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. 
The Schimelpfenig PTA would like to congratulate the following on receiving the 2019-2020 Texas Honorary Life Membership Award. This award is one of the highest honors that can be bestowed upon an individual by the Texas PTA for outstanding contributions to the students, school and community. Please join us in congratulating:
Mr. Bob Straka, Band
Ms. Maria Cano, Spanish
Ms. Sireesha Yang
Ms. Stacie Howell
Spirit Wear is available for sale! All items listed on the ORDER FORM are in stock and will be delivered each week. Limited sizes so purchase now!
Love planning parties?? The SMS Social committee is looking for people to join their team! This is a fun way to meet new people and provide our students with a fun social that will he held March 27! Email volunteers@smspta.org if interested!! No experience necessary!
Saturday, March 28, 2020
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Plano Senior High, 2200 Independence Parkway, Plano 75075
It's the BIGGEST event of the year!
Let us help you finalize your planning process quickly. Contact us at vendorfair@planopta.org
Attention 8th Graders and Parents!
If you have already sent in photos please resend. Due to technical difficulties we did not receive emails sent prior to Jan. 14th. We apologize for the inconvenience
We are looking for group shots of all the wonderful moments you have had at SMS from 6th grade until now. These can include sporting events, music events, socials, club photos, pep rallies and any other photos taken at SMS with your classmates. The photos will be compiled into a slide show that will be shown during the end of the year 8th grade social on May 15th. Photos will be accepted through the end of April.
Please send these photos to eighthsocial@smspta.org
Test information
Date: Saturday, 2/29/2020
Time: Check-in begins at 8:30 am
Cost: $10 (free for IBWS Booster Club Members)
Healthy Lifestyles - PISD Council of PTAs
We have SEL Parent Engagement series coming up by PISD Social Emotional Learning, which is free.
Upcoming SEL Presentations:
Social Awareness 1/22
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Jasper High School, 6800 Archgate Drive, Plano, TX 75024
Relationship Skills 2/25
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Carlisle Elementary, 6525 Old Orchard Dr, Plano, TX 75023
Responsible Decision Making 4/23
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Isaacs Early Childhood School, 3400 E Parker Rd, Plano, TX 75074
Calendars for various activities including Band, Choir, Orchestra, and Athletics can be found HERE.
Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a wonderful time with your friends and families this past holiday season. It is January, and we are almost half way through the school year. Can you believe it? Time is flying fast, and we are already starting to prepare for next year. I’m really looking forward to the next few months as we have several fun things planned this semester for the kids.
A big thank you to all who donated their time, expert baking skills, and those who provided all the delicious holiday desserts for pie day and the teacher luncheon! We appreciate you helping us show the teachers and staff how much the SMS community values them and everything they do for our kids during the day.
Please join us January 16th for our next General Meeting and Coffee with the Principal at 8:45 am. This is a great opportunity to hear the latest information from Dr. Perry and ask any questions you might have. Coffee, tea, water and light snacks are supplied.
Also, be on the lookout for more information for our upcoming Spring Social on March 27th and our 8th grade end of year celebration on May 15th. You won’t want your student to miss out on the fun!
Soon, we will be actively looking to fill our board for the 2020-2021 school year. If you are interested in joining our amazing, award-winning board in any capacity, please feel free to contact me at president@smspta.org or Andria Giboney at andriagiboney.ptsa@gmail.
Go Panthers!!
Cynthia Steele, SMS President
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.
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.
The library is in need of volunteers for shelving books, checking out and returning books, helping students find books, or other tasks to help the librarian. There are morning and afternoon volunteer times available each day, Monday through Friday. The morning AM slot is from 9:00-11:00 am and afternoon PM is from 1:00-3:00 pm. You can volunteer once a week, biweekly, or even just once a month. Anytime you are willing to help, you are welcome in the library. Please contact Stephanie at libraryvols@smspta.org if you have any questions.
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.
