April 2019 HHA Parent News Magazine

HAMPSTEAD HILL ACADEMY

PARENT NEWS MAGAZINE

APRIL, 2019

HHA STAFF, STUDENTS AND
PARENTS WALK IN THE

MARCH FOR OUR SCHOOLS
RALLY ON MARCH 11TH

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 A school’s poverty rate determines everything from
funding allocations and staffing to free buses for field
410.396.9146 tel. 410.396.3637 fax trips and up to $14,000 in federal loan forgiveness for
www.hha47.org individual teachers. Poverty rates are used for
accountability systems and to compare school and
Matt Hornbeck, Principal [email protected] district performance. Poverty rates even determine
John Paz, Assistant Principal [email protected] which schools receive fresh fruits and vegetables from
the federal government. With so much riding on the
Cassandra Bailey, Assistant Principal [email protected] poverty rate, the data has to be trusted and sound. But
poor children in Baltimore City are being undercounted.
Hampstead Hill Academy This is a systemic problem put in place four years ago.
is operated by the Baltimore Curriculum Project, a local nonprofit That was the year we stopped collecting lunch
applications, used for decades to set poverty rates. The
organization celebrating more than a decade proxy for poverty is now a flawed measure that counts
only those families who receive public assistance like
of service and student learning in Baltimore. SNAP or food stamps. Decades of longitudinal poverty
data have been wiped out since city schools stopped
Laura Doherty, President collecting lunch applications, and our poverty data is no
[email protected] longer directly comparable with other counties in
John McGill, Director of Academic Affairs Maryland or other districts around the country. In fact,
[email protected] our current method of judging poverty makes it appear
that Montgomery County, with a median household
www.baltimorecp.org income of $103,178, has more concentrated poverty
than Baltimore City (median household income:
HHA Parent News Magazine is published monthly for the families and $46,641). Continue reading this recent op-ed written at:
community of Hampstead Hill Academy https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/oped/bs-
ed-op-0319-poverty-rate-20190318-story.html
Editor
Geraldine Swann
Director of Community Outreach

Publisher
Matt Hornbeck, Principal

Magazine contributions from:
HHA staff

Club coordinators
Community Organizations

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IMPORTANT DATES THIS MONTH What’s Inside…

 4/2, 4/4, 4/9, Parent ESOL Class 8 am Top News Stories page 3
 4/3, Family Yoga Night 6 pm
 4/4, Orioles Orange Day – Orioles’ Opening Game  Current HHA information along with
 4/4, PTO Tutti Gusti Night 3 pm upcoming events
 4/4, Community Arts Night 5:30 pm
 4/5, No Uniform Day for Grades PreK-5 News from the Teams page 6
 4/6, PTO B3 6 – 11 pm
 4/9, 3rd Quarter Ends  What your child is doing in class along
 4/9, PTO Meeting 6 pm with resource, enrichment and ESOL
 4/10, Family Yoga Night 6 pm information
 4/11, Day of Silence
 4/11, Report Cards Sent Home Club/Activities News page 12
 4/11, Talent Show 3:30 pm and 6 pm
 4/12, LGP Recognition Ceremony 8 am  Updates and announcements for the
 4/15 – 4/22, Spring Break many clubs offered at HHA
 4/23, School Reopens
 4/24, School Family Council Meeting 3 pm Family Information page 14
 4/24, Family Yoga Night 6 pm
 4/25, Student Celebration Night 5:30 pm  Issues important to our parents on a
 4/29 – 5/3, Afterschool Snack Sale variety of subjects
 4/29, Strong Schools/Padres Unidos 8am
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.

THANK YOU TO THE ROTARY CLUB

Sandy Short and Scott Tate, Board members of the Rotary Club of
Baltimore, arrived at HHA early on Valentine's Day, February 14th, with 96
English-Spanish dictionaries to be distributed to all of the 3rd grade
students. Mr. Short spoke briefly about Rotary International founded by
four men in Chicago in 1905 and the Baltimore Club founded soon
thereafter in 1912. He pointed out that the Rotary Club is a service
organization and that distributing dictionaries to several public schools in
Baltimore was one the Baltimore Club's service projects this year.

Students receive a new dictionary from
Scott Tate and Sandy Short

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TOP NEWS STORIES

MARCH FOR OUR SCHOOLS

On Monday, March 11th through the efforts of our staff, students and parents, 110 members of
the school community went to Annapolis to show their support to fully fund the Kirwan
Commission. This didn’t just happen. For the past two years, under the leadership of
Jill Vasbinder Morrison, parent at HHA, our community has been educated about the Kirwan
Commission and has grown in numbers by developing and deepening relationships with one
goal in mind – to support the full funding of our schools through the policies and work of the
Kirwan Commission. Our community of teachers, administrators, families, friends and neighbors
should be proud of how we have come together for the children of Maryland!

Jill Vasbinder Morrison has been instrumental in bringing us all together to rally our support for
the funding of the Kirwan Commission recommendations. Below is a timeline of the activities
that have taken place with our school community due to her efforts:

 August 2017 - HHA created one of the first Strong Schools Maryland Team 10 and has
met monthly taking action ever since

 May 2018 - HHA was one of the sites for the BUILD/MD IAF legislative week of action -
District 46 legislators and candidates committed to support Kirwan

 September 2018 - 25-30 HHA leaders participate in BUILD Kirwan training
 October 2018 - HHA creates 2nd Strong Schools Maryland Team 10 - continuing to take

action monthly
 November 2018 - 4 HHA leaders attended a BUILD three day training session
 December 2018 - Leaders Go Places moves into action with postcard campaign
 February 2018 - representatives from SSM Team of 10 met with legislators in

Annapolis
 March 2018 - 11 LGP students go to Annapolis to meet with legislators
 March 2018 - HHA BUILD leaders, Jill Vasbinder Morrison and Lucy Mendez, host a

training for 25 leaders to prepare for the March 11th Rally
 March 11, 2019 - 110 HHA community members participate in March for our Schools

rally
 March 25 - Liz Kaplan leads teacher team in Annapolis to meet with Legislators

Thank you to everyone who has taken part in these events. We will continue to work until our
schools are fully and equitably funded.

Scenes from the March 11th
March for Our Schools Rally

BUDGET UPDATE

For SY20 HHA is projected to be down about $200,000 dues to new fees, higher staff costs, and flat per pupil funding over the last two years. We
will make up this difference by reducing non-instructional staffing by 1-2 positions, adding about 12 additional students and dipping modestly
(again) into our capital improvement funds. Parents, students and staff should not see a discernible reduction in programming and services. Class
size will remain larger than we prefer around 30 students per class with a range of 24-32. We will continue to use pullout staffing for enrichment,
talent development, special education services, etc., which has the effect of reducing class size for certain subjects. We will also continue to have
fulltime assistant teachers in every PreK-1 classroom and Experience Corps mentors in grades 2-4, which improves the staff to student ratio. We
also have four full-time substitute teachers on staff that enable us to never split classes up when a teacher needs to be out for an appointment or is
sick. 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 participants on issues surrounding the funding of public schools
in Maryland and advocate for full funding - $3.7B - in new dollars to be dedicated to universal PreK, recruiting and keeping the very best teachers
and much more. To learn more about joining the Strong Schools Maryland team, contact SSM Team Leader Jill Vasbinder-Morrison at
[email protected].

PLEASE RETURN YOUR PARENT SURVEY BY
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3RD

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STATE TEST IS SCHEDULED STUDENT CELEBRATION NIGHT
WEEKS OF MAY 13TH AND MAY 20TH
Thursday, April 25th
The 5th year of the Maryland State assessment called the Partnership for 5:30-7:30 pm
Assessment of Readiness for College and Career (PARCC) is scheduled to begin
May 13th. The first week is the reading assessment, and the second week is the Join us for parent/teacher conferences and
math assessment. Testing will take about 60-90 minutes each morning. The an Earth Day celebration. There will be
test includes open-ended written responses as well as multiple-choice
questions. The multiple choice questions ask students to select the best several stations with family-focused activities
answer, and then the next question asks them to select how or why they know and information about how you can reduce
their answer to the previous question is correct. Our students are as ready as your carbon footprint. HHA's best greening
any student in Maryland. Parents can help by making sure students are relaxed,
rested and have a good breakfast on test days. Being present and taking the practices will also be featured.
test on scheduled days with their class ensures that students do not have to
make up the test and miss class later in May. Please e-mail your questions to Signup for conferences online at
our testing coordinator Jen Shaffer at [email protected]. Remember www.hha47.org beginning Monday, April 8th.
that breakfast is free to all students starting at 7:40 am in our cafeteria. On test
days, students MUST be on time for the start of school by 8 am and present
every day to do their best.

SPECIAL INCENTIVES DURING PARCC TESTING

To emphasize attendance, effort and conduct during testing weeks, students are eligible to earn tickets for special raffles or participation in pizza
parties organized by their teachers. Prizes and/or pizza parties vary by grade. Ask your child’s homeroom teacher for more information. Staff
addresses are at https://hha47.org/staff-contact-roster/ and 6-8 grade teachers are available through the Classroom Dojo phone app. Encourage
your child to come to school with a relaxed, positive view of the test and 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, and 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 has implemented statewide tests – the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for
College and Careers (PARCC) assessments. About a third of HHA’s grade 8 students have been selected to take the PARCC Algebra I assessment this
year. Moving forward, we plan to have most of our grade 8 students take the high school Algebra assessment. PARCC Algebra I is a Maryland
graduation requirement. Learn more at: http://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DCAA/Math/MMGR.aspx.

PTO B3 - SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2019
TICKETS ON SALE NOW AND SELLING FAST!

