Our Next PTO Meeting
TBD
Would you like to get involved?
Click
here
for our volunteer form!
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I'm A Bulldog Campaign
Please help us reach our Goal!
Thank you for your Support!
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Visit our
Cultural Arts
Page to see what is coming next!
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Attention Parents!
Are you looking for a way to volunteer at school and interact with the kids? Join the School Store staff!
Only a 2 hour commitment, once a month.
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School Sports Information
If you have a question about weather cancellations, call
the Athletic Hotline
610.240.1250
for daily schedules & updates!
Click here for School sports schedules
Visit the TEMS Athletics website
here
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Are you a frequent Amazon shopper?
Please consider shopping with Amazon thru the TEMS PTO website when doing your shopping. Each purchase can earn the PTO a percentage back!
Yes, it is that easy!
**friendly reminder you'll need to click through the link each & every time you shop and items will need to be placed in the cart after you click on the link.
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Parents are a very important part of many activities at T/E Middle School. To sign up, complete the Volunteer Form online or download and print the volunteer form and return it to the School Office.
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Visit the
to learn of what's happening around the Tredyffrin & Easttown Townships
Disclaimer: TEMS
PTO
is not responsible for the activities or events of outside organizations. Local 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
temspto@gmail.com
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Great News!!!!!! TEMS Spirit Wear goes on sale tomorrow 5/25 and runs through 6/12. Items will be shipped directly to your homes!
Click
here to shop. Store Opens tomorrow 5/25
Access Code required: wjoEohktLu
- For all decorated items, returns are accepted for damaged or defective merchandise only.
- For non-decorated items, there is a $20 fee for exchanging sizes after delivery.
-The delivery date is estimated as 3-4 weeks after the closing date. The items will be delivered to the students/parents' home address.
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T/E Middle School
2020 Summer Reading List
Main Point Books in Wayne, PA. has all of the books available and will provide curbside pick up from the store. Additionally, Main Point Books will be donating a portion of the purchases made through the store back to TEMS.
Click here to go to their website.
The upcoming 5th graders will be reading Wishtree by Katherine Applegate.
The list of books for the upcoming 6th - 8th graders is:
- Aronson, Marc Rising Water The Story of the Thai Cave Rescue
- Boyce, Jo Ann Allen and Debbie Levy This Promise of Change
- Cole, Frank L. Potion Masters: The Eternity Elixir
- Craft, Jerry New Kid
- Cruz, Marie Miranda Everlasting Nora
- Draper, Sharon Blended
- Gemeinhart, Dan The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise
- Greenwald, Tommy Game Changer
- Hiranadani, Veera Night Diary
- Morris, Chad; Brown, Shelly Squint
- Oh, Ellen Spirit Hunters
- Rhodes, Jewell Parker Ghost Boys
- Terry, Ellie Forget Me Not
- Yang, Kelly Front Desk
The 6th- 8th Grade students are expected to read one book from this list and then another book of their choice.
Happy Reading!
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The TEMS PTO Needs YOU...
Many thanks to everyone who expressed interest in the open PTO positions for the 2020-2021 school year.
This is a wonderful opportunity to become involved at TEMS and there is something to fit everyone's schedule. Please consider volunteering your time and talents. Below is a list of the current open positions for next year.
To learn more about all of the PTO committees, please click here.
Open Positions for the 2020-21 School Year:
- Executive Vice President
- VP of FundRaising
- Parent Social Chair
If you have any question or if you would like to volunteer, please contact Tracy Viola @ Tracyo57@comcast.net or Kate
Miller
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Need to Register a Student for Next School Year? We are Open for Virtual Registration!
We are currently registering students in all grades and are working on scheduling, staffing and
planning for the 2020-2021 school year. If you know you will be registering a child for next year, we encourage you to begin the registration process soon. Please consider sharing this information with other families who may be thinking about registering a child.
Parents will need to provide:
- Proof of student's age
- Health and immunization record
- Two proofs of residency
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 For t
he TESD Home page and the May 6th Update Click here
For Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources: Distance Learning & Mental Health
Click
here
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Virtual Climate Action Lobby Day
June 16, 2020
Join us (virtually) for PA's largest lobby day for climate action!
