The first quarter has come to an end.  Our students continue to work hard and make gains daily.  Thank you for attending your student's conference.  I hope that you found the time with your teacher beneficial and you walked away with things you can do to support your student at home.   If you did not receive your student's' report card on conference day, it was sent home with your student on Friday.  We appreciate your support and please do not hesitate to contact your child's teacher with questions you may have about your child's progress. 

Spirit Wear is Back

Please don't delay. Order your school spirit wear today.  The deadline for ordering is November 30, 2014.  To order click here:  http://stores.blue84spirit.com/DC000-1

Lost and Found

Please, Please, Please stress to your student the importance of keeping up with their items.  We recently donated a large bag of coats, jackets and lunch boxes to a local shelter.   We keep lost and found items for a month. At the end of the month, we bag the items and donate them to a local shelter.  The lost and found is currently located in the main office.  However, it will be moved to the gymnasium after the Thanksgiving break. 

Mustang Bucks

Students have been working hard to earn Mustang Bucks from Shepherd staff members.  On a daily basis Shepherd staff members are looking for students who are exhibiting IB attributes.  These "Bucks" may be cashed in for prizes and special events throughout the school year.  The first event will take place Friday.   Please ask your students how much money they have earned.  If they have not earned any money, there is still time for them to earn a few bucks!

Parent Academy

Doughnuts for Dad

This past week we had over 30 fathers attend Doughnuts for Dad.  Fathers/Father figures in attendance heard a presentation from The Fatherhood Empowerment and Educational Development (FEED) Program which is designed to support fathers in contributing positively to the well-being of their children.   We look forward to continuing this partnership and engaging in future dialogue. 

Have a great week and a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!

Jamie Miles

180 Fund Coordinator - Promote the 180 Fund with Shepherd Families.  The 180 Fund supports PTA activities like equipment for the school and supplies for teachers.  We ask families to commit to a donation of $1/day of school - $180 for the year!

Teacher Wish List Coordinator - Each year the PTA allots funding for teachers to purchase some classroom supplies.  Teachers may have additional items or equipment that they are interested in purchasing.  This year, we are piloting using Amazon for teachers to create Teacher Wish Lists.  Parents can go to their teacher's wish list to purchase additional items for their child's classroom.  We need a volunteer to help coordinate this process and serve as a resource for the teachers.

Photographer - Capture images of the Shepherd community in action at Shepherd events. 

Water for PTA meetings - Do you like basic logistics?  Volunteer to pick up cases of water for PTA meetings.  Expense reimbursable by the PTA.

School Supplies Coordinator - At the end of the school year, teachers in each grade create a list of supplies that students will need to provide at the start of the next school year.  Families have the option of purchasing these supplies in a boxed set through an office supply company at the end of the year.  The supplies are delivered to the school at the start of the next year.  We need a volunteer to coordinate with teachers to develop lists and order supplies at the end of the year and coordinate distribution at the start of next year.

Fall Fest Coordinator - Volunteer to coordinate next year's Fall Fest.  Participate in the wrap-up of this year's Fall Fest so you will be ready to go for next year!

The A to Z Online Directory of Shepherd students is coming soon!  The directory will be easily accessible on your phone through a free app and can only be viewed by families and staff at Shepherd.

Paper copies of the directory will also be available.  Visit the Welcome Center in the school office for an opt-out form if you do not want your family's information included in the directory. 

Do you think we can Collect 500 or more cans??

Who: The Student Government of Shepherd is collecting Can foods and other Non-Perishable items to donate to S.O.M.E. (SO OTHERS MIGHT EAT)

 What: Bring 2 or more canned food items to school and help fill your box 

 When: Friday, November 14 - Monday, November 24

Why: The S.O.M.E. organization provides services for the poor, the elderly and individuals with mental illness. Did you know.... If each student and staff member brings in just 2 cans, we can collect about 800 cans!!! WOW! Can you imagine if we brought in even more... We can take care of lots of families and help them to have a nice Thanksgiving Meal!!