic national “March For Our Lives” in Washington
D.C. on March 24th to lend their voices to the national
HHA Parent News Magazine is published monthly for the families and conversation. More than 500,000 people marched in
community of Hampstead Hill Academy D.C. There were similar marches in every state and
around the world. Asiane was featured talking about
Editor gun violence on Midday with Tom Hall
Geraldine Swann (http://wypr.org/programs/midday). Alden was
Director of Community Outreach interviewed by public radio at the march. You can see
photos of students standing for what they believe in
Publisher D.C. at NPR: Students Make Their Stand in D.C. With
Matt Hornbeck, Principal the help of BUILD, the Action Committee is planning
their next steps and will participate in a May meeting
Magazine contributions from: between City Police Commissioner De Sousa and
HHA staff students. The entire HHA community is grateful for
our student leaders and their powerful voices.
Club coordinators
Community Organizations

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IMPORTANT DATES THIS MONTH What’s Inside…

 4/5, PTO Tutti Gusti Night, 3-8 pm Top News Stories page 3
 4/10, Latino Parent Group, 8 am
 4/10, Chat With Matt, 5:30 pm  Current HHA information along with
 4/10, PTO Meeting, 6 pm upcoming events
 4/13, Grades PreK-5, No Uniform Day
 4/14, PTO B3, 6-11 pm News from the Teams page 6
 4/18, School Family Council, 3 pm
 4/20, LGP Recognition Ceremony, 8 am  What your child is doing in class along
 4/20, Orange Friday with resource, enrichment and ESOL
 4/20, Middle School Dance, 4:30-7pm information
 4/23-27, Afterschool Snack Sale
 4/24, Report Cards Issued Club/Activities News page 11

 4/26, Student Celebration Night, 5:30-7:30 pm  Updates and announcements for the
 4/27, Orange Friday many clubs offered at HHA

Family Information page 12

 Issues important to our parents on a
variety of subjects

PTO News page 17

 News from the Parent/Teacher
Organization at HHA

Let Us Know What You are
Thinking page 18

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

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

ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A BCP
5TH GRADER?

Are Baltimore City Schools CEO Sonja Santelises,
Baltimore City Police Commissioner Darryl De Sousa,
and WYPR's Tom Hall smarter than the 5th grade
students from City Springs Elementary/Middle,
Frederick Elementary, Govans Elementary, Hampstead
Hill Academy and Wolfe Street Academy? Find out at
the 7th annual “Are You Smarter than a BCP 5th Grader?”
quiz show on Thursday, April 19, 2018 from
6:15-8:15pm at City Springs Elementary/Middle School
at 100 South Caroline Street, 21231. Enjoy dinner and a
fun-filled quiz show with local celebrities. Onsite parking
is available. Seating is limited. All proceeds will benefit
the over 2,700 PreK-8 students attending BCP's
neighborhood charter schools.

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TOP NEWS STORIES SPECIAL INCENTIVES
DURING PARCC
PARCC BEGINS TESTING

The 4th year of the Maryland State assessment in grades 3-8, called the Partnership for To emphasize attendance, effort and conduct
Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) is scheduled to begin May 8th. during testing weeks, students are eligible to
The PARCC is administered just once each year. The test includes open-ended written earn tickets for special raffles or participation
responses as well as multiple-choice questions. The multiple choice questions ask students in pizza parties organized by their teachers.
to select an answer, and then the next question asks them to select how or why they know Prizes and/or pizza parties vary by grade. Ask
their answer to the previous question is correct. Our students are as ready as any student in your child’s homeroom teacher for more
Maryland, bar none. Parents can help by making sure students are relaxed, rested and have information. Staff e-mail addresses can be
a good breakfast on test days. A complete list of when students in individual grades and found at www.hha47.org – Staff and 6-8
homerooms will take the PARCC will be posted on our website at www.hha47.org. Please grade teachers are available on classroom
e-mail our testing coordinator Jen Shaffer at [email protected] with any questions. Dojo. Encourage your child to come to school
Remember that breakfast is free to all students starting at 7:40 am. Students MUST be on with a relaxed, positive view of the test and
time for the start of school by 8 am and present every day to do their best. to be on time and try their best.

MARYLAND HIGH SCHOOL TESTING REQUIREMENTS

The Maryland College and Career Ready Standards are based on the Common Core State Standards, which have been adopted by Maryland and
more than 40 other states. These standards provide students with the relevant, real world knowledge and skills needed for success beyond high
school. In order to measure student mastery of the new standards, Maryland will implement new statewide tests – the Partnership for Assessment
of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) assessments. About a third of HHA’s 8th grade students will take the PARCC Algebra I assessment this
year. Moving forward, we plan to have most of our 8th grade students take the high school Algebra assessment. PARCC Algebra I is a Maryland
graduation requirement. Learn more at:

http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/programs/pages/Testing/PARCC/index.aspx and
http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/programs/Documents/Testing/GradRegFAQ051517.pdf.

EXPANDING HONOR COURSES

Moving from 5th to 6th grade at Hampstead Hill Academy marks Criteria Percentage
the transition from elementary school to middle school. This is

an exciting milestone. At HHA, we seek to provide a joyful, Overall Class Average (GPA from the first three quarters) 40%
safe, nurturing, diverse, family-friendly environment with

rigorous, effective academic programs for every student. To MAP Reading Percentile Average (Winter 2018) 25%
that end, all students will take honors classes. Middle school

students will receive honors credit for their work in social 25%
studies and science classes. In English Language Arts and Math, MAP Math Percentile Average (Winter 2018)

students will receive on grade level instruction or be placed in

an advanced class. Students will be placed in the ELA and math Attendance Percentage (September 5 - April 13) 10%

advanced classes in 6th grade based a formula that includes

your child’s grades, test scores and attendance. The formula will look like this:

All students will receive a score on a 100 point scale. These scores will be calculated after the winter administrations of the MAP test and the

3rd quarter ends. Students and families should expect to receive their child’s scores the week of April 30th.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR! 3RD QUARTER REPORT CARDS COMING HOME
STUDENT CELEBRATION TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2018

NIGHT Your child's 3rd quarter report card tells you how your child is performing in each subject. Make
sure to note if any teacher indicates that your child is performing below grade level and/or is
WHEN: Thursday, April 26th requesting a conference. Parent/teacher conferences will take place Thursday, April 26th during
Student Celebration Night. If you cannot attend this event, please contact your child’s teacher
5:30-7:30 pm to schedule an appointment.

This is a night for parent/teacher PLEASE RETURN YOUR PARENT SURVEY AS SOON
conferences and to celebrate the AS POSSIBLE!
academic success of your child! Look
for a flyer to be sent home shortly!

BUDGET UPDATE

For SY19, HHA is projected to be cut nearly $400,000 due to new fees, higher staff costs and a nearly 3% cut in per pupil funding. The difference
will be made up by reducing non-instructional staffing by 1-2 positions, adding about 22 additional students and dipping modestly into our capital
improvement funds. Parents, students and staff should not see a discernible reduction in programming and services. Class size is bigger than it
was three years ago, which is the biggest impact of losing more than $500,000 in SY18 and about $400,000 in SY19. The single biggest loss has
been our annual allocation of Title I dollars, which amounts to an additional loss each year of $250,000. What can you do to help? Join our Strong
Schools Maryland team at HHA working to educate the school community on issues surrounding the funding of public schools in Maryland and
advocate for nearly $3B in new dollars to be dedicated to universal PreK, recruiting the very best teachers and many more important components
of a quality education. To learn more about joining this team, contact SSM Team Leader Jill Vasbinder-Morrison at [email protected].

STRONG SCHOOLS MARYLAND ACTION

Strong Schools’ team members wrote Letters to the Editor this month. Below is the text from a letter written by Jill Vasbinder Morrison, Strong
Schools Team Leader:

"There is once in a generation legislation moving through the Maryland Government right now that is securing better schools for all students in
Maryland. In recent years, Maryland's ranking in the nation has dropped because we haven’t re-evaluated our school funding in 15 years, and it has
fallen short. The Kirwan interim report recommendations are essential to lifting up our students, teachers and schools.

One of the things this legislation (HB 1415) will do is expand PreK availability and school readiness services. It will create grants for extended
before/after/summer school academic activities. This is just the start of the wrap-around services that our students need, especially since EVERY
district in our state experiences poverty. With these supports our students will come to school ready for kindergarten, then receive the support
they need during non-school hours.

SB 1092 is the legislation that will start the process for making sure the funds are there to make these goals a reality by locking casino monies into
the Education Trust Fund. Both bills together are just the beginning with more solutions to funding the Kirwan recommendations coming with their
full report due out later this year.

As an alumna of Maryland Public Schools, I know first-hand that this affects us all. I hope you can join me in support of our students and support
these bills. If you would like to come to a Strong Schools meeting at HHA please contact me at [email protected]. We can provide
information in English and Spanish.

Truly,
Jill Vasbinder Morrison"

NEW SCHOOL IN CANTON UPDATE

Over three years ago, the Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) hand-delivered a proposal to North Avenue to expand HHA to two campuses that
would include our present site (PreK-2) and a new, renovated campus at 801 South Highland Avenue (grades 3-8). City Schools is working with BCP
and HHA to discuss how to pay for the necessary renovations, which are estimated to cost between $11M-15M. We will keep you posted.

BUSY BEES SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION AT THE END OF THE NEWS MAGAZINE

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CHECK OUT THE JOB OPENINGS AT YOU ARE INVITED TO CHAT WITH MATT
HHA! ON TUESDAY, APRIL 10TH AT 5:30 PM

Each year, HHA seeks to attract and keep the very best teachers available. We Mr. Hornbeck will talk about summer programming at
know that nothing is more important to student success than the teacher. Each HHA and in the community.
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 This meeting will take place prior to the monthly
process that includes the following: PTO meeting.

