News from the Hill, May 2022

May, 2022

NEWS FROM THE HILL

PTO’S MAGICAL
B3 NIGHT
AT PTO B3

Welcome to Hampstead Hill Academy!

A Message from Principal Hornbeck Principal
Matt Hornbeck
B3 was a magical night! Along with a couple hundred HHA parents, Ginny and I had a blast
helping to raise more than $20,000 that will support field trips and our big construction
project. It’s been three long years without in-person fundraising, and the fun is back! The
PTO's 10th Annual B3 (Bingo, Bidding and Bites) event featured a transformed auditorium,
amazing auction items like gift baskets built by HHA’s own teachers, signature Ravens and
Orioles items, and certificates to Baltimore’s finest restaurants. The food was terrific - special
thanks to Carson Dach, Delaware Dave, Mahaffeys, Silks, Lighthouse Tavern, Captain James,
Cafe Dear Leon and others! A big thank you to PTO Vice-President Bonnie Graham and Rachel
Douglas for making the evening an incredible success. Special thanks to the dozens of
volunteers who promoted and worked the event. A huge shout out to Ms. Swann for her
instrumental work negotiating the maze of requirements to get the necessary permits, and to
Mr. Berry and Mr. Cobb for their entertainment expertise - great job! Please remember our B3
sponsors when spending your hard-earned dollars.

Hampstead Hill Academy VISION STATEMENT
500 South Linwood Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21224 Hampstead Hill seeks to be a safe, nurturing, diverse,
family-friendly neighborhood school with rigorous,
410.396.9146 tel. 410.396.3637 fax effective academic programs and exciting, engaging
www.hha47.org extracurricular activities. We believe all parents want
the same thing for their children: more and better
Matt Hornbeck, Principal [email protected] opportunities for college and career. We believe in
John Paz, Assistant Principal [email protected] the importance of the arts, and we want our students
Cassandra Bailey, Assistant Principal [email protected] to be great communicators, listeners and writers. Our
students will be forward thinkers, persistent,
Hampstead Hill Academy is operated by the Baltimore responsible, caring, dependable and healthy members
Curriculum Project, a local nonprofit organization celebrating of the greater community.
more than a decade of service and student learning in
Baltimore. MISSION STATEMENT

Laura Doherty, President Hampstead Hill Academy is a neighborhood public
[email protected] charter school that exists to educate children living in
John McGill, Director of Academic Affairs both our attendance area and throughout Baltimore
[email protected] City. Our talented staff uses research-based
www.baltimorecp.org curriculum to develop and implement rigorous lesson
plans that continuously raise the academic bar for our
HHA News from the Hill Magazine is published monthly for students. Our whole school community is dedicated
the families and community of Hampstead Hill Academy to working together to challenge our students to
succeed in a fair, consistent, just and joyful learning
Editor Publisher environment.
Geraldine Swann Matt Hornbeck
Director of Community Outreach Principal

Magazine contributors:
HHA staff

Club coordinators
Community Organizations

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IMPORTANT DATES THIS MONTH What’s Inside…

• 5/2 - 6, Staff Appreciation Week Top News Stories page 3
• 5/3, PTO Meeting/Elections 7 pm
• 5/4, Early Release Day – Students dismissed at 12:35 pm • Current HHA information along with
• 5/5, Padres Unidos Planning Meeting 8:15 am upcoming events
• 5/5, Student Celebration Night 5:30-7:30 pm
• 5/6, 20, Orioles Orange Friday News from the Teams page 6
• 5/10, Chat With Matt 8:30 am
• 5/11, Character Day Fundraiser • What your child is doing in class along
• 5/12, Tusti Gusti Night 3 – 8 pm with resource, enrichment and ESOL
• 5/13, School Closed - Staff PD information
• 5/16 - 19, Grades 3 – 8 MCAP Reading
• 5/19, Multicultural Festival 5:30 - 7:30 pm Club/Activities News page 13
• 5/20, Annie Jr. 7 pm
• 5/21, Annie Jr. 1 pm and 7 pm • Updates and announcements for the
• 5/23 and 24, Grades 3 – 8 MCAP Math many clubs offered at HHA
• 5/25 and 26, Grade 8 MCAP Social Studies
• 5/25, School Family Council Meeting 3 pm Family Information page 15
• 5/26, Hampstead Hill Nights 5:30 – 8 pm • Issues important to our parents on a
• 5/30, School Closed – Memorial Day
• 6/1, Early Release Day - Students dismissed at 12:35 pm variety of subjects
• 6/2, Community Arts Night 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Family Fun Information 17
PLEASE CHECK
HTTPS://HHA47.ORG/PARENT-STUDENT-CALENDAR/ • List of neighborhood organizations along
FOR THE PARENT AND STUDENT ACTIVITIES CALENDARS with telephone number and email
address

PTO News page 18

• News from the Parent/Teacher
Organization at HHA

HHA INTENT TO RETURN TO SCHOOL SURVEY

The Intent to Return to School survey is available at the link below.
Please complete a survey for each of your children who will attend
HHA in the fall. We need to get a count in each grade to consider
whether to admit students from the waiting list. Please include
siblings who will be in grades K-8 next year even if they do not
currently attend HHA. Remember, complete the form for each child
who will attend HHA next year.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRq3mDqNBA2eRiwnEZ
a0pLfDiKORNF2i20InEoUKn_-F9R8w/viewform?usp=sf_link

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TOP NEWS STORIES

MCAP FOR GRADES 3 - 8 BEGINS MONDAY, MAY 16TH

The Maryland’s Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) in grades 3 - 8, is
scheduled to be taken May 16 - 19 (Reading) and May 23 - 24 (Math) and May 25 – 27
(Social Studies for grade 8 only). The MCAP is administered just once each year. The test
includes open-ended written responses as well as multiple-choice questions. It’s
adaptive so questions get harder when students answer correctly and easier when they
are incorrect. Our students are as ready as any student in Maryland, bar none. Parents
can help by making sure students are relaxed, rested and have a good breakfast on test
days. Please e-mail testing coordinator Jen Shaffer at [email protected] with your questions. Remember that breakfast is free to all
students starting at 7:40 am. Students MUST be on time for the start of school by 8 am and present every day to do their best.

SPECIAL INCENTIVES DURING MCAP

TESTING

To emphasize attendance and effort, on testing days, students will be offered a small
version of a caramel waffle called a Stroopwafel and/or a mint. Other incentives
during testing will vary by grade. Ask your child’s homeroom teacher for more
information. Staff addresses may be found at https://hha47.org/staff-contact-
roster/, and all teachers are available through the Class Dojo app. Encourage your
child to come to school with a relaxed, positive view of the test and to be on time
and try their best.

THE “MAGICAL” PTO B3 A good time was had by all at B3!

The PTO B3 event held Saturday, April 30th was an opportunity for parents and
community members to come together after two long years. More than 200
attendees played bingo, enjoyed donated food and declared victory on silent auction
items. This year’s event had a record number of sponsors and donations, and very
early totals show more than $20K was raised. Stay tuned for the final results, and get
in touch with the PTO at [email protected] if you have not yet secured your
silent auction item. Thank you to everyone who donated, attended and supported
this major fundraiser for HHA!

SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING PREK KINDERGARTEN PLACEMENT
ENROLLMENT FOR 2022-2023 TESTING - JULY 21ST AND
AUGUST 2ND
While we hope to expand Pre-k in the next couple of years, Prek is
not currently mandatory. Until June 30th, any student who: Do you have an incoming kindergarten student? To ensure that the
beginning of the year runs smoothly, kindergarten students need to
1. will turn 4 by 9/1/2022 AND take a placement test before the start of the 2022-2023 school
2. has an IEP and/or is income eligible AND year. All incoming kindergarten students must attend one of the
3. resides in HHA’s attendance area will be enrolled. two kindergarten assessment days. The assessments will take place
As of July 1st, PreK enrollment will be open to all other students. on July 21st and August 2nd from 9 am to 3 pm. Each appointment is
Factors will include the address of the student as well as sibling, approximately 20 minutes long. Students will be assessed in the
income, IEP, and ESOL status. It is our hope that all siblings will be areas of language arts and reading. No preparation is needed! You
admitted to Prek, but that is not a guarantee and families should simply need to bring your child at the selected time. If you are
definitely keep other options open. We usually have about 120-140 unable to attend either session, your child will be placed into a
families vying for 46 available Prek spaces. If you have a child who temporary homeroom until the assessment can take place during
will turn four by September 1st and another child currently the first week of school.
attending HHA, please make sure to submit your four year old’s
name to be considered for a Prek spot. We want to make certain
all prospective siblings are in the pool.

