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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 Russell Pratt, Jr., Assistant Principal

December, 2012

Dear Parents and Guardians, I hope this Beeline finds you well! We are very excited about our fun and learning for the month of December. Our boys and girls are continuing their studies and making great progress. Please, continue to check our weekly Monday Message for specific curricular plans for your child each week. As you know, we have very special students here at Halethorpe! I’d like to take a little time to highlight some of our exceptional achievements. The following boys and girls earned an A in every subject for the first quarter: Allison Atkins, Abigail Clontz, Kaylee DelosSantos, Ashton Knight, Kaelynn Kerns, Amikah Lopena, Ethan Broschart, Jack Epp, and Georgia Eppard. We congratulate each of these students for this stellar accomplishment! Speaking of stellar, I’d like to also recognize Sadie Beaver for being selected as our school’s Junior Astronomer! Sadie participated in a voluntary project in which she had to draw images of the night sky. Her drawings were selected from all other students and she is receiving the following awards: Constellation, Moon Observation, and Deep Space! Sadie’s drawings will also be on display at the County’s annual science fair! The holiday break is a great time to stock up on school supplies. After the break, we will be ready to continue moving forward and challenging your child to be his or her best! Having all of the needed supplies is a preliminary step for success! I wish each of you a peaceful and joyous holiday season and I look forward to seeing you in the New Year! 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.

December 11 Santa Shop – will be held during the day December 11 Lifetouch – Picture retake day December 12 Market Day – Paper orders due to school

December 13 Market Day – INTERNET orders must be submitted by 11:00 p.m.

December 19 Market Day Pick-Up – 5:00-6:00 p.m. December 19 Southwest Area Education Advisory Council – 7:00 p.m., Location: Catonsville Center for Alternative Studies (gym) Topic: Legislator Meet and Greet

Dec. 24 – Jan.1 SCHOOL CLOSED – Christmas/Winter Break

January 2 School Reopens

January 10 Student of the Month – Band & Orchestra Winter Concert; 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. January 17 MSA Night – more details to follow! January 21 SCHOOL CLOSED – Dr. Martin Luther King’s Birthday Observance January 28 SCHOOL CLOSED – Professional Development . 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.


Student of the Month

Grade 5 Ms. Brown Henry Kraus Ms. Turner Liam Bierley Ms. Tyler Nate Kramer

Grade 4 Ms. Atherholt Julianna Parker Ms. Flynn Madison Culver Mrs. Shaw Mackenzie Nagale Mrs. Brennan Lydia Talbott

Grade 3 Ms.Cotham Kaelynn Kerns Ms. Keevins Madison Henn/Junaid Mustafa Mr. Stearns Collin Troutner

Grade 2 Mrs. Myers Rose Mary Ling Ms. DeVita Michael Schwinn Mrs. Buckingham Aqsa Aziz/Cameron Turner

Grade 1 Mrs. Bruck Logan Nordeck/Ngo Thang Mrs. Skirven Gwenevere Heckhaus/Aiden Stinchcomb Mrs. Kessler Kaylah Holloway/Calvin Thang

Kindergarten Mrs. Miskimon Aeris Brewer/Lindsey Sparrow Mrs. Gemmell Rebekah Louden/Aiden Volatile Ms. Catterton Julianna Roache/Brian Wyckoff

Prekindergarten & Preschool

Mrs. Lakata-a.m. Sean Lambert Mrs. Lakata-p.m. Selina Bentley Ms. O’Neill-a.m. Makayla Dunham Ms. O’Neill-p.m. Dominick Richardson



Grade 5 Ms. Brown KyJah Willie Ms. Turner Hunter Jackson Ms. Tyler Jacob Slabaugh

Grade 4 Ms. Atherholt Darian Harrington Ms. Flynn Autumn Doyle Mrs. Shaw Sui Chin Par/Luis Quintero Mrs. Brennan Jazzmin Duvall

Grade 3 Ms.Cotham Ting Bawi/Amikah Lopena Ms. Keevins Piper Hess/Brandon Scott-Ochoa Mr. Lyles Abigail Clontz/Ashton Knight Mr. Stearns Christopher Zapata

