TEMS Athletics: Week of April 5

4/6:
Parents Meeting, 4:45, Large Gym

4/7:
All TeamWear orders due to the main office
GLAX v Stewart at VFMS, 7th at 3:15 then 8th
7SB v Stewart at ESC, 3:15
8SB at Stewart, 3:30
BLAX v Radnor at VFMS, 7th at 3:15 then 8th
TR at Upper Merion, 3:15

4/8:
Team Pictures
7BB at Eisenhower, 3:30
8BB v Eisenhower at TEMS, 3:15
TR at Penn Relay Trials

4/9:
GLAX at Eisenhower, 8th at 3:30 then 7th
7SB at Eisenhower, 3:30
8SB v Eisenhower at ESC, 3:15
8BLAX at Bala Cynwyd, 3:30

Announcements for Friday, March 26, 2010

1) ATTENTION TRACK TEAM:

REMEMBER - THERE IS NO TRACK PRACTICE TODAY. IF YOU'D LIKE TO GET A SPRING BREAK WORK-OUT SCHEDULE, PLEASE STOP BY ANY OF THE COACHES' ROOMS BEFORE THE END OF THE DAY...

ROOM 208 MR BRYANT
ROOM 225 MS SEYMOUR OR
ROOM 175 MS HILL

2) Lend a hand and peer mediators will be selling pretzels and juice boxes after school today for $1.00 each. All money will be donated to the Red Cross to help support the Chile earthquake victims. We will be selling in three locations, in the front lobby, by the back doors and by the auditorium. Please support our cause.

Announcements for Thursday, March 25, 2010

1) All Stage Crew members please report to room 108 immediately after announcements.

2) Attention all Model UN club members. Our next meeting is today after school. You will be writing your resolution.

3) Congratulations to the high scorers on Tuesday's
Pennsylvania Math League Test:

Lee B
Patrick N
Richard W
Mike S
Tim M
Emma H Highest cumulative score for the year was earned by Lee B, followed by Patrick N, Kanishka R and Richard W.

Thanks to all who participated this year.

4) Any 7th graders who missed yesterday's knowledge bowl tryouts should report to room 114 TODAY during activity and lunch. Bring your lunch and a pencil or pen.

5) There will be no writing club today. We will meet again to work on the next edition of the Bulldog Press after spring break.

Announcements for Tuesday, March 23, 2010

1.) Lend a Hand and peer mediators will be selling pretzels and juice boxes for a dollar after school on March 26th to raise money for the victims of the Chile earthquake.  We will sell them in three locations, the front lobby, by the auditorium and the back door.  Please bring a dollar on Friday to buy a pretzel and support a good cause. 

 

2.) The Math League Test will be held today in Large Group Room 12 during first period. Participants should report promptly following homeroom.  Please bring a calculator and a pencil.

 

3.) 7^th Grade Knowledge Bowl tryouts will be held Wednesday, March 25, in room 114 during activity period and lunch.

 

4.)  Attention all Model UN club members - The field trip today needs you at the front office at 8:40 am.

 

TEMS Athletics: Practices for 3/22

7th grade girls lacrosse: small gym from 3-4
8th grade girls lacrosse: large gym
Track: Penn Relay participants only

All other practices cancelled.

Anouncments for Monday March 22, 2010

1.)    Lend a Hand and peer mediators will be selling pretzels and juice boxes for a dollar after school on March 26th to raise money for the victims of the Chile earthquake.  We will sell them in three locations, the front lobby, by the auditorium and the back door.  Please bring a dollar on Friday to buy a pretzel and support a good cause.

 

 

2.)    7th and 8th Softball practice starts tomorrow. There is a short meeting today during Activity for both teams in Miss Quirk's room.

 

 

3.)    ATTENTION TRACK TEAM::  REMEMBER THIS WEEK'S PRACTICE SCHEDULE IS FOR 8TH GRADE MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY; 7TH GRADE IS TUESDAY AND THURSDAY.  IN THE EVENT OF A PRACTICE CANCELLATION, THE SCHEDULE WILL NOT CHANGE.

 

 

4.)    7^th Grade Knowledge Bowl tryouts will be held Wednesday, March 25, in room 114 during activity period and lunch.

