THE HALETHORPE ELEMENTARY



THE HALETHORPE ELEMENTARY

|A publication of the Baltimore County Public School District |

|4300 Maple Avenue ( Halethorpe, Maryland 21227 ( (410) 887-1406 – phone ( (410) 887-7407 – fax |

|Jill A. Carter, Principal Amy Salkauskas, Assistant Principal |

January, 2014

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Welcome back and Happy New Year! This is a great time for celebrating! First, we are celebrating and recognizing all of the parents who have volunteered their time to make our school a wonderful place. We thank Ronald Dorsey, Wayne Bark, Natalie Miller, Julio Quintero, Brian Frey, Rebecca Brunelle, Lisa Scott, Tha Hnem Sung, Ashley Rust, Kim Sivers, Zoe Goodson, Pam Mazzatenta, Jennifer Sparrow, Jennifer Culver, Jean Greaves, Michelle Littrell, Chuck Zinkand, Amy Knight, Lisa Rausch, and Liz Christiansen for volunteering in our classrooms. You are terrific!

We are also celebrating our LEGO Robotics Club, The Masters of the Elements! Our team won its qualifying competition on December 14th. Team A of our club will now move on to the next level of competition in late February. Team members are: Lily Larsen, Caitlin Blair, Connor Armstrong-Centeno, Jonah Miller, Ethan Broschart, Tomas Quintero, Juan Quintero, Luis Quintero, Patrick Weiner, Elijah Miller, Graeme Leoni-Fernadez, Yared Sahle, Tristan Yoho, Yeabsira Sefr, Ting Bawi, Ronan Crowley, and Davon Jackson. Way to go!

Finally, we want to recognize and thank all of the boys and girls who participated in our Drama presentation and our Winter Concert. Mrs. Miskimon, Ms. Trumpler, and Mrs. Schneider worked hard to prepare the children for a wonderful performance.

Great things continue to happen here at Halethorpe! Enjoy the month and be sure to keep reading the Beeline and the Monday Messages.

Sincerely,

Jill A. Carter

Principal

C A L E N D A R

Need to quickly find the date of the next school closing, activity or event? Your Baltimore County Public School Information Calendar can be found in your child’s agenda book and a “Dates to Remember” section can be found each week in the “Monday Message” which is distributed by your child’s teacher.

January 15 Southwest Area Education Advisory Council – 7:00 p.m.,

Location: Featherbed Lane Elementary School

Topic: Magnet Program (audit)

January 17 Second Marking Period Ends – School Closes 3 hours early

(dismissal 12:35 p.m.)

January 20 SCHOOL CLOSED – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. birthday observance

January 21 SCHOOL CLOSED – Professional Development Day

January 22 Market Day – Last day to turn in WRITTEN orders to school

January 23 Market Day – INTERNET orders must be submitted by 11:00 p.m.

January 29 Market Day Pick-up – 5:00-6:00 p.m.

January 30 Hearing and Vision Make-Up Day

January 31 PTA Movie Night – 6:00-8:00 p.m.

February 3 Distribution of Report Cards

February 3 PTA Meeting – 7:00 p.m.

February 5 Citizens’ Advisory Committee for Gifted and Talented Education –

Topic: Ms. Debbie Myers, BCPS’ GT office resource teacher, will discuss the

Transition of PTD (Primary Talent Development) to PTD 21 (Promoting

Talent Development for the 21st Century Learners) – Grades: PreK-5

Location: E Building, Room 114, at bottom of hill at 6901 N. Charles St.,

Towson, MD 21204 Time: 7 p.m.

SAFETY PLAN REMINDER

We continue to have fire drills, severe weather drills, and lockdown drills to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Please remember, in the event of an emergency, it is essential that we have correct emergency information for all students. If you have recently moved or have a new home phone or cell phone number, please submit this information to Mrs. Batchellor or Mrs. Simmonds in our school office.

