October 2020 HHA Parent News Magazine

HAMPSTEAD HILL ACADEMY October, 2020

PARENT NEWS MAGAZINE

ELECTION DAY
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD

Welcome to Hampstead Hill Academy!

Note from Principal Hornbeck

My message to you this month comes down to one word - VOTE! We all care about what our tax dollars
support like schools, public safety, clean air and water and roads. We care about who is nominated to serve on
the Supreme Court, sensible immigration policies and just police reform. Your chance to be heard and have a
say is right around the corner. Tuesday, November 3rd is Election Day. For one week before the election, from
Monday, October 26th through Monday, November 2nd (including the weekend), you can vote early and in-
person, with a mask, from 7 am until 8 pm at the Southeast Anchor Library at 3601 Eastern Avenue. Be active,
be involved and go vote for a better future for yourself, for your family and for the common good.

Everyone over the age of 18 who is a citizen can vote. However, the United States has a history of not letting Principal
everyone vote. Only white men who owned land had the right to vote when the country was founded. Women Matt Hornbeck
did not win the right to vote until 1920. Also, it’s only been 55 years since Congress passed the Voting Rights
Act of 1965. This Act banned the use of literacy tests designed to deny people their vote and provided for
federal oversight of voter registration to ensure more people could exercise their right to vote. In 1966, the
24th Amendment banned the fees (poll taxes) some states charged disenfranchised people to vote. These
changes gave black voters the legal means to challenge voting restrictions and vastly improved voter turnout.
Since its passage, the Voting Rights Act has been amended to include the protection of voting rights for non-
English speaking American citizens.

Finally, Americans are not voting as much as other people around the world. 80% of eligible people vote in Australia and Sweden and 70% vote in
Germany, France and South Korea. Only 55% of eligible Americans vote. Let’s do our part and get the percentage up in southeast Baltimore. Please
encourage your family and neighbors to vote. Elections matter!

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

Matt Hornbeck, Principal [email protected] want the same thing for their children: more and
John Paz, Assistant Principal [email protected] better opportunities for college and career. We
Cassandra Bailey, Assistant Principal [email protected] believe in the importance of the arts, and we want

Hampstead Hill Academy is operated by the Baltimore our students to be great communicators, listeners
Curriculum Project, a local nonprofit organization celebrating and writers. Our students will be forward thinkers,
more than a decade of service and student learning in persistent, responsible, caring, dependable and
Baltimore. healthy members of the greater community.

Laura Doherty, President Mission Statement
[email protected]
John McGill, Director of Academic Affairs Hampstead Hill Academy is a neighborhood public
[email protected] charter school that exists to educate children living
www.baltimorecp.org

HHA Parent News Magazine is published monthly for the in both our attendance area and throughout
families and community of Hampstead Hill Academy Baltimore City. Our talented staff uses research-

Editor Publisher based curriculum to develop and implement rigorous
Geraldine Swann Matt Hornbeck lesson plans that continuously raise the academic
Director of Community Outreach Principal bar for our students. Our whole school community is

Magazine contributors: dedicated to working together to challenge our
HHA staff students to succeed in a fair, consistent, just and
joyful learning environment.
Club coordinators
Community Organizations

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IMPORTANT DATES THIS MONTH

 10/1, PTO Tutti Gusti Night 3-8 pm What’s Inside…
 10/5 – 10/18, Scholastic ONLINE Book Fair
 10/7, HHA Herald Update for Parents Top News Stories page 3
 10/7, National Walk to School Day
 10/9, Purple Friday  Current HHA information along with
 10/10, HHA Alumni Reunion 10 am – 12 pm upcoming events
 10/12, PTO Meeting 6 pm
 10/14, HHA Herald Update for Parents News from the Teams page 6
 10/15, Progress Reports Sent Home
 10/15, Chat With Matt  What your child is doing in class along
 10/16, Early Release Day/Parent Teacher Conferences – Students with resource, enrichment and ESOL
information
will be released at 12:35 pm
 10/21, School Family Council Meeting 3pm Club/Activities News page 12
 10/21, HHA Herald Update for Parents
 10/23, Purple Friday  Updates and announcements for the
 10/28, HHA Herald Update for Parents many clubs offered at HHA

PLEASE CHECK THE PARENT CALENDAR Family Information page 13
OFTEN FOR UPDATES.
 Issues important to our parents on a
THE CALENDAR IS AVAILABLE ON THE variety of subjects
HHA WEBSITE, FACEBOOK AND BLOOMZ.
PTO News page 14

 News from the Parent/Teacher
Organization at HHA

Family Fun Information 15

 List of neighborhood organizations along
with telephone number and email
address

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TOP NEWS STORIES

PROGRESS REPORTS WILL BE MAILED HOME,
THURSDAY OCTOBER 15TH

HHA sends home report cards each quarter, which is every 45 school days. In addition to four FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16TH
report cards, there are four interim or progress reports for K - 8 students sent home about halfway
through each quarter. So, there are a total of eight reports coming home to parents this year. This Students will be dismissed at
is one of the key ways our school communicates with you regarding your child’s academic 12:35 pm for Parent Teacher
performance. Teacher comments are included, and, if needed, a parent/teacher Zoom conference Conferences. Conferences will
will be requested. You may request a Zoom conference as well. Please look carefully at each
subject area to see if a teacher conference is requested. Remember to celebrate the hard, smart begin at 1:05 pm.
work of your child! Your time is one of the most valuable rewards you have to offer your child. Information will be sent out
Choose something fun (without a screen!) for both of you such as: sports, cooking, playing a board
game, reading, singing or just taking a walk outside together. next week.

BUILD CORE TEAM

HELP US ORGANIZE HHA’S POWER!

Hampstead Hill Academy (HHA) inspires and creates leaders in all generations of the community.
As a member institution of BUILD (Baltimoreans United in Leadership Development), HHA leaders, including parents, staff, administrators and
students take action and get results. They have worked funding our schools and more. There is a Core Team of leaders to listen, identify, engage
and activate all of the leaders in our school community around the issues that matter to all of us. The Core Team attends School Family Council
(SFC) meetings and is trained in the BUILD ideals of relational power and community organizing. If you are interested in joining the team, please
speak with Jill Vasbinder Morrison, HHA parent and BUILD Leader ([email protected]). Current Core Team members are Felicia German, Liz
Kaplan, Lucy Mendez, Christina Luthers, Meagan V-W, Matt Hornbeck and Jill Vasbinder. Learn more about BUILD here: http://www.buildiaf.org

PARENTS ARE INVITED TO JOIN US FOR THE SCHOOL FAMILY COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21ST AT 3 PM

Zoom link is posted on the Parent/Activities calendar on Bloomz and the HHA website.

ANNOUNCEMENTS CREW FOR EXCELLENCE IN GIFTED AND
FALL 2020 TALENTED EDUCATION (EGATE)

We are looking for a total of three students from grades 5 - 8 to In a normal year, HHA would be proud to conduct universal
present recorded 3-6 minute video announcements each day on screening for giftedness in kindergarten and for all students new to
Bloomz. Teachers may play these morning announcements during HHA using a less culturally and linguistically-biased measure called
homeroom at their option. The video should include a greeting, a the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test (NNAT-3). (For more information
recitation of HHA’s four middle school promises (to contribute to the on the NNAT see NNAT3 FAQs.) In the virtual learning era, we
common good, to conduct myself with honor and integrity, and to cannot replicate the necessary testing conditions. Therefore, there
persevere), one “daily highlight” from a class about what they are is a pause in the identification of gifted students, but do have
learning, the local weather forecast, announcements from Ms. supports in place. All teachers work to differentiate programming
Swann, our Director of Community Outreach and a closing sign-off. for the highest performing students. Ms. Guitian hosts weekly
Students must be self-starters, able to write and videotape their synchronous lessons in reading and math based on specific gifted
own content, and send it to be reviewed by Ms. Swann each day by curriculum. Students are able to share their work and receive
5 pm. Interested students should contact Mr. Lucas at feedback. She, also, hosts informational Zoom meetings for parents
[email protected]. about the Gifted and Talented programming. In addition, she will be
working to meet a November deadline to renew our standing as an
NOT ON BLOOMZ? MSDE Excellence in Gifted and Talented Education (eGATE) site.
VISIT HHA47.ORG UNDER “HOW TO VIDEOS” FOR This recognition runs in five year cycles and we are up for renewal.
Laura Guitian, our Director of Enrichment, may be reached at
INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO SIGN UP FOR BLOOMZ [email protected].

