This Week at Shepton

November 25-29 - 🦃Thanksgiving Break 🦃

Coming up...

December 3 - Mas Unidos Fiesta Fin de Año, 8:30am @ Sockwell Center

December 5 - Choir Winter Concert, 6:30pm

December 7 - Winter Dance Show - Nutcracker - 3:30pm/6:30pm

December 11 - Orchestra Winter Concert, 6:30pm

December 20 - Early Release

December 23-January 3 - Winter Break

January 6 - Student Holiday/Staff Workday

January 7 - Second Semester Begins

Dear Shepton Wolves,

As we prepare to embark on the Thanksgiving break, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your ongoing support and partnership in making Shepton High School a vibrant and thriving place for our students to learn and grow.

Our staff has worked tirelessly this semester, and I’ve encouraged them to fully embrace this opportunity to unwind, recharge, and spend quality time with their loved ones. We hope you will do the same! This time away is a chance for all of us to reflect, relax, and celebrate the joys of the season.

Please note that our campus and district offices will be closed November 25 - 29. If any urgent issues arise, we kindly ask that you contact your local authorities for immediate assistance.

Thank you for being an integral part of our school community. May your Thanksgiving holiday be filled with warmth, gratitude, and cherished moments with family and friends. We look forward to welcoming everyone back rested and ready for the exciting weeks ahead.

Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy your time with family and friends.

Warm regards,

Courtney J. Washington,

Principal

Queridos lobos Shepton:

Mientras nos preparamos para embarcarnos en las vacaciones de Acción de Gracias, quiero extender mi más sincero agradecimiento por su continuo apoyo y colaboración para hacer de Shepton High School un lugar vibrante y próspero para que nuestros estudiantes aprendan y crezcan.

Nuestro personal ha trabajado incansablemente este semestre y los animé a aprovechar plenamente esta oportunidad para relajarse, recargar energías y pasar tiempo de calidad con sus seres queridos. ¡Esperamos que tú hagas lo mismo! Este tiempo fuera es una oportunidad para que todos reflexionemos, nos relajemos y celebremos las alegrías de la temporada.

Tenga en cuenta que nuestro campus y oficinas del distrito estarán cerrados del 25 al 29 de noviembre. Si surge algún problema urgente, le pedimos que se comunique con las autoridades locales para obtener asistencia inmediata.

Gracias por ser una parte integral de nuestra comunidad escolar. Que sus vacaciones de Acción de Gracias estén llenas de calidez, gratitud y momentos preciados con familiares y amigos. Esperamos darles la bienvenida a todos, descansados ​​y listos para las emocionantes semanas que se avecinan.

¡Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias! Disfrute de su tiempo con familiares y amigos.

Un cordial saludo,

Courtney J. Washington,

Principal

Skyward Family Access - Absence Notes

Did you know that Skyward Family Access allows you to submit absence/attendance notes electronically? If you know your student will be missing school, simply launch your Skyward mobile app and submit an absence request through Family Access. Your campus attendance clerk will be notified and can excuse the absence in just a few clicks! While campuses can still accept paper notes from families, this added feature is intended to streamline family communication with campus staff regarding student absences.

For more information on how to do this, please visit www.pisd.edu/FamilyAccessHelp.

Households who wish to apply for free or reduced-priced meals will need to complete an online federal meal application for the current school year via the website at www.pisd.edu/mealprogram.

Applications will be processed within 10 business days. Eligibility notification letters will be sent via email. If families have not received the letter in their inbox, please check junk and spam folders.

For any questions regarding federal meal applications, please contact mealprograms@pisd.edu.

September is designated as Attendance Awareness Month. Regular student attendance and increased family engagement are vital for student academic success and overall development. Each month, the Student, Family and Community Services department will host monthly Attendance Parent Engagement Sessions featuring video recordings and PowerPoint presentations available in both English and Spanish. This month's session will focus on "Attendance-Promoting Tips for Parents," facilitated by Sharon Bradley (English) and Dr. Saul Laredo (Spanish).