Grade 2 Mrs. Myers Simon Khan Bawi Lian/Estina Sepaw Ms. DeVita Ronan Crowley/Hannah Hlue Mrs. Buckingham Karleigh LeBon/Angeline Leon

Grade 1 Mrs. Bruck Jordan Brown/Tyonna Johnson Mrs. Skirven Ethan Nitsch/Jaynie Simpkins Mrs. Kessler Nicolas Camacho-Dutan/Mekhi Hebron

Kindergarten Mrs. Miskimon Emily Dinh/Yahia Shahin Mrs. Gemmell Cassandra Minard/Gabriel Mox Ms. Catterton Makayla Culver/Pau Muang


Mrs. Lakata-a.m Hei Ta. Mrs. Lakata-p.m. Mason Towles Ms. O’Neill-a.m. Laura Colorado Ms. O’Neill-p.m. Jonte Lawson



Grade 5 Ms. Brown Yabesera Tadesse Ms. Turner Colin Bartley/Zipporah Williams Ms. Tyler Din San Nuam

Grade 4 Ms. Atherholt Nicole Groleau Ms. Flynn Isabelle Bontempo/Ethan Broschart Mrs. Shaw Kevin Janowiak/Yawm Pam Mrs. Brennan Balewa Mayo

Grade 3 Ms.Cotham Shujuan Liang/Loc Nguyen Ms. Keevins Catherine Lal Mr. Lyles Alondra Navarette-Diaz

Grade 2 Mrs. Myers Eden Wingrove/Jandy Wingrove Ms. DeVita Alexus Buchanan Mrs. Buckingham McKella Cummins/Rem Nual Mr. Stearns Maurice Duvall

Grade 1 Mrs. Bruck Matthew Minard/David Roman Mrs. Skirven Melanie Scott/Moses Uk Mrs. Kessler Caitlin Gayleard/Kyrie Harper

Kindergarten Mrs. Miskimon Samuel May/Jayci Teal Mrs. Gemmell Valerie Castro/Javesh Sood Ms. Catterton Kayleigh Chieppa/Remy Arnold


Mrs. Lakata-a.m. Mark Coates Mrs. Lakata-p.m. Mark Dubyoski Ms. O’Neill-a.m. Gary Garnett

