News from the Hill, November 2021

November, 2021

NEWS FROM THE HILL

CELEBRATING DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS

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Welcome to Hampstead Hill Academy!

Note from Principal Hornbeck

As I write this the day before Halloween, this school year is looking brighter and brighter.

Since we returned to full day with all students, HHA has had a very low overall positivity

rate. No pools have had more than one positive case, no close contacts have tested

positive, and for the last three weeks all student pooled testing has been negative for

COVID. Furthermore, there is a welcome headline this morning that the FDA recommends

children ages 5-11 can get vaccinated, possibly starting as early as this week. There is also

new guidance from state health and education officials recommending local districts

permit close contacts who are asymptomatic and test weekly to remain in school, the so- Principal
called “test to stay” option. No one is declaring the pandemic is over, but in-person school Matt Hornbeck
continues to be far superior to Zoom learning as well as safe. Thank you to parents for

your continued compliance with our safety protocols, including wearing a mask at pickup and drop off.

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

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

Magazine contributors:
HHA staff

Club coordinators
Community Organizations

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IMPORTANT DATES THIS MONTH What’s Inside…

 11/2, PTO Meeting 7 pm Top News Stories page 3
 11/4, Tutti Gusti Night 3-8 pm
 11/5, SCHOOL OPEN ALL DAY FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF  Current HHA information along with
 11/7, Daylight Saving Time Ends -Turn your clocks back 1 hour upcoming events
 11/8, Student Individual Picture Day
 11/9, Chat With Matt 8:30 am News from the Teams page 6
 11/9, Chat With Matt 3:30 pm Zoom
 11/9, Community Arts Night 4:30 pm  What your child is doing in class along
 11/15 – 11/19, American Education Week with resource, enrichment and ESOL
 11/16, Open House 8:15-10:15 am information
 11/17, School Family Council Meeting 3 pm – Library
 11/19, PTO Happy Hour 6 pm Club/Activities News page 13
 11/23, Early Release Day 12:35 pm
 11/24, School Closed Thanksgiving Holiday  Updates and announcements for the
 11/25, School Closed Thanksgiving Holiday many clubs offered at HHA
 11/26, School Closed Thanksgiving Holiday
 12/1, Early Release Day 12:35 pm Family Information page 15

PLEASE CHECK  Issues important to our parents on a
HTTPS://HHA47.ORG/PARENT-STUDENT-CALENDAR/ variety of subjects
FOR THE PARENT AND STUDENT ACTIVITIES CALENDARS
PTO News page 16

 News from the Parent/Teacher
Organization at HHA

Family Fun Information 17

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

DOCUMENTATION NEEDED FOR
YOUR STUDENT

It is important that we have the following documentation completed for each
one of your children:

Emergency Contact Form - Please visit www.hha47.org to complete your child's emergency
contact information for this school year. The information on this form will provide us:

 the most up-to-date contact information
 who to contact in the event of an emergency, if the parent(s) cannot be reached
 and will grant your child permission to do a variety of activities at the school.

Thank you if you have already completed the form!

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TOP NEWS STOIRf IyEouShave completed these forms thank you!

IMPORTANT CHANGES TO THE SCHOOL CALENDAR

Please make sure you are checking and following HHA’s calendar, which is different than the district calendar! The HHA calendar can be found at
www.hha47.org on the front page.

 THIS Friday, 11/5 – As planned, this Friday is a full student day.
 Tuesday, 11/23 – This is a new early release day. Students will be dismissed at 12:35 pm. FFG and Coppermine will be open afterschool.
 Wednesday, 11/24 – HHA is closed.
 Dates TBA - Three new early release days. These dates will be announced by the district.
 Pending weather related closings, the last day for HHA will remain 6/8/22, not 6/9/2022.

DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS AT HHA

On Thursday, October 28th, the Latino community at HHA had the opportunity to celebrate
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). This celebration of culture is a two-day festival that
takes place every November 1st and 2nd. Although most strongly identified with Mexico,
Día de los Muertos is celebrated throughout Latin America and everywhere with a Latino
population, including Los Angeles, California, New York and more.

Celebrating “Day of the Dead” at HHA was an initiative of a group of HHA parents from
various nationalities such as Mexico, Ecuador and El Salvador. The evening included delicious tacos, tamales, empanadas, hot chocolate and
traditional sweet bread. The evening was full of entertainment with “Conjunto Bruja” playing and singing and “Danza Alegria” dancing three
folklore performances. New this year, the celebration included a Mariachi Band sponsored by the PTO. The traditional “Alta” looked spectacular. It
was decorated with real food, flower and papel picado with a variety of colors. There was also a display of posters showing how the “Day of the
Dead” is celebrated in different Latin American countries. The posters were created by middle school students. Families enjoyed talking, sharing
traditions and simply having a fun, good time. Special thanks to Magdalena Gaspar, Creceseciana Cano, Laura Naula, Jaqueline Sanchez, Marta
Orellana, Felipa Gonzales, Rosa Martinez , Arturo Fagoaga, Jill Vasbinder Morrison, Mitchell Fuller, Yan Zhao-Hylkema and everyone who donated
food, money or time.

OPEN HOUSE AT HHA APPLICATIONS FOR THE
LOTTERY AND PREK
American Education Week, November 15-19, 2021, presents
everyone with a wonderful opportunity to celebrate public Spread the word to family and friends that applications for the
education and honor individuals who are making a difference in lottery and pre-kindergarten are available at HHA. The lottery is
ensuring that every child receives a quality education. In recognition held for students in grades kindergarten – 8 who do not live in the
of this special time, HHA will host an Open House for parents from zoned area for the school. If you do not live in this area and would
8:15-10:15 am on Tuesday, November 16th. On this special day, like for your child to attend HHA, you can complete an application at
parents will have the opportunity to visit HHA and see the school or at this link https://hha47.org/admissions/. The lottery will
instructional programs in action. Parents are asked to quietly be held Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 3 pm. If for any reason the
observe in a designated area of the classroom. To limit the number lottery cannot take place, it will be held on Thursday, February 17,
of individuals in the rooms at one time, a schedule will be sent out 2022 at 3 pm. In order to participate in the lottery, your application
for parents to reserve their time slot. Each slot will be 30 minutes. must be submitted by 3 pm Wednesday, February 2, 2022.
As a reminder, this is not a time for individual conferences. Light
refreshments will be available.

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OVERCROWDING AT HHA

We hear you loud and clear on overcrowding at HHA. It’s a good problem to have but 32+ students in a homeroom is tight, especially in our tiny
building. There is no cap on class size, and we are required to have space for every student in our attendance area. We have a plan to reduce
enrollment by 10% while keeping current HHA families together, and to add 20% more space in the next three or so years. In the meantime, thank
you to parents and teachers for making it work.

GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAMMING AT HHA

HHA staff work hard to make sure all students are provided with a challenging and rigorous curriculum. We have a dedicated Director of
Enrichment, Laura Guitian, who provides limited pullout instruction to identified gifted students. Director of Equity and Talent Development Nancy
Gonzalez supports the growth of students to achieve higher performance in reading and math. Pullout instruction is usually provided for
approximately six weeks. Ms. Guitian and Ms. Gonzalez work closely with homeroom teachers to design and implement high-quality student
portfolios that include exemplary student work. To learn more about our gifted and advanced learner program and take a GAL questionnaire,
please check out https://hha47.org/gifted-and-talented-education/. To learn more about our Talent Development work, please contact
Ms. Gonzalez at [email protected].

BUILD TEAM WORKING ON DIGITAL EQUITY FOR THE CITY

HHA is proud to be a member of BUILD (https://www.buildiaf.org/). This fall we are focused on the long-term, devastating impact of digital
inequity. We must be a part of ensuring that everyone has access to high speed, broadband internet. The FCC defines the minimum necessary
speed for one person to be 25 mbps download and 3 mbps upload. At speeds less than that, Zoom doesn’t work, adults can’t look for work or order
needed food and supplies, and kids can’t use essential tools like Google classroom to complete and submit their school work. If you are interested
in joining us, please contact Principal Hornbeck at [email protected] for more information.

HOW DOES HHA COMMUNICATE WITH FAMILIES

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

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

INDIVIDUAL STUDENT PICTURES WILL BE TAKEN
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH.

STUDENTS DO NOT HAVE TO WEAR THE SCHOOL
UNIFORM BUT MUST BE DRESSED APPROPRIATELY.

SEE THE FLYER AT THE END OF THE MAGAZINE
FOR MORE DETAILS.

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LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLE!

On Monday, November 22nd, students in grades 1-4 will participate in the Annual Math Rumble. The Rumble is like a spelling bee except math facts
are selected by each math teacher. Please practice math facts with your child on a daily basis. Students will go head-to-head to compete for best
team, and everyone will receive a certificate of participation. Mr. Hornbeck is on stage with each student asking the math problems. It’s a great
opportunity for kids to practice public speaking skills in a safe place.

GREAT LANTERN PARADE 2021

About 60 HHA families joined Mr. Hornbeck to march in the 22nd Annual Great Lantern Parade. The weather was terrific and approximately 5,000
people viewed the parade. Drums, dancing, hay rides, costumes, food trucks, lanterns, and light abounded. Thanks to Ms. Brezenoff for helping
light everyone up with glow in the dark rings, necklaces and glasses and to the kids who carried the HHA banner and led everyone in HHA chants.
If you missed it this year, make sure to come next year. It’s a great tradition!

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

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

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MASK UP TO PICK UP! UNIFORM REMINDER

For the time being, we are asking all parents The HHA student uniform consists of a
to mask up when you pick up or drop off. collared navy blue shirt with tan or khaki pants,
Help keep everyone safe by masking shorts or skirts. Shorts and skirts may not be shorter
than fingertip length. Jeans are not permitted. If
whenever you enter the greentop area or in your child needs an extra layer in the classroom, we
any congested area with lots of people. suggest a navy blue or tan sweater or crew (not
hooded) navy blue sweatshirt. Outdoor jackets and
hooded sweatshirts are not acceptable to be worn

during the day in the classroom.

NEWS FROM THE TEAMS

PREK

Ms. Klenk and Ms. Kaminaris: Students will learn
about basic human needs to survive and about the
many different types of families. In math, they will
learn how to identify, describe, sort, compare and
create 2D and 3D shapes. Students had a fun fall doing
various activities. Thank you to everyone who came to
help with the PreK Pumpkin Patch in Patterson Park. As
a reminder, students are expected to be able to put on
(and zip!) their own coats, hats and gloves. Please
practice these skills at home so students can maximize
their time on the playground. Also, if you need to swap
out your child’s classroom clothes from summer to
winter, please stop by the classroom.

KINDERGARTEN

Ms. Maciel, Ms. Wallis and Ms. Villa: Students have PreK Purple Friday!
been learning to be independent and following

through with directions. They have also been learning

about their 5 senses and how Ray Charles and Helen Keller overcame challenges to succeed. In math, they have been practicing numbers from 1-20

and learning what a number bond is and how it works. If your child comes home with reading flash cards, please practice with them using these

cards. As a reminder, please have your child practice buttoning and zippering their jacket. Kindergarten staff is looking forward to another great

month with your amazing children and would like to say “Thank You” to all of the wonderful and supportive parents, families and sunny days! A

special THANK YOU to the Stewart family for organizing a pumpkin patch for our students. Students will continue to look for ways to show their

gratitude for all the amazing activities coming up in November.

GRADE 1

Ms. Bierley, Ms. Clary and Ms. Douglas: A huge thank you for all of the Bee Fit donations! The students really enjoyed the recess activities. They
are now looking forward to a virtual field trip to the Baltimore Zoo on Thursday, November 11th. The first quarter has ended, and your child will
soon receive their first report card. Read over the report card carefully and schedule a meeting with your child’s teacher if you have questions or
concerns. With the weather getting colder, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for outdoor activities and brings a navy-blue
sweater without a hood to keep in the classroom. Classroom snack donations are also needed. Healthier snacks like goldfish, pretzels, and granola
bars would be greatly appreciated.

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GRADE 2

Ms. Bonner: In reading, scholars are practicing their fluency and comprehension skills by
reading about a toad named Goad. In language, they are practicing their writing skills by
writing sentences with capitals, periods and correct spelling. They are also learning about the
past tense of words as parts of a sentence. Spelling scholars are learning the -ight pattern,
and Core Knowledge scholars are reading different fairy tales and tall tales. Math scholars are
in the second unit of the Singapore math program and are learning how to add and subtract
3-digit numbers with and without renaming. Remember that your student must bring a
healthy snack every day due to their late lunch period. Make sure to check your student's
folders as well as Class Dojo every night for important information.

Ms. Graston: Students have been time traveling with Tom and Eric in reading which allowed
them to explore map skills and discuss historical events (e.g., the Trojan Horse) alongside
fictional story elements. In language, they recently completed the Unit 2 test, and in Core
Knowledge, they are reading about John Henry. In spelling, students are learning how to
spell words with the /I/ sound by writing “y” or “i-g-h,”, and in math, they are doing
subtraction with renaming along with solving word problems. Students have enjoyed the
October festivities such as Día de los Muertos and Halloween.

Ms. Weber: In reading, students are finishing stories about a pair of young time travelers.
They will soon begin to read literature stories that focus on friendship. As a reminder, please
send your child with an extra mask in their book bag as sometimes the straps break on the
mask they are wearing.

