February 2017 HHA Parent News Magazine

HAMPSTEAD HILL ACADEMY

PARENT NEWS MAGAZINE

FEBRUARY, 2017

HHA 8TH GRADE STUDENTS PRESENT THEIR ROLLER COASTER
DESIGN DURING STUDENT CELEBRATION NIGHT

Welcome to Hampstead Hill Academy!

Vision Statement

Hampstead Hill seeks to be a safe, nurturing, diverse, family-friendly neighborhood school with rigorous, effective academic
programs and exciting, engaging, extracurricular activities. We believe all parents want the same thing for their children: more and
better opportunities for college and career. We believe in the importance of the arts, and we want our students to be great
communicators, listeners and writers. Our students will be forward thinkers, persistent, responsible, caring, dependable and healthy
members of the greater community.

Mission Statement

Hampstead Hill Academy is a neighborhood public charter school that exists to educate children living in both our attendance area
and throughout Baltimore City. Our talented staff uses research-based curriculum to develop and implement rigorous lesson plans
that continuously raise the academic bar for our students. Our whole school community is dedicated to working together to
challenge our students to succeed in a fair, consistent, just and joyful learning environment.

Hampstead Hill Academy Note from Principal Hornbeck…
500 South Linwood Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21224 Let me paint a picture. Your child attends HHA. You
are a single parent from another country. You go to
410.396.9146 410.396.3637 fax your night job and leave your child, who was born in
www.hha47.org United States, in the care of a responsible babysitter.
Suddenly at 4am, immigration law-enforcement
Matt Hornbeck, Principal [email protected] bangs on your door insisting to be let in. The
John Paz, Assistant Principal [email protected] babysitter calls you. She is panicked. You have been
trained to know that an order signed by a judge is
Hampstead Hill Academy required by law. You tell the babysitter, "do not open
is operated by the Baltimore Curriculum Project, a local nonprofit the door.” There is no order signed by a judge. The
law enforcement officers continue banging, but
organization celebrating more than a decade eventually leave. Turns out they were probably
looking for someone else. Your child is safe tonight.
of service and student learning in Baltimore. You breathe a sigh of relief and finish your shift. This
is not a hypothetical story. This happened to an HHA
Laura Doherty, President [email protected] family. On the day President Trump was inaugurated,
John McGill, Director of Academic Affairs [email protected] a class of our younger students at HHA became
inconsolable with worry about what was going to
www.baltimorecp.org happen to their parents, friends and family. Would
they all be deported and separated? Our counselors
HHA Parent News Magazine is published monthly for the families and and social workers helped the students and talked at
community of Hampstead Hill Academy length with their parents. CASA de Maryland
conducted a training for immigrant parents at our
Editor school to develop individual safety plans for children
Geraldine Swann in the event their parents are detained. Centro Sol, a
Director of Community Outreach program within Johns Hopkins, trained our staff in
how to help students think about what they can
Publisher control versus what they cannot control and to
Matt Hornbeck, Principal educate children about how the government of the
United States works with a system of checks and
Magazine contributions from: balances. No one person, including the president, can
HHA staff make all of the decisions. With so much confusion
and sadness in the world right now, it is comforting to
Club coordinators have the peace, safety and love of our school
Community Organizations community. It is heartwarming to work with such
smart and caring staff members to build community
and educate hundreds and hundreds of girls and boys
of all races from many countries. Remember to spend
time with your children discussing their joys and
concerns.

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IMPORTANT DATES THIS MONTH What’s Inside…

 2/2, PTO Tutti Gusti Night, 3-8 pm Top News Stories page 4
 2/7, PTO meeting in the library, 6 pm
 2/9, Spanish Parent Support Group, 8 am  Current HHA information along with
 2/13 – 2/16, LGP After School Snack Sale upcoming events
 2/14, HHA Lottery, 3 pm
 2/15, Chat With Matt – Budget Meeting, 8:30 am News from the Teams page 6
 2/15, School Family Council Meeting – Budget Meeting, 3 pm
 2/17, School Closed – Professional Development  What your child is doing in class along
 2/17, PTO Happy Hour 5:30-6:30 pm with resource, enrichment and ESOL
 2/20, School Closed – President’s Day information
 2/22, Wellness Committee, 3 pm
 2/24, Spring Musical, 7pm Club/Activities News page 12
 2/25, Spring Musical, 7 pm
 2/26, Spring Musical, 2 pm  Updates and announcements for the
 2/27, Progress Reports Sent Home many clubs offered at HHA

A COMPLETE CALENDAR WITH ALL ACTIVITIES LISTED IS Family Information page 14

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

PTO News page 15

 News from the Parent/Teacher
Organization at HHA

Student Attendance page 16

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

Let Us Know What You are
Thinking page 18

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

THANK YOU TO THE PTO FOR GRANTING TEACHER WISHES

HHA staff would like to thank the PTO for providing items that the
teachers had selected for use in their classrooms. Last week a variety
of manipulatives, incentives and specialty supplies were delivered to
the teachers by Ms. Adrienne Ekas-Mueting and Tracy Hall, PTO
Officers. If you did not have a chance to help grant wishes and you
would like to, please visit http://a.co/9rwUciz. A flyer is at the end of the news magazine with
additional information.

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TOP NEWS STORIES

BUDGET PROBLEMS PLEASE JOIN US FOR
BUDGET MEETINGS
By this time, you are probably well aware that City Schools is facing a $130
million budget deficit for the 2017-2018 school year. The district is talking _______________________________________________________
about laying off 1,000 employees. It is our hope that the City Schools CEO,
the leaders of the Baltimore Teachers Union, our Governor, our Mayor, WHEN: Wednesday, February 15th
and all our elected officials will work together to make public education
the priority in this budget cycle. It is unclear if this will happen. Our 8:30 am – Chat With Matt
school is in the best possible position to weather the budget challenges. 3 pm – School Family Council Meeting
We are a large school and we have control over our budget and
curriculum. Also, our school recently became a dues paying member of an WHERE: HHA Library
advocacy group called BUILD - Baltimoreans United In Leadership AGENDA ITEMS WILL INCLUDE:
Development. BUILD will conduct meetings with our parents and staff to
help us decide the best approach to advocate for our students.

Over the next few weeks, the 2017-2018 school budget will be developed.  What do the projected budget cuts mean

We will conduct a budget survey to consider parent input on potential for Hampstead Hill Academy

budget priorities. Currently, charter schools receive about $9,100 per K-8  Organizing for success with the help of
pupil, with PreK resources coming in the form of staff rather than per pupil BUILD
dollars. We are projected to serve 766 students overall, with 720 K-8

students. This represents a projected increase of four students from our

current enrollment. However, we always admit students who reside within

our attendance area so the final number will fluctuate. HHA’s budget for next year is more than $7M. In these tough financial times when the state

is cutting education budgets and there is reduced enrollment in City Schools, there might be a reduction in funding and programming at HHA.

There will be two presentations and planning meetings for the school community to discuss the budget: Wednesday, February 15th at Chat With

Matt - 8:30 am and Wednesday, February 15th at the School Family Council Meeting - 3 pm. Parents, please plan to join us.

DR. SANTELISES’ LETTER REGARDING THE BUDGET AND A NEW WEBSITE

You can find the CEO's letter regarding the budget in English and Spanish at http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/. In addition, there's a new
website dedicated to providing transparent information regarding the budget at http://engage.baltimorecityschools.org/

LGP SECOND QUARTER REPORT CARDS

RECOGNITION Second quarter report cards were sent home with all students
Monday, January 23rd. Middle schools report cards were mailed to
CEREMONY the home address. We are very proud of the academic
accomplishments of all of our students, especially those achieving
Congratulations to more than 140 middle school students who honor roll and the principal’s list in elementary grades and LGP
achieved a leadership level 2nd Quarter and were recognized at a leadership levels in middle grades. Remember to celebrate your
special ceremony. The Leaders Go Places program encourages child’s academic accomplishments. Spend time with him/her
students to work hard, get good grades, have good behavior, come reading, taking a walk, playing a game, watching a movie, throwing a
to school regularly and on-time, and complete service learning hours ball, baking or shopping. Children need your attention, and they
in our community. Student leaders receive incentives including want to please you. Your time and attention is the most important
fleece jackets for achieving the highest level, pins and special thing you have to offer. A complete list of students who achieved
t-shirts. In addition, they actually GO PLACES each quarter on honor roll or principal’s list is at the end of the news magazine.
special field trips that have included Hersheypark in the Dark,
Howard Community College and Sky Zone. To learn more about the APPLICATIONS FOR THE LOTTERY
LGP program, join us at 8:15 am for our weekly LGP assembly in the
auditorium or speak with LGP Committee Chair and 8th Grade AND PRE-KINDERGARTEN
Science Teacher Mr. Cobb.
Spread the word to family and friends that the deadline for lottery
PROGRESS REPORTS ISSUED applications is Friday, February 10th at 3 pm. Applications are
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH available at HHA and on the school’s website at
www.baltimorecityschools.org/Page/15408. The lottery will take
place Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at 3 pm. PreK applications can be
submitted until late spring.

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FEBRUARY IS THE 41TH ANNIVERSARY OF NATIONAL AFRICAN AMERICAN
HISTORY MONTH

You may want to plan to visit the new National Museum of African American History and Culture. This museum is the only national museum
devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history and culture. It was established by Act of Congress in 2003, following
decades of efforts to promote and highlight the contributions of African Americans. To date, the Museum
has collected more than 36,000 artifacts and nearly 100,000 individuals have become charter members. The
Museum opened to the public on September 24, 2016, as the 19th and newest museum of the Smithsonian
Institution. After reading a book about Emmett Till, all HHA 7th grade students, accompanied by their
teachers and Mr. Hornbeck, had the opportunity to visit the museum. Students were particularly moved
when they viewed the casket in which Emmett Till was buried. The death of Emmett Till more than 50 years
ago was an event that galvanized the civil rights movement. In a new book titled The Blood of Emmett Till by
Timothy B. Tyson, Till’s accuser, Carolyn Bryant, states that “nothing that boy did could ever justify what happened to him,” recanting language that
led to the acquittal of Till’s murderers.

HOW TO FIND OUT IF SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED DUE TO BAD WEATHER

Well before daybreak, staff from City Schools' Operations Office check road conditions, neighborhood sidewalks, school parking lots and school
walkways. They also talk with staff from the Baltimore City Department of Transportation, the Maryland Mass Transit Administration and local
weather forecasters. City Schools' CEO or designee reviews all the information and makes the decision whether to open schools on time, delay
opening schools for two hours or close schools. The CEO/designee also decides whether conditions are severe enough to close or delay opening the
district office at 200 E. North Avenue. Schools and offices remain open if, based on the conditions and weather forecasts, it is determined that
students and staff can travel safely to their school or office. Special notes about delayed openings and early dismissals:

 Schools may open two hours late when travel conditions at 5 am are determined to be unsafe but are expected to improve.
 When travel conditions are safe at 5 am but are forecast to deteriorate, an initial announcement of a two-hour delayed opening may be

made. In this case, depending on how the weather develops, there may be a subsequent decision to close schools. If a reassessment of
travel, school-building or weather conditions indicates that schools should remain closed for the day, an announcement (following the
initial delay announcement) will be made by 7 am (or as soon as practicable) announcing City Schools is now closed for the day. If you
learn of a delayed opening, please check the school’s website, Twitter, Facebook or local media right before beginning your trip to school
to make sure there has been no further change in schedule.
 A delayed opening means that all morning half-day early learning programs are canceled and school breakfast will not be served.
 When schools open as scheduled and weather subsequently deteriorates, schools may close early, usually 2.5 hours ahead of the
regularly scheduled dismissal time. Announcements are made via websites, Twitter and local media as soon as transportation can be
arranged for students who travel on City Schools’ provided buses.
 When schools close early, afternoon early learning programs, extended-day and after-school programs and all interscholastic athletic
events are canceled, but lunch is served in all schools.
 You can sign up for updates via email, twitter and Facebook at http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/Page/24480.