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OCTOBER IS COLLEGE AWARENESS MONTH

College is important in order to get a good paying job, and a college degree is more likely to lead to fulfilling leadership positions that can
contribute to the common good. All of HHA’s teachers have a college degree and the vast majority has at least one Master’s degree. Principal
Hornbeck graduated from Baltimore City College in 1985, Bowdoin College in 1989 and the University of Maryland School of Law in 1996. Learn
more about how to apply, be accepted and pay for college at www.collegeboundfoundation.org/.

FEATURED GRADUATE Odette Ramos, featured in the middle of the picture

Odette Ramos moved to Baltimore in 1991 to attend Goucher College, where
she served as Student Government President for three years and graduated
with honors in a self-created major called Social Justice. Ms. Ramos then
earned her Masters of Science in Public Policy from the Eagleton Institute at
Rutgers University. She worked for Delegate Jim Campbell in the Maryland
House of Delegates and then US Senator Barbara Mikulski. She, also, worked
as the Neighborhood Programs Director for Greater Homewood Community
Corporation where she led the Neighborhood Congress in 1998, and was the
founding director for the Baltimore Neighborhood Indicators Alliance. In 2005,
she started her own consulting firm, Strategic Management Consulting where
she worked with nonprofits and small businesses to help them be more
efficient and effective. As a consultant, Ms. Ramos facilitated and developed
the 10 year community plan for the Hampden community and the Coldstream
Homestead Montebello redevelopment plan. Ms. Ramos was hired as the
Executive Director of the Community Development Network of Maryland in
2013 and holds that position today. In that role, she leads the organization and
advocates for more affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization and family
stability legislation and policies. Ms. Ramos is currently the Democratic
candidate for Baltimore City Council, 14th District and widely expected to win
the upcoming general election. She will be the first Latinx elected official in the
history of Baltimore City.

SAFETY REMINDERS

There is a view that schools should not re-open until North Avenue, city
government and businesses reopen. That logic may not make sense. We want
workers in nonprofits, government and business who can work from home
effectively to do so. This will keep the positivity rate low in order to have a
shot at reopening schools. We are biased, but HHA believes schools are the
most important part of restarting our economy and getting back to normal.
Keep the positivity rate in Maryland low and on the decline by staying home,
always wearing a mask when you are out, keeping a safe distance of six feet or
more from others and combining/minimizing shopping trips.

JOIN US FOR A CHAT WITH MATT
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15TH AT 3 PM

Zoom link is posted on the Parent/Activities calendar on
Bloomz and the HHA website.

HHA staff practice safety protocols daily in the
school building

STRIVE FOR UNDER FIVE

HHA will again participate in the Strive for Under Five attendance initiative this school year. The goal of the program is to encourage students to
miss less than five days during the school year and improve attendance in Southeast Baltimore. We will begin to track attendance for the program
starting today, October 1st. Each month, students who achieve perfect attendance will receive a certificate in their HHA email. Students will be
able to visit the two businesses listed on the certificate to claim special incentives. Students do not have to bring the certificate with them to
redeem their incentives. Instead, there will be a code on the certificate that they will share with the business. If you have any questions, please
contact Ms. Seymour at [email protected].

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HHA PTO BOARD FOR 2020 - 2021 NATIONAL WALK TO
SCHOOL DAY
Thank you so much to Adrienne Ekas-Meuting and Rachel Douglas for their many years of
service to HHA and the HHA PTO as board officers. Much of HHA PTO’s recent success is due
to their efforts running and volunteering at events. Their wonderful personalities, energy,
indomitable spirit, endless insights and leadership were instrumental in the many successes of
the HHA PTO. We welcome Vic Victoriano as Vice-President and Trisha Shellenbach as
Secretary. Ms. Douglas will remain on the board as a teacher representative with Ms. Lefever
and Ms. Sparwasser.

Gratitude is also given to our outgoing Members-at-Large including Beth Kemmery, Shallah WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7TH
Graham, Nathan Gorham and Carmelina Mosier. Due to their efforts, we had record-breaking
earnings from Harris Teeter (sign up at https://hha.link/ht so a portion of your purchases go to Need a reason to get moving in
HHA), a phenomenal welcoming event for new families last year, happy middle schoolers
enjoying their BeeFit prize (pizza and movie at Creative Alliance) and the entertaining movie
nights at school.

Thank you to everyone that supported and continues to support the HHA PTO. Your HHA PTO the morning before school or
board for the 2020 - 2021 school year is: during a break from Zoom? Come
to HHA and pick up a bag of free

President: Sean Morrison ([email protected], 443-762-4408) books! Books that were collected
Vice President: Vic Victoriano this summer are sorted by grade
Treasurer: Jim Hanson level and bagged and will be on a
Secretary: Trisha Shellenbach
Teacher Representatives: Ms. Lefever, Ms. Douglas and Ms. Sparwasser table in front of school from
Members-at-Large: Jill Morrison, Fulya Gursel, Alison Bucklin, Rosa Martinez, Bonnie Mattox, 8am until they're all gone.
Charles Eddington and Ree Miskimon
Take a photo of your walk to
school and use the hash tags
#baltimorefamilies #walktoschool.

PTO HELPS BRING MINDFULNESS TO THE Take a Walk,
CLASSROOM Grab a Bag of Books
and a Free Breakfast/Lunch!

Mindfulness is a powerful tool that helps decrease stress and anxiety and strengthens
attention and focus. Students need these skills now more than ever. The HHA Parent Teacher
Organization (PTO) sees the value in mindfulness education and is helping to bring this important skill to the HHA community. Through a
partnership with Baltimore-based Holistic Life Foundation (HLF), our teachers now have access to nearly a dozen online breathing and movement
exercises designed to “nurture wellness and instill confidence” in our students (https://hlfinc.org/programs-services/bam-3/).

HLF has been teaching mindfulness to Baltimore City school students since 2001,
and to help meet the needs of students and families during virtual learning,
launched a new online curriculum called Bridging Academics and the Mind (BAM).
Using instructional and practice videos, BAM teaches students various centering
and stress release techniques such as the stress breath, spinal twists, seated frog
and the balance breath (also known as alternate nostril breathing).

Through the generosity of our PTO, HHA was able to secure ten licenses which will be used across grade levels and in a variety of classes. Teachers
may incorporate lessons in homeroom or during transitions throughout the virtual school day. Mindfulness doesn’t have to end at the closing bell,
however. Parents can also help teach and reinforce the skills at home by using HLF’s virtual curriculum for families. Anyone can sign up for a free,
30-day trial at www.bamprogram.com with the option of continuing with a monthly ($9.99 per month) or yearly ($65 per year) subscription,
cancelable at any time.

