November 2020 HHA Parent News Magazine

HAMPSTEAD HILL ACADEMY November, 2020

PARENT NEWS MAGAZINE

PREK – 2 STUDENTS HAD A GREAT TIME AT
THE FALL/HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL

STORY ON PAGE 4

Welcome to Hampstead Hill Academy!

Note from Principal Hornbeck

Watch your thoughts, they become words. Watch your words, they become actions. Watch your
actions, they become habits. Watch your habits, they form your character. Watch your character
because it shapes your destiny.

UMBC President Freeman Hrabowski

Please stand up for public schools in Baltimore and Maryland. Please show your support for

overturning the Governor’s veto of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. You can persuade friends

and family who live in the County that all Marylanders need and deserve the very best public

schools. Ask them to contact their legislators in support of overturning the Governor’s veto,

especially their state senator. A quality public education system attracts families, businesses, jobs, Principal
and improves the quality of life for everyone. The City and Counties need to work together to make Matt Hornbeck
this happen. The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future means competitive pay for the best teachers

around the state, skills and certifications for high school graduates that businesses are ready to pay for, prekindergarten for everyone

and a lot more. Educate yourself at https://www.strongschoolsmaryland.org/ and share your thoughts online.

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
Matt Hornbeck, Principal [email protected] better opportunities for college and career. We
John Paz, Assistant Principal [email protected] believe in the importance of the arts, and we want
Cassandra Bailey, Assistant Principal [email protected] our students to be great communicators, listeners
and writers. Our students will be forward thinkers,
Hampstead Hill Academy is operated by the Baltimore persistent, responsible, caring, dependable and
Curriculum Project, a local nonprofit organization celebrating healthy members 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
John McGill, Director of Academic Affairs in both our attendance area and throughout
[email protected] Baltimore City. Our talented staff uses research-
www.baltimorecp.org based curriculum to develop and implement rigorous
lesson plans that continuously raise the academic
HHA Parent News Magazine is published monthly for the bar for our students. Our whole school community is
families and community of Hampstead Hill Academy dedicated to working together to challenge our
students to succeed in a fair, consistent, just and
Editor Publisher joyful learning 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…

 11/3, School Closed Election Day Top News Stories page 3
 11/4, HHA Herald Update for Parents
 11/5, PTO Tutti Gusti Night 3-8 pm  Current HHA information along with
 11/9, PTO Meeting 6 pm upcoming events
 11/11, HHA Herald Update for Parents
 11/13, Purple Friday News from the Teams page 5
 11/16 - 20, American Education Week
 11/17, Open House  What your child is doing in class along
 11/17, Report Cards Mailed Home with resource, enrichment and ESOL
 11/18, HHA Herald Update for Parents information
 11/18, School Family Council Meeting 3pm
 11/19, Chat With Matt 3-4 pm Club/Activities News page 12
 11/20, Purple Friday
 11/25, HHA Herald Update for Parents  Updates and announcements for the
 11/26 and 11/27, School Closed Thanksgiving Holiday 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 14

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

HHA OPEN HOUSE DURING AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK

American Education Week takes place from November 16th to
the 20th. This week is set aside to celebrate public education
and honor individuals who are making a difference in
ensuring that every student receives a quality education.
This year, we will as in the past, have an Open House event
for our families. The Open House will take place on Tuesday,
November 17th. The times will be varied based on the grade level of your student. A detailed schedule will be
sent out to families so they can join their student during instruction and experience some time in their child’s
virtual classroom.

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TOP NEWS STORIES

HHA APPROVED FOR IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION FOR
PREK AND K STUDENTS

HHA is presently scheduled to begin in-person instruction for PreK and kindergarten students starting Monday, November 16th. The first group
each day, often referred to as the AM group, will run from 8-10:30 am, and the second group, or the PM group, will be in session each day from
noon until 2:30 pm. Classrooms, restrooms and high touch areas will be cleaned regularly and between groups. HEPA filters have been installed in
each classroom, masks will be required and hand-washing and social distancing will be part of our safety protocols. HHA families with students in
prekindergarten and kindergarten will receive a link from their child’s teacher by the end of the day on November 2nd to an information and
decision form with more details. This form will be due November 6th. All five PreK and kindergarten teachers have volunteered to work in-person.
Students will be in isolated pods with only their teacher and assistant teacher. As you know, having your child participate in-person is completely
up to you. We expect between 70-80% of students will work in-person with the rest connecting to the live classes by Zoom. We will keep a close
eye on the positivity rate in 21224, and there may be a need to quickly resume fully remote instruction for everyone. The safety of our students
and staff is of paramount importance. PreK and kindergarten families with questions should contact Principal Hornbeck directly at
[email protected]

BUILD CORE TEAM - HELP US ORGANIZE HHA’S POWER!

HHA's core team of BUILD leaders met last month to discuss issues of the HHA community and beyond. These leaders listen to the community and
find ways to take action. Some topics discussed were Wi-Fi access and quality, food access, attendance of students to remote learning, mental
health needs of students, quiet spaces to learn, availability of COVID-19 testing as a road back to in person learning, continuing to protect ourselves
to stop the spread (pandemic fatigue), race in the classroom, the Teacher's Democracy Project and bringing in student voice. If you have a
community wide issue you would like to bring forth please reach out to one of the team members: Jill Vasbinder Morrison(Parent), Matt
Hornbeck(Principal), Liz Kaplan(Teacher), Christina Luthers-Bradford(Teacher), Sarah Hohman(Special Educator), Alejandra Flores(Parent), Felicia
German(Director of Latino Outreach) or Lucy Mendez(Assistant Teacher).

HHA STAFF TOMORROW IS ELECTION DAY
BELIEVE
BLACK LIVES A final plea to vote! Your voice matters so much. School will be
MATTER closed on Tuesday, November 3rd, which is Election Day. You can
vote at the Southeast Anchor Library at 3601 Eastern Avenue
Our school is committed to between 7 am and 8 pm.
academic excellence and to
building our community. STRIVE FOR UNDER FIVE
Key components of our ATTENDANCE PROGRAM
community-building work
include restorative practices and circles, the Leaders Go Places If your child received perfect attendance during October, please
program, the Open Doors LGBT+ middle school club and our have them check their HHA email for a certificate and details about
Diversity and Equity Committee or DEC. The work of the DEC redeeming the monthly incentives. Incentives for November will
complements and overlaps with restorative practices. For the last also be included in the email.
few years, the DEC has worked with the faculty in many ways to
reflect on and undo racism in our school and community. All staff
participates in ongoing training around racial injustice. Principal
Hornbeck has asked staff to be proactive in having age and grade-
level-appropriate conversations with students about race and racial
injustice. We believe in doing our part to end structural racism. If
you have questions about this important work, please reach out to
your child’s teachers or Mr. Hornbeck at
[email protected].

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HHA RETENTION POLICY

For twenty years, Hampstead Hill Academy (HHA) has had the discretion to recommend retention consistent with our curriculum. Baltimore City
Schools recently changed its policy regarding grade retention. The new policy requires a failing grade in two or more core subjects. HHA is seeking
a retention waiver from this new policy in order to maintain the integrity of our program while also allowing students to earn grades that reflect
their performance. Otherwise, students approaching grade-level will receive failing grades on progress reports and report cards.

