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SCIS Parent Message
#Be The Difference
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Sloan Creek Parents,
We had a great week at Sloan Creek! I hope you will watch the video above with information about the 5th grade district assessments scheduled for next week.
Important Dates for Next Week:
- Friday, February 2nd- 4th Grade Parent Coffee @ 8:00 a.m.
- Friday, February 2nd- Early Release @ 11:45 a.m.
- February 5th and 6th- 5th Grade Math District Assessments
- February 7th and 8th- 5th Grade Reading District Assessments
With an Attitude of Gratitude,
Ray Winkler
Principal
214.417.4660
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2017-2018 SCIS Yearbook
Purchase your 2017-2018 Sloan Creek Intermediate School Yearbook
here.
Cost of the yearbook is $25 and they are available for purchase February 01-March 10, 2018.
6th Grade Perot Field Trip - March 02
Hello, 6th Grade Parents!
We are thrilled to announce our annual visit to the Perot Museum of Nature and Science for our sixth graders!
While at the museum, we will have the opportunity to explore the traveling exhibit, Journey to Space Exhibition, experience the 3D film Journey to Space, and take a journey through the museum exhibits exploring all that the Perot museum has to offer.
Details:
Friday, March 2nd
Buses depart for the Perot at 9:00 am.
Boxed lunch and a T-Shirt is included for students.
Buses will return to campus at 2:30 pm.
Pricing:
Students $35,Includes all museum activities, T-Shirt, and a boxed lunch
Parent Volunteers $25 Includes all museum activities, and a boxed lunch
Lunch choices available when you pay online
All students and parent volunteers should sign up and
pay online on the SCIS website before February 15th.
Parent volunteers must be a cleared volunteer for Lovejoy ISD.
This application can be completed at the LISD website.
Parent Chaperone training will be at 8:00 am, Friday 3/2.
Parent volunteers will get a
detailed email with info.
Hoops for Heart
The Great Replay is going on NOW at Sloan Creek Intermediate! We've set a goal to raise $4,000 and we need your help! Go to www.heart.org/middleschool to sign up today! Each grade level will earn a hoops replay GAME DAY at a special time to celebrate raising $2,000 per grade!
Current 6th Grade WSMS SPRING REGISTRATION for 2018-19
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February 1
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8th Grade
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LHS Student Registration Meetings
(through ELA Classes)
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WSMS
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February
8 & 9
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6TH Grade
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WSMS Online Student Registration
(with counselors at SCIS)
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SCIS
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February
12 & 13
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7TH Grade
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WSMS Online Student Registration
(with counselors at WSMS through Science)
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WSMS
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February 12
6pm - 8pm
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Parents of
8TH Grade
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LHS Parent Registration Presentation
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LHS
Auditorium
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February 12
6pm - 8pm
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8TH Grade
Parents & Students
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LHS Showcase of Elective Classes
(to immediately follow Registration Presentation for Rising 9th Grade)
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LHS
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February
14 & 15
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8TH Grade
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LHS Online Student Registration
(with counselors at WSMS through Science)
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WSMS
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Our children are growing up immersed in digital media. As a parent, do you wonder how many hours your child should look at a screen per day? The American Academy of Pediatrics came up with some recommendations in October of 2016.
Among the AAP recommendations:
- For children younger than 18 months, avoid use of screen media other than video-chatting. Parents of children 18 to 24 months of age who want to introduce digital media should choose high-quality programming, and watch it with their children to help them understand what they're seeing.
- For children ages 2 to 5 years, limit screen use to 1 hour per day of high-quality programs. Parents should co-view media with children to help them understand what they are seeing and apply it to the world around them.
- For children ages 6 and older, place consistent limits on the time spent using media, and the types of media, and make sure media does not take the place of adequate sleep, physical activity and other behaviors essential to health.
- Designate media-free times together, such as dinner or driving, as well as media-free locations at home, such as bedrooms.
- Have ongoing communication about online citizenship and safety, including treating others with respect online and offline.
Cold and Flu Season
Parents, As you may know flu cases in Texas have been on the rise. Here are a few reminders in an effort to stay healthy:
- Please don't send your student to school if they have a fever of 100 or greater. They must be fever free for 24 hours without the use of ibuprofen of acetaminophen before they can return to school.
- If your student has vomiting or diarrhea, they must be symptom free for 24 hours before returning to school.
- Common flu symptoms are: fever, chills, fatigue, stomach ache and headache (especially in children) and sore throat.
- Handwashing and the flu vaccine are still the best prevention.
