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Originally delivered on 12/7/2025 1:02 pm

SUBJECT: December 7 Newsletter

T/E Middle School
December 7, 2025 Newsletter
Cycle Day 1
Monday, December 8, 2025
In This Edition of the Blast:
  • Winter Concerts
  • Book Swap - still collecting!
  • TEMS Food Drive
  • PTO Movie Ticket Fundraiser
  • Community News
Winter Concerts

7/8 Concert: December 9

5/6 Concert: December 11

Parents of participating students should have received an email from the ensemble director with details on attire, arrival times, and other important information. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s ensemble director directly.

Please be advised of the district’s parking guidelines detailed below for your reference.

The T/E School District, in cooperation with local police and fire companies, has established fire lanes at each of the district’s buildings. 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. Cars that are parked, stopped or standing in a designated fire lane may be ticketed by the police and/or towed by a private towing company, at the owner’s expense.

Parking will be available in the TEMS parking lots, along Howelville Road, and at the Network Operations Center building across the street from TEMS. Parking at Conestoga and in the field area (weather permitting) via Old Lancaster Road will also be available. Parking on Old Lancaster Road requires a permit from the township. 

We encourage families to consider carpooling!

The 2025 TEMS Book Swap collection is underway! We are calling all Bulldogs to gather your gently used middle school– and young adult–level books. You can drop off your books in bins at the front and back entrances of the school.

On December 17 & 18, students will have the opportunity to "shop" for books to take home and read during lunch and activity. There is no cost! This is a great chance to clean out your bookshelves and help our students discover new books to enjoy over winter break.

Drop-off ends: Tuesday, December 16
Book Swap browsing days: During lunch and activity on December 17 & 18

We need volunteers to help sort books on Tuesday, 12/16, and to supervise the Book Swap during lunch and activity periods on 12/17 and 12/18. If you are able to help, please sign up here: TEMS: Book Swap Volunteers!  or contact Kerry Reed at kerrymcnabbreed@gmail.com or Jess Melniczak at jmelniczak@gmail.com.

A Note from TEMS Student Council
PTO Regal Fundraiser

Planning a movie night? Support our Middle School PTO while enjoying a great deal—2 Regal vouchers for just $30

These never-expiring vouchers work at any Regal theater nationwide, online or in person. Perfect for the new releases like Wicked or Zootopia 2, or to save for the holiday break.

Order through the link and thanks for supporting our school!

Click here to purchase!
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, December 9
9:30a TEMS- Gr. 7/8 Winter Concert Assembly
7:00p TEMS- Gr. 7/8 Winter Concert
Wednesday, December 10
1:00p TEMS- Gr. 5/6 Winter Concert Dress Rehearsal
Thursday, December 11
9:30a TEMS- Gr. 5/6 Winter Concert Assembly
7:00p TEMS- Gr. 5/6 Winter Concert
Wednesday, December 17
PTO Book Swap
Thursday, December 18
PTO Book Swap
Wednesday, December 24
No School
Thursday, December 25
No School
Community News
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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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