HHA uses researched-based curricula that assesses and places students at an academic level that is both challenging and appropriate for their
individual academic needs. As a result, students may work in a program that is a year or more below their grade level. If a student is meeting the
requirements of the program in which they are placed, we do not give a failing grade. HHA’s retention rates are historically very low, averaging
below 1% per year. Please contact Mr. Hornbeck at [email protected] if you would like more information.

FALL/ HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL - FUN AND SAFE Students had their picture taken at a
special fall display
A few hundred of HHA’s youngest and most energetic students were invited to an in-person
Halloween/Fall Activity. Great fun was had by all. Students had the choice to dress up. We saw
amazing unicorns, witches, vampires, skeletons, and even The Flash made an appearance. All
our incredible teachers braved chilly weather and had a great time seeing students in real life.
One teacher commented, “They look so small in-person after seeing them for so long on Zoom!”
The kids participated in activities, everyone wore masks, and parents chatted with each other
and teachers. Each student received their own pumpkin, a tasty apple, a goodie bag with yummy
candy and HHA swag, as well as a Dia de Los Muertos activity. There was a picture-taking
“booth” with bales of hay, corn stalks and incredibly large pumpkins. Special thanks to staff for
helping out, especially as 320 pumpkins and everything else needed to be delivered and stored in
the cafeteria; to Ms. Bierley for making TWO trips with her husband’s big blue truck to pick up
the pumpkins and hay; and to Rosalia Castelan, Tina Satterlee, Natalie Alatzas, Fariydah Rasheed,
Rebekah Nicholson, Mike Lucas, Jim Edwards, Melissa Riorda, Wiesnia Davis, Tina Luthers, and
Leonard Lee for helping unload everything. Thanks go to Ms. Swann and Ms. Chris for ordering
the candy and apples, and to Ms. Swann, Ms. Rebekah, and Ms. Protopapas for getting all of the
candy and swag bags together. It takes a team! At the end of the news magazine, you can see
many of the pictures taken during the preparation and the actual event.

EXCELLENCE IN GIFTED AND WHY DID HHA OPT-OUT OF
TALENTED EDUCATION (EGATE) THE EARLY RELEASE DAYS?

HHA staff work hard to make sure all students are provided with a City Schools ends virtual instruction early on eight days this year in
challenging and rigorous curriculum. We have a dedicated Director order for teachers to receive training and collaborate with each
of Enrichment, Laura Guitian, who provides limited pullout other. Because we are a conversion charter school, HHA had the
instruction to identified gifted students. In addition, Ms. Guitian option not to participate. We chose not to participate and keep our
supports our Talent Development and Advanced Learners. Pullout student days as full days for several reasons:
instruction is usually provided for six or so weeks for 45 minutes a 1. Early release days easily triple the daily absence rate for
day or several times a week. Ms. Guitian works closely with all 29 students;
homeroom teachers to design and implement high-quality student 2. When in-person, parents overwhelmingly prefer not to have to
portfolios that include exemplary student work. To learn more make early pickup arrangements for their children;
about our gifted and advanced learner program please check out 3. “Contact” minutes or minutes that teachers and students are
https://hha47.org/gifted-and-talented-education/. together are a precious commodity;
4. HHA already has substantial training time for teachers and built-
in daily and weekly collaboration time for teachers; and
5. We did not want to mess with success.

VIRTUAL MATH RUMBLE IN THE WORKS - STAY TUNED

We are working on an alternative to our traditional Math Rumble for students in grades 1-4. The Rumble is like a spelling bee except math facts
selected by each math teacher are used. Please practice math facts with your child on a daily basis. Students will compete with each other in three
rounds with only their classmates. Everyone will receive an e-certificate of participation. Principal Hornbeck will be asking the math problems. We
will see if Mr. Berry is available to run the classic music or we may have a recording.

PARENTS ARE INVITED TO JOIN US FOR THE SCHOOL FAMILY COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH AT 3 PM

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

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COLLEGE AWARENESS MONTH JOIN US FOR A CHAT WITH MATT
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH AT 3 PM
November is College Awareness Month at HHA. In an effort to promote
college awareness and readiness, staff will wear their college gear, and Zoom link is posted on the Parent/Activities calendar on
students will hear information and participate in college-related activities. Bloomz and the HHA website.
Please join us in promoting college awareness by talking with your child
about college and what they are learning this month. The following websites
have great information for students and families.

www.knowhow2go.org www.collegeboard.com

NEWS FROM THE TEAMS

PREK

Ms. Klenk and Ms. Kaminaris: Students will

focus on the sound of the week, begin the

language program and continue to work with

numbers 1-5. They will also learn about what

humans need to survive, and about the many

different types of families. This month will be

full of lots of changes, as students begin to

transition to in-person learning. Information is

on opening school is being updated constantly

as staff brainstorm how to make this best work

for students, families and teachers. Please be

patient and keep checking for communication

from both your classroom teacher and the

school. Lots of very important information is

shared with parents via Bloomz. If you are not

signed up for Bloomz, please see your child's

teacher. Please also check your email regularly,

and make sure your phone number that the Ms. Kaminars and Ms. Mendez do In-person, socially-distanced, outdoor
school has is current and correct. For the PreK class instruction and activity with parents and children.
remainder of the fully virtual time together,

please make sure you are checking your child's

work calendar every day for their independent work. Some students do not have their math materials during live instruction, and are not getting

credit for participating. Please have your child’s instructional materials ready each day for this most important learning.

KINDERGARTEN

Ms. Maciel, Ms. Wallis and Ms. Graston: Students continue to impress their teachers everyday with their hard work and perseverance. Online
learning is tough, but they are making it work every day. Students are learning letter sounds, how to blend sounds and read words. To help with
reading fluency, encourage your child to use their finger to track sounds and words as they read at home. In language, students are learning about
classes and prepositions. Please continue to have conversations with your student and ask them questions about the world around them. In math,
students are working with numbers up to 100, shapes and patterns. See if your child can find numbers, shapes and patterns in the real word.
School will change again very soon, so be sure to read all messages from your child's teacher. Remember to make time to play with your child.
They love spending time with you, and these are precious moments. Also, encourage independence with chores and jobs around the house. Can
they tie their shoes or zipper their jackets? This is a good time to start teaching your child.

GRADE 1

Ms. Bierley, Ms. Satterlee, and Ms. Clary, Ms. Tucker, Ms. Billups and Ms. Douglas and Ms. LeFever: QUARTER 1 REPORT
Attendance has been great! Keep up the great work! Please remind your student that eating during class CARDS MAILED HOME
is not allowed and to stay seated during synchronous learning. Students are finishing the Quarter 1 Core
Knowledge unit. Thank you to all of the parents for your support with the current and upcoming NOVEMBER 17TH
portfolio projects. It was great to see all of the students during the November materials pick up. If you
were not able to stop by, please come to school as soon as possible so your student has the materials
and is ready to learn. Please make sure that you are checking Google Classroom, Bloomz and your
child’s HHA email account each day to stay up to date on assignments and class announcements.

