HEMLOCK SCHOOL NEWS

Hemlock September 2026 Newsletter

Welcome back to school Hemlock families! We are thrilled to welcome all the children and staff back this September.  It is my sincerest hope that you all had a fulfilling, relaxing, and wonderful summer break.  It sure does fly by!  Upon returning to school, we hope you enjoyed the PTA-sponsored balloon decorations out front on the first day.  It added such a special touch and made a beautiful backdrop for first day of school pictures!

We would like 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.

Thank you to the many children who attended our Meet the Principal day and participated in our “Chalk The Walk” event.  It was wonderful to see such happy faces, both new and returning.  Mrs. Ward was so delighted to meet everyone!

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 over the 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 and grade reps 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, and certainly not least, 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 the wonderful things we have planned without your help, creativity, and dedication.

We are getting ready for Homecoming Day on Saturday, September 19th!  Make sure to purchase your Spirit Day shirt by 9/8!  If you ordered a Spirit Day t-shirt, it will be delivered to your child’s classroom on/about Thursday, September 17th and should be worn on Districtwide Spirit Day on Friday, September 18th. We hope to see you at the Homecoming Parade and Game on the 19th!

There is so much to look forward to!  Wishing you all a wonderful school year!

Meredith Liddle

Hemlock PTA Director

hemlock@gardencitypta.org

www.gardencitypta.org