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If your child is fully registered for kindergarten or currently attends Prek at HHA, please make your appointment as soon as possible to ensure you
get your preferred date and time. Appointments can be made via email to Academic Coach, Katie Johnson, at [email protected] or through
Ms. Varner, the school secretary, at 410-396-9146. We look forward to meeting you and your child.

NEWS FROM THE HHA CHARTER OPERATOR
BALTIMORE CURRICULUM PROJECT

The Baltimore Curriculum Project continues to recruit new staff for its six public charter
conversion schools. We seek certified teacher candidates, especially for elementary grades. If you have contacts with anyone interested in teaching
with a BCP school, contact Jon McGill at [email protected].

ASIAN AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER (AAPI) HERITAGE MONTH

May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month! HHA will honor AAPI heritage in a variety
of ways. Staff will receive resources to be used in the classroom on a daily basis. These resources
will include page links, activities, videos and more! Announcements will be made on Mondays
and Wednesdays highlighting different people of AAPI descent and their contribution to the
history of our country. Information about this culture will also be on display on a bulletin board in
the main hall so students can stop and learn. The AAPI heritage will be part of our Multicultural
Night which will be held on Thursday, May 19th. Food for Life students will explore different tasty
recipes from this culture throughout the month, and while in library, students will be exposed to
AAPI literature to read during their free time. There will also be a short presentation at the next
HHA faculty meeting honoring this heritage.

LEAPIN’ LIZARDS!
ANNIE JR. WILL BE PERFORMED ON THE HHA STAGE

FRIDAY, MAY 20TH AND SATURDAY MAY 21ST

“It’s a Hard Knock Life” for Annie as she is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on
the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. However, things don’t quite work out the
way she has planned. She does however spoil the plans of the evil Miss Hannigan and finds a new family
with billionaire Oliver Warbucks, secretary Grace Farrell and her lovable mutt named Sandy.
Please see the attached flyer with detailed information regarding the dates and performance times.
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 will be accepted. We hope to see you at the show!

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2021-2022 CRITERIA FOR JOIN US FOR STUDENT CELEBRATION
PRINCIPAL’S LIST AND NIGHT
HONOR ROLL
THURSDAY, MAY 5TH
Students at HHA who achieve the highest levels of 5:30-7:30 PM
performance are recognized on the Principal’s List and Honor
Roll. Students in the 1st grade must achieve a grade of P in all At this event, you and your student can:
subjects and a 1 or 2 in all subjects for conduct to be
recognized on the Principal’s List. In grades 2-5, the Principal’s • Have a parent/teacher conference
List distinction recognizes students with all E’s in Core subjects.
In grades 2-5, Honor Roll students are noted for receiving all • Watch our HHA Cheerleaders perform
G’s and E’s in core subjects. You can find a list of our top
performing students attached to the magazine. Students in • Get summer activity information from HHA
grades 6-8 are recognized for their scholarship, leadership and staff
citizenship through the Leaders Go Places program. Students in
grades 1 – 5 who achieve Principal’s List for all four quarters • Talk to staff from Creative Alliance and the
will receive the Principal’s Award at closing ceremonies. Pratt Library about kids’ summer fun programs

PARENTS ARE INVITED TO JOIN US • Sample a variety of summer melons
FOR A CHAT WITH MATT
• Pick up a special give-away
TUESDAY, MAY 10TH AT 8:30 AM
IN THE CAFETERIA We hope to see you and your family at this event! If
you have not yet set up a conference, please check
the schedule at hha47.org for openings and email
Ms. Swann at [email protected] to schedule
your appointment. If all slots are filled, still join us!

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7th and 8th grade students spent a week on an Outward Bound Expedition hiking and rock climbing on the Appalachian Trail.
Thank you to Ms. Riorda for her leadership at the outing. What an amazing experience our students had!

PARENTS ARE INVITED TO JOIN US FOR THE SCHOOL FAMILY COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MAY 25TH AT 3 PM IN THE SCHOOL LIBRARY

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NEWS FROM THE TEAMS

PREK

Ms. Klenk and Ms. Kaminaris: Students will learn about measurement, weight and
capacity, and in math will end the year learning about basic addition and subtraction
concepts. At this point of the school year, students have learned all the letter sounds.
They will review the sounds and be introduced to some digraphs such as th, sh and ch.
This month, they will have their first out of school field trip to the Baltimore Zoo on
Friday, May 27th. Please check your child's folder for a permission slip and more
information. Parents may have to pay a fee to attend, but there is no limit on the
number of parents that can attend. However, siblings cannot go on school field trips.
Please mark your calendar! Students will also have Audubon in Patterson Park on
Monday, May 23rd. Ms. Kaminaris' class will be in the park from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm,
and Ms. Klenk's class will go from 12:45 - 1:45 pm. The end of the school year tends to
be really busy, please continue checking your child's folder and Dojo for
communication regarding end of school year celebrations.

KINDERGARTEN

Ms. Maciel, Ms. Wallis and Ms. Villa: In math, students have been working on
addition and subtraction fluency. Practicing addition and subtraction fact families at
home will be a great skill to help your student succeed in math. In reading, students
have been practicing reading the words the fast way. They have also been using
expression while reading. Teachers are proud to say that each of the three
kindergarten classes has at least one group reading in the first grade curriculum!
Please make sure your student is doing their reading homework every night to help
improve their fluency.

Students had their final Audubon field trip for the year. They spent about two hours in
Patterson Park with Ms. Rosia Frazier learning all about the various animals, plants
and habitats found in Patterson Park. They ended their trip with a visit to the
Observatory (The Pagoda) at Patterson Park. The observatory is colloquially known as
the “Pagoda” because of its Asian architectural appearance. Students were able to
climb all the way to the top and see the beautiful view of Patterson Park and
Baltimore. Everyone had a great time! As the weather gets warmer, parents are
encouraged to take their child to Patterson Park and have them explore nature.
Students will take their last field trip of the school year on May 6th to the Robinson
Nature Center.

GRADE 1 Kindergarten students visit the Observatory at

Ms. Bierley, Ms. Clary and Ms. Douglas: The students had an amazing time visiting the Patterson Park as part of their Audubon field trip

Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. They are now looking forward to their spring Audubon

visit to Patterson Park. They will participate in a lesson called Survival of the Fittest! Parents are welcome to attend on Friday, May 6th. As the

school year comes to an end, you will receive information regarding upcoming activities for your child. Students have received permission slips for

their trip to Great Meadows Farm on Friday, May 20th. A huge thank you goes to the PTO for sponsoring this trip. As the weather warms up,

students can be easily distracted. Remind your child to finish the year strong. With the combined effort of teachers and parents, the students will

be ready for the next school year.

GRADE 2

Ms. Bonner: Reading scholars are now in their last book of 2nd grade. Language scholars continue to practice paragraph writing, and spelling
scholars are learning about words that end in a -ce. Core Knowledge scholars are learning all about insects, and math scholars are almost finished
with the 2nd grade program! Students will take part in several field trips. May 9th is the spring Audubon trip to the park, and May 12th is the trip to
Green Meadows Farm. May will be a very busy month! Please check Class Dojo and your child's folder for important updates and information.

Ms. Weber: Students will attend Audubon on May 9th from 10:15 am – 12 noon. Parents are welcome to join the class that day. Also, as a reminder
the class trip is Thursday, May 12th. Money and permission slips are due by May 4th. Also, the class is in need of tissues. If you can donate a box of
tissues, it would be greatly appreciated.

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Ms. Graston: Students are expanding their reading skills through stories about the human body. They are learning about adjectives and adverbs in
language and becoming stronger writers. They are also learning about life cycles and are particularly enjoying facts about frogs. Ms. Graston is
proud of her students and appreciative of all the family support. Thank you for everything, and let’s hope for consistently warm and sunny weather
in May.