ATTENDANCE AT HHA

Ensuring that teachers and students are together for teaching and learning is all about attendance. We have nearly 770 students and more than
100 staff members. The good news is that our staff attendance is very high this year, and our student attendance has improved over last year. The
challenging news is that too many of our students have missed more than 10 days of school, and we’re only half-way through the school year. Take
a look at your child’s report card, which was sent home Monday, January 23rd. If she/he has missed more than 10 days of school, that is more than
double the maximum amount of time the State of Maryland anticipates a child may be absent from school. HHA has a progressive attendance
policy. You will receive notice of your child’s poor attendance through phone calls, report cards, correspondence and/or home visits. In addition,
City Schools may ask you to appear at a hearing to discuss why your child’s attendance is so low. Please remember to call school to let us know
whenever your child is sick, will be late or absent AND please send a written excuse to your child’s homeroom teacher when you child returns to
school. Seek out our Guidance Counselor, Nicky Seymour, if you have questions about our attendance policy.

HHA HAS A NEW VAN!

Every time we rent a bus to transport students to an outing, it costs about $300. Thanks to City
Schools, we were able to purchase a brand-new van at a special fleet price. Our Ford Transit van
seats 15 people, has three point seatbelts for everyone, side curtain airbags and a backup camera.
It will be used to transport students in upper elementary and middle school grades to activities
and athletic competitions. We are working with Councilman Zeke Cohen's office to try to find a
dedicated parking place on our city block for the van. Also, we will "wrap" it to feature our logo
and pictures. The van is practical as well as good for publicity and recruitment. Go HHA!

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PARENT SURVEY

Please take some time to tell the district how much you like Hampstead Hill Academy by completing
the parent survey that was sent home last week. This survey is anonymous, and your answers are
confidential. We would like to have 100% participation, so tell your friends and other HHA parents you
see before and after school to COMPLETE THE SURVEY. If you complete the survey by Friday,
February 17th, your name will be put in a drawing for a $25 Target gift card. Four gift cards will be given
away. The drawing will take place on Friday, February 24th. The survey is also available on line at
www.hha47.org. Just click the “Parent Survey” button. If you do the survey online, please return the
bottom portion of the parent survey letter to have your name entered into the drawing for a gift card.

ENTERTAINMENT NEEDED FOR HAMPSTEAD HILL NIGHTS

May is just around the corner, and we are beginning to plan for three nights of music, food and fun! This is a time when we gather as a community
to celebrate our families and friends. We are currently looking for musical entertainment of the nights of May 11th and May 25th. Groups would
perform from 6-8 pm with a 20 minute break. A small stipend can be offered. Please spread this news to family and friends. If you or someone
you know is interested, contact Ms. Swann at the school number or [email protected].

NEWS FROM THE TEAMS

PREK

Students will continue to talk about animals and winter. They will also discuss some of
heroes of history during Black History Month. In math, students will work on
recognizing numbers and counting sets of up to 10 items. The 100th day of Pre-K is
Wednesday, February 8th. Our students have shown such amazing growth since the first
day of school!

KINDERGARTEN

Students have been counting up all the days they have been learning in school. The 100th
day of school is just around the corner, and everyone is excited to see the projects that
students have made. Please continue to work on the 100th day project with your
child. Students will have classroom celebrations as well as a service project that includes
making lunches for homeless people. Each year, all the classes make 100 lunches with a
total of 300 lunches to take to Our Daily Bread.

As a reminder, please encourage your child to learn to zipper their coats, keep track of PreK students bonding together in class

their gloves and hats and practice tying their shoes. We also encourage parents to make

sure their child continues to do their reading homework. Thank you for all your support and help this year!

GRADE 1 AND 2

Please make sure you carefully read your child’s report card which was distributed Monday, January 23rd. The
teachers really enjoyed meeting with the parents who came for conferences during Student Celebration Night.
If you would like to schedule a conference to discuss the report card or any other concerns or questions, please
contact your child’s teacher.

Students in grades 1 and 2 enjoyed their Audubon class. Grade 1 students learned about the adaptations that
birds have and how those adaptations help them eat. Grade 2 students learned about the characteristics of
birds and did some ‘bird-watching’ in the classroom.

Students in grade 1 learn Grades 1 and 2 math classes will celebrate the 100th day of school. It is currently scheduled for Monday,
about birds during Audubon February 6th without snow days. Each class will do activities related to 100! Make sure to ask your child what
they did on the 100th day of school. With the weather being cold and the kids going outside every day, make
sure your child has a warm coat, hat and gloves. Lastly, we will say good-bye to Mrs. Labella as she leaves at the
end of the month for maternity leave. We can’t wait to meet the newest addition to the LaBella family.

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GRADE 3

Reading: Students will begin February by reviewing how to write essays about what they are reading. They will learn about settings, plots,
solutions to the stories and to compare and contrast characters and their traits. 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! Also, you and your child can
begin to review the PARCC test coming up in the spring by practicing the sample tests on the following website:
https://parcc.pearson.com/practice-tests/english/.

Language/Social Studies: Students are very excited to begin science this quarter. They will begin by learning about living things and will conduct
investigations that relate to the many exciting topics they will cover. In language, students are working on writing. They have been focused on their
handwriting, grammar and the many skills that contribute to becoming good writers. They are also working with Mr. Plunk on the skills that will
help them to be good friends and classmates.

Math: Students are working incredibly hard to master multiplication and long division. They are using the "Division Family" to remember the steps
(Daddy-Divide, Mommy-Multiply, Sister- Subtract, Brother-Bring Down, Rocco-Remainder/Repeat and Cocoa-Check). Keep practicing basic addition,
subtraction, multiplication and division facts at home to build fluency and keep working on the steps in long division. The only way to get better is
to practice, practice, practice! Don't forget that math coach class is on Monday afternoon from 2:50-3:20 pm and ALL ARE WELCOME!

GRADE 4

Reading: Students are reading more complex text, answering text based comprehension questions and responding to text in writing. In the
2nd Quarter portfolio project, students wrote a biography of an African American civil rights leader of their choice. They researched their leader and
went through the writing process. They went through multiple drafts before publishing their biography.

Language: Students are working in Reasoning and Writing Level D. They are making wonderful progress in the textbook. Some of the skills that the
groups have been learning are pronouns, contradictions and identifying verbs in sentences. Shortly, students will begin to work on replacing nouns
with pronouns, making yes-no questions, describing neighborhoods and learning about adjectives.

Science: Students have finished Social Studies for the year. They have now moved into science and will learn about the Scientific Method and
complete a lab about Gummy Bears. The first unit in science is on the environment.

Math: Students finished the first half of the course, which included whole numbers, the four operations, fractions and measurements. Before
starting the second half, they will take a comprehensive test on all material taught in the first semester. This test will not count toward their grade
in math, but it does allow the students to move on to the second part of the course. The next unit is geometry where students will learn all about
lines, angles, polygons and symmetry.

Homework: Do you have old or unwanted kid’s board or card game laying around your house collecting dust or taking up space? Think about
donating these items to Ms. Adams' 4th grade classes. As part of their homework, students take home a game weekly to play with family and
friends. Students then journal about the game and their experience playing the game. They are always looking for more games to play!

GRADE 5

Reading: Students are reading rigorous text with emphasis placed on the students' literal and
inferential understanding of the text and vocabulary skills. They are also developing their abilities to
critically analyze a text by responding to a prompt with a claim and then supporting that claim with
relevant text evidence and supporting details.

Each night, please check your child's agenda for all homework assignments and upcoming events.
Additionally, if your child has reading fluency practice as part of his/her nightly homework, please
make sure that your child is reading the assigned text to you or someone at home and that the
homework is being signed. Thank you so much for all of your support!

Language: Students are learning about persuasive and opinion writing. The goal is for the students
to be able to support their opinions with detailed evidence.

Science: All groups are in Earth Science. They have moved from Earth’s systems, to water on 5th grade students create their
Earth, to gravity and now to astronomy. The students built catapults and launched a marshmallow design to make a catapult during
and a marble. The goal was for the students to understand that objects with more mass have more
of a gravitational pull. Keep checking your student’s agenda nightly for homework assignments and science class
school-related information.

Math: Students are working on a portfolio project where they get to design their "dream house!” These budding architects are so creative. They
are also generating and analyzing patterns in order to graph points on a coordinate grid. The next unit will focus on decimal operations.

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GRADE 6

Humanities: Students recently had the opportunity to complete a Young Audiences residency
program with Ssuuna, an artist from Uganda. As part of the program, each class created and
presented an African song and dance. Currently, students are studying Ancient Africa and Asia.
They are also honing their grammar skills. Students are preparing for new units on the topics
of immigration and the adverse impact on youth. During these units, students will continue to
develop their narrative and expository writing skills.

Math: Students finished Book A Singapore math test. They will now begin geometry by looking 6th grade students created an African
at the area of triangles, quadrilaterals and composite figures. Students will be able to relate song and dance as part of a Young
their geometry unit to real life by finding how much paint is needed to cover the area of a wall,
the amount of carpet needed for a hallway, putting up wallpaper, etc. Students will also Audiences Artist in Resident program
complete a geometry based portfolio project.

Science: Students are currently learning about weather and climate and have enjoyed analyzing
the daily weather. During this unit, students have learned about the layers of the atmosphere,
as well as the factors that contribute to weather patterns. They also created a flipbook about
severe weather and will learn about global warming in the upcoming weeks. Overall, students
have been very interested in this unit of study.

GRADE 7

Language Arts: Students finished their 2nd Quarter essays. They have analyzed how two children from South Sudan persevered through the face of
adversity. This month, students are starting an independent reading program called Books in Action. They will be given an opportunity to read
books that they love in class and choose from a variety of projects to complete. National History Day is in full swing the students can't wait to
present their final projects February 21st. Below is an article written by Alexis Scott, 7th grade student, about the National History Day project.

National History Day is a project where students get to select a topic based on the National History Day
theme of the year. This year's theme is "Taking a Stand.” This project is really exciting because you get
to work in partners, groups of three or alone. You can make an exhibit, a documentary, a website or
write a paper. We started working on this project all the way back in September!

I chose to work with my friend, Arianna, and we decided to create an exhibit. There are a few phases
that take place during the preparation and construction of the project. The first stage is choosing a
topic. In this phase, you decide what topics in history spark your interest. After you brainstorm a list of
topics, you must propose each one to Ms. Locke. In your topic proposal, you must list how each topic fits
the theme, why you are interested, how the topic will be presented, and sources that can be used to
find information. Arianna and I chose Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Nelson Mandela, Sophie Scholl and
Emmeline Pankhurst for our proposal. Based on these choices, Ms. Locke helped us narrow it down to
the top three, and then we were able to pick our final topic. We decided on Sophie School.