 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 opening on our website, www.hha47.org, we continue to participate in teacher recruitment fairs at Howard and

Morgan State Universities. Special thanks to Staff Developer Nora Hogan for assisting with our recruitment and hiring process and to BCP’s Jon
McGill for attending fairs and recruiting candidates on our behalf.

KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
FOR 2018-2019
Please remind your elementary-age child to use the playground
If you live within our attendance area, approximately Broadway to equipment safely after school hours. No tag or running because kids
Haven Street and Eastern Avenue to Boston Street, and you are run into each other. No middle school students are allowed to use
planning to send your child to kindergarten at Hampstead Hill the playground, and all elementary age students are required to
Academy next year, please call the main office at 410-396-9146 to have an adult supervising them on the playground after school. Our
set up an appointment for registration. Your child must turn five afterschool provider, Fitness, Fun, and Games uses the playground
years old by September 1, 2018. There are more than 200 children as well, so you may see students without a parent being supervised
on our waiting list for next year who live outside of our attendance by FFG staff. The “Spinami” spinning activity should have a
area. We need an accurate count of in-zone families who intend to maximum of 6 students on it at one time, and they should all be
enroll in order to project sensible class sizes. 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.

HHA FACEBOOK PAGE PARKING

HHA has implemented the Hampstead Hill Academy Facebook page. Please avoid driving around the school from 7:45-8:15 in the
Ms. Swann, the Director of Community Outreach, will use this site to morning and 2:40-3 in the afternoon. Park a block or two away and
convey information to our families. Our staff will also post walk your child to school or to pick up your child. This is a constant
interesting stories and pictures for our school community to see. safety concern. We have had a number of near misses by cars going
Please visit https://www.facebook.com/HampsteadHillAcademy/ around cars that are parked or stopped illegally in the middle of the
and “like” this page so you will receive notifications of HHA road. Tickets for stopping in the lane of traffic to let your child out
activities. You can also use Facebook to ask questions that you may or pick your child up are $252. We have some very sad stories of
have. As a reminder, we will continue to keep in communication parents who have had to pay fine. Pull to the curb and let your child
with our parents via email, Class Dojo, phone calls home and the out of the vehicle on the curb side of the car only. Plan ahead, park
HHA news magazine. a block away and walk to school. Baltimore City Parking
Enforcement officers are randomly checking on compliance. We
never know when they will be here.

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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NEWS FROM THE TEAMS

PREK

Students studied oviparous animals which come from eggs and finished the numbers 6-10 unit.
For the last few months of school, students will study plants, habitats, measurement, addition
and subtraction. They will also participate in upcoming field trips. Please continue to check your
student's folder as well as the classroom newsletter to make sure you know about important
events in the classroom and at school. Thank you for your continued support at home!

KINDERGARTEN

Students have been learning about folktales and other stories. They have discussed characters,
settings, problems/solutions and sequenced stories. They will continue to use all these story
elements to discuss stories being read in class. Students have also been working on writing and
counting numbers to 20, addition and subtraction. This month, they will learn about different
plants and the parts of a plant. Please continue to read with your child every night in their
readers and to practice flashcards given by your child’s teacher. Everyone is looking forward to
spring weather and identifying the signs of spring. Please return your child’s permission slip by
April 6th for the upcoming trip to the BSO on April 13th to see the symphony.

GRADE 1

In Core Knowledge, students have been comparing and contrasting similar stories that originate PreK students work on a giant puzzle
from different places. As part of the unit, they will write their very own version of Cinderella. The in the math center

next unit of study will be the solar system. All of the

students are looking forward to their spring Audubon visit to Patterson Park on April 17th. They will

participate in a lesson called Survival of the Fittest. Chaperones are welcome to attend. They are also

excited about their upcoming field trip on April 25th to Great Kids Farm. Funding for this trip is being

generously provided by the Friends of Great Kids Farm and the Joseph and Harvey Meyerhoff Family

Charitable Funds. This trip is free for students, and chaperones will not be needed. Permission slips will be

sent home shortly. Students will be seeing a production of Charlotte’s Web on May 10th. The 1st grade

team would like to thank Mrs. Durkin for

re-scheduling this trip and the HHA PTO for

providing funding. Permission slips for this

trip as well as information about field trips

to the National Zoo in Washington D.C. and

to the Urban Pirates ship, The Fearless,

located in Fells Point will be sent home at

the end of April and in early May. Now that

students have returned from spring break,

they will work to finish the year strong and

be prepared for 2nd grade.

1st grade students listen attentively as a fellow student leads the group

GRADE 2 2nd grade students had a fun and educational time at the
Franklin Institute
The students learned about Ancient Greece in Core Knowledge and
have now moved on to science. They are studying life cycles of
plants and animals and will make real-life connections to how they
can help the environment. Students enjoyed their trip to the
Franklin Institute in Philadelphia where they learned lots of new
information and had a great time. A huge thank you to the
chaperones that volunteered and to the PTO for helping to sponsor
this trip! They are now looking forward to the spring Audubon visit
to Patterson Park on May 4th. They will participate in a lesson called
Bird Quest. Chaperones are welcome to attend. In early May,
students will receive information about a field trip to the Urban
Pirates ship, The Fearless, located in Fells Point. The last quarter is
beginning, so please make sure to check your child’s folder every
night and remind your child to turn in all assigned work.

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GRADE 3

Reading: Students will begin April by reviewing how to write a narrative text. Please continue to review the PARCC test coming up in May by
practicing the sample tests on the following website: https://parcc.pearson.com/practice-tests/english/. 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 have been very focused on their paragraphs and are working toward writing complete stories about a series of
pictures. In science, students started a new unit on Earth science. They will learn all about weather and climate over the next few weeks. Students
recently completed a portfolio project where they created their own insects from recyclable materials. Coach class for language and science is held
every Thursday morning, 7:30 – 8 am. All are welcome!

Math: Students will work to complete the unit on time. This includes telling time to the minute, elapsed time, converting time and learning about
other time measurements (days, hours, seconds, months and years). They will also focus on PARCC and NWEA testing. Be sure to continue to
encourage your child to complete homework and practice facts daily. Dreambox and Prodigy can also be used at home as well! Keep up the great
work and happy spring!

3rd grade students show off insects made from recyclable items and then relax doing yoga poses

GRADE 4

Reading: Some students are reading nonfiction texts about animal sciences while others are reading The Beauty and The Beast. Other students
are reading The Prince and The Pauper, and all students are being challenged to answer high level comprehension questions orally and in writing.
They also discuss and write about the text they're reading. Please reach out to Ms. Schultz at [email protected]. for ways to support your
child's reading growth this school year.

Language/Science: Students have been applying their argumentative writing skills to write advertisements for shoes. They have applied the
grammar skills learned in class to create advertisements that are both misleading and inaccurate. In science, students have been studying several
different topics in the life science unit. They are currently working on a project to create a new animal with internal and external structures to help
survive in its environment. In addition, students were given information about the 4th quarter science fair project which will be due on May 25th.

Math: Some students are working on decimals, including changing fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions as well as adding, subtracting,
multiplying and dividing decimals. Other students are working on two-digit multiplication and long division, and another group recently finished
measurements and are starting a unit on geometry that focuses on triangles, quadrilaterals, measuring angles and symmetry. All students are
preparing for the PARCC test.

4th grade students are learning to write advertisements. One is pictured is for running shoes. Students also explore 2- and 3- 7

dimensional shapes using Geoboards and solids, and each day read the encouraging words from Ms. Costello.

GRADE 5

Reading: Students are reading a mixture of fictional and informational texts. While some students are beginning the novel Tom Sawyer, others are
focusing on shorter nonfictional texts. After spring break, students will write persuasive articles about current topics. As a reminder, please check
your child's agenda each night to ensure that you are aware of all homework assignments and upcoming events and/or assessments. Lastly, please
check your child's grade report for reading, which is sent home each Friday, so that you are able to monitor your child's progress.

Language/Science: Students are using logic and deductions to assess arguments with insufficient evidence, critiquing misleading statements, and
continuing to practice using punctuation appropriately. In science, students did a great job on MISA testing this month, and everyone was so proud
of them. They will now begin to explore mixtures and solutions. There are only a couple of weeks of science instruction left, and students will
explore mixtures and solutions using slime.

Math: Students will participate in an Artist Residency with Arianna Ross. This will focus on arts integration in math class. Students are really excited
about this opportunity. Students are also about to begin work on area and volume, and will complete a project in which they get to design their
dream home. The 5th grade mathematicians are continuing to do a great job!

GRADE 6

Humanities: Students have finished reading Bronx Masquerade, by Nikki Grimes. Over spring
break, they completed a short writing assignment where they imagined that there was a
chapter in the book about themselves writing a brief narrative and expressive poem. In class,
students will write argumentative five-paragraph essays. In social studies, students are learning
about Ancient Egypt and will take a final quiz shortly. They will then begin a unit on Greece.

Math: Students are in in the middle of the geometry unit. They will find the volume of 3-D
figures as well as take the geometry unit test. They will also begin their data analysis unit
towards the end of April. Please message Ms. Hayden on class Dojo if you have any questions
or concerns.