 

Announcements for Friday, March 19, 2010

1)      Attention all Model UN club members - the permission slips for Tuesday's field trip are due to Mrs. Cook or Mrs. Kearney by Friday 19 march. If you don't have one, get one.

 

2)      On this day in 1734, Patriot politician Thomas McKean is born to Scots-Irish Presbyterian parents in Chester County, Pennsylvania. He will eventually serve as president of the state of Delaware, president of the U.S. Congress under the Articles of Confederation and chief justice of Pennsylvania s Supreme Court.

 

3)      Lend a Hand will be selling pretzels and juice boxes after school on Friday March 26th in the lobby, by the auditorium and by the back doors to raise money for the victims of the Chile earthquake.  Please bring in a dollar to purchase a pretzel or juice box and help support a great cause. 

 

4)      On this day in 2003, the United States, along with coalition forces primarily from the United Kingdom, initiates war on Iraq.

 

 

Announcements for Thursday, March 18, 2010

1.) Attention TV Studio Members: There will be a brief meeting today in room 226 to have our yearbook photo taken.  If you wish to be in the photo, please be prompt.  We will be finished by 3:00.

 

2.) Attention all Math League Participants.  Signups are being taken for the final Math League Test of the school year. It will be administered Tuesday, March 23, first period in Large Group Room 12.  All advanced seventh and eighth grade math students are encouraged to participate.  Please sign up with Mrs. Stehouwer. 

 

3.) The 8^th grade boys’ basketball team needs to turn-in their washed uniform as soon as possible to Coach Hardy.

 

4.) Lend a Hand will be selling pretzels and juice boxes after school on Friday March 26th in the lobby, by the auditorium and by the back doors to raise money for the victims of the Chile earthquake.  Please bring in a dollar to purchase a pretzel or juice box and help support a great cause. 

 

5.) Attention all 8^th grade track and field athletes:  Please check the list outside of Ms. Seymour’s or Mr. Bryant’s door for Friday’s practice.  If you are unable to attend, please see Ms. Seymour or Mr. Bryant before you leave school today.

 

6.)  Attention all Model UN club members -

 the permission slips for Tuesday's field trip are due to Mrs. Cook or Mrs. Kearney by Friday 19 march.    If you don't have one, get one.

 

 

 

Announcements for Wednesday, March 17, 2010

1.) Attention TV Studio Members:  There will be a brief meeting in room 226 on Thursday, March 18^th to have our yearbook photo taken.  If you wish to be in the photo, please be prompt.  We will be finished by 3:00.

 

2.) This is a quick reminder from What A Life.  Today is the last day we’ll have parent volunteers at lunch to collect information about what you’re doing outside of school to help others.  We want to share the great things you’re up to, so take a moment to talk with a parent volunteer today.

 

3.) The 8^th grade boys’ basketball team needs to turn-in their washed uniform as soon as possible to Coach Hardy.

 

4.) Lend a Hand will be selling pretzels and juice boxes after school on Friday March 26th in the lobby, by the auditorium and by the back doors to raise money for the victims of the Chile earthquake.  Please bring in a dollar to purchase a pretzel or juice box and help support a great cause. 

 

5.) All 7^th and 8^th grade students who competed in Math Counts should come by to see Ms. Quirk by tomorrow.

 

6.) 7th grade girl's lacrosse will have practice today here at TEMS from 2:50- 3:45.  Please report to room 121 ready to practice inside and run outside.  Wear sneakers not cleats. Please arrange for transportation home at 3:45. 

 

 

Announcements for Tuesday, March 16, 2010

1.)  Attention TV Studio Members:  There will be a brief meeting in room 226 on Thursday, March 18^th to have our yearbook photo taken.  If you wish to be in the photo, please be prompt.  We will be finished by 3:00.

 

2.)  What A Life wants to thank everybody who participated in our lunch activity on Friday.  The great things you are doing at school to be Socially Responsible filled the bulletin board and more!

 

Today and tomorrow, parent volunteers will be at lunch collecting information about what you’re doing to help others OUTSIDE of school.  Feel free to bring in materials from home or just take a moment to tell us what you’re up to.  Then, later in the week, keep an eye out for new displays around the cafeteria.

