Here is a LINK to the Feb. 19th edition of the Panther Parent 411 newsletter.

 TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS NEED YOU NOW! 
Governor Abbott just pushed vouchers that could DRAIN $10,000 per student from public education.

 3 QUICK ACTIONS YOU CAN TAKE:

 JOIN your campus or local PTA and invite your friends to join!
 CONTACT your legislator TODAY:
 https://www.txpta.org/take-action?vvsrc=%2fCampaigns%2f120941%2fRespond
 GET INFORMED on SB2

Public dollars = Public schools. Let's protect Texas kids!

Schimelpfenig Middle School is planning their 19th Annual Career Day for Friday, March 7, 2025. 

We are looking for parents and other members of the community who would like to come to school and talk about their careers. 

Please click HERE for more information. 

Lots of new styles and colors!!  Please check out our online store and purchase your shirts today!

Order now and items will be shipped directly to you.  Proceeds help support our teachers and students at SMS! Scan or click on the flyer to shop online. 

Thank you for your support!

SMS PTA

Here's a LINK to the Feb. 6th edition of the Panther Parent 411 newsletter.

Every Wednesday during lunch, students will be able to purchase school supplies and spirit items at the School Store. Please bring cash!

To volunteer, click HERE. 

Here's a LINK to the Jan. 16th edition of the Panther Parent 411 newsletter.

Join us for our PTA General Meeting, followed by a Coffee & Chat with Principal Kinnard at 8:30am!

 

During the PTA meeting, we’ll cover important PTA updates. Afterward, Principal Kinnard will share insights and updates regarding the school, including updates about incoming students from the other middle school campus that is closing next year. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and stay informed!

 

All are welcome—hope to see you there!

Effective on January 17, 2025, a transaction fee of $1.50 will be added (as a separate line item) to the final dollar amount of your online credit card payment. These transaction fees, levied by our vendor, have been historically paid and absorbed by PTA as operating expenses. To maintain our PTA fund as much as possible to support our kids, staff and school, SMS PTA has voted to pass transaction fees through to the payees. You may still choose to pay by cash or check in person to avoid paying the fee. 

Thanks for your continued support! For any questions, please contact treasurer@smspta.org. 

SKI Plano (Supporting Kids in Plano) is the Plano Education Foundations largest fundraiser of the year.  Each year they ask that PISD schools consider donating a basket to be auctioned off at SKI Plano.  These baskets are a standout feature of the event, showcasing the creativity and generosity of Plano ISD families, PTAs and local businesses.

Schimelpfenig PTA will donate a family game night basket to the auction this year.  Please sign up HERE for any fun items that you would like to donate to be added to our basket. 

Items other than alcohol can be left in the box labelled game night in the front office by 1/20/25.  Please contact me to arrange for alcohol donations.

Thank you, in advance, for your generosity.  Our donation will help to fund the many things that the Plano Education Foundation does to support our schools, our staff and our students.

Terri Childress

President, SMS PTA