NEWS FROM THE HILL May, 2024 HHA Ground Breaking Ceremony “But beyond bricks and mortar, Hampstead Hill Academy is a beacon of hope in our community.” Principal Matthew Hornbeck Story on page 1
Note from Principal Hornbeck Most people don’t remember what you say or do, but they definitely remember how you make them feel. The recent ground-breaking ceremony was a true feel-good event. This was four years in the making, and I’m very proud of the work it took to get us here. Usually that kind of fanfare, speeches, music, reception and so on, is reserved for a ribbon cutting ceremony when a building opens, but HHA knows how to do it right. I want to especially thank Carrie Mittenthal and Matt Cobb for their work on the ceremony, right down to the desktop gold shovels that all participants received and special save-the-date magnets. The current timeline for completion is March 2025 with occupancy taking place shortly thereafter, but we know that things happen. We are actually planning on being in the new spaces during the Summer of 2025. Also, please know that we are actively working on building a playground for grades PreK-2 that will open as quickly as possible after the building is complete. Thank you so much for all of your support. You can read Mr. Hornbeck’s opening remarks and see pictures from the groundbreaking at the end of the news magazine. Note from Assistant Principal Anderson It’s time to enroll your child for PreK or kindergarten. Children who turn four or five by September 1, 2024 are eligible to apply for school. This year, families will be required to apply online for up to five schools and receive their placement offer via email. Families will also be able to view and manage their waitlist offers online. For more information, please visit www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/pre-k-and-kindergarten-registration. On Friday, April 19th, the PTO sponsored a Glo Dance Party for grades PreK through 5 students. The kids had an amazing time dancing to the latest songs by DJ Cobb, taking pictures in the photobooth and getting creative with glo paint. We would like to thank all of the volunteers, donations and PTO for such a great time! Did you know that May is Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month? AAPI is a time to honor and celebrate the culture of Asian and Pacific Island people in the United States. As actors, journalists, musicians, scientists, activists and more, these inspiring figures have made invaluable contributions to America both in the past and today. Keep your eyes peeled for the inspiring AAPI biographies on doorways and your ears open to hear the achievements and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in the United States. Grab your picnic baskets and get ready for some fun in the sun as HHA will host Picnic in the Park in the park annex on Thursday, May 2nd from 5 – 7 pm. We will sell a limited quantity of drinks (sodas, waters, juice boxes), HomeSlyce cheese pizza and Mexican food. Don’t forget to bring your picnic blanket, chairs, food, drinks and lawn games. We hope to see you there! WELCOME TO HAMPSTEAD HILL ACADEMY 1 Mr. Hornbeck shown with HHA staff members and former teachers Ms. Jones and Ms. Spence as everyone gets ready for the groundbreaking ceremony Assistant Principal Anderson Amara L. getting Austin "Glo ready" for the dance party
VISION STATEMENT Hampstead Hill seeks to be a safe, nurturing, diverse, familyfriendly neighborhood school with rigorous, effective academic programs and exciting, engaging extracurricular activities. We believe all parents want the same thing for their children: more and better opportunities for college and career. We believe in the importance of the arts, and we want our students to be great communicators, listeners and writers. Our students will be forward thinkers, persistent, responsible, caring, dependable and healthy members of the greater community. MISSION STATEMENT Hampstead Hill Academy is a neighborhood public charter school that exists to educate children living in both our attendance area and throughout Baltimore City. Our talented staff uses research-based curriculum to develop and implement rigorous lesson plans that continuously raise the academic bar for our students. Our whole school community is dedicated to working together to challenge our students to succeed in a fair, consistent, just and joyful learning environment. Important Dates for the Month ........................................................................................................................................... 3 Top News Stories................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Grades PreK – 4 Team News................................................................................................................................................. 9 Grades 5 -8 Team News ...................................................................................................................................................... 11 Enrichment.......................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Student Support Services.................................................................................................................................................... 15 Club Updates....................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Family Information.............................................................................................................................................................. 17 PTO News and more............................................................................................................................................................ 20 Hampstead Hill Academy 500 South Linwood Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21224 410.396.9146 tel. 410.396.3637 fax www.hha47.org Matt Hornbeck, Principal [email protected] Mike Lucas, Assistant Principal – Grades 5 - 8 [email protected] Amata Anderson, Assistant Principal – Grades PreK - 1 [email protected] Fanta Kamara, Assistant Principal – Grades 2 - 4 [email protected] Hampstead Hill Academy is operated by the Baltimore Curriculum Project, a local nonprofit organization celebrating more than a decade of service and student learning in Baltimore. Laura Doherty, President [email protected] www.baltimorecp.org HHA News from the Hill Magazine is published monthly for the families and community of HHA Editor Publisher Geraldine Swann Matt Hornbeck Magazine contributors: HHA staff, Club coordinators and Community Organizations WHAT’S INSIDE 2
• Thursday, May 2, 16, 23, 30 – Adult ESL Class 5-8 pm • Thursday, May 2 – Festival on the Hill 5-7 pm • Tuesday, May 7, 14, 21, 28 – Adult ESL Class 5-8 pm • Friday, May 10 – Orange Friday • Friday, May 10 – Middle School Dance 4:30-6:30 pm • Tuesday, May 14 – School Closed Election Day • Tuesday, May 14 – PTO Restaurant Night at Homeslyce 11 am-10 pm • Wednesday, May 15 – School Family Council Meeting 3 pm • Thursday, May 16 – Orange Thursday • Friday, May 17 – School Closed Professional Development • Tuesday, May 21 – PTO Meeting with Election 6 pm • Monday, May 27 – School Closed Memorial Day • Thursday, May 30 – Multicultural Festival 5:30-7:30 pm • Friday, May 31 – Orange Friday MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD IS NOT ON THE DISTRICT CHRONICALLY ABSENT LIST Any student absence for any reason, including excused absences, causes your student to miss valuable instruction time. Baltimore City Schools follows the State of Maryland requirements for reporting absences. If your child misses 10% or more of any portion of the school year, she/he will be put on the chronically absent list for that period of time. For example, if school has been in session 50 days and your child has been absent 5 days, that is 10% of the year so far and she/he would be put on the chronically absent list. Thanks to HHA parents and family members and our amazing teachers who make learning exciting, HHA had an overall attendance rate of 97% in October! But there are still 40 or so students who have been chronically absent so far this year. Although even excused absences count towards the chronically absent total, communication with the school is key. Every time your child is out, make sure your child’s teacher knows by sending a note in Dojo. Please review the chart to fully understand when your child will be considered chronically absent. 180 Days of School Number of Days in School Approximate Date Number of Absences for Your Child to be Considered Chronically Absent 50 11/8 5 75 12/20 7.5 100 2/6 10 125 3/18 12.5 150 5/1 15 180 6/11 18 IMPORTANT DATES THIS MONTH PLEASE CHECK HTTPS://HHA47.ORG/PARENT-STUDENT-CALENDAR/ FOR THE PARENT AND STUDENT ACTIVITIES CALENDARS ALSO CHECK THE BACK OF THE MAGAZINE FOR EVENT FLYERS 3
