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HHA Parent News Magazine September 2016

HHA Parent News Magazine September 2016

HAMPSTEAD HILL ACADEMY

PARENT NEWS MAGAZINE

SEPTEMBER, 2016

HHA STUDENTS MEET THEIR
TEACHER FOR THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR

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.

Important Dates this Month What’s Inside…

 9/1, PTO Tutti Gusti Night, 3-8 pm  Meet the new HHA
 9/2, Orange Friday, Students can wear Orioles/orange top and khaki bottom staff members
 9/5, School Closed, Labor Day
 9/7, Fire Drill  Sign up your child
 9/7, Parent meeting in the library for Brownie Girl Scouts, 7 pm for after school
 9/9, Purple Friday, Students can wear Ravens/purple top and khaki bottom clubs
 9/12, Parent meeting in the library for Junior/Cadette Girl Scouts, 6:30 pm
 9/13 – 9/16, 6th grade students at Northbay  Staff e-mail
 9/13, PTO meeting in the library, 6 pm – Parents are encouraged to attend contact list
 9/16, Orange Friday, Students can wear Orioles/orange top and khaki bottom
 9/16, PTO Happy Hour, information will be sent home  Identification of
 9/19, Leaders Go Places Parent Information Night in the gym, 5-7 pm – Only parents of gifted learners

middle school students are asked to attend  Changes to your
 9/21, Title I parent meeting in the cafeteria, 8:30 pm - Parents are encouraged to child’s resource
schedule
attend (grades 1-8)
 9/21, School Family Council meeting, 3 pm - Parents are encouraged to attend
 9/22, Back to School Night, 5:30 pm - Parents are encouraged to attend  How to volunteer
 9/23, Orange Friday, Students can wear Orioles/orange top and khaki bottom at HHA
 9/28, Evacuation Drill
 9/30, Purple Friday, Students can wear Ravens/purple top and khaki bottom  News from the
teams and much
A COMPLETE CALENDAR WITH ALL ACTIVITIES LISTED IS more

LOCATED AT THE END OF THE NEWS MAGAZINE Matthew Hornbeck
Principal
500 S. Linwood Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21224
410.396.9146 410.396.3637 fax Arleen Proto
www.hha47.org Assistant Principal

John Paz
Assistant Principal

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TOP NEWS STORIES

WELCOME TO THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR AT HHA

Hampstead Hill Academy is one of Baltimore’s finest schools. We are a safe school with a caring, talented faculty focused on teaching students
what they need to know and be able to do to succeed. Even in the early elementary grades, our eye is on high school, college and career readiness.
We want what you want for your child, the very best opportunities and choices life has to
offer. To achieve this, we need your help in several areas:

 Attendance is everything. We can’t do our job unless your child comes to school
regularly. You need to send your child to school EVERY DAY school is in session
or she/he will miss what is needed to move forward.

 Make certain your child has enough space, time and support from you at home
to study and do her/his homework.

 On school nights, insist that your child get plenty of sleep. In the morning have
your child eat a good breakfast (whether at home or school) and have him/her
come to school ready to learn with a positive attitude.

 Read with your child each day and encourage independent reading. Even older
students like to read together. Pick a good book and make it part of your
afternoon or evening routine. If your first language is not English, reading in
your first language is great too! Just have fun.

 Practice grade-appropriate math facts with your child, such as simple addition
and subtraction and/or multiplication and division.

If the great start we had this week is any indication of what to expect, we will have a wonderful year full of learning and community. Whether you
are new to our neighborhood or a returning family, we welcome you and thank you for choosing Hampstead Hill Academy!

YOU ARE INVITED TO CELEBRATE NEW SCHOOL IN CANTON UPDATE

LEARNING AT BACK-TO-SCHOOL Southeast and Canton parents and community members have
repeatedly voiced their support for BCP and HHA as the operators of
NIGHT a new school in Canton. We will soon request permission from the
district to conduct a feasibility study that will give us a closer look at
Join us at school Thursday, September 22nd from 5:30-7:30 pm for what it would take to buy or rent and rehab the building at
Back-to-School Night. Learn what your child has been working on 801 South Highland Avenue. We will keep you posted as
during the first weeks of school. The evening starts at 5:30 pm in information becomes available. This has been a very long process,
the auditorium with greetings and information from the HHA PTO. but one thing remains clear – BCP is the only local, trusted,
Mr. Hornbeck will then deliver an important State of the School successful operator that can accomplish the job of renovating and
presentation. The business portion of the meeting includes opening an 800 student school in Canton
information on HHA’s Title I status, rights of parents attending a
Title I Schoolwide program, schoolwide achievement and BREAKFAST AND LUNCH ARE FREE
attendance data, an update on the budget and parent involvement
funds. A parent involvement action plan and the HHA school-parent FOR ALL STUDENTS THIS YEAR
compact will be shared and discussed. Parents can then visit their
child’s classroom to learn about what will be taught, student Breakfast and lunch have been served since the first day of school. If
portfolios, project fairs and field trips planned for this year. A you do not already know, all students receive free breakfast and
reception sponsored by the Food for Life program will be in the lunch regardless of family income. Therefore, there are no lunch
cafeteria. The first 100 families to arrive receive a ticket to win a applications and no student ID numbers to remember on the lunch
$50 gift card. This is a parent meeting, and not an evening for line. This new federal program, making City Schools a Community
students. We ask parents not to bring children to this event. The Eligibility District, is designed to provide nutritious and tasty meals
evening is geared towards parents who want to know about the to every student regardless of income.
school where they send their child each day.

THANKS TO OUR SUMMER CUSTODIAL TEAM!

We all need to thank Ms. Chris, Ms. Rebekah, Ms. Melanie, Ms. Rasheed, Ms. Davis, Ms. Olivia, Ms. Sarah, Ms. Jessica, and Ms. Carmen for their
commitment to getting the building ready and making everything shine. Special thanks to many former and present students for helping put new
tennis balls on chairs and desks, including Arely Martinez, Angel Lopez, Kim Leonard, Katie Chenoweth, Eduardo Rosa, Tyler Mandel, Brayden
Geleta and Chris Geleta.

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We have a stellar group of new staff joining our talented ranks. We welcome Morgan Hammett (PreK
Teacher), Jacqueline Clary (1st Grade Teacher), Liz Kaplan (3rd Grade Language/Science/SS), Katie
Vincent (3rd Grade Math), Kelsey Schultz (4th Grade Reading), Kat Locke (7th Grade ELA/History),
Jazmin Ricks (8th Grade Algebra/Math), Kenya Tucker (Social Worker), Nancy Gonzalez (ESOL Teacher),
Daniel Goolsby (Hopkins/Bayview Family Therapist), Jabari Lyles (Mathematics Specialist), Alexa

White (STEAM Enrichment Tutor), Christina Luthers (Urban Teacher Resident), and Malachi Drummer
(K Assistant Teacher with Ms. Douglas). Congratulations to the following members of our talented
staff as they transition into new roles – Colleen Hicks (ESOL Teacher), Nancy Dannenfelser (PreK
Assistant Teacher with Ms. Hammett), Lindsay Knudsen (PreK Assistant Teacher with Ms. MacLean), Angela Atkins (1st Grade Assistant Teacher with
Ms. Clary), Rebecca Adams (4th Grade Language/Science/SS), Katie Steinhardt (5th Grade Reading), Megan Trainer (5th Grade Language/Science/SS),
Patty Raby (Reading Specialist) and Carry Fetting-Smith (Academic Coach). In addition, we continue to partner with Experience Corps to bring
about 10 trained volunteers into our classrooms to assist with everything from grading to editing student writing to working on projects. Mr. Paz
will be coordinating the Experience Corps members. When you see a new face, please make staff feel welcome.

Morgan Hammett is a new Pre-K teacher at Kelsey Schultz Kelsey Schultz is excited to join the HHA
HHA, and is excited to be part of this community as the 4th grade reading teacher.
Morgan Hammet community! Morgan graduated from the She grew up in Baltimore City and now lives in
University of Maryland, Baltimore County in Hampden. Ms. Schultz received her
2010. She is working on her master's in special undergraduate degree from the University of
education at the Notre Dame of Maryland Delaware and her master’s in education from
University. This is her 4th year teaching PreK in Johns Hopkins University. Before joining the
Baltimore City. Morgan enjoys cooking, HHA staff, she taught second grade in Park
crafting and exploring community events in Heights. Ms. Schultz is looking forward to an
the city! amazing school year!

Jacqueline Clary is eager to join the HHA Kat Locke is excited to join the HHA
community as the 7th grade Humanities
community as a 1st grade teacher. She teacher. Kat graduated from the University of
Delaware in 2013 and received her master's
graduated from the University of Richmond in degree in education from Johns Hopkins
University in 2015. For the last three years,
2012 and received her certification in early she taught 7th and 8th grade ELA in Baltimore.
She loves working with children, reading and
childhood education through the Baltimore traveling. Kat is looking forward to working
with our students this year.
City Teaching Residency program. Over the

course of the last 4 years, Jackie taught PreK

for City Schools and recently completed her

Jacqueline Clary master's degree in elementary reading and Kat Locke
literacy through Walden University. Jackie

enjoys spending her time traveling, volunteering in her community

and doing arts and crafts. She looks forward to working with our Jazmin Ricks is excited to join the HHA

students this year. community as the 8th grade Math teacher.

She graduated from Vanderbilt University in

Liz Kaplan is very excited to join the HHA 2016 where she received her bachelor's
community as the 3rd grade language, science
and social studies teacher. Liz graduated degree in medicine, health and society.
from Johns Hopkins University in 2012 and
recently received her master’s degree in Following graduation, Jazmin joined Teach For
teaching from Johns Hopkins. She is originally
from Coopersburg, Pennsylvania and loves America Baltimore and trained at Temple
cooking, running, reading and traveling. She
looks forward to working with the students Jazmin Ricks University which led her to her current
at HHA this year! position at HHA. Jazmin loves to listen to

music, cook, exercise, backpack, draw and

watch Netflix. She is anticipating a great year at HHA and is looking

Liz Kaplan forward to working with the staff and students at HHA!