GRADE 3

Reading – Ms. Kaplan: Students continue to make progress in reading fluency and comprehension skills. Some students are reading a story about
Waldo's animals, and others are in a unit about Greek Mythology. Students are always welcome to practice their reading skills at home using a
website called IXL (www.ixl.com/signin). They all have their own usernames and passwords. This is a great way to prepare for MAP and MCAP
testing in the coming months. Please reach out to Ms. Kaplan with any questions or concerns.

Language/Science - Ms. Billups: Students have been enjoying the final unit of science: Structures of Living Things. They will soon have a visit from
Great Kids Farm. Look out for details about our end-of-year publishing party, where everyone will celebrate student creativity and story writing.
Parents will be invited to attend.

Math – Ms. Doherty: The Newts and Honeybees are hard at work exploring capacity. They have developed many new skills, including adding and
subtracting compound measurements and converting gallons, quarts, pints and cups. In doing this, students have been able to practice important
skills, such as multiplication and long division. The Cats are working on calculating the area and perimeter of different shapes. They have practiced
finding area and perimeter by counting square units, as well as using appropriate formulas.

GRADE 4

Reading – Ms. Schultz: Some students are currently reading the myth, The
Miraculous Pitcher. After reading a series of myths, these students are
writing their own unique and creative endings for The Miraculous Pitcher.
Other students just finished reading the play All In Favor. These students are
using the format of this play to create a new scene for a story of their choice
that they have read this year as a class and create a script for the scene they
created.

Language/Science - Ms. Conrad: Students have been working hard in their
language and science classes. In language, they have been working on
prepositional phrase placement, transforming sentences and using prefixes
and suffixes to determine the meaning of unknown words. In science,
students just completed the earth science unit and are now working on the
energy unit. This unit covers topics like circuits, magnetism and light. They
are also working on their science fair projects each week which are due on
June 1st.

Math – Ms. Murray: Students are working on fractions and designing home 4th grade students learning how circuits work
floor plans. They are finding the area and perimeter of the furniture and
rooms.

GRADE 5

Reading – Ms. Pellegrini: This month, students continue to work hard in ELA. The Robins and Owls are finishing Unit 3, Changing Perspectives. In
this unit, they have explored a variety of controversial topics in argumentative texts. They will end the unit by using all they have learned to write
an argumentative letter. The Pandas will explore a variety of informational texts this month about science, sports and history. In addition, they will
read poetry and do reader’s theater to work on expression and fluency in reading. Later this month, all students will take the MCAP assessment.

Language/Science – Ms. Ruppenthal: Students have started learning social studies this quarter using Social Studies Alive. They are learning about
the land and people before Columbus through the Age of Exploration and Cooperation and Conflict in North America. Students will also discuss the
American Indian Cultural Regions and how and why Europeans came into the new world. They will participate in reading, writing and activities that
engage students throughout the unit.

Math – Ms. O’Connor: After finishing work with volume, students started finding area of squares and rectangles with fractional and mixed number
sides. They next topic will be geometry, where students will learn about the properties of polygons, as well as the coordinate plane. They have also
been practicing their fact fluency skills in class and have continued to produce great work as they prepare for middle school next year.

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GRADE 6

Humanities – Mr. Farber: Students completed a short writing
assignment before spring break where they imagined that there was a
chapter in Bronx Masquerade about them, and they wrote a brief
narrative and expressive poem in the style of the novel. Please ask your
student to show you this project, as the writings were excellent. Students
recently began reading Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis, and
are talking about "rules to live by." Finally, students will take the MCAP
English test which will take place from May 16 - 19. In social studies,
students finished the unit on Ancient Greece, and will begin the final unit
about the civilization of Rome.

Math – Ms. Bentil: Students will finish the last two modules of the
curriculum - Geometry and Statistics. They will then begin to review and
prepare for the math MCAP on May 23 and 24. As always, please
encourage your student to find and share ripples. Ripples are
connections that we make between the content we are learning and the
world around us.

Science – Ms. Poole: Students will begin the final unit of the year called,

“How does water shape our world?” In this unit, students will explore the

rock cycle, as well as the process of weathering, erosion and deposition,

with the goal of being able to explain how these processes affect the

shape of the land. Students will also investigate and become experts on a

National Park and will explain how weathering, erosion and deposition 5th grade students traveled to the Inner Harbor to take part in
shape the park they select. These processes occur around us in the activities relating to the Chesapeake Bay
natural world. Next time you take a walk or go on a hike, look and

identify signs of weathering, erosion and deposition. Extra credit will be

given to any student who emails Ms. Poole a picture of weather, erosion or deposition. Photographs must be from a walk or hike that the student

takes.

GRADE 7

Language Arts – Ms. Locke-Jones: Students are discussing whether The Giver's setting is a dystopian or utopian society. They are also analyzing
Jonas’ character development and the impact of technology. Thank you for your support during the madness that is May!

Math – Mr. White: Students will work in the statistics and probability units. The students will explore the measures of central tendencies, identify
biased vs. unbiased samples, and calculate the mean absolute deviation. They will also learn the difference between theoretical probability and
experimental probability and calculate simple and compound events. Students will take the math MCAP on May 24 and 25.

Science – Mr. Lohrman: Students are starting the IQWST physics unit called "Why do some things stop and others keep moving?" This unit is all
about energy converting from one form to another such as potential energy (holding a ball in the air) to kinetic energy (energy in motion, the ball
falling to the ground when it is dropped).

GRADE 8

Language Arts – Mr. Ball: Students are so excited to be starting the final quarter of 8th grade! Mr. Ball is so proud of the determination all students
have shown throughout the year. In the fourth quarter, students will read The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. Through the telling of
Esperanza Cordero’s story, Cisneros provides an edifying insight into Mexican-American culture and identity. The House on Mango Street also
affords students the opportunity to discuss and analyze important topics such as gender roles, poverty, racism and otherness. Cisneros has a
beautiful writing style and uses poetic devices such as imagery, metaphors, similes and personification.

Pre-Algebra/Algebra 1 – Mr. Pratta - Students will complete the final unit on quadratic equations and begin to prepare for the MCAP exam at the
end of the month. At the end of the quadratics unit, students will have learned that equations in the form (x - m)(x + n) can be easily solved
by applying the zero product property, which says that when two factors have a product of 0, one of the factors must be 0. When the equations are
not in factored form, students rearrange them so that one side is 0, and rewrite the expressions from standard form to factored form. Students
soon recognize that not all quadratic expressions in standard form can be rewritten into factored form.

History – Ms. Kosmer: Students are working on a Civil War research project. They will research a battle of the Civil War from the Northern and
Southern perspective. They will be asked to share their information with the class through their choice of creating a website, exhibit board or
documentary.

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LEADERS GO PLACES

Leaders Go Places is a rigorous middle grades leadership program
that motivates students to achieve excellence in scholarship,
leadership and citizenship. Students earn rewards and recognition
for reaching the following benchmarks listed on the chart. 73% of
our middle school students made level this quarter, including 21%
reaching the highest level. To celebrate these accomplishments,
students who make level earn a field trip each quarter. This quarter,
students spent the day at SkyZone. Rewards are always more fun
when they are earned.

CLOSING ACTIVITIES FOR
8TH GRADE STUDENTS

The closing ceremony will take place on Friday, June 10, 2022 at 8:30 am sharp. Parents will be able to enter the auditorium at 8 am through the
doors next to the main office. The doors will be closed at 8:30 am, and you will then enter through the doors by the garden. Each student will
receive THREE tickets for family members. You must bring your ticket with you to the door. If you would like extra tickets, please contact
Ms. Varner in the office, and she will put your name on the waiting list. Tickets will be given to your child by Wednesday, June 8th. All attendees
must have a ticket to enter. Small children and infants need to stay home. Everyone appreciates your understanding. During the presentation of
awards, families are asked to take pictures from their seats to avoid blocking other audience members from seeing their child on stage. There will
be a professional photographer taking your child’s picture during the event. The school will have this picture available for pick up at the main office
by late June. After the ceremony, your child will meet you outside for pictures and congratulatory hugs. The 8th grade teachers and HHA faculty are
very excited to celebrate this important day with you and your child. The chart below lists the trips that the students will take.