MCAP BEGINS MAY 6 TH - HELP YOUR CHILD DO THEIR BEST! The Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) in grades 3 – 8 is scheduled for May 6, 7, 8 and 9 (reading) and May 20, 21 and 23 (math). The MCAP is administered just once each year. The test includes open-ended written responses as well as multiple-choice questions. Our students are as ready as any student in Maryland, bar none. Parents can help by making sure students are relaxed, rested and have a good breakfast on test days. Please email testing coordinator Jen Shaffer at [email protected] with your questions. Remember that breakfast is free to all students starting at 7:40 am. Students MUST be on time for the start of school by 8 am and present every day to do their best on the test. SAFETY FIRST The sidewalk along both sides of the old playground at Linwood and Fleet is closed. This means you and your child must cross at a crosswalk and use the sidewalks that are open to safely enter and exit the school. You may have to walk a minute or two longer each way so plan accordingly. Your child should not exit your car in the middle of the street because this is against the law and very dangerous for your child. In fact, because of cars stopping traffic to let children out into traffic, barriers have been put up along Linwood Avenue that prevent curbside drop off. Please set a good example for your child and other children by not jaywalking during the morning rush or after school. This is also very dangerous. This includes HHA staff, who should set the standard. HHA is currently working with DOT to mitigate the pedestrian congestion, and to create safer routes to get into and out of the building. An additional amount of time (6 seconds) was added to the red lights at Eastern and Linwood and Eastern and Kenwood to provide more time for our students to safely get to and from recess in Patterson Park. Within weeks, new crosswalks will be painted in the middle of Linwood and at Streeper and Fleet Streets. Additionally, there may be a red-light camera added on Eastern Avenue. We want to thank the hundreds of families who have adjusted their morning and afternoon routines to safely accommodate the construction project. We appreciate the effort it takes to do the right thing and park a couple of blocks from school and then walk using crosswalks to avoid unsafe traffic conditions. CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM IS DOWN, KEEP YOUR CHILD OFF OF THAT LIST As the year comes to a close and students take the state assessment, please make sure to focus on attendance and being on-time. You should know your child’s absentee record for the year. If not, you can check their report card, Dojo message your child’s homeroom teacher, or see someone in the main office. If your child is getting anywhere near 18 total absences, they will appear on the district’s “chronically absent” list that requires intervention. Many families with children absent between 9 and 14 days have been the focus of our efforts to educate everyone on the definition of chronically absent (missing 10% or more of the school year to date or 18 days or more days for the year) and improve the overall school attendance. Please get your child to school each and every day and bring a doctor’s note when they are too sick to attend. A reminder that excused absences still count towards the chronic absenteeism rate. SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING PREK ENROLLMENT FOR 2024-2025 While we hope to implement universal pre-kindergarten in the next couple of years, PreK is not currently mandatory. Until June 2nd, any student who: 1. will turn 4 by 9/1/2024 AND 2. has an IEP and/or is income eligible AND 3. resides in HHA’s attendance area will be enrolled. As of June 2nd, PreK enrollment will be open to all other students. Factors will include the address of the student as well as sibling, income, IEP and ESOL status. It is our hope that all siblings will be admitted to PreK, but that is not a guarantee and families should definitely keep other options open. There are usually about 120 - 140 families vying for 42 available PreK spaces. IF YOU HAVE A CHILD WHO WILL TURN FOUR BY SEPTEMBER 1ST AND ANOTHER CHILD CURRENTLY ATTENDING HHA, PLEASE MAKE SURE TO APPLY FOR A PRE-K SPOT. WE WANT TO MAKE CERTAIN ALL SIBLINGS ARE CONSIDERED. TOP NEWS STORIES 4
B3 SMASH HIT FOR 15TH YEAR! Saturday, April 13th was the occasion for HHA’s signature fundraiser event of the year! The PTO's 15th Annual B3 (Bingo, Bidding, and Bites) fundraiser brought in more than $30,000 in much-needed funding for our school. Proceeds are still being counted, but the grand total will exceed $30,000. More than a dozen sponsors of the event, local restaurants and businesses, donated a variety of superb dishes and desserts. Standouts included Kneads, Homeslyce, Mizu Sushi, Nacho Mamas and Stuggy’s. Special thanks to B3 Committee Co-Chairs Cait Drake and Liz Hines and Committee Planning Members Jill Vasbinder-Morrison, Katie Stewart, Shelley Bohlen and Rob Ankenbrand. There were more than 125 silent auction items valued at thousands of dollars that included Ravens tickets, O’s tickets, Mission Barbeque with the Principal, Principal for a Day, lunch with the AP’s, B-More Licks with many different staff members, VIP seats at next year’s spring musical, theme baskets and family memberships to area attractions. A big thank you to all of the parents who put together grade level gift baskets. They were a hit! Also, thank you to Glen Schatz for handling the cash and Venmo, and to DJ Cobb, for being such an amazing bingo caller. Thank you to social media guru Trish Schellenbach for promoting our event and to Katie Stewart for all of her design support. Also, a huge shoutout to Carrie Mittenthal for her instrumental work negotiating the maze of requirements to get the necessary permits. Please remember our B3 sponsors when spending your hard-earned dollars. us Saturday, April 13th for HHA’s largest fundraiser of the year, and for a rocking good time. This is an adult event where beer and wine are There will be a silent auction, great food from dozens of area restaurants, and bingo! CHECK OUT THE JOB OPENINGS AT HHA After careful consideration, two outstanding candidates have been offered positions at HHA next year, and they accepted! There is only one teacher level position left to fill for next year. HHA works to attract and keep the very best teachers. Principal Hornbeck always says he is more like a talent manager than a principal. Nothing is more important to student success than the teacher. Even in this tight job market, we received dozens of resumes from talented teachers from City Schools as well as across Maryland and the nation interested in teaching at our school. We have a four-part process that includes the following: • resume screen, • phone interview, • 1/2 day visit to HHA to tour our school, teach a sample lesson, and provide an on-the-spot writing sample, and • a check of references. In addition to posting the job openings on our website, we continue to participate in regional teacher recruitment fairs. Recognition goes to HHA Academic Coaches Katie Johnson, Megan Tyson and Matt Cobb for their leadership in selecting new faculty members. KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT FOR 2024 - 2025 If you live within our attendance area, from Broadway to Haven Street and Eastern Avenue to Boston Street, and you are planning to send your child to kindergarten at HHA next year, please register your child online at www.baltimorecityschools.org. Your child must turn five years old by September 1, 2024. Everyone had a great time at B3! Thank you to everyone who made this event such a huge success! 5 There are always happy, smiling faces at HHA!
THE ECLIPSE WAS A BLAST! Five minutes after dismissal on April 8, 2024, hundreds of students and dozens of staff walked over to Patterson Park to view the solar eclipse. Baltimore was not quite in the Zone of Totality, but it was super cool and eerie. The next solar eclipse will be August 24, 2044 in a little more than 20 years, so our kindergarten students this year will be 25 years old and working or in grad school. Special thanks to the HHA PTO for having the brilliant presence of mind to order 900 solar eclipse glasses for use by students and staff. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3! Complete Your Parent/Family Survey Today! bit.ly/CitySchoolsFamilySurvey Let the district know what is working at HHA and what we could do better. 6 Thank you to the PTO for supplying glasses to students and staff who wanted to watch the solar eclipse
TELL US WHAT YOU THINK Do you have a compliment or a complaint? If you do, use the link below to let us know. You can leave or name or be anonymous. We just want to hear from you. You can also submit this form from our website at www.hha47.org. We hope to hear from you soon! https://forms.gle/uVpHykw4N5AeaRGb7 Over 100 HHA middle school students participated in GLSEN’s Annual Day of (No) Silence on Friday, April 19th. Sponsored in-house by the Open Doors Gender and Sexuality Alliance, the event seeks to bring awareness to the silencing effect that bullying and harassment has on LGBTQ+ students or those perceived to be LGBTQ+. Teachers make accommodations for participants by allowing the use of whiteboards or other digital platforms for in-class communication or students complete projects or assessments that do not require speaking. Students who take the pledge remain silent until the ‘breaking the silence’ rally at Patterson Park at the end of the day. According to the 6th grade Open Doors Member Mae Mittenthal, “Day of Silence is important because we want to acknowledge people who feel silenced by others.” It’s a powerful show of advocacy and support, and Open Doors will continue to lead the charge. 7 Using signed pledge cards, Open Doors members create a display highlighting this year’s theme: Rise Up, Take Action. Open Doors members deck the 3rd floor halls with red, black, and white, the Day of Silence colors. Students participated in the Day of Silence photo booth during lunch and held up signs to show what they were thinking. Students ‘Break the Silence’ in Patterson Park at the end of the day. PARENTS ARE INVITED TO JOIN US FOR THE LAST SCHOOL FAMILY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE SCHOOL YEAR WEDNESDAY, MAY 15TH AT 3 PM THIS MEETING WILL BE IN PERSON AND ON ZOOM. LINK IS ON THE PARENT CALENDAR.
