November 2018 HHA Parent News Magazine

HAMPSTEAD HILL ACADEMY

PARENT NEWS MAGAZINE

NOVEMBER, 2018

VOTE ON TUESDAY
NOVEMBER 6TH

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 Go Vote FOR Question 1!

410.396.9146 tele. 410.396.3637 fax Raise your voice! Tell your neighbors to
www.hha47.org get out and vote! Question 1 on the
ballot ensures that the long-promised
Matt Hornbeck, Principal [email protected] casino money will actually be dedicated
John Paz, Assistant Principal [email protected] to public schools. Please vote FOR
Question 1. Your vote for this question
Cassandra Bailey, Assistant Principal [email protected] will ensure that at least half a billion
dollars every year goes to public schools
Hampstead Hill Academy all over the State of Maryland, including
is operated by the Baltimore Curriculum Project, a local nonprofit Hampstead Hill Academy which will
benefit from this vote. Better schools =
organization celebrating more than a decade safer, stable neighborhoods and higher
property values. Send a signal to
of service and student learning in Baltimore. Annapolis that you care about the
common good and your own
Laura Doherty, President neighborhood. Vote FOR Question 1!
[email protected]
John McGill, Director of Academic Affairs
[email protected]

www.baltimorecp.org

HHA Parent News Magazine is published monthly for the families and
community of Hampstead Hill Academy

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…

 11/1, PTO Tutti Gusti Night 3-8 pm Top News Stories page 3
 11/1, Community Arts Night 5:30-7pm
 11/2, Purple Friday  Current HHA information along with
 11/5, School Closed upcoming events
 11/6, School Closed Election Day
 11/7 and 8, Mobile Dentist Visit News from the Teams page 5
 11/8, Parent High School Meeting 5:30pm
 11/9, Student Flu Clinic  What your child is doing in class along
 11/9, No Uniform Day for Grades PreK-5 with resource, enrichment and ESOL
 11/12, Individual Picture Day information
 11/13, Open House 8:20-10:20am
 11/13, PTO Nado Peri-Peri Night 4-9pm Club/Activities News page 10
 11/13, PTO Meeting 6pm
 11/14, Eat, Play, Say 8-10am  Updates and announcements for the
 11/14, Chat With Matt 5:30pm many clubs offered at HHA
 11/14, Parent Diversity and Equity Meeting 6-7pm
 11/16, Purple Friday Family Information page 13
 11/16, LGP Recognition Ceremony 8 am
 11/16, PTO Happy Hour 6 pm  Issues important to our parents on a
 11/19, Report Cards Sent Home variety of subjects
 11/20, Latino Support Group 8 am
 11/20, PTO Chick-fil-A Spirit Night 4-8pm PTO News page 17
 11/22 and 11/23, School Closed Thanksgiving
 11/28, School Family Council Meeting 3 pm  News from the Parent/Teacher
 11/28, Wellness Committee Meeting 3 pm Organization at HHA
 11/28, Strong Schools Maryland Meeting 4 pm
 11/29, Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:30-7:05pm Let Us Know What You are
Thinking page 18

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

A COMPLETE CALENDAR OF ALL ACTIVITIES FOR THE MONTH MAY BE FOUND
ON THE LAST PAGE OF THE NEWS MAGAZINE.

GOAL-BUSTING AND RECORD-BREAKING BEE FIT 2018

Students in all grades enjoyed tug of war, relay races, different versions of
dodgeball, stretching, moving, and just being outside on a gorgeous, sunny
day! A special thank you to PTO Officer Shelbi Brookshire for tirelessly
organizing and promoting Bee Fit. Shelbi and her team shattered last
year’s total by raising more than $22,000 for HHA students and teachers.
Thank you to everyone who made Bee Fit 2018 possible. See a complete
list of Bee Fit winners at the end of the news magazine.

Students had a great time playing tug of war at the Annual PTO Bee Fit!

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TOP NEWS STORIES

DID YOU KNOW THAT
VOTING FOR A GOVERNOR
IS NOT THE ONLY
IMPORTANT ISSUE ON THE
UPCOMING BALLOT?

Everyone who votes FOR Question 1 will choose to solely
allocate BILLIONS of casino dollars to go solely into the
Education Trust Fund for a quality education for
Maryland’s public school children. So please consider this
matter and vote FOR the Constitutional Amendment.

WHY DID HHA OPT OUT OF THE EARLY RELEASE DAYS?

City Schools is sending students home early on eight days this year in order for teachers to receive training and collaborate with each other.
Because we are a conversion charter school, HHA had the option not to participate. We chose not to participate and keep our student days as full
days for several reasons:

 Early release days easily triple the absence rate for students;
 Parents overwhelmingly prefer not to have to make early pickup arrangements for their children;
 “Contact” minutes or minutes that teachers and students are together are a precious commodity;
 HHA already has substantial training time for teachers and built in daily and weekly collaboration time

for teachers; and
 We did not want to mess with success.
Details on this issue and many other topics were featured in the recent Chat with Matt, which is now
streaming on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/HampsteadHillAcademy. Check it out!

EVERY HHA STUDENT HAS AN AGENDA FILLED WITH INFORMATION ON A VARIETY OF SUBJECTS.
PLEASE CHECK YOUR CHILD’S AGENDA DAILY.

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AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK
OPEN HOUSE AT HHA

American Education Week, November 12-16, 2018, presents all Americans with a
wonderful opportunity to celebrate public education and honor individuals who are
making a difference in ensuring that every child receives a quality education. In
recognition of this special time, HHA will host an Open House for parents from
8:20-10:20 am on Tuesday, November 13th. On this special day, parents will have the opportunity to visit HHA and see the instructional programs
in action. Parents are asked to quietly observe in a designated area of the classroom. As a reminder, this is not a time for individual conferences.
Light refreshments will be available.

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH

Parent/teacher conferences will take place Thursday, November 29th from 3:30 – REPORT CARDS SENT HOME
7:05 pm. If you would like to reserve a conference time, please complete the MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH
reservation form when it is sent home. We will do our best to honor your request.
Please call the office at 410.396.9146 on Wednesday, November 28th to confirm
your appointment.

LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLE!

On Wednesday, November 21st, 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, but everyone will receive a certificate of participation. Mr. Hornbeck will be on stage with each student asking the math
problems. It’s great for kids to be on stage and practice their public speaking skills.

FAMILY ACADEMIC NIGHT

HHA’s Fall Family Academic Night was super well-attended, tasty and engaging. Thanks to
lead organizer Megan Trainer and all of the HHA staff who came out on their own time to
provide fun learning centers for kids and adults of all ages. The theme for this fall was
financial literacy. Watch for an all-new Spring Family Academic Night coming your way in
the new year.

GREAT LANTERN PARADE 2018

About 50 HHA families joined Mr. Hornbeck to march in the Annual Great Lantern Parade. Everyone had a great time playing games at
In spite of the one day rain delay, approximately 4,000 people viewed the parade. Drums, Family Academic Night!
dancing, hay rides, costumes, food trucks, lanterns and light abounded. Thanks to
Ms. Swann for lighting up the parade participants! If you missed it this year, make sure to
come next year - it’s a great tradition!

GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAMMING

HHA staff work hard to make sure all students are provided with a challenging and rigorous curriculum. We have a dedicated Director of
Enrichment, Laura Guitian, who provides limited pullout instruction to identified gifted students. This pullout instruction is usually provided for
approximately six weeks for 45 minutes a day or several times a week. In addition to this, Ms. Guitian works closely with all 29 homeroom teachers
to design and implement high-quality student portfolios that include exemplary student work. To learn more about our gifted and advanced
learner program, please check out http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/domain/10186.

APPLICATIONS FOR THE LOTTERY PLEASE JOIN US FOR CHAT WITH MATT
AND PRE-KINDERGARTEN
WHEN: Wednesday, November 14th at 5:30 pm
Spread the word to family and friends that applications for the lottery and WHERE: HHA Library
pre-kindergarten are available at HHA. The lottery is held for students at all
grade levels who do not live in the zoned area for the school. If you do not THIS MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE PRIOR TO THE
live in this area and would like for your child to attend HHA, you can pick up DIVERSITY AND EQUITY MEETING.
an application at school or visit this link
https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/domain/821. The lottery will take
place Tuesday, February 12th at 3 pm.