 

Thank you to everyone who has taken a moment to share his or her good work!

 

3.)  The yearbook staff will hold a working lunch meeting in the cafeteria during 7th grade lunch Wednesday, March 17th. Should anyone have any questions please see Mr. Frescoln...

 

4.)  ATTENTION:  TRACK TEAM - Today's track practice is for 7th grade.  Report to Large Group Room 12 at dismissal.  You do not need to change.

 

5.)  There will NO 7th grade girl's lacrosse practice on Monday or Tuesday March 15 and 16th.  Practice will begin on Wednesday, March 17th.  Please be ready at 2:40 to board the shuttle bus to Valley Forge. 

 

 

Announcements for Monday, March 15, 2010

1)      If you would like to be a Conestoga Football or Basketball cheerleader for the 2010-2011 school year, please note the following dates:  Practice Days are Monday, March 15th and Tuesday March 16th from 7:30-8:45.  Try-out days are Monday, March 22nd and Tuesday, March 23rd beginning at 4:30. You MUST attend BOTH practice sessions in order to be eligible to try-out.  Practices will be held in the Valley Forge Middle School cafeteria.  More detailed information will be given at the first practice session.  Hope to see you there!

 

2)      Attention 8th grade students: Any 8th grader who wishes to tryout for the 8th grade Knowledge Bowl team should sign-up on the sign-up sheets outside of Mr. Schweitzer's room 236.  Tryouts will be held on Wednesday, March 17 and Thursday, March 18 in room 236 from 11:20-12:00.  Bring your lunch.

 

3)      All 8th grade girls’ basketball players need to turn in their clean uniforms tomorrow after school to Mr. Mileto.

 

4)      Attention TV Studio Members:  There will be a brief meeting in room 226 on Thursday, March 18th to have our yearbook photo taken.  If you wish to be in the photo, please be prompt.  We will be finished by 3:00.

 

5)      There will NO 7th grade girl's lacrosse practice on Monday or Tuesday March 15 and 16th.  Practice will begin on Wednesday, March 17th.  Please be ready at 2:40 to board the shuttle bus to Valley Forge. 

 

6)      Congratulations to all actors, actresses, and stage crew who performed in the 5/6 grade play this weekend!  The show was a huge success!  We raised $989 to donate to Dragon Fly Forest.  Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication.  

 

7)      On Saturday March 13th, eight sixth grade students from TEMS participated in the Chester County mathcounts competition.  In the team competition, Team A consisting of Evan S., Ju-Young R., Michael Z, and Alex W finished second overall.   Additionally,  Ju-Young R placed ninth in the individual contest.  Congratulations to team B members for an excellent job.  Team B consisted of Lucas Y, Arun B, Sean G and Jona S.  There were sixteen schools from the county and over 100 students who competed.  Congratulations!

 

8)      8th grade girls lacrosse will have practice today in the small gym until 4:15pm

 

9)      7^th and 8^th grade girls’ softball will hold meetings on Tuesday, March 16^th in Room 133 during activity.

 

Announcements for Friday, March 12, 2010

1.)Attention all 8th grade students:

Students who wish to tryout for the 8th grade Knowledge Bowl team should sign-up on the sheet located ouside Mr. Schweitzer's room 236.  Tryouts will be held on Wednesday, March 17 and Thursday, March 18  from 11:40-12:00.  Bring your lunch

 

2.)  Attention all 7^th and 8^th grade spring athletes – Please listen for the meeting dates for the sport you would like to play:

7^th grade softball:  MEETING Tuesday March 16 in Room 133 During Activity

8^th grade softball:  MEETING Tuesday March 16 in Room 133 During Activity

 

 

3.)If you would like to be a Conestoga Football or Basketball cheerleader for the 2010-2011 school year, please note the following dates:  Practice Days are Monday, March 15^th and Tuesday March 16^th from 7:30-8:45.  Try-out days are Monday, March 22^nd and Tuesday, March 23^rd beginning at 4:30. 

 

You MUST attend BOTH practice sessions in order to be eligible to try-out.  Practices will be held in the Valley Forge Middle School cafeteria.  More detailed information will be given at the first practice session.  Hope to see you there!