Alexis and Arianna are working Once we selected our final topic, we began the second phase- the research phase. In this phase, you
together on their National History have to find at least 20 reliable sources you can use for your project and cite these sources into an
annotated bibliography. The sources can be anything from books, websites, newspapers and online
Day project “Taking a Stand” articles. After we found our sources, we created note cards where you write the most important
information you want to use for your project.

The third phase, which we are currently in, is the planning and creating phase. In this phase, you decide how you're going to make your project.
You map out how it's going to look, what's going to be in it and write a process paper on how you used your research to make your project.
Arianna and I have started mapping out how we're going to build our exhibit and what's going to be on it. We've come up with a list of
materials we need to build our exhibit, and are planning times to come together and work on it. The National History Day project has been
challenging, but an overall fun project!

Math: Students will start on the Geometry Domain. They will work on scale drawings, drawing geometric shapes, area and circumference of
circles, cross sections of three-dimensional figures, angle pairs and volume of three-dimensional figures.

Science: Students will learn about some of the smallest forms of life: bacteria, archaea, protists and fungi before moving up through the kingdoms
of living things to protists, plants and animals. A major focus of the month will be to ensure that students recognize the commonalities among
species.

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GRADE 8

Language Arts: Students have been reading the play The Crucible. They have finished the novel
and will participate in a Socratic Seminar based on three concepts that relate to the novel. The
next unit will be a Revolutionary War research project. Students will be in small groups and
research the events which led up to the Revolution. They will then create a polished,
professional timeline that shows the progression of events leading up to the American
Revolution beginning with the Navigation Acts (1660) through the fighting at Lexington and
Concord in April 1775 which marks the beginning of the American Revolution. Once the
projects are complete the students will begin reading the novel My Brother Sam is Dead. This
novel is a fictional story that shows how a family was affected by the war.

Math: Students are finishing Unit 3: Linear Equations. They are learning how to solve linear

equations in one and two variables, graph lines in slope-intercept form and standard form, and

ultimately solve systems of equations graphically and algebraically. The unit test will take place

next Friday. Classes 801 and 802 will begin the Geometry unit after the test, while 803 will

begin Polynomials and Quadratics.

An 8th grade student shows the class

Science: Students have successfully completed the Forces and Motion unit by constructing and how to edit a paragraph

analyzing their creative roller coaster design as well as taking the unit exam. Thank you to all of

the families who came to support the students at Student Celebration Night. In the next unit

on energy, students will learn about how energy is transformed and conserved, as well as research the most beneficial type of renewable energy

for our community. Students will also prepare to take the 8th grade Maryland State Assessment in Science (MSA), which will be administered

March 21 and 22.

LEADERS GO PLACES

During 2nd Quarter, 62% of our middle school students earned recognition for being on Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum leadership level! We are so
proud of this wonderful accomplishment. Those who were on-level attended the Leadership Incentive Trip titled “Jump into Discovering College
Options!” Over 140 students and 9 chaperones visited Howard Community College and participated in a campus tour, student improvisational
comedy performance, and had lunch in the dining hall. Afterwards, the students JUMPED the afternoon away at SkyZone Columbia.

With 3rd Quarter underway, students can look forward to a number of exciting LGP events. The next Peer Presentations are scheduled for Friday,
February 3rd. Students will meet with their LGP Mentor to share a 2nd Quarter portfolio project, improve their public speaking skills and share pride
in their academic accomplishments. Here are some more important updates:

 LGP Snack Sale Fundraiser - LGP will sponsor a bake sale from Monday, February 13th - Thursday, February 16th to raise money for
upcoming leadership incentives. Items will be on sale for $1 in the lobby after school until 3:15 pm. WE NEED ITEMS TO SELL! Please see
the sign up in the office or email Mrs. Seymour to volunteer to bake or buy items for us to sell.

 Fun Friday - Every other Friday - students need 70% or above positive points from the start of 3rd Quarter to participate.
 No Uniform Day – Middle School Only - Thursday, February 16th - students need 80% or more positive points from the start of

3rd Quarter to February 15th to participate.
 Middle School Dance - Friday, March 3rd - students need 80% or more positive points from the start of 3rd Quarter to March 2nd to

participate.
 Student Reports - Students will receive updated behavior reports every two weeks to keep them aware of their percentage point status.

Please contact Mr. Cobb with any questions or suggestions for Leaders Go Places!

LGP students earned community service hours
by reading to PreK students, making gift bags
for children at the Ronald McDonald house and

picking up trash in Patterson Park

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RESOURCES HEALTH

PHYSICAL EDUCATION PreK and kindergarten students had their first week of health. They
discussed healthy habits and what they will learn in health. Students
PreK - 3 students will participate in large group games. Students in in grades 1 - 5 are enjoying their fitness and nutrition unit, and
grades 4 - 8 will continue volleyball activities. Students in grade 8 students in grade 7 have been discussing and practicing the
will study the components of fitness. importance of the 5 LGP promises with the GOAL Team from Living
Classrooms.
MUSIC LESSONS
ART
Students will begin preparation for the May Community Arts Night.
They will begin to work on a variety of music that incorporates skills PreK and kindergarten students made paper lizards. Grade 2
they have been learning in January as well as new skills. students painted self-portraits in the style of Picasso, and grade 4
students tried life drawing. Grade 6 students made cityscape
CORE KNOWLEDGE EXTENSION accordion books, and grade 8 students tried printmaking.

PreK and kindergarten students will sing songs and read books
related to the songs. Students in grades 1 and 2 will learn about
early American history, and students in grades 3 and 4 will learn
about Native Americans. Students in grade 5 will also learn about
early American history, and students in grade 6 and 8 will write a
variety of different assignments. Students in grade 7 will do
Duolingo.

Art students painted self-portraits and made paper lizards

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FOOD FOR LIFE

Second semester has started, so students who had Nature Exploration first semester now have Food for Life. PreK and kindergarten students are
learning proper hand washing and beginning to taste foods of every color in the rainbow. Students in grades 1 and 2 are learning about the food
groups on USDA’s MyPlate. Students in grades 3 - 8 are learning about the six major nutrients – fats, protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals
and water. They will learn why the body needs each nutrient, how it helps the body and prepare tasty nutrient-dense foods to eat.

DRAMA

Ms. Durkin has enjoyed meeting her new classes of PreK and kindergarten students. Students talked about what it means to be an actor and
learned the attention signal, "Hold Please" used in real professional theatres. Students in grade 1 - 8 are learning about characterization and the
art of storytelling. Students engage in activities to develop original characters, and then study the elements of a story and devise theatre pieces (of
varying lengths and complexities appropriate to grade level) with clear characters, setting, conflict and plot. It's a lot of fun to see what they come
up with! Make sure to reserve your tickets for Shrek Jr.! Live theatre experiences really help students to apply what they've learned in class!
Middle school families: Be sure to check out the notice about the upcoming HHA Family Theatre event!

NATURE EXPLORATION

Students had quite an exciting quarter! The weather has been mild so many of the lessons continue to be held out in Patterson Park. The youngest
explorers are learning about animal adaptations. During this unit, the students get to play games which build their understanding of how some of
the adaptations really help animals to survive in their habitats. The middle school students have been looking at abiotic factors with a focus on
water. They have discovered how water cycles through our biosphere, how clouds are formed, how to identify clouds and the importance of using
our resources in sustainable ways. The grade 8 students investigated how we obtain fossil fuels that we use and presented to their classmates the
environmental impacts from obtaining those fossil fuels. They ended the unit with a service project cleaning up the common resource we use
every day, Patterson Park.

5th grade student studies the properties of
water; 7th grade students build a boat made of
materials found in Patterson Park; a 7th grade

student tests the buoyancy of their boat

design in Patterson Park

LIBRARY The Ravens Bookmobile will visit HHA February 2nd

The HHA Library has lots of new and wonderful things happening this month:
 the new Little Library has arrived from T.Rowe Price. Look for it outside of
our school later this month and enjoy books to take home, read and
return. It is another great way to celebrate reading with your children.
 a group of 15 fantastic middle school students took time during school to
read to a group of our kindergarten students. It was a fun time for all!
 the Baltimore Ravens Bookmobile is visiting HHA February 2nd. All
students in grades 1 and 2 will get to tour this fun-filled van and take
home four free books of their choice.
 the HHA library gave out tons of free books at Student Celebration night.
These gently used books will make space on our shelves for lots of new
books.

Uniform Items - If your child borrowed a uniform item from school due to an accident or otherwise, please
send it back as soon as possible. We need those items to be available for other students that may need a
change of clothes. We also are accepting gently worn uniform pieces. Please bring the items to the main office.

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LITTLE FREE LIBRARY

Our Little Library has been installed. The library was gift given to HHA by our partner T. Rowe Price. The library
will be stocked with books shortly for families to use and return. If you would like to donate any books to the
Little Library, please bring the books to Ms. Swann’s office.

ESOL DEPARTMENT NEWS

All students are currently involved in the WIDA testing. Testing will end by the 2nd week in February.

ENRICHMENT NEWS - CHALLENGING GIFTED LEARNERS

“Students with gifts and talents [will] demonstrate growth commensurate with aptitude during the school
year.” From the National Association for Gifted Children programming standards (NAGC.org).

This may seem like an obvious statement, but many mistakenly believe that it is easy for gifted students to
meet their learning goals. Challenging gifted learners to reach their highest potential takes a lot of work and
dedication on the part of teachers, parents and students alike. Differentiated homework assignments, special
classes, technology-based learning and independent study are some of the ways we support gifted learners at HHA.

If you are the parent of a gifted student in grades 1 - 5, please note the following opportunities available to your child.
 Supported Independent Reading (SIR) - students are encouraged to read appropriately challenging books, log each independent reading
session using the SIR log pages, reflect on specific reading strategies and use provided prompts to write a longer reflection after five
entries in the log.
 Dreambox Math - (also available to students in grade 6 GAL) a self-paced math computer program, which constantly adapts to individual
needs. Its effectiveness is maximized when students complete at least five lessons per week. Students who follow this recommendation
will show maximum gains and quickly reach more advanced math skills.

For all GAL identified students
 Mid-Year Progress Testing- All identified gifted and advanced learners will take the mid-year MAP in early February to check progress
toward annual goals that were set in the fall. Teachers will use the results to make any necessary adjustments to learning plans. Parents
will be advised of any adjustments or recommendations that are made as a result.

STEAM ENRICHMENT

Students from Ms. Trainer’s 5th grade science class have been exploring many
different concepts in the Enrichment Room. They have categorized the Earth’s
systems of rock, water, air and living things into four spheres called the geosphere,
hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere, respectively. Students then made a poster
and began to experiment with gravity, constructing catapults to test the amount of
force needed to catapult different objects.

5th grade students build a catapult and test it

CLUB/ACTIVITIES NEWS

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

HORNETS BASKETBALL

HHA’s basketball team, The Hornets, is in the midst of their season. The team would like to thank the staff and students who come out to cheer for
them. Remaining games are Thursday, February 2nd at Kipp Academy at 4 pm and then the playoff games. Many thanks to Coach Blake for his hard
work shaping our boys and girls into a team and for their emphasis on skills, commitment, having fun and sportsmanship. We are particularly
proud of our 8th grade players. Go Hornets!