To find other ways to support mindfulness at home, I invite you to join a Google Classroom designed specifically for parents:
https://classroom.google.com/c/MTU4MjQ3NTk5NjYy?cjc=ov7mcvs. Here you will find dozens of mindfulness, restorative practices and social and
emotional learning (SEL) resources under the ‘Classwork’ tab. The virtual classroom will be updated throughout the year, so please check back
frequently. If you have any questions about mindfulness, restorative practices, or any of the other SEL programs and supports offered at HHA,
please email Mr. Plunk at [email protected].

FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH ARE AVAILABLE DAILY AT HHA
8 AM – 2 PM

STOP BY AND PICK UP BREAKFAST AND LUNCH FOR YOUR FAMILY

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Visit
www.hha47.org
for complete voting

information
provided by
Delegate Brooke

Lierman

NEWS FROM THE TEAMS

PREK

Ms. Klenk and Ms. Kaminaris: Thank you for participating in the first month of virtual PreK. All families are connected and logging into Zoom. If
you experience technical difficulties at any point, please reach out to your child’s teacher. Everyone is so proud of all of parents and students
working together as a team. Just a reminder, students should not eat during live instruction (water bottles are fine). Also, students should be
ready to participate. If children are sleepy, hungry or distracted, they are going to be unlikely to focus and participate. It is important that all of the
students are engaged and learning. For the month of October, students will use their 5 senses to observe the changing season, and share what
makes our families and friends special. In math, they will work on sorting items in different ways, and will start the math unit on counting, writing,
comparing and representing numbers 1-5. Keep up the great work!

KINDERGARTEN

Ms. Maciel, Ms. Wallis and Ms. Graston: Students have been getting acclimated to this new school year on computers and tablets. They have
been learning so much about the internet and technology. They also have been learning how to take pictures on devices and upload to Google
Classrooms, how to use the mute button on Zoom and how to make fun faces on their Zoom videos. Students have started to practice handwriting
skills and families are encouraged to work with their child on using pencils and pencil grips. Students have started reading and learning letter
sounds. Try posting letter sounds around the house as a scavenger hunt for students to practice as they find the letters. In math, students are
identifying and writing numbers. Use play dough or write in sand to make the home practice a little more fun.
The first kindergarten supply pick up was a huge success. Many students attended with their families and participated in a small activity with their
teachers and then collected supplies for the upcoming weeks of virtual school. Until next time, stay healthy and be safe!

Thank you to all those parents, grandparents and older siblings who took time out of their day to support this kindergarten event.

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GRADE 1

Ms. Bierley and Ms. Satterlee: Teachers are so impressed with how their class is
doing in virtual learning and that the students have perfect attendance almost
every day. Currently, students are learning numbers bonds, journal writing and
about Aesop’s fables. Ms. Bierley and Ms. Satterlee also want to thank the
parents and students for their perseverance on Friday, September 25th when
there were technical issues with the schools Wi-Fi. For the future, if the teachers
have not started the Zoom class by 9:05 am or 12 noon, please check your
Google classroom and Bloomz for instructions. As a reminder please make sure
that you are checking Google classroom every day for math, language, reading,
journal and core knowledge assignments. Keep up the great work!

Ms. Clary, Ms. Tucker and Ms. Billups: Students are settling into virtual learning Contact Geri Swann,
and are working on assignments posted in Google Classroom. They are also Director of Community
enjoying hearing and analyzing fables in Core Knowledge. The entire first grade
team would like to thank the parents who attended Back-to-School Night on Outreach at
September 24th. A copy of the slideshow presented is posted in Google [email protected]
Classroom for those who were unable to attend. Please continue to check your
child's HHA email account once a day for updates on your child. Thank you for or
your continued support. Felicia German, Director of

Ms. Douglas and Ms. LeFever: Students have started the year with great Latino Outreach at
attendance. Thank you to all our families working with us through this new [email protected]
challenge. Please make sure you sign up for Bloomz, and check your child's
email regularly. Students are currently learning about the history of the Earth, WE ARE HERE TO
reading short stories aloud and starting word problems in math. Please HELP YOU!
continue to check-in with your child’s homeroom for asynchronous work which
includes: calendar, spelling and Core Knowledge. We hope to see everyone in
school soon!

GRADE 2

Ms. Bonner: Ms. Bonner's class is getting into the groove of virtual learning. Everyone has been doing an excellent job checking their HHA47 email
and Google Classroom at least twice a day for updates, information and assignments. Students have also been working hard in each content area.
In reading, they have been reading about a fly named Herman who travels farther and faster than any other fly in the world. In language, students
have been learning how to report on a picture and type sentences, and in math, they have been reviewing addition and subtraction with and
without renaming. Please continue practicing your math facts. Ms. Bonner is so proud of everyone for persevering through technology issues and
this new way of learning.

Ms. Smith: Students are settling into virtual learning and working hard. They have mastered checking Google classroom, Gmail two times a day
and completing their assignments by the due dates. The WIFI issue on Friday, September 25th showed us that there needs to be a plan for technical
difficulties. If Ms. Smith has not started the Zoom class by 9:05 am or 12 noon, check your Google classroom and Bloomz. A message will be
posted with instructions. Ms. Smith is incredibly impressed with the positive attitudes and perseverance towards virtual learning!

Ms. Weber: Students have adjusted well to virtual learning. They are attending school every day and on time. They are working to complete
assignments and are getting ready for their first big test in reading. A big thank you to all the parents who have helped the students during these
first few weeks of school!

GRADE 3

Reading – Ms. Kaplan: Students are doing an amazing job adapting to the virtual reading class. They are learning new vocabulary words,
comprehension skills, and are working on their reading fluency. Some students are reading about a goose named Henry, others are reading about
Carla and Edna’s adventures and others are reading The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Please reach out with any questions or concerns.

Language/Social Studies - Ms. Sparwasser: Students will cover paragraph writing, identifying and manipulating adverbial phrases (“the part that
tells when”) and parts of speech. They will continue to learn about the Baltimore community, American culture and local government.

Math - Ms. Knudsen: Students continue to “wow” the teacher with their aptitude for virtual learning. Some classes have mastered how to write a
number in three different forms- standard, expanded and written form, and other classes have worked to understand measurements. Students
have worked to use conversion equations in order to figure out capacity word problems and to read scales. Everyone looks forward to another
great month together!

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GRADE 4

Reading – Ms. Schultz: Students have had such a strong start this year
in reading. Ms. Schultz has been so impressed by each and every
students’ resilience, patience and effort as they have made the
transition to live classes online. Currently, some classes are reading The
Wizard of Oz and some classes are reading a biography of Jackie
Robinson. Students have been completing comprehension practice
after their daily reading in class, answering multiple choice and short
answer writing prompts each day. If there is anything that Ms. Schultz
can do to better support your child, please don't hesitate to reach out to
her at [email protected] or on Bloomz!

Language/Social Studies - Ms. Costello: Students are beginning to learn

important parts of speech and using this knowledge to write clear 4th grade student Elvin Roldan Sanchez’s map created in the
sentences. In social studies, they just completed their "Create Your program “Create Your Own Map”
Own Map" project. After learning about the five main elements of a

map, students used these elements to build their own map. Students created maps of classrooms, parks, bedrooms and more.

Math – Mr. Pratta: Students will continue to work on addition, subtraction, place value and rounding skills. Towards the end of the month, they
will begin to explore the process of working with mixed measurement units.

GRADE 5

Reading – Ms. Pelligrini: Students have done a tremendous job adjusting to remote learning in such a short amount of time. The Pandas and the
Robins have just begun reading The Odyssey. Throughout the month of October, they will continue to read about and analyze the adventures in
this story. The Owls have explored a variety of personal narrative pieces and will soon begin the writing process to create their own personal
narrative. Please make sure your child continues to make every effort to engage in remote learning. Remind your child that cameras should stay
on in order to meet the classroom expectations. If you have not connected on Bloomz, please do so. The fifth grade teachers appreciate all that
our students and our parents have done to help us make remote learning a success!

