Hemlock October 2025 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, learning new things, 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.
Our Hemlock PTA meeting will be held on Tuesday, 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. There is also an All Schools PTA meeting on Wednesday, October 15th at 7:30 PM at the Middle School.
We are excited to celebrate Unity Day on October 22nd. Please have your child wear orange to school to show that we are united against bullying and stand for kindness, acceptance and inclusion for all!
On Friday, October 31st 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 “I Belong!” and the final deadline for entries is November 5th. Thank you to Alexis Ofenloch , our Reflections representative, for decorating our Reflections submission box, which can be found in the front entranceway of Hemlock. 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! You can still buy items at www.gardencitypta.org/sportswear until October 10th. Sportswear pick up will be on Saturday, November 15th from 9-11AM at the Garden City Middle School.
The Beautification Committee will be decorating the outside of the school for the Fall season so please keep an eye out on your inbox for how you can provide donations to assist. We hope you and your children enjoy it!
Lastly, thank you to all of the parent volunteers for their hard work organizing a successful Photo Day for Hemlock! Should you wish to have a retake of your child’s photo, you can do so on Photo Make-Up Day, on Friday, November 14th.
Meredith Liddle
Hemlock PTA Director
hemlock@gardencitypta.org
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