HEMLOCK SCHOOL NEWS

Hemlock October 2026 Newsletter

Happy Fall, friends!  The leaves are just beginning to change, the air is crisper, and the school days are busier than ever.  We are thrilled to see the students settling so nicely into their new routines and making such wonderful memories.  From fun fall projects to playing with friends on the playground, this new fall season has brought learning, laughter, and adventure to Hemlock School.  We can’t wait to see what the rest of the season will bring!

We hope everyone enjoyed Back to School Night.  It was wonderful to see so many parents in the school, admiring the student work, meeting teachers, and connecting with old and new friends.  The teachers shared informative presentations, and we are grateful for the work they do each day!  Thank you to the class parents for organizing class lists and holding lotteries.  We all appreciate your efforts in coordinating volunteers for crafts and field trips, and we thank you for communicating with families throughout the year.

We also held our annual Fall Family Fun Day, which was a smashing success!  Each class rotated through autumn-themed stations, including sack races, acorn spoon relay races, a fall scavenger hunt, and a pumpkin craft.  It was the perfect way to kick off the season while bringing our community together!  A huge thank you to our Family Fun Committee for organizing and running such a fantastic event!  Kids and guests all had a fantastic morning, and we have you to thank for that.

Hemlock Photo Day is right around the corner – Tuesday, October 6th.  Dress to impress and wear your best smile!

Our Hemlock PTA meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 14th at 9:30am.  We hope you can join us for this informative meeting.  We will be going over topics such as school and committee updates, as well as several upcoming events.  We will also have a special guest: Marina Pettinicchi MPH, CHES, manager of Outreach Services at Cohen’s Children’s Medical Center.  Marina will present a workshop for parents on nutrition for kids and building healthy habits for life.  Through this workshop, parents and guardians will learn how to support children’s growth, development, and overall well-being while exploring the basics of nutrition.  We are eager to learn more from Marina!

On Friday, October 30th children are invited to wear their costumes to school to celebrate Hemlock’s Storybook Character Parade!  It is sure to be a fun day.  Parents are invited to watch the children parade outside of the school at 9:00 AM.  The children will also get to participate in a fun pumpkin hunt and decorating activity with their classes after the parade.  

The National PTA Reflections competition is underway!  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 will be decorating the outside of the school for the Fall season and has sent an email via the class parents asking for donations.  Any donation, no matter the size, goes directly to making our school as beautiful on the outside as it is on the inside.  We thank you for your generosity!  

We’re right in the swing of things!

With gratitude,

Meredith Liddle

Hemlock PTA Director

hemlock@gardencitypta.org

www.gardencitypta.org