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.

0 Comments

Public Notice - Subscribe

Related News

Wylie, Wylie East present magical musicals

Wylie, Wylie East present magical musicals

Wylie High School theatre students work hard during final rehearsals before performing “Matilda the Musical” for audiences Thursday, Jan. 23, through Saturday, Jan. 25. The students began working on the show in October. Classic tales will spring to life on stage as...

read more
Plano ISD trustees name new center

Plano ISD trustees name new center

The Plano Independent School District’s second Welcome and Enrollment Center, scheduled to be completed last next month, will bear the names of two longtime district officials.  The PISD Board of Trustees voted at their Tuesday, Dec. 10, regular meeting to name...

read more
Optional curriculum features Bible lessons

Optional curriculum features Bible lessons

Texas school districts may now choose reading and English language lessons linked to the Bible. By an 8-7 vote Friday, Nov. 22, the State Board of Education (SBOE) approved the optional Bluebonnet Learning curriculum drafted by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for...

read more
ISDs get high grades

ISDs get high grades

The Plano Independent School District and the Wylie Independent School District have received grades of “A” for financial integrity and accountability from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for the 2023-2024 school year. “These school systems reflect a continued...

read more
Newly elected Wylie ISD trustees take oaths

Newly elected Wylie ISD trustees take oaths

Ruth Ononogbu was one of two individuals to receive the Wylie Way Award at the WISD board meeting on November 18. During the regular Board of Trustees meeting held on Nov. 18, 2024, the Wylie Independent School District (WISD) recognized two outstanding individuals...

read more
Plano may buy PISD school sites

Plano may buy PISD school sites

Armstrong Middle School is one of three surplus school sites which the city of Plano could purchase for Plano ISD. Courtesy PISD The Plano ISD Board of Trustees has approved an agreement under which the city of Plano could purchase three surplus school sites:...

read more
District approves land purchase

District approves land purchase

Wylie ISD trustees approved the purchase of a small parcel of land during its meeting on Monday, Oct. 28. The purchase should improve traffic flow for the upcoming intermediate and junior high campuses set to open in two years. The board sanctioned the acquisition of...

read more
Witches!? In Wylie ?!

Witches!? In Wylie ?!

The cast and crew are putting the final touches on the play “Witches? In Salem?” Performances will be at Wylie High School Oct. 11 -12. A Wylie Theatre witch hunt is in the works for the program’s fall show. The students will perform “Witches!? In Salem?!” Friday,...

read more
Public Notice - Subscribe