East News Flash

On October 2nd, Plano East will have an alternate schedule for students taking the PSAT and TSI. On this day, seniors are released and not required to come to school until 12:50, when first period begins unless they are taking the TSI. In the morning, 9-11 graders will be testing. Please note that zero hour will occur in conjunction with 7th period at 4:10. Students either have a 0 hour or a 7th period class. We will also be doing our mass evacuation drill during second period.

Attention 9th - 11th grade students

School-day PSAT is Wednesday, October 2nd at 9am. Make sure you are prepared.

1. Complete the Digital Readiness Check by Friday, September 27th.
2. On test day, bring your student ID, FULLY CHARGED Chromebook, and charge cord

Visit tinyurl.com/PESHtesting for all test information and FREE test prep materials.

Panthers,

Picture makeup days will take place for Underclassman on October 7 and for Seniors on Oct 10. Students can come to the gym foyer during their social studies classes, before school, or during lunch.

You can find your online code for your student's portraits at www.legacyfindmycode.com or use the QR code below for your underclassman or senior.

Date: October 30

Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30

• Service hour opportunities!
• Fun activities!
• Be involved in the Plano community!
• Clubs/organizations: Scan the QR Code to get involved!

From September 15 - October 15 Plano East will be celebrating Hispanic Heritage month. On Mondays, we will be sharing informational facts about Hispanic Heritage during morning announcements.

Panthers,

This is a reminder that this year when East plays Plano Senior (October 25th), Plano East is the visiting team for this game. Make sure to purchase visitors tickets for this game played at Clark Stadium. See you there!

PSAT Save the Date

Attention 9th - 11th grade students

School-day PSAT is Wednesday, October 2nd at 9 am

Find: Test information & Free Test Prep Material at tinyurl.com/PESHtesting

VOLY, Plano ISD’s volunteer management platform, is open and ready for 2024-25! Every person who wishes to serve as a volunteer must complete/update a VOLY volunteer application and criminal history search each school year. For more information, please direct visit our district’s volunteer web page.

All students are now able to purchase a parking permit. For instructions on how to purchase a permit, please read the Student Parking Procedures. Also included in this document are permit pick up times, a map of where to park, parking rules and regulations, and towing information. If you require further information or assistance with parking, please contact Jenny Watkins at jenny.watkins@pisd.edu.

Painted parking spaces and numbered parking spaces are reserved and assigned to a specific student. Please do not park in a reserved parking space that has not been assigned to you. Please note that Senior Reserved parking is managed through PTSA. Please email parking@planoeastptsa.org with specific questions about Senior Reserved parking.

Friday, October 4th is Stay Day at Plano East!! Stay Day is a designated day when students are encouraged to stay on campus for lunch. PESH clubs and organizations sponsor food booths and food trucks and sell to the students. There’s always fun games and activities that the students can participate in, too!

Each year PTSA sells pizza and drinks. We need parents to donate drinks, ice, and coolers! This is coming up soon so PLEASE SIGN-UP ASAP at:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090445ADAC22A13-51456124-fall

Entries will be submitted digitally this year. Please review the Category rules and submit your Reflections entry files and Student Entry form using the Google form.

Be sure to donate to the PESH World Wear Bin

If you shop at Kroger grocery stores, and you have a Kroger Plus Rewards card, you can benefit the families of Plano East Senior High.

Create an account (or log in if you already have an account) for Kroger’s Community Rewards program and choose the PLANO EAST SR. HIGH PTSA as the organization you’d like to support. Link your Kroger Plus Rewards Card to PESH PTSA and when you swipe your card to save, Kroger will donate to the PESH PTSA and we will use those funds to benefit the families of Plano East. After you login or create an account, the Account Summary area has a Community Rewards Section. Just choose PESH PTSA and you’re ready to shop and contribute!

· Organization Name: PLANO EAST SR. HIGH PTSA

· Organization Number: IF374

Remember, you must swipe your registered Kroger plus Card or use your Alt ID when shopping for each eligible purchase to count.

You must link your card every year, starting August 1st to support PESH PTSA

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