VISIT WWW.HHA47.ORG TO
PURCHASE YOUR TICKET.

EXPANDING HONORS COURSES

Moving from grade 5 to 6 at HHA marks the transition from elementary school to middle school. This is an exciting milestone. At HHA, we seek to
provide a joyful, safe, nurturing, diverse, family-friendly environment with rigorous, effective academic programs for every student. To that end, all
middle schools students will take honors classes. Middle school students will receive honors credit for their work in social studies and science
classes. In English Language Arts and math, students will receive on grade level instruction or be placed in an advanced class. Students will be
placed in the ELA and math advanced classes in 6th grade based on 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 spring administration of the
MAP test and the 3rd quarter ends. Students and families should expect to receive their child’s scores the week of June 8th.

KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT FOR 2019-2020

If you live within our attendance area, approximately Broadway to Haven Street and Eastern Avenue to Boston Street, and you are planning to send
your child to kindergarten at Hampstead Hill Academy next year, please call the main office at 410-396-9146 to set up an appointment for
registration. Your child must turn five years old by September 1, 2019. There are more than 200 children on our waiting list for next year who live
outside of our attendance area. We need an accurate count of in-zone families who intend to enroll in order to project sensible class sizes.

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3RD QUARTER REPORT CARDS Congratulations to Ana Roycroft
COMING HOME for achieving Principal’s List for
THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2019
1st Quarter!
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 We apologize for not including
her name in the 1st quarter list in
performing below grade level and/or is requesting a conference. If you
want to schedule an appointment with a teacher, please send in a note or the news magazine.

contact the main office at 410-396-9146. For tips on talking with your
child's teacher, see the article at the end of the newsletter.

CHECK OUT THE JOB OPENINGS
AT HHA

Each year, HHA seeks to attract and keep the very best teachers available. We know that nothing is more important to student success than the
teacher. Each year we receive more than 50 resumes from talented teachers across the nation and Maryland interested in teaching at our school.
We have a four part process that includes the following:

1. resume screen,
2. phone interview,

3. 1/2 day visit to HHA to teach a sample lesson and provide an on-the-spot writing sample, and

4. a check of references. Job openings are posted on our website at https://hha47.org/. Special thanks to Academic Coaches, Katie

Johnson, Megan Trainer and Mike Lucas for their essential work on the recruitment and hiring process. Thank you also to BCP’s Jon

McGill for attending fairs and recruiting candidates on our behalf.

NEW SCHOOL IN CANTON PARKING
UPDATE
You may have noticed Baltimore City Parking Enforcement officers
Over four years ago, the Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) hand- giving tickets out in the morning. Please avoid double parking on
delivered a proposal to North Avenue to expand HHA to two the blocks surrounding the school. Park a block or two away and
campuses that would include our present site (PreK-2) and a new, walk your child to and from school. This is a constant safety
renovated campus at 801 South Highland Avenue (grades 3-8). concern, and we have had a number of near misses by cars going
There is no movement on our proposal at this time. The district around cars that are parked or stopped illegally in the middle of the
does not have the funding to assist with the project and has a policy road. A ticket for stopping in the lane of traffic to let your child out
that prevents rent forgiveness, which BCP/HHA could use to pay off or pick your child up is $252, and we have had officers randomly
a loan. Meanwhile the empty school building continues to checking on compliance and giving tickets. We have some very sad
deteriorate. We will keep you posted. stories of parents and caregivers who have had to pay that fine. If
you do drop off your child, pull to the curb and let your child out of
SAFE USE OF HHA’S the vehicle on the curb side of the car only. However, the best thing
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT to do is to plan ahead, park a block away and walk to school.

Please remind your elementary-age child to use the playground ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A BCP
equipment safely after school hours. No tag or running because kids 5TH GRADER?
run into each other, and all elementary age students are required to
have an adult supervising them on the playground after school. Our Are Visionary Arts Museum President Rebecca Hoffberger, WYPR On
afterschool provider, Fitness, Fun, and Games uses the playground The Record Host Sheilah Kast, Walters Art Museum Executive
as well. So you may see students without a parent being supervised Director Julie Maciari-Alexander, and Port Covington Impact
by FFG staff. The “Spinami” spinning activity should have a Investment VP ALicia Wilson smarter than the 5th grade students
maximum of 6 students on it at one time, and they should all be from City Springs Elementary/Middle, Frederick Elementary, Govans
sitting. There is no hanging on the Spinami permitted. Please let the Elementary, Hampstead Hill Academy and Wolfe Street Academy?
office know immediately if you see anything unsafe. Our goal is to Find out at the 8th annual “Are You Smarter than a BCP 5th Grader?”
let elementary kids have a lot of safe fun. As a reminder, no middle on Thursday, April 10, 2019 from 6:15-8:15pm at the Visionary Arts
school students are allowed to use the playground. Museum (800 Key Highway, 21230). Enjoy a fun-filled quiz show,
delicious dinner, and a cash bar for $25. Actor and Comedian Bob
Heck returns as MC. This event is family-friendly. Paid street and
garage parking is available. All proceeds will benefit over 2,600
students attending the Baltimore Curriculum Project's neighborhood
charter schools. A detailed flyer is located at the end of the news
magazine.

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A special thank you to employees from Macy’s
for painting the beautiful new “Bee Yourself”
mural in the PreK alcove. The mural was
designed and painted by Macy’s employees on
Friday, March 15th. The students and staff
enjoy the bright new addition to the school.

Thank you to…

Lori Kotlar - Visual Manager White Marsh
Meghan Apple - Visual Manager Harford
Justin Helms - Visual Manager Security Square
Lynsey Getting - Visual Manager Marly Station
Casey McFadden - Visual Manager Towson

NEWS FROM THE TEAMS PreK students had fun celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday

PREK

Ms. Lefever and Ms. Kaminaris – Students are learning about
the spring season which includes plants and animal habitats. In
math, they will begin to learn about measurement. Please
continue to read with your child each night and complete their
reading log. Students are super excited to see their reading log
hanging in the classroom window. Logs are due on the last day
of each month. On Friday, April 5th, students will take part in
the Audubon field trip to Patterson Park. If you are able to
chaperone, please let your child’s homeroom teacher
know. Please note that siblings are not allowed to
attend. Many students are still in need of a new set of "extra
clothing" in case of accidents. Please check to make sure your
child always has an extra set of school-appropriate clothing
(including underwear) with his/her name on it. These items
should be left in their cubby. Also, please continue to check
your child’s folder each night so you are aware of important
events in and out of the classroom.

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

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KINDERGARTEN

Ms. Douglas, Ms. Maciel and Ms. Wallis - In Core Knowledge, students been learning about plants and have been discussing plant parts and the life
cycle of a plant. They are also enjoying the spring weather and identifying signs of spring. In math, students have been studying number bonds,
addition within 10, measurement, graphing and shapes. Please continue to read with your child every night and practice with your child using the
flashcards given to you by your child's teacher. Permission slips will be sent home shortly for a trip to the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra on
April 24th. Please return the permission slip by April 12th.

GRADE 1

Ms. Bierley, Ms. Clary and Ms. Smith – In Core Knowledge, students have been comparing
and contrasting similar stories that originate from different places. As part of the unit, they
have compared and contrasted different versions of Cinderella, Thumbelina and Little Red
Riding Hood. The next unit of study will be about the human body. The students had a
fantastic time seeing Chocolate Milk, Por Favor at the Towson Kraushaar Auditorium. The
1st grade team would like to thank Mrs. Durkin for organizing this trip, and the HHA PTO for
sponsoring part of the trip expense. The boys and girls are looking forward to their spring
Audubon visit to Patterson Park on May 3rd. They will participate in a lesson called Survival of
the Fittest! Chaperones are welcome to attend. The final field trips for this year are coming up
in May and June. Permission slips for the trip to the National Zoo in Washington D.C. and to
the Urban Pirates ship, The Fearless, located in Fells Point will be sent home in mid-April and
in early May.

GRADE 2 1st grade students play lizard
adaptation tag in
Ms. Bonner, Ms. LaBella and Ms. Weber –In Core Knowledge, the students learned about
Ancient Greece and have now moved on to science. They are studying life cycles of plants and Nature Exploration class
animals and will make real-life connections to the environment. The students are looking
forward to the field trip to the Museum of Natural History in Washington D.C. on April 24th.
Permission slips will be sent home shortly. In early May, students will receive information
about a field trip to the Urban Pirates ship The Fearless located in Fells Point. The 2nd grade
team wishes Mrs. Bonner well as she leaves for her maternity leave and welcomes Ms. Nelson
who will be the substitute teacher. The last quarter is beginning, so please make sure to check
your child’s folder every night and turn in all assigned work.

GRADE 3

Reading – Ms. Kaplan: Students are working on reading comprehension and fluency. Some
students are reading The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, others are reading about the Iditarod, and
another group is reading about Al and Angela's adventures. Please make sure that your child is
completing their reading homework every night. Please reach out to Ms. Kaplan at
[email protected] if you have any questions or concerns about your child’s reading.

Language/Social Studies – Ms. Sparwasser: Students continue to refine their sentences to be
increasingly clear, and are writing longer and more detailed paragraphs. In science, they
continue to study the life cycle of a plant and will soon investigate the life cycle of various
animals. Continue to look for updates on ClassDojo.

Math - Ms. Knudsen: Students are learning how to analyze data, understand fractions and
convert measurements. Please continue to firm your child's fact fluency in multiplication
and division. Look for a practice PARCC packet to be sent home this month to help prepare your
child for this upcoming test.

