December 2016 HHA Parent News Magazine

HAMPSTEAD HILL ACADEMY

PARENT NEWS MAGAZINE

DECEMBER, 2016

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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 The country elected Donald Trump president. Without
being partisan, it is always our job as professionals to
410.396.9146 410.396.3637 fax make our students feel safe and loved. Our teachers
www.hha47.org listen to what your children say in circles and help
them process what the policy discussions may mean.
Matt Hornbeck, Principal [email protected] We have asked our staff to consider some of the
Arleen Proto, Assistant Principal [email protected] statements made by the President-Elect during the
campaign and to view his words through the eyes of
John Paz, Assistant Principal [email protected] our students. A central plank of the President-Elect’s
campaign was to build a wall to keep illegal
Hampstead Hill Academy immigrants out and to deport 11 million immigrants
is operated by the Baltimore Curriculum Project, a local nonprofit currently living and working in our country. Some of
our students and their families fear what this means
organization celebrating more than a decade for them today and tomorrow. Misogyny came up
over and over during the campaign. Many of our girls
of service and student learning in Baltimore. and their mothers and grandmothers as well as the
boys and men in our school community are shocked
Laura Doherty, President [email protected] and troubled by statements made by the President-
John McGill, Director of Academic Affairs [email protected] Elect. Finally, the religious intolerance expressed in
the discussion of a ban on or registry of Muslims is
www.baltimorecp.org antithetical to our work at HHA. These confusing
messages from the President-Elect may raise
HHA Parent News Magazine is published monthly for the families and questions from your children. Please focus on Mr.
community of Hampstead Hill Academy Trump's acceptance speech where he said he wants
the country to come together. We all have a lot of
Editor work to do on that front. In this season of
Geraldine Swann thanksgiving, I want the entire HHA community -
Director of Community Outreach staff, parents, and students – to know how deeply
proud I am of our work getting our girls and boys
Publisher ready for success in high school, college and their
Matt Hornbeck, Principal chosen career. I am grateful to be a part of our
collective effort to make HHA a sanctuary for learning,
Magazine contributions from: joy and love. Building for a better future for our
HHA staff children and grandchildren is what pushes us forward.

Club coordinators
Community Organizations

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IMPORTANT DATES THIS MONTH What’s Inside…

 12/1, PTO Tutti Gusti Night, 3-8 pm Top News Stories page 4
 12/1, Adult Paint Night to Benefit Pennies for Patients,
 Current HHA information along with
6:30-8:30 pm upcoming events
 12/5, Girl Scout Cookie Sale After School
 12/8, Parent Meeting, HHA Middle School for Your Child, News from the Teams page 5

5-7 pm – Dinner Included  What your child is doing in class along
 12/9, Middle School Dance, 4:30-6:30 pm with resource, enrichment and ESOL
 12/9, PTO Movie Night, 6:30 pm information
 12/12, Progress Reports Sent Home
 12/13, PTO meeting in the library, 6 pm Club/Activities News page 10
 12/14, International Breakfast, 8-9 am
 12/16, Purple Friday  Updates and announcements for the
 12/20, Community Arts Night, 5:30-7 pm many clubs offered at HHA
 12/21, School Family Council Meeting, 3 pm
 12/21, Wellness Committee, 3 pm Family Information page 13
 12/23 – 1/2, Winter Break
 1/3, School Reopens  Issues important to our parents on a
variety of subjects
A COMPLETE CALENDAR WITH ALL ACTIVITIES LISTED IS
PTO News page 14
LOCATED AT THE END OF THE NEWS MAGAZINE
 News from the Parent/Teacher
Organization at HHA

Student Attendance page 15

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

Let Us Know What You are
Thinking page 17

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

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE
MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS’ SOCCER

The Middle School Boys' Soccer finished 1st place in
the division weekend tournament following a 5-1-2

season. Congratulations to all of the boys on the
soccer team! Special thanks to Coach Donovan for
working with this group of students and bringing

them to a victorious ending of the season!

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TOP NEWS STORIES

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS OF EDUCATORS AT TITLE I SCHOOLS

Students at Title I schools are expected to receive instruction in core academic subjects (reading and language arts, mathematics, science, social
studies and the arts) from highly qualified teachers. In fact, City Schools is working hard to ensure that all teachers in all schools meet state and
federal “highly qualified” standards. City Schools is committed to ensuring that teachers and paraprofessionals are highly skilled, and the district
monitors teachers’ qualifications, certifications and ongoing professional development.

All parents and guardians have the legal right to request information regarding the professional qualifications of the teachers and paraprofessionals
who work with their children, including:

 Whether a teacher has met state qualifications and licensing requirements for the grade levels and subject areas being taught
 Whether a teacher is teaching under a waiver as an emergency, temporary or provisional teacher
 A teacher’s undergraduate degree major and other education and certification background information
 A paraprofessional’s qualifications

In addition, HHA’s Focus grant for 2016-2017 allows us to have additional coaching resources for teachers in grades 4 - 8 in both reading and math.
These coaches provide timely feedback to the teachers for classroom tasks ranging from detailed review of MAP scores, lesson planning and
classroom management. In addition, the grant provides for two STEAM tutors who pull children or support children in the classroom as they learn
to mastery.

CHOOSING HHA MIDDLE SCHOOL APPLICATIONS FOR THE LOTTERY
AND PRE-KINDERGARTEN
FOR YOUR CHILD
Spread the word to family and friends that applications for the
Rising 6th grade students have a number of middle school choices. lottery and pre-kindergarten are available at HHA. The lottery is
Students may decide to continue their studies at HHA, attend held for students at all grade levels who do not live in the zoned
parochial or independent schools or citywide programs such as area for the school. If you do not live in this area and would like for
Ingenuity or Advanced Academic. The overwhelming majority of your child to attend HHA, you can pick up an application at school or
students attending HHA in 5th grade decide to return for 6th grade. visit this link www.baltimorecityschools.org/Page/15408. The lottery
In fact, in recent years, students have returned to HHA from will take place Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at 3 pm.
Ingenuity and declined to attend private school. Reasons to stay at
HHA include rigorous academic programming and great teachers, PROGRESS REPORTS ISSUED
admission to the very best high schools in the Baltimore area, the MONDAY, DECEMBER 12TH
convenience of knowing HHA’s procedures, access to HHA’s
administrators, our friendly and comforting climate and culture,
friends your child has known for years, and a middle school program
that prepares your child for high school. There is a special middle
school information session for rising 6th grade students and their
families Thursday, December 8, 2016 from 5-7 pm, dinner is
included.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE REGARDING SCHOOL LUNCH

We have noticed students bringing to lunch large containers of salty snacks, sweets, candy and soda.
We are asking that parents send their child to school with food portions for only their student.
These large quantities of snacks are not a healthy food choice for our children. Please monitor what
food items your child is bringing to school on a daily basis – please single-serving size only!

2016-2017 CRITERIA FOR PRINCIPAL’S LIST AND

HONOR ROLL

Students at HHA who achieve the highest levels of performance are recognized on the Principal’s List and Honor Roll. Students in grade 1 must
achieve a grade of P with a 1 or 2 in all subjects and S in all subjects for conduct to be recognized on the Principal’s List. In grades 2-5, the
Principal’s List distinction recognizes students with all E’s in Core subjects. In grades 2-5, Honor Roll students are noted for receiving all G’s and E’s
in core subjects. You can find a list of our top performing students in this newsletter. Students in grades 6-8 are recognized for their scholarship,
leadership and citizenship through the Leaders Go Places program.

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A big thank you to Langermann’s restaurant (410.534.3287
http://www.langermanns.com/)and owner Mark Lasker and his team for
sponsoring a delicious holiday dinner for HHA teachers! The restaurant will be
closed to the public for this event, which we very much appreciate. As many
members of our school community well know, Langermann’s has a gorgeous
setting and outstanding food. The holiday dinner will feature the
outstanding dishes for which this local restaurant is famous, including
shrimp and grits and short rib entrees. Langermann’s recognizes how
hard our teachers work and has really worked with us to make the evening
wonderful and to stay within our modest budget. Please remember Langermann’s this holiday season and in the
New Year when deciding where to spend your dining dollars!

NEWS FROM THE TEAMS

PREK

Students have been learning about families and communities. In December, students will learn about winter holidays and community helpers. If
you or anyone you know has a special job such as a police officer, firefighter, doctor, etc., please let the PreK teachers know. They would like to
have guests come in to share what they do in the community. Also in December, students will continue to learn about shapes. Look around your
home and neighborhood for examples of shapes and have your child identify and describe the shapes. Also, please make sure your child has a
LABELED coat to wear to school. Finally, as the weather gets colder, students get sick more easily. It is very important that students are healthy
enough to come to school each day. Please continue to remind students to wash their hands regularly to keep from getting sick! Thank you!

