January 10, 2017
Brought to you by the Shepard Elementary PTA
From our Principal
Dear Parents,
2017 is off to a great start and we are excited about some upcoming events. Congratulations to Sanvi Dantulwar for winning the Shepard Spelling Bee and who will be moving on to the district level.
A quick reminder about attendance. Please make sure that you are calling The Child Safe line if your child is going to be absent. A note is required for an absence to be considered excused and it must be turned in within 3 days of the child’s return. We know that this is the season for flu and colds, so please talk to your children about washing their hands on a regular basis. We want everyone healthy and at school!
Child Safe # is 469-752-3100 option #3
We have a few events coming up and want to share the dates so you can mark your calendars.
Principals’ Roundtable
Feb. 7, 7:30-8:30 am
Topics: New TEA state accountability grading system (A-F grading system) and open floor to discuss topics brought to us by you!
Shepard Fundraiser Color Run
March 17, 5-7 pm
Color run and family brown-bag dinner - a great family night to benefit Shepard.
More details coming soon!
As always, thanks for your support,
Tricia Lancaster, Principal, Shepard Elementary, 469-752-3110
Silent Auction Pick-up
Congratulations to all of our auction winners! And, thank you for participating!
Brainopolis-Metropolis: January 12—February 23
Brainopolis STEAM After-School Program for K-5 sponsored by Shepard PTA
We are approaching the year 2050, there are 9 billion people and there is just little room left on land. We must get creative and design a new hydro city on ocean platforms. Your child will have to think about sustainability, effective transportation, best use of resources, alternative energy and vertical agriculture and think how to implement these concepts into a city model. Register at www.brainopolis.org/shepard
Women's Shepard Shirt - Last Order for the Year!
This shirt is pre-order only. If you would like one, please send cash/check (made out to Shepard PTA) for $30. Include the following information on a piece of paper with your money:
Your name, email and/or phone number
Your child's name/teacher/grade
Shirt size XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL (+2.50)
Orders are due, Tuesday, January 17!
If you have any questions, please call or text Emily Nelson at 972-658-3084.
Collect Box Tops for the Spring Popcorn Contest
Start collecting your Box Tops again for the Spring Popcorn contest!
This semester, we will also have an Individual Contest, with the prize being a gift card (yet to be determined).
Place your Box Tops in a ziplock baggie with your child's name and grade on it. Thank you for always supporting Shepard and our PTA!
Shepard's Jazzercise Spirit Class
Calling all Shepard parents and friends!
Save the date for Shepard's Jazzercise Spirit class at Plano Jazzercise Center Saturday, February 11 at noon for a great workout, fun, laughter and prizes. It's a $20 donation either online ahead of time (link to be shared soon for online registration) or cash at the door.
$1 per raffle ticket for door prizes that will be awarded while dancing with friends...what could be better???? Let's have fun, exercise, be healthy, and support our school. See you there!
Book Fair Coming Soon
Save the Date! Book fair is coming back February 27 through March 3.
Volunteers Needed!
If you have the time to volunteer, we are thrilled to have you and can help you find the right volunteer opportunity that suits your schedule.
Click here to learn more about volunteering at Shepard.
Give Back...To Shepard
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Here's how:
Login to Amazon via this link https://smile.amazon.com
And then choose PTA Texas Congress 7434 Shepard Elementary PTA
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
Upcoming Events
January
9-13 College Week
12 PTA Brainopolis-Metropolis begins
12 PTA Earthsavers (K-2nd)
16 Student Holiday
February
2 PTA Earthsavers (3rd-5th)
4 SAGE Summer Expo
7 Principals’ Roundtable, 7:30-8:30 am
9 PTA Earthsavers (K-2nd)
11 Jazzercise Spirit Class, 12 noon
14 Valentine's Party Day
20 Student Holiday
27-March 3 Book Fair
March 2017
2 Shepard Open House
2 PTA Earthsavers (3rd-5th)
6-10 Spring Break
13 Picture Day
14 Pee Wee Patriots
16 PTA Earthsavers (K-2nd)
17 Color Run, 5-7 pm
24 Pride Rally (K-2nd) 8 am
24 Pride Rally (3rd-5th) 9 am
SAGE Summer Expo, Saturday, February 4
SAGE of Plano ISD Council of PTAs is proud to announce that our annual Summer Expo, showcasing summer camps and resources for special needs and gifted families, will be held Saturday, February 4, 2017.
We are hosting the family-friendly and free event at Plano Senior High School. SAGE Summer Expo gathers the best summer and specialty, indoor and outdoor camps/seminars/services for Special Needs, Gifted, and General Education children and families.
Click here to learn more.
Free Parenting Classes offered by PISD
To see what's coming up, visit 2016 Plano ISD Parent Workshops.
Find more information and other free classes offered by the district.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact the counselor, email Mrs. Christenson or call 469-752-3115.