August 13, 2019
Welcome to Shelton School's 2019-2020 school year and this year's first issue of the Scoop!
We want to welcome everyone to the 2019/2020 Shelton school year! It is so exciting to see all our returning families and of course our new families – welcome to all!
We hope you are enjoying the very first issue of the Scoop for the 2019/2020 school year. The Scoop is the weekly newsletter of the SPA - the Shelton Parents' Association. The Scoop and the school's weekly ePost to Parents are your key sources for news, events and information happening around our school. The Scoop comes out every Tuesday so be sure to check for it in your inbox! And, the ePost to Parents circulates to all parents on Wednesday. Please note, however, if you choose to unsubscribe from the Scoop, the ePost to Parents or any other Shelton email notice, you will be unsubscribed from ALL Shelton communications (something we can't imagine you'd want to do). If you have any questions or concerns with the Scoop, please contact the SPA's VP of Communications, Chuck Marlett by clicking here. For questions concerning the ePost to Parents, please contact Anne Thomas, Shelton's Director of Public Relations and Marketing (click here.)
We have a lot of wonderful activities and events planned throughout this school year that you can find by reading the Scoop or by going to the Shelton school calendar (click here). The school's calendar can be viewed for all school events or you may select only your division, athletics or fine arts.
If you haven't already, please RSVP for your grade's back to school party! Read below in the Scoop for your back to school party details.
We would love to get you involved in the SPA. We all have special talents and skills whether it is data entry at a computer, writing thank you notes, fundraising or decorating for an event. We know we can find the right position for you! Please look over our SPA volunteer form (click here) for more information and join us at the SPA Kick-off Coffee on Tuesday, September 10th from 8:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. in the Shelton Dining Hall to find out more about being a volunteer for the SPA.
We can't wait to see you at the Advisory Open House next Monday, August 19th. Please stop by one of our SPA tables in the lobby of the school to say hello and see what exciting events we have planned for this year. For the Open House schedule, please click here.
We hope you have a great beginning to the school year! If you have any questions for us, please click here.
Co-Presidents, Shelton Parents' Association spa.president@shelton.org
All School Calendar
HAPPENING THIS WEEK
August 13, 2019 - Tuesday and August 19, 2019 - Monday Charger Corral Spirit Store - special opening hours. On Tuesday, August 13, 2019 (TODAY!) from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm; and on Monday, August 19, 2019, from 8:00 am until 3:30 pm. Be sure to visit the Corral and purchase your "must have" Shelton Charger apparel and accessories.
August 19, 2019 - Monday Advisory Open House and New Parent Orientation. At the school from 1:00 pm to 3:15 pm. For the Open House schedule click here.
August 20, 2019 - Tuesday First Day of School. Welcome to 2019-2020!
COMING SOON
August 27, 2019 - Tuesday SPA Board and Liaison Luncheon. For current SPA Board members and liaisons only. Blue Mesa Grill @ Noon, 14866 Montfort Drive, Addison. RSVP by August 23, 2019; to RSVP, please click here. Questions: click here.
August 29, 2019 - Thursday Dads' Back to School Dinner. Shelton Dining Hall @ 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. All Shelton Dads (new or returning) are encouraged to attend. Dinner will be served (including beer and wine). You will learn more about Shelton for the 2019-2020 school year and how Dads can move the school forward. Topics to be discussed include Sky Ranch, Happy Hours, Sports and Poker. RSVP by August 23, 2019 by 6:00 pm; to RSVP and register, please click here. Questions: click here.
September 2, 2019 - Monday Labor Day - No school.
September 5, 2019 - Thursday New Parents' Dinner. Shelton Dining Hall. Dinner (catered by Blue Mesa Grill) @ 6:30 pm. Following dinner is the education and support session - "Overview of Learning Differences". This session is mandatory for parents who are new to Shelton. RSVPs will be accepted between August 14, 2019 and September 4, 2019 by Noon; to RSVP, please click here. Dinner is for parents only - no childcare will be provided. Questions: click here.
September 10, 2019 - Tuesday Shelton Parents' Association Kick-Off Coffee and Fall General Meeting. Shelton Dining Hall @ 8:45 am to 10:00 am. ALL PARENTS ARE WELCOME. Learn about the many volunteer opportunities and how you can support the SPA and Shelton.
September 12, 2019 - Thursday Shelton Open House. During the Open House, you will follow your student's schedule, meet the teachers and learn more about the curriculum. Further information will be forthcoming.
September 13, 2019 - Friday Teachers in-service - No school.
September 19, 2019 - Thursday Shelton Football SPA Tailgate Party. John Paul II Catholic School from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Address is 900 Coit Road, Plano 75075. Food and drink available for purchase. For ALL students and parents!
September 19, 2019 - Thursday North Texas Giving Day. A day of charitable giving in North Texas through the Communities Foundation of Texas. Please consider making a gift to Shelton's Annual Fund on North Texas Giving Day. For more information regarding the Annual Fund and/or to make a donation, click here.
