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Originally delivered on 9/14/2023 11:01 am

SUBJECT: Shepton PTSA Newsletter - September 14, 2023

September 14, 2023 Edition
Upcoming Events
Friday, September 15
11:30a PTSA Board Meeting
Monday, September 18
6:00p Plano ISD College Night
Wednesday, September 20
6:30p Homecoming Parade & Pep Rally
Friday, September 22
7:00p Homecoming Game - Plano West vs. Coppell
Saturday, September 23
7:00p Homecoming Dance at Shepton
Wednesday, September 27
6:30p Shepton PTSA General Membership Meeting & Pizza with the Principals
Friday, September 29
Fall Picture *Makeups & Retakes* Day
Friday, October 6
End of First Grading Period
Monday, October 9
No School - Student/Staff Holiday
Tuesday, October 10
No School - Student/Staff Holiday
Wednesday, October 11
No School - Student/Staff Holiday
Events & Announcements
Shepton PTSA General Membership Meeting is September 27!

Shepton PTSA members, please join us at our first General Membership Meeting of the year on Wednesday, September 27 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Shepton Library. Our PTSA has so many great things planned for this school year and you won’t want to miss out on all the info!

We will also be hosting a special "Pizza with the Principals" event where you can enjoy pizza while getting to know our Shepton administrators. It's a great opportunity for Q&A with our principals!

Not a Shepton PTSA member yet? It’s not too late to join! Visit us atwww.sheptonptsa.orgto get started. It just takes a few minutes to do--and even your student can join!

Join us on Wednesday, September 27--we can't wait to meet you!

Register for the New Digital PSAT Practice Test by September 20!

Sign up for the Digital PSAT practice test by Wednesday, September 20 because practice makes Purrfect!...and you'll be helping the Shepton Band!  If you haven't already done so, register TODAY!

Click here to sign up for the PSAT!

For $25, your student gets to take an online PSAT practice test anytime within the next four months, along with an optional 1x1 with a Princeton Review consultant to review their scores. And Shepton Band gets 100% of the proceeds!  

It's a great opportunity to start your college prep so don't miss out! Share with all your high school friends!

Pre-Order Your Shepton Yearbook Before September 15 for $55!

This Friday, September 15, is your last chance to order your yearbooks at the lowest price all year! 

Right now, you can order your yearbook for $55, and if you order online before Friday and you choose a personalized cover, you also get four free icons to add to your name. 

After Friday, the price of yearbooks increases to $60.

Click here to purchase your yearbook from Jostens.

Please note that all yearbooks will be delivered later in the school year. Watch for delivery information as it becomes available.

Questions? Contact Sydney Cox, Shepton Yearbook Sponsor, atsydney.cox@pisd.edu.

2023 Blue Nation T-Shirts On Sale Through September 15!

The Plano West Wolf Den PTSA is excited to offer the official 2023 Blue Nation T-shirt for purchase to our entire Plano West feeder school community! 

We are now offering the opportunity to own this year's 25th Anniversary Limited Edition shirt for just $15 ($10 with a Wolf Den PTSA membership) to anyone who wants to spread the Blue Nation pride. Let's increase our Blue Nation visibility and promote a sense of community among all the Plano West feeder school families & staff, because together we are the BLUE NATION!

Clickhereto order through Friday, September 15. 

Any questions, please contact Laura Williams, Wolf Den PTSA President, atpresident@wolfdenptsa.org. Go Wolfpack!

Fall Picture Makeups & Retakes Day is Friday, September 29!

If your student missed Picture Day or would like to retake their picture, our Makeup Day will be Friday, September 29.

To order picture packages from Legacy Studios, visitshop.legacystudios.comand enter the Shepton High School code 7097F24.

Join the Shepton PTSA Today!

Support our students and staff by purchasing a 2023-2024 membership! Your annual Shepton PTSA membership helps provide programs that will enhance our students' learning, while showing your appreciation for all that our Shepton staff does for our kids. 

Anyone can join the Shepton PTSA--parents, grandparents, students, and staff members. Community members are also welcome to join!

Did you know that students can join the Shepton PTSA? Any student that joins Shepton PTSA for both freshman and sophomore years is eligible to apply for our $500 college scholarship awarded during their senior year!

Click here to join today and help support your Shepton PTSA!

Questions? Please contact Hilary Dietz atmembership@sheptonptsa.org. Thanks for your support!