Science: Students have enjoyed being biologists in the current unit of study, Where Have all Students in Ms. Poole’s science class
the Creatures Gone? They showed great enthusiasm and interest in the perch and sea lamprey dissect a sea lamprey
dissection. During the dissection, students discovered that the sea lamprey is missing an
important internal organ. Ask your student the following questions: "What organ is the sea
lamprey missing?" "Why does the perch need this organ, while the sea lamprey doesn't?"
"What other interesting facts did you discover during the dissection?" All classes will soon begin
the last unit of study called, How does Water Shape our World?

GRADE 7

Language Arts: Students have finished their first argumentative writing essay. They were able to research multiple perspectives, cite textual
evidence, and draw their own claims after detailed analysis. They also are studying the current geography of Europe and are looking forward to
taking the country test on April 9th.

Math: Students will work on the Geometry II unit. They will draw geometric shapes, examine cross sections of three-dimensional figures, problem
solve area and surface area of composite figures and volume of three-dimensional figures.

Science: In April, students will begin the earth science unit. The driving question for this unit is, “What makes the weather change?” Students will
focus on what causes variation in local weather events as well as global climate patterns by developing a model of flow of matter and energy
through the atmosphere. Throughout the month, students will think about and formulate ideas around the following concepts: clouds, hot air,
convection and conduction. In the latter half of the month, students will begin to narrow down science fair topics to develop into projects through
the month of May.

GRADE 8

Language Arts: Some students finished reading the novel Of Mice and Men and finished writing their argumentative essay. They are now going to
begin a research project about the Revolutionary War and the events that led to the war. They will present their research through a multimedia
presentation and take notes on their classmates’ presentation. The next novel study will be The Giver by Lois Lowry. Springboard students have
started reading To Kill A Mockingbird and are doing an amazing job on all the activities associated with the unit. They are also building their
background knowledge about the time period. Students will start their next embedded assessment in late April, which is a literary analysis essay
about the novel.

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Math: Students are continuing to learn essential algebra skills that will help them to
be successful in Algebra II and beyond. In this unit, students are working on
operations with exponents, simplifying radicals, operations with radicals, simplifying
polynomials, operations with polynomials and factoring polynomials. Ask your
student, "What does it mean to simplify a cubed or square root?" or, "Can you
create and label a radical expression?" With PARCC around the corner, and as
preparation for high school, it is important that students are consistently reviewing
content from the beginning of the year, having a filling breakfast, and getting
enough sleep.

Algebra I: Students have learned and mastered rigid transformations, and will now

work on non-rigid transformations and other key geometric concepts. These

concepts are preparing students for high school geometry and algebra concepts.

Some of these concepts include learning about dilations, similarity in shapes, and

Pythagorean Theorem. Ask your students, “What is dilation? or “Where can one

find dilations in real-life?” With PARCC around the corner, and as preparation for Students are measuring circular objects to

high school, it is important that students are consistently reviewing content from answer the question: "Is it true that the
the beginning of the year, having a filling breakfast, and getting enough sleep. relationship between circumference and

Science: Everyone is so proud of all of the students who showed great perseverance diameter for ALL circles is 3.14?"

on last month’s MISA testing. Students will answer the chemistry unit driving question, “How does food provide my body with energy?” They will

participate in a number of experiments and activities to determine the chemical processes involved in harnessing energy from food. At the end of

the month, students will begin to work on their first annual science fair project. This project will take up most of the instructional time in the final

six weeks of the year and more information on the project requirements will be sent home in late April.

RESOURCES

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Students in grades PreK-4 will recognize the value of physical activity and team work during
Winter Olympics fitness stations and working with the parachute, and grade 5-8 students are
participating in the Volleyball Unit and perfecting their Bump, Set, and SPIKE!

ART

Square 1 Art fundraiser has been completed by your child during art class. Students’ art work
was sent in and order forms will be sent home in your child’s folder in April. Look for order
forms in the beginning of April so you can order some items with your child's personalized art
work.

MUSIC Physical education students take part in

Prek and kindergarten students are exploring percussion instruments and beat-keeping, and bobsled Olympics

grade 1 and 2 students are moving on to circle games. Grade 3 and 4 students are working on reading triple meter and solo singing. Grade 5-8

students are enjoying bucket drumming and stretching their listening skills with western and non-western music.

MUSIC LESSONS

Students continue to learn as much new
music as possible. They will work on
expanding their rhythmic vocabulary as
well as a repertoire of tunes and musical
terms. In addition to continuing to learn
new notes, new tunes and new rhythms,
a few students will prepare for
International Night in May.

HHA band and orchestra shown
performing at the most recent

Community Arts Night

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FOOD FOR LIFE

PreK and kindergarten students continue tasting the rainbow. They have tasted blue
and purple foods, such as: blueberries, blackberries and eggplant and brown foods
such as: whole wheat bread, pinto beans and raisins. They recently made “mosaics”
by gluing dried beans to a plate. Grade 1 and 2 students are working on classifying
and cooking foods in the food groups on USDA’s MyPlate, and grade 3 and 4 students
are becoming familiar with a variety of herbs and spices and creating their own spice
mixtures for popcorn. Grade 5 and 6 students are mastering the vinaigrette salad
dressing and working together to create their own tasty vinaigrettes, and grade 7-8
students are demonstrating their culinary skills and knowledge by creating and
writing their own delicious recipes.

DRAMA

PreK and kindergarten students

practiced using their bodies and Special thanks to members of the
voices to create characters and

are now working on story Culinary Arts Club for their help at the recent

elements (character, setting, Community Arts Night

beginning, middle, end and

conflict). Grade 1 and 2 students are exercising their actor tools: mind, body, face and voice,

and grade 3-8 students used feedback to revise and share their plays with the class and began

work on a production project that will last through the end of the year. Families had a great

time on Tuesday, March 20th (despite the weather) at HHA's Family Theatre Night to see

School of Rock at the Hippodrome. Remember to check the Drama webpage for upcoming

opportunities!

Drama students creating Help us raise money for the 8th grade trip to New York to see Broadway's Once on This Island
Beanie Baby characters by sharing or donating to our DonorsChoose project at

https://www.donorschoose.org/ms.durkin. There will also be an after school snack sale
April 23-27. Contact Alison Krysiak at [email protected] to volunteer or donate.

LIBRARY

The Scholastic Buy One Get One Free Book Fair will be in the HHA library from May 21-25 and during the
Hampstead Hill Nights on Thursday, May 24th. Come join us and stock up on some great books and great
prices! All classes will be invited down to enjoy the fair. A schedule will be sent home shortly. As always,
thank you for your support.

NATURE EXPLORATION

Despite the cold weather, most classes continue to go into the park to explore and
investigate. Elementary students continue to learn about how adaptations help animals to
survive in the cold winter months when food is scarce. Grade 5 scientists are dissecting owl
pellets to discover how many different kinds of rodents owls must consume to get the
energy they need to survive, and grade 7 students are involved in a STEAM project were
they are learning about buoyancy and water displacement as they build rafts from materials
found in the park. To date, many of the rafts have been very successful carrying the required
weight. Please make sure to continue to send your child to school dressed for outdoor
adventures.

Students in Nature Exploration had an opportunity to explore a tree that had
fallen over during the recent wind storm

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

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ENRICHMENT NEWS

Recently, all gifted and advanced students in grades 1-5 took the mid-year MAP Growth Test. This mid-winter checkin is a key time to re-assess and
adjust instructional plans for students who have demonstrated exceptional performance. All GAL students will bring home a copy of their mid-year
MAP progress report this week. Parents can note the advancement their child has made toward the annual growth goals in reading and math.
Mrs. Guitian and the classroom teachers are working to adjust individual learning plans (ILPs) where needed, in order to ensure our gifted students’
growth continues on an upward trajectory. Please contact Mrs. Guitian if you would like to discuss your child’s results and/or you would like to
discuss any individual considerations for meeting your child’s needs. For parents interested in learning more about MAP, please refer to the
following link: https://www.nwea.org/parent-toolkit/.

ESOL DEPARTMENT NEWS

PreK and kindergarten students are learning about weather and seasons, and have practiced being weather reporters. They have also explored the
differences in the seasons, outside activities and appropriate clothing needed to wear during each season. Grade 1 students will start Unit 5 Wings
and Things. In this unit, students will learn about different animals and how they grow. They will also learn many science words in a special article
called Eggs, and learn about life cycles. Grade 2 students completed reading a science article, created a graphic organizer detailing the water-cycle,
and illustrated their understanding of the water-cycle. Mrs. Boebinger, an ESOL student-teacher from Notre Dame of Maryland University, will
teach the students during their regularly scheduled pull-out times through May. Grade 3 students have been learning about the moon through a
folktale and science article. They were able to complete a sequence chart based on a story about how a fox wanted to live on the moon. They also
completed a comparison chart, comparing the moon and the Earth with facts found in a scientific article. Grade 4 and 5 students are beginning a
new unit called Cultural Ties. In this unit, students will explore what culture is, as well as reasons why people immigrate. They will learn new
vocabulary related to culture and read a story and connect their own cultural background to the main characters. Middle school students are
continuing the unit What Matters Most. They will explore ways people can communicate without speaking. Students are also beginning a new
story called Twins and will paraphrase it in their own words. They will learn how to say the alphabet using sign language.

SPECIAL EDUCATION

The 11th Annual World Autism Awareness Day is today, April 2, 2018. Joined by the international community,
hundreds of thousands of landmarks, buildings, homes and communities around the world use blue lights in
recognition of people living with autism. Autism-friendly events and educational activities take place all month
to increase understanding, acceptance and foster worldwide support.

