Lovejoy High School
 
A Message from the Principal
 
Lovejoy HS News 08 22 16

Parents and Guardians,  
 
We were very excited to see your students this morning.  Although they may have been dreading the return to school, the staff at LHS has been anxiously awaiting today and the start of the school year.  Students received their updated schedules this morning, and teachers will help throughout the day as students may have questions. 
 
We also celebrated our traditional Senior Walk as underclassmen and teachers lined the courtyard to celebrate our Seniors as they walked through the receiving line and into LHS for their last "first day of school."  It was a great event, and one that is a big part of the Senior experience. 
 
Along with other normal first day events, we will be practicing some of our safety drills today.  The students and staff will be using them as a learning experience and an opportunity to keep our students and school safe.
 
Please take a few minutes to review the information below and familiarize yourself with dates and details about upcoming events.
 
Proud to be a Leopard,

Chris Mayfield
Principal
Lovejoy High School


NOTE:
In an effort to be as efficient as possible, we prioritize our parent email as follows:
* New or time-sensitive topics of interest are at the top of the list
* Followed by the Calendar of Events and Activities
* Older items appear below the calendar until they become obsolete
 
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Lovejoy High School News and Information 08 22 16

PowerSchool Parent Authorizations

The Parent Portal is now open for you to complete the online Enrollment & Student Information Forms. Please take a few minutes to update your contact information, emergency contacts, authorized pickup, FERPA, SCOC, Student Handbook, etc. 

PLEASE NOTE : Regarding the Release of Directory Information for School Use:
In order for your child's picture to appear in the Yearbook, you should answer "YES".

School Pictures
Order forms for school pictures will be distributed in English classes today. Click PICS to view the flyer. Please be aware of the following:
  • Pre-pay: a pre-pay gallery has been setup for those who wish to go ahead and take care of it.  You cannot see any images, it's just a pre-pay option.
  • Parents can also return the flyer & payment with their student on picture day.
  • Images will be uploaded by next Monday, August 29th for online ordering.
  • All orders received by September 6 have the option of having their order returned to the school for the student to bring home.
  • Orders placed after September 6th will need to pay for mailing.  
The schedule for school pictures is as follows:
  • Tuesday, August 23rd - Seniors
  • Wednesday & Thursday, August 24th & 25th - Underclassmen
    • Wed - Anderson, Brown, Loyd, Olsen, Shaw, most of Todd, Ward,
    • Thurs - Arriaga, Eairheart, Lentz, Moore, and Todd (2nd period)
  • English teachers will also notify their students which day they are scheduled for
  • School Pictures are being taken in the LHS Main Gym Lobby. 
Varsity Football Game
Lovejoy vs Argyle
Allen Eagle Stadium
Saturday, August 27 at 7:00 pm
We will sit on the Visitor side of the stadium.
 
School Store
Pre-sale tickets are on sale now at the LHS School Store during office hours through 1:00 PM on Friday.
All pre-sale tickets are $8.00 for both students and adults.
Children age 5 and younger are admitted FREE.
 
Online Tickets
If you'd like to buy tickets in a bundle of 5 tickets for $40 + tax & fees, the Gridiron Booster Club is providing online ticket sales.
Please go to http://www.lovejoyfootball.com/ then click on Pay Pal.
You'll need to pick up these tickets from the booster club at one of their designated times:
A) Friday at the Lovejoy Multipurpose Building (Indoor Field), 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
B) Saturday at the Gridiron Tailgate at the game, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm.
If you buy the 5 ticket bundle from the booster club, your name will be included in a raffle for a chance to win a Roger Staubach helmet. Click HELMET for more details.
Online tickets sales end at 11:59 pm on Wednesday night. For more information, please see attachment.
 
At The Gate
All tickets at the gate on August 27 are $10.00.
Children age 5 and younger are admitted FREE (no ticket needed).
 
Passes
The only pass that provides free admission for this game is the THSCA membership card
The District 15-5A pass does NOT provide free admission
The Lovejoy ISD Senior Citizen Gold Card does NOT provide free admission
Your Lovejoy ISD Employee badge does NOT provide free admission
Lovejoy Student ID's do NOT provide free admission
 
9th Grade / New Parent Meeting
If you were unable to attend the meeting last Wednesday, you can view the powerpoint by going to the LHS webpage, and look under 'Parents' and 'School & District Info' then 'Grade-level Presentations'.
 