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NORTHBAY AND OUTWARD BOUND TRIPS 6th and 7th grade
SUCCESSFUL students had
many new
Welcome back to our 6th and 7th grade students who spent time on a four-night experiences
camping trip last month. The memories of the experiences these students have will
last a lifetime! Thanks to the many chaperones who made these trips possible. during their week
Outward Bound leaders included Allegra Thomas, Meagan Venezia-Walerstein, Melissa long camps
Riorda, Patrick Riorda and Sara Bailin. NorthBay chaperones included Kelli Poole,
Jason Farber, Cristina Lazo-Herrera, Steve Plunk and Rosalia Castelan. Special thanks
to the parents who also chaperoned at NorthBay: Andre Warren, Jason Pappas, Tim
Mueting, David Ramos, James Hanson, Barbara Kirby, Debbie Boyer, Leopoldina
Romera, Shellie Hammonds, Rachel Morgan, Lynn Blowers and Rachael Estep.

HIGH SCHOOL CHOICE MEETING

There will be a High School Choice meeting for grade 7 and 8 parents and students
Thursday, November 8th at 5:30 pm in the school library. At the meeting, Mrs. Seymour
will share information about the High School Choice process and answer any questions
you may have. Dinner will be served. We hope to see you there!

INDIVIDUAL STUDENT PICTURES WILL BE TAKEN
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH

A FLYER WILL BE SENT HOME SHORTLY WITH DETAILS.

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PREK

Ms. Hammet and Ms. Kaminaris - Students will learn about what humans need to survive, and the
many different types of families. For their monthly project, students will create a family tree to share
with the class. Stay tuned for more information about this project and in-school events. The PreK
classes will take part in Audubon on Wednesday, November 14th. Mrs. Klenk's class will attend at
11:45 am and Mrs. Kaminaris' class at 1 pm. Fall is upon us and there are many students who have
difficulty dressing themselves in fall/winter gear. Students are expected to be able to put on and zip
their own coats along with hats and gloves. Please practice these skills at home so students can have
maximum time on the playground.

KINDERGARTEN

Ms. Douglas, Ms. Maciel and Ms. Wallis - Happy coat season! As it gets colder, please send your child
to school with coats and warm clothes. Practice with your child zipping and/or buttoning coats and
tying shoes. In the classroom, students are writing numbers to 10 and will move into shapes. Also,
some students have started to bring home reading books for extra practice on reading and writing.
Please check your child’s book bag every night for these books and other information regarding your
child. Thank you for your support!

Don’t Forget to Turn Everyone had a blast this month on
Back Your Clocks One the very first PreK field trip! Thank
you to all of the parent chaperones
hour on Sunday,
November 4th at 2 am that helped with this trip.

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GRADE 1

Ms. Bierley, Ms. Clary and Ms. Smith - A huge thank you for all of the Bee Fit donations! The
students absolutely enjoyed the Bee Fit activities on Wednesday, October 17th. Another thank
you to all of the families who came to Family Academic Night. The students had a great time
learning about financial literacy through games and activities. During the 1st Quarter for Core
Knowledge, students have been reading and analyzing fables and will spend the 2nd Quarter
studying astronomy. The students are looking forward to traveling to Green Meadows Farm
on Friday, November 2nd. The 1st Quarter is coming to a close and your child will soon receive
their first report card. Read over the report card carefully, and if you have questions or
concerns, schedule a meeting with your child’s teacher during parent-teacher conferences on
Thursday, November 29th. With the weather getting colder, please make sure your child is
dressed appropriately for outdoor activities and brings a navy blue sweater without a hood to
keep in the classroom. Classroom snack donations are also needed. Healthier snacks like gold
fish, pretzels and granola bars would be greatly appreciated.

GRADE 2

Ms. Bonner, Ms. LaBella and Ms. Weber - A huge thank you for all of the Bee Fit donations! A first grade student works on math
The students thoroughly enjoyed the Bee Fit activities on Wednesday, October 17th. Thanks to skills using manipulatives
all of the families who came to Family Academic Night. The students had a great time learning

about financial literacy through games and activities. The students also enjoyed the trip to

Goucher College to see the play, My Mouth is a Volcano! Students have been working on the Family Heritage Project which is due in November.

The question sheet is due by November 7th and the project is due November 15th. Students will present the projects in class, and then the projects

will be on display during the Family Heritage Celebration on November 21st. The 1st Quarter is coming to a close and your child will soon receive

their first report card. Read over the report card carefully and if you have questions or concerns, schedule a meeting with your child’s teacher

during parent-teacher conferences on Thursday, November 29th. With the weather getting colder, please make sure your child is dressed

appropriately for outdoor activities and have your child bring a navy blue sweater without a hood to keep in the classroom. As a reminder, check

your child’s folder and agenda every night for important information.

GRADE 3

Reading – Ms. Kaplan: Students have been reading so many new and exciting stories. Some
students are reading about Edna and Carla's adventures on a dinosaur island, and others are
reading about an inventor named Leonard. Please make sure that your child is reading every
night! Reading coach class is held on Tuesday mornings from 7:30-8 am.

Language/Social Studies – Ms. Sparwasser: Students continue to work on writing crisp, clear
sentences and paragraphs. They are applying their writing skills by reflecting on what's special
about where they live and where they come from. They are also looking more closely at the
geographical features of Baltimore and the surrounding areas.

Math - Ms. Knudsen: Students will use mental math strategies to solve one and two digit
equations and to analyze pictorial models. This month, they will begin a multiplication and
division unit. Please continue to work with your child on addition and subtraction fact fluency
to help with the current unit and to prepare for November's Math Rumble!

GRADE 4 3rd grade students had a great time at
Goucher College watching the musical My
Reading – Ms. Schultz: Some students are reading The Wizard of Oz and some students are
reading A Horse to Remember. All students are answering comprehension questions and Mouth is a Volcano!
responding in writing to text based prompts. If there is anything your child’s teacher can do to
better support your child, please reach out to Ms. Schultz at [email protected].

Language/Social Studies – Ms. Costello: Students are beginning to learn important parts of
speech and using this knowledge to write clear sentences. In social studies, they just
completed their first portfolio project. They researched different Native American tribes to
determine how they used the various resources in their environment to survive and created a
Powerpoint presentation to share with other students.

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 only. Please bring the items to the office.

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Math – Ms. Aldous: Students are learning all about fractions. They start by simplifying fractions and finding equivalent fractions and work their way
up to comparing, adding, and subtracting fractions with different denominators. They are also learning about improper fractions and mixed
numbers. This month they will prepare for the Math Rumble, which will be held on November 21st. To get ready, your child should practice their
multiplication facts at home.

4th grade students
work as a group to
practice math skills

with various fun
activities and a
student prepares a

Powerpoint
presentation to share
with fellow students

GRADE 5

Reading – Ms. Steinhardt: Students reading and writing abilities have been very impressive! As the school year continues into the 2nd quarter,
students will continue to focus on narratives. Some examples of the texts that students will read include Persephone, The Necklace and The
Treasure of Lemon Brown. Students will be asked to analyze the elements of the plot and will begin to develop a stronger understanding of the
factors that contribute to an engaging narrative. Each day, please check your child's agenda to ensure that you are aware of all homework
assignments, upcoming events and/or assessments. Each Friday, please check your child's grade report to ensure that you are aware of your child's
progress in reading. Thank you for your ongoing support!

Language/Science – Mr. Small: Students are writing paragraphs using X-boxes or equal-boxes. These paragraphs are informative writing, and have
students using reference materials to support their arguments in either agreement (equal-boxes) or disagreement (X-boxes). They also continue to
learn new affixes (prefixes and suffixes) to help increase their vocabulary and ability to comprehend unknown words. In science, students are
studying how different organisms get the energy they need to survive. They will conduct an investigation on growing tulip bulbs to see what
producers need in order to undergo photosynthesis. They will also look at how consumers get the food they need, and will focus on the human
digestive system. They will explore how the foods we eat turn into energy for us to move, talk, go to school or do anything else.

Math – Ms. O’Connor: Students have started Module 2 of Eureka Math which works with multi-digit whole numbers and decimal fraction
operations. Students will focus on multiplication and division in this module. At the end of the month, they will practice applying these math skills
to planning a Thanksgiving dinner, including how much money it costs, and how much time it will take. Students just finished their budget
portfolio project which aligns with math content. Remember to practice multiplication and division facts at home with your child.

GRADE 6

Humanities – Mr. Farber: Students have just completed the first "embedded assessment," which were personal narratives. Parents, please ask
your student to recite the At Hampstead Hill Academy, We Believe speech for you. In social studies, students are in the process of selecting their
topics for their National History Day projects. Final drafts of their topic proposals are due on November 16th.

