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President's Message - 5/6/21

5/6/2021 10:29 am

Hello, Schimelpfenig PTA Members!
 
It's hard to believe that it's already May and this very different school year is soon coming to a close!  But before it ends on May 27th, there is a lot happening!  This week is national Teacher Appreciation Week.  Don't forget to #ThankATeacher for all they have done for our students this year.  Also this week, Algebra I students took an EOC exam.  Next week, all students will take STAAR Reading, and some will take STAAR Math, Science, and Social Studies. We also have our last PTA General Assembly Meeting on Wednesday, May 19th at 6:00 p.m., and 8th grade students will be enjoying a special extended lunch on Tuesday, May 25th. And, of course, this Sunday, May 9th, is Mother's Day.  Thank you to all Moms for everything that you do!
 
May is Mental Health Month

Since 1949, Mental Health America and affiliates across the country have observed May is Mental Health Month. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the mental health of people of all ages. Now, more than ever, it is critical to reduce the stigma around mental health struggles, because that stigma often prevents individuals from seeking help. Mental Health America’s 2021 Mental Health Month Toolkit #Tools2Thrive has practical tools that everyone can use to improve their mental health and increase resiliency. Learn more at:  MHA | Mental Health America (mhanational.org)

 

May is also National Physical Fitness & Sports Month

Each May the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition encourages Americans to #MoveinMay in celebration of National Physical Fitness & Sports Month. This year, the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition is teaming up with the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion’s (ODPHP) to promote safe physical activity while practicing social distancing with the Move Your Way campaign.  Learn more at:  Walk. Run. Dance. Play. What's your move? - Move Your Way | health.gov

 

Michele Rohleder

SMS PTA President 2020-2021

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SMS PTA Scholarship for Graduating Seniors - DUE MAY 12

5/6/2021 10:27 am

Schimelpfenig PTA is offering a $500 scholarship in support of the higher education goals of graduating Plano ISD seniors who are alumni of Schimelpfenig Middle School.

 

In order to be eligible for a scholarship, an applicant must meet all of the following qualifications:

● Is a senior who will graduate in 2021 from a Plano ISD school.

● Attended Schimelpfenig Middle School from grades 6-8

● Must be a current student member of their high school PTSA

● Will be enrolled and attend full-time in an accredited college or a technical institute in the summer or fall immediately following high school graduation.

● Submit a completed application by May 12.

 

Details and application form are HERE. Questions?  Email Karen at membership@smspta.org.

 

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Clark PTSA Board Open Positions

5/6/2021 10:25 am

For any parents moving on to Clark HS, the Clark PTSA Board has open positions, as well: 
 
Are you interested in being more involved at Clark High School? The PTSA is currently looking for volunteers to serve on the following committees and chair positions. 
  • Environmental Chair: Oversees environmental improvements on campus
  • Homecoming Co-Chairs (2): Two volunteers need to co-chair and plan and organize the Homecoming dance in the Fall with committee assistance. 
  • Red Ribbon Week: Oversees activities on campus for the week-long drug-free campaign.
  • End of Course Test Assemblies: Organizes assemblies for students to attend during End of Course Exams.
      
If you are interested and or you have questions about joining the Clark PTSA board please feel free to contact Naomi Calle at nhcalle@yahoo.com
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Augmented Reality Science Fair

5/6/2021 10:22 am

Here's an opportunity to participate in the first-ever Augmented Reality Science Fair. 

 

Learn more by visiting 

https://www.arsciencefair.com/. 

 

This is open to middle and high school students.

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Gateway Summer Engineering Camp

5/6/2021 10:21 am

Registration: March 15, 2021- May 7, 2021

 

The Gateway Summer Engineering Camp will be a virtual, yet hands-on, project-based camp designed to introduce incoming 7th and 8th grade middle school students to the fundamentals of STEM and Project Lead the Way (PLTW) engineering courses within Plano ISD. Certified PLTW instructors provide expert instruction in a fun, exciting environment using leading-edge technologies to sample engineering related activities and projects and get a taste of how fun it can be to be an engineer.

 

Learn more about the camp and register at https://www.pisd.edu/gatewaycamp. 

 

Click Here to Download the flyer!

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2021-2022 PISD Calendar

5/6/2021 10:16 am

At its December 8th meeting, the PISD  Board of Trustees approved the 2021-2022 school calendar. 

 

School will start on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 and end on Friday, May 27, 2022.  Winter break will run from Dec. 20-Jan. 3, followed by a staff work day on Jan. 4. Spring break will be a bit longer next year, with students off from March 7-14 and returning to classes on Tuesday, March 15. 

 

Click here to check the proposed calendar. 

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Teacher Appreciation Week: May 3-7

4/29/2021 12:33 pm

We have some fun treats planned for our awesome Schimelpfenig teachers and staff!  Please help us by having your student(s) add to a virtual "thank you" to be presented to our teachers.  The link is: https://www.tribute.co/sms-teachers-and-staff/

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