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Originally delivered on 5/25/2025 1:01 pm

SUBJECT: Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

T/E Middle School

May 25th Newsletter

Cycle Day 1
Tuesday May 27th, 2025

We hope you are enjoying this long weekend with no school on Monday due to Memorial Day.

In this edition of the blast:

  • Spirit Wear Sale - Order deadline extended to 27th
  • Middle School Schedule - Course Selection
  • Interscholastic Sports
  • Nurses Note
  • Community News
Spirit Wear Sale!

The Spirit Wear Sale has been extended till Tuesday May 27th! 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 27th, 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

Middle School Schedule - Course Selection - Open!

Course Selection is now open in the PowerSchool Parent Portal - it will remain open until Tuesday, May 27 at 11:59PM. This is not a first come, first serve, please take your time! 

All associated materials are located - HERE.

A tutorial video on how to select courses is linked below - this is an interactive tutorial video that allows you to click through the process. Although the example is for rising 5th grade, it is the same process for all grades. 

Changes to recommended courses - if you would like to change a recommended course, please complete the electronic form linked HERE. For Course Selection - select the recommended course, changes to a recommended course will be completed at the conclusion of the course selection window. 

Specific questions about your child's courses can be directed to their counselor. 

8th Grade Parent Move Up Meeting

Reminder, 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. 

Interscholastic Sports

All current 6th and 7th grade students and families are invited to learn more about playing interscholastic sports at TEMS. Below is a link to a 4-minute video to share more about the opportunities at TEMS:

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For any 6th and 7th grade student who has not yet had an ImPACT baseline test in middle school, they are being offered after school in the cafeteria on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, June 3, 4 and 5. Students do not need to sign up in advance for this but they should try to make one of these afternoon sessions. Students should bring their laptop and charger to the cafeteria that afternoon. Please contact Mrs. Sarvas in the main office at 610-240-1204 or sarvasm@tesd.net if you have additional questions.

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 26
No School
Wednesday, May 28
1:15p TEMS- Devon Gr. 4 Visits TEMS
Thursday, June 5
9:00a TEMS- Gr. 5B to Phila. Zoo
Friday, June 6
9:00a TEMS- G. 7 to Arrowhead Day Camp
7:30p TEMS- Gr. 8 Dance @ CHS
Monday, June 9
8:00a TEMS- Gr. 8 to Hershey Park
9:00a TEMS- Gr. 5A to Phila. Zoo
Thursday, June 12
9:00a TEMS- Gr. 8 Recognition Program @ CHS Teamer Field
Community News

INCOMING 6th-9th Grade Boys & GIrls SIGN UP TODAY! 
Conestoga HS Volleyball Team and Coaches are excited to offer KAHOOTS volleyball SUMMER CAMP for middle school students looking to improve their skills and have some fun. Whether you’re just starting out or have some experience, these clinics are a great opportunity to learn and grow.

  • Dates: JULY 14th - July 18th (M-F) 
  • 9:00-12:00 & 1:00 - 4:00 @ TEMS
  • Fee $200

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER  

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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