GRADE 4

Reading – Ms. Schultz: Students are reading The Prince and The Pauper and in writing, they are A group of 4th grade students observe
answering rigorous comprehension questions and responding to text-based prompts. Recently, vials containing the various
all students started a project writing their own version of The Prince and The Pauper, where they components of soil
switch places with a person of their choice for a day. If there is anything Ms. Schultz can do to

better support your child, please don't hesitate to reach out by phone or at [email protected].

Language/Social Studies – Ms. Costello: Students are explaining the inaccurate and misleading claims in different advertisements. They continue
to learn about the different parts of speech in order to write sentences that are clear and complete. In science class, students have begun to learn
about earth science. They have completed investigations on soil composition and chemical and physical weathering.

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Math – Ms. Aldous: Some students are working with decimals. They are learning how to write fractions as a decimal and a decimal as a fraction.
They are also comparing and rounding decimals and will learn how to add, subtract, multiply and divide decimals. Other students are finishing the
unit on area and perimeter. They have learned to calculate area and perimeter for rectangles, squares and composite figures. Next, they will begin
a unit on data analysis, which includes reading, understanding and creating both bar graphs and line plots.

GRADE 5

Reading – Ms. Steinhardt: Students will continue to write critiques about claims,
general statements or advertisements and will add to their repertoire of skills
by identifying parts of speech - nouns, adjectives, verbs, pronouns and
prepositions. They will also continue to work on writing logical deductions.

Language/Science – Mr. Small: This coming month, students will begin social
students. They will learn about American history, focusing on the rising
tensions between the colonists and Great Britain which culminates in the
American Revolutionary War. After they explore the war, they will answer two
questions: How do the decisions made by the Framers of the Constitution
effect our lives today? and How do you build a new government?

Math – Ms. O’Connor: Students are finishing the multiplication and division of

fractions and decimals. They have done an excellent job on this challenging

math. Next, they will learn about area, volume and geometry. They will get

practice finding the volume of right rectangular prisms using both counting

cubes and using the volume formula. They will also find the area of rectangles 5th grade students mixing baking soda and vinegar to
explore chemical reactions
with whole number and fractional sides. Students will then work on classifying

two-dimensional shapes by their geometric attributes. These topics are crucial

before students start middle school next year. GRADE 6

Humanities – Mr. Farber: Students have finished reading Bronx Masquerade by
Nikki Grimes and will write a brief narrative and poem with a special twist. The
writing assignment will be based on a chapter being about them. In social studies,
students have just finished learning about Ancient Egypt and have taken their final
quiz on this subject. They will now start a unit on civilizations in ancient America,
such as the Olmec and Mayans.

Math – Ms. Herrera: Students in the advanced class will continue to work on a
stock market competition and begin a data analysis unit. They will look at the
measures of center, such as mean, median and mode, and the measures of
variability, such as standard deviation. Students in the Honors class will finish
the geometry unit. They will look at area of polygons, surface area and volume of 3D
shapes.

6th grade students enjoyed creating molecules to Science – Ms. Poole: Students are finishing the chemistry unit called, How can I
represent the composition of the air. Smell Things from a Distance? Your student has been learning about how we detect
odors and how odors form. In order to understand odors, students have been
Special shout-out to the PTO for the molecular kits! exploring the states of matter, as well as atoms and molecules. Quiz question:
Which state of matter does an object have to be in for there to be an odor? Want to
see if you are correct? Ask your student for the answer.

GRADE 7

Language Arts – Ms. Locke-Jones: Students have finished the 3rd quarter writing assignment. They used their evidence trackers to write
argumentative essays and evaluate different positions in society. They will now begin the Asia geography unit.

Math – Mr. White: Students will complete the geometry 1B unit before spring break. They will work on surface area, volume and cross section of
three-dimensional figures. After spring break, they will start the statistics and probability units.

Science – Ms. Thomas: Students will take part in the BioEyes genetics unit. This is a hands-on learning experience using live specimens. At the
close of this mini-unit, students will continue with 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. Students will also decide on science fair topics to pursue through the month of May.

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GRADE 8

Language Arts – Ms. Kosmer: Some students are reading the novel The Giver and
have finished the Revolutionary War unit. Other students have finished their
research projects on the Civil Rights movement and are now reading To Kill a
Mockingbird. All students will write an analytical essay in the next few weeks and
will prepare to take the PARCC test in May.

Algebra 1 – Ms. Luthers: Students will continue to learn about radicals and
polynomials. In the polynomials portion of the unit, they will factor polynomials.
This will connect to understanding graph quadratics. They are also completing a
group project, in which they are teaching their peers how to complete radical
operations.

Pre-Algebra – Ms. Luthers: Students will extend their understanding of solving

equations and identifying functions. In module 5, they will create, evaluate and

represent functions in multiple ways. They will also begin to notice where 7th grade students had the opportunity to study the
functions exist in real-world situations. brain with neuroscience students from

Science – Mr. Cobb: Students are working to answer the physics’ question “How University of Maryland

Will It Move?” by exploring various motion devices, drawing diagrams, and

analyzing the forces acting on different objects. At the end of March, students built balloon racer cars to determine the factors that influence an

object’s speed. In April and May, students will work in teams to design and construct roller coasters that demonstrate Newton’s Laws of Motion. In

May, students will begin work on the end-of-year science fair project, which will be presented in June to the school community.

LEADERS GO PLACES

Leaders Go Places is a program designed to motivate students to
achieve rigorous standards. In order to reach level and earn the
rewards of the program, students must meet certain criteria in the
classroom, the community and with their behavior. Specifically,
students must have a 3.0 GPA, an 80% positive average on Class Dojo
and complete at least two hours of community service.

LGP is now led by a group of ambitious and committed students. The
LGP Student Committee is made up of ten students in grades 7 and 8.
The Committee meets weekly to discuss LGP topics. These students
plan the field trips by gathering information from their peers,
researching prices for tickets and buses. Students are learning to
make collaborative decisions, work for their peers, and manage a
substantial budget.

Recently, the LGP Committee was invited to Annapolis with Strong
Schools Maryland. Students were given a tour of the state capitol
building and introduced in session by Senator Bill Ferguson. Because they
wanted to make a difference, they passed out informational flyers about
funding for public schools to each delegate and senator who walked into
session that day. They also visited the offices of several senators and
delegates to talk about the need for more funding for public schools.
Finally, students met with Senator Ferguson’s Chief of Staff to give
suggestions for how schools could use the money that is being proposed
in the budget. The trip was informative and educational for our students.

Students at HHA are learning to make a difference. Students on the LGP
Committee are leading the way as they learn to use their political voice to
help students here at HHA and all over the city. We should all be proud
of the way they represented our school, our community and our city.

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The CollegeBound Foundation is sponsoring a Success Seminar for SNACK SALE TO SUPPORT THE 8TH
8th grade students and their parents/guardians on Saturday, May 4th GRADE THEATER TRIP
at Johns Hopkins University from 9 am -12 pm. The seminar is FREE
to 8th grade students entering the 9th grade in a Baltimore City Public The 8th grade snack sale is April 29th – May 3rd. A Sign-up Genius
school next year. HHA will provide transportation to and from the form will be sent home to bring in snacks for the sale and to
event. The registration deadline is April 12th. If you have any volunteer to run the snack sale. This is the final push to fully fund
questions, please contact Mrs. Seymour at 410-396-9146 or the Broadway trip. We need all the help and donations we can get.
[email protected].

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.

RESOURCES MUSIC LESSONS

DRAMA Mr. Garner: Students will perform at the Community Arts Night on
Thursday, April 4th. After this event, they will spend the rest of the
Ms. Durkin: Prek and kindergarten students have been reading and month exploring new music and working to improve on sound,
acting out stories about important actor qualities: kindness and rhythm and technique. Students interested in the TWIGS program at
confidence. Grade 1 and 2 students learned about the four actor Baltimore School for the Arts will begin putting together audition
tools: brain, face, voice and body, and grade 3 and 4 students materials. Auditions are April 29th - May 6th.
reviewed the actor tools and created original characters for an
audition. Grade 5 students adapted the Turkish folktale of The MUSIC
Hungry Coat into a performance piece, and grade 6 students
collaborated to direct and design Act I Scene I of Romeo and Juliet. Ms. Norris: Music has been going great! PreK and kindergarten
Grade 7 and 8 students gave peers feedback on the plays they wrote students are working on their solo singing and intonation. They are
in 2nd quarter and began working on teams to produce their plays. If also learning choreographed dances to understand the form of
you haven't already, please subscribe to the HHA Theatre Events music which supports rhythm development. Grade 1 and 2 students
Remind to receive updates about school and local theatre events. are learning more games and increasing their singing independence
Just text 81010 the code @hhatheatre. Lastly, please donate and by leading echo/call and response songs. Grade 3 and 4 students
support the 8th grade snack sale April 29th - May 3rd to fund the trip are reading staff notation and singing canons, and grade 5 and 6
to Broadway. students are finishing their artist presentations. Grade 7 and 8
students are looking at the development of the Blues through World
ART War II and the impact of Elvis and the Beatles on the music scene.

Ms. Butcher: Grade PreK-6 students have completed a Square 1 Art FOOD FOR LIFE
project which is a HHA fundraiser. Students completed a drawing
that will be sent home with an order form for you to purchase an Ms. Demas: PreK and kindergarten students continue to taste
item with your child's creative art work. Please look out for the colorful, nutritious fruits and veggies. Grade 1 and 2 students are
Square 1 Art order form to be coming home in folders this month. learning about seed germination and planting in the school garden,
Also, the HHA Spring Art Show will be on display in the cafeteria on and grade 3-8 students have finished creating recipes and will now
Thursday, April 4th during Community Arts Night. We look forward begin testing each other’s recipes and selecting the best recipes for
to seeing you. the HHA cookbook.