Math – Ms. Herrera: In Advanced math, students will finish the second unit, Integers. In this unit, they will cover ordering integers and rational
numbers, absolute value, operations with integers and rational numbers and the coordinate plane. In Honors math, students will learn about
number systems. They will learn operations with decimals, fractions, the greatest common factor and the least common multiple.

Science – Ms. Poole: Students have explored and investigated physics in order to gain evidence to answer the question: Can I believe my eyes?
Students can explain how objects are seen, describe four ways that light interacts with matter, identify parts and functions of the eye, and create
models to show how light allows us to see. Next, students will examine the question: How can light have different colors? Followed by Is there light
I cannot see? The unit will end with a portfolio project where students create a 3D model that demonstrates the components of light and how we
see.

PLEASE KEEP YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION (ADDRESS
AND TELEPHONE) UPDATED IN THE MAIN OFFICE.

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GRADE 7

Language Arts – Ms. Locke-Jones: Students are starting to select topics for National History
Day. This year's theme is Triumph and Tragedy. They are looking forward to building either
exhibits or websites for their topics.

Math – Mr. White: Students will start algebra and work on expressions, equations and
inequalities. They will solve equations by applying the distributive property and combining like
terms. Students will also solve and graph one step inequalities and expand and factor linear
expressions.

Science – Ms. Thomas: Students will complete the chemistry unit: How Can I Make New Stuff 7th grade students work diligently to
from Old Stuff? During this unit, students have learned about properties of matter, chemical clear algae from the Patterson Park
reactions and mixtures. As they progress through the month, they will begin the physics unit:
Why Do Some Things Stop While Other Things Keep Going? Students will explore the different Boat Lake
types of energy and learn how energy can be transformed from one type to another.

GRADE 8

Language Arts – Ms. Kosmer: Some students have finished their interview narrative essays
and will now work on an argumentative essay. Other students just finished reading the Diary
of Anne Frank and completed their unit assessment and will write an argumentative essay on
the play. National History Day project research is beginning Quarter 2. Students will research
topics on Triumph and Tragedy.

Algebra 1 – Ms. Luthers: Students have finished Unit 1 and are moving onto Unit 2 to study functions. They will explore where functions exist in
the real-world and learn different ways to represent functions. Please ask your student, What is a real-world example of a function and how do you
know?

Pre-Algebra – Ms. Luthers: Students have finished scientific notation and laws of exponents, and learned ways to represent very large and very
small quantities. They are now using geometry to learn about ways to understand space and size. In Module 2, they will explore geometric
transformations. With these transformations, figures will move around the plane by series of translations, reflections, rotations and dilations.
Students also know these movements as slide, flip, turn, and shrink/grow. Please ask them to show you a rigid transformation at home!

Science – Mr. Cobb: When students return from the 4-day weekend, they will present their first unit portfolio project. They are working in small
groups to create an advertising campaign and physical model of one of ten geologically interesting locations on earth to answer the question, How
is the Earth changing? After the presentations, students will transition into the second unit, How does food provide my body with energy? In this
chemistry-focused unit, students will investigate the molecule nature of food, how organisms use food for energy and building blocks, and how
plants produce food during photosynthesis.

LEADERS GO PLACES

As we approach the end of the 1st Quarter, students are working on making LGP Level.
Students must reach ambitious goals in three categories: Scholarship, Citizenship, and
Leadership. Although we will not know Scholarship levels until grades are final, students
are doing a great job with the other two categories.

In order to be on level for Citizenship, students must perform at least two hours of
community service. To earn Platinum Level, students must complete at least six hours.
All of the hours that students perform now count for their high school graduation
requirement. Baltimore City Public School students must complete 75 hours by the end
of their senior year. Several of our students have already reached that goal. Including
summer volunteer hours, students at HHA completed over 1,900 hours of service. They
are meeting the LGP requirement and contributing to the common good of the community.

For Leadership, we measure student’s performance on Class Dojo. To be on LGP Level, students must have an 80% positive score. That means four
out of every five marks they receive on Dojo are positive. An overwhelming 97% of our students have reached this goal. Amazingly, 63% of our
students have a 95% average or higher. Our students are consistently making positive choices on a daily basis. In just a few short weeks, there will
be much to celebrate. The first LGP trip to Hershey Park in the Dark is Friday, November 2nd, and the 1st Quarter Recognition Ceremony will be held
on Friday, November 16th.

JOIN US FOR THE SCHOOL FAMILY COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH AT 3 PM IN THE SCHOOL LIBRARY
PARENTS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND AND GIVE THEIR INPUT REGARDING SCHOOL ISSUES DISCUSSED!

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RESOURCES MUSIC LESSONS

ART Mr. Garner: Beginning Orchestra students learned to handle the
bow and finished plucking on the D and A strings. They will continue
Ms. Butcher: PreK and kindergarten students learned about the to use these strings to learn many tunes. Beginning band students
artist Vincent Van Gogh and observed his still life painting titled continue to learn new notes and rhythms in order to play new
Sunflowers. They observed flowers from the school garden and songs. Advanced students have been working on a wide variety of
created a watercolor still life painting. Grade 1 and 2 students repertoire to perform at the November Community Arts Night which
reviewed the artist Wolf Kahn and his painting titled Lila-colored will take place on Thursday November 1st. A reminder that not all
Landscape. They learned about calming lines and how to create a students will perform at this event. Students will soon begin to learn
landscape painting using these lines. Grade 3 and 4 students holiday music for the December Community Arts Night.
reviewed the artist Claude Monet and his painting titled Japanese
Bridge over a Pool of Water Lilies. They learned about Monet’s style FOOD FOR LIFE
of painting and the way lines create expression in a painting. They
also created a water lily painting using expressive line. Grade 5 and Ms. Demas: Students in PreK and kindergarten have finished eating
6 students created a list of words that best described themselves. a rainbow of fruits and vegetables and are beginning to eat the
They reviewed artists’ sunset paintings and then created a sunset alphabet! They are tasting a variety of fruits and vegetables that
identity painting using all of their descriptive words. Grade 7 and 8 begin with the letters in the alphabet. Grades 1 and 2 students are
students reviewed the definition of a zentangle. Students described learning the food groups on USDA’s MyPlate and are also learning
what “zen” was to them, and created a still life zentangle drawing. how to read a Nutrition Facts Label. Grade 3-8 students are working
in groups to create a recipe based on their favorite foods from
MUSIC Quarter 1. They worked together to plan, write and prepare an
original recipe that is then tested and critiqued by other students.
Ms. Norris: Music is going great! The canons everyone produced
sound amazing! PreK and kindergarten students have started more PHYSICAL EDUCATION
solo singing. Keep your eyes out for a Solo Certificate! Students in
grades 1 and 2 are learning cooperative singing games and working Ms. Donovan: All students are focusing on teamwork and good
on listening skills through song tales, and students in grades 3 and 4 sportsmanship. Students are playing games in which they need to
have been reviewing rhythms and practicing a variety of singing work cooperatively to achieve goals through communicating and
games. Students in grades 5 and 6 evaluated their own singing and sharing responsibilities. While older students focus on teamwork,
made choices about how best to perform the songs. Students in PreK students have started a throwing and rolling unit, and
grade 7 did an outstanding job with their percussion composition, kindergarten students continue to practice locomotor movements
and grade 8 students continue to work on the Soundtrack of My Life and moving responsibly in their own space.
presentations.

DRAMA

Ms. Durkin: PreK and kindergarten students continue dramatic play and learn about how actors
change their movement, facial expressions and voices to create characters. As 2nd Quarter begins,
grade 1-8 students will collaborate to devise original work with planned improvisations or
playwriting. Last year Mrs. Bonner's class play won Center Stage's Young Playwrights Festival and
had their play performed at Center Stage by professional actors. We hope this year another HHA
play will be selected!

LIBRARY Students take part in Show and Tell
during drama class
Ms. Kannam: PreK and kindergarten families please take time and enjoy the books from the
blue/red bags. The Raising a Reader program is designed for students and parents to interact with
wonderful literature together. If your student forgets his/her bag on library day, please bring it
later in the week to get new books to enjoy. Grade 1 and 2 families, please take time and talk
about the many folktales to celebrate the beginning a fall. Can your child retell a story to you?
Grade 3-5 students have taken part in independent reading time, typing practice, creative writing
program, coding and math work and gathering information on current events through
Flocabulary. Grade 7 students are using Duolingo.com, a language acquisition self-paced online
program, and grade 8 students are learning about the stock market and taking part in high school
choice discussions and research.