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Student of the Month

Grade 5

Ms. Brown Megan McDaniel/Luis Quintero

Mr. Gifford Emma Crough/Lai Za Hmung

Ms. Tyler Kayla Bargo/Yeabsira Sefr

Ms. Hayman Jazzmin Duvall

Grade 4

Ms. Atherholt Thawng Cung/Roxy Fritz

Ms. Flynn Madison Henn/Juan Quintero

Mrs. Shaw Ting Bawi/Alondra Navarette-Diaz

Grade 3

Ms.Keevins Matthew McCartin/Taylor Repoley

Mr. Lyles Braeden Hundertmark/Olevia Sung

Mr. Peckham Man Sian Pom/Asher Uk

Grade 2

Ms. DeVita Kya Barrett/Aiden Stinchcomb Ms. Mayhle Gwen Heckhaus/Ethan Nitsch

Mrs. Myers Olivia Alvear/Jordan Brown

Mr. Stearns Jack Gollick

Grade 1

Mrs. Bruck Makayla Culver/Emily Dinh/

Lindsey Sparrow/Mang Suam

Ms. Cotham Do Muang/James Wearmouth

Mrs. Kessler Ava Bruns/Jessica Nguyen/Mang Sang

Kindergarten

Mrs. Gemmell Ivy Chen/Ro Lian Thawng Mrs. Miskimon Maddox Kindred/Giaolinh Nguyen Mrs. Rivers Abigail Littrell/Sarah Nelson

Mrs. Skirven Serenity Sparrow/Mana Thang

Prekindergarten & Preschool

Mrs. Lakata-a.m. Megan Ko/Aye Rie Lic Mrs. Lakata-p.m. Grace Lang/James Kee Nai

Ms. O’Neill-a.m. Rayyan Aziz

Ms. O’Neill-p.m. Evan Steele

FIRST QUARTER AWARDS

Mrs. Miskimon/Kindergarten Attendance: Mark Dubyoski, Delsy Garay-Martinez, Madison Gordon, Maddox Kindred, Ryan May, Giaolinh Nguyen, Sui Li Par, Brooke Parr, Michael Scott, Hei Ta, Boanerges Teka, Mason Towles

Ms. Rivers/Kindergarten Attendance: Van Awi, Alan Fenwick, Alexander Johnson , David Khai, Abigail Littrell, Jayda Long, Stefon Peele, Merry Phu E, Kirsten Ross, Logan Sullivan, Payton Unglesbee

Mrs. Skirven/Kindergarten Attendance: Van Chin, Colin Dickel, Isabella Duncan, Alexander Henn, Mercy Khim, Graham Kuchinsky, Liam Kuchinsky, Szo Lian, Dim Nuam, Albert Oo, Charles Otter, Dawt Sang, Darrius Simms, Serenity Sparrow, Mana Thang, Emily Winkel

Ms. DeVita/Grade 2

Effort: Kya Barrett, Hunter Bierley, Adam Clontz, Madison Forrest, Donovan Fox, Caitlin Gayleard, Mekhi Hebron, Dayanara Luque-Delgado, Hunter Middelthon, Zachary Miskimon, Samantha Palaganas, Poe Pyint, David Roman, Aiden Stinchcomb, Temesgen Tadesse, Eyob Tefera, Moses Uk, Lanting Zhu

Attendance: Hunter Bierley, Adam Clontz, Joseph Dal, Madison Forrest, Caitlin Gayleard, Donovan Harrington, Mekhi Hebron, Dayanara Luque-Delgado, Hunter Middelthon, Zachary Miskimon, Poe Pyint, David Roman, Aiden Stinchcomb, Nathan Stringfield, Temesgen Tadesse, Eyob Tefera, Alna Thekkiniath, Moses Uk

High Flyers: Kya Barrett, Adam Clontz, Joseph Dal, Madison Forrest, Caitlin Gayleard, Donovan Harrington, Mekhi Hebron, Dayanara Luque-Delgado, Hunter Middelthon, Zachary Miskimon, David Roman, Aiden Stinchcomb, Nathan Stringfield, Temesgen Tadesse, Eyob Tefera, Alna Thekkiniath, Moses Uk

Ms. Mayhle/Grade 2

High Flyers: Nicolas Comacho-Dutan, Gwen Heckhaus, Cung Lian, Logan Nordeck, Pablo Quintero, Melanie Scott, Jaynie Simpkins, Boi Thang, Ngo Thang

Mrs. Myers/Grade 2

Effort: Jordan Brown, Ngun Chin, Elijah Eppard, Calvin Thang

Attendance: Olivia Alvear, Jordan Brown, Brooke Carroll, Chad Carroll, Ngun Chin, Ruth Cuai, Elijah Eppard, Darren Hess, Gabriel Hutchins, Caden Knight, Julian McGowan, Allison Navarrete-Diaz, Kamari Roebuck, Jorden Ross, Ling Sheng, Ryan Simons, Calvin Thang, Rakeb Zerihun