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GRADE 2

Ms. Bonner: Students continue to work hard during virtual learning. In reading, they are reading the adventures of a fly named Herman, and in
language, they have been learning about the past tense of words and parts of a sentence. In math, students have been learning about different
ways to solve a multiplication problem. The Fall Fun Day was a BLAST! It was so amazing seeing many of the students in person at a safe
distance. Please continue to check your HHA47 email and Google Classroom at least twice a day for updates, information and assignments. Keep
up the great work!

Ms. Smith: Students did their first reading checkout and mastery test. Thank you to everyone who picked up the instructional materials for
November. Ms. Smith enjoyed seeing everyone and hopes you enjoyed your time as well. The students will need the base ten blocks for the
current math unit which was included in the packet. Ms. Smith is looking forward to seeing the fall writing assignment that was also included in the
packet as well. If you have any questions for Ms. Smith, please email her at [email protected].

Ms. Weber: Students are excited to move into the next book of their reading series. The class has just finished stories about two girls who were
very resourceful in order to survive on a deserted island for almost three weeks. Students created a list of the three most important items they
would need if they were in the same situation. In math, they learned about various ways to solve multiplication and division problems. As a
reminder, please check your child's Google classroom every day for new assignments.

GRADE 3

Reading – Ms. Kaplan: Students continue to do a wonderful job with virtual learning. They are reading lots of stories and practicing their reading
fluency and comprehension skills. Some students are reading the Oomoo and Oolak’s stories, some are reading about Leonard’s inventions and
others are reading a version of Jack London’s Call of the Wild. Please remember to read with your child every day and practice identifying
characters, plot and setting in the stories.

Language/Social Studies - Ms. Sparwasser: Students are expanding their writing repertoire with clear, concise dialogue and expanding sentence
fluency. They are rearranging sentences by manipulating the Part that Tells When (PTTW—look for this acronym during virtual learning!). Students
also continue to take a deeper look into the Baltimore community and government. Look for more fun on Flipgrid as they progress throughout the
year.

Math - Ms. Knudsen: Students are working hard in the math virtual classroom. They did a great job on place value and mass and weight unit tests.
Students have also reached individual and group goals for excellent behavior and participation. For November, they will learn how to find and
compare the area and perimeter of objects and solve one and two-step word problems. Parents can help by providing opportunities for your child
to complete "Dreambox" lessons and by creating multiplication, division, addition and subtraction flashcards. You can play a game and quiz each
other.

Ms. Knudsen’s 3rd grade homeroom earned a crazy hair day for doing such a good job in class

GRADE 4

Reading – Ms. Schultz: Students have been working so hard in reading class. Their teacher has been so impressed with the effort and
perseverance they are showing as they adjust to virtual learning and completing their reading lessons at home. Every day, students are reading
complex texts and answering comprehension questions to show their understanding of the information. As always, if there is anything you need to
support your child, please don't hesitate to reach out to Ms. Schultz by email or on Bloomz.

Language/Social Studies - Ms. Costello: Students are working on capitalizing the names of products and businesses as well as engaging in several
creative writing options. In social studies, they are beginning to research different Native American tribes to determine how they used the various
resources in their environment to survive. Students will compile this information into a Power Point project.

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Math – Mr. Pratta: Students will begin measurement conversion. They will explore the process of working with mixed units, in addition to a focus
on length, mass, and capacity in the metric system where place value serves as a natural guide for moving between larger and smaller units.

Congratulations to 4th
grade student Arturo
Estopinan for winning

the Harris Teeter’s
Together in Education
sweepstakes. Arturo
submitted a photo of
his virtual classroom

and was picked as
one of the winners!

GRADE 5

Reading – Ms. Pellegrini: There are so many exciting things happening in the 5th grade virtual ELA classroom. The Robins and Pandas have finished
The Odyssey, and will explore a variety of new stories. Some of these titles include The Table, The Donkey and The Stick and The Last Leaf.
Students will continue to work on building vocabulary and answering literal and inferential questions. The Owls have finished writing their personal
narratives. Please ask your child to share their writing with you. Everyone will continue to explore narrative writing, and will examine a series of
fictional short stories. Teachers appreciate your continued support with online learning. Continue to discuss digital citizenship and online
expectations for your child at home.

Language/Science – Ms. Ruppenthal: Students will take their first assessment (lesson 20). They will show their ability to form an agreement and
disagreement statement, form contractions, re-write unclear sentences and parallel statements. Students will continue to practice skills that help
them strengthen their writing abilities. A few skills that students will study are similes, metaphors, personification and correct run-on sentences.
In science, students started learning about the process in which plants and animals receive nutrients. They are observing wheat plants and the
process of butterfly metamorphosis. When this is completed, students will study the human digestive system and discuss the circulatory and
respiratory system.

Math – Ms. O’Connor: Students are studying multi-digit multiplication with whole numbers, decimals and fractions. These problems have many
steps and can be tricky, but students are doing an excellent job mastering the content. After working on multiplication, students will move into
long division. Students should practice and memorize the times tables to make this work much easier for your student. They can get more practice
at: https://www.factmonster.com/math/flashcards. They can also practice using their IXL accounts. Consistent practice is the key to mastery in
math class.

GRADE 6

Humanities – Mr. Farber: Students have just finished The Outsiders and have taken their final quiz on the novel. They have also started their first
"embedded assessment," which are personal narratives they are writing about an event in their own lives. Those assignments are due on
November 6th. Parents/guardians, please ask to see your student's narrative.

Math – Ms. Kleine: Students have completed their first Portfolio Project in math class. The project was to create equivalent ratios by highlighting a
recipe that they enjoy. Ms. Kleine was so impressed by all of the hard work that students put into their projects, and will share a digital copy of the
recipes soon. Check out these pictures for a sneak peek of what’s to come(Christmas Cookies by Zoe Wahl; Polvornes by Emmanuel
Dominguez; Thieboudienne by Danielle Cole; Mexican Eggs by Katherine Morales Lorenzo). In November, students will begin to focus on graphing
ratio tables, unit rates and proportionality. Students will make connections between equivalent ratios and the concept of proportionality. They
will use these new skills to solve real-world problems.

Science – Ms. Poole: Students have been exploring and investigating physics in order to gain evidence to answer the question: Can I believe my
eyes? Students can explain how objects are seen, describe four ways that light interacts with matter, identify parts and functions of the eye, and
create models to show how light allows us to see. The next question students will explore is, How can light have different colors? They will then
answer the question, Is there light I cannot see? The unit will end with a portfolio project where students create a virtual model that demonstrates
the components of light and how we see.

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6th grade math students created equivalent ratios using a recipe that they enjoy

GRADE 7

Language Arts – Ms. Locke-Jones: Students are working to understand the U.S. Constitution and how the three branches of government work in
the United States. They have been successful in their understanding of European Exploration, American Revolution and the Development of the
Early United States.

History – Ms. Kosmer: Students will begin their first virtual essay process. A rite of passage in middle school is to tackle your first "MEAT" body
paragraph. Students are excited to keep the tradition going. They are looking forward to amplifying their voices through writing.

Math – Mr. White: Students will continue working on Unit 1B Multiplying and Dividing Rational Numbers. The students will work with positive and
negative integers, fractions, mixed numbers and decimals. They will also explore properties of numbers (commutative, associative, distributive
and multiplicative inverse).