2023-2024 QUARTER 3 PRINCIPAL’S LIST AND HONOR ROLL Congratulations to students in grades 1 -4 who achieved the high academic achievement of Principal’s List or Honor Roll for Quarter 3 of the school year. In first grade, the Principal’s List is for students with ALL P’s and all 1’s and 2’s in conduct in ALL CORE SUBJECTS (math, ELA, science and social studies). For grades 2 - 4, the Principal’s List is for students with ALL E's in ALL CORE SUBJECTS (ELA, math, science, social studies) and all 1’s and 2’s in conduct. For grades 2 - 4, the Honor Roll is for students who earn an E or a G in ALL CORE SUBJECTS and all 1’s and 2’s in conduct. Students in grades 5 - 8 are recognized for their scholarship, leadership and citizenship through the Leaders Go Places program. Students in grades 1 – 4 who achieve Principal’s List for all four quarters will receive the Principal’s Award at the end of the year closing ceremonies. A list of Principal’s List and Honor Roll students for Quarter 3 is located at the end of the news magazine. END OF THE YEAR CLOSINGS Grade 8 - Tuesday, June 11th Kindergarten – Wednesday, June 12th – 8:30 am PreK – Wednesday, June 12th – 10 am – Patterson Park Grade 1 – Wednesday, June 12th – 11:15 am Grade 2 – Wednesday, June 12th – 12:15 pm Grade 3 – Wednesday, June 12th – 1:15 pm Grade 7 – Thursday, June 13th – 8:30 am Grade 5 – Thursday, June 13th – 9:30 am Grade 6 – Thursday, June 13th – 10:30 am Grade 4 – Thursday, June 13th – 11:30 am NEWS FROM THE HHA CHARTER OPERATOR BALTIMORE CURRICULUM PROJECT BCP is thrilled to announce the list of participants for the "Are You Smarter than a BCP Student" Gala, which will be held on May 13th at the Baltimore Museum of Industry. The event will feature 8th grade students from City Springs, Pimlico and HHA, with Henry Sierra-Levin representing HHA. The team of three 8th grade students will compete with three adult celebrities, including Kenny Clash, COO of Enoch Pratt Library, Alexandria Adams, ED of Elev8 Baltimore and Nick Greet, Member of the Maryland State Board of Education. Tom Hall, host of WYPR's Midday, will be the quiz show's emcee. The HHA community is invited to attend the event and cheer on HHA and the other BCP students. To find out more about the event or to purchase tickets, please visit baltimorecp.org 8
PREK Ms. Klenk and Ms. Kaminaris: In math, students are learning to compose and decompose numbers, addition and subtraction. In reading, students have learned most letter sounds and will review these sounds for the remainder of the year. Some digraphs such as th, sh and ch will be introduced. In celebration of the letter sounds, students will have an ABC Countdown to Summer. A paper copy of this calendar was distributed in folders, and an electronic copy was posted on Dojo. There is also a copy on the PreK windows. Please check every day to see what the daily theme is and consider joining us for our alphabet fun! Students really enjoy participating in the daily alphabet activities. This month, the final school field trip will take place. The trip will be to the Baltimore Zoo on Friday, May 24th. Please see your child's folder for a permission slip and more information. Permission slips and money are due by Friday, May 17th. Also, please mark your calendar for the PreK closing ceremony Wednesday, June 12th at 10 am. The end of the school year tends to be really busy so please continue to check your child's folder and Dojo for communication regarding end of the school year celebrations and activities. KINDERGARTEN Ms. Maciel, Ms. Wallis and Ms. Parker: In April, students discussed the signs of spring, cleaned up trash in the park on Earth Day, and went to their first assembly. Everyone looks forward to May, starting with the field trip to the Robinson Nature Center on Friday, May 3rd . On Friday, May 24th, students will celebrate Storybook Day. More information about this special day is coming soon. In addition, students will read new stories in their storybooks, learn grammar rules for writing in language, learn about addition and subtraction in math, and discuss plants in Core Knowledge. As the school year comes to an end, students will prepare for 1 st grade. Please encourage your child to be more independent, practice problem solving and follow classroom rules without being reminded. There are also a few end of year events coming up, so please make sure you are checking ClassDojo and your child's daily green folder for important information. As always, thank you for all of your support! GRADE 1 Ms. Bierley, Ms. Clary and Ms. Munoz: Students have received information about the field trip to the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, May 28 th . Please make sure to have the payment and the permission slip returned as soon as possible. Also, it is very important to be safe when coming to school by using the crosswalks at each street corner. As the school year comes to an end, you will receive information regarding upcoming activities for your child and exciting school wide events. Keep an eye on Class DoJo to avoid missing anything. The air conditioner has been turned on in the building. If your child tends to be cold, please make sure she/he has a navy-blue sweater or sweatshirt (no hood) that can stay in their locker/cubby. As the weather warms up, students can be easily distracted. Remind your child to finish the year strong. With the combined effort of teachers and parents, the students will be ready for the next school year. GRADES PREK – 4 TEAM NEWS 9 PreK students had a great time doing the ABC Countdown to Summer with chalk In kindergarten, B is for Busy Bees in FFLature Class
GRADE 2 Ms. Bonner, Ms. Douglas and Ms. Zoll: Happy May, and it will be a busy month! Students will have their spring MAP testing during the second week of May. Please check Class Dojo for more information as testing times and dates vary for each class. On May 9 th, students will go to Towson University to see A Year With Frog and Toad. Please continue to check Class Dojo and your student's folder for the most current information. Students are in the final weeks of school. Let's finish strong with attendance and getting work in on time! GRADE 3 Reading – Ms. Knudsen: Students have been working hard to prepare for the upcoming MCAP test. They have learned various strategies over the last few months with this month being on paragraph writing. Students reviewed the parts of a paragraph, and were taught how to use graphic organizers like a t-chart and a Venn diagram to organize their thoughts. They also learned and practiced pre-writing skills such as pre-reading, highlighting important information in the text and writing a rough draft. They have practiced their rate and accuracy of typing as well. They also, continue to read their curriculum text and master skills learned, such as the use of text evidence, learning new vocabulary words through context clues and writing in complete, detailed sentences. Language/Social Studies – Ms. Ziemba: Students are learning how seeds are alike and different, and are having fun learning through experiments and hands on activities. They work in groups and create multiple projects that show what they are learning in class. Math - Mr. Bradbury: It is now time for the all important MCAP assessment. Students will have the opportunity to show what they have learned this year. To prepare for the math portion, they have been using warm up questions at the beginning of each class period to revisit material previously covered this year. In addition to reviewing, they are charging ahead with the area and perimeter unit. An example of a figure used to find the area and perimeter of is pictured to the right. Everyone is looking forward to a fantastic month of May! GRADE 4 Reading – Ms. Conrad: The Blue Jays just finished reading The Golden Touch where they learned about theme. The Gophers and Bulldogs are currently reading The Cruise of the Dazzler and are learning about point of view. Students have been writing paragraphs using the 'hamburger' format. This begins with the main idea, ends with a closing sentence, and includes important details in the middle. Keep up the great work! Language/Science - Ms. Green: Students have learned about soils, rocks and landforms. They also learned about their senses, and are having fun with circuits. A science fair is set for Thursday, June 6th. Students' projects are due on Wednesday, May 29th and will be judged on June 6th by school staff and select parent volunteers. Families, be sure to check over your student's question. Is it testable at home? After judging is complete, families are invited to come in to see their student's work and walk the project gallery. Check Class Dojo for more info regarding the science fair timeline in May. Math – Ms. Ahearn: The Gophers and Bulldogs are learning about the four operations (multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction) with decimals. The Blue Jays are learning about the four operations with fractions. Students work in groups to determine the differences and similarities in seeds 4 th grade students learned about the physics behind roller skates, ice skates and skateboards and then took a field trip to SkateZone to see what they learned in action! 10
