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Community Calendar

Community Calendar

2014

Information Line: 989.642.2800 www.hscpoly.com/community-connectionMI

INTERPRETATION: My school is special because our falcon is a symbol of what Freeland stands for. It is loved by many students. This photography expresses the strength of the falcon.

PHOTOGRAPHER: Kisa NakajimaFreeland High School 10th Grade

TITLE: Statue of Freedom

What Makes My School Special

Hemlock, Swan Valley and Freeland High School students are showing off what makes their school special in the 2014 Community Calendar, brought to you by Dow Corning Corporation and Hemlock Semiconductor.

Students were asked to use photography to capture what they like best about their schools – from a favorite subject or popular gathering place to a unique landmark. You’ll see their creativity and imagination on the following pages.

This Community Calendar not only honors our school system with unique perspectives on education – including comments from teachers, but also provides important safety information for our neighbors. Please take a minute to review the Community Safety Information section and Quick Safety Tips page, which can be found at the back of the calendar.

Thanks to ALL of the students who submitted entries and to the schools who helped coordinate the effort. Special congratulations are extended to the winners featured in this calendar in addition to Freeland High School, which earned the Best of the Best Award for submitting the largest number of winning entries.

FREELAND HIGH SCHOOLFalcons

HEMLOCK HIGH SCHOOLHuskies

SWAN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOLVikings

INTERPRETATION: My school is special because we overcome every obstacle and the “hurdles of life.” Whenever a challenge comes along, we jump over it and keep going. We never stop and we don’t give up without a fight.

PHOTOGRAPHER: Alexander BoylanHemlock High School 9th Grade

TITLE: Overcoming Obstacles

COVER PHOTO


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Site and Community Sirens at Noon

Site Building Evacuation Sirens

INTERPRETATION: My school is special because each and every student shows dedication. They show dedication through their hard work.

“Hemlock Middle School is special because we have AMAZING students just chomping at the bit to LEARN as much as possible. Our kids feel they are a PART of math class...they belong!”

–– ShirleeFinch,HemlockMiddleSchool,Math

PHOTOGRAPHER: Emma MillerSwan Valley High School 12th Grade

TITLE: Hard Work & Dedication

JANUARY 2014

Chinese New Year

New Year’s Day

National Mentoring Month

National Blood Donor Month

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Michigan admitted as 26th U.S. state in 1837


INTERPRETATION: My school is special because we have solar panels; it’s an awesome way to go GREEN. Our solar panels really make our school unique.

PHOTOGRAPHER: Kara DobulisFreeland High School 9th Grade

TITLE: The Sunnyside of Freeland High School!


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“Teaching is all about the relationship between you and the kids. The kids won’t care about what you teach them unless they care about you. W.E.B. DuBois once said, ‘Children learn more from what you are than what you teach.’ I try very hard to make this happen on a daily basis. I guess that could be my quote or you can take an original Monahan monologue. I tell the parents every year, ‘today’s kids learn when teachers set the path, act as guides, and listen. They learn when they do. They learn when they make mistakes. They learn when their voices are heard.”

–– CraigMonahan,SwanValleyHighSchool,AmericanHistoryandGovernment

FEBRUARY 2014

President’s Day

Black History Month

American Heart Month

Groundhog Day

NOAA Weather Radio Awareness Week begins

Valentine’s Day Susan B. Anthony Day


INTERPRETATION: My school is special because we have a great drama team. All the students work hard to get into character and produce a wonderful play.

PHOTOGRAPHER: Emily KieferSwan Valley High School 12th Grade

TITLE: Once Upon A Time

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“Freeland Middle School is comprised of students, teachers, parents, and community members who value and take pride in the educational process. In addition to academics, FMS students excel in both citizenship and leadership.”

–– PhilSchwedler,FreelandMiddleSchool,U.S.History



Spring begins

Women’s History Month

National Nutrition Month

Workplace Eye Health Month

Read Across America Day Fat Tuesday

Ash Wednesday

Daylight savings time begins

St. Patrick’s Day


INTERPRETATION: My school is special because we’ve had a good season in almost every sport. We strive for victory. We don’t give 100%, we give 1000% and we can only get better. We are #1.

PHOTOGRAPHER: Alexander BoylanHemlock High School 9th Grade

TITLE: #1


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“Small enough that we know and care for each other. Large enough to provide a diversity of experience and activities for our students.”