GRADE 3

Reading – Ms. Kaplan: Students are working on their reading fluency and comprehension
skills. Some students are reading The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and others are reading a story
about the Inuit people in Alaska. Please make sure your child completes their reading
homework every night!

Language/Social Studies - Ms. Billups: Students are working on using writing conventions to

develop their paragraphs. In Social Studies, they have started the unit on development.

Students are learning what a developer and city planner are responsible for and how they

can improve cities like Baltimore.

Math - Ms. Knudsen: During the

month of November, students will

finish the unit on addition and

subtraction, and will interpret bar

models in order to solve 1-2 step Kindergarten students had a learning
word problems. They will then experience on their first outing
begin a unit on multiplication and with Audubon
division, and will firm 0-5

multiplication facts, learn 6-9 facts and use this knowledge to learn multi-digit

multiplication and long division. All students will start a PORTFOLIO PROJECT this

month. This is a great way for students to showcase their knowledge in a fun, new way.

To reinforce concepts learned in school, please continue to encourage your child to

complete their weekly Dreambox lessons. The goal is 5 lessons a week. Also, have them

complete the Virtual Early Finisher activity located in Google Classroom.

GRADE 4

Reading – Ms. Schultz: Students are reading complex texts and answering
comprehension questions to show their understanding of the material. Currently, some
students are reading The Wizard of Oz, and other students are reading the Greek myth,
Persephone. As always, if there is anything Ms. Schultz can do to support your child,
please don't hesitate to reach out by email or on Class Dojo! She is very proud of the
perseverance shown by her reading students!

3rd grade students investigate a huge spiker (circled Language/Social Studies - Ms. Conrad: Students completed their first test which
above) in Patterson Park during Nature Exploration assessed their skills on sentence analysis, writing parallel sentences and making subject

and verbs agree in number. In social studies, they have learned about the natural and human-made features that make Maryland so unique, and

made postcards displaying some of Maryland's important natural features.

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Math – Ms. Murray: Students are learning the steps of word problems and how to use key words to help determine which operation needs to be
done in order to answer the question. In the next two weeks, students that will take part in a project of building their own “gaming truck” and have
to use their knowledge of multiplication and division to start their business.

Postcards created by 4th grade students Caleb and Cece

GRADE 5

Reading – Ms. Pellegrini: The Pandas are studying Greek mythology, and reading the text, Persephone. They are also working on skills such as
relevant information, finding the main idea and comparing and contrasting. The Robins and Owls are studying and analyzing a variety of short
stories, and are working on identifying plot elements.

Language/Science – Ms. Ruppenthal: Students will take the Lesson 20 assessment, and show their ability to form agreement and disagreement
statements, identify parts of speech, form contractions, rewrite unclear sentences and identify past and present statements. In addition, they will
continue to practice skills that help them to strengthen their writing abilities. In science, students learned about the process in which plants and
animals receive nutrients. They studied the human digestive system, plant vascular systems and the circulatory system. At the beginning of the 2nd
quarter, students will start their investigation of the Earth and Sun. This will include shadows, day vs. night, a study of the Sun, and the exploration
of how the Moon was formed.

Math – Ms. O’Connor: Students are learning multi-digit multiplication and division with both whole numbers, decimals and fractions. These
problems have many steps and can be really tricky, but students are doing an excellent job mastering this content. Additionally, students just
completed a portfolio based on the development of their own restaurant and menu. They gained practice with decimal operations during this
project and were able to show their creativity.

GRADE 6

Humanities – Mr. Farber: Students have just finished the novel The Outsiders and have just completed the first "embedded assessment," which
were personal narratives. They wrote amazing stories. Students are now in the process of selecting their topics for their National History Day
projects. Final drafts of their topic proposals will be due in mid-November. Finally, please ask students to recite the "At Hampstead Hill Academy,
We Believe" speech for you!

Math – Ms. Bentil: Students will finish Module 1 with unit rates and percents. They will then begin Module 2 which is all about division. In Module
2, students will learn to divide whole numbers, fractions and multi-digit decimals. Please encourage your students to find and share ripples. Ripples
are connections that we make between the content we are learning (rates/ division) and the world around us.

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. Next, students will examine the question, “How can light have different colors?” and then, “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.

GRADE 7

Language Arts – Ms. Locke-Jones: Students will soon complete their first quarter essay. During this writing process, they will cite evidence to
support their main ideas and claims, and will work on mastering conventions and academic tone. They are looking forward to tackling the classic
five-paragraph essay.

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History – Ms. Kosmer: Students have
finished their National History Day
projects, and did a wonderful job during
the showcase with the judges. In second
quarter, 8th grade students will participate
in National History Day. All students will
pick a topic from history to research and
apply it to this year's theme. For
completing this project, students will
receive their Honors History credit. The
theme is Debate & Diplomacy in History:
Successes, Failures, Consequences. Once
students are in groups they will research
and complete an Annotated Bibliography,
Process Paper and Judge's Presentation.
They will demonstrate their knowledge
using one of the following ways: tri-fold
board (exhibit), website, documentary,
performance or paper.

Math – Mr. White: Students will complete

Unit 1B Multiplying and Dividing Rational

numbers. They will then transition to the

start of Unit 2A Algebraic Expressions. They

will learn how to expand linear

expressions, factor linear equations and

write equivalent expressions by combining Amazing Outward Bound Trip
like terms.
Welcome back to 55 7th and 8th grade students who spent four nights camping last

GRADE 8 month. This leadership training and the perseverance of students created memories that
will last a lifetime! Thanks to the many chaperones who made these experiences

Language Arts – Mr. Ball: Students are possible. Outward Bound leaders included Melissa Riorda, Steve Plunk, Kelli Poole,
working diligently to close out the first Brandon Pratta and Jim Edwards.

quarter on a high note! In exploring what it

means to come of age, students have been reading informational texts that explore teens' experiences in the workforce, and the purpose of

summer jobs. Next, they moved into the topic of a college education and explored the purpose of this education, and debated its value today.

Students have begun working on an argumentative essay in which they’ll have to take a side on that debate. Ask your student about the value of a

college education and whether or not it is worth it.

Pre-Algebra/Algebra 1 – Mr. Pratta - In Pre-Algebra, students will continue working through the
unit on rigid transformations and congruence, and in Algebra, students will complete their unit on
linear equations, inequalities and systems.

Science – Mr. Lohrman: In the beginning of November, the 7th and 8th grade students will switch
classes between science and social studies. Grade 8 students will be with Mrs. Kosmer, and grade
7 students will be with Mr. Lohrman for science. Grade 7 students will start the IQWST Life
Science Unit answering the question "What is going on inside me?"