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STEAM CLUB DRAMA CLUB

The 2nd session Actors and actresses are very excited about the upcoming
performance of Shrek The Musical Jr. The actors have been working
of STEAM is so hard and can’t wait to perform on stage. Special thanks to all the
parents of the young actors for making sure your children attended
rolling along! every scheduled rehearsal. Each member of the cast is vital to the
success of the show. There are only 15 more rehearsals before it is
In kindergarten show time, so PLEASE continue to make rehearsals a priority.
We are also seeking parents to volunteer with painting/building
STEAM, scenery during rehearsals as well as helping during each
performance. If anyone is interested in painting/building or
students have “working” the dressing rooms to help with hair, make-up and
costume changes, please see Mrs. Kaminaris or email her at
been [email protected].

experimenting OPEN DOORS

with push and The Open Doors Club sponsored the first annual No Name Calling
pull forces, Week January 16-20. In addition to classroom pledges, every
student wrote on a sticky note one word that described
weather and them. These individual praises became part of a larger collective
mural that is on display in the school cafeteria. Open Doors will
building strong capitalize on the energy and success of the No Name Calling Week
events by sponsoring Random Acts of Kindness Week in February.
vs. tall
Students proudly display mural made of positive words as
buildings with part of No Name Calling Week

different

materials. To

learn about the

different forces 3rd and 4th grade students act out a
of push and fantasy animal with their own special
pull, students
drew a plan, adaptations

picked out

appropriate materials and made a ramp for a car. After the

experiment, students discussed what force caused the car to go the

farthest. Students in grade 1 STEAM learned about hibernation, the

moon phases and forces of motion. They look forward to covering

many more exciting science concepts. Students in grade 2 STEAM

have been focusing on building different structures such as boats,

columns and buildings. Students in grades 3 and 4 STEAM have

learned about what makes a good team and explored the principles

of ecology (Energy, Community, Diversity, Cycles, Interrelationships,

Change, Adaptation, and Care) through storytelling and craft-

making.

AUDUBON GREEN LEADERS

Patterson Park Audubon Green Leaders will start Tuesday,
February 7th. Middle school applicants who are accepted will
receive a permission packet with details of the program included.
Everyone is excited to see what our young leaders will do this
session.

BUILDERS CLUB

The Builders Club has made plans for their next activities to help the community.
The members will raise money and collect supplies for the Child Life Center at The
University of Maryland Medical Center. Recently, the club members walked to
Future Care Nursing Home to make crafts and visit with the residents. Everyone
really enjoyed the time spent together. Look for more information about the
upcoming Builders Club activities.

A Special Thank you to the staff at Future
Care Nursing Home for sponsoring a mitten
tree for the students at HHA. A box of gloves,
hats and scarfs was donated to our school.

Thank You!

Members of the Builders Club do a craft project
with residents of Future Care Nursing Home

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DEBATE

The debate team started off the spring season with a great showing at the first tournament.
Debating the new topic of whether or not Maryland should raise minimum wage to $15 an hour,
students Asher Ziolkowski and Omari Maddox took home the 1st place team trophy in the
elementary division. The two also took home trophies for individual speaker points, with Asher
bringing home 2nd place and Omari third3rd place out of over 50 debaters from schools around
Baltimore. There are two more debate tournaments plus the championship, so it’s not too late to
join! Please see Ms. Aldous in room 301 for details.

SHREK THE MUSICAL JR. PROGRAM BOOKLET

Again this year a program booklet will be developed to be distributed during each of the

performances. If you would like to purchase ad space in this program booklet, please fill in the

attached advertisement contract and return it to Ms. Kaminaris by Saturday, February 4th. This is Omari and Asher present their debate

a great way for families and friends to send notes of congratulations to a cast member. Local during the recent tournament

merchants or members of the community are also welcome to advertise their business to the

approximately 600 people who will see the performances. If you have a design idea but are not sure how to do it, Ms. Kaminaris will do it for you.

Personal photos and business cards can be included in ads. Please note that all money collected for the program booklet will be used to provide

costumes, props and scenery for our production. If you have any questions, please speak with Mrs. Kaminaris or email her at

[email protected].

The HHA Drama Club, the Hampstead Hill Players, would like to invite you to their
performance of Shrek The Musical JR. Friday, February 24th, Saturday, February 25th
and Sunday, February 26th.

Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR., based on the Oscar-winning
DreamWorks animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. It's a "big bright
beautiful world" as everyone's favorite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairytale misfits on
an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. Part romance and part
twisted fairy tale, Shrek JR. is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the
whole family. Please see the attached flyer with detailed information regarding the
dates and performance times. Tickets will go on sale Wednesday, February 1st.
Remember that all seats are reserved and assigned on a first come, first serve basis so
be sure to reserve your seats early!! Please note that only cash or money orders are
accepted. For more information please speak with Mrs. Kaminaris or email her at [email protected]. We hope to see you at the show!!!

FAMILY INFORMATION What Does the PARCC Look Like for Your Child?

The Countdown Continues Spend some time learning what is expected of your child by the
Maryland State Department of Education at
 53% of the school year is complete
 95 of our 180 student days are completed http://www.parcconline.org/computer-based-samples. You can see sample
 There are 46 school days left until our PARCC test items in reading and math and much more.

3rd – 8th grade students take the PARCC
test in reading and math beginning
April 18th. Mark your calendars.

 MSA Science Assessment for grades 5 and 8; March 13-31, 2017
 Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Career for grades 3 to 8 - April 18 – June 5, 2017
 Report Cards – 4/5 (3rd Quarter), Last Day of School (4th Quarter)
 LAST DAY – June 12, 2017; This date is subject to change.

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

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KNOW THE NO’S

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

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

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

WHAT IS YOUR 5TH GRADE STUDENT DOING 2º SESIÓN DE CLASES DE INGLÉS GRATIS
THIS SUMMER?
PARA LOS PADRES
HHA is offering a great opportunity for students to be part of a FREE
summer enrichment program called Middle Grades Partnership Le segunda sesión de clases de inglés para los padres de HHA
(MGP). This program will provide students with educational empieza el 10 de enero. Las clases se reúnen los martes, miércoles y
opportunities in math, reading and writing, as well as fun activities jueves de 8 a 10. Si usted está interesado, por favor hable con la Sra.
such as swimming, physical fitness and the arts. Your student will Felicia en el 410-240-3202.
have the advantage of being better prepared for the next grade level
in the fall and having a leg up in the City Schools high school PARENT SUPPORT GROUP
admissions process. For more information, please contact
Brian White at [email protected]. Grupo de Apoyo para los Padres: Jueves, 9 de febrero en la
biblioteca de 8:15-9:30am (grupo en español)
PTO NEWS Criar a nuestros hijos tiene que ser el trabajo más importante y más
difícil que haremos en toda la vida. Aquí en Hampstead Hill
queremos ofrecer un espacio y un tiempo para que los padres se
puedan reunir para compartir y recibir apoyo. Este grupo está
facilitado por los mismos padres, la Sra. Felicia German y el Sr.
Daniel Goolsby. El enfoque general de este grupo estará en las
alegrías y desafíos de la crianza de los hijos, incluyendo el
comportamiento, las relaciones con los compañeros, el desarrollo de
la niñez, el apoyo escolar, etc.

Upcoming PTO Events Include:
 Tutti Gusti Night - 2/2 - Join HHA on the first Thursday of each month for a fun dinner out and help PTO raise money! Tutti Gusti donates
10 % of all eat in and carry out sales from 3 – 8 pm. The flyer at the end of the news magazine must be presented at the time of
purchase.
 PTO Meeting – Tuesday, 2/7 6pm
 PTO Happy Hour – We can't wait to have another fun night out Friday, February 17th. Join us at Quarterhouse Tavern at 801 South
Decker Avenue. Food and drink specials will be offered. Merritt gym will also sponsor "Date Night" at the same time. They will watch
your kids for a minimal fee for gym members and non-members.
 Classroom Wishlist - The PTO has ordered the wish list items (new classroom supplies and activities for the students) for the teachers and
some have been delivered already. Parents that would like to contribute to their children's teacher/classroom's wishes can access the
wish list through an Amazon link. Please see the attached flyer for detailed information. A special thanks to Tracy Hall and Sean and Jill
Morrison for all of their hard work on this special project.
 B3 - Bingo, Bidding, and Bites - Save the Date! - 4/1
We are looking for volunteers to help make the adult bingo event a success. Please click here to sign up for volunteer opportunities:
https://signup.com/client/invitation/6775657374/1604312/false#!1604312/false/false
 Box Tops - Check out the new Box Top forms available at the end of the news magazine
 Yoga at the Church on the Square –A 6-week session beginning on Tuesday 2/21 at 9am taught by local yoga instructor and parent of two

students at HHA, Tiffany Haddad. The total cost for the 6 weeks is $75, $20 of that fee will be donated to HHA. This will sell out. Please

contact Tiffany Haddad for more information and to reserve your spot at [email protected].

Treasurer Report
The PTO's bank account balance as of January 23rd was $10,525.05. Recently, the PTO hosted an attendance pizza party ($104), granted a "wish" for
every teacher or classroom, spending about $3,000 on items such as seat sacks, treasure chests, solar system model, headphones, geology kits, etc.
Recent income includes $60 from Tutti Gusti night and $584.50 from Box Tops.

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STUDENT ATTENDANCE

HHA is serious about attendance. Our talented staff cannot teach unless students attend school. There is a district-wide focus on
student attendance. Again this year, there will be mandatory hearings at school headquarters for the parents of students with poor

attendance. Each month the newsletter will include this chart so students and parents can review attendance averages.

Congratulations to the PreK Team for having the highest attendance average for January.
The students in this grade level will have a PTO sponsored pizza party.

January Attendance% Year Attendance%
Grade 95.16% Grade 96.21%
HHA average 96.57% HHA average 97.45%
PreK 96.52% Grade 4 96.89%
Grade 4 96.10% Grade 1 96.58%
Grade 1 95.61% Grade 6 96.33%
Grade 6 95.58% Grade 3 96.25%
Grade 2 95.46% Grade 8 96.13%
Grade 5 95.37% Grade 5 96.02%
Grade 3 94.92% Grade 2 95.87%
Grade 8 94.64% Kindergarten 95.52%
Kindergarten 93.54% PreK 94.93%
Grade 7 Grade 7

THE SPECTACULAR EXPRESS IS ROLLING ALONG

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

Arias-Mendoza, Judith Goldberg, Devin Rosas, Brandon
Bahloh, Lucy Hernandez, Danae Santos-Solano, Jonathan
Brooks III, Harold Hernandez, Edna Simmers, Joshua
Brown, Rexford Hernandez, Emely Smith, Amiah
Campos, Giovani Hernandez-Ramirez, Ivan Smith, Corbyn
Chapple Jordan, Kennady Hernandez-Palacios, Norma Smith, Daelan
Chicas Hernandez, Ashley Joslin, Sofia Tillman, Daniel
Coven, Giuliana Kozlowski, Zachary Torres Anguiano, Andrea
Cruz-Juan, Luis Palmer, Mairead
Flores, Daniel Perez-Marquez, Kimberly
Gardner, Catherine Rodriguez, Pamela
Gochar Charles

See Ms. Alexa White, HHA's STEAM Enrichment Tutor, play viola in
the Hopkins Symphony Orchestra (HSO)! HSO is having their FREE
annual Family Concert on March 5th at 3pm. There will be Spanish
narration of the piece! Families can come onto the stage after the
performance for an instrument demonstration and meet and greet.
See the attached flyer for more information.