–– DaveAdams,SwanValleyHighSchool, SocialStudiesandPhysicalEducation

APRIL 2014

Arbor Day

April Fool’s Day

National Recycling Month

National Paraprofessional Appreciation Day

Michigan Severe Weather Awareness Week begins

Palm SundayPassover

Tax Day Good Friday

Easter Earth DayAdministrative

Professionals Day


INTERPRETATION: My school is special because my school and the community come together at this big rock at the park. It is a place for people to meet up and relax and has certain significance in the community. One time after a drama performance, the whole class was allowed to go down to the park and most of the kids hung out by this rock. It is something that all Hemlock students know about.

PHOTOGRAPHER: Breanne FitchHemlock High School 10th Grade

TITLE: Set in Stone


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“We are the best of the best at FHS! Our school has great variety, from the students to the staff and all the wonderful programs we offer!”

–– RebeccaGoyt,FreelandHighSchool,LifeSkills

MAY 2014


Memorial Day

National Bike Safety Month

Cinco de Mayo Teacher Appreciation Day

Mother’s Day

Armed Forces Day

National Safe Boating Week begins


INTERPRETATION: My school is special because we incorporate Freeland’s logo. We have students from each grade and they all have different things that our school participates in, things that make us unique.

PHOTOGRAPHER: Lindsay McLaughlinFreeland High School 9th Grade

TITLE: Falcon Friend-zy


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“What distinguishes us from other schools is the mutually supportive relationship between the students and the staff. It’s symbiotic. The students claim ownership of their teachers as if their loyalty is an indication of their learning. Similarly, the staff are genuinely invested and concerned with the success of their students –– and not just on paper. The students know we are rooting for them, and they really appreciate it –– and us in return.”

–– EmilyClayton,HemlockHighSchool,English

JUNE 2014

Ramadan begins

National Safety Month (ASSE)

Flag Day

Father’s Day Summer begins


PHOTOGRAPHER: Kennedy KaufmannFreeland High School 10th Grade

TITLE: Growth

INTERPRETATION: My school is special because our students have creative talent. This painted mural represents that talent. This is located in our art classroom which is very unique and there is no other art room like ours.

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–– MaryKayHeckman, FreelandMiddleSchool,Science



Independence Day

Canada Day

National Fireworks Safety Month

Ramadan ends


INTERPRETATION: My school is special because our teachers and peers teach us to use our time wisely and take the time to enjoy life. While we are in high school we move too fast. We are so busy with homework, jobs, sports and extracurricular activities that we forget to take the time to appreciate the little things, or we just don’t pay attention to them. The point of high school is to make our memories last forever.

PHOTOGRAPHER: Paris ConquestHemlock High School 9th Grade

TITLE: Time Flies

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“Hemlock Public Schools have worked relentlessly to create a small town atmosphere with opportunities far beyond the boundaries of our community. Together, with our community members, our students are challenged every day to become lifelong learners and contributing members of society.”

–– MikeBallor,HemlockMiddleSchool,EnglishandLanguageArts


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Women’s Equality Day

National Immunization Awareness Month

Senior Citizen’s Day


INTERPRETATION: My school is special because we have school spirit and this represents that we are “one.”

PHOTOGRAPHER: Jazmyne JezowskiFreeland High School 12th Grade

TITLE: School Spirit

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“Our school is special because it is a student-centered atmosphere with caring and empowered educators who are willing to engage their students in the learning process and prepare them with the critical thinking skills needed to be successful lifelong learners in our global climate.”

–– MatthewMcLaren,SwanValleyMiddleSchool,EnglishandScience

Rosh Hashanah begins

Labor Day

National Preparedness Month

Grandparents’ Day

National Farm Safety Week begins Autumn begins


PHOTOGRAPHER: Jessie HazenFreeland High School 10th Grade

TITLE: Xylophone

INTERPRETATION: My school is special because we have a great band program and the instruments at our school are very well taken care of. Our school takes PRIDE in our arts programs.

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“I love Hemlock Public Schools because of the sense of community and family you feel when you walk through the doors. The administration, the teachers, the support staff and the parents all work together to provide an excellent learning environment for all students.”