REPORT CARDS SENT HOME
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH

Students in Mr. Pratta’s math class JOIN US FOR A CHAT WITH MATT
working on linear equations.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH AT 8:30 AM
9 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH AT 3:30 PM ON ZOOM

LEADERS GO PLACES

Students just completed a great first quarter in middle school.
Mr. Lucas is so proud of the hard-working students and staff.
There are some incredible numbers to share. 98% of the middle
school students have at least an 80% average on Class Dojo with
84% of the students having a 3.0 GPA or higher. What an
accomplishment! The vast majority of students are earning A’s
and Bs in the majority of their classes. 87% of students
completed at least two hours of community service which
included preparing food for the homeless, packaging diapers for
families in need, removing trash from the park, and making get
well cards for kids in the hospital. Together, students complete
over 1,450 hours of service learning hours this quarter. They are
certainly contributing to the common good.

HERSHEYPARK IN THE DARK

Thanks to the entire Leaders Go Places committee, especially
Committee Chair Mr. Lucas and Assistant Principal John Paz, for planning a great incentive for all 6 - 8 grade students who achieved leadership level
first quarter. More than 175 students and a dozen chaperones will attend an evening trip to Hersheypark this Friday, November 5th. To achieve
bronze, silver, gold or platinum leadership levels students must maintain a 3.0 G.P.A., an 80% positive performance point average based on their
attendance and behavior, and record two to six service learning hours each quarter. Students on leadership level actually go places!

PATTERSON PARK –
OUTDOOR
LEARNING SPACE

On good weather days, various
classes take place in Patterson Park.
These include: Audubon, Art, Drama,
Library and Nature Exploration.

PARENTS ARE
INVITED TO JOIN US

FOR THE SCHOOL
FAMILY COUNCIL

MEETING
WEDNESDAY,
NOVEMBER 17TH AT
3 PM IN THE
SCHOOL LIBRARY

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ENRICHMENT

MUSIC LESSONS

Ms. Alexander: Thank you to all instrumental
music students and parents for a wonderful
first month of lessons! Ms. Alexander has
had lots of fun working with the student
musicians during the month of October.
Students are learning the different parts of
their instruments, correct posture and set
up, and how to play their first notes. On
Tuesday, November 9th from 4:30-6 pm,
please join us in celebrating the arts at our
Fall Community Arts Night. At this event, all
are invited to support HHA's strings and
percussion students at the first performance
of the school year.

MUSIC CLASS Students who have started outdoor beginning flute
class pictured left to right are Taylor S., Cecilia R.,
Students have been working this month to April R., Yaneli Z., Chloe C., Zehra G. and Karmen B.
learn the basics of being a composer.
November will be another exciting month
using symbols of fall to express themselves
through music.

DRAMA

Ms. Durkin: All students will celebrate Native American Heritage Month by learning about Native
American stories and performance traditions. Students in PreK and kindergarten will learn and identify
the parts of a story (character, setting, conflict, beginning, middle, end) using the "Story Song". Grade 1 –
8 students will work with age-appropriate levels of support to write a short play to submit to Center
Stage's Young Playwrights Festival. Thank you to Ms. Yan Zhao-Hylkema and Ms. Rebecca Hall for helping
with outside PreK, 1st and 2nd grade Drama classes, and thanks to Mr. Matt Schultz for leading awesome
Forum Theatre workshops with 7th and 8th grade students!

FOOD FOR LIFE

Ms. Mitchell: PreK – 1 students ate the rainbow. Each day, they tried a new food and learned about its
benefits for their bodies. They tried rambutans, butternut squash, asparagus and avocados. On spa-day,
1st grade students made orange infused water with herbs like rosemary, lemon balm and spearmint that
they harvested from the school garden. Grade 3 – 8 students learned what constitutes a healthy plate of
food according to the guidelines of MyPlate.gov. They learned about the hidden sugars in most drinks
and made healthy smoothies. They also made veggie omelets during their focus on proteins and veggies.
Students had the choice to make avocado toast or a robin’s nest using whole grain bread during the
lesson on whole grains vs refined grains. They also learned how to make guacamole and baked tortilla
chips for a healthy snack. The lessons culminated with a Healthy Plate Competition where students were
able to earn the title of “Chef of the Day”.

Middle school students have TECHNOLOGY
been going to Patterson Park and
sketching landscapes of the park. Ms. Sparwasser: Ms. Sparwasser is currently out on maternity leave. Classes are being led by
The sketches were brought back Ms. Protopapas who is following work plans designated by Ms. Sparwasser for use during her absence.

to the art room and beautiful LIBRARY
landscape paintings were
created. Ms. Kannam: Many students are enjoying checking out books and having a wonderful time reading
outside on comfy beach towels. Please remind your students to check with their teachers about a good
time is to visit the library. Grade 7 students are trying out new World Languages to get ready for high
school.

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Whether in the park or in the library, books are being borrowed and read!

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Mr. Edwards: PreK and kindergarten students will use various games and exercises to refine locomotor
movements such as hopping, skipping and galloping. Game play, scooters and parachutes will be used
to help condition upper and lower body muscles. Grades 1-4 students work out in the gym, doing yoga
and low impact games. Outdoor activity will allow for refining throwing and catching skills. Grade 5-8
students will have several "equity in athletics" discussions to begin classes this phase. They will also do
yoga workouts and will be introduced to ultimate frisbee (weather permitting). When working out in
the gym, all students are socially distanced.

NATURE EXPLORATION

Ms. Riorda: Pictured below, PreK and kindergarten students investigated a different animal each week,
and have learned abound sloths, pandas, foxes and raccoons. They even tried hanging like sloths.
Elementary students are investigating all the different types of plants and animals found in the school
garden and in the park. They even had an opportunity to use five of their senses to explore the many
mysteries of the garden. Upper elementary students are learning about food chains and energy by
playing games and dissecting owl pellets, and middle school students have been conducting pond
investigations and are discovering the biodiversity of the local habitats.

Mr. Edwards getting ready for
yoga class with his students.

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GIFTED AND ADVANCED LEARNING PROGRAM NEWS
(GAL)

Ms. Guitian and Ms. Gonzalez: November is here and GAL students are engaged in a variety of activities.
Approximately 85 4th and 5th grade students made a commitment to participate in the national writing
challenge called NaNoWriMo, and write a whole novel during the month of November. After spending much
of October in “prep” mode (we call it Prep-tober), students developed characters, created settings, and
structured their plots in order to tell their stories. Writing begins in earnest on November 1st and ends
promptly on November 30th. During December, participants will work to revise and edit their work for
possible publication.

SPECIAL EDUCATION

Ms. Shaffer: November 14th is national Young Readers’ Days. 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 HHA students to learn to read, and open the door to knowledge,
information, success and happiness.

ESOL DEPARTMENT NEWS

Ms. Bailin, Ms. Brezenoff, Ms. Hicks, Ms. Hyatt, and Mr. LaBarr: Grade 1 students are learning all about how they grow and change just like the
seasons, and grade 2 students are learning all about how people live and travel in cities. Grade 3 and 4 students have begun discussing types of
communities, how they are organized, what it means to be a part of a community and how individual members can make positive changes within
their communities. Students are bringing their own ideas of community to class and are learning from each other. Grade 5 and 6 students are
learning about community and reasons to visit Central Park, and grade 8 students are working on writing practice by creating interviews for
someone famous and using research skills to find responses from the internet.