September 20 - 22, 2019 - Weekend Dads' Group Camp-Out at Sky Ranch. This fun annual event is for all Shelton dads (can be a dad, an uncle, brother or special friend) and their children in grades EC through 5th. It's a great opportunity to leave the city and enjoy time with your child/children and other Shelton dads. Age appropriate siblings are welcome! Online registration ends on September 10, 2019 @ 6:00 pm. Space is limited to 150 people. Cost is $155 per person. Price includes cabin fees and meals. This year dinner will be served on Friday so there is no need to make separate plans. Bring a bathing suit, if it is warm enough the children can use the water slide. For registration and payment and to complete the Sky Ranch release/waiver, please click here. Questions: please click here.
September 27, 2019 - Friday SPA Food Truck - Susie Cakes. The SPA is kicking-off the Stampede food trucks with Susie Cakes! More details, including purchase options, will be forthcoming. But for now, save the date! Your student will thank you.
March 28, 2020 - Saturday The Stampede. The premier event at Shelton that benefits the SPA and its various activities. The evening begins at 6:00 pm with cocktails, and continues to a seated dinner, a LIVE auction, a SILENT auction, live entertainment and a FUN time for all. The Stampede takes place at The Bomb Factory in Deep Ellum and succeeds because an army of volunteers ensures that the evening flows seamlessly. Please review the volunteer opportunities available at the Stampede (click here) and if you see something that is of interest, click here. Thereafter, someone from the Stampede committee will be in contact. Lower School Calendar THIS WEEK
August 17, 2019 - Saturday RSVP due! EC/PP Back to School Splash Party from 10:00 am to Noon @ Oak Hills Splash Park. The address is 1210 E. Hebron Parkway, Carrollton 75010. There is no cost to attend and siblings are welcome. Children must be with a parent or another responsible adult. Parents should bring snacks/water for their children. RSVP by August 14, 2018; to RSVP, please click here. Questions: click here.
August 19, 2019 - Monday Open House and Orientation. From 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, meet your advisor (come/go). Orientation for new LS parents will be from 2:30 pm to 3:15 pm in the Dining Hall. Students will remain in their advisory during their parent's orientation.
August 19, 2019 - Monday 1st/2nd Grade Back to School Party from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm @ Urban Air Trampoline Park. The address is 14902 Preston Road #1100 (@ Beltline), Dallas 75254. Pay at the door and siblings are welcome. Children must be accompanied by a parent or another responsible adult. Food and beverages are available for purchase. No RSVP needed since this is a casual, come/go event. A waiver is required for each child who is jumping; for waiver, click here. Questions: click here.
Upper Elementary Calendar THIS WEEK
August 18, 2019 - Sunday RSVP due! 3rd/4th Grade Back to School Party from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm @ Plano Aquatic Center. The address is 2301 Westside Drive, Plano 75075. Cost is $3.00/ person and siblings are welcome. Pay at door. Children must be accompanied by a parent or another responsible adult. Parents should bring snacks/water for their children. RSVP by August 14, 2019; to RSVP, please click here. Questions: click here.
August 18, 2019 - Sunday 5th Grade Back to School Party from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm @ Group Dynamix. The address is 1100 Venture Court #120, Carrollton 75006. Drop-offs are OK or parent can stay and mingle with other parents. Student must be dressed in athletic clothing with tennis shoes (no open-toed footwear.) Water and snacks will be provided. RSVP and payment deadlines have passed. Questions: click here.
August 19, 2019 - Monday Open House and Orientation. From 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, meet your advisor (come/go). Orientation for new UE parents and all 3rd grade parents will be from 2:30 pm to 3:15 pm in the Barton Fine Arts Auditorium. Students will remain in their advisory during their parent's orientation.
COMING SOON
September 3, 2019 - Tuesday 3rd, 4th and 5th Grades - Parents Coffee @ 8:30 am @ La Madeleine. The address is 1320 W. Campbell Road, Richardson 75080. Dutch Treat. Parents only. RSVP by August 27, 2019; to RSVP, please click here. Questions: click here. Middle School Calendar THIS WEEK
August 18, 2019 - Sunday 8th Grade Back to School Party from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm @ Urban Air Trampoline Park. The address is 14902 Preston Road #1100 (@ Beltline). Drop-offs are OK or parent can stay and mingle with other parents. RSVP and payment deadlines have passed. A waiver is required for each child who is jumping; for waiver, click here. Questions: click here.
August 19, 2019 - Monday RSVP due! 6th Grade Back to School Party from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm @ Group Dynamix. The address is 1100 Venture Court #120, Carrollton 75006. The program is as follows: drop-off your 6th grade student at Group Dynamix at 10:00 am. Thereafter, parents should return at 12:15 p.m. for lunch (lunch is BYO). At 1:00 pm, everyone departs for the Advisory Open House at Shelton School. No siblings at the 10:00 am event, but they are certainly welcome to join the lunch. Cost is $30/ student (does not include lunch). Please pay via Venmo @mandyevans214. We ask that you pay and RSVP for the party by August 14th. To RSVP, please click here. If you want to pay at the door, please advise when you RSVP. Student must be dressed in athletic clothing with tennis shoes (no open-toed footwear.) Questions: click here.