- If you or your student have any flu-like symptoms, please stay home.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me: 469-742-8307
Thank you,
Nurse Pierce
Attention 6th grade parents:
There are two vaccinations required by the State of Texas for entry into the 7th grade. They are a Tdap (tetanus, diptheria and pertussis) booster and the Meningococcal vaccine. These vaccines are typically given at the 11 or 12 year old well child visit. If your student receives these two vaccines, please send a copy of the vaccination record to school with your student or fax it to
469-742-8401
. Your help is greatly appreciated, as it will make your transition to 7th grade much easier.
Healthy Zone
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Rising 5th Grader Parent Meeting |
6:00 pm |
| February 02 |
Rising 5th Grader Parent Coffee |
8:00 am |
| February 02 |
Early Release |
11:45 am |
| February 05 |
Yearbook Club |
2:50 pm-3:45 pm |
| February 05 |
Chess Club |
3:00pm-4:00pm |
| February 05 |
Sloan Creek Chorale |
3:00 pm-4:00 pm |
| February 08-09 |
Rising 7th Grade On-line registration |
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Yearbook Club
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2:50 pm-3:45 pm
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| February 12 |
Chess Club
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3:00pm-4:00pm
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| February 15 |
Progress Reporting Period Ends |
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| February 16-19 |
Winter Break- No School |
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| February 23-24 |
Academic UIL |
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| February 26 |
Chess Club |
2:50 pm-3:45 pm |
| February 26 |
Yearbook Club |
3:00 pm-4:00 pm |
| February 26 |
Orchestra Concert @ LHS |
6:30 pm-7:30 pm |
| February 28 |
Student Lighthouse Meeting |
2:50 pm-4:30 pm |
| March 02 |
6th Grade Perot Trip |
Day Trip |
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Message from Sloan Creek PTA
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PTA News
We have more than 5 million good reasons to vote in the Primary Election on March 6, 2018. Be an advocate for all students in your
#CommYOUnity
and make your voice heard.
You may
click here to view a list of candidates running for office in Collin County. Our State Representative Seat is District 89 and our State Senate Seat is District 8.
If you are new to the district, please be sure to register to vote by February 5, 2018. Additional information is available on the
votetexas.gov website.
Time to turn in your Box Tops!
The spring submission deadline for Box Tops is right around the corner! Please send your Box Tops to the school?s front office by February 23, 2018 so we can get them counted and submitted. SCIS PTA receives 10¢ for every Box Top we submit. We use that money to provide excellent events and programs throughout the school year.
Thanks for clipping those little dimes!
Andrea Paranteau
Ways & Means
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Parents and Students Invited to Attend Food Show-February 2nd
This Friday, February 2nd, Lovejoy Student Nutrition Services will be holding a food show in the Sloan Creek Intermediate School cafeteria from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Students and parents from all schools are invited to stop by and visit our food vendor booths to sample new foods and help select new items for the school lunch menus.
Fundraiser for Allen Community Outreach (ACO)
Please join Lovejoy Elementary 4th graders
Jocelyn Chapman
and
Lauren Perry
for the kickoff event of their business Motive8, featuring handmade jewelry and t-shirts with motivational messages. These budding entrepreneurs are also philanthropists, as they will be donating all proceeds from this event to Allen Community Outreach. The event will be held on Friday, February 2nd from 4:30 - 7:00 PM at 2800 Bauer Court, Lucas. For more information please text Sandra Chapman at 469.371.0204
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Orchestra Night at Palio's-February 6th
You are invited to the Lovejoy Orchestra for Spirit night at Palio's Pizza Café on
Tuesday, February 6th from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM.
Please join the Orchestra for a great combo of delicious food and good company in support of the Lovejoy Orchestra. 15% of the proceeds will benefit the Orchestra Booster Club. When you order, please let the cashier know you are with the Lovejoy Orchestra. This includes both dine-in and take-out. The Orchestra hopes to see you there. (Palio's is located at 431 E. Stacy Road, Fairview.)
Lovejoy K-6 Talent Show
The Lovejoy High School Junior Class invites Lovejoy K - 6 students to register for its upcoming fundraiser talent show. The show will take place Thursday, February 15th at 5:30 PM at Lovejoy High School in the auditorium, with rehearsals on Thursday, February 8th at 5:00 PM. The cost for single acts to perform is $25, and group acts is $50. Admission to the event is free. All proceeds will go to support Prom.
For more information and to register,
click here. Please note, only the first 40 acts to register will be accepted, so don't delay.
Gifted and Talented Referrals for 2018-2019
The referral window for gifted and talented services opens February 1st for students in grades 1-12. The window will remain open through March 31, 2018.
