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Originally delivered on 5/3/2026 1:01 pm

SUBJECT: Hello May!

T/E Middle School
May 3, 2026
Monday, May 4, 2026
Cycle Day 5
In This Edition of the Blast:
  • Yard Signs for 8th Graders
  • TEMS Spiritwear Sale
  • 5th & 6th Grade Social
  • Handel's Fundraiser - 5/13
  • Conestoga Spiritwear
  • A Note from the Nurse
  • Community News
8th Grade Yard Signs

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

TEMS Spirit Wear Sale

The Spring Spirit Wear Sale kicked off on Apr 24! Show your Bulldog pride with T-shirts, hoodies, and more. Don’t forget to grab gear for incoming fifth graders too!

Click here to shop online! 

TEMS access code is : RmzFvJvwkj

The sale ends on May 8th, and all orders will be shipped directly to your home!

Important information: 

·        Returns are accepted for damaged or defective merchandise only.

·        The delivery date is estimated to be 3-4 weeks after the closing date. The items will be delivered to the students/parents' home address.

Questions? Please contact Ashley Bushnell at walkerash@gmail.com

TE/VF Middle School Grad Gifts/Stoga Spring Pop Up

Conestoga Student Council welcomes the Class of 2030 and has created a special pop up for ALL Stoga students including TE and VF Middle School 8th grade classes! All orders will be delivered prior to 6/10 to gift to students! 

Order Here!

STORE CLOSES ON THURSDAY 5/7 at midnight

Please reach out to Regan@crushoncreative.com with any questions. 

A Note from the Nurse

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


Upcoming Events
Monday, May 4
Teacher Appreciation Week
PSSA Testing Window, Math, Science & Makeups, Grades 3-8
Tuesday, May 5
Teacher Appreciation Week
PSSA Testing Window, Math, Science & Makeups, Grades 3-8
Wednesday, May 6
Teacher Appreciation Week
PSSA Testing Window, Math, Science & Makeups, Grades 3-8
Thursday, May 7
Teacher Appreciation Week
PSSA Testing Window, Math, Science & Makeups, Grades 3-8
9:30a TEMS- Gr. 7/8 Spring Concert Assembly
9:30a Devon Elementary Rising 5th Grade Visit
7:00p TEMS- Gr. 7/8 Spring Concert
Community News

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