KINDERGARTEN

Students have been focusing on fall activities and celebrations. They will
continue to talk about holidays and family traditions. If your family has a special
holiday tradition and you would like to share it with the class, please contact
your child's teacher. In addition, students will practice putting on their winter
wear to go outside. Please encourage your child to practice at home so they can
put on their coats, hats and gloves without any help. Thank you for your support
with the Pennies for Patients campaign. Kindergarten is in 1st PLACE! On
December 15th, the kindergarten students will walk to the Highlandtown Train
Garden. Please join your child on the visit to the train garden.

GRADE 1 Students had a fantastic

Can you recognize these pictures? time on their trip to the

farm! The boys and girls Kindergarten students enjoy fall fun in Patterson Park
went on a hay ride, fed

animals and milked a cow.

The 1st grade team would like to thank the HHA PTO for partially sponsoring this trip. The

students make a collage as a way to say thank you. The students, also, participated in a project

where they disguised a turkey to save it from being Thanksgiving dinner. The turkeys were very

creative and the writing that the children did to go along with the project was terrific. Also, the

students showcased their math skills at the Math Rumble. All of the students did a great job!

They are now looking forward to the field trip to the Highlandtown Train Garden. Look for

more information to be sent home. The 1st grade teachers would like to thank the parents who

generously donated extra snacks for the classrooms. All students are now able to enjoy a

healthy snack each day. Have a safe and relaxing winter break! Come back ready to learn more

in the year 2017!

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GRADE 2

Students enjoyed their trip to the Natural History Museum in D.C. The children enjoyed seeing
the dinosaurs, evolution of man exhibit and the Hope Diamond. Thank you to the HHA PTO
for helping to sponsor this great trip. Students also had a fantastic time at the Family
Heritage Celebration Feast. The projects that the children created were amazing and the food
and company were wonderful. Thank you to the parents for bringing such delicious food!
Also, students showcased their math skills at the Math Rumble. All of the students did a great
job!

GRADE 3

Reading: All students will review story elements such as characters, character traits and the
setting of a story. They will also begin to identify the plot and solution within a story by using
the SWBS method (Somebody, Wanted, But, So). Look for a new type of homework that will
feature this method of identifying the main character, plot and solution in the stories. As a
reminder, it is always beneficial to read with your child every night and ask questions about
the text regarding the characters, character traits, plot and solution of the story. Happy
reading!

Language/Social Studies: Students are working to improve their writing each and every day.
They are working on writing longer stories and are reporting what happened in a series of
pictures. In social studies, they just finished learning about health and safety in our city. They
will begin to learn about our city's transportation system and government.

Math: Students had a fantastic time on their field trip to see a play at Goucher College. It was 2nd grade students learned about
a fun opportunity to learn about math through magic tricks. Currently, students are working dinosaurs, the evolution of man and much
to solve word problems (one and two-step) using a problem solving process and bar modeling.
They will also use mental math strategies to solve number sentences into the thousands. more at the Natural History Museum in
Keep practicing those math facts at home for fluency. Washington, DC

GRADE 4

Reading: Students are reading more complicated fiction and non-fiction texts and are being asked to answer high level comprehension questions.
Some of the students are reading a text centered around horse racing and others are reading a collection of folktales.

Language: All students are working in Reasoning and Writing Level D. They are making wonderful progress in their textbook. Some of the skills
that the students have been learning are summary sentences, misleading and inaccurate claims and how to put these two items together by
writing paragraphs stating the sources. Student will begin to work with nouns, verbs, contradictions and correlations.

Social Studies: Students have been learning about Colonial Maryland, and will also create their own colonies. They have already learned about
Europeans coming to North America, the Maryland colony being founded, and the growth of the Maryland colony. Coming up, students will learn
about the Revolution and a New Nation.

Math: Students are working on fraction operations. They will add and subtract
fractions with different denominators, add and subtract mixed numbers, and find
the fraction of a set by multiplying fractions times a whole number.
Congratulations to all of the 4th grade mathematicians who participated in the
Math Rumble! The 4th grade teachers are so proud of how well the students did.
Remember, all students need to continue practicing multiplication facts at home.

Field Trips: All students will walk to the Highlandtown Train Garden Tuesday,
December 6th. Teachers are in need of chaperones for this field trip. This trip is
free for both students and chaperones. Each group will go during their time with
Ms. Adams’. For specific times, please see your child’s permission slip which is
due Friday, December 2nd.

Homework: Through a Donors Choose Project, Ms. Adams was able to get over

4th grade students get familiar with games to take 70 board and card games for students to take home for homework each week.
home as a homework assignment Students get to pick a new game each week to take home to play with theirfamily,
friends or themselves. Students need to complete a journal entry each week for

their new games. The entry includes the name of the game, who they played with, their favorite part of the game, if they would change anything

about the game and if they have any advice for future players. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Adams.

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Portfolio Items & Projects: Students in all groups are finalizing their first portfolio project - their Geography Lapbook. Students used what they
learned in Unit 2: Natural Maryland to help them create the lapbooks. Students used research skills to help them define new vocabulary. Look for
your child’s portfolio piece to come home at the end of the year. Students will begin their Famous Maryland Noun projects. All students have their
topics, and can use books and the internet to complete research on their projects. Students will create a PowerPoint Presentation or put their
research on a tri-fold board. Tri-fold boards can be purchased for $2 from Ms. Adams. Projects are due Monday, December 19th. All students will
present to their classmates beginning Tuesday, December 20th. Invitations will be sent to family members to attend during the first week in
December. If your student has any questions about the project, please see Ms. Adams.

GRADE 5

Reading: All students continue to read rigorous texts in the form of fictional short stories and novels. Through the reading of these texts, students
have strengthened their ability to answer higher-order thinking questions that focus on sequencing, point of view, theme, etc. and to cite text
evidence to support their responses to these questions. Please check your child's agenda each night to ensure that you are aware of all homework
assignments, upcoming events and/or upcoming assessments. In addition, please check your child's grade report for reading, which is sent home
each Friday, so that you are able to monitor your child's progress. Lastly, have a wonderful winter break!

Language: Students finished taking Test 5 which covered numerous writing skills. One skill in particular is the retell. This is where the student
listens to a long passage out loud two times and then has to write the passage in as much detail from memory. It is challenging, but each student
worked very hard to be successful!

Math: Students have been learning about fraction and decimal operations. They have been doing an awesome job. Students recently wrote short
essays in which they described what they want to be when they grow up and how math would be used in their careers. It has been great to see the
students working towards their goals.

Science: Students are discussing different energy resources, and whether these resources are renewable or nonrenewable. They will begin to
review the Life Science unit for the next test. After this test, students will move into Earth Science. Be sure to check your student’s agenda book
each night for homework assignments and helpful reminders.

GRADE 6

Humanities: Students are completing novel units and are studying ancient Greek mythology. They are studying vocabulary and developing their
narrative and expository writing skills. The upcoming portfolio projects will include multi-paragraph essays and students' original myths.

Math: Students finished the Four Operations of Fraction unit by completing the Quarter 1 portfolio project. For this project, they created their own
recipe involving fractions and then adjusted the recipe depending on the serving size. Remind your students that coach class is Thursdays from
2:50 -3:30 pm.

Science: Students are officially rock and mineral experts! Take them on a hike or to the park in search of rocks. See if your child can correctly
identify the rocks they find. Students are currently working on their second quarter portfolio projects about the rock cycle. Ask them to tell you
about their stories. The next topic of study is earthquakes and volcanoes.

GRADE 7

Language Arts: After ending their Emmett Till unit, students
were able to visit the National Museum of African American
History and Culture. Students were able to travel back in time
and experience America through the perspective of African
Americans. As students read A Long Walk to Water by Linda
Sue Park, they'll be able to travel to Africa to study the true
story of Salva, one of the Lost Boys from South Sudan.

Math: Students will continue with Domain 3 Expression and
Equations. They will work on factoring and expanding linear
expressions, adding and subtracting algebraic expressions,
solving word problems with equations and solving word
problems with inequalities.

Science: Students will learn about the role of meiosis in 7th grade students visited the National Museum of African American
reproduction. Expanding on what they learn about History and Culture to continue the study of Emmett Till and other
reproduction, they will focus on the study of genetics and
heredity. Just before break, students will complete a mini- famous African Americans
unit centered on the ever evolving world and the species that
live in this space.

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GRADE 8

Language Arts: Students have now completed the argumentative essay unit and have worked on identifying the claim, warrants, and evidence in
informational texts. They have debated about the soda ban in New York City in 2012, and how it affected the citizens of this city. They have also
written an argumentative essay from a student selected topic list. For December, students will read The Crucible and identify conflict, character
actions, and link it to the historical time period of 1692. They will also participate in oral discussions, research different topics around the Salem
Witch Trials and compare the mass hysteria of that time period to the 1950's Red Scare and McCarthyism.

Math: Students are being introduced to the relationship between linear functions, graphs and domain. Additionally, students have begun to use
Google Classroom as a way to facilitate Do Nows and access online math programs like Desmos, an online graphing calculator tool. Students also
learned about the connection between math and art by exploring the history of fractals and their relationship with animation, computer generated
images and nature.

