HEMLOCK MIDDLE SCHOOL

The Hemlock Hub is your one stop shop for information and student classwork during the school shutdown. Students are expected to successfully complete all assignments during this time period and grades in Skyward are being updated regularly as well to reflect this work. If you have any questions or concerns with your student's progress, grades or their ability to access their assigned work, contact their teacher(s) or contact principal, Terry Keyser at keyser@hemlockps.com or (989) 482-3429. Click on the link below to check it out.

https://sites.google.com/hemlockps.com/hemlockhub

On what turned out to be the last day of school on March 13, every student grade 1-12 was allowed to take a Chromebook home. Their devices turned out to be the lifeline that connected students to their teachers, and the Hemlock Public School District Community.

There was great uncertainty and legitimate concerns about how the school year would continue. But rather than squabbling the administration, teachers’ union, and support staff asked one question, “What’s best for the students?”. So, On Monday, March 16, teaching and learning continued. Yes, things were different, but teaching and learning continued. The State of Michigan did not require Continuation of Learning plans until five weeks later.

“We could have been paralyzed, but that’s not part of our organizational DNA; in Hemlock we put kids first, we press forward,” states Superintendent Killingbeck.

Technology Director Lockwood adds, “From a technology perspective we were ready. I can’t tell you that we could see a global pandemic on the horizon and predict what effect it would have on education; but we believe in anytime, anyplace, any space education. We had the one-to-one technology in students’ hands and five years of teacher and student training to use these devices in conjunction with our curriculum. We’ve spent five years of time, money, and energy preparing kids for the future; that investment is really paying compounded dividends now.”

So, what’s next? Hemlock Public School District has now added Outdoor WiFi at every school building.

Students’ Chromebooks will connect automatically. Family members can connect by agreeing to the district’s acceptable use policy and by entering their email address.

WiFi can be access from the High School in three locations:

• North parking lot – between the gym and stand concession stand
• Front parking lot
• South parking lot

Hemlock Elementary School – in the east parking lot.

Hemlock Middle School – in the south parking lot.

Ling Elementary School – in the main parking lot.

The WiFi signal is really solid and will appear as “HPS_PSK2” for student devices and “HPS_Public” for others.

Mr. Stedry teaches 6th and 8th grade math at Hemlock Middle School and has taught for 7 years. He is a Hemlock Public Schools graduate.

He loves baseball--he is a Tigers fan and plays on a vintage baseball team in his spare time.

Mr. Stedry earned his Bachelor's degree at Saginaw Valley State University and likes to spend his spare time playing vintage baseball the way it was played when the game was first developed. Mr. Stedry’s favorite book is The Great Gatsby. His favorite quote is “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” His all-time favorite place visited is Utah.

Mr. Stedry loves teaching, saying he is proudest when students put in their maximum effort.. He believes in his students’ potential and strives to provide engaging instruction. Mr. Stedry works to make classes fun and energetic and considers himself to be consistent and decisive.

Don't forget that our food service is still providing meals to students who are 18 and under or anyone with disabilities up to age 26. We have drive-up pick up from 10:00 am - Noon on Monday, Wednesday and Friday each week. Come by the east side of the Hemlock Middle School to door #29. We have delivery services upon request. Please call 989-642-4700.

We will now be accepting the Pandemic EBT at the Hemlock Farmers Market, Hemlock, MI starting June 18th. Redeemable for tokens to use at the market as well as eligible for the double up food bucks tokens - giving you twice your benefit! No daily limit. So for example you can redeem $20 off your card and get $40 worth of tokens to use at our market all season.

Market starts Thursday June 18, 2020 from 4-7 pm at Richland Township Park.

Covid-19 news: The market will comply with safe practices as they are updated. At this time we plan on opening June 18th and also plan for a pre-order pick up table for customers for less contact. Watch for details to come as the market gets closer to opening.

Mr. Earle's favorites can be found at any of these:

McDonald's

Farmer's Home

Ma Ma Mia's

Jenn's Place

Subway

Jimmy Johns

Maple Grille

Support our local businesses!!

Ms. Ludlum's Favorite Macaroni & Cheese

1 Box of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese

Follow directions on the box exactly. Serve and Enjoy!!

To most of us Michiganders the Stay Safe, Stay Home order isn't getting any easier and can be challenging for many at times. Now more then ever, it's important to take care of ourselves and one another while we do our part to stay home and stay safe. Governor Whitmer has teamed up with Headspace to help us do just that.

Check out this website at https://www.headspace.com/MI for a special collection of meditation, sleep and movement exercises that are designed to help us keep a strong and healthy mind in the midst of this global health crisis. We will get through this together.

Were you lucky enough to have the Kona Ice truck come to your neighborhood recently?

Send Ms. Kris a picture and/or a note to let her know about your Kona Ice treat

during our "stay at home" adventure.

World plant a vegetable (or flower) garden day is May 19th

There is an old saying that goes something like this .... "Give a man some vegetables, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man how to grow a vegetable garden, and you feed his whole family for life!"

Think about it .... If everyone had even a small garden, there would be far fewer people suffering from starvation. For the average person, having a vegetable garden, helps to ease the family food budget, too. In addition, people who grow some or all of their own vegetables often do so organically, or at least with less of those harmful chemical insecticides, herbicides and fertilizers. Hmmm? Healthier food for our kids? Now this alone is a great reason to start a vegetable garden today!

Gardens come in all shapes and sizes. You can put one just about anywhere. Do you like tomatoes more then green beans? Get some old flower pots or containers and grow them on your porch. If you don't have that must space, then go for a vertical garden and use your Steam and DIY skills to the test. Make your own space.

Join in the fun hobby of gardening. Simply start a vegetable (or flower or herb) garden. If you are already a gardener, encourage and help someone to start their very first garden. Start small, making it easy to handle and less like a chore. Chances are, you will make your garden larger in future years, as you grow your gardening expertise. Everyone can get in on the fun!

Harrison Meyer 5/16

Olivia Ward 5/16

Jayden Baumer 5/17

Zaiden Seeger 5/17

Savannah Tennier 5/17

Cameron Willams 5/18

Judah Schrems 5/20

Lydia Olinger 5/21

Gabriel Laporte 5/22

Logan Proux 5/22

Mr. Wilkowski 5/22

Ms. Kris 5/22

• Monday 5/25: Memorial Day!
  
• Friday, 6/4: Last Day of School!
• Saturday 6/20: Summer officially begins.
• Sunday 6/21: Happy Father's Day!

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