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Originally delivered on 9/28/2023 10:01 am

SUBJECT: Shepton PTSA Newsletter - September 28, 2023

September 28, 2023 Edition
Upcoming Events
Friday, September 29
Fall Picture *Makeups & Retakes* Day
Wednesday, October 4
PSAT for All Students
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
Thursday, October 12
No School - Student Holiday/Staff Workday
Friday, October 13
No School - Student Holiday/Staff Workday
Events & Announcements
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.

Digital PSAT Given To All Shepton Students on Wednesday, October 4!

Shepton students will be taking the PSAT on Wednesday, October 4 during the school day. 

It’s digital this year! The PSAT is now digital, so make sure you bring your fully charged Plano ISD Chromebook and your charging cord to school on Wednesday. 

Need more info? Our wonderful Shepton counselors have put together some information explaining a little bit more about the PSAT. 

Please contact your student's counselor for more details. Good luck, Wolves!

Fall Break is October 9-13!

Shepton will be closed for Fall Break October 9-13. 

October 9-11 are student/teacher holidays, and October 12-13 are student holidays/teacher workdays. 

We hope everyone enjoys their time off!  

Show Your Creativity with Reflections!

Reflections is a National PTA sponsored arts recognition program that encourages artistic expression. Celebrate arts learning in our school community by participating in Reflections!

This year's theme is "I Am Hopeful Because..."

All students can participate in Reflections as long as the student or at least one person from their primary household is a Shepton PTSA member before October 27. Click here to join our PTSA.

Reflections categories:Visual Arts, Photography, Literature, Film Production, Dance Choreography, and Music Composition

Deadline: Friday, October 27 (All entries must be submitted in the Reflections bin in the Shepton High School front office by 4:25pm)

For more information, check outTexas PTA - Reflections Overview.

Visitour websitefor the Rules & Entry Forms in both English and Spanish.

Questions? Contact Vanessa Eckroat at reflections@sheptonptsa.org. Let's get creative!

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!

Serve On the Shepton High School 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.

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
2023 PISD Special Education Hero Expo is Wednesday, October 4!

Are you a parent of a child with special needs? Don't miss this incredible opportunity to gather, learn, and connect at our Special Education Expo!

Date: October 4, 2023 

Time: 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM 

Location: Clark High School, 523 Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano, TX 75023 

More Information:www.pisd.edu/spedheroexpo

Every stakeholder is a HERO, and every HERO needs their resources!!

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