Texas PTA -- The Count of Three -- a Podcast from Texas PTA, hosted by President Suzi Kennon and Executive Director Kyle Ward. Subscribe to the Podcast and/or listen to Episodes 01. How to Talk to Kids about Race and Racism, 02. Landing the Helicopter 03. Are Your Kids Vaping? 04. Bigger Kids, Bigger Problems? 05. Take a Vacation From Your Own Guilt Trip 06: Addiction's Silent Triggers 07 Welcome to Tantrum Town, Bonus Episode: Happiness is More Than a Click Away, 08. Shelf Shock at: The Count of Three – TxPTA
Texas' 87th Legislative Session --
One more week to have your voice heard in support of our students by contacting State House members Jeff Leach or Matt Shaheen and State Senator Angela Paxton.
Please Join SMS PTA for 2021-22!
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SMS PTA got a letter from TX PTA about our awards!
Dear PTA Leader,
Well, this past year certainly got off to a rocky start. Though some storm clouds remain, there is a clearing ahead. I hope you can see the sun poking through! Despite the many challenges, your PTA worked hard to grow membership and give a voice to students in your community and to children across Texas. Please enjoy these honors that are well-deserved!
All the best,
Georgia Strickland
VP Membership, Texas PTA
TEXAS PTA 2020-2021 MEMBERSHIP HONORS
Schimelpfenig Middle School PTA
Plano ISD
Early Bird
Snappy Increase
Three Year High
Shining Star
Back the Future Brigade
XOXO Award
Silver Voice for Every Child
Golden Apple
MARS Membership
Student Membership
Last night, SMS PTA met for our final General Assembly Meeting of the 2020-21 school year. Thank you to those of you who joined us as we reviewed the past, often challenging year, at Schimelpfenig MS. With the help of our Panther family, SMS PTA managed to meet many of our goals for this year:
- supporting our amazing staff and teachers with monthly treats;
- providing 1,000 pairs of disposable headphones, cases of water bottles, and science Atom Building kits for student use;
- treating our students to a Rocket League tournament in the fall and an Ice Cream treat in the spring;
- sponsoring a successful Reflections contest;
- awarding our first-ever scholarship to a deserving PISD graduating senior;
- supporting PISD, including donations to SKI Plano and PSHS After-prom;
- providing a special extended lunch and congratulatory sign to celebrate our eighth graders; and,
- advocating for our students and the PISD community at the state level during the 87th legislative session.
Though the 2020-21 school year may not have been what we all had expected, it turned out to be a great -- and memorable -- year! Thank you for being with us and supporting us along the way!
Congratulations to Jillian Martin, the recipient of our first-ever Schimelpfenig MS PTA Scholarship for a PISD graduating senior! Jillian attended Schimelpfenig from 6th through 8th grade, participating in orchestra, PALS, NJHS, and cheerleading, and volunteering as a teacher's aid. She is graduating from the Academy High School and will be using this scholarship to help fund her education at the University of Texas at Dallas, where she plans to study health sciences.
Schimelpfenig PTA is excited to announce an extended lunch period for our 8th graders on Tuesday, May 25th from 12:15-1:15.
Lunch will be provided for those who already signed up!
** Lunch is being provided for Face2Face students and @Home students. @Home will pick up lunch in the carpool lane drive through.
There will be a sign outside the school from Monday through Thursday for photo ops!
The 2021-2022 Reflections student-selected theme is I Will Change the World By… Be sure to check the Reflections Awards page on May 1, when we announce this year’s winners of the I Matter Because... theme. Winners will also be announced on our social channels and on PTA.org.
