HHA Parent News Magazine November, 2016

HAMPSTEAD HILL ACADEMY

PARENT NEWS MAGAZINE

NOVEMBER, 2016

HHA MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS KEEPING FIT AND HAVING FUN
AT THE PTO SPONSORED BEE FIT

Welcome to Hampstead Hill Academy!

Vision Statement

Hampstead Hill seeks to be a safe, nurturing, diverse, family-friendly 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.

Hampstead Hill Academy Note from Principal Hornbeck…
500 South Linwood Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21224 What could be more American than apple pie
and voting? It’s fall and our family had a great
410.396.9146 410.396.3637 fax time picking apples and pumpkins at Larriland
www.hha47.org Farm (www.pickyourown.com/). I made a great
apple pie - made even better with fresh apples.
Matt Hornbeck, Principal [email protected] The four of us finished it off in less than 24
Arleen Proto, Assistant Principal [email protected] hours. The changing leaves, cooler weather,
and walks with our dog are some of my favorite
John Paz, Assistant Principal [email protected] things about this season. Also, if you haven’t
noticed, there is an election underway for the
Hampstead Hill Academy next President of the United States. Our family
is operated by the Baltimore Curriculum Project, a local nonprofit regularly volunteers to encourage people to get
out and exercise the hard won right to vote. It
organization celebrating more than a decade wasn’t that long ago that the law prevented
women and anyone other than white men from
of service and student learning in Baltimore. voting. No matter who you decide to vote for,
just do it. Early voting is in full swing in
Laura Doherty, President [email protected] Maryland. The nearest early voting location to
John McGill, Director of Academic Affairs [email protected] HHA is at the Southeast Anchor library at
Eastern Avenue and Conkling Street. You can
www.baltimorecp.org vote there from 8 am - 8 pm through Thursday,
November 3rd. When early voting ends, you
HHA Parent News Magazine is published monthly for the families and have one more chance to vote on Election Day,
community of Hampstead Hill Academy Tuesday, November 8th at your polling place.

Editor
Geraldine Swann
Director of Community Outreach

Publisher
Matt Hornbeck, Principal

Magazine contributions from:
HHA staff

Club coordinators
Community Organizations

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IMPORTANT DATES THIS MONTH What’s Inside…

 11/2, Parent Workshop, Differential Instruction, 8:15 – 9:30 am Top News Stories page 4
 11/3, PTO Tutti Gusti Night, 3-8 pm
 11/4, PreK-5 No Uniform Day – All students Purple Friday  Current HHA information along with
 11/6, Daylight Savings Time Ends, Turn Clocks Back 1 hour upcoming events
 11/7, Schools Closed, Parent Teacher Conferences
 11/8, Schools Closed, Election Day News from the Teams page 6
 11/9, Fire Drill
 11/10, High School Choice Meeting, 5:30 – 6:30 pm, Dinner included  What your child is doing in class along
 11/11, Report Cards Sent Home with resource, enrichment and ESOL
 11/11, Quarter 1 Leaders Go Places Recognition Ceremony, 8:15 am information
 11/12, Alumni Breakfast and Capture the Flag 9 – 11 am
 11/14, Candygrams (Ends 11/21) & Snack Sale (Ends 11/23) Club/Activities News page 11
 11/14, Individual Picture Day
 11/15, Open House 8:20-10:20 am  Updates and announcements for the
 11/15, Chat With Matt, 5:30 pm many clubs offered at HHA
 11/15, PTO meeting in the library, 6 pm
 11/16, Hero Flu Shots Administered Family Information page 13
 11/16, School Family Council Meeting, 3 pm
 11/16, PTO Restaurant Night at Sajhoma 4 - 8 pm  Issues important to our parents on a
 11/17, Family Paint Night, 5:30 - 8:30 pm variety of subjects
 11/21, Lock Down Drill
 11/22, English Support Group, 8 – 9 am PTO News page 15
 11/23, Spanish Support Group, 8 – 9 am
 11/24 and 25, School Closed, Thanksgiving  News from the Parent/Teacher
 11/28, Spirit and Snack Sale Begins Organization at HHA
 11/30, Wellness Committee, 3 pm
Student Attendance page 16
A COMPLETE CALENDAR WITH ALL ACTIVITIES LISTED IS
 How is your child’s grade level doing
LOCATED AT THE END OF THE NEWS MAGAZINE monthly and yearly

Let Us Know What You are
Thinking page 18

 Use this form for any question,
comment, concern or suggestion you
may have

THANK YOU FOR BEE FIT 2016

A sincere thank you to the PTO and the Bee Fit committee, Shelbi
Brookshire, Rob Bush, Sally Kervin, Erica Oakley and Devon Ritchie, for
their help to make the PTO Bee Fit such a fun, energizing day for our
students. A special thanks to all of the volunteers that gave their time and donated items. Students in all grades
enjoyed tug of war, relay races, different versions of dodge ball, stretching, moving, and just being outside on such a
beautiful day! The PTO raised a total of $8,742.66. Winners for the various prizes were: Urban Pirates Field Trip -
Kaminaris (K) with $1015; Creative Alliance Field Trip - O'Conner (5) with $535; $100 and over raffle - Zoo
Membership Sofia Joslin - 1st grade; Aquarium Sleepover Max Mueting - 4th grade; Sports Memorabilia Herbert Price
Ojagh - 2nd grade; Phelps Swim School Dylan McCartin - Pre-K; Coppermine Eva Rugel - 2nd grade. Visit hha47.org to
see all the pictures from this event.

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TOP NEWS STORIES

HHA FEATURED ON PUBLIC RADIO: FIFTY YEARS AFTER THE COLEMAN

REPORT, SCHOOL INTEGRATION AND ACHIEVEMENT GAPS IN BALTIMORE

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Coleman Report, a landmark study led by then Johns Hopkins University sociologist James Coleman. The
study found an enormous achievement gap on test scores between black and white children and was the basis for the busing programs of the 70’s
to achieve racial balance in schools. Still, Baltimore’s school system, like many urban systems throughout the nation, remains highly segregated.
It’s a point of frustration for Ted Davis, a political scientist at the University of Delaware. "We are 60 years beyond Brown, 50 years beyond the
Civil Rights Act of 1964 and all of these reports: the Moynihan Report, the Coleman Report,” he said between sessions at the Coleman Report
conference. “And we’re still dealing with this issue in terms of disparities in educational outcomes in particular in terms of academic achievement."
In East Baltimore, there’s a school that shines as an exception. Hampstead Hill Academy is an elementary and middle school of close to 800
students next to Patterson Park. To read and hear the full report by YPR reporter Jonna McKone, check out our homepage at www.hha47.org.

HOPE WRENN, DIETITIAN FOR CITY SCHOOLS, VISITS HHA

On Wednesday, October 19th at the School Family Council meeting, Ms. Hope Wrenn, Dietitian for
City Schools, spoke about the school lunch menu. She informed the group about the calorie content
per grade level and the components that must be in the weekly lunch menu. She also spoke about
the upcoming choices that students will have if they are vegetarians and an app that will be available
so parents can use their phone to find out the nutritional information about meals on any given day.

Nissrin Gehawi, an 8th grade student, interviewed Ms. Wrenn about Nissrin: Why are
her position with City Schools. Below is the interview.
drinks like water not
Nissrin: How would you describe your job?
Wrenn: I would say that it's fun, like working on a puzzle. There's a included in school
lot of pieces you have to consider when doing my job.
lunches?
Nissrin: What educational background do you need for your job?
Wrenn: I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Science and a Bachelor’s of Wrenn: Water doesn't
Science in Food and Human Nutrition.
have any calories so I

don't really count it as

a food, but school Ms. Wrenn and Nissrin Gehawi

cafeterias are required

to have it available nearby.

Nissrin: How did you get interested in this job/field? Nissrin: What short or long term goals do you have regarding foods
Wrenn: I always loved preparing food. being offered to students?
Wrenn: I would like there to be less processed foods and to remove
Nissrin: What do you enjoy about your job the most? artificial dyes/etc. from the food.
Wrenn: I love meeting students and getting feedback.
Nissrin: Do you take dietary restrictions into consideration when
Nissrin: What’s a typical day like in your job? planning school lunches?
Wrenn: I have to type menus a month in advance, answer emails, Wrenn: Yes, like peanut butter or gluten-free foods. It’s always a
solve food problems from schools and answer lots of questions from case-by-case situation, though.
various cafeteria managers.
Nissrin: Do you plan school lunches for Maryland or just Baltimore?
Nissrin: How do you choose the foods that go on lunch menus? Do Wrenn: I only plan school lunches for Baltimore City.
you ever put food on lunch menus that you did not want as a kid?
Wrenn: I’ve quickly learned that just because I like a certain food Nissrin: Do you make the final decision for what goes on the school
doesn't mean students will, and I might not like foods that students menus?
do. To actually choose the foods, I have to really follow the USDA Wrenn: No, I have a manager that helps me make final decisions.
guidelines and figure out how we can make the food with the
ingredients at the lowest possible costs. Nissrin: Is there a part of your job that you dislike?
Wrenn: I would have to say that I dislike the salespeople. There are
people constantly calling trying to sell me ingredients for school
lunches.

Nissrin: How long did it take to get used to your job?
Wrenn: I came from healthcare, so it took me about a year to get
accustomed to my current job.

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NO-UNIFORM DAYS HHA OPEN HOUSE

As a result of the parent surveys, “no-uniform days” for all students American Education Week—November 14-18, 2016—presents all
in grades Prek-5 will occur on Friday, November 4th, January 20th, Americans with a wonderful opportunity to celebrate public
March 31st and June 9th. In addition, students will have the education and honor individuals who are making a difference in
opportunity to be out of uniform on Orange and Purple Fridays, ensuring that every child receives a quality education. In recognition
picture day, school spirit days and other special events. Please refer of this special time, HHA will host an Open House for parents on
to the newsletter and the HHA website for “no-uniform day” Tuesday, November 15th. Parents can visit from 8:20-10:20 am. On
information. this special day, parents will have the opportunity to see the
instructional programs in action. Parents are asked to quietly
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES observe in a designated area of the classroom. This is not a time for
individual conferences. Light refreshments will be available.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH
GIFTED AND TALENTED
On Monday, November 7th school will be closed for parent/teacher
conferences. Conferences will take place from 8 - 10:50 am and PROGRAMMING AT HHA
12:50 - 2:30 pm. If you would like to reserve a conference time,
please stop by the school office and complete a reservation form. HHA staff work hard to make sure all students are provided with a
We will do our best to honor your request. Please call the office at challenging and rigorous curriculum. We have a dedicated Director
410.396.9146 on Thursday, November 3rd to confirm your of Enrichment, Laura Guitian, who provides limited pullout
appointment time. instruction to identified gifted students. This pullout instruction is
usually provided for six weeks for 45 minutes a day or several times
APPLICATIONS FOR THE LOTTERY a week. In addition to this, Ms. Guitian works closely with all 29
homeroom teachers to design and implement high-quality student
AND PRE-KINDERGARTEN portfolios that include exemplary student work. To learn more
about our gifted and advanced learning program please check out
Spread the word to family and friends that applications for the http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/domain/10186.
lottery and pre-kindergarten are available at HHA. The lottery is
held for students at all grade levels who do not live in the zoned JOIN US AND CHAT WITH MATT
area for the school. If you do not live in this area and would like for TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH AT 5:30 PM
your child to attend HHA, you can pick up an application at school or
visit this link www.baltimorecityschools.org/Page/15408. The lottery PRIOR TO THE PTO MEETING
will take place Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at 3 pm.

LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLE!

On Wednesday, November 23rd, students in grades 1-4 will participate in the Annual Math Rumble. The Rumble is like a spelling bee except math
facts selected by each math teacher are used. Please practice math facts with your child on a daily basis. Students will go head-to-head to
compete for best team and everyone will receive a certificate of participation. Mr. Hornbeck will be on stage with each student asking the math
problems. Also, this is great practice for our kids to be on stage and practice public speaking skills.

Campy Dudley and Camp Kinya Nominees Announced

Congratulations to 5th grade students Kimberly Perez Marquez and David Mekonine for being selected to receive full scholarships to attend Camp
Dudley and Camp Kinya for 5 weeks during the summer of 2017! This opportunity is provided by the Rotary Club of Baltimore. These students
were nominated by their teachers and interviewed by Rotary Club representatives. Each student has been nominated to receive a scholarship of
more than $5,000 to attend these beautiful camps on Lake Champlain in upstate New York. HHA would like to thank Camp Dudley Director Matt
Storey, Camp Kinya Director Marnie McDonagh, as well as Rotary representative and long-time HHA friend Sandy Short for their commitment to
our kids.

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES

Thank you to all of our Girl Scouts
for selling and delivering tasty

cookies as part of a fundraiser for
their troop! If you have not

purchased your cookies, the girls
will sell cookies at HHA on
Election Day!

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NEWS FROM THE TEAMS

PREK

Students have been learning about families and the season of fall! They will also learn
about the communities where they live and the traditions of that community.
Students will also start the shape unit. Look for information about the PreK
Thanksgiving celebration. As the weather gets colder, please make sure your child has
a coat to wear to school. Please label all items of clothing with your child's name.

PreK students enjoyed learning with Audubon in the park and
at the Baltimore Aquarium

KINDERGARTEN

Kindergarten students have enjoyed observing the changing season and will continue to learn about the seasonal changes in autumn. They will
also learn about Thanksgiving and discuss the many ways families live and celebrate together. Students continue to learn new sounds and new
words. Please support your child's reading skills by practicing letter sounds and asking questions after reading. In math, students continue to learn
about numbers 1-100. Encourage your child to practice writing their numbers, counting objects and identifying different numbers.

As a reminder, the days are getting colder and students will need to start wearing coats, hats, scarves and gloves. Don't forget to write your child's
name in their belongings. Also, encourage your child to dress themselves for the weather. This is a great time for students to practice putting on
their own coats and zipping or buttoning. Please check your child’s folder nightly and email teachers with any concerns. Thank you for your
continued support and we look forward to seeing parents at the Open House this month.

GRADE 1

Students went to Scunny’s pumpkin patch Friday, October 28th. They were treated to a pumpkin
and candy. Thanks to Nacho Mama’s for inviting HHA students to this fun activity. Students are
looking forward to their field trip to Green Meadows Farm where they will discover the animals
that call the farm home and enjoy a hay ride, pig races and milking a cow. The 1st quarter is coming
to a close and your child will 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 dress appropriately for outdoor
activities. As a reminder, check your child’s folder and agenda every night.

GRADE 2

Students have been working on the Family Heritage Project which is due in November. The
question sheet is due by November 2nd and the project is due November 16th. The projects will be
presented in class and displayed during the Family Heritage Celebration November 23rd. The
students will also take a trip to the Natural History Museum November 21st. Money for the trip is
due November 17th. All chaperons are welcome to join us.

With the weather getting colder, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for outdoor HHA 1st grade students had many
activities. As a reminder, check your child’s folder and agenda every night for important pumpkins to choose from at
information. Scunny’s Pumpkin Patch

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GRADE 3

Reading: All students will continue to learn about the elements of a story and more specifically characters and their character traits. They will also
identify specific evidence from the text to support character traits identified. Some stories will include topics such as the Bermuda Triangle, the
Great Chicago Fire and training animals to do incredible tricks. It is always beneficial to read with your child every night and ask questions about
the text regarding the characters, character traits, plot and solution of the story. Happy reading!

Language/Social Studies: Students are completing their first social studies portfolio projects. They created Baltimore time capsules in order to
locate their place in the history of our city. This project was an opportunity for students to identify the objects, people, and places that represent
Baltimore. They also took their learning outside the classroom for a morning with Audubon at Patterson Park. During their trip, they learned about
animal migration patterns through hands-on activities and games. Students are also looking forward to their upcoming field trip to see a play at
Goucher College.

Math: Students are currently working on mental math strategies for addition and subtraction. They are decomposing 3 and 4 digit numbers in
order to accurately solve an equation. Please continue to review addition and subtraction facts with your child to use in the classroom and for the
upcoming math rumble.

3rd grade students are learning about animal migration in the park with Audubon

GRADE 4

Reading: Students are finishing the Wizard of Oz and recently made a travel
poster for one of the scenes from the story. Other students are reading non-
fiction pieces about animals. After reading about dog sleds, they designed their
own sled. Students continue to become more fluent readers enabling them to
make meaning of complex text and apply this information when responding to
text-dependent questions in writing. All students traveled to Annapolis for the
first field trip of the year. Students started with a walking tour of historic
Annapolis and the Naval Academy. They learned about American history, our
government, and some were lucky enough to run into the Governor! After the
walking tour they had lunch on a boat tour, where they learned even more about
this historic city.

Language: All students are working in Reasoning and Writing Level D. They are

learning about verb agreement, deductions, faulty arguments - general and

specific. Looking forward, students will begin to work with nouns and pronouns, 4th grade students attended the
summary sentences, contradictions and correlations. Good Food Summit to taste and give their

Social Studies: Students have been learning about The First People. They opinion on a variety of foods

learned about the Paleo-Indians and the Archaic Indians who first lived in

Maryland. They also were introduced to the Woodland Indians and learned how their government and trade systems helped the tribe become

successful. They also learned how the Woodland Indians used the land and different skills to help their tribe flourish. Students also talked about

What is Good Food? They answered questions about what they think is good food, what makes good food and who should have good food. They

also learned about four of the five flavors that we taste with our taste buds. Then they tasted five different vegetables and described their flavors,

told how they felt about the foods and whether or not they liked the foods. This led to a field trip to the Great Kids Farm. Eight students were

randomly selected and went to the farm for the Good Food Summit. The students were able to taste food from several local high school culinary

and bakery programs. They also discussed the free breakfast program and how it started and talked about what makes a healthy diet.

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Math: Students finished the unit on operations, which included long division and multiplying by 2-digit numbers. They also completed the first
portfolio project where they were editors of their own math newspaper. They have now started the unit on fractions, which includes adding and
subtracting like fractions, comparing and ordering fractions, and changing improper fractions to mixed numbers. Students will also look at how
fractions are used in the real world and how they relate to division. Additionally, students are preparing for the Math Rumble, which will be held
on November 23rd. Make sure your child is practicing multiplication facts at home, including the “times plus” questions.

GRADE 5

Reading: Some students will begin their first novel and other students are moving onto their third short
story of the year. All students are working on literal comprehension skills, the ability to make logical
inferences and vocabulary acquisition. Additionally, they all continue to develop and strengthen their
writing skills by creating response pieces to the texts read in class. Please check your child's agenda each
night to ensure that you are aware of all homework assignments, upcoming events and/or upcoming
assessments. Lastly, please check your child's grade report for reading, which is sent home each Friday, so
that you are able to monitor your child's progress.

Language: Students are learning how to write essay topics. They practice each day how to answer
specific questions and then support their answer with evidence. In addition, they read a long passage
aloud and must write the same passage in as much detail as possible. While this is a difficult task, the
students rise to the challenge and rigor each day.

Math: Students are working on whole number and decimal operations. They have been doing a great job, Aurelia Z. shows a model she
especially with multiplying and dividing. They have just completed a mini-poster that explains the steps made of the heart, its veins,
of long division, and soon will work on applying their knowledge of decimals to an imaginary shopping and its arteries during the
spree! Students are welcome to attend coach class on Wednesdays from 2:50 until 3:30 pm.
study on cells and
Science: Students completed their first portfolio project after the cells topic. They learned about the organ systems
organization of the body from cells to organ systems. The class had to then choose an organ within an
organ system and write a job application from the perspective of that organ. They were extremely
creative! Students will finish the quarter with genetics and then food chains. The scholars continue to be
curious learners and ask great questions daily.

GRADE 6

Humanities: Students are finishing the study of ancient Egypt, and will begin units on Greek mythology, The
Lightning Thief and their choices as individuals. They will build their skills as readers, writers, thinkers and
speakers as they explore the topic of individual choice.

Math: Students finished the Four Operations of Fraction unit by completing the Quarter 1 portfolio project.
For this project, they created their own recipe involving fractions and then adjusted the recipe depending on
the serving size. Remind your students that coach class is on Thursdays from 2:50 -3:30 pm.

Science: Students have proven to be fabulous map makers and are working on perfecting their observation
skills. They are currently studying Earth's structure and will soon begin to investigate rocks and minerals.
Students are finishing up their first portfolio project which involved creating a fictional story called Journey to
the Center of the Earth. Ask your student to tell their story.

GRADE 7 Several 7th grade
students took a week-
Language Arts: Students are finishing their first argumentative essay. They have worked over a span of two long Outward Bound
weeks to brainstorm, draft, revise, edit and publish their essays on Emmett Till. They have tackled really hard trip camping and hiking
skills like writing detail analysis and evaluating evidence. They have also chosen their final National History
Day topic. Topics like Martin Luther King Jr. to Malala were selected. Students will now begin to research along the
their topic. Appalachian Trail

Math: Students will work on standards in Domain 3 Expressions and Equations. They will learn about writing
expressions, simplifying expressions, adding and subtracting expressions, factoring and expanding
expressions, solving equations and solving and graphing inequalities.

Science: Students will continue the unit on cells. They will learn how cells come together to form larger structures which contribute to the overall
functioning of an organism. They will begin to explore reproduction as an introduction into the unit on genetics. They will also learn about
evolution and change over time of life's organisms.

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GRADE 8

Language Arts: Students have done an amazing job on the 13 Colonies research project. They presented their projects to the class and the
students took notes during each presentation. All students completed the unit test and did a great job. For the next month, they will work on
writing an argumentative essay for their portfolio. They will continue to discuss many different issues and debate the issues during class. This will
allow students to practice citing evidence to support their claims when they are in a debate.