FLU SHOTS WILL BE GIVEN FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH.
SEE MS. SWANN TO SIGN UP YOUR CHILD!

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NATURE EXPLORATION

Ms. Riorda: The weather is still cooperating and students are getting outside to take part in
learning games and activities. Please make sure to send your student to school with a sweater or
coat, hat and gloves as they will continue to go out into the park as the weather turns cooler. The
changing seasons offer a terrific opportunity to explore how all the plants and animals prepare for
winter. The garden is still very much alive and producing vegetables and flowers for pollinators.
Many of the classes are still exploring the different food chains that can be observed in the garden
and in the park. Students will focus on energy transfers and will play a food chain tag where they
get to role play being producers, herbivores, omnivores, carnivores and decomposers.

ENRICHMENT NEWS

Ms. Guitian and Ms. Burt: Grade 1 students have eagerly begun to explore new curricula 5th grade students had the
including the M2 Math Units for High Ability Learners, and critically analyzing texts using the opportunity to dissect owl pellets to
Jacob’s Ladder Reading Comprehension Program. Grade 2-4 students are beginning to plan their discover how Barn owls get the energy
independent research/resident expert projects. Encourage your child to share their ideas with you
as they begin to narrow their field of choices. If possible, help them identify possible resources for they need to survive.
their learning (books, magazines, museums, experts, etc.) Learning to become an independent
investigator is a key outcome of quality gifted education, and your students can’t wait to begin!
In an effort to help students achieve the academic success they have the potential to achieve,
there are supports in place. For example, all talent development students have access to
Dreambox and are welcome to logon at home to continue strengthening their skills in math.

SPECIAL EDUCATION

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

ESOL DEPARTMENT NEWS

Ms. Bailin, Ms. Gonzalez, Ms. Hicks and Mr. LaBarr: PreK and kindergarten students are completing the unit Look at Me!. Body parts, senses,
feelings and actions are being learned through songs, dances, games, books, writing and drawing. Fall is a great time to incorporate all senses. Ask
your children what they like to see and touch during a fall nature walk. Grade 1 students continue in the first unit, What's New With You? They are
reading a story about Daniel, who is a 1st grade student, and learning about his new experiences. They are also going to learn about the seasons
and read a poem pertaining to the seasons. Grade 2 students are finishing the first unit, The Big City! They are writing to a friend who does not live
in the city to tell why they enjoy living in Baltimore City! This will be used as the writing assessment for Quarter 1. Grade 3 students are starting to
learn about communities and the differences between urban, suburban and rural areas, and grade 4 students are learning about different ways to
communicate and interact with the world using technology. Grade 5 students continue to read Grandma's Records and compare themselves to the
main character using a graphic organizer. They are also having discussions about traditions passed down from generation to generation. Middle
school students are comparing themselves to different characters in Beyond the Color Lines. They are also learning new grammar rules to improve
their writing skills.

CLUB/ACTIVITIES NEWS

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

DIVERSITY CLUB AND EQUITY COMMITTEE

Please encourage your student, in grades 5-8, to join the HHA Diversity Club.
In this group, students discuss issues related to racial, ethnic and cultural
diversity. As students develop interests, they will decide on action items,
potential service projects and potential speakers. Even if students did not
attend the first meeting, they are encouraged to join! They just need to pick
up and return a permission slip from Ms. Luthers. The next meetings will be:
November 7th and November 21st from 3-4:15 pm in room 310.

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STEAM CLUB EMERGING SCHOLARS

Kindergarten students have begun to explore how scientists and Grade 2 scholars are strengthening their foundation in geometry to
engineers solve everyday problems through their work. They have prepare themselves to design and build a model of a playground.
had the chance to see the impact of oil spills on the environment They have learned about acute, obtuse and right angles, as well as
and will now learn ways to identify different animals. Grade 1 parallel and perpendicular lines. Grade 3 scholars are learning about
students are learning about habitats, and made their own the components of the engineering design process, and grade 4
mealworm habitats and are tracking their growth and development. scholars are starting to learn vocabulary necessary to begin their
Up next: students will learn about Owl habitats and dissect owl exploration of space and astronomy. Most recently, they have
pellets! Grade 2 students have been doing engineering challenges learned about scale and scope.
and are going to be learning about the solar system over the next
few sessions, and grade 3 and 4 students are working in teams to
create solutions to engineering problems. These include building
hoop gliders, catapults and towers!

AUDUBON GREEN LEADERS

Audubon Green Leaders have started the fall with a group of passionate veteran and new
middle school leaders. So far, students have completed leadership challenges, learned
about the impacts of climate change on wildlife, and spruced up the habitat gardens at
the front of the school. Green Leaders know that wildlife is affected by changing
temperatures affecting their seasonal food sources and extreme changes like sea level
rise, frequent fires, glacier melt, intense storms and drought. All of this leads to habitat
loss. To help combat habitat loss, Green Leaders maintained the school’s wildlife
gardens. These gardens have native plants that give food and shelter to the city’s birds
and wildlife. By picking up trash, pulling weeds, and watering the garden, students
ensure Baltimore’s birds and wildlife have a healthy place to live. Please help keep the
bird-friendly gardens healthy by keeping trash out of the gardens and becoming involved
in the bird-friendly community. Find out how at:
http://patterson.audubon.org/programs/bird-friendly-communities

Green Leaders learn about the wildlife in their
own backyard, Patterson Park.

Thank you to everyone who helped raise the needed funds for the Please remind your
Girls on the Run team! younger child when
he/she has a club

after school!

If you do not receive emails from Ms. Swann at Hampstead Hill
Academy, please e-mail her at [email protected].

Please send your first and last name, your child(ren)’s first and

last name and homeroom teacher’s name.

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Brownies sold cookies at the Marathon Cheer on Cadets had a great time camping when they
Saturday, October 20th. They will sell cookies again visited the Harriet Tubman Underground
Railroad Visitor Center and Museum.
at HHA on Election Day, Tuesday, November 6th.
Please support our Scouts! Soccer team prepares the field for a game

ELEMENTARY SOCCER

The grades 4 and 5 Elementary Soccer Team started the season
strong, and currently has a record of 4 wins and 1 loss. All of the
players are having a great time as they develop their soccer skills
and learn to work together as a team. Games are played every
Tuesday and Thursday through November 15th in Patterson
Park!

IF YOU PREFER A TRANSLATOR OR

ASSISTIVE DEVICE FOR MEETINGS OR

EVENTS,
PLEASE CONTACT THE HHA MAIN

OFFICE AT 410-396-9146.

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.

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FAMILY INFORMATION

THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS

 23% of the school year is done
 41 of our 180 student days are completed
 There are approximately 102 school days left until our 3rd – 8th

grade students take the PARCC test in reading and math beginning
Wednesday, April 24th.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

 Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Career for grades 3 to 8 - April 24 – May 31, 2019
 Report Cards – 11/19 (1st Quarter), 2/5 (2nd Quarter), 4/11 (3rd Quarter), Last Day of School (4th Quarter)

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.

What Does the PARCC Look Like for Your Child?

Spend some time learning what is expected of your child by the Maryland State
Department of Education at

http://marylandpublicschools.org/programs/pages/testing/parcc/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 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, especially older children, that ball playing is not allowed in front of the school or on the blacktop

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

HIGHLANDTOWN TRAIN GARDEN

ABSOLUTELY UNIQUE and FREE – Kids and adults of all ages MUST SEE the HIGHLANDTOWN TRAIN GARDEN as
it celebrates its 10th year in the fire station (Engine House # 41) at 520 South Conkling Street across from the
Southeast Anchor Library. It will be open from 11 am to 5 pm on the following days: November 24 and 25,
December 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 through January 1 except Christmas Day. For the 10th year, there are two new greatly
expanded displays – Patterson Park and Highlandtown. The Train Garden is open to the public and is free. For
more updated information, visit www.highlandtowntraingarden.com or check out their Facebook page.

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EAT, PLAY, SAY! WEDNESDAY,
NOVEMBER 14TH AT 8:15 AM

This is a unique community building activity at HHA! Our school is extremely
unique in that we are so diverse and have an extremely involved parent body.
Our events are so well attended and parents and kids regularly participate
and volunteer in school activities. Eat, Play, Say is an activity originally
designed by Molly Fein, a retired Baltimore librarian, to help parents from
different cultural and linguistic backgrounds to get to know each other better.
It´s also fun! The first Eat, Play, Say was implemented last year, and it was a
total success. ALL PARENTS ARE INVITED! Breakfast will also be served.
Hope to see you there!

