If you attended Dec. 13th's Coffee with the principal, Dr. Brant Perry to discuss traffic safety, please give your feedback HERE.  Even if you didn't attend but want to give your input, feel free to click the same link.

  Hoodie orders will be delivered next week!  Order them HERE before they're all gone.

  We are accepting for nominations for the 2018-2019 PTA Membership Awards until December 21st. These are the Honorary Life Membership or Extended Service Award.  Click here for the nomination form  For questions, please contact Cynthia Steele at membership@smspta.org.

  Looking for a year-end tax write-off opportunity?  How about donating to the SMS PTA?  Our PTA supports many programs and events at our school like Reflections, Katie Greer Program, Red Ribbon Week, Fall, Spring, and 8th Grade Socials.  PTA funds paid for all the student planners, teacher appreciation week, new aprons and supplies for art class, and new butcher paper stands.  

All of your donations are 100% tax deductible.  Please donate here (last line item). 

Thank you for supporting our PTA and School.  Click on Fundraise in the banner for more ways to support Schimelpfenig Middle School through purchases in our community.

Are you missing something? Our LOST & FOUND is getting FULL! Stop by the lost and found in the cafeteria to see if your items have been turned in. Items that are not claimed by the Thursday Dec. 13th will be donated.

Hear Ye, Hear Ye!!  Are you interested in the Social Studies PACE program?  

PACE referral packets are now available in the counseling office. If you are interested in testing for PACE in the Spring, please stop by and pick up a packet and submit your application online or return it to the counseling office or Mr. Matuska by January 16th. Applications are open to all grade levels. Good luck and we hope you will apply for this fun and challenging academic program!  For more details, visit Plano ISD PACE program

Schimelpfenig Students and Families, If you have any great pictures from school events, please send them to Ms. Freeman at jeannie.freeman@pisd.edu as soon as possible.

The holidays are coming--don't forget to check for Box Tops. Lots of cooking means LOTS of Box Tops.  Please turn them into the front office.

EVERY CLIP COUNTS! Thank you for all your support.

Fall weather is finally upon us!  As you wait for your student at afternoon dismissal, consider turning off your vehicle and catching a breeze through your window.  You’ll save gas and the environment!

Learn more about Social Emotional Learning in Plano ISD and obtain strategies that parents can implement at home to support the SEL competencies and skills. 

• All workshop times are 6-7:30 p.m.  Information will also be available in Spanish.  Remaining topics:  social awareness 1/31/19, relationship skills 3/21/19, responsible decision-making 5/1/19. Click on title for more details.

Parents/guardians will need to go to the TEA Texas Assessment Data Portal http://texasassessment.com to access the TELPAS Report Card which is the official score report provided by the state.  Click on title for viewing instructions.

 The following documents provide information to parents about how Plano ISD will aid students who have learning difficulties or who need special education or Section 504 services. Please take a moment to review the parent letter below:

Parent Letter-English

Parent Letter--Spanish

Come learn about truancy laws and parenting tips at one of many sessions held at the Bird Building (1300 19th Street, Plano, 75074)  Click for flyer in English.  In Spanish.  Snacks & childcare will be provided by the Family Education & Guidance Services.