We are hearing of offline teen dares being suggested as future ‘TikTok challenges’ and want to be clear: dangerous challenges and illegal behavior are not allowed on our platform and will be removed. While we do not currently see evidence of these supposed 'challenges' on our platform, our safety teams have and will continue to work tirelessly to enforce our Community Guidelines and remove violative content, including content promoting 'devious licks'. We expect teens to use common courtesy whether they're online or offline.
TikTok is committed to reaching parents and guardians by supporting messages on the importance of ongoing conversations with teens about being good citizens online and offline, as we are doing through our collaboration with National PTA. We want to make you aware of the TikTok Guide for Parents we created with National PTA, as it contains critical information about the parental controls available to families on TikTok as well as digital safety information.
Last month, President Anna King and Executive Director Nathan R. Monell submitted a letter to education committees in Congress urging robust funding for school infrastructure in the reconciliation bill. The House Education and Labor Committee finished marking up its portion of the bill Sept. 10, investing:
- $82 billion in Public School Infrastructure
- $35 billion in Child Hunger Prevention Programs
- $450 billion to promote Affordable Child Care
PTA members advocating for these issues helped advance this legislation. The reconciliation bill still needs to clear hurdles in both the House and Senate, and National PTA will continue to give updates as they become available. To be the first to know, sign up to receive action alerts!
Join SMS PTA and help us to earn the Early Bird Achievement Award -- 100% of our total membership last year by September 30th!
Our goal: 600 members, one more than our total of 599 last year. Click Here to Join!
We currently have 517 members; we need 83 more to reach our goal of 600. Parents, Students, Grandparents and other Community Members can join to support Schimelpfenig PTA.
Thank you in advance for your support!
The Child Mind Institute has awarded National PTA the 2021 Outstanding Organization Change Maker Award!
The award celebrates those creating real, meaningful change for children who struggle with mental health and learning disorders. National PTA believes that it's important to support the mental health of all children—before, during and after challenges arise. You can learn about the critical new initiative, Healthy Minds, on the PTA website.
1. Donate to the PTA online!
Your generous TAX-DEDUCTIBLE donation will fund programs, social events, and classroom materials for students as well as SMS staff wish list items.
We thank you in advance for your contributions!
Please visit here to donate online!
2. You just keep shopping – let these stores do the donating for you!
Visit our Fundraising Page here for more information.
Link your Kroger or Tom Thumb rewards cards to Schimelpfenig to help our school raise money. The stores will donate a percentage back to the school help show their support for the local communities.
3. World Wear Project – 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.
Join our team in the fight against hunger for the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB). Through our team’s virtual peanut butter drive and NTFB’s ability to stretch every dollar donated into three meals, your support makes a difference for food insecure children, seniors, and families in North Texas.
To donate to our virtual peanut butter drive simply fill your cart with the Food Bank’s most needed items and follow the steps to checkout. Thank you for partnering with us to help North Texans facing hunger!
Please donate "Jars" of PB HERE.
Hello SMS Families, our teachers and staff have been working so hard and deserve a treat! Please consider donating the following items listed on the sign-up. We want to make their day a little brighter and to show our appreciation for all they do.
Please click here to donate!
10/25 Non perishable food and drink donations should be dropped off at Tiffany Daykin- Armijo's house - 7505 Shadowlawn Ct Plano
10/29 Parishable donations (cookies, cupcakes) drop off at front office of school by 8am at the school
Any questions, contact Tiffany at: tiffanymdaykin@hotmail.com or 469-222-2397
To register or for more details, click HERE.
Support local charities by donating at: North Texas Giving Day Please also consider donating directly to your Schimelpfenig PTA to help support our students, staff, and families!
1. Donate to the PTA online!
Your generous TAX-DEDUCTIBLE donation will fund programs, social events, and classroom materials for students as well as SMS staff wish list items.
We thank you in advance for your contributions!
Please visit here to donate online!
2. You just keep shopping – let these stores do the donating for you!
Visit our Fundraising Page here for more information.
Link your Kroger or Tom Thumb rewards cards to Schimelpfenig to help our school raise money. The stores will donate a percentage back to the school help show their support for the local communities.
3. World Wear Project – 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.
A time to raise awareness on this stigmatized, and often taboo, topic with the goal of ensuring that individuals, friends and families have access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention and to seek help. Did you know?
- 78% of all people who die by suicide are male.
- Although more women than men attempt suicide, men are nearly 4x more likely to die by suicide.
- Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among people aged 10–34 and the 10th leading cause of death overall in the U.S.
- Some of the highest rates of suicide in the U.S. are among American Indian/Alaska Native and non-Hispanic white communities.
- Lesbian, gay and bisexual youth are 4x more likely to attempt suicide than straight youth.
- Transgender adults are nearly 12x more likely to attempt suicide than the general population.
If you or someone you know is in an emergency, call The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or call 911 immediately.
This week starts the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month. Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the contributions and importance of Hispanics and Latinos to the United States and those American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. This year, the theme is: “Esperanza: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage and Hope.” The theme invites us to celebrate Hispanic Heritage and to reflect on how great our tomorrow can be if we hold onto our resilience and hope. It encourages us to reflect on all of the contributions Hispanics have made in the past, and will continue to make in the future. It is also a reminder that we are stronger together.
Second Chance Spirit Wear tax-free sale ends this Wednesday, September 15th! Don't miss this last chance to pre-order items from our popular 2021-2022 Spirit Wear line!
It's Friday night after a long week and you don't feel like cooking -- go to Panda Express for dinner!
When: Friday, September 17, 2021 | 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Panda Express located at:
SPRING CREEK & COIT 5901 Coit Road, Plano TX 75093
(972) 596 - 0107
How to Order: PandaExpress.com or the App. Enter 327497 in the promo code box
Or Bring paper flyer or show it on your smartphone
This week, September 12-18, is 
