Middle School

Miss Tina and Miss Fiona from the Dow Healthcare Materials site came to our SpyCamp this morning. They worked with our students on lab safety and helped them use science processes to create lotion, demonstrate wicking of liquids, experiment with liquid densities, and blow up balloons using yeast and sugar to create CO2. Great experiences in science for everyone. Thanks to Angie Trinklein for helping to arrange this experience.

over 6 years ago, Terry Keyser

Each of you has (or had in the past) a career our kids need to know about. We are looking for parents and other volunteers who would like to share their career information with our Hemlock Middle School students. We want as many different careers as possible presented to our students. No career is too small or too big. We hope to cover all the various Career Pathways found at https://www.michigan.gov/documents/pathways_8310_7.html Please join us in this effort by completing our survey below. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XHlBBBeasgQX52VC-mLMKdiIaYiX5lx4DfVHX6AGAbw

over 6 years ago, Terry Keyser

Fall Sports are right around the corner. Practices for all HS sports are underway. MS Cross Country and Football conditioning has started. MS volleyball practices start dates info coming soon.

over 6 years ago, Terry Keyser

Spy Camp, our summer program for our most inquisitive students, is in session this week and next. Students this morning worked together to solve an Encyclopedia Brown mystery and identify story elements. Mystery for the day-If you stole some stamps, what would be the best way to make sure no one could find them on you or your property but yet have them back in possession quickly? Ideas??

over 6 years ago, Terry Keyser

Hemlock Middle School is looking for Parent Advisers for Career Exploration We are looking for parents and other volunteers who would like to share their career information with our Hemlock Middle School students. We are targeting 7th and 8th graders with this program, although if the presenter chooses, we can extend this to another grade--6 or 8. Our program goal is to help our students develop career Individual Development Plans that they can use to think about career options that might interest them, assess their strengths and interests, guide their high school course selections, make post-secondary career and education plans and expand their horizons for work and education. Presentations should be short (20 minutes or so), as interactive as possible, include visual aids (objects, video, audio, pictures, typical work dress, etc.), and designed to show students the positives in pursuing the presented career choice/career pathway. We are hoping to help our students examine: What are my goals? What am I good at? What type of work do I enjoy? What kind of work–life balance do I want for my future? What does a successful career entail? Do I need additional training to pursue this career? Do I have interests and/or skills that I could use in this career? We are aiming to get as many different careers as possible presented to our students. No career is too small or too big. We hope to cover all the various Career Pathways found at https://www.michigan.gov/documents/pathways_8310_7.html Please join us in this effort by completing our survey below. https://goo.gl/forms/lf6PefnQtHTe4WgX2

over 6 years ago, Terry Keyser

Thinking ahead to the coming school--just imagine what you could do if made every day count personally, educationally, socially, athletically, etc. Imagine where you could go!

over 6 years ago, Terry Keyser

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

over 6 years ago, Terry Keyser

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.

almost 7 years ago, Terry Keyser

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.

almost 7 years ago, Terry Keyser

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

almost 7 years ago, Kelly Phillion

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!

almost 7 years ago, Terry Keyser