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SCIS Parent Message
#Be The Difference
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We have had a great first week of school so far! Please watch the parent video above in regards to:
- Arriving to school by 7:35 a.m.
- New SCIS agendas given to each child.
- Leadership Assembly tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. -you are invited to attend!
- An overview of our lunch offerings.
- 6th Grade Rock Wall leadership Challenge
Leadership Speaker: Fabian Ramirez, M.A.
On Friday, August 25th at 8:00 a.m. we will be having our first leadership assembly of the year featuring
Fabian Ramirez. Fabian is an anti-bullying speaker based out of Austin, Texas. Bully prevention is near to Fabian's heart simply because he was bullied in middle school and he knows the psychological impact that bullying can have on students.
Fabian's personal mission is to get in front of as many students as possible and share his message and ways to prevent and eliminate bullying behavior on campuses across the United States. He will speak to our students about leadership, 7 Habits, and making a difference.
We would like to invite our parents to join us for his presentation Friday, August 25th at 8:00 in the Gym. You can also watch from your home/office on facebook live starting at 8:00 a.m.
As many of you may know, Ann Casey, one of our 6th grade English teachers, is a much sought after editorial writer for the Dallas Morning News. As a service to you, when Ann is published I will pass the link to parents. Listed above is an article that Ann wrote in 2016 about life's "Big Rocks" which tightly aligns to what our students are learning this week during "Camp Leopard". I find it inspiring that our young writers have a professional writer on staff at SCIS to mentor them in the fine art of literary composition. This weekend would be a great time to ask your child, "So what are your big rocks?" You might be surprised by their answer.
With an Attitude of Gratitude,
Ray Winkler
Principal
214.417.4660
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Madagascar - A Musical Adventure JR.
B
ased on the smash
DreamWorks
animated motion picture,
Madagascar - A Musical Adventure JR.
follows all of your favorite crack-a-lackin' friends as they escape from their home in New York's Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien's Madagascar. Show dates are Nov. 2-4, 2017!
6th grade students are welcome to join WSMS for the musical! Auditions are NEXT WEEK- 8/28-30 after school at WSMS in the choir room.
and on its own website!
Any questions? Contact WSMS Theatre Director, Mrs. DiPasquale
972-977-5396 (personal cell)
Please Complete FERPA and General Waiver Forms
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.
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LOVEJOY CHILDREN'S CHOIR - 4TH, 5TH, 6TH GRADERS
The Lovejoy ISD Children's Choir, directed by the Lovejoy ISD Elementary Music Specialists, is designed to serve the needs of our district's 4th, 5th and 6th grade students who are committed to a musically exceptional experience. Auditions will be held for any and all LISD 4th, 5th and 6th grade students interested in participating. Returning members do not need to audition.
Audition Dates:
*Thursday, September 14 (3:30 - 4:30PM) Sloan Creek Intermediate School Choir Room
*Tuesday, September 19 (3:30 - 4:30PM) Sloan Creek Intermediate School Choir Room
Singers selected to sing with the Lovejoy Children's Choir will rehearse weekly to prepare for a short performance at the LISD Fine Arts Festival on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 12PM and the final concert on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at 6:30PM.
Visit http://lovejoymusic.weebly.com/lovejoy-childrens-choir.html to access the 2017-2018 LCC Parent Packet and online permission form.
Questions can be directed to your child's music teacher or Anne Tracy (
[email protected])
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
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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Message from the Sloan Creek PTA
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NEW-
take a look at the new
Sloan Creek PTA
web page... You'll find volunteer info & sign-ups, membership forms and details about upcoming events.
NEW- Volunteer Opportunity- Volunteer for the 6th Grade Rock Solid Character program this Thursday, Aug 26th. CLICK HERE
PTA Membership & Leopard Drive
{All dollars stay at Sloan Creek}
You're invited to join the PTA today! Your membership dues and donations allow us to sponsor great programs throughout the year at Sloan Creek. In addition, joining the PTA provides you with quality parent resources, volunteer opportunities, Sloan Creek PTA emails, and a membership directory.