Parents have fun last year at Eat, Play, Say!

NEWS FROM THE WELLNESS COMMITTEE

Each month, the Wellness committee has a Bee’More Healthy wellness theme in the news
magazine and on the first floor bulletin board. This month’s theme is Diabetes Awareness Month.

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. 1 in 3 American adults has prediabetes. Take the Risk
Test on the American Diabetes Association’s website (www.diabetes.org) where you will also find
recipes, research and much more.

There are two types of diabetes:
 Type 1 diabetes is caused by genetics and unknown factors that trigger the disease. Type 1 diabetes is usually, but not always, diagnosed
in children and young adults, and was previously called juvenile diabetes.
 Type 2 diabetes is more common than Type 1. Type 2 diabetes is caused by genetics (family history, ethnicity, age) and lifestyle factors
(being overweight, not getting enough physical activity, smoking). Type 2 used to be called adult onset diabetes because mostly adults
developed it, but in recent years it was renamed type 2 diabetes because more and more children began developing type 2. The good
news is that type 2 can be prevented and controlled by eating a healthy diet and getting regular exercise, two lifestyle habits that also
help prevent heart disease and contribute to overall health.

HOW (AND WHEN) TO LIMIT KIDS' TECH USE

By Melanie Pinola – New York Times

No one cares more about your child's well-being and success than Some things to keep in mind as you try to strike this delicate
you do. In today's digitally-fueled times, that means guiding him or balance:
her not just in the real world but in the always-on virtual one as well.
Teach your children to use technology in a healthy way and pick up  Watch for the warning signs of unhealthy tech usage - Kids
the skills and habits that will make them successful digital citizens. complain that they're bored or unhappy when they don't have
From 2-year-olds, who seem to understand the iPad better than you, access to technology; Tantrums or harsh resistance occur when
to teenagers who need some (but not too much) freedom, we’ll you set screen time limits; Screen time interferes with sleep,
walk you through how to make technology work for your family at school and face-to-face communication
each stage of the journey.
 Be prepared to revisit this topic again and again - As your
Top 3 Tips to Remember children grow, so will their involvement with technology. Also,
A few basic parenting guidelines will help you establish ground rules it's difficult to predict what the digital world will look like even
and maintain tech harmony at home. just a few years from now. Your definition of healthy and
unhealthy tech usage will need regular updates. Fun times
1. AIM FOR BALANCE ahead!
"The most important step is to establish a balanced or sustainable
relationship with tech," says the social psychologist Adam Alter, Some tips to evaluate the quality of your children's digital
author of Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the interactions (which you should do regularly):
Business of Keeping Us Hooked. You can liken it to aiming for a
healthy diet, Dr. Alter explains: "Older kids understand the concept  Are they accessing age-appropriate content?
of balance intuitively -- they know that it’s important to eat healthy  Are the apps they use interactive and thought-provoking rather
foods alongside candy and dessert, and the same is true of the
'empty calories' that come from spending too much time passively than passive? Not all screen time is equal. Going back to the
gazing at screens. There’s a time for screens, but not at the expense food analogy, 100 calories from a doughnut is not the same as
of time for physical activity and connecting with real people in real 100 calories from a salad; an hour watching YouTube videos
time." isn't the same as an hour spent in a digital art program.
 Are the privacy settings for older children's social media and
other online accounts set to restrict what strangers can see and
who can contact your children?

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 Still set screen time limits to balance online and offline  during outings like trips to the park or zoo, or vacations when
activities. Although quality is most important, you'll probably the focus is on family time
still want to set some screen time limits for your family to
preserve time for activities beyond screens and tech. While the  Know when you're really busy and need to be plugged in and
debate on exactly how many hours kids can spend on their when you don't.
screens before it becomes unhealthy rages on, you can draw
firm lines for tech-free times, such as during dinner, in the car,  Use media the way you want your children to
or on school nights.
3. MAKE TECH A FAMILY AFFAIR
2. BE A ROLE MODEL  Set rules as a family.
Set boundaries for work time and family time. A few key times to  Be involved with your child's tech experiences.
stay unplugged include:  Tailor your approach to each child.
 when picking up or dropping children at school, as this is a
To read the complete article, visit
transitional time for them https://www.nytimes.com/guides/smarterliving/family-
 After coming home from work, as that's time to reconnect with technology

your family
 during meals, including when dining out

THE SPECTACULAR EXPRESS IS GETTING 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 school. 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.

PARENT DIVERSITY AND EQUITY COMMITTEE

What a great first meeting! We look forward to continuing this very important work. The next meeting will be November 14th from 6-7pm (directly
following the Chat with Matt) in the library. Even if you did not attend the first meeting, we hope to see you there!

SPEECH-LANGUAGE CORNER SEQUENCING: Prompt your child to sequence the events for the day
by using transition words (e.g., First, we have circle time. Then, we
Speech and Language enrichment can be embedded into your daily go to reading groups.)
routine in several ways. Here are a few ideas of how to incorporate
language and speech production practice in the car or on a walk. DESCRIBING: Practice describing the items that you see on the way
Car rides to the grocery store or your morning walk to school to your destination by playing “I Spy”. Encourage your child to tell
provide many opportunities to practice language and articulation you the category/group (e.g., “It’s a type of….”), function (e.g., what
skills in a fun and easy way. Get in the habit of practicing every time does it do/what do you use it for), parts (e.g., “It has….”), etc.
you’re in the car or on a walk to establish a routine of consistent
speech and language practice. Providing your child with fun,
engaging activities in the car is a great way to make practicing target
skills more enjoyable.

FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE: As you’re listening to music on the radio,
discuss the figurative language that you hear in the songs.

WH-QUESTIONS: Ask your child a variety of wh-questions (who,
what, when, where, why) and encourage them to ask you questions
about your day. Sample questions: “Who did you play with at
recess? What did you eat for lunch? Where did you go today for
resource?”

Students had the opportunity to visit the ARTICULATION: Create a sound book. Help your child make a book
HHA High School Choice Fair of words and pictures that contain his/her target sound. Put one
target word on each page and review the book while driving or
walking to school/the store/the park/the library.

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STRIVE FOR UNDER FIVE ATTENDANCE PROGRAM

Students who had perfect attendance during the month of October will receive
a certificate during the first week of November. Once students receive their
certificates, they may visit the participating businesses to claim their incentives
by using the vouchers on the back of their certificate. A new attendance
tracker and list of incentives will be sent home during the first week of
November. Please contact Mrs. Seymour at [email protected] if you
have any questions.

For perfect attendance in October, students will receive a coupon for:  FREE swag from the Patterson Park Audubon Center (inside 27
 FREE slice of cheese pizza at 7-Eleven (100 S. Broadway) N. Lakewood Ave)
 FREE book at the Orleans, Patterson Park, or Southeast Anchor
 FREE kids’ meal at El Taquito Mexicano (1744 Eastern Ave)
Library
 Half hour of FREE bowling at the Patterson Bowling Center

(2105 Eastern Ave.)

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 1st 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 97.50% Grade 97.73%
HHA average 98.25% HHA average 98.42%
Grade 1 97.94% Grade 1 98.07%
Grade 6 97.87% Grade 4
Grade 5 97.87% 98.06%
Kindergarten 97.78% Grade 5 98.04%
Grade 3 97.71% Grade 6 97.94%
Grade 4 97.00% Grade 3 97.77%
PreK 96.95% Kindergarten 97.61%
Grade 2 96.89% PreK 97.33%
Grade 7 Grade 2 97.24%
96.59% Grade 8 96.75%
Grade 8 Grade 7

1st grade students, last
month’s winners, enjoy

their delicious PTO
sponsored pizza party!

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PTO NEWS

Upcoming PTO Events Include:

Tutti Gusti Night - Thursday, 11/1 at 3-8 pm - 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. Flyer attached.
PTO Meeting – Tuesday, 11/13 at 6 pm – We hope to see you there!
PTO Restaurant Night 11/13, 4-9 pm – Nando’s Peri Peri - restaurant will donate 40% of all proceeds to the PTO (see attached flyer)
PTO Happy Hour 11/16 at 6pm - Adults Only – Southern Provisions 3000 O'Donnell Street
PTO Chick fil A Spirit Night – 11/20, 4-8 pm (see attached flyer)
PTO Parent Holiday Party - Save the date – 12/14 - Grunwald Club (flyer attached) details to follow
Box Tops – Look for the Box Top form attached to the news magazine - participate in the November contest for your child and their classroom!
Congratulations to Lincoln Greenwood who was the top collector for September and to Mr. Small's homeroom who won a donut party for
collecting the most box tops!