Math: Students learned about functions and rates of change. They have mastered these concepts by playing Prodigy - an amazing new math
platform that combines animation with core math concepts. Next, they will begin to look more closely at functions as shapes and analyze distance-
time graphs.

Science: Students have started to work on the second unit of the year, Forces and Motion. Students will learn the fundamentals of physics
including Newton's Laws of Motion. They will begin to create distance-time graphs to analyze motion, as well as build aerodynamic balloon cars to
measure distance, time and speed.

LEADERS GO PLACES

Hersheypark in the Dark

Thanks to the entire Leaders Go Places committee, especially Committee Chair Mr. Cobb, for putting together a super fun trip for all 6-8 grade
students who were on a leadership level first quarter. Over 150 students and 13 chaperones had a blast at Hersheypark. To achieve bronze, silver,
gold or platinum leadership levels students must maintain a certain G.P.A., earn positive performance points based on attendance and behavior,
and record at least two to six service learning hours each quarter. Students on leadership level actually Go Places!

Important Dates:

With Quarter 1 coming to a close, there are a lot of exciting LGP events happening for our
middle school students!

November 4th - Students begin "Peer Presentations,” an opportunity for students to present
their Quarter 1 portfolio projects in small groups of peers and their LGP Mentor. This will give
students practice in public speaking and to take pride in their academic accomplishments.

November 11th – You are cordially invited to attend the Quarter 1 Leaders Go Places
Recognition Ceremony at 8:15 am in the auditorium. Students who have achieved a leadership
level will be recognized with a certificate and special incentive prize. You will also hear from
special guest speakers, including one of our own middle school leaders. As always, you are
invited to the weekly Community Circles every Friday morning from 8:15 - 9 am in the school
auditorium.

Middle school students who reached a FLU SHOTS WILL BE GIVEN WEDNESDAY,
level in the Leaders Go Places program NOVEMBER 16TH. SEE MS. SWANN TO SIGN
enjoyed a trip to Hersheypark in the Dark
UP YOUR CHILD!

RESOURCES HEALTH

PHYSICAL EDUCATION Students in grades PreK and kindergarten will learn safety skills and
practice how to respond when approached by strangers. Students in
PreK and kindergarten students will continue to work on ball skills grades 1 - 2 have been practicing good communication skills by
and large group games. Students in grades 2, 3 and 4 will work on reading stories, doing art projects and performing role plays.
ball and body control skills. They will also start station and Students in grades 3 - 4 will review holistic wellness by making a
parachute activities. Students in grades 5, 6, 7 and 8 will finish the 6-sided 3D cube. Students in grades 5 - 6 will discuss self-esteem
basketball unit and take the test. Students will then begin volleyball. and re-write fairy tales to abolish stereotypes, and students in
grades 7 and 8 will discuss and research the dangers of drug use.
ART
REPORT CARDS ISSUED
Congratulations to all of the students who had their beautiful FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH
artwork on display for the Community Arts Night. Take a few
minutes to look at the art displayed on the 1st floor.

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FOOD FOR LIFE

To celebrate Hispanic Heritage month in October, Mrs. German taught students how to
make Tortilla de Patatas, a classic egg and potato dish from Spain. During the 2nd quarter,
students in Food for Life will focus on cooking skills. Each team will invent a recipe to be
tested by other teams. They will put together a HHA cookbook to share all these delicious,
nutritious recipes!

A huge thank you to everyone who helped out with Fall Community Arts Night! The
musicians sounded great, the student artwork was beautiful, and the spaghetti squash
prepared by students in garden club was a hit. If you would like to volunteer for Winter
Community Arts Night on December 20th, please email
Ms. Demas [email protected]

CORE KNOWLEDGE EXTENSION Students harvest peppers for the
Community Arts Night dinner
Prek and kindergarten students continue to learn songs and sing. Students in grades 1-2
are learning about early American history, and students in grades 3-4 are learning about
Native Americans. Students in grade 5 are learning about the Inca Civilization, and
students in grade 7 are using Duolingo.

MUSIC LESSONS

Students will continue to work toward mastery of basic skills including rhythm, counting, reading and playing. They will receive new music for their
performances at the next Community Arts Night. In addition, they will begin to work on large ensemble goals.

DRAMA

Students will begin to learn about the origins of theatre. They will discuss the classical Greek festivals and how the festivals became important
events attended by many people and later became known as the theatre. Students will also explore the function of mask work in the Greek
theatre, as well as the importance of bold physical and vocal expression. Finally, students will explore how these classical skills relate to theatre,
television and film. Also, students in grades 7 and 8 have started an after-school Shakespeare Club with Mr. Taylor. Students will prepare to
present scenes at the 2nd Annual Baltimore Citywide Shakespeare Festival on February 15th at the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company. Scenes from
Twelfth Night and Julius Caesar have been chosen to re-enact at the festival.

LIBRARY

The HHA Library is full of great new books. Lots of new graphic novels, biographies,
science books and award winning books for all grade levels have been
purchased. Remind your children to stop in the library every morning. The library is
open at 7:45 am every day.

This month, students in the 6th grade had a field trip to the Southeast Anchor Library HHA 6th grade students meet an author and
with Ms. Kannam and the 6th grade teachers. This free trip was covered by the get an autographed book
Southeast Anchor Library and allowed students to meet six young adult authors, ask
questions about the writing process and get a free signed book from one of the authors.
It was a great way to get kids excited about reading and writing and to hear first-hand
about the process of becoming an author.

NATURE EXPLORATION

Students continue their investigations outdoors. The youngest nature scientists are learning about trees and
all the resources trees provide us. They are also comparing and contrasting the different types of leaves
found in the park. Elementary students are creating 3-D models of food chains and discovering how much
energy is needed at every step in the food chain by playing food chain tag. Students in grade 5 are creating a
different type of model by dissecting owl pellets and recreating rodent skeletons. Middle school students
are investigating sources of water pollution and how storm water runoff affects the water quality at the Boat
Lake in Patterson Park. Additionally, they are learning about the properties of water. As the next cycle
begins, hopefully the weather will cooperate so students can continue to go outdoors to learn.

Fifth grade students dissect owl INDIVIDUAL STUDENT PICTURES WILL BE TAKEN
pellets to discover how owls get the MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH

energy they need to survive A FLYER WILL BE SENT HOME SHORTLY WITH DETAILS

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ESOL DEPARTMENT NEWS

In ESOL, kindergarten students are reading stories and poems and singing songs all about coming to school. Students in grade 1 are learning about
the season of fall. Students have read stories, sang songs and wrote about a fall favorite activity, and students in grade 2 are currently learning
about life in the big city through the eyes of people that have recently moved here. After learning about this, the students will discover how food
gets to their plates starting with the original origin. Students in grade 3 are currently learning about different types of communities, such as urban,
suburban and rural communities. Students will then read a story about "ugly" vegetables and the science of how plants grow. Students in grade 4
are learning about communities and the people that are part of the community. Students in grade 5 are practicing their writing while learning
about the government. Students in grade 6 are learning new vocabulary and improving reading comprehension while reading The Lightning Thief.
Students in grades 7 and 8 have made inventions and are writing paragraphs to describe their designs.

ENRICHMENT NEWS

GAL students are designing their own investigations on a range of topics from French painting, Egyptian art and music, The Base 60 Babylonian
Number System, Binary Code and the history of soccer. Students in grades 2, 3, and 4 are beginning Supported Independent Reading (SIR). Be on
the look for novels and logs that may find their way home from time to time. Mrs. Guitian will be available for parent conferences on
November 7th. All parents of GAL students are encouraged to drop by on November 7th to sign their child’s Independent Learning Plan (ILP).

STEAM IN THE CLASSROOM

Ms. Trainer’s 5th grade scientists had a closer look at plant, animal, and bacteria cells using
microscopes with Ms. White. Students sketched what they saw and identified the types of
cells under the scope based on their observations.

THE ONE TIME A YEAR SALE OF HHA SWEATERS AND SWEATSHIRTS IS
TAKING PLACE. MONEY IS DUE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH. AN ORDER

FORM IS LOCATED AT THE END OF THE NEWSLETTER.

CLUB/ACTIVITIES NEWS

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

In recent sessions, HHA’s Girls on the Run team has
engaged in various activities to learn about inner
beauty, importance of cooperation, and strategies to
address peer pressure. The girls have also been putting
forth great effort to build their endurance and stamina
for the upcoming 5k race on November 19th at 9 am in
Druid Hill Park. If you are able, please plan to cheer on
our HHA Girls on the Run team! Please contact Coach Amanda at
[email protected] with any questions/concerns.

BUILDERS CLUB

The Builders Club has been working on their Maryland Foodbank drive. Thank Girls on the Run prepare for the 5K race at
you to everyone who donated food and funds. The next project that the Druid Hill Park
Builders Club will focus on is the Pennies for Patients campaign. Please look for

information on how you can contribute to this very worthwhile cause. Club members will make their first visit to FutureCare Nursing home during

the month of November. The members will spend time with the residents and make a Thanksgiving craft.

AUDUBON’S CHESAPEAKE BAY ADVENTURES

Audubon’s Chesapeake Bay Adventures after-school explorers have learned a lot about how water moves, how pollution makes its way to harbor
and how to protect our waterways. Recently, students took a hike down to Boston Street Pier Park where they learned how fertilizer, dog poop, car
oil, sewage, trash and other items get washed into storm drains down to the Inner Harbor. On the hike back, students did a trash pick-up to help
prevent pollution from entering our waterways. Last week, students stenciled signs with messages to encourage people to throw trash into
trashcans. The signs had messages like ‘Trash on our streets today pollutes the waters of our bay.’ Be a Bay steward like our explorers! Pick up a
couple pieces of trash today and every day!

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STEAM CLUB

STEAM Club continues to explore various topics. Kindergarten students have learned about rain and the water cycle, flowers and insects. Most
recently, students did field sketches of the insects in our school garden. Students in grade 1 are exploring states of matter and engineering
design. Students in grade 2 are finishing the unit on states of matter. Next, they will start a mini-unit on the water cycle. Students in grade 3 will
continue to study weather. They have studied tornadoes including looking at how they form, where most of them occur on Earth and their
destructive capabilities. They have also begun to learn about the biggest and most powerful weather event on the planet, hurricanes. They began
to study hurricanes while Hurricane Matthew was off the coast of Florida. In the coming month, students will learn about blizzards and the impact
of global climate change on our weather. Students in grade 4 will continue building with the Lego robotics. They are building a robotic crocodile
and an upright walking robot. Both projects require the students to follow directions that have approximately 100 steps. After building the robots,
students will learn how to make them move.

Students in afterschool Audubon Club stencil messages on the sidewalk to remind people not to throw trash in the storm
drains. STEAM students investigate and draw pictures of insects found in the school garden.

AUDITIONS FOR SHREK THE MUSICAL JR.