Trip Name Date Time Cost Includes… Transportation

Genesee Valley Wednesday, May 4th 8 am - 2:45 pm Event and Transportation Bus
Bus
D.C. Museum Excursion Monday, June 6th 8 am – 2:45 pm Transportation

Six Flags America Monday, June 1st 8:30 am – 4 pm Transportation Bus
Park Admission
Bayside Cantina Thursday, June 9th 11 am – 2 pm Walk
Closing Ceremony Friday, June 10th 8:30 – 10:30 am Lunch N/A

3 tickets per family

ENRICHMENT

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Mr. Edwards: PreK and kindergarten students will work on spatial awareness, striking and kicking. Grade 1 - 4 students will perform cardio
conditioning workouts and cooperative gameplay. Middle school athletes will continue HIIT training along with refining offensive and defensive
strategies playing ultimate Frisbee.

TECHNOLOGY

Ms. Sparwasser: Students in PreK - 5 are learning coding basics with Kodable, and students in grades 6 - 8 continue practicing Python coding
language with Code Combat and Ozaria.

MUSIC

Ms. Drake: Students have been working hard to compose their own class song. During the month of May, they will apply their lessons from this
year to musical games and activities.

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MUSIC LESSONS

Ms. Alexander: May is a big month for the students in HHA's instrumental music
program. On Thursday, May 19th, strings, brass and percussion students will perform
folk songs from around the world at HHA's International Night celebration. On
Thursday June 2nd, please join HHA's instrumental music students for their final
performance of the school year at the June Community Arts Night. Students will
perform in both small lesson groups and as a full orchestra ensemble. Additionally,
students have been busy working through a series of Karate songs and skills as they
gear up for their final performance, as part of the orchestra and band Karate challenge!

DRAMA 5th and 6th grade students practice violin for upcoming
performances at HHA

Ms. Durkin: PreK and kindergarten students will rehearse a story theatre version of
Where the Wild Things Are. Grade 1 – 8 students will rehearse and perform short
plays or scenes. Please keep an eye on Class Dojo for communication about this
project. Plays by Ms. Clary and Ms. Tucker's first grade class and the 4th grade
playwriting team of Spencer Cappolla and Julius Hampton-Glunde will be performed
at Baltimore Center Stage on Saturday, May 21st at 6:00 pm. RSVP for the free
performance on their website: https://www.centerstage.org/learning/young-
playwrights-festival/

In art class, Grade 5 students have been working on Join Us for the Multicultural Festival
pottery and functional art making Japanese tea Thursday, May 19th
bowls. They learned about the procedures of a 5:30-7:30 pm

Japanese tea ceremony and performed a Japanese
tea ceremony during art class.

Ms. Bierley and Ms. Satterlee’s class take a bow
after performing

Ms. O’Connor’s class demonstrates some of their
production movements

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During the month
of May, Food for
Life students made
a variety of foods
from around the

world!

LIBRARY

Ms. Kannam: Students are gathering a lot of information reading and talking about current events and also, talking through social and emotional
challenges with Ms. Lightkep. Highlights include:
• Ms. Graston's 2nd grade class making a "reading log" alphabet book
• Mr. Pratta's 8th class doing lessons on redirecting behavior and learning to accept what you can and cannot control
• Ms. Bentil's 6th grade class creating unique poems and raps about diverse historical figures
• Ms. Bierley's 1st grade class reading books about immigration and sharing their own families' history and immigration stories
Please remind your student that they can visit the library any day. They just need to ask permission from their homeroom teacher. As a reminder,
please have your student return their books in a timely manner so others can enjoy the books. Happy Reading!

Library students enjoy outdoor reading in Patterson Park

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In Nature Exploration, students discover the biodiversity in Patterson Park and
also took part in dissecting a frog to learn about bodily systems.

GIFTED AND ADVANCED LEARNING PROGRAM

Ms. Guitian and Ms. Gonzalez: Throughout the winter, students spent time exploring a special topic they are passionate about. After crafting a
question to guide their work, students read numerous non-fiction books, navigated helpful websites, took notes and found answers. Sometimes
their questions led to more questions and topics evolved as new discoveries were made. During May, students will share their learning by
presenting a final “product” to the class. Products can take many different forms, from an informational poster to an artistic creation or
performance. This year so far, students with a passion for eagles shared a powerful presentation about saving the Harpy Eagle from extinction and
then set up a fundraiser to support his effort. Another student with a passion for Greek mythology sculpted a classical Grecian vase painted with
images from the Odyssey. A budding architect learned to use the program Sketch-Up and designed his own house, then became a consultant for
others who wanted to learn the program.
Other projects in the works include a website about Ocean Pollution, a video presentation about arctic animals, a gymnastics performance, an
original fantasy novel, and even a board game designed to teach about dangerous animals. The possibilities are endless. May is going to be an
exciting month!

ESOL DEPARTMENT NEWS

Ms. Ziemba, Ms. Brezenoff, Ms. Hicks, Ms. Hyatt, and Mr. LaBarr: In PreK, students are practicing sequencing by putting some everyday activities
in order. Words like first, next, after... are so important. In kindergarten, students are practicing the sounds that they learned. Finding matching
sounds and rhyming words is a lot of fun! Grade 1 students are beginning a new unit Wings and Things. They are learning about living things and
the life cycle of a butterfly. They will paint a butterfly picture and complete the butterfly’s life cycle in a special book they are making. Grade 2
students are starting a new unit Catch Me If You Can! They will learn all about animals and the specific features animals have to protect
themselves. They will be introduced to the concept of predator and prey. This will be a fun and informative unit. Grade 3 students are delving into
poetry, with a focus on poems that involve the passing down of family traditions and other special gifts. They are also comparing the genre of
poetry with fiction and non-fiction. Grade 8 students will begin a unit about the Earth. They will read an article about Earth Day and identify ways
to reduce, reuse and recycle. They will also learn how the earth was formed and its geological features and phenomena.

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SPECIAL EDUCATION

Ms. Shaffer: May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Mental
Health awareness month has been observed in May in the
United States since 1949, reaching millions of people through
the media, local events and screenings. Mental Health
Awareness Month was started in the United States in 1949 by
the Mental Health America organization (then known as the
National Association for Mental Health). Each year in mid-
March Mental Health America releases a toolkit to guide
preparation for outreach activities during Mental Health
Awareness Month. During the month of May, Mental Health
America, its affiliates, and other organizations interested in
mental health conduct a number of activities which are based
on a different theme each year.

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.

CLUB/ACTIVITIES NEWS

THE COMMUNITY BUILDERS OF HHA

SERVICE CLUB FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS

The Community Builders of HHA have big plans for the month of May. They are planning to take two walks to FutureCare of Canton to make crafts
with the residents in their outdoor courtyard. They have missed visiting FutureCare so everyone is excited to resume this rewarding activity. They
are also going to spend some time learning about the Unlocke the Light Foundation and how they help people understand their mental health and
the services available to help in this area. They are also planning the next fundraiser for the Believe in Tomorrow Children's Foundation. This is an
organization that helps families while they are dealing with their child's medical treatments. Snowball sales will be held to raise money for this very
worthy cause. Please look for information and dates to be sent out soon.

HHA DEBATE CLUB

HHA's elementary debate team has been hard at work preparing for and competing in Public Forum and Original Oratory competitions. The young
debaters are writing original speeches on crime in Baltimore and participating in spirited debates about whether the voting age should be lowered
to 16. Stay tuned for the results of the final tournament of the season!

May 2nd – 6th
Remember to say “Thank You” to our

HHA Staff Members!

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GIRLS ON THE RUN

The HHA Girls on the Run team completed an amazing season-ending 5k at Druid Hill Park on April 24th! The girls worked so hard to build their
endurance and strength for the run, all while participating in activities to increase self-confidence, friendships and self-knowledge. They also
enjoyed using their ‘star power’ to brighten the stars of HHA staff for their Community Impact Project!

Congratulations to our Girls on the Run!

The HHA Cheerleaders has been learning new cheers and building team skills. They are getting ready to cheer at various school
events. Their first performance will take place at Student Celebration Night at 6 pm.

