Welcome back to school everyone! We are thrilled to welcome all the Hemlock children and staff back this September.
We want to extend a special welcome to our parents and children that are new to the district - we are so excited to have you joining our Hemlock community - it really is a special place. Should you ever have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.
We hope you enjoyed the PTA-sponsored balloon decorations out front on the first day. And thank you to the many children who participated in our “Chalk The Walk” event. The walkways were colorful, and the doorways were welcoming for children on their first day!
Additionally, we would like to give a big thank you to the Hemlock teachers, administrators and staff for their efforts in planning for this upcoming school year. They have all worked so hard this summer to think through every last detail of our children’s school experience. We thank them for all the planning they have done to ensure our children’s health, safety, academic and social experiences are exceptional.
Our PTA mission is as important as ever. There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer and help out. If you are not sure if you have the time to volunteer, be a member first, and a volunteer second. We appreciate each and every one of our members and hope we can achieve 100% participation in the PTA this year. Go to www.gardencitypta.org today to join.
We also want to thank all the parents that volunteered to serve as a class parent this year. These parents are such an important liaison between the parents and the PTA. We really appreciate you taking the time to serve in this capacity.
Lastly, we would like to thank all the parents that volunteered for the various Hemlock Committees. We are so excited to work with all of you and sincerely appreciate all of your help this school year. We would not be able to do all of the wonderful things we have planned without all of your help, creativity, and dedication.
We are getting ready for Homecoming Day on Saturday, Sept. 21st! If you ordered a Spirit Day t-shirt it will be delivered to your child’s classroom on/about Thursday, September 19th and should be worn on Districtwide Spirit Day on Friday, September 20th! We hope to see you at the Homecoming Parade and Game on the 21st!
Here are some other upcoming events to mark on your calendar:
-Mon, Sept. 16th-Fri, Sept. 20th: Spirit Week
-Thurs, Sept. 17th at 6:30 PM: Hemlock Back to School Night
-Sat, Sept. 21st: Homecoming Parade and Football Game
-Tues, Sept. 24th at 10 AM: SEPTA General Membership Meeting
-Fri, Sept. 27th: Hemlock Picture Day
-Tues, Oct. 1st at 9:30 AM: Hemlock PTA Meeting
-Thurs, Oct 17th at 7 PM: All Schools PTA Meeting
We wish you all a wonderful September and a great school year ahead!
Kristen Whitaker
Hemlock PTA Director
hemlock@gardencitypta.org
www.gardencitypta.org
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