The Hampstead Hill Players will hold auditions for their production of
Shrek The Musical Jr. November 2, 3, 4 and 9 from 3 - 4:30 pm in room 215.
Call backs will be held from 3-4:30 pm on November 10 and 11 only IF NEEDED.
Actors should come prepared to read from the script and sing. The audition will
last for about 10 minutes, and students should be picked up immediately after
the audition. Audition sign-up sheets and scripts are located by Mrs. Durkin’s
office, room 125. The first rehearsal will be held Wednesday, November 16th

from 2:40- 4:30 pm in room 215. If you have any questions, please email
Mrs. Kaminaris at [email protected].

Cast members interested in viewing Shrek The Musical are invited to a viewing
party Monday, November 14th from 2:40-5pm in room 215. This is a great
opportunity for students to become familiar with the plot and characters.

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Girl Scout Daisies making blankets to donate to BARCS

SPREAD THE WORD!

ALUMNI REUNION BREAKFAST AND CAPTURE THE FLAG EVENT AT HHA
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2016
9-11 AM

FAMILY INFORMATION What Does the PARCC Look Like for Your Child?

The Countdown Continues Spend some time learning what is expected of your child by the
Maryland State Department of Education at
 24% of the school year is complete
 43 of our 180 student days are completed http://www.parcconline.org/computer-based-samples. You can see sample
 There are 99 school days left until our PARCC test items in reading and math and much more.

3rd – 8th grade students take the PARCC
test in reading and math beginning
April 18th. Mark your calendars.

 MSA Science Assessment for grades 5 and 8; March 13-31, 2017

 Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Career for grades
3 to 8 - April 18 – June 5, 2017

 Report Cards – 11/11 (1st Quarter), 1/23 (2nd Quarter), 4/5 (3rd Quarter), Last Day
of School (4th Quarter)

 LAST DAY – June 12, 2017; This date is subject to change.

Please put these dates on your calendar and be sure NOT to plan activities outside of school on test days!
Remember, scores on the tests help decide whether students move on to the next grade.

PARENT INVOLVEMENT PLAN SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

The Parent Involvement Plan has been finalized and is attached to The Compact will be distributed to all students this week. Please
the news magazine. If you have any comments, suggestions or read the letter that is attached to the Compact. It is important that
questions regarding the plan, please e-mail Ms. Swann at you follow the directions regarding the Compact and return the
[email protected]. signed copy back to the homeroom teachers.

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HIGH SCHOOL CHOICE PARENT PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS

MEETING Grupos de Apoyo para los Padres:

The High School Choice process is quickly approaching. To assist Tuesday, November 22nd 8:15-9:30 am in the
parents and students with this process, there will be an library (English speaking group)
informational meeting for parents of students in grade 7 and 8 Miércoles, 23 de noviembre en la biblioteca de
Thursday, November 10th at 5:30 pm. Dinner will be served. 8:15-9:30am (grupo en español)

KICK CANCER WITH WILLIAM Raising our children is the most important and difficult job parents
have. HHA staff would like to provide a space and time for parents
Thank you to the many people who have already supported our to come together to share and receive support. Former colleague
7th grade student, William Aguirre, and his family. Donations will be and experienced social worker Judith Golding will facilitate this
accepted at the main office and in the change jars set up in the group. The general focus of this group will be on the joys and
classrooms of Mrs. Poole (grade 6), Mr. White (grade 7) and challenges of parenting including behavior, peer relations, childhood
Mr. Cobb (grade 8). All donations will be given to the family before development, school support, etc.
Thanksgiving break.
Criar a nuestros hijos tiene que ser el trabajo más importante y más
In addition to the change jars, families and friends can now make difícil que haremos en toda la vida. Aquí en Hampstead Hill
donations online. Please visit www.kickcancerwithwilliam.com to queremos ofrecer un espacio y un tiempo para que los padres se
contribute to William’s fund. Please share the page with your puedan reunir para compartir y recibir apoyo. Este grupo está
friends and family. As William begins the long road to recovery, you facilitado por los mismos padres, la Sra. Felicia German y el Sr.
can also check this page for updates on his progress. Daniel Goolsby. El enfoque general de este grupo estará en las
alegrías y desafíos de la crianza de los hijos, incluyendo el
Finally, with frequent hospital visits, William’s mom has little time to comportamiento, las relaciones con los compañeros, el desarrollo de
think about meal preparation. So a group of generous parents from la niñez, el apoyo escolar, etc.
grade 7 have started a meal calendar, which is an affordable and
great way to help William’s family. All you have to do is sign up in EDUCATIONAL PARENT WORKSHOP
the book in the main office, and then bring your meal to the school
by 8 am. You will find a few notes in the book on the family’s food TALLER EDUCATIVO PARA LOS PADRES
preferences. Once again, thank you! The HHA community
appreciates your outpouring of support. Wednesday, November 2nd from 8:15-9:15 am in
the library/miércoles 2 de noviembre de 8:15-9:15
INTERNATIONAL NIGHT PLANNING en la biblioteca

Parents and staff have begun the planning for this special event. This Join us to learn more about how we support each unique student at
year there will be a multi-cultural fashion show and dinner! This is a HHA. The following staff members will present an informative talk
call to all families to get in touch with Ms. German if they would like related to differentiated learning, teaching strategies,
to participate. No performance talent needed. Please get in touch if academic/emotional supports available at HHA and strategies
you can participate with your family in traditional clothing from your parents can use at home to support their child’s learning.
culture. In addition, if you would like to share a recipe from your Jen Shaffer, IEP Chair, Amanda Smith, Speech Therapist, Kerri-Jean
culture, please email [email protected]. Wheeler, School Psychologist and Rebecca Brezenoff, ESOL Para
educator will be at the workshops to present and answer questions
you may have.

Acompáñenos para una charla informativa sobre nuestros sistemas
de apoyo para cada alumno de HHA. Los siguientes miembros del
personal presentarán información sobre la instrucción diferenciada,
estrategias de enseñanza, los apoyos académicos/emocionales que
ofrecemos en HHA y estrategias que los padres pueden usar en casa
para apoyar el aprendizaje de su hijo.

HHA celebrated School Lunch Week! Thank you to our EVERY HHA STUDENT HAS AN AGENDA
cafeteria staff for providing our students with delicious
FILLED WITH INFORMATION ON A VARIETY
meals every school day!
OF SUBJECTS. PLEASE CHECK YOUR
CHILD’S AGENDA DAILY.

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SPEECH-LANGUAGE CORNER

Ideas for speech or language practice/enrichment at home:

Cooking—Use a recipe with your child to make a fun fall dish (e.g., apple crisp!). • Talk
about needed ingredients • Compare/contrast ingredients--If you are able, take pictures
of your child completing each step/task to sequence later • Use words to describe
actions (e.g., stirring/mixing/pouring) • Use sentences and sequencing words
(first/next/then/last) to retell steps.

Make a Collage—Cut out pictures from magazines, books or the internet that contain
your child’s speech sounds. • Help your child glue the pictures on a piece of construction paper to make a collage or a story. • Practice the words
at any level that is appropriate for the child (i.e., word, phrase, sentence, or conversation). • You can also use the pictures to practice language
goals as well (e.g., pronouns, verbs, prepositions, sequencing, sentences). Allow your child to be creative.

Make a Memory Game—Write a target vocabulary/spelling/articulation word (or a picture representing the word) on one side of a note card • Use
the notecards to make a memory game. Playing a memory game is a great way to interact with your child and teach new skills. • After playing
memory, use the cards to create a short story

Please contact Amanda Smith-SLP for any questions or concerns!

PTO NEWS

Special thanks to the PTO Board and the volunteers this month who have generously donated their time helping with Bee Fit and the Marathon
Cheer. They are Erica Oakley, Shelbi Brookshire, Rob Bush, Sally Kervin, Eleanor Daniels, Lauren Bittinger, Devon Ritchie, Molly Burger, Bev Brooks
and Michelle Ziolkowski! Thank you to Coppermine, Michael Phelps Swim School, Baseball Card Outlet, the National Aquarium, and Urban Pirates
for donating prizes for Bee Fit! A special thanks to everyone that came out to support the HHA Marathon Cheer Station! There was a wonderful
crowd of students, parents and community members to cheer on runners. Congratulations to all of our Poster Contest Winners! Also, thank you to
Tutti Gusti, Sajhoma Restaurant, Chick fil A and Dogwatch Tavern for hosting HHA PTO events!

Upcoming PTO Events Include:
 Tutti Gusti Night - 11/3 - Join HHA on the first Thursday of each month for a fun dinner out and help PTO raise money! Tutti Gusti
donates 10 % of all eat in and carry out sales from 3 – 8 pm. The flyer at the end of the news magazine must be presented at the time of
purchase.
 PTO Meeting Tuesday - 11/15 6pm – This meeting will follow a Chat With Matt starting at 5:30 pm.
 Sajhoma Restuarant Night - 11/16 - 1708 Fleet Street 21231- HHA Families are invited to dine in or carry out. The restaurant will donate
20% of profits to HHA PTO from 4-8 pm. The flyer at the end of the news magazine must be presented at the time of purchase.
 Staff Breakfast - 11/17 - Please sign up to volunteer at http://signup.com/go/cMCczP and help make the staff breakfast a continued
success. We need help setting and cleaning up as well as lots of food items!
 PTO Happy Hour – 11/18 at 5:30 pm at Dogwatch Tavern - Thanks to everyone that came out to our last grown-up night out! We can't
wait to have another fun night. Thanks to Dogwatch Tavern for providing specials and a private space for HHA. Merritt Gym is also
sponsoring "Date Nights" at the same time. They will watch your kids for a minimal fee - for gym members and non-members.
 Classroom Wishlist - Our teachers are wishing for new classroom supplies and activities for our students. The PTO hopes to be able to
grant at least one wish per classroom! Stay tuned for more details.
 New HHA Mascot Contest - All homerooms will participate in a "name the mascot" contest - stay tuned for details!
 Movie Night - Save the Date!! - Friday, December 9th

Treasurer Report
The balance of the PTO account is $12,581.56. In October, PTO funded $650 toward Leaders Go Places field trip to Hershey Park, $200 towards Girls
on the Run club, bought a mail box for Box Tops ($28.22), a hornet mascot costume ($88.37), hosted a pizza party for 1st grade for highest
attendance in September ($66), storage unit rental $78, Box Top prizes $44.25 and Marathon Cheer expenses $56.19. Bee Fit expenses totaled
$1193.19.

Congratulations
to the winners

of the
Marathon Cheer
poster contest!

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SPECTACULAR EXPRESS IS READY TO ROLL

The Spectacular Express program at HHA is used to recognize students in grades 1-5 for doing a
spectacular act. When a staff member observes a student doing a spectacular act, he/she can receive a
certificate in the form of a train car. This certificate will be laminated and displayed in the main lobby.
Students who receive a train car will have their name published in the newsletter and read during morning
announcements. All students who receive a train car will be part of a final celebration program in June.
This program is sponsored by the Canton Railroad Company located in Southeast Baltimore.