CLUB/ACTIVITIES NEWS

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

STEAM CLUB

Students continue to do exciting projects in the 2nd session of STEAM Club. Kindergarten students have been
learning about the senses in the last few sessions, and have also explored engineering as they worked in
teams to design and build a bridge out of toothpicks and jelly beans. Ms. Burt's group has been designing
and building their own STEAM journals to track future projects. Mr. Cappallo's group has continued to study
the oceans. They have learned about the different features in the oceans - the three layers, the organisms
that live in the oceans, including measuring the length of a blue whale. They also made an origami whale
and learned about whale falls. Next, they will study the water cycle, hurricanes and global climate change.
Ms. Kaplan’s group is learning about different types of engineering. They are using engineering design to
work together as a team to solve problems. Ms. Alexa’s group has been exploring the world around them
through the scientific method by completing different experiments involving the water cycle, examining
objects from the seashore through touch, and learning about various animal adaptations through kinesthetic
learning. Session 2 students will have their last meeting on Friday, April 6th. Students who have been
accepted for Session 3 will receive a permission form shortly. Session 3 will start Thursday, April 12th.

Uniform Items - If your child borrowed a uniform item from school due to an 2nd grade STEAM student
accident or otherwise, please send it back as soon as possible. We need those shows off her journal design

items to be available for other students who may need a change of clothes.
We also are accepting gently worn uniform items. Please bring the donations

to the office.

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GREEN LEADERS OF TOMORROW

During the last meeting, these dynamic students met with Mrs. Moore in the cafeteria. The students discussed food waste and the possibility of
beginning a recycling program in the lunch room. They learned that there are many layers to initiating a new program within a large school with
limited space. The group is in the process of creating an action plan so they can help their ideas move forward.

GREEN LEADERS

The spring session of Audubon Green Leaders has begun. Students are ready to
take climate action for birds and people. Some of their projects include a
community art project at Día del Niño, growing our city's bird-friendly habitat
gardens, and maybe even getting some press time to spread the word. Students
are learning about what it means to create a supportive, open group where
everyone is empowered to lead and what that means for taking climate action.
They have started to learn about weather vs. climate and the carbon cycle.

SPRING TENNIS

Thank you for all the interest in the Spring Tennis League. If your child brings Audubon Green Leaders take an outdoor activity
home a permission slip that is an indication that they have been selected by indoors with the climate change simulation parachute
lottery to be part of the 2018 tennis team. The team's first meeting will be
Thursday, April 5th. This first meeting is an informational meeting only and will
last until 3:30 pm. As a reminder, your child does not need tennis equipment.
Rackets are provided. If you have any questions, feel free to email Mrs. Riorda
at [email protected].

FACULTY STUDENT BASKETBALL GAME

The Annual Faculty/Student basketball game took place in March, and for the second time in a row THE STUDENTS WON with a score of 42-41! Go
Hornets! The students did a fantastic job playing against the staff with Kameran Locklear scoring the most points. An awards program took place
after the game recognizing Johnny Bryan Jr. as Most Valuable Player, Kameran Locklear as Most Improved Player and Dominic Bullock for Mental
Attitude. A huge thank you to Coach Blake Maciel for a terrific season and for his leadership and mentoring!

Faculty/Student Basketball Team

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL TEAM

The HHA Middle School Girls’ Volleyball team is off to another great start this season! The team is undefeated with 2-0 wins against Tunbridge,
AFYA and Collington Square. The ladies are practicing hard each week to perform well at their games. Everyone is encouraged to attend the games
Thursdays at 4 pm in the gym. The next game is April 5th against the only other undefeated school, Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women.
Please come out and support the girls as they defend their undefeated season!

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DAISY AND CADETTE GIRL SCOUTS

Throughout the school year, Daisies have participated in lessons on citizenship, kindness, recycling and
safety. On Sunday, March 11th, the HHA Daisy Troop No. 5330 had a field trip to Hawk’s Hallow Farm for a
Pony Party outing. Siblings and friends joined the Daisy’s for pony rides, a petting zoo and a beautiful day
at the farm.

Horsing around at the Hawk’s Recently the Cadette Girl Scouts took part in
Hallow Farm Pony Party the JHU Roller Coaster Challenge. The

Cadettes won prizes for the fastest and the
most thrilling roller coaster!

FAMILY INFORMATION

The Countdown Continues What Does the PARCC Look Like for Your Child?

 72% of the school year is done Spend some time learning what is expected of your child by the
 129 of our 180 student days are Maryland State Department of Education at

completed marylandpublicschools.org/programs/Pages/Testing/index.aspx
 There are 22 school days left until our

3rd – 8th grade students take the PARCC

test in reading and math beginning

 MPaayrt8nteh.rsMhiaprkfoyrouArscsaelsesnmdaerns.t of Readiness for College and Career for grades 3 to 8 - May 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17

 Report Cards – 4/24 (3rd Quarter), 6/15 (4th Quarter)

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

THE EAT, PLAY, SAY GROUP IS GOING

STRONG!

¡EL GRUPO DE COMER, JUGAR, DECIR
ESTÁ EN MARCHA!

In these meeting, attendees practice Spanish/English and strengthen their
relationships among parents across cultural and linguistic lines. This group
is also planning an activity for International Night on May 3rd.

En estas reuniones practicamos el inglés y reforzamos las relaciones entre
padres a pesar de las barreras lingüísticas/culturales. Este grupo también
está planeando una actividad para la noche internacional del 3 de mayo.

Members of the Eat, Play, Say Group

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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.

RESTORATIVE PRACTICES BRINGS A FOCUS TO
SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING

Introduction: Restorative circles are a hallmark of our school culture. Two to three times a week, teachers facilitate
community building circles with their homerooms with the goal of helping students and teachers build and
strengthen connections with one another. One of the ways, I support teachers at HHA with Restorative Practices is
to provide a bank of monthly circle prompts they may use for these circles. While teachers are encouraged to (and
often do) create their own questions, many use the ones I provide. This year, I built the circles around the topic of
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL).

Rationale: SEL is a timely topic given Baltimore City Schools Superintendent Dr. Santelises’ Priority Areas for the
2017-2018 year. ‘Student Wholeness’ or programming that speaks to students’ intellectual, social, emotional and
physical needs and interests is Priority Area 1.

Definition: In most basic terms, SEL involves the skills we need to get along. A more detailed definition would be the process through which
children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and
achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships and make responsible decisions.
Researchers have identified 8 specific subsets of SEL skills, and it is around these subsets of SEL that monthly prompts are created. The remaining
months in school and the corresponding SEL skill sets are listed below:

April Optimistic Thinking

Optimistic Thinking is a person’s attitude of confidence, hopefulness, Theme 1: Optimistic Thinking
and positive thinking regarding himself/herself and her/his life For the week ahead, I am really looking forward to…
situations in the past, present and future. A student (or adult) Today, I did a great job at…
skilled in Optimistic Thinking can… I saw someone being very kind when they…
Someone did a great job when they….
 Carry self with confidence This weekend, I am really looking forward to…
 Say good things about self A beautiful thing I noticed today was…
 Speak about positive things I appreciate someone because they…
 Look forward to classes or activities at school This made me laugh out loud:
 Say good things about classmates I am impressed by….
 Say good things about the future I am getting better at…
 Express high expectations for self A wonderful thing that happened today was…
Today I contributed to our school by…
What follows are some of the questions from the teacher question Today I helped make someone happy by…
bank that would be helpful to reinforce at home. On any given day, Today I thanked someone for…
choose a question, answer the question yourself and then ask your Today I told someone I appreciated them because they…
child to share their answer. Today I showed kindness by…
Today I…

IF YOU PREFER A TRANSLATOR OR ASSISTIVE DEVICE FOR Theme 2: Day of Silence
Friday, April 27th is the National Day of Silence, an event that
MEETINGS OR EVENTS, students in grades 5-8 may choose to participate. Day of Silence
PLEASE CONTACT THE HHA MAIN OFFICE AT came about as a way to create awareness of the silencing effects of
name-calling, harassment and bullying in schools. What groups
410-396-9146. endure this silence and how? What can you do to help end the
silence that these groups face?
See https://www.glsen.org/day-of-silence for more information.

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GREETINGS FROM DISTRICT 46 3. The House of Delegates also passed Delegate Lierman’s Violence
REPRESENTATIVES Intervention and Prevention Program Fund bill to create a $5 million
dedicated fund towards public health approaches to solving gun
Friends & Neighbors – It’s been a particularly busy month in the violence.
Maryland General Assembly as we approach the end of the 2018 We are proud of the work we’ve done so far and still have a long
Legislative Session in just a few weeks. We’ve enjoyed our visits way to go in the next few weeks. As always, keep in touch by
from constituents and advocacy organizations from around District emailing us at our respective state email addresses, listed below.
46 and hope to see many of you in Annapolis before the end of
session. Strong Schools Maryland held an advocacy night last week Senator Bill Ferguson, Delegate Luke Clippinger, Delegate Robbyn
where each of us affirmed our support for creating an equitable Lewis, Delegate Brooke Lierman
funding formula for public education in the state of Maryland based
on the Kirwan Commission’s final recommendations. [email protected],
[email protected],
Last weekend also marked the “crossover” date in which all bills to [email protected],
be voted on by the other chamber must pass either the House of
Delegates or Senate for the potential to be sent to the Governor. We [email protected]
were proud to have a number of critical bills pass the House of
Delegates or Senate in that process: ORIOLES’ ORANGE
FRIDAYS
1. The Senate unanimously passed the FY 2019 budget, including an
additional $200 million for education. Other provisions include As a show of support for the Baltimore
limiting tuition increases for Maryland public colleges and funding to Orioles’ baseball team, students will be allowed to wear an orange
address the opioid crisis. top or Orioles’ jersey with khaki bottoms on Fridays when the team
plays a home game. Orange Fridays will be Fridays, April 20th, 27st,
2. The House of Delegates passed three measures related to gun May 11th, June 1st and 15th.
control. Those bills included measures to ban bump stocks and force
gun owners to surrender their weapons if they are deemed a threat
to themselves or others, or are convicted of domestic violence.

