
Patriot Post 5.14.2024
Brought to You by Shepard Elementary and the Shepard PTA
In this week's edition...
- Message from Mrs. Bishop
- Calendar
- PTA General Election Meeting
- Patriot Dads Campout
- Volunteer Luncheon
- HS Senior Reception
- Order Yearbooks
- School Supply Packs
- Volunteer Opportunities
- District/Community Events
Message from Mrs. Bishop
Hey, Shepard Families!
We are so close to the end of school- check out the calendar for all the fun still to come!
Please note that students are dismissed at 12:00 on the last day of school. If your student rides the bus or attends PASAR, both of those options are available at 12:00 that day. If your child is usually picked up from school by an adult, please make sure that someone is available to pick up your child at 12:00. Thank you!
Kristin Bishop
Shepard Principal
Calendar of Upcoming Events
May
16| Volunteer Luncheon, 10:30-1:00pm
16| General PTA Election Meeting, 6pm
17-18| Patriot Dads Campout (See Below)
23| End of Year Class Parties
K- 1:30
1st- 12:00
2nd- 1:00
3rd- 11:45
4th- 1:30
23| 5th Grade Party, 5:30-7:00pm
** Sign up to attend the parties here: https://forms.gle/4oGx2yUG4Qk7peH3A
24| Spirt Day at Churn & Bake
24| Last Day of School. Students dismissed at 12:00.
PTA General Election Meeting, 5/16
Shepard PTA will have their General Election Meeting on Thursday, May 16, at 6:00pm. During the general meeting the new officers for the 2024 - 2025 School Year will be elected. The nominees being put forth by the PTA Nominating Committee are below. Any new nominations from the floor may be received during this meeting.
2024-25 PTA Officers:
President - Molly Englerth
VP of Programs - Jenna Tipton
VP of Ways & Means - OPEN
VP of Membership - Emily Butler
VP of Volunteers - Taylor Walker
VP of Communications - OPEN
Treasurer - Christine Reber
Secretary - Jacqueline Bentley
Shepard Volunteers Lunch, 5/16
The Shepard Volunteer Luncheon is now rescheduled for Thursday, May 16, 10:30-1:00pm. Shepard loves our volunteers! Our field trips, bulletin boards, and library shelves would just not be the same without your dedication to our campus. If you have volunteered at Shepard in any capacity this school year, please join us for a come-and-go style luncheon in your honor! We would love the chance to share a meal with you and express our gratitude for your service!
Graduating HS Senior Reception, 5/15
Do you have or know of a graduating senior who attended Shepard? We will be hosting a Senior Reception in their honor on May 15, 5-6pm in the Shepard library. There will be appetizers, cake, and refreshments. There will also be a cap and gown walk on May 24 at 7:40am. RSVP to kaci@lahpor.com by May 13th.
Patriot Dads Campout, 5/17-18
There are a few spots left! It's time for our annual Shepard Campout sponsored by the Patriot Dads! Grown-ups, bring your kids and camp out under the stars. The campout will be May 17 starting at 6pm and will end at 9am on May 18 at Heritage Farmstead. Tickets are $28 and include dinner, s'mores, and donuts! You can register, pay, and learn more here: https://donorbox.org/events/597644 There are only a few spots still available, so sign up now!
Shepard Merch SALE
All Shepard Merch has been marked down to $5 or $10. Grab something while you can at these amazing prices!! Click HERE!
PTA Lifetime Member Award
Congratulations to Shepard's PTA Life Membership Awardees: Brittney Diamond-Muns, Dolores Kotara, Daina Dalton, and Jamie Graham. The chosen recipient(s) will be presented on campus during the volunteer luncheon with a certificate, a gold pin, and a gift card in lieu of a council reception this year. The above faculty and parents were nominated by the Shepard Community for going above and beyond for all children's education, health, and well being. Congratulations to all and thank you for your dedication to our children and community.
Yearbooks For Sale
If you would like to purchase a yearbook, they will be on sale in person after school next week.
School Supplies for '24-'25 On Sale Now
You can now order school supplies for next school year. This is the easiest way to buy them, just order online and they will be delivered to Shepard. Some amazing volunteers will make sure your child's school supplies are in their classroom at the Meet the Teacher event. Go to http://www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks and type in SHE001 to find your child's grade level school supply pack. Make sure to order the grade your child will be in next school year. Please share with any new families coming in next year.
Volunteer Opportunities at Shepard!
We have the following volunteer opportunities. We would love your help!
Patriot Patio Sign Up & Lunch Menu
The Patriot Patio is now open for guests to come have lunch with their student. Our Patriot Patio is the area just outside our cafeteria, which we organize with table and chairs for our visitors. We utilize a Sign Up Genius sign up system so that we make sure there is space available. You may sign up for one spot per visitor(or family). When you come to have lunch with your child, please bring your driver's license so we can scan you into our Raptor badge system. All visitors must bring a driver's license to be verified in Raptor. (Remember that you may only have lunch with your child- they may not bring a friend.) We do welcome younger/older siblings for lunch!
Here is the link to sign up! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549AEAB2DA4FB6-shepard5
The last (May) lunch menu of the year can be found by clicking the file below. You can add funds to your child's cafeteria account and see the breakfast and lunch menu through the School Cafe website at https://www.schoolcafe.com/pisd or download their app in the app store.
There Are So Many Ways to Support Shepard Elementary:
- Love Your Shepard PTA?: Make it official by joining today!
- Drop Donations in the World Wear Project. For a list of accepted donations click here.
- Support Shepard Elementary through Box Tops.
- Connect your Tom Thumb loyalty card to Shepard Elementary
- PTA membership, spirit wear and yard signs can be purchased all in one place, at the same time at the Shepard PTA website.
PISD and Community Events
Plano Senior High Athletic Summer Camps
You can register now for Plano Senior Athletic Summer Camps! Dates, prices, and registration can be found at https://planoisd.store.rankone.com/Camp/List If you don't see the camp you're interested in yet, please check back weekly.
PISD New Student Enrollment
Pre-K is now enrolling new students for the 2024-2025 school year. To enter Pre-K, students must be four years old by September 1 and meet at least one of the eligibility requirements. For more information, visit the About Pre-K webpage.
https://www.pisd.edu/AboutPreK
New student enrollment for other grade levels is also open. To enroll, visit Plano ISD’s enrollment page:
PISD - Information for Parents of Special Education Students
Plano ISD would like to share two valuable resources to our parents of students served through special education. First, our Plano ISD Special Education Spotlight Update (English | Spanish) has been provided to ensure you are informed on current activities and events. In addition, there is information on our Parent Navigator. The Parent Navigator can be found on our department’s website and contains a wealth of information for parents. For questions, please reach out to Bethany Rogers or Sarah Robinson.