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Smith, Rebecca

Office Manager

 

Email: rebecca.smith@pisd.edu

Phone: 469-752-3103

Mrs. Rebecca Smith


I joined the Shepard family in 2021 after deciding I was ready for a career change.  I was born and raised in Ohio but have now lived in Texas for more than 25 years. My husband and l have a blended family with 3 kids and have most recently gained a new daughter in law.  We also have 2 adopted lab mixed dogs that are more spoiled than what the kids ever were when they lived at home!  I enjoy loving on my fur babies, reading, and watching the latest release on one of the streaming services that we have.  I enjoy being able to support the teachers with their needs, helping students in the office and getting to assist parents when they visit Shepard.

Office Hours

7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Dismissal and Attendance

To report an absence, please call the Child Safe Line at

469-752-3600 (option 3) or email ShepardAttendance@pisd.edu 

If you know BEFORE school that there will be a change of dismissal, please send a teacher note in the morning or email the office so we are aware.

If you need to change plans AFTER your child is here, you have 2 choices:

  • Call the front office, and they will tell the teacher  –OR-
  • E-mail the teacher, and cc: ShepardAttendance@pisd.edu  and Donna.Wonders@pisd.edu (the secretary). That way, in case the teacher misses it, I will make sure that we know and then a “change in dismissal” card will be sent to notify the teacher.

If your child is absent, please send a signed note with the reason for their absence or bring a doctor’s note (if you went to the doctor). 

We recommend calling the school 5 - 10 minutes prior to arrival for pick up, so students have time to gather their items and come to the office. This is especially helpful for when students are at recess, lunch, specials, or in academic services.

**Must bring a form of identification for pick-up**

Attendance Reminders for Parents

  1. Instruction begins at 7:40 am.  The school doors open at 7:00 am. Please try to have your student in class, unpacked and ready to start by 7:40 am. Any student not in the building after the tardy bell rings will be issued a tardy.  
  2. Please call the child safe line before 8:30 if your child is going to be absent or later than 9:00. Dial 469-752-3100 and choose option #3.   Remember, calling the child safe line does not excuse the absence.  It is strictly to let the school know the child is safe and with you.




  1. A signed note or an email to ShepardAttendance@pisd.edu is required within 3 days of the absence in order for us to excuse the absence(s).  You must include the dates your child was absent and the reason for absence.  




  1. Notes to excuse an absence will not be accepted after 3 days.




  1. In regard to students leaving early:  Students will be called to come down to the office when the parent arrives in the office.  This will allow the child to benefit from the maximum instructional time possible.

New Student Registration and Enrollment

I have provided here for you with the link for information about new student enrollment. Should you have any further questions, feel free to call Shepard Elementary on our mainline and speak with me directly. The direct phone number is (469) 752 - 3100. Information about medical requirements can be found on the Nurse's page.

Registration and Enrollment

Transportation Services

I have provided here for you with the link for information about the various transportation services such as how to find your bus route, late bus information, and fare busing. Should you have any further questions, feel free to call Shepard Elementary on our mainline and speak with me directly or call the transportation department. The Shepard direct phone number is (469) 752 - 3100 and the Transportation department phone number is (469) 752 - 0780. Information about medical requirements can be found on the Nurse's page.

Plano I.S.D. Transportation Department

District Feeder Schools

Please continue to the link below to learn about district feeder schools.

Feeder Schools for Plano I.S.D.

Favorites

Favorite Snacks

  • Dots
  • Pretzels
  • Beef Jerky
  • Reeses Peanut Butter Cups

Favorite School Drinks (Not Sonic)

  • Coke Zero
  • Hot Chocolate

Favorite Sonic Drink 

  • Coke Zero

Best Gift Card for $5

  • Amazon
  • Sonic

Best Gift Card for More Than $5

  • Amazon
  • Starbucks

Bonus School Supplies

  • Colored Pens
  • Black Ink Gel Pens

Hobbies

  • Reading
  • Watching movies
  • Playing with my dogs

T-Shirt Size

  • Large

Favorite Color

  • Blue

Favorite Scents

  • Lavender
  • Rose
  • Anything "Clean" smelling

Birthday (Month and Day)

  • Feb 15

Aversions and Allergies

  • Don't like coffee