Katie Vincent is thrilled to be joining the HHA Kenya Tucker is very excited to be part of the
HHA team as the Homeless Liason. She
community. Her undergraduate experience graduated from Morgan State University in
2001 with a bachelor's degree in social work
was in Behavioral Science at York College, and then headed back to school in 2003 at the
University of Maryland School of Social Work
and she received a master's degree and for her master's degree in social work. The
majority of her experience is working with
teaching certificate from Towson University. Kenya Tucker children and families in the foster care
system. She also has advocated for others.
She spent the past 5 years working in She enjoys being resourceful, shopping and being a wife and
mother. Her plan is to retire from the school system because she
Baltimore County Public Schools. She is feels that this is the perfect setting for her.

excited to be making a move much closer to

Katie Vincent home. She has lived in the community for 9
years and grew up here since her

grandparents lived and worked just down the

street. Her grandmother worked at the old PS 47 for many years,

and she is excited to be following in her footsteps.

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Nancy Gonzalez will serve as an ESOL teacher Malachi Drummer Malachi Drummer is ecstatic to join the HHA
at HHA. She has worked in city schools at the team as a kindergarten assistant teacher.
high school level for the past two years. She Malachi is studying Elementary Education at
received her bachelor’s degree in criminal Morgan State University and will complete his
justice from the University of Baltimore in student teaching at HHA. He has worked with
2013 and is currently in the TESOL program at FFG, the after school program, along with
Notre Dame of Maryland, working toward various youth programs throughout the city.
Nancy Gonzalez obtaining her master’s degree. Ms. Gonzalez Malachi will also serve as the head coach for
has been a Baltimore resident since age four. the flag football program. He is very excited
She is looking forward to a great school year alongside the HHA staff, to work with our students this year.
as well as the students and parents.

Daniel Goolsby Daniel Carlos Goolsby, LGSW is the new Carey Fetting- Carey Fetting-Smith is thrilled to return to
Jabari Lyles school-based therapist at HHA through Johns Smith HHA this year as a middle school
Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. He instructional coach. Carey graduated from
graduated from the University Of Maryland The University of North Carolina at Chapel
School Of Social Work in 2013 and has served Hill with a major in comparative literature.
students in over 25 Baltimore City Public She earned her master’s in the science of
Schools since 2011. Daniel enjoys cooking, teaching from PACE University in New York
hiking, and salsa dancing. He is a supporter of City. Carey taught grades 2-6 for 4 years in
House Stark and is looking forward to a great New York City. She then joined the teacher
first year with HHA. leadership development staff at Teach For
America. Carey is inspired by the
Jabari Lyles returns to HHA this year as the phenomenal team of dedicated and talented
Mathematics Specialist. He previously taught teachers and staff here at HHA.
Health and Life Skills at HHA during the 2013-
2014 school year, and has since enjoyed a busy Patty Raby is returning to HHA as a part-time
career as a nonprofit executive working in K-12
education and LGBTQ activism. Jabari earned Literacy Specialist. She received a master’s in
an associate in science and mathematics
degree from the Community College of elementary education from the State
Baltimore County and teaches mathematics for
the Middle Grades Partnership summer University of NY at Oswego and has
program at Friends School. Jabari is excited to
work with teachers and students to improve advanced certification in literacy instruction.
math teaching and learning.
Her education experiences include

Assessment of Classroom Effectiveness

observer for The New Teacher Project in

Patty Raby Baltimore, reading coach, classroom teacher,
and substitute teacher. She moved to

Baltimore from central New York in 2011 and is grateful to be a part

of the HHA community. Patty enjoys walking, tennis, sailing and

reading.

Alexa White is the new STEAM Enrichment Angela Atkins will be a 1st grade assistant
Tutor for grades 4-8. She is originally from Long
Island, New York and graduated from teacher this year. Although she is not new to
University of Maryland Baltimore County. She
speaks Spanish, plays viola in Hopkins HHA, she looks forward to working inside the
Symphony Orchestra and is a part-time
outdoor educator with Patterson Park classroom with the students. Angela is
Audubon Center. She has a background in
tutoring, private music lessons and originally from Austin Texas, but Baltimore
Alexa White environmental and outdoor education. Alexa
looks forward to exploring the love of learning has been her home for the past four years.
in creative, interdisciplinary ways with the students at HHA.
She is currently a student at the Grand

Angela Atkins Canyon University and will graduate in 2017.
Angela has spent over 20 years as an

educator, and she has a passion to see all students succeed. She

looks forward to the new school year.

Christina Luthers Christina Luthers is excited to join the HHA Rebecca Brezenoff is happy to become a part of
community as the first ever Urban Teacher the HHA team as an assistant in the ESOL
Resident! Christina graduated from the department. She grew up in New York and
University of Maryland, College Park and is now focused on Latin American studies as an
pursuing her masters in secondary undergraduate at Harvard University. She then
mathematics education from Johns Hopkins earned her master’s degree in international law
University. Through Urban Teachers, she will and conflict resolution from The Fletcher School
primarily be co-teaching 6th grade math but of Law and Diplomacy. Rebecca enjoyed
may also be present in other classrooms. Rebecca Brezenoff multiple careers before finally realizing that it
Christina is excited to meet all of the students was time to pursue her lifelong interest in
and staff and to be part of the warm and education. She looks forward to working with HHA’s terrific students
welcoming HHA community! and staff as a Spanish speaker and hopes to help our families help
their kids achieve.

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DON’T DO IT! WANT TO COACH OR

DOUBLE PARKING HURTS ASSISTANT COACH?

EVERYONE HHA needs you! We have a number of teams and clubs looking for a coach.
If you or someone you know wants to serve as a volunteer coach, assistant
____________________________________________________________ coach or club helper for our great kids, please email Ms. Swann at
[email protected]. The practice and meeting schedules are flexible
We ask parents to park legally and walk to pick up their depending on your availability. Positions available are: Lego Robotics
children since there is plenty of parking within a three- parent helper, soccer coach and assistant coach for grades 2-5, middle
block radius. Nearly everyone is supportive and recognizes school boys’ soccer coach, assistant coach for flag football and an after-
the importance of planning ahead for pickup. There are a school Audubon helper.
handful of parents who routinely double park or simply
stop in the middle of the street when picking up their ADVISORY TEAM MEMBERS NEEDED
children. Please know that double parking may result in a
$252 ticket, with no warning. Also, this activity is HHA is in the process of recruiting advisory team members. This team will
dangerous because other cars attempt to drive around the consist of several HHA parents. Members of this team will be asked to
parked or stopped cars, creating extremely hazardous attend Council meetings and give their input regarding issues pertaining to
conditions for our boys and girls. Don’t double park or the school. In addition, to be available to meet with Mr. Hornbeck
stop in the middle of Linwood Avenue or Fleet Street. regarding the budget, parent involvement budget and the school
Police officers will be on hand to help with the congestion performance plan. If you would like to be a member of the Advisory Team,
and safety issues. Also, please set a good example when please fill in the form at the end of the news magazine and return it to
interacting with other parents – be civil. No matter how Ms. Swann.
frustrating the traffic issue may be, there are more than
750 children around – many under the age of eight. They EVERY HHA STUDENT HAS AN AGENDA
are watching what you do. If you see a problem at
dismissal, please call the main office at 410-396-9146 or, if FILLED WITH INFORMATION ON A VARIETY
there is a serious incident, call 911.
OF SUBJECTS. PLEASE CHECK YOUR
CHILD’S AGENDA DAILY.

NEWS FROM THE TEAMS

PREK

Welcome new PreK Friends and Families! The PreK team is excited to get to know each of you and begin a joyful year of learning, laughing and
loving school. For the first few weeks of PreK, students will learn the school rules and procedures. They will also practice using and taking care of
their supplies such as pencils, crayons, and scissors. The first unit of study is All About Me! During this unit, students will explore their individuality
and share what makes them special. Please make sure everything you send to school is labeled including lunch boxes, daily snacks and extra
clothing. Pre K days are very busy and it is normal for children to be extra tired during the first months of school. Please help them to do their best
in school by maintaining a regular early bed time and packing a healthy snack every day. We look forward to working with all of the PreK parents
this year!

KINDERGARTEN

Kindergarten students will take this month to learn procedures and school rules. Students will learn the school wide expectations, classroom rules
and daily procedures. They will take time to become more comfortable with the building, the teachers and each other. Students will also practice
class routines, learn how to be a good friend, begin learning letter sounds and language skills. The literature focus this month will be on nursery
rhymes and fables. Please continue to support kindergarten by returning all informational papers and checking your child’s agenda folders daily.
We look forward to a great new and exciting year!

GRADES 1 & 2

Students will work on becoming acclimated to their classrooms and learn school and classroom procedures. They will also work on reading,
language, spelling, math and Core Knowledge. Remember that your student must bring a healthy snack every day due to their late lunch period.
Students will also visit the library each week so look for library information in your child’s folder. The teams look forward to sharing information
about the 1st and 2nd grade classroom and curriculum on Thursday, September 22nd at Back to School Night.

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GRADE 3

Reading: All students will begin the school year by learning about the elements of a story. They will spend time each class period identifying story
elements for every new story that is read. It is beneficial to read with your child every night and ask questions about the text regarding the
characters, plot and solution of the story. Happy reading!

Language: Students will be very busy this month focusing on perfecting sentences, writing
excellent paragraphs and learning editing marks so they can become better writers. In social
studies, they will learn all about maps, and specifically look at the map of Baltimore City.
Students will also learn classroom procedures and routines, and get to know each other.

Math: Students will learn to master routines and procedures to start the year off right.
Mrs. Knudson will be the substitute teacher when Ms. Vicent goes on maternity leave. She will
begin work on four-digit numbers, place value (how much is a number worth) and rounding.
Mental math strategies will also be the focus for this month. A list of websites for practice at
home will be sent home shortly.

GRADE 4

Reading: Students will begin the year with stories focused on the theme, "No Place Like Home."
Students will read the story Ron's Summer Vacation and then The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
They will focus on making meaning from text and higher level reading comprehension skills.
Please remember to have your student read for at least 20 minutes every night to support what
they are learning in the classroom.

Language: All students will work in Reasoning and Writing D. Students will learn about
sentence structure, parts of speech, writing clearly and different types of sentences.

Math: Students will start the year by learning about numbers up to the millions place. They will
build upon their prior knowledge of whole numbers to explore place value, rounding,
comparing and ordering, patterns, factors, multiples, and order of operations. Success in the
4th grade curriculum depends on a solid understanding of multiplication facts. While students
will spend a significant amount of time on learning those facts in class, it is very beneficial for
students to practice at home using flash cards or any of the many multiplication practice apps
on line. In addition, math homework is sent home every night, Monday through Thursday.