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 6th 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%
95.87% 96.34%
Grade 96.78% Grade 96.90%
HHA average 96.67% HHA average 96.86%
Grade 6 96.64% Grade 5 96.59%
PreK 96.25% Grade 2 96.55%
Grade 3 96.25% Grade 3 96.53%
Grade 5 96.00% Grade 4 96.44%
Grade 2 95.97% Grade 7 96.18%
Grade 8 95.28% Grade 6 96.13%
Grade 7 94.92% Grade 1 95.84%
94.44% Kindergarten 95.05%
Grade 4 PreK
Kindergarten Grade 8
Grade 1

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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:

Aixa Maya-Mojarro Hudson Dach Matison Cos
Daniel Tolentino Isabella Lucas Mirabelle Garry
Fiona Palmer Ivan Hernandez-Ramirez Naima Maddox
Grace Narouz Hanna Judith Arias-Mendoza Tobias Garry
Gus Juknevicius Keller Powell Wesley Yupa-Cuzo
Hannah Milligan Kyle Nicholson

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 out 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.

EVERY HHA STUDENT HAS AN AGENDA FILLED
WITH INFORMATION ON A VARIETY OF SUBJECTS.

PLEASE CHECK YOUR CHILD’S AGENDA DAILY.

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PTO NEWS

Upcoming PTO Events Include:

 Tutti Gusti Night - Thursday, 4/5 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, 4/10 at 6 pm Final B3 planning meeting following Chat With Matt at 5:30 pm
 Someone Special and Me Dance - save the date - Friday, May 11th 5:30 - 7:30pm - PreK-5 grade students with an adult in the HHA gym.

Flyers will be sent home at the end of the month. This is a volunteer run event so please consider signing up to help make this year's
dance another successful event! To volunteer or for questions, please email Tracy Hall at [email protected].
 Box Tops – Look for the Box Top form attached to the news magazine

PTO TREASURER’S REPORT

Current Balance: $14,258

March Revenue: March Costs:
 B3 Cash/Check Ticket Sales: $360  March Box Top Expenses: $14
 Tutti Gusti Feb ($50) & March ($60): $110  B3 Posters: $60
 Drag Bingo: $165  March Storage Unit: $71
 Brooke Lierman for Delegate B3 Donation: $250  March HH wrist bands & food: $87
 Fells Point Prospect B3 Donation: $250  Feb. ($50) & March ($50) Child Care for PTO
 B3 Online Ticket Sales: $1,740 (pending deposit) Meetings: $100
 B3 Online Donation: $100 (pending deposit)  March Attendance Pizza Parties: $97
  Photo Booth for B3: $250

Total: $1,135 deposited + $1,840 pending = $2,975

B3 - SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 2018 – TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Visit www.hha47.org to purchase your ticket on line. Also, consider donating unused gift cards that can be used for
prizes or the silent auction. Volunteers are also needed to help with set up and clean up on the day of the event -
look out for the Volunteerspot email that will be sent out closer to the event. If you have questions or comments,
email [email protected].

Staff and students would like to say thank you to:

The HHA PTO: Bonnie Graham, Adrienne Ekas-Mueting, Rachel Douglas, Shelbi Brookshire, Valerie
Thanner, Sally Kervin, Tracey Hall, Jill Morrison and Amanda Smith. Also, special thanks to Laverne
Gilmore, Jim Hanson, Steven Cuellar, Joe Manfre, Aaron Brown, Matt Lipshultz, Zereh Sawar, Guy
Kemo, Matt Mericle, Jackie Hasselberger, Angela Kozlowski, William Bradshaw, Stephen Cuellar,
Rebecca Cuellar, Nikita Gupta, Alisa Fried, Mike Palmer, Jason Pappas and Tim Mueting for their
assistance with various activities throughout the building. A special thank you to all of our parents
who have donated gently used uniforms and who have helped with field trips.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO SIGN IN EACH TIME YOU VOLUNTEER

FAMILY FUN IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

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

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Free Live Music in Your
Community

May 10th, 17th and 24th
Join Us for Live Music,

Food and Fun!
Gates open at 5:30 pm!

New this Year!
Freshly made popcorn and

cotton candy!

Open Doors’ members unveil the new gender neutral
signage on staff restrooms

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU ARE THINKING

Hampstead Hill Academy Feedback Form
School Year 2017-2018

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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HHA MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT ACTION COMMITTEE
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
NATIONAL WALKOUT DAY
MARCH 14, 2018, 10 AM

We believe
 That all students deserve to feel safe in their schools and in their communities.
 We believe that all students have the right to speak their mind and share their opinions no matter who they are
or what they believe in.
 We believe that all students should have the resources in and out of school that accommodate their needs.
 We stand today in solidarity for not only the 17 people who lost their lives in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas
High School shooting, but for all of the innocent people who have lost their lives around the country and
particularly in this city.
 We want to acknowledge and support the victims here in Baltimore. In Baltimore City, 343 homicides occurred
in 2017, highest per capita rate in the country (Baltimore Police Data - Baltimore Sun)
-88% of those homicides victims were killed with a firearm
-86% of those victims were killed with a handgun, only six were killed with a shotgun or rifle
 In a national survey of teens conducted by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Baltimore high
schoolers reported carrying guns and weapons on school grounds at nearly twice the national rate.
-43% of students report witnessing physical violence at least one per week
-39% said they knew someone who had been killed before they reached their 20th birthday
-40% said they knew someone with a gun
-19% said they could easily get a gun
-9.3% admitted to carrying a gun
-11.3% reported being threatened with a weapon compared to 6% nationally
 We believe that these things have to change.
 We believe that students our age are the future of this country; we will be making decisions in the future; we
are the future presidents, future politicians, future lawyers, and future policy makers. Our voices need to be
heard now.
 HHA is a safe school, but we never know what can happen. Nothing is ever really safe. We are here to ensure
students in every school feel safe because of the decisions adults are making.

We want
 Our voices to be heard. We are publically inviting Mayor Catherine Pugh to come to our school and meet with a
group of students. More than meet with us, listen to us as young people who want to make a difference.
 We want Hampstead Hill administrators and leaders to make our school safer with magnet locks and window
coverings immediately and more specific lock down procedures.
 We want the resources to create better living conditions in our communities. We want well lit streets, nice
parks, and clean sidewalks that can make us proud.
 We want to help develop a better relationship between police officers and our neighborhood. We want to know
what the city is doing for police training and community engagement.
 Governor Hogan has promised to increase funding for improving school safety measures and for funding mental
health resources in schools. He has publically supported tougher gun laws including a ban on “bump stocks” and
universal background checks. Right now, those are just promises. Please make these a reality. We are asking
law-makers in Maryland pass tougher gun laws immediately.
 As a BUILD school, we are already taking action. We have been invited to speak with Police Commissioner De
Sousa at a community event in May. Student leaders will bring our concerns directly to the director of the
Baltimore City Police Force.

As students at Hampstead Hill Academy, we want our voices to be heard. We are here by choice. We are all standing
for something. We will continue to stand with each other, and students around the city and country, until every student
feels safe.

Saturday, April 14, 2018
6pm - 11pm

Hampstead Hill Academy

PAPER TICKET ORDER FORM

To purchase tickets online, go to: h​ ttp://bit.ly/b3-2018

B3 is Hampstead Hill Academy’s annual fundraiser sponsored by the Parent Teacher Organization
(PTO) to raise money for our kids!

● Enjoy a fun-filled night of b​ ingo​ games and win cash prizes!
● Have fun ​bidding​ on fantastic items in our Silent Auction featuring in-kind donations from

many local businesses, restaurants and other organizations.
● Dine on delicious b​ ites​ donated by local community restaurants while listening to great music

from DJ’s Mr. Swann and Mr. Berry!

B3 is an over-21 event and a terrific night out!

B3 tickets are $30 and include bingo card and food.

Drinks and extra bingo cards will be available to purchase.

Complete the following information and send it in with your money:

__________ X $30/ticket = $__________

# of tickets total enclosed

Name________________________________________________________________
Contact (email / phone)__________________________________________________
Child’s name and homeroom for B3 ticket delivery:
_____________________________________________________________________

Thank you to our generous 2018 B3 Sponsors:

Reach us at H​ [email protected]​ or leave a note in the front office.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS AND DONORS FOR HELPING TO MAKE
B3 A SUCCESS!

Look for an updated list of donors in the May news magazine.