TERRIFIC KIDS PROGRAM

The Terrific Kids Program at HHA is about to begin. To be part of the Terrific Kids Program, on a monthly basis,
students must meet the following criteria:

 Zero detentions and zero office referrals;
 Three or less think times; and
 Follow the Schoolwide expectations of being safe, respectful, responsible, friendly and caring.
Each month the student will receive a TK certificate or a note home saying why the child did not meet the
criteria for that month. If the student is part of the TK program for four months, she/he will be invited to the
celebration event that will take place at the end of the school year. Work with your child to be part of this
recognition program. This program is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of East Baltimore.

STUDENT ATTENDANCE

HHA is serious about attendance. Our talented staff cannot teach unless students attend school. There is a district-wide focus on
student attendance. Again this year, there will be mandatory hearings at school headquarters for the parents of students with poor

attendance. Each month the newsletter will include this chart so students and parents can review attendance averages.

Congratulations to the 4th Grade Team for having the highest attendance average for October.
The students in this grade level will have a PTO sponsored pizza party.

October Attendance% Year Attendance%
Grade 96.81% Grade 96.86%
HHA average 97.83% HHA average 97.67%
Grade 4 97.69% Grade 4 97.52%
Grade 8 97.34% Grade 8 97.48%
Grade 6 97.26% Grade 6 97.40%
Grade 5 96.89% Grade 1 96.93%
Grade 1 96.70% Kindergarten 96.52%
Kindergarten 96.64% Grade 3 96.38%
Grade 3 96.18% Grade 5 96.30%
Grade 2 96.18% Grade 2 96.16%
Grade 7 94.74% Grade 7 96.07%
PreK PreK

Uniform Items - If your child borrowed a uniform item from
school due to an accident or otherwise, please send it back as
soon as possible. We need those items to be available for
other students that may need a change of clothes. We also are
accepting gently worn uniform pieces. Please bring the items
to the main office.

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KNOW THE NO’S

 No gum at school. It is distracting, messy 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 at drop-off and pickup. This creates a dangerous situation and you could get a $252 ticket.
 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 that ball playing is not allowed in front of the school or on the blacktop during school arrival and

dismissal times. Also, to be careful when moving about outside of the school when there are small children in the area.

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.

Please make sure all of your child’s belongings
are marked with his/her name.

Staff and students would like to say thank you to:

The HHA PTO: Kelly Navas-Migueloa, Adrienne Ekas-Mueting, Karen Tong, Yesenia
Mejia Herrera, Valerie Thanner, Bonnie Graham, Kelly Powers and Tracy Hall. Also,
thank you to the following volunteers at HHA: Parents who attend parent meetings
and workshops; parents who chaperone field trips. Also, Mr. Cole, Aimee Schutz,
Allison Townshend, Laverne Gilmore, Ruth Pruitt, Barbara McKay, Kristina Bachman,
Molly Burger, Robert Wiley, Angela Kozlowski, Liz Purkey, Jackie Hasselberger, Chasity
Huggins, Bev Brooks, Sharon Tserkis, Angela Scott, Julie Houp, Shannon Cos and the
Johns Hopkins Encore Group for helping in various ways throughout the school.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO SIGN IN EACH TIME YOU VOLUNTEER AT HHA.

Pennies for Patients is here!!!
November 14th – December 2nd
Be a Super Hero & start saving

those pennies!!
Look for information at the end of

the news magazine.

HHA families came together to make lanterns
for the Creative Alliance Halloween Parade

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FAMILY FUN IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD Creative Alliance at the Patterson – located at 3134 Eastern
Avenue, 410-276-1651, creativealliance.org
Southeast Anchor Library - located at 3601 Eastern Avenue;
410-396-1580, www.prattlibrary.org/locations/southeast/ Patterson Park Audubon Center – located at 2901 E. Baltimore
Street, 410-558-2473, pattersonpark.audubon.org/ - See flyer at the
Friends of Patterson Park – located at 27 S. Patterson Park Avenue; end of the newsletter
410-276-3676, pattersonpark.com/
Contact [email protected] or 410.276.3676 for more
information

If you are in need of a translator or assistive device for meetings or events,
please contact the HHA main office at 410.396.9146.

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Hampstead Hill Academy Feedback Form

School Year 2016-2017
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I have a_____question_____comment_____concern_____suggestion.
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Be a HERO and donate!!

The Pennies for Patients campaign is back and will take place from November 14th – December 2nd. Last
year, HHA was the TOP fundraising school in the state of Maryland!! The Builders Club and the Pennies for
Patients committee are hard at work planning fundraisers and special activities. The students are so excited to
raise money to help children with cancer and their families, as well as being a part of the cure for leukemia.
This year, the students have set a huge goal of $13,000. To meet this goal, they will host fundraisers and reach
out to the community. The middle school students will have the opportunity to earn service learning hours
through these fundraisers. If you know a business that would like to partner with us on this fundraiser, please
contact Mrs. Kaminaris at [email protected]. We are especially in need of gift cards or food donations
for our bake sales. Thank you in advance to all of our families and students for your support!!

Upcoming Events

Nov 28th — Dec 2nd Thurs, Nov 17th
Students can pay $1 per day to 5:30—7:30pm
participate in the theme of the day.
Please watch for the flyers to come Dinner Included
home with the students!

GET YOUR SWEET TOOTH ON! No experience needed!!
Step by step instruction led by our own Art teacher Mrs. Butcher.
Calling all baker’s & lovers of cupcakes and cookies!
The bake sale is coming soon! Come paint with your HHA friends!!
See attached flyer for more info
Look for BAKE SALE TABLES on
Nov 14th– 18th & Nov 28th – Dec 2nd Adult
Paint Night

Candy Grams sales begin on Nov 1st Come sip and paint with friends!!
Delivery will be the week of Nov 23rd Thursday, Dec 1st 6:30—8:30pm

$1.00 each No experience needed.
See attached flyer for more info
Send one to all your friends!!
See attached flyer for forms & details

You can also donate at:

http://events.lls.org/pages/md/HampsteadHillAcademy47-2017

You can locate your child's teacher on the site and make a donation toward their classroom goal.
Please share this link with your family and friends by email, Instagram, Twitter and/or Facebook.

Everyone has someone
they’re thankful for.

Show your appreciation with a

For just $1, you can send a sweet treat to a special friend, teacher, or
student at HHA! If interested, please fill out one of the forms below,
making sure to include your first and last name, as well as the name,
grade, and homeroom teacher of the person you wish to send it to.
Forms and money should be put in an envelope or Ziploc bag and sent
to the office by Friday November 18th. With the help of the Builder’s
club, all Candy Grams will be passed out to homerooms the week of
November 21st. All proceeds will go to the Pennies for Patients fund to
benefit the Lukemia and Lymphoma Society. If you have any
questions, please see Ms. Wallis or Mrs. Kaminaris in Room 215.
Extra forms will be available in the office.

Thanks for Thanks for
Everything! Everything!

To:________________________________________________ To:________________________________________________
Homeroom Teacher:_______________________Grade:_______ Homeroom Teacher:_______________________Grade:_______

From:______________________________________________ From:______________________________________________
Homeroom Teacher:_______________________Grade:_______ Homeroom Teacher:_______________________Grade:_______

Please return to the office along with $1 Please return to the office along with $1

The Evening Palette! Please join us for a relaxing evening filled with art,
friends, laughter, and support of a good cause!!!

No experience is needed.

Mrs. Butcher will be leading the paint night and
we promise it will be fun for everyone...young & old!

Thursday, November 17, 2016
5:30– 7:30 pm

HHA Cafeteria

Tickets : $25.00/pp *space is limited

Dinner included

Hosted by our very own Art Teacher…Mrs. Butcher

For more information, please contact
Michelle Kaminaris at [email protected]

or Ashely Wallis at [email protected]

*All canvases are pre drawn.

HHA Paint Night

Space is limited. To reserve your seat, please return the bottom portion of this invitation
along with CASH payment to the school office by 11/14/16 .

Family Name __________________________________ Phone # _____________________

Email ____________________________________________

# of people attending ______
CASH payment of $ ___________________ enclosed.

Hampstead Hill Academy #47 

Title I Parent Involvement Plan 
Year at a Glance 2016‐2017  

We at, Hampstead Hill Academy, believe that our families and community are key to student achievement and the success of our 
school. In order to meet the school’s goals, we need your support throughout the school year. Please join us for these opportunities:  

Annual Meeting (Back to School Night)  Parent Involvement Workshops 
Thursday, September 22, 2016   Parent talks will be held during the school year and will cover the following 
5:30‐7:30 pm  subjects: 
Families are invited to attend the Annual Meeting at Back to School 
Night to learn about our school’s Title I programs and requirements.   Dealing with a Bully 
Families will have opportunities to review and provide feedback in the   Curriculum by grade level 
following areas:   How to Help Your Child Succeed in School 
 Approaches to Parenting/Discipline 
 Title I School Status   Differentiated Instruction  
 Rights of Title I Parents   
 AYP/School Data  Also, Family Academic Nights will be held Thursday, October 6, 2016              
 Overall School Budget   5‐7:30 pm and Thursday, March 9, 2017 to teach parents techniques to 
help their child succeed in reading and math. 
 Overview of Parent Involvement Plan   
Student Celebration Nights, which will include parent/teacher conferences 
 Classroom visits for teachers’ syllabus and instructional  and an informational fair with literature available on parent requested 
workshop topics, will be held Thursday, January 26, 2017 5:30‐7:30 pm and 
schedule for the school year  Thursday, April 27, 2017 5:30‐7:30 pm.   
 
School‐Parent Compact   Partner Programs 
The School‐Parent Compact is a communication tool to support 
achievement for parents, school staff and students. The Compact is an  Terrific Kids Program ‐   Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of East Baltimore 
agreement on how each person (staff, parent and the student) will  Parent and child work together to achieve criteria set by the program 
support each other in ensuring that the student is successful. The  which includes: attendance, behavior and citizenship. 
Compact will be reviewed at the School Family Council meeting    
Wednesday, September 21st at 3 pm.  The draft Compact will be  English Class – Provided by BCCC 
available at the Annual Meeting and when finalized, posted on line.   Parents learn English speaking skills to work along with their child as they 
Parent comments involving the Compact are always welcome.  Please  learn English 
see Ms. Swann or e‐mail her at [email protected] to share your   
comments.  Tutoring – Abbott Memorial Church 
  Parent and child attend tutoring class together. 
 
