We want to extend a warm welcome to all new Shepherd Elementary Families and of course a Welcome Back to those currently in our community!

These Shepherd Bulletins are released weekly during the school year as a way for the PTO community to remain informed on news, correspondence and events.  

Please encourage any new Shepherd Families to register for A to Z connect so they can receive these weekly bulletins and stay connected to the PTO.

Thank you to all the families who sent in photos of their smiling, excited Mustangs on the first day of school!  We would love to see photos of PreK-3 and PreK-4 students on Thursday.  If you have any Back to School pictures you would like to share on the PTO's social media accounts, please email communications@shepherd-elementary.org. Or tag us on Instagram at @shepherd-elem-pto.

On Thursday, September 1st, there will be a breakfast for Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 families to celebrate their first day of school.  Please stick around for a cup of coffee and meet/mingle with other families.

"Gear up" to get your Shepherd t-shirts at our first spirit sale on Friday, September 2nd.  New this year, sales will be cashless and you have two flexible options for payment:  

• Pre-pay for your items and simply pick them up on the day of the sale.  Use the link for the type of spirit wear you want: 
  • Short-sleeve t: https://square.link/u/76MvUTSg
  • Long-sleeve t: https://square.link/u/V2zPqYug
  • If you prepaid for a shirt, please stop by the table on Friday for pickup
• Scan our QR code on the day of the sale, pay by an electronic means of your choosing, then pick up your gear and go! 

Hoodies and Adult spirit wear coming soon! 

Join Shepherd PTO to raise money for Shepherd and have beautiful family photos ready for your holiday cards and gifts! 

We are partnering once again with the AMAZING Katie Jett Walls for morning and afternoon mini-sessions on October 22nd, November 5th and November 6th.  

Morning sessions will be held at the Woodend Audubon Sanctuary, and afternoon sessions at the Meadows at Meadowbrook Stables.

Each 10-minute session will be $50 and all proceeds directly benefit Shepherd Elementary’s PTO.   

Please sign up for a session here.  After signing up, please visit the Shepherd PTO PayPal Account to pay for your session.  

Can't wait to see our gorgeous Shepherd families for the photo sessions!

(Photo courtesy of Katie Jett Walls)

Thank you to all the parents who have volunteered for a Room Parent role! Room Parents are critical liaisons between the teacher/school and families.  Responsibilities include sharing class specific information and school events with families; organizing parent help for class activities; helping with fundraisers; and encouraging PTO participation. We are still looking for 2 room parents for the following classrooms:

• 4th - Brown
• 5th - Chapman

While we have the other classrooms covered, we are still accepting any and all room parent volunteers.  We can have more than 1 room parent per classroom.  If you are interested in serving as a room parent, please complete this volunteer form.   

The school year is quickly approaching and the Shepherd PTO is looking for volunteers to support its annual engagement, advocacy, and fundraising activities!  

Like many public schools, Shepherd relies on its parent community to help bring out the best in our classrooms and community. We recognize that your time is precious and there are a variety of ways to help from your office, on weekends, or during the school day.  For the 2022-2023 school year, we especially need 

• PTO Committee Chairs/Volunteers
• Event Coordinators
• Recurring Activities Leads. 

If you have time and/or special skills that you would be willing to donate, please complete this volunteer form.   

Any questions can be directed to communications@shepherd-elementary.org. 

Keep up with the latest updates, events and fun things going on at Shepherd by following our FB page (@ShepherdElemPTO) and Instagram (shepherd_elem_pto)