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Originally delivered on 5/11/2025 1:02 pm

SUBJECT: Yard Signs and Annual PTO Meeting

T/E Middle School

May 11th Newsletter

Cycle Day 4
Monday May 12th, 2025

As we start to wrap up another wonderful school year, we invite you to join us for an important event in our PTO community. The Annual TEMS PTO Meeting will be held this Thursday, May 15th, and we’d love to have you attend and take part in shaping the plans for the upcoming school year. 

In this edition of the blast:

  • Annual PTO Meeting and 2025-2026 Board Nominations
  • Student Safety Appeal
  • Spirit Wear Sale 
  • Course Selection and Middle School Schedule Update
  • Attention 8th Grade Parents
  • Nurse's Note
  • Community News
TEMS PTO Annual Meeting and 2025-2026 Nominations

We warmly invite you to join us for the last PTO meeting of the year 2024-2025, scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 15th. Please check in at the main office upon arrival. 

The TEMS PTO Nominating Committee has approved the following slate of candidates to serve in the open Executive Officer positions on the TEMS PTO for the 2025-26 school year: 

  • President: Deepti Singh
  • Executive Vice President: Susan Chronister
  • Secretary: OPEN
  • Treasurer: Kristi Phipps 
  • Assistant Treasurer: Ted Kim 
  • VP Communications: Tiffany Wolcott
  • VP School Services: Akhila Gautam
  • VP Fundraising: Kate Wang + Co VP (OPEN)

Write-in nominations of consenting candidates for any of the above roles may be submitted for the consideration of the PTO membership at the Annual Meeting. To submit a write-in candidate for consideration, please email, Ashley Force, at temspto@gmail.com by May 14th.  

All TEMS parents, guardians and staff are automatically members of the PTO and are invited to vote on the slate at this final PTO meeting of the school year (the Annual Meeting).

Morning Drop-Offs – Student Safety Appeal

We need your support to help keep all students safe during morning drop-off.

Recently, there have been several close calls with children being dropped off in the middle of Howellville and Cassatt Roads and then running across traffic. This is extremely dangerous—especially with limited visibility around moving vehicles and school buses.

Please use the designated drop-off area in the school parking lot, where staff and crossing guards can assist with a safe arrival. 

Here is a message from Dr DiLella shared earlier this week reiterating safety concern:

Morning Drop Off Reminde

 Parent & Guardians - Good morning! I wanted to quickly address two situations that have been occurring recently. In the Morning, several students are being dropped off in the middle of both Howellville and Cassatt Roads. I understand that traffic in the morning can be frustrating - these drop offs have resulted in students running across moving traffic which creates a significant safety concern. Please take your time and enter our parking lot where a student can be dropped off safely in front of the building. I would much rather a student be a few minutes late then risk an accident. 

 The Main Line Berwyn Apartments has contacted us due to several students riding electric and mechanical bikes through their parking lot. They wanted to remind us that the parking lot is private property, and students should not use their lot to access the adjoining neighborhoods. 

 Our transportation department has done a wonderful job with busing this year. I always encourage (if possible) to have your child utilize bus transportation. It is the safest and most efficient way to transport a student to school. 

 Thank you for your understanding

Spirit Wear Sale!

The Spirit Wear Sale kicked off on May 9th! Show your Bulldog pride with T-shirts, hoodies, and more. Don’t forget to grab gear for incoming fourth graders too!

Check out the catalog using this link, and click here to shop online. 

TEMS access code is ukjeFpJVtm 

The sale ends on May 22nd, and all orders will be shipped directly to your home!

Important information: 

·        Returns are accepted for damaged or defective merchandise only.

·        The delivery date is estimated to be 3-4 weeks after the closing date. The items will be delivered to the students/parents' home address.

 Questions? Please contact Ashley Force at ashleymforce@gmail.com

Course Selection and Middle School Schedule Update

Please see the letter below from the school regarding Course Selection Night. 

May 2025

Dear Parents/Guardians of Current 5, 6 and 7th Grade Students,

We have already begun planning for the 2025-2026 school year here at T/E Middle School! As you know, the middle school schedule and course selection process have changed. I am pleased to invite you to TEMS for an Evening Program on Monday, May 19 at 7:00 pm.  This program will take place at TEMS in our Auditorium. The presentation will provide an overview of the middle school schedule changes and different course opportunities for students to select from.

