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Originally delivered on 12/14/2025 1:01 pm

SUBJECT: Toy Drive - This Week!

T/E Middle School
December 14, 2025 Newsletter
Cycle Day 6
Monday, December 15, 2025
In This Edition of the Blast:
  • Stock the Pantry - Thank you!
  • TEMS Toy Drive - starts Monday
  • Book Swap - This week!
  • TEMS Food Drive - ends Tuesday
  • PTO Movie Ticket Fundraiser
  • Community News
Stock the Pantry - Thank you!

Many thanks for all the generous donations towards stocking the lounge during conferences.  Your contributions were greatly appreciated!

2025 TEMS Book Swap

Calling all Bulldogs! We’re wrapping up our Book Swap collection on Tuesday, December 16, so please send in your gently used middle school– and young adult–level books before then. Drop books in the collection bins at the front or back school entrances

Parent Volunteers Needed
We’d love help sorting books and assisting students during browsing days. Sign up here.

Students will get to “shop” for free books during our Book Swap browsing days on Wednesday, December 17 and Thursday, December 18.

Thank you for supporting the TEMS Book Swap! Questions? Contact Jess Melniczak at jmelniczak@gmail.com or Kerry Reed at kerrymcnabbreed@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
Wednesday, December 17
PTO Book Swap
Thursday, December 18
PTO Book Swap
Wednesday, December 24
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Thursday, December 25
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Friday, December 26
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Monday, December 29
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Tuesday, December 30
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Wednesday, December 31
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Thursday, January 1
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Community News
A marked collection bin is in front of the Easttown Township Building.
Click or scan to register.
Conestoga Crew – Tryout & Land Training Information

Interested in joining one of the top high school crew programs in the country?
Conestoga Crew is holding its winter Tryout and Land Training in January. No prior rowing experience is required.

Key Dates:

  • Jan 6–Jan 22: Tryouts and land training

  • Jan 22: Announcement of team selection

  • Jan 24–25: Retreat weekend

  • Jan 26–Feb 13: Team land training

Location:
@ Conestoga Teamer Field

Many Stoga Crew alumni have gone on to row at top colleges across the country. Students looking for a supportive team environment, strong conditioning, and a great community are encouraged to participate.

Register today: https://icrew.club/smurl?t=crp&id=3959 Only $200 (Tryout Period)

Contact info@conestogacrew.org with questions. 

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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