TEMS Athletics: Week of Nov. 1

11/1
7 GSOC at Eisenhower
8/7 VB at Stewart
7-2/8 BSOC at Stewart

11/3
8 FH v Stewart at TEMS
8 GSOC v Stewart at VFMS
UFB at Upper Merion
WFB v Upper Merion at Teamer Field
8/7 VB at Radnor

11/4
8/7-1 BSOC at Radnor/O'Dorizio Park

11/5
8/7 GSOC v Bala at VFMS (rescheduled from 10/27)
8/7 FH v Radnor at TEMS

Announcements for Friday, October 29, 2010

1.  Lunch today will be Bocsoe Pizza, assorted fruits and vegetables, low fat white or chocolate milk.

 

2.  Starting Monday - "Jazz" up your reading with a new book from the bookfair.  Plan to make a wishlist and check out our great authors and titles before school, during activity, and after school.  Parents can come any time during the school day.  We'll have raffles and surprises so plan to come to the bookfair.

 

3.  The 7th grade Volley ball team played host to Eisenhower yesterday afternoon and came away with another shut out 2-0. The bulldogs played the best match of the season improving their record to 6 and 3. Bring on Valley Forge !!!!!

 

4.  Today in 1929,  Black Tuesday hits Wall Street as investors trade 16,410,030 shares on the New York Stock Exchange in a single day. Billions of dollars were lost, wiping out thousands of investors, and stock tickers ran hours behind because the machinery could not handle the tremendous volume of trading. In the aftermath of Black Tuesday, America and the rest of the industrialized world spiraled downward into the Great Depression.

 

5.  On this day in 1858, the first store opens in a small frontier town in Colorado Territory that a month later will take the name of Denver in a shameless ploy to curry favor with Kansas Territorial Governor James W. Denver.

 

Announcements for Thursday, October 28, 2010

1.  Lunch today will be BBQ Chicken, assorted fruits and vegetables, low fat white or chocolate milk.

 

2.  The 7th grade Volleyball team traveled to Bala yesterday afternoon and came away with another shut out 2-0. The bulldogs overall play was very good with serving being the strongest aspect of their game . Congratulations on another  strong overall  team effort.

 

3.  Congratulations to the 8th grade Volleyball team for defeating Bala Cynwood yesterday. The win required a whole team effort by Madison P, Elsie D, Yuyan P, Cynthia H, Gillian B, Katie M, Cariline L and Kathryn S. Also a stupendous mentorship by coach Frisnia. Great job T/E...

 

4.  8th grade students attending the Wharton Esherick field trip this morning are reminded that you are to be dismissed from class at 8:45. Please bring a pencil, provisions for lunch and a jacket. We will meet in the main lobby and leave by 9:00..Any concerns , please see Mr. Frescoln

 

5.  Yesterday the 7th grade field hockey team played host to Bala Cynwd.  The team played well as a unit and came away with a 0-0 tie.  Charlotte D. had a great save to ensure the tie.  Good luck in your game on Friday and on Super Saturday.

 

6.)  Attention all 8^th grade field hockey players:  There will be not 8^th grade field hockey practice today.  We have an away game tomorrow and Super Saturday coming up.  Super Victory against Bala Cynwyd.

 

 

6.  Dance Club is cancelled for today.  Please take your regular transportation home.

 

Announcements for Tuesday, October 26, 2010

1.  Lunch today will be soft turkey tacos, assorted fruits and vegetables, low fat white or chocolate milk.

 

2.  Do you like to take a stand and argue your point?  Do you enjoy discussions and public speaking?  Learn strategies for presenting your case and vanquishing your opponents.  Students in grades 6-8, please come to an organizational meeting of the Forensics or Public Speaking Club on Tuesday during activity in Room 203.   Members will have the opportunity to represent T/E Middle School in competition at the Chester County Forensics Tournament in February.  Please see Mr. Gately in Room 203 for more details.

 

3.  Attention all Model United Nations Club members - Our next after- school meeting is Tuesday 26 October from 2:40 -3:45 pm. Meet in room 130.

 

4.  8th Grade students attending the Wharton Esherick field trip this Thursday are reminded to submit their permission slips ASAP to Mr. Frescoln.

 

5.  Today in 1825, The Erie Canal opens, connecting the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean via the Hudson River. Governor DeWitt Clinton of New York, the driving force behind the project, led the opening ceremonies and rode the canal boat Seneca Chief from Buffalo to New York City.