The PTO would like to thank Paulie Gee’s for hosting the October restaurant night!
We also would like to thank the families who participated in this event!

PTO TREASURER’S REPORT

Current Balance: $23,334 October Expenses: Upcoming Revenue:
October Revenue:
 $3,200 - theater tickets $13, 835 Bee Fit Online Donations Pending
 $9,317 (Bee Fit Cash)  $213 - Pizzas during Bee Fit
 Tutti Gusti: $90  $300 - Humanitarian Donation to ICE
 $150 Marathon Cheer Sales
 PTO Dues: $45 Impacted Families
 $157 Marathon Cheer Supplies
 $150 Leaders Go Places
 $71 Storage Fee
 $53 New Coffee Pot

Staff and students would like to say thank you to:

The HHA PTO: Bonnie Mattox, Adrienne Ekas-Mueting, Rachel Douglas, Shelbi Brookshire, Kerry
Lynaugh, Sally Kervin, Jill Morrison, Carmelina Mosier, Beth Kemmery and Amanda Smith. Thank you to
LaVerne Gilmore, James Hanson, Shannon Cos, Sheila Chapple, Angela Kozlowski, Julie Gochar, Joe
Manfre, Martiza Dominquez, Erin Reed, Jackie Eiting, Steven Cuellar, Tracy Hall and Cheryl Descipio for
volunteering at various activities at HHA!

PLEASE REMEMBER TO SIGN IN EACH TIME YOU VOLUNTEER!

FAMILY FUN IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

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

HHA SWAG ITEMS AVAILABLE AT
WWW.HHA47.ORG

https://www.facebook.com/HampsteadHillAcademy

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LET US KNOW WHAT YOU ARE THINKING!
Hampstead Hill Academy Feedback Form

School Year 2018-2019

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Bee Fit was a huge success!
We raised $23,500!

The winners of the 2018 BEE FIT Challenge are:

» SUPER RAISERS: Ms. Bonner’s Class raised $3,562 and won a BMore Licks ice cream
party!

» TOP OF THE CLASS: Ms. Poole’s Class raised $1,522 and won a pizza and
movie party at The Creative Alliance!

» SUPREME RAISER: Ryan Douglas raised $1,130 and wins his own Urban Pirates party
for 20!

» TOP MIDDLE SCHOOL RAISER: Christian Mosier raised $365 and won
lunch with Mr. Paz, Mr. Lucas, and a friend of his choice!

» Ms. Bierley won a 3-hour house cleaning from MCM Cleaning Services, LLC!

We owe a huge thank you to all of all our student, parent, and Exelon volunteers,
and the student and parent fundraisers!

A very special thanks goes out to Shelbi Brookshire! Without her leadership and endless passion for
HHA’s BEE FIT program, this would not be the success it was.

Thank YOU, HHA parents, teachers, staff, and students for making
BEE FIT 2018 a tremendous success! How will we top ourselves in 2019?

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Thursday, November 1st
from 3-8 pm

Hampstead Hill Academy

Nando's PERi-PERi Harbor East
1300 Fleet St, Baltimore, MD, 21202
Tuesday, November 13th 2018
5:00pm-9:00pm
[email protected]



HHA PTO Box Tops Update

November Box Tops September Collection Update
Contest
• Congratulations to Mr.
• Turn in a sheet of 25 Small’s 5th grade home-
box tops and win a room who collected the
prize most box tops in Septem-
ber and won a donut party
• The class that col- for their class.
lects the most box
tops gets the travel- • Congratulations to Lincoln
ing trophy and a Greenwood for collecting
class party (must the most box tops for the
collect 100 box tops month of September.
minimum)

• Box Tops are due
December 3

Where to find Box Tops More Ways to Earn

• Papermate Products Download the Bonus Box Tops app on your
• Reynolds Wrap phone so you can scan receipts and earn bo-
• Cheerios nus box tops for HHA.
• ZipLoc Products
• Lysol Wipes Check often for new sweepstakes at
• Hamburger Helper www.boxtops4education.com/earn/
• Yoplait Gogurt sweepstakes
• Hefty Products
• Annie’s Products

Harvest all your Box Tops
and send them to school!

Thank you for helping! Clipped Box Tops are each worth 10¢ for your child’s school. ©General Mills
Bonus certificates should not be attached to this sheet – please submit them separately.
To see more ways to earn cash for your child’s school, go to BTFE.com.

AUDUBON ADVENTURES IN

November 2018

With the Patterson Park Audubon Center
To participate, please RSVP at 410-558-2473 or

[email protected]

AUDUBON’S HABITAT TEAM HHA students joined Audubon and other area teens as community
Saturday, November 3rd, 9:00-10:30 AM scientists, collecting data on bird species in Patterson Park. Afterward,

All ages welcome! ∙ Free! they submitted their data online and enjoyed lunch at the Living
Meet at the wetland garden, uphill & northwest of the boat lake in Classrooms Patterson Park House. Follow Patterson Park Audubon
Center on Facebook for future service learning opportunities and more
Patterson Park.
Build bird habitat in Audubon’s native plant gardens in the park. community programs.
We need volunteers to make sure they remain healthy habitats for
the park’s birds and butterflies. Weed, mulch, and/or plant while
spending a relaxing morning outdoors with friends, family, and
Audubon. We’re happy to sign community service hours for helpful
students. For directions or questions: [email protected] or

410.558.2473.

AUDUBON’S TINY TOTS IN PATTERSON PARK AUDUBON’S ALL-AGES BIRD WATCHING WALKS
Friday, November 30th, 10:30 – 11:30 AM Saturday, November 17th in Druid Hill Park, 8:00 – 9:30 AM

Meet at the picnic tables on the northeastern shore of the Boat Meet at 3001 East Drive
Lake Camouflage! Saturday, November 24th in Patterson Park, 8:00 – 9:30 AM
Meet at the fountain, closest to E. Lombard St. and S. Patterson
Ages: 2-5 ∙ $5 suggested donation per child, with an adult
Tiny Tots is an early childhood environmental education program Park Ave.
where kids make a craft, play a game, and read a story around a All ages and abilities welcome! ∙ Free!
Over 200 bird species have visited Patterson Park, an important
nature theme. Join Audubon to discover Patterson Park as an migratory stopover in Baltimore City! Audubon experts will lead us
outdoor classroom. Please register in advance: in search of avian friends! Bring the whole family! No experience
[email protected] or 410.558.2473. necessary. If you would like to borrow binoculars, drop us an email –
we have plenty to share! There is no need to RSVP for this event,
VOLUNTEER WITH AUDUBON! just arrive ready to explore! To borrow binoculars:
Ready to see the park through the Audubon lens? Eager to learn [email protected] or 410.558.2473.
new skills while helping birds and Baltimore? As the school year
approaches, Audubon is seeking energetic volunteers to assist in our

outdoor “classroom.”
Email for details: [email protected]

Children's and Teen Program for October at the Patterson Park Pratt Free Library
158 North Linwood Avenue

 B’more than Dance Workshop November 1st and 8th at 6pm (come make choreography based on music made by local
Baltimore students)

 Memories in Power - November 3rd at 2pm
 Amazon STEM Series: 3Doodler Dream catchers November 7th at 3pm

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

at the CANTON BRANCH

in November

Preschool Storytime Tuesdays, 4 p.m.
Baby & Toddler Storytime Fridays, 10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.

Submarine Science Wednesday, November 7, 4 p.m.
Family STEM: Coding Saturday, November 17, 2 p.m.
Zumbini with Miss Lisa Mondays, November 19 & 26, 4:30 p.m.

Un Petit Conte Tuesday, November 20, 10:30 a.m.
Canton Crafternoon Thursday, November 29, 4 p.m.

Canton Branch The free educational and cultural programs at
Children’s Department Pratt libraries are made possible by the generous
support of donors to the Enoch Pratt Free Library.
1030 South Ellwood Avenue

prattlibrary.org your journey starts here free TO BMORE

#atthepratt

You are invited to an evening with BCPS CEO Sonja Santelises
Wednesday, November 7th at 6 pm.

As part of her ongoing Community Conversations program, Dr. Sonja Santelises will visit the Southeast
Anchor Library to talk to students and parents about reading, writing, speaking and listening, with a
focus on English language learners. In addition to reading a story and booktalking a few great books
for kids, Dr. Santelises will take questions from parents and students. Refreshments will be served.