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SPEECH-LANGUAGE CORNER

Help Your Child “Plug In” to Good Communication!

Technology is everywhere and being used by younger and younger children. Most children today have been using technology since birth! While
the impact technology has on communication development in young children is not yet fully understood, we do know that human interaction is
essential for speech and language development. Of course use of technology is great in moderation, as there are many learning tools and apps for
various skill development and entertainment. However, there may be good reasons to limit your child’s technology use. Technology use can limit
conversation and interaction that is crucial for vocabulary growth. Watching a lot of TV can lead to weaker language skills, and screen time,
especially before bedtime, can interfere with sleep. Relying on technology for entertainment limits time for important creative play which has a
crucial role in language and brain development.

Creating ‘unplugged’ time for your child (ASHA tips/suggestions):

 Choose toys that inspire creativity. Age-appropriate craft supplies, dress-up props and building blocks keep children busy and engage
them in make-believe play.

 Include your child in daily chores. Young children readily imitate adults. Offer your child opportunities to participate in daily tasks such as
sorting laundry, dusting furniture or watering plants.

 Reading and sharing stories is not just for bedtime. Consider reading or telling stories to your child during the daytime too. Shared
stories help children learn early sequencing, vocabulary and grammar skills.

 Get on the floor and play with your child. Children learn important social skills such as turn-taking, sharing and conversation from joint
play activities. Playing with your child also gives you the opportunity to communicate with your child and model good language skills.

 Let your child get dirty! Outdoor play helps young children develop gross motor skills and provides opportunities for encounters they
can’t have in an indoor environment.

 Turn off the TV or other tech devices during play or interactions. Studies indicate that background TV noise can interfere with a child’s
ability to concentrate, and also lowers the quantity and quality of family interactions.

For more information regarding technology use, please visit www.asha.org/bhsm/. Please contact Amanda Smith-SLP for any questions.

Healthy Tips from the Wellness Committee

FEBRUARY IS AMERICAN HEART MONTH

Each year 1 out of 4 deaths will be the result of cardiovascular disease, which includes heart disease, stroke
and high blood pressure. Heart Health is an important issue for everyone. There are things we can do to try to
keep our heart as healthy as possible.

-Eat a healthy diet. One that includes plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits, also cut back on processed foods
and sugary drinks.
-Get at least 30 minutes of exercise every day. It may help if you have a friend/ buddy to support you.
-Don't stress. As hard as that may be, try to relax more and get into a habit of smiling because stress makes
your blood pressure rise.
-Check your blood pressure and blood sugar regularly. Also, remember to take your medication as prescribed.
-Quit smoking. If you smoke, try to find a way to quit. Visit the American Lung Association for tips to stop smoking.

These are just a few things that can help keep your heart healthy. Please feel free to stop by to take a look at the Wellness board. It will have more
information on this topic. You can find the board on the first floor by the bathrooms. Here's to loving your heart!

Thank you to Camilia Whitehead, an HHA parent, for donating her services to wash
uniforms that are used for students to borrow!

Thank you to Michael Leonard, a former student, for donating over 25 backpacks and
binders for the students at HHA!

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

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

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

Staff and students would like to say thank you to:

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

PLEASE REMEMBER TO SIGN IN EACH TIME YOU VOLUNTEER AT HHA.

If you are in need of a translator or assistive device for meetings or events,
please contact the HHA main office at 410.396.9146.

FAMILY FUN IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Southeast Anchor Library - located at 3601 Eastern Avenue; Creative Alliance at the Patterson – located at 3134 Eastern
410-396-1580, www.prattlibrary.org/locations/southeast/ Avenue, 410-276-1651, creativealliance.org

Friends of Patterson Park – located at 27 S. Patterson Park Avenue; Patterson Park Audubon Center – located at 2901 E. Baltimore
410-276-3676, pattersonpark.com/ Street, 410-558-2473, pattersonpark.audubon.org/ - See flyer at the
Contact [email protected] or 410.276.3676 for more end of the newsletter
information

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

School Year 2016-2017

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

__________________________________________________________________________________________

I have a_____question_____comment_____concern_____suggestion.

__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________

Please return this form to Ms. Swann.

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Principal’s List – January, 2017

Aguirre-Zepeda, Meison Gonzalez-Hernandez, Daniela Pruitt, Alex
Alarcon, Anna Gonzalez-Hernandez, Katherine Purkey, Cassie
Alderfer, Audrey Gonzalez-Sandoval, Dafne Queen, Reina
Ali, Islam Gonzalez-Serrano, Joselyn Ramirez, Josue
Alvarez-Blanca, Bryan Gordon, Kaleigh Ramirez-Cardoso, Daniella
Andersen, Sejr Elliot Guambana-Calle, Christopher Ramirez-Moran, Yostin
Anderson, Quinn Helmick, Jazmyne Ramos, Jayla
Anderson, Shawn Helmick, Jordin Randolph, Najee
Antonsson, Eyrun Hernandez, Edna Rivera, Marcus
Arias Mendoza, Judith Hernandez, Emely Rogers, Quinn
Avila-Larios, Krystal Hernandez-Cielo, Troy Rogers, Teaghan
Avila-Larios, Sergio Houp, Duncan Rosario, Ana
Baker, Henry Houp, Grayson Rugel, Eva
Baloh, Lucy Huerta-Machuca, Daniel Sanchez, Bryan
Battersby, Gregory Huerta-Machuca, Gustavo Sanders, Colin
Bautista-Gomez, Charlie Huggins, Dawn Santos-Marin, Nicholas
Benitez-Cruz, Iliana Hunt, Amiah Saunders, Dajah
Bethea, Alex Johnson, Sorayah Schellenbach, Parker
Bittinger, Jack Joslin, Sofia Schutz, Annabel
Bonicker, Aidan Juknevicius, Gus Scott, Courtney
Borowski, Evan Juvencio-Gaspar, Edwin Sephes, Aaliyah
Bradle, Aiden King, Aleana Shroyer, Emily
Burger, Henry Kini, Uma Smith, Corbyn
Cabezas, Autumn Kozlowski, Julia Smith, Daelan
Carpenter, Wyatt Kramer, Caleb Smith-Imperatore, Riley
Castelan, Josue Lamp, Danielle Soto, Benjamin
Castro-Quintanilla, Brenda Lasker, Natalie Soto, Erick
Cole, Danielle Leadbetter, Ryan Soto, Monserratt
Colin-Gonzalez, Octavio Lewis, Harlow Spencer, Taylor
Colon, Jayvian Maddox, Naima Stauber, Hunter
Cornejo, Diana Maldonado, Jacqueline Sullivan, Olivia
Coven, Giuliana Mattox, Evan Tarver, Danara
Cruz, Ramiro McCoy, Drake Taylor, Donnell
Cruz-Juan, Melvin McFadden, Harmony Thanner, Isabella
Del Cid, Luca McNally, Noah Tlapanco-Dominguez, Guadalupe
Destromp, Ace Mejia-Candia, Yaritza Tong, Kelsey
Dilone, Juan Miller, Asia Torres-Anguiano, Carlos
Dilone-Mata, Anthony Milligan, Hannah Townshend, Carter
Dominguez, Emmanuel Molina Hernandez, Alejandra Townshend, Clara
Dopkowski, Gregory Molina, Sophia Victoriano, Madelyn
Edwards, Sophie Molina-Sosa, Andy Vicuna-Villalba, Angel
England, Steven Morgan, Shawn Von Wachter, Vincent
Fogleman, Annabel Morris, Julian Wahl, Zoe
Fraser, Gavin Morris, William Warren, Andre
Fraser, Julianna Motley, Khalil Webster, Zane
Fullerton, Aidan Mpoko, Danielle Weigelt, Eliza
Furst, Chloe Navas-Migueloa, Carmen Wells, Toni
Garry, Mirabelle Navas-Migueloa, Luis Williams, Westley
Gehawi, Shirene Palmer, Fiona Xolalpa-Torres, Angel
Gochar, Charles Pappas, Luke Zaragoza-Caballero, Paola
Gochar, Paul Payne, Jayden Zaragoza-Cardoso, Noemi
Goldberg, Alexander Pelter, Reagan Zornes, Ariana
Gomez-Banos, Bayron Pociluyko, Evelyn Zornes, James
Gomez-Banos, Joscelyn Powell, Jackson
Goneau, Hannah Prince, Jameson

Honor Roll – January, 2017

Aguilar-Oyorzabal, Layset Hall, Lilian Puertas, Adriano
Alvarez-Toribio, Gustavo Hammonds, Erica Purkey, Lucie
Arnold, A.D. Harris, Matthew Ramos, Aubrey
Arnold, Addison Harris, Thalia Robbins, Kasey
Ascencio-Martinez, Julissa Hernandez-Ramirez, Ivan Rodriguez, Nathaniel
Bachman, Gage Hill, Makayla Rodriguez, Pamela
Bader, Max Huggins, Mason Rojas-Rojas, Diego
Balan-Llanos, Belinda Isaula Aguilar, Ricardo Rosa, Tlaloc
Bautista-Leon, Sulema Jara-Martinez, Jason Ross, Kardelle
Blowers, Amanda Johnson III, Zedrick Sanchez Galindo, Leonardo
Bourgerie, Jai Johnson, Janiyah Sanders, Gabriel
Bowman, Brock Johnson, Talahni Santos-Marin, Lucila
Bravo Romero, Kimberly Jones, Leon Schultz, Julian
Brown, Rexford Kozlowski, Marcus Silva-Buezo, Ashley
Burbank, Stacia Landaverde, Emily Simmers, Joshua
Bush, Robert-Emmett Lessner, Jordan Sitek, Kamila
Caltempa-Vidals, Christian Lewis, Henry Sizemore, Brooke
Canales-Sanchez, Juan Lin, Nancy Tarnove, Riley
Candia-Aguilar, Yuridia Lopez, Daira Taylor, Morgan
Cano Romero, Barceliza Maddox, Omari Tenezaca Yupa, Paul
Caravantes-Moreno, Giancarlo Malabayabas, Keira Thompson, Ty'Liyah
Castelan, Cristofer Maldonado, Evelyn Tilghman, Kenadi
Coca-Orellana, Orlin Manueles, Mario Tillman, Daniel
Cole, Sarah Marcos-San Pedro, Bryan Torres-Anguiano, Andrea
Colo'n, Zayvier Mayers, Ranad Torres-Anguiano, Rafael
Cordero-Encinas, Sarahi Mekonine, Daemarius Torres-Ramirez, Randy
Cos, Matison Mendez Sanchez, Tonanzint Turner, Devin
Davila, Ronnel Mendez-Pantoja, Gerardo Turowski, Jacob
Davila-Castaneda, Aldair Mendoza-Mendoza, Edwyn Turowski, Tyler
Diaz Urosa, David Mitchell, Constince Uroza-Caltempa, Marco
Dominguez, Ronnie Moonaz, Soleil Walker, Hannah
Dustin, Ava Moore, Sumayah Zaragoza Caballero, Rodrigo
Edwards, Viola Morales-Mejia, Josue Zeltzman, Aurelia
Elvir-Maldonado, Jhonny Mpoko Gni-Mpoko, Theo Ziolkowski, Asher
Ferandes, Heaven Mueting, John
Fraser, Clayton Neponuceno-Moran, Maria
Funes-Toribio, Jose Roberto Novashinski, Quin
Galindo, Keven Nunez, Jimi
Galindo-Cruz, Victor Palmer, Mairead
Gardner, Catherine Park, Sophia
Goldberg, Devin Perez, Leah
Gordon, Kameron Perez-Marquez, Kimberly
Gracyalny, Isabella Phillips, Kayla
Gracyalny, Lilianna Pinedo-Aza, Angelo
Guillen-Espinoza, Anthony Pinedo-Aza, Marlon
Gutierrez Martinez, Deysi Poland, Ayden
Gutierrez-Martinez, Jilma Portillo Estrella, Jesus
Guzman-Zavala, Yamile Price Ojagh, Herbert