GRADE 8

Language Arts – Mr. Ball: Students who are reading The Giver by Lois Lowry have begun writing argumentative essays that examine the worth of
our personal choice and how much we would sacrifice for the betterment of our communities. Scholars who are reading Of Mice and Men by John
Steinbeck have begun examining whether or not George’s decision was justified. To do so, they have been grappling with multiple moral
dilemmas. All students are working diligently to close out the first quarter on a high note.

Pre-Algebra/Algebra 1 – Ms. Luthers Bradford: Pre-Algebra - Students finished learning about scientific notation and laws of exponents. As they
learn about ways to create expressions using coefficients and unknowns, they are using algebra to understand linear equations. In Module 2, they
will explore linear equations. They will expand their understanding of proportional relationships, inverse operations and balance to solve multi-
step equations. Consider asking your student, “What is the inverse of division, multiplication, addition, and subtraction?”

Algebra 1 - Students will finish Unit 1 and move into Unit 2. In this unit, they will study fractions. Students will explore where functions exist in the
real-world and learn different ways to represent functions. Please ask your student, "What is a real-world example of a function and how do you
know?"

Science – Mr. Lohrman: Starting November 12th (the start of Quarter 2), students will begin social studies with Ms. Kosmer. Grade 7 and 8
students can expect to have the same schedule but will replace science with social studies and vice versa.

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LEADERS GO PLACES

Leaders Go Places (LGP) is a rigorous middle grades leadership program that Mirabelle Gary’s winning design for the
motivates students to achieve excellence in scholarship, leadership and LGP 2020-2021 shirt
citizenship. In this virtual setting, students are meeting these rigorous
standards.

After the first quarter, students will take part in a virtual Recognition
Ceremony. At this ceremony, students will be awarded for making LGP
Level. Students who make level will receive a t-shirt, designed by 6th grade
student, Mirabelle Gary. Mirabelle’s design was chosen by student vote.

In order to make level, students must meet criteria requirements. By
meeting each of these requirements, students are demonstrating that they
are well-rounded, civic minded, hard-working individuals. These qualities
are at the heart of the LGP Program.

RESOURCES

MUSIC LESSONS

Ms. Alexander: Ms. Alexander has had lots of fun
working with instrumental music students during
the month of October. Weekly classes are now in
session, with students reviewing fundamentals,
tone production and practicing their note reading
abilities. Last week, they even learned a few
spooky tunes just in time for Halloween.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Ms. Drake: Students will begin to experience Ms. Alexander teaching violin virtually with HHA students
different types of music that express thanks and
gratitude. They will continue to develop their core
music theory understanding while moving their
bodies. The virtual music classroom will continue
to be updated each week with engaging music
activities for our youngest students.

DRAMA

Ms. Durkin: PreK and kindergarten students are continuing dramatic play and exploring the parts of a story: character, setting, conflict, beginning,
middle and end. 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 about their own experience.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Mr. Edwards: Students will begin to learn about and do yoga, HIIT workouts and stretching. Make sure your student has room to move around
and a water bottle handy to stay hydrated. Remind your student to have their camera on while participating.

FREE BREAKFAST, LUNCH, SNACK AND SUPPER ARE
AVAILABLE DAILY AT HHA

8 AM – 2 PM

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ART

Ms. Butcher: Virtual art class this year will consist of your child learning about well-renowned artist and completing art projects that will help them
gain knowledge in art history. This phase will feature world-renowned artists Henri Matisse and Vincent van Gogh. Here are a few pictures of some
fabulous work that HHA students have been producing during virtual art class.

Art creations by HHA students

FOOD FOR LIFE Giselle and Felix show their dairy and
fruit notes in Food for Life
Ms. Demas: Students in PreK and kindergarten continue to learn the letter sounds of a variety
of healthy foods, and grade 1 and 2 students are learning how to classify foods into food groups
on USDA's MyPlate. Grade 3 – 8 students are learning about different nutrients and how they
help the body grow and stay healthy.

NATURE EXPLORATION

Ms. Riorda: Students have been actively engaged with new material and projects. The
youngest students are learning about different animals each week and are following the letter
of the week so they can make cross curricular connections. In November,
kindergarten students will make a Fox puppet when they learn the letter F, and will create a
Tarantula for the letter T. Materials for these puppets will be provided by HHA. Please do not
make these projects with your students until they are in class with Ms. Riorda. Grade 1
students are learning all about insects. They have been focusing on insect life cycles, both
complete metamorphosis and incomplete metamorphosis. Check out some of the diagrams
they have created. Grade 3 -5 students are discovering the complexities of food chains and
webs in different ecosystems and are learning about energy transfers. Grade 7 students have
been introduced to cell theory and the parts of the plant cell with a focus on the chloroplast
organelle. This is where photosynthesis occurs. There would be no life on Earth as we know it
without this amazing transfer of radiant energy into chemical energy and the creation of
oxygen for our atmosphere.

Please remember to check your
email/text messages often for
important information and Google

forms/surveys from HHA!

1st grade students show the life cycle of an insect
through drawings

LIBRARY

Ms. Kannam: PreK – 2 students acted out stories together using their own silly shoes, hats, etc. and are reading books to learn more about Latinx
culture and holidays like Day of the Dead. They are laughing and grooving to Pete the Cat and Piggie and Elephant stories! Grade 3 - 6 students
are talking about current events such as space discoveries by NASA, voting procedures and the Fat Bear Week in our National Parks. They are also
practicing typing, coding and enjoying books online through www.getepic.com and the virtual HHA library. Grade 7 students are working online

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learning either French or Spanish in the world language course. Ask them to say a few new words at the dinner table. Grade 8 students are
preparing for high school by learning the coding language of Python on www.ozaria.com. Ask them to share their work.

1st grade students created Day of the Dead symbols during Latinx Heritage Month

ENRICHMENT NEWS

Ms. Guitian: Enrichment Google Classrooms are abuzz with activity! Some of students are enjoying the
antics of Pippi Longstocking and learning about measurement or geometric transformations while others
are getting ready to start writing their novels for NaNoWriMo (Didn’t you know that November is national
novel writing month?). Please check your child’s Google classroom for updates and to see some of the
interesting things that are happening in their classroom.

Individualized Learning Plans for GAL students have been written and shared to your child’s Google drive
(look under the ‘shared with me’ section). Thank you to all parents for meeting with Ms. Guitian and/or
completing the surveys to support the process. Please remember to sign the ILP to acknowledge your
receipt of the document and as always, let Ms. Guitian know if you have any questions.

Ms. Guitian’s 4th grade reading class created original poems during a recent lesson about personification
and imagery. These are some of their unique adaptations to a poem called, I am Autumn.