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LIBRARY

Ms. Kannam: Mark your calendars and save your pennies for the annual HHA Buy one Get One Free Scholastic
Book Fair coming to the HHA library May 20-25th. Want to help volunteer? Please email Ms. Kannam
at [email protected]

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Mr. Washington: We would like to welcome Mr. Erick
Washington, parent of a former HHA student.
Mr. Washington will be the physical education teacher
while Ms. Donovan is away on maternity leave. In gym, Prek and kindergarten students have
had a great time competing in games like sharks and minnows and Pac-man. Grade 1-5
students have been working on dodgeball, end zone trappers and a new soccer unit. The
middle school students had the opportunity to learn about soccer and basketball in addition to
the staples of dodgeball and capture the flag.

NATURE
EXPLORATION

Ms. Riorda: Students are ready

to get outside in the warmer

temperatures. Middle school

classes have been to the pond

looking for migratory birds,

catching minnows and tadpoles

and making observations about

the flooding of the pond due to

the tremendous rainfall we

Students learn soccer skills in have been experiencing in
physical education class Baltimore. Elementary
students continue to study

animal adaptations and have really enjoyed the outdoor games associated with

this unit. They are also looking for signs of spring in the park and to see the

changes in the vegetation as the days get longer and warmer. Students will begin

to spend time in the school garden, examining seeds and seedlings, looking for

pollinators and learning about annual and perennial plants. Please make sure your 7th grade students build boats during Nature
Exploration class to learn about buoyancy
child has shoes that can get muddy and a sweater or jacket on cool days so they

are always prepared for adventure in the outdoors. Please remember that the

garden is a learning place and not an extension of the playground.

ENRICHMENT NEWS ESOL DEPARTMENT NEWS

Ms. Guitian and Ms. Burt: We are quickly coming to the end of the Ms. Bailin, Ms. Gonzalez, Ms. Hicks and Mr. LaBarr: PreK and
3rd quarter. Parents in grades 3 and 4, please make sure your child is kindergarten students completed a weather unit and celebrated
completing their nightly independent reading and turning in their spring. They are also learning through songs, riddles, games, books,
SIR log on Fridays. In addition, all GAL students are challenged to writing and drawing about places in the community and community
complete 5 lessons in Dreambox Math each week. Students are helpers. Ask your child what type of community helper they would
welcome in the GAL classroom after school on Thursdays and Fridays like to be. Grade 1 students are learning that everyone needs a
until 3:30 pm if they would like to work on any of their GAL projects. home to be safe. Students will learn about children and the place
they call home. Students are getting ready to read a delightful folk
SPECIAL EDUCATION tale where a small house ends up being the perfect size for the
family. Grade 2 students are beginning a new unit - Celebrate.
Ms. Shaffer: April 2nd marks World Students will learn about celebrations. Birthdays are one of life's
Autism Awareness Day and 'Lighting It Up most celebrated days. Talk with your child about your family's
Blue' will shine a bright light on autism. birthday customs now or when you were young. Do you serve a
Light It Up Blue, in its third year, is a special food? Teach your child a special song or birthday wish.
unique global initiative by Autism Speaks Grade 3 and 4 students completed an exam in the domain of
to help raise awareness about the reading, and everyone did an excellent job. Grade 5 student have
growing public health concern that is almost completed learning about the musculoskeletal system. Next,
autism. they will move to a unit called Freedom's Trail. They will learn about
different historical events, and then create a timeline to sequence
different events. Middle-school students are focusing on identifying
the main idea by using different texts.

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CLUB/ACTIVITIES NEWS

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

BUILDERS CLUB

The Builders Club members visited Future Care and made adorable spring bug crafts with the residents. The students and the residents really
enjoyed the time spent together. They also held a Band-aid Drive to benefit the University of Maryland Child Life Center. Thanks to the generosity
of our school community, the club will donate over 200 boxes of colorful and character Band-Aids. Additionally, the members worked on
presentations for grade 5, 6 and 7 students to help recruit members for the 2019-2020 Builders Club.

Girls on the Run – So Much Fun! GIRLS ON THE RUN

Our Girls on the Run Spring 2019 team has had several fun
sessions throughout this past month focusing on themes including
friendship, empathy and emotions. The girls have started to
prepare for the Community Impact Project. They are getting
stronger and faster each week in preparation for the 5k on
Sunday, April 28th. The girls will run as a practice 5k in Patterson
Park after school on Monday, April 8th (weather-permitting)—
come and join us or cheer us on! Way to go Regina, Lucy, Aria,
Harper, Mirabelle, Danae, Olivia, Maria, Katherine, Quinn,
Teaghan, Parker, Annabel, Corbyn, Monserratt, Kenadi, Maddie
and Zoe! A huge shout-out to everyone who donated to or
supported the snack sales this month! The sales earned the funds
needed to run the program. We appreciate you all!
Coach Amanda, Coach Sara, Coach Liz, and Coach Reza.

STEAM

The final session of STEAM Club started on Thursday, March 28th and will
end Thursday, May 23rd. With nicer weather upon us, students should
come prepared to go outside with their STEAM class on Thursdays. Please
email Jen Burt at [email protected] with any questions.

Kindergarten STEAM Club students walk through
Patterson Park to see what animals they can find

2nd grade Emerging Scholars prepare to EMERGING SCHOLARS
draw a map to scale, by measuring
an area of Patterson Park. Grade 2 students started an independent project studying shapes, lines and angles.
Students will create a book, game, poster or other project of their choice to teach
others about geometry. Grade 3 students are designing their own state. Each
student continues to develop their own region, resources and roadways. Grade 4
students considered what it would take to live on the moon, and next week will
begin to learn about Black Holes.

DIVERSITY CLUB

The Diversity club will continue to meet every other Wednesday for the remainder of the school year. Please have your student get a permission
slip from Ms. Luthers or Ms. Thomas to join our group. The club discusses a diverse range of issues and is for grades 5-8. We hope to see you at the
talent show that Diversity Club is co-sponsoring with the Open Doors club on Thursday, April 11th.

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AUDUBON GREEN LEADERS

Audubon Green Leaders recently attended the STEMcx Conference. They
experienced various STEM workshops, like When Dinosaurs Roamed
Baltimore, Climate Summit and Seeing the Invisible. They also led a table
about climate change science and climate action. HHA students, alongside
Green Leaders from Patterson Park Public Charter School and John Ruhrah,
led peers from across the state of Maryland in computer programs based on a
Climate Time Machine, the Audubon Climate Report and What will climate
feel like in 60 years? After the educational stations, Green Leaders led table
visitors in making climate action buttons they could take home. Alumna,
Delaney Franklin, and alumnus, Noe Cedillo, came out for the day of learning
and climate action. This spring, the club has doubled the size of the Green
Leaders cohort and look forward to more outdoor projects!

OPEN DOORS RAINBOW ALLIANCE PREPARES Green Leaders engage their peers in learning about
climate science and action
FOR THE NATIONAL DAY OF SILENCE

For the 4th consecutive year,

middle school students will be invited

to participate in the National Day of

Silence on Thursday, April 11th. Day of

Silence began in 1996 and is GLSEN's

annual day of action to spread

awareness about the effects of bullying

and harassment. Students take a day-

long vow of silence to symbolically

represent the silencing effect of LGBTQ

and other students. Students in grades

6, 7 or 8 may sign a pledge card (an example of the pledge card is to the right) to

indicate their inclusion in the optional event. On April 11th, participating students are

invited to wear red, black, or white shirts in addition to their uniform bottoms to show

their support. While some teachers will require students to speak during class, others find ways to deliver instruction in alternate ways (for

example, using white boards). This year, silence for participating students begins after the morning announcements and concludes at the dismissal

bell. Weather-permitting, Open Doors will host a brief rally at Patterson Park during the last 15-minutes of the day as a symbolic ‘Breaking the

Silence’ event. Feel free to join us.

SPECIAL EDITION OF HHA’S GOT TALENT

This year, Open Doors and the Diversity Club have teamed together to produce a special ‘Day of Silence’ HHA’s Got Talent Variety Show. Students
in grades 3-8 have auditioned and are busily preparing their acts for the show. The talent show will be held in the HHA gymnasium on Thursday,
April 11th at 3:30 pm and 6 pm. Tickets are $2 for students and $3 for adults (if you want to attend both shows, there is a dollar discount: students
$3 and adults $5). Proceeds from the talent show are split between the Open Doors Rainbow Alliance and the Diversity Club. For more
information about Day of Silence or HHA’s Got Talent, please reach out to Mr. Plunk, Director of Restorative Practices, or one of the faculty
advisors of Open Doors and the Diversity Club: Ms. Durkin (drama), Ms. Poole (Grade 6), Ms. Thomas (Grade 7) or Ms. Luthers (Grade 8).

FACULTY WINS AT THE
ANNUAL BASKETBALL GAME

The Annual Faculty/Student basketball game took
place in March, and for the first time in three years
the faculty won a close, hard fought game. Shamal
King was the top scorer. This was Coach Blake’s final
year as he is taking on a larger role in the community
and will travel up and down the Eastern seaboard
working with a great organization called Coaching
Corps (https://coachingcorps.org/). A huge thank you
to Coach Blake Maciel for a terrific season and for his
leadership and mentoring over the years!

Faculty and student basketball team

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MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCCER SPRING
SEASON UNDERWAY

HHA Middle School Soccer is off to a great start this season. The
Hornets have started the season 2-0, and the Stingers have a 0-1-1
record. Both teams have scored a collective 13 goals in the first two
weeks of games. Come out to support HHA soccer this Friday,
April 5th at Utz Field at 3:45 pm and 4:40 pm. Thanks to Coach VW
and Coach Luthers for their commitment and enthusiasm.