Click here for the referral forms located online in the PowerSchool Parent Portal. All referrals must be completed in the PowerSchool Parent Portal. A line is included to type the name of the individual referring the student (parent, teacher, other educator, or student).
Testing is scheduled for Saturday, April 14th and 28th.
For questions regarding referrals, please contact
Kari Lockhart (469.742.8015) or
Lovejoy Gifted Association Rocket Launch-March 21st
3....2....1.... Blast Off.....It's Rocket Launch Time.
Back by popular demand, the Lovejoy Gifted Association is partnering with the Dallas Area Rocket Society (DARS) for the annual LGA Rocket Project. The Rocket Project is an extracurricular STEM activity at which your child builds a rocket one evening, then launches it another day, all with the assistance of the professionals from DARS.
The Lovejoy Gifted Association is a non-profit organization supporting Gifted and Talented programs across all schools in Lovejoy ISD. The Rocket Project is a fundraiser with proceeds directly benefiting Lovejoy students. If you have questions, contact
Jay van Rijn.
What: Rocket Build Party*
Where: SCIS cafeteria
When: Wednesday, March 21st from 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Who: Students aged 10 and up
Launch: Sunday, March 25th, Lovejoy High School, 12:00 PM
*Parental supervision is required at both the Build and Launch events.
Relay for Life: April 6
Relay for Life is an annual event which will be held at Willow Springs Middle School to raise awareness of cancer and to donate to cancer research. This year's initiative is to bring the Lovejoy community together as a whole to promote a sense of unity and caring. We hope you will save the date of April 6th and join us for Relay for Life.
Relay for Life Dinner
A dinner in honor of survivors, caregivers, and their families will be held in conjunction with the Relay for Life event. If this applies to you or to someone you know, please RSVP to
Katherine Guo.
Relay for Life Stories to Share
The high school Relay for Life committee is also organizing a tribute to those who have been affected by cancer. If you have a story to share, please contact
Katherine Guo.
Relay for Life Gallery Wall Opportunity
To encourage participation of students at the elementary and intermediate school levels, the LHS Relay for Life organizers are hosting a coloring page activity. Students may
click here to print the coloring page and decorate it as creatively as they can. They may then turn the page into the receptionist desk at their campus to receive a pencil, sticker or other prize. The event organizers will use all coloring pages to create a gallery wall for the event, which will represent loving support for those whose lives have been affected by cancer.
Relay for Life Luminarias
Relay for Life is selling Luminarias for the Relay for Life event on April 6th at Willow Springs Middle School. Luminarias honor those whose lives have been affected by cancer. You may dedicate a Luminaria to loved ones who lost their battles with cancer, someone currently battling cancer, or anyone who has overcome cancer. When you attend the Relay event, you will see the Luminarias placed around the track, decorated with names and sometimes messages to whom they are dedicated. Luminarias are $10. If you would like to purchase one, please
click here.
Toy Drive
The Work Based Learning classes at Lovejoy High School are hosting an annual toy drive in January to benefit the children in Little Leopards. Collection boxes will be placed at each campus and the administration building. Toy collection will begin when students and staff return to school on January 8th. The students are accepting new to gently used toys for children from birth to five years of age. For additional information please
click here
or contact
sancy_fuller@lovejoyisd.net
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Kids 1st After School Program
Kids 1st is an after school program developed by Lovejoy ISD in order to provide quality, safe care for children at each of the elementary schools and also Sloan Creek. For information, please visit the Lovejoy ISD Kids 1st web page at:
Click Here
Lovejoy ISD Pre-Kindergarten
Registration for the Lovejoy ISD Pre-Kindergarten program is now open. If you have a child who will be 4 years of age by September 1, 2017, you may now register him or her in this tuition-based program.
Click here to access the registration packet.
We are looking forward to offering this new program featuring credentialed teachers who will provide a developmentally appropriate experience which will prepare our four year olds for Kindergarten. We fully recognize a Pre-K program must be highly engaging and allow our children to explore their creativity. Enrichment opportunities in Art, Music, Library, and Fitness, as well as Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) will be provided each week. We are enthusiastic about this opportunity to provide a Lovejoy education for your youngest Leopards at Puster. The Pre-K students will experience a rich learning environment which will provide them with a firm foundation for their K-12 Lovejoy experience.
You may
click here to review frequently asked questions. For additional information, please contact Stacey Dillon at 469.742.8003 or by
email.
Inclement Weather
School closures will be determined based on safety. In the event of a school closure, notifications will be announced on the district's website, Facebook, and Twitter pages. We will also announce any closure through the media and by phone. Links to our social media accounts are shown below.