The Hampstead Hill Players Advertisement Contract

The Hampstead Hill Players Agrees to be an advertiser in the 2017 Program Booklet
for the production of Shrek Jr.
Hampstead Hill Academy
500 S. Linwood Avenue WxH Ad size and price list (check selection)
Baltimore, Maryland 21224
Inside Front Cover $100.00
Dear Patron,
Inside Back Cover $100.00
Hampstead Hill Academy is proud to present the Hampstead Hill
Players’ production of Shrek Jr. on February 24, 25 & 26th, Full Page $50.00
2017. Our production will include a program booklet where you
can place an advertisement for your business or a message of well Half Page $25.00
wishes to a cast member or members. You may include a picture
with your ad. Quarter Page $10.00

We are counting on your kindness and hoping you will place an ad in One Liner (up to 30 characters) $ 2.00
our program. Your ad will be seen by hundreds of theatre goers
from the Baltimore Metropolitan area. This program booklet will Enclosed is $__________, along with a signed copy of this contract,
be distributed at each performance. Please complete the together with payment in full and ad copy/art.
provided contract and return it along with your full payment to
Hampstead Hill Academy by Saturday, February 4, 2017. Payment This contract is authorized by:
must be made in CASH. Please clearly mark all envelopes
Shrek Jr. musical program ad. Company Name/Patron (Printed)

Note: the content of any ad is subject to approval. Phone Number

Thank you in advance for your generosity. Please attach ad copy, business card or picture. Ads may also be sent by
email to Michelle Kaminaris at [email protected]
Sincerely,
Michelle Kaminaris

Producer



The Hampstead Hill Players’
Production of

Friday, February 24, 2017 at 7:00 pm
Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 7:00pm
Sunday, February 26, 2017 at 2:00pm

Tickets are available for purchase during school hours or at the door.

Reserved seating only

Ticket Prices:
Hampstead Hill Students & Children 12 and under $5.00

Adults $8.00

To order tickets, fill out the form below and send with CASH ONLY
to the school office in an envelope marked Shrek The Musical Jr.

*Please note there will be NO dress rehearsal for the HHA students. The above performances will be
the only chance for Hampstead Hill students to see the show. Please reserve your seats now!

Purchaser’s Name______________________________________ Telephone #______________________

Performance # of tickets x $5.00 # of tickets x $8.00 Total
Friday, February 24th @ 7pm _______________
Saturday, February 25th @ 7pm _______________ _______________ ______________
Sunday, February 26th @ 2pm _______________
_______________ ______________

_______________ ______________

Total amount of $ Due ______________

Child performing in the play Yes_____ No_____ Child’s Name____________________________



HHA FAMILY THEATRE DAY

SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 2017 @ 1:30 pm at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company

7 S Calvert St, Baltimore, MD 21202

Join fellow HHA middle school families for an afternoon of professional theatre as we attend a
performance of Shakespeare’s famous comedy, The Taming of the Shrew, at a discounted rate

of ONLY $25!

In The Taming of the Shrew, Shakespeare puts Kate and
Petruchio’s marital power struggles under a microscope.
There, he finds humor magnified amid the imbalance of
powers in their gender roles. She makes it clear that no man is
worthy, so her father marries her off to Petruchio, who then
sets about to “tame” her. As topical as it is hilarious, The
Taming of the Shrew is a rollicking romantic comedy with
enduring themes that have influenced generations of popular
entertainment, from the musical Kiss Me, Kate to the teen

movie Ten Things I Hate About You.

Please note: This play is NOT recommended for
elementary school students.

Learn more about the production
at: http://www.chesapeakeshakespeare.com/season/taming-of-the-shrew or

e-mail coordinator Ms. Durkin at [email protected].

To participate, return the below Ticket Request Form with cash or check (made payable to
Hampstead Hill Academy) to Ms. Durkin ASAP. Tickets are first-come first-serve, so reserve
fast! Ms. Durkin will e-mail you to confirm your tickets. Pick them up from Ms. Durkin at 1:30

pm when you arrive at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company for the show. Families are
responsible for transportation. Cost assistance may be available; contact Ms. Durkin.

HHA FAMILY THEATRE DAY Ticket Request Form: TAMING of the SHREW @ CSC
Saturday 4/8 @ 1:30 pm

Family Last Name:__________________________________ # of tickets Requested:_______($25 each)

Student Name:____________________________________ Student Homeroom:___________________

E-mail for confirmation:__________________________________ Phone #:____________________________

The PTO is seeking sponsorships and donations for our 7th annual Spring
fundraising event, B3 - Bingo, Bidding and Bites, to be held at HHA on April 1,

2017.

B3 guests have a fun night playing bingo and bidding on silent auction items while enjoying delicious
food and drinks generously donated by local restaurants and area businesses. Last year, we hosted
more than 200 adult guests and raised over $14,000, to benefit HHA’s PTO!

Do you own a business or restaurant or know someone who does?

Event Sponsorships are available and must be confirmed by February 10th:

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★ $1,000 Queen Bee: Most prominent exposure. Business name/logo on commemorative
giveaway and all event advertising, signage, and collateral; sponsorship table and
announcements at event; business name in March, April and May school newsletter and
on event ticket website; up to 6 tickets to event* ($150 value) and 12 drink tickets ($60
value).

★ $500 Honey Bee: Business name/logo on event advertising, signage and collateral;
sponsorship table and announcements at event; business name in March, April and
May school newsletter and on event ticket website; up to 4 tickets to event* ($100
value) and 8 drink tickets ($40 value).

★ $250 Bumble Bee: Business name/logo on event advertising, signage and collateral as
well as in March, April and May school newsletters and on event ticket website; up to 2
tickets to event* ($50 value) and 4 drink tickets ($20 value).

(*Tickets to event must be requested by 3/17/17, otherwise, they will be sold)

We are also seeking in-kind silent auction, food and beverage donations. All are tax-

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deductible and will help make B3 a success and generate goodwill for each business!
Corporate Sponsorships must be confirmed by February 10, 2017 and in-kind silent auction
and/or food/beverage donations must be confirmed by March 10, 2017.

Please contact the PTO if you are interested in either a corporate sponsorship or in
making an in-kind donation or know of someone who would be. We can be reached at
[email protected] or leave a note for us in the front office and we will get in touch with you.

Thanks for supporting our school! And don’t forget to save the date April 1, 2017!

The PTO needs YOUR help to make our annual Spring fundraiser a great success!
Volunteers are needed over the next couple of months as we plan for our school’s biggest
fundraiser. B3 Planning meetings will be held immediately following the February 7th and
March 14th PTO meetings at 6pm in the school library. Come and be a part of this amazing
event and find out how you can get involved!!
Volunteers will be needed the weekend of the event! We have many shifts available on Friday
March 31st, Saturday April 1st and Sunday April 2nd. We also have many food and beverage
needs (store bought only) for the event. Go to http://signup.com/go/PhLrmC to sign up for a

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volunteer shift or sign up to donate something for the event.

Huge thanks to our 2017 B3 Committee Chairs:
B3 Event Co-Chairs - OPEN! Let us know if you are interested!
Silent Auction - Valerie Thanner and Adrienne Ekas-Mueting
Bingo & Banker - Gary Roof & Jay Marotte
Food - Yosef Kebede
Ticket Sales - Bonnie Graham & Rebecca Brezenoff
Volunteer Coordinators - Yesenia Mejia & Jill Morrison

Special thanks also to Mary Pat Fannon for helping to secure all of our event permits again this
year as well as John Baker for designing our event posters and tickets!

Reach us at [email protected] or leave a note for us in the front office and we will get in
touch with you.
Thanks for supporting our school! And don’t forget to save the date April 1, 2017!



AUDUBON ADVENTURES IN FEBRUARY 2017 Join the thousands of people from all over the world who participate
in this great weekend of community science! An expert will lead us
With the Patterson Park Audubon Center on a stroll through Patterson Park, while we document each bird
To participate, please RSVP at 410-558-2473 or species we find and submit our data using the eBird app. This is a
great way for students and neighbors of all ages to get involved in
[email protected] real science right in your own backyard. Binoculars provided. No

AUDUBON’S TINY TOTS IN PATTERSON PARK need to RSVP.
Friday, February 17th, 10:30 – 11:30 AM
AUDUBON’S GUIDED BIRD WATCHING WALK IN PATTERSON PARK
Egg-cellent Eggs! Do you know the secret hiding inside an egg? Saturday, February 25th
We’ll go on an egg safari to find out! 8:00 – 9:30 AM

Meet at the picnic tables on the northeastern shore of the Boat Lake All ages and abilities welcome! ∙ Free!
Ages: 2-5 ∙ $5 suggested donation per child, with an adult Meet at the fountain in Patterson Park,
Closest to E. Lombard St. and S. Patterson Park Ave.
Tiny Tots is an early childhood environmental education program Over 200 bird species have visited Patterson Park, an important
where kids make a craft, play a game, and read a story around a migratory stopover in Baltimore City! Audubon experts will lead us in
search of avian friends! Bring the whole family! No experience
nature theme. Join Audubon to discover Patterson Park as an necessary. If you would like to borrow binoculars, drop us an email –
outdoor classroom. Please register in advance: we have plenty to share! There is no need to RSVP for this event, just
[email protected] or 410.558.2473. arrive ready to explore! To borrow binoculars:
[email protected] or 410.558.2473.
GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT – SERVICE LEARNING
OPPORTUNITY! VOLUNTEER WITH AUDUBON’S EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Ready to see the park through the Audubon lens? Eager to learn new
Friday, February 17th ∙ No School This Day!
8:00 – 9:30 AM skills while helping birds and Baltimore? Audubon seeks energetic
volunteers to assist in our outdoor “classroom.” Email for details:
All ages and abilities welcome! ∙ Free!
Meet at the fountain in Patterson Park, closest to E. Lombard St. and [email protected]

S. Patterson Park Ave.

Patterson Park Audubon
Center

Friday, February 17th
8:00 – 9:30 am

Meet at the fountain in
the northwest corner of
Patterson Park, closest to

E. Lombard St. & S.
Patterson Park Ave.

Thursday, February 2nd from 3 – 8 pm

Centro SOL Annual Health Fair

February 25th at 10am at John Ruhrah EMS, 701 Rappolla
St. Basic health screenings (dental, eye, glucose, blood
pressure) and other health activities will be available for
free. For info and pre-registration contact 410.550.1129.

Feria de Salud Anual de Centro SOL, 25 Febrero, 10am en
escuela John Ruhrah, 701 Rappolla St. Habra chequeos
básicos de salud (dental, visión, glucosa, presión
sanguínea) y otras actividades relacionadas con la salud.
Gratis. Para información y pre-registro contacte al
410.550.1129.

Children’s Programs: February 2017

WEEKLY STORYTIMES

Mother Goose Baby Steps

Mondays at 11:00 am
February 6, 13, 27

An interactive nursery rhyme program with music and
movement.