Student drawing of
Pippi Longstocking

I am Spring I Am The Black Cat I am Summer
I creep behind the chalk white powdery I creep behind the garbage cans I creep behind the wet fields of spring
fields Making sure that I am hidden Twirling around my dress
Spinning round and round, my dress of My fur stands on end when I hear a dog I spin around in the tree's stringing
mellow yellow bark lights
Kissing the branches of barren trees, I return to my witch owner, I shake hands with the birds,
flower buds pop her face pale and smooth. Tossing them little pieces of corn;
Everywhere I glare the frozen wasteland Her dress whirls as she turns to me. The sun should set any minute
melts, She thanks me for bringing her now the owls should come out,
I gather all the dead flowers, with my nightshade. but why is the day never ending?
touch they live I go out into the world to scare dogs into The rays of the sun come and
I spread the green and yellow like the hiding. blind the squirrels
richest butter My green eyes gleam in the darkness. I poke the ladybugs back in their homes
Across the world everything awakes The werewolf howls in the distance, And summon mosquitos come out to
From the smallest plant to the biggest a typical Friday Full Moon night. gnaw at flesh;
tree The vampire goes on his daily rounds The bright colors attract the bees;
They all cheer hurrah hooray, today is sucking the blood out of humans. The goths in pain when wearing black as
the day Frankenstein moans and the zombies the heat wave strikes;
I shall bestow the gift of not ten years groan. I turn around and start to laugh in the
Beat the winter, beat the winter The ghosts howl softly, and the face of all of the immortals;
blooming blossoms poltergeists cackle. They know what this means.
Kill winter once again today I sigh and enjoy the night. Summer the goddess is here….
My owner, the witch, understands me. None can stop the heat wave
By: Ellia Parr I meow to the witch, Because I will continue to kill with the
and she comes out to give me food sun of boiling lava
and to enjoy our mice scream sundaes.
By Gabby Dobbins
By Grace Collier

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SPECIAL EDUCATION

Ms. Shaffer: November 14th is National Young Readers Day. Young Readers day was co-founded in 1989 by Pizza
Hut and the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress. November 14th is a day to recognize the joys and
benefits of reading. Parents can take advantage of this day to promote the importance of reading to their
students. Use this day to help and encourage our youth to learn to read, and open the door to knowledge,
information, success and happiness.

ESOL DEPARTMENT NEWS

Ms. Bailin, Ms. Gonzalez, Ms. Hicks, Ms. Brezenoff and Mr. LaBarr: ESOL students will provide a writing sample
so that later in the year they can see how much their writing abilities have developed. ESOL staff is looking
forward to working with the students to build these important skills, measure their strides, and celebrate their
successes.

CLUB/ACTIVITIES NEWS

DIVERSITY CLUB

Please encourage your students, grades 6-8, to join the Diversity Club. In this group, students discuss a
diverse range of issues concerning marginalized communities. This includes but is not limited to racial,
linguistic and cultural diversity, as well as issues related to the LGBT community. Members and the
advisors are learning more through reading articles and having discussions. As students develop
interests, they will start to narrow in on action items, potential service projects and potential speakers.
Even if students did not attend the first couple of meetings, they are encouraged to join. Please email
Mr. Ball, Mr. Hubbuch, Ms. Kleine or Ms. LB for more information.

As of now, the club meets every two weeks. The upcoming meetings are: Check out the
November 4th, 3:15 - 4:15 pm flyer at the end
November 18th, 3:15 - 4:15 pm
of the news
DEBATE CLUB magazine

For the first time ever, HHA is offering a debate team for students in grades 3-5. Students on the debate
team will discuss relevant issues and build their capacity for self-expression through speech writing,
debate games and artistic self-exploration. This semester, students will write, edit, and perform an
original speech and explore topics of police brutality, immigration and poverty. Debaters had a
wonderful first week getting to know one another, watching speeches and reading the first text.

AFTER SCHOOL AUDUBON PROGRAM RETURNING TO HHA

Audubon instructors will introduce students in kindergarten through 5th grade to science concepts,
using Patterson Park as a model, before sending them with the materials they’ll need to do their own
scientific explorations. Topics covered will be habitats, adaptations, predators and prey, biodiversity,
food webs, community science, ecosystems, symbiotic relationships, and generalists and specialists –
all from the safety of students’ home. Spaces are still available. Click this link if you are interested in
a spot for your child
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYq5pNIyaBrHJdhkeGlIw602QpPjQGO3u9g2A-OGt-
2q8CSg/viewform. A detailed flyer is at the end of the news magazine.

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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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 October.

October Attendance% Year Attendance%
Grade 96.50% Grade 96.54%
HHA average 98.75% HHA average 98.38%
Grade 4 98.20% Grade 4 97.77%
Grade 3 97.31% Grade 3 97.34%
PreK 96.85% Kindergarten
Grade 1 96.84% 97.01%
Kindergarten 96.04% Grade 1 96.19%
Grade 5 95.88% PreK 96.07%
Grade 2 95.86% Grade 5 95.90%
Grade 6 95.62% Grade 6 95.81%
Grade 7 Grade 2 95.40%
93.68% Grade 7 95.14%
Grade 8 Grade 8

NEWS FROM THE DISTRICT 46 TEAM

November, 2020

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

It has been a busy time for all of us in Baltimore as we’ve
readjusted to work, school and personal obligations
coinciding. Team 46 remains committed to assisting as many
people as possible and are already gearing up for the 2021
Legislative Session. It’s hard to believe that it’s only two
months away. We have a serious agenda to support families
who are struggling, kids who are falling behind in school,
bridge the digital divide, ensure small businesses survive the
pandemic, and reform policing in Maryland to restore trust
between communities and law enforcement. Over the next
two months and throughout the Legislative Session, we hope
that you will engage with us and the legislative process
despite changes due to the pandemic.

Speaking of making your voices heard, make a plan to vote if

you haven’t already. You still have time to drop off your mail- District 46 Team Members from left to right Senator Bill Ferguson,

in ballot at one of the drop box locations around the City, or Delegate Brooke Lierman, Delegate Robbyn Lewis and
in-person on Election Day, tomorrow (November 3rd. The Delegate Luke Clippinger
closest drop box and polling place is the Southeast Anchor

Library which will be open from 7 am to 8 pm. Democracy

requires participation and each of us needs to make our voices heard.

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We would also be remiss not to mention that COVID-19 cases are rising across the country, including in Maryland. While we are all experiencing
pandemic fatigue, we must remain vigilant and engage in best health practices. Please continue to be cautious as the weather gets colder and
more events are held inside, especially with Thanksgiving right around the corner. Any sacrifice of intimate time with loved ones is a heavy cost to
bear, but we must all do all we can to ensure we make it through as safe and healthy as possible. Remember to mask up, wash your hands and
practice social distancing as much as possible. As always, please do not hesitate to reach out to any of us about these or any other issues. Serving
our constituents has been and will continue to be our top priority.

Best,

Senator Bill Ferguson, Delegate Luke Clippinger, Delegate Robbyn Lewis, Delegate Brooke Lierman

[email protected] - (410-841-3600) [email protected] - (410-841-3488);
[email protected] - (410-841-3772) [email protected] - (410-841-3319)

PTO NEWS

Upcoming PTO Events Include:

 Tutti Gusti Night – 11/5, 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 - 11/9 - 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
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].

 Tree Planting with Canton Canopy/CCA - Are you interested in volunteering an hour or two of your time to help beautify Canton? Canton

Canopy will be installing new trees on November 7th at 9 am. To help, just show up! Trees will be planted on Fait Avenue between Montford
and Lakewood Avenues. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/ events/729134934486622/.

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!

Contact Geri Swann, Director of Community Outreach
at [email protected]
or

Felicia German, Director of Latino Outreach at
[email protected]

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SCENES FROM THE FALL/HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL

SCENES FROM THE FALL/HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL

SCENES FROM THE FALL/HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL

SCENES FROM THE FALL/HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL

SCENES FROM THE FALL/HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL

Join Hampstead Hill Academy
and

for
Friends and Family Night Out!

