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School Notes May 7-13

by | May 7, 2015 | Education

Boggess Elementary School

The Bike Rodeo and Family Picnic Island Style is scheduled for Thursday, May 7. The bike rodeo is schedule for 5:30-7 p.m. in the teachers parking lot and the PTA meeting to kick off the picnic will begin at 6 p.m. This year drinks and catered picnics from Central Market will be offered for purchase. For more information, contact Amy Hemphill at [email protected] or Susan Means at [email protected]

Spirit wear is on clearance will all items under $5. A sale table will be set up at the family picnic Thursday, May 7.

PTA is in need of field day volunteers for Friday, May 29. The morning shift for kindergarten second grade students is scheduled for 8:30-11 a.m. and the afternoon shift for third through fifth graders is scheduled for noon-2:30 p.m. To sign up, visit boggesspta.membershiptoolkit.com/home.

Parents are asked to get involved in their children’s education by participating in a parental engagement survey. The survey will help the school to understand some ways in which parents are engaged in the education of their child. To take the survey, visit formscreator.pisd.edu/FormHandler/ParentalEngagementPISD.aspx.

Panther Preschool at Plano East Senior High School is now enrolling for the 2015-’16 school year. Students must be 3-4 years of age and potty trained. Classes are held from 8:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m. two or four days a week. Certified teachers, assisted by high school students, will focus on growth and development physically, emotionally, socially and in intellectual areas.  For more information, visit elist.pisd.edu/eNews/0145_48_PESH_Preschool.pdf.

Registration is underway for the Plano Enrichment Program. The PEP I program offers a variety of enrichment as well as review courses for kindergarten to fifth grade students including STEM, art, acting and sports classes. The program is scheduled for 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, June 15-July 9 at Memorial Elementary School and Bowman Middle School. Tuition is $150 for one two-hour course or $300 for the half-day program consisting of two courses. Free PISD school bus transportation is provided. For more information, visit pisd.edu/summerschool or call 469-752-8003.

Hunt Elementary School

The International Fair is slated for 7:45-10:35 a.m. and 11:55-2:35 p.m. Friday, May 22. Families and students will share their heritage with the community. The fair will feature parent-sponsored stations, demonstrations and displays from around the world. To participate, fill out the flyer at elist.pisd.edu/eNews/0145_68_International_Fair.pdf and return by Friday, May 8.

The deadline for payment or picture return of class photos is Tuesday, May 15.

Murphy Middle School

The Plano East soccer booster will host their second annual golf tournament Thursday, May 7 at the Woodbridge Golf Course in Wylie. For more information, visit panthersopen.com.

The Plano East Senior High School football booster club will sponsor Friday Night Lights, the 2015 spring showcase May 15 at Kimbrough Stadium. Tickets are available now at planoeastfootball.com. For more information, email the booster club at [email protected].

Panther Preschool at Plano East Senior High School is now enrolling for the 2015-’16 school year. Students must be 3-4 years of age and potty trained. Classes are held from 8:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m. two or four days a week. Certified teachers, assisted by high school students, will focus on growth and development physically, emotionally, socially and in intellectual areas.  For more information, visit elist.pisd.edu/eNews/0145_48_PESH_Preschool.pdf.

McMillen High School

The Plano East Senior High volleyball booster club will host their second annual Grass Bash starting at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, May 30. Teams should consist of at least four East side students or alumni. Completed forms are due to Coach Mabbott Friday, May 8.

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