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Originally delivered on 9/26/2024 11:01 am

SUBJECT: Shepton PTSA Newsletter - September 26, 2024 Edition

September 26, 2024 Edition
Upcoming Events
Monday, September 30
6:30p Homecoming 2024 Parade
Wednesday, October 2
PSAT Day (All Students)
11:00a PTSA Spirit Day at Shake Shack!
Friday, October 4
7:00p Homecoming 2024 Game - Plano West vs. Plano Senior
Saturday, October 5
7:00p Homecoming 2024 Dance at Shepton
Tuesday, October 8
8:00a PTSA Spirit Day at Everbowl!
Friday, October 11
End of First Grading Period
Fall/Yearbook Picture Makeup Day
11:00a PTSA Board Meeting
🏈📣🏵️ Homecoming 2024 Information ✨🎵 🥁
HOCO Dance Door Ticket Sales Volunteers Needed!

PTSA is looking for Ticket Sales Volunteers at this year's Homecoming Dance! 

Help welcome our Shepton students to this year's Homecoming Dance, and accept payment for admission from anyone purchasing tickets at the door. Click here to volunteer!

The HOCO Dance is from 7:00-10:00 p.m. at Shepton, and our volunteer shifts run from 6:45-8:30 p.m.

An approved 24-25 PISD background check from VOLY is required for all PISD volunteers. Get yours today!

Questions? Please contact Rosie Rodriguez at volunteers@sheptonptsa.org. Thank you!

Events & Announcements
Shepton PTSA Spirit Day at Shake Shack October 2!

It's a Shake Shack Spirit Day! Come by Shake Shack anytime on Wednesday, October 2 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!

PSAT For All Students on October 2!

On Wednesday, October 2, all Shepton Students will be given one of the SAT Suite of Assessments. Freshmen will take the PSAT 9 and sophomores will take the PSAT/NMSQT. 

Plano ISD administers these tests each school year to its students, at no cost to you

The PSAT 9 and PSAT/NMSQT are used to measure student preparedness for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). The SAT is used for college readiness and is a part of the acceptance criteria in most colleges and universities.

These College Readiness assessments are an integral part of your child’s education, and provide benchmark scores that can be used to apply to colleges and earn scholarships.

Shepton PTSA Spirit Day at Everbowl October 8!

Let's get healthy and support Shepton PTSA at Everbowl during a special all-day Spirit Day! Drop by Everbowl anytime on Tuesday, October 8 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and create your perfect fruit bowl snack!

Mention Shepton at checkout and Everbowl will donate 10% of your total meal purchase to Shepton PTSA!

Everbowl is located at 5809 Preston Suite 584 in Plano (just south of H-E-B).

Everbowl is a Shepton PTSA Partner who donates generously to support Shepton PTSA programs that benefit our community. Stop by during Spirit Day and support them as well!

Come Meet the PISD Director of Emergency Management and Safe Schools Administration!

Shepton PTSA has invited Mandi Murphy, PISD Director of Emergency Management and Safe Schools Administration, to our Friday, October 11 PTSA board meeting. This meeting will be held at 11:00 a.m. in the Orange Room located in D-Hall near the Shepton Library.

To streamline our discussion, we invite you to submit your questions/concerns for Ms. Murphy in advance using this Safety & Emergency Management Questions Google Form

All are welcome to attend! Please remember that all campus visitors must present an ID in the front office to get a visitor badge, so arrive early! 

Use the Tip Line to Report Campus Concerns!

Did you know that Plano ISD maintains a tip line to allow parents, students and community members to report concerns affecting our campuses? This includes threats, bullying, drug use, suspected abuse or neglect, and any number of other concerns that may affect the physical safety or health of our students. 

Learn more about the Tip Line here!

Let's help keep Shepton safe for our school community!

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 "Accepting Imperfection..."

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

Deadline: Friday, November 1 at 4:00 p.m. 

For more information, including entry forms and contest rules, check out our website.

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 November 1. Click here to join our PTSA!

Questions? Contact Sharon Ginchansky at reflections@sheptonptsa.org. Thank you!

Thank You, 24-25 Shepton PTSA Partners!

These local businesses have donated to Shepton PTSA to help support more than 1400 students & families that are part of our Shepton community. Thank you, PTSA Partners!

Make sure to visit our partner businesses and support them as well!

Want to learn more about partnering with Shepton PTSA? Visit us here or contact us at ways@sheptonptsa.org

Support Our Shepton & Plano West Booster Clubs!
Don't Miss Out--Purchase Your HOCO Gear Today!

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

To order online, scan the QR code in the image or click here.

To order in person,visit The Mum Shop at theirnew location at 104 N. Greenville Ave. in Allen.

Cost: The Base Mum starts at $40 and the Base Garter starts at $35. 

Deadline: Order by Thursday, September 26

Pickup: Orders will be available for pickup on Tuesday, October 1 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the Shepton Cafeteria

Wear your mum or garter to school on Friday, October 4 and show your Shepton school spirit! 

PISD Happenings
Cheer On the Allen Americans While Supporting Shepton!

Plano ISD has partnered with the Allen Americans hockey team for a special game night planned specifically for Plano ISD staff, students, and families on Wednesday, October 30 at 7 p.m. at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center (200 E. Stacy Rd. Allen, TX 75002.) Doors will open at 6 p.m.

This is a great opportunity to earn some money for Shepton High School! For every ticket sold by our campus, Shepton will receive $5.

Purchase your tickets here or scan the QR code in the following images. Make sure to select Shepton as your school so we get credit for your purchase!

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