Originally delivered on 1/31/2024 2:58 pm

SUBJECT: Shepherd PTO Bulletin - 01/31/2024

Shepherd PTO Bulletin - January 31, 2024

In this week's PTO Bulletin...

- Health & Wellness Fair/Summer Camp Expo

- Upcoming Events

4th/5th Grade Bingo Night
February LSAT & PTO Meetings

- Giving Back Opportunities

Online Gear Storefront
Teacher Appreciation Program (TAP)
180 Fund

- Other Upcoming Important Dates

February 16th - Professional Day, No School
February 19th - President's Day, No School

Health & Wellness Fair/Summer Camp Expo

Get ready for a fun family day at Shepherd's Health & Wellness Fair and Summer Camp Expo on Saturday, February 3rd from 1pm - 4pm. The event will take place in Shepherd's Multipurpose Room (enter through the blue doors on Jonquil St. side) and will feature many great summer camp options, health consultations, and fun activities for the whole family. More information can be found on our website. Spread the word and hope to see you there!

We are looking for volunteers to help sell concession which will further benefit the school's fundraising.

If you are able to volunteer for a shift, please sign up via this Sign Up Genius.

Upcoming Events

4th and 5th Grade Bingo & Bites Night

4th and 5th grade families are invited to the first 2024 monthly Bingo & Bites Night hosted by the Shepherd PTO and Staff Family Engagement Committees. Bingo will take place in the Multi-purpose room on Thursday, February 8th from 5:30 - 7:00 pm.

This is a family event so all students must be accompanied and supervised by an adult. While the game will be targeted for 4th-5th graders, siblings are welcome to attend. Some light snacks will be provided. If you feel inclined to bring dinner, please remember, Shepherd is a nut-free facility. More information to come!

February LSAT and PTO Meetings

Please mark your calendars. The February LSAT will be held Wednesday, February 21st at 4:00 pm.

The February PTO Meeting will be held Wednesday, February 21st at 5:30 pm.

Giving Back Opportunities

Online Gear Store

Our Shepherd Elementary gear storefront is now available for orders under "Giving Back to Shepherd" on the Shepherd website. After you've completed your purchase, gear will be delivered directly to your child's classroom within 7 business days. The PTO will still host in-person events throughout the year, but the gear store will provide a convenient alternative to those sales.

Please note, if you select gear and it cannot be added to the bag, it is likely sold out.

Teacher Appreciation Program (TAP)

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.

Shepherd 180 Fund Appeal And Bonus Incentive!

Help the Shepherd PTO fund lots of great events, initiatives, and extra curricular efforts at Shepherd this year by donating to the 180 Fund.

It's called the 180 Fund because there are 180 instructional days in the school year and your donation of a dollar a day per student helps the PTO support sending students on offsite field trips, funding teacher educational wish lists, putting on school plays and concerts, updating outdoor playground equipment, funding additional academic supports, and hosting school-wide events! This budget really helps us give our students even more unique, meaningful and enriching opportunities each year.

Any contribution is always much appreciated. And as a reminder, your contribution is 100% tax deductible. Thanks for your support!

Thank you to our 180 Families!!

McIntosh Family

Daly Family

Neal Family

Ma-Holdridge Family

Batler-Landau Family

Archer Family

Riley-Keck Family

Krill Family

Tivol-Kaufmann Family

Howard Family

Coble Family

Kunce Family

Faulman-Coffey Family

Arellano Family

Walejko-Markham Family

Boykin Family

Kane Family

Snyder-Johnson Family

McNeill Family

Marchand Family

Raglani Family

Romine Family

Fagen Family

Kasargod-Staub Family

Zettle-Kreisberg Family

Mainor Family

Marnon Family

Kim Family

Gilberg-Prince Family

DeAngelo Family

Hatcher Family

Jabaily-Messing Family

Hoehn Family

Humphries Family

Jackson Family

Bassin-Reimer Family

Head Family

Bowie Family

Warkentien-Moncton Family

Ross-White Family

Boyd Family

Roberts Family

Hechter Family

Miller Family

White Family

Toussaint Family

Ju Family

Jones Family

Monninger Family

Lewis Family

Mayorga Family

Britton Family

Pau Family

Garn Family

Cooper Family

Mokodean Family

Frias Family

Maser Family

Prabhu-McDonald Family

Fessler Family

Goodman Family

Rijmen Family

Scott Family

Molseed-Foley Family

Reddy Family

Nguyen-Stevens Family

Masters Family

Beridon Family

Vaagen Family

Queen Family

Youssef Family

Markand Family

Henry-Meme Family

Upcoming Events

4th/5th Grade Bingo Night

IB Awards Ceremony

Coffee & Conversations (2nd Grade)

Mardi Gras Celebration (PreK-3 - 1st)

Professional Day, No School

President's Day, No School

February LSAT Meeting

February PTO Meeting

February Strong Start Assembly

Celebration of Black History Month (1st - 5th Grades)

Dates

Thursday, February 8th

Friday, February 9th

Tuesday, February 13th

Friday, February 16th

Monday, February 19th

Wednesday, February 21st

Friday, February 23rd

Thursday, February 29th

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