GRADE 5 Reading – Ms. Pellegrini-Gaither: Students will take the MCAP assessment this month in ELA. This assessment takes place on May 6, 7, 8 and 9. Your child is preparing and practicing in-class for this important test. On testing days, please make sure your child is well-rested and has eaten a good breakfast before coming to school. In addition to MCAP, the Robins and Owls are working on Unit 3, Changing Perspectives, and the Pandas will explore a variety of informational texts this month about science, sports and history. Science – Ms. Ruppenthal: Throughout May, students will learn social studies using the Social Studies Alive curriculum. They will learn about the events leading up to the American Revolution starting with the French and Indian War. Students will participate in various activities throughout this unit. They will also complete an action research project about the previous unit, Save the Bay. Students will create a poster and video that raises awareness about an issue the bay is currently facing. Math – Ms. O’Connor: After finishing work with volume, students learned about finding area of squares and rectangles with fractional and mixed number sides. They recently started work on geometry and learned about the properties of polygons, as well as the coordinate plane. Students have also been practicing their fact fluency skills in class, and continue to produce great work as they prepare to move into middle school. GRADE 6 Humanities – Mr. Farber: Students completed a short writing assignment after spring break where they imagined that there was a chapter in Bronx Masquerade about themselves, and they wrote a brief narrative and expressive poem in the style of the novel. Please ask your student to show you their project, as they were excellent! Students recently began reading Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis, and are talking about "rules to live by." They are also gearing up for the MCAP English test, which will take place May 6, 7, 8 and 9. In social studies class, students are finishing the unit on Ancient Greece, and will soon move onto the final ancient civilization, Rome. Science – Ms. Poole: Scientists have started the final unit of the year called, How does water shape our world? In this unit, students will explore the rock cycle, as well as the processes of weathering, erosion and deposition, with the goal of being able to explain how those processes affect the shape of the land. Students will also investigate and become experts on a National Park and will explain how weathering, erosion and deposition shape their park. These processes occur around us in the natural world. Next time you take a walk or go on a hike, look and identify signs of weathering, erosion and deposition. Math – Ms. Bentil: This month, students will complete the Statistics unit by graphing data and calculating measures of center and variability. They will then pose a statistical question to investigate and answer using graphs and numerical summaries. Students will also review previous units in preparation for the Math MCAP Test on May 20 and 21. Please encourage your child to work on their 6th Grade IXL Skill Plans at home to review for the test. Also, encourage them to refer to the online notes to help with reviewing and to study for tests and quizzes. The notes are found on Google Classroom under "links." GRADE 7 Language Arts – Ms. Locke-Jones: Students are reading Miracle's Boys by Jacqueline Woodson. The novel tells the story of Lafayette, Charlie and Ty'ree Bailey, brothers orphaned by the tragic deaths of their parents. The entire novel takes place over the course of two days, a Friday and a Saturday, though it incorporates flashbacks to earlier events as well. GRADES 5 – 8 TEAM NEWS 11 5 th grade Leaders Get Ready students had so much fun at the LGR Quarter 3 field trip to Sky Zone
Science – Mr. Lohrman: Students will learn about how the uneven heating of the earth results in changes in weather. Students are learning how radiation from the sun heats the ground which then heats the air through conduction causing the air to rise into the atmosphere through convection. Math – Mr. White: Students will continue to prepare for the Math MCAP assessment. Students can visit the practice test site at https://support.mdassessments.com/practice-tests/math/ Some details about the practice test: • Familiarize yourself with the Format: Practice tests can help you understand the types of questions that will be asked, the test format, and the topics covered. This will give you a sense of what to expect on the assessment days. • Practice Time Management: As you take the practice tests, pay attention to the time you spend on each question. This will help you manage your time during the actual assessment. • Review Mistakes: If you get questions wrong on the practice tests, take the time to understand why. This will help you avoid similar mistakes during the actual test. • Seek Help if Needed: If there are topics you find challenging, don't hesitate to ask your teacher or classmates for help. It's important to address any uncertainties before the assessment. Good luck to all the students taking the Math MCAP assessment! May your preparation lead to success on test days. GRADE 8 Language Arts – Ms. Kosmer: Students will prepare for MCAP, and continue to read To Kill A Mockingbird. They will work through characterization, conflict and setting. The class has been reading some of the novel chapters in two parts. In the first part, they do a Reader’s Theater and then the second part the reading from the novel. For each chapter, they have completed text dependent questions. Pre-Algebra/Algebra 1 – Mr. Pratta: Students will continue to prepare to ACE their end-of-year exams. Each day, students will prepare by reviewing earlier units and completing practice tests. US History – Mr. Ball: Students are preparing for the MCAP test. They are practicing and reviewing the foundational skills that they will need to be successful on the assessment. They have been examining the Era of Reform of the mid-1800s and analyzing how successful these reforms were in improving the lives of Americans. Next, students will analyze the causes of the Civil War to determine which actions brought the nation closer and which actions pulled the country further apart. They will then analyze the Civil War to determine what factors and events influenced the outcome of the Civil War. Finally, students will end the year by learning about Reconstruction and its impact on American society. 12 8 th grade students had an educational field trip to the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company to see Romeo and Juliet Please remember to vote on Tuesday, May 14th . Your vote counts!
LEADERS GO PLACES Leaders Go Places is a rigorous middle grades leadership program that motivates students to achieve excellence in scholarship, leadership, and citizenship. Students earn rewards and recognition for reaching the following benchmarks: In the third quarter, 76% of our middle school students made level which included 33% reaching the highest level - Platinum. To celebrate these accomplishments, students who achieved a Leadership Level earned a field trip. For third quarter, students spent the day at Urban Air in Middle River. Rewards are always more fun when they are earned and over 200 students celebrated their accomplishments last month. Students who are on-level in the fourth quarter will be invited to attend Guppy Gulch Water Park in Pennsylvania on Monday, June 3 rd . The fourth quarter LGP deadline is Friday, May 24th . HEALTH Ms. Stanton: Students are learning about financial wellness. They are tackling concepts like needs vs wants, goods and services and saving money. Middle school students are learning about planning for their financial futures by reflecting on why managing money well is important and identifying the challenges that get in the way of saving money. They are also practicing budgeting and creating a personal budget based off a career of interest and their likely adult expenses. This quarter, HHA is partnering with Financial Educators at Fulton Bank to allow grade 5 – 8 students the opportunity to learn from financial experts. PHYSICAL EDUCATION Mr. Edwards: PreK and kindergarten students will continue to develop spatial awareness and locomotor movements using different tag and territory games. Grades 1 – 4 students will refine throwing and kicking skills, and will play field games in Patterson Park. Grades 5 – 8 students will also be in Patterson Park. Students will practice offensive and defensive strategies during soccer, ultimate frisbee and various other field sports. FOOD FOR LIFE Ms. Satterlee: Students have been tasting a variety of nutrient-rich foods and learning how to meet their bodies' nutritional needs. They have also created nutrient-rich dishes and healthy eating plans. ENRICHMENT Students who made an LGP level had a great time at Urban Air 13
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC Ms. Alexander: The month of May is an exciting time for students participating in HHA's instrumental music program. Grade 7 and 8 guitar, violin and cello students are practicing to perform chamber music at the Baltimore Museum of Industry for the "Are You Smarter than a BCP Student?" annual fundraiser on Monday, May 13th. On Wednesday, June 5th at 5:30 pm, please join us for the final instrumental music showcase of the school year, with performances by HHA's student musicians. We hope to see you there! DRAMA Mr. Jones: May is a time of renewal, less rain (hopefully), and a time when the weather is getting warmer. With that in mind, this is the time in drama to plant the seeds that theater is universal. The younger students are exposed to stories that feature spring, and the grade 3 students learn about the stories from Africa. Grade 4 and 6 students are learning about the Greek myths, and grade 5 students are being exposed to Italian theater. Grade 7 students will be busy making Japanese masks, and grade 8 students will conclude their cultural tour by researching the American musical. LIBRARY If your student loves to write or illustrate, please have them share their work with us. Reminder - ALL library books should be returned as SOON as your student is done reading them so others can enjoy them. ART Ms. Butcher: Middle school students went to Patterson Park to sketch landscapes and then made them into acrylic paintings. ELEMENTARY MUSIC Ms. Tarbert: Early education students are having fun singing during music class. Music for this class is selected from curriculum integrated music lessons. NATURE EXPLORATION Ms. Riorda: Spring has sprung in Nature Exploration! All students are actively engaged in outside learning activities. Elementary students are exploring the biodiversity found in Patterson Park through scavenger hunts and journaling, and middle school students are investigating the food webs of owls and are dissecting barn owl pellets. Grade 7 students are experimenting with the properties of water and will sail the boats they build in the pond to test their buoyancy. 14 4 th grade students begin a violin group Drama students made Japanese masks in class The youngest authors and illustrators have been celebrated in the HHA library HHA students take part in pond studies at Patterson Park