LHS Open House
Please join us for the LHS Open House taking place on Monday, September 12th from 6:30 - 8 pm. There will be a 10th Grade Parent Meeting from 6 - 6:30 pm in the LHS Main Gym to start the evening.
 
Junior Cheer Camp
The LHS Cheerleaders are hosting their annual Junior Leopard Mini Cheer Camp for kids 4years through 4th grade! Come and join the LHS cheerleaders on October 8th to learn cheers, chants, and jumps! Then cheer with the cheerleaders during the first quarter of the Varsity game on Leopard Friday October 14th! A free T-shirt is included in the cost! Click CAMP for more details and FORM to register.
 
Lovejoy Leopard Lacrosse:  Registration Now Open
Join the most exciting, fastest growing sport in the country. Registration is now open for the fall season of Lovejoy Leopard Lacrosse, grades 1 - 12, boys only.   Click here   to view additional information regarding registration.  Rosters are filling fast-register now! For additional information regarding the Lovejoy Leopard Lacrosse program, visit their website at:   www.leopardlacrosse.com .
 
Drivers' Ed Classes
The next drivers ed session begins TODAY - Monday, August 22nd at 4:15 pm in room B104.
The session runs through September 15th. Please click HARMONY for more details.
 
Lovejoy Ice Hockey
Calling all skating Leopards entering grades 8-12 this school year. Lovejoy Ice Hockey is holding open tryouts  for the 2016/2017 season on August 23rd from 7:30pm - 8:45pm at the  Dr. Pepper Star Center in Richardson .  Please be there 45 minutes early for registration and packet pickup.  If you have any questions please email [email protected]. See you on the ice!
 
Gus Macker Basketball Tournament:  September 10 - 11
The 2nd Annual Gus Maker Basketball Tournament will be held September 10-11, 2016 at The Village at Fairview.  For general tournament information, click here .  You may register a team at:  www.macker.com
 
Student Recognition
 
LHS Tennis
The rain held off just long enough last week to allow the LEOPARDS to secure their first TEAM victory! They finished 17-1 against Frisco Heritage without dropping a doubles match. Tomorrow, they travel to Highland Park for their first district match. 
 
Recent Matches
Last Wednesday, they were winning 6 out of 7 doubles matches against Corsicana before the rain started.
Last Thursday, they were winning 7-1 against Frisco Wakeland before the rain got 'em.
Last Friday, they were up 17-1 and the only match they had not finished was #3 girls' doubles.
Lovejoy Events and Activities 
   
