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Originally delivered on 11/10/2024 1:01 pm

SUBJECT: Nov 10th Newsletter

T/E Middle School

Nov 10th Newsletter

Cycle Day 4
Monday Nov 11th, 2024

In this edition of the Blast:

  • Stock the Pantry
  • Winter Sports
  • TE Care Holiday Drive
  • Joe Corbi's Fundraiser: Monday Nov 4th to Sunday Nov 24th 
  • Welcoming Committee meeting
  • Community News


Stock the Pantry!

Please join us in thanking our amazing teachers and staff by contributing to our "Stock the Pantry" event! We are stocking the teachers' lounge with treats and snacks in preparation for their busy week of parent conferences the last week of November. Click on the Amazon wishlist below to quickly and easily send a package of goodies for the teaching staff to enjoy. 

Please plan to order in time for items to be delivered by Sunday 11/24 at the latest. We will deliver all of the snacks and treats to the teachers' lounge on 11/25 for the staff to enjoy that week. Make sure to select "Amy Cava's Gift Registry Address" for the shipping address at checkout. Thanks!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/O30I9KZD9VV0?type=wishlist&filter=unpurchased&sort=priority&viewType=list

Winter Sports

Winter sports (basketball and wrestling) at TEMS is beginning soon! Any student who played a fall sport should complete Sections 1 & 7 and any student who did not play a fall sport should complete Sections 1-6 & 10-11 to be eligible to tryout and participate.  Athletics / Participation paperwork and injury information Please watch the morning announcements for the schedule of student interest meetings. 7th and 8th grade boys basketball tryouts will take place November 19, 20, and 21. 7th and 8th grade girls basketball tryouts will take place December 3, 4, and 5. Wrestling practice will begin December 3. Please contact Mrs. Sarvas at sarvasm@tesd.net  if you have any questions. 

Holiday Cleaning Supply Drive

TEMS announces the annual Holiday Cleaning Supply Drive, benefiting the TE CARE organization. This annual event will run from October 28th through November 22nd. Each year, our school supports local families by providing essential cleaning supplies, enabling them to focus on other needs during the holiday season.

Each homeroom has been assigned a specific cleaning item to contribute. Please check with your student to find out what item their homeroom is responsible for bringing. Your participation and support are greatly appreciated!

Joe Corbi’s is back - Pizza, Pretzels and Cookies to support our student’s cultural arts programs

On popular request, Joe Corbi's Gourmet Foods fundraiser is back this year. You and your family will be able to stock up on delicious and easy bake-at-home pizza kits, cookie dough, gourmet desserts, and snacks that will be delivered just in time for holiday entertaining. 

The food items will arrive at TEMS on Monday, December 16th. You will be able to pick up the frozen items from school that afternoon and take them home to put into your freezer for holiday entertaining, or to use right away. You also have the option to have your order shipped directly to your home. 

The items are reasonably priced to allow for entertaining lots of kids, guests, and family members and our PTO will get back 5-7$ per item - all of which will be used to support the cultural arts program.

Check out the kits online here 

Some catalogs will be sent home with your students in the upcoming week

Last but not least, here’s how to order:

Use our school's Organization ID # 22243 and create an account to place your order here: http://www.joecorbi.com/login

The section is titled "Register & Create a Pop-Up Shop" simply because it creates a link that you could also share with grandparents, friends, neighbors etc. who might want to order as well. And after creating it, use this link for your own orders. Please place all orders by Monday November 24th. 

If you need any help, reach out to Doris (doris.jhunjhunwala@gmail.com) or Kate (wangkath@yahoo.com)!

Thank you for your support!

Welcoming Committee Meeting

We warmly invite you to join the Welcoming Committee on Friday, Nov 15th, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at Panera in Gateway Shopping Center. Welcoming committee meetings are an informal way for us to get to know each other and to answer whatever questions you have. There is no official agenda and you can drop in for any part of the meeting. Whether you’re a newcomer or a veteran TEMS parent, feel free to drop by at any point to connect with fellow parents and share ideas. We’d love to see you!

If you have any questions or would like to RSVP, please reach out to Karen at karenzamperini@gmail.com.

Upcoming Events
Thursday, November 21
9:30a TEMS- PTO Meeting
Tuesday, November 26
Half day for grades 1-8 only, no kindergarten (elementary/middle school conferences)
Wednesday, November 27
No School
Thursday, November 28
No School
Friday, November 29
No School
Monday, December 2
Districtwide Parent Conference Day - No School for Students
Thursday, December 5
9:00a TEMS- Gr. 8 to Nat'l Constitution Center
Tuesday, December 10
7:00p TEMS- Gr. 7/8 Winter Concert
Community News

Disclaimer: TEMS PTO is not responsible for the activities or events of outside organizations. Local nonprofit 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 temsptoblast@gmail.com.

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