• PISD PSAT/SAT Family resource page

• College Board resources

• SAT Practice and Preparation steps and resources

• PSAT/SAT Practice Quick Start Guide

• Khan Academy Official Digital SAT Prep

• Create a College Board student account

• TEKS Alignment to SAT Suite

• Plano ISD resources

• Interpreting K-12 Score Reporting for administrators

• How to Interpret PSAT 9 Score Reports for Students

• How to Interpret PSAT 9 Score Reports for Students (Spanish)

• How to Interpret PSAT/NMSQT Score Reports for Students

• How to Interpret PSAT/NMSQT Score Reports for Students (Spanish)

Students/Parents:

• Plano ISD website: Advanced Placement

• College Board: Course Information & Course and Exam Descriptions

All:

• 24-25 AP testing calendar

• AP exam registration and fee information

• AP program information

Help Our Community With Lovepacs!

Lovepacs needs your help to continue to serve 1000 Plano ISD students for the upcoming school year. Born out of a desire to help children in need, Lovepacs was created to provide meals to students who would otherwise go hungry during school holidays. Through coordination with local schools and its volunteers, Lovepacs engages communities to feed children as an expression of love.

There are several ways to contribute. Donate online, shop the Amazon Wishlist, shop the Walmart Wishlist, or shop and drop off at one of the Lovepacs dropoff locations.

Questions? Call 972-754-8518 or email plano@lovepacs.org. Thank you for your support!

Join the Shepton PTSA for 2024-2025!

Support Shepton's students, teachers, and faculty by joining Shepton PTSA! Your annual membership dues allow us to continue to bring great programs to our Shepton students and teachers.

We have several different membership types available, including:

• Parents/guardians
• Students
• Shepton faculty members

Click here to join today!

Questions? Please contact Hilary Dietz at membership@sheptonptsa.org. Thanks for your support!

Want to do something that directly helps our Shepton teachers and staff? Volunteer in the Copy Room!

We have time slots available on Monday and Wednesday mornings, but are flexible with dates and times. Click here to sign up!

Don't forget--all PISD volunteers must have an approved 24-25 VOLY background check on file with the school office before arriving on campus. To complete your background check, visit https://plano.voly.org/.

Questions? Please contact Salima Haddad at copyroom@sheptonptsa.org. Thank you for your help!

Show everyone your Wolfpack spirit while sporting some super comfy Shepton Wolves Spirit Wear! T-shirts and hoodies are perfect for students, faculty, and parents. Plus, we have our always-popular Shepton Wolves PJ pants!

Spirit Wear is available in our Online Store here. Order early to ensure that you get your size!

Questions? Please contact us at spiritwear@sheptonptsa.org. Thanks!

*** ALL STUDENTS PLANNING ON PARTICIPATING IN ATHLETICS MUST HAVE A VALID PHYSICAL ON FILE AND ALL UIL FORMS FILLED OUT AND SIGNED BEFORE THEY CAN TRYOUT OR PARTICIPATE. ***

9th Grade Football

For more information, contact Coach Gomez @ roman.gomez@pisd.edu

9th Grade Women’s Basketball

For more information, contact Coach Garcia @ ian.garcia@pisd.edu

and Coach Bass @ rachel.bass@pisd.edu

9th Grade Women’s Volleyball

For more information, contact Coach Bass @ rachel.bass@pisd.edu

and Coach McLay @ daniel.mclay@pisd.edu

9th Grade Men’s Basketball

For more information, contact Coach Van Saders @ tj.vansaders@pisd.edu

and Coach Moreno @ david.moreno@pisd.edu

** All Athletics schedules can be found HERE **

Tickets to Athletics events can be purchased HERE.

