Fleece Donation Drive

11/11/2026 8:24 pm

It has become a Schimelpfenig tradition for our Panther family to come together for a campus-wide community service project on the last day of the fall semester. On December 18, our students and staff will make no-sew fleece blankets to donate to Children's Hospital to help provide warmth and comfort to their patients.

Our goal is to make 400 blankets, but we need your help! Each blanket requires 4 yards of fleece, which means we need a total of 1,600 yards!

OPTION 1: DONATE FLEECE

Sign up to purchase and donate fleece for our blanket-making project.

Fleece Donation Guidelines:

• Only Blizzard and anti-pill fleece can be used.

• If possible, please donate in 2-yard increments.

• Solids, plaids, and prints are welcome! We'd love to show our Schim spirit with school colors, but all colors are appreciated.

CLICK HERE TO DONATE FLEECE

OPTION 2: MAKE A MONETARY DONATION

Prefer not to shop for fleece? No problem! You can make a monetary donation, and we'll purchase the fleece for you.

CLICK HERE TO MAKE A MONETARY DONATION

IMPORTANT DROP-OFF INFORMATION

All fleece donations must be dropped off at the Schimelpfenig Middle School front office by Friday, December 11th so we have time to prepare for our December 18 project.

Every donation, big or small, helps us get closer to our goal of 400 blankets. Thank you for supporting our Panthers and helping make a difference for children at Children's Hospital!

Thanksgiving Pies for Our Teachers & Staff!

11/11/2026 9:43 am

Let's show our Schimelpfenig teachers and staff how much we appreciate them by sending them home with a pie for Thanksgiving!

We are collecting store-bought pies for our amazing staff, and we would love your help! Feel free to sign up to donate more than one pie.

🥧 Sign Up to Donate

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP!

📅 Pie Drop-Off Information

We will be collecting pies beginning at 7:30 AM in the carpool drop-off lane in front of the school on:

• Wednesday, November 18

• Thursday, November 19

You may also drop off your pie directly at the front office.

Important Reminder

All pies must be store-bought, with the ingredient list clearly marked on the packaging so we can accommodate staff members with food allergies.

Thank you for helping us make Thanksgiving a little sweeter for our wonderful teachers and staff! ❤️

Questions? Contact us at hospitality@smspta.org.

Raising Cane's Spirit Night – December 8!

11/10/2026 6:10 pm

Dinner plans? We've got you covered! Join us for Raising Cane's on Tuesday, December 8, from 4:00–8:00 PM, and support Schimelpfenig PTA while enjoying your favorite Chicken Fingers!

Bring the family, invite your friends, and make it a night off from cooking. Raising Cane's will donate 15% of net sales to Schimelpfenig PTA!

LOCATION:
Raising Cane's
6060 Coit Road, Plano, TX 75023

HOW TO MAKE SURE YOUR PURCHASE COUNTS:

• Dine-in: Mention the fundraiser when placing your order.

• Online or app orders: Enter promo code RCFUND96 at checkout.

Make plans to join us! Every order helps support Schimelpfenig PTA and the programs and activities that benefit our Panthers. Share this with family and friends, bring everyone along, and help us make this a great night of support!

We hope to see you there!

Help Us Earn the Golden Apple!

11/10/2026 5:13 pm

Let's show our Panther teachers and staff some love! Schimelpfenig PTA is working toward 100% teacher and staff membership, and we need your help to reach our goal!

The Golden Apple is a special team recognition earned when a school PTA and its principal work together to achieve 100% PTA membership among teachers and staff. It's a great way to recognize the amazing people who make Schimelpfenig such a special place!

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Sponsor an annual PTA membership for one of our wonderful Panther teachers or staff members! Each sponsored membership brings us one step closer to 100%.

READY TO SPONSOR A STAFF MEMBERSHIP?

Click the link below and scroll down to "Sponsor a Panther Staff Membership" to make your contribution.

🔗 SPONSOR A PANTHER STAFF MEMBERSHIP

Every sponsorship counts! Help us reach 100%, celebrate our amazing teachers and staff, and bring home the Golden Apple. Let's do this, Panthers!

Spirit Night at Flying Fish – Tuesday, November 3

10/28/2026 7:35 pm

PTA Bylaws Vote on November 9 — Join the PTA to Have a Say!

10/9/2026 10:18 am

Schimelpfenig Middle School PTA Bylaws Review

Every three years, the Schimelpfenig Middle School PTA reviews and updates its bylaws to make sure they follow Texas PTA guidelines and meet the needs of our PTA. A committee of three PTA members recently reviewed the current bylaws and proposed changes.

We are required to share the proposed changes with our general membership at least 30 days before the meeting where they will be voted on.

CLICK HERE to review the proposed bylaws changes

General Membership Meeting & Bylaws Vote

📅 Monday, November 9
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Schimelpfenig Middle School

Please note: You must be a current PTA member to vote. There's still time to join the PTA and have your voice heard!

Click here to join the SMS PTA

If you have any questions or suggestions regarding the proposed changes, please email parliamentarian@smspta.org.

Thank you for taking the time to review the proposed changes and for being part of our Schimelpfenig PTA community!

Call for Entries: Reflections Contest 2026!

9/23/2026 11:53 pm

Reflections Art Program: What Does Culture Mean to You?

Schimelpfenig Panthers, it’s time to get creative! The PTA Reflections program invites students in grades 6–8 to explore this year’s theme, “What Does Culture Mean to You?”, and express their ideas through art.

Students can participate in one or more of the following categories:

• 🎨 Visual Arts

• 🎵 Music Composition

• 💃 Dance Choreography

• 📚 Literature

• 🎬 Film Production

• 📸 Photography

All Schimelpfenig students in grades 6–8 are welcome to participate, and multiple entries are encouraged! Every entry has a chance to win a prize from one of our amazing sponsors.

📅 Submission Deadline: October 30, 2026

How to Enter

Ready to share your creativity? Review the program information and complete the entry form below.

• Click here for Reflections program information

• Complete the Google Form to enter

Questions?

Email Reflections@smspta.org for more information.

We can’t wait to see how our Panthers express their creativity and bring their ideas to life! 🐾