Monday, May 19             

Evening Program at T/E Middle School              7:00 pm

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 us at 610-240-1200 if you need assistance or have any questions. 

Sincerely,

Anthony DiLella              

Principal

Attention 8th Grade Parents!

Parents of 8th grade students, please review this section for key dates and upcoming events.

Yard Sign Order deadline is TOMORROW!

Celebrate your soon to be TEMS Graduate and order now. Signs are $15.00 each, and all proceeds will go toward making the 8th grade recognition ceremony a great experience for our graduates!

The deadline is Monday, May 12 at midnight.  Signs will be available to pick up at TEMS at the end of May We will contact you with further details and pick up time windows. Place your order using the link below:

https://tuttlemarketing.chipply.com/TEMS2025/

*Financial assistance is available.  Contact guidance counselor Mr. Robert Kirkby at KirkbyR@tesd.net for details. All inquiries will be kept confidential. 

Photo Memory Wall

As we approach the 8th Grade Recognition Ceremony, we need your help to create a ‘Photo Memory Wall’ for the kids in the school cafeteria.

The goal is to collect two pictures from all current 8th graders.  If you choose to participate, here is what is needed:

  • Please send in 1 baby picture and 1 current picture of your student by Friday, May 23, 2025.
  • Please submit a hard copy of each photo - 4” x 4” in size (please cut your photo to this dimension).

(Note: Pictures may need to be cropped to fit the display.)

Please write your students full name on the back of each picture.

All pictures are to be submitted to the school office in an envelope marked Attn: 8th Grade Memory Wall.

*If you would like your picture back at the end of the school year, please remove it from the bulletin board in the cafeteria on the last day of school, or you may come in the week of June 16, 2025

8th Grade Parent Move Up Meeting

Please note that, according to the CHS calendar, the 8th Grade Parent Move-Up Meeting will take place on May 28 at 7:00 PM in the CHS Auditorium. Eighth-grade parents should have received an email directly from CHS with additional details. 

CHS Fall Sports Meeting 

The Fall Sports meeting will be held on May 21st at 6:00PM (virtual).  You can access the link to the Fall Sports Meeting by going to CHS Athletic Website  Home / Overview


Conestoga Crew Club

May 15 – During 8th grade activity period, Conestoga Crew Club will visit TEMS to share info about the Learn-to-Row Summer Program and give students a chance to explore rowing before the spring season.

TEMPO Parent Meeting
Join the T/E Music Parents Organization on Tuesday, May 13 at 7:00 PM at CHS. Follow their Facebook page for updates.

Marching Band Pre-Season Rehearsals
Current members will have pre-season rehearsals on:

  • Monday, May 12, 6–8 PM

  • Wednesday, May 21, 6–8 PM

Attendance at both is optional for 8th graders. This is just an FYI in case you want to get a sense of what it would be like to join the band (including the color guard).

Nurses Note

If you sent any medication in for your student this year, medication pickup will be June 9th through June 12th. Any medications remaining after June 13th will be disposed of as per school district policy. Please set an alarm or reminder in your phone to come get your student’s meds.

Friendly reminders:

Parents of 7th 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 7th 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 7th 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 6th graders in the fall of 2025:

PA school health law states that children entering 6th 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.

Upcoming Events
Monday, May 12
Keystone Exams Testing Window
6:00p TMES- Reading Olympics Competition
Tuesday, May 13
Keystone Exams Testing Window
9:30a TEMS- Gr. 5/6 Spring Concert Assembly
7:00p TEMS- Gr. 5/6 Spring Concert
Wednesday, May 14
Keystone Exams Testing Window
Thursday, May 15
Keystone Exams Testing Window
9:30a TEMS- PTO Meeting
Community News

From May 1 to May 21, T&E Care is running its annual School Supply Drive, and we need your support to make it a success! Instead of collecting physical supplies, we're once again asking families, businesses, and community organizations to contribute financial donations.

Your donation — no matter the amount — will go directly toward purchasing exactly what our local students need to prepare for the year ahead. This approach allows us to buy in bulk, reduce waste, and ensure every student receives consistent, high-quality supplies.

Please visit https://www.tecare.org/events/school-supply-drive/ for more information.

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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