DATE
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
Mon. Aug 22
8:30 am
Senior 1st Day Breakfast
LHS Auxiliary Gym
Mon. Aug 22
9:30 am
Senior Walk
LHS Courtyard
Mon. Aug 22
6:00 pm
Majestics Booster Club Meeting
LHS Library
Tues. Aug 23
All Day
Senior Portrait Sessions
LHS Main Gym Lobby
Wed. Aug 24
All Day
School Pictures for Underclassmen
LHS Main Gym Lobby
Wed. Aug 24
6:30 pm
Softball Parent Meeting
LHS Lecture Hall
Wed. Aug 24
6:30 pm
Theatre Booster Club Parent Meeting
LHS Library
Thurs. Aug 25
All Day
School Pictures for Underclassmen
LHS Main Gym Lobby
Thurs. Aug 25
7-8 pm
Wet Leopards Booster Club Meeting
LHS Lecture Hall
Fri. Aug 26
9:15 am
Pep Rally - 1st Home Game
LHS Main Gym
Mon. Aug 29
During lunches
Senior App Orientation
LHS Aux Gym
Mon. Aug 29
6:00 - 8:00 pm
MANDATORY Junior/Senior Parent Evening:
6:00 pm - Junior Parents/College 301
6:45 pm - Junior/Senior Meeting
7:15 pm - Senior Parents/College 401
LHS Main Gym
Tues. Aug 30
7:45 am
Make-up - MANDATORY
Senior Parent Meeting
LHS Lecture Hall
Tues. Aug 30
7-8 pm
Cheer Booster Club Meeting
LHS Lecture Hall
Thurs. Sept 1
5:30-8:30 pm
Orchestra Registration Meeting
Orchestra Room/Band Hall
Fri. Sept 2
9:15 am
Pep Rally - 1st Home Game
LHS Main Gym
Wed. Sept 7
6:00 pm
Upper 90 Booster Club Meeting
LHS Library
Wed. Sept 7
7:00 pm
Annual Booster Club UIL Compliance Meeting
LHS Lecture Hall
Tues. Sept 8
7:00 pm
Leopard Lacrosse Mandatory
Parent/Player Meeting
LHS Lecture Hall
Sat. Sept 10
7:00 am
ACT Test
Lovejoy High School
Mon. Sept 12
4:30-6 pm
College Essay Workshop (Make-up)
LHS Lecture Hall
Mon. Sept 12
6:00 pm
10th Grade Parent Meeting
LHS Auditorium
Mon. Sept 12
6:30 - 8 pm
LHS Open House - All Grade Levels
Lovejoy High School
Tues. Sept 13
7:00 pm
Grand Slam Booster Club Meeting
LHS Lecture Hall
Tues. Sept 13
6:00 pm
Majestics Booster Club Meeting
LHS Library
Wed. Sept 14
1:00 - 3:00 pm
LHS College Fair
LHS Main Gym
Sat. Sept 17
7:30 am - 9 pm
Leopard Leap Speech & Debate Tournament
Lovejoy High School
Mon. Sept 19
7 - 8 pm
LHS Choir Booster Club Meeting
LHS Choir Room
Tues. Sept 20
7 - 8 pm
LHS Band Booster Club Meeting
LHS Band Hall
Fri. Sept 2
9:15 am
Pep Rally - Homecoming
LHS Main Gym
Fri. Sept 23
5:30 - 6:30 pm
LHS Choir Tailgate Party
LHS Courtyard/Cafeteria
Fri. Sept 23
5:30-7 pm
Mini Majestics - Evening with the Majestics
LHS Lecture Hall
Fri. Sept 23
9:15 am
Pep Rally - Homecoming
LHS Main Gym
Fri. Sept 23
5:30 - 7 pm
Mini Majestics - Evening with the Majestics
LHS Lecture Hall
Sat. Sept 24
8 - 11 pm
Homecoming Dance
LHS Cafeteria
Sept 26 - 30
All Day
LHS Book Fair
LHS Library
Mon. Sept 26
6-7:30 pm
Bowling Parent Meeting
LHS Lecture Hall
Tues. Sept 27
11:25 am - 1:00 pm
School Pictures Make-up Day
LHS Main Gym Lobby
Wed. Sept 28
8:00 am or 4:30 pm
NHS Meeting
LHS Lecture Hall
Fri. Sept 30
5:30 - 8:30 pm
NHS Back to School Bash
LHS Courtyard/Commons/Aux


Lovejoy Events and Activities
 
Students Leaving Campus
In the event that students need to leave campus during the school day and they drive themselves to school, we will need you to send an email to [email protected] . Please include the student's name, the time they need to leave, the reason, and a phone number to be used to contact you. Once we have received the email, we will call you for verification, and the email will provide us with the needed documentation for our records.
 
Alpha Split
Please be aware that we are adjusting our alpha split to balance our student population among our 3 pairs of academic counselors and assistant principals. The new breakdown is:
Academic Counselors
Assistant Principals
A - Go
Amanda Breeden
Phillip Lentz
Gr - O
Lissa Testa
Bruce Coachman
P - Z
Nancy Schweikhard
Teresa Dodson
 
 
 
 
 
 
School Supplies
Compiling a list of common items needed for Lovejoy High School is a bit difficult considering the diversity of classes that a typical student can take. Knowing that many of you may want to shop for school supplies before you receive the complete list from teachers on the 1st day of school, we invite you to click SUPPLIES to consult a spreadsheet that details what items are needed for each department. Please note that there are 5 tabs, one for each of the core subjects: Math, English, Science, Social Studies, and LOTE.
 
Varsity Football Game at The Ford Center at the Star
Friday, September 9, 2016
Lovejoy vs Frisco Lone Star, 7:00 p.m.
Fans may purchase tickets for the Sep. 9th game at the following link (
http://tickets.friscoisd.org/ ) at the pre-sale price until the day before the game.
For more information regarding varsity football tickets, please visit this site: http://lovejoyathletics.com/varsity_football_tickets
 
Volunteer Application Process for 2016-2017
The volunteer application process for the 2016-2017 school year is now open. Please  click here  to begin the process. Should you have any questions, please contact Gina Ellis , Volunteer Coordinator,
469-742-8000.