This Saturday, 10 students represented Schimelpfenig at the Preston Trails Chapter of MathCounts. Everyone did exceptionally well in a very challenging competition. Those students are: Albert Jiang, Andy Qin, Chenxi Zhang, Daniel Glabai, Harry Ye, Jason Ma, Kate Lee, Tristan Driggs, Tristan Ramon, Vivian Pang
Daniel, competing as an individual, and our school team, consisting of Albert, Andy, Chenxi, and Kate will be advancing to the State MathCounts competition on March 27th and 28th!
Please congratulate them!
Multicultural as one world
Heritage Night has been postponed until next year. Due to some unavoidable logistical issues that we would have during Open House this year, we’ve decided to postpone Heritage Night until next year in order to provide the community with a fun and successful event.
Please contact Monica at heritagenight@smspta.org if you have any questions or would like to serve on the planning committee for next year's event.
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
Thank you so much for your unyielding commitment and dedication to our youth. We greatly appreciate everything that you do!
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!
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)
Which Tests: SAT or ACT
Location: Plano East Senior High, Cafeteria
Registration
Registration Deadline: 2/21/2020 IB Booster Club Members: Register via THIS LINK
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
Downloadable flyer
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.com and we will be happy to provide you with additional information or answer any questions you might have. Whether you have a little time or a lot, we have a position that will fit your schedule! No experience is needed and training is provided.
Go Panthers!!
Cynthia Steele, SMS President