Julie Gochar ReMax Preferred Earth & Ice Jewelry Designs
Canton Community Association Friends of Patterson Park
Fells Point Residents Association Greek on the Street
ABC Party & Tent Rental Hawks Hollow Farm
Brooke Lierman Healing Touch Spa
Fells Prospect Herr Foods
2910 on the Square Inline Fitness
Abbey Burger International Spy Museum
Aberdeen Ironbirds Kelly Navas-Migueola
Ale Mary's Lee's Pint and Shell
Applebee's Lexington Market, Inc.
Aversa, Denise Living Classrooms Foundation
B Scenes Liz Purkey
Baltimore Chef Shop Loading Dock
Baltimore Coffee and Tea Longwood Gardens (donated by Lewis family)
Baltimore Museum of Industry M-Power Yoga (O'Donnell St)
Bemore Boot Camp Mahaffey's Pub
Bertha's Mussels Maryland Bridal Beauties & Special Events
Best Day Ever Maryland Science Center
Blue Hill Tavern Myth and Moonshine
Blue Moon Cafe Nando's Peri Peri
Boathouse Canton Oriental Trading Co
Bradford Portraits Papi's
Brewer's Art Pizarro, Beth - Rodan & Fields
Cafe Latte'da Points South Latin
Canton Crossing Wine & Spirits Push 511 Crossfit
Canton Pretzel Store Ravens
Canton Self-Storage Really Raw Honey
Ceriello Fine Foods Rockin' Jump
Charm City Fitness Shiso Tavern
ChemDry By Choice Shiso Tavern
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company Smyth Jewelers
Chick-fil-A Southern Provisions
Cinebistro Southern Provisions
Creative Alliance Tiffany
Cup Love Union Craft Brewing
Dance on the Square Urban Pirates
DBFA Vineyard Vines
Delaware Dave Wolf Trap
Dominguez, Maritza Y-Art
Dr. Stanly Markovitz Orthodontics
Dragonflies & Katydids Face painting

B3 is Saturday, April 14th from 6 – 11pm

Hampstead Hill Academy PTO

Box Tops Fundraiser April 2018

February/March Collection Update
• We did not collect enough Box Tops to earn prizes in February,

but have a lot so far from March. Box Tops from February will
carry over to March .
• HHA just received $286 from Box Tops to use for the students!

April Box Tops Collection Contest Where to Find Box Tops
• Lucky Charms Frosted Flakes
• Turn in completed sheet of 25 Box Tops and win • Fiber One Cookies
a kite! • Annie’s Crispy Snack Bars
• Finish Dish Detergent
• The class who collects the most • See full list at www.BTFE.com
BoxTops will win the traveling
trophy and a class party (must
collect at least 100 Box Tops).

• Box Tops will be due Thu, May 3.

More Ways to Earn

• Check often for new sweepstakes at
www.boxtops4education.com/earn/sweepstakes

• Don’t forget to download the Bonus Box Tops app on your
phone so you can scan receipts and get bonus BoxTops for
HHA.

Student Name: ____________________________________________ Teacher: ___________________________ Grade: _______

SAVE THE DATE!!

INTERNATIONAL NIGHT

Thursday, May 3rd 2018
5:30-7:30pm

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English/Spanish and get to know other parents from other cultures!

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WORKSHOPS: THIS YEAR we will enjoy
nteractive workshops representing the
different cultural groups in our school.
FOOD and Relationship building: Food
prepared by HHA kids! This year our Eat, Play,
ay parent group will lead participants through
a fun relationship building activity during
dinner!

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ur staff or parent planning groups. Email
cps.k12.md.us.
to dress in traditional clothing/t-shirt from
chool and at the event!

¡APUNTE LA FECHA!!

NOCHE INTERNACION

Jueves 3 de mayo de 2018
5:30-7:30pm

¡Aquí los padres del grupo Comer, Jugar, Decir se reúnen para planear
actividades para la noche internacional y practicando el inglés!

¿Quiere ayudar en este evento? ¡Acompáñen
participar! Hable

¡Todos los estudiantes, familias y maestros e
de otro país en la e

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TALLERES: ESTE AÑO habrá talleres
interactivos representando las diferentes
culturas de nuestra escuela.
COMIDA y el Desarrollo de comunidad:
¡Comida hecha por los estudiantes de HHA!
Este año el grupo de padres de Comer,
Jugar, Decir dirigirá una actividad para que
los padres se conozcan mejor durante la
cena.

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nos o en el grupo de padres o maestros para
con la Sra. Felicia

están invitados a vestirse en ropa tradicional
escuela y el evento!

AUDUBON ADVENTURES IN FEBRUARY 2018 Tiny Tots is an early childhood environmental education program
With the Patterson Park Audubon Center where kids make a craft, play a game, and read a story around a
nature theme. Join Audubon to discover Patterson Park as an
To participate, please RSVP at 410-558-2473 or outdoor classroom. Please register in advance:
[email protected] [email protected] or 410.558.2473.

AUDUBON’S BIRD-FRIENDLY GARDENING WORKSHOPS FOR BIRD EXPLORERS WITH AUDUBON & LIVING CLASSROOMS
ADULTS Saturday, April 21st, 9:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Intro to Bird-Friendly Gardening Service learning hours! ∙ Free lunch!
Thursday, April 19th, 5:30 – 7:30 PM Meet at the fountain in Patterson Park, closest to E. Lombard St. and
Lake Roland Nature Center ∙ 1000 Lakeside Drive S. Patterson Park Ave. Pick up at Living Classrooms, 200 S. Linwood
Ave.
Advanced Bird-Friendly Garden Design
Thursday, April 5th, 5:30 – 7:30 PM Students can join Audubon and Living Classrooms as scientists on
Enoch Pratt Free Library, Roland Park Branch ∙ 5108 Roland Avenue Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service! A teen expert will lead us as
we collect seasonal data on urban bird species and share our
Thursday, April 12th, 5:30 – 7:30 PM findings with the greater scientific community. No experience
Enoch Pratt Free Library, Hamilton Branch ∙ 5910 Harford Road necessary. Service learning hours for student scientists! Please
register in advance: [email protected] or 410.558.2473.
Open to the public! ∙ Free!
Welcome, gardeners! Come learn how to transform your urban AUDUBON’S ALL-AGES BIRD WATCHING WALKS
dwelling into a native wildlife paradise! Audubon experts will be on Saturday, April 21st in Druid Hill Park, 8:00 – 9:30 AM
hand to share practical tips and scientific support for gardening with Meet at 3001 East Drive
native plants outside urban homes. Leave with resources you need Saturday, April 28th in Patterson Park, 8:00 – 9:30 AM
to beautify your outdoor space and attract birds, butterflies, and Meet at the fountain, closest to E. Lombard St. and S. Patterson Park
other beneficial wildlife! Please register in advance: Ave. All ages and abilities welcome! ∙ Free!
[email protected] or 410.558.2473.
Over 200 bird species have visited Patterson Park, an important
AUDUBON’S TINY TOTS IN PATTERSON PARK migratory stopover in Baltimore City! Audubon experts will lead us
Friday, April 13th, 10:30-11:30 AM in search of avian friends! Bring the whole family! No experience
Reptiles Rule! necessary. If you would like to borrow binoculars, drop us an email –
Meet at the picnic tables on the northeastern shore of the Boat Lake we have plenty to share! There is no need to RSVP for this event,
Ages: 2-5 ∙ $5 suggested donation per child, with an adult just arrive ready to explore! To borrow binoculars:
[email protected] or 410.558.2473.

Canton Library Branch Thursday, April 5th
1030 S Ellwood Ave from 3-8 pm
March 2018 Children’s Programs
(410) 396-8548

Mother Goose Baby Storytimes
Fridays, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.
Ages 0–3

Preschool Leaps Storytimes
Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m.
Ages 3–5

Canton Movie Matinees
Mondays, 4:00 p.m.
All ages.
April 2: Sword in the Stone
April 9: Cinderella
April 16: Robin Hood
April 23: Beauty and the Beast

Peabody at the Library
Thursday, April 5, 6:30 p.m.
All ages. An informal classical music performance presented by
student musicians from Peabody Conservatory.

Full STEAM Ahead
Thursdays, April 12 and 26, 4:00 p.m.
Ages 7–12. Explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math
through stories and hands-on projects.

Build It with LEGOs
Wednesday, April 18, 4:00 p.m.
All ages. Bring your imagination to free play time with LEGOs.

Preschool Fairy Tale Ball
Wednesday, April 25, 3:00–5:00 p.m.
Ages 3-5. At Church on the Square. Come to the fairy tale ball for
stories, crafts, music, and dancing, plus a special performance by a
Flamenco dancer.

Canton Crafternoon
Monday, April 30, 3:00–5:00 p.m.
All ages. Drop in for an afternoon of arts and crafts.

Children’s Programs: April 2018

WEEKLY STORYTIMES

Mother Goose Baby Steps Preschool Leaps

Mondays at 11:00am Wednesdays at 11:00am
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 April 4, 11, 18, 25
An interactive nursery rhyme
program with music and movement. A programs of stories, songs,
and fun for ages 3—5.

Buena Casa Buena Brasa

Thursdays at 11:00am
April 5, 12, 19, 26

English and Spanish songs, rhymes and
stories for children and caregivers.

WEEKLY PROGRAMS Listen, Talk and Munch—
Fairytale Edition
Crafting Tales
Tuesdays & Thursdays in April Wednesdays in April, 3:30pm
Listen to fairytales and discuss
3:30pm them, all while enjoying a snack.

Join us on Tuesdays and Thurs- Bubble Explosion
days in April to make a craft in- Saturday, April 21, 12pm
spired by a fairytale or folktale. Play with bubbles of all shapes
and sizes at the library!
OTHER PROGRAMS

Mural Making with Maria
Friday, April 13, 3pm

Join local artist Maria Aldana in
making a movable mural for our
library. This is for school aged
children and a two day process.

Mural Making with Maria Graham Cracker Sculpting
Friday, April 20, 3pm Friday, April 27, 3:30pm

Join local artist Maria Aldana in Join us as we carve, sculpt, and
making a movable mural for our then devour graham crackers.
library. This is for school aged
children and a two day process.

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

Hampstead Hill Academy
Busy Bees

Summer Camp 2018

January 22, 2018

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 25th and runs through July 27t​ h.​  
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 5t​ h​ 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. 

