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Jasper High School PTSA NewsletterOctober 14, 2010
In This Issue
Skip Jenkins to Speak
Destination College Workshops
Be in the Know
Interested in Volunteering at Jasper?
Tin Star--Jasper Cheer
Plano West Hockey This Week
Reflections
Denim and Dice
Save the Date!
Skip Jenkins to Speak at Jasper
PISD School Trustee, Skip Jenkins, will be coming to Jasper on Monday, November 1, from 6:15-6:45 p.m. Mr. Jenkins will be sharing current issues, listening to parent input and answering questions.
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Destination College Workshops from Collin College
The following workshops through Collin College are free, but registration is required. Register online at:
 www.collin.edu/destinationcollege and click on the "Register button to choose your selected workshop, or call 972-377-1772.

"Destination College: The Parent Workshop"
Thursday, Feb. 3
6-8:30 p.m.

Helpful Links

 "Be In the Know! K2--The Controversial New Drug and Other Drug Issues in Our Community"   

The Plano ISD Council of PTAs presents this informative program on Wednesday, November 10 from 7-9 p.m. The evening will host a panel including: Senator Florence Shapiro, Plano Police Narcotics Unit and Malini Ghoshal, RPh, MS, a local pharmacist.  

Be in the "know" and understand what your student faces or will face. Students welcome with parents if appropriate.

Wednesday, November 10
7-9 p.m.
Plano ISD Admin. Bldg.
2700 W. 15th Street
Plano, TX 75075

Interested in Volunteering at Jasper?

Would you like to know about volunteer opportunities at Jasper? Please send an e-mail with your name and contact information to jaspervolunteers@yahoo.com. Andi Rosenfield, VP- Volunteers, will include you on the general volunteer list that distributes when there is a need for help.
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On Thursday, October 21, 2010, don't miss "I Can Handle It! Facing Up to Bullies." SAGE and PISD Family Services presents bullying presentations for families of Special Needs and Gifted Students. Each session will have two separate presentations--everyone is invited. The topic will include: "Is your child fearful of classmates who belittle or try to wield power in unacceptable ways?" "Want ideas on how to help your child deal with uncomfortable situations?" "How involved should you become in ensuring an atmosphere of safety at your campus?"

Thursday, October 21, 2010
12 noon - 1 p.m. Bird Education Center
1300-19th Street, Suite D

7-8 p.m. Wells Elementary
3427 Mission Ridge Road
 

SAGE

Contact juliecincotta@verizon.net
with questions.

  
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Jasper Cheer Night!
Monday, October 25
Tin Star Restaurant
Preston Road, Frisco
5-9 p.m.
 
Plan on having dinner at Tin Star Restaurant on Preston Road in Frisco on Monday, October 25 from 5-9 p.m. Tin Star will donate 15% of all sales back to the Jasper Cheerleaders! Thanks for your support.


Come Out and Support your Plano West Hockey Teams This Week! 

Varsity Gold Team vs. Allen
planowestThursday, October 14, 9 p.m.
McKinney Dr. Pepper Star Center 

JV Gold Team vs. Northwest
Sunday, October 17, 5:45 p.m.
Euless Dr. Pepper Star Center

JV Silver Team vs. Frisco
Sunday, October 17, 6:30 p.m.
Plano Dr. Pepper Start Center

Go Wolves!

 
 reflections 2010 
Reflections..."Together we can...."
Deadline for Reflections entries is Monday, November 1! Visit www.jasperptsa.org for detailed rules and entry forms. Entries will be collected on November 1 in Room 1100A from 8-9 a.m, and 4:15-4:45 p.m. Contact Mrs. Shaastri and jasper.reflections@gmail.org with questions.


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Denim and Dice--Take 2 at the JJ Corral
November 13, 2010
7:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Fairview Farms, Plano, TX
  
Call Carol Metz at 972-491-6722 for ticket information. Tickets are on sale now. This event is an ADULT only event.
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Jasper High School PTSA
6800 Archgate Drive
Plano, Texas 75024 
 469-752-7400
 
Save the Date....
  

November 1 - Reflections Deadline for all entries 


November 1, 6:45 pm - Jasper PTSA General Membership Meeting

November 1, 7:00 pm - Your Teen is Driving
  
November 13 - Jasper Jazz presents "Denim and Dice--Take 2 at the JJ Corral" 
 
November 20 - Jasper HS Night at the Dallas Stars
 
January 11, 7:00 pm - Alcohol, Drugs, and Teens
 
February 22, 7:00 pm - Getting Ready For College--What You Need to Know Now     

April 5 - Jasper HS College Night
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Jasper PTSA
It's never to late to join the Jasper PTSA. Take advantage of the easy, online registration. To complete your membership, click on the Helpful Link to the Jasper PTSA website.
 
Offer Expires: Your opportunity to join in never expires!