The 2021-2022 Reflections student-selected theme is I Will Change the World By…
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JOIN THE AWARD-WINNING SMS PTA FOR 2024-2025!
Support the SMS students and teachers by showing that you value your child’s education by joining the PTA. Memberships start at $12 and students are only $6 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. 
Beginning June 1, curbside meals for children 18 years and younger are available for pick-up each Tuesday's from 9:30am - 10:30am and 4:30pm - 5:30pm.
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
- Bowman Middle School, 2501 Jupiter Road, Plano
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.
More info can be found HERE.
Purchase discount tickets to Main Event in Plano, and Schimelpfenig PTA will earn $4 for every ticket sold!
For $22.95 per person you can purchase an all you can play, 4 hour access pass to unlimited:
- bowling, laser tag, pool and shuffleboard
- a $10 fun card for video games
- 2 slices of pizza & unlimited soft drinks!
To purchase, call the Plano Sales Office at 972-881-8181, ext. 3 and identify which PTA you're supporting -- Schimelpfenig, of course!
Tickets are good through Sept. 15, Mon-Fri, opening until 2pm arrival time. (Ticket value is $40)
Your Schimelpfenig PTA is looking for board members for the 2021-2022 school year. Open positions for next year are:
Executive Board Positions:
- Community Outreach -- assist community as needed with charitable drives and endeavors.
- Healthy Lifestyles -- promote healthy lifestyle initiatives in the Schimelpfenig community.
Special Committee Chair positions:
- School Supplies Chairperson -- responsible for school supplies sale, including working with teachers to prepare lists, communicating with vendor, organizing supplies for distribution at Panther Preview.
- Spirit Wear -- Work with vendor to design, receive approval for and order Spirit Wear. Keep track of inventory and oversee sales throughout the year.
- Panther Preview -- organize and oversee Panther Preview event in late July/early August
If you are interested in any of these positions and/or have questions about joining the SMS PTA Board, please contact Michele Rohleder at president@smspta.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 --
- Stay up-to-date on the progress of TX PTA's Legislative priorities at: Texas PTA - every child. one voice. (txpta.org)
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!
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 --
- Take Action on Texas legislation to urge our local representatives to use K-12 federal stimulus money as intended: Contact Your Legislator - Texas PTA - every child. one voice. (txpta.org)
- Stay up-to-date on the progress of TX PTA's Legislative priorities at: Texas PTA - every child. one voice. (txpta.org)
Texas PTA invites everyone to a special virtual screening of "The Upstanders" on May 20, 6:30 pm. The film explores cyberbullying, bullying among friends, families, and co-workers, and the brain science behind it all. A panel discussion will follow including Maurine Molak from David's Legacy Foundation.
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.
Upcoming Events
- Tuesday, November 26
- Wednesday, November 27
- Thursday, November 28
- Friday, November 29
- Monday, December 2
- Tuesday, December 3
- Friday, December 6
- Saturday, December 7
- Monday, December 9
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.
