In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no school from Monday, November 20th through Friday, November 24th. Classes will resume on Monday, November 27th.
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. 
NJHS needs parent volunteers to help with Lunch-A-Palooza pre-sales. We are looking for 2 parents to man the pre-sale table in the cafeteria during all lunches from Wednesday, December 6 through Friday, December 15. If you are willing to help, please sign up HERE.
We will also need help on the day of Lunch-A-Palooza with candy sales. If you are willing to help sell candy, please sign up HERE.
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RSVP NOW for the Plano ISD Academy High School PTSA FREE Outdoor Movie Night on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2023!
Did we mention that Credit Union of Texas-CUTX will be providing FREE burgers and chips* for this event?
Grab your camp chairs, lawn chairs, inflatable chairs, pillows, blankets, and get comfy for our showing of Spider-Man Into the Spider-verse!
RSVP by November 5th to help ensure you receive the latest info on contests, door prizes, event updates, potential inclement weather plans, and MORE!
Key event info will also be forwarded with the RSVP confirmation email, once this form has been submitted.
*Vegetarian burger option will be available. All burgers and chips are while supplies last.
Click RSVP MOVIE NIGHT now to let us know you're in!
Hope everyone enjoys Fall Break, October 9-13!
Pre-order your new spirit wear today! Sale EXTENDED until October 22! Items will be delivered November 17.
Our official picture retake day will take place on Tuesday, October 17th. If your student missed having his or her picture made earlier in the year or simply needs a new photo, please make sure to have them dress their best that day and come ready with a smile.
Click here to find their pictures to purchase if the student does not bring home their QR code.
Building Grit and Resilience in Middle School Learners
-Presented by Ramy Mahmoud, M.Ed
Whether it’s the transition from elementary, or the continued work-life balancing act as you approach high school, the middle school years are challenging. With new/ continuing responsibilities and expectations, learners can often find themselves at a tipping point. Come be part of the conversation as to how parents, learners, and educators can all work together to help nudge your learner down the "right" path of confidence, pride, and academic success.
Ramy Mahmoud is a national science specialist for Savvas Learning Company, a professor at UT-Dallas, a former PISD Teacher of the Year, and current parent of a Schim learner. Ramy has two TED talks and speaks all across the country about his passion: Engaging learners in the classroom. Ramy is learning to manage this transition just like the rest of us, but his insight on how to help learners build intrinsic motivation to overcome obstacles is powerful and will develop multiple stepping stones for parents and learners to build on together.
We are thrilled to invite you to participate in the Annual PALS Socks for the Sole Sock Drive, an initiative that brings warmth and comfort to those in need within our Plano community. This year's Sock Drive will run through October 25th, and we encourage you to join us in making a positive impact. Please support us by donating new socks for youth and adults in one of the collection bins at Schim. There is one located outside of the gym and another bin in the main foyer near the cafeteria. All donated items will be shared with area nonprofit organizations that support the Plano homeless community. Please join our SMS PALs in showing compassion to our Plano community members in need by donating to this worthy cause.
Thank you in advance for helping our campus PALs join the PALs across the district in collecting new socks for the homeless community. If you have any questions, please reach out to our PALs sponsor, Kristin Zhang, kristin.zhang@pisd.edu.
Upcoming Events
- Saturday, November 2
- Wednesday, November 6
- Thursday, November 7
- Friday, November 8
- Saturday, November 9
- Wednesday, November 13
- Saturday, November 16
- Tuesday, November 19
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.
