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Originally delivered on 4/23/2026 11:01 am

SUBJECT: Shepton PTSA Newsletter - April 23, 2026 Edition

April 23, 2026 Edition
📅 Important Dates ⏰

Friday, April 24: Spring Shepton Step Out During Lunch

Monday, May 4 - Friday, May 8: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week

Wednesday, May 6: Casserole Day (Staff PTSA Members)

Friday, May 15: PTSA Board/General Membership Meetings (time TBD)

Events & Announcements
Step Out Returns Tomorrow, Friday, April 24!

Get ready for one of the most fun days of the year as Shepton Step Out returns on Friday, April 24 during all lunches!

During an extended lunch period, your student is encouraged to "Step Out" and enjoy lunch outside with friends.  

🍕🥡🥤Shepton StuCo has lined up several great food options, including Chick-fil-a, Panda Express, Bobaddiction, and Tropical Smoothie. Plus, head over to the Shepton PTSA tiki hut for sodas, waters, Gatorades, Takis, and pizza (slices or whole pizzas) available for purchase--including a special Hawaiian Step Out Pizza

🎵😎 Also, the Step Out DJ will be spinning the best tunes! 

Don't forget to send extra cash or card with your students to purchase their lunch!

We are so excited that Step Out is coming back for spring! It's going to be a fun day!  

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week is May 4-8!

Teacher Appreciation Week is just around the corner! To celebrate the incredible Shepton staff members who work tirelessly for our students, PTSA is hosting daily meals, treats and refreshments in the break room all week long.

To help make this week extra special, we put together a Teacher Appreciation Wishlist on Amazon with items that you can donate. 

Click here to donate an item or scan the QR code in the image. 

Everything will be shipped directly to the school, so it’s a quick and easy way to support our staff and show them how much they are valued!

Thank you for helping us show our teachers and staff members that they are really the "Best in the West"!

Treat Our Shepton Staff PTSA Members to a Take-Home Meal!

Our annual Shepton PTSA Staff Appreciation Casserole Day is coming up in May, and PTSA wants your help!

Each year on Casserole Day, PTSA provides our amazing Shepton staff PTSA members a complete take-home dinner as an extra "thank you" for supporting our students and community. 

Meals include a casserole, salad, rolls, dessert, plus a special thank you card listing all donor families. All for just $35 each! Click here to purchase!

Please consider purchasing now so we can plan ahead and make sure every staff member feels appreciated!

The 26-27 Shepton PTSA Board Needs You!

Shepton PTSA has several open board positions for the 2026–2027 school year and we would love to have your help!

Get involved to support our students, faculty and school while connecting with our amazing community. Some roles can even be done at home.

Join us and make a difference!

Questions? Please contact us at president@sheptonptsa.org. Thank you!

Lunchtime Greeters & Volunteers Needed!

Our school is in need of some amazing 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, or C) or more if you have time. Our students would love to see you!

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

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

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! 

Join the 26-27 Plano West PTSA Board!

Moving to Plano West next year? Plano West is looking for people to serve on the Plano West Wolf Den PTSA Board for the 2026-2027 school year, and would love to have you join them!

Interested? Let them know by completing their Board Interest Form. 

If you would like to be considered for an elected officer position, please respond ASAPPlano West PTSA officer positions will be elected by their membership at our next PTSA Membership Meeting on May 1.  

Questions? Please contact the Plano West PTSA Parliamentarian at parliamentarian@wolfdenptsa.org. Thank you!

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