CLUB/ACTIVITIES NEWS

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

NOTIFICATION OF CLUB OPENINGS

Parents will be notified two ways regarding club openings. Some club coordinators will send an interest form home with the student to complete
and return to school. Other coordinators will send out an interest form via e-mail and posting on the HHA Facebook page. Parents signed up to
receive emails will receive these notifications.

If more students sign up for a club than there are openings, a lottery will be held. Students selected will
receive a permission slip. If your child does not receive a permission slip,
your child was not selected in the lottery.

GIRL SCOUTS

HHA Girl Scout troop #5394 took part in “Wear Your Uniform to School Day”, attended meetings, took orders for Girl Scout cookies and made
recycled paper.

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GIRLS ON THE RUN

The HHA Girls on the Run team has been connecting through bi-weekly lessons
involving friendship, teamwork, compromise and emotions. The team is
continuing to build strength and endurance for the season-ending 5K scheduled
for December 5, 2021. Soon, they will begin to plan a Community Impact Project
as a way to give back to the community.

THE COMMUNITY BUILDERS OF HHA

SERVICE CLUB FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS

The HHA Builders Club has changed its name. The club is now called The

Community Builders of HHA. Everyone felt this name better reflects what the

club does and how club members work in the school and surrounding

community. The club’s first project is the November Band-Aid drive for the

University of Maryland Hospital. When a child is in the hospital, they have very

little control over what happens to them. Being able to choose a fun colorful or

character Band-Aid can be the one bright spot during a difficult day. You can

donate to this cause during the month of November. Please give Band-Aids to Girls on the Run having so much fun!

your child to give to their teacher or put them in the box outside the main office.

Check out the flyer at the end of the news magazine. Thank you for helping make a child's day brighter!

CHESS CLUB

HHA students enjoy
learning chess with Chess
Master Dennis Norman
and then practicing their

skills.

GARDEN CLUB

Students prepared for the
New Community Arts Night
Night by preparing fun
packets to do at home.
Families will be able to make
and take their own pizza kits
with ingredients from the
school garden that have been
prepared by members of the
garden club. Club members
had an opportunity to sample
a pizza kit after chopping and
making their own pizza. Such delicious fun!

STEAM CLUB

As the fall session of STEAM Club is nearing the halfway point, here are a few reminders: STEAM club meets until 4 pm each Tuesday, and will end
on Tuesday, November 23rd. Please make sure that your student is dressed appropriately for that day's weather as some activities take place
outside. Check out Ms. Gonzalez's Bitmoji classroom to see some updates and pictures from the first few weeks of STEAM club.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1GCsCQlFs_7rp4JTdIQZQlJZW9brO7w20GVj16-L9rXM/present?slide=id.p

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In STEAM Club, 2nd grade students show off bat books they created. 3rd grade students create a candy tower
and 4th grade students enjoy ice cream they made.

FAMILY INFORMATION

THE COUNTDOWN CONTINUES

 23% of the school year is completed
 42 of our 180 student days are completed
 There are approximately 80 school days left until our

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

What Does the MCAP
Look Like for Your
Child?

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

KNOW THE NO’S

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

ticket for double parking.
 No crossing in the middle of the street. Cross your child at the corner. Do not encourage your child to get to school by

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

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

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Masks are required for everyone inside the building. Please
make sure your child has a clean, close-fitting mask that is

as comfortable as possible each day.

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 2nd Grade Team for having the highest attendance average for October.

October Attendance% Year Attendance%
Grade 94.67% Grade 94.20%
HHA average 96.21% HHA average 95.09%
Grade 2 96.11% Grade 2 94.97%
Grade 5 95.62% Grade 4 94.70%
Grade 1 95.17% Grade 1 94.64%
Grade 8 95.00% Grade 5 94.08%
Grade 7 Grade 6 93.93%
94.62% Kindergarten
Grade 4 94.57% 93.87%
Grade 3 93.60% Grade 7 93.76%
Kindergarten 92.90% Grade 8 93.36%
PreK 92.34% PreK 93.19%
Grade 6 Grade 3

HIGHLANDTOWN TRAIN GARDEN

Due to COVID and its related restrictions, the Highlandtown Train Garden will not be in operation this coming
holiday season. However, the Train Garden Committee is very interested in having a Christmas in July event during
the 2nd or 3rd week in July of 2022. Stay tuned to the website www.highlandtowntraingarden.com for updated
information. You can also visit the site at any time to see the past eleven years of the Train Garden's activities

ATTENTION WEIS SHOPPERS

If you shop at Weis Markets, you can earn money for HHA. Please check out the flyer at the end of the magazine for information on how to sign up
for HHA to get a percentage of money you spend at Weis. Thank you!

PTO NEWS

What to know about getting involved with PTO at your child’s school:

 You’re already a PTO member. All parents and teachers are automatically PTO members.
 Meetings take place the second Monday of the month at 7 pm. Details are on the school calendar located on the front page of the HHA

website (hha47.org).
 Active PTO members vote on school funding requests, like field trip support, classroom supplies and facility improvement projects.
 Our work makes a difference. We raise tens of thousands of dollars to fund critical needs at HHA.
 It’s fun! We plan kid-friendly movie nights, staff-appreciation events, family-night-out fundraisers and more. Please join us.

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Upcoming PTO Events Include: A good time was had by all at PTO Movie Night!

 November 2nd, 7 pm PTO meeting. Details on school calendar.
We hope you'll join us to discuss upcoming fundraising
opportunities, events, and more.

 November 4th, PTO Tutti Gusti Night – 3-8 pm. PTO will
receive 10% of eat-in or carry out sales when the Tutti Gusti
flyer is presented.

 November 19th, 6 pm Happy Hour at the Mobtown Brewing
Company. Get to know your fellow HHA parents and build
community. This is an adults-only event. Details attached to
the end of the magazine.

Reminders

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

Questions? Email [email protected]

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

FAMILY FUN IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

 Southeast Anchor Library - located at 3601 Eastern Avenue; 410-396-1580, www.prattlibrary.org/locations/southeast/
 Friends of Patterson Park – located at 27 S. Patterson Park Avenue; 410-276-3676, pattersonpark.com/
 Creative Alliance at the Patterson – located at 3134 Eastern Avenue, 410-276-1651, creativealliance.org
 Patterson Park Audubon Center – located at 2901 E. Baltimore Street, 410-558-2473, pattersonpark.audubon.org/
 Please check the back of the news magazine for additional event information!