High Flyers: Jordan Brown, Ngun Chin, Elijah Eppard, Calvin Thang

Mr. Stearns/Primary

Attendance: Macie Call, Tavion Murdock

Ms. Keevins/Grade 3

Effort: Hanah Hlue, Tracey Schlick, Michael Schwinn, Eden Wingrove, Jandy Wingrove

Attendance: Christopher Baker, Jamaun Brown, Mason Culver, Dylan Dick, Taylor Edge, Emma Forrest, Ethan Griffin, Hanah Hlue, Christopher Johnson, Niang Kim, Karleigh LeBon, Matthew McCartin, Madison Nagale, Gregory Quinlan, Taylor Repoley, Tracey Schlick, Michael Schwinn, Colleen Simpkins, Sing Thang, Justine Warthen, Eden Wingrove, Jandy Wingrove

Second Honors: Jamaun Brown, Ethan Griffin, Niang Kim, Matthew McCartin, Tracey Schlick, Michael Schwinn, Justine Warthen, Eden Wingrove

First Honors: Hanah Hlue, Gregory Quinlan

High Flyers: Hanah Hlue, Tracey Schlick, Michael Schwinn, Eden Wingrove

Mr. Lyles/Grade 3

Effort: Brianna Bossom, Braeden Hundertmark, Patrick Weiner, Rony Zual

Attendance: Aqsa Aziz, Brianna Bossom, Quynh Chau, Kathy Chen, Christopher Decker, Braeden Hundertmark, Simon Kham Bawi Lian, Talha Khan, Niang Man, Krista Mullins, Kennedi Pridget, Payton Sellman, Olevia Sung, Cameron Turner, Carlo Victorio, Ayren Walker, Reeyana Watson, Patrick Weiner, Damien Williams

Second Honors: McKella Cummins, Cameron Turner, Carlo Victorio, Patrick Weiner

First Honors: Brianna Bossom, Braeden Hundertmark

Mr. Peckham/Grade 3

Effort: Ronan Crowley, Mykah Johnson, Soe Kyaw, Angeline Leon, Rose Mary Ling, I’yanna Nelson, Rem Nual, Man Pom, Estina Sepaw

Attendance: Logan Alexander-Brown, Ashley Bowling-Gregory, Wang Lei Chen, Ronan Crowley, Cing Dim, Jaquelin Franco-Martinez, Aidan Johnson, Mykah Johnson, Dal Khai, Soe Kyaw, Rose Mary Ling, Ku’raun McNeil, Jordan Mitchell, Rem Nual, Estina Sepaw, Hamil Thekkiniath, Ruth Tsehay, Asher Uk, Tristan Yoho, Ryan Zopp

Second Honors: Ronan Crowley, Mykah Johnson, Soe Kyaw, Rose Mary Ling, I’yanna Nelson, Rem Nual

First Honors: Sian Sian Pom

High Flyers: Rem Nual

Ms. Flynn/Grade 4

Effort: Madison Henn, Juan Quintero

Attendance: Oliver Alavez-Gonzalez, Kayce Batchellor, Zam Cing, Abigail Clontz, Obinna Ekwenugo, Jacqueline Goudelock, Madison Henn, Kaelynn Kerns, Tristan Louden, Nicholas Paxton, Juan Quintero, Ling Sing, Siang Tun, Krishna Vaishnav, Ryan Williams

Second Honors: Madison Henn, Krishna Vaishnav

First Honors: Abigail Clontz, Juan Quintero

High Flyers: Madison Henn, Juan Quintero

Mrs. Brown/Grade 5

Effort: Sadie Beaver, Kearston Busch, Biak Ceu, Autumn Doyle, John Epp, Georgia Eppard, Megan McDaniel, Amethyst Walker

Attendance: Sadie Beaver, Biak Ceu, Autumn Doyle, John Epp, Georgia Eppard, Russell Herrman-Wyatt, Justin Kaehler, Lim Kyaw, Megan McDaniel, Nei Paw Ngei, Sui Par, Luis Quintero, Melissa Rau, Alexis Sawyer, Stephen Thang, Era Sui Tial, Kyle Williams, Hla Zar, Yuan Zhang

Second Honors: Sadie Beaver, Kearston Busch, Biak Ceu, Autumn Doyle, John Epp, Russell Herrman-Wyatt, Lim Kyaw, Sui Par, Luis Quintero, Amethyst Walker

First Honors: Georgia Eppard, Megan McDaniel

High Flyers: Georgia Eppard, Megan McDaniel, Luis Quintero, Amethyst Walker

Mr. Gifford/Grade 5

High Flyers: Jessilyn Bryant, Emma Crough, Blake Jacobs, Danish Mustafa, Julianna Parker

