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Originally delivered on 2/6/2025 11:00 am

SUBJECT: Shepton PTSA Newsletter - February 6, 2025 Edition

February 6, 2025 Edition
📅 Upcoming Events ⏰
Monday, February 10
9:00a Hope Week - Show You Care - Wear Care Bears!
Tuesday, February 11
9:00a Hope Week - Be the Light - Wear Yellow!
Wednesday, February 12
9:00a Hope Week - Love & Kindness - Wear 1960s!
Thursday, February 13
9:00a Hope Week - Be a Lifesaver - Wear a Life Vest/Pool Floatie!
Friday, February 14
8:25a Stock the Staff Lounge Item Collection Before School
9:00a Hope Week - Share Your Heart - Wear Red!
Monday, February 17
No School - Student & Staff Holiday
Tuesday, February 18
No School - Student Holiday/Staff Workday
Tuesday, February 25
10:00a PTSA Spirit Day at Jersey Mike's!
➡️ Later in February ⬅️

Tuesday, February 25: All-Day Spirit Day at Jersey Mike's

Friday, February 28: PTSA General Membership Meeting & 25-26 Officer Elections

Events, Announcements, & Volunteer Opportunities
Brand New Shepton Wolves Hoodies Are Here!

The Shepton PTSA is excited to offer Shepton Wolves hoodies for $28 in three classic colors this winter! Parents will love them because they'll keep their Shepton students warm during the winter, and students will love them too because, let's be honest, high school students love wearing hoodies no matter the season! 

Order your hoodie in the color of your choice HERE and support your Shepton PTSA today! 

Orders placed by Friday, February 14 will be delivered by the end of February!  

Special thanks to our Shepton PTSA student members who voted for their favorite hoodie design among four options. This design was our overwhelming winner, earning over 53% of the student vote!

Help PTSA Stock the Staff Lounge!

Our Shepton teachers and staff work so hard--please help PTSA stock the teachers lounge! To show our appreciation, we need YOUR help with snacks, drinks, or any other individually packaged treats you would like to donate. 

We have three ways you can donate:

  1. Shop our Amazon Wish List and ship directly to Shepton.
  2. Shop on your own and drop off your donations by February 14 at the school's office anytime during school hours. 
  3. Make a donation here and let PTSA do the shopping.

Can't drop off donations during the day? No worries! We will be collecting items on Friday, February 14 during morning dropoff. 

Thank you for your help!

Shepton Hope Week is February 10-14!

Hope Week is February 10-14, and our Shepton Hope Squad has created some great ways to spread hope and kindness throughout our school community. Check out the following dress-up days!

  • Monday: Show You Care - Wear Care Bears
  • Tuesday: Be the Light - Wear Yellow
  • Wednesday: Love & Kindness - Wear 1960s
  • Thursday: Be a Lifesaver - Wear a Life Vest or Pool Floatie
  • Friday: Share You Heart - Wear Red

As part of this important week, City of Plano Mayor John Muns has officially proclaimed Thursday, February 13, as the Day of Hope in the City of Plano

Share some kindness next week and help make a difference in our community!

Come Serve on the 25-26 Shepton PTSA Board!

We are looking for people to join the Shepton PTSA Board for the 2025-2026 school year, and need your help! It takes many volunteers to keep our PTSA running smoothly, and we would love to have you join us!

Interested? Let us know by completing our Board Interest Form. Your information will be forwarded to the Nominating Committee. Committee members will take all interested volunteers into consideration when selecting volunteers for each position. 

Shepton PTSA officer positions will be elected by our membership at our Shepton PTSA General Membership Meeting in February.  If you would like to be considered for an elected officer position, please respond by February 14. 

Questions? Please contact our Parliamentarian at parliamentarian@sheptonptsa.org. Thank you!

Spring Semester Copy Room Volunteers Needed!

Volunteering in the Shepton Copy Room is a great way to help our faculty members get prepared for your student's classes. Plus, it's an easy way to give back!

Weekly time slots are available on Monday and Wednesday mornings. However, we are always flexible with dates and times and would love to have your help! 

Reserve your Copy Room volunteer slot today!

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

Keep Our School & Community Safe!

See something, say something! Shepton Families, please encourage and empower your students to speak up and report any illegal activity that they may witness on campus using the Plano Campus Crime Stoppers Anonymous Tip Line.  

Save and use this link from the privacy of your own home or your own phone to report any illegal activities, including student vaping.  Or, scan the QR code in the image to go directly to the Shepton High School tip form.

As a reminder, in Texas, it is illegal for any individual under the age of 21 to legally buy or own tobacco products, including e-cigarettes or vape devices.  

Let's all work together to keep Shepton safe for everyone!

We Love Our PTSA Student Members!

Did you know that the "S" in PTSA stands for "Students"? At Shepton, all students are welcome to purchase a membership and participate!

Joining Shepton PTSA provides our student members with additional communications about campus and student events, opportunities to participate in PTSA activities, and a national membership to add to their resume and college entrance forms. Plus, students who are PTSA members for both 9th and 10th grades are eligible to apply for our Shepton PTSA Scholarship to be awarded their senior year. ONLY Student PTSA members are eligible to apply for the scholarship!

Click here to join today!

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

Connect with Shepton and Our Community
Support Our Shepton & Plano West Booster Clubs!
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!

Plano ISD Happenings
Plano Mayor's Summer Internship Applications Open!

Attention all Plano ISD sophomores and juniors!

Applications are now being accepted for the 12th Annual Plano Mayor's Summer Internship Program! This paid, summer high school internship program connects rising juniors and seniors with local companies to provide lifelong skills and real work experiences.

The deadline to apply is February 18 at 5 p.m.

Apply here: www.planomayorsinterns.org.

Spring 2025 eSchool Registration Open!

Reminder for all Plano ISD 9th-12th Graders!

Spring into online learning with eSchool! Register to work on courses outside of normal school hours to earn graduation credit and gain schedule flexibility. Classes start within five days of registration.

Visit https://www.pisd.edu/eSchool for more information.

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.

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

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