HEMLOCK SCHOOL NEWS

Hemlock November 2026 Newsletter

 As the season of thankfulness approaches, let us reflect on the many reasons we are so grateful for our Hemlock community!  From our teachers and staff to our volunteers and students – there is so much to be thankful for.  October was a busy month!  Let’s see what November brings.

Hemlock Photo Day was such a wonderful day.  A big thank you to our Photography Committee, led by Sophia Armieri.  We couldn’t run the day without you!  If you need to retake individual pictures, Photo Retake Day is Friday, November 13th. 

We also hosted our Hemlock PTA meeting on Wednesday, October 14th with a special presentation from Neha Bajaj.  Thank you again, Neha!  Our next joint Primary Schools PTA meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 1st at 9:30AM at Locust School.  Mrs. Lauren Kaufman will be presenting on the Benchmark Advance curriculum.  We are all looking forward to it.

On Friday, October 30th the students wore their costumes to school to celebrate Hemlock’s Storybook Character Parade!  It was thrilling to see everyone in their costumes.  Our staff and teachers did a fantastic job of leading the classes along the parade route while family and friends cheered them on.  We also wrapped up Socktober this week.  All sock donations will be donated to the Mary Brennan Inn in New Hyde Park.  What a way to kick off Halloween weekend!  

The National PTA Reflections competition is wrapping up soon!  The theme is “What My Culture Means To Me”.  The final deadline for entries is November 4th.  Have your children drop off their submissions any time this month so they can participate in this district-wide & national competition.  Please remember to complete the Entry Form that can be found at this link, along with details about submission requirements: https://gardencitypta.org/reflections

Thank you to everyone who supported our Fall fundraiser and purchased Garden City Sportswear this season!  Pick up will be on Saturday, November 14th from 9-11AM at the Garden City Middle School.  We hope to see you out and about in your GC swag!

The Beautification Committee has truly outdone themselves with the décor at Hemlock! The scarecrows, pumpkins, flowers, and haybales create a gorgeous ambiance to our beloved school.  Thank you to our committee members and to all those who donated!

Our PARP Committee is excited to host two events coming up soon.  

• The first is a Movie Day on Tuesday, November 3rd at the Bellmore Playhouse for a screening of COCO! Advanced registration and payment is required to secure your spot. Your $10 ticket includes admission, small popcorn and beverage. Click here to register.  
• Next up is the Scholastic Book Fair on Tuesday, November 17th at Stewart School from 4-7PM.

With gratitude,

Meredith Liddle

Hemlock PTA Director

hemlock@gardencitypta.org

www.gardencitypta.org