8th Grade Basketball Players Farewell UNIFORM ITEMS - If your child borrowed a
Congratulations to the above pictured 8th grade basketball uniform item from school due to an accident or
players on a well-played season and best wishes in high school-
Devin Harper, Isaiah Peral, Jakari Bonner, Adam Gousse, otherwise, please send it back as soon as
possible. We need those items to be available
Daytwan Smith and Shamal King for other students that may need a change of

clothes. We also are accepting gently worn
uniform pieces only. Please bring the items to

the office.

FAMILY INFORMATION

THE COUNTDOWN CONTINUES

 71% of the school year is done

 128 of our 180 student days are completed
 There are approximately 23 school days left until our 3rd – 8th grade

students take the PARCC test in reading and math beginning the
week of May 13th.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

 Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Career for grades 3 to 8 - May 13 - 24, 2019
 Report Cards – 4/11 (3rd Quarter), Last Day of School Thursday, June 20th(4th Quarter)

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

What Does the PARCC Look Like for Your Child?

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

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

JOIN US FOR THE SCHOOL FAMILY COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24TH AT 3 PM IN THE SCHOOL LIBRARY
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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.

PADRES UNIDOS/PARENTS
UNITED

Do you want to meet new people? Do you want to practice
your Spanish or English? Do you want to help make HHA a
place where all parents feel welcome? Please join Padres
Unidos/Parents United on Monday, April 29th at 8 am to learn
more about this group to which ALL parents are invited. The
parents pictured here are many of the members of this group
that are driven by the desire to build relationships across
cultural lines and celebrate culture and diversity. Hope to see
you at our next meeting.

¿Quiere conocer a gente nueva? ¿Quiere practicar su inglés?
¿Quiere ayudar hacer que HHA sea una escuela donde los
padres sienten bienvenidos? Pues, por favor acompáñenos a
la próxima reunión de Padres Unidos/Parents United el 29 de abril a las 8 de la mañana. ¡Todos los padres de HHA están invitados! Los padres
que aparecen en esta foto son muchos de los miembros de este grupo que se motiva por el deseo de construir relaciones a través de barreras
culturales y de celebrar nuestra cultura y diversidad. ¡Esperamos verlos a todos durante la próxima reunión!

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 4th Grade Team for having the highest attendance average for March.
The students in this grade level will have a PTO sponsored pizza party.

March Attendance% Year Attendance%
Grade 95.39% Grade 96.40%
HHA average 96.62% HHA average 97.25%
Grade 4 96.12% Grade 6 97.03%
Grade 3 95.89% Grade 4
Grade 5 95.80% 96.74%
Grade 7 Grade 3 96.66%
95.46% Grade 1 96.56%
Grade 6 95.31% Grade 2 96.53%
Grade 2 95.11% Grade 5 96.04%
Grade 8 94.76% Grade 7 95.70%
Kindergarten 94.49% Kindergarten 95.58%
Grade 1 93.33% Grade 8 95.57%
PreK PreK

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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:

Barney, Elijah Garcia-Perez, Anthony Prioleau, Paul
Baten-Rios, Ashly Griffin III, Adrian Ramirez-Moran, Yostin
Baten-Rios, Lesli Harper, Heaven Ruano-Pavia, Kolter
Beaudry, Andrew Huerta-Machuca, Daniel Shah, Bria
Burger, Calvin Keola-Lee, Nasir Smith, Corbyn
Canales-Sanchez, Dominic Lawrence, Amira Warren, Anala
Colin-Gonzalez, Melissa McFadden, Harmony
Davis, Elijah Mittenthal, Mae
Dziedzic, Ivy Neponuceno-Moran, Kevin
Fraser, Frances Orlaskey, Parker

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.

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NEWS important to take care of yourself in terms of healthy eating, sleep
and daily routines. Did you know that most of our kids require an
FROM THE average of 10 hours of sleep per night? Is there anything you can
improve upon in your daily routine that would maximize your time?
WELLNESS Now is the time to start fresh and make positive changes for yourself
COMMITTEE and your family.

Spring into fitness with the Wellness Committee! ORIOLES’ ORANGE FRIDAYS
For students and families, spring is the perfect time to start new
health and wellness behaviors. As we embark on spring cleaning in As a show of support for the Baltimore Orioles’
our homes and communities, think about some “spring cleaning” in baseball team, students will be allowed to wear
your diet and exercise routine. Drinking water throughout the day an orange top or Orioles’ jersey with khaki
helps the body in a variety of ways such as increased energy levels, bottoms on Fridays when the team plays a home
weight loss, and healthy skin and joints. Daily exercise also aids in game. Orange Fridays will be Fridays, May 3rd,
weight loss, improves mood and energy levels, reduces stress and May 10th, May 31st and June 14th.
anxiety levels and improves bone and muscle growth. It is also

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

PTO NEWS

Upcoming PTO Events Include:

 Tutti Gusti Night - Thursday, 4/4 at 3-8 pm - Join HHA on the first Thursday of each month for a fun dinner out and help PTO raise money!
Tutti Gusti donates 10% of all eat-in and carry-out sales from 3 – 8 pm. The flyer at the end of the news magazine must be presented at the
time of purchase. Flyer attached.

 PTO Meeting – 4/9 at 6pm
 Box Tops – Look for the Box Top form attached to the news magazine - participate in the April for your child and their classroom!
 SOLD OUT! - B3 - Bingo, Bidding, and Bites - 4/6, 6-11pm, adults only fundraiser – Tickets can be purchased online at www.hha47.org or

complete the paper order form attached - go to https://hha47.org/pto-b3-bingo-bidding-and-bites/ and http://signup.com/go/gYbVtTe to sign
up to volunteer for the event! Also, thanks so much to our 2019 B3 sponsors!
 Canton Canopy/CCA Planting - 4/6 1-4pm - come to the Canton Library and help Canton Canopy plant trees and beautify the neighborhood!

PTO TREASURER’S REPORT

Current Balance: $26,205 March Expenses: Pending Expenses: B3 - $4,200
March Revenue:
Box Top Postage: $18
Tutti Gusti March Dinner - $40 Storage Unit - $78
Harris Teeter: $1,278 Pizza Attendance Party - $110
B3 Ticket Sales: $1,090 B3: Marketing & Decorations - $121
B3: Give Aways - $253
Total March Revenue: $2,408
Total March Expenses: $580

Staff and students would like to say thank you to:

The HHA PTO: Bonnie Mattox, Adrienne Ekas-Mueting, Rachel Douglas, Shelbi Brookshire, Kerry
Lynaugh, Sally Kervin, Jill Morrison, Joanna Maciel, Beth Kemmery, Amanda Smith and Ashley
LeFever. Thank you to LaVerne Gilmore, Shannon Cos, Sheila Chapple, Angela Kozlowski, Julie
Gochar, Erin Reed, Steven Cuellar, Jim Hanson, Cheryl Descipio, Jack Nyquist, Mike Palmer, Jason
Pappas, Tim Mueting, Ellis Marsalis and Matt Knauer for volunteering at various activities at HHA!
A special thanks to the Shah family for the donation of coupons for “free” items from their stores
to celebrate Pi Day. Coupons were donated to HHA students.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO SIGN IN EACH TIME YOU VOLUNTEER!

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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!

Free Live Music in Your Monday, April 15th to
Community Monday, April 22nd

May 9th, 16th and 23rd School reopens
Join Us for Live Music, Tuesday, April 23rd

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

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

School Year 2018-2019

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

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proudly presents

HHA’s Got Talent

featuring performances by HHA 3rd-8th graders

Thursday, April 11
3:30 pm & 6:30 pm

$2/students $3/adults

$1 off for tickets to both shows!

Concessions available for sale by

is coming to the Hippodrome this summer and
Ms. Durkin is looking for 18 students to join her!

WHEN: Sunday, July 14, 2019-7:00 pm performance

Students may ride in the HHA van departing at 5:45 pm
or meet at the Hippodrome at 6:15 pm

WHO: HHA students who will be in 6th-8th grade in the 2019-20 school year

COST: $65.00 (sponsorships available)

HOW: Enter the HHA Hamilton Lottery by turning in a signed field trip permission slip to

Ms. Durkin on or before Wednesday, May 15th at 3 pm. Permission slips are available

from Ms. Durkin or the main office. The public lottery will take place at the 2nd HHA Nights on
Thursday, May 16th. 18 winners and 3 alternates will be selected. If your child wins the
Hamilton lottery, $65 cash payment will be due by Friday, May 24th
If payment is not received by this date, the ticket will be offered to an alternate.
Parental Advisory: Hamilton contains some mature content including explicit language,
violence, and revelations of adultery.

Questions? Contact Ms. Durkin at [email protected] or (301)651-7103.

Community Yoga Night at
Hampstead Hill Elementary
Your Children Can Attend With You

Hosted by Namaste With Natalie - Natalie Nelson

Where: Hampstead Hill Elementary gymnasium
Date: 500 S Linwood Ave
Baltimore, Maryland

Every Wednesday from March 27th to May 1st (Except for 4/17 - SPRING BREAK)

Time: 6 pm - 7 pm

Price: Donation suggestion of $5/family

Please join us for a mid-week relaxing and rejuvenating family yoga class. Open to the community - bring your kids,
family members and friends for an hour of relaxation, stretching and reconnecting with yourself. ANYONE can do
Yoga! If you are new to yoga do not worry, this gentle class is all about the basics, deep breathing, moving your body
and having FUN!

Please bring a yoga mat if you have one. There will be some available to borrow on a first come first
serve basis.

