Upcoming Events

Thursday, August 27
Spirit Night at Handel's Ice Cream
Tuesday, September 1
PTA General Membership Meeting
Wednesday, September 2
Spirit Night at Chipotle
Friday, September 11
Fall Social
Friday, October 9
Step Out Lunch (for Students Only)
Friday, December 18
Lunchapalooza and Making Blankets for Children's Hospital
Friday, February 5
Spring Social
Monday, February 22
Spring Open House
Friday, March 12
Career Day (for student's only)

DISCLAIMER: The Schimelpfenig Middle School PTA is a noncommercial, nonsectarian, nonpartisan association that does not endorse any candidate or political party. This PTA does not endorse non-PTA products or services. If you have a concern, please contact a member of the PTA Executive Board.

Texas PTA Scholarships - November 15th Deadline!

11/12/2020 10:13 am

Texas PTA scholarship applications close this Sunday! Encourage your eligible high school seniors and faculty members to apply by November 15, 2020.

If you have a current high school senior or you are a PISD teacher, Texas PTA has scholarships available for college classes, continuing education, or teacher training. You can find information and applications at: https://www.txpta.org/scholarships

11/12/2020 10:12 am

All Middle School students have the opportunity to compete in a free online Speech and Debate tournament experience this Saturday, November 14th.

No experience is necessary and everyone is encouraged to participate! Students will receive valuable feedback about speaking skills like confidence, projection, and more from nationally-recognized high school competitors. This tournament is hosted by Be the Light Youth Association, a nonprofit organization run by Plano High school students which raises money for disadvantaged children in the community.

For more information and to register today, visit bethelightyouth.org/tournament.

11/5/2020 1:48 am

*ATTENTION*

The clock is ticking for Reflections submissions, but there is still time for your student to create an original art, music, or writing project!

ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED BY MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH!

The 2020-2021 theme is “I Matter Because…” Students of all ages and abilities can experience the benefits of creative expression and help in finding their own voice in telling their unique story.

Last date to submit entries: November 9th, 11:59pm CDT
This year we are not doing paper forms or in-person submissions. Everything is digital. Online submission form.
Most updated copy of the program details is HERE

Here are a couple of videos to get you started:

Call for entries

What is PTA reflections?

10/28/2020 10:22 pm

Here are some important dates coming up:

Friday, October 30th – Last day to early vote!
Saturday, October 31st – Happy Halloween!
Sunday, November 1st – Daylight Savings Time ends – Enjoy that extra hour of sleep!
Tuesday, November 3rd – Voting Day – Student Holiday/Staff Work Day – Since there will be voters at many PISD schools, students will be staying home on holiday and staff will be working from home.
Thursday, November 5th – School Picture Day
Monday, November 9th
- Virtual Career Day at Schimelpfenig
- Deadline to submit Reflections projects! See more details in this Newsletter.
Friday, November 13th – Fall Social – This year, the fall social cannot be in person, so PTA is sponsoring an eSports Tournament! Details – cost to participate, how to sign up, and tournament game – will be coming very soon!

As always, feel free to contact me any time at president@smspta.org with questions, problems, or if you just want to join our wonderful SMS PTA Board!

Michele Rohleder

10/28/2020 10:17 pm

Yeehaw! We are at 549 members! This is a 3 year high for Schimelpfenig Middle school and we were the first Plano school to see an increase in our membership this year!

We want all families to be represented at Schimelpfenig...if you haven’t become a member, please sign up today! We’d love for Texas PTA to know that we want our voice to be heard for all of our students!

Why are our numbers important? Texas PTA is an advocate to local and state leaders for ALL families of Texas students. The more members we have, the more voice we have to our local and state leaders.

Do you still need to join? Click HERE.

Questions? Email Karen Gournay, VP Membership at membership@smspta.org

Upcoming Events

Texas PTA Scholarships - November 15th Deadline!

11/12/2020 10:13 am

Free Online Speech & Debate Tournament - Saturday, November 14

11/12/2020 10:12 am

Participate in the Reflections Art Contest

11/5/2020 1:48 am

PTA President's Note - 10/29/20

10/28/2020 10:22 pm

Membership Update

10/28/2020 10:17 pm