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Originally delivered on 2/15/2026 1:01 pm

SUBJECT: No School 2/16 & 2/17; PTO Meeting 2/19

T/E Middle School
February 15, 2026 Newsletter
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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
In This Edition of the Blast


  • Calendar Reminders
  • Spring Conference Scheduling
  • Bowling Social - Save the Date!
  • News from Student Council
  • Order a Yearbook
  • Community News
Calendar Reminders

Friendly reminder there is no school for students on Monday, February 16 and Tuesday, February 17. Please join us on Thursday, 2/19 at 9:30 for this month's PTO meeting.

Spring Conferences

Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, March 5th (1:25pm – 3:20pm) and Friday, March 6th (1:25pm – 3:20pm pm), in 15 minute intervals.  The conferences with teachers will be held in-person, with the option to request a virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams or phone if you prefer. Online conference scheduling will be available Wednesday, February 18th (beginning at 10:00 am) through Wednesday, February 25th (ending at 11:55 PM) via the PowerSchool Parent Portal.

The conference scheduling link, as well as your unique username and password for the scheduling system, can be found on the PowerSchool Parent Portal (https://powerschool.tesd.net/public) > Student Information Tab, just below the transportation information. Instructions for accessing the scheduling system can be found here: 

5th and 6th Grade Bowling Social

Friday, March 6, 1–2:30 p.m.

Devon Lanes

The TEMS PTO invites all 5th and 6th graders to a Bowling Social on Friday, March 6, 1 pm to 2:30 pm, at Devon Lanes! 

The $25 admission ticket includes bowling, pizza, water, and a snack.  This event is held on a regularly-scheduled half day for parent-teacher conferences, and it is a drop off event for students.  Tickets will be limited to only 144 students so everyone has an opportunity to bowl.  Tickets will be sold online starting February 16, and tickets will not be sold at the door. 

Volunteers are also needed to help serve pizza, check students in, supervise students, etc.
Want to help? Thanks! Click here to volunteer via the Signup Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C49ABAC28A2FE3-62333888-tems 

Stay tuned for more details about ticket sales! 

A Note from Student Council

Dear Parents, 

 As you may know, T/E Middle School Student Council is hosting the annual Student-Faculty Basketball Game, where eighth grade basketball players play against the faculty. This year, the game will be held on Friday, February 20th starting at 3:30 in the Large Gym.  To help with the fundraising, we need snacks/drinks to sell to the crowd at the game. This year our profits will go to TEMS students.  We plan to use the money towards our 8th grade gift to the school, bringing down the cost of the 8th grade Hershey Park trip and helping to fund some of the second semester student activities.                                      

Student Council is asking any parents/students who are interested, to please contribute drinks/snacks for the annual game. We’re looking for pre-packaged snacks such as TastyCakes, Frito Lay snack bags of chips, rice crispy treats, soft pretzels, etc.  

Due to food allergies and medical concerns, all donated food served must be commercially prepared with an ingredients label.  Also, please make sure that all contributions are NUT FREE-no peanuts, nuts or peanut oil!  For drinks, we would like juice boxes or mini-water bottles. All contributions should be dropped off in Room 224 any day up until the morning of February 20th.   

If you plan to donate, please fill out this form This will help us to plan on any additional food and/or drink purchases we need to make to be ready for the game. Thank you in advance for your contributions. 

 

 Sincerely,

TEMS Student Council

Yearbook Sale!

Don't miss out on this year's memories!  Yearbooks are $35.  The price goes up on 1/31/26, and the sale ends 2/27! Order today through this link, or click the flyer below. 

TREDYFFRIN EASTTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL BERWYN, PA - 2026 Yearbook | Jostens

Upcoming Events
Monday, February 16
No School
Tuesday, February 17
Staff inservice, no school for students
8:30a TEMS- Gr. 5/6 Band Fest
Thursday, February 19
9:30a TEMS- PTO Mtg
Friday, February 27
9:00a TEMS- Yearbook Order Deadline
Thursday, March 5
Half day for grades 1-8 only, no kindergarten (elementary/middle school conferences)
Friday, March 6
Half day for grades 1-8 only, no kindergarten (elementary/middle school conferences)
5th/6th Grade Bowling Social
Wednesday, March 18
10:00a TEMS- Musical Performance for Gr. 4
Community News
KAHOOTS VOLLEYBALL CLINICS

KAHOOTS VOLLEYBALL CLINICS-5th-8th Grade Girls 

SPOTS ARE FILLING UP FAST!  

The Conestoga High School Volleyball Team and Coaches are excited to offer KAHOOTS Volleyball Clinics for middle school girls who want to build skills, gain confidence, and have fun on the court! Whether you are brand new to volleyball or already have experience, these clinics are a great way to learn and grow.

WHAT TO EXPECT 
Skill Development: Learn and improve passing, setting, serving, and hitting
Teamwork: Build communication and collaboration skills
Fun Drills & Gameplay: Engaging drills, activities, and game play designed for all levels

 

CLINIC DETAILS 

Dates: April 6 – May 26  (Monday & Thursday)

Location: T/E Middle School Gyms: 801 Conestoga Rd, Berwyn, PA

Time:
5th/6th Grade: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
7th/8th Grade: 7:30 – 9:00 PM
Cost: $275
Includes a clinic T-shirt and a volleyball

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER 

For more information, visit:
https://conestogavolleyball.com/kahoots/

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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