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Originally delivered on 10/23/2025 11:01 am

SUBJECT: Shepton PTSA Newsletter - October 23, 2025 Edition

October 23, 2025 Edition
🍂 Upcoming October Events 🍂
Friday, October 24
11:45a Student Financial Literacy "Lunch & Learn" + Free Pizza
Monday, October 27
Red Ribbon Week 2025
Tuesday, October 28
Red Ribbon Week 2025
Wednesday, October 29
Red Ribbon Week 2025
5:15p Moving Out West – Dual Credit Info Session 1
6:00p Moving Out West – Plano West Info Night For 10th Grade Families
6:15p Moving Out West – Dual Credit Info Session 2
Thursday, October 30
Red Ribbon Week 2025
Friday, October 31
Red Ribbon Week 2025
Fall Shepton Step Out During Lunch
4:00p Reflections Entries Due
Events & Announcements
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!

Moving Out West is October 29 for Incoming 26-27 Juniors!
Moving Out West is October 29 for Incoming 26-27 Juniors!

Howdy, Sophomore Families! Mark your calendars for this year's Moving Out West on Wednesday, October 29 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Moving Out West is an educational planning night for all incoming 26-27 juniors and their parents. Students and parents will choose six sessions that they want to attend to learn more about specific courses, different levels of courses, or areas of interest for electives and extracurricular activities.

Want Info About Dual Credit? Plano West will have two sessions in the Auditorium to answer your questions about the dual credit process and courses. First session is at 5:15 and the second session is at 6:15.

Click here (or scan the QR code in the image above) to view the PWSH Smore newsletter with all the details about Moving Out West.

Parents! If your student has a schedule conflict, you may still attend Moving Out West and get all the info for next year. See the PWSH Smore newsletter (linked above) for details.

See you there, Sophomores!

Step Out Returns Friday, October 31!

Get ready for one of the most fun days of the year as Shepton Step Out returns on Friday, October 31, 🎃 Halloween-Style 👻

During an extended lunch period, students can “Step Out” and enjoy lunch outside with friends.🍕🥡🥤

STUCO will have food trucks, snacks, and drinks from awesome vendors (including your PTSA!), plus a live DJ keeping the vibes going all lunch long! 🎵😎

Stay tuned for more details, including a vendor menu and pricing! It's going to be a fun day!  

Reflections Deadline is October 31!

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! 

Attention Shepton Student Drivers!

Congratulations on completing drivers education and earning your drivers license! If you plan to park in the Shepton student parking lot during the day, make sure that you have a 25-26 student parking permit visible in your front windshield. 

Having a parking permit keeps your car safe from being towed at Shepton, Jasper, and Plano West during athletic periods or zero hour classes.

All current student drivers must have a valid 2025–2026 parking permit attached to their front windshield. Permits are sold through Rycor for $25 each. 

Click here to access Rycor and complete the permit application process.

Keep your car from getting towed--purchase your student parking permit today! 

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!

Support Our Shepton & Plano West Community
Scan the QR code to order!
Plano ISD Happenings
eSchool Registration for Fall 2025 is Open!

Calling all Plano ISD high schoolers: Get ahead on graduation credits with eSchool Fall 2025!

Work on courses outside of regular school hours to earn credits toward graduation – perfect for getting ahead or catching up.

What is eSchool? eSchool is a supplemental online learning program that offers students the flexibility to meet their academic goals. Students in grades 9-12 can earn credits toward graduation in a variety of courses while working on their own time and in their own space.

Register by November 17 to begin coursework over Thanksgiving Break!

Make sure to consult with your counselor about your options for graduation plans.

For more information, visit https://pisd.edu/eschool.

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