Social Studies: Students will begin with a unit on Geography and will learn about maps and the
natural and physical features of the earth. Look for information about the fall project in
October.

GRADE 5

Reading: Students will read and analyze a variety of rigorous texts. While reading, they will
focus on vocabulary, characterization and the development of a main idea/theme. Students will
also complete reading centers that target high priority standards, such as text evidence,
compare and contrast and summarization. Please check your child's agenda each night so that
you are aware of upcoming assignments and/or assessments.

Language: Students will be challenged to write in detailed paragraphs. They will learn to pay
careful attention to punctuation, capitals and periods. In addition, they will have fun learning
how to write letters, persuasive essays, and much more. Scholars can continue to improve their
skills by practicing careful handwriting and using writing outside of the classroom.

Math: Students completed the summer math packets, which was a great way to keep their HHA students enjoy meeting their
brains active during their time off. This year students will study whole numbers, fractions, teachers and each other at the
decimals, some geometry, graphs and charts and area. This will help them get prepared for Meet Your Teacher event
middle school. Math coach class will be offered on Wednesdays until 3:30 pm. We look forward
to an awesome year!

Science: Students will have science during Quarters 1, 2, and 3. Social Studies will occur during
Quarter 4. This will give the students a good knowledge base of both subjects. In science, students will learn how to be good thinkers and
observers by completing labs and building on their investigative skills. Topics will range from life science, to earth science, to physical science. In
Social Studies, topics will range from early colonial settlements all the way to the War of 1812.

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GRADE 6

Humanities: Students will become familiar with new middle school procedures and expectations. Students will also begin their first novel of the
school year, Maniac Magee, and make important thematic connections to their summer reading book, The Lions of Little Rock. In particular,
students will explore themes of segregation and discrimination in both novels, making connections to their lives and communities.

Math: Students will start to learn number sense of positive and negative numbers as well as fractions and algebra. They will also learn school
procedures and about the new incentive program in the middle school. In addition, students will attend North Bay where they will build
friendships and take on new adventures. Make sure to get your permission slips in.

Science: Welcome 6th grade students to earth science! An exciting new change for students as they enter middle school is the opportunity to be
involved in a full 90-minute class purely learning science. Students will begin the year learning about the earth’s structure and geologic history.
They will learn how to read, follow and create maps. Students will also be paleontologists studying fossils and artifacts, and they will be geologists
investigating the layers of the earth and geologic features. There is a lot of exciting hands-on activities to look forward to this first quarter of the
year in earth science.

GRADE 7

Language Arts: Students will read and analyze four novels this year, and will participate in National History Day. In the state of Maryland, History
Day involves more than 26,000 students at the school level, representing 21 counties and Baltimore City. Students research topics that address the
National History Day theme and participate in school and county competitions to qualify for the state contest. The 2017 theme is “Taking a Stand.”

Math: Students will work on Unit 1A: The Number System. Students will work on adding and subtracting rational numbers, and applying
properties of operations to add and subtract rational numbers.

Science: Students will begin the year with a unit on scientific inquiry. They will deepen their understanding of the scientific method by designing
and testing their own experiments. Towards the end of the month, students will begin the first major unit, Life: Structure and Function. The first
major project of the year, the 3D cell models, will be due at the close of the month.

GRADE 8

Language Arts: Students will work with the summer novel I Am Malala. They will participate in mapping activities, Socratic circles and critical
thinking activities to help them better understand the novel. For the month of September, they will also read the novel, Nothing But The Truth.
They will learn how the novel links to the first amendment in the Bill or Rights and look at Supreme Court Cases similar to the main character in the
story.

Math: Students are gearing up for a great year as they prepare to tackle algebra concepts. The class had a chance to practice circles, classroom
expectations, get to know Ms. Ricks and each other and play syllabus trashket-ball. Ms. Ricks is looking forward to working with her students and
getting to know their families.

Science: Students will start the year working as detectives to solve a variety of scientific mysteries. They will begin to investigate how scientists
use the scientific method to ask questions and find solutions to real-world problems. By learning how to use scientific tools to collect data and
analyze results, students will build foundational science and math skills that will be used during the entire year. They will also discuss their short
and long term goals for the school year with a focus on developing stronger character traits like grit, curiosity and self-control.

LEADERS GO PLACES PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR LGP PARENT INFORMATION

HHA is proud to continue the Leaders Go Places (LGP), a middle NIGHT ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH FROM 5-7 PM
school incentive program, now in its 4th year! The program is IN THE GYM. DINNER WILL BE PROVIDED.

designed to teach students about how to be a leader for our

community. LGP acknowledges and rewards students for scholarship

(grade point average), leadership (good behavior and attendance), and citizenship (community service). These leadership qualities are not only

important to student development but are also important factors in the high school admissions process. Please contact Mr. Cobb

([email protected]) for more information.

RESOURCES

This year, HHA will use a different type of schedule in regards to resources. Students in grades 1-8 will
attend the same resource for seven days before moving to the next resource.
The seven-day schedule is called a “resource phase.”

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION ART

Students will review safety rules, uniform policy and various Students will begin to learn about a world renowned artist, and
procedures involved when participating in physical education. complete an art project based on the artist’s style. Look for artwork
on display throughout the school.
CORE KNOWLEDGE EXTENSION
MUSIC LESSONS
Prek and kindergarten students will learn songs and sing. Students
in grades 1-5 will receive Core Knowledge instruction. Students in Students will go over procedures, expectations and goals for the
grades 1 and 2 will learn about early world civilizations, and students new school year. They will work on scales and fundamental skills.
in grades 3-4 will learn about the Viking age. Students in grade 5 will New music students will learn procedures and expectations for the
learn about the early American civilizations, and students in grades 6 school year, as well parts of the instrument, how to hold the
and 8 will do creative writing. Students in grade 7 will have Duolingo instrument and how to properly care for the instrument. Beginners
which is a language program. Students who already speak Spanish will also make their first sounds with an instrument.
will learn French, and those students who do not speak Spanish will
learn Spanish. DRAMA

FOOD FOR LIFE Students will start the year by playing a variety of theatre games to
learn how to warm-up their bodies, voices and minds. Students in
Students in PreK and K will learn proper hand washing and begin grades 5-8 will actually research and present both a warm-up
tasting a rainbow of fruits and vegetables. Students in grades 1-8 will exercise and a theatre game to the class. Ms. Durkin will be out on
learn about planting, harvesting and cooking fresh foods from the maternity leave from late September to December, but will continue
school garden. to pursue opportunities to take many grade levels on field trips to
see live theatre.
HEALTH
NATURE EXPLORATION
Students in grades PreK - 8 will work on their interpersonal
communication skills by participating in cooperative games. Students will have an opportunity to explore the different
Students in grades Prek-3 will focus on self-esteem and ecosystems in our urban neighborhood, particularly in Patterson
communication skills, and students in grades 5-8 will develop a goal Park. They will focus on the connections between plants, animals
to adopt, maintain or improve a personal health practice. and all the non-living factors such as water, sunlight and soil. Just as
paramount, is teaching the students the connections and roles that
Figure 1 humans play in the delicate balance within our biosphere. Please
make sure that when your student is in this resource phase, that he
or she is wearing proper shoes for outdoor exploration as their feet
could possibly get damp or muddy.

Students take part in cooperative games during health

2nd grade students using their senses to
investigate different mystery objects during

nature exploration

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WELCOME TO ANOTHER GREAT YEAR IN THE HAMPSTEAD HILL LIBRARY!

Last year, HHA was once again the most utilized library in the City Schools - thank you! To keep
this great record, please make sure you encourage your student to come in and check out books
all year long. The library is open every day - all day. Students can check out books, read and do
research any time of the day. The Scholastic Book Fair will take place this year September
19 - 23rd during the school day and Thursday, September 22nd during Back to School Night.
Money from the book fair will be used to purchase new books for the school library. Come by
and support the book fair. If you would like to volunteer at the book fair, contact Ms. Kannam.
Happy reading!

ESOL DEPARTMENT NEWS

The ESOL (English Speakers of Other Languages) Department has new teachers who are excited to start teaching HHA's ESOL students. For the first
couple of weeks, ESOL teachers will test new students and schedule pull-out times with the classroom teachers. The ESOL Department would like
to offer homework help to ESOL students in grades 2-8 in Homework Club, which will start on Monday, October 3rd. Homework Club will take place
on Mondays and Thursdays from 2:45 – 3:15 pm. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. LaBarr, the ESOL Team Leader.

ENRICHMENT NEWS

Last year, HHA received the EGATE award (Excellence in Gifted and Talented Education) from the MSDE and became a designated GAL Site
(Gifted and Advanced Learning Site) by Baltimore City Schools. The year HHA will fully implement the gifted and advanced learning program at
HHA. This program includes rigorous criteria for identifying students who require specific gifted or advanced programming. The goal is to
create pull-out groups that meet the unique curricular needs of the gifted learner. To qualify for gifted programming, students must
demonstrate specific aptitude in two or more nationally normed measures. Among the data considered are: the Measure of Academic
Progress (MAP- given in fall and spring to all students 1-8)), the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test (NNAT2), The Gifted Evaluation Scale (GES-III),
and the iReady Adaptive K-12 Assessments. Parents may also choose to submit the results of outside testing done by a qualified professional
and/or test scores on another nationally normed test received at another school.

For more information, visit these links:
● http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/Page/29007
● http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde/programs/giftedtalented/
● http://www.nagc.org/
● http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/programs/giftedtalented/statute.htm

If you have any questions about gifted programming at Hampstead Hill Academy, please contact Mrs. Guitian at: [email protected]
or 410-396-9146 ext. 125.