Science: Students will finish their first portfolio project of the year, Balloon Racers, by building, testing, and analyzing data from their racers. This
project concludes the first half of the motion unit. In December, students will move into the forces section of physics. Students will describe
objects in motion using Newton’s Three Laws of Motion, as well as discuss forces like gravity and friction. They will complete a variety of learning
labs to help visualize these difficult concepts, including the construction of pendulums to define the Law of Universal Gravitation. In addition,
students will also be involved in many other rigorous and fun learning projects. In late December and into the New Year, students will design,
construct, and present roller coaster models that display all of the concepts they have discussed in physics.

LEADERS GO PLACES

The Leaders Go Places (LGP) program provides your child with small group high school advisory, access to weekly assemblies, special speakers, and
targeted help with important note taking and organizational skills. In addition, LGP tracks your child’s grade point average (GPA), behavior and
attendance and service learning hours. Success in these three areas means rewards including academic trips to Washington and Philadelphia and
community-building trips to Hershey Park and the beach. Depending on your child’s GPA, behavior and attendance, and service learning hours,
he/she may earn a leadership level – bronze, silver, gold or platinum. Students on leadership level receive special uniform shirts, pins, and their
picture posted in the hall of fame. We know you have middle school choices, and we hope you choose to stay with us! See Mr. Hornbeck or Mrs.
Seymour, HHA’s Guidance Counselor, with comments or questions.

This month’s “Promise of the Month” is “To Persevere” and students have participated in a number of mini-lessons and conversations with their
teachers and mentors about what it looks like when leaders persevere through challenges. When students display this promise in the month of
December, they will earn a raffle ticket to be entered in a bi-weekly drawing at community circles. This month, students will come together with
their LGP mentor groups to reflect on the 1st quarter and determine what steps need to be taken to meet goals in Quarter 2. Last month a letter
went home to our middle school families about a change made to Class Dojo points. If you did not receive this letter, please email Mr. Cobb at
[email protected].

RESOURCES

PHYSICAL EDUCATION CORE KNOWLEDGE EXTENSION

PreK and kindergarten students will continue to work on ball skills PreK and kindergarten classes will sing and move, and grade 1 and 2
and large group games. Students in grades 2, 3 and 4 will work on students will learn about Early American civilizations. Students in
ball and body control skills. They will also start station and grades 3 and 4 will learn about Native Americans, and grade 5
parachute activities. Students in grades 5, 6, 7 and 8 will finish the students will learn about early American Civilizations. Students in
basketball unit and take the test. Students will then begin volleyball. grades 6 and 8 will complete a variety of writing activities. Grade 7
students will continue to do Duolingo.
ART
HEALTH
Students have been working in the art room this past month
focusing on still life drawings and paintings. They have also been Students in grades PreK-2 will continue to learn about personal
studying the artist Paul Cezanne, Janet Fish and Vaclav Vytlacil and safety by practicing how to respond when approached by strangers,
have been learning how to create realistic still life using and students in grades 3 and 4 will continue to learn about the
value. Classes will continue with still life projects and will move onto dangers of tobacco. Students in grades 5 and 6 have started the
winter/holiday projects. unit on alcohol by participating in stations to stimulate alcohol’s
dangerous effects. Students in grades 7 and 8 will continue to
MUSIC LESSONS discuss and research the dangers of drug use.

Students continue to work on music that will be performed at the
Community Arts Night on Tuesday, December 20th. All music
students will perform two musical pieces at this event.

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FOOD FOR LIFE

In November, everyone prepared two Thanksgiving classics - mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce. Many students were excited to cook these
foods for their family and other recipes they’ve learned in Food for Life. Ms. Demas loves to know when your kids help cook at home. Please email
[email protected] to share your success stories!

DRAMA Students show off masks made in Drama class as part
of the study of Greek performance
Students have been investigating the idea of theatre being a form
of “storytelling.” They have explored the history of theatre,
beginning in Ancient Greece, the structure of the Greek
performance space and the necessity of big bold physical and vocal
choices in order to connect with an audience. Students have been
able to apply learned principles to the creation of Greek masks and
performance of scenes from Greek plays. The middle school
students have also been given the opportunity to relate the skills
required for a Greek performance to those of a contemporary
performance, speech, or presentation by observing an actual
performance of a Greek play. Additionally, eight students have
come together to develop scenes for the 2nd Annual Baltimore
Citywide Shakespeare Festival in February. They are working on
scenes from Twelfth Night, Richard III, Julius Caesar and Othello.

LIBRARY

HHA Library Facts:

 The HHA library is open at 7:45 am every day for students, parents and
younger siblings to check out books! Please stop in!

 Students can check out extra books if they are doing a project for school. We
have great books on states, animals, famous people and much more!

 Students should return books as soon as they are done so others can enjoy.
They should not wait for their scheduled library day. Please help them to
remember.

 All students, especially middle school, can come to the library any day and at
any time with their teacher’s approval.

Please Return Your Library Books!

Please remember to return your library books so
others may enjoy reading the books

JOIN US TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20TH FOR THE WINTER COMMUNITY ARTS NIGHT!
5:30-7 PM

Don’t miss this wonderful celebration of art, music and food created by HHA students! Home-made gingerbread houses by
students in Culinary Arts Club will be on display. The band and orchestra concert are free. Dinner is $4 per person with
RSVP, $5 per person without RSVP. Email Ms. Demas at [email protected] to RSVP or to volunteer.

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

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

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NATURE EXPLORATION

Students have been taking advantage of the Indian summer and have spent most of this fall being outside. Students in grade 2 continue to learn
about pollination, and students in grade 4 are investigating a variety of animal adaptations. Students in grade 6 have been exploring the different
abiotic factors that are essential to every ecosystem with a very different approach to studying the water cycle. Students in grade 8 are
investigating renewable and non-renewable natural resources. Our youngest students are learning about migration and hibernation.

2nd grade students learned about pollination and transferred their knowledge into artwork

ESOL DEPARTMENT NEWS

Students in kindergarten are singing, listening and writing all about families, and students in grade 1 are singing, listening and writing about
animals. Students in grade 2 will read a realistic fictional story of a boy and his grandmother that take a walk around their neighborhood in New
York City's Chinatown. They will read about a visit to a park, a cobbler, restaurants, a market and a Chinese lion dance. Students in grade 3 will
read a photo-essay about Central Park in New York City. They will be able to see how people enjoyed the popular, urban park. Students in grade 4
are learning about the community and how to solve problems. They will practice writing letters to different people in the community. Students in
grades 6 are currently reading The Lightning Thief and a story called Twister. They will learn about weather forecasts and use imagery to describe
different climates. Students in grades 7 and 8 are beginning a new unit about the Bill of Rights. They will develop their vocabulary by learning
government words within the Bill of Rights’ song. They will also learn about different events throughout history that led to the creation of
amendments in the Constitution.

ENRICHMENT NEWS

The following is the definition of Giftedness according to Maryland Law:
"Gifted and talented student" means an elementary or secondary student who is identified by professionally qualified individuals as: (1) Having
outstanding talent and performing, or showing the potential for performing, at remarkably high levels of accomplishment when compared with
other students of a similar age, experience, or environment; (2) Exhibiting high performance capability in intellectual, creative, or artistic areas; (3)
Possessing an unusual leadership capacity; or (4) Excelling in specific academic fields. (Annotated Code of Maryland Title 8 § 201)

Parents of all GAL students are invited to discuss their child’s progress, look ahead to the next quarter, and review individual learning plans. Please
contact Mrs. Guitian during the month of December to request a conference. Additionally, Mrs. Guitian and Ms. White have been visiting
classrooms to administer the non-verbal assessment called the NNAT2. This computer-based test is given to all new students in grades
kindergarten - 4 who have not previously taken the assessment. These scores, when paired with a student’s fall NWEA/MAP achievement scores,
enable the GAL committee to make informed decisions about programming for gifted and advanced learners. Gifted students typically score in the
90th percentile or above on both achievement and ability tests. Please check out our website for detailed information about eligibility. Parents are
automatically notified if their child’s scores qualify them for gifted programming. If you have any questions about your child’s eligibility for gifted
programming, please contact Mrs. Guitian at [email protected].

CLUB/ACTIVITIES NEWS

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

BUILDERS CLUB

The members were instrumental in getting the Pennies for Patients campaign going. The members folded boxes, made announcements, delivered
candy grams and volunteered at the snack sale. The middle school members were also a big help at the Penguin Paint Night fundraiser. They
traced canvases and volunteered at the event, and were part of planning for Spirit Week. The group also visited FutureCare nursing center on
Tuesday, November 15th and made fall owl crafts with the residents. The residents and students enjoyed creating the owl and getting to know one
another.

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AUDUBON’S CHESAPEAKE BAY ADVENTURES

Through fun activities, Audubon’s Chesapeake Bay Adventures explorers have
been learning about adaptations of creatures living in our watershed. Students
had a meet and greet with an Eastern box turtle and diamondback terrapin. They
saw first-hand how animals have specialized tools and behaviors to live in their
unique habitats. They also learned about a variety of adaptations animals need
to survive in a wetland. Explorers created posters that encourage everyone to
take action for healthy water for these wetland creatures. Some of their ideas
included: use less water, drive less, use less electricity, scoop dog poop and keep
trash out of the storm drains.