Language/Science – Ms. Ruppenthal: In language, students will construct parallel sentences that use the words only and also. They will learn how
to use a diagram to write sentences that express disagreement or agreement. Students will also continue to use prefixes and suffixes to change the
meanings of words. These lessons build upon those mastered throughout the month of September. In science, during the month of October,
students will continue learning about living systems. They will investigate organisms, like red worms, that consume and recycle dead organisms
and organic waste. After the conclusion of investigation one, students will discover the many characteristics of nutrient systems. This will include
the study of how plants and animals obtain their nutrients. They will also analyze the process of digestion and how it is used by animals to break
down complex food items.

Math – Ms. O’Connor: Students continue to work in Module 1 of Eureka Math, Place Value and Decimal Fractions. In this module, they will focus
on patterns in place value, writing numbers in their various forms, adding and subtracting decimals and multiplying and dividing decimals. Gaining
a thorough understanding of the place value system will help students as they move into more difficult content. Following Module 1, they will
begin their work on multi-digit whole numbers and decimal fraction operations. Students are just beginning to use the website IXL, which will help

them to get even more practice with the content they are learning in class. Remember to check out
Ms. O'Connor's Bitmoji classroom for great math resources and chances to practice your skills.

Please remember to GRADE 6
check your email
Humanities – Mr. Farber: Students have been reading The Outsiders and have begun the Springboard
often for important curriculum. They are progressing toward their first embedded assessment for the quarter, which is a
information and personal narrative that each student will write. They will complete those stories later in October.
Students were shown in class how to log in to Infinite Campus to check their grades. Parents/guardians,
Google forms/surveys please be sure to have your student show you their grades!
from HHA!
Math – Ms. Kleine: Ms. Kleine is so impressed with the excitement and engagement that she has seen
from all of 6th grades students. She is excited to keep that momentum up as the students move into
October. They have been doing a great job writing ratios based on situations and creating equivalent
ratios. During the month of October, they will expand their understanding of ratios by connecting them
to fractions and unit rates. They will look at a number of real-world examples such as comparing unit
prices for different items. Students will start to incorporate vocabulary such as equivalent, and
proportional to their understanding of ratios. They will also begin their first virtual portfolio project
during the month of October!

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Science – Ms. Poole: Students have begun their first unit called, Can I Believe My Eyes? Throughout this physics unit, students will explore the
interactions of light and matter, as well as the functions of the eye. Students will use this information to explain how we see objects and color.
Currently, students have created models, measured light with a light sensor, and explored how the eye works. Moving forward, students will
experiment with light in order to determine how light interacts with matter, as well as how light provides color to the world.

GRADE 7

Language Arts – Ms. Locke-Jones: Students are using Nearpod to engage in rigorous writing and class discussions. They are also using the platform
Great Big Stories to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Ms. LoJo is so proud of all the hard work that the students and families are putting into
making virtual learning a success!

History – Ms. Kosmer: Students finished their first small group project on the 13 colonies. They worked together and created a PowerPoint on the
climate, geography, economy and religion in each region. They also have completed their interactive notebook to help support their knowledge.
Next, they will work on the Declaration of Independence and the Road to the Revolutionary War.

Math – Mr. White: Students will complete the first part of Module 1A Adding Rational Numbers and start the second part Subtracting Rational
Numbers. Towards the end of October, students will also move onto Module 1B Multiplying and Dividing Rational Numbers. Please remember
that all assignments are completed via the website https://edulastic.com/.

GRADE 8

Language Arts – Mr. Ball: Some students are reading The Giver by Lois Lowry and have been studying some fascinating topics such as dystopias,
utopias, individuality and conformity. Others are reading Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck and have been examining and discussing the
important but difficult topics of racism, sexism, mental disabilities, migrant workers and the American Dream. All students have been gathering
and analyzing evidence to participate in Socratic Seminars and to write an argumentative essay at the end of the quarter.

Pre-Algebra/Algebra 1 – Ms. Luthers Bradford: Pre-Algebra - Students are diving into the laws of exponents. They are mastering the product of
powers and quotient powers property as well as other laws. Please consider asking your student, "What has to be true in order to apply the laws
of exponents?"

Algebra 1 - Students will work on creating expressions and solving multi-step equations. They are regularly practicing creating equations to
represent real-world situations. Please ask your student, "What are the first steps to solving an equation?" OR "What is a constant in an
equation?"

Science – Mr. Lohrman: Students are studying how organisms receive traits from parents. They have learned how cells divide and how specific
cells genetic information can change which results in variations in the population’s physical traits. Students will soon use this information to
compose a CER (Claim Evidence Reasoning) essay answering the question "Why do organisms look the way they do?"

LEADERS GO PLACES

Leaders Go Places is alive and well, though it may look a little different in this
virtual setting. LGP is a rigorous middle grades leadership program that
motivates students to achieve excellence in scholarship, leadership, and
citizenship. This has not changed, but the measurement for those categories has.

This year, Bloomz will be used instead of Class Dojo and earning merits will work
the same way. Students will earn merits in every class by being on time,
participating and completing assignments. They must get to 100 merits to make
level.

There is a LGP Google Classroom page where students can complete projects for
the Citizenship requirement. Students must complete at least two of these
activities. The GPA requirement has not changed. A 3.0 GPA is widely accepted
as the minimum college ready standard. In order to make level, students must

have at least a B average.
Remember, resource classes
count. As usual, students can
make four different levels,
depending on their
achievements. They will be
honored at the LGP virtual
Recognition Ceremony at the
end of the 1st Quarter.

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RESOURCES

MUSIC LESSONS

Ms. Alexander: Ms. Alexander is so excited to start lessons with returning instrumental music
students. Over the last couple weeks, she has been gearing up by preparing all of the
instruments for HHA students. On Saturday, October 3rd, from 10 am to 4 pm, you can find her
outside of HHA's main entrance for the 2020 Instrument Pick-Up Day, where students and their
families can pick up instruments for the school year.

DRAMA

Ms. Durkin: PreK and kindergarten students are continuing dramatic play and are learning about
how actors use their imaginations, bodies, faces and voices to play different characters. Grade 1-
8 students will participate in a variety of developmentally-appropriate activities to build
ensemble with their classmates and learn the tips and tools to be Zoom stars. In the Storytelling
Presentation, students will share a story from their own experience. If you haven't done so
already, please complete the Resource Team Family Survey:
https://forms.gle/LCYEoo2AaobPpt9e9.

FOOD FOR LIFE Ms. Alexander has her car packed and
ready to set up for the
Ms. Demas: Students in PreK and kindergarten have started "eating the alphabet". In each class,
they learn about healthy foods that begin with a different letter of the alphabet. Grade 1 and 2 2020 Instrument Pick-Up Day
students are learning how to classify foods into food groups on USDA's MyPlate, and grade 3 – 8
students are learning about different nutrients and how they help the body grow and stay healthy.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION NATURE EXPLORATION

Mr. Edwards: Elementary athletes will focus on cardio workouts Ms. Riorda: Students have been
and muscle groupings, and middle school students will continue buzzing with activity in Nature
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) workouts. Exploration. The youngest
students have been learning
EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC about amphibians and acting
like frogs and toads. Grade 2
Ms. Drake: Students have been filled with lessons on beat and students are learning all about
rhythm the past two weeks. In the coming weeks, they will work to insects. They can identify the
discover elements of beat and rhythm in their own environment. characteristics of insects and can
They will explore fall and how they can find music in their favorite name their body parts. Grade 4
fall activities. Don't forget to explore Ms. Drake's Bitmoji classroom and 6 students are discovering
that has been shared in Google classroom. the complexities of food chains
and webs in different ecosystems and are learning about energy
ART transfers. Grade 8 students are investigating the main types of
pollution in our world and are brainstorming ways we can help
Ms. Butcher: Students are off to a wonderful start in virtual art. mitigate the pollution crisis. They are creating PSA’s, Google slide
Virtual art class this year will consist of your child learning about well presentations and poetry to get their message across. Here is a
renowned artist and completing art projects that will help them gain Haiku written by a student: Toxic Earth Trash in the water We
knowledge in art history. Here are a few screen shots of some need to clean our earth now We only have one.
fabulous work that HHA students have done.