 

Title I Parent Involvement Budget  Accessibility                                                                                                            
We will accommodate all families by providing: 
As part of our school’s Title I program, HHA receives a set amount of money each 
year to implement the Parent Involvement Plan.   For the 2016‐2017 school year,   Interpreters and translated documents 
HHA will receive (amount to be determined).  The money will be spent to   Assistive devices 
purchase bi‐lingual (if available) reading and math workbooks for parents to use   Multiple meeting dates and times 
with their child at home.  Books will be distributed at parent meetings and Family   Tear‐off in each newsletter for suggestions from parents 
Academic Nights.  The Parent Involvement budget will be discussed and approved  Communication                                                                                                      
Wednesday, September 21st at 3 pm at the School Family Council meeting.  We will communicate with all families through: 

   Phone calls, emails, letters, flyers, school website, monthly 
newsletter, inside display board and main lobby LCD panel. 
For questions or concerns about this plan please see the Family 
and Community Engagement Lead, Geraldine Swann,   Parent/Teacher conferences 
410.396.9146 or [email protected]. 
 School‐wide family nights and events 
 Parent and community meetings                                                              

 

SY16 November Elementary Hot Breakfast Menu Menu Subject to change BCPS Food and Nutrition

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

10/31 11/1 11/2 11/3 11/4
Select One Select One Select One Select One Select One
Pancake & Turkey Sausage Link Turkey Sausage Breakfast Pizza or Bagel & Cream Cheese or Hard Boiled Egg & Buttered Toast Yogurt & Blueberry Muffin or
Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham or Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham
Crackers Crackers Crackers Crackers Crackers

Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit
Granny Smith Apple Granny Smith Apple Orange Banana Selection of Assorted Fruit
Banana Apple Slices
11/7 Orange

PD DAY 11/8 11/9 11/10 11/11
Election Day Select One Select One Select One
Schools Closed Schools Closed Yogurt & Granola Pouch or Turkey Sausage Breakfast Sandwich Cinnamon Glazed French Toast or
Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham Or Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham
11/14 Crackers Crackers Crackers
Select One
Pancake & Turkey Sausage Link Fruit Fruit Fruit
Orange Banana Selection of Assorted Fruit
or Banana Apple Slices
Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham
11/15 11/16 11/17 11/18
Crackers Select One Select One Select One Select One
Fruit Turkey Sausage Breakfast Pizza or Bagel & Cream Cheese or Hard Boiled Egg & Buttered Toast Yogurt & Blueberry Muffin or
Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham
Granny Smith Apple Crackers Crackers or Crackers
Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham
11/21 Fruit Fruit Fruit
Select One Granny Smith Apple Orange Crackers Selection of Assorted Fruit
Turkey Sausage Breakfast Pizza Banana Fruit
Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham Orange Banana
Crackers
Apple Slices
Fruit
Granny Smith Apple 11/22 11/23 11/24 11/25
Select One Select One
11/28 Turkey Sausage Breakfast Yogurt & Granola Pouch or THANKSGIVING THANKSGIVING
Select One Sandwich or Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham HOLIDAY HOLIDAY
Pancake & Turkey Sausage Link Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham Crackers
Crackers
or Fruit
Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham Fruit Orange
Granny Smith Apple Banana
Crackers
Fruit Orange

Granny Smith Apple 11/29 11/30
Select One Select One
Turkey Sausage Breakfast Pizza or Bagel & Cream Cheese or
Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham
Crackers Crackers

Fruit Fruit
Granny Smith Apple Orange
Banana
Orange

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Daily: Milk (1% White, Fat Free white) Fresh Fruit offering varies based on seasonality

    

Elementary Lunch Menu 

Lunch includes protein, grains, milk, fresh fruit and vegetables. 

Menu is subject to change without notice. 

All of our rolls, breads, and tortillas are made with whole grain (WG). 

  Tuesday
  Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday

  10/31  11/1  11/2  11/3  11/4 
  Cheese or Turkey 
  Breaded Cheese Sticks  Hot Dog on WG Roll or  Korean BBQ Chicken over  Popcorn Chicken or  Pepperoni Pizza or 
  w/Marinara or  Deli Sandwich  Turkey & Cheese 
  Deli Sandwich    Rice  Deli Sandwich 

or   

  Sandwich    Tuna Salad w/Crackers    Sandwich 
  
         
  Sides:  Sides:  Sides:  Sides:  Sides: 
  Vegetarian Beans  Broccoli Salad  Steamed Carrots  Home‐style Potato Salad  Carrot Sticks w/Dip 
  Autumn Salad  Autumn Salad  Autumn Salad Autumn Salad Autumn Salad

  11/7  11/8  11/9  11/10  11/11 
 
      Fish Fillet on Whole  Spicy or Mild Boneless  Cheese or Turkey 
  Pepperoni Pizza or Deli 
  PD DAY  Election Day  Grain Roll & Tartar sauce  Wings or Deli Sandwich  Sandwich 

    Or   

  Schools Closed  Schools Closed  Chef’s Choice  Chef’s Choice  Chef’s Choice 
     
 
  Sides:  Sides:  Sides: 
  Steamed Broccoli  Oven Fries  Carrot Sticks w/Dip 

  Autumn Salad  Autumn Salad  Autumn Salad 

  11/14  11/15  11/16  11/17  11/18 
  Beef Nachos w/Tortilla  Sliced Turkey w/Gravy  Cheese or Turkey 
  All Beef Hot Dog on WG  Shrimp Poppers 

  Roll  w/Macaroni & Cheese  Chips, Cheese & Salsa  WG Stuffing  Pepperoni Pizza 

  or  or  or  Pumpkin Bread or  or 

  Deli Sandwich  Deli Sandwich   Tuna Salad w/Crackers  Deli Sandwich  Turkey & Cheese 
        Sandwich 
        Sides:   
    Sides:  Sides:  Mashed Potatoes  Sides: 

  Sides: 
  Orange Ginger Carrots 
  Autumn Salad  Green Beans  Fiesta Taco Black Beans  Collard Greens  Carrot Sticks w/Dip 

  11/21  Autumn Salad  Autumn Salad  Autumn Salad  Autumn Salad 
  11/22  11/24  11/25 
  Fish & Chips  BBQ Meatballs Sub  11/23 
  or  or  Spicy or Mild Chicken     
  Deli Sandwich   Filet on Bun 
  Deli Sandwich    or     
    Sides:  Tuna Salad w/Crackers     
Sides: 
  Sides:  THANKSGIVING  THANKSGIVING 

Schools Closed  Schools Closed 

  Vegetarian Beans  Steamed Broccoli  Corn 
  Autumn Salad 
  Autumn Salad  Autumn Salad 
 
  11/28  11/29  11/30     
Breaded Cheese Sticks  Hot Dog on WG Roll or 
Korean BBQ Chicken over 

  w/Marinara or  Deli Sandwich  Rice 

  Deli Sandwich    or 
    Tuna Salad w/Crackers 
    Sides:  Sides: 
  Sides:  Broccoli Salad  Steamed Carrots 

  Vegetarian Beans  Autumn Salad 
  Autumn Salad 
Autumn Salad 

 

Offered Daily: Milk (1%, fat free, fat free ) Occasionally: chocolate & strawberry flavored milk), Fresh Fruit (varies by seasonality) 

Salad Bar: May include romaine lettuce (from Great Kids Farm), baby lettuces, cucumbers, shredded carrots, corn, sweet 

green peppers & cherry tomatoes 

Seasonal Fruit: May include apples, oranges, grapes or bananas. 

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

 

November 2016 HHA Activities

 

Tuesday, November 1, 2016   Tuesday, November 8, 2016  

 7:30am ‐ 8am  Ms. Kosmer’s Coach Class    School Closed Election Day  

 8am ‐ 10am  Parent ESOL Class    

 9am ‐ 2pm   K Farm Trip   Wednesday, November 9, 2016  

 2:40pm ‐ 3:30pm  Grades 6‐8 Study Hall    7:30am ‐ 8am  Ms. Kosmer’s Coach Class  

 2:50pm ‐ 4:30pm  Flag Football    8am ‐ 10am  Parent ESOL Class  

 2:50pm ‐ 4pm  Grade 8 Pre/Algebra Coach Class    1pm ‐ 2pm  Fire Drill  

 3pm ‐ 4pm  Chess Grades 2‐8    2:40pm ‐ 3:30pm    Grade 5 Math Coach Class  

 3pm ‐ 4pm   Girls’ Middle School Soccer    2:40pm ‐ 3:30pm  Grades 6‐8 Study Hall  

 3pm ‐ 4:30pm  Grades 2‐5 Soccer    2:40pm ‐ 3:40pm  Stocks in the Future Grade 7 

 3pm ‐ 4pm  Gym Basketball    2:50pm ‐ 4:30pm  Flag Football  

   3pm ‐ 4pm  Basketball  

Wednesday, November 2, 2016    3pm ‐ 4:30pm  Spring Musical Audition Room 215  

 7:30am ‐ 8am  Ms. Kosmer’s Coach Class    4:30pm ‐ 6:30pm  Helping Up Mission  

 8:15am ‐ 9:30am  Parent Workshop Differential Instruction    

 2:40pm ‐ 3:30pm    Grade 5 Math Coach Class   Thursday, November 10, 2016  

 2:40pm ‐ 3:30pm  Grades 6‐8 Study Hall    7:30am ‐ 8am  Ms. Kosmer’s Coach Class  

 2:40pm ‐ 3:40pm  Stocks in the Future Grade 7   8am ‐ 10am  Parent ESOL Class  

 2:45pm ‐ 4pm  Lego Robotics Team    2:40pm ‐ 3:30pm  Grade 5 Coach Class  

 2:50pm ‐ 4:30pm  Flag Football    2:40pm ‐ 3:30pm  Grades 6‐8 Study Hall  

 3pm ‐ 4pm  Girls’ Middle School Soccer    2:45pm ‐ 3:15pm  Grades 2‐8 ESOL Homework Club  

 3pm ‐ 4pm  Basketball    2:50pm ‐ 4:30pm  Flag Football  

 3pm ‐ 4:30pm  Spring Musical Audition Room 215    2:50pm ‐ 4pm  Grade 8 Pre/Algebra Coach Class  

   2:50pm ‐ 4pm  Grades K‐3 STEAM  

Thursday, November 3, 2016    2:50pm ‐ 3:50pm  Spanish Class  

 7:30am ‐ 8am  Ms. Kosmer’s Coach Class    3pm ‐ 4:30pm  Grade 2‐5 Soccer  

 8am ‐ 10am  Parent ESOL Class    3pm ‐ 4:30pm  Grade 4‐8 Debate Room 301  

 11am ‐ 2pm  Grade 3 Trip    3pm ‐ 4pm  Grade 8 Science Coach Class  

 2:40pm ‐ 3:30pm  Grade 5 Coach Class    3pm ‐ 4:15pm  Girls on the Run  

 2:40pm ‐ 3:30pm  Grades 6‐8 Study Hall    3pm ‐ 4:30pm  Spring Musical Callback Room 215  

 2:45pm ‐ 3:15pm  Grades 2‐8 ESOL Homework Club    5:30pm ‐ 6:30pm  High School Choice Parent Meeting  