Ms. O’Neill-p.m. Suan Khai


FIRST QUARTER AWARDS Mrs. Miskimon/Kindergarten Attendance: Kori Crumpton, Shein Ko, Do Muang, Mang Sang, Yahia Shahin, Lindsey Sparrow, Jayci Teal, Biak Thang, Noah Witmer Mrs. Skirven/Grade 1 Attendance: Wyatt Bosley, Gwenevere Heckhaus, Cung Lian, Zachary Miskimon, Jabari Roebuck, Melanie Scott, Aiden Stinchcomb Mrs. Buckingham/Grade 2 Effort: Aqsa Aziz, Ashley Bowling-Gregory, Jamaun Brown, Quynh Chau, McKella Cummins, Taylor Edge, Emma Forrest, Aidan Johnson, Tuang Kim, Karleigh LeBon, Angeline Leon, Matthew McCartin, Madison Nagale, Rem Nual, Bethany Relunia, Payton Sellman, Mung Siam, Ruth Tsehay, Cameron Turner, Asher Uk, Carlo Victorio, Justine Warthen Attendance: Aqsa Aziz, Jamaun Brown, Quynh Chau, McKella Cummins, Taylor Edge, Emma Forrest, Aidan Johnson, Karleigh LeBon, Angeline Leon, Matthew McCartin, Ku’raun McNeil, Madison Nagale, Rem Nual, Bethany Relunia, Payton Sellman, Mung Siam, Ruth Tsehay, Cameron Turner, Asher Uk, Carlo Victorio, Justine Warthen High Flyers: Aqsa Aziz, Jamaun Brown, Quynh Chau, McKella Cummins, Taylor Edge, Emma Forrest, Aidan Johnson, Karleigh LeBon, Angeline Leon, Matthew McCartin, Madison Nagale, Rem Nual, Bethany Relunia, Payton Sellman, Mung Siam, Ruth Tsehay, Cameron Turner, Asher Uk, Carlo Victorio, Justine Warthen Ms. DeVita/Grade 2 Effort: Alexus Buchanan, Ronan Crowley, Kalabe Gemechu, Madelyn Hack, Hanah Hlue, Destany Howerton, Mykah Johnson, Dal Khai, Niang Man, Man Pom, Gregory Quinlan, Taylor Repoley, Morgan Rife, Alyssa Rust, Michael Schwinn, Colleen Simpkins, Hamil Thekkiniath, Taylor Thomas Attendance: Alexus Buchanan, Andrew Chase, Ronan Crowley, Mason Culver, Kalabe Gemechu, Madelyn Hack, Hanah Hlue, Destany Howerton, Mykah Johnson, Niang Man, Gregory Quinlan, Taylor Repoley, Morgan Rife, Alyssa Rust, Colleen Simpkins, Hamil Thekkiniath, Taylor Thomas, Tristan Yoho High Flyers: Alexus Buchanan, Andrew Chase, Ronan Crowley, Kalabe Gemechu, Madelyn Hack, Hanah Hlue, Destany Howerton, Mykah Johnson, Dal Khai, Niang Man, Man Pom, Gregory Quinlan, Taylor Repoley, Michael Schwinn, Colleen Simpkins, Hamil Thekkiniath, Taylor Thomas, Tristan Yoho Mrs. Myers/Grade 2 Effort: Sameer Akhtar, Logan Alexander-Brown, Chloe Brewer, Khamani Cunningham, Christopher Decker, Dylan Dick, Jaquelin Franco-Martinez, Paul Goudelock, Amya Guy, Christopher Johnson, Ernest