Mrs. Kinard has resumed collecting gift card donations for teachers, staff, and students' appreciation, please donate and sign up (sign up is optional)
Deadline: bring gift cards to school any time during the school day. Donation ends at the end of April. Please hurry!
Ms. Collins has reached out to the PTA requesting help with donations to teachers' breakfast during STAAR testing week. There will be two breakfasts, on April 17th and May 1st. Please, sign up to donate breakfast items HERE
Deadline: bring all items to the school front office on the morning of April 17th and May 1st.
PTA is celebrating our great teachers by organizing breakfast and lunch for the teachers and staff during Teacher Appreciation Week.
Breakfast (May 6th) & Lunch (May 10th). Please sign up HERE.
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Best Regards,
Olga Oleksyuk, VP of Volunteers
Plano ISD Counseling Services invites parents to a workshop dedicated to enhancing the invaluable bond between parents and their children: “Increasing the Parent-Child Connection.” In today's fast-paced world, nurturing meaningful relationships with our children is more important than ever. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to explore practical strategies and insights aimed at fostering deeper connections with our children, regardless of their age.
Date: April 11, 2024
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Location: ZOOM
Meeting ID: 966 6746 1380; Passcode: pisd2024
**This workshop will be presented in English and Spanish
Please contact Laura Zimmer or Nancy Avery for more information.
You can order school supplies for 2024-2025 now! The kits include exactly what the teachers want students to have. They will be delivered directly to the school in the fall.
Kits are available for:
- 6th, 7th, 8th grades
- Honors Science - 7th, 8th
- Math Rocks - 6th
- Spanish/French
- Speech & Debate
- Theater - 6th, 7th, 8th
Please remember to choose your child's grade in the fall. Order by May 31!
Video Intro to 1st Day School Supplies
The SMS theater department will be presenting their one act play performance of The Post Office, a play adapted by Melissa Leilani Larson, later this week. Showtimes will be on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, 04/11 through 04/13. Each performance will begin at 7:30pm. Tickets can be purchased at the links below.
o Thursday Night Performance: The Post Office
o Friday Night Performance: The Post Office
o Saturday Night Performance: The Post Office
Thank you to all of our wonderful students, parents, grandparents, teachers, and volunteers that helped make our Scholastic Book Fair a big success! We raised $1,726.16 for the PTA to give back to students and teachers!
Last day to order is April 2nd! Click HERE to purchase.
Can order after April 2nd for $40 through the PTA.
Spring Break for both staff and students will run from Monday, March 11th, through Friday, March 15th. Classes will resume on Monday, March 18th.
Order a yard sign to show your Panther Pride! Five signs to choose from. Click HERE to order.
Store open through midnight March 24th.
The Westside Carnival will feature numerous booths and games, activities, prizes, food trucks, and more! It's a fantastic opportunity for students and families to come together, enjoy themselves, and support a worthy cause.
By participating in the carnival, you'll not only have a blast, but you'll also be contributing to the Solomon Adult Transition Center, making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals in our community.
We encourage you to spread the word and invite your friends, neighbors, and fellow community members to join us for this exciting event. Let's come together as a community to make a positive impact while having a great time!
Thank you for your support, and we look forward to seeing you March 23, 2024 from10am-2pm at Plano West Senior High Cafeteria and Courtyard.