 2:50pm ‐ 4:30pm  Flag Football    

 2:50pm ‐ 4pm  Grade 8 Pre/Algebra Coach Class   Friday, November 11, 2016  

 2:50pm ‐ 4pm  Grades K‐3 STEAM    Report Cards Sent Home 

 2:50pm ‐ 3:50pm  Spanish Class    7:30am ‐ 8am  Ms. Kosmer’s Coach Class  

 3pm ‐ 4pm   Girls’ Middle School Soccer    8am ‐ 9am   Leader’s Go Places Qtr. 1 Recog. Ceremony 

 3pm ‐ 4:30pm  Grades 2‐5 Soccer    2:40pm ‐ 3:30pm  Grades 6‐8 Study Hall  

 3pm ‐ 4:30pm  Grades 4‐8 Debate Rm 301    2:50pm ‐ 4pm  Grades K‐2 & 4 STEAM  

 3pm ‐ 4pm  Grade 8 Science Coach Class    2:50pm ‐ 3:50pm  Guitar  

 3pm ‐ 4:15pm  Girls on the Run    2:50pm ‐ 5pm  Middle School Boys' Soccer Game  

 3pm ‐ 8pm    PTO Tutti Gusti Night    3pm ‐ 4pm  Encore  

 3pm ‐ 4:30pm  Spring Musical Audition Room 215    3pm ‐ 4:30pm  Spring Musical Callback Room 215  

   

Friday, November 4, 2016   Saturday, November 12, 2016  

 All day    PreK‐ 5 No Uniform Day    9am ‐ 11am  Alumni Breakfast and Capture the Flag  

 All day    Purple Friday   

 7:30am ‐ 8am  Ms. Kosmer’s Coach Class   Monday, November 14, 2016  

 8:30am ‐ 2:30pm  Grade 1 Farm Trip    American Education Week  

 2:40pm ‐ 3:30pm  Grades 6‐8 Study Hall    Candygrams (Ends 11/21 & Snack Sale (Ends 11/23) 

 2:50pm ‐ 4pm  Grades K‐2 & 4 STEAM    Individual Picture Day  

 2:50pm ‐ 3:50pm  Guitar    7:30am ‐ 8am  Ms. Kosmer’s Coach Class  

 2:40pm ‐ 4:30pm  Audubon Grade 3‐5  

 2:50pm ‐ 5pm  Middle School Boys' Soccer Game    2:40pm ‐ 3:20pm  Grade 4 Coach Class  

 3pm ‐ 4pm  Encore    2:40pm ‐ 4pm  Grade 6‐8 Open Doors  

 3pm ‐ 4:30pm  Spring Musical Audition Room 215    2:40pm ‐ 3:30pm  Grades 6‐8 Study Hall  

   2:40pm ‐ 4pm  Lego Robotics  Grades 3‐5  

Saturday, November 5, 2016    2:40pm ‐ 3:40pm  Stocks in the Future Grade 6 

 10am ‐ 11:30am  Basketball    2:45pm ‐ 4pm  Brownies  

   2:45pm ‐ 4pm  Grade 4‐8 Jr/Cadettes  

Sunday, November 6, 2016    2:45pm ‐ 3:15pm  Grades 2‐8 ESOL Homework Club  

 Daylight Savings Time Ends    2:45pm ‐ 4pm  K‐1 Daisies  

 2:45pm ‐ 4pm  Lego Robotics Tm  

   2:50pm ‐ 3:30pm  Dance Committee  

Monday, November 7, 2016    2:50pm ‐ 4:30pm  Flag Football  

 School Closed Parent/Teacher Conferences   2:50pm ‐ 4:30pm  Middle School Boys' Soccer  

   2:50pm ‐ 5pm  Spring Musical Movie Rm 215  

   3pm ‐ 4:15pm  Gym Girls’ Run  

   

 

 

 

Tuesday, November 15, 2016   Tuesday, November 22, 2016  

 8:20am ‐ 10:20am   Open House   7:30am ‐ 8am  Ms. Kosmer’s Coach Class  

 7:30am ‐ 8am  Ms. Kosmer’s Coach Class    8am ‐ 9am   English Support Group  

 8am ‐ 10am  Parent ESOL Class    8am ‐ 10am  Parent ESOL Class  

 2:45pm ‐ 4pm  Grade 6‐8 Culinary Arts Club    2:40pm ‐ 3:30pm  Grades 6‐8 Study Hall  

 2:40pm ‐ 3:30pm  Grades 6‐8 Study Hall   2:45pm ‐ 4pm  Grade 6‐8 Culinary Arts Club  

 2:50pm ‐ 4:15pm  Builders Club Future Care Visit    2:50pm ‐ 4pm  Grade 8 Pre/Algebra Coach Class  

 2:50pm ‐ 4:30pm  Flag Football    3pm ‐ 4pm  Chess Grades 2‐8  

 2:50pm ‐ 4pm  Grade 8 Pre/Algebra Coach Class    3pm ‐ 4pm  Basketball  

 3pm ‐ 4pm  Chess Grades 2‐8    

 3pm ‐ 4:30pm  Grades 2‐5 Soccer   Wednesday, November 23, 2016  

 3pm ‐ 4pm  Basketball    Math Rumble  

 5:30pm ‐ 6pm  Chat With Matt     7:30am ‐ 8am  Ms. Kosmer’s Coach Class  

 6pm ‐ 7pm  PTO Meeting   8am ‐ 9am   Spanish Support Group  

   2:40pm ‐ 3:30pm    Grade 5 Math Coach Class  

Wednesday, November 16, 2016    2:40pm ‐ 3:30pm  Grades 6‐8 Study Hall  

 Flu Hero Shots Administered   2:40pm ‐ 3:40pm  Stocks in the Future Grade 7 

 Grade 5 Harbor Boat Program    2:45pm ‐ 4pm  Lego Robotics Team  

 7:30am ‐ 8am  Ms. Kosmer’s Coach Class    4:30pm ‐ 6:30pm  Helping Up Mission  

 8am ‐ 10am  Parent ESOL Class    

 2:40pm ‐ 3:30pm    Grade 5 Math Coach Class   Thursday, November 24, 2016  

 2:40pm ‐ 3:30pm  Grades 6‐8 Study Hall    Thanksgiving School Closed  

 2:40pm ‐ 3:40pm  Stocks in the Future Grade 7   

 2:45pm ‐ 4pm  Lego Robotics Team   Friday, November 25, 2016  

 2:50pm ‐ 4:30pm  Flag Football    Thanksgiving School Closed  

 2:50pm ‐ 4:30pm  Spring Musical Rehearsal Room 215    

 3pm ‐ 4pm  Basketball   Monday, November 28, 2016  

 3pm ‐ 4pm  School Family Council Meeting   Spirit Week & Snack Sale 

 4pm ‐ 8pm  PTO Restaurant Night at Sajhoma    7:30am ‐ 8am  Ms. Kosmer’s Coach Class  

   2:40pm ‐ 4:30pm  Audubon Grades 3‐5  

Thursday, November 17, 2016    2:40pm ‐ 3:20pm  Grade 4 Coach Class  

 Grade 5 Harbor Boat Program    2:40pm ‐ 4pm  Grades 6‐8 Open Doors  

 7:30am ‐ 8am  Ms. Kosmer’s Coach Class    2:40pm ‐ 3:30pm  Grades 6‐8 Study Hall  

 8am ‐ 10am  Parent ESOL Class    2:40pm ‐ 3:40pm  Stocks in the Future Grade 6 

 9am ‐ 11:15am  PreK Audubon    2:45pm ‐ 4pm  Brownies  

 2:40pm ‐ 3:30pm  Grade 5 Coach Class    2:45pm ‐ 4pm  Grade 4‐8 Jr/Cadettes  

 2:40pm ‐ 3:30pm  Grades 6‐8 Study Hall    2:45pm ‐ 3:15pm  Grades 2‐8 ESOL Homework Club  

 2:45pm ‐ 3:15pm  Grades 2‐8 ESOL Homework Club    2:45pm ‐ 4pm  K‐1 Daisies  

 2:50pm ‐ 4pm  Grade 8 Pre/Algebra Coach Class    2:45pm ‐ 4pm  Lego Robotics Team  

 2:50pm ‐ 4pm  Grades K‐3 STEAM    2:50pm ‐ 3:30pm  Dance Committee  

 2:50pm ‐ 3:50pm  Spanish Class    

 3pm – 4:30pm  Debate  Tuesday, November 29, 2016  

 3pm ‐ 4:30pm  Grades 2‐5 Soccer    7:30am ‐ 8am  Ms. Kosmer’s Coach Class  

 3pm ‐ 4pm  Grade 8 Science Coach Class    8am ‐ 10am  Parent ESOL Class  

 3pm ‐ 4:15pm  Girls on the Run    2:40pm ‐ 4pm  Grade 6‐8 Builders Club  

 5:30pm ‐ 8:30pm  Family Paint Night    2:40pm ‐ 3:30pm  Grades 6‐8 Study Hall  

   2:45pm ‐ 4pm  Grades 6‐8 Culin Arts Club  

Friday, November 18, 2016    2:50pm ‐ 4pm  Grade 8 Pre/Algebra Coach Class  

 Grade 5 Harbor Boat Program    3pm ‐ 4pm  Chess Grades 2‐8  

 7:30am ‐ 8am  Ms. Kosmer’s Coach Class    3pm ‐ 4pm  Basketball  

 2:40pm ‐ 3:30pm  Grades 6‐8 Study Hall    

 2:50pm ‐ 4pm  Grades K‐2 & 4 STEAM   Wednesday, November 30, 2016  

 2:50pm ‐ 3:50pm  Guitar    7:30am ‐ 8am  Ms. Kosmer’s Coach Class  

 2:50pm – 5:00pm  Middle Boys’ Soccer Game   8am ‐ 10am  Parent ESOL Class  

 3pm ‐ 4pm  Encore    2:40pm ‐ 3:30pm    Grade 5 Math Coach Class  

   2:40pm ‐ 3:30pm  Grades 6‐8 Study Hall  

Saturday, November 19, 2016    2:40pm ‐ 3:40pm  Stocks in the Future Grade 7 

 7:30am ‐ 4pm  Debate Tournament    2:45pm ‐ 4pm  Lego Robotics Team  

 10am ‐ 11am   Basketball    2:50pm ‐ 4:30pm  Spring Musical Rehearsal Rm 215 

   3:00pm – 3:30pm  Wellness Committee  

Monday, November 21, 2016    

 7:30am ‐ 8am  Ms. Kosmer’s Coach Class    

 2:10pm ‐ 3:10pm  Lock Down Drill  

 2:40pm ‐ 4:30pm  Audubon Grade 3‐5  

 2:40pm ‐ 3:20pm  Grade 4 Coach Class   Sunday,
November 6th
 2:40pm ‐ 3:30pm  Grades 6‐8 Study Hall  

 2:40pm ‐ 3:40pm  Stocks in the Future Grade 6 

 2:45pm ‐ 3:15pm  Grades 2‐8 ESOL Homework Club  

 2:45pm ‐ 4pm  Lego Robotics Team  

 2:50pm – 3:30pm  Dance Committee 

 

 

  Tiny Tots is an early childhood environmental education program 
where kids make a craft, play a game, and read a story around a 
   nature theme. Join Audubon to discover Patterson Park as an 
outdoor classroom. Please register in advance: 
  [email protected] or 410.558.2473. 
 