GIRLS’ SOCCER SEASON WRAPS UP Deysi and Aaliyah showcasing their stewardship
action posters
The middle school girls’ soccer team had a great season. The team was
committed and played hard in every game. They came up short during the

playoffs in a shoot-out to conclude their season. The playoff game was exciting and the team made a strong showing. A special shout out to Zaiere

Bradford for stepping up as our last minute goalie! The coaches would like to especially acknowledge Jordan Turowski and Elizabeth Ibarra for

being awesome captains. We look forward to a strong spring season. A big thank you from HHA to Coaches Rachel Douglas and Meaghan Venezia-

Walerstein for the many hours they spent making this season a great experience for all of the girls!

GIRLS ON THE RUN

This fall HHA was fortunate to be chosen as an elementary site for the nationally known
Girls on the Run program. This program is a life-changing, non-profit program for girls in
grades 3-8. The mission of the program is to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and
confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.
The 20-lesson curriculum combines training for a 5K (3.1 miles) running event with lessons
that inspire girls to become independent thinkers, enhance their problem solving skills
and make healthy decisions. All of this is accomplished through an active collaboration with girls and their parents, schools, volunteers, staff and
the community.

Coaches Amanda Smith and Kerri-Jean Wheeler coached an amazing group of 10 students in grades 3-5 for the past three months working to build
healthy social and emotional lifestyles. On Saturday, November 19th, the students and eight staff members from HHA completed a 5k race as the
culminating event of the season. Each girl worked hard to finish the race! The team also participated in a community service project at Future Care
Rehabilitation Center. Each student worked with a resident to create a Thanksgiving card decorated with a googly-eyed turkey to lift the spirits of
those without their family on this holiday weekend. Girls on the Run will be offered again in the spring. If you see any of our amazing Girls on the
Run, please congratulate them on a job well done and for completing their 5k run. We would also like to thank our sponsors: HHA PTO, The
Grunwald Club, MJ Morgan Group, Mama’s on the Half Shell, Nacho Mama’s, and Cummings Realtors. We truly appreciate your generosity and
support. THANK YOU!!!!

Girls on the Run Addison Arnold, Brenda Castro, Breyel Collins, Erica Hammonds, Evelyn Maldonado, Aixa Maya Mojarro, Maria
Moran, Reagan Pelter, Kasey Robbins, Emily Shroyer, and Corbyn Smith!
Great job girls!!! We are so proud of each of you!

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STEAM CLUB

The first session of STEAM club is ending with some exciting activities. Kindergarten students learned how nature and animals prepare for winter.
They combined math concepts, like categorization with art during the leaf crafts and took many trips to the Boat Lake acting as hibernating and
migrating animals. Students in grades 1 are learning about habitats and completing engineering design challenges. Students in grade 2 focused on
being engineers. They designed and created towers, mazes and bridges from various materials and tested how strong the materials are. Bayron and
David created the strongest bridge on the last day of STEAM. Students in grade 3 finished the study of weather. During the month, they studied
winter storms, thunderstorms and the difference between weather and climate. They finished with a lesson on the greatest weather challenge,
climate change. They learned about the human-made causes of climate change, and the impact it is having on our planet. Students in grades 4
completed building two Lego robots, a Robo Gator and an Alpha Rex. The Robo Gator is a Lego robotics alligator, and the Alpha Rex is a standing
robot. Both of these robots required over 100 separate steps. At the final session, the students programmed the robots to move. Keep an eye out
for the winter session interest flyer!

2nd grade 4th grade
students students
work on an tryout their
engineering
design in Lego
STEAM Club robotics
made in
STEAM

DEBATE TEAM

The Debate Team just finished the fall tournament season where they debated whether or not
we should invest in community land trusts to solve the problem of vacant houses in Baltimore.
In December and January, club members will debate topics chosen by the team, including issues
such as whether all students should be required to take a second language. The spring
tournament season will begin at the end of January with the debate on whether or not
Baltimore should raise the minimum wage. The team is always looking for new members in
grades 4 - 8 who want to work on their public speaking and critical thinking skills while having a
lot of fun debating important topics against other schools in Baltimore. If interested, please sign
up with Ms. Aldous in room 301.

HHA CHESS TEAM BACK IN ACTION HHA debaters proudly display their winning
tournament medals
Thanks to HHA Head Chess Coach Mike Longinaker our team is very competitive this year. We
are competing in Citywide tournaments. Chess is a fantastic, life-long game that hones the mind
and correlates with success in school and life. Become a chess player today! See Ms. Swann for
more information.

The HHA Girl Scouts had many cookie customers,
including Mayor-Elect Catherine Pugh, on Election
Day held in November. The scouts will again be

selling cookies on Monday, December 5th after
school. Please support our Girl Scouts!

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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
 34% of the school year is complete
 61 of our 180 student days are completed http://www.parcconline.org/computer-based-samples. You can see sample
 There are 81 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 – 1/23 (2nd Quarter), 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.

PARENT SUPPORT GROUP INTERNATIONAL FAMILY HOLIDAY

Parent Support Group (English speaking) BREAKFAST/ DESAYUNO FESTIVO
Tuesday, December 13th from 8:15-9:15 am in the library
Raising our children is the most important and difficult job parents INTERNACIONAL PARA LAS FAMILIAS
have. HHA staff would like to provide a space and time for parents
to come together to share and receive support. Former colleague Wednesday, December 14th at 8am in the library/miércoles
and experienced social worker Judith Golding will facilitate this 14 de diciembre a las 8 en la biblioteca
group. The general focus of this group will be on the joys and Join us for this festive informal event. HHA partially sponsors this
challenges of parenting including behavior, peer relations, childhood breakfast and families normally bring something from their
development, school support, etc. countries of origin to share. We also have special groups of HHA
students visit us to share songs and poems with parents! This is a
EDUCATIONAL PARENT WORKSHOP ON fun and informal event in which parents have the chance to mingle
BULLYING/TALLER EDUCATIVO PARA with other parents, staff and enjoy yummy food from our diverse
LOS PADRES SOBRE EL BULLYING family community.

Special Guest: Steve Plunk,Director of Restorative Practices HHA FAMILY
Wednesday, December 7th from 8:15-9:15 am in the
library/miércoles 7 de diciembre de 8:15-9:15 en la PAINT NIGHT
biblioteca
Mr. Plunk will discuss the issue of bullying in the context of our Everyone had a wonderful
school, clarify definitions of bullying and guide parents on helping
kids at homes when these issues arise. Please join us! Coffee and time at the Family Paint
snacks will be served.
Night to benefit Pennies
EVERY HHA STUDENT HAS AN AGENDA
for Patients. Everyone
FILLED WITH INFORMATION ON A VARIETY
enjoyed a delicious dinner
OF SUBJECTS. PLEASE CHECK YOUR
CHILD’S AGENDA DAILY. followed by Mrs. Butcher's

step by step directions in

painting their very own

winter penguin. Families Families had a fun time
showed how creative they painting together
are while raising over $500

for the campaign! Thank you to all of the families who participated

and supported this event. Special thanks to Ms. Wallis,

Ms. Rebekah, Ms. Nevin, Ms. Smith, Ms. Bierley, Vivi Kaminaris,

Delaney Franklin, Stormy Howard, Joselyn Young and Ms. Butcher

for helping to make the night such a huge success.

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PTO NEWS

Special thanks to everyone who donated food and drinks for the Staff Appreciation Breakfast and to the following parents who volunteered their
time to make this event a success: Shelbi Brookshire, Erica Oakley,Noelle Webster, Kristina Bachman, Molly Burger, Alison Krysiak, Joanna Sullivan,
and Alejandra Flores Romo. Also thank you to Tutti Gusti, Sajhoma Restaurant, Chick fil A, and Dogwatch Tavern for hosting HHA PTO events!

Upcoming PTO Events Include:
 New HHA Mascot - All homerooms will participate in a "Name the Mascot" contest. The classroom that submits the winning name will
receive a dessert party. Suggestions will be due November 30th. The winning name will be announced at Movie Night December 9th.
Also, if you would like the mascot to stop by your event, please email the PTO at [email protected].
 Tutti Gusti Night - 12/1 - 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, 12/13 6pm
 PTO Happy Hour – Thanks to everyone that came out to the last grown-up night out! Another fun night out will take place Friday,
January 20th – Details to follow. Merritt Gym will also sponsor "Date Night" at the same time. For gym members and non-members, they
will watch your kids for a minimal fee.
 Classroom Wishlist - PTO will fund approximately $3,500 for the teachers that wished for new classroom supplies and activities for their
students. The PTO is working to have the wishes "granted" by the end of January. Thanks to everyone that made Bee Fit a success so
that HHA teachers can receive this special treat!
 B3 - Bingo, Bidding, and Bites - Save the Date! - 4/1
The PTO is looking for volunteers to help make the adult bingo event a success. Please email [email protected] if you are interested.
More details to follow!