 

4.)  The 8th grade boys lacrosse meeting from yesterday is rescheduled to today, Friday, during activity, in the large group room.

 

 

5.) Lend a Hand and peer mediators will be selling pretzels and juice boxes for a dollar after school on March 26th to raise money for the victims of the Chile earthquake.  We will sell them in three locations, the front lobby, by the auditorium and the back door.  Please bring a dollar on Friday to buy a pretzel and support a good cause. 

 

6.) Have you done a nice thing for a friend at school lately?   Opened a door, picked up a dropped book, helped with a math problem, cheered on a school team, or just gave a smile to someone who looked like he was having a bad day? 

 

Have you done something at school that has helped someone outside of school?  Read for the Read-a-thon? Delivered food for Meals on Wheels? Jumped Rope for the American Heart Association? Brought in a towel for Main Line Animal Rescue? 

 

These all are examples of being Socially Responsible.  What A Life wants to know what you’ve been doing lately at school that’s Socially Responsible.  Starting today at lunch, we want to fill the bulletin boards in the lunch room with great examples of what you all do and can do!  Bring in pictures, flyers, posters, or write something down during lunch.  Come on! Tell us what you can do!

 

 

 

 

 

Anouncements for March 11,2010

1.) 8^th grade boys’ basketball players need to turn-in their washed uniforms to Coach Hardy by Friday, March 5^th.

 

2.)  Congratulations to the following Slogan Contest Winners

Grade 5

Winner – Just think of what we can do together – Dovile D.

Honorable Mention – Don’t walk away, help today! – Amy L.

Grade 7

Winner – Social Responsibility – That’s the stuff! – Miranda M. & Courtney K.

Grade 8

Winner – You have the power to make a difference – Jack F.

Honorable Mention – Be the pebble and make ripples – Chloe H.

 

3.)Lend a hand will be making casseroles after school on Thursday March 11th.  If you are interested in participating, please pick up a permission slip outside room 121. 

 

4.)Attention all 8th grade students:

Students who wish to tryout for the 8th grade Knowledge Bowl team should sign-up on the sheet located ouside Mr. Schweitzer's room 236.  Tryouts will be held on Wednesday, March 17 and Thursday, March 18  from 11:40-12:00.  Bring your lunch

 

5.)  Attention all 7^th and 8^th grade spring athletes – Please listen for the meeting dates for the sport you would like to play:

7^th grade softball:  MEETING Tuesday March 16 in Room 133 During Activity

8^th grade softball:  MEETING Tuesday March 16 in Room 133 During Activity

7^th grade girls lacrosse:  MEETING Wednesday March 10 in Room 121 During Activity

8^th grade boys lacrosse:  MEETING Thursday March 11 in the Large Group Room During Activity

7^th grade track:  MEETING Wednesday March 10 in the Large Group Room After School

8^th grade track:  MEETING Thursday March 11 in the Large Group Room After School

 

6.)What A Life wants you to know that Social Responsibility starts with you!  This week and next, think about things you have done or can do for others – at school, at home, around your town or even across the globe.  If you have pictures, posters or flyers from an activity you’ve done, bring them in.  If you want to make a sign or write up a text message, we’ll have supplies available.  What A Life will be hosting activities at lunch tomorrow and next week on Tuesday and Wednesday.  You’ll hear more about this at lunch today.

 

7.)Attention all Model UN club members, -

We will meet today after school to hear your position papers and write our resolutions.

 

8.)Attention all 5/6 Cast members and Stage Crew.  We will be having play practice until 4:00 this afternoon.  This is our last practice before the shows on Saturday!  Please plan on attending. Stage Crew will be dismissed at 3:10 to take the shuttle busses home.

 

9.)If you would like to be a Conestoga Football or Basketball cheerleader for the 2010-2011 school year, please note the following dates:  Practice Days are Monday, March 15^th and Tuesday March 16^th from 7:30-8:45.  Try-out days are Monday, March 22^nd and Tuesday, March 23^rd beginning at 4:30. 

 

You MUST attend BOTH practice sessions in order to be eligible to try-out.  Practices will be held in the Valley Forge Middle School cafeteria.  More detailed information will be given at the first practice session.  Hope to see you there!