AUDUBON ADVENTURES IN NOVEMBER 2016  AUDUBON’S GUIDED BIRD WATCHING WALKS IN PATTERSON PARK 
With the Patterson Park Audubon Center  Saturday, November 26th  
To participate, please RSVP at 410‐558‐2473 or  8:00‐9:30 AM 
[email protected]  All ages and abilities welcome! ∙ Free! 
  Meet at the fountain in Patterson Park, 
AUDUBON’S HABITAT TEAM  Closest to E. Lombard St. and S. Patterson Park Ave. 
Volunteers needed in Patterson Park!  Over 200 bird species have visited Patterson Park, an important 
Saturday, November 5th, 9:00‐10:30 AM  migratory stopover in Baltimore City! Audubon experts will lead us 
All ages welcome! ∙ Free!  in search of avian friends! Bring the whole family! No experience 
Meet at the wetland garden, uphill & northwest of the boat lake in  necessary. If you would like to borrow binoculars, drop us an email – 
Patterson Park.  we have plenty to share!  There is no need to RSVP for this event, 
Build bird habitat in Audubon’s native plant gardens in Patterson  just arrive ready to explore! To borrow binoculars: 
Park! We need volunteers to make sure they remain healthy  [email protected] or 410.558.2473. 
habitats for the park’s birds and butterflies.  Weed, mulch, and/or   
plant while spending a relaxing morning outdoors with friends,  VOLUNTEER WITH AUDUBON’S EDUCATION PROGRAMS 
family, and Audubon.  We’re happy to sign community service hours  Ready to see the park through the Audubon lens? Eager to learn 
for helpful students. For directions or questions:  new skills while helping birds and Baltimore? Audubon seeks 
[email protected] or 410.558.2473.  energetic volunteers to assist in our outdoor “classroom.” Email for 
  details: [email protected]
AUDUBON’S TINY TOTS IN PATTERSON PARK   
Friday, November 11th, 10:30‐11:30 AM   
Camouflage! 
Meet at the picnic tables on the northeastern shore of the Boat Lake 
Ages: 2‐5 ∙ $5 suggested donation per child, with an adult 

 
 
 

Thank you to all the girls and women mentors 
who made the Living Classrooms Patterson Park 
Center’s Day of the Girl such a supportive and 
empowering event!  Upcoming female focused 
event: Nov. 3rd 4:30pm Girls on the Run Practice 
5k at Patterson Park.  For more information, email 
[email protected].  

 

  

 

Meeting Date: Tuesday, November 29, 7 pm at the United 

Evangelical Church (3200 Dillon Street). Councilman Kraft and 

legislative officials Lierman, Clippinger and Hammen will attend. 
November 17th, Happy Hour Fundraiser from 6‐8 pm at 

Quarterhouse Tavern in Canton at 801 S. Decker Aveenue. Drink 

and food specials along with gift basket raffles.  

Canton Square Lamppost Lighting. December 6th, 5‐9 pm  

 

Esperanza Center’s After School ESL Program has 
started, and we have spots available for more 
students!  The fall semester runs through Dec. 7th. 
The spring semester will run Jan. 9th through June 7th.  
Classes are held at the Esperanza Center on Mondays 
and Wednesdays, 4:00PM‐6:00PM.  To register, 
students need to come with their parent or guardian to one of the following registration 
sessions, held at the Esperanza Center 430 S. Broadway.  
Wednesday Nov. 2nd, 4:00PM ‐ Wednesday Nov. 2nd, 6:30PM 
Wednesday Dec. 7th, 4:00PM ‐ Wednesday Dec. 7th, 6:30PM 
 
Hay cupo disponible en el programa de inglés para jovenes del Esperanza Center.  El semester de 
otoño termina el 7 de diciembre.  El semestre de primavera empieza el 9 de enero y termina el 7 de junio.  El horario del programa es lunes y 
miércoles de las 4:00PM – 6:00PM.  Para registrar, es necesario que un padre o adulto viene con el estudiante al Esperanza Center (430 S. 
Broadway) en una de esas sigiuentes fechas de inscripción.  
miercoles 2 de noviembre, 4:00PM ‐ miercoles 2 de noviembre, 6:30PM 
miercoles 7 de diciembre, 4:00PM ‐ miercoles 7 de diciembre, 6:30PM 
 
 
Centro SOL TestimoniosMental health support group for adults who experience stress, and other symptoms of 
anxiety, sadness, depression. Free includes dinner and child supervision and homework support. grupo de apoyo en 
español para adultos que experimenten estrés, o síntomas de ansiedad, tristeza, depresión. Gratis incluye cena y 
supervisión de niños y ayuda con las tareas. Martes 5:30pm en 3115 Eastern Ave. Tuesdays 5:30pm at 3115 Eastern 
Ave. Call/Llama al 410.550.1129 to sign up.  Centro SOL Embajadores de Salud: vida sana, ejercicio y chequeos de 
salud, gratis. Healthy lifestyle, physical activity and basic checkups, free. Todos los sabados 9am, en Patterson Park. 
Every Saturday 9am at Patterson Parl. Call/Llama al 410.550.1129. 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    

 

Children’s Programs: November 2016

WEEKLY STORYTIMES

Mother Goose Baby Steps Preschool Leaps
Mondays at 11:00am Wednesdays at 11:00am
November 7, 14, 28 November 2, 9, 16, 30
A program of stories, songs,
An interactive nursery rhyme
program with music and movement. and fun for ages 3-5.

Buena Casa Buena Brasa
Thursdays at 11:00am
November 3, 10, 17

Canciones, rimas, cuentos y
juegos para los niños (0-3 años)

y los padres o cuidadores.

PROGRAMS

Dia de los Muertos Creation Station Open Play

Join us and learn about the STEM-ulate your brain!
holiday!
Tuesdays in November at
Tuesday, November 1st at 3:30pm
12:00pm

STEM Festival: STEM Festival:
Play with your Food!
Potato Clock 11/4 at 3:30pm Marble Run
Invisible Ink 11/7 at 2:00pm
Banana Piano 11/9 at 4:00pm How far will the marble go?
Thursday, November 10 at
4:00 pm

Big Games: Candyland The Enoch Pratt Free Library will be closed on:

Avoid the sticky spots! Jump your Tuesday, November 8 Election Day
way to victory!
Thursday, November 11 Veteran’s Day
Wednesdays, November 16, 30 at
4:00pm Thursday, November 24 Thanksgiving Day

Southeast Anchor Library *3601 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224 *410-396-1580

 

Teen Department

Weekly Programs

3D PrinƟng Projects 

Wednesdays 3:30PM – 4:30 PM 
Learn to create customizable 3D printed projects 
in the Crea on Sta on! 

MineCraŌ Freeplay

Tuesdays, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM 
Play Minecra  with friends.  

Now That’s Entertainment! Fun & Games

Ghostbusters (2016)
Wednesday, 30th November 2016  

Following a ghost invasion of Man-
ha an, paranormal enthusiasts Erin 
Gilbert and Abby Yates, nuclear en-
gineer Jillian Holtzmann, and sub-
way worker Pa y Tolan band to-
gether to stop the otherworldly 
threat.  PG-13 | 116 mins 

The Beast Side Book Carded at Southeast
Club
November 18th, 3:30 PM—4:00 PM 
Thursday, November 3rd, 11AM-
12PM  Take a tour around the world through card games. Learn 
how to play the classics like Old Maid and Gin Rummy, or 
Bal more author D. Watkins 
comes in to talk about his books  interna onal games like Pusoy Dos or Gong Zhu.  
and his life as a kid growing up in 

Bal more. 

KIDS & FAMILY EVENTS!

KERPLUNK! KWANZAA FAMILY DAY
FAMILY DROP-IN
SAT DEC 3 | NOON-3PM
SATURDAYS, OCT 1–DEC 3 | 12-3PM
Join us for a Pre-Kwanzaa Family Celebration with
Families and kids of all ages are invited to tour free activities: art making, children’s performances,
Creative Alliance’s galleries and design unique and workshops. FREE!
art projects linked to the exhibitions. FREE!
MERRY MART!
PIÑATA APPRENTICESHIP
EXHBITION SUN DEC 4 | 11AM-5PM

ON VIEW: NOV 4-DEC 3 Merry Mart is an annual juried holiday craft
RECEPTION: FRI NOV 4 | 6-8PM market that showcases high-quality, unique
handmade arts and crafts. Bring your kids to our
Featuring stunning, traditional piñatas created free drop-in arts workshop from noon to 5 pm.
by the Artesanas Mexicanas, a Creative Alliance FREE!
traditional arts program that has been sponsored
by the National Endowment for the Arts and POSADAS: TRADICIONES
PNC bank. FREE! NAVIDEÑAS
LATINOAMERICANOS
KIDS DRAWING ZOO
FRI DEC 16, 17 & 18 | 6-10PM
SAT NOV 19 | NOON-1:15PM | 4-6YRS
1:30-2:45PM | 7-11YRS Join a singing procession w/ Mary, Joseph and
Mariachi Rey Azteca. Dinner, DJ Eddie Chabot
Children observe, draw and touch different and piñata breaking party to follow! People of all
animals from around the world! See the beliefs are welcome. Bring a dish, beverages, or
different textures, colors and shapes of four dessert to share. $5 suggested donation
unique species perfectly adapted to their own
environments. Just like scientists, young artists 3134 Eastern Ave. Baltimore, MD 21224
record observations and are challenged to creativealliance.org | 410-276-1651
draw what they SEE and rather than what they
predict! $35, $30 mbrs per class

Hampstead Hill Academy PTO
Box Tops Fundraiser

November 2016

October Collection Contest Update
 Congratulations to Ms. Douglas’s Kindergarten class for winning the

Class Box Tops collection contest. They won a donut party & a travel-
ing trophy!
 Congratulations to Kindergartner Hudson Dach for collecting the
most Box Tops, over 550! Wow!
 Congratulations to the 22 students who earned Spooky Halloween Tootsie Pops!
 HHA earned almost 1300 Box Tops which is $130.

November Collection Contest Where to Find Box Tops
 Complete “Turkey” collection sheet by attaching  Fiber One Bars
 Reynolds Baking Products
10 Box Tops  Old El Paso Foods
 Turn into school before Wednesday, Nov 23  Scott Paper Products
 Receive an entry to win a 5 Below Gift Card  See complete list at
 Class with the most Box Tops wins a party
www.BTFE.com
(must collect at least 100 Box Tops)

More Ways to Earn
 Enter the Bonus Box Tops Sweepstakes for a chance to

win 10,000 Box Tops at www.BTFE.com
 Ask family, friends, businesses & churches to collect Box Tops for you
 Use coupons from www.BTFE.com to save on Box Tops products