Natalie started practicing yoga 8 years ago when she took a super hot bikram yoga class in the middle of winter. Since
then she traveled to South India where she received her 200 hour yoga teacher training certification in the traditional
Hatha style of Yoga. She favors holding asanas (poses) for longer periods
of time to receive the benefits of deep stretching and muscle stabilization and likes to teach body scanning
meditation as a means to reconnect the mind and body. Her focus is on sharing all the beautiful benefits of yoga
with anyone that is interested! Yoga is more than fancy headstand poses. Here are some of the amazing benefits
of Yoga:

 Help manage stress  weight reduction
 increased flexibility  cardio and circulatory health
 increased muscle strength and tone  improved athletic performance
 improved respiration, energy and vitality  protection from injury
 maintaining a balanced metabolism

HHA PTO Box Tops Update

February Collection Update

April Box Tops  Ms. Bonner’s 2nd grade class col-
Contest lected the most box tops during
the month of February and won a
 Turn in a sheet of 25
box tops and win a cookie party for their class. Con-
prize gratulations to Ms. Bonner’s class.

 The class that col- Keep bringing in those box tops!
lects the most box
tops gets the travel-  Congratulations to Giuliana Coven
ing trophy and a for collecting the most box tops
class party (must
collect 100 box tops for the month of February.
minimum)
 Congratulations to the following
 Box Tops are due students who collected 25 or
May 3
more box tops and won a prize.

Grace Fraser Rafael Kirby

Grace Collier Gabriella Dobbins

Heaven Fernandes Oscar DiSeta

Jayden Poist Wallace Simon

Where to find Box Tops More Ways to Earn

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

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

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

l. Bonus certificates ©General Mills

e ways to earn cash for
ctionsheets.

Join Hampstead Hill Academy
and

for
Friends and Family Night Out!

Bring this flyer into Tutti Gusti on
Thursday, April 4th
from 3-8pm

10% of Food & Drink purchases
(eat-in or carry out) will be donated to

Hampstead Hill Academy PTO

Come enjoy great food as well as a night out!

Gluten-free options available

Tutti Gusti
3100 Fait Ave.Baltimore.21224

410.534.4040
www.tuttigusti.net

Hampstead Hill Academy
Busy Bees

Summer Camp 2019
Registration Form

Busy Bees Summer Camp 2019 at Hampstead Hill Academy
410.396.9146

Monday, June 24, 2019 – Friday, July 26, 2019
Student Registration and Parent Approval Form

Registration Deadline: June 14, 2019

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].

ROBERT HECK REBECCA A. HOFFBERGER
Master of Ceremonies President and Founder
American Visionary Art Museum
SHEILAH KAST
Host of On The Record JULIA MARCIARI-ALEXANDER
WYPR 88.1FM Executive Director & CEO The
Walters Art Museum
ALICIA WILSON,
Senior VP of Impact Investments
Port Covington Impact Investments

AKJ Education,
Amerigroup, Chesapeake Employers Insurance, The Children’s
Bookstore, Congressional Bank, Coppermine Fieldhouse, EIB,
EY, Friendship Creative Printers, Gerry’s Tire Service, JMORE,
Leonard Paper, Maryland Mojo, Swagdog, T. Rowe Price,
Tricerat, Union Craft Brewing, and WYPR.

Highland Lodge #184 Re

Saturday, April 27, 2019
1:00 pm
310 S. Conkling St
Baltimore, Maryland 21224
For more information:
Matthew Green, PM
443-750-2015

ededication Ceremony

Highland Lodge established in
1890 has been at the Conkling
street location for over a
hundred years.

The lodge has spent two years
making improvements to the
building.

There will be a rededication
ceremony conducted by
MWGM Richard Naegele and
the Grand Lodge of Maryland
celebrating its completion

AUDUBON ADVENTURES IN APRIL 2019

With Patterson Park Audubon Center

Programas en Español con Audubon en Parque Patterson

¡Invitamos a su familia a programas sobre naturaleza en español!

AUDUBON’S HABITAT TEAM VIAJEROS VERDES PARA NIÑOS DE 6 A 10 AÑOS CON
Saturday, April 6th, 9:00-10:30 AM MAMÁ O PAPÁ
All ages welcome! ∙ Free! Sábado, 20 Abril, 10:00-11:00 AM
Meet at the wetland garden, uphill & northwest of the ¡Ya llegó la primavera!
boat lake in Patterson Park. Empezamos en la mesa al lado noreste del lago en el
Build bird habitat in Audubon’s native plant gardens in parque
Patterson Park! ¡Bienvenidos! Audubon imparte este programa
We need volunteers to make sure they remain healthy educativo y divertido sobre naturaleza. Venga para
habitats for the park’s birds and butterflies. Weed, explorar el parque y los cambios de las estaciones y
mulch, and/or plant while spending a relaxing morning como les afectan a los animales y plantas. Se enseña en
outdoors with friends, family, and Audubon. We’re español.
happy to sign community service hours for helpful
students. For directions or questions: AUDUBON’S ALL-AGES BIRD WATCHING WALKS
[email protected] or 410.558.2473. Saturday, April 27th in Patterson Park, 8:00 – 9:30 AM
Meet at the fountain, closest to E. Lombard St. and S.
DÍA DEL NIÑO Patterson Park Ave.
Childrens’ Day - A Bilingual Family Festival All ages and abilities welcome! ∙ Free!
Saturday, April 27th, 11:00 AM-2:00 PM Over 200 bird species have visited Patterson Park, an
Join Audubon and local organizations for this free important migratory stopover in Baltimore City!
bilingual family festival at the Patterson Park Pagoda! Audubon experts will lead us in search of avian friends!
This celebration of children includes piñatas, face Bring the whole family! No experience necessary. If you
painting, music, and Audubon’s nature-based education would like to borrow binoculars, drop us an email – we
activities. have plenty to share! There is no need to RSVP for this
event, just arrive ready to explore! To borrow
AUDUBON’S TINY TOTS Y AMIGOS PEQUEÑITOS IN binoculars: [email protected] or 410.558.2473.
PATTERSON PARK
Friday, April 19th ∙ Viernes, 19 Abril
10:30 - 11:30 AM
Signs of Spring! ∙ ¡Cambios de Primavera!
Meet at the picnic tables on the northeastern shore of
the Boat Lake Empezamos en la mesa al lado noreste
del lago en el parquet Ages: 2-5 ∙ Para niños de 2 a 5
años ∙ $5 suggested donation per child, with an adult
Tiny Tots is an early childhood environmental education
program where kids make a craft, play a game, and
read a story around a nature theme. Please register in
advance: [email protected] or 410.558.2473.
Audubon imparte este programa infantil sobre
naturaleza donde los niños exploran artes, juegos, e
historias, todo alrededor de un tema central – ofrecido
en español. Registración: 410.558.2473 o
[email protected].

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS at the
CANTON BRANCH

in APRIL

Spine Poetry Monday, April 1, All Day
Preschool Storytime Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m.
Hands On Holidays: Passover Wednesday, April 3, 10:30 a.m.
Baby & Toddler Storytime Fridays, April 5, 12 & 26, 10:30 a.m.
A Tree Grows in Canton Saturday, April 6, 2 p.m.
Family STEM: Fairy Tale Magic Monday, April 8, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Un Petit Conte Tuesday, April 16, 10:30 a.m.
Canton Crafternoon Thursday, April 18, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Craft Lab: Paper-Bead Jewelry Wednesday, April 24, 4:00 p.m.

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

your journey starts here #atthepratt
prattlibrary.org

your journey starts here free TO BMORE

#atthepratt

A Tree Grows in Canton

Seven trees, actually.
Join us for a special

Imagination
Celebration
storytime and
community tree
planting at the Canton
library branch.

We’ll share The Day
You Begin by Jacqueline
Woodson, make a craft,

and help plant trees
along the sidewalk
outside of the library.

PLUS10:C0Hea0Miltseattboo.hmrrreaeict.Iai–Mmoln3Saa:ogra0ycic0nlitaeainpvtty.diimtoine.s

Saturday, April 6 2:00 p.m.

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

prattlibrary.org

Family STEM

Fairy Tale Magic.
Brew up magic
potions, build a
billy goat bridge,

and more.

Monday, April 8 4:00 p.m.

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

prattlibrary.org your journey starts here free TO BMORE

#atthepratt

your journey starts here free TO BMORE

#atthepratt

Imagination Celebration for Families

Our Big Small Town

Come in costume (or not) to help us build and decorate a cardboard
neighborhood, then stay for a snack and a dance party with DJ K-Boogie!

Celebración de La Imaginación para La Familia:

Venga con disfraces (o no) y ayúdanos a construir una communidad de
cartón. También, vamos a tener bocadillos, actividades que celebran
nuestra comunidad, y una fiesta de baile con DJ K-Boogie

Saturday, April 27, 1:00 p.m.
Sábado, Abril 27
Southeast Anchor Library The free educational and cultural programs at Pratt
libraries are made possible by the generous support of
3601 Eastern Avenue
donors to the Enoch Pratt Free Library.

prattlibrary.org

Endless Cubes Temp Tattoo Dance

Monday, April1, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, 12:oo p.m. Saturday, April6,1:00 p.m.

Northwood Branch Waverly Branch Forest Park Branch
4420 Loch Raven Blvd 400 E 33rd St 3023 Garrison Blvd

Tuesday, Apri12, 3:00p.m. Wednesday, Apri13, 2:oo p.m. Saturday, Apri113,1:00 p.m.

Roland Park Branch Roland Park Branch Pennsylvania Avenue Branch
5108 Roland Ave 5108 Roland Ave 1531W North Ave

Tuesday, Aprllg, 4:00 p.m. Thursday, Apri14, 2:30p.m. Thursday, April 18, 4:00 p.m.