–– KarenWillour,HemlockHighSchool,Spanish



Halloween

National Crime Prevention Month

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Yom Kippur

National Fire Prevention Week

Columbus Day

Thanksgiving (Canada)

National School Bus Safety Week Boss’s Day


INTERPRETATION: My school is special because we have pride in our Freeland athletics. We are very proud of the condition of our gymnasium and many other facilities.

PHOTOGRAPHER: Hunter RidenourFreeland High School 10th Grade

TITLE: Home of the Falcons

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“Freeland is worth the drive! We have many teachers who travel an hour or more to get to their job in Freeland. I myself drove an hour and twenty minutes from Clarkston for five years until just recently. Although I now live in Midland, the students, staff, and overall community make Freeland well worth the extra commute for many of us!”

–– JenniferPeruski,FreelandHighSchool,PhysicalEducation,HealthandPhysics

Thanksgiving Day

American Diabetes Month

Daylight Savings Time ends

Election Day

Veterans Day


INTERPRETATION: My school is special because we are one of the few schools that still supports the Arts. In the last two years, we have supported our art programs more than ever. Our community also supports the Arts by letting our Art Club paint windows at the local businesses and attend “Love of the Arts Night.”

PHOTOGRAPHER: Amber MooreHemlock High School 12th Grade

TITLE: Talent in the Art Room

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“What makes Swan Valley Middle School such a special school is the way the parents, students and staff all strive toward a common goal –– having students that are prepared for high school and life beyond high school.”

–– BradErlenbeck,SwanValleyMiddleSchool, Math,AlgebraIandStudentProductions

New Year’s Eve

Safe Toys and Gifts Month

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Hanukkah begins

Winter begins Christmas Eve Christmas Day

Kwanzaa begins

Boxing Day


Community Safety Information Be Safe. Be Informed.

Below, you will find helpful safety information on how to prepare for a potential chemical emergency. In addition, please use the Quick Safety Tips tab as a fast reference.

This information is also posted on our webpage at www.hscpoly.com/community-connectionMI, which also features:

• Information about warning sirens

• Icons that signal community alert status

• Chemical Fact Sheets

Please familiarize yourself with this information at your earliest convenience.

Shelter-In-Place

What is “shelter-in-place?”

Shelter-in-place is a proven and effective method of protecting you and your family from the hazardous effects of chemical accidents, such as liquid chemical spills, vapor releases and fires involving hazardous materials. Such accidents, while rare, could happen at any time and virtually anywhere. Possible sources of a chemical emergency include manufacturing facilities, chemical plants, warehouses, retail establishments, farms, agricultural product centers, gas stations, and transportation (such as trucks and rail cars).

How do I shelter-in-place?

1. When the Community Notification System is activated, immediately take your family and pets indoors.

2. Tightly close and latch all doors and windows.

3. Turn off all fans, heating and air conditioning systems.

4. Close fireplace dampers and any other vents to the outside.

5. Gather your emergency supply kit (see the following page).

6. Go to an above-ground room (not the basement) with the fewest windows and close the door.

7. Stuff damp towels in the open space between door and f loor.

8. If necessary, seal doors, windows and any vents with duct tape and plastic sheeting.

9. If you smell chemicals, breathe through wet washcloths or towels.

10. Stay in the room and listen to the radio or watch TV for further instructions.

11. If told to evacuate, follow instructions given by emergency personnel.

When should I shelter-in-place?

You should follow shelter-in-place procedures whenever you receive notification of a chemical emergency. This may be broadcast over the radio or cable television, directly by emergency personnel, or by the Community Notification System (such as sirens or telephone alerts). You should also shelter-in-place when you see or smell any unusual chemicals in the air.

Why not evacuate?

While evacuations may be needed in rare situations, there would normally not be enough time to safely evacuate all affected

individuals. Evacuation also endangers emergency personnel and individuals being evacuated by potentially exposing them to the chemicals in question.

What if I’m in a vehicle?

If you are inside a vehicle during a chemical emergency, stop the vehicle at a safe location as soon as possible. Do not attempt to drive home or to another location. Shut off the vehicle’s engine, and follow the same basic shelter-in-place procedures. Roll up the windows,

close vents, and turn on the radio for further instructions.

What about children at school?

If your children are at school or with a care provider, do not attempt to get them. Doing so could put you and them in danger. They are safest at school until the emergency is over.

Why an above-ground room?

