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Originally delivered on 12/4/2025 11:01 am

SUBJECT: Shepton PTSA Newsletter - December 4, 2025 Edition

⛄December 4, 2025 Edition⛄
Upcoming Events
Friday, December 5
11:00a PTSA Board Meeting
Thursday, December 11
2:00p Shepton Staff Snowflake Snack Cart Deliveries
Tuesday, December 16
9:05a Fall Semester Exams - 1st Period
11:10a Fall Semester Exams - 2nd Period
Wednesday, December 17
9:05a Fall Semester Exams - 3rd Period
11:10a Fall Semester Exams - 4th/5th Period
1:15p Holiday Staff Luncheon (PTSA Hosted)
Thursday, December 18
8:00a Shepton Staff Cup of Cheer Cocoa & Coffee Bar
9:05a Fall Semester Exams - 6th Period
11:10a Fall Semester Exams - 7th Period
Friday, December 19
9:05a Fall Semester Exams - 8th Period
11:10a Fall Semester Exams - 4th/5th Period Class
Fall Semester Exams Schedule
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Fall Semester Exams are December 16-19!

Students will be taking semester final exams Tuesday, December 16 through Friday, December 19 with a 1:05 p.m. dismissal time each day. Monday, December 15 will be a regular school day that follows the standard bell schedule and dismissal time.

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Please contact your student's teacher or assistant principal with any specific questions. Study hard, Wolves! You got this!

Holiday Volunteering Opportunities
Help Us Stock the Snowflake Snack Cart!

Winter break is almost here, and we’re rolling out our ❄️Snowflake Snack Cart on Thursday, December 11 ❄️ to sprinkle a little joy throughout the halls for our hardworking Shepton Staff! 

To make this festive treat possible, we’re inviting our Shepton community to help stock the cart with snacks and drinks from our Amazon Wish List. Every item donated helps us surprise our teachers with a little warmth and appreciation during the busy week leading up to Winter Break.

Want to be part of the fun? Sign up here! We’d love your help spreading cheer as we deliver treats to our amazing staff!

Thank you for keeping the spirit bright! ❄️✨

Support the Staff Cup of Cheer Cocoa & Coffee Bar!

Shepton PTSA is partnering with Shepton administrators to host the ☕Cup of Cheer Cocoa & Coffee Bar ☕ for our staff members on Thursday, December 18. Teachers and staff will be able to drop by the lounge between exams and grab a hot cup of cocoa or coffee with all the fun toppings.

Want to help out?Sign up here! Thank you for helping to share the holiday magic with our Shepton staff!

Events & Announcements
Lunchtime Greeters & Volunteers Needed!

Our school is in need of some amazing parent volunteers to help during student lunch periods. Volunteers will assist with supervision, greet students, and help create a welcoming and positive atmosphere in the cafeteria. It's a great way to stay connected and support our school community!

Please consider signing up to volunteer at one of the lunch periods (A, B, C, or D) or more if you have time.

  • A Lunch Volunteers: 11:45 am-12:25 pm
  • B Lunch Volunteers: 12:20-12:55 pm
  • C Lunch Volunteers: 12:45-1:25 pm
  • D Lunch Volunteers: 1:15-2:00 pm

Remember, you must be a VOLY-approved volunteer before arriving at Shepton! 

Questions? Contact us at volunteers@sheptonptsa.org. Thank you!

Shopping for Gift Cards? Use RaiseRight & Support Shepton PTSA!

Who doesn't love a gift card? Support Shepton PTSA when you shop for your gift cards this year through RaiseRight!

What is RaiseRight? RaiseRight is a gift card platform where you can purchase gift cards from your favorite brands. You'll find everything you're looking for, from Amazon to Zappos and everything in between!

How does it work? Select a brand and purchase your gift cards directly through RaiseRight. Then, Shepton PTSA receives a rebate for a percentage (ranging from 1%-20%) of the gift card value. It's that easy!

Sign up today using enrollment code I51ZU4757433 to start shopping and earning donations back to Shepton PTSA!

Thanks for your continued 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!

Attention Shepton Student Drivers!

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.

‼️ After applying for your student parking permit, make sure to bring a hard copy of your Rycor payment receipt to the Student Center to pick up your permit.

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 1150+ 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!

Plano ISD Happenings
Winter 2025 eSchool Registration is Open!

Plano ISD high school students can get a head start on graduation or catch up on credits with eSchool Winter 2025! Take courses outside of regular school hours and earn credits over the Winter Break. 

Consult with your counselor to determine which classes fit into your graduation plans, and register by December 15! 

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

Stay Connected to Shepton
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