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Originally delivered on 9/1/2024 1:01 pm

SUBJECT: No School on Monday!

T/E Middle School

Sep 1st Newsletter

Cycle Day 6
Tuesday Sep 3rd, 2024
No School on Monday for Labor Day!

We hope your students had a great first week back at school! Please note that Monday, September 2nd, is a holiday for Labor Day. After the break, we dive into a busy September full of activities.

Here are the dates to keep in mind for September:

  • Sep. 6th: TEMS PTO Welcoming Committee Meeting
  • Sep. 10th & 11th: Health Screenings
  • Sep. 13th: TEMS PTO Break the Ice Social
  • Sep. 19th: TEMS PTO Meeting and 7th/8th Grade Curriculum Night
  • Sep. 25th: TEMS Picture Day
  • Sep. 26th: 5th/6th Grade Curriculum Night
  • Sep. 27th: 7th/8th Grade Dance

In this edition of the Blast:

  • Holidays at a glance - Updated
  • Health Screenings - Volunteers needed!
  • Break the Ice Social
  • 7th and 8th Grade Fall Sports
  • Activities and Clubs at TEMS
  • Welcoming Committee meeting
  • Community News

Here’s updated school year's holidays and half-days. 

As of now, June 12th, 2025, is the last day of school, and it’s a half-day. But keep in mind, this could change if we get snow days or any unexpected days off. 

Health Screening - Volunteers needed!

Health Screenings for all TEMS students will be held on Sept. 10th & 11th. 5th & 6th Grades will be screened on Tuesday, Sept. 10th, and 7th & 8th Grades on Wednesday, Sept. 11th. 

We need parent volunteers to assist with tasks like checking height, weight, and recording results. Full instructions will be provided on-site. There are two volunteer shifts each day (8:20-10:00am and 10:00-11:30am).  The first shift needs to report to the TEMS library by 8:20am promptly as the screenings start at 8:30am.

All volunteers are required to check in at the main office to get a visitor badge prior to reporting for their shift. Volunteer clearances are NOT required for this event.

Please sign up by clicking on the link below

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A45A8AB2AA3FB6-50935461-tems

Thank you for offering your time so that the PTO can support the amazing TEMS nurses! Please feel free to reach out to April at april.l.garrett@gmail.com should you have any questions or concerns.

Are You Ready to Break the Ice, Bulldogs?

Join us for the PTO Fundraiser 'Break the Ice' Social Event on Friday Sep. 13, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM at TEMS fields. Just4Fun DJ is bringing the beats, games, and fun! 

Click on this LINK to buy student/sibling tickets at the pre-sale price now ($5/per). Ticket pre-sale ends on Thursday, September 12th @ 10:00 p.m. Ticket prices at the door on the day of the event will be $7. 

Special Note: After the social, join us to cheer on Stoga vs. Ridley at 7 PM @ Teamer Field (CHS)! Reminder: Cash Only for game tickets and concessions! 

Questions ? Contact Samantha Butler at butlerfamily778@gmail.com

7th and 8th Grade Fall Sports

Fall sports interest meetings will be starting next week!

Please remind your 7th and 8th graders to regularly check Schoology and listen closely to morning announcements for updates on fall sports schedules and sign-ups.

Below are the upcoming interest meetings based on this week’s announcements:

  • 8th Grade Boys Soccer: Tuesday, Sep. 3rd in the LGR during Activity.
  • Football: Tuesday, Sep. 10th in the LGR from 3:20 - 3:45 PM.
  • Running Club: Friday, Sep. 6th after school in Room 204.

Additional interest meetings are still being scheduled so keep monitoring Schoology! 

Paperwork for 7th and 8th graders interested in participating in fall sports at TEMS is available on the Powerschool Parent Portal. For further instructions, visit the TEMS Athletics page: Athletics / Participation paperwork and injury information (tesd.net).

All 7th and 8th graders who want to play sports for TEMS this year and have not taken an ImPACT test should come to the cafeteria after school on Wednesday, Sep. 4th, with a fully charged laptop.

For additional information, please visit the TEMS Athletics page  and watch this helpful video by the Athletic Director on how to get started with TEMS Athletics.

School activities and clubs

Morning gym will begin next week in the small gym before school, running from 7:45 to 8:20 AM. Further details were shared with students via morning announcements through iTEMS videos and posted on Schoology. Parents can access the text of these videos on TEMS school website by clicking on iTEMS menu on the left. The iTEMS morning announcements page is a valuable resource for both students and families. Please note that the link to this page is also included in the Quick Links section at the bottom of each Sunday blast, labeled as 'iTEMS.'

Additionally, for after-school clubs keep checking the TEMS Clubs and Activities page for latest information and updates.  This page will be updated with any clubs that become active throughout the school year and announcements will be made in the morning announcements. Permission slips for the clubs are available on the same page.

Welcoming Committee Meeting

If you're new to the district, we warmly invite you to join the TEMS Welcoming Committee on Friday, September 6th, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Johnson Park, 122 Bridge Ave, Berwyn. There’s no formal agenda—feel free to drop by at any time and stay as long as you like! This is a great chance to meet experienced district parents and connect with other new families. We are here to help answer your questions and ease your transition to the school and this community.

For any questions or to rsvp please email Karen at karenzamperini@gmail.com.

Upcoming Events
Monday, September 2
No School
Friday, September 6
4:30p Welcoming Committee Meeting
Tuesday, September 10
8:30a TEMS- Health Screenings
Wednesday, September 11
8:30a TEMS- Health Screenings
Friday, September 13
5:30p TEMS- PTO "Break the Ice" Social
Thursday, September 19
9:30a TEMS- PTO Meeting
7:00p TEMS- Gr. 7/8 Curriculum Night
Wednesday, September 25
8:30a TEMS- Picture Day
Community News

Tredyffrin and Easttown Townships are offerring local residents the opportunity to responsibly recycle obsolete electronics on Saturday, September 21th, 2024. Registration is required. Please click on this link for more details and to register :

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/electronics-recycling-day-anything-with-a-plug-tickets-948966463237?aff=oddtdtcreator

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 Links section of the PTO Blast by sending an email to temspto@gmail.com.

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