Feb 11th Newsletter

The February PTO meeting is this Thursday Feb 15^th at 9:30 am. All parents and teachers are welcome and encouraged to attend the monthly TEMS PTO Meeting. Every meeting is attended by TEMS Principal, Dr. Anthony DiLella, who shares TEMS insights. Check in at the TEMS main office.

In this edition of the Blast:

• Student Faculty Game
• Spring Sports
• Stock the Pantry 
• Welcoming Committee Meeting
• Green Corner
• Community News

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 8^th 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 8^th grade activities (Hershey field trip, Battle of the Bulldogs, etc.) and 8^th 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.

Signup is just around the corner for Boys Baseball, Lacrosse, Girls Softball, and Track & Field.

Please remember to check Schoology for latest information and schedules. As a reminder students who have not played a fall or winter sport will need to complete the PIAA paperwork in Powerschool. Students who have played a fall and/or winter sport will need to complete the Recertification form in Powerschool.

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!

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/

Tredyffrin/Easttown Middle School PTO

801 Conestoga Road

Berwyn PA 19312