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Originally delivered on 10/10/2024 11:01 am

SUBJECT: Shepton PTSA Newsletter - October 10, 2024 Edition

October 10, 2024 Edition
Events & Announcements
Picture Makeup Day is Tomorrow!

Shepton will hold a Makeup Fall Picture Day on Friday, October 11 for any student who missed the original date or would like a retake. 

For ordering information, please contact the school office. 

Meet PISD's Director of Emergency Management & Safe Schools Administration!

Shepton PTSA has invited Mandi Murphy, PISD Director of Emergency Management and Safe Schools Administration, to our October PTSA board meeting tomorrow, Friday, October 11. 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! 

Fall Break is Next Week, October 14-18!

Shepton will be closed for Fall Break the week of October 14-18. October 14-16 are student/teacher holidays, and October 17-18 are student holidays/teacher workdays. 

We hope everyone enjoys their time off!   

Step Out Returns Friday, October 25!

The Fall Shepton Step Out returns on Friday, October 25! During an extended lunch period, your student is encouraged to "Step Out" and have lunch outside with friends. Shepton StuCo will have food trucks, drinks, and snacks from several vendors (including your PTSA!) available for purchase. Plus, DJ Mike will be spinning the best tunes! 

StuCo has lined up several food trucks already, such as Panda Express, Bobaddiction, Tropical Smoothie, plus more vendors on the way!

Want to volunteer? Sign up here if you have a valid PISD background check and would like to help!

It's going to be a fun day!

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!

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. 

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

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!

Coming Up Later This Month
Thank You, 24-25 Shepton PTSA Partners
We Appreciate Our PTSA Partners!

This year, several local businesses have donated to Shepton PTSA to help support more than 1400 students & families that are part of our Shepton community. Activate, Andrew's American Pizza Kitchen, Everbowl, Lepley Orthodontics, Mathnasium Plano, and Veritex Community Bank have each received special inspirational banners displayed in the gym showing how they support Shepton.

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. Thank you, PTSA Partners!

Support Our Shepton & Plano West Booster Clubs!
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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