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Originally delivered on 9/24/2023 1:01 pm

SUBJECT: No School Monday 25th

T/E Middle School

Sep 24th Newsletter

Cycle Day 1
Tuesday Sep 26th, 2023

No School Monday Sep 25th!

It's officially fall, and this school year is off to an amazing start!

September days have been full of news of after school clubs, athletics and activities and there is more to come, so please remember to keep checking Schoology and TEMS Bulletin for any last-minute news/updates. 

In this edition of the Blast:

  • 7/8 grade Fall dance
  • TEMS Spirit wear 
  • TEMS Green Team
  • Reminders from Nurse's office
  • ARCH: The Big Transition
  • Community News 

As a reminder link to PTO website, Food services and TE Bulletin are always included at the bottom of every Sunday news blast. Additionally don't forget to check the community news for events you don't want to miss.

7th and 8th grade Fall Dance

The student council is hosting the 7th and 8th grade fall dance on Friday, September 29th, 7:30 pm-9:30 pm in the cafeteria.

The dress code for the dance is casual.

Tickets cost $5 each and will be on sale from 9/21- 9/29 in the mornings by the Large Gym and during 7th and 8th grade lunches in the cafeteria. Tickets will not be sold at the door. 

Light snacks will be included in the cost of the ticket and sodas, water bottles and Gatorade will be on sale for $1 each.

TEMS Spirit wear sale!

Show your Bulldog Pride with T-shirts, hoodies, and shirts. Use the updated link below to shop.


Click to shop: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/EqURRW6aLC

Sale ends Tuesday, October 3, 2023.  

Important information: 

  • Returns are accepted for damaged or defective merchandise only.
  • The delivery date is estimated as 3-4 weeks after the closing date. 
  • The items will be delivered to the students/parents' home address.

Questions? Please contact Becky Caldwell at rbcald@gmail.com

Each of us can make a difference by reducing, reusing, and recycling materials throughout our communities and encouraging our neighbors (and our kids) to do the same. 

TEMS Recycling Program

 Recycling drop-off will be available at TEMS all year!  Bins are located in the main lobby upon entry to the school. We will continue to collect writing instruments (no wooden pencils or crayons please), clean plastic bags, printer cartridges and dental products (toothpaste tubes, toothbrushes, empty floss rolls) in the bins in the front lobby.  Click on this link for more details.


 Brought to you by the TESD Green Team. To learn more or get involved, please contact: Tracy at tracyteeselink@aol.com, Val at valcheng@gmail.com or Gaby at gabysnyder@yahoo.com

Sneakers Recycling

Along with the recycling bins that the PTO provides, we also have a Conestoga HS group that collects used sneakers. Bins for new, used and gently used sneakers are available in the TEMS lobby. Read details of the sneaker recycling drive in the community news section.


Important reminders from the nurses!

-Please ensure that your students are eating breakfast or grabbing a granola bar prior to coming to school.  Breakfast is available each day at no cost in the cafeteria for students. The nurse’s office is now accepting donations of barrels of pretzels or nut free animal crackers.

 -If your student reaches out to you during school hours via email or text, please instruct them to visit the nurse's office. Nurses will contact you if your student truly needs to go home. Feel free to call the nurse’s office to inquire about your students if you are worried about them. We are happy to call them down to check on them.

-Please note that all concussions or injuries with notes from doctor require a FINAL clearance notice per PA State Law.

-For grade 6: Physical exams within one year are required per PA School Health Code. Please submit in Power School under forms- Physical Exam if possible or email to coaryl@tesd.net.

-For grade 7: students MUST submit documentation of MCV or Tdap PRIOR to the first day of school or risk exclusion. This is per state requirements. This can be done under forms- Proof of Immunization on Power School or emailed to coaryl@tesd.net.

-Additionally, students in 7th grade must have a dental exam within one year. Please download this information to Power School under Dental Exam or email to lallym@tesd.net.

 

ARCH : The Big Transition!

For Parents of 5th graders. Everything you need to know about your developing middle-schooler. Hear from counselors, administrators and parents about the many changes that happen in middle school.

ARCH is a 501(3)(c) coalition of parents, educators, and community members committed to promoting the wellbeing of youth in Tredyffrin and Easttown Townships.

Upcoming Events
Monday, September 25
No School
Monday, October 9
ERB Testing, grades 2-4, 6, 8
Tuesday, October 10
ERB Testing, grades 2-4, 6, 8
Wednesday, October 11
ERB Testing, grades 2-4, 6, 8
Thursday, October 12
ERB Testing, grades 2-4, 6, 8
Friday, October 13
ERB Testing, grades 2-4, 6, 8
Thursday, October 19
9:30a TEMS- PTO Mtg.
Tuesday, October 24
8:30a TEMS- Gr. 8 Panoramic Picture
Community News
Sneaker Recycling


Sneaker Drive Fundraiser for the Conestoga Cross Country and Track & Field teams!!

 CHS gotsneakers is holding a sneaker drive fundraiser from September 28th till June 6th with biweekly pickups to raise money for Conestoga Cross Country and Track & Field teams. gotsneakers has developed a unique fundraising program that asks communities to reach into their closets, not their pockets! 

We will be collecting new, used, or gently worn sneakers through the previously stated dates. This sneaker recycling program helps keeps sneakers out of landfills, which has harmful effects on our environment and helps organizations like ours raise much-needed funds. The program is truly a win – win! Learn more about gotsneakers by visiting our website at www.gotsneakers.com.

 

Contact

Shane Walsh, president of CHS gotsneakers

School Email: 24walshs@tesdk12.net

5th grade Girls Basketball

The Conestoga High School Girls Basketball Team invites girls in 2nd through 5th Grade to learn the game with us in a fun and instructional way. We will focus on the skills required to play in a game using instruction and competitions. All skill levels are welcome, and we will help make you a better player whether you are a beginner or already an All-Star! The clinic is on Sunday, October 22, 2023 @ Valley Forge Middle School Gyms from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. 

Click here for more information and to register:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xg1bFTgZgiIBIaSrZLmnamSINu3tOaMGHUMeJGf1-3c/edit

The Friends of Easttown Library is a vibrant community that
supports your local library.  Come and get to know our friendly group and learn about our upcoming events at our next monthly meeting Thursday Oct 5th, 6:30 pm at the Easttown Library.

Disclaimer: TEMS PTO is not responsible for the activities or events of outside organizations. Local community organizations that primarily serve TEMS students may submit a request to have information posted in the Community News section of the PTO Blast by sending an email to temspto@gmail.com.

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