Standards for Identifying Gifted Learners

Measure Who Qualifying Scores

MAP Reading/Math Spring 2016 All students in grades 1-8 90th percentile or above in both
NNAT2 >75th percentile
All students in K-2
All students with qualifying MAP scores >85th percentile

GES-III (only given with qualifying scores of Students with qualifying scores in one of the Scores at least 1 year above grade level in math
one above) two above and reading
Students in 5th or 8th grade >98th percentile
iReady

Cognitive Testing by outside professional not available within school system/ parents
arrange privately

CLUB/ACTIVITIES NEWS

HHA is excited to announce that Girls on the Run of Greater Chesapeake is being offered at HHA for the fall 2016 session!
Girls on the Run (GOTR) is an international youth development program inspiring girls to be joyful, healthy and confident
using a fun, experienced-based curriculum that creatively integrates running. Girls will learn to celebrate their bodies,
honor their voices, recognize their gifts and activate their limitless power. This 10-week program (From September 9th to
November, 17th is designed for girls in grades 3-5. At this time, space is limited to 10 girls this session, with registration on
a first-come first-served basis. Registration details/instructions will be sent home next week. Contact Coach Amanda Smith
or Coach Kerri-Jean Wheeler for more information.

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Look for a special flyer at the end of the magazine listing some of the clubs taking place at HHA this
school year. As a reminder, students will not be permitted to join clubs that meet on the same day

FAMILY INFORMATION

The Countdown Begins What Does the PARCC Look Like for Your Child?

 2% of the school year is complete Spend some time learning what is expected of your child by the
Maryland State Department of Education at
 4 of our 180 student days is completed
http://www.parcconline.org/computer-based-samples. You can go see sample
 There are 138 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 – 11/15 (1st Quarter), 1/25 (2nd Quarter), 4/7 (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.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS OF WE ARE A TITLE I SCHOOL

EDUCATORS AT TITLE I SCHOOLS HHA is a Title I school. This means that we receive funding to
provide extra educational assistance beyond the regular classroom.
Students at Title I schools are expected to receive instruction in core Items purchased with this money include:
academic subjects (reading and language arts, mathematics,
science, social studies and the arts) from highly qualified teachers. In  Additional teachers and aides
fact, City Schools is working hard to ensure that all teachers in  Professional development for school staff
all schools meet state and federal “highly qualified” standards. City  Additional teaching materials which supplement regular
Schools is committed to ensuring that teachers and
paraprofessionals are highly skilled, and the district monitors instruction
teachers’ qualifications, certifications and ongoing professional As a Title I school, we are required to include our parents in the
development. decision making process of the Parent Involvement Plan, the School
Parent Compact and the Parent Involvement Budget.
All parents and guardians have the legal right to request information
regarding the professional qualifications of the teachers and IMPORTANT PARENT MEETING!
paraprofessionals who work with their children, including: WE NEED YOUR INPUT
PLEASE JOIN US
 Whether a teacher has met state qualifications and
licensing requirements for the grade levels and subject WHEN: Wednesday
areas being taught September 21st at 8:30 am

 Whether a teacher is teaching under a waiver as an WHERE: HHA Cafeteria
emergency, temporary or provisional teacher
WHAT: We need our parents to give their input
 A teacher’s undergraduate degree major and other regarding the School-Parent Compact, the Parent
education and certification background information
Involvement Plan and budget
 A paraprofessional’s qualifications
City Schools notifies parents and guardians directly when their
children are taught for more than four consecutive weeks by a core
subject area teacher at a Title I school who has not met the
requirements to be considered “highly qualified.”

STAFF E-MAIL CONTACT ROSTER AT THE

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SPEECH-LANGUAGE CORNER

Your child is continuing to develop his/her speech and language skills, no matter what age or grade. Please help your child by modeling expanded
language and new vocabulary. Here are some ways you can help at home:

 Play with your child! Follow his/her lead and elaborate upon single words or basic
sentences. Try not to ask too many questions or give too many directions during
this free play time.

 Model sentences incorporating classroom vocabulary or spelling words.
 Read, read, read--together! Talk about what you think might happen in the story,

how the characters might feel and why, and practice retelling sequenced events in
a story.

Please contact Amanda Smith, Speech/Language Pathologist for any questions or concerns!

ORANGE FRIDAY/PURPLE FRIDAY

Throughout the course of the school year, HHA students can take part in Orange Friday, to support the
Baltimore Orioles baseball team, and Purple Friday, to support the Baltimore Ravens football team. On
Orange Friday, students can wear an orange top or Orioles jersey with khaki pants or skirt. On Purple
Friday, students can wear a purple top or Ravens jersey with khaki pants or skirt. When these days fall on
a “No Uniform Day”, students who qualify for the “no uniform” privilege can wear any type of bottom
that aligns with the City Schools’ policy regarding dress code. Students who do not qualify for this
privilege must wear khaki pants or skirt. Please check the calendar for upcoming dates.

Do You Have Some Free Time? Consider Volunteering at HHA! Fill in the
form located at the end of the news magazine and return it to Ms. Swann.

PTO NEWS

The Parent Teacher Organization is excited to meet all of the new HHA families and staff and look
forward to having a fantastic year! In June, the PTO celebrated all of the wonderful 2015-2016
volunteers at the 2nd Annual VIP Volunteer Appreciation Party at Homeslyce. Over 75 volunteers helped
throughout the year raising nearly $30,000 to support field trips, clubs, activities and purchase various
equipment and supplies for the school.

On August 20th, the PTO hosted a "Kindergarten Kick-Off" to welcome our newest students and families
to HHA. The PTO hopes to make this an annual event full of bounce house and bubble fun! Everyone
had a great time meeting new friends!

Upcoming Events The first PTO meeting of this school year will
take place on Tuesday, September 13th at 6 pm
 Tutti Gusti Night Thursday, September 1st - in the school library. Come hear all about what
10% of food and drink purchase will be has been planned for this year and what the PTO
donated to the PTO
would like to accomplish! New this year, the Bounce house fun at the PTO
 PTO meeting Tuesday, September 13th at PTO is offering voting privileges for a $5 Kindergarten Kick-off
6 pm donation per family. The PTO looks forward to
seeing many parents at the first meeting and
 PTO Happy Hour Friday, September 16th. hearing their new ideas and suggestions.

This will be a wonderful “adults only” The Annual Bee Fit fall student fundraiser is
opportunity to meet other HHA parents coming up and details will be sent home soon. The PTO is challenging every student to raise
and staff! Details will be sent home
shortly. at least $25! This is the only planned fall fundraiser to benefit the many school initiatives
and events the PTO has planned for this year. (continued on the next page)

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Students will get to celebrate their fundraising success with a day of fun, fitness games and activities on Utz Field in Patterson Park. The date is
Wednesday, October 12th (rain date October 13th). Volunteers are needed! Please contact the PTO if you can help.

As a reminder, Harris Teeter shoppers can help support HHA by linking their card to school #2488. Also, keep sending in your Box Tops! The Boxtop
summer contest winners will be announced soon. The PTO will also kick off a "Classroom Wishlist Campaign" to help supply the HHA classrooms
with new resources. Stay tuned for more details and check out the PTO Fact Sheet at the end of the news magazine!

TIPS FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE

Organization Students, in particular upper elementary and middle school students, can be quite disorganized.
Often, this is not intentional. The part of the brain known as the prefrontal cortex is responsible for
executive functioning. This part of the brain is rapidly growing and is not fully developed until the
mid-20s for some of us. However, this does not mean that we simply excuse and enable students
to be disorganized. It does mean that we work with them to help them build the skills necessary to
train their brains to find organizational systems that work for them. Color-coded folders may work
for one child while a binder system may work for another—trial and error is the answer to see what
works best. HHA provides agendas for all children. Parents and students should use the agenda as a
tool to help in the organizational process.

Digital Awareness It is never too early to start promoting appropriate use of digital technologies. First, establish set
Sleep times and limits on using video games. All essential needs/activities must come first (nutrition,
sleep, exercise, homework, etc.). Also be aware of your child’s socialization in his or her digital
world. As cyber safety expert Bill Bond writes, “You don’t owe your kid an apology over seeing
what they are doing on cyberspace. Kids in their socialization process will sometimes make stupid
decisions.” If that decision occurs online, it could haunt them for years. Adults often misinterpret
a child’s ability to use technology with understanding how to appropriately use it. As adults in
their lives, we have the obligation to provide guidance not only in real life but also in their cyber
lives. If your child has a Facebook account then you should be on the friends list. Our professional
recommendation is no Facebook accounts until eighth grade at the earliest.

Last but not definitely not least, getting a good night’s rest is extremely important. If
your child’s grades are slipping, it should be the first thing that you adjust. It sounds
simple, but getting enough sleep is often something that is overlooked.

WELLNESS COMMITTEE – BEE MORE HEALTHY

The Wellness Committee is a group of teachers, staff, and parents dedicated to promoting healthy habits at HHA by raising awareness of wellness
issues in the school community. Each month, a wellness topic is highlighted, and information on the topic is provided in the news magazine and on
the first floor bulletin board next to the bathrooms. If you are interested in joining the Wellness Committee, email Ms. Demas at
[email protected].

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.

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THE QUICK BUZZ

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

 Newsletter Submissions - If you would like to contribute information to the newsletter that you feel would be helpful to other

parents, please submit your article to [email protected] or see Ms. Swann.

 School Family Council Meeting – Wednesday, September 21st at 3 pm. Parents are encouraged to attend.
 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 them to the main office.

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:

-Canton Railroad for a donation of school supplies
-Bev Brooks and her family for donating an Urban Pirates Winter Party
-The Arnold family and MedStar Health for collecting school supplies for HHA students
in need

HAPPY TO BE BACK IN SCHOOL!

FAMILY FUN IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Southeast Anchor Library - located at 3601 Eastern Avenue; Creative Alliance at the Patterson – located at 3134 Eastern
410-396-1580, www.prattlibrary.org/locations/southeast/ Avenue, 410-276-1651, creativealliance.org

Friends of Patterson Park – located at 27 S. Patterson Park Avenue; Patterson Park Audubon Center – located at 2901 E. Baltimore
410-276-3676, pattersonpark.com/ Street, 410-558-2473, pattersonpark.audubon.org/ - See flyer at the
Contact [email protected] or 410.276.3676 for more end of the newsletter
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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Application for Advisory Team Member
Hampstead Hill Academy
School Year 2016-2017

Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Student’s Name: ___________________________________________________________________________

Contact Information: ________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________
Please check one:

_____I am a parent of a HHA student.

_____I am a Hispanic parent of a HHA student and can speak Spanish and English.

_____I am a parent of a HHA student receiving special education services.

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School Year 2016-2017

Name and contact information if you want a response to your submission:_____________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________

I have a_____question_____comment_____concern_____suggestion.