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,

 
 
 
Abigail Hayden
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

Campamento de Verano 2018
Hoja de Inscripción

Campamento de Busy Bees de 2018 en Hampstead Hill Academy
410.396.9146

Desde el lunes 25 de junio de 2018 hasta el viernes 27 de julio de 2018
Inscripción de los Estudiantes y Permiso de los Padres

Fecha Límite para Inscribirse: 11 de junio de 2018

Nombre: _______________________________________________________________________________

Maestro de Homeroom: ________________________________________ Grado: _____________

_____Niño _____Niño Fecha de Nacimiento_____/_____/_____
(mes/día/año)

Dirección: _____________________________________________________________________________

Nombre del Padre/Madre:________________________________________________________________

Teléfono (de día): ____________________________ Celular: __________________________

Teléfono (de tarde noche): _______________________ Correo electrónico:___________________________

¿Cómo llegará a casa el estudiante? ________________________________________________________
¿El estudiante tiene alguna alergia? En caso afirmativo, por favor explíquelo con más detalle a
continuación:_____________________________________________________________________________
¿El estudiante tiene alguna alergia?___________________________________________________________
¡Ojo! El Transporte es responsabilidad de cada familia.

Contacto de Emergencia:

Nombre:_________________________________________________________________________________

Relación al estudiante: ___________________________________________________________________

Celular: _________________________ Teléfono de casa: ______________________

Le doy permiso a mi hijo a participar en Busy Bees Camp.

Firma del Padre/Madre/Tutor: _______________________________________________________________

Fecha: _________________________

El coste de este programa es de $70.00 (esto incluye una señal de $20.00) para las cinco semanas y debe entregar el dinero
cuando se entregue la aplicación. En efectivo o giro postal sólamente. Entiendo que si mi hijo falta o llega tarde más de
cuatro días, no devolverán la señal de $20.00. Por favor, entregue esta hoja de inscripción en la oficina central. Para más
información, hable con la Sra. Hayden o envíe un correo a [email protected].

Hampstead Hill Academy
Busy Bees

Summer Camp 2018
Registration Form

Busy Bees Summer Camp 2018 at Hampstead Hill Academy
410.396.9146

Monday, June 25, 2018 – Friday, July 27, 2018
Student Registration and Parent Approval Form

Registration Deadline: June 11, 2018

Student Information (Please Print)

Name: _______________________________________________________________________________

Current Homeroom Teacher: ________________________________________ Current Grade: ______

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. Hayden for more information or email us at
[email protected].



April 2018
Elementary & Middle Traditional B

Monday Tuesday Wednesday 5

2 Pancake 3 Turkey Sausage 4 Cinnamon Raisin Bagel
Turkey Sausage Link Breakfast Pizza Plain Bagel
Assorted Cold Cereal
Graham Crackers Assorted Cold Cereal Assorted Cold Cereal
Ginger Gold Apple Graham Crackers Graham Crackers
Pear Applesauce Cup Peach Cup
Fresh Orange Banana

9 Oatmeal Breakfast Bun 10 Turkey Sausage 11 Peach & Raspberry 12
Assorted Cold Cereal Breakfast Pizza Yogurt 19
Graham Crackers
Ginger Gold Apple Assorted Cold Cereal Crunchy Granola
Pear Graham Crackers Clusters
Applesauce Cup
Fresh Orange Assorted Cold Cereal
Graham Crackers
16 Pancake 17 Turkey Sausage Peach Cup
Turkey Sausage Link Breakfast Pizza Banana
Assorted Cold Cereal
Graham Crackers Assorted Cold Cereal 18 Cinnamon Raisin Bagel
Ginger Gold Apple Graham Crackers Plain Bagel
Pear Applesauce Cup
Fresh Orange Assorted Cold Cereal
Graham Crackers
Peach Cup
Banana

23 Oatmeal Breakfast Bun 24 Turkey Sausage 25 Peach & Raspberry 26
Assorted Cold Cereal Breakfast Pizza Yogurt
Graham Crackers
Ginger Gold Apple Assorted Cold Cereal Crunchy Granola
Pear Graham Crackers Clusters
Applesauce Cup
Fresh Orange Assorted Cold Cereal
Graham Crackers
Peach Cup
Banana

30 Pancake
Turkey Sausage Link
Assorted Cold Cereal
Graham Crackers
Ginger Gold Apple
Pear

Breakfast Menu

Thursday Friday Options Available Daily at
Breakfast:
Hard Boiled Egg 6 Strawberry Banana
Buttered Toast Yogurt Cold Cereal Options-
Assorted Cold Cereal Apple Cinnamon Cheerios,
Graham Crackers Blueberry Muffin
Assorted Cold Cereal Multi-Grain Cheerios,
Banana Original Cheerios,
Apple Slices Graham Crackers
Assorted Fresh Fruit Cinnamon Toast Crunch,
Golden Grahams, Honey
2 Turkey Sausage & Egg 13Cinnamon Glazed French
Breakfast Sandwich Toast Kix
Assorted Cold Cereal
Graham Crackers Assorted Cold Cereal 1% White Milk, Fat Free
Banana Graham Crackers White Milk
Apple Slices
Assorted Fresh Fruit Menu subject to change

9 Hard Boiled Egg 20 Strawberry Banana This institution is an equal
Buttered Toast Yogurt opportunity provider.

Assorted Cold Cereal Blueberry Muffin Daily Available Breakfast Nutritionals
Graham Crackers Assorted Cold Cereal
Banana Breakfast Condiments
Apple Slices Graham Crackers
Assorted Fresh Fruit Milk

6 Turkey Sausage & Egg 27Cinnamon Glazed French
Breakfast Sandwich Toast
Assorted Cold Cereal
Graham Crackers Assorted Cold Cereal
Banana Graham Crackers
Apple Slices
Assorted Fresh Fruit

2018

ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE LUNCH MENU

Monday Tuesday Wednesday 5

2 Breaded Cheese Sticks 3 Savory Roasted Chicken 4 Beef Nachos

Marinara Sauce Cup Brown Rice Deli Sandwich
PB & J Sandwich Tuna Salad Hummus Plate
Veggie Burger on Falafel on Flat Bread Taco Fiesta Black Beans
Oven Fries Steamed Carrots Spring Salad
Spring Salad Spring Salad

9 Beef Hot Dog on WG Bun 10 UPSIDE DOWN DAY 11 Chicken Burrito Bowl 12

PB & J Sandwich Turkey Sausage & Egg Deli Sandwich
Veggie Burger on Breakfast Sandwich Hummus Plate
WG Hamburger Bun Tuna Salad
Vegetarian Beans Falafel on Flat Bread Broccoli
Spring Salad
Spring Salad Rosemary Garlic Potatoes
Spring Salad

16 Breaded Chicken Patty 17 Spiral Rotini w/Italian Meat 18 Hamburger on Bun 19
26
Sandwich Sauce over Deli Sandwich
Spicy Chicken Patty Sandwich Rotini Pasta Hummus Plate
Tuna Salad Steamed Carrots
Deli Sandwich Falafel on Flat Bread Spring Salad
Veggie Burger on
WG Hamburger Bun Broccoli
Spring Salad
Corn
Spring Salad

23 Chicken Po Boy 24 Teriyaki Chicken 25 Breaded Cheese Sticks

Boom Boom Sauce Brown Rice Marinara Sauce Cup
PB & J Sandwich Tuna Salad Deli Sandwich
Veggie Burger on Falafel on Flat Bread Hummus Plate
WG Hamburger Bun
Vegetarian Beans Broccoli Steamed Carrots
Spring Salad Spring Salad
Spring Salad

30 Hamburger on Bun

PB & J Sandwich
Veggie Burger on
WG Hamburger Bun
Steamed Carrots

Spring Salad

Thursday Friday Daily Available Lunch
Options
Breaded Chicken Patty 6 Cheese pizza Wedge
Sandwich Milk Options:
Pepperoni Pizza Wedge 1% White Milk, Fat
Spicy Chicken Patty Sandwich PB & J Sandwich Free White Milk, Fat
Tuna Salad Carrot Sticks Free Chocolate Milk,
Veggie Wrap Spring Salad Fat Free Strawberry
Broccoli
Spring Salad Milk
Seasonal Fresh Fruit
2 Fish Hoagie on 13 Cheese pizza Wedge Apples, oranges, pears

WG Hamburger Bun Pepperoni Pizza Wedge and bananas
Chicken Salad on Buffalo White Chicken Pizza
Saltine Crackers All rolls, breads, and
Veggie Wrap PB & J Sandwich tortillas are made with
Carrot Sticks
Glazed Sweet Potatoes Spring Salad whole grain.
Spring Salad
Menu is subject
9 Oven Fried Chicken 20 Cheese pizza Wedge change.

Tuna Salad Pepperoni Pizza Wedge Milk
Veggie Wrap PB & J Sandwich
Saltine Crackers Carrot Sticks Lunch Daily Available Nutritionals
Vegetarian Beans Spring Salad
Spring Salad

6 Sloppy Joe on 27 Cheese pizza Wedge

WG Hamburger Bun Pepperoni Pizza Wedge
Tuna Salad Buffalo White Chicken Pizza
Veggie Wrap
Corn PB & J Sandwich
Spring Salad Carrot Sticks
Spring Salad

This institution is an equal
opportunity provider.

