February 18, 2020
This issue of the Scoop is brought to you by Shelton's neighbor
ELVEBAK ORTHODONTICS
STAMPEDE WILL BE HERE SOON! MARCH 28 - SATURDAY - THE BOMB FACTORY
TO PURCHASE INDIVIDUAL TICKETS, CLICK HERE.
TO PURCHASE RAFFLE TICKETS FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A YEAR'S TUITION, CLICK HERE.
TO PURCHASE A STAMPEDE T-SHIRT, CLICK HERE. THE STAMPEDE T-SHIRT CAN BE WORN BY YOUR STUDENT IN LIEU OF THE UNIFORM SHIRT - EVERY FRIDAY THROUGH THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR (OTHER UNIFORM RULES APPLY).
TO EXPLORE UNDERWRITING OPPORTUNITIES OR TO MAKE A DONATION, CLICK HERE.
TO DONATE TO STOCK THE BAR, DROP OFF YOUR WINE OR LIQUOR GIFTS AT THE SPA OFFICE; OR ORDER YOUR ITEMS THROUGH POGO'S WINE AND SPIRITS.
DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE STAMPEDE? CLICK HERE FOR FAQs!
All School Calendar
THIS WEEK
NOW to March 13, 2020 (final registration date) NEW INFORMATION SPA Food Truck - KONA ICE. The SPA announces the third of its food trucks on March 27, 2020 with KONA ICE! The deadline for purchasing a ticket to the KONA ICE food truck is March 13, 2020. Cost is $10/ student for this Food Truck. If you haven't already purchased your student's food truck ticket, you need to purchase a ticket by March 13, 2020; to purchase click here. We need many volunteers for a Food Truck event. If you can volunteer, please click here. Questions: click here.
COMING SOON
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.
We need your assistance.
#1 Individual tickets for Stampede are now available. Click here to purchase tickets.
#2 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.
#3 Please click here to purchase raffle tickets, explore sponsorship opportunities and make donations. See advertisement for more details.
#4 Please click here to purchase a Stampede T-Shirt for your student. Your student can wear the Stampede T-Shirt every Friday in lieu of the standard uniform shirt through the end of the school year (other uniform rules apply).
#4 Please see advertisement for wine and/or premium liquor donations to Stock the Bar! Remember you can bring your wine and liquor donations for Stock the Bar to the SPA office or you can order through Pogo's Wines & Spirits (see advertisement for instructions for ordering from Pogo's).
April 18, 2020 - Saturday SAVE THE DATE! Shelton's First Mother/Son Evening of Fun - For Shelton boys in grades EC to 5 and their age appropriate brothers, an evening to have FUN with their Moms (or special friend, aunt, adult sister). The site will be Strong Fitness & Fun, 4207 Simonton Road, Dallas 75244. The time is 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. More information will be forthcoming but for now please save the date.
Lower School Calendar THIS WEEK
No events scheduled this week.
COMING SOON
February 25, 2020 - Tuesday HAPPENS SOON Lower School Moms' Breakfast - Lower School moms will spend time with their Shelton friends at breakfast. The breakfast begins at 9:00 am at the Crossroads Dinner, 17194 Preston Road, Dallas, TX. The event is Dutch treat. Questions: click here. Upper Elementary Calendar THIS WEEK
February 21, 2020 - Friday HAPPENS THIS WEEK UE Socials - Fun time at the end of the school week for grades 3 and 4 and grade 5. Questions: click here.
3rd and 4th Grades will gather at Altitude Trampoline Park, 110 W. Campbell Road #400, Richardson 75080. Time is 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Each student who wants to jump/play needs a completed waiver; click here for the waiver. Cost is $15.95 / student who is jumping. Dutch treat. Siblings are welcome but no drop-offs, all students must be w/ parent or other responsible adult.
5th Grade will gather at Regeneration Arcade, 17721 Dallas Parkway #140, Dallas 75287. Time is 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Cost is $10 / student and includes all the arcade games you can play. Dutch treat. Siblings are welcome but no drop-offs, all students must be w/ parent or other responsible adult. Middle School Calendar THIS WEEK
No events scheduled this week.
COMING SOON
March 4, 2020 - Wednesday NEW INFORMATION 7th/8th Grade Moms Dinner - Moms with 7th and 8th grade students will enjoy a dinner evening together. The site is Mesero's at 5505 Beltline Road, Dallas 75254 and the time is 6:30 pm. It's Dutch treat. RSVPs are due by March 2, 2020 but space is limited so RSVP as soon as feasible. To RSVP please click here. Guests are asked to bring a bottle of wine ($30 minimum) or a bottle of premium liquor ($50 minimum) for donation to The Stampede - Stock the Bar. Questions: click here. Upper School Calendar THIS WEEK
February 20, 2020 - Thursday HAPPENS THIS WEEK 9th Grade Moms' Mixer - An evening for 9th Grade Moms at Sixty Vines, 3701 Dallas Parkway, Plano 75093. The mixer is Dutch treat and begins at 6:30 pm. Guests are asked to bring a bottle of wine (minimum $30) or a bottle of premium liquor (minimum $50) as a donation to Stock the Bar at the Stampede. Questions: click here.
COMING SOON April 25, 2020 - Saturday One of the Premier Events of the Year The JUNIOR/SENIOR PROM - this is your SAVE THE DATE for the JUNIOR/SENIOR PROM . It will be Saturday, April 25, 2020. More information including time, place and other details will be forthcoming. Watch this space!
Shelton Stampede Please click here to 1) purchase individual tickets to the Stampede, 2) purchase raffle tickets, 3) purchase a Stampede T-Shirt, 4) explore sponsorship opportunities, or 4) make a donation to the Stampede.
THE STAMPEDE - STOCK THE BAR Stock the Bar This is a new feature for Stampede 2020.
Premium Liquor (think: bourbon, whiskey, vodka).
These wines and liquor will then be used during the Stampede Stock the Bar. There are two ways to donate to the Stampede Stock the Bar: #1 - Please bring your bottles of wine or liquor to the SPA table which will be located in the Hillcrest Lobby during parent/teacher conferences;
or
Pogo's will take care of the hand-off to the Chairs of the Stock the Bar. THANK YOU! Volunteer Opportunities
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE! CAN YOU HELP?
We have the following opportunities for volunteers:
#1 Volunteer for 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.
#3 Volunteer for the Stampede
The Stampede is one of the most successful events at Shelton and it is FUN! We need plenty of volunteers to ensure the evening is a success. If you are interested in a volunteer opportunity, please click here to see where help is needed.
The Shelton Annual Fund The Annual Fund is Shelton's most essential fundraiser for the year!
Why should you give:
Tuition only covers 85% of a Shelton education Shelton has excellent teachers who teach the way our students learn Shelton features small class sizes Shelton excels in specialized educational programs Shelton offers need-based tuition assistance
Help us meet our goal!
every gift - no amount is too small - matters!
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