On Tuesday, June 16th, PennEnvironment will bring to
gether hundreds of Pennsylvanians from across the state to hold over 100 video lobby meetings with state legislators and advocate for renewable energy. We'll schedule you for one or two of these 30-45 minute online meetings, which you can join from the comfort of your own home.
We're also planning a virtual rally and action stations for you to participate in throughout the day.
All you need to do is sign up, and we'll handle the rest.
When: Tuesday, June 16th. Meetings and activities throughout the day.
Where: Online-- participate from the comfort of your own home.
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Composting in Quarantine
QUESTION: Are you home more often recen
tly? Are you cooking a lot more? (Like,
endlessly cooking!?) Want to create less trash and make a positive impact whi
le cooking so much?
CONSIDER COMPOSTING!! WHY IS COMPOSTING SO IMPORTANT?
Did you know
that the average American person throws away 30 pounds of garbage a week? Approxim
ately 20% of that trash is organic waste that could be composted!
"So what", you ask?
Well, if the organic materials find their way into a landfill and attempt to break down naturally, they cannot. Instead they release methane gas, which is a greenhouse gas approximately 20 times more powerful that carbon dioxide. Yikes!
How does composting help this?
By composting, the organic material is breaking down naturally and can be applied back onto land, helping enhance soil quality, prevent erosion and increase water retention. Composting is a small choice with a BIG impact!
Ok, I'm interested.... What now?
There are awesome local services that will collect your compost, and are super easy to work with. Google "composting services near me"
or do it yourself by purchasing a composting bin online or from local stores.
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Note from the Nurse:
First, let me say that I miss seeing all of you, students & parents. I always joked around that I'd love just one day of no lines in the Nurse's office, but this is certainly NOT what I wanted!!! Now is a great time to email me those physical exam, dental exam, or immunization forms you have at home. My email is
coaryl@tesd.net.
Just a reminder:
Thus far, no PA state regulations have changed regarding immunizations, physical exam & dental exam requirements.
For Rising 5th Graders going into 6th Grade
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PA school health law states that children entering 6th grade must have physical examination completed & on file in the nurse's office. Please provide documentation to the nurse ASAP upon completion of the exam.
For Rising 6th Graders going into 7th Grade:
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, please call your health care providers office & 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, many area Urgent Care locations, or clinics within pharmacies. Call first & check to see that they have what you need.
Additionally, a dental examination is also state required for 7th grade. Forms to be completed by your family dentist can be found on the TESD website under Student Health Services (See below).
***All health-related forms that a parent/guardian may need for the first day of school are now available to print from the TEMS website:
- Go to TEMS website
- Click on For Parents tab
- Choose Student Health Services from the drop down
- Once on the Student Health Services page if you need forms for medications:
- On the left-hand side, choose medications at school
- Scroll to the very bottom of the page and you will see blue words with links to:
- Physician's order form for prescription OR over the counter meds
- Permission to self-carry form (to be signed by doctor, parent, student & school nurse)
- Emergency Plan- doctor's order form including Food Action Allergy Emergency Plan for those using Epi Pens.
- If you need forms for Physical (6th grade) or Dental (7th grade) Exams: Click Here
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Volunteers Needed for New Parent Welcoming Committee!
We are looking for volunteers to replace our graduating parents. We are especially in need of parents from Hillside and Devon. If you speak another language that is always helpful, too. Commitment is to be a point of contact for a new family (if paired with one) and help them join the T/E community. A welcome email or phone call once they have enrolled with a follow up a few weeks later is all we ask. We do have monthly coffees and have enjoyed many conversations at those meetings. Interested? Please email Maura Redmond (
MTMRedmond@gmail.com) or Magan Pilato (
maganpilato@yahoo.com) and we'll help you get started.
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Food it Forward -
T/E Community effort 
Thank you for your Support! We've reached $65,000 in donations!
Let's keep it going!
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