DATES FOR STUDENT CLOSINGS WILL BE SENT OUT TO PARENTS
AND PLACED ON THE HHA FACEBOOK WHEN AVAILABLE!

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In STEAM Club, students had a great time making and creating with Moon Sand.

FAMILY INFORMATION

THE COUNTDOWN CONTINUES

• 84% of the school year is completed
• 151 of our 180 student days are completed
• There are approximately 7 school days left until our

3-8 grade students take the MCAP Assessment in
reading and math beginning in May, 2022.

LEARN ABOUT MCAP

Spend some time learning about this new state assessment for your child at the Maryland State Department of
Education at http://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DAAIT/Assessment/index.aspx

KNOW THE NO’S

• No gum at school. It is distracting and prevents students from reading aloud clearly.
• No smoking in or around school property. This is against the law on school property.
• No double parking or idling at drop-off and pickup. Double parking creates a dangerous situation, and you could get a $252

ticket for double parking.
• 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.

THERE ARE LOTS OF ACTIVITIES TAKING PLACE IN MAY.
PLEASE CHECK THE CALENDARS LOCATED ON THE FRONT

PAGE OF THE HHA WEBSITE AT HHA47.ORG FOR ALL
UPCOMING EVENTS AND STUDENT ACTIVITIES.

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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 4th Grade Team for having the highest attendance average for April.

April Attendance% Year Attendance%
Grade 92.52% Grade 93.89%
HHA average 94.43% HHA average 95.89%
Grade 4 94.31% Grade 2 94.58%
Grade 2 93.29% Grade 4 94.58%
Grade 1 93.05% PreK 94.48%
Grade 5 93.04% Grade 1 94.37%
PreK 92.58% Grade 3 94.15%
Grade 7 Grade 5 93.57%
91.94% Grade 6 93.33%
Grade 8 91.40% Grade 7 93.17%
Grade 6 91.23% Grade 8 93.14%
Kindergarten 90.48% Kindergarten
Grade 3

HOW DOES HHA COMMUNICATE WITH FAMILIES

HHA uses the following ways to communicate with families.
• Post a monthly news magazine. This is a comprehensive document with information from Mr. Hornbeck, staff, club coordinators,
community partners, etc. The magazine is posted monthly at www.hha47.org
• Send out parent emails – please sign up for our email list at www.hha47.org
• Post information on the HHA Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/HampsteadHillAcademy/
• Check out the HHA website at www.hha47.org
• Parent and Student Activities/Club Calendars at https://hha47.org/calendar-of-student-parent-events/ - You can set to view in week,
month or agenda.
• Class DoJo – for parent/teacher communication. Check with your child’s teacher for information on how to join.
• Staff emails – List of staff email addresses is located at https://hha47.org/staff-contact-roster/
• Campus Portal – Please email Ms. Varner at [email protected] for letter of instructions and activation code
• Parentlink phone calls
• Not sure where to find what, email Ms. Swann at [email protected]

Sign up to receive HHA emails at
www.hha47.org. Look for the icon on the
front page of the website at the bottom.

Join us for Hampstead Hill Night
Thursday, May 26th 5:30 – 8 pm

Live Music, Food and Fun!

Check out the flyer at the end of the magazine!

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PADRES UNIDOS PLANNING MEETING FOR MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL
THURSDAY, MAY 5TH AT 8:15 AM

If you would like to be part of the planning committee for the Multicultural Festival, please join us Thursday, May 5th at 8:15 am in the cafeteria.
Coffee and some sweet treats will be offered. The Multicultural Festival will take place Thursday, May 19th 5:30- 7:30 pm. Check out the flyer at the
end of the news magazine.

After two long years, the traditional International Potluck Breakfast for parents took place. The morning was filled with
entertainment from the PreK and kindergarten students singing for the guests, and delicious foods from a variety of cultures. A
special thank you to the staff that volunteered to set up, serve food and clean up. Also, thank you to all the parents that shared a

traditional dish.

HELP YOUR CHILD FOCUS

Please help us prepare your child for upper elementary, middle school, high school and eventually college and career by thinking about:
1. practicing time management,
2. making to-do lists, and
3. limiting cell phone use, gaming, and screen time.

Time management is a challenge, especially for kids and teens. The more you talk about setting
daily and short terms goals, the better. All HHA students receive an agenda book to keep track of
assignments, projects, field trips, deadlines, etc. Help your child manage their agenda book but
remember not to nag. If they don’t have an agenda book, buy an inexpensive one at the store.
Making to-do lists is a skill that will serve your child well and help them become independent in
middle and high school. Finally, it is difficult for children to safely negotiate social media. There is
too much adult content and too many emotionally fraught social media pitfalls. Screen time
consumes more than eight hours a day for most children in America. Your child will benefit from
limiting screen time, including gaming, social media and television. Talk about screen time with your child in advance. Help them learn to unplug. If
your child plays an online game with friends, ask her/him to unplug the headphones so that you can monitor what is being said. Consider asking
your child to play online games when you are in the room. Know who your child in playing with online. Please don’t let your child sleep with their
phone in their bedroom. Phones should be charged overnight in another room. Your child will sleep much better if their phone is not beeping and
lighting up all night long. Rested children get better grades. Thanks for helping us to harness the power that comes with technology!

FAMILY FUN IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

• Southeast Anchor Library - located at 3601 Eastern Avenue; 410-396-1580, www.prattlibrary.org/locations/southeast/
• Friends of Patterson Park – located at 27 S. Patterson Park Avenue; 410-276-3676, pattersonpark.com/
• Creative Alliance at the Patterson – located at 3134 Eastern Avenue, 410-276-1651, creativealliance.org
• Patterson Park Audubon Center – located at 2901 E. Baltimore Street, 410-558-2473, pattersonpark.audubon.org/

• Please check the back of the news magazine for additional event information!

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PTO NEWS

UPCOMING PTO EVENTS

• 5/3, PTO Meeting 7 pm, 2022-23 PTO Board elections - Details on the school calendar. We hope you'll join us to discuss the recent B3 event,
elections, upcoming fundraising opportunities, events and more.

• 5/12, PTO Tutti Gusti Night – 3 - 8 pm PTO will receive 10% of eat-in or carry out sales when the Tutti Gusti flyer is presented.

PTO BOARD ELECTIONS HELD AT MAY MEETING

Elections for open positions on the 2022-23 school year PTO board will be held at this month’s regular PTO meeting, Tuesday, May 3rd at 7 pm. The
meeting will be virtual, and the vote will be held via Zoom using the platform’s poll feature. Voting is anonymous. Nominations were due by Friday,
April 29th. Open positions for next year are vice president, secretary and two member-at-large positions.

TRANSLATION AT PTO MEETINGS

Participants will no longer need to request translation at PTO
meetings. Spanish language translation will be available at
meetings regardless of request. Please join us!

Reminders

Harris Teeter: Attach your Harris Teeter VIC card to HHA via the
store’s Together in Education Program. When you shop Harris
Teeter brands, a percentage of your purchase is donated to the
school that your VIC card is linked to. There are no limits to how
much a school can earn, and in past years HHA has earned
thousands to support school initiatives However, families must

register to earn funds. You can sign up online at harristeeter.com/together-in-education. Questions? Email [email protected]

Thank you from the PTO to the following volunteers who made the
B3 event a magical and successful evening!

Ashley Lefever - Food and Silent Auction Committee
Cait Drake - Co B3 Chairperson
Carrie Mittenthal - Food, Silent Auction, Drink Committee
Carson Dach - Food Committee and Day of Volunteer
Donna Dach - Organized Parent Baskets and Helped Secure Tables from Coppermine
HHA administration, Ms. Kaminaris and Mr. Edwards for letting
us invade their space for the weekend.
Jenn Barron - Organized Wine Bottle Decorating
Jill Morrison - Volunteer Chairperson
Jonathan Rothstein - Treasurer and Technology Expert
Katie Stewart - Marketing, Silent Auction, Co-volunteer coordinator
Liz Hines - Silent Auction Chairperson
Rachel Douglas - Food Chairperson
Shelley Bohlen - Silent Auction Committee
Tricia Schellenbach - Social Media Coordinator
Yan Z - Silent Auction and Volunteer Chairperson
Look for a complete listing of all donors and volunteers for B3 in the June News from the Hill.

