January 29, 2019
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This week's issue of the Scoop is sponsored by Park Place Lexus of Plano.
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All School Calendar
THIS WEEK
January 28, 2019 to February 10, 2019
The Stampede Online Auction - The Stampede Online Auction supports the activities of the Shelton Parents' Association - remember - BID ONCE, BID TWICE AND THEN BID SOME MORE! To join the bidding, please click here.
COMING SOON
February 5, 2019 - Tuesday
Box Tops for Education - The Spring Collection - 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. Beginning February 5, 2019, deposit your Box Tops in collection boxes at LS and UE entrances. Deadline for turning in Box Tops is February 22, 2019. Questions: click here.
February 5, 2019 - Tuesday
Learning Differences Reframed - Shelton families are invited to attend a presentation at the Highland Park Middle School on February 5, 2019. The speaker is Jonathan Mooney, the author of Learning Differences Reframed - the Paradox of Dyslexia, ADHD and More. The event is jointly sponsored by the Park Cities Learning Differences Association, Decoding Dyslexia-Park Cities and the Highland Park Independent School District. The time is 7:00 pm and the address is 3555 Granada Drive, Highland Park 75205 (Middle School Auditorium.)
February 7, 2019 - Thursday
New Parents Meeting - This New Parents Meeting will focus on the topic of Math, Science and Social Sciences. The meeting will begin at 7:00 pm in the Dining Hall. The teaching staff at Shelton will conduct the meeting. While the meeting is mandatory for all parents who are new to Shelton, it is open to all Shelton parents. No childcare is provided. No RSVP is required.
February 13, 14 and 15 - Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Wine Donations for the Stampede Wine Pull - The Co-Chairs of the Stampede Wine Pull are seeking donations of red, white and sparking wines (minimum bottle value = $30). These donated bottles will be used in the Wine Pull at the Stampede on March 30, 2019. The Wine Pull is always a popular item at the Stampede. Bring your bottles of wine to the SPA office during the parent teacher conferences in February.
February 14 - 17, 2019 - Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
The Spring Musical - Into the Woods
Shelton Theatre Arts present Stephen Sondheim's musical creation Into the Woods. The musical was the winner of three Tony Awards (Best Actress, Best Original Score and Best Original Play). The New York Times wrote: "It is funny, seductive, clever, challenging and so much more. Does "Happily Ever After" really exist?" Performances will be presented:
Thursday - February 14 - 7:00 pm
Friday - February 15 - 7:00 pm
Saturday - February 16 - 7:00 pm
Sunday - February 17 - 2:00 pm
Tickets to a performance are $10/ adult and $5/ student. To purchase tickets, please click here.
February 15, 2019 - Friday
Pre-Theatre Dinner - Into the Woods
The Shelton Parents' Association in conjunction with Shelton Theatre Arts hosts a Pre-Theatre Dinner before the Friday evening production of Into the Woods. The dinner will be offered by Spice of Life catering and will begin at 5:00 pm. Enjoy a delicious dinner with your family and friends and, thereafter, journey into Sondheim's vision of Happily Ever After. To make a reservation for dinner ($10/ person), please click here. Dinner reservations must be made by 11:55 pm on Tuesday, February 12, 2019. See advertisement for more details.
PLEASE NOTE: you must purchase tickets for Into the Woods separately. To purchase tickets to the Friday evening performance, please click here.
March 30, 2019
The Stampede - At the Bomb Factory, 2713 Canton Street (Deep Ellum). The Stampede is the premier event for the Shelton Parents' Association and is one of the largest fundraisers in support of the work of the SPA. See ad below for more information regarding the online auction, the Wine Pull, Stampede Friday T-shirts, sponsorships, raffle tickets and donations.
Lower School Calendar
THIS WEEK
February 2, 2019 - Saturday
EC/PP - A Dad's Social & Play Date - A fun morning for Dads and their children @ The Central Market Playground, 320 Coit Road, Plano beginning at 8:00 am. Siblings are welcome. In case of bad weather, the excursion will be rescheduled. Questions: click here.
COMING SOON
February 21, 2019 - Thursday
NEW INFORMATION - Grades 1/2 Moms' Night Out - For Moms in grades 1/2 a night out in Addison. Join your fellow Moms at NHS Bar & Grill, 5100 Beltline Road, Addison, beginning at 7:00 pm. Dutch treat. RSVP by February 18, 2019; to RSVP, please click here. Questions: click here.