Kessy, Simon Kham Bawi Lian, Niang Kim, Soe Kyaw, Stephen Lanham, Rose Mary Ling, Jordan Mitchell, Krista Mullins, Erin Schmale, Estina Sepaw, Olevia Sung, Damien Williams, Eden Wingrove, Jandy Wingrove Attendance: Logan Alexander-Brown, Chloe Brewer, Khamani Cunningham, Christopher Decker, Dylan Dick, Jaquelin Franco-Martinez, Paul Goudelock, Ernest Kessy, Simon Kham Bawi Lian, Soe Kyaw, Jordan Mitchell, Krista Mullins, Estina Sepaw, Olevia Sung, Damien Williams High Flyers: Logan Alexander-Brown, Chloe Brewer, Christopher Decker, Dylan Dick, Jaquelin Franco-Martinez, Paul Goudelock, Ernest Kessy, Simon Kham Bawi Lian, Soe Kyaw, Jordan Mitchell, Krista Mullins, Estina Sepaw, Olevia Sung, Damien Williams Mr. Stearns/Primary Attendance: Colin Troutner Second Honors: Colin Troutner Mr. Lyles/Grade 3 Effort: Maria Aguina, Allison Atkins, Courtlynne Birch, Abigail Clontz, Kaylee DelosSantos, Obinna Ekwenugo, McKenna Enos, Madison Henn, Amber Katuthat, Ashton Knight, Jeffrey Liu, Phoenix Martin, Junaid Mustafa, Alondra Navarrete-Diaz, Juan Quintero, Yared Sahle, Krishna Vaishnav Attendance: Maria Aguina, Connor Armstrong-Centeno, Allison Atkins, Courtlynne Birch, Jayvon Brown, Abigail Clontz, Kaylee DelosSantos, Obinna Ekwenugo, McKenna Enos, Madison Henn, Ashton Knight, Mary Lawrence, Jeffrey Liu, Phoenix Martin, Alondra Navarrete-Diaz, Yared Sahle, Brian Shipley, Krishna Vaishnav First Honors: Allison Atkins, Abigail Clontz, Kaylee DelosSantos, Ashton Knight Second Honors: Maria Aguina, Connor Armstrong-Centeno, Courtlynne Birch, McKenna Enos, Madison Henn, Amber Katuthat, Mary Lawrence, Harris Linsenmeyer, Jeffrey Liu, Phoenix Martin, Junaid Mustafa, Alondra Navarrete-Diaz, Juan Quintero, Yared Sahle, Krishna Vaishnav, Ryan Williams High Flyers: Krishna Vaishnav Ms. Atherholt/Grade 4 Effort: Nicole Groleau, Blake Jacobs, Olivia Ludolph, Trinity Martin, Julianna Parker Attendance: Joseph Busch, Tyneisha Chandler, Rasheed Gaither, Nicole Groleau, Darian Harrington, Lai Za Hmung, Blake Jacobs, Justin Kaehler, Graeme Leoni-Fernandes, Olivia Ludolph, Trinity Martin, Megan McDaniel, Julianna Parker, Va Sa, Stephen Thang, Era Sui Tial, Bishop Turnquist, Alex Volatile, Evan Watson-Kesner, Yuan Zhang Second Honors: Kayla Bargo, Jessilyn Bryant, Nicole Groleau, Blake Jacobs, Julianna Parker High Flyers: Nicole Groleau, Blake Jacobs, Julianna Parker


