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

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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 16^th 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 27^th and our 8^th grade end of year celebration on May 15^th. 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

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.

Saturday, February 1, 2020

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Plano Senior High School Cafeteria

2200 Independence Parkway, Building C, Plano, TX 75075

60+ SUMMER CAMPS from Texas and beyond!

Preschool – Elementary – Middle School – High School

Programs of interest to ALL students,

especially those with special needs and gifted students

For more information, click here!

In Spanish click here.

Congratulations to these SMS Students on their Reflections Awards!

A round of applause to ALL participants!

Judges judged the entries based on the Texas PTA rules. Scores were based on 3 criteria – Interpretation of theme, Artistic merit and creativity and Mastery of medium.

A special award ceremony will be held in Spring to honor all participants and winners. More details will be shared later.

All winners are listed HERE.

Submissions are now available for pickup from the front office. Kids must pick up their submissions by Friday December 20^th.  All entries except the following visual art submissions are available for pick up:

Look Within the Ocean

The Path, the Journey and the World is all Inside You.

The True You Within You.

The above mentioned entries have been retained by the council to exhibit in Spring. I will share more information as available.

Once again, Thank you so much for your effort and encouragement. Happy Holidays!

From Sonali Chaturvedi

Chair – PTA Reflections Committee.

Thank you all who donated the canned food! We safely delivered the canned food. You made the world a little better one step at a time!

NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2019-2020 PTA MEMBERSHIP AWARDS

We are accepting for nominations for the 2019-2020 PTA Membership Awards through January 6, 2020. These are the Honorary Life Membership and Extended Service Award. 

Click HERE for the nomination form. Please email any questions to Andria Giboney at membership@smspta.org.

Our November Pie Day was a huge success!! We could not have made this day happen without you! 

The teachers and staff are truly appreciative of your generous donations and are super excited to be taking a yummy dessert home for the Thanksgiving holiday.  

Thank you and Enjoy the Thanksgiving break!