Per PISD school board policy FNCA (LOCAL), “Students in grades 6–12 shall wear an approved student identification (ID) card while on school grounds and while aboard District school buses or other District-provided transportation. Wearing student ID cards may be required at school-sponsored or school-related events as determined by the campus principal. Students may be excused from wearing ID cards during classes where doing so presents a hazard to student safety. While on school grounds, at other District facilities, or at school-sponsored or school-related events, students shall provide access to their ID card to any staff member when requested.”

Plano ISD's Student Code of Conduct provides methods and options for managing students in the classroom and on school grounds, disciplining students, and preventing and intervening in student discipline problems. The code of conduct can be found online on the district's Student Management page

Please take a moment to review our 2024-2025 Dress Code and share with your students.

Shepton Dress Code Highlights

Parents and Students, please read our campus-wide policy to ensure safety as well as engagemtent:

Shepton High School - Cell Phone/Technology Policy

For up to date information, we encourage you to access the following:

• Shepton Website - www.pisd.edu/shepton
  
• Shepton PTSA Website - www.sheptonptsa.org
• Shepton School Messenger - https://www.pisd.edu/schoolmessenger
• X (formerly Twitter) - follow us @SheptonWolfpack
• Instagram - @SheptonWolfpack https://www.instagram.com/sheptonwolfpack/

School meals are provided by the Plano ISD Food & Nutritional Services Department. Pricing for Cafeteria meals for the 2023-2024 school year can be found on their website at https://www.pisd.edu/Page/26183

· Families who may qualify should complete a federal meal application for free or reduced-price meals, available through Parent Portal or via the website at www.pisd.edu/mealprogram. Click the green SchoolCafé button to begin.

· Families who already have a SchoolCafé account can log in to complete the meal application. Families who do not have an account can create one by selecting that option on the main SchoolCafé page. View this SchoolCafe information video for instructions on how to complete the application.

How do I get the Shepton weekly e-mails? Join School Messenger @ https://www.pisd.edu/schoolmessenger

How do I get the PTSA weekly e-mails? Visit the PTSA website https://sheptonptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/ to join the email list.

What are the school hours? 1st period begins promptly at 9:05am and 7th period ends at 4:30 pm daily. The building opens at 8:20 am (Downstairs B-Hall entrance). Students will wait in the cafeteria or attend tutorials with a note. We have staff supervision at all entrance points.

Where is the cafeteria menu? The menu is posted on the PISD website and in the cafeteria.

How do I bring lunch to my child? Lunches may be delivered to the Main Office. If your child knows you are bringing lunch, please notify them to pick it up in the Main Office.

Due to federal guidelines (FMNV), you may only bring your own child lunch, and we do not allow for students to have food delivered from restaurants (this includes all food delivery services).

What if my child left something at school, what is the policy? Please tell your student to report to the Lost and Found. Is your child missing a lunch bag? Gym clothing? Electronics? Check the lost and found located in the Student Center in the front office.

Does high school have early release? Yes, students are released early during the week of semester exams at the end of each semester. Shepton does not have any other early release days.

What if I arrive late to school? If your student is arriving late to school in the morning, they should come to the attendance office and sign themselves in. Students should bring a note giving a reason for their late arrival.

We recommend getting to Shepton no later than 8:50am to ensure you are entering the building before the 5 minute warning bell at 8:55am.

Multiple Late arrivals will ultimately result in a referral to the PISD Attendance Review Board (PARB). Excessive tardies and absences will then be referred to Collin County Truancy Court.

How can my child attend tutorials? Tutorials are a great resource for all students regardless of the grade they are making in the class. You can receive a little more help, ask questions, prepare for tests, etc. To attend tutorials either obtain a pass from your teacher the day before you plan to attend, or provide a note from parents. Please follow teacher’s tutorial schedules as they may have other duties or meetings on other days of the week. You may also attend another teacher’s tutorials if needed. Talk with the teachers about this possibility. It’s a good idea to bring questions to ask.

Medication: If your child needs medication at school contact the nurse prior to school starting. Students are prohibited from carrying medication with them at school. If you have specific questions or concerns on this topic, see the nurse.