HEMLOCK SCHOOL NEWS

 Hemlock School February 2026 Newsletter

Happy February!  Love is in the air, and there is no place we love more than our Hemlock School!  Although this is the shortest month, it is packed with loads of fun and exciting things going on at our beloved school.  The cold weather won’t stop us from having fun!

First and foremost, we sincerely thank all the families that donated items for our indoor recess bins.  The Health & Safety committee was able to replenish the bins just in time for this frigid and snowy weather.  The students will greatly benefit from the new items.  

We hope you can join us for the Primary School’s Math & Literacy Night on Wednesday, February 11th from 5-6 PM at Hemlock School.  This event is sure to be a fun-filled hour!

The 100th Day of School is coming up on Friday, February 13th.  Families are invited to join in on the celebration by decorating a shirt at home with 100 items.  Be creative and have fun!  We can’t wait to see what the students come up with to show their enthusiasm for being 100 days smarter.

The students will also be celebrating Valentine’s Day on Friday, February 13th.  Please refer to messages from your child’s teacher regarding exchanging Valentine’s Day cards.

Winter Recess is right around the corner.  The school will be closed from Monday, February 16th through Friday, February 20th.  We hope you enjoy this time off and come back refreshed and ready to take on the next half of the school year.  

February is Dental Awareness month and Dr. Emma will be visiting Hemlock once again at the end of February to speak to the Kindergarten classes.  This is such a fantastic opportunity for the students to learn more about proper oral care.

Each year the PTA funds a cultural trip for all First graders in the district. This year, the students from Homestead, Hemlock, and Locust will have the opportunity to see Dr. Seuss’ Magical Adventure in March.  Our sincere thanks to the Arts in Education committee for helping to plan this exciting trip!

Save the date for the annual GC PTA Dinner, held on March 31st at the Garden City Hotel.  This year's dinner theme is "I Belong - Just As I Am." Not only is this event a fantastic evening out, but it raises funds for the PTA.  These funds allow us to incorporate different events at our school, which enriches the experience of our students.  

Thank you again for your continued support!

With gratitude,

Meredith Liddle

Hemlock PTA Director

hemlock@gardencitypta.org