Teen Book Club

PEACE • ANTI-VIOLENCE

ONE BOOK
BALTIMORE

2018

Saturday, November 24
3 p.m.

Read and discuss Dear Martin by Nic Stone, the
One Book Baltimore selection for 2018.

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

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DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS_ IN THE TRADITION OF _

w/ ARTESANAS MEXICANAS

OCT 6-DEC 1 | SATURDAYS | 12-3PM

Celebrate life and new beginnings with Creative Alliance’s Artesanas Mexicanas! Learn the
traditions and art techniques of Día de los Muertos and altar making. Make papel picado, sugar
skulls, tissue paper flowers, and sculptures out of corn husk. Bring a portrait of a loved one to

place and honor on any of our four community altars.

DAY OF THE DEAD FESTIVAL & PARADE:
SAT NOV 3 | 11AM-3PM

410-276-1651 | 3134 Eastern Ave. 21224 | creativealliance.org

OPEN MINDS: CERAMIC
OCT 12-N0V 30 | FRIDAYS 3-5PM

Herb Massie will inspire youth and cultivate
creativity in this fabulous ceramics class! Students
learn clay techniques and make a group project to

display in Creative Alliance’s new Kids Corner!
GRADES: 6th-12th or ages 12-18 years old
$5 one-time registration fee

Creative Alliance: 3134 Eastern Ave, Baltimore 21224

3134 Eastern Ave. | 410-276-1651 | creativealliance.org



November Elementary & Middle T

Monday Tuesday Breakfast Men

Wednesday

1

Students must select at least 3 food items.

One item must be a serving of fruit or vegetable.

5 PD DAY 6 Election Day 7 Peach & Raspberry 8
Schools Closed Schools Closed Yogurt 15

12 Pancake 13 Turkey Sausage Crunchy Granola
Chicken Sausage Breakfast Pizza Clusters
Patty
Assorted Cold Cereal Assorted Cold Cereal
Assorted Cold Cereal Graham Crackers Graham Crackers
Graham Crackers Applesauce Cup Peach Cup
Ginger Gold Apple Fresh Orange Banana
Pear
14 Cinnamon Raisin
Bagel

Plain Bagel
Assorted Cold Cereal

Graham Crackers
Peach Cup
Banana

19 Oatmeal Breakfast 20 Turkey Sausage 21 Peach & Raspberry 22
Bun Breakfast Pizza Yogurt 29

Assorted Cold Cereal Assorted Cold Cereal Crunchy Granola
Graham Crackers Graham Crackers Clusters
Ginger Gold Apple Applesauce Cup
Pear Fresh Orange Assorted Cold Cereal
Graham Crackers
26 Pancake 27 Turkey Sausage Peach Cup
Chicken Sausage Breakfast Pizza Banana
Patty
Assorted Cold Cereal 28 Cinnamon Raisin
Assorted Cold Cereal Graham Crackers Bagel
Graham Crackers Applesauce Cup
Ginger Gold Apple Fresh Orange Plain Bagel
Pear Assorted Cold Cereal

Graham Crackers
Peach Cup
Banana

This institution is an equal opportunity pr

Traditional

nu 2018

Thursday Friday Options
Available Daily at
Hard Boiled Egg 2 Strawberry Banana
Buttered Toast Yogurt Breakfast:
Assorted Cold Cereal
Graham Crackers Blueberry Muffin Cold Cereal
Assorted Cold Cereal Options-
Banana
Apple Slices Graham Crackers Apple Cinnamon
Assorted Fresh Fruit Cheerios, Multi-
Grain Cheerios,
Chicken Sausage & 9 Cinnamon Glazed Original Cheerios,
Egg Breakfast French Toast Cinnamon Toast
Sandwich Crunch, Golden
Assorted Cold Cereal Grahams, Honey
Assorted Cold Cereal Graham Crackers
Graham Crackers Kix
Banana Assorted Fresh Fruit
Apple Slices 1% White Milk, Fat
Free White Milk
Hard Boiled Egg 16 Strawberry Banana
Buttered Toast Yogurt
Assorted Cold Cereal
Graham Crackers Blueberry Muffin
Assorted Cold Cereal
Banana
Apple Slices Graham Crackers
Assorted Fresh Fruit

Thanksgiving Holiday 23 Thanksgiving Holiday Menu subject to
change
Schools Closed Schools Closed
Milk

Hard Boiled Egg 30 Strawberry Banana Breakfast Condiments
Buttered Toast Yogurt Daily Available Breakfast Nutritionals
Assorted Cold Cereal
Graham Crackers Blueberry Muffin
Assorted Cold Cereal
Banana
Apple Slices Graham Crackers
Assorted Fresh Fruit

rovider.

ELEMENTARY/MIDDL

November Tuesday LUNCH MENU

Monday Wednesday

1

5 PD DAY 6 Election Day 7 Spicy Chicken Patty 8
Schools Closed Schools Closed Sandwich 15

12 Hamburger on Bun 13 Oven Fried Chicken Breaded Chicken Patty
Cheeseburger on Bun Brown Rice Sandwich Tuna
Veggie Burger on Salad Saltine
WG Hamburger Bun Deli Sandwich Crackers
Green Beans Hummus Plate
Autumn Salad Vegetarian Beans Falafel on Flat Bread
Autumn Salad Broccoli

Autumn Salad

14 Breaded Cheese Sticks
Marinara Sauce Cup
PB & J Sandwich
Falafel on Flat Bread
Corn
Autumn Salad

19 Mini Corn Dog 20 BBQ Chicken 21 Beef Nachos 22
Tortilla Chips & Salsa Macaroni and Cheese Chicken Salad on
Veggie Burger on Deli Sandwich WG Bread, 2 slices
WG Hamburger Bun Hummus Plate Falafel on Flat Bread
Steamed Carrots Broccoli Pinto Beans
Autumn Salad Autumn Salad Autumn Salad

26 Fish Nuggets 27 Steak Burger 28 Italian Meatball Sub 29
Deli Sandwich Oven Fries Deli Sandwich

Veggie Burger on Hummus Plate Falafel on Flat Bread
WG Hamburger Bun Steamed Carrots
Autumn Salad Autumn Salad
Vegetarian Beans
Autumn Salad

This institution is an equal opportuni

LE 2018 Daily Available Lunch
Options
Thursday Friday
Milk Options:
Sloppy Joe on 2 Cheese pizza Wedge 1% and Fat free, Fat Free
WG Hamburger Bun Pepperoni Pizza
Wedge White Milk (Fat Free
Deli Sandwich Chocolate Milk and Fat
Veggie Wrap Zesty Italian Cold Cut Free Strawberry Milk
Sub sometimes) Seasonal
Corn
Autumn Salad Carrot Sticks Fresh Fruit Apples,
Autumn Salad oranges, nectarines,
plums, watermelon,
Steak Sub 9 Cheese pizza Wedge peaches, bananas
Steak Sub w/ Cheese Pepperoni Pizza
Wedge All rolls, breads, and
Deli Sandwich Carrot Sticks tortillas are made with
Veggie Wrap Autumn Salad
Steamed Carrots whole grain.
Autumn Salad
Menu is subject change.
Sliced Turkey 16
Gravy Milk
Pepperoni Pizza
Stuffing, WG Wedge Cheese pizza Lunch Daily Available Nutritionals
Veggie Wrap Wedge Carrot Sticks
Glazed Sweet Potatoes Condiments
Seasoned Greens Autumn Salad
Autumn Salad

Thanksgiving Holiday 23 Thanksgiving Holiday

Schools Closed Schools Closed

Spiral Rotini w/Italian 30 Cheese pizza Wedge
Meat Sauce Pepperoni Pizza
Dinner Roll Wedge
Deli Sandwich Carrot Sticks
Veggie Wrap Autumn Salad
Broccoli
Autumn Salad

ity provider.