Ms. Flynn/Grade 4 Effort: Isabelle Bontempo, Ethan Broschart, Emma Crough, Autumn Doyle, John Epp, Georgia Eppard, Mary Muang Attendance: Jossie Batisso, Isabelle Bontempo, Johnathan Brewer, Slater Brewer, Ethan Broschart, Biak Ceu, Emma Crough, Madison Culver, Autumn Doyle, John Epp, Georgia Eppard, Stephen Hack, Lim Kyaw, Mary Muang, Johnny Parker, Alexis Parr, Va Se, Hla Zar First Honors: Ethan Broschart, John Epp, Georgia Eppard Second Honors: Isabelle Bontempo, Biak Ceu, Emma Crough, Madison Culver, Autumn Doyle, Stephen Hack, Mary Muang, Alexis Parr, Hanna Robinson High Flyers: Isabelle Bontempo, Ethan Broschart, Biak Ceu, Emma Crough, Autumn Doyle, John Epp, Georgia Eppard, Mary Muang Ms. Shaw/Grade 4 Effort: Sadie Beaver, Riley Bozeman, Mark Federline, Tori Grimes, Desiree Groomes, Russell Herrman-Wyatt, Kevin Janowiak, Jayde Merrill, Mackenzie Nagale, Yawm Pam, Sui Par, Luis Quintero, Abigail Spangenberg, Carmen Thompson, Amariah Williams Attendance: Sadie Beaver, Riley Bozeman, Mark Federline, Tori Grimes, Desiree Groomes, Russell Herrman-Wyatt, Mackenzie Nagale, Yawm Pam, Sui Par, Luis Quintero, Melissa Rau, Yeabsira Sefr, Carmen Thompson, Eric Wang, Amariah Williams, Kyle Williams Second Honors: Sadie Beaver, Mark Federline, Tori Grimes, Jayde Merrill, Mackenzie Nagale, Luis Quintero High Flyers: Mark Federline, Jayde Merrill, Luis Quintero Ms. Brennan/Intermediate Effort: Faith Baumgardner, Camron Henson, Balewa Mayo, Anthony Shields, Lydia Talbott Attendance: Faith Baumgardner, Jason Easley, Camron Henson, Balewa Mayo, Anthony Shields, Dashswn Squirrel, Lydia Talbott Second Honors: Camron Henson Mrs. Brown/Grade 5 Effort: Allison Conley, Brielle Hess, Van Hmung, Brogan Hurd, Henry Kraus, Jacob Lipscomb, Jonah Miller, Vung Ngaih, Alexis Reeping, Ryan Rent, Clayton Rogers, Chase Sims, Yabesera Tadesse, Tei Tu Tluang, Jame Turnquist, Jet Wang, Han Wei, KyJah Willie Attendance: Charles Bougher, Allison Conley, Destani Dancy, Desiree Duncan, Alyssa Hess, Van Hmung, Brogan Hurd, Henry Kraus, Jacob Lipscomb, Vung Ngaih, Ma Thida Par, Ryan Rent, Clayton Rogers, Jacob Shing, Chase Sims, Jacob Stine, Yabesera Tadesse, Tei Tu Tluang, Jame Turnquist, Jet Wang, Han Wei Second Honors: Van Hmung, Brogan Hurd, Jacob Lipscomb, Clayton Rogers, Han Wei, KyJah Willie High Flyers: Van Hmung, Brogan Hurd, Jacob Lipscomb, Clayton Rogers, KyJah Willie Ms. Turner/Grade 5 Effort: Ephraim Aung, Colin Bartley, Pho Bee, Liam Bierley, Xavier Easter, Gia Edge, Amir Hall, Hunter Jackson, Hana Krim, Mary Ling, Aurora Pierce, Mikinzi Rhodes, Victoria Rust, Nicholas Schumacher, Teylor Silverman, Gianella Victorio, Zipporah Williams, Arielle Wyckoff Attendance: Christopher Atkisson-Young, Ephraim Aung, Colin Bartley, Pho Bee, Liam Bierley, Xavier Easter, Amir Hall, Hunter Jackson, Mona Kessy, Hana Krim, John Lemon, Mary Ling, Aurora Pierce, Victoria Rust, Nicholas Schumacher, Teylor Silverman, Gianella Victorio, Zipporah Williams, Arielle Wyckoff Second Honors: Colin Bartley, Pho Bee, Amir Hall, Teylor Silverman, Gianella Victorio High Flyers: Pho Bee, Gianella Victorio Ms. Tyler/Grade 5 Effort: Ryan Claiborne, Alyssa Croker, Seaden Crowley, Ryan DaGrava, Kyra Foxx, Richard Gruby, Raekayla Johnson, Kayleigh Keyser, Nathan Kramer, Aamyria Lattimore, Lauren Martin, En Muan, Dim Nuam, Ernesto Raymundo Torres, Davien Roy, Axel Shaji, Jacob Slabaugh, Kai Smith, Ta Cho Tha, Jonathan Yoho Attendance: Jaleel Brown, Alyssa Croker, Seaden Crowley, Ryan DaGrava, Kyra Foxx, Richard Gruby, Raekayla Johnson, Nathan Kramer, Aamyria Lattimore, Lauren Martin, En Muan, Dim Nuam, Ernesto Raymundo Torres, Davien Roy, Axel Shaji, Kai Smith, Ta Cho Tha, Jonathan Yoho Second Honors: Seaden Crowley, Ryan DaGrava, Raekayla Johnson, Nathan Kramer, Dim Nuam, Ernesto Raymundo Torres, Jacob Slabaugh, Jonathan Yoho High Flyers: Seaden Crowley, Raekayla Johnson, Nathan Kramer, Dim Nuam, Ernesto Raymundo Torres, Jacob Slabaugh

