April 21st Newsletter

We would like to thank everyone who joined us at the PTO meet and greet last week. Please checkout the PTO's preparations for the coming year in this blast.

This upcoming week is filled with events. Our MOD fundraiser is set for this Thursday, April 25th. You can savor delicious pizza or salad while raising funds for TEMS. Also, remember that there will be no school on April 23rd, and the PSSA testing window is April 24th - April 29th. We also have a lot of new community events so don't forget to check that section out!

In this edition of the Blast:

• Raise some Dough: MOD Fundraiser 
• PSSA Testing Begins
• PTO Kicks off 2024-2025 Preparations
• Student Council events
• Green Corner and Earth Day 
• CARE 
• School Store needs volunteers
• CHS Crew at TEMS
• Community News

As a reminder, PSSA testing is scheduled to begin the week of April 22 for all students in grades 5 through 8.  

English/Language Arts testing will take place April 24-26, Math testing will take place April 30-May 1, and Science testing (grade 8 only) will take place May 2-3.  

Make-up testing sessions will be scheduled through May 10.  For more information regarding this year’s testing schedule and expectations, please refer to the communication emailed to all families from Sr. Carvajal in March. Here is a link to that letter. This information can also be found on the TEMS website. Information regarding assigned testing locations have been shared with students.

7^th and 8^th grade parents/guardians, please remind your student to bring their calculator (TI 30 models preferred) on Math and Science testing days.

5^th and 6^th Grade parents/guardians, calculators will be provided for your student. 

Questions about PSSA testing may be directed to Sr. Carvajal at carvajalo@tesd.net or your child's school counselor.  Thanks to all for your support!!

Thanks to everyone for joining us at the PTO Meet & Greet on April 18!  It was wonderful meeting new parents, and we look forward to volunteering alongside you in the future!

 Per the TEMS PTO By-Laws, we are forming a Nominating Committee to build the slate of 2024-2025 Executive Officers.  The vote for Officers will be held at the PTO meeting on May 16.  The Nominating Committee includes members of the current Executive Committee and one PTO member.  If you are interested in joining the Nominating Committee, please contact Executive Vice President Becky Ormsbee at temspto@gmail.com by Wednesday, April 24. If we have several PTO members who express an interest in serving on the Nominating Committee, we will choose one individual to participate through a randomized selection process.

 The Nominating Committee is seeking nominations for open 2024-2025 Executive Officer positions.  There are several Executive Officer positions that complete their term at the end of the 2023-2024 year.  These include:

• Executive Vice President (1 year term, which then leads into President the 2nd year)
• Secretary (2 year term)
• Assistant Treasurer (1 year term with desire to lead to Treasurer at end of term)
• VP Fundraising (2 year term)

If you are interested in nominating yourself or someone else for one of these Officer positions, please contact Executive Vice President Becky Ormsbee at temspto@gmail.com by Wednesday, April 24.

Aloha, Friday! On April 26^th.  It will be a welcome to spring and warmer weather theme! Kids can wear Hawaiian shirts, sunglasses, flip-flops, leis, etc.  There will be a raffle for Rita’s gift cards for those who participate. 

On Friday, May 3^rd there will be a 5^th and 6^th grade Social Event.  It will run from 3:15-5:00 and will be held in the Large gyms and fields on the side of the school. Activities will include Soccer/Kickball, handball, dance contest, arts and crafts. Tickets are $10 each and include one Free drink & snack and one Handles sandwich or popsicle. Ticket sale started 4/18 and are available before school by the large gym, and during 5/6 grade lunches. 

Tredyffrin/Easttown Middle School PTO

801 Conestoga Road

Berwyn PA 19312