Goldfish by
Nancy L.

Fruit bowl by
Sophie E.

Sunflower by
Bryant H.

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LIBRARY

Ms. Kannam: The annual HHA Scholastic Book Fair will take place online from
October 5th - October 19th. All proceeds will be used to buy new books for the
library. Look for the link for this online event coming soon via Bloomz, Google
Classroom and on the school website at www.hha47.org.

Curbside pickup is now being offered for HHA Library books. Students in grades 2-
8 can use the link below to request library books.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfP_ziLYJaQ_x_MHkJf2pBMc7UgYpYk
0P7YB26H__40Y4b9jg/viewform?usp=sf_link

There are lots of wonderful things happening during Library/Exploration
virtual classes! PreK – 2 students are enjoying books to celebrate Latinx
Heritage Month, sharing their own immigrant stories and learning about
amazing Latinx artists and scientists. Grade 3 and 4 students are also
celebrating Latinx Heritage Month through shared literature and adding the
important practice of typing skills. Feel free to encourage them to continue
practice outside of class time at www.typing.com. Grades 5, 6 and 8 students
are spending their time learning the computer coding language of Python in
an individually paced, exciting program of www.Ozaria.com. Please ask your
students to show you their incredible work. It is very impressive. Grade 7
students are learning a new language using the self-paced online language
course or app of Duolingo. They are getting ready for high school and
beyond!

ENRICHMENT NEWS

Ms. Guitian: It has been such a joy to see all the wonderful work being done A happy student picking up library books from
in the GAL Google Classrooms. Please remember that adhering to posted due the curbside pick up
dates is recommended, but students are welcome to submit their work

anytime they are able. During September after reading the story How I Learned Geography by Ari Shulevitz, some students learned that
imagination can take you anywhere: “Imagination can distract you from your real life and take you places that aren't real or places you have
never been to. In the book it made him [Uri] not think of his hunger.” (by Lannie)

Also in September, some students designed and built their own balance scales from materials
found at home. Others started planning their own novels, and a few even participated in a
math competition. Now that things are moving along, the time has come to finalize
individualized learning plans (ILPs) for all formally identified GAL students. Parents should
have received a Google form via their child’s HHA47 email account. Please fill out the form to
help us to create an ILP that will be meaningful for your family and your child.

SPECIAL EDUCATION

Illustration of an imaginary journey Ms. Shaffer: The World Health Organization recognizes World Mental Health day on October
by Zander 10th every year. The day provides an opportunity “for all stakeholders working on mental
health issues to talk about their work, and what more needs to be done to make mental
health care a reality for people worldwide.” This year’s theme set by the World Federation for
Mental Health is young people and mental health changing the world.

ESOL DEPARTMENT NEWS

Ms. Bailin, Ms. Gonzalez, Ms. Hicks, Ms. Brezenoff and Mr. LaBarr: ESOL students are off to a strong start. They are preparing for success by
attending school consistently and navigating their way through their virtual lessons. PreK – 8 grade students bring to school every day the
essential tools of patience, a sense of humor and a readiness to learn. This year students will experience great achievement and growth!

CHECK OUT THE HHA WEBSITE AT WWW.HHA47.ORG FOR A MULTITUDE OF INFORMATION INCLUDING:
STAFF EMAIL ROSTER, LINKS FOR UPCOMING MEETINGS, CLASSROOM WEBSITES AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!

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CLUB/ACTIVITIES NEWS

DIVERSITY CLUB

Please encourage your student in grades 6-8 to take part in the Diversity Club. The
club will meet virtually two times a month. If your child would like to join this club,
please reach out to Mr. Hubbuch, Ms. Kleine or Ms. LB (formerly Luthers) if you have
any questions.

FREE FAMILY ACTIVITIES

Read to Reef starts up again October 1st! Register
throughout the month online
(https://www.prattlibrary.org/read-to-reef) or by
phone at 443-984-3901. Then pick up your Read to
Reef bookmark at any Sidewalk Service location.
Once you and your child have read 5 books about
the ocean or the environment, you win 4 free tickets
to the National Aquarium!

Books by Numbers: How can you browse new books Girl Scouts will meet the third Monday of the month from 4 – 4:30 pm.
while the library is closed? Come to Southeast Please contact Jill at [email protected], if you are interested in
Anchor Library, where we have displayed all of our your daughter being part of this group. There are still spaces in the
new books in the windows along Conkling Street!
Each book has a number, so you can call us, ask for Brownie and Cadette levels.
your books by number, and we'll check them out to
you on the spot! Check out all of the free activities
taking place at the Creative Alliance!
What Happened This Week? News Quiz for Kids https://mailchi.mp/creativealliance
Every Monday, 3:30pm
https://calendar.prattlibrary.org/event/what_happe /edu-news-sept?e=50d025857f
ned_this_week_news_quiz_for_kids
AUDUBON GREEN LEADERS
¡Canta! Sing with Miss Ryan for Hispanic Heritage
Month If you are an eco-minded middle school student (grades 6-8) and are looking to get
Tuesday, October 13, 2020 4:00pm active about climate change, Green Leaders if the program for you! Green Leaders is
https://calendar.prattlibrary.org/event/canta_sing_ an after-school program that focuses on the complex issues of climate change, how it
with_miss_ryan_for_hispanic_heritage_month affects our birds and communities, and most importantly, what we can do about it!
Normally held in classrooms, this time Green Leaders are meeting outdoors in
CHECK THE BACK OF THE NEWS MAGAZINE Patterson Park.

FOR MORE FREE FAMILY ACTIVITIES AT THE

PRATT LIBRARY!

The Green Leaders are provided with many unique opportunities such as field trips, guided birding, guest speakers, native garden plantings and
more. All of these activities can count as service-learning hours for the students. If you join, you will begin to shape a message on climate change
in or own voice through the implementation of various action projects. The program will take place on Tuesdays, from 3:30 – 5:30 pm.
Participants will meet on the corner of South Linwood Avenue and East Baltimore Street. This is a free program, but there is limited space so
please sign up now at this link: patterson.audubon.org/programs/green-leaders *COVID-19 rules and regulations do apply.

¡LOS GREEN LEADERS DE AUDUBON SALDRAN AL AIRE LIBRE!

Para estudiantes de secundaria con una conciencia ecológica que buscan ser activos sobre el cambio climático, acompáñanos a Green Leaders – un
programa extracurricular que se enfoca en los complejos problemas del cambio climático, cómo este afecta a nuestras aves y comunidades, y lo ás
importante, ¡qué podemos hacer al respecto! Normalmente nos juntamos en las aulas de la escuela, pero esta vez llevamos a los Green Leaders al
aire libre en Patterson Park, nuestro nuevo campo de juego.

