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Originally delivered on 11/27/2023 10:02 am

SUBJECT: Nov. 26th Letter: With Corrections

T/E Middle School

Updated Nov 26th Newsletter

Cycle Day 5
Tuesday Nov 28th, 2023

Oops ! Wrong link and details were sent in our Nov 26th Sunday Blast. Here is the newsletter again with community news updates and correction.

Tuesday Nov 28th is Cycle day 5.

In this edition of the Blast:

  • Canned Food Drive
  • Book Swap
  • Newcomers Weekend Meetup
  • Green Initiative
  • ARCH Screenagers
  • Community News : Updated

We are calling all Bulldogs to gather your gently used middle school and young adult level books for the 2023 TEMS Book Swap. You can drop off your books in bins at the front and back entrances and students will have the opportunity to "shop" for books to take home and read. There is no cost! This is a great opportunity to clean out your bookshelves and find new books to read -- just in time for winter break!

 Drop off dates: Monday, 11/20 - Tuesday, 12/5

Book Swap Browsing days: during lunch and activity December 6, 7 and 8

We need volunteers to help sort the books on Tuesday, 12/5 and to supervise the Book Swap during lunch and activity periods on 12/6 - 12/8. Volunteers must have clearances on file with the district. If you are able to help, please sign up here https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A48A4AA2CA5F94-45830075-tems or contact Kerry Reed at kerrymcnabbreed@gmail.com or Jess Melniczak at jmelniczak@gmail.com

Newcomers Welcoming Meeting

The PTO Welcoming Committee is here to welcome newcomers to the TEMS and help with any questions. 

The committee meets once per month so newcomers can connect with other newcomers as well as members of the Welcoming Committee. The December meeting is Sunday, December 3rd from 3:00-5:30PM at a family home in Devon. If you are a new family to TEMS and interested in attending the meeting, please reach out to Karen at karenzamperini@gmail.com to rsvp and for further details.

 Recycling drop-off are 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.

Holiday Light Recycling at TEMS.

November 28 - January 12 broken or unwanted lights will be collected in bin in school foyer.

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

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.

Click here to register.

Upcoming Events
Monday, November 27
Districtwide Parent Conference Day - No School for Students
Sunday, December 3
3:00p Welcoming Committee Meeting
Tuesday, December 12
9:30a TEMS- Gr. 7/8 Winter Concert Assembly
7:00p TEMS- Gr. 7/8 Winter Concert
Thursday, December 14
9:30a TEMS- Gr. 5/6 Winter Concert Assembly
7:00p TEMS- Gr. 5/6 Winter Concert
Monday, December 25
No School
Tuesday, December 26
No School
Community News
T&E Care Holiday Drive

Don’t miss this final opportunity to bring holiday cheer to some of your neighbors.  All the wish list gifts have been claimed from the SignUp Genius list - but there are still many many gift cards being requested.  Those gift cards allow the families to personally choose some of their own items for the holidays. 

Please go to SignUp Genius link to see how you can lend a hand. If you’d rather just make a donation and let the T&E Care volunteers do the shopping, that works well, too. Check the website out for those details. All items are needed by December 1.  Thanks again for all your support over the years.  It really does make a huge difference to your neighbors!

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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