Forest Park Branch Edmondson Avenue Branch Herring Run Branch
3023 Garrison Blvd 330 Edmondson Ave 3801 Erdman Ave

Monday, Apri115,1:oo p.m. Friday, April s, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aprll23, 4:00 p.m.

Patterson Park Branch Northwood Branch Forest Park Branch
158 N Linwood Ave 4420 Loch Raven Blvd 3023 Garrison Blvd

Tuesday, Apri116, 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, Aprllg, 3:30 p.m. Poetry for Teens

Edmondson Avenue Branch Herring Run Branch Wednesday, Aprll1o, s:oo p.m.
330 Edmondson Ave 3801 Erdman Ave
Pennsylvania Avenue Branch
Chess Wednesday, April 10,4:00 p.m. 1531W North Ave

Saturday, April 6,1:00 p.m. Reisterstown Road Branch Wednesday, April 17,4:00 p.m.
6310 Reisterstown Rd
Roland Park Branch Herring Run Branch
5108 Roland Ave Tuesday, April16, 3:30 p.m. 3801Erdman Ave

Tuesday, April16, s:30 p.m. Patterson Park Branch Saturday, Apri12o, 1:00 p.m.
158 N Linwood Ave
Pennsylvania Avenue Branch Northwood Branch
1531 W North Ave Wednesday, Apri117, 4:00 p.m. 4420 Loch Raven Blvd

Thursday, April 18,5:30 p.m. light Street Branch Saturday, Apri127, 2:30 p.m.
1251Light St
Clifton Branch Forest Park Branch
2001N Wolfe St Monday, Aprll22, 4:00 p.m. 3023 Garrison Blvd

Monday, April22, 5:30 p.m. Forest Park Branch Yoga
3023 Garnson Blvd
Roland Park Branch Monday,Aprll1, s:oo p.m.
5108 Roland Ave Wednesday, Aprll24, 3:30 p.m.
Waverly Branch
Saturday,Apri127, 1:oo p.m. Orleans Street Branch 400 E 33rd St
1303 Orleans St
Forest Park Branch
3023 Garrison Blvd

YoJa Continued Wednesday,Apri13,4:00 p.m. Juice Box and Paint

Tuesday,April16,2:00 p.m. Light Street Branch Saturday,April 6,1:00 p.m.
1251 L1ght St
Hamilton Branch Edmondson Avenue Branch
5910 Harford Rd Friday, April12, 3:30 p.m. 330 Edmondson Ave

Saturday,Apri127,1:00 p.m. Patterson Park Branch Wednesday, Aprl110, 4:00 p.m.
158 N Linwood Ave
Pennsylvania Avenue Branch Light Street Branch
1531W North Ave Thursday, April18,s:oo p.m. 1251Light St

Creative Design Northwood Branch Friday,Aprllu,3:30 p.m.
4420 Loch Raven Blvd
Saturday,Aprll6,1:00 p.m. Northwood Branch
Saturday, Aprl12o,12:00 p.m. 4420 Loch Raven Blvd
Govans Branch
5714 Bellona Ave Edmondson Avenue Branch Saturday, Aprl113,1:00 p.m.
330 Edmondson Ave
Monday, Aprll15,3:00 p.m. Govans Branch
Dine Like King/Queen 5714 Bellona Ave
Pennsylvania Avenue Branch
1531 W North Ave Friday, Aprils, 3:oo p.m. Caricature 8c

Wednesday, Apri117,3:30 p.m. Patterson Park Branch Illustrations for
158 N Linwood Ave Tweens
Clifton Branch
2001 N Wolfe St Wednesday, April 10,3:30 p.m. Monday,Aprll1,3:30 p.m.

Saturday,April 20,1:00 p.m. Orleans Street Branch Orleans Street Branch
1303 Orleans St 1303 Orleans St
Govans Branch
5714 Bellona Ave Wednesday, April24,4:00 p.m. Tuesday,April 2,4:00 p.m.

Saturday,April 20,2:30 p.m. Reisterstown Road Branch Herring Run Branch
6310 Reisterstown Rd 3801 Erdman Ave
Canton Branch
1030 5 Ellwood Ave Teen Summit Friday,April 5,3:30 p.m.

Tuesday,Aprll23,4:00 p.m. Monday,April15,s:oo p.m. Waverly Branch
400 E 33rd St
Hamilton Branch Pennsylvania Avenue Branch
5910 Harford Rd 1531W North Ave Monday,April 8,4:30 p.m.

Jewelry Making Monday, April 29, s:oo p.m. Reisterstown Road Branch
6310 Reisterstown Rd
Tuesday,April2,4:00 p.m. Pennsylvania Avenue Branch
1531W North Ave Saturday, April13,2:00 p.m.
Forest Park Branch
3023 Garrison Blvd Image Boards Canton Branch
1030 SEllwood Ave
Wednesday,Apri13,4:00 p.m. Tuesday, Aprll2,4:00 p.m.
Monday, Aprll15, 3:30 p.m.
Orleans Street Branch Hamilton Branch
1303 Orleans St 5910 Harford Rd Clifton Branch
2001 N Wolfe St
Thursday, Aprll4, 4:00 p.m. Karate
Tuesday,April16,1:30 p.m.
Reisterstown Road Branch Wednesday,April 3,3:00 p.m.
6310 Reisterstown Rd Patterson Park Branch
Herring Run Branch 158 N Linwood Ave
Monday, April 8,4:00 p.m. 3801 Erdman Ave
Monday, Aprll22, 4:30 p.m.
Clifton Branch Tuesday, Aprilg,4:00 p.m.
2001 N Wolfe St Govans Branch
Patterson Park Branch 5714 Bellona Ave
Wednesday, Aprll1o, 4:00 p.m. 158 N Linwood Ave
Tuesday,April 30,3:30 p.m.
Patterson Park Branch Tuesday,Apri123,4:00 p.m.
158 N Linwood Ave Patterson Park Branch
Patterson Park Branch 158 N Linwood Ave
Spring Lanterns 158 N Linwood Ave

Monday, Aprll1,4:oo p.m. Tuesday,April3o,3:00 p.m.

Reisterstown Road Branch Edmondson Avenue Branch
6310 Reisterstown Rd 330 Edmondson Ave





CREATIVE ALLIANCE PRESENTS

KE RPLUNK!
Family Art Workshops
APRil: Celebrate International Kids Day
May: Honor Mother’s Day and Cinco de Mayo

FREE | 3134 Eastern Ave. Baltimore, MD 21224

SATURDAYS | 12-3PM

APR 6 | Decorating Piñatas

Alejandra Martinez

APR 13 | Decorating Piñatas

Lilia Torres

APR 20 | Creative Crafts

Alexandra Gonzalez

APR 27 | Día del Niño Festival

at Patterson Park
Lily Mancia

MAY 4 | Cinco de Mayo

at Southeast Anchor Library
Alejandra Martinez

May 11 | A Special Day with Mama

Carmen Santos

Sugg donation $5. All ages! No registration required!
Take artwork home! All materials included!

3134 Eastern Ave. Baltimore, MD 21224
creativealliance.org | 410-276-1651

CREATIVE ALLIANCE PRESENTS

KE RPLUNK!

Talleres Familiares de Arte

Abril: Celebra el Dia Internacional de el Niño
MAYO: Honra el Día de las Madres y el Día Cinco de Mayo

FREE | 3134 Eastern Ave. Baltimore, MD 21224

Sabado | 12-3PM

APR 6 | Decorando Piñatas

Alejandra Martinez

APR 13 | Decorando Piñatas

Lilia Torres

APR 20 | Arte Creativo

Alexandra Gonzalez

APR 27 | Festival Día del Niño

Parque Patterson
Lily Mancia

MAY 4 | Cinco de Mayo

Libreria Southeast Anchor
Alejandra Martinez

May 11 | Un Día Especial con Mama

Carmen Santos

Donacion Sug. $5 Todas las edades!
No se necesita registración!

Llevate tu pieza de arte a tu casa!
Todos los materiales estan incluídos!

3134 Eastern Ave. Baltimore, MD 21224
creativealliance.org | 410-276-1651







SUPERKIDS CAMP

SuperKids Camp is a six-week summer academic enrichment program for elementary school students in
Baltimore City. Campers experience a combination of intensive and well-researched reading and environmental
education integrated into diverse cultural enrichment experiences. We focus our efforts on reading,
environmental literacy, character development, and fostering an appreciation of the environment through
hands-on learning and field trips. SuperKids Camp is committed to exposing children to fun, intellectually
stimulating opportunities while boosting academic skills.

JULY 1 - AUGUST 9, 2019

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can attend SuperKids Camp?
Current Baltimore City kindergarten, first, second, third & fourth grade students. Students must be
entering the first through fifth grade during the September 2019 school year.
What are the times of camp? Where does it take place?
Camp will operate 9 am – 3 pm Monday – Friday from July 1 – August 9. Camp will be closed on Thursday,
July 4th & Friday July 5th. Camp takes place in five schools throughout Baltimore. Bus transportation is
provided from select elementary schools.
How much does it cost to attend camp?
SuperKids Camp costs $100 for the entire 6 week program. Special pricing of $20 will be offered to
students attending Title I schools. Breakfast and lunch is provided for all students.
For more information, contact Robyn Trayham, at 410-448-5663 x132 or robyn.trayham@
parksandpeople.org or visit us at 2100 Liberty Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD 21217 between 9 am – 3 pm.