April 2018 HHA Activities

Monday, April 2, 2018 Tuesday, April 10, 2018 Latino Parent Group
 9:15am - 12:30pm Gr 6 Field Trip  8am - 9:30am Gr 503 Coach Class-Steinhardt
 2:40pm - 4:30pm Audubon  2:40pm - 3:30pm Ceramics
 2:45pm - 4pm Brownies  2:45pm - 3:30pm Gr 4 Coach Class - Schultz
 2:55pm - 4pm Girls' Volleyball  2:45pm - 3:30pm Green Leaders
 3pm - 4:30pm MS Baseball  2:50pm - 5pm Open Minds
 2:50pm - 5pm Tennis
Tuesday, April 3, 2018 English Class  2:50pm - 4:45pm Chess
 8am - 11am Gr 503 Coach Class-Steinhardt  3pm - 4pm Elem Baseball
 2:40pm - 3:30pm Ceramics  3pm - 4:30pm Chat w/Matt
 2:45pm - 3:30pm Gr 4 Coach Class - Schultz  5:30pm - 6:30pm PTO Meeting
 2:45pm - 3:30pm Builders Club  6pm - 7pm
 2:50pm - 4pm Green Leaders
 2:50pm - 5pm Open Minds Wednesday, April 11, 2018 Gr 8 Trip
 2:50pm - 5pm Chess  End of Quarter 3 Stocks in the Future Grs 6 & 7
 3pm - 4pm  8:30am - 2:40pm Girls' Volleyball
 2:40pm - 3:40pm MS Baseball
Wednesday, April 4, 2018 Gr 5 Coach Class-Oconnor  2:55pm - 4pm
 2:40pm - 3:30pm Stocks in the Future Grs 6 & 7  3pm - 4:30pm
 2:40pm - 3:40pm Gr 4 Coach Class-Costello
 2:45pm - 3:15pm Gr 8 Coach Class-Luthers Thursday, April 12, 2018 Coach Class-Kaplan
 2:45pm - 3:30pm Open Doors  7:30am - 8am NYC Committee
 2:45pm - 3:55pm Gr 6 Coach Class-Hayden  7:30am - 8am English Class
 2:50pm - 3:30pm Cadettes  8am - 11am Evacuation Drill
 6:30pm - 7:30pm  2:15pm - 3:15pm Debate
 2:40pm - 4:30pm Gr 5 Coach Class-Oconnor
Thursday, April 5, 2018 Coach Class-Kaplan  2:40pm - 3:30pm Stocks in the Future Gr 8
 7:30am - 8am NYC Committee  2:40pm - 3:40pm Gr 4 Coach Class-Costello
 7:30am - 8am English Class  2:45pm - 3:15pm Gr 8 Coach Class-Luthers
 8am - 11am Debate  2:45pm - 3:30pm Gr 6 Coach Class-Hayden
 2:40pm - 4:30pm Stocks in the Future Gr 8  2:50pm - 3:30pm Open Minds
 2:40pm - 3:40pm Garden Club  2:50pm - 5pm S3 STEAM
 2:45pm - 4pm Open Minds  2:50pm - 4pm Spanish Club
 2:50pm - 5pm S2 STEAM  2:50pm - 3:50pm Tennis
 2:50pm - 4pm Spanish Club  2:50pm - 4:45pm Elem Baseball
 2:50pm - 3:50pm Tennis  3pm - 4:30pm Volleyball Game
 2:50pm - 4:45pm Elem Baseball  4pm - 5pm
 3pm - 4:30pm PTO Tutti Gusti Night
 3pm - 8pm Volleyball Game Friday, April 13, 2018
 4pm - 5pm
 Grades PreK-5 No Uniform Day

 8am - 9am LGP COMMUNITY CIRCLE

Friday, April 6, 2018  2pm - 2:40pm Fun Friday
 PreK Audubon
 2:50pm - 4pm  2:50pm - 4pm S3 STEAM
 3pm - 4pm
 3pm - 4pm S2 STEAM  3pm - 4pm Guitar
Encore
Guitar  3pm – 4pm Encore

 3pm - 4:30pm MS Baseball (Tentative)

Monday, April 9, 2018 Audubon Saturday, April 14, 2018 MGP Event 5
 2:40pm - 4:30pm Coding/Computer Club  9:30am - 12pm PTO B3
 2:45pm - 4:15pm Daisies  6pm - 11pm
 2:45pm - 4pm Gr 501&502 Coach Class-Steinhardt
 2:45pm - 3:30pm Lego Simple Machines Monday, April 16, 2018 Audubon
 2:45pm - 4pm Dance Committee  2:40pm - 4:30pm Brownies
 2:50pm - 3:30pm Girls' Volleyball  2:45pm - 4pm Coding/Computer Club
 2:55pm - 4pm MS Baseball  2:45pm - 4:15pm Gr 501&502 Coach Class-Steinhardt
 3pm - 4:30pm  2:45pm - 3:30pm Lego Simple Machines
 2:45pm - 4pm Dance Committee
 2:50pm - 3:30pm Girls' Volleyball
 2:55pm - 4pm

Tuesday, April 17, 2018 Tuesday, April 24, 2018

 Gr 1 Audubon  Report Cards Issued

 8am - 11am English Class  8am - 11am English Class

 9:30am - 12:30pm Gr 5 Flag House Trip  2:40pm - 3:30pm Gr 503 Coach Class-Steinhardt

 2:40pm - 3:30pm Gr 503 Coach Class-Steinhardt  2:45pm - 3:30pm Ceramics

 2:45pm - 3:30pm Ceramics  2:45pm - 3:30pm Gr 4 Coach Class - Schultz

 2:45pm - 3:30pm Gr 4 Coach Class - Schultz  2:50pm - 5pm Green Leaders

 2:50pm - 4:30pm Builders Club Future Care  2:50pm - 5pm Open Minds

 2:50pm - 5pm Green Leaders  2:50pm - 4:45pm Tennis

 2:50pm - 5pm Open Minds  3pm - 4pm Chess

 2:50pm - 4:45pm Tennis • 3pm – 5:30 pm Elem Baseball Practice/Game

 3pm - 4pm Chess

 3pm – 5:30 pm Elem Baseball Practice/Game Wednesday, April 25, 2018
 Gr 1 Trip - Great Kids Farm
Wednesday, April 18, 2018 Gr 5 Coach Class-Oconnor  2:40pm - 3:30pm Gr 5 Coach Class-Oconnor
 2:40pm - 3:30pm Stocks in the Future Grs 6 & 7  2:40pm - 3:40pm Stocks in the Future Grs 6 & 7
 2:40pm - 3:40pm Gr 4 Coach Class-Costello  2:45pm – 3:15pm Gr 4 Coach Class-Costello
 2:45pm - 3:15pm Gr 8 Coach Class-Luthers  2:45pm - 3:30pm Gr 8 Coach Class-Luthers
 2:45pm - 3:30pm Open Doors  2:50pm - 3:30pm Gr 6 Coach Class-Hayden
 2:45pm - 3:55pm Gr 6 Coach Class-Hayden  2:50pm - 4:15pm Open Doors
 2:50pm - 3:30pm Girls' Volleyball  2:55pm - 4pm Girls' Volleyball
 2:55pm - 4pm School Family Council Meeting • 3pm – 5:30pm MS Baseball Practice/Game
 3pm - 4pm MS Baseball Practice/Game
 3pm – 5:30pm Cadettes Thursday, April 26, 2018
 6:30pm - 7:30pm  Gr 3 Audubon
 7:30am - 8am
Thursday, April 19, 2018 Coach Class-Kaplan  7:30am - 8am Coach Class-Kaplan
 7:30am - 8am NYC Committee  8am - 11am NYC Committee
 7:30am - 8am English Class  2:40pm - 3:40pm English Class
 8am - 11am Debate  2:40pm - 4pm Stocks in the Future Gr 8
 2:40pm - 4:30pm Stocks in the Future Gr 8  2:50pm – 4 pm Garden Club
 2:40pm - 3:40pm Garden Club  2:50pm - 5pm S3 STEAM
 2:45pm - 4pm Open Minds  2:50pm - 3:50pm Open Minds
 2:50pm - 5pm S3 STEAM  2:50pm - 4:45pm Spanish Club
 2:50pm - 4pm Spanish Club  3pm – 5:30pm Tennis
 2:50pm - 3:50pm Tennis  4pm - 5pm Elem Baseball Practice/Game
 2:50pm - 4:45pm Elem Baseball Practice/Game  5:30pm - 7:30pm Volleyball Game
 3pm – 5:30pm Volleyball Game Student Celebration Night
 4pm - 5pm
Friday, April 27, 2018
Friday, April 20, 2018 LGP Recognition Ceremony  Orange Friday LGP COMMUNITY CIRCLE
 Orange Friday Fire Drill  8am - 9am Fun Friday
 8am - 9am S3 STEAM  2pm - 2:40pm S3 STEAM
 2pm - 3pm Encore  2:50pm - 4pm Encore
 2:50pm - 4pm Guitar  3pm - 4pm Guitar
 3pm - 4pm Middle School Dance  3pm – 4pm
 3pm – 4 pm
 4:30pm - 7pm Monday, April 30, 2018 Audubon
 2:40pm - 4:30pm Brownies
Saturday, April 21, 2018  2:45pm - 4pm Coding/Computer Club
 7:30am - 3:30pm Debate Tournament  2:45pm - 4:15pm Gr 501&502 Coach Class-Steinhardt
 2:45pm - 3:30pm Lego Simple Machines
Monday, April 23, 2018  2:45pm - 4pm Dance Committee
 After School Snack Sale from 4/23-4/27  2:50pm - 3:30pm Girl Scout Ceremony
 2:40pm - 4:30pm Audubon  5:30pm - 6:30pm
 2:45pm - 4:15pm Coding/Computer Club
 2:45pm - 4pm Daisies
 2:45pm - 3:30pm Gr 501&502 Coach Class-Steinhardt
 2:45pm - 4pm Lego Simple Machines
 2:50pm - 3:30pm Dance Committee
 2:55pm - 4pm Girls' Volleyball