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Originally delivered on 12/5/2024 11:01 am

SUBJECT: Shepton PTSA Newsletter - December 5, 2024 Edition

December 5, 2024 Edition
Upcoming Events
Friday, December 6
11:00a PTSA Board Meeting
Tuesday, December 17
9:05a Fall Semester Exams - 1st Period Study Hall/1st Period Exam
10:00a PTSA Spirit Day at Jersey Mike's!
Wednesday, December 18
9:05a Fall Semester Exams - 2nd Period Exam/3rd Period Exam
Thursday, December 19
9:05a Fall Semester Exams - 4th Period Exam/5th Period Exam
Friday, December 20
9:05a Fall Semester Exams - 6th Period Exam/7th Period Exam
1:15p End of Second Grading Period + Early Dismissal
Events & Announcements
Basketball Concession Stand Volunteers Wanted!

Come support both Shepton Basketball and Shepton PTSA at two upcoming home games!

Shepton PTSA will be selling concessions at the December 6 and December 13 home basketball games, and would love to have your help!

If you have an approved 24-25 VOLY background check and would like to be involved, click here to sign up.

We appreciate your help!

Fall Exam Week is December 17-20!

Students will be taking semester final exams Tuesday, December 17 through Friday, December 20. 

If your child will be absent during Exam Week, their absence must be approved through the Attendance Office to schedule a makeup exam. No exams may be taken prior to Tuesday, December 17 

Click here for more information. Please contact your student's teacher or assistant principal with specific questions. Study hard, Wolfpack! You got this!

Winter Break is December 23-January 6!

Winter Break is coming up! Plano ISD will be closed to students and staff for Winter Break from December 23 through January 6. Shepton staff will return January 6, and students will return January 7 to begin the spring semester.

Shepton PTSA wishes everyone a happy and safe holiday season, and we hope you enjoy your well-deserved break!

The Plano Holiday Parade is Saturday, December 14 at 2:00 p.m.!

This year's Plano Holiday Parade is coming up on Saturday, December 14 at 2:00 p.m. and will feature several Shepton student groups! 

Wear your Shepton spirit wear, bring your family and friends, and come support your Shepton friends!

Shepton groups participating include:

  • Shepton's "Sound of the Pack" Marching Band and Color Guard
  • Shepton Sapphires
  • Shepton Cheer

The Plano Holiday Parade is a great, family tradition, and this year is no different with the "Candy Wonderland" theme! The parade is organized by the Rotary Clubs of Plano, and will feature Olympic Gold Medal gymnast and Plano resident Hezly Rivera as the Holiday Spirit Ambassador! At the age of 16, Hezly represented the United States this summer at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. Not only was she the youngest member of the gold medal-winning team, but she was the youngest athlete across the entire U.S delegation.

All Planoites are invited to come out and cheer on Plano’s high school marching bands, drill teams, and color guards performing in the parade alongside festive floats from local businesses, non-profit organizations, and clubs. Topping off the magical afternoon will be an appearance from Santa!

It's going to be a fun afternoon that you won't want to miss!

Parade Route & Parking Information

Need more info? Click here to view the parade route and parking options. Or, scan the QR code in the image.

Route info: The parade will start on 19th Street at M Avenue, head west on 19th Street, turn south on K Avenue, east on 15th Street, north on M Avenue, and end at 18th Street.

Street closures: Streets will be closed from 18th Street to 15th Street and then from K Avenue to M Avenue. 

Shepton PTSA Spirit Day at Jersey Mike's December 17!

Don't get hangry when studying for exams or doing your holiday shopping! Join Shepton PTSA at Jersey Mike's instead!

Come by Jersey Mike's anytime on Tuesday, December 17 from 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. for a great cold or hot sub sandwich and support your Shepton PTSA!

Mention Shepton PTSA when placing your order, and Jersey Mike's will donate a percentage of your purchase to our PTSA. It's an easy way to support our PTSA while enjoying a great meal! 

Jersey Mike's is located at 4520 Frankford Rd. in Dallas. (SW corner of Frankford Rd. and the Dallas North Tollway)

Thanks for your support! 

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?

Tom Thumb's Good Neighbor Rewards Program links your Reward Card to Shepton High School, while Kroger's Community Rewards Program helps us raise money for Shepton PTSA while shopping for your groceries. 

Click here for more information about these programs.

Thank you for supporting Shepton PTSA!

Volunteer in the Shepton Copy Room!

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

>> 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!

Support Our Shepton & Plano West Booster Clubs!
"A Night of Dance" with the Shepton Dance Department is this Saturday!

It’s Nutcracker Season and we are SO excited!!! 

The Shepton Sapphires, Dance Company, Dance I and II, and our special guests from the Plano West Dance Company will be performing in our annual “Night of Dance” on Saturday, December 7

We will have two identical shows, one at 3:30 PM and one at 6:30 PM.

Get your tickets here now or scan the QR code in the image. 

You won't want to miss this!

Support Plano West Football with Cozy Spirit Wear!

As the cold weather approaches, it's the perfect time to stock up on cozy Plano West Football spirit wear! 

Stay warm and show your Wolfpack pride with our West Wolves Hoodie and Flannel Pants with Pockets--the ultimate combo for comfort and style!  

Don't wait--order now and be ready for the chill!

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!

Texas PTA Priorities for the 89th Legislative Session
Texas PTA Rally Day is February 24, 2025!

Whether it is organizing a school meeting to discuss classes for students with special needs, participating in the Texas PTA Rally Day, meeting with Texas State Legislators, or calling a member of Congress to talk about the federal budget, PTA members are making a difference for children and families in their communities and across the country. After 120 years, at its core, PTA advocacy is still about speaking for every child with one voice.

On January 16, 2025 at 12:00 p.m., join us for the final "Meeting with Your Legislators" webinar in preparation for Rally Day 2025. 

In this session, you'll learn how to

  • Plan ahead
  • Get support from your ISD and community
  • Handle logistics (transportation, lodging, meals)
  • Create a sample schedule
  • Make the most out of the legislative (adult) and student caucuses

Visit Texas PTA Advocacy - Texas PTA - every child. one voice for more information on TX PTA Legislative priorities.

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