Treasurer Report
The PTO funded $200 to Girls on the Run and $650 to Leaders Go Places.

Thank you to our PTO for a delicious Staff Breakfast!

Friday, December 9th PICTURE MONEY AND ORDER FORMS ARE DUE BY
6:30 pm MONDAY, DECEMBER 5TH FOR A HOLIDAY DELIVERY!
ORDERS RECEIVED AFTER DECEMBER 5TH WILL NOT BE
Thanks to the sponsorship of the PTO, your family is invited GUARANTEED FOR DELIVERY BEFORE THE WINTER BREAK!
to a free showing of Zootopia! Bring a picnic dinner and a
blanket and settle in for the show. All children will receive a 14
free snack box. Pajamas and stuffies are encouraged. As an

added bonus, the newly named hornet mascot will be
revealed! You do not want to miss the big debut.
All children must be supervised by an adult.
This is not a drop off event!

STUDENT ATTENDANCE

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

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

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

November Attendance% Year Attendance%
Grade 96.50% Grade 96.86%
HHA average 98.20% HHA average 97.82%
Grade 4 97.44% Grade 4 97.39%
Grade 2 97.38% Grade 1 97.15%
Grade 1 96.79% Grade 6 97.06%
Grade 5 96.63% Grade 8 96.64%
Grade 3 96.32% Grade 2 96.55%
Grade 6 95.92% Kindergarten 96.52%
Grade 8 95.72% Grade 3 96.50%
PreK 95.65% Grade 5 95.87%
Kindergarten 95.24% Grade 7 95.80%
Grade 7 PreK

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 November are:

Battersby, Gregory Harris Jr., Matt Santos-Solano, Jonathan

Campos, Rafael Hernandez, Danae Slater, Ta’nija

Carpenter, Wyatt Hernandez, Edna Taylor, Austin

Cruz-Gonzalez, Brian Hernandez, Jordan Torres Anguiano, Andrea

Cruz-Juan, Luis Hernandez-Palacios, Norma Vasquez Avila, Jose

Davila-Castaneda, Kevin Houp, Grayson Zornes, Ariana

Davila-Bernal, Ronnel Mendez-Pantoja, Diana

Flores, Daniel Meza-Santos, Randy

Fogleman, Annabel Moore, Sumayah

Gardner, Catherine Pelter, Reagan

Goldberg, Devin Phillips, Kayla

Gonzalez-Sandoval, Dafne Pruitt, Alex

KNOW THE NO’S

 No gum at school. It is distracting, messy 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 that ball playing is not allowed in front of the school or on the blacktop during school arrival and

dismissal times. Also, to be careful when moving about outside of the school when there are small children in the area.

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Healthy Tips from the Wellness Committee

MANAGING STRESS DURING THE HOLIDAYS

Although the holidays are a time for celebration with family and friends, the days leading up to the actual events can be very stressful. One of the
best natural alternatives for stress relief is exercise. All exercise can act as a stress reliever. Aerobic exercise, walking and yoga are all great ways
to keep calm during this hectic time of year. Here are some examples of what exercise can do for you:

 Exercise and endorphins: Endorphins are neurotransmitters in the brain that actually make you feel better. Physical activity releases
endorphins in the brain and leaves you feeling great post workout.

 Leave the day's stress behind: After a brisk walk or friendly game of soccer, you might notice that all of the worries you carried
throughout the day seem to have vanished. Exercise is a great way to lose the tensions you are carrying throughout the day.

 Add pep to your step: Regular exercise can increase your mood and self-confidence. It can relax you and help ease mild depression and
anxiety.

 Pick an activity that you enjoy: To really get the most from your exercise, be sure to do what you love. Whether it's walking, running,
playing a sport or dancing, be sure you enjoy what you do.

 Schedule it: It might feel difficult to fit exercise into your busy schedule, but make sure you plan time into your week to ensure exercise is
an ongoing priority.

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; parents who chaperone field trips. Also, Mr. Cole, Aimee Schutz,
Allison Townshend, Laverne Gilmore, Ruth Pruitt, Barbara McKay, Kristina Bachman,
Angela Kozlowski, Liz Purkey, Jackie Hasselberger, Chasity Huggins, Sharon Tserkis,
Angela Scott, Shannon Cos and the Johns Hopkins Encore Group for helping in various
ways throughout the school.

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

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

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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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.
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.

MATH RUMBLE ROCKS

Mr. Berry booms, “Leeetttt’s get ready to rummmmmmble!” and with that the 16th Annual HHA Math Rumble
was off and running. For those new to our school, the Math Rumble is sort of like a spelling bee, but with math
facts instead of words. Students compete through several rounds of math problems
and there are winners based on the groups with the highest percent of students left
standing. Students get practice in a public speaking setting, and everyone receives a
certificate of participation. The Math Rumble is an opportunity to practice basic math
facts; addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. These basic computation skills
form the foundation for the more complex math skills required by the Common Core
Standards. Special thanks to Mr. Lyles for his leadership and organization and to
Ms. Hogan and Mr. Berry for their coordination, enthusiasm and essential logistical
support. Also, thank you to Ms. Swann and Ms. Marvelyn Johnson for their help as
well.

Mr. Lyles, Principal Hornbeck and Mr. Berry prepare for the Rumble
Student winners pose with their Rumble Award

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Principal’s List – November, 2016

Aguilar‐Oyorzabal, Layset  Gonzalez‐Hernandez, Daniela  Pappas, Luke 
Alderfer, Audrey  Gonzalez‐Hernandez, Katherine  Payne, Jayden 
Ali, Islam  Gonzalez‐Serrano, Joselyn  Pelter, Reagan 
Andersen, Sejr Elliot  Gordon, Kaleigh  Perez, Leah 
Anderson, Quinn  Gracyalny, Lilianna  Pinedo‐Aza, Marlon 
Anderson, Shawn  Gross, Cayden  Pociluyko, Evelyn 
Antonsson, Eyrun  Guambana‐Calle, Christopher  Poland, Ayden 
Arias Mendoza, Judith  Gutierrez‐Martinez, Jilma  Powell, Jackson 
Avila‐Larios, Krystal  Harris, Thalia  Prince, Jameson 
Bader, Max  Helmick, Jordin  Pruitt, Alex 
Baker, Henry  Hernandez, Emely  Puertas, Adriano 
Baloh, Lucy  Hernandez, Edna  Purkey, Cassie 
Battersby, Gregory  Houp, Grayson  Queen, Reina 
Bautista‐Gomez, Charlie  Houp, Duncan  Ramirez, Josue 
Benitez‐Cruz, Iliana  Huerta‐Machuca, Gustavo  Ramirez, Karla 
Bethea, Alex  Huerta‐Machuca, Daniel  Ramirez‐Cardoso, Daniella 
Bittinger, Jack  Huggins, Dawn  Ramirez‐Moran, Yostin 
Bonicker, Aidan  Huggins, Mason  Rivera, Marcus 
Borowski, Evan  Hunt, Amiah  Robbins, Kasey 
Bradle, Aiden  Johnson, Talahni  Rogers, Quinn 
Burbank, Stacia  Johnson, Janiyah  Rogers, Teaghan 
Burger, Henry  Joslin, Sofia  Rosario, Ana 
Caravantes‐Moreno, Giancarlo  Juknevicius, Gus  Ross, Kardelle 
Carranza‐Garcia, Olivia  Katsigris, Athena  Rugel, Eva 
Cole, Danielle  King, Aleana  Sanchez, Bryan 
Colin‐Gonzalez, Octavio  Kini, Uma  Sanders, Gabriel 
Colon, Gabriel  Kozlowski, Marcus  Santos‐Marin, Nicholas 
Colon, Jayvian  Kozlowski, Julia  Saunders, Dajah 
Cos, Matison  Kramer, Caleb  Schellenbach, Parker 
Coven, Giuliana  Lamp, Danielle  Schutz, Annabel 
Cruz, Ramiro  Lasker, Natalie  Scott, Courtney 
Cruz‐Juan, Melvin  Lessner, Jordan  Shroyer, Emily 
De Los Santos‐Solano, Eliseo  Lewis, Harlow  Sizemore, Brooke 
Del Cid, Luca  Lin, Nancy  Smith, Corbyn 
Destromp, Ace  Lopez, Daira  Smith, Daelan 
Diaz Urosa, David  Maddox, Naima  Smith‐Imperatore, Riley 
Dilone, Juan  Maldonado, Jacqueline  Soto, Monserratt 
Dilone‐Mata, Anthony  Mattox, Evan  Soto, Erick 
Dopkowski, Gregory  McCoy, Drake  Spencer, Taylor 
Edwards, Sophie  McDowell, Olivia  Stauber, Hunter 
Edwards, Viola  McFadden, Harmony  Thanner, Isabella 
England, Steven  Mejia‐Candia, Yaritza  Tillman, Daniel 
Fagoaga‐Zaraut, Stephanie  Mitchell, Constince  Tlapanco‐Dominguez, Guadalupe 
Fogleman, Annabel  Molina, Sophia  Tong, Kelsey 
Fraser, Gavin  Molina Hernandez, Alejandra  Torres‐Anguiano, Carlos 
Fraser, Julianna  Morris, William  Torres‐Anguiano, Rafael 
Fullerton, Aidan  Morris, Julian  Townshend, Carter 
Furst, Chloe  Motley, Khalil  Townshend, Clara 
Galindo, Keven  Mpoko, Danielle  Tserkis, Nikolaos 
Garry, Mirabelle  Navas‐Migueloa, Luis  Turner, Devin 
Gehawi, Shirene  Navas‐Migueloa, Carmen  Victoriano, Madelyn 
Gochar, Charles  Nunez, Jimi  Vicuna‐Villalba, Angel 
Gochar, Paul  Nunez‐Cabrera, Allison  Von Wachter, Vincent 
Goldberg, Alexander  Palmer, Fiona  Warren, Anala 
Gomez‐Banos, Joscelyn  Palmer, Mairead  Warren, Andre 
Goneau, Hannah  Pappas, Eric  Webster, Zane 

