October 9, 2018
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All School Calendar
THIS WEEK
October 13, 2018 - Saturday
Shelton Chargers Football - The Shelton Chargers play at THE STAR in Frisco. Game time is 7:00 pm. For tickets and detailed information regarding the festivities for the evening, click here.
October 15, 2018 - Monday
BOOSTERTHON PEP RALLY - For grades EC through 5th - the Boosterthon Pep Rally kicks-off! This year we introduce a new program "MindSpark Mystery Lab". This is a science-infused mystery theme all about solving problems. Boosterthon begins with the Pep Rally and concludes with the FUN RUN on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 (parents are welcome to attend the Fun Run). All funds raised go to the Shelton Scholarship Fund. We need MANY volunteers, please click here. Questions: click here.
COMING SOON
October 18, 2018 – Thursday
Dads' Group Poker Tournament – The 2nd annual Dads' Group Poker Tournament will be held at Cawley Real Estate Investors' newest office development at 14555 Dallas Parkway, Dallas 75254. Dealers start @ 7:30 pm. Limited to 150 people. Full bar and buffet. Players are $100/ person, non-players are $50/ person (includes bar and buffet). Buy-ins available. Prizes for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th place winners. All proceeds benefit the SPA. To register, please click here. Must register by Noon on October 18, 2018. Questions: click here.
October 19 to 23, 2018 - Friday to Tuesday
DEADLINE! Lunch with Dad - Schedule
October 19, 2018 - 6th grade Lunch w/ Dad or Special Friend - 11:37 am to 12:02 pm
October 22, 2018 - 3rd & 4th grades Lunch w/ Dad or Special Friend - 11:50 am to 12:40 pm
October 23, 2018 - EC to 2nd grade - Books & Bagels w/ Dad or Special Friend - 7:30 am to 8:30 am (FREE)
October 23, 2018 - 5th grade Lunch w/ Dad or Special Friend - 11:25 am to 12:15 pm
Registration is required for grades 3 to 6; your student will not be released from his/her classroom for lunch unless the registration form is submitted. Any special adult is welcome to attend lunch with his/her Shelton student. The adult can bring lunch to school or purchase pizza/water via the registration form. Pizza is $3.00/ slice and water is $1.00/ bottle. Other than pizza/water via the registration form, lunch will not be available for sale. For the registration form, please click here. Registration form must be completed by 11:55 pm on October 10, 2018. No registration form required for Books & Bagels (Lower School). Questions: click here.
October 19 to 26, 2018 - Friday to Friday
The Book Fair Opens - The Annual Book Fair at Shelton benefits the school's libraries and celebrates our wonderful librarians! The Book Fair opens on Friday (October 19) at 8:00 am and runs through Friday (October 26) at 1:00 pm. The location is the 1st floor library. If you cannot attend the Book Fair in person you can do so online from October 13, 2018 through October 26, 2018. To shop the Book Fair online, please click here. We need MANY volunteers: to assist, please click here. Questions: click here.
October 24 to October 27, 2018 - Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
The Fall Play - Shelton Theatre Arts present Radium Girls - The story: In 1926 radium is a miracle cure - but is it? Radium Girls is a dramatic production of D.W. Gregory's book about women working with radium and their fight for justice when sickness and death follow. National Public Radio writes in its review "the glowing ghosts of the radium girls haunt us still". A must see! For ages 12 and above, please. Tickets are $10/ adult and $5/ student. Tickets are now on sale, please click here.
October 24 - 26, 2018 - Wednesday to Friday
Parent/Teacher Conferences - Schedule
October 24, 2018 - Wednesday - Early dismissal for grades 5 to 12:
Grade 5 @ 11:30 am;
Middle School @ Noon;
Upper School @ 12:30 pm; and
EC to grade 4 @ Regular dismissal times.
October 25, 2018 - Thursday - No school.
October 26, 2018 - Friday - No school.
October 31, 2018- Wednesday
Box Tops for Education - Collection Continues!
It is time to bundle your Box Tops for Education. We gather the Box Tops and turn them in for a cash reward. Please group 10 or 20 (or more) Box Tops and seal them in a Ziplock or an envelope. Or, tape/paste the Box Tops to a collection sheet - click here. Please deposit your Box Tops in the collection boxes at the LS or UE entrances. Remember - our deadline for turn-in is October 31, 2018! Questions: click here. We will have a similar collection in the spring 2019 - so continue to save your Box Tops for Education - the next collection is February 2019.
November 1, 2018 - Thursday
Parent Support Meeting - 7:00 pm in the Shelton Dining Hall. The speaker will be Kenneth Wilgus, Ph.D. Dr. Wilgus is a psychologist who specializes in the treatment of adolescents and their families. He is the author of Feeding the Mouth that Bites You. His topic will be Raising Social Kids in the Age of Isolation. This meeting is mandatory for all new Shelton parents; however, it is open to all Shelton parents. For parents only, no childcare will be provided.
November 10, 2018 - Saturday
Princess Ball at Winter Wonderland - Shelton girls in grades EC through 5th (and their sisters) are invited to the Princess Ball at Winter Wonderland with their fathers (or brother, uncle, special friend). The evening's festivities at Shelton School (beginning @ 5:30 pm) will include a seated dinner, DJ and dancing and a photo opportunity. The dinner menu will include gluten-free and Kosher options. The cost is $25/ person. It will be a memorable evening with lasting memories - so reserve your space now! Tickets must be purchased by November 5, 2018. For more information or to register, please click here. Questions: click here.