GIFTED AND ADVANCED LEARNING PROGRAM (GAL) Ms. Guitian and Ms. K. Smith: Students in grades 2,3 and 4 spent the last weeks in April creating a special product to showcase their independent learning. Posters, models, games, and demonstrations are a few of the creative ways students have shared their newfound knowledge. ESOL DEPARTMENT NEWS Ms. Berlin: Students finished learning about the five senses. They engaged in multi-sensory activities to learn about the sense of smell, taste, touch, hearing and sight. They are currently working on reinforcing skills in class, such as writing numbers, writing letter sounds, spelling words, oral language and listening. The young multilingual learners are doing amazing work and continue to show growth every day! Ms. Hicks: Grade 1 students are learning about different animals and how they grow. They are also learning about birds and their nesting capabilities, and about the life cycle of a butterfly. Grade 2 students continue to learn about the water cycle. They have been learning new vocabulary words about the water cycle. Ask your child what does evaporation mean? Precipitation? They are enjoying learning about the Earth and why water is so very important for us. Ms. Brezenoff: Grades 3 and 4 students are building their reading skills in different ways. Veteran multilingual learners are using academic language to discuss fiction and nonfiction works that they are reading. Newer students continue to master new sounds and are reading longer texts. They are also learning that writing what they hear is even more challenging than reading what they see! Mr. LaBarr: Starting the week of April 29th, students in grades 5 and 6 started to take the WIDA MODEL test. WIDA MODEL Online is an English language proficiency assessment for students in grades 1-12. As a flexible, on-demand assessment, this test can be administered at any time during the school year, depending on the needs of the district, school, teacher or student. Scores from WIDA MODEL Online can be used to predict student performance on ACCESS for ELLs. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES 15 2 nd grade students learn about the life cycle of the butterfly
SPECIAL EDUCATION Ms. Shaffer: May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental Health awareness month has been observed in May in the United States since 1949, reaching millions of people in the United States through the media, local events and screenings. This observance was started in the United States in 1949 by the Mental Health America organization (then known as the National Association for Mental Health). Each year in mid-March, Mental Health America releases a toolkit to guide preparation for outreach activities during Mental Health Awareness Month. During the month of May, Mental Health America, its affiliates, and other organizations interested in mental health, conduct a number of activities which are based on a different theme each year. de will receive a limited number of income-eligible after, outdoor active play time, a s and dinner. The program begins at 2:40 pm concludes at 5:30 pm. Parents at school. If you are interested in a need-based Castelan at [email protected] for an application. EXCITING CHESS CLUB NEWS The HHA Chess Team, under the direction of Ms. Anya Cappolla and coach Theo Epstein, has done extremely well this year in tournament competitions. Recently, the team took 18th place in the High School National Competition. They tied for 17th place but placed 18th on tie breaks. All winning schools above them were high schools. Also, the HHA Bug House team of Spencer C and Lillian G took 19th place in the US. At this national tournament, chess players Archer D, Calvin B, Spencer, C Lillian G, Grayson H, MJ K, Timothy B, Marvin H, Cameron C, Lincoln H, and Rhett M may have played the hardest chess matches of their lives and most of the time, against high school students. Chess players like these inspire other kids at HHA and beyond to learn and play chess. Just one week later, four chess team players represented HHA at the BKCL Invitational Citywide Elementary School Championship, where elementary member schools sent their best chess players to compete for the top places in the city. Dr. Brooks, Director of Children and Family Success from Mayor Scott’s office, attended the tournament and delivered inspirational remarks to everyone. At this tournament, our HHA players swept the majority of top place trophies! In addition to winning First Place Team Trophy, our four players won First place individual trophies: Cameron C – 1 st place in Grade 2, MJ K and Grayson H – 1 st place in Grade 4 and Lillian G - 1 st place in Grade 5. Just another week later, at the Maryland State Championship that brought together over 500 of the best Maryland chess players and over 100 Maryland schools, HHA Primary and Elementary school teams won the top two trophies in their grade sections: Our primary school team of Cameron C (2nd grade), Marvin H (3rd grade) and Adeline B (4th grade) won second place in Maryland! Our elementary school team of five: Grayson H (4th grade), Valeri D (5th grade), Timothy B (5th grade), MJ K (4th grade) and Luca G (5th grade) won the First-place trophy in Maryland! In the Championship section, Spencer C (6th grade) and Lillian G (5th grade), at a separate location, played in the highest sections for middle school (combined 6-8) and Elementary School (combined K-5) respectively. They played 5 games over two days and each game lasted over 2.5 hours. Lillian came in 14th in all of elementary schools and Spencer came in 15th in all of middle school chess players in Maryland! CLUB UPDATES 16 HHA Chess players at the Elementary Citywide Tournament holding their winning trophies HHA Chess players at the High School National Competition
Moreover, the month of April culminated in HHA’s representation at the US National K - 6 Championships in Columbus, OH. Cameron C (2nd grade) and Spencer C (6th grade) together with almost 1,600 competitive chess players from K-6 grades from 43 states in the US came together at the Columbus Convention Center to compete for the top placements in the national chess world. Spencer C (6th grade) beat all his previous records and took the 1st place GOLD medal in his class (U1199) at the K-6 Blitz Championship! It is Spencer’s first gold medal from the national competitions. His previous national records are silver and bronze. Congratulations to all our hard-working chess players on their impressive success just in one month of April! We wish them continued success as they enter their competitions in May! Spend some time learning about this state assessment for your child at the Maryland State Department of Education at https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DAAIT/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 during school arrival and dismissal times. Also, ask them to be mindful of smaller children to avoid accidentally bumping them. THE COUNTDOWN CONTINUES • 83% of the school year is completed • 149 of our 180 student days have passed • There are 2 school days left until our 3-8 grade students take the MCAP Assessment in reading and math beginning in Monday, May 6, 2024. FAMILY INFORMATION Chess players hold up the winning trophies from the Maryland State Championship At the USCF K - 6 Nationals in Columbus, Ohio, Spencer C took the 1 st place Gold medal in his class 17
PARENT'S ACADEMY The goal of Parent Academy is to provide Latino parents with the tools and skills to build their capacity and confidence to support students academically, socially and emotionally. Monthly workshops are hosted as well as weekly ESOL and technology classes. Also, twice a month since March, there has been a social worker facilitating support groups in Spanish focusing on positive parenting, personal development and more. TIPS FROM THE PRINCIPAL Please help us prepare your child for upper elementary, middle school, high school, and eventually college and career by thinking about: 1. Practicing Time Management - Time management is a challenge, especially for kids and teens. The more you talk about setting daily and short-term goals, the better. All HHA students receive an agenda book to keep track of assignments, projects, field trips, deadlines, etc. Help your child manage their agenda book but remember not to nag. If they don’t have an agenda book, buy an inexpensive one at the store. 2. Making To-Do Lists - Making to-do lists is a skill that will serve your child well and help them become independent in middle and high school. 3. Limiting Cell Phone Use, Gaming, and Screen Time - Finally, it is difficult for children to safely negotiate social media. There is too much adult content and too many emotionally fraught social media pitfalls. Screen time consumes more than eight hours a day for most children in America. Your child will benefit from limiting screen time, including gaming, social media, and Youtube/cable tv shows and movies. Talk about screen time with your child in advance. Help them learn to unplug. If your child plays an online game with friends, ask her/him to unplug the headphones so that you can monitor what is being said. Consider asking your child to play online games when you are in the room. Know who your child is playing with online. And please don’t let your child sleep with their phone in their bedroom. Phones should be charged overnight in another room. Your child will sleep much better if their phone is not beeping and lighting up all night long. Rested children get better grades. Help your child harness the power that comes with technology! See an extensive report on the dangers of social media, including Principal Hornbeck talking about his experience and HHA’s response. https://www.wmar2news.com/homepage-showcase/social-medias-impact-on-students-as-told-by-a-baltimore-principal 18 In the Parent’s Academy, parents meet with a social worker, learn how to use Google products and get support regarding their youngest students from Ms. Berlin Please mark your child’s name in all of their school items. If an item is placed in Lost and Found and a name is not on the item and is not claimed after one week, it will be donated to charity!