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A Special Thank You to Our Volunteers…

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

Ms. Bridgette Sullivan

Mr. John Krol and Ms. Amanda Krol

Ms. Margaret Rosa

Mr. Michael Connolly

Mr. Caleb McDonnell

Ms. Anya Cappolla

Mr. Mauricio Peyaherreta

Ms. Rebecca Hall

Mr. Matt Schultz

JC Payne

Ms. Adrienne Ekas

Ms. Angel Connolly

Ms. Katie Cawthorn Mr. Volz, manager at Weis Markets, presents a check to
Mr. William Volz, Weis Markets HHA for $400 as a donation.

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TIPS FOR SUPPORTING CHILDREN GETTING VACCINES

BEFORE YOUR CHILD’S VACCINE:

• Prepare your child for what will happen during the appointment. Typically, the older the
child, the farther in advance they should be prepared.

• Explain to your child that he will be getting a vaccine and that a vaccine is a fluid which
goes into the body to keep his body as healthy as possible.

• Explain that getting vaccines sometimes feel like a poke or a pinch in the upper arm or
thigh and that their job is to hold very still so they stay safe. Reassure that the pinch will
go away quickly. Focus on things they do have a choice in.

• Ask what would help them hold still and have them bring that to the visit. Some kids
may like to bring a special toy, a fidget, a stuffed animal or anything that helps calm
them.

• Some children believe that vaccines are a punishment because they’ve been “bad”.
Please reassure your child that this is not a punishment.

DURING YOUR CHILD’S VACCINE

• Get into a comfortable position with your child during the vaccine. You can utilize
comfort positioning such as holding your child in your lap or hugging them.

• Offer them choices where appropriate: “Which arm would you like it in?”
• Some children want to look away and some want to watch. Either choice is appropriate

and you should allow them to do so.
• Incorporate distraction for your child such as:

o Singing
o Listening to music
o Playing I-spy
o Playing a game/watching a video on a phone
o Reading a book
• Encourage your child to take a deep breath. Take a deep breath yourself. Deep
breathing reduces the discomfort from a needle and helps with relaxation.

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University of Maryland Children’s Hospital

Strong Schools Maryland Update

Hampstead Hill Academy and Teams of Ten from Strong Schools
Maryland have been working since 2017 to pass the
recommendations of the Kirwan Commission and the Blueprint for
Maryland Schools. It is now passed and funded thanks to all our
dedication, time, and hard work.

Now the first-ever Accountability & Implementation Board
(AIB) nominees were appointed. The AIB is necessary to implement the #Blueprint4MD and
monitor progress toward world-class schools for every student in the state. Find out more at
strongschoolsmaryland.org. #Blueprint4MD #SupportTheAIB. To join the HHA team and make
sure the Blueprint is implemented in Baltimore City the way it should be please contact Jill
Vasbinder Morrison [email protected] or Leana Houser [email protected]

Join Hampstead Hill Academy
and

for
Friends and Family Night Out!

Bring this flyer into Tutti Gusti on
Thursday, November 11th
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

Come join us for the November PTO Happy Hour!

November 19th @ 6:00pm

Mobtown Brewing Company

4015 Foster Avenue

Appetizers will be offered courtesy of the PTO
Cash bar

Questions?
Contact Kerry McCartney [email protected]

This is an adults only event!

FIRST SATURDAYS Patterson Park
Audubon Center
HABITAT GARDEN
VOLUNTEERS ────
Patterson Park
Join us in Patterson Park Meet at the wetland

Help build bird habitat in Audubon’s native plant gardens in garden
Patterson Park! We need volunteers to make sure they remain Uphill & northwest of
healthy habitats for the park’s birds and butterflies, as well as safe
spaces for learning and exploring. Come to weed, mulch, and plant the Boat Lake
while spending the morning outdoors with friends, family, and ────
Audubon. We’re happy to sign service learning hours for helpful
students. No experience is necessary. Registration is required and Bring Your Own
Audubon’s COVID-19 rules must be followed by all participants. Water, gloves, tools

Visit patterson.audubon.org/events for info & to register. if you have them
────

9:00 – 10:30 AM
FREE!

Registration required!
Service learning
hours!

FOLLOW US + TAG US
www. facebook.com/

PattersonParkAudubonCenter
@audubon_pattersonpark
patterson.audubon.org

NOV 20 & 27 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. Experience fall migration in Baltimore City!
Our resident birds who overwinter in Baltimore will be arriving. Saturday, November 20
No experience is necessary – perfect for beginners and experts
alike and family-friendly. Registration is required and Audubon’s ────
COVID-19 rules must be followed by all participants. Patterson Park
BYOBinoculars! Meet at the fountain

Visit patterson.audubon.org/events for info & to register. Saturday, November 27

────
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

Family

Kerplunk! Saturday Family Drop-In Art Class
In person - Creative Alliance, Marquee
Lounge
SATURDAYS | OCT 9 - DEC 18 | NOON -
3PM | All Ages
Event Type: Kids and Families, Marquee Lounge
FREE

Kerplunk! Family Art Drop-in class is great for younger kids
and families! Come join us in the Creative Alliance
Marquee Lounge to create some golden light fall themed
art projects and be thankful for our holiday season
together.

Projects:
NOV 6 | Colorful (Pasta!) Stained Glass: Create an Art-
Deco-inspired window display!
(no class NOV 13)
NOV 20 | Fabric Collage Bowls: Create a centerpiece for
your Thanksgiving table!
(no class NOV 27)
DEC 4 | Bead & Gem Mosaic Ornaments
DEC 11 | Handmade & Decorated Sketchbooks!
DEC 18 | TBD - Holiday Gift Project





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Baltimore Ceasefire Events

Take and Make: Ceasefire Peacemaking Kit What Do We Need? Community Mobile Mural
November 1 – 6 | Clifton Friday, November 5, 3:00 p.m. | Hamilton

Each kit includes a free copy of Into the Streets and other craft Join your friends to create a mobile mural. We will spend time
supplies with instructions. Call 410-396-0984 to reserve your kit brainstorming what we need from each other and from our
while supplies last. community, and how the Hamilton Branch can better serve the
teens who visit us. What do we need? What would help us thrive?
Ceasefire Window of Hope What would help us feel safe?
November 1 – 6 | Walbrook
Peace Rocks
Decorate a CD with your hopes for the future of the community Saturday, November 6, 2:00 p.m. | Southeast Anchor
and/or create a memorial for those who have fallen victim to gun
violence. All supplies will be provided by the library. Completed Join us in creating Peace Rocks for our library’s garden or your
CDs will be displayed in the library’s front windows. community’s garden.

