HEMLOCK MIDDLE SCHOOL
May 23rd - May 29th
Happy Retirement Mr. Keyser!!
Evacuations and flooding
Hemlock Hub
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.
WEEKLY WELLNESS WITH MRS. ZASTROW
GROWTH MINDSET AND
HELPFUL HINTS FOR FEEDBACK
Hemlock's Outdoor WiFi
Don't forget that the 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.
STAFF RECOGNITION HIGHLIGHT
Hemlock Public School District is pleased to announce that Joshua Chase has been selected as the new Hemlock Middle School Principal pending Board of Education approval for the 2020-21 school year.
The district received a lot of interest from qualified candidates and went through a rigorous interview process which included a digital screener, face to face interview, and finalists were greeted by a panel of nine, comprised of building staff, administrators, parents, and board members.
Board President Dr. Ellison said, "I couldn't be more excited for Mr. Chase and the district. Josh has earned the respect of his peers and students as a teacher, and will, undoubtedly, be a top-notch leader as a principal."
Mr. Chase will be a familiar face to many of our parents, students, and community members. He is a long-time Hemlock Public School District staff member as the 5th-12th grade band director and multi-media teacher.
Superintendent Killingbeck, himself a band parent, shares the loss, yet excitement with students, parents, and the community stating, “Director Chase is an excellent educator and one of the finest band directors in the State of Michigan. Under his leadership, the program has blossomed and grown to include nearly 1 out of 4 Hemlock High School students. We are, however, confident that both the band and the Middle School will move forward in a positive direction.”
Chase has a professional portfolio of experience, which includes 17 years as a classroom teacher, and has served in the leadership capacity within the school district, as a coach, Director of Summer Recreation, a union negotiator, as well as the district’s band director.
New Middle School Principal Joshua Chase said, “I will forever cherish my time as the leader of the Hemlock Band. However, I am very excited about this new challenge in my career. I am ready to get to work in my new position where I hope to have an even bigger reach of the student body”.
Mr. Chase received his Bachelor of Arts in Education, in Music Education from Anderson University and went on to receive his Master of Education, in 2020 in Educational Technology Leadership from Lamar University. He is excited to work with the amazing group of middle school teachers and support staff at Hemlock and looks forward to leading the Huskie pack.
Superintendent Don Killingbeck said, “We are fortunate to have had such a wonderful pool of candidates. Mr. Chase was at the top of the list. His experience, credentials, and leadership are top-notch.”
After getting settled into his position, Principal Chase plans on focusing on strengthening relationships, continuous improvements that are in place such as curriculum development, behavior support (PBIS/PAWS), developing student leadership, and focusing on student needs.
CONGRATULATIONS MR. CHASE!
Lunch Time
Hemlock Farmers Market
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.
Yummy Recipes from Staff
Mrs. Zastrow's Crater Cake
1 cup Butter (room temperature)
2 cups White Sugar
2 Eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons Vanilla
3-4 very ripe Bananas, mashed
3 cups Flour
2 teaspoons Baking Soda
2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1 cup Sour Cream
1 1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon
1/2 cup Brown Sugar
1 1/2 cups Chocolate Chips
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Grease the inside of a 9-x-13 inch baking pan with butter. In two separate bowls, mash the bananas and beat the eggs. Set aside.
Cream together room temperature butter and sugar with a hand mixer or with the paddle attachment of a stand mixer. Add beaten eggs and beat until smooth. Add vanilla and mashed bananas. It might look a little funky at this point but that's okay. Mix again until smooth.
Sift flour, powder, and baking soda into a separate big bowl. Add this dry mixture to the banana mixture, alternating with sour cream. Add a scoop of dry mixture, a scoop of sour cream, and keep mixing and repeating until all ingredients are used up. It's best to have your mixer on the lowest setting for this so it doesn't over mix.
Pour half the cake batter into the greased 9-x-13 inch baking pan.
In a small bowl, combine cinnamon and brown sugar with a fork, breaking up any clumps and making sure it's well incorporated. Sprinkle half the mixture over batter in the pan. Top with half the chocolate chips. Repeat, so you have two layers of cake and two layers of cinnamon-brown sugar-chocolate (this will be your top layer, like a coffee cake).
Bake at 350 for 50-55 minutes, until the center of the cake is set. Don't over bake it, the middle will cook a little even after it's taken out of the oven. Let it sit for at least an hour before eating.
TIPS: This recipe is pretty forgiving. Don't over bake; check multiple spots along the outer edge with a toothpick. It should come out clean. If the middle is not completely done its fine, it will continue to cook as it rests.
Mr. Barrett's Favorite Cake Recipe
Athletic Physicals for 2020-2021 Year
Per the MHSAA...
Students who did not receive a sports physical in the 2019-20 school year or later must have a valid physical examination form on file. If a student is discovered to have participated without a valid physical or Health Questionnaire on file, the student shall not be eligible to participate until a valid physical or Health Questionnaire is on file.
The Hemlock Athletic Department will be sending out more information regarding the MHSAA questionnaire.
Stay Home, stay MIndful
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.
While we were walking, we were watching window washers wash Washington's windows with warm washing water.
Three thin thieves thought a thousand thoughts. now if three thin thieves thought a thousand thoughts, how many thoughts did each thief think?
How many cookies could a good cook cook if a good cook could cook cookies? A good cook could cook as much cookies as a good cook who could cook cookies.
I'll bet you can't say those 10 times fast!!
Madison Singler 5/24
Rylan Near 5/25
Abigail Malburg 5/28
Aubrey Wieber 5/29
WHAT'S COMING UP NEXT .....
- 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!
HEMLOCK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Email: kienitz.kris@hemlockps.com
Website: hemlockps.com
Location: 525 North Maple Street, Hemlock, MI, USA
Phone: 989-642-5253