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 news magazine will include this chart so students and parents can review monthly attendance data. Congratulations to the 3 rd Grade Team for having the highest attendance average for April! Month April Attendance Percent HHA Average 94.90% Grade 3 95.67% Grade 2 95.46% PreK 95.12% Grade 8 95.00% Grade 7 94.92% Grade 6 94.89% Kindergarten 94.82% Grade 5 94.65% Grade 4 94.64% Grade 1 92.18% Yearly Attendance Percent HHA Average 95.43% Grade 3 96.04% Grade 2 96.01% Grade 8 95.91% Grade 6 95.91% Grade 7 95.61% Grade 4 95.48% Grade 5 95.34% Kindergarten 94.69% PreK 94.48% Grade 1 94.32% UNIFORM REMINDER The HHA student uniform is a collared navy-blue shirt or the no-cost HHA student school shirt with tan or khaki pants, shorts or skirts. Shorts and skirts may not be shorter than fingertip length. Jeans are not permitted. If your child needs an extra layer in the classroom, we 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 classrooms. STUDENT ATTENDANCE 19 Monday, May 6th to Friday, May 10th
Mr. Hornbeck’s Remarks at the Groundbreaking Ceremony Thursday, April 18, 2024 Good morning everyone, and welcome to your neighborhood school, Hampstead Hill Academy. We are one of the best schools, by all measures, in the State of Maryland. Today marks a truly remarkable occasion as we gather for the groundbreaking ceremony of a project four years in the making. I’d like to especially thank BCP President Laura Doherty and BCPSS Chief of Staff Alison Perkins-Cohen for their support over the last two decades, and especially for their support on this particular project. I have to say that I was not aware of the traffic enforcement aspects of my position. 20 years in, I’m still learning things. It’s all good, but turning over ½ of your city block to become a construction site in the middle of the school year has required a great many staff and parents to change their habits. We appreciate your patience and good humor as we work to bring our vision to life. I’d like to point out that there are more than 900 of the highest performing students in the State in session behind you right now. And more than 100 of the most talented educators and support staff are in the middle of teaching and helping them. Through thick and thin, through construction noise and impossibly large class sizes, our dedicated teachers remain steadfast in their commitment to our students' education, and for that, I am endlessly grateful. None of this would be possible without the unwavering support of our partners, the Baltimore Curriculum Project and Baltimore City Public Schools. To our esteemed BCP Board members, Senate President Ferguson, City Councilman Cohen, Delegates Robbyn Lewis, Mark Edelson, and Baltimore City Comptroller Bill Henry– your advocacy and dedication to our community are truly inspiring. I’d like to recognize the generous support of our funders and donors. The Goldseker Foundation, The Abell Foundation, France MerrickFoundation, Middendorf Foundation, Sherman Foundation, The Charles T Bauer Foundation, Richman Foundation, and the State of Maryland – your contributions have been the lifeblood of this project, and we are eternally grateful. A special shoutout to our general contractors at Whiting-Turner especially Superintendent Ben Border, our architects at Ewing Cole, and our talented Owner's Representative Bob Proutt – your expertise and dedication have been and will continue to be invaluable every step of the way. At the heart of this project lies our unwavering commitment to our students and teachers. Our goal has always been to provide a nurturing environment that supports the whole child. With the addition of 9,545 square feet of space, including a new gymnasium, classrooms, and improved facilities, we move closer to realizing that vision. But beyond bricks and mortar, Hampstead Hill Academy is a beacon of hope in our community. We believe in providing our students with a well-rounded education that extends far beyond the confines of the classroom. Clubs, sports, extracurricular activities – these are the building blocks of a vibrant school community, and we are proud to nurture each and every one of our students' passions and talents. Finally, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you who have contributed, big or small, to this project. Your generosity and support have been the driving force behind our success. To the parents, former parents, and extended family members who have contributed – your belief in our mission means the world to us. Thank you for entrusting us with the most precious part of your lives – your children. We take that trust to heart, and we promise to continue to strive for excellence in everything we do. Today, as we break ground on a new chapter in the history of Hampstead Hill Academy, let’s remember that it is not just about the buildings we construct, but the lives we touch and the futures we shape. Together, on this Baltimore City corner, let's build a place to play and learn for thousands of children for decades to come. Thank you so much for coming today. Mr. Hornbeck delivers remarks at the Groundbreaking Ceremony
The Groundbreaking Ceremony – Thursday, April 18, 2024
A Special Thank You to Our Volunteers… Our PTO Officers: Jill Vasbinder Morrison, Katie Stewart, Glenn Schatz, Lilly Prado, Angel Connolly, Jodi Naasz, Charles Eddington, Brandi Glover and Michael Schoonmacher, to everyone who supported B3. Also, thank you to everyone who helped with the various April activities and to the following people: Adrienne Ekas Anya Cappolla Jim Hamilton Kahealani (Kahea) Chai Luke Shimek Liz Witte Kimberly Proctor Yan Zhao-Hylkema Vasiliki Georgakakou Rebecca Hall Jessica Schoonmaker Rachel Alexander Jeanette Beaudry Stephanie Moore Melissa Sandlin Michelle Fullmer Amy Tang Luke E. Dave Jamison Please remember to sign in when you volunteer so we can acknowledge you on this page.
Principal’s List – April, 2024 Andrade Martinez, Carlos Alejandro Aldinger, Oliver Aleman-Cruz, Ashley Algin, Lydia Almazo, Elena Andrews, Sabrina Andrews, Savannah AnKenbrand, Olivia Arteaga Ramos, Alonso Balomas, Alexander Balomas, Lena Bastiany Mendez, Leilani Beaudry, Adeline Bektas, Nursel Betts, Isaac Blood, Benjamin Blood, Henry Bober, Silvija Bohlen, Tessa Bottari, Camilla Boyd, Taron Boyd, Penelope Bradbury, Ivy Bradbury, Owen Bravo Romero, Oliver Braxton, Josiah Braxton, Caleigh Brennen, Ariel Brown, Josiah Brown, Jack Bryant, Aiden Bujanda, Sebastian Cable, Julian Campbell, Finley Candia- Garcia, Yuleysi Cannon, Tori Cardillo, Leoni Carpenter, Naomi Castillo, Joshep Cawthon, Caden Chabot, Celeste Chandar, Leonidas Chimborazo, Ayden Christino, Evangeline Conney, Deondre Contreras, Niko Contreras, Sophia Cotherman, Greyson Couteau, Louisa Dach, Cooper Decker, Ramsey Del Rosario, Juancho Javier Denning, Samuel Dobbins, Abigail Encalada Estrella, Ryan Field, Faith Flores-Cornejo, Ardiles Fraser, Grace Frye, Parker Fullmer, Enzo-Emmanuel Garcia Arellano, Dayanne Garcia Gonzalez, Cynthia Garcia-Gonzalez, Santiago Gomez Astudillo, Louis Gorham, Joshua Goytia Garcia, Aaron Gursel, Ozan Hairston, Nala Hall, Regina Hampton-Glunde, Marvin Hardee, Macy Heaney, Caleb Henson, Kennard Hernandez, Misael Hernandez Cruz, Michael Hernandez Parrales, Alexa Hernandez-Gonzalez, Daniela Ho, Lincoln Ho, Grayson Hoffman, Saylor Hollak, Tau Humes, Lennon Hylkema, Benjamin Hylkema, Olivia Isaula, Genesis Jackson, Henry Joda, Amy Jolley, Eleanor Jones, Bodhi Judkins-Milles, Jayden Juknevicius, Jack Katzenstein, Michael Katzenstein, Abel Kavanagh, Evelyn Kilareski, Riley Knorovsky, Levi Knudsen, Wyatt Koscianski, Alexander Krause, Robert Krause, Michael Krol, John Krueger, Davis Krueger, Colt Lam, Amity Leon-Candia, Christopher Letsebe, Lesedi Lieb, Hannah Likhitesh, Aanya Liu, Ryan Lloyd, Morgan Lovett, Tessa Lovett, Moira Macchia, Nora Macchia, Elizabeth Maciel, Eloise Madrigal- Galindo, Gael Maloni, Rhett Marin Bautista, Ivan Martinez, Carlos Mathioudakis, Leo Mathioudakis, Niko Mattox, Jackson McCartney, Claire McCartney, John McGowan, Shea Megali, Katherine Mendez, Dominic Menke, Bradley Mentis-Berczynski, Emilia Merguerian, Theo Merrigan, Bedford Miller, Dylan Minihan, Casey Mittenthal, Ted Monge Canas, Alisson Monserrate, Dino Moore, Everly Morris, Aniyra Morrison, Molli Mosallaie, Aaren Moss, Louisa Moussa, Annika Naasz, Violet Naasz, Quinn Nelson, Gerard Nelson, Nora Nelson, Hilary Neponuceno Moran, Katia Obeng, Enoch Obeng, Isaiah Obileye, Skylar ONeil, Isla Orellana Gaspar, Raquel Otis, Stella Parris, Yoel Perez, Liam Pieschel, Kaya Polo, Luis Pomento, Jonathan Pomento, Annette Popham, Ada Porter, Emily Porter, Owen Puggi, Dominic Pupek, Owen Quartana, Charlize Ramirez Lopez, Mireya Ramirez Perez, Yoni Ranson, Dallas Reddinger, Rye Riddick, Carter Rios Galindo, Emely Rivas Duran, Mia Roberts, Harper Rodriguez, Emery Rodriguez Carter, Mya Rosas Torres, Ethan