 

Announcements for Monday, October 25, 2010

1. Congratulations to the 7th grade field hockey team for the 2-0 win against Upper Merion on Friday.  Everyone played a great game and worked together well as a team.  Alice R. scored both goals, with Maddie B. and Kelly R. each having an assist.  Way to go, Bulldogs!

 

2. Do you like to take a stand and argue your point?  Do you enjoy discussions and public speaking?  Learn strategies for presenting your case and vanquishing your opponents.  Students in grades 6-8, please come to an organizational meeting of the Forensics or Public Speaking Club on Tuesday during activity in Room 203.   Members will have the opportunity to represent T/E Middle School in competition at the Chester County Forensics Tournament in February.  Please see Mr. Gately in Room 203 for more details.

 

3. Maintenance Monday is cancelled today, October 25th.  See you next Monday November 1^st!

 

4. Attention all Model United Nations Club members - Our next after- school meeting is Tuesday 26 October from 2:40 -3:45 pm. Meet in room 130.

Announcements for Friday, October 22, 2010

1.  Lunch today will be BBQ Buffalo Chicken Pizza, assorted fruits and vegetables, low fat white or chocolate milk.

 

 

2.  The 7th grade Volleyball team hosted the Upper Merion Vikings yesterday afternoon and in the process faced one of the most talented teams in southeastern Pennsylvania. The TE bulldogs played very well, however they were outmatched and were on the receiving end of a 2-0 shut-out.

 

                                     

3.  Today in 1962, In a televised speech of extraordinary gravity, President John F. Kennedy announces that U.S. spy planes have discovered Soviet missile bases in Cuba. These missile sites—under construction but nearing completion—housed medium-range missiles capable of striking a number of major cities in the United States, including Washington, D.C. Kennedy announced that he was ordering a naval "quarantine" of Cuba to prevent Soviet ships from transporting any more offensive weapons to the island.

                                     

4.  Today in 1797, the first parachute jump of note is made by André-Jacques Garnerin from a hydrogen balloon 3,200 feet above Paris.  Leonardo da Vinci conceived the idea of the parachute in his writings, and the Frenchman Louis-Sebastien Lenormand fashioned a kind of parachute out of two umbrellas and jumped from a tree in 1783, but André-Jacques Garnerin was the first to design and test parachutes capable of slowing a man's fall from a high altitude.

 

TEMS Athletics: Week of October 25

10/25
7/8 GSOC at Upper Merion/Caley Rd. Elem.

10/26
8/7 VB at Bala Cynwyd
7-1/8 BSOC at Bala Cynwyd
UFB v East Norriton at VFMS

10/27
7/8 FH v Bala Cynwyd at TEMS
8/7 GSOC v Bala Cynwyd at VFMS

10/28
8/7-2 BSOC v Eisenhower at VFMS
8/7 VB v Eisenhower at TEMS

10/29
8/7 FH at Eisenhower

TEMS Athletics: Tuesday, October 19

The weight football game for today has been cancelled.  There is no 8th grade boys soccer practice.  All other practices are on.

Announcements for Tuesday, October 19, 2010

1. The Math League Test will be held today in Large Group Room 12 during eighth period. Participants should report promptly following 7^th period.  Please bring a calculator and a pencil.

 

2. The 7th grade Volleyball squad traveled to East Norriton yesterday afternoon and managed to get back on the winning track with another shut out 2-0. Serving was the key to our success as well as overall team play. Go bulldogs !!!

 

3. Congratulations to the 7^th grade field hockey team for their excellent play against Radnor yesterday.  Their teamwork paid off with a 1-0 win.  Maddie B. scored the lone goal with Kelly B. making the assist.  Everyone played a great game.  Katie L. had an exceptional game on defense.  Congratulations to the whole team – keep up the strong team work!

 

 

 

TEMS Athletics: 7th grade boys soccer updated schedule

10/18 Team 1

10/19 (Practice) 2

10/20 Team 1

10/21 Team 2

10/22 (Practice) 2

10/25 (Practice) 1

10/26 Team 1

10/27 (Practice) 2

10/28 Team 2

10/29 (Practice) 1

10/30 Super Saturday (Both teams will play)

11/1 Team 2

11/2 (Practice) 2

11/3 (Practice) 1

11/4 Team 1

Announcements for Monday, October 18, 2010

1.  Attention all Math League Participants.  Signups are being taken for the Math League Test to be administered Tuesday, October 19, eighth period.  The test will be held in Large Group Room 12 and will last approximately thirty minutes. All advanced seventh and eighth grade math students are encouraged to participate.  Please sign up with Mrs. Stehouwer.