November 2018 HHA Activities

Thursday, November 1, 2018 Thursday, November 8, 2018
 7:30am - 8am Coach Class Schultz  Mobile Dentist Visit
 2:40pm - 3:30pm Coach Class Farber  7:30am - 8am Coach Class Schultz
 2:40pm - 3:30pm Coach Class O'Connor  8:30am - 1:30pm Grade 4 Field Trip
 2:40pm - 4:30pm Elementary Soccer  2:40pm - 4:30pm Audition Callbacks
 2:40pm - 4pm Volleyball  2:40pm - 3:30pm Coach Class Farber
 2:40pm - 4pm Lego Simple Machines  2:40pm - 3:30pm Coach Class O'Connor
 2:40pm - 4:30pm Musical Auditions  2:40pm - 4pm Culinary Arts Club
 2:40pm - 4pm STEAM Club  2:40pm - 4:30pm Elementary Soccer
 2:45pm - 7pm Garden Club  2:40pm - 4pm Volleyball
 2:50pm - 3:50pm Spanish Club  2:40pm - 4pm STEAM Club 1
 3pm - 8pm PTO Tutti Gusti Night  2:50pm - 3:50pm Spanish Club
 5:30pm - 7pm Community Arts Night  5:30pm - 6:30pm Parent High School Meeting

Friday, November 2, 2018 Friday, November 9, 2018
 Audubon Gr 3
 Purple Friday  1st Quarter Ends
 8am - 9am
 8:30am - 2:20pm  Student Flu Clinic
 2pm - 12am
 2:40pm - 4pm LGP COMMUNITY CIRCLE  No Uniform Day for Grades Prek-5
 2:40pm - 4:30pm Grade 1 Field Trip
HERSHEY PARK IN THE DARK  8am - 9am LGP COMMUNITY CIRCLE
Coach Class Herrera
Musical Auditions  1pm - 1:30pm Assembly Grades 3 and 4

 1:45pm - 2:45pm Fun Friday

 2:40pm - 4pm Coach Class Herrera

 2:45pm - 3:30pm LGP Student Committee

Saturday, November 3, 2018 Monday, November 12, 2018
 7:30am - 4pm Debate Tournament  American Education Week 11/12-11/16
 Individual Picture Day
Sunday, November 4, 2018  2:40pm - 3:30pm 503 Coach Class
 2:40pm - 3:30pm Dance Committee
 2am Turn Back Clocks One Hour  2:40pm - 3:10pm ESOL Homework Club
 2:40pm - 4pm Volleyball
Monday, November 5, 2018  2:40pm - 4:30pm Musical Rehearsal
 School Closed  2:45pm - 4:30pm Chess
 2:45pm - 4:30pm Audubon
Tuesday, November 6, 2018  2:50pm - 3:30pm Coach Class Poole
 School Closed Election Day  2:50pm - 4:20pm Gr 2 Emerging Scholars
 4:45pm - 6pm Brownies
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
 Mobile Dentist Visit Tuesday, November 13, 2018
 7:15am - 7:45am Coach Class Costello
 7:15am - 7:50am Coach Class Sparwasser  7:30am - 8am Coach Class Kaplan
 2:40pm - 4:30pm Audition Callbacks
 2:40pm - 4pm Girls on the Run  8:20am - 10:30am Open House
 2:40pm - 4:20pm Grade 4 Emerging Scholars
 2:40pm - 4pm Volleyball  2:40pm - 3:30pm 501&502 Coach Class
 2:40pm - 4pm Open Doors
 2:45pm - 3:45pm Coach Class Small  2:40pm - 4pm Builders Club
 2:45pm - 4pm Diversity Club
 2:40pm - 3:45pm Debate

 2:40pm - 4:30pm Elementary Soccer

 2:40pm - 4pm Girl Scout Juniors

 2:40pm - 5pm Green Leaders

 2:40pm - 4:30pm Basketball Tryouts

 2:40pm - 3:45pm Shakespeare Club

 2:40pm - 4pm Lego WeDo

 2:50pm - 4:20pm Grade 3 Emerging Scholars

 4pm - 9pm PTO Nado Peri-Peri Night

 6pm - 7pm PTO Meeting

Wednesday, November 14, 2018 Wednesday, November 21, 2018
 Math Rumble
 8am - 10am Libr Eat, Play, Say  7:15am - 7:45am Coach Class Costello
 7:15am - 7:50am Coach Class Sparwasser
 Audubon Gr PreK  2:40pm - 4pm Girls on the Run
 2:40pm - 4:20pm Grade 4 Emerging Scholars
 7:15am - 7:45am Coach Class Costello  2:40pm - 4pm Volleyball
 2:45pm - 3:45pm Coach Class Small
 7:15am - 7:50am Coach Class Sparwasser  2:45pm - 4pm Diversity Club

 2:40pm - 4pm Girls on the Run

 2:40pm - 4:20pm Grade 4 Emerging Scholars

 2:40pm - 4:30pm Basketball Tryouts

 2:40pm - 4:30pm Musical Rehearsal

 2:45pm - 3:45pm Coach Class Small

 5:30pm - 6pm Chat With Matt Thursday, November 22, 2018 and Friday, November 23, 2018
 School Closed Thanksgiving
 6pm - 7pm Parent Diversity and Equity Meeting

Thursday, November 15, 2018 Monday, November 26, 2018
 7:30am - 8am Coach Class Schultz  2:40pm - 3:30pm 503 Coach Class
 2:40pm - 3:30pm Coach Class Farber  2:40pm - 3:30pm Dance Committee
 2:40pm - 3:30pm Coach Class O'Connor  2:40pm - 3:10pm ESOL Homework Club
 2:40pm - 4pm Culinary Arts Club  2:40pm - 4pm Volleyball
 2:40pm - 4:30pm Elementary Soccer  2:40pm - 4:30pm Musical Rehearsal
 2:40pm - 4:30pm Basketball Tryouts  2:45pm - 4:30pm Chess
 2:40pm - 4pm STEAM Club 1  2:45pm - 4:30pm Audubon
 2:50pm - 3:50pm Spanish Club  2:50pm - 3:30pm Coach Class Poole
 2:50pm - 4:20pm Gr 2 Emerging Scholars
Friday, November 16, 2018  4:45pm - 6pm Brownies

 Purple Friday

 8am - 9am LGP Recognition Ceremony Tuesday, November 27, 2018

 2:40pm - 4pm Coach Class Herrera  7:30am - 8am Coach Class Kaplan

 2:40pm - 4:30pm Musical Rehearsal  10am - 12pm Grade 5 Field Trip

 2:45pm - 3:30pm LGP Student Committee  2:40pm - 4pm Builders Club

 6pm - 10pm PTO Happy Hour  2:40pm - 4:30pm Debate

 2:40pm - 5pm Green Leaders

Monday, November 19, 2018  2:40pm - 4:30pm Basketball
 Report Cards Sent Home
 2:40pm - 3:30pm 503 Coach Class  2:40pm - 4pm Lego WeDo
 2:40pm - 3:30pm Dance Committee
 2:40pm - 3:10pm ESOL Homework Club  2:40pm - 3:45pm Shakespeare Club
 2:40pm - 4pm Volleyball
 2:40pm - 4:30pm Musical Rehearsal  2:45pm - 4pm Girls on the Run
 2:45pm - 4:30pm Chess
 2:45pm - 4:30pm Audubon  2:50pm - 4:20pm Gr 3 Emerging Scholars
 2:50pm - 3:30pm Coach Class Poole
 2:50pm - 4:20pm Grade 2 Emerging Scholars Wednesday, November 28, 2018

 7:15am - 7:45am Coach Class Costello

 7:15am - 7:50am Coach Class Sparwasser

 12pm - 1pm Fire Drill

 2:40pm - 4:20pm Gr 4 Emerging Scholars

 2:40pm - 4pm Girls on the Run

Tuesday, November 20, 2018  2:40pm - 4pm Volleyball

 7:30am - 8am Coach Class Kaplan  2:40pm - 4:30pm Musical Rehearsal

 8am - 10am Latino Support Group  2:45pm - 3:45pm Coach Class Small

 2:40pm - 3:30pm 501&502 Coach Class  3pm - 4pm School Family Council Meeting

 2:40pm - 4:30pm Debate  3pm - 3:45pm Wellness Committee

 2:40pm - 4pm Girl Scout Juniors  4pm – 5pm Strong Schools Maryland Meeting

 2:40pm - 5pm Green Leaders

 2:40pm - 4:30pm Basketball Thursday, November 29, 2018
 7:30am - 8am Coach Class Schultz
 2:40pm - 4pm Lego WeDo  2:40pm - 4pm Culinary Arts Club
 2:40pm - 4:30pm Basketball
 2:40pm - 3:45pm Shakespeare Club  3:30pm - 7:05pm Parent/Teacher Conferences

 2:50pm - 4:20pm Grade 3 Emerging Scholars

 4pm - 8pm PTO Chick-fil-A Spirit Night

Friday, November 30, 2018

 8am - 9am LGP COMMUNITY CIRCLE

 2:40pm - 4pm Coach Class Herrera

 2:40pm - 4:30pm Musical Rehearsal

 2:45pm - 3:30pm LGP Student Committee