POSTPONED: First Virtual Family Program - December 14

12/10/2020 11:07 am

Our first virtual family program has been postponed due to a scheduling conflict.

Thank you for World Wear Bin donations!

12/10/2020 10:57 am

Thank you to all who donated to our World Wear bin.  In November, we collected a total of 701 pounds and received $84.12!

Clean out your clutter of old toys, kitchen items, unused towels and bedding and of course CLOTHES!  Bring them up to the BIG BLUE Bin located in the west parking lot. 

Visit our Fundraising Page here for more information. 

President's Note - December 3

12/3/2020 10:58 am

Pie Day 2020 was a huge success! 

We received over 100 pies and were able to give a pie to every teacher and administrator, day and night custodial staff, FANS staff, bus drivers, and the crossing guard.  We also received assistance from the Principals for the Day -- Sasha F. and Ella M. -- who delivered pies to the staff via the pie cart.  Thank you to Sasha and Ella and to everyone who donated a pie(s) for our amazing Schimelpfenig staff! 

This past Tuesday was Giving Tuesday, a day when people are encouraged to donate to the charity of their choice. You still have the opportunity to donate to your SMS PTA to support our students and staff on the PTA website!

As always, feel free to contact me any time at president@smspta.org with questions, problems, or if you just want to join our wonderful SMS PTA Board!

Michele Rohleder

SMS PTA President

Restock the Core Store

12/3/2020 10:55 am

Please also consider donating to the PISD CORE Store. Plano Council of PTAs is having a drive to restock the CORE Store. The CORE Store is accepting items for donation on December 5^th and December 12^th between 9 and 12. Please see the graphic below with a list of most needed items. Monetary donations can be made here.

PISD Board Meeting - December 8

12/3/2020 10:52 am

Next week, the School Board meets on Tuesday, December 8^th at 6:00 p.m. Our Plano Council of PTAs President, Tarrah Lantz, will be presenting a State of PTAs Address to the Board of Trustees. In addition, the Board will be voting on the calendar for the 2021-2022 school year. For more information about Board Meetings, click HERE.

Giving Tuesday

12/1/2020 11:48 am

PTA President's Note - 11/19/20

11/19/2020 2:42 pm

Please help us to wish a happy “Thanks”-giving to our wonderful Schimelpfenig staff members!  Pie Day is tomorrow, Friday, November 20th.  Please sign up by noon today to bring a store-bought pie(s) tomorrow before noon – F2F students can drop off pie donations in the front office before school and @Home parents can drop off pie donations on the cart that will be in front of the school on Friday morning.  

Our first-ever eSport tournament on Friday was a bit chaotic but ultimately a fun time!  Our winning team showed some impressive Rocket League gaming skills. Thanks to everyone who joined in our Virtual Fall Social!  

And don’t forget the remaining goals for our Healthy Lifestyles week:

• Rethink Your Drink Thursday: increase your intake of water versus sugary drinks, try new ways to hydrate yourself!
• Feeling Great Friday: show kindness and gratitude to others and yourself!
• Wisdom Weekend: learn something new, try a new hobby, explore your community!

Here is some important information from PISD:

• 3rd 9-Week Changes to Instructional Environment

Revised selection window:  November 17-November 30
(Originally scheduled selection window:  November 30-December 4)

The new window for selection is November 17-November 30 for all levels (elementary and secondary students). Students will be scheduled in the selected instructional environment, which will go into effect on January 5, 2021. If no changes are made in Parent Portal, then the current instructional environment will remain in effect until the fourth 9-week selection period opens. 

• PISD Calendar for the 2021-2022 school year – PISD School Board presented three calendar options at the November 17th Work Session meeting.  The final calendar vote will take place at the December 8th School Board meeting.  Information regarding the three choices can be found in the Draft Calendar Presentation located HERE.

As always, feel free to contact me any time at president@smspta.org with questions, problems, or if you just want to join our wonderful SMS PTA Board!  

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone from your SMS PTA Board!

Michele Rohleder

SMS PTA President