November 14, 2018 - Wednesday
Stampede Kick-Off Party - 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm - For all Shelton parents, please join in the excitement at the official kick-off party for the Stampede. Mingle with your fellow parents and enjoy cocktails and bites. Further information will be forthcoming.
November 16, 2018 - Friday
Grandparents' Day - Everyone's favorite day at Shelton. We welcome grandparents and special friends to experience Shelton at its best. More information will be forthcoming - including mailed invitations to your guests. But - in the meantime - don't forget to pass the SAVE THE DATE to the grandparents and special friends of your students!
REMEMBER! There is early dismissal on Grandparents' Day.
Lower School - Dismissal at 11:30 am
Upper Elementary - Dismissal at 11:45 am
Middle School - Dismissal at 11:30 am
Upper School - Dismissal at Noon
Questions: click here.
November 19 - 23, 2018 - Monday to Friday
Thanksgiving Holidays - No school.
Lower School Calendar
THIS WEEK
No events scheduled this week.
COMING SOON
October 27, 2018 - Saturday
NEW INFORMATION! Grades 1 and 2 Parents' Mixer - 7:00 pm @ Mesero's, 5505 Beltline Road, Dallas 75254. Parents only and Dutch Treat. RSVP by Noon on October 26, 2018; to RSVP, please click here. Questions: click here.
November 3, 2018 - Saturday
Parents' Mixer for EC to PP - 6:30 pm at Public School 972, 14854 Montfort Road, Addison. Parents only and Dutch Treat. RSVP by November 1, 2018; to RSVP, please click here. Questions: click here.
December 8, 2018 - Saturday
SAVE THE DATE! Holiday Party for Lower School Families - Beginning at 5:30 pm, further details to be forthcoming.
Upper Elementary Calendar
THIS WEEK
October 10, 2018 - Wednesday
Grades 3, 4 and 5 Parents' Mixer @ Al Biernat's North - 5251 Spring Valley Road, Dallas 75254 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm; Dutch treat. To RSVP, please click here. Questions: click here.
Middle School Calendar
THIS WEEK
October 12, 2018 - Friday
6th Grade Bowling Party - From 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm at Pinstack, 6205 Dallas Parkway, Plano 75024. Cost is $5/ student, to be paid at the door. Entry fee includes bowling, pizza, chicken tenders, drinks + a $5 certificate for games. Drop-offs are OK. Shelton students only (no siblings or outside guests). Student must be wearing socks. We need parent volunteers to assist/chaperone and a few volunteers to bring desserts. To volunteer, please click here. RSVPs have closed. Questions: click here.
October 16, 2018 - Tuesday
DEADLINE! 7th Grade Parents' Mixer - 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm @ Legacy Hall / Legacy West, 7800 Windrose Avenue, Plano 75024. Dutch Treat. RSVP by October 15, 2018; to RSVP, please click here. Questions: click here.
COMING SOON
October 21, 2018 - Sunday
NEW INFORMATION! 8th Grade Parents' Mixer - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm @ Bistro 31, 87 Highland Park Village #200, Dallas 75205. Cost is $25/ person payable at the event to Brett Levy or Deborah Kish (cash or Venmo). RSVP by October 19, 2018; to RSVP, please click here. Questions: click here.
October 30, 2018 - Tuesday
7th Grade @ Urban Air - 4:00 pm to 6:00pm, 14902 Preston Road #1100, Dallas 75254. Cost is $18.99/ student and includes all access to the site, drinks, pizza and socks. Pay at the door. Siblings are welcome and drop-offs OK. Please complete the waiver in advance; for waiver click here. RSVP by October 23, 2018; to RSVP, please click here. Note: 20 children required or the event will be canceled. Questions: click here.
Upper School Calendar
THIS WEEK
No events scheduled this week.
COMING SOON
October 16, 2018 - Tuesday
10th Grade Parents' Coffee - 8:30 am @ The Corner Bakery Cafe, 5225 Beltline Road (NE corner of Montfort Road and Beltline Road); Dutch Treat. Questions: click here.
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STAMPEDE VOLUNTEERS
The Shelton Stampede Committee has SEVERAL opportunities for volunteers.
Big Board Chairperson – The Big Board auction occurs during the Stampede Fundraiser (March 30th) where parents bid on displayed items via iPad/cell phone. The Big Board Chair works with past Big Board auction donors to secure donations and creates new relationships with potential donors to secure new Big Board donations.
Live Auction Chairperson – The Live Auction occurs during the Stampede Fundraiser (March 30th) where parents bid on items in real-time and as presented by a professional auctioneer. The Live Auction Chair works with past Live Auction donors to secure donations and creates new relationships with potential donors to secure new Live Auction donations.
Solicitation Team Members – These team members will reach out to businesses and request gift cards or other donations for the Stampede Auction.
Join our team and meet new parents, interact with Shelton's staff, learn more about one of Shelton's largest fundraisers, and share your ideas. If you are interested in learning more about one of these positions, please click here.
Please note: these positions can also be shared with another person (e.g., 2 Big Board Co-Chairs, 2 Live Auction Co-Chairs, and 2 or more Solicitation Team Members.)
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Events
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TO VOLUNTEER AT THE CORRAL STORE, CLICK HERE.
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TO PURCHASE TICKETS, PLEASE CLICK HERE.
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COMING SOON - THE SHELTON BOOK FAIR
If you are unable to attend the Shelton Book Fair in person, we invite you to visit our online Book Fair, click here. Our Online Book Fair is available from October 13th to October 26th.