Ross, Harlem Rytina, Aiden Sampaio, Mia Sawyer, Ethan Sawyer, Logan Schatz, Elliott Schellenbach, Piper Schultz, Alejandro Scott, Maya Serafi, Sophie Sheubrooks, Leonard Sink, Wade Smith, Kali Sotirchos, Athena Spence, Zachary Stanton, Zyla Taylor, Nola Tilghman, Kelsie Tyson, Harper Ulloa Castillo, Daneyri Urquhart, Jasper Urquhart, Penelope Vaughan, Justice Vaughan, Damico Velasquez Maldonado, Jayden Velasquez-Castillo, Laurence Vincent, Nora Vincent, Eli Webb, Beckett Webb, Madelyn Williams, Brooks Wilson, Selah Xolalpa Miguel, Camila Zamora Barchi, Gia Zelic, Sead Zuniga-Lopez, Sofia Honor Roll – April, 2024 Adams, Zariah Adarkwah-Yiadom, Princess Adarkwah-Yiadom, Stephen Aguilar, Franklin Aleman Zelaya, Danis Allen, Angel Almazo, Pedro Almazo, Leonardo Alvarado-Hernández, Valeria Alvarez-Aguilar, Kyara Amador-Hernandez, Maia Amaya-Portillo, Wilson Anderson, Austin Andino Urbina, Bella Ben Abdallah, Mohamed Beresford, Joshua Bista, Kristina Bohlen, Seth Booth, Logan Campos, Luka Cano-Candia, Lucino Casimiro, Jacqueline Cielo-Medina, Dana Connolly, Lola Connolly, Brecken Contreras-Diaz, Christian Cuautle-Ventura, Eric Cypress, Lakenya Desmond, Emerson Dickens, Zamari Diggs, Aislyn Diggs, Ava Dircio Cardona, Joan Drake, Jackson Farber, Madelyn Fawcett, Rhys Fraser, Bentley Frye, Emma Fullmer, Ethan Funez, Iris Furstenau, Chloe Gafar, Rayama Gahagan, Etta Galindo-Cruz, Abdiel Gavarrete, Mayrin Gomez-Astudillo, Christopher Gonzalez, Jorge Graham, Jackson Guarnaccia, Renato Guidry, Haden Guzman, Isabella Harris, Lily Heim, Jamari Holcomb, Jullian Homsher, Wyatt Johnson, Quinn Jones, Mark Keola-Lee, Naseem Kucuk, Atlas Lee, Amara Lieb, Hazel Lovett, Maxwell Lu, Amy Madella, Jacob Madrigal Galindo, Carlos Marcos-San Pedro, Harry Marin-Bautista, Gael Mata Orellana, Emanuel Mathena, Mariah Melgar-Aldana, Wuiliams Meria-Parks, Gia Minihan, Terence Molina-Hernandez, Jose Munoz, Maximiliano Navarro-Martinez, Elias De Jesus Nguyen, Thai Son Noyola De La Cruz, Ricardo Ochoa Tenezaca, Oscar Omweg Von Kelsch, Axel Osteen, Philip Parsons, McKinley Pearson, Eliana Pelaez-Yanza, Nayeli Penaherreta Cappolla, Cameron Peral Garcia, Mateo Perry, Rhylee Purnell, Blake Ramirez Flores, Josep Ramirez Flores, Elizabeth Randolph, Melliana Ranson, Dash Ray, Alani Rodriguez, Abigail Rosas Torres, Emily Santiago- Lopez, Katalina Sassafras, Riyan Schoonmaker, Luke Selassie, Isaiah Selassie, Ilanah Shiraaf, Zafar Smith, Gerald Smith, Karter Stratton Szmajda, Quinn Sumler, Leonte' Taylor, Arlo Tenezaca Quito, Eileen Terreros Prado, Leo Tlatenco Moran, Kevin Torres-Cuba, Keisha Villacorta Garcia, Genesis Wahl, Finnegan Warren, Ariah Wyatt, Rashaen Xolalpa-Miguel, Ariel Yupa Cuzco, Kylie Zivic, Kensington
MAY EVENT DATES MAY 21 - PTO Meeting MAY 8- Coffee Table MAY 14 - Restaurant night PTO MAY UPDATES Election Time!! There will be several PTO board member openings at the end of the school year. The openings are: Vice President, Secretary, and two At-Large Board Member positions. All HHA parents and staff can nominate someone or themselves for a position. Each position is for a two-year term. You may submit multiple nomination forms. If multiple candidates are interested in running for the same position, an election will be held at the PTO meeting on May 21, 2024, at 6 p.m. Please submit the online form, fill out the paper form included in this newsletter, or send nominations by email to Carrie Miitenthal at [email protected] by May 10, 2024, at 5 p.m. If you have any questions please reach out to the PTO by email at [email protected] Questions? Email [email protected] Find us on Facebook HHA PTO B3 WAS A HIT! B3RAISEDOVER $30,000! THANKYOU! B3 Was a hit! Thank you everyone who Volunteered, from dropping items off to coming in and help set up! Thank you to our Chairs Cait Drake and Liz Hines!! LIGHT UP THE NIGHT DANCE Highest Attending someone special & me dance! Great to see everyone dancing and having fun!
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restaurant night Where fundraiser Ditch the dishes! Order dinner, Dine-in or Pick-up or Delivery! When May 14th What How Dine in, pick up pr Delivery! Must order over phone, In person or online at Homeslyce.com No 3rd party sites (like grub hub). (443) 501-4000 Option 3 900 S Kenwood Ave. Baltimore, MD 21224 No code needed Portion of all sales will be donated to HHA. OPEN 11 AM -10 PM Homeslyce
restaurante noche de recaudación de fondos Dónde ¡Deshazte de los platos! Ordene la cena: ¡para llevar, o para cenar! Cuando 14 De Mayo Qué Cómo ¡Al realizar el pedido ¡para llevar, o para cenar! Una parte de todas las ventas se donará a HHA. ABIERTO 11 AM - 10 PM (443) 501-4000 Option 3 900 S Kenwood Ave. Baltimore, MD 21224 Homeslyce
Thursday, May 9 Rain Date: Bring a blanket and your picnic! We will have chalk and bubbles for the little kids. Please bring lawn games for all to enjoy! We will sell a limited amount of juice boxes, soda, HomeSlyce pizza (all $1 each), plus homemade Mexican bites. THURSDAY, MAY 2 5:00-7:00 PP Annex Northeast corner of Linwood & Eastern Ave FAMILY PICNIC
Jueves, 9 de Mayo Fecha de lluvia: ¡Trae una manta y tu comida campestre! Tendremos gis y burbujas para los niños pequeños. ¡Por favor, traiga juegos de jardín para que todos disfruten! Vamos a vender una cantidad limitada de cajas de jugo, refrescos, pizza HomeSlyce (todo $ 1 cada uno), además de bocadillos caseros mexicanos. JUEVES, 2 DE MAYO 5:00-7:00 PP Anexo Esquina noreste de Linwood y Eastern Ave FAMILIAR PICNIC
Extended care is no longer available. If you have not already signed up for HHA’s Busy Bees summer enrichment camp, come one, come all. It’s low cost (need-based scholarships are available) and includes high quality fun featuring HHA teachers. Smaller groups, lots of engaging projects and activities, fun field trips and great friends are waiting.
KINDERGARTEN PLACEMENT ASSESSMENT DAYS! Are you planning on joining the kindergarten class at Hampstead Hill Academy in August? If so, it's time to register and sign up for a placement assessment appointment. To ensure that the beginning of the year runs smoothly, we assess all kindergarten students before the start of the 2024-2025 school year. Each appointment is approximately 20 minutes long. When your child is fully registered for kindergarten, please make an appointment as soon as possible to get your preferred time. Appointments can be made via email to Academic Coach, Katie Johnson, at [email protected] or through the main office at 410-396-9146. July 11th&July 16th Hampstead Hill Academy Formore information please contact: Katie Johnson at [email protected] Hampstead Hill Academy: 410-396-9146 If you are unable to attend an assessment day, your child will be placed into a temporary homeroom until the assessment can take place during the first week of school.
DÍAS DE EVALUACIÓN DE LA UBICACIÓN EN EL JARDÍN DE INFANCIA ¿Está pensando en incorporarse a la clase de jardín de infancia de Hampstead Hill Academy en agosto? Si es así, es hora de registrarse y apuntarse para una cita de evaluación de colocación. Para asegurarnos de que el comienzo del curso transcurre sin problemas, evaluamos a todos los alumnos de kindergarten antes del comienzo del curso escolar 2024-2025. Cada cita dura aproximadamente 20 minutos. Cuando su niño este completamente registrado para kindergarten, por favor haga una cita lo mas pronto posible para obtener su hora preferida. Las citas se pueden hacer a través de correo electrónico al entrenador académico, Katie Johnson, en [email protected] oa través de la oficina principal en 410-396-9146. Julio 11th&Julio 16th Hampstead Hill Academy Paramás información, póngase en contacto con Katie Johnson at [email protected] Hampstead Hill Academy: 410-396-9146 Si no puede asistir a una jornada de evaluación, se asignará a su hijo a un aula temporal hasta que pueda realizarse la evaluación durante la primera semana de clase.