Bring this flyer into Tutti Gusti on

Thursday, November 5th
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

HHA Girl Scout Troop #5394 Virtual Cookie Sale!

$5 / Box | $6 Caramel Chocolate Chip

**Click on each Girl Scout’s picture to go to their personal link to buy cookies**

**CHOOSE START GIRL DELIVERY ORDER!! **

Daisies [Kindergarten & 1st Grade]

Graston – Kindergarten Clary – 1st Grade Douglas – 1st Grade

Macy Hardee Etta Gahagan Moira Lovett Molli Morrison
Etta’s FB Video Knudsen – 3rd Grade

Brownies [2nd & 3rd Grade]
Sparwasser – 3rd Grade

Chloe Koonce Charlotte Murray Zehra Gursel
Schultz – 4th Grade
Juniors [4th & 5th Grade]
Pratta – 4th Grade

Ivy Dziedzic – Cookie Page Gabriella Dobbins Fiona Gahagan – Cookie Page Kelli Free – Cookie Page
Ivy’s Video Fiona’s FB Video Kelli’s Video

Kamryn Knorovsky Tessa Morrison

**Click on each Girl Scout’s picture to go to their personal link to buy cookies**

**CHOOSE START GIRL DELIVERY ORDER!! **

Meet the Cookies!

**Click on each Girl Scout’s picture on the previous page to go to their personal link to buy cookies**
**CHOOSE START GIRL DELIVERY ORDER!! **

$5 per Box | $6 for Caramel Chocolate Chip

$5 per Box | $6 for Caramel Chocolate Chip

**Click on each Girl Scout’s picture on the previous page to go to their personal link to buy cookies**
**CHOOSE START GIRL DELIVERY ORDER!! **

Patterson Park
Audubon Center

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Tuesdays

Kindergarten & 1st

VIRTUAL ────
AUDUBON
AFTER-SCHOOL Wednesdays

For Grades Kindergarten through 5th 2nd & 3rd grade

Audubon instructors will introduce students in Kindergarten ────
through 5th grade to science concepts, using Patterson Park as a
model, before sending them with the materials they’ll need to do Thursdays
their own scientific explorations. We’ll cover topics like habitats,
adaptations, predators & prey, biodiversity, food webs, community 4th & 5th grade
science, ecosystems, symbiotic relationships, and generalists and
specialists – all from the safety of your home. ────

3:15 – 4:00 PM

Registration required!

Space is limited!

FOLLOW US + TAG US
www. facebook.com/

PattersonParkAudubonCenter
@audubon_pattersonpark
patterson.audubon.org

NOV 21 & NOV 28 Patterson Park
Audubon Center
BIRD WATCHING IN
BALTIMORE Bird Watching

Join us in Druid Hill Park & Patterson Park ────
Druid Hill Park
Audubon experts lead us in search of avian friends every month in Meet at 3001 East Dr.
these two city parks. Fall is a great time to see hundreds of bird
species seeking refuge in our urban oases along their migratory Saturday, November 21
journeys. 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. BYOBinoculars! Patterson Park
Meet at the fountain
Visit patterson.audubon.org/events for info & to register.
Saturday, November 28

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8:00 – 9:30 AM

FREE!
Registration required!
All ages & experience

levels welcome.

FOLLOW US + TAG US
www. facebook.com/

PattersonParkAudubonCenter
@audubon_pattersonpark
patterson.audubon.org

NOV 7 & NOV 9 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
helpful students. Registration is required and Audubon’s COVID- Saturday, November 7
19 rules must be followed by all participants. Please plan to bring 9:00 – 10:30 AM
your own gloves, tools, and water, to limit sharing.
Monday, November 9
Visit patterson.audubon.org/events for info & to register. 3:00 – 4:30 PM

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FREE!
Registration required!
BYO gloves & tools!

FOLLOW US + TAG US
www. facebook.com/

PattersonParkAudubonCenter
@audubon_pattersonpark
patterson.audubon.org



From Living Classrooms:

We are excited to announce that UTZ Field will be hosting free field
hockey clinics on November 16th and 18th! In partnership with
Beyond Sticks, we are hosting free field hockey clinics for local
students. Girls and boys of all ages are welcome to come out,
exercise, and learn the game of field hockey.

Registration will start at 3:30pm, with action starting at 4:00pm on the field. Field hockey sticks
will be provided (and sanitized!) and we will have extra shin guards, but students are
encouraged to bring their own shin guards, mouth guards, and water bottles.

Students must have a waiver signed, attached to this email, by a parent or guardian before
participating. We will have plenty of extra waivers on hand. Drills will be socially distant and all
participants (students and coaches) will have their temperature taken before stepping onto the
field. We will have masks, hand sanitizer, and gloves readily available as well.

Waiver and Release

Assumption of Risk; Release: I am participating in this program voluntarily. I, in consideration for my participation
in a Living Classrooms program, visitation of a Living Classrooms facility, and other good and valuable
considerations, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, and with full appreciation of the risk
involved in my participation, for myself and my heirs, personal representatives, executors, administrators,
successors and assigns, hereby voluntarily release and forever discharge the Living Classrooms Foundation, its past,
present, and future affiliates, divisions, predecessors, successors, trustees, and assigns, and the past, present, and
future directors, officers, stockholders, employees, volunteers, partners, agents, attorneys, and representatives of
the Living Classrooms Foundation, and the heirs, executors, personal representatives, administrators, successors,
and assigns of the Living Classrooms Foundation (hereinafter referred to as “the Releasee”), from any and all
claims, liabilities, obligations, losses, fines, costs, judgments, penalties, debts, dues, sums of money, accounts,
demands, controversies, promises, agreements, attorneys’ fees, costs and expenses of suit or cause of action, of
whatever kind or nature (“Losses”), arising out of, resulting from, related to and/or in connection with my
participation in the program, including without limitation, any injury to my person or property in the program,
even injury resulting in my death, whether caused by the negligence of Releasee or otherwise.

Hold Harmless: I agree to indemnify and hold harmless each and the Releasee from and against any and all Losses
(including without limitation, any damages inflicted by me upon any facilities or vehicles used in the program)
which any of them may sustain by reason of my participation in the program.

Personal Health and Insurance: I certify that I am sufficiently physically fit to participate in the program or visit the
facility. I certify that I have revealed in writing to the Releasee any conditions of which it needs to be aware in
order to ensure that I am able to safely participate. I certify that all information provided is true, correct, and
complete. I certify that I have and will maintain medical insurance covering any and all medical costs that may arise
from my participation.

Medical Treatment: in case of medical need or emergency, I hereby authorize the employees and staff of the
Releasee to administer first aid or obtain qualified medical care for me in the event medical treatment is
necessary. I acknowledge that I will be responsible for all costs associated with such treatment including the cost
of emergency medical evacuation. I agree to hold harmless and indemnify the Releasee for any costs associated
with my medical treatment or any related transportation.

