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Originally delivered on 10/8/2023 1:02 pm

SUBJECT: TEMS PINK Day is Oct 11th

T/E Middle School

Oct 8th Newsletter

Cycle Day 4
Monday Oct 9th, 2023

In this edition of the Blast:

  • TEMS PINK Day
  • Pennsylvania Youth Survey (PAYS)
  • ERB Testing 
  • Junior Model UN
  • Music Department T-Shirt
  • TEMS Green Team
  • Reminders from Nurse's office
  • ARCH: The Big Transition
  • Welcoming Committee Meeting
  • Community News
Pennsylvania Youth Survey (PAYS)

TESD is taking part in the 2023 Pennsylvania Youth Survey, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) and the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Drug and Alcohol programs. TESD 6th, 8th, 9th, 10th and 12th grade students have participated in this survey since the early 2000s. The survey asks questions about school climate, mental health, violence, bullying, and substance use.

 Additional information about the survey from PCCD is available at this  link. You can request a list of the survey questions by visiting this link:  https://www.episcenter.psu.edu/index.php/paysquestion

You may view the results of the 2021 survey for TESD students here.

 The information that the District receives from the survey will assist the District and community partners in working to promote mental health and prevent substance use and other problem behaviors. TESD want to ensure that all parents and caregivers are notified that the survey is being conducted as well as provide families with as much information about the survey as possible.

 The survey will take place on Wednesday, October 11 during the school day. If you are the parent of a 6th and/or 8th grade student, please look for email communication from the school regarding this survey. This email will provide additional information and options to take the survey (for 6th graders) or to opt-out of the survey (for 8th graders).

ERB Testing

 Each year as part of T/E's assessment program, students in grades 6 and 8 participate in the Comprehensive Testing Program published by the Educational Record Bureau (ERB). ERB testing will take place Tuesday, October 10th through Thursday, October 12th.

Teachers will work with students to familiarize them with the testing process and to make the experience as comfortable as possible. If you have a child in grade 6th or 8th you should have already received further information on this from Assistant Principal, Sr. Orlando Carvajal. Please reach out to him if you have any questions.

Jr. Model UN

Jr. Model UN is looking for cultural items representing different countries for their new showcase outside the auditorium. The cultural museum showcase is twice the size of previous showcase in the Library. Please get in touch with Mr. Hardy (hardyd@tesd.net) for more details. 

Music Department T-shirts

Dear Music Parent/Guardian, 

It’s been an exciting year of music making in T/E Middle School thus far! In just a few short weeks, we’ll be hosting our annual Winter Concert performances where students will be required to wear a T/E Middle School Music Department T-Shirt. You should have received an email from your child’s music director with more information on ordering these T-Shirts. No funds will be collected through T/EMS. For financial assistance, please contact your student’s guidance counselor.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child’s music director directly via email.


Thank you,

Christine Gyza 

5-8 Choirs, Cantabile


William Seaton 

7/8 Band, 7/8 Strings, Garnet Jazz


Michael Stefano 

5 Band, 6 Band, 5/6 Strings, Grey Jazz


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. 


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.

Welcome Commitee Meeting

This Friday, Oct 13th is the next Welcoming Committee meeting. It will be a lunch meeting from 11:30am - 1 pm at Anue, 1556 E. Lancaster Ave. Paoli PA 19301. Newcomers and veteran TEMS parents are welcome to drop in for any portion of the time to connect with other parents and share ideas. 

Please email Karen at karenzamperini@gmail.com if you have any questions or to RSVP.

Join the TEMS PTO!

We are always looking for parent volunteers to help with various PTO events throughout the year. Please visit our website for the volunteering opportunities. If you want to see your kids on a regular basis we encourage you to sign up for the school store. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us at temsvolunteer@gmail.com.  

PTO programming includes Cultural Arts Assemblies throughout the year, Teacher Appreciation, 8th Grade Recognition, and so much more!  Can't volunteer time but want to make a contribution to the PTO?  Click Direct Donations to donate to the many programs hosted by the TEMS PTO.  

Upcoming Events
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
8:00a TEMS- PINK Day
Thursday, October 12
ERB Testing, grades 2-4, 6, 8
Friday, October 13
ERB Testing, grades 2-4, 6, 8
11:30a Welcoming Committee Meeting
Thursday, October 19
9:30a TEMS- PTO Mtg.
Community News
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The Friends of Easttown Library is a vibrant community that
supports your local Easttown library.  

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

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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