Congratulations to our weekly paws award winners: Chad Brown, Madison Singler, James Hensler, and Jazmine Greenwood.
Layla Gardner has surpassed the million words read milestone in Mr. Schiller's 5th-grade class! Congrats!
PARENTS: M-STEP testing begins the week of April 9. You can get involved in M-STEP State testing by helping your child practice and prepare for the test, by ensuring that they are physically and mentally prepared each day,
M-STEP testing is just around the corner and will begin during the week of April. This testing is important to students, staff and our district as a whole. So that you have important information about M-STEP testing, please view the attached letter from State Superintendent, Brian Whiston about state testing for all students in grades 3-11.
https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/Parent_Letter_032417_jl_555114_7.pdf
Students are encouraged to bring bottled water again Friday. Drinking fountains will be off until boil water order is determined as unneeded by Richland Township. More info as it becomes available. Richland Twp. DPW generously donated several cases of water today so anyone who didn’t bring water had something to drink.
Please help to congratulate the students that competed and received medals in Tuesday's Head to Head FINALS: Reagan Keyser and Clay Urbaniak
MI Youth for Service Poster Contest
The Michigan Community Service Commission is excited to launch the 2018 Michigan Youth Service Poster Contest! This competition gives young artists the chance to gain statewide recognition for their talents, while also making an impact in their communities. As the state’s lead agency on volunteerism, we believe that all Michigan residents can empower and strengthen their communities from an early age.
Participation is open to all youth enrolled in grades K-12. Participants are required to construct an original design that reflects the theme of volunteer advocacy. Global Youth Service Day is April 20, and will serve as the deadline for design submissions. Winning posters will be unveiled at the Governor’s Service Awards on June 5, 2018 in Lansing.
For details and necessary information, please see the attached materials.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1zRaMscGXpbZNCR8cUV8CruPXepozmi3t
Reminder: Spring Break-March 26-April 2!
Students are encouraged to bring bottled water Thursday. Drinking fountains will be off until boil water order is determined as unneeded by Richland Township. More info as it becomes available. Maple Street access between Gratiot and Wilson is still blocked.
Saginaw County Mosquito Control Contest is up and running. Check out the entry forma attached and the rubric for submissions at the link below. Try it out and good luck!
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1T03ZK4hNiw01Qeeof_yDG7zYU5CnN2q0
Congratulations to Chayton Ross, who earned his third consecutive K of C Spelling Bee State Championship today!
Mr. Barrrett’s 8th grade science classes today enjoyed a guest speaker from the Cranbrook Institute of Science. She discussed the components and importance of watersheds. The students also completed a hands on activity that modeled how land use decisions and pollution can affect water quality.
Hello! Here is information on a new summer STEM camp for students in grades 7-9. Transportation can be included. Attached is a flyer about the new camp being offered at the MSU-STEM building in Midland Aug 21-24. Cost is minimal (although scholarships are available if needed), and daily transportation will also be provided if necessary.
Do you know a girl who is curious about technology?
SVSU's Camp Infinity introduces girls to computer and internet technologies through hands-on activities. Campers are split into two groups according to the Fall 2018 grade level: 5th-6th grade and 7th-8th grade. Campers in grades 5th-6th will study video game design concepts and robotics. Campers in grades 7th-8th will study robotics and mobile app design concepts. In addition, students will participate in mini- sessions that highlight programming skills and real-world uses of technology. Campers will also get an opportunity to meet with women who work in technological fields and explore career options in technology. For more information, please visit the camp registration page. Come join us at SVSU June 25 - 29th!
Camp Inifinity - SVSU 6/25 - 6/29/2018
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Students will need access to a Google account (their own or their parent’s) each day. Students may bring a bag lunch, use the campus dining services or Doan Marketplace. Morning and afternoon snack will be provided by camp. Camp Infinity times are from 9am-4pm Monday - Thursday and 9am-3pm on Friday. Cost: $75/camper.
Mr. Schiller's, 5th-grade student, Zaiden Seeger passed the 1 Million Words Read mark today! Congrats!
Congratulations to the following students who've qualified to complete next week at the Head to Head finals in Midland, MI
FINALISTS
Math
Chayton Ross
Nathan Kramer
Music Testing
Grace Oldenburg
Real World
Clay Urbaniak
Reagan Keyser
Ethan Kelly
Science
Clay Urbaniak
Social Studies
Ethan Kelly
Alec Briggs
Reilie Netzley
Art Testing
Reagan Keyser
Ryley Chamberlin
Natalie Monroe
Sports & Fitness
Ben Lockwood
Chayton Ross
Ryan Cappell
Art Black & White
Natalie Monroe
Art Color
Reagan Keyser
Ryley Chamberlin
Vocal Solo
Grace Oldenburg
Instrumental Solo
Sophia Hauffe
Vocal - TEAM
Rhythm of Love - TEAM
Ryley Chamberlin
Grace Oldenburg
Sami Seidel
Instrumental - TEAM
Hey, Soul Sister - TEAM
Grace Oldenburg
Ben Lockwood
Head to Head LIVE team
Charlie Byrne
Kaleb Calloway
Ryan Cappell
Robert Knapik
Hello 7th grade families. There will be a parent meeting for fundraiser planning for the 2019 Washington DC trip on Tuesday, March 20th at 6:30 pm in the middle school cafeteria. Ideas will be discussed for future fundraisers, including planning one for this semester, so please bring an open mind and great ideas with you! We hope to see you there!
This just in from the SVSU Math and Science Center:
We are happy to announce that our annual SMEKplus (“SCIENCE & MATHEMATICS EXTRAVAGANZA FOR KIDS (SMEK) plus”) Summer Camp dates have been set!
Junior SMEKplus (grades 2-4): July 10 - 12, 2018
Senior SMEKplus (grades 5-8): July 17 - 19, 2018
Attached you will find the registration packet for this event. The cost to attend is $135.00 and the registration deadline is Friday, June 15, 2018 (or until camps are filled). Feel free to duplicate this packet as you see fit.
We are looking forward to a fun-filled science, mathematics, engineering, and technology hands-on event!
TERRIFIC OPPORTUNITY FOR GIRLS IN GRADES 5-8! Delta College is sponsoring Girls' Day Out!, a FREE EVENT for middle school girls designed to introduce them to the world of computer science. Activities include: Circuit Board Soldering, Web page design, CAD and 3D printing, Programming robots, and more. This activity is open to the first 45 Hemlock Middle School girls who register using this Google Form. Click the link to register. Completing the form means you are committing to attending this event--space is limited!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpaAy9pr74Vv5SSBJN01TkNLT02o1kvRtz7PHrBX-52UNDRQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
