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So...you read the prior posting about careers? Are you interested in talking to our Hemlock Middle School students about your career? We need your help! Please use the following link to complete a short survey that is Step One in signing up to present your career to our students. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XHlBBBeasgQX52VC-mLMKdiIaYiX5lx4DfVHX6AGAbw/edit

Welcome Back to School Night is coming on Wednesday, August 22! We are looking forward to seeing you here! Fifth grade---doors open @ 5:05 to get packets in cafeteria. General session in gym 5:15, to homerooms @ 5:30 to meet teachers, get schedule, try locker coms, must exit building by 6:05. Sixth grade---doors open @ 5:50, to get packets in cafeteria. General session in gym @ 6:00, to 1st hour classrooms @ 6:15 to meet teachers, get schedule, find locker, etc., must exit building by 6:30. Seventh/Eighth grade---doors open @ 6:45 to get packets in cafeteria, no general session, go to first hour class, get schedule, meet teachers, find locker, etc.

7 Tips to Mentally Prepare Your Child for the School Year Kids will be heading back to school before we know it! Whether your child is excited about the new year or dreading it, this period of time is always an adjustment. So how can parents help kids get mentally prepared for the new school year? Here are a few tips to help: 1. TALK EARLY AND OFTEN It's never too early to start talking with and listening to your children about the first day of school. Ask them what they think school will be like and see if they have any specific concerns so that you'll have time to address it over the next couple of weeks. It's totally normal to have first day jitters. 2. GO TO THE ORIENTATION If your child's school is hosting an orientation, take advantage of it. Often children are worried that they won't know how to get to the bathroom, where to eat lunch, or how to get to a locker. If your school doesn't offer one or you are unable to make it, ask the teacher if it would be possible to stop by for a visit. Teachers are usually in their classrooms prepping for the new school year in advance. 3. MEET THE TEACHER For kids, wondering if they'll like their teacher is a big source of fear. If your child isn't comfortable in the teacher's classroom, he or she will be less likely to be ready to learn. Many teachers will make themselves available for a phone call or will return an email if a visit isn't possible. 4. FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN, READ BOOKS OR WATCH EDUCATIONAL CARTOONS These materials can help children read about and see what a typical day will consist of and what they will learn in school. Some good examples are Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten by Slate, The Night Before First Grade by Wing, and Amelia Bedelia's First Day of School by Parish. 5. SET UP SCHOOL ZONES AND EXPECTATIONS Establish a location for backpacks and distraction-free homework zones at home. Setup homework and study times to help manage expectations and establish good routines. 6. TAKE YOUR KIDS SHOPPING WITH YOU Your kids will be more excited to use their back-to-school supplies if they picked them out. Doing so will help them feel prepared and will also provide an opportunity to talk about how the new supplies might be used in the coming year. 7. PRACTICE YOUR NEW ROUTINE Both children and adults can benefit from practicing your new routine. Stage a morning dry run to see how long it takes you and your children to get out of the door in the morning. It will not only help you predict how early you and your kids need to get up, but your children will benefit from learning what to expect each week day. It's important for parents to remember that first day jitters are completely normal and can be relieved with some mental preparation leading up to the big day. Like with many things, their worries are likely related to the fear of the unknown. Talking about where things are and what will be different will go a long way to help reduce your child's concerns.

Accepting Applications for School of Choice! https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/136038/SOC_2018.pdf

Cross Country summer conditioning is going well—keep it up. 6:00 to 7:00 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at the HS track. Join them if you’re ready for some fun!

Hope your summer has been wonderful so far! First day of school is Monday, August 27. One month until we are back in session.

FREE tech day camp at SVSU for teens! See registration info below!

Save the Date! K-12 Open House on Wednesday, August 22nd. #Ready4School

Opportunity coming up for kids in science. See below.

Register today for School of Choice! https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/136038/SOC_2018.pdf

Effort counts!

Congratulations to our 4th Marking Period Honor Roll Students. You finished out the year in fine style! Access the Honor Roll at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1eogIZGUqv1bAUG0BCoT9Y-ccr-nQmK3ZYMbkwwlsb60/edit?usp=sharing

Mid-week thought for the day.

Register Today, School of Choice Application! https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/136038/SOC_2018.pdf

Use MDE’s Handy Locator Map App to Find Summer Meals Spots June 15, 2018 LANSING – Free, healthy meals are available to Michigan children over the summer break under the Michigan Department of Education’s (MDE) Meet Up and Eat Up program. “It’s vitally important that kids continue to eat nutritious meals over the summer to keep them healthy and fueled to continue learning while they’re out of school,” Interim State Superintendent Sheila Alles said. Those up to 18 are eligible for the meals at dozens of schools and other locations statewide. Also eligible are persons, regardless of age, determined by MDE or a local school district to be mentally or physically disabled and who participate in a public or non-profit, private school program established for such persons. The MDE’s summer food service program was created to ensure that children in lower-income areas could continue to receive nutritious meals during school breaks, when they do not have access to the National School Lunch or School Breakfast Programs. To find the nearest Meet Up and Eat Up site, use the MDE’s locator map at www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup, or text ‘Food’ to 877-877, enter your city and state or ZIP Code, and the address is sent to your phone. Those most sites serve meals weekdays, some serve them on weekends, too. Meal types and serving times also are available at the website. Breakfast, lunch, snack and supper are served, depending on location. Eligible persons may go to any site; no identification is required. More information is available at www.michigan.gov/sfsp.

We are looking for some good people to fill various positions in the district. Feel free to share with others who may be interested and qualified.

We are looking for some good people to fill various positions in the district. Feel free to share with others who may be interested and qualified.

Fifth graders really enjoyed their bowling trip on our last day.

Have a great summer vacation!

Congrats to Mr. Schiller's 5th grade big time readers for the year. The following students passed the 2 million words read mark. Landon Zastrow Alyssa Stiverson Aubrey Davis The following students passed the 1 million words read mark: Izzy Krueger Tanner Wesener Kassie Hensler Chad Brown Layla Gardner Zaiden Seeger Liam McElhaney Nevaeh Lynn Dwenger Jaela Fairris Clara Dallas Carly Siler Kennedy Krabill