 

2. The 7th grade Volleyball team played host to Haverford for the first time ever Friday afternoon and ended up on the receiving end of a 2-0 shutout. The Bulldogs played well however Haverford proved to be to much. The team travels to Bala today and are to be dismissed at 2:20. Team please be reminded we depart at 2:30 with or with out you!

 

 

3. Congratulations to the 7^th grade field hockey team on their 1-0 win against Welsh Valley on Friday.  Kelly B. scored the lone goal on a perfect cross pass from Alice R.  Everyone played a great game.  Good job, girls!  Good luck in your game today against Radnor.

 

 

 

TEMS Athletics: Week of October 18

10/18
7/8 FH at Radnor (rain out from 10/6)
8/7 VB at East Norriton
7/8 GSOC at Welsh Valley
8/7-1 BSOC v Radnor at VFMS (rain out from 10/5, change in order of games)

10/19
WFB at Bala Cynwyd

10/20
8 GSOC v East Norriton at VFMS, 3:30
7 GSOC v Radnor at VFMS, 3:30
7-1/8 BSOC at East Norriton
UFB at Welsh Valley
FH v East Norriton at TEMS

10/21
8/7-2 BSOC v Upper Merion at VFMS
8/7 VB v Upper Merion at TEMS

10/22
8/7 FH at Upper Merion/Candlebrook Elem

Announcements for Friday, October 15, 2010

1.  Lunch today is a 5” pizza with assorted fruits and vegetables with a choice of white or chocolate milk.

 

2.  Attention all 7^th grade field hockey players:  Dismissal for today’s away game is at 2:20.  The bus leaves at 2:30.  Please be prompt.

 

3.  This day in 1989, during a game against his old team, the Edmonton Oilers, Canadian ice hockey great Wayne Gretzky breaks Gordie Howe's National Hockey League career scoring record of 1,850 points.

 

4. Today in 1965, in a demonstration staged by the student-run National Coordinating Committee to End the War in Vietnam, the first public burning of a draft card in the United States takes place.

 

 

TEMS Athletics: Thursday, October 14

All games for today have been cancelled.  Volleyball and Unlimited Football practice is on, all other practices are cancelled.

Announcements for Thursday, October 14, 2010

1.  Lunch today is soft beef taco with cheese, diced tomatoes, lettuce and taco sauce, assorted fruits and vegetables, low fat white or chocolate milk

 

2.  Today in 1964, African American civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his nonviolent resistance to racial prejudice in America. At 35 years of age, the Georgia-born minister was the youngest person ever to receive the award.

 

3.  The Weight Football Team rushed to its second straight shut out, defeating a talented Welsh Valley squad. Scoring for the Bulldogs were Luke T., Dylan S., Matt A. and Nick S. behind the blocking of Matt P., Kyle P., Mac & Max M., and Q.B. Chris D. The surging defense was led by Nick S., Matt P., Steven D, Jack M., Mike M. and Zack K. Player of the game goes to Dylan S. who scored both offensively and defensively. Congratulations to every player for a total team effort. Come out and cheer the Bulldogs to victory in their next home appearance on Super Saturday.

 

4  The 7th Grade Volleyball team played host to Welsh Valley yesterday afternoon and came away with another shut out 2- 1 . Serving and overall team play were key to another victory, improving their record to 4 and 1.

 

 

Announcements for Wednesday, October 13, 2010

1.  Lunch today is grilled cheese, assorted fruits and vegetables, low fat white or chocolate milk

 

2.  8th grade ERB MAKEUPS will take place 1st and 2nd periods today.  If you were absent during ERB's and need to make up missed test sections, please meet Mr. Sola in Lg. Group Rm. 12 after homeroom. ….

                  

3.  Today in 1792, the cornerstone is laid for a presidential residence in the newly designated capital city of Washington. In 1800, President John Adams became the first president to reside in the executive mansion, which soon became known as the "White House" because its white-gray Virginia freestone contrasted strikingly with the red brick of nearby buildings.

                                     

4.  On this day in 1775, the Continental Congress authorizes construction and administration of the first American naval force—the precursor to the United States Navy.

