TEMS PTO Blast
September 20, 2015
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M-F 11:10am-1pm

The school store has all your student's needs and more! 

School Store Shelf

School Supplies, SpiritWear,
Gym Uniforms, 
Car Magnets
& More!

The store is run by parent volunteers. If you have any questions about the store or would like to help out, contact Darcy McGroarty at

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Visit the
to learn of what's happening around the Tredyffrin & Easttown Townships

Free YMCA Membership for 7th Graders
link to flyer

9/19 Paoli Battlefield Day

10/4 Minding Your Mind
6pm Wayne Pres Church
"Just Talk About it"
Discussion on Stress, Anxiety Depression & Bullying
What's Happening Around the School...

Reminder...No SCHOOL this Wednesday, Sept 23, due to Yom Kippur. Also, Half Day this Friday, Sept 25, due to Pope visit. School will be dismissed at 11:40am.

Did you know?....
-Pinnacle-By now most parents should have been mailed a letter with their student's Pinnacle information and directions on how to access their student's grades and assignments. The Pinnacle link can be found on the left side bar on the TEMS website homepage.

-Clubs and Activities at TEMS-
Lots of wonderful things are happening at TEMS!  Check out the Clubs/Activities Page on our website for a list of clubs/activities and accompanying descriptions to see how your child can get involved. You can find this on TEMS website Homepage top tab "Activities." This list will be updated as other clubs begin at later times/seasons of the year.  Any additions to the list will be announced to students along with dates and times of any informational meetings. Link for more info.

H.E.R.O.-TEMS will continue its HERO (Honesty, Empathy, Respect, Open-Mindedness) program again this year. The program provides a structured approach to the prevention of bullying. If you have any questions about the program contact Mrs. Kim Morris or (610) 240-1229
For more info about the program link.

TEMS Fall Sports Update-Parent Meeting in the Large Gym on Tuesday, September 22 at 4:30pm
It's exciting to see the enthusiasm these athletes are bringing to our teams this fall. When picking up your athlete after practice, we understand that you are also enthusiastic about getting him/her home. To make our sports pick-up run as smoothly as possible and keep our parking lot safe for students, YOU can help with the following:
  • Consider carpooling with other families in your area
  • Pull into a parking spot in the lot to wait for your child
  • Do NOT block the bus lane or the entrance/exit to TEMS
  • Do NOT stop at the flagpole to wait for your child
  • Do NOT drive through the bus lane in front of the school
Your help with these items is greatly appreciated!  When people block the flow of traffic and a line of cars backs into the street, the buses carrying the athletes everyone is waiting for cannot get into TEMS.  Unfortunately, this creates a frustrating situation for everyone.  Thanks for being understanding and working cooperatively to make our daily sports pick-up run as smoothly as possible!
 
Fall Sports picture day is Tuesday, September 22. Picture forms were handed out during practice.

Music Department News- TEMusic
Please visit the TEMS Music Department Web Site! The site includes rehearsal and sectional calendars for all ensembles, important information and any letters or permission forms sent home for music department events. Also, be sure to register on the site's homepage. This will sign you up to receive e-mail notifications of any updates or important information from the music teachers. You can find the site on the TEMS website here.

Magazine Drive-
Our annual Magazine Drive will begin on Friday, September 18. This is run by the Student Council and is the only fundraiser that we do as a school that will go directly to the students of our school.  The money we raise will go towards supporting our clubs
(MathCounts, Knowledge Bowl, etc.), Scholarships towards field trips, and much more. Students will get information packets on Friday 9/18. Other important
dates for magazine drive:

9/25:  Collection Day #1
9/28:  Collection Day #2
10/5:  Final Collection Day

Order online! Students register for online ordering here.

Directory Orders extended until this Thurs!
Orders are now due this Thurs, Sept 24th.
Click here if Pay by PayPal. Or to if you would like to pay by check, click here to download form to send with check into school. Directories will be available in late Oct and delivered to your student. There will be an opportunity to buy the Directory in the School Store at this time. Quantities will be limited.
Any questions about the Directory please contact Nikki Blagden at nblagden@gmail.com or  Marianne Marquet at 

ATTENTION Parents:
If you pre-paid for gym uniform shorts at the Back to School Sale, they are now available for pick-up at the school store during your student's lunch or activity.

Important Dates...Calendar
9/22  Team Fall Sports Picture Day
9/22 Fall Sports Parent Mtg Large Gym 4:30pm
9/23  NO SCHOOL Yom Kippur
9/24 Directory Orders DUE
9/25 Half Day-Early Dismissal due to Pope visit
9/25 #1 Magazine Collection Day
9/28 2-Hour Delay due to Pope visit
9/28 #2 Magazine Collection Day
9/29  Picture Day
10/5-10/9 ERB Testing
10/5 #3 Magazine Collection Day
10/7 PTO Mtg 9am Large Group Room
10/13 Gr 8 to Constitution Center 8am
10/15 Gr 8 to Constitution Center 8am
10/20 Gr 5 Parent/Teacher Counselor Mtg 7:15am
10/22  Gr 6 Parent/Teacher Counselor Mtg 7:15am
10/27 Gr 5A to Paradise Farms 8am
10/28 Gr 8 Parent/Teacher Counselor Mtg 7:15am
10/28 Gr 5B to Paradise Farms 8am
10/29 Gr 7 Parent/Teacher Counselor Mtg 7:15am
10/30 Gr 5/6 Mixer 2:35-4:30pm

District-wide Calendar

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