Ms. Tyler/Grade 5

Effort: Kayla Bargo, Isabelle Bontempo, Ethan Broschart, Mackenzie Nagale, Alexis Parr

Attendance: Monica Alvarado, Kayla Bargo, Jossie Batisso, Isabelle Bontempo, Riley Bozeman, Nicole Groleau, Darian Harrington, Camron Henson, Lillian Larsen, Mary Muang, Alexis Parr, Va Sa, Va Se, Yeabsira Sefr, Abigail Spangenberg, Carmen Thompson

Second Honors: Isabelle Bontempo, Ethan Broschart, Nicole Groleau, Camron Henson, Lillian Larsen, Olivia Ludolph, Mary Muang, Mackenzie Nagale, Alexis Parr, Abigail Spangenberg

First Honors: Kayla Bargo

High Flyers: Kayla Bargo, Isabelle Bontempo, Ethan Broschart, Mackenzie Nagale, Alexis Parr

COUNSELOR’S CORNER

Parenting Resources

I hope that everyone had a relaxing and enjoyable holiday. It seems that we all return to our work after a break with more energy and commitment, especially after the New Year. The children seem to have returned to school with renewed interest in learning and education. I hope that one of your New Year’s resolutions is to continue to show an interest in what your children are doing in school, because parental interest is an important motivating factor for children to achieve academically. All parents are partners in their child’s education. The staff at school can’t do it without you. The children who are the most successful are the ones whose parents participate actively in their child’s education. There are lots of ways that parents can participate. One of the most important ways is to be with your child while he or she does their homework, and spend time reading with your child every night. The more time children spend reading, the better readers they become. It is also important to be a good role model for your children. Let them see that reading is important to you as an adult. Try turning off the TV, shut down the laptop, and have a family reading time. There is a double benefit in helping your children become better readers and having a special family time.

This month’s “TA-DA’s” for the Giving Season

Giving Tree/Box: I want to thank all the parents and students at Halethorpe, as well as the 4th grade SADD members for all of the wonderful hats, socks, mittens, and toys that we collected before the holidays. The gifts were taken to the South West Emergency Services (SWES). SWES provides assistance to local families. Please contact Mrs. Vernier if you would like more information about SWES.

This month’s “What to look for”

Counseling Intern: Mrs. Vernier will welcome another School Counseling intern from Loyola University and will work with students, staff, and parents from Halethorpe on Tuesdays through the month of May. Please welcome Jennifer Mustillo to Halethorpe.

3rd grade trip to UMBC: The 3rd graders will tour the campus and develop an understanding of what college life is like. They will also attend a UMBC Basketball game and received prizes.

Magnet School Testing: Good luck to the fifth graders who will be taking the tests.

--Mrs. Vernier, School Counselor

A NOTE FROM THE HEALTH SUITE

HIGHLIGHTS:

• When exposed to cold temperatures, your body begins to lose heat faster that it can be produced.

• Low body temperature may make you unable to think clearly or move well.

• You may not know you have hypothermia.

• If your temperature is below 95°, the situation is an emergency – get medical attention immediately.

When exposed to cold temperatures, your body begins to lose heat faster than it can be produced. Prolonged exposure to cold will eventually use up your body’s stored energy. The result is hypothermia, or abnormally low body temperature. Body temperature that is too low affects the brain, making the victim unable to think clearly or move well. This makes hypothermia particularly dangerous because a person may not know it is happening and won’t be able to do anything about it.

Hypothermia is most likely at very cold temperatures, but it can occur even at cool temperatures (above 40°F) if a person becomes chilled from rain, sweat, or submersion in cold water.

Victims of hypothermia are often (1) elderly people with inadequate food, clothing, or heating; (2) babies sleeping in cold bedrooms; (3) people who remain outdoors for long periods—the homeless, hikers, hunters, etc.; and (4) people who drink alcohol or use illicit drugs.

Recognizing Hypothermia --

Warnings signs of hypothermia:

Adults: shivering, exhaustion, confusion, fumbling hands, memory loss, slurred speech, drowsiness

Infants: bright red, cold skin, very low energy

What to Do:

If you notice any of these signs, take the person’s temperature. If it is below 95°, the situation is an emergency—get medical attention immediately. If medical care is not available, begin warming the person, as follows:

• Get the victim into a warm room or shelter.

• If the victim has on any wet clothing, remove it.