FIRST QUARTER PERFECT ATTENDANCE

Congratulations to the following 174 students on achieving perfect attendance for the first quarter of the school year:

Ms. O’Neill: Evan Beatty, Aden Brunelle, Alexander Brunelle, Samuel Tesch Mrs. Lakata: Selina Bentley, Mark Dubyoski, Kenneth Hnin, Szo Lian, Benjamin Lopena, Giaolinh Nguyen, Albert Oo, Sui Lin Par, Merry Phu E, Michael Roache, Mang Sang, Salem Serafim, Hei Ta, Ro Lian Thawng Ms. Catterton: Alex Biak, Makayla Culver, Irene Goodson, Landon Ludolph, Brian Wyckoff Mrs. Gemmell: Rebekah Louden, Gabriel Mox, Peyton Nordeck, Sydney Stine Mrs. Miskimon: Kori Crumpton, Noah Witmer Mrs. Kessler: Hunter Bierley, Kristina Buchanan, Nicolas Camacho-Dutan, Kamari Roebuck, Ciné Stevenson, Calvin Thang


Mrs. Skirven: Wyatt Bosley, Sean Broschart, Zachary Miskimon, Jabari Roebuck, Melanie Scott, Aiden Stinchcomb, Alna Thekkiniath, Robert Williams Mrs. Bruck: Adam Clontz, Madison Forrest, Gabriel Hutchins, Logan Nordeck, Riley Repoley, Ling Sheng, Temesgen Tadesse, Eyob Tefera, Ngo Thang Mrs. Myers: Chloe Brewer, Christopher Johnson, Ernest Kessy, Simon Kham Bawi Lian, Soe Kyaw, Krista Mullins, Damien Williams Ms. DeVita: Alexus Buchanan, Mason Culver, Hanah Hlue, Niang Man, Alyssa Rust, Colleen Simpkins Mrs. Buckingham: Aqsa Aziz, Quynh Chau, Aidan Johnson, Madison Nagale, Rem Nual, Carlo Victorio, Justine Warthen Ms. Cotham: Oliver Alavez Gonzalez, Christopher Baker, Kayce Batchellor, Dawt Bik, Caitlin Blair, Brianna Bossom, Jazmin Flores, Ethan Griffin, Amikah Lopena,Loc Nguyen, Christian Paschall, Reeyana Watson, Herbert Young Mr. Stearns: Collin Troutner Ms. Keevins: Catherine Lal, Khiya Washington Mr. Lyles: Maria Aguina, Allison Atkins, Jayvon Brown, Abigail Clontz, Kaylee DelosSantos, Ashton Knight, Mary Lawrence, Jeffrey Liu, Phoenix Martin, Yared Sahle, Krishna Vaishnav Ms. Flynn: Jossie Batisso, Isabelle Bontempo, Slater Brewer, Ethan Broschart, Biak Ceu, Emma Crough, Madison Culver, Autumn Doyle, Jack Epp, Georgia Eppard, Johnny Parker, Alexis Parr, Hla Zar Ms. Atherholt: Kayla Bargo, Nicole Groleau, Justin Kaehler, Graeme Leoni-Fernandes, Olivia Ludolph, Trinity Martin, Julianna Parker, Era Sui Tial, Yuan Zhang Mrs. Shaw: Riley Bozeman, Mark Federline, Tori Grimes, Russell Herrman-Wyatt, Luis Quintero, Yeabsira Sefr Ms. Brown: Charles Bougher, Alyssa Hess, Brogan Hurd, Jacob Lipscomb, Vung Ngaih, Clayton Rogers, Jacob Shing, Jacob Stine, Yabesera Tadesse, Han Weiu Ms. Tyler: Jaleel Brown, Alyssa Croker, Ryan DaGrava, Richard Gruby, Raekayla Johnson, Aamyria, Lattimore, Lauren Martin, En Muan, Ernesto Raymundo Torres, Davien Roy, Kai Smith Ms. Turner: Ephraim Aung, Colin Bartley, Pho Bee, Liam Bierley, Xavier Easter, Hunter Jackson, Mona Kessy, John Lemon, Mary Ling, Aurora Pierce, Victoria Rust, Nicholas Schumacher, Teylor Silverman, Gianella Victorio, Zipporah Williams, Arielle Wyckoff Mrs. Brennan: Jason Easley, Camron Henson, Balewa Mayo, Anthony Shields, Lydia Talbott

COUNSELOR’S CORNER The holiday season is upon us already and it is time to think about giving and gifts. Again this year, we will be having a sock and mitten tree in the lobby to collect gifts for the needy families served by the South West Emergency Services. This project has been very successful in the other years and the children at Halethorpe have really enjoyed giving to others. Please encourage your child to pick out a small unwrapped item to place on or under the tree. Instead of socks and mittens, it could also be a useful gift of school supplies such as crayons, pencils, markers, or a glue stick. Another possibility is a small toy or book. Please consider letting your children earn the money to buy the item or use their allowance for the gift. This would be a meaningful way to teach the value of giving and sharing with others less fortunate than ourselves. It is also important as parents to think about the messages we are giving to our children in the types of gifts we give them. Toy guns and video games that promote violence give the message that parents think violence is okay. There are other toys that encourage learning, problem solving or cooperation. Board games offer the family hours of fun times