__________________________________________________________________________________________

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Hampstead Hill Academy Staff Contact Roster 

2016‐2017 

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Name  Title  Location  Contact Info 

Matthew Hornbeck  Principal  Main Office  [email protected] 
102 
Arleen Proto  Assistant Principal  Main Office  [email protected] 
104 
John Paz  Assistant Principal  Main Office  [email protected] 
106   
Cindy Varner  Secretary  Main Office 
Paulina Hompesch  Office Assistant/Translator  Main Office  [email protected] 
Nora Hogan  Staff Developer  209  [email protected] 
Marvelyn Johnson  Academic Coach  209 
Carey Fetting‐Smith  Academic Coach  209  [email protected] 
Patty Raby  Reading Specialist  209  [email protected] 
Jabari Lyles  Mathematics Specialist  209 
Ramona Piskor  Administrative Assistant  209  [email protected] 
Laura Guitian  Enrichment Director  125  [email protected] 
Ed Meade  STEAM Enrichment Tutor  125  [email protected] 
Alexa White  STEAM Enrichment Tutor  125  [email protected] 
Nicole Seymour  Guidance Counselor   309  [email protected] 
Steven Plunk  Director of Restorative Practices  309  [email protected] 
Chris Kotchenreuther  Facilities Manager   005  [email protected] 
Geri Swann  Community Outreach  105  [email protected] 
Coordinator  [email protected] 
Felicia German  Latino Community Coordinator  115  [email protected] 
Morgan Hammett  9201  149  [email protected] 
Nancy Dannenfelser  Assistant  149 
Emma MacLean*  9202  150  [email protected] 
Lindsay Knudsen  Assistant  150  [email protected] 
Michelle Kaminaris  9101  215  [email protected] 
Ashley Wallis  Assistant  215  [email protected] 
Rachel Douglas  9102  217 
Malachi Drummer  Assistant  217  [email protected] 
Joanna Maciel  9103  208  [email protected] 
Jennifer Nevin  Assistant  208  [email protected] 
Marybeth Smith*  0101  213  [email protected] 
Keshia Nelson  Assistant  213 
Meghan Bierley  0102  206  [email protected] 
Patricia Foster  Assistant  206  [email protected] 
Jacqueline Clary  0103  211 
Angela Atkins  Assistant   211  [email protected] 
Maureen Weber  0201  207  [email protected] 
Cassandra La Bella  0202  204  [email protected] 
Reza Mendoza   0203  205  [email protected] 
Katie Johnson*  0301  201 
Liz Kaplan  0302  203  [email protected] 
Katie Vincent  0303  202  [email protected] 
Kelsey Schultz  0401  300  [email protected] 
[email protected] 
Rebecca Adams    0402  303  [email protected] 
Lisa Aldous  0403  301  [email protected] 
Katie Steinhardt  0501  302  [email protected] 
Megan Trainer  0502  305  [email protected] 
Muriel O’Connor  0503  304  [email protected] 
Lyle Nesse*  0601  313  [email protected] 
Kelli Poole  0602  311 
Abigail Hayden  (410) 929‐4824 
[email protected] 
[email protected] 
[email protected] 
[email protected] 
[email protected] 
[email protected] 
[email protected] 

0603  307  [email protected] 

Kat Locke   0701  317  [email protected] 
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Allegra Thomas*  0702  315 
Brian White   0703  306  [email protected] 
Amy Kosmer  0801  319  [email protected] 
Matthew Cobb  0802  308 
[email protected] 
Jazmin Ricks  0803  310  [email protected] 

Jennifer Shaffer  IEP Chair and Testing  110‐1  410‐929‐5701  
Robert Anthony Berry  Coordinator  [email protected] 
Special Educator  105 
(410) 635‐4310 
Melissa Hayden  Special Educator  325  [email protected]  
Ian Haupt   Special Educator  200 
Meagan Venezia‐ Special Educator  200  410‐545‐3154 
Walerstein  [email protected] 
Amanda Smith   Speech Pathologist  110‐2 
Kenya Tucker  Social Worker  110‐3   
Kerri‐Jean Wheeler  Psychologist  110‐3  [email protected] 
Lauren Read  Occupational Therapy  115 
Daniel Goolsby  Hopkins/Bayview Family  Main Office  [email protected] 
Therapist  [email protected] 
Colleen Hicks   ESOL  123 
Jason LaBarr  ESOL  123  [email protected] 
Rebecca Brezenoff  ESOL Assistant   123  [email protected] 
Nancy Gonzalez  ESOL  123  [email protected] 
Melissa Riorda*  Nature Exploration  309  [email protected] 
Lothar Schoenfliess  Physical Education  Gymnasium 
Jacy Butcher  Art  132  [email protected] 
Jordan Donovan  Health Education  309 
Eugene Garner  Band/Orchestra  123‐A  Colleenhicks21220 @yahoo.com 
Sonya Kannam  Library  126  [email protected] 
Cathy Geleta  Library Assistant  126 
Debra Bartz  Resource  309  [email protected] 
Kelly Durkin  Drama  125  [email protected] 
Ariel Demas  Food for Life   121 
Christina Luthers  Urban Teacher Resident    [email protected] 
Cecilia Landers  Nurse  101  410.396.9146 
Gwendolyn Moore  Cafeteria Manager  Cafeteria 
Nancy Branagan  Food Worker  Cafeteria  [email protected] 
Angela Mayo  Food Worker  Cafeteria  [email protected] 
Rhonda Spence  Substitute Teacher  Prek‐8  [email protected] 
Jacqueline Korycki  Substitute Teacher  PreK‐8  [email protected] 
Rebekah Nicholson  Substitute Teacher  PreK‐8 
Helen Tucker  Substitute Teacher  PreK‐8  410.396.9146 
Irene Protopapas  Substitute Teacher  PreK‐8  [email protected] 
Darius Tarver  Substitute Teacher  PreK‐8  [email protected] 
Regina Vargas  Lunch Assistant  NA  [email protected]  
Claudia Kane  Lunch Assistant  NA  [email protected] 
Melanie Wright  Custodian  005  cecilia@landersclan 
Fariydah Rasheed  Custodian  005  [email protected] 
Wiesenia Davis  Custodian  005 
Candace Croston  FF&G Director  Cafeteria  410.396.9146 
*Team Leaders                    410.396.9146 
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[email protected] 
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410.396.9146 
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410.396.9146 
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Hampstead Hill Academy 

After School Student Activities Interest Form 2016‐2017 

THIS IS NOT A PERMISSION SLIP – RETURN OF THIS FORM DOES NOT GUARANTEE A PLACE IN 

THE AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITY 

 

This form must be returned to Ms. Swann no later than Wednesday, September 7th.   

          Club Name: Daises‐   
Grades Involved: Kindergarten and 1st Grade 
Day of the Week the Club will Meet: Two Mondays a month            Club Name: Face to Face Guitar 
Start Date: Monday, October 3rd   Grades Involved: 4‐8 
End Date: Monday, May 8th   Day of the Week the Club will Meet: Friday 
Time: 2:45‐4 pm  Start Date: Friday, September 30th   
Location: TBA  End Date: Friday, June 2nd 
Number of Students: Up to 20 girls  Time: 2:50‐3:50 
  Location: Library 
          Club Name: Brownies – Girls can do fun activities, play games and earn  Number of Students: TBD 
badges.  Parent information meeting Wednesday, September 7th at 7 pm  Cost: $12 per class 
Grades Involved: 2‐3 girls  If there is enough interest in a class for younger students (1‐3), a second 
Day of the Week the Club will Meet: Two Mondays a month  group will be formed. 
Start Date: Monday, September 19th      
End Date: Monday, May 15th             Club Name: Debate Team 
Time: 2:45‐4 pm  Grades Involved: 4‐8 
Location: TBD  Day of the Week the Club will Meet: Thursdays with Saturday tournaments 
Number of Students: 18  once a month 
  Start Date: Thursday, September 8th   
          Club Name: Soccer   End Date: Thursday, April 27th   
Grades Involved: 2‐5 boys and girls  Time: 3‐4:30 pm 
Day of the Week the Club will Meet: Tuesday and Thursday  Location: 301 
Start Date: Tuesday, September 20th   Number of Students: 20 
End Date: Thursday, November 17th    
Time: 2:40‐4:30 pm            Club Name: Open Doors Gay‐Straight Alliance 
Location: Patterson Park  Grades Involved: 6‐8 
Number of Students: 15 (Grs. 2‐3) 15 (Grs. 4‐5)  Day of the Week the Club will Meet: Thursdays 
  Start Date: Thursday, October 13th  
          Club Name:  Lego Robotics   End Date: Thursday, June 1st  
Grades Involved: 3‐5 boys and girls  Time: 2:40‐4 pm 
Day of the Week the Club will Meet: Monday  Location: HHA Classroom TBA 
Start Date: Monday, September 26th    Number of Students: Open 
End Date: Monday, December 5th     
Time: 2:40‐4 pm            Club Name: Garden Club   
Location: Gym  Grades Involved: 6‐8 
Number of Students: 10  Day of the Week the Club will Meet: Tuesday 
  Start Date: Tuesday, September 20th 
          Club Name: Audubon After School Program Chesapeake Bay  End Date:  Tuesday, October 25th – a second session will be held in the spring 
Adventures Learn about animals in the Chesapeake Bay! Play games, go  of the year 
fishing, and help the Bay!  Explore Patterson Park!  Time: 2:45‐4 pm 
Grades Involved: 3‐5  Location: Garden/Food for Life Room 
Day of the Week the Club will Meet: Monday  Number of Students: 12 
Start Date: Monday, September 19th    
End Date: Monday, November 28th              Club Name: Culinary Arts Club 
Time: 2:40‐4:30 pm  Grades Involved: 6‐8 
Location: In school and Patterson Park  Day of the Week the Club will Meet: Tuesday 
Number of Students: 15  Start Date: Tuesday, November 15th  
  End Date:  Tuesday, December 20th – a second session will be held in the 
          Club Name: Junior/Cadette Girl Scouts– Informational meeting for the  spring 
parents and girls will be held Wednesday, September 12th at 6:30 pm in the  Time: 2:45‐4 pm 
school library.    Location:  Food for Life Room 
Grades Involved: 4 ‐ 8 girls  Number of Students: 12 
Day of the Week the Club will Meet: Two Mondays a month   
Start Date: Monday, October 3rd              Club Name: Builders Club ‐ Community Service Club 
End Date: Monday, May 8th    Grades Involved: 6‐8  
Time: 2:40‐4 pm   Day of the Week the Club will Meet: The 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month 
Location: TBD  Start Date: Tuesday, October 11th  
Number of Students: 20  End Date: Tuesday, May 23rd  
  Time: 2:40 – 4 pm 
  Location: Ms. Smith’s Room (213) 
  Number of Students: 15‐20 
Club Sponsor: Marybeth Smith 
 

