HEMLOCK MIDDLE SCHOOL

As many of you know, not every school in our area is in session yet. What we have been able to accomplish is truly a team effort with everyone doing their part.

Our staff and teachers have made the impossible look easy and I need to make sure everyone understands; it's not easy.

We can currently report that we have had one staff member test positive at K.C. Elementary. We have currently, suspended face-to-face instruction for that specific classroom and are waiting for further guidance from the Health Department.

Please rest assured if there are any concerns specific to you or your children that either a building principal or myself will contact you directly.

We continue to follow our return to learn plan and guidance from the health department, the department of education, and other oversight that has been provided.

Please continue to encourage your child to utilize our free breakfast and lunch program for all; it makes your morning easier knowing that breakfast and lunch are already taken care of.

We still remain cautiously optimistic that we can continue our positive trends but need everyone to do their part by doing daily health screeners, keeping sick children home, and following the 3 W's: wear a mask, wash your hands, and watch your distance.

There continues to be a trend of more and more virtual students returning to face-to-face instruction. Our rate of face-to-face students remains relatively the same at slightly less than 90% +/-.

When available we encourage you to watch our sports teams utilizing our streaming network. Tomorrow night our undefeated Varsity Football team will be on the road against the Wolfpack of Laingsburg. Unfortunately, there is no steaming network or plans to live stream the game at this time.

Our goal is to be back in school five days a week; at this time, we continue to review our format and will continue remote Friday on October 30th.

Below is a proposed draft calendar for the remainder of 2020 (November and December).

If you should have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at 989.642.5282.

All the best,

Don Killingbeck, Supt.

The following are lessons learned from this week.

1. All good streaks come to an end.
2. Data is important in the decision-making process.

First day of practice will be on Tuesday, October 27th.

8th Grade will practice from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

AND

7th Grade will practice from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm.

Monday (10/19) Game Results.....

The 7th grade team came out strong with a win in the first game 25-15. Allie Watson had 13 service points with 10 aces. Lyndsey Lyscas had 5 service points. They fell short in game two 14-25. They played hard, but fell in game three 29-25 to lose the mach.

The 8th grade team dropped some tough games to Birch Run losing 6-25, 11-25 and 21-25. the team was led by Klaira Salo in the 3rd game with a service run of 9 points including 5 aces. Izzy Krueger and Lilly Martinez added a kill a piece.

Wednesday (10/21) Game Results.....

The 7th grade team ended the season with a lot of energy and great play. They fell short on the win but the girls played great together and had great teamwork. The team has improved greatly Over the course of the season and everyone is looking forward to seeing their improvement again next year.

Congratulations to the 8th grade A team as they defeated a tough Garber opponent two out of three games. Losing the first game 20-25 the lady Huskies came back to claim the last two games with scores of 25-7 and 26-24. Ava Graham sealed the last 4 service points to help the Huskies win game 3. Many great offensive and defensive contributions were made by the team as a whole. On the night 10 Aces were served including 3 by Lilly Spillane, 2 by Ava Graham & Izzy Kreuger, while Klaira Salo, Kennedy Krabill, and Lilly Martinez each added 1 Ace a piece. Front row hitting was contested by Garber but Lilly Martinez landed 2 kills, while Klaira Salo & Kennedy Krabill each added 1 kill a piece. Klaira Salo had a 6 point service run while Izzy Kreuger contributed a 5 point service run. The back row was also led by Mia Jimenez & Claire Beck with some great back row passess to setters.

Congratulations on a great season as the A team finished their season with a 16-4 record.

We wish you the best in HS next year!

For any 6th grade boy that is interested in a competitive basketball league, we will be having an open gym on Thursday 10/29 from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm at the MS gym. Masks are mandatory. If you are interested, but not able to make it on 10/29, then please contact Fabian LaVigne at 989-751-4908.

This is a great resource for parents to gain information about Google Apps and how they can learn more about the tools their child uses every day.

http://services.google.com/fh/files/misc/techtoolkit__familiesandguardians.pdf?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=FY19-Q3-global-demandgen-website-other-EduVideos

If you have any questions please contact Janice Kato, District Instructional Technology Coach and Hemlock MS S.T.E.A.M Teacher at kato@hemlockps.com.

Looking to get a jump on Christmas presents? The Hemlock Athletic Department is holding a water bottle/tumbler fundraiser now until winter break.

These water bottles/tumblers come in navy or pink and can be customized with a jersey # or first name on the front and a last name on the back. This keeps others from guessing who's bottle is who's.

Samples are available in the high school office to view. There is a quick turn around on the orders so no waiting for weeks or months to get your order back. All order forms should be turned into the high school office as well.

There's still time to sign up for the Great Pumpkin Escape Room! See if your group can escape the fastest to win the grand prize! Registration for a time slot is required to participate due to social distancing and occupancy limits. Call or visit the Rauchholz Memorial library today to register for some Halloween fun!

The Richland Township Park will be selling Daffodil bulbs to raise money for needed park items and also to maintain the new Daffodil garden we will be installing at the park. Bulbs may be purchased and donated to the park for planting or they may be purchased for your own use at home. Regardless of whether you purchase the bulbs to be planted at the park or for your own use there will be a donor board/frame at the park recognizing those who contributed.

Details are in the flyer above and if you have any questions, please email arrichlandgov@gmail.com

Initiated in 1990, this is a national day devoted to helping others by doing volunteer work in the community. The activity can be almost anything. On this day, millions of Americans participate in community improvement projects. It takes the form of cleanup, fixing up, painting, and repair in poorer neighborhoods, parks and municipal facilities. It doesn't matter what project you take on. It doesn't matter whether you help a non-profit organization, the community, your town, nursing home, a church, a food kitchen, or any other group in need. What matters is that you participate.

Although 2020 makes this day a little more difficult .... Make a commitment to help others for just one day. Make a difference on Make a Difference Day!

Did You Know? Each year on Make a Difference Day, ex-President Jimmie Carter gets out his hammer and saw, and helps to build or rebuild housing in underprivileged areas. If he can do it, so can we!!!

Jaxon Hawes, 10/24

Gavin Schmidt, 10/24

Hannah Villalpando, 10/25

Cooper Gensch, 10/27

Timothy Reid, 10/27

Mrs. Kato, 10/27

• Friday, 10/23: Virtual Day for Everyone!
• Monday, 10/26: 7th & 8th Grade Basketball practice starts.
• Friday, 10/30: Virtual Day for Everyone!
• Saturday, 10/31: Happy Halloween!!
• Thursday, 11/12: PT Conferences ...1/2 Day of School
• Friday, 11/13: PT Conferences ... 1/2 Day of School
• Wednesday, 11/25 - Friday, 11/27: No School. Thanksgiving break!!!

Email: kienitz.kris@hemlockps.com
Website: hemlockps.com
Location: 525 North Maple Street, Hemlock, MI, USA
Phone: 989-642-5253