TEMS PTO Blast                                                                                        February 26, 2016  
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Wednesday, Mar 2

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Cultural Arts Programs brought to you by your 
TEMS PTO

March 2 - Step Afrika!
Gr 7/8 12:30pm
Gr 5/6  1:30pm  

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




Guys & Dolls @CHS
March 2-4 at 7pm 
March 5 at 2pm & 7pm



After School Squash 
Spring Programs Elementary/Middle School/HS ages



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A BIG Thank You!...
Flowers by Chrissy Piombino Custom Floral Designs
A BIG thank you to all who contributed to the success of the Bulldog Bash this past weekend! Many thanks to all the donors of auction items and drinks as well as attendees. There was lots of yummy food and great auction items-everyone went home a winner after it all! Thank you to all teachers, staff and volunteers. The TEMS PTO relies on the success of its fundraisers to be able to continue to provide the students and the school with cultural arts programming, various technology and other PTO funded programs and events. Please remember to thank all the restaurants and caterers as you patronize their businesses. For a list link

What's Happening Around School...
-Above the Influence is March 10th- Above the Influence Logo
The TEMS annual Above the Influence Day is coming up on Thursday, March 10th. T-Shirts and wristbands will be on sale the week- March 7-10th, T-shirts are $12 and wristbands are $1.
Cupcakes and drinks will on sale after school for $1 each. Students will have the opportunity to sign pledge cards on the 10th of March and receive a pencil after signing the pledge card.  Students will also have the opportunity during HERO on Friday, March 4th to learn about what Above the Influence means to them. 5th and 6th graders will be creating a card explaining what their natural high is and the 7th and 8th grades will be creating their own personal slogan that represents what they stand for.

-Attention 7th Grade parents- 
Williamsburg information
The first forms were due Feb 25th. Important Dates , Initial Permission and Williamsburg Academic Requirements. All documents will be available on Ms. Wendy Wilson's website for printing and should be returned to Room 221

-Springs Sports-
All students who wish to participate in a Spring sport must have their paperwork on file in the Athletic office before they may participate. Forms are available on the TEMS website or in the Main Office. Sign-up sheets will be available in the cafeteria.

-5/6 Drama The Fearsome Pirate Frank-
Performances are the following times:
March 11th 7pm
March 12th 1pm
In TEMS Auditorium

Tickets will be sold at the door only, beginning one hour prior to 
curtain time.
Doors will open for general seating 
30 minutes prior to curtain time.

$5 Adults & $3 Students

-Attention Grade 7/8 parents-
Office 365 Information for Parents
We have completed training on Office 365 for all 7th and 8th grade students. Office 365 provides email, file and folder storage, and productivity software in the cloud via any device with an Internet connection. Students access the website (http://portal.office.com) and log in with their network user name and network password.

-Lost and Found-
The Lost and Found bin is once again overflowing! Please have your student stop by and see if there is anything of his or hers. All unclaimed items will be donated over spring break!
In the Community....
-DELTA Show Step Afrika! 

Friday, March 4
 7pm at Radnor Middle School
TEMS PTO Cultural Arts performance at TEMS on Tuesday afternoon, March 2nd.
link to flyer

-Save the date for T/E's Got Talent!
On Thursday, March 31, 2016, at 7pm, the Tredyffrin and Easttown communities are invited to watch teachers and staff- from all eight T/E schools - take the stage to perform for their biggest fans ... the students and their parents.  Link to flyer.
*        Online ticket sales begins March 6, 2016
*        All proceeds will benefit ARCH and support their future community programs.

-The Wizards are coming!... flite wizards fundraiser
One night only of trick hoops and alley-oops! 

Friday, April 15, 2016 7:00 pm at Conestoga High School Gym Doors open at 6:00 pm 

The Foundation for Learning In Tredyffrin/Easttown (FLITE) has invited the Harlem Wizards to return to play a team of T/E teachers, administrators, and students. This popular community basketball event raises money to support FLITE-funded programs in our School District.  Tickets available online only! link  $12 - Advance tickets on sale March 8th at 10:00am  ($14 tickets at the door, if the event does not sell out online)
link to flyer.

-Dental Clinic Fundraiser...
The Children's Dental Clinic is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community clinic housed in TEMS benefiting children in need in the T/E and Great Valley school districts.  The clinic is run by volunteers who serve as dental assistants, drivers, board members, and school representatives. Our professional dentist and supervisor are paid a nominal salary. 90% of all fundraising dollars go towards direct treatment and care of the patients!
 
This fundraiser is active through June 30, 2016-great ideas for gifts! Order your mother's day and teacher gifts now! Items shipped directly to you. Free shipping on orders over $100. To order go to www.kidsdentalclinic.org and click on Yankee Candle Fundraiser.
 
Important Dates... Calendar

3/2 PTO Mtg 9am Lg Group Room
3/2 Cultural Arts Step Afrika 
Gr 7/8 @12:30, Gr 5/6  @1:30pm

3/8 Gr 7 Parent/Teacher/Counselor mtg 7:15am
3/10 Gr 6 Parent/Teacher/Counselor mtg 7:15am
3/11 Gr 5/6 Drama 7pm
3/12 Gr 5/6 Drama 1pm
3/15 Gr 5 Parent/Teacher/Counselor mtg 7:15am
3/21-3/28 NO SCHOOL Spring Break

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