Baltimore Ceasefire: Community Hopes Tree Ceasefire Baltimore: Breathing Art Circle
Friday, November 5, All Day | Brooklyn Saturday, November 6, 2:30 p.m. | Central Library

Fill a colorful index card with your hopes for what your Teens will learn various breathing techniques that can assist them
community can be, then use it to help decorate our branch’s when experiencing stress, or an inability to sleep. This program
indoor tree for the month of November. will meet in person (limited) and online. Participants will receive
the meeting link upon registration. Register at prattlibrary.org
PeaceFire for Ceasefire 365
November 5 & 6, All Day | Roland Park Ceasefire Painting Session
Saturday, November 6, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Decorate flags and posters for Baltimore Ceasefire 365. Help us Herring Run
make PeaceFire at the Pratt, an installation of peace flags and
inspiration posters, begun by Baltimore artist Barbara Treasure Join us for an afternoon of painting. Create works of art center
and continued by the citizens of Baltimore. around peace and healing in the city. To register for this event
please call 410-396-0996.
CeaseFire Take & Make: Peace Wreath
November 5 & 6, All Day | Cherry Hill Ceasefire Peace Pins
Saturday, November 6, 3:30 p.m.
Ceasefire Tea Candles Washington Village
November 5 & 6, All Day | Forest Park
Come make a personalized pin of your favorite leader who
Visit the Forest Park Branch or call us at 410-396-0942 to reserve promoted peace and non-violence.
your kit!
Ceasefire Connect & Create
Take & Make: Ceasefire Peace Cairn Tuesday, November 9, 3:30 p.m. | Light Street
November 5 & 6, All Day | Cherry Hill
An opportunity to engage in conversation and
Peace Cranes: Make & Take Craft Bags use fabric to create art to express emotions.
November 5 & 6, All Day | Southeast Anchor

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Children’s Author Events

W. Bruce Cameron Carole Boston
Weatherford
Thursday, October 14
1:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 17
1:00 p.m.
Facebook*
Facebook & YouTube*
Presented in partnership with
The Ivy Bookshop. Nidhi Chanani

Philip Stead Tuesday, December 14
1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 2
11:00 a.m. Facebook & YouTube*

Facebook* Susan Muaddi
Darraj
Presented in partnership with
The Ivy Bookshop. Wednesday,
December 15, 3:30 p.m.
Susan Muaddi
Darraj Hamilton Branch
Registration Required.
Wednesday,
November 10, 3:00 p.m. * ASL interpretation will be available.

Southeast Anchor Library
Registration Required.

Joyce Hesselberth

Saturday, November 13
11:00 a.m.

Waverly Branch
Registration Required.

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Family Storytime

Storytime is back!

Join us every week at Southeast Anchor Library and the Patterson Park Branch
to share stories, movement, songs, and rhymes! Masks are required, attendance
space is limited. For children 2–5 and their caregivers, all abilities are welcome.

Southeast Anchor Library Patterson Park Branch
Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m.
With Ms. Kelly With Ms. Meredith
Call 410-396‑1580 to register. Call 410-396-0983 to register.

And don’t miss Virtual Storytime Live on Facebook and YouTube. A new storytime
every Thursday at 11:00 a.m.

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Homework Help

Need some homework help this school year? Teens ages 11–18 may join the Pratt
Teens server on Discord to get LIVE homework help in English, Reading, Math,
Social Sciences, and other subjects from a Morgan State University student.

Please be advised that Discord does not allow accounts under age 13; a parent will
need to create the account for those under 13.

Drop-in hours:

Monday – Friday: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

To access the server, apply here. prattlibrary.org

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of donors to the Enoch Pratt Free Library.

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Baltimore native and Newbery Honor winner Carole Boston Weatherford
profiles hometown hero Nancy Pelosi in Madam Speaker: Nancy Pelosi Calls the
House to Order. Join us in celebrating the launch of this book!

Carole Boston Weatherford has authored more than 50 books, including three
Caldecott Honor winners: Freedom in Congo Square, Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou
Hamer: Spirit of the Civil Rights Movement, and Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her
People to Freedom and the Coretta Scott King Honor book Becoming Billie Holiday.
Her poetry, nonfiction, historical fiction and biographies focus on heritage,
culture and social justice.

This virtual program will be broadcasted on the Enoch Pratt Free Library Facebook
page and the Enoch Pratt Free Library YouTube page.

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of donors to the Enoch Pratt Free Library.

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The 2021 selection for One Book
Baltimore is Becoming Beatriz

by Tami Charles

OBONOEK Check out One Book Baltimore
programming at
BALTIMORE
prattlibrary.org/onebook

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One Book Baltimore Presents:
Becoming Debbie Allen!

ONEBBAOLTIMOOKRE

Join us for a virtual conversation between the
legendary Debbie Allen and Tami Charles.

Debbie Allen, a BFA graduate of Howard University in Theater and Classical Greek Studies,
holds four honorary Doctorate degrees, has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and is an
award-winning director/choreographer who has choreographed the Academy Awards a record
ten times. She has directed and choreographed for legendary artists such as Michael Jackson,
Mariah Carey, James Earl Jones, Phylicia Rashad, Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Gwen Verdon,
Lena Horne, Sammy Davis, Jr., Dolly Parton, and Savion Glover.

Wednesday, November 10, 11:00 a.m.

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libraries are made possible by the generous support of

This event is virtual. donors to the Enoch Pratt Free Library.

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Pinata Making with the
Artesanas of the Creative Alliance

Join the Artesanas, an award-winning and
2017 Best of Baltimore folkloric group of
talent women at the Creative Alliance, to
learn how to make a traditional piñata.

The piñata is a symbol of Mexican culture
but has evolved to be part of cultures in
other countries such as the United States.
Traditionally, in Mexico, piñatas are made in
the form of stars with 7 peaks. Piñatas were
originally used for posadas, a celebration
in Mexico and the U.S. that takes place
between December 16th and the 24th.
However, nowadays, piñatas are also used
in various celebrations, such as birthdays,
weddings, baptisms, first communions, etc.

This program is best for children ages
3+ with the help of an adult. This indoor
program is limited to 8
families and pre-registration
is required. To register, please
call the Canton Branch at
(410) 396-8548.

Tuesday, November 16, 4:00 p.m.

Canton Branch The free educational and cultural programs at Pratt
libraries are made possible by the generous support of
1030 S. Ellwood Ave.
donors to the Enoch Pratt Free Library.

prattlibrary.org

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Virtual Assemblies & Programs
for Students in November

Kids Writers LIVE! Healthy Little Cooks:
Philip Stead Power Up Your Food!
Tuesday, November 2 Tuesday, November 9
11:00 a.m. | Facebook 4:30 p.m. | Facebook &
Presented in partnership YouTube
with The Ivy Bookshop
French/English Family
FRENCH & ENGLISH Storytime/Contes en
FATuMrtlIeLDYanScTe OMuRsiYcTIME famille, français/anglais
Saturday, November 13
Presents: Reading Rocks! 11:00 a.m. | Zoom

COWeNdnTeEsdSayE, NNovFeAmMberI3LLE, Kids Writers LIVE!
FR10A:0N0Ça.AmI.S| Fa&cebAoNokG&LAIS Carole Boston
Weatherford
YouTube Wednesday, November 17
1:00 p.m. | Facebook &
Saturday YouTube
December 11, 11:00 a.m.

