January 17, 2018
Brought to you by the Shepard Elementary PTA
From our Principal
Dear Shepard Families,
I hope everyone is staying warm on this very cold day!
I know the kids were disappointed to not see snow, but hopefully we will all appreciate not having to make up a bad weather day later on. Our “bad weather make-up days” are Monday, April 2 and Friday, March 30, so as long as we don’t have ice so bad that we can’t come to school, we’ll be lucky to have a nice long weekend off in the spring.
Speaking of calendar, I hope that each of our families will take a moment to review our calendar for the 2018-19 school year and consider our earlier start date when planning vacations and other activities. The students’ first day of school will be Monday, August 13. The graphic view of the calendar can be found here and the text version of the calendar can be found here. The calendar also includes dates for student holidays, parent teacher conferences and winter and spring breaks. The last day of school in 2019 is Friday, May 24.
Have a wonderful week!
Sincerely,
Kristin Bishop
PTA Spirit Night on Thursday, January 18: Jason's Deli
Enrichment Chess Returns Spring 2018 for Another Semester of Chess and Fun
Come join us as we develop our students strategic and tactical thinking while improving their position on the chess board. Every student will receive a T-shirt, keychains, a chance to play Giant Chess and a coloring book.
Our popular in-class tournament will be held this Spring 2018 semester and students will have a chance to earn trophies!
Weekday: Wednesdays
Dates: 1/31 - 4/25 (12 classes includes Trophy Day)
Early Bird Tuition: $198 (before 1/24)
Regular Tuition: $216 (after 1/24)
Voluntary Student Accident Insurance
Plano ISD is providing parents with the option to purchase student accident insurance in the unfortunate event of accidental injury to your child. Coverage is a one-time premiums only for the 2017-18 policy year effective August 1, 2017 to August 1, 2018. If interested, please visit the website to Markel Insurance Company.
Voluntary Student Accident Insurance
Student insurance is available for purchase through Markel Insurance Company.
Parents can enroll students online using Markel’s secure enrollment website or by
calling 877-444-5014. The website address is http://markel.sevencorners.com/. On this website, parents are able to:
• View all coverage and premium options
• Download and print Claim Forms
• Review a Frequently Asked Questions section
• Purchase the insurance using credit/debit card and print confirmation of purchase
Student accident insurance provides coverage for accident/injury only. It does not cover medical expenses for sickness/illness, preventive care and routine visits. Please see the attached for specific policy exclusions and limitations. Parents are responsible for enrollment and payment of premium directly to Markel Insurance Company.
Texas State Report Cards for Schools now available
The State 2016-2017 School Report Card for Shepard Elementary has now been released, and posted to the Shepard Elementary website https://www.pisd.edu/shepard_ar
The report provides information concerning student performance on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR), as well as information on student enrollment, class size averages, and financial expenditures. The information contained in the School Report Card is described in the “School Report Card Definitions.” If you have any questions concerning the School Report Cards, please let us know.
Thank you for your continued support of Shepard Elementary School.
STREAM Night
6-7:30 p.m.
Free Parenting Classes from Plano ISD
There are many series coming up, including sessions about parenting strong-willed children, parenting children with ADHD, and grandparents raising grandchildren. We will also have four parenting classes here at Shepard this year.
You can find more information and other free classes being offered by the district at: www.pisd.edu/parentworkshops
If you have any questions, feel free to contact the counselor, Mrs. Christenson, at 469-752-3115 or erin.christenson@pisd.edu
January
18 Spirit Night: Jason's Deli
February
14 Class Valentine Party Day
15 STREAM Night 6-7:30 pm
19 Student Holiday
PTA Spirit Night: Adventure Landing
Thursday, March 29, 2018
5 - 8 p.m.
Adventure Landing
More details to come!
Shop and Give Back!
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Tom Thumb's Good Neighbor Program: Another Way to Give Back!
Tom Thumb will pay 1% of our members' total grocery purchases to Shepard Elementary. The amount of the check depends on the amount of our supporters' total purchases.
Click here to sign up give back to Shepard Elementary. Use Shepard Elementary School PTA vendor #: 228023
Helpful Online Links
Online Federal Meal Application
Sign Up for Plano ISD eNews
Plano ISD Food and Nutrition Services
Click here for School Menus
Pre-pay here for School Meals at PayPams
Register here for PASAR (Paid After School Care located at Shepard)
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School website: www.pisd.edu/shepard
Staff contact list: www.pisd.edu/domain/2020
Website: www.ShepardPTA.org
Location: 100 Wilson Drive, Plano, TX, United States
Phone: 469-752-3100
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