Weigelt, Eliza  Zaragoza‐Cardoso, Noemi   
Williams, Westley  Zeltzman, Aurelia   
Xolalpa‐Torres, Angel  Ziolkowski, Asher 
Zaragoza‐Caballero, Paola  Zornes, James   

  Ramos, Jayla 
Randolph, Najee 
Honor Roll – November, 2016 Rodriguez, Pamela 
Rodriguez, Nathaniel 
Aguirre‐Zepeda, Meison  Gousse, Autumn  Rojas‐Rojas, Diego 
Alarcon, Anna  Guillen‐Espinoza, Anthony  Rosa, Tlaloc 
Alvarez‐Blanca, Bryan  Gutierrez  Martinez, Deysi  Rugerio‐Mejia, Abigail 
Arnold, A.D.  Hall, Lilian  Sanchez, Blanca 
Arnold, Addison  Hammonds, Erica  Sanchez Galindo, Leonardo 
Ascencio‐Martinez, Julissa  Helmick, Jazmyne  Sanchez‐Arenas, Edwin 
Avila‐Larios, Sergio  Hernandez‐Cielo, Troy  Sanders, Colin 
Bachman, Gage  Hernandez‐Cielo, Ashley  Santos‐Marin, Lucila 
Bautista‐Leon, Sulema  Hernandez‐Ramirez, Ivan  Schultz, Julian 
Blowers, Amanda  Isaula Aguilar, Ricardo  Sephes, Aaliyah 
Bourgerie, Jai  Johnson, Makaila  Silva‐Buezo, Ashley 
Bowman, Brock  Johnson, Sorayah  Simmers Jr., Jeffrey 
Bravo Romero, Kimberly  Johnson III, Zedrick  Sitek, Kamila 
Brown, Rexford  Jones, Leon  Slater, Ta'nija 
Bush, Robert‐Emmett  Juvencio‐Gaspar, Edwin  Soto, Benjamin 
Cabezas, Autumn  Kryshtompol, Jevhenia  Sullivan, Olivia 
Caltempa‐Vidals, Christian  Landaverde, Emily  Tarnove, Riley 
Canales‐Sanchez, Juan  Lewis, Henry  Tarver, Danara 
Candia‐Aguilar, Yuridia  Malabayabas, Keira  Taylor, Donnell 
Cano Romero, Barceliza  Maldonado, Evelyn  Taylor, Morgan 
Carpenter, Wyatt  Marcos‐San Pedro, Bryan  Tenezaca Yupa, Paul 
Castelan, Josue  Mayers, Ranad  Torres‐Anguiano, Andrea 
Castelan, Cristofer  McDowell, Eva  Turowski, Jacob 
Castro‐Quintanilla, Brenda  McNally, Noah  Uroza‐Caltempa, Marco 
Chapple‐Jordan, Kennady  Mekonine, Daemarius  Wahl, Zoe 
Coca‐Orellana, Orlin  Mendez Sanchez, Tonanzint  Walker, Hannah 
Cole, Sarah  Mendez‐Pantoja, Gerardo  Wells, Toni 
Colo'n, Zayvier  Mendoza‐Mendoza, Edwyn  Zaragoza Caballero, Rodrigo 
Cordero‐Encinas, Sarahi  Milligan, Hannah  Zornes, Ariana 
Dominguez, Ronnie  Molina‐Sosa, Andy 
Dustin, Ava  Moonaz, Soleil 
Elvir‐Maldonado, Jhonny  Morales‐Mejia, Josue 
Ferandes, Heaven  Morgan, Shawn 
Flores, Daniel  Mueting, John 
Flores‐Venancio, Chuy  Neponuceno‐Moran, Maria 
Fraser, Clayton  Novashinski, Quin 
Funes‐Toribio, Jose Roberto  Park, Sophia 
Galindo‐Cruz, Victor  Perez‐Marquez, Kimberly 
Gardner, Catherine  Phillips, Kayla 
Goldberg, Devin  Pinedo‐Aza, Angelo 
Gomez‐Banos, Bayron  Portillo Estrella, Jesus 
Gonzalez‐Sandoval, Dafne  Price Ojagh, Herbert 
Gordon, Kameron  Purkey, Lucie 
Gordon, Taniah  Ramos, Aubrey 

  AUDUBON’S GUIDED BIRD WATCHING WALKS IN PATTERSON PARK 
Saturday, December 17th  
   8:00‐9:30 AM 
All ages and abilities welcome! ∙ Free! 
  Meet at the fountain in Patterson Park, 
Closest to E. Lombard St. and S. Patterson Park Ave. 
AUDUBON ADVENTURES IN NOVEMBER 2016  Over 200 bird species have visited Patterson Park, an important 
With the Patterson Park Audubon Center  migratory stopover in Baltimore City! Audubon experts will lead us 
To participate, please RSVP at 410‐558‐2473 or  in search of avian friends! Bring the whole family! No experience 
[email protected]  necessary. If you would like to borrow binoculars, drop us an email – 
  we have plenty to share!  There is no need to RSVP for this event, 
AUDUBON’S TINY TOTS IN PATTERSON PARK  just arrive ready to explore! To borrow binoculars: 
Friday, December 9th, 10:30‐11:30 AM  [email protected] or 410.558.2473. 
Animal Tracks   
Meet at the picnic tables on the northeastern shore of the Boat Lake  VOLUNTEER WITH AUDUBON’S EDUCATION PROGRAMS 
Ages: 2‐5 ∙ $5 suggested donation per child, with an adult  Ready to see the park through the Audubon lens? Eager to learn 
Tiny Tots is an early childhood environmental education program  new skills while helping birds and Baltimore? Audubon seeks 
where kids make a craft, play a game, and read a story around a  energetic volunteers to assist in our outdoor “classroom.” Email for 
nature theme. Join Audubon to discover Patterson Park as an  details: [email protected] 
outdoor classroom. Please register in advance:   
[email protected] or 410.558.2473.   
    
AMIGOS PEQUEÑITOS EN PATTERSON PARK CON AUDUBON   
Sábado, 10 Diciembre, 10:30‐11:30 AM   
Huellas de Animales   
!Bienvenidos! Audubon imparte este programa infantil sobre   
naturaleza donde los ninos exploran artes, juegos, e historias, todo   
alrededor de un tema central – ofrecido en espanol. Empezamos en 
la mesa al lado noreste del lago en el parque. El programa es 
gratuito pero es necesario que se registre previamente: 
410.558.2473 o por email: [email protected]. 
 
 
 

 

  

 

 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Children’s Programs: December 2016

WEEKLY STORYTIMES

Mother Goose Baby Steps Preschool Leaps
Mondays at 11:00am Wednesdays at 11:00am
December 5, 12, 19 December 7, 14, 21, 28
A program of stories, songs, and
An interactive nursery rhyme
program with music and movement. fun for ages 3-5.

Buena Casa Buena Brasa
Thursdays at 11:00am

December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Canciones, rimas, cuentos y
juegos para los niños (0-3 años)
y los padres o cuidadores.

PROGRAMS

Deck the Children’s Dept. Big Games: Four Square
Daily in December, 4pm Wednesdays, December 14 & 21,
4 pm
Bring your festive spirit; we will
decorate the Children's Play life-sized versions of your
Department! favorite games. Test your skills at
Candyland and Four Square.
Creation Station: Open Play
Tuesdays in December, 3:30pm Holiday Celebrations: Las Posa-
das and Kwanzaa
Explore your creative side on
Tuesdays in the Creation Station Los Posadas: Saturday, December
and do whatever STEM-ulates 17, 1:30pm
you.
Kwanzaa: Tuesday, December 27,
2pm

Winter Architecture The Enoch Pratt Free Library will be
closed on:
Thursdays, December 8, 15, 22,
4pm

Calling all cold weather architects! Monday, December 26, 2016
Come build your best gingerbread
house, igloo, and ice castle.