together and books encourage learning and the value of reading. As a parent, you know your child better than anyone else. When choosing a gift for the holidays, think about things your child enjoys. If your child likes to have a pocket full of little things, you can create a treasure box of special treasures. Or, if your child likes creative things, a craft box full of art supplies may just be the right gift. Also, think about your child’s abilities. Toys that encourage creativity and imagination and allow children to use their minds are the best toys of all. A battery powered toy that does everything for a child leaves little room for imagination. Very soon, the novelty wears off and the toys lie broken or discarded. The valuable toy is the one that can be used in

many different ways and can stimulate the imagination. Last of all, be sure to consider safety when choosing a gift for your child. Another good rule to follow for the holiday giving to children is “less is more.” Sometimes parents get so


caught up in trying to give children everything they want they overwhelm the children. Appreciating what you receive and understanding that you can’t always get everything you want are important lessons for children to learn. Make this a special Holiday by choosing a few gifts that your child can really value and spending some time doing this that build memories and traditions with your children.

This month’s “TA-DA’s” Canned Food Drive: Halethorpe collected a grand total of 395 food items. Mrs. Miskimon’s Kindergarten classes collected more food items than any other class again this year. They collected 120 food items! Thank you everyone at Halethorpe who helped needy families in our neighborhood. Thanks to the Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) group for organizing the drive and Mrs. Fearer who assisted me in taking the canned food over to South West Emergency Services. We are proud of all the students at Halethorpe who showed compassion for people who are in need of food.

This month’s “What to look for” Giving Tree/Box – 12/3-12/20: We will have a Giving Box in the lobby to collect gifts for needy families. The gifts will be taken to the South West Emergency Services (SWES).

--Mrs. Vernier, School Counselor

A NOTE FROM THE HEALTH SUITE If your physician decides that it is necessary for your child to receive prescription and non-prescription medication during the school day, a physician’s order along with your permission must be provided to the school. All medications must be brought to the school in the original or duplicate container that has been labeled by a pharmacist, with the current prescription on the container.

STUDENTS MAY NOT PERSONALLY TAKE UNUSED MEDICATION HOME

**FOR ALTERED SCHOOL SCHEDULES, THE FOLLOWING MEDICATION GUIDELINES WILL APPLY, UNLESS YOU INDICATE OTHERWISE IN WRITING**

One hour late opening: doses will be given as usual with minor modifications in timing, if needed.

Two hour late opening: medications scheduled to be given before 10:00 a.m. will not be given in school; other doses will be given according to the prescribed schedule.

Three hour early dismissal: medications scheduled to be given at lunchtime or later will not be given.

Communicable Disease Control Preventing and controlling the spread of infectious disease agents among students and staff is an important function of the school nurse. Although prevalent in the school age population, the spread of infections in schools can be successfully prevented through immunizations and the use of appropriate preventative and control measures. Parents should be encouraged to keep students home if visible signs or symptoms of a communicable disease are present, including:

Cough Vomiting Diarrhea Runny nose Rash Jaundice Sore throat Swollen neck glands Headache, in conjunction with other symptoms Fever (student should be fever-free for 24 hours before returning to school)

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

APPLICATION FOR VOLUNTEER SERVICES

Five 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.

A NOTE FROM INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC We are SO excited because we have begun to have Full Band and Full Orchestra rehearsals to prepare for our concert, January 10th (Snow Date: Jan. 15th). Students are asked to wear BLACK PANTS/ SKIRT and WHITE SHIRTS! The 5th Grade Instrumental Students have been doing a PHENOMENAL job with their instruments and practicing! Kudos to them and to you as parents! The ORANGE November calendars are due and this month there will be a Special Green December Practice Calendar that will include PRIZES! If your child performs for you or their family (neighbors count!) write an FP in the box so they get a prize (they only need to do one to earn the prize). If they practice EVERYDAY in December, they will get a prize. Finally, the top student in EACH of the Band and Orchestra with the MOST TIME PRACTICED in December will be awarded a special prize to be given out at the Concert! If they take private lessons, guitar lessons, or piano they can also count that time as well! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email me at [email protected]. Since I am between two schools this is the most reliable way to reach me and I will usually email back within 24-48 hours. You can also check out my website http://[email protected] or follow me on Twitter @MsTrumpler . Thank you again for all of your support and encouragement for your students in music!! Remember to keep your calendars clear for the Arbutus Side by Side Concert March 14th and the Spring Concert May 23rd.

