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Originally delivered on 8/29/2024 11:01 am

SUBJECT: Shepton PTSA Newsletter - August 29, 2024 Edition

August 29, 2024 Edition
Upcoming Events
Friday, August 30
Fall Picture/School ID Day
Monday, September 2
Labor Day Holiday - No School for Students & Staff
Wednesday, September 4
11:00a PTSA Spirit Day at Shake Shack!
Thursday, September 12
11:00a PTSA Spirit Day at Baskin Robbins!
Friday, September 13
11:00a PTSA Board Meeting
Monday, September 16
6:00p Plano ISD College Night
Tuesday, September 17
6:00p Shepton Fall 2024 Open House
7:30p PTSA General Membership Meeting
Events & Announcements
Picture & ID Day is Tomorrow, Friday, August 30!

Say cheese! This year's Fall Picture & Shepton ID Day is Friday, August 30. Students will have their yearbook picture and school ID taken during their science class periods.

If you'd like to volunteer, please click here to select a shift.

There will be a picture makeup day announced at a later time. Watch for picture order coming home from Shepton!

No School on Monday, September 2!

Mark your calendars for the upcoming Labor Day long weekend! Monday, September 2 is a student/staff holiday. 

Have a fun and safe weekend, and we will see you next week!

Volunteer in the Shepton Copy Room!

Want to do something that directly helps our Shepton teachers and staff? Volunteer in the Copy Room!

We have time slots available on Monday and Wednesday mornings, but are flexible with dates and times. Click here to sign up!

Don't forget--all PISD volunteers must have an approved 24-25 VOLY background check on file with the school office before arriving on campus. To complete your background check, visit https://plano.voly.org/.

Questions? Please contact Salima Haddad at copyroom@sheptonptsa.org. Thank you for your help!

Shepton PTSA Spirit Day at Shake Shack September 4!

It's a Shake Shack Spirit Day! Come by Shake Shack anytime on Wednesday, September 4 from 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. for a great burger or shake and support your Shepton PTSA!

Mention Donation Day at the register or use promo code DONATECHICKEN on the Shack App, web, or kiosk at checkout and Shake Shack will donate 25% of your total meal purchase to Shepton PTSA!

Shake Shack is located at 5009 W. Park Blvd. in Plano (NW corner of Park and Preston).

Hope to see you there!

Shepton PTSA Spirit Day at Baskin Robbins September 12!

Cool off and raise funds for the Shepton PTSA during our Baskin Robbins Spirit Day on Thursday, September 12! 

Baskin Robbins at Parker & Parkwood in Plano is donating 31% of all purchases made on Thursday, September 12 from 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. back to Shepton PTSA.

Swing by anytime between for a shake, cone, or ice cream cake and savor the sweetness of giving back to your school while you indulge your sweet tooth!

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Support Shepton PTSA & Purchase an Activate Gift Card!

Activate Games, a Shepton PTSA Partner, has provided us with several $25 gift cards for fundraising. When you purchase Activate Gift Cards through Shepton PTSA, Activate donates 96% of the purchases back to our PTSA!

Quantity is limited and the donation to Shepton PTSA applies **only** if purchased through this form. Order your gift cards today!

Spread the word--anyone can purchase their Activate Gift Cards through Shepton PTSA!

Activate Dallas is located at 5013 W. Plano Parkway in Plano (NW corner of Preston Road and Plano Parkway).

Visit their website at https://playactivate.com/dallas for more information and to book your adventure!

Gift Card digital codes will be sent via email. Thanks for your purchase!

Your Generosity in Action!

Thanks to the generosity of our PTSA members, we've been able to have some early impacts on the Shepton students and staff this school year!  

  • The PTSA was able to purchase three new microwaves for Shepton students to use to warm their food during lunch periods in the cafeteria. Say goodbye to long microwave lines and cold food!   

  • The PTSA was able able to treat our hardworking staff to ice cream treats and iced tea the day after the power outage, helping them cool off after a hot day of keeping kids safe and calm.

Your PTSA donations have a direct impact on our Shepton students and staff!

We're gearing up to launch our Teacher Grants in September and have a goal of filling more than $2000 in Teacher Grants. We're just $1000 shy of our goal. If you'd like to help us continue making an impact on our school, please donate here. Any amount helps! Thank you so much!

Join the Shepton PTSA for 2024-2025!

Support Shepton's students, teachers, and faculty by joining Shepton PTSA! Your annual membership dues allow us to continue to bring great programs to our Shepton students and teachers.  

We have several different membership types available, including:

  • Parents/guardians
  • Students
  • Shepton faculty members

Click here to join today!

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

Please Review the Shepton Carpool Safety Reminders!
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Let's Make Carpool Safe for Everyone!

Shepton Parents, please see the Dropoff / Pickup Map for Shepton High School.  In order to ensure everyone's safety, please review the information in the green (DO) and yellow (DON'T) sections. 

Let's be considerate of our fellow carpool families! Thank you so much for your cooperation!  

  • DO ENTER through the "Enter Only" drive.

  • DO follow traffic pattern as indicated by the arrows.

  • DO ensure that your student is ready to exit the vehicle SAFELY as you approach the school doors.

  • DO drop your student off no later than 8:55 am. They need time to get to their class. Plan your time accordingly.

  • DO exercise patience!

  • DON'T ENTER through the "Exit Only" drive.
  • DON'T impede the flow of traffic by stopping in the driving lanes. If you need more time, PARK!

  • DON'T drop off or pick up students in the bus lane, on Plano Parkway, or on Winding Hollow Lane. These are NOT SAFE or LEGAL options!

Support Our Shepton & Plano West Booster Clubs!
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