Raptor Visitor Management System Coming to T/E Schools

The T/E School District will begin using the Raptor Visitor Management System to enhance the entrance protocols already in place in our schools. The new visitor management system will provide a consistent method to monitor visitors and volunteers in our buildings while alerting school personnel to the presence of individuals who appear on the sex offender database. We anticipate that the Raptor Visitor Management System will be functional in our schools beginning the week of November 7, 2022. 

What to Expect When Visiting T/E Schools

• You will be asked to present a government-issued ID, such as a driver’s license, when entering our schools. 
• Once cleared, you will receive a printed badge with your name, photo, date and reason for your visit. The badge must be worn at all times when in the school. When leaving, you will turn in your badge to the attendant to check out. 
• After the first registration, you will not need to have your ID scanned for subsequent visits to the school. The attendant will find your name in the system and use the record of your previously-scanned ID to sign you in and print a current badge. 

For additional information and FAQs on the Raptor Visitor Management System, visit the T/E School District website at www.tesd.net/raptor.

Live Streaming of Regular School Board Meetings

The T/E School Board will began live-streaming regular School Board meetings with the October 25, 2022 meeting. The meetings will begin at 7:30 PM. Visit the T/E School District website for dates of upcoming regular School Board meetings.

A video recording of each regular Board meeting will continue to be available on the T/E School District website following the meeting. At its discretion, the Board may discontinue video recording or live-streaming due to technical issues, personnel availability or other circumstances that disrupt or impede the meeting.

How do I access the live meetings?

• T/E School District YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/user/teschools 
• TETV on-line: www.tetv.net – click on TETV Live
• Comcast Channel 20
• Verizon Channel 14

How can I make a public comment during the meeting?

The School Board will continue to provide in-person public comment opportunities at all public Board meetings. Residents and taxpayers who wish to make a public comment may do so in person during the public comment periods at the meeting. Comments may also be shared with the Board via email at [email protected]; however, these comments will not be read aloud during Board meetings.

Message From The Food and Nutrition Services Department

Dear Parents/Guardians:

Many studies have shown an improvement in learning for students who eat breakfast and Pennsylvania has taken steps to ensure all students will have access to a meal.

On Friday, September 9, 2022, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Pennsylvania will make it possible for all schools participating in the School Breakfast Program (SBP) to provide free breakfast for all enrolled students during the 2022-23 school year, beginning with breakfast meals served Monday October 3, 2022. All TE students have been eligible to receive a free breakfast meal effective 10/3/22. Students must select a reimbursable school breakfast per the SBP meal pattern requirements. Second meals and a la carte purchases will be charged normal ala carte prices. 

Please use the following link to help understand what your child must take for their breakfast to qualify as a breakfastmeal https://www.tesd.net/Page/7498. Our cashiers will continue to encourage students to select a meal to ensure they receive a well-rounded breakfast.

Respectfully,

Dave Preston

Food and Nutrition Supervisor

AP Exams Late Registration 

Students can still register for an AP Exam by logging into Total Registration. We have entered the late registration window. Students will be charged a $40 late fee/exam.

The deadline to cancel an AP exam and receive a full refund is Friday, November 11^th. You must log into Total Registration at https://user.totalregistration.net/AP/390295 to cancel an exam. Exams cancelled after November 11^th will incur a $40 cancellation fee/exam.

Please direct questions to Megan Smyth ([email protected]) in Student Services.

Attention Juniors & Parents! 

Please join us for College Admissions Evening on Thursday, November 10^th at 7pm in Conestoga’s auditorium. Learn the ins and outs of college admissions from one of the best, Mr. Jeremy Branch from Penn State University. During this session, he will discuss the college search, finding the right fit, funding a college education, and more. We look forward to seeing everyone there! 

Emergency Card, Registration Form and Media Consent Form

If you have not already done so please complete three forms virtually instead of on paper:

• Emergency Contact Form
• Registration Form
• Media Consent Form

All three of these forms are available to be completed on the PowerSchool parent portal https://powerschool.tesd.net. Once logged in, please click on "TESD Forms" on the left side of the site.

Athletic Update

Winter Sports will begin November 18th, the athletic office is now accepting paperwork. Please use the following link for all PIAA paperwork. Home / Overview (tesd.net). The state playoff games will begin next week. We will be using paperless tickets for the games. Information on HomeTown Ticketing is on the athletic website. Also, when dropping off and picking up students from practice or games, the police are asking parents not to park on Conestoga Road as it creates a safety concern. Please use the main lot for drop off and pick up. Congratulations to the girls tennis team for winning the state championship!

Class Parent Organizations & Class Meetings

Each class at Conestoga has a Parent Chairperson, and the parents meet monthly with Administrators and Counselors to get updates on what is happening at school. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet other parents, get information and have your questions answered. 

Class of 2026

Chairperson: Tricia Jennings, [email protected]

First Meeting Date: Tuesday, November 1st, 10:00am

Link to Meeting: Click here to join the meeting

Class of 2025

Chairperson: Deb Delaney, [email protected]

First Meeting Date: Thursday, November 10th, 10:00 am

Link to Meeting: Click here to join the meeting

Class of 2024

Chairperson: Diane Pancoast, [email protected]

First Meeting Date: Tuesday, November 15th, 10:00 am

Link to Meeting: Click here to join the meeting

Class of 2023

Chairperson: Stacey Pellegrini, [email protected]

First Meeting Date: Thursday, November 17th, 10:00am

Link to Meeting: Click here to join the meeting

CONESTOGA 2022-2023 PARENT DIRECTORY

The Conestoga Directory is now available online!

 To access the directory, you must register,

sign-in and confirm your contact information.

The CHS Directory is ‘opt-out’, so your information is included in the directory unless you indicate that you don’t want it to be. You should log in with your email address and confirm your Family Information. Once you’ve done that, you will choose Directory and Publish Preferences, where you can determine what information, you’d like others to see and what you don’t want shared.

Here is the link to register and access the directory: https://conestogahs.membershiptoolkit.com

Information in the CHS Directory is safe and secure and will not be shared or sold to third parties by the School District or by Membership Toolkit. Each person using the Directory must agree to a Privacy Statement.

We offer the directory at no cost to parents. And don’t forget, you can download the CHS Directory App (from the Membership Toolkit website) so the information is easily available on your devices. 

Traffic Safety Reminders

• In agreement with the township, the New Lower North Parking Lot is not to be used as a Drop Off in the morning or a Pick-Up in the afternoons. We ask our parents to please plan accordingly when dropping off and picking up your child.
• DROP OFF – Parents may drop off in the front of the building using two lanes. The bus circle is available beginning at 7:40AM as an additional drop-off location.
• PICK UP - Parents may pick up in the front of the building using two lanes. The bus circle is available at 3:00PM for parents to pick up students.
• Please DO NOT use the Main Lot for drop-off and pick-up as it creates more congestion for our student drivers.
• Drive slowly and carefully on school drop off areas and nearby roads.
• Obey all traffic flow patterns and rules of the road DO NOT MAKE ILLEGAL U-TURNS
• Please be respectful of our neighbors. DO NOT use driveways as a turn around.
• The Timothy School should not be used as a drop-off/pick-up location.
• When dropping off and picking up students, please pull all the way up allowing traffic to flow.
• Discuss pedestrian safety with your kids (use crosswalks/sidewalks, look both ways, don't "walk and text," etc).

QUICK LINKS

• Student Services Department
• Conestoga High School website
• Admin and Counselor Assignment 2022-23
• A Note From The Attendance Office