Lovejoy ISD App
The Lovejoy ISD App is available for download on both Apple and Android devices. To download the app for Apple devices, please
click here. To download the app for Android devices, please
click here.
Twitter and Facebook
Are you following the district on
Twitter? Have you liked us on
Facebook? Join us on social media for news and announcements.
MySchoolBucks Convenience Fee
MySchoolBucks, the district's online meal prepayment program, has provided notification regarding an increase in the convenience fee paid by parents using the online payment feature. The fee will be increasing from $1.95 per payment to $2.49 per payment and will be effective as of December 11, 2017. This increase is the result of an increase in card scheme fees. The district does not receive any convenience fee funds from MySchoolBucks.
In light of the increase, the district contacted MySchoolBucks. They agreed to increase the maximum payment from $120 per deposit to $240 per deposit. This payment deposit increase is effective immediately. You may contact MySchoolBucks directly by telephone at 855.832.5226 or via email at
support@myschoolbucks.com.
The Lovejoy Running Club will be meeting every Tuesday and Thursday evening at 6:00 PM near the Duck Pond at Celebration Park. All ages and ability levels are welcome to attend from novice walkers looking to shed a few pounds, to elite runners gearing up for the next race. If you have questions regarding the running program you may contact:mailto:
greg_christensen@lovejoyisd.net P.S. Dogs are welcome.
Lovejoy ISD is adding text messaging capability to SchoolMessenger
The system we use for phone calls and email communications for information such as school closings due to inclement weather. SchoolMessenger will be configured to send text messages to your wireless phone number(s), with your approval. Please confirm we have your accurate wireless phone number in the PowerSchool Parent Portal and then opt-in to participate by following the directions below.
In order to receive messages from Lovejoy ISD or your student's school via SMS text we must have your wireless number(s) in SchoolMessenger and receive an "Opt-In Confirmation" from your wireless device.
You can easily opt-in by simply sending "Y" (or "Yes"), via text message, to our SchoolMessenger Short Code number 67587.
The wireless number(s) you enter into the PowerSchool Parent Portal are updated nightly. If you update your wireless number, or add a new number, in the PowerSchool Parent Portal, the new number will automatically be sent an Opt-In message.
To access the PowerSchool Parent Portal, please
click here. If you have any questions, or if we may be of any assistance, please contact Stacey Dillon at 469.742.8003.
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Foundation for Lovejoy Schools
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Taste of Fairview March 2nd
Back by popular demand, the 3rd Annual Taste of Fairview will be presented by Estate Life Magazine in partnership with the Allen Fairview Chamber, Heritage Ranch Golf and Country Club, and the Foundation for Lovejoy Schools.
What: 3rd Annual Taste of Fairview with over 30 local restaurants, wine and spirits
Where: Heritage Ranch Golf and Country Club
When: Friday, March 2nd at 6:00 PM
Why: All ticket sales donated to the Foundation for Lovejoy Schools
Last year's event was a sell-out, with more than 500 attendees helping to raise more than $17,000 for the Foundation for Lovejoy Schools.
This year's goal is the same: great food and great people coming together for an incredible evening benefiting Lovejoy schools.
Denim and Diamonds - Lone Starry Night
Preparations for the Foundation for Lovejoy School's Denim and Diamonds Gala and Auction are underway and we need your help to make this event a success.
Click here for complete details regarding the different ways you may help.
Raffle Tickets
The Foundation for Lovejoy Schools will host a raffle for Denim and Diamonds with three drawings for the following prizes:
- EZ GO Golf Cart - 2010 completely customized and refurbished - Value $5,000
- $2,500 VISA Gift Card, Donated by Owens Realtors
- Arcade Game Table - Value $4,400
Raffle tickets are $100 and only 500 tickets will be sold. A drawing will be held for each item, giving each ticket a chance to win one of these prizes. The winners will be drawn at the Denim and Diamonds Gala. You do not need to be present to win.
Click here for additional information. Tickets may be purchased from any
Foundation Director, via the
Foundation's website, or at the Lovejoy ISD Administration Building.
Exciting New Online Auction Item
The Foundation for Lovejoy Schools' online auction this year will be replacing Class Masterpieces with individual Grade Level Spring Fling Socials. Don't miss your chance to get a ticket when the online auction goes live on February 27th.
Things to Know:
- Spring Fling Socials will be for grades K-4
- K-3 Spring Fling Socials will take place in gyms at Hart, Lovejoy, and Puster Elementary schools
- 4th graders from all elementary campuses will be combined at Sloan Creek Intermediate gym
- You will be able to buy a $20 ticket per child for attendance
Stay tuned...additional information will be coming to you from your grade level coordinator regarding Spring Fling Social dates and times.
