EdFEST, DC’s annual public school fair, will be held virtually on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Students and families will be able to visit Shepherd's virtual booth, chat directly with school representatives and learn about the public school lottery – all from their device. With the launch of the public school lottery application on Dec. 12, 2022 for the 2023-24 school year, EdFEST is a timely event to help families make informed choices.

• Date: Saturday, December 10, 2022 

• Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm 

• Location: Expo XP event platform (same platform as last year)

  
  

Please mark your calendars!  Due to the Winter Concert on Wednesday December 14th, the December PTO Meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 13th.  More information will be forthcoming.  

Shepherd Elementary is excited to welcome back families in-person for the Annual Winter Concert and Holiday Bazaar on Wednesday, December 14th.  

The Winter Concert, scheduled for 6:00 pm, is a can't-miss event where families are invited to watch ECE - 2nd grade students and the Shepherd Elementary Choir perform songs in the spirit of the holidays.  

This year, we are also excited to welcome back the Holiday Bazaar marketplace where local vendors will be able to showcase their merchandise.  The Bazaar will be open from 5 pm - 8 pm.  It's a great opportunity to find some holiday gifts and support local small businesses!  If you are able to volunteer some time to help set-up and host the Bazaar, please email fundraising@shepherd-elementary.org.

Please join our 2nd graders as they host the December All School Morning Meeting on Friday, December 16th at 9:00 am.  The December meeting agenda will include:

• A celebration of Holidays Around the World Month & Human Rights Day.  
• Recognition of the IB Learner Profile Attribute of the Month: Risk-Taker.  
• And address Thinking Skills as Approaches to Learning.  

We hope you can join us virtually here.  

As we prepare for the holidays, we're hoping to lift spirits and spread cheer! And since we're all home a lot more, why not have something beautiful to enjoy? 

We're excited to be working with Lynch Creek Farms again this year to do online and direct home delivery of holiday wreaths and greens for the season. Their products are VERY lovely and anyone across the country can order items and help support Shepherd PTO.  

Every time someone shops for holiday decor through our group's fundraising page, Shepherd PTO will receive 15% of the purchase! 

In order to receive your greenery in time to decorate, now is the perfect time to place your order!

Help us meet our $1000 goal and make purchases online here

The PTO Board is asking the community if any families would be able to donate an iPad or similar tablet device.  This device would be used to ensure quicker and more efficient onsite sales for events, gear, and spirit wear. If you have a device that you think would fit our need, please email info@shepherd-elementary.org. Thank you!

Congratulations to Ms. Anna Marie Pereira as our November TAP winner!

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.

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)