Get ready for our annual Fall FUNdraising Festival happening THIS SUNDAY, October 19th, from 12 PM to 4 PM!

Skip the line and Buy Tickets in Advance HERE! Advance ticket envelopes will be available for pickup at the event. 

Pre-sale ends at 12 PM on Saturday, October 18th. 

Location: Fall Fest takes place outside the school on 14th St. between Jonquil and Kalmia.

Activities Include:

• Face Painting

• Rock Climbing Wall

• Wow Wheelz

• Carnival Games

• Pumpkin Painting

• Arts & Crafts

• Concessions & Warm Apple Cider Donuts 

We Need Volunteers! Help us make this event amazing. Sign Up to Volunteer HERE

Middle & High School Students: The PTO will sign Community Service Hour Forms for student volunteers. Please spread the word!

Join the Shepherd PTO to raise money for Shepherd and have beautiful family photos ready for your holiday cards and gifts! We are partnering with the AMAZING Katie Jett Walls once again for mini-sessions on October 25th and 26th. Sign up here for a slot between 8:30am-10:30am or from 3:30-5:30 pm.

Photos will be taken at The Historic Rose Garden at The Parks at Walter Reed. Prints can be ordered directly from Katie Jett Walls after the event.

Family Photo Registration

Saturday, October 25th at The Historic Rose Garden at The Parks at Walter Reed 

8:30 - 10:30am

3:30 - 5:30pm

Sunday, October 26th at The Historic Rose Garden at The Parks at Walter Reed 

8:30 - 10:30am

4:30 - 5:30pm

Please indicate in the form below your scheduling preference. Sessions will be booked in priority order based on the timing of session fee payment through Shepherd PTO's Paypal account. Click here to pay your sitting fee.  

NOTE: You will only receive an email confirmation specifying your scheduled session time after payment has been remitted. Please allow up to 1 week for PTO to send your confirmation email following payment. Contact pto@shepherd-elementary.org if you have any questions.

This year's session fee is set at $125, of which $50 is credited toward your purchase of a photo package (digital and/or print). The remainder of the proceeds will directly benefit Shepherd Elementary ($75 for 10-minute mini session). Digital photos and prints can be ordered directly from Katie Jett Walls after the session. 

Thanks for your support of Shepherd and we look forward to seeing all of our gorgeous Shepherd families for the photo sessions!

Shepherd Elementary is thrilled to announce our inaugural Homecoming event! On November 15, from 5 to 8 PM in the Multi-Purpose Room, parents and alumni families are invited to come together for an evening of fun and connection. The event will feature music, games, food trucks, and beverages to keep the atmosphere lively and enjoyable for all. This is a unique opportunity to strengthen our Shepherd community bonds and create new traditions. Mark your calendars—this is a celebration you won’t want to miss! Stay tuned for ticket sale link.

Note: This is adults-only!

Mustang Express

This week's Mustang Express is here.

IB Monthly

Ms. Alvarez's IB Monthly Newsletter is here. 

SES Family Portal

We have a new centralized website for our Shepherd Families. Check it out here.

Shepherd Elementary Groups.io

The Shepherd PTO has a Groups.io that can be used to communicate with the community. To join, please click here.

Shepherd Elementary Calendar

Add the Shepherd Elementary Google calendar to your personal Google account. Need instructions on how to add to your own calendar? Click here.

PTO Meeting Invite

PTO Meetings are on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 7PM. Access them by using the Zoom link here. Meeting ID: 603 911 4050; Passcode: 061391