 

 

Announcements for Tuesday, March 9, 2010

1. If you would like to be a Conestoga Football or Basketball cheerleader for the 2010-2011 school year, please note the following dates:  Practice Days are Monday, March 15^th and Tuesday March 16^th from 7:30-8:45.  Try-out days are Monday, March 22^nd and Tuesday, March 23^rd beginning at 4:30.  You MUST attend BOTH practice sessions in order to be eligible to try-out.  Practices will be held in the Valley Forge Middle School cafeteria.  More detailed information will be given at the first practice session.  Hope to see you there!

 

 

2. There will be a meeting for all 7th grade girls interested in playing lacrosse this season in room 121 on Wednesday, March 10 in room 121.  Please see Mrs. Patek with any questions. 

 

 

3. There will be an informational baseball meeting for 7th and 8th grade boys interested in trying out for the teams this year. The meeting will be on Tuesday, March 9th in room 108, Mr. Marchiando's room. 7th grade boys will meet with Mr. Mattison during their activity period and  8th grade boys will meet with Mr. Sola during their activity period. See either coach with any questions.

 

 

4.)  Attention all 7^th and 8^th grade spring athletes – Please listen for the meeting dates for the sport you would like to play:

7^th grade softball:  MEETING Tuesday March 16 in Room 133 During Activity

8^th grade softball:  MEETING Tuesday March 16 in Room 133 During Activity

7^th grade girls lacrosse:  MEETING Wednesday March 10 in Room 121 During Activity

8^th grade girls lacrosse:  MEETING Wednesday March 3 in Large Group Room During Activity

8^th grade boys lacrosse:  MEETING Thursday March 11 in the Large Group Room During Activity

7^th grade baseball:  MEETING Tuesday  March 9 location Room 108 During Activity

8^th grade baseball: MEETING Tuesday  March 9 location room 108 During Activity

7^th grade track:  MEETING Wednesday March 10 in the Large Group Room After School

8^th grade track:  MEETING Thursday March 11 in the Large Group Room After School

 

Announcements for Monday March 8, 2010

1. If you would like to be a Conestoga Football or Basketball cheerleader for the 2010-2011 school year, please note the following dates:  Practice Days are Monday, March 15^th and Tuesday March 16^th from 7:30-8:45.  Try-out days are Monday, March 22^nd and Tuesday, March 23^rd beginning at 4:30.  You MUST attend BOTH practice sessions in order to be eligible to try-out.  Practices will be held in the Valley Forge Middle School cafeteria.  More detailed information will be given at the first practice session.  Hope to see you there!

 

 

2. There will be an informational meeting for 7th grade boys interesting in trying out for baseball this year on Tuesday, March 9th during 7th grade activity period. If you cannot make it, please see Mr. Mattison for tryout information.

 

3. Please congratulate the following students who posted the high scores on the Math League Test:

 

Eighth graders:

Lee B

Elaine H

and seventh grader, Eric Y

 

Good work to all who participated.

 

4. There will be a meeting for all 7th grade girls interested in playing lacrosse this season in room 121 on Wednesday, March 10 in room 121.  Please see Mrs. Patek with any questions. 

 

 

5. There will be an informational baseball meeting for 7th and 8th grade boys interested in trying out for the teams this year. The meeting will be on Tuesday, March 9th in room 108, Mr. Marchiando's room. 7th grade boys will meet with Mr. Mattison during their activity period and  8th grade boys will meet with Mr. Sola during their activity period. See either coach with any questions.

 

 

6. Attention all 5/6 Cast Members and Stage Crew.  Cast 2 will practice during 7^th and 8^th grade specials today.  Cast 1 will practice after school in the auditorium.  Plan on attending! Stage Crew needs to be at both rehearsals.  If you have not already, please turn your $12 into Mrs. Bellopede by Tuesday 3/9.  

