Our Next PTO Meeting is
May 01, 2019
at 9 a.m.
Would you like to get involved?
Click
here
for our volunteer form!
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Please help us reach our fundraising goal for the I'm A Bulldog! Campaign by
today!
Thank you for supporting the
TEMS PTO!
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Brought to you by your
TEMS PTO
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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Keep sending in those
Box Tops!
So far this year, TEMS has earned
$119.50
The Collection box is located in the front office.
Keep on Clippin'!
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Visit the
to learn of what's happening around the Tredyffrin & Easttown Townships
PIONEER
Basketball Camp
June 24- 28th
at Conestoga HS
Girls Who Code
Tredyffrin Library
March 23rd, 11:30
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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The TEMS PTO Needs YOU...
Many thanks to everyone for all of your interest in the open PTO positions for the 2019-20 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 2019-2020 School Year:
-Executive Vice President
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World Foods Day
As part of our ongoing work to learn about world cultures, we are planning World Foods Day on Tuesday, April 9
th.
We are searching for volunteers! Can your family purchase something or prepare a recipe that our students can learn about and try samples of on World Foods Day? If so, we would love for you to participate. We do require a list of ingredients and a short description of the food. You can drop it off Tuesday morning in our main office, or bring it in and volunteer to help at one of our tables during the event (11:10 am - 12:55 pm). During their Activity Period, students will be able to view the cuisine that is brought in, learn about foods from around the world, and try some samples! Foods from all cultures are welcomed. If you are able to contribute, please contact Dr. Phillips at
PhillipsAndy@tesd.net
. We appreciate your support!
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PSSA testing to begin when we return from spring break
This week will begin sharing testing information and room assignments for the upcoming PSSAs. As a reminder, students in grades 5-8 will be participating in PSSA testing the week we return from spring break. ELA 4/23-4/25, Math 4/29-4/30, Science (8
th Gr Only) 5/1-5/2.
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Attention 8th Grade Parents
We are busy preparing for the 8th Grade Recognition Ceremony and need your help to create a
Photo Memory Wall for the kids in the school cafeteria. We are collecting pictures from all current 8th graders.
**Please send in 1 baby picture and 1 current picture of your student by Friday, May 24, 2019.
- Please submit a hard copy of each photo - 2x3" in size.
- Note: We might need to crop the picture to fit the display.
- Please write Full Name & Home Room Number on the back of each picture
- All pictures are to be submitted to the school office in an envelope marked: 8th Grade Memory Wall
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8th Grade Recognition Committee
8th Grade Recognition Committee Meeting (Graduation)
April 24, Wednesday @ 9:00 a.m.
Starbucks at Gateway Shopping Center
Looking for 7th and 8th Grade parents to volunteer for decorating, parents reception, student breakfast, etc.
Contact Kerry Sophocles at kerrysophocles@gmail.com for questions.
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School Start Times Update - Survey Results
The District is evaluating whether or not to make a change to school start times for the 2019-2020 school year. During the month of March, the District carried out a survey to obtain feedback from current T/E parents, middle/high school students and staff members on the 2019-2020 school start time option listed below. The District received over 7,000 responses to the survey.
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Welcome
to the
GREEN
CORNER
TEMS is Celebrating Earth Day with a Waste Free Lunch Day - Monday, April 22nd
Goal: to Reduce the amount of trash produced
How: by using a reusable lunchbox, reusable sandwich & snack bags, reusable water bottle, reusable utensils & cloth napkin
Recycle: all bottles, cans & plastics
Why: to Reduce the need for Landfills, conserve natural resources, prevent pollution, save energy
Did you know that a person creates an average of 4.5 lbs of trash per day?
For more information ....
Earth Day Event: Shredding & Recycling
When: Friday, April 26th, 2019 from 2:30 - 5:00pm
Where: Devon Elementary School (rain or shine)
What: Shredding by DocuVault, Recycle used Batteries, Crayons/Markers, Brita/PUR Water Filters, Light Bulbs (any type), Printer Cartridges, Shoes, and SMALL TOYS!! (Clean, lightly used, nothing that goes in the mouth)
Green' tips & recycling guidelines will be available at our information table
'Reusable' merchandise will be available for sale
Hosted by: DES & TEMS Green Initiatives
for more information see the attached Flyer
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Electronics Recycling Event -
Anything with a Plug
May 11, 2019 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Wilson Farm Park
500 Lee Rd, Chesterbrook
Tredyffrin and Easttown Townships are proud to offer local residents the opportunity to responsibly recycle obsolete electronics and small appliances. This service is available to all surrounding residents and small business with fewer than 50 employees. Electronics will be recycled by eForce Compliance, All Data Media Will Be Destroyed or Wiped as part of the disposal! Certain items may require payment of a disposal fee. No Smoke Detectors or Large Appliances will be accepted. For Questions, please call 215.964.6665. Accepted Items: Televisions ($30), Computer Monitors ($30), Computers, Laptops, Peripherals, Keyboards, Computer Mice, Printers, Fax Machines, Typewriters, Small Appliances ($10), Air Conditioners ($10), Dehumidifiers ($10), Dorm, Refrigerators ($10), Microwaves ($10), Telephones, Cell Phones, Cameras, Calculators, Console/Projection Television ($100)
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please contact Heather Hill at 610-640-3805 or send her an e-mail at globularclusters@yahoo.com
For more on recycling visit TEMS Green Initiative link.
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7/8 Spring Sports Information
All paperwork
must be on file in the Athletic Office
before students may participate or tryout. Forms are available on the TEMS website at
https://www.tesd.net/Page/8554 or in the Main Office. Students who have already participated in sports for the 2018-2019 school year need only complete a re-certification form (section 7). If they have not already participated this school year, sections 1-6 need to be completed along with the
"Assumption of Risk, Student Accident & Injury" form. Please contact Mrs. Morris at 610-240-1229 or Mrs. Sarvas at 610-240-1204 with any questions.
Please
click here for spring sports coaches information.
GO BULLDOGS!
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IMPORTANT Information from the School Nurse:
- Third & FINAL notices were mailed home for 6th grade physical exams and also for 7th grade dental exams. It is a Pennsylvania School Health Law that record of these exams be kept on file for each student. Please schedule these exams with your private health care provider or dentist ASAP & submit the documentation to the school nurse once completed. If a student is unable to have a physical or dental exam, please complete the permission slip enclosed in the mailing to request that a physical or dental exam be completed by the school doctor or dentist. If you have any questions, please contact Leigh Ann Coary RN via email at coaryl@tesd.net or phone at 610-2401-1210.
- The Lions Club of Berwyn & Paoli collects eye glasses & sun glasses to reuse the frames. If you have any eye glasses lying around the house with outdated lenses, please send them into school & the nurse will get them to the Lion's Club.
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Important Dates at TEMS...
04/15 -
SPRING BREAK! -
04/19
04/22 - Classes Resume
04/22
- WASTE FREE LUNCH DAY
04/23 - PSSA's Begin
DISTRICT WIDE CALENDAR
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