WE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU! IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR
CONCERNS, PLEASE VISIT WWW.HHA47.ORG UNDER IMPORTANT LINKS

FOR THE HHA FEEDBACK FORM!

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A Special Thank You to Our Volunteers…

Our PTO Officers: Vic Victoriano, Bonnie Mattox, Jonathan Rothstein,
Trisha Shellenbach, Cait Drake, Charles Eddington, Yan Zhao-Hylkema,
Danielle Kelly, Rosa Martinez, Maria (Ree) Miskimon, Jill Vasbinder
Morrison

Ms. Anya Cappolla

Ms. Chavonne Collins

Ms. Pamela Vroman

Ms. Rosalia Castelan

Mr. Micah Webster

Mr. Dennis Norman

Mr. Tom Curley

Mr. Mike Palmer

Ms. Adrienne Ekas

Ms. Heather Harkins - The Maryland Athletic Club is here to support

everyone in their lifestyle and fitness goals. The club is located right in Harbor
East, with access to a parking garage when you join! Their mission is to support
and motivate active lifestyles within the community. The MAC offers a studio
fitness program to workout with others in the same mindset, aquatics programs
with four salt water filtered pools, state of the art fitness equipment and so much
more all complimentary to a membership. Short and long term memberships are
offered. Please contact Heather Harkins at 410-625-500 or
[email protected] to get a free trial membership.

Principal’s List – April, 2022

Adarkwah-Yiadom, Jaden Couteau, Cecilia Hall, Regina
Aguayo, Agustin Couteau, Louisa Hamilton, Theodore
Aleman-Cruz, Ashley Crandalscott, Atlantis Hampton-Glunde, Marvin
Alexander, Zoe Cuautle-Ventura, Eric Hampton-Glunde, Julius
Algin, Lydia Cuba Morales, Nancy Hansel, Edward
Allen, Angel Dagistan, Ava Harper, Heaven
Almazo, Leonardo Dagistan, Jem Heim Jr., Jamari
Amador-Hernandez, Maia Daimoucha, Hafssa Henry Huggins, Wesley
Anderson, Camden Daniels, Archer Hernandez Rosales, Baudi
Balomas, Lena Davila-Castaneda, Yamilet Hernandez-Gonzalez, Daniela
Baten- Rios, Liliana Denham, Aaron Hines, Parker
Batty IV, Nathaniel Denham, Hailey Ho, Grayson
Beatty, Zoey Denning, Samuel Hoffman, Saylor
Beaudry, Adeline Desmond, Emerson Holcomb, Jullian
Beaudry, Andrew Di Seta, Oscar Holmes, Korynn
Beaudry, Timothy Dobbins, Gabriella Homsher, Wyatt
Betts IV, Isaac Donahue, Benjamin Horner, Karma
Blood, Henry Dziedzic, Ivy Hunt, Liam
Bohlen, Nathan Fawcett, Helena Hylkema, Olivia
Braxton III, Harry Fawcett, Rhys Irwin, Matilda
Braxton, Caleigh Ferguson, Caleb Jin, Jubilee
Bryant, Aiden Ferguson, Cora Joda, Hassan
Burger, Calvin Filippou, Sofia Judkins-Milles, Jayden
Bussey, Paige Flores Candia, Mabelin Katzenstein, Michael
Bussey, Joseph Foote, Lennon Katzenstein, Abel
Calhoun, Camdyn Fraser, Bentley Kavanagh, Meryn
Campbell, Finley Funez, Iris Kavanagh, Evelyn
Candia- Garcia, Yuleysi Gahagan, Etta Kelly, Arya
Cannizzaro, Treme' Garcia, Abriel Keola-Lee, Naseem
Cardillo, Leoni Garcia, Addison Khammanixay, Alina
Cardillo, Gianella Garcia-Gonzalez, Santiago Kistner, Dennis
Castelan, Juliette Glass, Grayson Krause, Michael
Castillo, Joshep Glover Gomez, Sawyer Krueger, Colt
Castro Iglesias, Mateo Gluckler, Aaron Kucuk, Atlas
Cawthon, Kolby Gomez-Astudillo, Christopher Lam, Amity
Chabot, Liliane Gonzalez, Jorge Lears, Eve
Chandar, Leonidas Gorham, Grace Lee, Amara
Clark, Branon Graham, Jackson Letsebe, Lesedi
Colin-Gonzalez, Melissa Guarnaccia, Ava Lovett, Moira
Connolly, Hudson Guarnaccia, Renato Lucas, Addison
Connolly, Brecken Guidry, Haden Macchia, Elizabeth
Contreras, Sophia Gursel, Zehra Madrigal Galindo, Carlos
Contreras-Diaz, Christian Guzman, Isabella Mattox, Jackson
Coronel Zamora, Madison Guzman, Luca McCartney, John

McCartney, Quinn Ortega, Dylan Schiffer, Quinn
McCray, Julia Parr, Ellia Schmaltz, Andrew
McDowell, Zander Parr, Daxton Shah, Bria
McGowan, Shea Parris, Yoel Shaigany, Noah
Megali, Samuel Parris, Jalen Shiraaf, Zafar
Megali, Katherine Payne, Alexis Simon, Wallace
Mendez Maldonado, Alejandra Pearson, Eliana Smith, Karter
Merguerian, Theo Pelaez-Yanza, Nayeli Snavely, Scott
Merrigan, Bedford Penaherreta Cappolla, Spencer Stokes, Kaiden
Minihan, Terence Perez, Alia Stratton Szmajda, Quinn
Mittenthal, Mae Perlman, Samantha Sweets, Ashtyn
Mittenthal, Ted Petrovich, Elizabeth Tlatenco Moran, Kevin
Molina-Hernandez, Jose Porter, Owen Tolentino, Daniel
Morrison, Molli Puggi, Dominic Torres-Cuba, Keisha
Morrison, Tessa Raheem, Laith Torres-Ramirez, Mia
Moussa, Annika Raheem, Harith Vasishta, Ishani
Munoz, Maximiliano Robinson, Payton Villeda Garcia, Franklin
Naasz, Quinn Robinson, Colin Humberto
Naasz, Zoe Rodriguez, Abigail Vincent, Eli
Navarrete Madrid, Ashley Rosa, Cecilia Wahl, Finnegan
Navarro-Martinez, Elias De Rosa, April Warren, Ariah
Jesus Rosas Torres, Emily Wycall, William
Nicholson, Cameron Rothstein, Jackson Xolalpa-Miguel, Ariel
Obeng, Isaiah Roycroft, Ana Yupa Cuzco, Kylie
Omweg Von Kelsch, Axel Rytina, Aiden Zheng, Andrea
Ordonez Flores, Deylin Mariela Sawyer, Logan Zuniga-Lopez, Sofia

Honor Roll – April, 2022 Bista, Kristina Davila, Ariadna
Bolanos-Buezo, Fernando Davila-Bernal, Heidy
Abrams, King Bradford, Karmen Davis, Trinity
Abukhdeir, Muhammad Butler, Amari Diaz-Lopez, Darwin
Afjei, Azaria Cabeza, Evanna Dieguez Orellana, Andy
Alarcon-Ramos, Josiah Canales-Sanchez, Dominic Douglas, Ryan
Albrecht Brown, Sylvia Cano Martinez, Ashley Drake, Samuel
Albrecht Brown, Vivienne Cano-Candia, Almadelia Dziedzic, Kipling
Almazo Jr., Felix Castillo-Vargas, Julyabby Escalante-Sanchez, Gisselle
Almazo III, Pedro Castro, Tyler Fernandez, Maria Ysabel
Amaya-Portillo, Wilson Castro-Quintanilla, Ana Claudia
Anderson, Sasha Charles, Chloee Fernandez, Thiago
Arter, Layla Collier, Grace Fleig, Aaron
Bailey, Aziayia Collins, Skylar Franco, Madisson
Bailey, Addison Connolly, Camden Fraser, Frances
Baloh, Huxley Cornish, Chrystian Frye, Emma
Barbour, Mandell Dach, Hudson Fuentes Garcia, Genesis
Baten-Rios, Ashly Dach, Cooper Fullmer, Ethan
Bautista, Mariajose
Bautista-Uroza, Stephanie

