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Originally delivered on 2/4/2024 1:01 pm

SUBJECT: No School Friday Feb 9th

T/E Middle School

Feb 4th Newsletter

Cycle Day 4
Monday Feb 5th, 2024

Along with upcoming teacher conferences, there is a lot happening in February, so please remember to keep checking the weekly Sunday PTO Blast as well as Schoology to stay in the loop. 

Here are some dates to make note of:

Friday Feb 9th: No School for students

Monday Feb 19th: No School- Presidents Day

Thursday Feb 22nd and Friday Feb 23rd: Half Day - Teacher conferences

In this edition of the Blast:

  • Yearbooks 
  • Student Faculty Game
  • Visiting Author Alyson Gerber at TEMS this week
  • Stock the Pantry 
  • Community News

It’s time to order your 2023-2024 Yearbook!  

The deadline to purchase is February 28th!  TEMS will not be selling yearbooks in May/June during distribution this year.  Books can ONLY be purchased online and in advance.  Be sure to secure your copy now before time runs out!

To purchase: Click HERE to Order Your 2023-2024 Yearbook!

Deadline: Wednesday, February 28th

Did you know that the annual Students vs Faculty basketball game at TEMS has been a tradition for over 30 years?

This event has sold out in the past because the gym has limited seating. Student Council will begin to sell tickets on Wednesday, 2/7 (for 8th graders only) and then Thursday 2/8 (for all students).

The student council sells snacks during the event, and the proceeds help cover the cost of end of the year 8th grade activities (Hershey field trip, Battle of the Bulldogs, etc.) and 8th grade’s gift to the school (a graduation tradition). We're currently seeking donations of bagged chips, pre-packaged cookies, soft pretzels, small water bottles, and juice boxes to support the sales event. If you'd like to contribute, you can drop off any food or drink donations in the main office or send them in with students to be delivered to Mrs. Tyrell's classroom, Room 224.

Here is the link to order: https://childrensbookworld.net/gerber-at-te-on-feb-6/

Please note that at this time we cannot guarantee a signed copy but there is still a possibility of getting one since the author is making every effort to sign as many copies as possible, so order NOW!

Stock the Pantry

We are stocking the teachers' lounge with treats and snacks in preparation for their busy week of winter conferences starting on Feb 22nd. This is an easy way to thank and support our wonderful teachers just by placing an order on Amazon. Please join us in thanking our amazing teachers and staff by contributing to our "Stock the Pantry" event! We did this for the teachers before the fall conferences and they were hugely appreciative!

Click on the Amazon wish list below to quickly and easily send a package of goodies that will be given to the teachers for the start of conferences. 

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Please plan to order in time for items to be received on or before February 20th. We will ensure the items get to the teachers’ lounge on Feb 21st in time for the start of conferences. Make sure to select "Amy Cava's Gift Registry Address" for the shipping address at checkout. Thanks!

Upcoming Events
Monday, February 5
8:30a TEMS- CHS Special Areas Dept. Chairs Visit Gr. 8
12:45p TEMS- CHS Core Area Teachers visit TEMS Gr. 8
Tuesday, February 6
9:00a TEMS- Gr. 5/6 Author Alyson Gerber Assembly
10:00a TEMS- Gr. 7/8 Author Alyson Gerber Assembly
Thursday, February 8
8:00a TEMS- CHS Counselors Coffee for Gr. 8 Parents
Friday, February 9
Staff inservice, no school for students
Saturday, February 10
8:00a TEMS- Mathcounts @ Bishop Shanahan
Tuesday, February 13
2:35p TEMS- UNIT/E
Community News

Registration Link: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/410063

 *Current USA Lacrosse Membership Required to register https://www.usalacrosse.com/

While many schools are moving toward integration and inclusion of students with disabilities in general education classrooms, simply being in the room is not enough. Students with disabilities need to participate in ways that lead to deep belonging and connection with peers in their communities. 

That’s why the PA Inclusion Collective and the PEAL Center are excited to provide families and educators in Pennsylvania this 3-part series. 

Register and learn more at : https://www.pealcenter.org/from-barriers-to-belonging/

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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