• PSSA Testing - Chargers Needed
• PTO 2026 - 2027 Preparations
• Spiritwear Sale
• A Note from the Nurse
• Yard Signs for 8th Graders
• Community News

In preparation for PSSA testing, please remind your student to bring their laptop and charger to school on Monday. As we did last year, students will leave their laptops at school during the PSSA testing.

Students must bring their own chargers and will leave their laptops charging in their homeroom nightly . We will continue this process on Mon 4/27, Tues 4/28, and Wed 4/29 (Grades 6 & 7) and Mon 4/27, Tues 4/28, Wed 4/29, Thurs 4/30, and Fri 5/1 (Grades 5 & 8). 

Thank you for your help reminding students to bring their laptop and charger to school on Monday.

Thanks to everyone for joining us at the PTO Meet & Greet on April 16!  It was wonderful meeting new parents, and we look forward to volunteering alongside you in the future!

Per the TEMS PTO By-Laws, the TEMS PTO has formed a Nominating Committee to build the slate of 2026-2027 Executive Officers.  The vote for Officers will be held at the PTO meeting on May 21.  The Nominating Committee includes members of the current Executive Committee and one PTO member.  If you are interested in joining the Nominating Committee, please contact Executive Vice President Susan Chronister at temspto@gmail.com by April 30.

 The Nominating Committee is seeking nominations for open 2026-2027 Executive Officer positions.  There are several Executive Officer positions that complete their term at the end of the 2026-2027 year.  These include:

• Executive Vice President (1 year term, which then leads into President the 2nd year)
• VP Fundraising (2 year term and can be shared between 2 individual)

If you are interested in nominating yourself or someone else for one of these Officer positions or if you have questions as to what these roles entail, please contact Executive Vice President  Susan Chronister at temspto@gmail.com by May 20. 

Friendly reminders:

For any medication (daily, inhalers, epi pens, as needed, etc..) you brought in for your student this year, medication pickup will be June 9 through June 12. Any medications remaining after June 12th will be disposed of as per school district policy. Please set an alarm or reminder in your phone to come get your student’s meds. 

Parents of 7th graders in the fall of 2026:

PA school health law requires that all students MUST have the following vaccinations PRIOR to the first day of 7th grade or risk exclusion:

• 1 dose of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap)
• 1 dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV) 

If your student has NOT had these vaccinations but is not due for a well visit over the summer, please call your health care providers office ASAP & request a nurse visit specifically for immunizations. These appointments are typically quicker to schedule & are often at no added cost to you. Other options to obtain these vaccinations include the Chester County Health Department Immunization Clinic, many area Urgent Care locations, or clinics within pharmacies. Please call ahead to make sure the needed vaccine serum is available prior to going.

Additionally, a dental examination is also state required for 7th grade. Dental examinations must be done within one year. Forms to be completed by your family dentist can be found on the TESD website under Student Health Services then loaded into the Power School parent portal under forms. Please see information below about the Children's Dental Clinic should you need a provider.

Parents of 6th graders in the fall of 2026:

PA school health law states that children entering 6th grade must have a physical examination completed within one year & on file in the nurse’s office. Please make appointments ASAP. If your student is age 11 or older, please request that MCV & Tdap vaccinations be given at that appointment. Forms to be completed by your health care practitioner can be found on the TESD website under Student Health Services.

 All health information for students should be loaded to Power School via the parent portal. Look for the heading “Forms” on the left-hand side.  If you are unable to load your report into Power School, it can be sent via email to coaryl@tesd.net. I will be checking my email throughout the summer.

Thank you for your help in getting all the required health information to the nurse in a timely fashion.

Thanks-

Leigh Ann

Dear Grade 8 Parents,

What better way to celebrate our students’ upcoming milestone than with a stylish bulldog yard sign?.  This year’s custom design is sure to bring adulation to their accomplishments. We have a very limited number of signs for purchase this year, don’t get left out of the hullabaloo and reserve and purchase your yard sign today!

https://bit.ly/TEMSgradsign 

Questions? Reach out to the 2026 Recognition chair at awollick@gmail.com