PROGRAMS Preschool Leaps Buena Casa, Buena Brasa

Wednesday at 11:00 am Thursday at 11:00 am
February 1, 8, 15, 22 February 2, 9, 16, 23

A program of stories, songs, and fun for Canciones, rimas, cuentos y
ages 3 —5. juegos para los niños (0-3 años).

Afternoon Boogie Down y sus padres o cuidadores.
Tuesdays in February, 12:30 pm
Kid Flicks: Polly
Thursday, February 9, 4:00 pm

Dance your wiggles out at the library! “Polly” a tv adaptation of the children’s
Move and groove and listen to a good book Pollyanna w/ Philicia Rashad and
book. Keisha Knight Pulliam. Snacks provided.

Hands on Holidays: Tu B'Shvat Southeast Loves Valentine’s Day
Wednesday, February 1, 11 am Tuesday, February 14, 4:00 pm

Join the DBJCC for a fun cultural look Come feel the love at the library! Make a
at the Jewish holiday Tu B'Shevat. Valentine for someone special.

Papel Picado w/ Creative Alliance Cozy Story Time
Monday, February 6, 3:30 pm Thursday, February 23, 3:30 pm

Learn about and try papel picado, a Listen to wintry tales and get cozy with
type of Mexican folk art. Cut detailed hot chocolate.
shapes in paper to make a picture .

Black Hist. Month Scavenger Hunt The Enoch Pratt Free Library will
Wednesday, February 8, 3:30 pm be closed, Monday, Febraruy 20,
2017 in observance of Presidents’
Test your knowledge as well as your
sleuthing skills in scavenger hunt. Day.

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



Winter Safety Tips

Whether winter brings severe storms, light dustings or just cold temperatures, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
has some valuable tips on how to keep your children safe and warm. Please feel free to excerpt these tips or use them in
their entirety for any print or broadcast story, with acknowledgment of source.

What to Wear

• Dress infants and children warmly for outdoor activities. Several thin layers will keep them dry and warm. Don't
forget warm boots, gloves or mittens, and a hat

• The rule of thumb for older babies and young children is to dress them in one more layer of clothing than an adult
would wear in the same conditions.

• When riding in the car, babies and children should wear thin, snug layers rather than thick, bulky coats or
snowsuits.

• Blankets, quilts, pillows, bumpers, sheepskins and other loose bedding should be kept out of an infant's sleeping
environment because they are associated with suffocation deaths and may contribute to Sudden Infant Death
Syndrome (SIDS). It is better to use sleep clothing like one-piece sleepers or wearable blankets.

• If a blanket must be used to keep a sleeping infant warm, it should be thin and tucked under the crib mattress,
reaching only as far as the baby's chest, so the infant's face is less likely to become covered by bedding
materials.

Hypothermia

• Hypothermia develops when a child's temperature falls below normal due to exposure to colder temperatures. It
often happens when a youngster is playing outdoors in extremely cold weather without wearing proper clothing or
when clothes get wet. It can occur more quickly in children than in adults.

• As hypothermia sets in, the child may shiver and become lethargic and clumsy. Speech may become slurred and
body temperature will decline in more severe cases.

• If you suspect your child is hypothermic, call 911 at once. Until help arrives, take the child indoors, remove any
wet clothing, and wrap him in blankets or warm clothes.

Frostbite

• Frostbite happens when the skin and outer tissues become frozen. This condition tends to happen on extremities
like the fingers, toes, ears and nose. They may become pale, gray and blistered. At the same time, the child may
complain that his/her skin burns or has become numb.

• If frostbite occurs, bring the child indoors and place the frostbitten parts of her body in warm (not hot) water. 104°
Fahrenheit (about the temperature of most hot tubs) is recommended. Warm washcloths may be applied to
frostbitten nose, ears and lips.

• Do not rub the frozen areas.

• After a few minutes, dry and cover the child with clothing or blankets. Give him/her something warm to drink.

• If the numbness continues for more than a few minutes, call your doctor.

Winter Health

• If your child suffers from winter nosebleeds, try using a cold air humidifier in the child's room at night. Saline nose
drops or petrolatum may help keep nasal tissues moist. If bleeding is severe or recurrent, consult your
pediatrician.

• Many pediatricians feel that bathing two or three times a week is enough for an infant's first year. More frequent
baths may dry out the skin, especially during the winter.

• Cold weather does not cause colds or flu. But the viruses that cause colds and flu tend to be more common in
the winter, when children are in school and are in closer contact with each other. Frequent hand washing and
teaching your child to sneeze or cough into the bend of her elbow may help reduce the spread of colds and flu.

• Children 6 months of age and up should get the influenza vaccine to reduce their risk of catching the flu. It is not
too late to get the vaccine! Around 80% of all influenza illness generally occurs in January, February, and March.

Winter Sports and Activities

Set reasonable time limits on outdoor play to prevent hypothermia and frostbite. Have children come inside periodically to
warm up.

Using alcohol or drugs before any winter activity, like snowmobiling or skiing, is dangerous and should not be permitted in
any situation.

Ice Skating

• Allow children to skate only on approved surfaces. Check for signs posted by local police or recreation
departments, or call your local police department to find out which areas have been approved.

• Advise your child to:
o Skate in the same direction as the crowd
o Avoid darting across the ice
o Never skate alone
o Not chew gum or eat candy while skating
o Consider having your child wear a helmet, knee pads and elbow pads, especially while learning to skate

Sledding

• Keep sledders away from motor vehicles.

• Children should be supervised while sledding.

• Keep young children separated from older children.

• Sledding feet first or sitting up, instead of lying down head-first, may prevent head injuries.

• Consider having your child wear a helmet while sledding.

• Use steerable sleds, not snow disks or inner tubes.

• Sleds should be structurally sound and free of sharp edges and splinters, and the steering mechanism should be
well lubricated.

• Sled slopes should be free of obstructions like trees or fences, be covered in snow not ice, not be too steep (slope
of less than 30º), and end with a flat runoff.

• Avoid sledding in crowded areas.

SY16 February Elementary Hot Breakfast Menu Menu Subject to change BCPS Food and Nutrition
FRIDAY
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

2/1 2/2 2/3
Select One Select One Select One
Yogurt & Granola Pouch or Turkey Sausage Breakfast Sandwich Cinnamon Glazed French Toast or
Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham Or Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham Assorted Cold Cereal &
Crackers Crackers Nutrigrain Bar

Fruit Fruit Fruit
Orange Banana Selection of Assorted Fruit
Banana Apple Slices

2/6 2/7 2/8 2/9 2/10
Select One Select One Select One Select One Select One
Pancake & Turkey Sausage Link or Turkey Sausage Breakfast Pizza or Bagel & Cream Cheese or Hard Boiled Egg & Buttered Toast Yogurt & Blueberry Muffin or
Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham
Crackers Crackers Crackers or Crackers
Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham
Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit
Granny Smith Apple Granny Smith Apple Orange Crackers Selection of Assorted Fruit
Banana Fruit
Orange Banana
2/15
Select One Apple Slices
Yogurt & Granola Pouch or
2/13 2/14 Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham 2/16 2/17
Select One Select One Crackers Select One PD DAY
Oatmeal Breakfast Bun Hot Oatmeal & Graham Cracker or Turkey Sausage Breakfast Sandwich Schools Closed
Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham Fruit Or Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham
or Crackers Orange Crackers
Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham Banana
Fruit Fruit
Crackers Granny Smith Apple Banana
Fruit Apple Slices
Orange
Granny Smith Apple

2/20 2/21 2/22 2/23 2/24
Select One Select One Select One Select One
PRESIDENT’S DAY Turkey Sausage Breakfast Pizza or Bagel & Cream Cheese or Hard Boiled Egg & Buttered Toast Yogurt & Blueberry Muffin or
Schools Closed Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham Or Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham
Crackers Crackers Crackers Crackers

Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit
Granny Smith Apple Orange Banana Selection of Assorted Fruit
Banana Apple Slices
Orange

2/27 2/28
Select One Select One
Oatmeal Breakfast Bun Hot Oatmeal & Graham Cracker or
Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham
or Crackers
Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham
Fruit
Crackers Granny Smith Apple
Fruit
Orange
Granny Smith Apple
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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

Do something good for
your heart!

Elementary Lunch Menu Celebrate eating red for
good heart health
Lunch includes protein, grains, milk, fresh fruit and

Menu is subject to change without notice.

All of our rolls, breads, and tortillas are made with whole grain.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1/30 1/31 2/1 2/2 2/3

Hamburger/Cheeseburger Spicy or Mild Chicken on Chicken Burrito Bowl Shrimp Po Boy w/Boom Cheese French Bread
Boom Sauce or Deli Pizza or
on Whole Grain Roll or WG Bun Filet on Roll or w/Salsa, Mexican Rice or Sandwich Deli Cold Cut Sandwich
Deli Sandwich Deli Sandwich Tuna Salad Sandwich Sides:
Sides: Sides: Sides: Steamed Broccoli Sides:
Sweet Potato Chunks Corn Fiesta Taco Black Beans Side Salad Carrot Sticks w/Dip
Side Salad Side Salad Side Salad Side Salad

2/6 2/7 2/8 2/9 2/10
Fish Fillet on Whole Grain Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Hamburger/Cheeseburger Turkey Meatballs in
Bun w/Tartar Sauce or Garlic Breadstick or Deli on Bun or Hunan Orange Sauce, Cheese or Turkey
Breaded Chicken Filet on Sandwich Tuna Salad Sandwich Brown Rice or Pepperoni Pizza
Bun Sides: Sides: Deli Sandwich Wedge or
Sides: Vegetarian Beans Sides: Deli Cold Cut Sandwich
Oven Fries Steamed Carrots Side Salad Sides:
Side Salad Collard Greens Carrot Sticks w/Dip
Side Salad Side Salad Side Salad

2/13 2/14 2/15 2/16 2/17

Hot Dog on WG Bun Teriyaki Chicken over Rice Surf OR Turf Spiral Rotini w/Italian PD DAY
or or Meat Sauce or Deli
Breaded Chicken Filet on Deli Sandwich (Salisbury Steak OR Shrimp Sandwich Schools Closed
Bun Sides: Sides:
Sides: Steamed Broccoli Poppers) or Green Beans 2/24
Vegetarian Beans Side Salad Side Salad
Side Salad Deli Sandwich Cheese or Turkey
2/21 2/23 Pepperoni Pizza
2/20 Sides: Wedge or
Fish Nuggets, Rosemary Garlic Potatoes Breaded Chicken Deli Cold Cut Sandwich
PRESIDENT’S DAY Macaroni and Cheese or Side Salad Drumstick and Sides:
Deli Sandwich Waffle or Carrot Sticks w/Dip
Schools Closed Sides: 2/22 Deli Sandwich Side Salad
Steamed Carrots Red Sides
Bell Pepper & Tomato Big Bold Burger w/Boom Collard Greens
Crudité Cup Red Boom Sauce, Onion Rings Side Salad
Delicious Apples or
Tuna Salad Sandwich
Sides:
Homestyle Potato Salad
Side Salad

2/27 2/28
Mini Cheese Calzonettes
Breaded Chicken Filet on w/Marinara Sauce or Deli
Bun Sandwich
or Sides:
Turkey & Cheese Sandwich
Sides: Collard Greens
Steamed Corn Side Salad
Side Salad