Furstenau, Chloe Lee, Skyy Rivera-Barreto, Miriam
Gahagan, Fiona Leverett, Davol Rivera-Castro, Aylin
Galan, Noah Leverett Jr., Terry Rivera-Orellana, Genesis
Gause, Kaylin Levy, Peyton Robinson, Chase
Gomez-Buezo, Douglas Lopez-Calderon, Danny Rodriguez, Nevaeh
Gonzalez-Avila, Mia Lu, Amy Roldan-Sanchez, Elvin
Gordon, Tori Mangano, Isabella Ruano-Pavia, Kolter
Gorham, Joshua Martinez-Flores, Cesar Salto, Kayla
Guambana-Calle, Melany Mathena, Mariah Simms, Kamari
Guzman-Rios, Hannette Mathioudakis, Niko Sullivan, James
Harris Jr., Antonio McFadden, Nevaeh Sullivan, Maeve
Harrison III, Rodney Mendez-Mendoza, Jaqueline Sweets, Heaven
Hernandez-Ramirez, Emily Meria-Parks, Gia Tanner, Annabelle
Hines, Bentley Miller, Joaquin Teresi, John
Houser IV, John Misewich, Tyler Waters, Amaya
Huffman, Savannah Miskimon, Layla Weathers, A'Nari
Jimenez Reyes, Juan Moore, Lailani White, Ivy
Joda, Malak Morris, Maya Woolery, Emily
Johnson, Brayden Morris, Jack Wriston, Olive
Jones, Savely Munoz Jr., Andy Wycall, Andrew
Jordon, Damien Munoz-Urgiles, Emily Yupa-Cuzco, Wesley
Juanez Montoya, Josue Nelson, Hilary Zamora-Rojas, Edgar
Juvencio-Gaspar, Karen Neponuceno-Moran, Henry Zamora-Rojas, Giselle
Kalman, Ronan Neponuceno-Moran, Kevin Zivic, Kensington
Keola-Lee, Delilah Orlaskey, Parker Zuniga, Erick
Keola-Lee, Nasir Peral Garcia, Mateo Zuniga, Pedro
King Jr., Shakim Perez, James Zuniga-Gallegos, Yaneli
Knorovsky, Kamryn Ramirez-Cardoso, Larry
Lara Zelaya, Sandry Randolph, Melliana

Hampstead Hill Players’
Present

Friday, May 20, 2022 at 7:00 pm
Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 1:00 pm & 7:00 pm

Book by Music by Lyrics by
Thomas Meehan Charles Strause Martin Charnin

Original Broadway Production Directed by Martin Charnin

Based on “Little Orphan Annie”® By Permission of Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

Performances to held at: Ticket Prices:
Hampstead Hill Academy Children 14 and under $5.00

500 S. Linwood Ave Adults $8.00
Baltimore, MD 21224
Tickets go on sale May 1st & will be available
(410) 396-9146 for purchase during school hours or at the door.

Annie JR. is presented through special arrangement with
and all authorized materials are supplied by
Music Theatre International, New York, NY
(212) 541-4684 mtishows.com

The Hampstead Hill Players’
Production of

Friday, May 20, 2022 at 7:00 pm
Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 1:00 pm
Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 7:00 pm

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

Reserved seating only

Ticket Prices:
Hampstead Hill Students & Children 14 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 Annie 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!

Pre-Ordered tickets will be available for pick-up in the school office starting May 16th

PLEASE PRINT
Purchaser’s Name______________________________________ Telephone #______________________

Performance # of tickets x $5.00 # of tickets x $8.00 Total
Friday, May 20th @ 7pm _______________ _______________ ______________
Saturday, May 21st @ 1 pm _______________ _______________ ______________
Saturday, May 21st @ 7pm _______________ _______________ ______________

Total amount of $ Due ______________

Help HHA 7th and 8th graders go to Broadway to see The Phantom of the Opera!

Dress as YOUR favorite character on

CHARACTER DAY
Wednesday, May 11

All students can pay $1 to come out of uniform as your
favorite character from a book, play, movie, TV show,

video game, comic book, or anime!

Reminder: Costumes must be school-appropriate.
No masks, wands, weapons, or other toys.

Please consider sending a little extra on 5/11 to sponsor a classmate on
Character Day and support our 7th/8th grade Broadway trip!

Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated through 5/31!
Cash to Main Office or

Venmo @hhahornets with “NYC trip donation” as the memo



Join us for a gathering of our school community!
Listen to the sounds of the music, relax and enjoy our

fun foods! Children can play games, be with their
friends and have a great time!

5:30PM - 8PM
THURSDAY, MAY 26TH

THE HULA PIGS FEATURING MR. BERRY

Playing songs from the 60’s and Up!

RAIN OR SHINE
MUSIC FROM 5:30 – 8 PM

Join Hampstead Hill Academy
and

for
Friends and Family Night Out!

Bring this flyer into Tutti Gusti on
Thursday, May 12th
from 3-8pm

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

Hampstead Hill Academy PTO

Come enjoy great food as well as a night out!

Gluten-free options available

Tutti Gusti
3100 Fait Ave, Baltimore 21224

410.534.4040
www.tuttigusti.net









AUDUBON IN Patterson Park
BALTIMORE Audubon Center
Birding Events
BIRDING
────
MAY 21 & 28 Druid Hill Park
Meet at 3001 East Dr.
Join us in Druid Hill Park & Patterson Park
Audubon experts lead us in search of avian friends every month in these two city Saturday, May 21
parks. Experience Birding in Baltimore City! No experience is necessary – perfect
for beginners and experts alike. Registration is required and Audubon’s COVID- ────
19 rules must be followed by all participants. Patterson Park
Meet at the fountain
HABITAT TEAM
Saturday, May 28
MAY 7
────
Help build bird habitat in Audubon’s native plant gardens in Patterson Park! 8:00 – 9:30 AM
Come to weed, mulch, and/or plant while spending the morning outdoors with
friends, family, and Audubon. We’re happy to sign community service hours for FREE!
helpful students. All ages welcome! Water, gloves, and tools provided. Registration required!
All ages & experience
BALTIMORE BIRDING WEEKEND 2022
levels welcome.
MAY 13-15
FOLLOW US + TAG US
Audubon’s award-winning Baltimore Birding Weekend will be hosted May 13-15, www. facebook.com/
2022. The weekend provides guided experiences by land and water to help people
connect with the city’s waterfront and green spaces while discovering the PattersonParkAudubonCenter
incredible wildlife diversity in urban parks, wetlands, and ecological restoration @audubon_pattersonpark
sites.
patterson.audubon.org
Visit patterson.audubon.org/events

for info & to register.











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#atthepratt

Wellness & Environmental
Book Club!

The Black Mental Health Alliance and the Baltimore Office of Sustainability
present the Wellness & Environmental Book Club! We will be sharing a short
reading by an author of color on the topic of mental wellness, wholeness, and
our connection to nature, along with a mindfulness activity and reflection
discussion, geared towards ages 3-9. All are welcome. This program has limited
spaces and pre-registration is recommended. To register, please call the
respective branch.

Monday, May 2, 3:00 p.m.

Light Street Branch 1251 Light Street | 410-396-1096

Monday, May 16, 3:00 p.m.

Brooklyn Branch 300 E. Patapsco Avenue | 410-396-1120

Monday, May 23, 3:00 p.m.

Hamilton Branch 5910 Harford Road | 410-396-6088

The free educational and cultural programs at Pratt libraries are made prattlibrary.org
possible by the generous support of donors to the Enoch Pratt Free Library.

Discover new worlds, passions and dreams
through books and earn free admission to
Port Discovery for a child and adult.

Baltimore area children in fifth grade or younger
with a valid Pratt Library card can earn

FREE ADMISSION

for themselves and an adult caregiver
to Port Discovery Children’s Museum
by participating in the

Ticket to Discovery Book Club.

Descubre mundos nuevos, pasiones, y sueños
a través de los libros y gana la entrada gratuita
a Port Discovery para un niño y un adulto.
Niños que residen en la Ciudad de Baltimore en
quinto año o menores con una tarjeta vigente de
la Biblioteca Pratt pueden ganar

ADMISIÓN GRATUITA

para sí mismos y un adulto al museo de niños
Port Discovery participando en el

Lectura Boleto al Descubrimiento.