--Ms. Trumpler, Instrumental Music

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

PICTURE RETAKE DAY

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11TH

Please note: Your child was photographed on November 13, 2012. Lifetouch doesn’t want you to miss this important milestone in your child’s

life.

Call 1-866-955-8342 and provide your Picture Day ID MJ612127Q0 to order.

Don’t miss this opportunity for a professional quality image. Your child’s school portrait captures this moment for you to cherish for years to come.

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POP TABS We collect pop tabs from aluminum beverage cans to benefit the Ronald McDonald House. For the past seven years, we have been able to send the Ronald McDonald House a check in the amount of $50. 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 December sheet has a Snowman theme: Hooray for Snow Days! Please have fun completing the box tops on this sheet! Our first submission for Box Tops for Education was due by November 1st. We look forward to getting a check in the amount of $500.80! If you need another sheet, please let us know! Thank you for your continued support.

--Mrs. Simmonds, Coordinator

A+ BONUS BUCKS

The program began on October 5, 2012. Our total for November is $96.97 with only 12 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 www.giantfood.com/aplus to register online

OR

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

“BEE” INFORMED

GOOD SEARCH: Over 13 million people are searching and shopping through Good Search to support more than 100,000 schools, organizations and charities. Go to www.goodsearch.com to register using our school as your designated school. Each time you use Good Search as your search engine, Halethorpe will receive $.01 for each search.

THANKS A “BUZZILLION”

. . . for your generous contribution to our school during the 2012-2013 school year. Our thanks go out to our contributors:

Mr. Harry McCrory for the $75 donation toward the Math 24 Challenge.

Mrs. Heather Brown-Simons of Hubbard Funeral Home, Inc. for the 21 bookbags filled with supplies.

Mrs. Jennifer Culver for her donation of supplies.

Rotaract (Rotary Club of Howard Co.) for their donation of school supplies.

NEWS FROM THE PTA For the latest updates and news about our PTA and its sponsored events, please check out our monthly PTA newsletter! Halethorpe PTA is also on Facebook and updates are made regularly so “like” us and stay informed!

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HALETHORPE ELEMENTARY CAFETERIA NEWS

Fun Nutrition Facts for Kids Food is fun, says MyPyramid for Kids. For kids, eating healthy means finding the right balance between good foods and not so good foods. Educating kids about proper nutrition is the first step in putting them on the right path. Some fun nutrition facts can help kids make good choices most of the time. Breakfast Makes Kids Smarter Breakfast is an important meal. Kids who eat breakfast do better in school because they are better behaved and perform better, the American Dietetic Association explains. They also have an easier time maintaining a healthy weight. Some parents may struggle with getting their kids to eat in the morning, but breakfast can be quick and painless. Some simple yet nutritious breakfast options include whole-grain cereal and low-fat milk, a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, or whole-grain toaster waffles with fresh fruit. Please be advised if your child receives free lunch, he/she gets free breakfast as well!!!

--Bernadette Swann, PIC (Cafeteria Manager)

BEE-A-WINNER Congratulations to Selena Weimer, and her parent, for helping her be our November winner in the “BEE” A Winner drawing. We thank the 15 students and parents who returned their tear-off to school. See the tear-off in this issue for your chance to be November’s “BEE” A WINNER.

Attachments to this newsletter:

1. Social Work and Counseling Newsletter: Working Together for School Success 2. December, 2012, Learning Calendar 3. Our Business Advertisers

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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 December 21

st. 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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