• Mod Fundraiser - thank you!
• Parent Teacher Conferences
• Stock the Pantry
• School Store
• News from Student Council
• Michelle Knudsen Author Visit - 11/20
• 2024 - 2025 Yearbooks - available
• Movie Ticket Fundraiser
• Community News

Many thanks to the TEMS community for supporting the Mod Pizza fundraiser last week.  Together, we raised $380 for the TEMS PTO.  Your continued support is greatly appreciated!

The Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences at T/E Middle School are scheduled for Tuesday, November 25 (1:15 – 3:10 p.m.) and Monday, December 1 (12:00 – 7:35 p.m.), with 15-minute time slots. Teachers will reach out to schedule a conference if they feel one is needed. However, if a teacher has not requested a conference and you have specific concerns, parents may schedule a meeting with one “Core” teacher per child. 

The link to schedule conferences will be available through the PowerSchool Parent Portal in early November.

Please test your PowerSchool login before the scheduling window opens to confirm access. For assistance, contact familyhelpdesk@tesd.net if you encounter any login issues.

Click on the following Amazon Wishlist link to help the TEMS PTO stock the teachers' lounge with snacks and goodies for our awesome TEMS staff in advance of the fall conferences!! Feel free to order as much as you want… the items on the wishlist are just examples of things that are good for stocking the lounge.

Please plan to order in time for items to arrive by Monday, 11/24. We will deliver the treats to the teachers' lounge on Tuesday 11/25. Select "April Turoczi’s Wishlist Address" for delivery. Additionally, if you prefer to purchase items elsewhere, such as Costco etc., reach out directly to April Turoczi April.l.garrett@gmail.com to arrange drop off as we are not collecting items via school drop off. Thank you!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/N5OQ37EDDA3Y?ref_=wl_share

The TEMS School Store is open! The mobile cart will be in the cafeteria during 5^th and 6^th grade lunches on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The store is cash only, with items ranging from $0.25 to $5.00. Available products include fun school supplies and locker décor. Inventory will change over time as the store finds its rhythm.

The store relies on parent volunteers to operate from 11:45am to 1:00pm. Volunteers are responsible for setting up the cart, selling items, handling cash and restoring the cart. It’s a great opportunity to volunteer at the school and help out the TEMS PTO! Volunteers must have TESD background clearances.

We are thrilled to announce that New York Times bestselling author Michelle Knudsen will visit the 5th and 6th Grade students on November 20th. 

By purchasing a book, you are helping the PTO to cover the cost of this author visit! Our goal is to sell 25 books to cover the cost of the assembly. Books are not only signed, but personalized, so it makes for a great keepsake!

Michelle will speak about her newest book, a middle grade fantasy novel Into the Wild Magic, which was just released in August 2025. Into the Wild Magic is about adolescence—navigating friendship and trust, owning your gifts, and becoming the hero of your own story.

Into the Wild Magic order information link. 

All orders placed by November 12 will be signed by the author and personalized. 

Good news! There are a limited number of the 2024-25 yearbooks available for purchase. Cost is $20. Contact Ms. Elpida Maragoudakis (maragoudakise@tesd.net) to order.