TEMPERANCE NEWS
December 2014
Canned Food Drive
TES will be collecting non-perishable items for those less fortunate this holiday season.
If you would like to contribute, please send all items to the TES Office by Friday,
December 19th. Some of the items that we will be collecting are canned foods, nonperishable food items (rice, beans) and toiletries (toilet paper, soap, shampoo, tooth paste,
deodorant, etc.). Thanks in advance for your help. Together we make a great team.
Evening with Santa
Please join us for an Evening with Santa on Friday, December 12th at 6:00. Dinner will be
provided along with activities and pictures with Santa. Be on the lookout for additional
information.
Girls on the Run
On November 22nd, girls from TES grades 3, 4, and 5 participated in the GOTR (Girls on
the Run) 5K run. We are very proud of their accomplishments and would like to like to
recognize each of them: Alix Grant, Anita Lann, Annabelle Branch, Bailey Carver,
Clara Carter, Grace Hochstein, Ella Lewis, Hailee Campbell, Jayda Sandidge, Kaitlyn
Boggs, Kayla Davis, Lilly Adams Davidson, Mallory Barbour, Peyton Orme and Zoe
Davis. Thank you to coaches Becky Davis, Lauren Balint, Gerry Bernard and Melissa
Carter! Your time, hard work, and dedication to our Girls on the Run team is greatly
appreciated. Way to go TES GOTR!!!
Inclement Weather
It is the season again for possible inclement weather that can affect school opening,
delays, and early dismissals. If bad weather is in our area or strongly forecasted, we
encourage you to follow the “Emergency Closing & Delayed Openings” procedures (located
in the Student Handbook in your child’s agenda). If you have any questions about school
being open during inclement weather, listen to the local TV & radio stations. You can also
call the ACPS “Hotline” at 946-9386, ext. 7, or visit the Amherst County Public Schools
website at www.amherst.k12.va.us.
Kris Kringle Shop
It’s that time of year again…Our PTO is hosting its annual Kris Kringle Shop. Students will
have the opportunity to purchase gifts for family and friends every morning, during the
week of December 1st. All items can be purchased for $2.00 and come gift wrapped. All
money raised will go towards purchasing items for our “TES Angels”. Thanks for your
support.
The Students at Temperance Elementary School have been using the Accelerated Math
program to review and reinforce math skills previously taught. The students earn 1 point
for each mastered objective. The following students have mastered the highest number
of objectives in their grade level for the month of November. Way to go students!!!
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3rd grade – Jordan Grant, Peyton Orme, Tymber Campbell, Lilly Adams Davidson
grade – Will McMurry, Bailey Carver, Cameron Clark, Trey Houchens, Jayda Sandidge
5th grade – Kaitlyn Boggs, Landon Coffey, Alix Dieffenbach, Ella Lewis
Calendar of Events
 December 1-5
Kris Kringle Shop
 December 8-19
9-wk testing - grades 2-5
 December 12
Evening with Santa – 6:00 p.m.
 December 16
TES Winter Musical
Performance “Bugz Christmas”
grades K, 1 & 2 6:45 p.m.
(students need to arrive at
6:15 p.m.) PTO meeting @ 6:30
 December 19th
Canned food items are due
today
 December 22nd - Jan 2nd
ACPS Closed
 January 5th
Schools re-open for students
School Web-Site
http://tes.amherst.k12.va.us
Email the office
[email protected]
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Students of the Month
Congratulations to our Student of the Month award winners for the month of November. These students were selected by their
classroom teachers for their outstanding performance in the areas of academics, attendance, and attitude.
Kindergarten- Aubrie Carter
First Grade- Jeremiah Campbell
Second Grade- Nathan McMurry
Third Grade- Mallory Barbour
Fourth Grade- Clara Carter
Fifth Grade- Hunter Catlett
Temperance Terrific Readers
After entering the school you will notice our Temperance Terrific Readers Wall. This wall will recognize students achieving 25,
50, 75, 100, 125, 150 and 200 Accelerated Reader points. Students have been working hard to complete Accelerated Reader
test and we are very proud of them. Parental assistance has been greatly appreciated in helping student’s achieve their “AR”
goals. We would like to congratulate the following students for being recognized as the top “AR” readers for the month of
November in grades 1 through 5:
1st grade – Laura Coffey, Afton Tomlin, Kallie Falls, Jakayla Douglas, Kennedy Wheeler
2nd grade – Abigail Burks, Morgan Clark, Will Carver, Alexis Beam, Cameron Davis, Shaela Douglas
3rd grade – Kinley Crowder, Lilly Adams Davidson, Zoe Davis, Peyton Orme, Mallory Barbour
4th grade – Cameron Clark, Bailey Carver, Clara Carter, Trey Houchens
5th grade – Ridley Sisson, Landon Coffey, Ella Lewis, Houston Cousins, Alix Grant
Winner of the DARE Essay Contest
Deputy Belinda Gaines has visited Mrs. Carter and her 4th grade class since September teaching D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse
Resistance Education). The highly acclaimed program gives kids the skills they need to avoid involvement in drugs, gangs, and
violence. Deputy Gaines asked that each student write an essay telling about their experiences with the DARE program. This
year Clara Carter was selected as the DARE essay winner! Congratulations Clara! We are very proud of you and your
accomplishment.
From: the TES Faculty & Staff
Michael O’Brien, Principal
Bobbie Campbell, Secretary
Oliver Canada, Custodian
Dave Hochstein, Custodian
Diane Mays, School Health Assistant
Janice Tomlin, Cafeteria Manager
Dottie Ramsey, Cafeteria Assistant
Sherry Mays, Librarian
Lauren Balint, Art
Lauren Leeds, Music
Kathryn Tucker, ESL
Karen Warner, Speech
Stephanie Eckenrode, Guidance
Heidi Woodson, Resource
Nancy Williams, Kindergarten
Terry Bumgarner, 1st grade
Patricia Baker, 2nd grade
Carla Stinnett, 3rd grade
Melissa Carter, 4th grade
Lindsey Wydner, 5th grade
Robin Wheeler, Title 1
Larry Thomas, P.E.
Elizabeth Schupp, TAG
Nancy Jones, Instructional Assistant
Gerry Bernard, Day Treatment
Gail Moore, ITRT
Peggy Staton, Bus 79
Betty Cash, Bus 50
Virginia Tomlin, Bus 72
Nellie Harris, Bus 10
Mr. Michael O’Brien, Principal
Temperance & Pleasant View Elementary Schools