Annual Appeal
The Foundation for Lovejoy Schools would like to say thank you to the community for your generous support of the Annual Appeal giving campaign. As of December 31, 2017 the campaign raised $211,280 from 577 donors.
Without you, we could not carry out our mission to enhance the educational experience for Lovejoy students and staff.
Give to the Foundation via AmazonSmile
If you plan on purchasing items from Amazon.com, please consider visiting Amazon Smile. Amazon established AmazonSmile to give back 0.5% of the price of eligible AmazonSmile purchases to charitable organizations. When you are ready to shop, log in to your Amazon account by visiting the
AmazonSmile website for the Foundation for Lovejoy Schools. Once you have logged in, you will have access to the same products, same prices and same service you find at amazon.com. Thank you for your support of the Foundation for Lovejoy Schools.
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Dear SCIS Parents,
We want to alert you that there has been one or more cases of head lice at SICS over the last few months. If there is a concern with your child, our school nurse will contact you directly. If you need additional information and resources, you may visit the CDC's website at the following link:
https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/lice/head/index.html
Moreover, you may review the District's procedures for head lice on page 42 of the 2017-2018 Student Handbook, which states, in relevant part:
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If careful observation indicates a student has head lice, the school nurse will contact the student's parent to determine whether the child will need to be picked up from school, and to discuss a plan for treatment with FDA-approved medicated shampoo or cream rinse which may be purchased from any drug or grocery store. After the student has undergone one treatment, the parent should check in with the school nurse to discuss the treatment used. The nurse can also offer additional recommendations, including subsequent treatments and how to best get rid of lice and prevent their return."
Below is the link to the Handbook for your reference:
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions or concerns.
Tamara Pierce,
School Nurse
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FERPA and General Waivers
This must be done again every year via powerschool,
It is, once again, time to complete the FERPA (Family Education Rights and Privacy Act) and General Waiver forms electronically. Also, please take the time to verify that all other required forms have been completed. You can find these forms on line by:
1. Go to the LISD Website .
2. Click on Parents,
3. Power School Parent Portal
4. Input your user name and password
5. You should now be in PowerSchool. Click on the blue "Click here to access the Enrollment Packet Forms or to update student information."
6. There are multiple forms you can click to update, but the required forms are the two on the bottom - "FERPA" and "General Waiver"
If you have any questions, please give Lori Esser a call at 469-742-8400.
Student Absences
For your convenience when your student is absent, you may send an e-mail to our PEIMS clerk,
Lori Esser, that will serve as a parent note.You are also welcome to call us, but we will require something in writing as well to satisfy the requirement. If your child does receive a note from a doctor's visit, please do send that in as well.
WOULD YOU LIKE DAILY TEXT UPDATES FROM SCIS?
Here are the 4 easy steps:
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Send a text message to the number:40404 |
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Type this message:Follow @sloancreekis |
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Send the message above to the 40404 number |
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You will receive a daily update/reminder about SCIS |
EMAIL COMMUNICATION
Be sure to take a moment to sign up, on the Lovejoy ISD website, to receive Mr. Moore's as well as my weekly e-mails.
Click here to sign up
Google Classroom Email Summaries for Parents/ Guardians
Lovejoy has been sending invitations for Google Classroom email summaries for parents/guardians over the last week; however, Google is having some technical issues with the invitations to all parent/guardian email addresses. We continue to work with Google to resolve this problem. Please continue to watch for your invitation for Google Classroom email summaries.
As a parent/ guardian, you may receive email summaries showing your student's progress in Google Classroom. You may choose daily or weekly emails, and unsubscribe or remove yourself from Google Classroom anytime. Guardian summaries include missing work, upcoming work, and class activity. As a parent/ guardian, you must receive and accept an email invitation before you receive email summaries. Following is a sample of the email invitation you may receive:
For additional information regarding Google Classroom email summaries for guardians, please
click here
. If you have questions, please contact the Library Media Specialist for your campus:
Sloan Creek Intermediate School
Volunteering at SCIS
Volunteer Applications Available
The Online Volunteer Application for the 2017-2018 school year is now available. Please
click here access the application. Upon completion of the form, please be sure to click "Submit Application" located at the bottom of the page. You will receive a confirmation email that your application has been received. The online application is a secure link.
For the safety of our students, a criminal history record is obtained annually for every person interested in volunteering at an LISD campus.
Your interest in serving as a volunteer is appreciated. Please email
Gina Ellis if you have any questions.
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