We are always looking for parent volunteers to help with various PTO events throughout the year. Please visit our website for volunteering opportunities and if you can help please don't forget to complete the Volunteer Form online. For more information on volunteering and any clearances needed please check the volunteers guidelines. 

We will have some opportunities coming up soon, so definitely watch this space and the TEMS PTO website for updates. Your continued support is much appreciated! If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us at temspto@gmail.com

Check out the pictures of our back to school supply & spirit wear sale, and the Welcome Back Breakfast for school staff.

We'd love to see you at our first PTO Welcome Committee Coffee — a great opportunity to mingle with fellow newcomers and our friendly Welcoming Committee members. Come and learn tips from veteran parents or simply drop in to connect with other new families. The first gathering is set for Friday, August 29 from 9:30 - 11:30 at the Gateway Panera. It’s a casual drop-in, all are welcome to stop by anytime during that window to connect with veteran parents and other new parents. Got questions? Feel free to reach out to our Welcoming Committee chair, Karen Zamperini (karenzamperini@gmail.com).

From the Nurse

 IMPORTANT 2025-2026 HEALTH INFORMATION

EMERGENCY MEDICAL INFORMATION CARD

***Please complete the Emergency medical card in Power School ASAP!***

STATE-MANDATED HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

• All 7^th graders must have Tdap & MCV vaccines PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY OF SEVENTH GRADE. Please ensure that you have submitted a recent vaccine record to Power School or Leigh Ann Coary CSN at coaryl@tesd.net to avoid risk of exclusion. 
• Additionally, all 7^th graders must have a dental exam on file within the last rolling year. Please contact Mrs. Coary if you have any barriers to getting a dental exam. 
• All 6^th graders must have a physical exam with updated immunization record within the last rolling year on file. Please contact Mrs. Coary if you have any barriers to obtaining a physical exam. 

HEALTH SCREENINGS    

• All grades have vision testing, height & weight screened in September
• 7^th graders and new students also have hearing testing done
• Health screenings will be on September 3 & 4
•  Scoliosis screening in grades 6 and 7 in the spring for those who have not had a physical exam or PIAA physical in this school year
• Please remind your children to wear any needed contact lenses or bring their eyeglasses on the day of the testing.  

Please make sure your student has breakfast every AM or a snack they can throw in their backpack like a granola bar or muffin. These kids are growing like crazy during their Middle School years. The biggest complaints we see in the health office are headaches, stomachache or hunger and all 3 of these things usually resolve after water & a snack. They cannot learn if distracted by any of these complaints. 

Please visit our updated Student Health Services page on the district website for forms or other information about when you should keep your kids home form school. Mrs. Lara Napoli & I are easily reachable by phone or email and love working in collaboration with you to keep your students healthy and in school.

Welcome Back!

Leigh Ann Coary CSN

Health Screenings will be held on Sept 3rd & 4th for all TEMS students. 5th & 6th Grade Health Screenings are on Wednesday, Sept. 3rd and 7th & 8th Grade Health Screenings are on Thursday, Sept. 4th. We need parent volunteers to help run the event (i.e. check height, weight, record results, etc.). Full directions will be provided at the event.

Each day we will have 2 shifts of volunteers. (First shift 8:20-10:00am, Second shift 10:00-11:30am). First shift needs to report to the TEMS library by 8:20am as the screenings start at 8:30am.

All volunteers are required to check in at the main office to get a visitor badge prior to reporting for their shift. Volunteer clearances are NOT required for this event.

Thank you for offering your time so that the PTO can support the amazing TEMS nurses! Click on the link below to sign up. 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A45A8AB2AA3FB6-57870930-tems