          Club Name: Lego Robotics Team  Upcoming Clubs: 
Grades Involved: 6‐8  Look for information on these activities in the next couple of weeks.  
Day of the Week the Club will Meet: Monday and Wednesday 
Start Date: Monday, September 12th    Lego Simple Machines 
End Date: Tentatively mid‐February 2017    Middle School Boys’ Soccer 
Time: 2:45 ‐ 4 pm 
Location: Room 125   Flag Football 
Number of Students: 10 
   Basketball 
          Club Name: Dance Committee – Students will discuss, plan and help 
with the four middle school dances.   Middle School Girls’ Soccer 
Grades Involved: 6‐8   
Day of the Week the Club will Meet: Monday  BEE on the lookout for STEAM Club!  
Start Date: Monday, September 12th   What's STEAM?! STEM with the Arts! STEAM incorporates the disciplines of 
End Date:  Monday, May 15th   science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics, adds a healthy dose 
Time: 2:45‐3:30 pm  of literacy, all while working on real‐world problem‐based learning. Our 
Location: Room 307  STEAM Club teachers will involve the children with hands‐on activities 
Number of Students: 10‐15  including: science experiments, research, outdoor exploration, technology, 
  design, crafts, and mathematics. STEAM Club will be on Thursdays and 
  Fridays for grades K‐4. We will start in late September and end by mid‐
 
  December. See you soon!  
 
   
  WHO IS READY TO GET CREATIVE!?!?!? 
  Up cycling club is designed to teach kids that they can transform garbage into 
  something useful. We will take discarded items and repurpose them to 
  create something new and fun. Information and permission slips will be 
  available soon.  Space is limited and sign‐ups will be accepted on a first 
  come, first served basis. If you have questions or concerns, please contact 
  Lauren Bittinger at [email protected].  This club will be for 1st grade 
  students. 
   
 
 
 
 

 

 

Please make your selections and return this form to Ms. Swann by Wednesday, September 7th. 

 

Student’s Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________   

 

Homeroom Teacher: _________________________________________________________________________________   

 

Parent’s Name and Contact Number: ____________________________________________________________________   

 

Parent’s email address:_______________________________________________________________________________   

 

_____Check here if you can help with a club you selected for your child. 

Application for Volunteer Positions at Hampstead Hill Academy
2016-2017

 
 
Welcome to the 2016‐2017 school year.  This will be an exciting new year for our students and parents.  We are now in the process 
of recruiting volunteers for the school year.  We are looking for individuals who would be willing to volunteer their time in the 
following areas: 
 
Cafeteria 
Time would be in the morning during breakfast from 7:45‐8 am and during the lunch shifts from 10:20 am‐2:05 pm.   Jobs would 
include the following: 

 Helping students carry their food to the tables and opening items that are difficult 
 Encourage students to eat and talk quietly and to get along 
 Notify the staff member on duty if a problem occurs 
 Walk students to designated locations if they have to leave the cafeteria area 
 Wipe up tables when students leave 
 
Playground 
Time would align with the lunch shifts.  Jobs would include the following: 
 Keep a watchful eye on students so they do not wander from the playground 
 Assist in organized games with the students 
 Help a student to the nurse if an injury occurs 
 Encourage students to play together nicely 
 
Art Room 
Time would vary depending on the groups you would be helping.  Jobs would include the following: 
 Help students with art supplies 
 Assist in getting art work organized and delivered to classrooms after completion (There are times that art work needs to 

dry before the student can take it home.) 
 Help to clean up after the students are finished 
 
Food for Life Room 
 Assist teacher with distribution of food items 
 
Office Assistant 
 Help with various office tasks such as counting out papers to be sent home, making copies, sorting papers, helping to keep 

donated uniforms and lost and found items organized. 
 
Events 
 Work at events such as PTO fundraisers, community dinners, etc. with set up, and take down. 
 
Career Day 
 A one‐time event where you would talk with students about your career and the education needed for your career. 
 
Meetings 
 From time to time, parents are needed to attend specialized meetings held away from the school.  You would be asked to 
be a representative from the school and to give your opinion on matters being discussed.  There are approximately four 
meetings per year of this nature.  The meetings are held in the evening or on Saturdays.   
Other 
If you have other talents that you would like to give to our school, please describe ________________________________   
 
____________________________________________________________________________________________________   
 
If you would like to donate items, services or money, please indicate what you would like to donate:__________________   
 
____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Per City Schools’ regulations, a designated HHA staff member will clear your name with the Sex Offender Compliance and Enforcement registry 
(www.socem.info).  If you are listed in the registry, you will not be allowed to volunteer. 

   
_____ Check here, if you are not able to volunteer at school, but would be interested in doing work from home.  
 
Benefits of these positions: 

 You have time with your child during the school day 
 You get to meet your child’s friends 
 You develop a rapport with other children 
 You serve as a role model/mentor for other children 
 You become a vital part of the school community 
 
Position you are interested in doing: _______________________________________________________________________  
 
Time(s) you are available: _______________________________________________________________________________ 
 
______________________________________________________________________________________________________    
Parent/Guardian/Volunteer Name 
 
_____Please check here if you speak English and Spanish and you could help with translation services during evening parent teacher 
conferences. 
 
______________________________________________________________________________________________________    
Home Address 
 
___________________________________________________     ________________________________________________ 
Student’s Name                                                                                               Homeroom Teacher   
 
Telephone Number _____________________________________________________________________________________  
   
Email Address (please print clearly)  ______________________________________________________________________ 
 
Volunteer Guidelines 
 
 When volunteering, we ask that you dress appropriately.  You will be a role model for students so it is important that you 

dress comfortably to impress. 
 Be aware of the way you speak. Our staff works very hard to teach our students proper language skills. We would like our 

volunteers to reflect consistency with this strategy.  We ask that you do not use foul language, slang, insulting comments, 
etc. 
 If at any time during the course of your volunteering a student exhibits a behavior issue, tell a staff member.  Do not reprimand 
the student. 
 We know that children are adorable, but please refrain from touching and hugging them. 
 Please do not leave the area of the building where you are volunteering. 
 When you enter the building, please sign in at the main office, get a pass and proceed to your designated location. 
 
Most importantly, during the course of your time in the school building, you may hear or see students/adults in a situation that would 
not be a favorable representation of their character.  To protect the privacy of our students/adults, this information should be not 
shared with others by means of gossip.  This would not be fair to the student/adult or their families. 
 
Please sign the following: 
I have read and understand the guidelines to being a volunteer at Hampstead Hill Academy.  I also understand that whatever occurs 
in the building while I am volunteering should remain in the building.  If I do not abide by the guidelines as presented, I will be asked 
to discontinue my volunteer work at the school. 
 
_________________________________________________________________________________________________  
Parent/Guardian/Volunteer Signature              Date 

 
Thank you for offering your help to the staff and students of Hampstead Hill Academy.   
Please place this completed form in Ms. Swann’s mailbox located in the main office.  You will be contacted by Ms. Swann. 

Per City Schools’ regulations, a designated HHA staff member will clear your name with the Sex Offender Compliance and Enforcement registry 
(www.socem.info).  If you are listed in the registry, you will not be allowed to volunteer. 

HHA Parent Teacher Organization Fact Sheet



What is the PTO?  The PTO is YOU! All parents of HHA students and HHA staff who have a vested interest in our children 

are members of the PTO. 

 

What does the PTO do?  The PTO helps to build our school community by hosting meetings and events, promoting 

volunteer programs, and enhancing the educational facilities and opportunities for our children by sponsoring and 

funding various clubs, special projects, events, field trips, and classroom supplies that are not included in the school 

budgets.  

 

What did the PTO Fund last school year 2015 ‐2016?  Last year we had more than 75 PTO volunteers throughout the 

school year to help us with our various initiatives and we raised nearly $30,000 to support our school. The PTO 

supported many clubs and afterschool activities and provided aid for field trips and buses for every grade. We paid for 

student pizza parties, held staff appreciation breakfasts, and supported the staff’s end of year celebration and the list 

goes on!  

 

How does the PTO make all of that happen?  The PTO has 9 officers and 3 teacher representatives that organize and 

plan for the school year along with YOU ‐ the parents and teachers at HHA that help us throughout the year by 

volunteering your time and talents to help us execute all of our activities! All levels of help are appreciated, whether you 

can donate just an hour of your time or many more, we need YOU to get involved! 

 

Where does the PTO get the funds for everything?  We solicit donations and fundraise! The PTO holds 2 major 

fundraising events each year along with other fundraising opportunities throughout the school year to raise money to 

support everything listed above and then some! The more we can raise, the more opportunities we can provide for our 

students and our staff! 

 

Bee‐Fit is a health and fitness themed day held each Fall for the students. The students raise money via pledges and 

other donations and can earn awesome prizes! Last year we raised over $2500! This year B‐Fit is on Thursday, October 

12th and we hope each student raises $25! 

B3 ‐ Bingo, Bidding, and Bites ‐ is held in the Spring each year and is our over‐21 fundraising event. Money is raised 
through ticket sales, silent auction, bingo games, bar sales, raffles, etc. Last year we raised over $12,000! B3 will be held 
on Saturday, April 1st. 

What can I do to help? 
Get involved! Come to our monthly meetings, participate in the fundraisers and other activities, have your voice heard, 
help us enhance our school community and make new friends! Register your email address to be included in our PTO 
email distribution list, “like” our facebook page (HHA PTO ‐ Hampstead Hill Academy Parent Teacher Organization), and 
check the school website and monthly newsletter for info on all of our latest initiatives. You can also email us at 
[email protected] or leave us a note in the front office. 
 