• Warm the center of the body first—chest, neck, head, and groin—using an electric blanket, if available. Or use skin-to-skin contact under loose, dry layers of blankets, clothing, towels, or sheets.

• Warm beverages can help increase the body temperature, but do not give alcoholic beverages. Do not try to give beverages to an unconscious person.

• After body temperature has increased, keep the person dry and wrapped in a warm blanket, including the head and neck.

• Get medical attention as soon as possible.

A person with severe hypothermia may be unconscious and may not seem to have a pulse or to be breathing. In this case, handle the victim gently, and get emergency assistance immediately. Even if the victim appears dead, CPR should be provided. CPR should continue while the victim is being warmed, until the victim responds or medical aid becomes available. In so me cases, hypothermia victims who appear to be dead can be successfully resuscitated.

More Information:

--Mrs. Wells, R.N., School Nurse

HERE’S A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR THAT YOUNG FILMMAKER IN YOUR HOUSE!

President Obama is inviting U.S. students, grades K-12, to submit a one-to-three minute video highlighting the power of technology in schools. Finalists could have their videos screened at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. and posted on the White House website, YouTube channel and social media pages. Schoolwork posted on the fridge at home won’t be viewed the same way again!

The topic for this inaugural festival is “Highlighting the importance of technology in the classroom – and imagining how technology will change the educational experience for kids in the future”.

Students’ parent/guardian or teacher sponsor must submit entries, and all submissions must be uploaded to YouTube or Vimeo by January 29, 2014. Visit for official rules and submission information.

APPLICATION FOR VOLUNTEER SERVICES

Six years ago, Baltimore County Public Schools adopted a new policy in order to ensure the safety of our children. All volunteers must complete a new Application for Volunteer Services each year. The school will do a background check in order for volunteers to be in the classroom, in the building, or to chaperone a field trip. Please make sure you send in a completed form for yourself, your spouse, a grandparent, etc. so that all can continue to volunteer.

Every volunteer and chaperone must have completed a new application and be cleared for volunteering. Applications are available NOW! Please do not wait to return your application to the school.

VOLUNTEER TRAINING WORKSHOP

All persons wishing to volunteer in the classroom, in the building, or to chaperone a field trip MUST attend a Volunteer Training Workshop. The training video is available to view in the school office.

PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE DAY OF YOUR CHILD’S FIELD TRIP TO REQUEST TRAINING.

TRAINING MUST BE COMPLETED ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE TRIP.

POP TABS

We collect pop tabs from aluminum beverage cans to benefit the Ronald McDonald House. For the past eight years, we have been able to send the Ronald McDonald House a check in the amount of $50 or more! Please continue to deposit them in the collection bin in the school lobby.

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION and CAMPBELL’S LABELS – ALL FOR EDUCATION!

Our January sheet is: Bundle Up with Box Tops! Please have fun completing the box tops on this sheet! If you need another sheet, please let us know! We recently received a Box Tops for Education check in the amount of $736! Your submission of Box Tops made that happen! Thank you for your continued support.

--Mrs. Simmonds, Coordinator

A+ BONUS BUCKS

The program began on October 4, 2013. Our current total is $228.02 with only 9 bonus cards registered. REMEMBER, even if you registered your card last year, you must re-register this year for our school to receive credit. Please be sure to register your card to benefit our school using ID# 01553. Also, don’t forget to encourage your friends and relatives to do the same. Thank you for your support.

All you have to do is:

Log on to aplus to register online

OR

Dial 1-877-275-2758 to register your card over the phone

THANKS A “BUZZILLION”

. . . for your generous contribution to our school during the 2013-2014 school year. Our thanks go out to our contributors:

• Mr. Harry McCrory for the $50 donation to our school.

• Mr. Daniel Simons and Mrs. Heather Brown-Simons of Hubbard Funeral Home, Inc. for bookbags filled with supplies.

• St. Stephen Lutheran Church for school supplies.

• Holy Nativity Church for school supplies.

BEE-A-WINNER

Congratulations to Sam May, and his parent, for helping him be our December winner in the “BEE” A Winner drawing. We thank the 8 students and parents who returned their tear-off to school. See the tear-off in this issue for your chance to be January’s “BEE” A WINNER.

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“BEE” A WINNER!

Read the Beeline with your child, BEE Informed and BEE a Winner by returning this tear-off on or before

January 31st.. One lucky student will receive a coupon to receive 3 ice cream treats from our cafeteria!

Student Name: __________________________________________ Teacher: __________________________

Parent’s Signature **: __________________________________________________________________________

**Not valid without parent signature.**

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