The Teacher Appreciation Program, or TAP, gives parents an opportunity to recognize a teacher at Shepherd for their great work and dedication. TAP invites parents to write a letter of appreciation recognizing a teacher who has been especially helpful or admirable in the classroom. 

Once a month, a special teacher will be selected from the nominations to receive a Wishlist fund bonus.  The recognition letters will also be shared with the selected teacher and school community.

TAP a teacher today by submitting a nomination here.

Our October PTO Meeting will be held Tonight Wednesday, October 19th.  We will hold an in-person session at 5:30 pm in the Shepherd Cafeteria.  

We will also offer a virtual option as well.  Please connect via this meeting link or dial: ‪(US) +1 234-759-0374‬ PIN: ‪579 099 938‬#

The agenda will include:

• PTO Kudos
• October's TAP Nomination
• Upcoming Events - Fall Fest!
• Principal Russell's Report
• PTO Treasurer's Report
• Health & Wellness Committee Highlights

Please mark your calendars!  Fall Fest, the PTO's annual fall FUNdraising effort, is returning to Shepherd and will take place on Sunday, October 23rd from 12 pm - 4 pm.  

For those families that haven't been to Fall Fest before, 14th St. between Jonquil and Kalmia will be closed for the festivities. There will be bounce houses, a DJ, carnival games, arts & crafts, cotton candy, popcorn, snow cones, and more!  

To purchase tickets, please visit our Fall Fest Website and select a ticket option and then "Buy Now." We are also looking for volunteers for table games, set-up, clean-up, registration etc. Please visit this Sign-up Genius or email PTO@shepherd-elementary.org to volunteer.

The October All School Morning Meeting is scheduled for Friday October 28th from 9:00 - 9:45 am. This month's event will feature the Family History Photo Fashion Show as well as presentations from 4th Grade. All families are welcome to view virtually! If you would like to attend, please access the Microsoft Teams link here.

Only 6 slots remain for Saturday October 22nd! 

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)

Please mark your calendars for the school's Book-O-Ween Parade on Monday, October 31st.  During the Halloween holiday, Shepherd students will be invited to wear the costume of their favorite book character. All students are invited to dress up. Students in Pre-K (3)-2nd grade will march in the parade. Students in grades 3-5 will participate in handing out trick or treat goodies. 

Shepherd Park Citizen's Association (SPCA) will host their annual Halloween Parade on Monday, October 31st at 6:00 pm at Shepherd Field. There will be a parade for children in first grade and under, immediately followed by a parade for children who are in second grade and up.

The Box Tops for Education app is a quick and easy way to give back to Shepherd.  Simply follow these steps:

• Download the "Box Tops for Education" App

• Create an Account

• Search for "Shepherd Elementary" under "Find a School."  Then select the Shepherd school associated with 7800 14th Street NW.

• Scan paper receipts into the app within 14 days of purchase. The app will automatically recognize Box Top Products

• Sit back and watch Shepherd's earnings grow!

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)