Detalles en www.PortDiscovery.com/Read

Enoch Pratt Free Library

Canton Branch
1030 S. Ellwood Ave

May 2022 Children's Programs

Storytimes

Family Storytime: Tuesdays, 4 p.m.

Baby & Toddler Storytime: Fridays, 10:30 & 11:30 a.m., at Church on the Square

In-Person Programs

Blooming Flower Pots
Thursday, May 5, 4:30 pm
Ages 3+
Paint your own flower pot and fill it with colorful paper flowers.

Little Explorers: Children’s Garden
Thursday, May 19, 4:00 pm
Ages 3+
Have fun digging in the dirt while you help plant a flavorful garden at the Canton Branch.
Then, make a leaf-print bowl to take home with you.

Ticket to Discovery Book Club

Baltimore-area children ages birth to Grade 5 can read their way to 2 FREE tickets to
Port Discovery. Participating children must have their own Pratt library card.

Registration begins May 2 at all Pratt library locations. First come, first served, while
supplies last, until May 31.

For more information, visit your local library branch or go to
https://www.portdiscovery.org/Read.

Take & Make Kits

Hummingbird Feeder
Ages 3+
Support our feathered friends by making an attractive hummingbird feeder to hang
outside your home.
Available starting May 2.

Grass Caterpillar
All ages
Grow a cute "caterpillar" friend in a sock using cat grass. (Note: No real caterpillars
involved.)
Available starting May 2.

All Take & Make Kits are first come, first served, while supplies last.

Interactive Movie Kits

A Bug’s Life
Keep your kids busy as bees with an interactive movie kit for A Bug's Life. Each kit
comes with crafts, props, and directions for activities to do during the movie.
Available starting May 2.

All Interactive Movie Kits are first come, first served, while supplies last.

To whom it may concern,

With the generosity of T. Rowe Price Charitable Foundation, CASH Campaign of Maryland is launching an
outreach campaign to encourage Maryland residents to participate in Maryland’s Save4College State
Contribution Program.

What is the Save4College State Contribution Program?
The Save4College State Contribution Program is designed to help lower to middle-income families in Maryland
save money for higher education. Your savings can be used at nearly any public, private, or technical college
nationwide—and even international universities that have a federal school code—for eligible Qualified
Education Expenses such as tuition, fees, room and board, etc. Applications must be submitted in good order
by 11:59pm on May 31, 2022.

How do you learn more?
Our team has been trained to offer a 1-hour Beginners Guide to the Save4College State Contribution Program,
where participants will learn how the State of Maryland and Maryland 529 are working together to make it
easier for people to save for college. We will cover the program’s eligibility requirements to apply for the $250
or $500 contribution from the State of Maryland along with the new program changes. These informational
sessions intend to help any parent, caregiver, and even young adult receive the information they need to make
their own decision on whether the Save4College program is right for their household. Saving for college is
challenging as it is. For this reason, it’s important all Maryland residents fully understand the programs
available to them or their young ones.

How do you schedule a free Information Session hosted by CASH Campaign of Maryland?
To request a Save4College Information Session, please contact Whitney Visker at [email protected] with
the following information: name, organization, and some available date/time options for this presentation. Due
to the increase of COVID-19 cases, our team will only be conducting virtual sessions. Lastly, these informational
sessions will be offered at no cost to your organization.

Thank you,

Whitney Visker
Program Associate for Financial Capability
CASH Campaign of Maryland
646-345-2841 (mobile)

The Maryland General Assembly may make changes to the State Contribution Program in the future that impact the contribution amounts, minimum
requirements, or other eligibility requirements. State contributions are not guaranteed. The State funding for contributions is limited each fiscal year. As
with the entire State budget, the Maryland General Assembly has final approval. If resources are insufficient to fully fund all eligible Accounts, Maryland
529 shall provide contributions in the order in which applications are received in good order and give priority to applications of Account Holders who did
not receive a State contribution in any prior year. If you receive a State contribution for any Account in a given year, you are not eligible in that year for
the income deduction on your State taxes for contributions that you made to that or any other College Investment Plan Account. You should check with
your tax professional regarding your specific situation.

Their Future is
Within Reach

Save4College State Contribution Program

You could be eligible for a $250 or $500

State contribution with a Maryland
College Investment Plan Account.

Saving for college is a challenge for many families.
The Save4College State Contribution Program is designed
to help Maryland families save for their child’s future dream
of attending any U.S. college, technical or trade school.

It’s easy to apply with the online application. Be sure
to open an Investment Plan Account and submit your
application by 11:59 p.m. on May 31.

For more information about the Program’s WHAT IS A 529 PLAN?
eligibility requirements and how to apply visit
A 529 plan is a tax-advantaged
Maryland529.com/Save4College education savings plan designed
to encourage families to save for
MAY future higher education expenses.
Learn more about the Maryland 529
31 Apply by 11:59 p.m. on May 31 plans at Maryland529.com.

The Maryland General Assembly may make changes to the State Contribution Program in the future that impact the contribution amounts,
minimum requirements, or other eligibility requirements. State contributions are not guaranteed. The State funding for contributions is
limited each fiscal year. As with the entire State budget, the Maryland General Assembly has final approval. If resources are insufficient to
fully fund all eligible Accounts, Maryland 529 shall provide contributions in the order in which applications are received in good order and
give priority to applications of Account Holders who did not receive a State contribution in any prior year. If you receive a State contribution
for any Account in a given year, you are not eligible in that year for the income deduction on your State taxes for contributions that you made
to that or any other College Investment Plan Account. You should check with your tax professional regarding your specific situation.

The Maryland Senator Edward J. Kasemeyer College Investment Plan Disclosure Statement provides investment objectives, risks, expenses
and costs, fees, and other information you should consider carefully before investing. If you or your Beneficiary live outside of Maryland, you
should compare Maryland 529 to any college savings program offered by your home state or your Beneficiary’s home state, which may offer
state tax or other state benefits such as financial aid, scholarship funds, and protection from creditors that are only available for investments
in such state’s 529 plan. T. Rowe Price Investment Services, Inc., Distributor/Underwriter.

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A 529 plan is a tax-advantaged5Pla2?n9?What is a
education savings plan designed
to encourage families to save for
future higher education expenses.

Use your Maryland 529 plan for accredited
colleges, apprenticeships, technical or
trade schools in Maryland or out-of-state.

TWO DIFFERENT TYPES OF 529 PLANS

Allows you to invest in one or multiple portfolios designed to fit your life stage
and budget. You decide how much and how often you want to contribute.

S tart with as little as $25.
Savings can be used for a variety of education expenses including tuition,
fees, room and board, course-specific fees, books and other supplies.
O pen to children or adults of any age.
Your contributions may be eligible for a Maryland State income
deduction of up to $2,500 per year, per Beneficiary*.

Allows you to lock-in (pre-purchase) tuition amounts at current contract
rates to cover tuition and mandatory fees when your child is of college age.

Start with as little as a one semester plan.
U se at accredited two-year and four-year colleges and universities.
O pen to 12th graders or younger, including newborns.
Y our payments may be eligible for a Maryland State income
deduction of up to $2,500 per year, per Account*.

READY TO LEARN MORE? VISIT Maryland529.com

The Maryland Senator Edward J. Kasemeyer Prepaid College Trust and Maryland Senator Edward J. Kasemeyer College Investment Plan
Disclosure Statements provide investment objectives, risks, expenses and costs, fees, and other information you should consider carefully
before investing. If you or your Beneficiary live outside of Maryland, you should compare Maryland 529 to any college savings program offered
by your home state or your Beneficiary’s home state, which may offer state tax or other state benefits such as financial aid, scholarship funds,
and protection from creditors that are only available for investments in such state’s 529 plan.
T. Rowe Price Investment Services, Inc., Distributor/Underwriter, Maryland College Investment Plan.
*The availability of tax benefits may be conditioned on meeting certain requirements such as residency, purpose for or timing of distributions,
or other factors as applicable. If you receive a State contribution, you are not eligible in that year for the income deduction on your State taxes
for contributions that you made to that or any other College Investment Plan Account.

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