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. 

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Thank you for making the Fall Carnival a success! We had over 200 students attend! We specifically want to thank our volunteers and the Credit Union of Texas. We could not have done it without you!

 

 

 

 

 

 



Mention that you are from Schimelpfenig and Raising Canes will donate 15% to PTA!

 

Wednesday, October 11th, 5:00pm - 10:00pm

 

6060 Coit Road, Plano, TX 75023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Did you know that Reflections has grown to be one of the largest nationwide programs of its kind, with more than 200,000 students participating annually? We want to see our Panthers' creativity and hear the voices of our students expressed through one of the SIX categories available.

 

Deadline is October 31st! Submit entries along with entry forms to the front office.

 

Please click HERE for details.

 

 

 

 

 

 



We have several vacant PTA positions for this coming school year. Trainings will be provided. If you are interested in volunteering for any of these positions below, please contact president@smspta.org.

➡️ Hospitality Chair

➡️ Community Outreach Chair

 

 

 



Support SMS Cheer through buying the Central Cluster Cheer shirt.  Form closes on Wednesday, October 18th.

 

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Spirit Night is one of the easiest way to support your PTA and school. On Wednesday September 13th, head over to Chipotle at 6917 Independence Pkwy Plano, TX 75023 and get a break from cooking. This event is between 4-8pm. 33% of event sales will be donated to Schimelpfenig PTA.

 

Show this flyer on your phone, or if you order online, enter code GHTM34Y in the fundraiser code box.



Tuesday, September 19 @ 8:00am

 

Save the date for our first PTA General Meeting of the year! Come join us at school and have a coffee and chat with Principal Kinnard. We will start at 8am with some important PTA business including voting on the budget followed by a chat with our principal.

 

 

 

 



The Fall Carnival will have carnival games, inflatable obstacle course, giant slides, and dunking booth! Fall Carnival is a student only event but parents volunteers are welcome! 

 

Tickets prices will be $10. This is a cash only event. Tickets will be sold during lunch time 9/18-9/22 and at the carnival. 

 

Tickets will include:

  • entry
  • a meal consisting of a hot dog or burger, chips, and a bottle of water
  • carnival treats consisting of cotton candy, popcorn, and snow cone
  • carnival games and activities

Dunking booth tickets will be sold at the event. Come try your luck at dunking your principal and favorite teachers. 

 

Students that are members of the PTA will receive a free dunking booth ticket. 



Fall Carnival needs volunteers to happen! 

 

Sign up to work at the following stations, Food truck providing the meals, Games, Cotton Candy, Popcorn, Snow Cone, and Dunking Booth! Job descriptions HERE.

 

It’s going to be a blast! Sign up HERE.

Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Date: 09/22/2023 (Fri.)

Location: Outside Schimelpfenig Middle School

Address: 2400 Maumelle Dr., Plano, TX 75023

 

All adult volunteers have to complete background checks with Plano.voly.org. The background check has to be submitted every new school year (not a calendar year). Questions? Contact VP of Volunteers, Olga Oleksyuk at volunteers@smspta.org.



September 23, 2023 (Saturday)

 

A US Chess Rated 4 Round G/30 InPerson Chess Tournament   

Legacy Preparatory Academy 601 Accent Drive, Plano,TX 75075                                                                          

Notation Not Required-Though Highly Recommended

 

Trophies: Top 3/section, Players wearing the most RED - special trophies!! 

Medals for positive scores of 2.5+ not earning trophies

 

Rob Jones/Heidi Austin Tournament Directors

Round 1: Approx 9:15am, Rest ASAP

 

Online Registration By Friday 12AM Midnight Friday 9.22--$ 30.00 After/Onsite $ 35.00

Online Registration Site: www.pslchess.com

 

Three Sections: Champ, Reserve U800, Novice U400

Boards/Sets provided-bring clocks if possible 

US chess rules apply: cupping of pieces is Touch Move

 

Questions: Rob Jones 214-212-0185, Heidi Austin 214-213-3868

robjoneschess@gmail.compslchess@yahoo.com



 

Save the Date!  More details to come.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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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.