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Originally delivered on 10/9/2025 11:01 am

SUBJECT: Shepton PTSA Newsletter - October 9, 2025 Edition

🎃 October 9, 2025 Edition 🎃
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Events & Announcements
Fall Break is October 13-17!

Plano ISD schools will be closed for Fall Break the week of October 13-17. October 13-15 are student/teacher holidays, and October 16-17 are student holidays/teacher workdays. 

We hope everyone has a restful and safe Fall Break! 


Free Pizza Student Lunch & Learn Program Friday, October 24!

Shepton PTSA is excited to partner with RBFCU to bring our FREE Pizza Lunch & LearnProgram to campus on Friday, October 24!

Students will enjoy a free pizza lunch while learning about budgeting, credit, and savings—important topics that help them develop smart money habits early on.

High school is the perfect time to start learning how to manage money responsibly. As teens begin earning and spending their own money, understanding financial basics builds confidence and prepares them for life after high school—whether that means college, work, or independent living.

Parent/guardian consent is required for each student before attending. Click here to complete the consent form and register your student!

Help PTSA Fund $2,000 in Staff Innovative Grants!

The Shepton PTSA is raising funds to support $2,000 in Staff Innovative Grant requests — and we need your help! Your tax-deductible donation made today will directly benefit Shepton students and staff.

Each year, our teachers and staff submit grant requests that spark student engagement, encourage growth, and enrich the Shepton community. Thanks to the generosity of PTSA members, these grants become a reality — every dollar donated goes straight to programs that impact our students.

Donate Here Today!

Did You Know? In 2024, your support helped fund projects for the Soccer Club, 3D Printing Club, Art, Dance, Humanities, and Positive Behavior Initiatives. The 2025 grants will be awarded during Red Ribbon Week this October, so please consider donating now!

Join us in making a difference donate today and help bring innovative ideas to life at Shepton!

Shepton Creatives – It’s Your Time to Shine!

The National PTA Reflections Art Contest is open and we can't wait to see your creativity! Reflections is a National PTA sponsored arts recognition program that encourages artistic expression.  

The Reflections theme this year is “I Belong!”

Deadline: Friday, October 31 at 4:00 PM at the Shepton front office (entry form required with each submission)

Important! A student or family member must be a PTSA member on or before October 31. Join here!

Get forms & details on our Reflections page.

Questions? Let us know at reflections@sheptonptsa.org.

Let’s see how YOU belong! 

Shepton Copy Room Volunteers Wanted!

Want to give back to our teachers and staff in a meaningful way? Volunteer in the Copy Room! Shepton has 1350+ students, which means a lot of copies are needed each day. Help our teachers out by signing up for a 2-hour block today! 

We have times available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00-11:00 a.m., and would love to have your assistance.

Click here to sign up!

Don't forget! An approved 25-26 PISD background check from VOLY is required for all volunteers!

Questions? Please contact us at copyroom@sheptonptsa.org. Thanks!

Support Shepton PTSA & Purchase an Activate Gift Card!

Activate Games, a Shepton PTSA Partner, has provided us with several $25 gift cards for fundraising. When you purchase Activate Gift Cards through Shepton PTSA, Activate donates 100% of the purchases back to our PTSA!

Quantity is limited and the donation to Shepton PTSA applies only if purchased through this form. Order your gift cards today!

Activate Dallas is located at 5013 W. Plano Parkway in Plano (NW corner of Preston Road and Plano Parkway).

Visit their website for more information. Thanks for your purchase!

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