August 19, 2019 - Monday RSVP due TODAY! 7th Grade Back to School Party from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm @ Urban Air Trampoline Park. The address is 14902 Preston Road #1100 (@ Beltline), Dallas 75254. Cost is $23/ student and includes pizza and water. Pay in advance via Venmo @Dina-Brantman. Or, you can send a check - click here if you want to pay by check. Drop-offs are OK or parent can stay and mingle with other parents. Siblings are welcome; however, if a sibling is under the age of 12, a parent or other responsible adult must remain on site. RSVP and pay by August 13, 2018; to RSVP, please click here. A waiver is required for each child who is jumping; for waiver click here. If you can be a chaperone during the party, please let us know by clicking here. Questions: click here.
August 19, 2019 - Monday Open House and Orientation. From 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, meet your advisor (come/go). Orientation for new MS parents and all 6th grade parents will be from 2:30 pm to 3:15 pm in the Gym. Students are welcome to attend the orientation with their parents.
COMING SOON
August 28, 2019 - Wednesday 7th Grade Parents' Coffee @ 8:45 am. At the Coffee House Cafe, 6150 Frankford Road (SE corner of Preston Road and Frankford Road), Dallas 75252. Dutch Treat. Parents only. No RSVP needed - this is a casual, come/go coffee. Questions: click here.
September 20, 2019 - Friday 8th Grade Moms' Lunch @ Noon. At Mesero's 5505 Beltline Road, Dallas 75254. Dutch Treat. Parents only. RSVP by September 10, 2019; to RSVP, please click here.
Upper School Calendar THIS WEEK
August 15, 2019 - Thursday Senior Class Tile Painting Party & T-Shirt Distribution from 10:00 to Noon. Shelton Commons.
August 18, 2019 - Sunday 9th Grade Back to School Party from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm @ Group Dynamix. The address is 1100 Venture Court #120, Carrollton 75006. Drop-offs only and no siblings. Registration and payment deadlines have passed. Student must be dressed in athletic clothing with tennis shoes (no open-toed footwear.) Questions: click here.
August 18, 2019 - Sunday RSVP due! 10th Grade Back to School Swim Party from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm @ the home of Walker Eggart. The address is 4401 Westway Avenue, Dallas 75205. Pizza, cake and beverages will be provided. Cost is $10/ student, pay at door. Drop-offs only, no siblings. Lifeguard will be present at pool. RSVP by August 15th; to RSVP, please click here. Questions: click here.
August 18, 2019 - Sunday RSVP due! 11th Grade Back to School Swim Party from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm @ the home of Gracie Dix. The address is 6122 Desco Drive, Dallas 75225. No cost and snacks and beverages will be provided. If a guest wants to bring drinks or a sweet treat, please click here. RSVP by August 14th; to RSVP, please click here. If you can be a chaperone, please click here. Questions: click here.
August 19, 2019 - Monday Orientation for new US students. From 8:30 am to Noon; location to be announced.
August 19, 2019 - Monday Open House and Orientation. Orientation for new US parents and all 9th grade parents will be from 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm in the Dining Hall. Students are welcome to attend the orientation with their parents. From 1:45 pm to 2:30 pm, meet your advisor (come/go).
August 20, 2019 - Tuesday 9th Grade Parents' Coffee @ 8:45 am. At the Crossroads Diner, 17194 Preston Road #101, Dallas 75248 (in Preston Trail Village off Campbell Road.) Dutch Treat. Parents only. No RSVP needed - this is a casual, come/go coffee.
UPCOMING
September 17, 2019 - Tuesday 11th Grade Parents' Coffee @ 8:30 am. At Whole Foods Market - Upstairs, 5100 Beltline Road #1012, Dallas 75254 (at the Dallas North Tollway.) Dutch Treat. Parents only. No RSVP needed - this is a casual, come/go coffee. Volunteer Opportunities
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE! CAN YOU HELP?
We have the following opportunities for volunteers:
#1 The CHARGER CORRAL
We need volunteers to work in the Charger Corral school spirit store! The Corral depends on its volunteers to be successful. Working in the Corral is easy, fun and it's a great way to become acquainted with other parents, the students, and the Shelton staff.
The Corral is open 8:00 am - 9:00 am Monday through Friday and 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Monday through Thursday when school is in session.
For questions or to become a Charger Corral volunteer, click here!
#2 Volunteer for the SPA
The Shelton Parents' Association succeeds because of the work of our invaluable parent volunteers.
There are many volunteer opportunities available. Some functions can be done at home and many are of a limited duration.
If you are interested, please complete the online form (click here.)
If you have questions, please contact our Volunteer Chair (Renee Jansen) by clicking here.
Remember to attend the SPA Kick-off Coffee and Fall General Meeting on September 10, 2019, in the Dining Hall beginning at 8:45 am. This meeting is an excellent opportunity to learn about the activities of the SPA and what volunteer opportunities might be of interest to you.
IEvents
RSVP between August 14, 2019 and September 4, 2019 @ Noon; to RSVP please click here.
Questions: contact Shelly Lloyd or Brandy Stafford - SPA Co-Presidents click here.
REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - TO REGISTER, please click here.
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