JOIN THE AWARD-WINNING SMS PTA FOR 2020-2021! Support the SMS students and teachers by showing that you value your child’s education by joining the PTA. Memberships start at less than $12 and students are only $5 with a parent membership! As a benefit to members only, you will have access to an online directory as well as PTA member discounts. Student members receive special discounts during our spring and fall socials and have the opportunity to be involved in leadership opportunities. 
Congratulations to the winners from BTL online Speech and Debate tournament on Saturday, November 14th.
Congress
Andy Lee (6th)-1st Place
Sanjit Konda (6th)-3rd Place
Extemp
Andy Lee (6th)-4th Place
This tournament was 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.
Robinson Middle School PTA is hosting a community special event on Thursday, December 3, 2020!
The Movie part of the event involves the streaming of the IndieFlix film LIKE, which highlights social media, and its effects on adolescents and young adults. It is well-done and engaging, and Robinson Middle School PTA is wanting to share this opportunity with our fellow Plano ISD families.
After watching it at your home, there will be a live webinar, with local experts available, to answer questions you may have about the film.
There are only 1,000 available to register, but hope that this can reach whomever might be interested in watching it, including families, teachers, and staff! This is a free viewing event, though we would always appreciate a donation to offset the cost of streaming the film.
One important note: the movie is geared for an audience middle-school aged and up, so please use discretion in viewing. Here is a trailer of the film, to see if you may be interested:
Dinner is brought to you by In-N-Out Burger! Their truck will be in the Robinson Middle School parking lot, on the evening of the 3rd, and pre-ordered meals will be picked up via "drive-thru" before the film begins. For $5/meal, which includes chips and a fountain drink, you can choose from a hamburger, a cheeseburger, or a grilled cheese sandwich!
Meals must be preordered, and registration for the movie must also be completed ahead of time as well. The deadline to register/order is Monday, November 30th. No orders/registration can be taken the day of the event. Please use this link to order/register: www.
Here is a quick snapshot of the details:
In little over two months, the Texas Legislature will convene for regular session and start making decisions that will impact the health, safety, and future of our students. PTA must be a thunderous voice this session! To prepare, Texas PTA has scheduled two webinars in November to preview our legislative priorities and discuss what your PTA can do now within your own community.
Click HERE for details.
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/sch
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/
Here are a couple of videos to get you started:
Here are some important dates coming up:
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
Clean out your clutter of old toys, kitchen items, unused towels and bedding and of course CLOTHES! Bring them up to the BIG BLUE Bin located in the west parking lot.
It is that time of year when World Wear Project offers an incentive of $100 if we collect 2,500 lbs. or more of shoes, clothing and other items they accept during the month of November in conjunction with American/Texas Recycles Month. Please help our school to get an extra $100!
Visit our Fundraising Page here for more information.
National PTA is seeking a theme for the 2022-2023 Reflections program year. The student who submits the winning entry will receive $100, and his or her theme will be presented at the 125th Annual National PTA Convention and Exhibition in June 2021.
Deadline for theme submissions:
November 5, 2020
Further information and the entry form are available at: https://www.txpta.org/
Next week is Red Ribbon week. Schimelpfenig students will be recognizing Red Ribbon week with daily dress-up themes:
Encourage your students, whether Face to Face or @Home, to join in the fun in recognition of drug awareness. Be Happy. Be Brave. Be Drug Free.
Please help PTA provide a Fall Treat for the Schimelpfenig teachers and staff on October 30th. We want to make their day a little brighter and show our appreciation for all that they do! Details are available on the Sign-up Genius at https://www.signupgenius.com/
The deadline for Reflections submissions has been extended to Monday, November 9th! More information about the Reflections contest and how you child can enter are available in this newsletter, below.
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
The mission of Plano ISD's Family Education and Guidance Services is to strengthen all families in the community by providing education, resources and services which support raising responsible, self-confident, emotionally healthy children in today's complex society. Please visit HERE to gain access to PISD supports that you and your family may wish to utilize throughout the year!
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.