Register online at www.parksandpeople.org or visit our office

April Elementary & Middle Traditional Bre

Monday Tuesday Wednesday 4
11
1 Oatmeal Breakfast 2 Turkey Sausage 3 Peach & Raspberry
Bun Breakfast Pizza Yogurt

Assorted Cold Cereal Assorted Cold Cereal Crunchy Granola
Graham Crackers Graham Crackers Clusters
Ginger Gold Apple Black Plum
Black Plum Pear Assorted Cold Cereal
Graham Crackers
8 Pancake 9 Turkey Sausage Banana
Chicken Sausage Breakfast Pizza Pear
Patty
Assorted Cold Cereal 10 Cinnamon Raisin
Assorted Cold Cereal Graham Crackers Bagel
Graham Crackers Black Plum
Black Plum Pear Plain Bagel
Ginger Gold Apple Assorted Cold Cereal

Graham Crackers
Banana
Pear

15 SPRING 16 SPRING 17 SPRING 18

BREAK BREAK BREAK

22 SPRING 23 Turkey Sausage 24 Cinnamon Raisin 25
BREAK Breakfast Pizza Bagel

Assorted Cold Cereal Plain Bagel
Graham Crackers Assorted Cold Cereal
Black Plum
Pear Graham Crackers
Banana

Black Plum

29 Oatmeal Breakfast 30 Turkey Sausage
Bun Breakfast Pizza

Assorted Cold Cereal Assorted Cold Cereal
Graham Crackers Graham Crackers
Ginger Gold Apple Black Plum
Black Plum Pear

eakfast Menu 2019

Thursday Friday Options Available Daily at
Breakfast:
Chicken Sausage & 5 Cinnamon Glazed
Egg Breakfast French Toast Cold Cereal Options-
Sandwich Apple Cinnamon Cheerios,
Assorted Cold Cereal
Assorted Cold Cereal Graham Crackers Multi-Grain Cheerios,
Graham Crackers Original Cheerios,
Banana Assorted Fresh Fruit
Ginger Gold Apple Cinnamon Toast Crunch,
Golden Grahams, Honey
Hard Boiled Egg 12 Plain Bagel
Buttered Toast Cinnamon Raisin Kix
Assorted Cold Cereal Bagel
Graham Crackers 1% White Milk, Fat Free
Assorted Cold Cereal White Milk
Banana Graham Crackers
Ginger Gold Apple Menu subject to change
Assorted Fresh Fruit

SPRING 19 SPRING
BREAK BREAK

Hard Boiled Egg 26 Strawberry Banana This institution is an equal
Buttered Toast Yogurt opportunity provider.
Assorted Cold Cereal
Graham Crackers Assorted Cold Cereal Daily Available Breakfast Nutritionals
Graham Crackers Breakfast Condiments
Banana Milk
Ginger Gold Apple Assorted Fresh Fruit

April ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE LUNC

Monday Tuesday Wednesday 4
11
1 Hamburger on Bun 2 Breaded Cheese Sticks 3 Breaded Chicken Patty
Double Stack Burger Marinara Sauce Cup Sandwich
BBQ Sauce Cup PB Deli Sandwich
& J Sandwich Hummus Plate Spicy Chicken Patty
Veggie Burger on Steamed Carrots Sandwich
WG Hamburger Bun Side Salad Tuna Salad
Oven Fries
Side Salad 9 Chicken Sausage & WG Bread, 2 slices
Egg Breakfast Falafel on Flat Bread
8 Steak Sub w/ Cheese Sandwich Deli
Cheese Steak Sub Sandwich Vegetarian Beans
PB & J Sandwich Hummus Plate Side Salad
Veggie Burger on
WG Hamburger Bun Rosemary Garlic 10 Zesty Italian Cold Cut
Vegetarian Beans Potatoes Sub
Side Salad Side Salad
PB & J Sandwich
15 SPRING Falafel on Flat Bread

BREAK Broccoli
Side Salad

16 SPRING 17 SPRING 18

BREAK BREAK

22 SPRING 23 Breaded Chicken Patty 24 Mandarin Orange 25
Sandwich Chicken
BREAK
Spicy Chicken Patty Brown Rice
29 Chicken Po Boy Sandwich Deli Sandwich
Boom Boom Sauce Falafel on Flat Bread
PB & J Sandwich PB & J Sandwich Green Beans
Veggie Burger on Hummus Plate
Steamed Carrots Oven Fries Side Salad
Side Salad Side Salad

30 Mini Corn Dog
Deli Sandwich
Hummus Plate

Vegetarian Beans
Side Salad

This institution is an equal opportunity p

CH MENU 2019 Daily Available Lunch
Options
Thursday Friday
Milk Options:
Swedish Meatballs 5 Turkey Pepperoni 1% White Milk, Fat
Brown Rice Stuffed Crust Pizza
Tuna Salad Cheese pizza Wedge Free White Milk,
PB & J Sandwich sometimes Fat Free
Saltine Crackers Carrot Sticks Chocolate Milk, Fat
Veggie Wrap Side Salad Free Strawberry Milk
Broccoli Seasonal Fresh Fruit
Side Salad Apples, oranges, pears

Sweet Chili Turkey 12 Cheese Personal Pan and bananas
Meatballs Pizza
Brown Rice All rolls, breads, and
Tuna Salad Pizza, Turkey tortillas are made with
Pepperoni, 16 Round
WG Bread, 2 slices whole grain.
Veggie Wrap PB & J Sandwich
Carrot Sticks Menu is subject
Steamed Carrots Side Salad change.
Side Salad
19 SPRING Lunch Daily Available Nutritionals
SPRING
BREAK
BREAK

Italian Meatball Sub 26 Cheese Personal Pan
Tuna Salad Pizza

WG Bread, 2 slices Turkey Pepperoni
Veggie Wrap Corn Personal Pan Pizza

Side Salad Deli Sandwich
Carrot Sticks

Side Salad

Milk

provider.

April 2019 HHA Activities

Monday, April 1, 2019 Friday, April 5, 2019
 2:40pm - 3:30pm
 2:40pm - 3:10pm 503 Coach Class  Audubon Gr PreK
 2:40pm - 4pm ESOL Homework Club
 2:40pm - 4:30pm Girls on the Run  No Uniform Day for Grades PreK-5
 2:45pm - 4:30pm Audubon
 2:50pm - 3:30pm Chess  2:40pm - 4pm Coach Class Herrera
 2:50pm - 4:20pm Coach Class Poole
Gr 2 Emerging Scholars  2:40pm - 4pm Lego Simple Machines

 2:40pm - 4:30pm MS Baseball Tryouts

 2:45pm - 3:30pm LGP Student Committee

 3:45pm - 4:45pm MS Soccer Game Stingers

 4:40pm - 5:40pm MS Soccer Game Hornets

Tuesday, April 2, 2019 Coach Class Kaplan Saturday, April 6, 2019 PTO B3
 7:30am - 8am Parent ESOL Class  6-11pm Debate Tournament
 8am - 11am Debate  7:30am - 4pm
 2:40pm - 4:30pm Girl Scout Juniors
 2:40pm - 4pm Green Leaders Monday, April 8, 2019 Talent Show Rehearsal
 2:40pm - 5pm Lego WeDo  2:40-4:30pm Fire Drill
 2:40pm - 4pm Gr 3 Emerging Scholars  1:30pm - 2:30pm 503 Coach Class
 2:50pm - 4:20pm MS Soccer  2:40pm - 3:30pm ESOL Homework Club
 3pm - 4pm Cub Scouts  2:40pm - 3:10pm Girls on the Run
 6pm - 7pm  2:40pm - 4pm Audubon
 2:40pm - 4:30pm Chess
Wednesday, April 3, 2019  2:45pm - 4:30pm Coach Class Poole
 2:50pm - 3:30pm
 7:15am - 7:45am Coach Class Costello French Club
 2:50pm - 3:50pm
 7:30am - 8am Coach Class Sparwasser Gr 2 Emerging Scholars
 2:50pm - 4:20pm Elem Baseball Practice
 2:40pm - 4:30pm Elementary Baseball Tryouts  3pm - 4:30pm Brownies
 4:45pm - 6pm
 2:40pm - 4:20pm Gr 4 Emerging Scholars

 2:40pm - 4pm Volleyball

 2:40pm - 4pm Open Doors

 2:45pm - 3:45pm Coach Class Small

 2:45pm - 4pm Diversity Club Tuesday, April 9, 2019
 3rd Quarter Ends
 6pm - 7pm Yoga Night at HHA  7:30am - 8am
 8am - 11am
Thursday, April 4, 2019  2:40pm - 4pm Coach Class Kaplan
 2:40pm - 3:30pm Parent ESOL Class
 Orange Friday-Opening Orioles' Game  2:40pm - 4:15pm Lego WeDo
 2:40pm - 3:30pm 501&502 Coach Class
 7:30am - 8am Coach Class Schultz  2:40pm - 5pm Builders Club
 2:40pm - 4:30pm Debate
 8am - 11am Parent ESOL Class  2:40pm - 4pm Green Leaders
 2:50pm - 4:20pm Talent Show Rehearsal
 2:40pm - 3:30pm Coach Class Farber  3pm - 4:30pm Open Doors
 3pm - 4pm Gr 3 Emerging Scholars
 2:40pm - 3:30pm Coach Class O'Connor  3pm - 5pm MS Baseball Practice
 6pm - 7pm MS Soccer
 2:40pm - 4pm Girls on the Run  6pm - 7pm Volleyball Game
Cub Scouts
 2:40pm - 4pm STEAM Club 3 PTO Meeting

 2:45pm - 4pm Garden Club

 2:45pm - 3:30pm LGP Committee

 2:50pm - 3:50pm Spanish Club

 3pm - 4pm MS Soccer

 3pm - 8pm PTO Tutti Gusti Night

 5:30pm - 7pm Community Arts Night

 6:15pm - 7:15pm Cadettes