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.
Congratulations, once again, on your 2022-2024 National PTA Schools of Excellence designation! This recognition is for the incredible work your PTA invested in developing strong family-school partnerships and improving your school community.
Celebrate our opening year and wear 80s outfits to school for the Pep Rally and to the game! Come support the 8th grade football team 9/6 at 7:30pm Kimbrough Stadium!
Schimelpfenig SMS PTA wins the August "Head Start Award"! A big THANK YOU for joining goes to all our current members!
Schimelpfenig Middle School Open House is TONIGHT (Tuesday, August 22). Meet the teachers during a "mini school day" as you participate in an abbreviated version of your child's daily schedule. First period will begin promptly at 5:30pm, so don't be tardy!
Save the date for our Spirit Night at the Milky Treats! Spirit Night is one of the easiest way to support your PTA and school. On Friday August 25, anytime from 2pm-10pm, head over to Milky Treats Plano and get some cool and yummy treats. Please mention Schimelpfenig PTA when ordering. Thank you for your support!
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! Please click HERE for details.
Save the date for our first Spirit Night of the year! Spirit Night is one of the easiest way to support your PTA and school. On Monday August 14, head over to Panda Express at 5901 Coit Road Plano TX 75093 and get a break from cooking. This event is ALL DAY during their opening hours which is 10:30 AM to 9:00 PM. 20% of event sales will be donated to Schimelpfenig PTA.
You can show this flyer on your phone, or if you order online, enter code 356869 in the fundraiser code box.
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All PTA accounts become inactive every year in the summer. You need to log in to SMSPTA.ORG and become a CURRENT contact to keep receiving this e-Newsletter. Go to "My Account", then "Parent & Student Information". Please do this ASAP so you don't miss any back to school news and updates from us!
SMS PTA would love some parent volunteers to help at the PTA table for our 2 upcoming events. Please consider to sign up below:
****Cub Camp/Panther Preview****
Date: 08/01/2023 (Tue.)
Time: 8:30 pm - 2:30 pm; 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Adults/Parents Only
****Back to School Celebration****
Date: 08/04/2023 (Fri.)
Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Adults/Parents Only
**Please make sure you have completed your Voly application. All volunteers must be approved through Voly.**
Cub Camp is an orientation camp for incoming 6th graders to Schimelpfenig Middle School. It will be on Tuesday, August 1st from 9am – 12pm. It is for students and parents. Students will come and stay. Students will tour the campus, find their classes, and learn about all things middle school. Parents are not required to stay, but parents can stay for the optional parent sessions. These sessions will be informational regarding the school, classes, rules and policies, expectations, and many other topics. Parents should RSVP here: www.tinyurl.com/23CubCamp
Click here for the full flyer.
Panther Preview for 7th Graders and 8th Graders will take place on August 1, 1-4pm. It's your opportunity to pickup your school supply packs, walk your schedule, find your classes, buy Panther Spirit Wear, and see your friends! Can't wait to see you, Panthers!
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.