The PTO Board Officers for the 2016‐17 school year are:                            
President:  Kelly Navas‐Migueloa 
Vice‐President: Adrienne Ekas‐Mueting 
Treasurer: Karen Tong 
Secretary:  Yesenia Mejia Herrera 
At‐Large Members:  Valerie Thanner, Bonnie Graham, Tracy Hall, Kelly Powers, and Rachel Douglas 
Teachers:  Lindsay Knudsen, Abigail Hayden, and Katie Johnson 

 

Please join us for the first meeting of the year at  

6pm on Tuesday, September 13th in the Library at HHA! 

Hampstead Hill Academy PTO
Box Tops Fundraiser

Summer 2016

Collecting Box Tops is Easy!
 Find Box Tops on 100’s of products (see list on back)
 Every Box Top is worth 10 cents for our school.
 Clip and attach to collection sheet or place in ziplok bag then turn into your teacher
 HHA PTO goal for 2016-2017 is $2,000 (about 25 Box Tops per student)

Summer Collection Contest Where to Find Box Tops
 Individual prize includes a Rita’s icy treat  Cheerios & other GM cereals
 Class with the most Box Tops will win a party  Mott’s apple products
 Contest rules and Collection sheets are  Ziplok & Hefty products
 Nature Valley Granola bars
attached  Fruit roll-ups & GoGurt
 See complete list on back

More Ways to Earn

 Look for Bonus Certificates in stores, on specially marked
packages, or printed on your receipt

 Find Online Bonuses at www.BTFE.com/bonus

 E-BoxTops codes can also be found on specially marked packages
or online

Summer Collection Contest

There is still time to join the contest by collecting as many BoxTops
as you can by Friday, September 9th.

Win a Rita’s Icy Treat Win a Party for your Class

Complete 3 BoxTops collection sheets The class with the most Box Tops
(25 Box Tops each or 75 total) wins a party

Contest Rules

 Glue or tape Box Tops onto collection sheet below, do not staple
 Make copies of sheet if needed
 Be sure expiration date is valid & visible
 Do not include Labels for Education
 Include your name & teacher name on sheet
 Turn into your teacher by Fri, Sept 9th
 If you can’t collect 75 over the summer, send what you can to help your class win a party.

Student Name: Teacher:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Welcome to another year of hands‐on nature education with Patterson Park Audubon Center! We are excited to be leading PreK ‐3 classes on 
interactive science field trips in Patterson Park where they’ll engage in curriculum‐aligned games and science exploration activities – feel free to 
reach out to your child’s teacher to volunteer as a chaperone!  
 
Students in grades 3‐5 will also have the opportunity to sign up for Audubon’s After‐School Adventures program, focused on birds and Chesapeake 
Bay ecology with weekly field trips to Patterson Park’s various habitats. Keep an eye out for an interest flyer, or contact us at 410.558.BIRD or 
[email protected] for more information. 
 

Please visit our website and Facebook page to stay abreast of Audubon activities at school and 
with the public! pattersonpark.audubon.org ∙ 
www.facebook.com/PattersonParkAudubonCenter 
  

Audubon Activities for the Month of September   

These activities are open to the public. 

 
AUDUBON’S HABITAT TEAM – SERVICE LEARNING FOR STUDENTS! 
Volunteers needed in Patterson Park! 
Saturday, September 3rd, 9:00‐10:30 AM 
All ages welcome! ∙ Free! 
Meet at the wetland garden, uphill & northwest of the boat lake in Patterson Park. 
Build bird habitat in Audubon’s native plant gardens in Patterson Park! 
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 WALKING TOUR OF BIRD‐FRIENDLY GARDENS 
Saturday, September 17th 
9:00‐11:00 AM 
Registration is limited ∙ Suggested donation $5 per person 
Meeting location announced upon registration. 
Discover how bird‐friendly gardens take many shapes and sizes in the city! Visit Patterson Park’s flowering habitats, Library Square’s vacant lot 
converted to a garden and framed by a vibrant mural, a colorful home container garden, and a schoolyard habitat. We will lead you through 
Audubon’s diverse gardens designed to feed birds and butterflies and share the unique stories of the people who planted them. Please register in 
advance: [email protected] or 410.558.2473. 
  
AUDUBON’S GUIDED BIRD WATCHING WALKS IN PATTERSON PARK 
Friday, September 9th 
Saturday, September 24th 
8:00‐9:30 AM 
All ages and abilities welcome! ∙ Free! 
Meet at the fountain in Patterson Park, 
Closest to E. Lombard St. and S. Patterson Park Ave. 
Over 200 bird species have visited Patterson Park, an important migratory stopover in Baltimore City! Audubon experts will lead us in search of 
avian friends! Bring the whole family! No experience 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, just arrive ready to explore! To borrow binoculars: [email protected] or 410.558.2473. 
  
AUDUBON’S TINY TOTS IN PATTERSON PARK 
Friday, September 9th, 10:30‐11:30 AM 
Migrating Monarchs! 
We’ll learn all about the metamorphosis and migration of these world travelers. 
Meet at the picnic tables on the northeastern shore of the Boat Lake 
Ages: 2‐5 ∙ $5 suggested donation per child, with an adult 
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. 

 

Children’s Programs: September 2016

WEEKLY STORYTIMES

Mother Goose Baby Steps Preschool Leaps

Mondays at 11:00am Wednesdays at 11:00am
September 12, 19, 26 September 7, 14, 21, 28
An interactive nursery rhyme A program of stories, songs,
program with music and movement.
and fun for ages 3-5.

Buena Casa Buena Brasa

Thursdays at 11:00am
September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Canciones, rimas, cuentos y
juegos para los niños (0-3 años)
y los padres o cuidadores.

PROGRAMS

Big Games Play Ball

Wednesday, September 7 & 21 Monday, September 15 & 29
4pm 3:30pm

Play life-sized versions of your Challenge! Test out your ball han-
favorite board games. Test your dling skills while demonstrating
skills at Life-Sized Pac Man and your literary skills. Navigate
Hi Ho Cherry-O. different reading tasks with a soc-
cer ball, a beach ball, and a
kickball.

Lego Your Imagination The Enoch Pratt Free Library system
will be closed on Monday, September
Mondays in September
4pm 5, 2016 in honor of Labor Day

Help us create a weekly display
of LEGO creativity. Each
Monday we will create new
objects for the display. Let
your imagination fly free!

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

Teen Department’s

Weekly Programs

Anime Club

Mondays, September 12
3:30pm to 4:30pm

Watch your favorite Anime characters on the big
screen. Look at new anime, manga and graphic

novels.

MineCraft Freeplay

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

Now That’s Entertainment! Fun & Games

Gaming Club @ the Library

Wednesdays, 3:00pm to 5:30pm

Come play some of the latest table top
games for the first time, or simply play

some of your favorites, courtesy of
Canton Games.

Teen Movie: The Angry Birds Movie (2016) Crafty Teen: Cookie Crafters

Wednesday, September 28, 4:00 PM – 5:45 PM Thursdays, September 1 & 22
4:00pm to 5:00pm
Based on characters in the colossally popular phone
app Angry Birds, this animated comedy gives view- Teens will decorate their own cookies
ers the back story behind what made the birds so that they will then enjoy!
angry. Starring a familiar cast of characters that au-
diences have already come to know and love, there ROBOTS! & Stuff
is non-stop action.
Thursday,
PG | 95 mins September 15
4:00pm to 5:30pm
Explore the world of robotics and learn
other aspects of what it means to
make things move.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Butcher’s Hill Association FLEA MARKET & CRAFT FAIR

Saturday, September 10th, 9am‐3pm by the Patterson Park Pagoda 
Great bargains, free entertainment and the Pagoda opens 12‐2pm.   Hot dogs and burgers will be available for purchase. All proceeds 
benefit local nonprofits like Friends of Patterson Park and Creative Alliance. 

Zika Virus

What you need to know about the Zika virus:

 Zika is a disease spread mostly by the bite of Most people with Zika won’t know they have it.
an infected Aedes species mosquito. These The illness is usually mild with symptoms lasting
mosquitoes bite during the day and at night. several days to a week.

 Zika infection in pregnancy is linked to The most common symptoms are:
microcephaly.  Fever
 Rash
 Microcephaly: birth defect in which a baby’s  Joint Pain
head is smaller than expected.  Red Eyes

 Zika can be spread by an infected person to
their sex partners and from a pregnant
woman to her baby.

Travel precautions How to protect yourself

 Anyone who lives in or travels to Use Insect Repellents
an area with Zika and has not  Wear mosquito repellent when you are outdoors.
already been infected with Zika  Use safe and effective repellents- www.epa.gov/insect-
can get the Zika virus.
repellents. Look for these ingredients: DEET, picaridin,
 Check www.cdc.gov/zika to see IR3535, OLE, or PMD.
where Zika is currently.  Always follow the label instructions.
 Do not spray on skin under clothing.
 Protect yourself from mosquito  If you use sunscreen, put sunscreen on first and insect
bites if you travel and for 3 weeks repellent second.
after you return.
Cover up with clothing
 For all individuals who have
traveled, use condoms start to  Wear light weight, long-sleeved shirts and pants.
finish every time you have sex
(vaginal, oral, or anal) for at least  Mosquitoes may bite through thin clothing so treat clothing with
8 weeks, or 6 months for men permethrin. Permethrin is an insecticide that kills mosquitoes and
who showed symptoms. other insects.

 Follow product instructions closely.

 Do not use permethrin directly on skin.

Updated 7/27 /BaltimoreHealth @BMore_Healthy /BmoreHealthTalks
@BMoreHealthy

Help Keep Zika Out of Baltimore

Keep mosquitoes outside Keep doors and windows shut
if they don’t have screens.
Repair holes
in screens.

Keep screens on
all windows.

Use air conditioning
when possible.