Photo Release: I hereby grant the Living Classrooms Foundation the rights to use in whole or in part photographs,
videos, images of me, or my likeness for any purposes related to its work, including promotion and publicizing and
any other official related business. I understand that this may include using photographs, videos, images of me or

my likeness on the Releasee’s website, newsletters, promotional brochures, media and press releases and
coverage, and other publications. I waive the right to inspect or approve use of photographs, videos, images of me
or my likeness, or copies associated with the use. I hereby release the Releasee from any claims that may arise
regarding the use of photographs, videos, images of me, or my likeness, and identifying information, if any,
including claims of defamation, invasion of privacy, rights of publicity, or copyright. I acknowledge and understand
that I will not receive compensation for use of such photographs, videos, images, or likeness in any form.

Cancellation/Termination and Rules: I acknowledge and agree that the Releasee reserves the right to (i) alter the
program itinerary and arrangements for any reason whatsoever, and/or (ii) cancel or terminate the program for
any reason whatsoever. I agree to follow all rules of behavior deemed appropriate by Living Classrooms
Foundation staff and to not exceed limits established them. I agree that Living Classrooms Foundation staff
members reserve the right to require me to withdraw from the program at any time if I violate such rules or limits,
or when such action is determined to be in the best interests of the health, safety, and general welfare of the other
program participants. I understand that if I withdraw from the program, I will be sent home at my own expense
and shall forfeit any fees paid by me in connection with the program.

Applicable Law: I agree that this Release and Waiver Agreement shall be construed and governed by Maryland law
without regard to any rules relating to conflicts of laws. I further agree that any lawsuit, claim, or other legal
proceeding related to the program or this Agreement must be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts
located in Baltimore, Maryland, and I hereby submit to personal jurisdiction in the State of Maryland and to venue
in such courts.

Miscellaneous Terms: This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the Releasee and I regarding any
and all Losses arising from or related to my participation in the Program. I WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY A JURY
WITH REGARD TO CLAIMS RISING OUT OF MY PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM OR VISITATION OF A LIVING
CLASSROOMS FACILITY. This release shall be construed as a whole according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for
or against either of the parties. I agree that this Agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted
by applicable law and that if any portion of the Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent
jurisdiction, the balance of the Agreement will continue in full legal force and effect.

COVID-19: I hereby confirm that the Participant does not have an elevated temperature or otherwise exhibit any
symptoms of COVID-19, is in good health, and is able to participate in the program. I agree to follow social
distancing guidelines and wear a facial covering as directed. I acknowledge the contagious nature of certain
communicable diseases, including COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risks that I may be exposed to or infected
by such diseases by participating in the program. I voluntarily agree to assume all risks and accept sole
responsibility for any injury to myself from communicable diseases, including COVID-19, and release and hold the
Releasee harmless from any related claims.

Acknowledgement: I certify that I (i) have read this Agreement in its entirety and understand all of its terms and
conditions, (ii) have had the opportunity to consult with any advisors of my choice regarding this Agreement, and
(iii) am entering into this Agreement by my own free will, without coercion from any source.

Signature of Participant Printed Name Date
Date
Signature of Parent/Guardian for Printed Name of
participants under 18 years Parent/Guardian

News from Pratt Library

Beginning November 4 public computers are available to reserve at the Pratt
Library locations below, in blocks of 45 minutes. Please note, social distancing
must be observed and face coverings must be worn over the nose and mouth for
the duration of your visit. Learn more about our COVID-19 Safety Guidelines.

Computer usage, printing, and library card services are the only services available in the building. To check out or drop
off library materials please use Sidewalk Service. Southeast Anchor, Central Library, and Pennsylvania Avenue branch
are the three libraries that will be open for computer users starting November 4.

Library services at the Southeast Anchor Library will be unavailable from Monday, October 26 through Tuesday,
November 3 for early voting and the general election. It is the only Pratt location being used as a Baltimore city polling
location. This includes phone service, but not email help. Use [email protected] to schedule computer appointments
or for help with printing. Even though our branch isn't open, we can direct you to another sidewalk service location.

Southeast Anchor Library's Day of the Dead altar is featured in the Creative Alliance's Virtual Dia de los Muertos
celebration. Stop by the library's garden to take a look at our colorful altar celebrating the lives of those who have
passed.

Southeast Anchor Library has applications for OHEP, which provides energy bill assistance to low-income households in
the State of Maryland. While we are closed, people can apply online or call 410-545-6518 to have an application mailed
to them.

https://dhs.maryland.gov/office-of-home-energy-programs/how-do-you-apply/
Also of interest:

What Happened This Week News Quiz

Every Monday at 3:30 pm on Zoom and Facebook Live, 5 multiple choice questions (and answers) about current events
are presented. Lots of fun, 15-18 minutes long.

https://calendar.prattlibrary.org/event/what_happened_this_week_news_quiz_for_kids

CHARM Voices of Baltimore Youth

CHARM: Voices of Baltimore Youth is producing a collection of student writing and artwork inspired by this year's One
Book Baltimore Selection: We Speak for Ourselves by D. Watkins. Poetry, prose, and visual artwork submissions accepted
through January 29th to [email protected].

November K-12 Breakfast Me

Monday Tuesday Wednesday

2 Assorted Cold Cereal 3 4 Cream Cheese Mini 5
Nutrigrain Bar Election Day Bagels
Graham Crackers Banana
Black Plum Pear
100% Juice, 4 oz. Schools Closed Milk
Milk

9 Assorted Cold Cereal 10 Peach & Raspberry 11 Strawberry Cream 12
Nutrigrain Bar Yogurt Cheese Mini Bagel
Banana
Graham Crackers Assorted Cold Cereal Pear
Black Plum Fresh Orange Milk
Banana
100% Juice, 4 oz. Milk
Milk

16 Assorted Cold Cereal 17 Mini Cinnamon Rolls 18 Cream Cheese Mini 19
Nutrigrain Bar Banana Bagels
Banana
Graham Crackers Fresh Orange Pear
Black Plum Milk Milk

100% Juice, 4 oz.
Milk

23 Assorted Cold Cereal 24 Strawberry Banana 25 Strawberry Cream 26
Nutrigrain Bar Yogurt Cheese Mini Bagel
Ginger Gold Apple
Graham Crackers Assorted Cold Cereal Pear
Black Plum Fresh Orange Milk
Banana
100% Juice, 4 oz. Milk
Milk

30 Assorted Cold Cereal
Nutrigrain Bar

Graham Crackers
Black Plum

100% Juice, 4 oz.
Milk

This institution is an equal opportunity provid

enu 2020 Options Available Daily at
Breakfast:
Thursday Friday
Cold Cereal Options-
Assorted Cold Cereal 6 Peach & Raspberry Apple Cinnamon Cheerios,
Nutrigrain Bar Yogurt Multi-Grain Cheerios, Original
Banana Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast
Blueberry Muffin Top Crunch, Golden Grahams,
Applesauce Cup Assorted Fresh Fruit
Milk Honey Kix
Milk
Oatmeal Breakfast
Bun 13 Cinnamon Swirl Roll
Graham Crackers
Banana
Assorted Fresh Fruit Assorted Fresh Fruit
Milk
Milk

Assorted Cold Cereal 20 Peach & Raspberry 1% White Milk, Fat Free White
Nutrigrain Bar Yogurt Milk
Banana
Blueberry Muffin Top Menu subject to change
Applesauce Cup Assorted Fresh Fruit
Milk
Milk

Thanksgiving Holiday 27 Thanksgiving Holiday

Schools Closed Schools Closed

Daily Available Breakfast Nutritionals

Breakfast Condiments
Milk

der.