Unlike a tornado emergency, basements are not recom-mended shelter locations for chemical accidents. Most

chemicals are heavier than air and will accumulate in low lying areas, like basements. So, an above-ground room is the safest spot during a chemical emergency. If you do not have an above-ground room, a ground-level room will work fine. If possible, select a room on the side of the house farthest from the source of the chemical.

What do the siren sounds mean?

We recommend you visit our webpage for audio examples of on-site sirens and the community warning siren. Below are descriptions:

How will I know when it is safe to go outside?

This will depend on the nature and location of the emergency, but could occur in one of several ways: radio, television, directly by emergency personnel, or via the Community Notification System (such as sirens or telephone alerts).

Should I call 9-1-1 for information?

Authorities request that you do not call 9-1-1 unless you have a medical emergency or need immediate assistance. Non-emergency calls to 9-1-1 will tie up phone lines and dispatch personnel, preventing them from addressing true emergencies. You can call the Information Line at 989.642.2800.

What media sources will have emergency information?

Tune into your local media outlets for additional emergency information.

What should I have in my emergency supply kit?

It is recommended that you have supplies assembled for all types of emergencies, including chemical accidents. Suggested items for chemical emergencies include: bottled water, towels & washcloths, plastic sheeting, duct tape, scissors (for cutting plastic), radio, f lashlight, extra batteries, and a first aid kit.

The Muster Alert, Site or Building Evacuations sirens mean that Hemlock Semiconductor employees and contractors need to take action by either sheltering-in-place or evacuating a building/area. Even though you may hear them, these sirens are meant for those groups only.

These sirens are activated by Saginaw County 9-1-1 and are used to alert the community in the event of severe weather or a chemical incident.

On-Site Sirens

Warning Sirens in the Community

Community Safety Information

Quick Safety Tips What To Do In A Major Emergency

Below is important safety information from Hemlock Semiconductor and the Dow Corning Healthcare Industries Materials Site:

1. Emergency Notification• If there is a community emergency due to weather or a chemical

incident, Saginaw County 9-1-1 will activate its Community Notification System and sirens (see below).

• If you have registered your contact information on the Community Notification System, you will receive safety instructions via a phone call, text message or e-mail (depending on what numbers/e-mail addresses you registered in the system). You can register your contact information at www.saginawcounty911.com.

• Note: You may hear other on-site testing sirens that occur the first Sunday and Wednesday of every month.

2. Actions to Take Youshould:

• Go indoors immediately.

• Stay calm.

• Close all windows and doors.

• Block drafts and stop ventilation fans.

• Listen to the local radio or TV.

• Periodically check the Information Line and our website for updates (see the phone number and web address listed above).

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• Do not pick up children from school (schools will handle emergencies) or elsewhere.

• Do not go outside; wait until told it is safe or the all-clear has been issued.

• Do not call emergency services unless you have a separate emergency.

Allclear:

• The All-Clear communication will be delivered by Saginaw County 9-1-1.

3. Where to Get More Information• Watch a local TV channel or listen to a local radio station.

• Follow the instructions you receive from emergency personnel.

• Use the Information Line, 989.642.2800, to get updated incident information.

Whenarethesirenalarms/emergencysystemstested?

ALARM / SYSTEM FREQUENCY SCHEDULE

Site Building Evacuation Monthly First Wednesday of the month and First Sunday of the month (time will vary)

Site Evacuation Siren and Muster Alarms Monthly First Wednesday of the month @ Noon

Saginaw County 9-1-1 Community Warning Sirens Monthly First Wednesday of the month @ Noon

Responsible Care® is a trademark of the American Chemistry Council

• Active contractor participation

• Community engagement, including Community Advisory Panels and close cooperation with emergency responders

• Transportation safety

• Process safety management

• Tight security

See www.hscpoly.com/content/hsc_ehs/Safety.aspx for details.

Our Safety Mindset The employees at Hemlock Semiconductor and Dow Corning have a mindset of putting safety first and foremost, 24-7. It’s a commitment to each other, our families and the communities in which we live and work. As a core value, safety is actively promoted and practiced by employees, contractors, customers and suppliers.

Our safety mindset includes:

• Management commitment to meeting the codes and require- ments of Responsible Care®

• Implementation of behavior-based safety practices and a Zero Lost-Time Injury Focus


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