April 25, 2017
Brought to you by the Shepard Elementary PTA
Staff Appreciation Week, May 1-5
It's that special time when we go out of our way to show our amazing
Shepard staff how much we appreciate all of their
hard work and commitment to our children throughout the year!
Please see the daily dress up themes below in honor of Shepard staff.
Monday, May 1
Theme: Hats Off to Our Staff (wear a hat)
Tuesday, May 2
Theme: We’re Crazy about our Staff (wear crazy socks)
Wednesday, May 3
Theme: We Love Our Staff (wear red, pink, or hearts)
Thursday, May 4
Theme: We Flip for Our Staff (wear flip flops)
Send notes of Thanks & Flowers
Friday, May 5
Theme: Shepard Staff Rocks (wear Shepard spiritwear)
VOLUNTEERS - We Need You for Field Day
Shepard Elementary Field Day 2017 is May 19!
Volunteers are needed to help set up, run the games, serve snacks and cheer on the kids. It's the best day to come and play with your kids. Please fill out this form and indicate which shift(s) you would like to work.
All parents with approved criminal background check are encouraged to help with this event. To apply for approval, go here.
2nd Annual Patriot Dads' Farmstead Campout - May 12
Calling all Shepard Patriot Dads & Children of Shepard Elementary!
Are you ready to sleep out under the stars? Enjoy an enclosed 4.5 acre historical museum landmark that is within walking distance of Shepard Elementary? Eat popcorn? Give Mom a night out? Pull out your camping gear and come join us for the 2nd annual campout! Campout starts Friday, May 12 at 5 pm, and ends on Saturday morning by 10 am.
Heritage Farmstead Museum
$55 per Father/child attendee
Click here for details and to register.
Order 2017-2018 School Supplies Now!
Save up to 40% on supplies and support the PTA!
To order online with a credit card please go to the Shepard PTA website > Log-In Or Register Here (top nav, far right) > login or create a new login > 2017-2018 School Supply Packs under New Forms. The site/link may not be fully functional by phone. But it is by old-school computer!
Or order with cash or check by returning this form along with your payment by Thursday, June 1, 2017. Make checks payable to: Shepard PTA
Box Tops for the Spring Popcorn contest - Due May 5
This semester, we will also have an Individual Contest, with the prize being a gift card.
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 Fifth Grade Senior College Scholarship Application - Due May 12
Please read the scholarship requirements, rules and limitations and complete the application.
All applications must be turned into the Shepard Front Desk by
Friday, May 12 at noon.
PLANO WILDCAT SOCCER CLINICS
The Plano Wildcat Soccer Clinics are open for registration now!
Clinics are held at Plano Senior High School for boys and girls entering 3rd – 9th grades in the Fall 2017. Teams are encouraged to attend, but players must register individually. Groupings will be according to age.
Vines High School Presents the Vikette Spring Show, Celebrate 40!
A show honoring the heritage, tradition, alumni, and excellence of the Vines Vikettes drill team over the past 40 years.
Guest performers include the Vines Drumline, Vines Cheer, Vines Dance I and Drill Prep students, Vikette Alumni, Vikette Family Members, Viper the Human Beatbox and a vocal duet by Phoebe Hamilton and Regan Kabell.
April 28-29th at 7:30 pm
Vines High School Cafetorium
Tickets are $10 and can be ordered online at https://vhsvdt.booktix.com/.
To avoid long lines please print your tickets at home.
This will expedite the check in process!
Please contact nicole.dillon@pisd.edu with questions.
May
4 Choir Performance
4 PTA Earthsavers (3rd - 5th)
5 Choir Performance
11 PTA Earthsavers (K - 2nd)
12 Shepard Patriot Dads' Campout
19 PTA Field Day
22 Senior Reception
25 PTA Family Picnic
29 Student Holiday
June
1 Pride Rally
1 Fifth Grade Graduation Party
2 Kindergarden Graduation and Reception
2 Last Day of School / Student Early Release
Give Back...To Shepard
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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
Plano ISD Parent Survey - Due May 1
The district wants to hear from parents about their involvement in their child’s school and in the PTA. We have provided a link to a quick parent involvement survey. We would appreciate it if you would take a few minutes to give your input. Thanks for your time and feedback.
Click here for the survey. Please submit by May 1st.
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.