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Originally delivered on 4/3/2025 11:01 am

SUBJECT: Shepton PTSA Newsletter - April 3, 2025 Edition

April 3, 2025 Edition
📅 Upcoming Events ⏰
Friday, April 4
11:00a PTSA Board Meeting
Monday, April 7
5:45p Shepton Spring 2025 Open House
7:00p PTSA Parent Program "Vaping Epidemic"
Tuesday, April 8
9:05a STAAR EOC Assessment - English I and English II
Tuesday, April 15
9:05a STAAR EOC Assessment - Biology
Friday, April 18
No School - Student & Staff Holiday
Monday, April 21
Spring Shepton Step Out During Lunches
Events, Announcements, & Volunteer Opportunities
Spring Open House and "Vaping Epidemic" Program April 7!

Mark your calendar for Monday, April 7 for two great Shepton events! First up is the Spring Open House from 5:45-6:45 p.m. You can walk your student's bell schedule and have an opportunity to meet their teachers.

Then, don't miss the "Vaping Epidemic/Drug Awareness" PTSA Program from 7:00-8:00 p.m. During this important program, you will get information on how the vaping epidemic is affecting many of our students and how you can help your own student. 

This program is open to all Shepton parents and students! ¡Además, tendremos este programa en español!

You won't want to miss these events!

Spring STAAR/EOC Testing Season is Here!

Shepton students will test in the following areas on these days:

  • Tuesday, April 8: English I EOC and English II EOC 
  • Tuesday, April 15: Biology EOC 
  • Thursday, April 24: Algebra I EOC 

On testing days, students should arrive at school on timewith acharged Chromebook, water bottle, and a snack. 

Watch for more information from Shepton about testing rooms and testing day bell schedules coming soon!

Make sure to get plenty of rest the night before your test and eat a healthy breakfast before testing. Don't stress, Wolves--you got this!

Donate a Shepton Staff Dinner To Go for Casserole Day!

Our annual Shepton PTSA Staff Appreciation Casserole Day is coming up on May 7, and PTSA needs your help!

Each year on Casserole Day, PTSA sends our Shepton staff PTSA members home with a complete Dinner To Go as an extra "thank you" for supporting our PTSA. Help PTSA treat each Shepton staff PTSA member to a Dinner To Go by donating today!

Currently, we are in need of 60 more donated dinners to ensure that every staff PTSA member goes home with a dinner. Dinners are $35 each, and include a casserole, salad, rolls, and dessert in a reusable bag. 

🍽️ Click Here to Donate a Dinner (or Two)! 🍽️

All donors' names will listed on our Thank You cards included in each Dinner To Go bag.

Questions? Please contact Brandi Stevens at casseroles@sheptonptsa.org. Thank you!

It's Not Too Late to Join the Shepton PTSA!

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 for parents, students, and faculty members.

➡️ Click here to join today!⬅️

Reminder! Students who are PTSA members for both 9th and 10th grades are eligible to apply for our Shepton Alumni Scholarship to be awarded their senior year. 

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

Shepton Copy Room Volunteers Needed!

Volunteering in the Shepton Copy Room is a great way to support our faculty members, and is 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!

Click here to select your volunteer slot today!

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

Shepton PTSA Class of 2025 Senior Scholarship Opportunity!

Shepton PTSA is offering one $500 scholarship to a graduating Plano ISD senior who is a two-year alumni of Shepton High School. 

Applicants must meet all of the qualifications, including being a paid student member of Shepton PTSA during BOTH 9th and 10th grades.Get more information about eligibility criteria HERE.

Applications are due no later than April 18 and must be delivered or mailed to Shepton High School. 

🎓 Click here for more details and a link to the scholarship application! 🎓

Please contact Ashley Hamilton at president@sheptonptsa.org with any questions. Good luck to all applicants!  

Come Serve on the 25-26 Shepton PTSA Board!

We are looking for friendly faces 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!

Questions? Please contact us at parliamentarian@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 phone or computer 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!

Support Our Shepton & Plano West Community
Stay Connected with Shepton
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!

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