Free Online Speech & Debate Tournament - Saturday, November 14

11/12/2020 10:12 am

All Middle School students have the opportunity to compete in a free online Speech and Debate tournament experience this Saturday, November 14th.

No experience is necessary and everyone is encouraged to participate! Students will receive valuable feedback about speaking skills like confidence, projection, and more from nationally-recognized high school competitors. This tournament is hosted by Be the Light Youth Association, a nonprofit organization run by Plano High school students which raises money for disadvantaged children in the community. 

For more information and to register today, visit bethelightyouth.org/tournament.

Participate in the Reflections Art Contest

11/5/2020 1:48 am

PTA President's Note - 10/29/20

10/28/2020 10:22 pm

Here are some important dates coming up:  

• Friday, October 30th – Last day to early vote!
• Saturday, October 31st – Happy Halloween!
• Sunday, November 1st – Daylight Savings Time ends – Enjoy that extra hour of sleep!
• Tuesday, November 3rd – Voting Day – Student Holiday/Staff Work Day – Since there will be voters at many PISD schools, students will be staying home on holiday and staff will be working from home.
• Thursday, November 5th – School Picture Day
• Monday, November 9th 
  • Virtual Career Day at Schimelpfenig
  • Deadline to submit Reflections projects!  See more details in this Newsletter.
• Friday, November 13th – Fall Social – This year, the fall social cannot be in person, so PTA is sponsoring an eSports Tournament!  Details – cost to participate, how to sign up, and tournament game – will be coming very soon!  

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

Membership Update

10/28/2020 10:17 pm

World Wear Project - One way to donate to SMS PTA

10/28/2020 8:15 pm

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. 

It is that time of year when World Wear Project offers an incentive of $100 if we collect 2,500 lbs. or more of shoes, clothing and other items they accept during the month of November in conjunction with American/Texas Recycles Month.  Please help our school to get an extra $100!

Visit our Fundraising Page here for more information. 

PTA Reflections Program Theme Search Contest

10/28/2020 11:07 am

National PTA is seeking a theme for the 2022-2023 Reflections program year. The student who submits the winning entry will receive $100, and his or her theme will be presented at the 125th Annual National PTA Convention and Exhibition in June 2021.

Deadline for theme submissions:

November 5, 2020

Further information and the entry form are available at:  https://www.txpta.org/reflections-theme-search

PTA President's Note: October 22, 2020

10/23/2020 10:47 am

Next week is Red Ribbon week.  Schimelpfenig students will be recognizing Red Ribbon week with daily dress-up themes:

• Monday, October 26:  Don’t Let Drugs Get in the Way of your Wildest Dreams – Pajama Day
• Tuesday, October 27:  Combat Drugs – Camo Day
• Wednesday, October 28:  Put a Cap on Drugs – Hat/Cap Day
• Thursday, October 29:  Drugs Will Have you Mixed Up! – Crazy Outfit, Tie-Dye or Crazy Hair
• Friday, October 30 – Think Pink: Future is Bright! No Drugs in Sight! – Pink Out Day 

Encourage your students, whether Face to Face or @Home, to join in the fun in recognition of drug awareness.  Be Happy. Be Brave. Be Drug Free.

Please help PTA provide a Fall Treat for the Schimelpfenig teachers and staff on October 30th.  We want to make their day a little brighter and show our appreciation for all that they do! Details are available on the Sign-up Genius at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080f4ea4ac2fa75-fall2

The deadline for Reflections submissions has been extended to Monday, November 9th!  More information about the Reflections contest and how you child can enter are available in this newsletter, below.  

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