 

Announcements for Tuesday, October 12, 2010

1.  Lunch today is baked ziti w/sausage and onions, assorted fruits and vegetables, low fat white and chocolate milk

 

2.  The first after school meeting of the Model United Nations club will meet Tuesday October 12 from 2:45 - 3:45. Students will report to room 130 to begin our meeting. Any 6th, 7th, or 8th grader is welcome to join.

 

3.  8th grade ERB MAKEUPS will take place 1st and 2nd periods today.  If you were absent during ERB's and need to make up missed test sections, please meet Mr. Sola in Lg. Group Rm. 12 after homeroom. ….

 

4.  Today in 1492, after sailing across the Atlantic Ocean, Italian explorer Christopher Columbus sights a Bahamian island, believing he has reached East Asia. His expedition went ashore the same day and claimed the land for Isabella and Ferdinand of Spain, who sponsored his attempt to find a western ocean route to China, India, and the fabled gold and spice islands of Asia.

 

5.  Congratulations to the 8^th grade field hockey team on their win against Stewart yesterday.  Good luck to both 7^th and 8^th grade on their game today against Haverford.

 

TEMS Athletics: 7th grade boys soccer schedule update

10/11 Team 1
10/12 (Practice) 1
10/13 Team 1
10/14 (Practice) 2
10/15 Team 2
10/18 Team 1
10/19 (Practice) 1
10/20 Team 1
10/21 Team 2
10/22 (Practice) 2
10/25 (Practice) 1
10/26 Team 1
10/27 (Practice) 2
10/28 Team 2
10/29 (Practice) 1
10/30 Super Saturday (Both teams will play)
11/1 Team 2
11/2 (Practice) 2
11/3 (Practice) 1
11/4 Team 1

Announcements for Monday, October 11, 2010

1.  Attention all Math League Participants.  Signups are being taken for the Math League Test to be administered Tuesday, October 19, eighth period.  The test will be held in Large Group Room 12 and will last approximately thirty minutes. All advanced seventh and eighth grade math students are encouraged to participate.  Please sign up with Mrs. Stehouwer. 

 

2.  The first after school meeting of the Model United Nations club will meet Tuesday 12 Oct. from 2:45 - 3:45. Students will report to room 130 to begin our meeting. Any 6th, 7th, or 8th grader is welcome to join.

 

3.  The 7th grade Volleyball team visited their arch rival Valley Forge this past Friday afternoon. The competition was fierce however the "Bulldogs " came away with a 2-1 victory  to improve to a 3 and 1 record….

 

4.  Congratulations to the 8^th grade boys soccer for playing a hard fought game and coming back to tie 1-1 against Valley Forge.  Haaris A. had the game tying goal late in the second half off an amazing corner kick from Dan V.  Ted P., Alex W., Tim H., and Nolan M. also played a great game.  Congratulations.  Good luck against Eisenhower today.

 

TEMS Athletics: Week of October 11

October 11
7/8 GSOC at Radnor/O'Dorizio Park
7/8 BSOC at Eisenhower
8/7 FH at Stewart

October 12
8/7 FH at Haverford/Haverford Reserve Turf Field

October 13
8/7 BSOC v Welsh Valley at VFMS
UFB v Radnor at VFMS
VB v Welsh Valley at TEMS
WFB v Welsh Valley at Teamer Field

October 14
8 GSOC at Stewart/Marshall St. Elem
8/7 FH v Valley Forge at TEMS

October 15
8/7 BSOC v Haverford at VFMS
8/7 FH at Welsh Valley
7/8 GSOC at Haverford/Lynnewood Elem, both games at 3:30
8/7 VB v Haverford at TEMS

TEMS Athletics - Wednesday, 10/6

Field hockey game for today has been postponed.  All other games and practices are on.

announcments for wednesday, october 6, 2010

 

1.      Any 7^th or 8^th grader interesting in joining the Math Counts team should come to a meeting on Wednesday, October 6^th during activity in room 133. If you can not attend this meeting, please see Ms. Quirk in room 133.

 

2.      On this day in 1866, the Reno gang carries out the first robbery of a moving train in the U.S., making off with over $10,000 from an Ohio & Mississippi train in Jackson County, Indiana

 

3.      The Weight Football Team chalked up its first win of the season yesterday by defeating a worthy Radnor opponent. The scoring drives were the result of hard running by the backfield with lanes provided by the offensive line. The shut-out is credited to the hard hitting defensive containment. Kudos go out to every player as the victory was a total team effort. Come and cheer the team on to another win in its first home game on Wednesday, October 13.