Family Storytime with
FireFly Farms
Thursday, November 4
11:00 a.m. | Facebook &
YouTube

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

K-12 Breakfast Me
November 2021

Monday Tuesday Wednesday 4

1 Nutrigrain Bar 2 Mini Cinnamon Rolls 3 Cream Cheese Mini
Graham Crackers Pear Bagels
Fresh Orange Banana
Ginger Gold Apple Black Plum Pear
Milk Milk Milk

8 Assorted Cold Cereal 9 Peach & Raspberry 10 Strawberry Cream 11
Nutrigrain Bar Yogurt Cheese Mini Bagel
Banana
Graham Crackers Assorted Cold Cereal Pear
Orange Juice, 6 oz. Fresh Orange Milk
Banana
Black Plum Milk
Milk

15 Assorted Cold Cereal 16 Mini Cinnamon Rolls 17 Cream Cheese Mini 18
Nutrigrain Bar Fresh Peach Bagels
Black Plum Banana
Graham Crackers Milk Pear
Orange Juice, 6 oz. Milk

Black Plum
Milk

22 Assorted Cold Cereal 23 Strawberry Banana 24 Strawberry Cream 25
Nutrigrain Bar Yogurt Cheese Mini Bagel
Banana
Graham Crackers Assorted Cold Cereal Pear
Orange Juice, 6 oz. Fresh Orange Milk
Banana
Black Plum Milk
Milk

29 Graham Crackers 30 Mini Cinnamon Rolls This institution is a
Fresh Orange Pear

Ginger Gold Apple Black Plum
Milk Milk

enu Friday
1 5

Thursday PD DAY

Peach & Raspberry Schools Closed
Yogurt

Blueberry Muffin
Banana

Applesauce Cup
Milk

Oatmeal Breakfast 12 Sweet Potato Swirl Options Available Daily at
Bun Graham Crackers Breakfast:

Banana Assorted Fresh Fruit Cold Cereal Options-
Applesauce Cup Milk Apple Cinnamon Cheerios,

Milk Multi-Grain Cheerios,
Original Cheerios,
Peach & Raspberry 19 Peach & Raspberry
Yogurt Yogurt Cinnamon Toast Crunch,
Golden Grahams, Honey
Assorted Cold Cereal Blueberry Muffin
Nutrigrain Bar Assorted Fresh Fruit Kix
Banana
Milk 1% White Milk, Fat Free
Applesauce Cup Strawberry Banana White Milk
Milk
Yogurt (Click for Nutritional
Information)
Thanksgiving 26
Holiday Menu subject to change
Thanksgiving
Schools Closed Holiday

Schools Closed

an equal opportunity provider.

November 2021

ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE LUNCH

Monday Tuesday Wednesday 4

1 Fish Nuggets 2 Chicken Broccoli Cavatappi 3 Steak Burger
Deli Sandwich Tuna Salad Boom Boom Sauce
Oven Fries
Side Salad WG Bread, 2 slices Zesty Italian Cold Cut Sub
Broccoli Vegetarian Beans
Assorted Fresh Fruit Side Salad
Assorted Milk Side Salad
Assorted Fresh Fruit Assorted Fresh Fruit
Assorted Milk
Assorted Milk

8 Pizza Cruncher 9 Cheese Steak Sub 10 Spiral Rotini w/Italian Meat 11
Marinara Sauce Cup Tuna Salad Sauce
Deli Sandwich
Celery Sticks WG Bread, 2 slices Whole White Wheat Dinner
Side Salad Vegetarian Beans Roll
Assorted Fresh Fruit
Assorted Milk Side Salad Zesty Italian Cold Cut Sub
Assorted Fresh Fruit Carrot Sticks
Side Salad
Assorted Milk
Baby Carrots Assorted Fresh Fruit

Assorted Milk

15 Beef Hot Dog on WG Bun 16 Breaded Chicken Patty 17 Popcorn Chicken 18
Deli Sandwich Sandwich Macaroni and Cheese
Oven Fries Tuna Salad
Side Salad Zesty Italian Cold Cut Sub
WG Bread, 2 slices Carrot Sticks
Assorted Fresh Fruit Celery Sticks Side Salad
Assorted Milk Side Salad
Assorted Fresh Fruit
Assorted Fresh Fruit Assorted Milk
Assorted Milk

Hamburger on Bun Sweet Chili Turkey Thanksgiving Holiday School 25
24 Closed
22 Deli Sandwich 23 Meatballs
Baby Carrots Tuna Salad
Side Salad
WG Bread, 2 slices
Assorted Fresh Fruit Confetti Corn Salad
Assorted Milk
Side Salad
Assorted Fresh Fruit

Assorted Milk

29 Fish Nuggets 30 Chicken Broccoli Cavatappi This institutio
Deli Sandwich Tuna Salad
Oven Fries
Side Salad WG Bread, 2 slices
Broccoli
Assorted Fresh Fruit
Assorted Milk Side Salad
Assorted Fresh Fruit

Assorted Milk

1 5 Friday
PD DAY
H MENU Schools Closed Daily Available Lunch
Options
Thursday
Cheese pizza Wedge Milk Options:
Turkey Pepperoni Pizza 1% White Milk, Fat Free White

Wedge Milk, Sometimes Fat Free
Deli Sandwich Chocolate Milk, Fat Free
Carrot Sticks
Strawberry Milk
Side Salad Seasonal Fresh Fruit
Assorted Fresh Fruit Apples, oranges, nectarines,
plums, watermelon, peaches,
Assorted Milk
bananas
Popcorn Chicken 12 Cheese pizza Wedge All rolls, breads, and tortillas
Macaroni and Cheese Turkey Pepperoni Pizza are made with whole grain.
Wedge
Tuna Salad Deli Sandwich Menu is subject change.
WG Bread, 2 slices Carrot Sticks
Sauteed Cabbage Side Salad Milk
Assorted Milk
Side Salad Assorted Fresh Fruit Condiments
Assorted Fresh Fruit
Lunch Daily Available Nutritionals
Assorted Milk

Sliced Turkey 19 Cheese pizza Wedge
Gravy Deli Sandwich
Carrot Sticks
Tuna Salad Side Salad
WG Bread, 2 slices
Cheez-it Crackers Assorted Fresh Fruit
Glazed Sweet Potatoes Assorted Milk

Green Beans
Side Salad

Assorted Fresh Fruit

Assorted Milk

Thanksgiving Holiday 26 Thanksgiving Holiday
Schools Closed Schools Closed

on is an equal opportunity provider.