Texas PTA -- The Count of Three -- a Podcast from Texas PTA, hosted by President Suzi Kennon and Executive Director Kyle Ward. Subscribe to the Podcast and/or listen to Episodes 01. How to Talk to Kids about Race and Racism, 02. Landing the Helicopter 03. Are Your Kids Vaping? 04. Bigger Kids, Bigger Problems? 05. Take a Vacation From Your Own Guilt Trip 06: Addiction's Silent Triggers 07 Welcome to Tantrum Town, Bonus Episode: Happiness is More Than a Click Away, 08. Shelf Shock at: The Count of Three – TxPTA
Texas' 87th Legislative Session --
Due to Spring Break March 8-12, Regular Curbside Meal Distribution Resumes on Tuesday, March 16
There is no meal bundle pickup over Spring Break.
Beginning March 16, curbside meals are available for pick-up each Tuesday's from 9:30am - 10:30am and 4:45pm - 6:00pm.
The meal bundles can be picked up at any of the following locations:
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Clark High School, 523 W Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano
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Shepton High School, 5505 W Plano Pkwy, Plano
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Williams High School, 1717 17th St, Plano, TX 75074
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McMillen High School, 750 N Murphy Rd, Murphy, TX 75094
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Vines High School, 1401 Highedge Dr, Plano, TX 75075
Anyone picking up meals for students, without the student present, must bring appropriate documentation in the form of a school issued ID, report card, parent portal attendance summary form, or birth certificate.
1. Donate to the PTA online! Please visit here to donate online!
2. You just keep shopping – let these stores do the donating for you!
3. World Wear Project –Time for Spring Cleaning and donations to our World Wear bin! In April, we collected 378 pounds and earned $45.36
Visit our Fundraising Page here for more information.
Please join the SMS PTA for our last virtual General Assembly Meeting of the 2020-2021 school year on Wednesday, May 19th at 6:00 p.m. We will be voting on our summer budget, appointing the Financial Reconciliation Committee, introducing new board members, and reviewing this interesting year that is coming to a close.
Please sign up in advance HERE
Hello, Schimelpfenig PTA Members!
It's hard to believe that it's already May and this very different school year is soon coming to a close! But before it ends on May 27th, there is a lot happening! This week is national Teacher Appreciation Week. Don't forget to #ThankATeacher for all they have done for our students this year. Also this week, Algebra I students took an EOC exam. Next week, all students will take STAAR Reading, and some will take STAAR Math, Science, and Social Studies. We also have our last PTA General Assembly Meeting on Wednesday, May 19th at 6:00 p.m., and 8th grade students will be enjoying a special extended lunch on Tuesday, May 25th. And, of course, this Sunday, May 9th, is Mother's Day. Thank you to all Moms for everything that you do!
May is Mental Health Month
Since 1949, Mental Health America and affiliates across the country have observed May is Mental Health Month. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the mental health of people of all ages. Now, more than ever, it is critical to reduce the stigma around mental health struggles, because that stigma often prevents individuals from seeking help. Mental Health America’s 2021 Mental Health Month Toolkit #Tools2Thrive has practical tools that everyone can use to improve their mental health and increase resiliency. Learn more at: MHA | Mental Health America (mhanational.org)
May is also National Physical Fitness & Sports Month
Each May the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition encourages Americans to #MoveinMay in celebration of National Physical Fitness & Sports Month. This year, the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition is teaming up with the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion’s (ODPHP) to promote safe physical activity while practicing social distancing with the Move Your Way campaign. Learn more at: Walk. Run. Dance. Play. What's your move? - Move Your Way | health.gov
Michele Rohleder
SMS PTA President 2020-2021
Schimelpfenig PTA is offering a $500 scholarship in support of the higher education goals of graduating Plano ISD seniors who are alumni of Schimelpfenig Middle School.
In order to be eligible for a scholarship, an applicant must meet all of the following qualifications:
● Is a senior who will graduate in 2021 from a Plano ISD school.
● Attended Schimelpfenig Middle School from grades 6-8
● Must be a current student member of their high school PTSA
● Will be enrolled and attend full-time in an accredited college or a technical institute in the summer or fall immediately following high school graduation.
● Submit a completed application by May 12.
Details and application form are HERE. Questions? Email Karen at membership@smspta.org.