May & June Programs PROGRAMS: ALL AGES Summer Break Baltimore Kick Off Party Saturday, June 1, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Join us in kicking off Summer Break Baltimore with an awesome day of crafts, snacks and fun! Trinidad and Tobago Baltimore Steel Orchestra Performance Thursday, June 6, 6:00 p.m. The Trinidad & Tobago Baltimore Steel Orchestra has been providing the finest authentic Caribbean steel drum music since its founding in 1971. Enjoy a demonstration and performance by members of the ensemble. National Backyard Game Day... Inside! Friday, June 21, 3:00 p.m. Beat the heat and play some fun backyard games within the comfort of the library! PROGRAMS: CHILDREN & FAMILY Monday Wondernoons Mondays, 3:15 p.m. Create something wonderful with us this month. Enjoy a different craft every Monday! Who's Who: Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Edition May 1 – 15, 3:30 p.m. Celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month with the Southeast Anchor Library! Learn about people who have achieved, created, and performed great things through an interactive fact find in the library. Southeast Anchor Library 3601 Eastern Avenue Monday - Thursday: 10:00 - 8:00 Friday & Saturday: 10:00 - 5:00 WEEKLY STORYTIMES Baby & Toddler Storytime Tuesdays at 12:00 pm An interactive storytime program with music and movement. Family Storytime Thursdays & Fridays at 11:00 am An interactive storytime program with music and movement.
May & June Programs cont’d PreK Art: Fingerprint Fun Saturday, June 22, 1:30 p.m. Get messy with paint and create works of art with the stroke of a finger! PROGRAMS: TEENS Intro to Tabletop Roleplaying Games Mondays, May 6 & 13, June 3 & 10, 5:30 p.m. D/GM Mica Fetz and Wizard-Knight Gaming Instruction teach an easy to use set of game rules. Work with other players to develop your own corner of the multiverse in this fun introduction to Tabletop Roleplaying Games (TRPGs). Before Gary Gygax published the original Dungeons & Dragons rules, in 1974, there was already a band of gamers in the Midwest playing a precursor of the original TRPG. They called it Kriegsspiele and some of the adventures took place in Braunstein and other tales grew up around the vast dungeons beneath Blackmoor castle. A part of our time will be spent crafting our story world, but most of our time will be spent playing! Origami Hanboks & Kimonos Friday, May 17, 2:00 p.m. Come learn about traditional dress in Korea and Japan, while trying out some beginner friendly origami folding activities to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Month. Southeast Anchor Library 3601 Eastern Avenue Monday - Thursday: 10:00 - 8:00 Friday & Saturday: 10:00 - 5:00 Fun with Haiku Thursday, May 2, 3:00 p.m. Learn about Haiku poems, then write and illustrate your own! Diamond Art Painting Wednesday, May 8, 3:30 p.m. Create fun pictures using colorful gems with diamond painting. PreK Art: Edible Mosaic Saturday, May 11, 1:30 p.m. Learn how to make edible art! Rainbow Art Wednesday, June 5, 3:30 p.m. Create works of art with many colors! Cardamom & Clove Henna: The Science of Henna Saturday, June 15, 1:30 p.m. Did you know? Every henna artist is a chemist! Learn about the chemistry of henna with Cardamom & Clove Henna — from henna's beginnings as a leaf to the beautiful stain it creates that adorns the body. Join us for this science-centered program, and leave with a new understanding of henna and your very own henna design while supplies last.
Mayo y Junio Programas PROGRAMAS: TODAS EDADES Fiesta del Comienzo de Summer Break Baltimore sábado, 1 de junio, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ¡Celebra el comienzo de Summer Break Baltimore con un día de manualidades y diversión! Trinidad and Tobago Baltimore Steel Orchestra Concierto jueves, 6 junio, 6:00 p.m. Disfrute de un concierto de música caribeña con Trinidad & Tobago Baltimore Steel Orchestra. ¡Día de Juegos del Patio Trasero… Adentro! viernes, 21 de junio, 3:00 p.m. ¡Disfrute de los juegos del patio trasero sin salir al calor! PROGRAMAS: NIÑOS Y FAMILIAS Los lunes de Maravilla lunes, 3:15 p.m. Crea algo maravilloso este mes. ¡Disfruta de una manualidad diferente cada lunes! Quien Es: Mes de Herencia Asiático-Americano y Nativo de la Polinesia 1 – 15 de mayo, 3:30 p.m. ¡Celebra el mes de Herencia Asiático-Americano y Nativo de la Polinesia! Aprende sobre gente quienes hayan conseguido y creado cosas maravillosas en esta búsqueda de datos en la biblioteca. Southeast Anchor Library 3601 Eastern Avenue Lunes - Jueves: 10:00-8:00 Viernes y Sabado: 10:00-5:00 LECTURA DE CUENTOS SEMANAL Cuentos para bebés y niños pequeños Martes a las 12:00 pm Un programa de narrativa interactiva con música y movimiento. Cuentos familiares Jueves y Viernes a las 11:00 am Un programa de narrativa interactiva con música y movimiento.
Mayo & Junio Programas cont’d Arte Preescolar: Diversiones con Huellas Digitales sábado, 22 de junio, 1:30 p.m. ¡Diviértete con pintura y crea una pieza de arte con los dedos! PROGRAMAS: ADOLECENTES Introducción a Juegos de Rol Sobremesa lunes, 6 y 13 de mayo, 3 y 10 de junio, 5:30 p.m. Mica Fetz y Wizard-Knight Gaming Instruction enseñaran a jugar con reglas simples. Trabaja con otros jugadores para desenrollar tu propio rincón del multiverso en esta introducción divertida a juegos de rol sobremesa (TRPGs). Pasaremos parte del tiempo desenrollando nuestro mundo de cuentos, pero pasaremos la mayoría del tiempo jugando. Hanboks y Kimonos de Origami viernes, 17 de mayo, 2:00 p.m. Ven y aprende sobre el vestido tradicional de Corea y Japón mientras intentas origami para celebrar el mes de Herencia AsiáticoAmericano y Nativo de la Polinesia. Southeast Anchor Library 3601 Eastern Avenue Lunes - Jueves: 10:00-8:00 Viernes y Sabado: 10:00-5:00 Diversiones con Haiku jueves, 2 de mayo, 3:00 p.m. ¡Aprende sobre los poemas Haiku y después escribe uno! Pintura de Diamantes miércoles, 8 de mayo, 3:30 p.m. Crea una imagen divertida usando gemas coloradas. Arte Preescolar: Mosaico Comestible sábado, 11 de mayo, 1:30 p.m. ¡Aprende a crear arte comestible! Arte de Arcoiris miércoles, 5 de junio, 3:30 p.m. ¡Crea una pieza de arte con muchos colores! Cardamom & Clove Henna: La Ciencia de Alheña sábado, 15 de junio, 1:30 p.m. ¿Sabias que cada artista de alheña también es químico? Aprende sobre la química de alheña con Cardamom & Clove Henna. Los participantes recibirán su propio diseño de alheña hasta agotar existencia.
Discover new worlds, passions, and dreams through books! Baltimore-area children in fifth grade or younger with a Pratt Library card can earn FREE ADMISSION for themselves and 3 others to Port Discovery Children’s Museum by participating in the Ticket to Discovery Book Club. Sign up at any Pratt location May 1 – 31. Details at prattlibrary.org/discovery
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¡VARIAS UBICACIONES EN SU COMUNIDAD! ¡Visite headstartbaltimore.org AHORA para registrarse! Servicios de aprendizaje gratuito a niños con atención de alta calidad Entorno limpio y seguro con acreditadas profesores y aprendizaje presencial Pocos estudiantes por cada instructor Desayuno, almuerzo y refacciones todos los días Tableta Samsung Galaxy (Prestada por la Biblioteca) Asistencia a la familia para la búsqueda de un empleo Apoyo a la familia de la matrícula para la educación continua PROGRAMA HEAD START Programas educativos de temprana edad ¡ACEPTANDO INSCRIPCIONES DESDE AHORA! EDADES DESDE LAS 6 SEMANAS 3-4 AÑOS HASTA LOS 2 AÑOS PROGRAM Early Head Start 3 UBICACIONES Head Start 6 UBICACIONES