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Los Green Leaders reciben muchas oportunidades únicas, como Quién: Estudiantes de secundaria de los grados 6, 7 y 8
excursiones, observación de aves guiada, invitados especiales, Cuándo: martes, 3: 30-5: 30 PM
plantar jardines nativos y más – todo lo cual puede contar como Dónde: Patterson Park, la esquina de S. Linwood Ave y E.
horas de “service learning” para los estudiantes. ¡Estos estudiantes Baltimore St
están creando un mensaje sobre el cambio climático con sus propias Costo: ¡Gratuito!
voces a través varios proyectos de acción!
Tenemos espacio limitado, ¡así que regístrese ahora!
patterson.audubon.org/programs/green-leaders
*Se aplican reglas y regulaciones de COVID-19

FAMILY INFORMATION

SPEECH LANGUAGE CORNER

In addition to scheduled weekly speech-language therapy sessions, Ms. Smith is collaborating with the school
psychologists (Dr. Schardt and Ms. Ivy) to initiate in-class, social-emotional Second Step lessons to support the
youngest learners. She is also teaming up with Ms. Sara Bailin (ESOL) to develop a weekly “Books and Bites” lunch
bunch group for PreK and kindergarten students. This group will be initiated to enhance language development
and exposure through stories and narrative activities. Please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Smith
([email protected]) with any questions or concerns related to your child’s speech production or language
development.

GLSEN MARYLAND YOUTH SUMMIT

Mark your calendars for the annual GLSEN Youth Summit which will be held on Sunday, October 25th from
10 am – 5 pm. The annual event is sponsored by GLSEN Maryland and is open to any middle or high school
student who self-identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning (LGBTQ). GLSEN works with
communities throughout the country to ensure safe schools for all students, regardless of sexual orientation,
gender identity or gender expression. GLSEN Maryland is one of 43 chapters around the country, and the
youth summit is their biggest annual event. Previously, Towson University and Roland Park Elementary-
Middle School hosted the event, but 2020 marks the first year the summit will be held virtually on Zoom.

To register for the event or to learn more, check out the GLSEN MD website:
https://www.glsen.org/chapter/maryland. For more information about HHA’s Gender and Sexuality Alliance
for middle school students (Open Doors), reach out to Steve Plunk, Director of Restorative Practices
([email protected]) or Special Educator Hite Hubbuch ([email protected]).

PROTECTIONS FOR TRANSGENDER STUDENTS EXTEND TO VIRTUAL
LEARNING PLATFORMS

In April 2019, the Board of Commissioners of Baltimore City Schools adopted what is known as JBB, an update to the district’s previous sexual
harassment policy. Specifically, JBB requires schools to:

 allow transgender, gender neutral or gender non-conforming students to use gender pronouns or names that match their identity
 allow students to dress/accessorize in accordance with their individual gender identity and gender expression
 provide access to facilities that correspond with a student’s gender identity

The policy also establishes privacy rights of transgender students and prohibits schools from disclosing information without the student’s consent.
During this time of virtual learning, an update to JBB became necessary, since many learning platforms were automatically displaying the given
name of students who do not use their given name for reasons of gender identity. Therefore, the district offered the following guidance:

1. Transgender students holding new or amended birth certificates, state-issued ID, a court order or a statement from a healthcare
practitioner may request to have their name officially changed in Infinite Campus and on all grade reports, transcripts and school
communications.

2. Transgender students not having the documentation listed above may still request that their preferred name and pronouns be used in
virtual learning platforms. Teachers must honor such requests and follow the same rules of non-disclosure to protect the student’s
privacy rights beyond the classroom.

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You can find details about JBB, the latest update, and other policies addressing nondiscrimination on the district’s website:
https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/notice-nondiscrimination. For more information about changing the name of your trans-identified child or
the JBB policy in general, please reach out to a school administrator. Also, don’t forget about HHA’s middle school club for LGBTQ-identified
youth. The Open Doors Gender and Sexuality Alliance, now in its 5th year, is co-advised by Steve Plunk, Director of Restorative Practices, and Hite
Hubbuch, our new middle school special education teacher. You can reach them by email at [email protected] or [email protected].

VIRTUAL BREAKFAST CLUB AND LUNCH BUNCHES

Meeting social and emotional needs on virtual learning platforms can certainly be a challenge, but school Counselor Nicole Seymour and Director of
Restorative Practices Steve Plunk are finding creative ways to get students interacting on a purely social level. Breakfast Club is one such initiative.
Each week, a different grade level is invited to join Mr. Plunk and Ms. Seymour for a virtual breakfast on Zoom before homeroom. Breakfast Club
gives students a chance to socialize, share some laughs, and play silly Zoom games with classmates they may not get to see throughout the day.
Joining in on the fun on different days of the week are Felicia German (Director of Latino Outreach), Melissa Kirkwood (Loyola school counseling
practicum student) and school social worker Kenya Tucker.
Grade 6 was the featured group during the week of September 21st, while grade 7 students were the guests of honor during the last week of the
month. Students are notified about Breakfast Club through their grade level Google Classrooms and at LGP circle on Friday. You will know when it
is your child’s turn by watching for calendar listings on Bloomz. In addition to Breakfast Club, Mr. Plunk and Ms. Seymour also offer pre-arranged
lunch bunches during the 11:10 am - 12:15 pm lunch block.

Students can request a lunch bunch by filling out a Google Form found in both staff members’ Google Classrooms. Lunch Bunches, like Breakfast
Club, provide a social outlet for students who may want a quieter, dedicated space away from the school cafeteria (or kitchen table, these days) to
chat with friends they may not get to see often. It’s also a great way to make friends when we host ‘newcomer lunches’ for students new to the
HHA community. If you have any questions about Breakfast Club or Lunch Bunches, or if you have other ideas and suggestions for how we can
better meet the social and emotional needs of your child, email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

Above, 6th grade students Wyatt, Najee, Jason, Kennady and Isabella join Ms. Seymour,
Mr. Plunk and Ms. German for Breakfast Club before their homeroom
Pictured to the right, 7th grade students Jordin, Lalo, Nik and Marcus join Ms. Seymour,
Mr. Plunk and Ms. Tucker on the first day of 7th grade Breakfast Club.

PTO NEWS

Upcoming PTO Events Include:

 Tutti Gusti Night – 10/1, flyer attached - 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 orders.

 PTO Meeting - 10/12 - 6pm on Zoom - link will be sent prior to the meeting
 Harris Teeter - consider attaching your VIC card to HHA. When you shop Harris Teeter brands, a percentage of your purchase is donated to

the school that is linked to your VIC card. There are NO LIMITS to how much a school can earn. Instructions on how to link your card is
located at the end of the news magazine.
 Box Tops – We are still collecting Box Tops. A huge THANK YOU to everyone who clips and scans for HHA.
 JOIN THE CCA - JOIN THE CCA - The Canton Community Association (CCA) is our local volunteer neighborhood organization for those who live,
work, or play within Canton. Each month the CCA sends an e-newsletter to all its members to share helpful information, news and events
about Life in Canton. Want to learn about CCA committee involvement, volunteer opportunities, community & family-friendly activities and

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more? All you have to do is join the CCA. Memberships start at $10/year. To join, visit www.cantoncommunity.org/join-us/. If you have
information to submit, please send to [email protected].

PTO Financial Statement $24,614.66 Amazon Prime Expenses
B3 Graphic Design work $12.99
September 2020 $80.00 Families in Need
$905.00 Bloomz $225.00
Beginning Balance: $8,714.77 Ms. Kannam - Bookstore request $905.00
Revenue: Purchased HEPA filters for the school $2,546.00
Bee Fit $65.00 Service Charge
Grocery fundraising $2,858.82 Storage $0.00
Harris Teeter Wish List $2,093.40
PTO Voting Membership $55.00 C&A Sportswear - B3 HHA Cups
Reimbursement for HEPA filters for $12,678.59 $0.00
the school Expenses: $35.00
Tutti Gusti
Ending Balance: $0.00
$0.00

$5,817.39

$31,475.86

HHA staff and families took part in a flu clinic held at school. Everyone who attended received a flu shot,
even Mr. Hornbeck.