Upper Elementary Calendar
THIS WEEK
January 31, 2019 - Thursday
Upper Elementary School Parents' Mixer - For the parents of students in grades 3, 4 and 5 - a New Year's mix and mingle. From 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Mesero's on Beltline (5505 Beltline Road, Dallas 75254). Dutch Treat and parents only. Questions: click here.
COMING SOON
February 13, 2019 - Wednesday
NEW INFORMATION - UE Mom's Coffee/Social - A Valentine's Coffee for Moms in grades 3, 4 and 5. From 8:45 am to 10:45 am at Celebrity Cafe, 10720 Preston Road, Dallas 75230. Dutch Treat. RSVP by February 8, 2019; to RSVP, please click here. Questions: click here.
February 28, 2019 - Thursday
5th grade Moms' Night Out - For 5th grade Moms, a night out at The Front Room @ Hotel Lumen, 6101 Hillcrest, Dallas. Time is 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, Dutch Treat. RSVP by February 26, 2019; to RSVP, please click here. Questions: click here.
Middle School Calendar
THIS WEEK
February 1, 2019 - Friday
Party for 7th & 8th Grades - An evening of fun for the students. There will be games and fun in the Shelton Dining Hall. From 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Note: the organizers for the party report that they have received enough water and snacks. Also, there are sufficient volunteers. Sponsorships, however, are still being accepted. To be a sponsor, please click here. Questions: click here.
February 1, 2019 - Friday
RSVP DEADLINE Middle School Parents' Mixer - For Middle School parents, a time to mingle with your fellow parents in the New Year. Dutch Treat and parents only. At Mesero's on Beltline (5505 Beltline Road, Dallas 75254). From 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. RSVP by January 31, 2019; to RSVP, please click here. Questions: click here.
COMING SOON
February 8, 2019 - Friday
NEW INFORMATION 6th grade Spring Social - For all students in grade 6, plan for an afternoon at Dave & Buster's, 9450 North Central Expressway (Walnut Hill Lane @ Central Expressway), Dallas. Time is 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Food is available for purchase. Dave and Buster's requires that each student be with a parent or other responsible adult. Pay at door or purchase player cards online, click here. RSVP by February 5, 2019; to RSVP, please click here. Questions: click here. Siblings are invited as well.
Upper School Calendar
THIS WEEK
No events scheduled this week.
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INFORMATION FOR THE STAMPEDE
The Stampede will be here soon!
Attention Shelton Parents
To purchase raffle tickets, please click here (remember - the prize is a year's free tuition at Shelton).
To participate in Stampede underwriting and sponsorship opportunities, please click here.
Individual tickets for Stampede will SOON go on sale, stay tuned for more information.
The Stampede Friday T-shirt is NOW available for purchase. Support the Stampede and give your student a Stampede Friday T-shirt.
To purchase a T-shirt, click here.
Act now - quantities are limited.
The Stampede Online Auction is open and ready for your bidding!
There are over 100 items for your review - Dining, Home & Garden, Health & Beauty and much more.
But wait, there's more. Find great school experiences for your favorite students.
REMEMBER, BID ONCE, BID TWICE AND THEN BID SOME MORE!
To start bidding, click here.
The Wine Pull is one of the most popular features of the Stampede. We are accepting donations of white wine, red wine, sparkling wine (minimum value = $30) to be used during the Stampede Wine Pull. Please bring your bottles of wine to the SPA office during the February parent/teacher conferences. Thank you!
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Events
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Shelton Theatre Arts presents the Spring Musical Into the Woods - Stephen Sondheim's popular Broadway creation which debuted in 1987 to rave reviews. The Washington Post wrote that Sondheim's lyrics were "brilliant .. and continue to remind us of the cautionary words: Be Careful What You Wish For". To purchase tickets to a production of Into the Woods, click here.
Why not enjoy a fabulous dinner before the production of Into the Woods on Friday, February 15, 2019? Dinner will be served from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm and will be prepared by the outstanding professionals at Spice of Life Catering. Enjoy a lovely dinner among friends and family and - who knows - Cinderella may be in the "Woods". Seating is limited so don't delay. To make your dinner reservations ($10/ person) click here. Reservations must be made by 11:55 pm on Tuesday, February 12, 2019. REMEMBER: you must purchase your tickets to the Friday performance separate from your dinner reservation. To purchase tickets to the Friday performance, click here.