November ELEMENTARY/MIDDL

LUNCH MENU

Monday Tuesday Wednesday

2 Breaded Chicken Patty 3 Election Day 4 Zesty Italian Cold Cut 5
Sandwich Sub
PB & J Sandwich Schools Closed PB & J Sandwich
Cucumber Medallions Carrot Sticks
Side Salad Side Salad
Assorted Fresh Fruit Assorted Fresh Fruit
Assorted Milk Assorted Milk

9 Double Stack Burger 10 Zesty Italian Cold Cut 11 BBQ Chicken 12
on WG Bun Sub Corn Muffin

PB & J Sandwich PB & J Sandwich PB & J Sandwich
Cucumber Medallions Baby Carrots Vegetarian Beans

Side Salad Broccoli Floret Crudite' Side Salad
Assorted Fresh Fruit Assorted Fresh Fruit Assorted Fresh Fruit
Assorted Milk
Assorted Milk Assorted Milk

16 Fish Fillet on 17 Zesty Italian Cold Cut 18 Spiral Rotini w/Italian 19
WG Hamburger Bun Sub Meat Sauce
Deli Sandwich PB & J Sandwich PB & J Sandwich
Vegetarian Beans Baby Carrots Broccoli
Side Salad Side Salad Side Salad
Assorted Fresh Fruit Assorted Fresh Fruit Assorted Fresh Fruit
Assorted Milk Assorted Milk Assorted Milk

23 Breaded Chicken Patty 24 Zesty Italian Cold Cut 25 BBQ Chicken 26
Sandwich Sub Pumpkin Bread
PB & J Sandwich
PB & J Sandwich PB & J Sandwich
Cucumber Medallions Confetti Corn Salad Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Seasoned Greens
Side Salad Baby Carrots Mixed Fruit Cup
Peach Cup Peach Cup Peach Cup
Mixed Fruit Cup Mixed Fruit Cup Assorted Milk
Assorted Milk Assorted Milk
30 Double Stack Burger
on WG Bun
PB & J Sandwich
Baby Carrots
Vegetarian Beans
Peach Cup
Mixed Fruit Cup
Assorted Milk

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Thursday Friday

Oven Fried Chicken 6 Cheese Personal Pan
Drumstick Pizza
PB & J Sandwich
PB & J Sandwich Carrot Sticks
Rosemary Garlic Celery Sticks Daily Available Lunch Options
Assorted Fresh Fruit
Potatoes Assorted Milk Milk Options:
Side Salad 1% White Milk, Fat Free White Milk, Fat
Assorted Fresh Fruit 13 Cheese pizza Wedge Free Chocolate Milk, Fat Free Strawberry
Assorted Milk PB & J Sandwich
Tuna Salad Carrot Sticks Milk
Saltine Crackers Celery Sticks Seasonal Fresh Fruit
Deli Sandwich Apples, oranges, pears and bananas
Confetti Corn Salad Assorted Fresh Fruit
Side Salad Assorted Milk All rolls, breads, and tortillas are made with
Assorted Fresh Fruit whole grain.
Assorted Milk
Menu is subject change.
Tuna Salad
Saltine Crackers 20 Cheese Pizza
Deli Sandwich PB & J Sandwich
Confetti Corn Salad Carrot Sticks
Celery Sticks
Side Salad Assorted Fresh Fruit
Assorted Fresh Fruit Assorted Milk

Assorted Milk

Thanksgiving Holiday 27 Milk
Schools Closed
Thanksgiving Holiday Assorted Fruit
Schools Closed Condiments

Lunch Daily Available Nutritionals

ity provider.

November 2020

Monday Tuesday Wednesday 5

2 Pretzel Goldfish 3 Election Day 4 Giant Cinnamon
Graham
Applesauce Cup Schools Closed
100% Juice, 4 oz.

9 Cheddar Goldfish 10 Cheddar Chex Mix 11 Spicy Cheddar 12
Assorted Fresh Fruit Applesauce Cup Goldfish

100% Juice, 4 oz.
Blueberry Muffin

16 Pretzel Goldfish 17 Cheez-it Crackers 18 Giant Cinnamon 19
Applesauce Cup 100% Juice, 4 oz. Graham

100% Juice, 4 oz.

23 Cheddar Goldfish 24 Cheddar Chex Mix 25 Spicy Cheddar 26
Assorted Fresh Fruit Applesauce Cup Goldfish

Blueberry Muffin

30 Pretzel Goldfish Afterschool snacks must contain at least two
Applesauce Cup of the following four: a serving of fluid milk;
meat alternate; a serving of vegetables or fru
grain.

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Thursday Friday

Cheddar Goldfish 6 Soft Pretzel

Assorted Fresh Fruit Assorted Fresh Fruit

Graham Crackers 13 Blueberry Muffin Top
Peanut Butter Cup 100% Juice, 4 oz.

Cheddar Goldfish 20 Soft Pretzel
Assorted Fresh Fruit Assorted Fresh Fruit

Thanksgiving Holiday 27 Thanksgiving Holiday
Schools Closed Schools Closed

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November 2020

Monday Tuesday Wednesday

2 Tuna Salad 3 Election Day 4 WG Chicken Tender 5
Saltine Crackers Celery Sticks
Cucumber Medallions
Assorted Fresh Fruit Schools Closed Assorted Fresh Fruit
Milk Milk

9 Tuna Salad 10 Cheese Pizza 11 Deli Sandwich 12
Saltine Crackers Carrot Sticks Celery Sticks

Cucumber Medallions Assorted Fresh Fruit Assorted Fresh Fruit
Assorted Fresh Fruit Milk Milk

Milk

16 Tuna Salad 17 Cheese Pizza 18 Deli Sandwich 19
Saltine Crackers Carrot Sticks Celery Sticks

Cucumber Medallions Assorted Fresh Fruit Assorted Fresh Fruit
Assorted Fresh Fruit Milk Milk

Milk

23 Oven Fried Chicken 24 WG Chicken Tender 25 Deli Sandwich 26
Drumstick Carrot Sticks Celery Sticks

Cucumber Medallions Assorted Fresh Fruit Assorted Fresh Fruit
Assorted Fresh Fruit Milk Milk

Milk

30 Tuna Salad MyPlate illustrates the five food gro
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Cucumber Medallions
Assorted Fresh Fruit This institution is an equal opport

Milk

Supper Menu

Thursday Friday

Deli Sandwich 6 Chicken Salad
Celery Sticks Flatbread
Assorted Fresh Fruit
Carrot Sticks
Milk Assorted Fresh Fruit

Milk

WG Chicken Tender 13 Chicken Salad
Celery Sticks Flatbread

Assorted Fresh Fruit Carrot Sticks
Milk Assorted Fresh Fruit

Milk

WG Chicken Tender 20 Chicken Salad
Celery Sticks Flatbread

Assorted Fresh Fruit Carrot Sticks
Milk Assorted Fresh Fruit

Milk

Thanksgiving Holiday 27 Milk
Schools Closed Daily Condiment Offerings
Thanksgiving Holiday
Schools Closed Assorted Fruit

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