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

Teen Department Minecraft Freeplay

Weekly Programs

3D Printing Projects

Wednesdays 3:30PM – 4:30 PM

Learn to create customizable 3D printed
projects in the Creation Station!

Tuesdays, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Play Minecraft with friends.

Now Showing! Fun & Games

Tokyo Carded at Southeast
Godfathers
December 2nd & 9th, 3:30 PM—4:00 PM
December 7th, 2016
3PM—5PM Take a tour around the world through
card games.
While rummaging in
the trash on Christ-
mas Eve, a trio of
homeless people
stumble upon an abandoned baby. With
only a handful of clues to the baby's
identity, they search the streets of Tokyo
for help in returning the baby to its parents.

SY16 December SECONDARY Cold Breakfast Menu

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDN

12/5 12/6 12

Assorted Cold Cereal Cinnamon Swirl Roll Yo
Banana Muffin Nutrigrain Bar Granol
Nutrigrain Bar Nutrig
Granny Smith Apple Grape
Granny Smith Apple Grape Giggles
Ban
12/12 12/13
12
Assorted Cold Cereal Cinnamon Burst Bread
Graham Cracker Nutrigrain Bar Cinnamon C
Nutrigrain Bar Mini
Granny Smith Apple
Granny Smith Apple Grape Giggles Nutrig
Grape
12/19 12/20
Ban
Assorted Cold Cereal Graham Cracker
Banana Muffin Nutrigrain Bar 12
Nutrigrain Bar String Cheese
Granny Smith Apple Yo
Granny Smith Apple Grape Giggles Granol
Nutrig
12/26 12/27 Grape

WINTER HOLIDAY WINTER HOLIDAY Ban

Schools Closed Schools Closed 12

WINTER

School

This institution is an equ

Daily: Milk (1% White, fat free white) Fres

Menu Subject to change BCPS Food and Nutrition

NESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

12/1 12/2

Oatmeal Breakfast Bun Yogurt
Nutrigrain Bar Blueberry Muffin
Banana
Apple Slices Nutrigrain Bar
Selection of Assorted

Fruit

2/7 12/8 12/9

ogurt Berry Burst Bread Assorted Cold Cereal
la Pouch Nutrigrain Bar Mini Apple Loaf
grain Bar Banana Nutrigrain Bar
Giggles Apple Slices
nana Selection of Assorted
12/15 Fruit
2/14
12/16

Cream Cheese Nutrigrain Bar Yogurt
i Bagel Assorted Cold Cereal Blueberry Muffin
grain Bar
Giggles Banana Nutrigrain Bar
nana Apple Slices Selection of Assorted

2/21 12/22 Fruit

12/23

ogurt Sweet Potato Swirl Roll WINTER HOLIDAY
la Pouch Nutrigrain Bar Schools Closed
grain Bar Banana
Giggles Apple Slices 12/30
nana
12/29
2/28

HOLIDAY WINTER HOLIDAY WINTER HOLIDAY

ls Closed Schools Closed Schools Closed

ual opportunity provider.

sh Fruit offering varies based on seasonality

    Apple Day (December 1) 
   
   
    “An apple a day keeps the doctor away" 
 
Elementary Lunch Menu   

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 (WG) .

 

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
12/2 
     12/1  Cheese or Turkey 
Popcorn Chicken w/Roll  Pepperoni Pizza or 
or  Turkey & Cheese 
 Deli  Sandwich 
Sandwich  Sides: 
Sides:  Carrot Sticks w/Dip 
Winter Salad 
Home‐style Potato Salad 
Winter Salad 

12/5  12/6  12/7  12/8  12/9 
Beef Nachos w/Tortilla 
Hamburger/Cheeseburger  Spicy or Mild Chicken  Chips, Cheese & Salsa or  Shrimp Poppers  Cheese or Turkey 
Tuna Salad w/Crackers 
on Whole Grain Roll or  Filet on Roll or Deli  Sandwich  w/Macaroni & Cheese or   Pepperoni Pizza or 
Sides: 
Deli Sandwich  Sandwich  Fiesta Taco Black Beans  Deli Sandwich  Turkey & Cheese 
Winter Salad 
Sides:  Sides:  12/14  Sides:  Sandwich 
Fish Filet on WG Roll & 
Sweet Potato Chunks  Oven Fries  Tartar Sauce  Steamed Broccoli  Sides: 
or Chicken Salad 
Winter Salad  Winter Salad  w/Crackers  Winter Salad  Carrot Sticks w/Dip 
Sides: 
Green Beans  Winter Salad 
Winter Salad 
12/12  12/13  12/15  12/16 
All Beef Hot Dog on  Spiral Rotini w/Italian 
Whole Grain Roll  Meat Sauce or Deli  Oven Fried Chicken  Cheese or Turkey 
or  Sandwich 
Deli Sandwich  Sides:  Drumstick, WG Stuffing,  Pepperoni Pizza or 
Sides: 
Steamed Broccoli  Pumpkin Bread or Deli  Turkey & Cheese 
Vegetarian Beans  Winter Salad 
Sandwich  Sandwich 
Winter Salad 
Sides:  Sides: 

Mashed Potatoes  Carrot Sticks w/Dip 

Collard Greens  Winter Salad 

Winter Salad 

12/19  12/20  12/21  12/22  12/23 
Fish & Chips  BBQ Meatballs Sub  Spicy or Mild Chicken  Cheese or Turkey 
or  or  Filet on Roll or Deli  Pepperoni Pizza or   
Deli Sandwich   Deli  Sandwich  Turkey & Cheese 
Sides:  Sandwich  Sides:  Sandwich   
Steamed Broccoli  Vegetarian Beans  Sides:   
Winter Salad  Sides:  Winter Salad 
Corn  Carrot Sticks w/Dip  WINTER BREAK 
12/26  Winter Salad  12/28  Winter Salad 
 
  12/27    12/29 
Schools Closed 
WINTER BREAK    WINTER BREAK   
12/30 
  WINTER BREAK    WINTER BREAK 
 
Schools Closed    Schools Closed   
WINTER BREAK 
Schools Closed  Schools Closed 
 

Schools Closed 

Offered Daily: Milk (1%, fat free, fat free ) Occasionally: chocolate & strawberry flavored milk), Fresh Fruit (varies by seasonality) 
Winter 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. (varies by seasonality) 

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. 
 

 

 

December 2016 HHA Activities

 

Thursday, December 1, 2016   Thursday, December 8, 2016  

Spirit Week & Snack Week    7:30am ‐ 8am  Ms. Kosmer Coach Class  

 7:30am ‐ 8am  Ms. Kosmer Coach Class    8am ‐ 10am  Parent ESOL Class  

 8am ‐ 10am  Parent ESOL Class    9am ‐ 11:15am  PreK Audubon  

 2:40pm ‐ 3:30pm  Gr 5 Coach Class    9am ‐ 10am  Smith Train Garden  

 2:40pm ‐ 3:30pm  Grs 6‐8 Study Hall    11:30am ‐ 12:30pm  Bierley Train Garden  

 2:45pm ‐ 3:15pm  Grs 2‐8 ESOL Homework Club    12pm ‐ 1pm  Clary Train Garden  

 2:50pm ‐ 4pm  Gr 1 STEAM    2:40pm ‐ 3:30pm  Gr 5 Coach Class  

 2:50pm ‐ 4pm  Gr 8 Pre/Algebra Coach Class    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 ‐ 4:30pm  Spring Musical Rehearsal    2:50pm ‐ 4pm  Gr 8 Pre/Algebra Coach Class  