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Parent Teacher Organization

Your Parent Teacher Organization
(PTO) is here for you during this
extraordinary 2020 – 2021 school
year at Hampstead Hill Academy!
We invite everyone to join us at our
monthly PTO meetings the 2nd
Monday of each month at 6-7pm. Until school is reopened, we will be meeting online with
details posted monthly to the school calendar.

Certainly a year unlike any other, your PTO remains committed kids, teachers, and staff at
HHA. This year, the pandemic has caused us all to find new ways for working together, for
interacting, and supporting each other. While events won’t be the same as in years past,
PTO will be busy as ever with family restaurant nights, funding requests, social events,
contests, fundraising, and more. In particular, we’re already planning a “Bee Fit at Home”
event, so please keep an eye on calls for volunteers or come to PTO meetings to learn how
you can help. We’d love to hear your ideas and suggestions!

Getting involved is one of the best ways you can make a
difference. Last year, over 100 individuals volunteered
their time and efforts across more than a dozen events.
PTO raised over $30k despite having to cancel our
largest annual fundraiser (B3). Money raised supports
HHA in a variety of ways including staff funding
requests, helping families in need, supporting school
clubs, new initiatives, and much more. We hope we can
count on you to be a part of our successes this year too.

Anyone with questions or interested in volunteering is encouraged to contact anyone on
the PTO board. You may also leave a note with the school front office for the PTO mailbox
or attend our monthly meetings. We look forward to meeting you and having a fantastic
year together at the best school in Baltimore!

Sincerely,

Your HHA PTO

[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/HHAPTO/
https://www.instagram.com/HampsteadHillPTO/

Join Hampstead Hill Academy
and

for
Friends and Family Night Out!

Bring this flyer into Tutti Gusti on
Thursday, October 1st
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

Please link your VIC card to Hampstead
Hill Academy!

Connect your VIC card to our Together in
Education account and HHA earns. There
is no cost to you. When you shop Harris
Teeter brands, a percentage is donated
back to the school(s) your card is linked
to. There are NO LIMITS to how much a
school can earn. VIC cards just have to
be relinked annually. We can link you,
friends, and/or family automatically if you
sign up here:

https://forms.gle/ZiEEmY4k4wTbhoWW7

Alternatively, you can associate your VIC card yourself by going to
your Harris Teeter account every year and linking to school #2488.

https://www.harristeeter.com/together-in-education

presents:

GREEN LEADERS
*OUTDOORS EDITION*

Are you in Middle School? Want to
take action on climate change?

Come join our after-school group to
learn how to fight back! Service
learning hours provided!
Join here:

patterson.audubon.org/programs/
green-leaders

STARTS OCTOBER 6TH
TUESDAYS 3:30-5:30 PM
FOR STUDENTS GRADES 6-8

*COVID-19 rules and regulations apply

presenta:

GREEN LEADERS
*AL AIRE LIBRE*

¿Estás en la escuela secundaria?
¿Quieres tomar acción contra el

cambio climático?

¡Únete a este grupo después escuela
para aprender cómo podemos luchar

por el medio ambiente! ¡Horas de
“service learning” proveídas!
Inscríbete aquí:

patterson.audubon.org/programs/gr
een-leaders

INICIO 6 DE OCTUBRE
LOS MARTES 3:30-5:30 PM
PARA ESTUDIANTES 6°-8°

*Se aplican reglas y regulaciones de COVID-19

OCT 5 & OCT 19 Patterson Park
Audubon Center
HABITAT TEAM
VOLUNTEERS Habitat Team

Join us in Patterson Park ────
Patterson Park
Help build bird habitat in Audubon’s native plant gardens in Meet at the wetland
Patterson Park. We need volunteers to make sure they remain garden – northwest
healthy habitats for the park’s birds and butterflies, as well as safe of the Boat Lake.
spaces for learning and exploring. Come to weed, mulch, and plant
while spending a relaxing morning outdoors with friends, family, ────
and Audubon. We’re happy to sign service learning hours for Monday, October 5
helpful students. Registration is required and Audubon’s COVID- Monday, October 19
19 rules must be followed by all participants. Please plan to bring
your own gloves, tools, and water, to limit sharing. 10:00 – 11:30 AM
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Registration required!
BYO gloves & tools!

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OCT 24 & OCT 31 Patterson Park
Audubon Center
BIRD WATCHING IN
BALTIMORE Bird Watching

Join us in Druid Hill Park & Patterson Park ────
Druid Hill Park
Over 200 bird species have visited Patterson Park, an important Meet at 3001 East Dr.
migratory stopover in Baltimore City! Audubon experts lead us in Saturday, October 24
search of avian friends every month in these two city parks. Fall is
a great time to see hundreds of bird species seeking refuge in our ────
urban oases along their migratory journeys. No experience is Patterson Park
necessary – perfect for beginners and experts alike. Registration is Meet at the fountain
required and Audubon’s COVID-19 rules must be followed by all Saturday, October 31
participants.
────
Visit patterson.audubon.org/events for info & to register. 8:00 – 9:30 AM

FREE!
Registration required!
All ages & experience

levels welcome.

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Children’s Programs in October

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Sunday 11:00 a.m. Facebook
Pratt Virtual Storytime
Live!

4:00 p.m. Facebook
¡Baile! Dance with
Naciones Unidas

prattlibrary.org *Registration Required 6:30 p.m. Zoom
Kids Writers LIVE! Kelly
Starling Lyons

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11:00 a.m. Facebook 1:00 p.m. Facebook 11:00 a.m. Zoom 11:00 a.m. Facebook 2:00 p.m. Zoom
Pratt Virtual Storytime Exploring the Great Wolf Trap Early Pratt Virtual Storytime Chemistry in the
Live! Indoors: Blanket Fort Learning Series Live! Library: Sticking with
Construction Chemistry*
3:30 p.m. Zoom 4:00 p.m. Facebook
What Happened This Rubber Band-Powered
Week? News Quiz for Rover
Kids

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11:00 a.m. Facebook 1:00 p.m. Facebook 11:00 a.m. Zoom 11:00 a.m. Facebook 11:00 a.m. Zoom
Pratt Virtual Storytime Exploring the Great Wolf Trap Early Pratt Virtual Storytime Cultural Traditions
Live! Indoors: Indoor Learning Series Live! Doors Open Storytime: Día de los
Campfire Craft Baltimore Storytime Muertos
3:30 p.m. Zoom 4:00 p.m. Zoom
What Happened This 4:00 p.m. Facebook Digital Whimsy Lab: 4:00 p.m. Zoom
Week? News Quiz for ¡Canta! Sing with Miss Designing Community LEGO® Build and Share
Kids Ryan for Hispanic Solutions*
Heritage Month

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11:00 a.m. Facebook 11:00 a.m. Zoom 11:00 a.m. Zoom 11:00 a.m. Facebook 10:00 a.m. Facebook
Pratt Virtual Storytime Pratt Virtual Storytime Family Listening
Live! Let Your Voice Be Heard Wolf Trap Early Live! & Learning with
Storytime Learning Series Overdrive
3:30 p.m. Zoom 4:00 p.m. Facebook
What Happened This 1:00 p.m. Facebook 4:00 p.m. Zoom Tell a Story 1-2-3 11:00 a.m. Zoom
Week? News Quiz for Exploring the Great Blue Water Baltimore - Altar-Making
Kids Indoors: Firefly Jar and FOG Monster Mash Workshop with the
Lanterns Creative Alliance’s
7:00 p.m. Zoom Artesanas Mexicanas
Prenatal Storytime

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11:00 a.m. Facebook 11:00 a.m. Zoom 11:00 a.m. Zoom 11:00 a.m. Facebook
Pratt Virtual Storytime Spooky Storytime Wolf Trap Early Pratt Virtual Storytime
Live! Learning Series Live!
4:00 p.m. Facebook
3:30 p.m. Zoom Family Fun Movement 4:00 p.m. Zoom 4:00 p.m. Facebook
What Happened This & Rhythm: Samba Digital Whimsy Lab: Fruit and Vegetable
Week? News Quiz for Designing Community Stamping
Kids Solutions*

4:00 p.m. Zoom
Crazy for Cupcakes!