 

 

TEMS Athletics: 7th grade boys soccer schedule

Any rescheduled games will be played with the originally schedule playing team.
Team 1 game from 10/5 is currently being rescheduled.

10/6    Team 2
10/7    Team 2
10/8    (Practice) 1
10/11   Team 1
10/12   (Practice) 1
10/13   Team 1
10/14   (Practice) 2
10/15   Team 2
10/18   (Practice) 2
10/19   (Practice) 1
10/20   Team 1
10/21   Team 2
10/22   (Practice) 2
10/25   (Practice) 1
10/26   Team 1
10/27   (Practice) 2
10/28   Team 2
10/29   (Practice) 1
10/30   Super Saturday (Both teams will play)
11/1    Team 2
11/2    (Practice) 2
11/3    (Practice) 1
11/4    Team 1

Announcements for Tuesday, October 5, 2010

1.      Any 7^th or 8^th grader interesting in joining the Math Counts team should come to a meeting on Wednesday, October 6^th during activity in room 133. If you can not attend this meeting, please see Ms. Quirk in room 133.

 

2.      On this day in 1947, President Harry Truman makes the first-ever televised presidential address from the White House, asking Americans to cut back on their use of grain in order to help starving European.

 

 

 

TEMS Athletics - Monday, October 4

8th grade volleyball and weight football will practice.

All other games and practices are cancelled.

Announcements for Monday, October 04, 2010

The 7th grade Volleyball team played host to Stewart Middle School Friday afternoon and came away with an

impressive 2-0 shut out. Another total team effort, go Bulldogs!

On this day in 1957, The Soviet Union inaugurates the "Space Age" with its launch of Sputnik, the world's first artificial satellite

Attention all field hockey players: Please make sure you have your white uniforms for today's home game.

Any 7th or 8th grader interesting in joining the Math Counts team should come to a meeting on Wednesday,

October 6th during activity in room 133. If you can not attend this meeting, please see Ms. Quirk in room 133.

TEMS Athletics - Friday, October 1 update

Volleyball game is on at TEMS, 3:30
Unlimited Football will practice at VFMS

All other games and practices (boys soccer, girls soccer, weight football, field hockey) are cancelled.

TEMS Athletics: Week of October 4

All game times are at 3:30
7/8 means 7th grade team plays first; 8/7 means 8th grade team plays first

10/4 7/8 GSOC at Radnor/O'Dorizio Park
10/4 8/7 FH vs VFMS at TEMS

10/5 7/8 BSOC vs Radnor at VFMS
10/5 WFB at Radnor/RHS
10/5 8/7 VB vs Radnor at TEMS

10/6 7/8 FH at Radnor
10/6 UFB at Stewart, 3:30
10/6 8/7 GSOC v VF at VFMS

10/7 8/7 BSOC at VFMS
10/7 8/7 VB at VFMS

Announcements for Friday, October 1, 2010

1. Stuff crust pizza, assorted fruits and vegetables, low-fat white and chocolate milk

2. The first day of Tutoring Club for this year will be Monday, October 4! If you are interested in receiving homework help from a Conestoga High School tutor, please see your guidance counselor or Mrs. O'Connor in Room 207 for a permission slip. We will meet in the library from 2:45 to 4:00 Monday through Thursday each week. Hope to see you there!

3. The 8th grade field hockey team beat Eisenhower Wednesday 4-1. Goals were scored by Oliver E., Lane A. and Meredith C. Everyone played well in the first game! Congratulations!

4. On October 1, 1908, the first production Model T Ford is completed at the company's Piquette Avenue plant in Detroit. Between 1908 and 1927, Ford would build some 15 million Model T cars. It was the longest production run of any automobile model in history until the Volkswagen Beetle surpassed it in 1972.

5. On this day in 1890, an act of Congress creates Yosemite National Park, home of such natural wonders as Half Dome and the giant sequoia trees. Environmental trailblazer John Muir (1838-1914) and his colleagues campaigned for the congressional action, which was signed into law by President Benjamin Harrison and paved the way for generations of hikers, campers and nature lovers, along with countless "Don't Feed the Bears" signs.