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

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

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

February 2017 HHA Activities

Wednesday, February 1, 2017 Wednesday, February 8, 2017
• 7:30am - 8am Ms. Kosmer Coach Class • 7:30am - 8am Ms. Kosmer Coach Class
• 2:40pm - 3:30pm Gr 5 Math Coach Class • 2:40pm - 3:30pm Gr 5 Math Coach Class
• 2:40pm - 3:30pm Grs 6-8 Study Hall • 2:40pm - 3:30pm Grs 6-8 Study Hall
• 2:40pm - 3:40pm Stocks in the Future • 2:40pm - 3:40pm Stocks in the Future Gr 7
• 2:45pm - 3:45pm French Club • 2:45pm - 3:45pm French Club
• 2:45pm - 4pm Lego Robotics Team • 2:50pm - 5pm Musical Rehearsal
• 2:50pm - 5pm Musical Rehearsal
• 4:30pm - 6:30pm Helping Up Mission Thursday, February 9, 2017

• 7:30am - 8am Ms. Kosmer Coach Class

Thursday, February 2, 2017 • 8am – 9am Parent Support Group - Spanish

• 7:30am - 8am Ms. Kosmer Coach Class • 2:40pm - 3:30pm Gr 5 Coach Class

• 9:30am - 11am Bookmobile Visit • 2:50pm - 4pm Gr 8 Pre/Algebra Coach Class

• 2:40pm - 3:30pm Gr 5 Coach Class • 2:50pm - 5pm Musical Rehearsal

• 2:40pm - 3:30pm Grs 6-8 Study Hall • 2:50pm - 3:50pm Spanish Class

• 2:45pm - 3:15pm Grs 2-8 ESOL Homework Club • 2:50pm - 4pm STEAM K-4

• 2:50pm - 4pm Gr 8 Pre/Algebra Coach Class • 3pm - 4pm Debate

• 2:50pm - 5pm Musical Rehearsal • 2:40pm - 3:30pm Grs 6-8 Study Hall

• 2:50pm - 3:50pm Spanish Class • 2:45pm - 3:15pm Grs 2-8 ESOL Homework Club

• 2:50pm - 4pm STEAM K-4

• 3pm - 4pm Gr 4-8 Debate Friday, February 10, 2017
• 7:30am - 8am
• 3pm - 8pm PTO Tutti Gusti Night • 2:50pm - 3:50pm Ms. Kosmer Coach Class
• 2:50pm - 4pm Guitar
• 4pm - 5pm Basketball Game • 2:50pm - 5pm STEAM K-4
• 2:40pm - 3:30pm Musical Rehearsal
Friday, February 3, 2017 Grs 6-8 Study Hall
• 7:30am - 8am Ms. Kosmer Coach Class
• 8:15am - 11:45am Gr 3 Audubon Saturday, February 11, 2017
• 2:40pm - 3:30pm Grs 6-8 Study Hall
• 2:50pm - 5pm Musical Rehearsal 9am - 3pm Musical Rehearsal
• 2:50pm - 3:50pm Guitar
• 2:50pm - 4pm STEAM K-4 Monday, February 13, 2017
• Ms. Bierley Dentist Field Trip
Saturday, February 4, 2017 • LGP Snack Sale
• 7:30am - 8am Ms. Kosmer Coach Class
• 9am - 3pm Musical Rehearsal • 2:40pm - 3:20pm Gr 4 Coach Class
• 2:40pm - 3:30pm Grs 6-8 Study Hall
Monday, February 6, 2017 Ms. Kosmer Coach Class • 2:40pm - 3:40pm Stocks in the Future Gr 6
• 7:30am - 8am Gr 4 Coach Class • 2:40pm – 4pm Open Doors
• 2:40pm - 3:20pm Grs 6-8 Study Hall • 2:45pm - 3:15pm Grs 2-8 ESOL Homework Club
• 2:40pm - 3:30pm Stocks in the Future Gr 6 • 2:45pm - 4pm Lego Robotics Team
• 2:40pm - 3:40pm Brownies • 2:50pm - 3:30pm Dance Committee
• 2:45pm - 4pm Gr 4-8 Jr/Cadets • 2:50pm - 6pm Gym Dress Rehearsal
• 2:45pm - 4pm Grs 2-8 ESOL Homework Club
• 2:45pm - 3:15pm K-1 Daisies Tuesday, February 14, 2017
• 2:45pm - 4pm Lego Robotics Team
• 2:45pm - 4pm Dance Committee • LGP Snack Sale
• 2:50pm - 3:30pm Musical Rehearsal
• 2:50pm - 5pm • 7:30am - 8am Ms. Kosmer Coach Class

• 2:40pm - 4pm Gr 6-8 Builders Club

• 2:40pm - 3:30pm Grs 6-8 Study Hall

Tuesday, February 7, 2017 • 2:50pm - 4pm Gr 8 Pre/Algebra Coach Class
• 7:30am - 8am
• 2:40pm - 3:30pm Ms. Kosmer Coach Class • 2:50pm - 4pm Gr Debate
• 2:45pm - 5pm Grs 6-8 Study Hall
• 2:50pm - 4pm Green Leaders • 2:50pm - 4pm Hip Hop Club
• 2:50pm - 4pm Gr 8 Pre/Algebra Coach Class
• 3pm - 4pm Hip Hop Club • 3pm - 4pm Chess
• 2:50pm - 4pm Chess
• 3pm - 4pm Debate • 3pm - 4pm HHA Lottery
• 6pm - 7pm Basketball
PTO Meeting

Wednesday, February 15, 2017 Thursday, February 23, 2017

• LGP Snack Sale • 7:30am - 8am Ms. Kosmer Coach Class

• 7:30am - 8am Ms. Kosmer Coach Class • 2:40pm - 3:30pm Gr 5 Coach Class

• 8:30am - 9:30am Chat With Matt – Budget Meeting • 2:40pm - 3:30pm Grs 6-8 Study Hall

• 9am - 10am Shakespeare Festival Grs 7 & 8 • 2:45pm - 3:15pm Grs 2-8 ESOL Homework Club

• 2:40pm - 3:30pm Gr 5 Math Coach Class • 2:50pm - 4pm Gr 8 Pre/Algebra Coach Class

• 2:40pm - 3:30pm Grs 6-8 Study Hall • 2:50pm - 6pm Gym Dress Rehearsal

• 2:40pm - 3:40pm Stocks in the Future Gr 7 • 2:50pm - 3:50pm Spanish Class

• 2:45pm - 3:45pm French Club • 2:50pm - 4pm STEAM K-4

• 2:45pm - 5pm Green Leaders • 3pm - 4pm Debate

• 2:45pm - 4pm Lego Robotics Team

• 2:50pm - 6pm Dress Rehearsal Friday, February 24, 2017
• 7:30am - 8am
• 3pm - 4pm School Family Council Meeting – • 2:40pm - 3:30pm Ms. Kosmer Coach Class
• 2:50pm - 3:50pm Grs 6-8 Study Hall
Budget Meeting • 2:50pm - 4pm Guitar
• 7pm - 8pm STEAM K-4
• 4:30pm - 6:30pm Helping Up Mission Spring Musical

Thursday, February 16, 2017

• LGP Snack Sale

• LGP No Uniform Day Saturday, February 25, 2017

• 7:30am - 8am Ms. Kosmer Coach Class • 7pm - 8pm Spring Musical

• 2:40pm - 3:30pm Gr 5 Coach Class

• 2:40pm - 3:30pm Grs 6-8 Study Hall Sunday, February 26, 2017

• 2:45pm - 3:15pm Grs 2-8 ESOL Homework Club • 2pm - 3pm Spring Musical

• 2:50pm - 4pm Gr 8 Pre/Algebra Coach Class Monday, February 27, 2017
• Progress Reports Sent Home
• 2:50pm - 6pm Dress Rehearsal • 7:30am - 8am Ms. Kosmer Coach Class
• 2:40pm - 3:20pm Gr 4 Coach Class
• 2:50pm - 3:50pm Spanish Class • 2:40pm - 4pm Gr 6-8 Open Doors
• 2:40pm - 3:30pm Grs 6-8 Study Hall
• 2:50pm - 4pm STEAM K-4 • 2:40pm - 3:40pm Stocks in the Future Gr 6
• 2:45pm - 4pm Gr 4-8 Jr/Cadets
• 3pm - 4pm Debate • 2:45pm - 3:15pm Grs 2-8 ESOL Homework Club
• 2:45pm - 4pm K-1 Daisies
Friday, February 17, 2017 • 2:50pm - 3:30pm Dance Committee
• School Closed Professional Development

Saturday, February 18, 2017
• 7:30am - 4pm Debate Tournament

Monday, February 20, 2017 Tuesday, February 28, 2017
• School Closed President’s Day

• 7:30am - 8am Ms. Kosmer Coach Class

Tuesday, February 21, 2017 • 9am - 11:15am PreK Audubon

• 7:30am - 8am Ms. Kosmer Coach Class • 2:40pm - 4pm Gr 6-8 Builders Club

• 2:40pm - 3:30pm Grs 6-8 Study Hall • 2:40pm - 3:30pm Grs 6-8 Study Hall

• 2:45pm - 5pm Green Leaders • 2:45pm - 5pm Green Leaders

• 2:50pm - 4pm Gr 8 Pre/Algebra Coach Class • 2:50pm - 4pm Gr 8 Pre/Algebra Coach Class

• 2:50pm - 4pm Debate • 2:50pm - 4pm Hip Hop Club Grs 5-8

• 2:50pm - 6pm Gym Dress Rehearsal • 2:50pm - 4pm Debate

• 2:50pm - 4pm Hip Hop Club • 3pm - 4pm Chess

• 3pm - 4pm Chess

Wednesday, February 22, 2017
• 7:30am - 8am Ms. Kosmer Coach Class
• 2:40pm - 3:30pm Gr 5 Math Coach Class
• 2:40pm - 3:30pm Grs 6-8 Study Hall
• 2:40pm - 3:40pm Stocks in the Future Gr 7
• 2:45pm - 3:45pm French Club
• 2:50pm - 6pm Dress Rehearsal
• 3pm - 3:30pm Wellness Committee

Hampstead Hill Academy PTO
Box Tops Fundraiser

February 2017

December Collection Update
 Congratulations to Ms. Hammett’s PreK class for winning the Class Box Tops collec-

tion contest. They won a hot chocolate party and the traveling trophy!
 Congratulations to PreK student Nylah Edwards for collecting the most BoxTops!
 Students, teachers and neighbors collected over 600 Box Tops in December!

February Collection Contest Where to Find Box Tops
 Complete Valentine’s collection sheet by attach-  Annie’s Refrigerated Dough
 Nature Valley™ Backpacker
ing 10 Box Tops (or as many as you can)
 Turn into school by Tuesday, February 28 Chewy Oatmeal Bites
 A completed sheet will get you a sweet treat  GM Tiny Toast Cereal
 Class with the most Box Tops wins a cupcake  See complete list at

party (must collect at least 100 Box Tops) www.BTFE.com

More Ways to Earn

 Enter daily at the link below to win 5000 Box Tops for our school
www.boxtops4education.com/earn/sweepstakes/2017/hefty-clean-start

 Look for specially marked General Mills cereals for
“Million Box Tops Sweepstakes”. Codes are inside
box and can be entered online or you can submit
with your Box Tops at school.