 3pm ‐ 4:30pm  Gr 4‐8 Debate    2:50pm ‐ 3:50pm  Spanish Class  

 3pm ‐ 4pm  Gr 8 Science Coach Class    2:50pm ‐ 4:30pm  Spring Musical Rehearsal  

 3pm ‐ 4pm   Basketball    3pm ‐ 4:30pm  Gr 4‐8 Debate  

 3pm ‐ 8pm    PTO Tutti Gusti Night    3pm ‐ 4pm  Gr 8 Science Coach Class  

 6:30pm ‐ 8:30pm  Adult Paint Night    3pm ‐ 4pm   Basketball  

   5pm ‐ 7:30pm  Parent Meeting Middle School For Your Child  

Friday, December 2, 2016    

Spirit Week & Snack Week   Friday, December 9, 2016  

Purple Friday   7:30am ‐ 8am  Ms. Kosmer Coach Class  

 7:30am ‐ 8am  Ms. Kosmer Coach Class    2:40pm ‐ 3:30pm  Grs 6‐8 Study Hall  

 2:40pm ‐ 3:30pm  Grs 6‐8 Study Hall    2:50pm ‐ 3:50pm  Guitar  

 2:40pm – 3:50pm  French Club (Make‐up)   4:30pm ‐ 6:30pm  Middle School Dance 

 2:50pm ‐ 4pm  Gr 1 STEAM    6:30pm     PTO Movie Night  

 2:50pm ‐ 3:50pm  Guitar    

 3pm ‐ 4pm  Encore   Monday, December 12, 2016 

  Progress Reports Issued  

Saturday, December 3, 2016    7:30am ‐ 8am  Ms. Kosmer Coach Class  

 10am ‐ 11:30am  Basketball    2:40pm ‐ 3:20pm  Gr 4 Coach Class  

   2:40pm ‐ 4pm  Gr 6‐8 Open Doors  

Monday, December 5, 2016    2:40pm ‐ 3:30pm  Grs 6‐8 Study Hall  

Scout Cookie Sale Afterschool   2:40pm ‐ 3:40pm  Stocks in the Future Gr 6 

 7:30am ‐ 8am  Ms. Kosmer Coach Class    2:45pm ‐ 4pm  Brownies  

 2:40pm ‐ 3:20pm  Gr 4 Coach Class    2:45pm ‐ 3:15pm  Grs 2‐8 ESOL Homework Club  

 2:40pm ‐ 3:30pm  Grs 6‐8 Study Hall    2:45pm ‐ 4pm  Lego Robotics Tm  

 2:40pm ‐ 4pm  Lego Robotics Gr 3‐5    

 2:40pm ‐ 3:40pm  Stocks in the Future Gr 6  Tuesday, December 13, 2016  

 2:45pm ‐ 4pm  Gr 4‐8 Jr/Cadettes    7:30am ‐ 8am  Ms. Kosmer Coach Class  

 2:45pm ‐ 3:15pm  Grs 2‐8 ESOL Homework Club    8am ‐ 10am  Parent ESOL Class  

 2:45pm ‐ 4pm  K‐1 Daisies    8:15am ‐ 9:15am  English Support Group  

 2:45pm ‐ 4pm  Lego Robotics Tm    11:30am ‐ 12:30pm  LaBella Train Garden  

 2:50pm ‐ 3:30pm  Dance Committee    2:40pm ‐ 4pm  Gr 6‐8 Builders Club  

   2:40pm ‐ 3:30pm  Grs 6‐8 Study Hall  

Tuesday, December 6, 2016    2:45pm ‐ 4pm  Gr 6‐8 Culinary Arts Club  

 7:30am ‐ 8am  Ms. Kosmer Coach Class    2:50pm ‐ 3:50pm  French Club  

 8am ‐ 10am  Parent ESOL Class    2:50pm ‐ 4pm  Gr 8 Pre/Algebra Coach Class  

 9am ‐ 10am  Gr 4 Train Garden    3pm ‐ 4pm  Chess Grs 2‐8  

 12:20pm ‐ 1:20pm  Gr 4 Train Garden    3pm ‐ 4pm  Basketball  

 2pm ‐ 3pm Gr 4 Train Garden    6pm ‐ 7pm  PTO Meeting 

 2:40pm ‐ 3:30pm  Grs 6‐8 Study Hall     

 2:45pm ‐ 4pm  Gr 6‐8 Culinary Arts Club   Wednesday, December 14, 2016  

 2:50pm ‐ 3:50pm  French Club    7:30am ‐ 8am  Ms. Kosmer Coach Class  

 2:50pm ‐ 4pm  Gr 8 Pre/Algebra Coach Class    8am ‐ 9am   International Breakfast 

 3pm ‐ 4pm  Chess Grs 2‐8    2:40pm ‐ 3:30pm    Gr 5 Math Coach Class  

 3pm ‐ 4pm  Basketball    2:40pm ‐ 3:30pm  Grs 6‐8 Study Hall  

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

Wednesday, December 7, 2016    2:50pm ‐ 4:30pm  Spring Musical Rehearsal  

 7:30am ‐ 8am  Ms. Kosmer Coach Class    

 8:15am ‐ 9:15am  Parent Workshop ‐ Bullying    

 10:30 am     Fire Drill   

 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 ‐ 4pm  Lego Robotics Tm    

 2:50pm ‐ 4:30pm  Spring Musical Rehearsal    

 4:30pm ‐ 6:30pm  Helping Up Mission    

 

 

Thursday, December 15, 2016   Tuesday, December 20, 2016  

 7:30am ‐ 8am  Ms. Kosmer Coach Class    7:30am ‐ 8am  Ms. Kosmer Coach Class  

 8am ‐ 10am  Parent ESOL Class    8am ‐ 10am  Parent ESOL Class  

 9am ‐ 10am  Kindergarten Train Garden    2:40pm ‐ 3:30pm  Grs 6‐8 Study Hall  

 2:40pm ‐ 3:30pm  Gr 5 Coach Class    2:45pm ‐ 4pm  Gr 6‐8 Culinary Arts Club  

 2:40pm ‐ 3:30pm  Grs 6‐8 Study Hall    2:50pm ‐ 3:50pm  French Club  

 2:45pm ‐ 3:15pm  Grs 2‐8 ESOL Homework Club    2:50pm ‐ 4pm  Gr 8 Pre/Algebra Coach Class  

 2:50pm ‐ 3:50pm   Spanish Class   3pm ‐ 4pm  Chess Grs 2‐8  

 2:50pm ‐ 4pm  Gr 8 Pre/Algebra Coach Class    3pm ‐ 4pm   Basketball  

 2:50pm ‐ 4:30pm  Spring Musical Rehearsal    5:30pm ‐ 7pm  Community Arts Night 

 3pm ‐ 4:30pm  Gr 4‐8 Debate Rm 301    

 3pm ‐ 4pm Gr   8 Science Coach Class   Wednesday, December 21, 2016  

 3pm ‐ 4pm  Basketball    7:30am ‐ 8am  Ms. Kosmer Coach Class  

   8am ‐ 10am  Parent ESOL Class  

Friday, December 16, 2016    2:40pm ‐ 3:30pm   Gr 5 Math Coach Class  

Purple Friday   2:40pm ‐ 3:30pm  Grs 6‐8 Study Hall  

 7:30am ‐ 8am  Ms. Kosmer Coach Class    2:40pm ‐ 3:40pm  Stocks in the Future Gr 7 

 2:40pm ‐ 3:30pm  Grs 6‐8 Study Hall    2:45pm ‐ 4pm  Lego Robotics Tm  

 2:50pm ‐ 3:50pm  Guitar    3pm ‐ 4pm  School Family Council Meeting  

   3pm ‐ 3:30pm  Wellness Committee  

Saturday, December 17, 2016    4:30pm ‐ 6:30pm  Helping Up Mission  

 10am ‐ 11:30am  Basketball   

   Thursday, December 22, 2016  

Monday, December 19, 2016    7:30am ‐ 8am  Ms. Kosmer Coach Class  

 7:30am ‐ 8am  Ms. Kosmer Coach Class    8am ‐ 10am  Parent ESOL Class  

 2:40pm ‐ 3:20pm  Gr 4 Coach Class    2:40pm ‐ 3:30pm  Gr 5 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 Gr 6   2:45pm ‐ 3:15pm  Grs 2‐8 ESOL Homework Club  

 2:45pm ‐ 4pm  Gr 4‐8 Jr/Cadettes    2:50pm ‐ 4pm  Gr 8 Pre/Algebra Coach Class  

 2:45pm ‐ 3:15pm  Grs 2‐8 ESOL Homework Club    2:50pm ‐ 3:50pm  Spanish Class  

 2:45pm ‐ 4pm  K‐1 Daisies    3pm ‐ 4:30pm  Gr 4‐8 Debate  

 2:45pm ‐ 4pm  Lego Robotics Tm    3pm ‐ 4pm  Gr 8 Science Coach Class  

    3pm ‐ 4pm   Basketball

 

Winter Break – 

Friday, December 23, 2016 to Monday, January 2, 2017       

School Reopens Tuesday, January 3, 2017Monday, Jan 2, 2017

 
 
 
 

 

Hampstead Hill Academy PTO
Box Tops Fundraiser

December 2016

November Collection Contest Update
 Congratulations to Ms. Aldous’s 4th grade class for winning the Class Box Tops col-

lection contest. They won the traveling trophy!
 Congratulations to 4th Grader Eyron Antonsson for winning the 5 Below gift card
 There is a new BoxTops mailbox on the front of the school so you or

your neighbors can easily drop off BoxTops when school is closed
 HHA PTO is only about 16% towards our goal of $2,000. Let’s try to

find more BoxTops in December!

December Collection Contest Where to Find Box Tops
 Complete “Let it Snow” collection sheet by  Bisquik
 Cinnamon Toast Crunch
attaching 25 Box Tops (or as many as you can)  Kleenex
 Turn into school by Wednesday, January 4  Green Giant Vegetables
 Each completed sheet will get you a sweet treat  See complete list at
 Class with the most Box Tops wins a Hot Choco-
www.BTFE.com
late party (must collect at least 100 Box Tops)

More Ways to Earn
 Save 20% on BoxTops products at Amazon Prime Pantry

https://www.amazon.com/gp/pantry/info/boxtops
 Ask out of town relatives to save BoxTops to give you over the holiday break.

STUDENT NAME: _________________
HOMEROOM TEACHER: ____________