 

7.)  Attention all 7^th and 8^th grade spring athletes – Please listen for the meeting dates for the sport you would like to play:

7^th grade softball:  MEETING Tuesday March 16 in Room 133 During Activity

8^th grade softball:  MEETING Tuesday March 16 in Room 133 During Activity

7^th grade girls lacrosse:  MEETING Wednesday March 10 in Room 121 During Activity

8^th grade girls lacrosse:  MEETING Wednesday March 3 in Large Group Room During Activity

7^th grade boys lacrosse:  MEETING Tuesday March 2 in Room 225 During Activity

8^th grade boys lacrosse:  MEETING Thursday March 11 in the Large Group Room During Activity

7^th grade baseball:  MEETING Tuesday  March 9 location TBA During Activity

8^th grade baseball: MEETING Tuesday  March 9 location TBA During Activity

7^th grade track:  MEETING Wednesday March 10 in the Large Group Room After School

8^th grade track:  MEETING Thursday March 11 in the Large Group Room After School

 

Announcements for Tuesday, March 2, 2010

1.      If you would like to be a Conestoga Football or Basketball cheerleader for the 2010-2011 school year, please note the following dates:  Practice Days are Monday, March 15th and Tuesday March 16th from 7:30-8:45.  Try-out days are Monday, March 22nd and Tuesday, March 23rd beginning at 4:30. 

 

You MUST attend BOTH practice sessions in order to be eligible to try-out.  Practices will be held in the Valley Forge Middle School cafeteria.  More detailed information will be given at the first practice session.  Hope to see you there!

 

2.      Attention all 8th grade girls interested in playing lacrosse - there will be a meeting with Mr. Cockerill on Wednesday during activity in the large group room.

 

3.      The 5th and 6th grade movie social is now filled.   There are no more seats in the theatre left.  If you signed up by Monday, you are on the list. As of this morning, the office cannot accept any more forms.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

 

4.      For those attending the social, please carpool to the Wayne theatre, as parking is limited.  If you cannot find parking near the theatre, there is a large lot off of N. Wayne Avenue across from Christopher¹s.

 

5.      SPORTS PLAYERS remember to pick up your forms from the Main Office as all forms must be returned by March 8th.

 

6.      The Math League Test will be held tomorrow in Large Group Room 12 during first period. Participants should report promptly following class meeting.  Please bring a calculator and a pencil.

 

7.      A reminder that 5/6 Play Practice is for Cast 2 only!  We will me after school in the auditorium.  Please plan on attending this rehearsal.  And if you have not given your money to Mrs. Bellopede for the T-shirts, please do so as soon as possible.

 

Announcements for Monday, March 1, 2010

1.      If you would like to be a Conestoga Football or Basketball cheerleader for the 2010-2011 school year, please note the following dates:  Practice Days are Monday, March 15th and Tuesday March 16th from 7:30-8:45.  Try-out days are Monday, March 22nd and Tuesday, March 23rd beginning at 4:30. 

 

You MUST attend BOTH practice sessions in order to be eligible to try-out.  Practices will be held in the Valley Forge Middle School cafeteria.  More detailed information will be given at the first practice session.  Hope to see you there!

 

2.      Attention all 8th grade girls interested in playing lacrosse - there will be a meeting with Mr. Cockerill on Wednesday during activity in the large group room.

 

3.      Attention all 5/6 Cast members and stage crew.  There will be a meeting/rehearsal after school today for both casts.  Please bring your costume to this meeting! Stage Crew will be dismissed at 3:10, so please make arrangements to have a ride home at that time.   

Also, Cast 1 will have practice today during 7th and 8th period specials, from 1:00 – 2:15 on the stage.  All Cast 1 members need to attend this rehearsal!

Cast 2 will practice after school tomorrow March 2nd.  

If you have not done so already, please bring in your $12 to Mrs. Bellopede!  

 

4.      Today is the last day to sign up for the 5th and 6th grade movie social! Sign up in the cafeteria during lunch today. It is $12 to see Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief. Pizza, popcorn and soda. This Thursday, March 4th from 11:30 am to 2:00pm. Don't miss it!

 

5.      The “What a Life!” Slogan Contest entries are due by the end of the day today.  You can win a $10 iTunes gift card, so don’t forget to submit your slogan.  The Meals on Wheels permission slips are also due by the end of the day.

 

6.      If you have Ms. Martin for 8th grade science and you haven't turned in your Dante's Peak permission form yet, make sure you put your Dante's Peak permission in your class's homework bin THIS MORNING BEFORE 2nd PERIOD if you want to watch the film today.