HEMLOCK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Nov. 7th - Nov. 13th
"These tough times won’t last, but tough people do.”
Week 11 Update from our Superintendent
This is our 11th week of the 2020-2021 school year. It remains our goal to provide the most current information possible.
We still remain cautiously optimistic that we can continue our positive trends. Still, We 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.
It is important to keep things in perspective; we want all of our county to succeed with our efforts against COVID-19. Right now, all of our Saginaw County school district neighbors are either partially or fully closed to face-to-face instruction. It feels like it may only be a matter of time for us, but please know we will do everything we can to safely keep our face-to-face options available for our students and families.
We can currently report that we have had one student and three staff members this week that have tested positive for COVID-19. Fortunately, these employees did not have close contact with other students or staff when we conducted our contact tracing. Our one elementary classroom that had face-to-face instruction suspended at K.C. Ling is now back to learning, but we now have another K.C. Ling classroom that is quarantined due to close contact. However, there are still three dozen or more students on quarantine, plus this additional new classroom, and some staff members due to close contact.
This week we were not able to provide busing to students and families that ride bus #27. Although this was not directly related to COVID-19, it was part of the trickle-down effect from other COVID-19 situations.
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.
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.
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 November 6th and 13th.
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.
- You don't need permission to be socially awkward.
- Data continues to be important in the decision-making process.
- Close contact really is the big issue when navigating these situations.
District Semi-Final Game
Tickets are still available for this game, but they must be purchased through GoFan. Here is the link to purchase the tickets: https://gofan.co/app/events/136797
Volunteers are also needed in the concession building for this game. If you are interesting in helping, click on this link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4faaac2aa3f85-volunteer and sign-up to help out the Sports Boosters. Go Huskies!!!
*** Work hard and stay positive ***
ORDER DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 16TH
New Fitness Facility
Hometown Gym, LLC is located at 16625 Gratiot Road and will be a 24/7 fitness facility focusing on building community relationships.
For more information on the new facility email: hometowngymllc@gmail.com or visit them on Facebook - hometowngymllc.
HMS CAFETERIA NEWS
PICTURE DAY INFO
Hemlock Business Association News
"The Andersons, Inc. of Hemlock is proud to serve it's community! We provide our loyal customers with a place to purchase lawn and garden products, pet food and much more with our retail store. We love that we are a place for our farmers to bring in their harvested crops and while also being able to supply them with their fertilizer, chemical and seeds. With Covid-19 cases rising it has made our business quite a challenge, but know, even tough our doors are closed to the public we are still eager to serve you with curb side service. Just pull up to the store doors and call 989-642-5291 and we will bring out whatever you need!"
Thank you for being an essential asset to our rural area!
Athletic Department Fundraiser
You only have 37 more days before the DEADLINE!!!! Hurry Hurry Hurry!!!
Forms are in the office and need to be turned in by December 11th.
"Festival of Wreaths"
Wreaths can be viewed online at the Hemlock Business Association Facebook page or in person at the participating businesses and organizations.
To purchase tickets you can either visit the local businesses that are participating or attend the Holiday Market at the Richland Township Park on December 4th starting at 4:00 pm. Winners will be selected at 6:30 pm and attendance is not required to win. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5.
Proceeds from this event go back into the community. For more information, please call 989-642-2097 or email: hemlockba@gmail.com.
Happy Veterans Day!!!
Veterans Day is an important day set aside to honor and show appreciation for ALL of the men and women who have served in the United States military - in wartime or peacetime, living or deceased.
Have you ever wanted to show a veteran that you appreciate the sacrifices they made? Here are just a few ideas that you can put your own spin on, to show our vets how much you care.
Write a note or send a postcard to a veteran you know,
or drop one off at the local VA Hospital.
Place a small flag on a veteran's grave.
Make a donation to help the wounded veterans.
Call the local VA Hospital to see how you can help out.
Display the American flag proudly in your yard.
Learn more about our nation's veterans through educational material.
Everyone appreciates a kind word and even better, an act of kindness goes such a long way.
Veterans Day is November 11th!!!
“We can’t all be heroes; someone has to sit on the curb and clap as they go by.” —Roy Rogers
Dawson Doan, 11/7
Brendon Bisbey, 11/8
Mrs. Bremer, 11/8
Landon Parsons, 11/10
Audrey Vasher, 11/10
Eliza Blosser, 11/12
Emily Jones, 11/12
WHAT'S COMING UP NEXT ..................
- Friday, 11/6: Virtual Day for Everyone!
- Saturday, 11/7: Varsity Football District Semi-Final Game at 1:00 pm.
- Monday, 11/9: Girls 7th & 8th BB at Home against Frankenmuth. Games start at 4:30 pm.
- Wednesday, 11/11: Girls 7th & 8th BB at Home against Alma. Games start at 4:30 pm.
- Thursday, 11/12: PT Conferences ...1/2 Day of School
- Friday, 11/13: Virtual Day for Everyone!
- Monday, 11/16: Girls 7th & 8th BB at Standish. Games start at 4:30 pm.(Bus at 2:50 pm)
- Wednesday, 11/18: Girls 7th & 8th BB at Bullock Creek. Games start at 4:30 pm.(Bus at 3:30 pm)
- Monday, 11/23: Girls 7th & 8th BB at Home against Carrollton. Games start at 4:30 pm.
- Tuesday, 11/24: School Pictures and Sports Pictures!
- Tuesday, 11/24: Girls 7th & 8th BB at St. Louis. Games start at 4:30 pm.(Bus at 3:20 pm)
- Wednesday, 11/25 - Friday, 11/27: No School. Thanksgiving break!!!
- Monday, 11/30: Girls 7th & 8th BB at Home against Millington. Games start at 4:30 pm.
HEMLOCK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Email: kienitz.kris@hemlockps.com
Website: hemlockps.com
Location: 525 North Maple Street, Hemlock, MI, USA
Phone: 989-642-5253