May 4th Newsletter

Here are some important dates to remember in May:

• No School: May 20 (Staff In-Service) and May 26 (Memorial Day)

• Annual PTO Meeting: May 15

• Rising 5th Grade meeting: May 21st - 7pm

• Course Selection Night for Grades 6, 7, and 8: May 19, 7pm

In this edition of the blast:

• Attention 8th Grade Parents
• Course Selection and Middle School Schedule Update
• Spirit Wear
• Spring Concerts
• Do you like what you see?
• Nurse's Note
• T&E Care Annual School Supply Drive 
• Community News

TEMS has already begun planning for the 2025–2026 school year. With recent changes to the middle school schedule and course selection process, parents are invited to attend an Evening Program on Monday, May 19, at 7:00 p.m. in the TEMS Auditorium. The presentation will provide an overview of the schedule changes and highlight the various course options available to students. 

Date: Monday, May 19
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: T/E Middle School Auditorium 

For parents unable to attend, information from this presentation will be published on Schoology the following day. Counselors are also available through phone and email to answer any questions. Please feel free to contact the school at 610-240-1200 if you need assistance or have any questions.  

The Grade 7/8 concert will be held on May 7, and the Grade 5/6 concert will take place on May 13. Each day will feature a morning assembly at 9:30 AM, with students reporting to the chorus room immediately after homeroom and arriving at school in concert attire. The evening concert begins at 7:00 PM, with singers expected to arrive by 6:30 PM.

Concert Attire:

• Daytime: Music Department T-shirt, neutral-colored pants, and comfortable, flat shoes.

• Evening: Plain black dress shirt, long black dress pants, and black dress shoes (no heels).

Parking Reminder: 

Parking is available in the TEMS lots, along Howelville Road, at the Network Operations Center across from TEMS, and at Conestoga High School and the field area via Old Lancaster Road (weather permitting). Please note:

• Do not park in fire lanes—vehicles may be ticketed or towed. The fire lanes are now clearly marked with “No Parking” signs to allow for unobstructed access for emergency vehicles seven days a week, even when school is not in session.

• Old Lancaster Road parking requires a township permit.

• Carpooling is encouraged.

For more detailed information, please refer to the letter from Choral Director, Mrs Gyza.

Do you enjoy reading the TEMS PTO Blast Newsletter when it comes out? Ever thought about how it could be even better—or wanted to be part of making it happen? If you have basic computer skills and are looking for a flexible, at-home volunteer opportunity, we have the perfect role for you! We’re looking for someone to shadow our current Blast Editor with the goal of stepping into the role next school year. It’s a great way to get involved with the school on your own time, from the comfort of home.

Interested or have questions? We’d love to hear from you! Reach out to us at temsptoblast@gmail.com

Parents of 7^th graders in the fall of 2025:

PA school health law requires that all students MUST have the following vaccinations PRIOR to the first day of 7^th grade or risk exclusion:

• 1 dose of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap)
• 1 dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV)

If your student has NOT had these vaccinations but is not due for a well visit, please call your health care providers office ASAP & request a nurse visit specifically for immunizations. These appointments are typically quicker to schedule & are often at no added cost to you. Other options to obtain these vaccinations include the Chester County Health Department Immunization Clinic, many area Urgent Care locations, or clinics within pharmacies. Please call ahead to make sure the needed vaccine serum is available prior to going.

Additionally, a dental examination is also state required for 7^th grade. Dental examinations must be done within one year. Forms to be completed by your family dentist can be found on the TESD website under Student Health Services then loaded into the Power School parent portal under forms.

Parents of 6^th graders in the fall of 2025:

PA school health law states that children entering 6^th grade must have a physical examination completed within one year & on file in the nurse’s office. Please make appointments ASAP. If your student is age 11 or older, please request that MCV & Tdap vaccinations be given at that appointment. Forms to be completed by your health care practitioner can be found on the TESD website under Student Health Services.

All health information for students should be loaded to Power School via the parent portal. Look for the heading “Forms” on the left-hand side.  If you are unable to load your report into Power School, it can be sent via email to coaryl@tesd.net.

Thank you for your help in getting all required health information to the nurse in a timely fashion.

Join Us:

Conestoga Girls Ice Hockey Informational Meeting – May 8

Conestoga Girls Ice Hockey empowers girls in grades 8–12 to grow on and off the ice through teamwork, resilience, and sportsmanship. Focused on fun, positivity, and growth, we welcome players of all experience levels.

Prospective players and families are invited to join us for our 2025–26 planning meeting on May 8 at 6:30 PM in Room 142 at Conestoga. We look forward to seeing you there!

www.conestogagirlsicehockey.com | chsgirlsicehockey@gmail.com

Tredyffrin/Easttown Middle School PTO

801 Conestoga Road

Berwyn PA 19312