Check Out Our Shepton Wolves Spirit Wear!

Show everyone your Wolfpack spirit while sporting some great Shepton Wolves Spirit Wear! This year, we have new designs, including a blue cotton short-sleeve t-shirt with designs on the front and back and a gray cotton long-sleeve hoodie. Plus, we have all-new Shepton Wolves pajama pants and a cool new Wolves decal! 

Spirit Wear is available in our Online Store. Order early to ensure that you get your size!

Questions? Please contact Karen Hazan-Cohen or Kim Velevis atspiritwear@sheptonptsa.org.

Shop and Support Your Shepton PTSA!

Did you know that you can support Shepton PTSA when doing your grocery shopping at Tom Thumb and Kroger? All you have to do is link your grocery cards to Shepton High School PTSA…it really is that easy! 

Business owners can also link their accounts for their purchases. It's so simple to help raise money for our PTSA!  

Clickherefor more information.   

Thank you for supporting Shepton PTSA!

Sign Up to Serve on the Shepton SBIC!

Want to make a difference at Shepton? Consider serving on the School Based Improvement Committee! The Shepton SBIC meets just a few times a year, and members assist the principals in setting goals and priorities for Shepton. 

Please contact Principal Washington for more information at courtney.washington@pisd.edu.

Order Your HOCO Mum & Garter TODAY for School Pickup!

Final day to order your HOCO Mum & Garter for pickup at school is TODAY! All orders will be distributed at Shepton after school on Tuesday, September 19.

This year, the Shepton Sapphires are partnering with The Mum Shop to make buying your Homecoming mum and/or garter super simple!

To order online from The Mum Shop,click hereand browse for Shepton High School.

To order in person, visit The Mum Shop at 221 West Parker Rd., Suite 400 in Plano. 

The base mum starts at $38 and the base garter starts at $30.

The Mum Shop has plenty of bells and whistles available that you can add for an additional cost to create your perfect mum and garter!

Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally is Wednesday, September 20!

Start your HOCO celebrations with us at the Plano West Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally on Wednesday, September 20 at 6:30 p.m.

Want to help be a part of it? Click here to see how you can help.

You won't want to miss all the HOCO excitement! Let's Back the Pack!

Plano West Homecoming Game is Friday, September 22!

Join us under the Friday Night Lights for Homecoming! The Homecoming varsity football game is coming up on Friday, September 22 when Coppell takes on our Plano West Wolves at 7:00 p.m. at Clark Stadium.

It's going to be a fun night cheering on our Plano West Wolves!

Shepton HOCO Dance is Saturday, September 23!

Save the date for the Shepton Homecoming Dance on Saturday, September 23! The dance will be from 7:00-9:30 p.m. in the Shepton Cafeteria.

Tickets are on sale now!

  • Tickets are just $20 each if you purchase by September 22. 
  • Tickets are $22 if you purchase on September 23 or at the door.

If your student is bringing a guest from a different school, have your student stop by the school office for a guest form.

Shepton Volunteer Opportunities
Come Volunteer with Shepton PTSA!

Want to be a part of something great? Come volunteer with Shepton PTSA! We are an an all-volunteer organization, and are always looking for great volunteers to support our programs and events.

Don't forget! All PTSA and Shepton volunteers must renew their PISD background checks each school year through the VOLY Plano ISD volunteer management system.  

Click here to access VOLY and review your background check. For more details on the PISD volunteer approval process, please visit pisd.edu/volunteer.

Questions? Please contact Lisa Hingson atvolunteers@sheptonptsa.org. Thank you!

Plano ISD Events & Programs
Plano ISD's Annual College Night is Monday, September 18!

PISD's Annual College Night is Monday, September 18 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Plano Event Center. This free event provides opportunities for you to 

  • Visit with 200+ Colleges

  • Explore Trade Schools and Technical Schools

  • Learn about U.S. Military options

  • Get FAFSA/TASFA Information

  • Attend breakout sessions and so much more!

Plano Event Center
2000 E. Spring Creek Pkwy
Plano, TX 75074

You won't want to miss it!

PISD Parent Ed Programs Available!

Plano ISD's Parent Education Engagement Program (PEEP) builds parents' capacity to support and nurture their children's physical, social-emotional, and academic development through the acquisition of knowledge and parenting skills. 

Our workshop classes are offered Monday through Thursday in-person and virtually. We ask parents and families to sign up for the classes prior to attending.

Get more information about PEEP here.

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