We hope your year is off to a great start! Join us for the first PTO meeting of 2026 on Thursday, January 16, at 9:30 AM at TEMS.

Our meetings provide a welcoming and informative space to stay connected with the TEMS community. Dr. Dilella, or another principal in his absence, will share updates on the latest school news. We encourage everyone to attend and look forward to seeing you there!

If you have questions or topics you'd like discussed, please email us at temspto@gmail.com. For those unable to join, we will post the approved meeting minutes on our website afterward.

In This Edition of the Blast

• Redistricting Committee Meeting
• Author Visit - 1/29
• CHS Course Selection for 8th Graders
• Community News

The next Ad Hoc Redistricting Committee Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 20 from 7:00 - 9:00 at T/E Administrative Offices.

A construction update on Bear Hill Elementary may be found here. 

We are thrilled to welcome TE graduate and middle-grade author Dana Kramaroff to TEMS for an all-school visit on January 29. Grades 5–8 will have its own dedicated assembly, during which Dana will share her journey to becoming a writer and discuss her novel, The Do More Club, and its central themes of kindness, identity, acceptance, and service to others.

The Do More Club follows Josh, a young Jewish boy navigating the aftermath of an antisemitic incident at his school. Rather than allowing fear and shame to silence him, Josh creates a “Do More” club to spread kindness and make a positive impact in his community.

During the assemblies, Kramaroff will encourage students to embrace their own differences while recognizing, respecting, and welcoming the differences of others. 

In coordination with the visit, Dana’s book The Do More Club will be available for purchase and signed by the author. All book orders will be distributed after the visit. The Do More Club ordering link information.

We can’t wait for the TEMS community to feel inspired and empowered to spread kindness!

This information was shared in via email on January 5.

8^th Grade students will soon begin the Conestoga Course Selection process for 9^th grade. There are several activities planned for students and parents to introduce and explain the course selection process. Listed below are the important dates and activities.

Friday, January 16 - Proposed date for distribution of Conestoga’s Program of Studies booklets during Homeroom.

Tuesday, January 20 - The TEMS music department will take 8^th grade musicians to the high school from 11:15 am to 12:45 pm for a “Meet & Greet” and introduction to Conestoga’s various musical opportunities.

Thursday, January 29 - Curriculum Night for 8^th grade parents from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at CHS. Participants will learn about the course selection process at CHS. Parents are encouraged to review the Program of Studies booklet and discuss course selection with students in advance of the evening program.

 Monday, February 9 - CHS teachers deliver presentations to 8^th grade students in the auditorium regarding course offerings, credit requirements, and other curricular information.

Special Areas:  8:35 am- 9:20 am (1st period)

Core:                1:35 pm-3:10 pm (7^th & 8^th periods)

      **Students should have their Program of Studies booklet with them.

Monday, February 9 through Friday, February 13 - 8th grade teacher course recommendations will be entered into Power School.

Monday, February 9 through Friday, February 20 - Students/guardians will make course selections in Power School.

 Thursday, February 12 - 8th Grade Parent-CHS Counselor Meeting. CHS counselors meet with 8th grade parents for an informal presentation and Q&A session about the transition to CHS and all related events and deadlines. TEMS LGR @ 8:00 am.

Thursday, February 12 - CHS counselors visit 8^th grade students in the auditorium during periods 7 and 8. CHS counselors will review the Conestoga course selection process.

**Students should have their Program of Studies booklet with them.

Please reach out abellkr@tesd.net or call any time if you have any questions.