Stop mosquitoes from breeding

Mosquitoes lay eggs in and near standing water found in:

 Buckets  Coolers  Birdbaths and outdoor Trash containers, and
 Roof gutters  Toys
ponds recycling bins

 Old tires  Trash Check
health.baltimorecity.gov/zika-virus

and
www.cdc.gov/zika

for updates

Make sure these objects do not become If you see standing water in your neighborhood,
breeding sites for mosquitoes. eliminate if possible or call 311 to report it.
 Remove them or put them inside
 Cover them Mosquitoes only need the
 Empty once a week amount of water in a bottle
 Treat with larvicide tablets — cap to breed.
available in hardware stores

Updated 5/16 /BaltimoreHealth @BMore_Healthy /BmoreHealthTalks
@BMoreHealthy

SY17 September Elementary Hot Breakfast Menu Menu Subject to change BCPS Food and Nutrition

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

8/29 8/30 8/31 9/1 9/2
Select One Select One Select One Select One Select One
Turkey Sausage Breakfast Pizza or Beef Sausage Breakfast Sandwich Yogurt & Granola Pouch or Cheese Toast or Cinnamon Glazed French Toast or
Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham or Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham
Crackers Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham Crackers Crackers Crackers
Fruit Crackers Fruit Fruit Fruit
Plums Fruit Peaches Bananas Selection of Assorted Fruit
Fresh Apples Peaches Bananas Apple Slices
Plums

9/5 9/6 9/7 9/8 9/9
LABOR DAY Select One Select One Select One Select One
HOLIDAY Mini French Toast Bagel & Cream Cheese or Turkey Sausage Breakfast Pizza or Yogurt & Blueberry Muffin or
Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham
Crackers Crackers Crackers Crackers
Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit
Peaches Peaches Bananas Selection of Assorted Fruit
Plums Bananas Apple Slices

9/12 9/13 9/14 9/15 9/16
Select One Select One Select One Select One Select One
Oatmeal Breakfast Bun or Beef Sausage Breakfast Sandwich Yogurt & Granola Pouch Cheese Toast or Cinnamon Glazed French Toast or
Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham or Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham
Crackers Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham Crackers Crackers Crackers
Fruit Crackers Fruit Fruit Fruit
Plums Fruit Peaches Bananas Selection of Assorted Fruit
Fresh Apples Peaches Bananas Apple Slices
Plums

9/19 9/20 9/21 9/22 9/23
Select One Select One Select One Select One Select One
Pancake & Turkey Sausage Link Mini French Toast or Bagel & Cream Cheese or Turkey Sausage Breakfast Pizza or Yogurt & Blueberry Muffin or
Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham
Crackers Crackers Crackers Crackers Crackers
Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit
Plums Peaches Peaches Bananas Selection of Assorted Fruit
Fresh Apples Plums Bananas Apple Slices

9/26 9/27 9/28 9/29 9/30
Select One Select One Select One Select One Select One
Turkey Sausage Breakfast Pizza Beef Sausage Breakfast Sandwich Yogurt & Granola Pouch or Cheese Toast or Cinnamon Glazed French Toast or
Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham or Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham
Crackers Assorted Cold Cereal & Graham Crackers Crackers Crackers
Fruit Crackers Fruit Fruit Fruit
Plums Fruit Peaches Bananas Selection of Assorted Fruit
Fresh Apples Peaches Bananas Apple Slices
Plums

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

Elementary Lunch Menu Enjoy local produce in your
school during Sept 19/23, for
Lunch includes protein, grains, milk, fresh fruit and vegetable.
Menu is subject to change without notice. Maryland Homegrown
All of our rolls, breads, and tortillas are made with whole grain. School Lunch week.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

8/29 8/30 8/31 9/1 9/2

Fish & Chips BBQ Meatball Sub or Spicy or Mild Chicken Mandarin Orange Cheese or Turkey

or Peanut Butter & Jelly Filet on Bun or Chicken w/vegetable Pepperoni Pizza or

Deli Sandwich Sandwich Tuna Salad w/crackers brown rice or Turkey & Cheese

Sides: Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich

Sides: Vegetarian Beans Sides: Sandwich Sides:

Steamed Broccoli Rainbow Coleslaw Glazed Sweet Potatoes Sides: Confetti Corn Salad

Autumn Salad Autumn Salad Autumn Salad Steamed Carrots Autumn Salad

Autumn Salad

9/5 9/6 9/7 9/8 9/9

Steak Sub w/peppers & Korean BBQ Chicken over Popcorn Chicken Cheese or Turkey
onions or Pepperoni Pizza or
LABOR DAY Rice or or

HOLIDAY Peanut Butter & Jelly Tuna Salad w/crackers Peanut Butter & Jelly Turkey & Cheese
Sandwich Sides: Sandwich Sandwich

Sides: Steamed Carrots Sides: Sides:

Green Beans Autumn Salad Home-style Potato Salad Carrot Sticks w/dip
Autumn Salad Autumn Salad Autumn Salad

9/12 9/13 9/14 9/15 9/16

Hamburger/Cheeseburger Oven Fried Chicken Fish Fillet on Whole Spicy or Mild Boneless Cheese or Turkey

on Whole Grain Bun or Red Beans Grain Roll & tartar sauce Wings w/roll or Pepperoni Pizza or

Deli Sandwich Rice or or Peanut Butter & Jelly Turkey & Cheese

Peanut Butter & Jelly Chicken Salad Sandwich Sandwich Sandwich

Sides: Sandwich Sides: Sides: Sides:

Sweet Potato Chunks Sides: Steamed Broccoli Oven Fries Carrot Sticks w/dip

Autumn Salad Celery Sticks Autumn Salad Autumn Salad Autumn Salad
Autumn Salad

9/19 9/20 9/21 9/22 9/23

All Beef Hot Dog on Shrimp Poppers Beef Nachos w/tortilla Spiral Rotini w/Italian Cheese or Turkey

Whole Grain Bun w/macaroni & Cheese chips, cheese & salsa Meat Sauce or Pepperoni Pizza or

or or or Peanut Butter & Jelly Turkey & Cheese

Deli Sandwich Peanut Butter & Jelly Tuna Salad w/crackers Sandwich Sandwich

Sides: Sandwich Sides: Sides: Sides:

Peas & Corn Sides: Steamed Carrots Fiesta Taco Black Beans Collard Greens Pauline’s Pasta Toss
Homegrown Side Salad Homegrown Side Salad Homegrown Side Salad Homegrown Side Salad Carrot Sticks w/dip

Homegrown Side Salad

9/26 9/27 9/28 9/29 9/30

Fish & Chips BBQ Meatballs Sub Spicy or Mild Chicken Mandarin Orange Cheese or Turkey

or or Filet on Bun or Chicken w/vegetable Pepperoni Pizza or

Deli Sandwich Peanut Butter & Jelly Tuna Salad w/crackers brown rice or Turkey & Cheese

Sides: Sandwich Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich

Steamed Broccoli Sides: Sides: Sandwich Sides:

Autumn Salad Vegetarian Beans Glazed Sweet Potatoes Sides: Confetti Corn Salad
Autumn Salad Autumn Salad Steamed Carrots Autumn Salad
Autumn Salad

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

Autumn Salad: 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, nectarines, plums, watermelon, peaches or bananas.

 

September 2016 HHA Activities

 

Thursday, September 1, 2016   Tuesday, September 20, 2016  

 3pm ‐ 8pm    PTO Tutti Gust Night   2:45pm ‐ 4pm    Grade 6‐8 Garden Club  

   3pm ‐ 4:30pm    Grade 2‐5 Soccer  

Friday, September 2, 2016    

 Orange Friday   Wednesday, September 21, 2016  

   8:30am ‐ 9:30am   Title I Parent Meeting  

Monday, September 5, 2016    2:45pm ‐ 4pm    Lego Robotics Team  

 School Closed, Labor Day   3pm ‐ 4pm    Library School Family  

                                                  Council Meeting      

Wednesday, September 7, 2016    

 Fire Drill   Thursday, September 22, 2016  

 7 pm  Library Brownie Parent Meeting    3pm ‐ 4:30pm    Grade 2‐5 Soccer  

   3pm ‐ 4:30pm    Grade 4‐8 Debate Rm 301  

Thursday, September 8, 2016    3pm ‐ 4:15pm    Gym Girls on the Run  

 3pm ‐ 4:30pm    Grades 4‐8 Debate    5:30pm ‐ 7:30pm   Back to School Night  

   

Friday, September 9, 2016   Friday, September 23, 2016  

 Purple Friday    Orange Friday  

   8:30am ‐ 2pm    Grade 1 Audubon  

Monday, September 12, 2016    

 2:45pm ‐ 4pm    Lego Robotics Team   Monday, September 26, 2016  

 2:50pm ‐ 3:30pm   Dance Committee    2:40pm ‐ 4:30pm   Audubon Grade 3‐5  

 3pm ‐ 4:15pm    Gym Girls on the Run    2:40pm ‐ 4pm    Lego Robotics Grade 3‐5  

 6:30pm ‐ 7:30pm Library Junior/Cadette Parent   2:45pm ‐ 4pm    Lego Robotics Team  

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

   3pm ‐ 4:15pm    Gym Girls on the Run  

Tuesday, September 13, 2016    

 Grade 6 at Northbay until September 16th   Tuesday, September 27, 2016  

 6pm ‐ 7pm    Library PTO Meeting    2:45pm ‐ 4pm    Grade 6‐8 Garden Club  

   3pm ‐ 4:30pm    Grade 2‐5 Soccer  

Wednesday, September 14, 2016    

 2:45pm ‐ 4pm    Lego Robotics Teamm   Wednesday, September 26, 2016  

 4:30pm ‐ 6:30pm   Helping Up Mission    Junior Achievement in a Day Grades 1‐5 

   Evacuation Drill   

Thursday, September 15, 2016    2:45pm ‐ 4pm    Lego Robotics Team 

 3pm ‐ 4:30pm    Grade 4‐8 Debate Rm 301    3pm ‐ 3:30pm    Wellness Committee  

 3pm ‐ 4:15pm    Gym Girls on the Run    4:30pm ‐ 6:30pm   Helping Up Mission  

   

Friday, September 16, 2016   Thursday, September 29, 2016  

 Orange Friday    3pm ‐ 4:30pm    Grade 2‐5 Soccer  

 PTO Happy Hour    3pm ‐ 4:30pm    Grade 4‐8 Debate Rm 301  

   3pm ‐ 4:15pm    Gym Girls on the Run  

Monday, September 19, 2016    

 2:40pm ‐ 4:30pm   Audubon Grade 3‐5  Friday, September 30, 2016  

 2:45pm ‐ 4pm     Brownies   Purple Friday  

 2:45pm ‐ 4pm    Lego Robotics Team    8:30am ‐ 2pm    Kindergarten Audubon  

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

 3pm ‐ 4:15pm    Gym Girls on the Run    

 5pm ‐ 7pm    Gym LGP Parent  

                                                Information Session 

 

 

 

 

 


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