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Originally delivered on 3/30/2025 1:01 pm

SUBJECT: Hello April!

T/E Middle School

Mar 30th Newsletter

Cycle Day 4
Tuesday Apr 1st, 2025

Just a friendly reminder that there will be no school on Monday, March 31st. As we wrap up the third marking period this week, we look ahead to the start of the final marking period on Tuesday, April 2nd. With spring in full swing, April is packed with exciting events. Here are some notable dates :

  • Monday, March 31st: No School

  • April 3rd: 5th Grade Chariot of the Sun Assembly

  • April 4th: 7th/8th Grade Spring Fling

  • April 7th: 8th Grade Holocaust Performance & Cultural Assembly

  • April 11th: TEMS Welcome Committee Meeting

  • April 14-18: Spring Break

  • April 15th: ARCH Parent-to-Parent Meeting at Tredyffrin Library

  • April 21 - May 9: PSSA Testing Window

  • April 24th: PTO Meeting (Updated Date)

  • April 25th: 5th/6th Grade Social

  • April 30th: ARCH Nutrition & Mental Health Event

In this edition of the blast

  • PTO Meeting Update 
  • 7/8 grade Spring Fling
  • Off-Campus Pickup & Traffic Concerns
  • Autism awareness coin challenge
  • PSSA's
  • Community News
PTO Meeting Update

Due to spring break, the April PTO meeting has been rescheduled for April 24th at 9:30 AM at TEMS. We warmly invite all parents and caregivers—whether you have a current student or an incoming 5th grader—to join us and learn more about our organization. We anticipate some open PTO positions next year and will be sharing those details soon. This meeting is a great opportunity for future TEMS families to get a preview of what we do while also helping with our current PTO plan for the year ahead. We’d love to have you with us—hope to see you there!

Off-Campus Pickup & Traffic Concerns

The district shared this important update regarding construction areas near Conestoga High School due to safety concerns for middle school student pick-ups:

  1. Intersection of Cassat and Old State Road: This area near the construction site is NOT a designated crosswalk or parent pick-up location. It poses a major safety risk, as a student was almost hit there recently. Despite maintenance speaking to TE police, they have refused to have a presence there.
  2. Cassat/Howellville/Conestoga Intersection: The intersection in front of the building has become congested with parents parking along the sides of the road to avoid the pick-up line. Please remember these are no parking zones. 
  3. Construction Area: Cars and pedestrians should not be in the construction area under any circumstances.

Please prioritize student safety and follow designated pickup guidelines.

Coin Collection Challenge in support of Autism Acceptance Month

April is Autism Acceptance Month and all TESD schools will be collaborating to show their support for autism acceptance by running an in-school coin collection challenge (notes and coins of all denominations will be accepted). All proceeds will be donated to the Eagles Autism Foundation. Collection boxes will be placed in the lunchroom and main office so please send in your spare change throughout April. You can also donate by scanning the QR code below. It will direct you to a generic Eagles Autism Foundation (EAF) page. However, once you donate, it notes that the donation was on behalf of TESD.

PSSA Testing

The Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) includes standardized tests for public school students in Pennsylvania. This year's testing schedule for TEMS is as follows:

  • April 22–24, 8:45 am - 11:15 am: English/Language Arts (Grades 5–8)
  • April 29–April 30, 8:45 am - 11:15 am: Mathematics (Grades 5–8)
  • May 1–May 2, 9:20 am - 11:00 am: Science (Grades 5 & 8)

Please refer to the official email sent to parents on March 27th for full details and FAQ's.

Upcoming Events
Monday, March 31
No School
Thursday, April 3
9:00a Gr. 5 Cultural Assembly: Chariots of the Sun
9:00a TEMS- Gr. 5 Cultural Arts Assembly
Monday, April 7
1:45p TEMS- Gr. 8 Cultural Arts Assembly
Monday, April 14
No School
Tuesday, April 15
No School
Wednesday, April 16
No School
Thursday, April 17
No School
Community News

Visit www.easttownlibrary.org to register and for more programming for school age kids.

In celebration of National Library Week, join us for our 11th Annual Barbara Robinson Author Visit with author illustrator, Greg Pizzoli! Click HERE for more details and to register.

Pioneers Basketball Camp

Join the 2025 PIAA District 1 Champion Conestoga High School Boys Basketball Coaches and Players for their 7th annual basketball camp. This week-long summer camp aims to teach basketball fundamentals and create a competitive environment for kids to challenge each other, become better players, and have fun.

  • Who: Boys and Girls going into 2nd - 8th grade in fall 2025

  • When: Two Sessions (June 23-27 and July 14-18)

  • Time: 9 am - 2 pm (lunch can be brought or purchased)

  • Where: Valley Forge Middle School or T/E Middle School

  • Register/Info:PioneersBasketballCamp.com

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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