7:00 p.m. Zoom
Prenatal Storytime

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Digital Quilt

From the Pratt Library’s Department of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

CALLING ON CHILDREN OF ALL AGES TO HELP US CREATE A DIGITAL QUILT!

How can we treat our community, our neighborhood, and our world better? Draw or write your response and share it with the library to be
a part of our digital quilt, which will be featured on the Pratt Library’s website.

We want children to think about creating a community, neighborhood, and world they want to see — one that begins with them. We
are all connected, which means our communities, neighborhoods, and world are far bigger than what we see out our front door.

You can cut out and mail in your response to:
Heather Yost
400 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, MD, 21201
or email to [email protected] — and, of course, you can drop it off in a branch’s book drop!

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Mobile Hotspots & Tablets

Mobile hotspots and tablets are now SIDEWALK SERVICE
available to borrow from the Pratt LOCATIONS:
Library, allowing you to connect to your
devices with access to free Wi-Fi from Central Library
the comfort of your home. 400 Cathedral St. | 410-396-5325

Using a mobile hotspot, you can connect up to Brooklyn Branch
15 devices to free Wi-Fi. 300 E. Patapsco Ave. | 443-984-4923

Tablets provide access to apps and also function as a Edmondson Village Branch
hotspot for up to three devices. Tablets may only be 4330 Edmondson Ave. | 410-396-0946
borrowed by young adults (ages 10 – 17).
Hamilton Branch
The devices will need to be picked up and returned 5910 Harford Rd. | 410-396-6088
at any of the Pratt Library Sidewalk Service locations.
Herring Run Branch
RESERVE A MOBILE HOTSPOT: 3801 Erdman Ave. | 410-396-0996
prattlibrary.org/hotspots-and-tablets
Light Street Branch
Instructions will be provided with each device. 1251 Light St. | 410-396-1096

Customers may borrow one device per account. Only customers 13+ can borrow Northwood Branch
hotspots, and only customers 10 – 17 can borrow tablets. 4420 Loch Raven Blvd. | 443-984-3912

Orleans Street Branch
1303 Orleans St. | 443-984-3917

Pennsylvania Ave. Branch
1531 W. North Ave. | 410-396-0399

Reisterstown Rd. Branch
6310 Reisterstown Rd. | 410-396-0948

Roland Park Branch
5108 Roland Ave. | 410-396-6059

Southeast Anchor Library
3601 Eastern Ave. | 443-984-3901

Walbrook Branch
3203 W. North Ave. | 443-984-4933

Waverly Branch
400 E. 33rd St. | 410-396-6089

LEARN ABOUT MORE FREE
WIFI FROM THE PRATT:

prattlibrary.org/drive-in-wifi
prattlibrary.org/community-wifi

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Pratt Website Databases:

Do Your Homework

Chat with an Online Tutor: HelpNow

Connect to live online tutors for homework help, writing lab, test prep, and more.
Available at the library or from home with your library card every afternoon and night.

Virtual Reference Library

The Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL) is an online ebook-based reference collection
available at your library and from home with your library card 24/7.

Gale in Context: High School

Find authoritative multimedia resources with an emphasis on primary sources such
as newspapers. Key sources include a strong collection of images, videos, and archival
videos. Student Resources In Context includes full-text newspapers and periodicals like 
The Economist, The New York Times, National Geographic, Newsweek, Popular Science,
and Smithsonian. Provides hundreds of thousands of images, videos, and audio
selections that include archival film clips, broadcast video, BBC News, 
New York Times video, and NPR.

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

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Pratt Website Databases:

Do Your Homework

Kids Infobits

Kids InfoBits covers popular topics on a child’s reading level. Key subjects includes
Animals, Arts, Geography, Health, Literature, People, Social Studies, Technology, and
more. Kids InfoBits is continuously updated and provides indexed, searchable content
along with more than 16,600 images, over 1,700 charts and graphs, and more than
600 high-quality educational videos are provided from resources including books,
magazines, and news periodicals. 

Mango Languages

Every self-paced language course introduces the learner to cultural insights and
grammar specific to their language of choice, delivered through native-speaker
dialogue. Mango Languages offers 71 language courses including: Latin American
Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Chinese, and French. Additionally, the service offers English
lessons in 17 languages and specialty courses to teach cultural differences. Courses are
accessible through the Mango website or using the Mango Languages app.

World Book Student

World Book Student features current events, assessment tools for educators, and
dedicated resource guides. Advanced students and adults will value thousands of
articles, primary sources, and online books designed to support learning. World Book
Student contains access to worldwide news publications, government links from
numerous countries, and multimedia reference materials.

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libraries are made possible by the generous support of
donors to the Enoch Pratt Free Library.

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Prenatal
Storytime

It’s never too early to reading to your baby! Learn about
stories, songs, rhymes, and more that you can use with
your newborn. Register here!

Zoom login details will be emailed to participants prior
to the program.

Virtual Event The free educational and cultural programs at Pratt
Mondays at 7:00 p.m. libraries are made possible by the generous support of
October 19 & 26
November 2 & 9 donors to the Enoch Pratt Free Library.

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Sidewalk Service

HOW IT WORKS: HOURS & LOCATIONS: OUR SAFETY
PROCEDURES:
1. Place holds on the materials you’d Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
like to check out at prattlibrary.org • Implement social
or by phone. Central Library Orleans Street Branch distancing at all in-person
400 Cathedral St. 1303 Orleans St. services.
2. Once you receive notification that 410-396-5325 443-984-3917
your holds are ready, contact the • All incoming materials
designated branch to schedule Brooklyn Branch Pennsylvania Ave. Branch will be quarantined for 72
your pick-up time. 300 E. Patapsco Ave. 1531 W. North Ave. hours.
443-984-4923 410-396-0399
3. Come to the designated branch at • Customers must use the
your scheduled time. Please wear Edmondson Village Reisterstown Rd. Branch bookdrops to return all
a face covering. Branch 6310 Reisterstown Rd. books, DVDs, Playaways
4330 Edmondson Ave. 410-396-0948 and CD’s — over-the-
4. Call or text the branch upon your 410-396-0946 counter returns will not be
arrival and wait at the social Roland Park Branch accepted.
distancing markers at the pick-up Hamilton Branch 5108 Roland Ave.
table. 5910 Harford Rd. 410-396-6059 • Face coverings will be
410-396-6098 required for all staff
5. A staff member will bring out your Southeast Anchor Library handling materials.
materials and leave them on the Herring Run Branch 3601 Eastern Ave.
pick-up table for you to retrieve. 3801 Erdman Ave. 443-984-3901 • Staff must frequently wash
410-396-0996 their hands during shifts.
6. Please use the book drop for all Walbrook Branch
returns. Excluding tablets, laptops, Light St. Branch 3203 W. North Ave. Step
and mobile hotspots. 1251 Light St. 443-984-4933 5
410-396-1096
Steps Before you arrive Waverly Branch
1–2 Northwood Branch 400 E. 33rd St.
4420 Loch Raven Blvd. 410-396-6089
443-984-3912

Steps Step
3–4 6

REMOTE PRINTING BOOK
DROP
Print documents remotely via a web browser or the SmartALEC
mobile app and pick them up at any Sidewalk Service location. prattlibrary.org
Learn more at prattlibrary.org/remote-printing