Volunteer Information
The Sloan Creek campus is a parents-welcome zone! Take a look at the many opportunities that parents have to get involved at Sloan Creek this year. You don't need to make up-front commitments. Just let us know that you're interested and we'll contact you as needs arise. Are you interested in helping in STEM classes, Art to Go, mentoring, car pool, gardening, book fairs, school socials, making copies, assisting in the office, hospitality events, book fair? You'll find a volunteer sign-up form in your packet at Walk the Creek or click below to access it now.
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First Semester Dates. For additional details
click here
| Date |
Event |
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| August 24 |
Rock Solid Character Program 6th Grade |
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| August 25 |
Leadership Assembly |
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| September 01 |
Principal Coffee |
9:00 am - 10:30 am |
| September 04 |
Student Holiday |
No School |
| September 12 |
5th Grade Camp Parent Meeting
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6:00-6:30 |
September 12
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Curriculum Night |
6:30-7:30 |
September 13
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Student Pictures for Yearbook |
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September 14
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Fall Book Fair Starts |
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September 29
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6th Grade Fine Arts Social Event |
5:30 pm
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| October 4 |
Fall Pictures Retakes |
All Day |
October 6
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No School |
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October 9
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No School |
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October 13
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Principal's Coffee and End of 9 Weeks |
9:00-10:30 |
Oct. 16-18
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5th Grade Adventure Camp
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| Oct. 17 |
6th Grade Orchestra Preview Concert |
6:30 pm |
| Oct. 23-27 |
Red Ribbon Week |
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| October 23 |
6th Grade Choir Preview Concert @WSMS |
6:30 pm |
October 24
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6th Grade Band Preview Concert |
6:30 pm |
| October 25 |
Student Lighthouse Meeting |
2:50-4:30 |
| October 27 |
Pep Rally and Student Celebrations |
8:00 am |
November 1
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Early Release Day |
11:45 am |
November 3
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Principal's Coffee
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9:00-10:30 am
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Nov. 20-24
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Thanksgiving Break |
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| December 1 |
Principal's Coffee |
9:00-10:30 |
| December 1 |
6th Band performs at Lovejoy Fine Arts Festival
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Evening |
December 2
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6th Grade orchestra and choir Perform at Fine Arts Festival
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Various |
| December 20 |
End of Second 9 Weeks (G2) |
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| Dec.21-Jan 5 |
Holiday Break |
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| January 8 |
Start of School- (G3) |
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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.
Gifted and Talented Referrals for 2017-2018
The referral window for gifted and talented services is now open.
Click here for referral forms which are located online in the PowerSchool Parent Portal. The window will close September 8, 2017.
Testing is scheduled for Saturday, September 16 and 23 for students in grades 1-12. Kindergarten students will be tested at a later date.
A brief information session will review the gifted and talented referral process and services offered in Lovejoy.
Lovejoy ISD Administration Building
Board Room
August 29, 2017
9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 4:30 PM, or 6:00 PM (Session Information Repeats)
If you are unable to attend and would like more information, a slideshow presentation will be available on the
gifted and talented webpage after the August 29 presentation.
For questions regarding referrals, please contact
Kari Lockhart (469.742.8015) or
LPPTA Membership Coffee: August 25
The Lovejoy Preschool PTA invites you to join them for their annual Membership Coffee.
Click here for details.
Friday, August 25th
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Creekwood United Methodist Church
261 Country Club Road
Allen, TX 75002
Lovejoy Hockey Fundraiser: August 31
Please join the Lovejoy Hockey Team at Chipotle on Thursday, August 31st from 4:00 -8:00 PM. Let the cashier know you are with Lovejoy Hockey and 50% of your purchase price will be donated to help the team pay for their banquet, scholarships for seniors, and equipment. The Lovejoy Hockey program appreciates the support of the community.
Click here for additional information.
Tom Landry Classic: September 2
Lovejoy will open the 2017 football season in the Tom Landry Classic against the #2 state
ranked Argyle Eagles on Saturday, September 2nd at 7:00 PM at Allen Eagle Stadium.
Founded in 2000, the Tom Landry Classic was created to honor the legacy of legendary NFL Coach, Tom Landry. This scholarship event awards students for their commitment to academic excellence, leadership among their peers, and service to their community.
Leopard fans are invited to bring their extended family, friends, and neighbors so we can fill our side of the stadium and support all of the students participating in the event. The greater the number of attendees, the more scholarships Lovejoy students will receive. We hope to see you on the 2nd.
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.
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Sloan Creek Intermediate School
Cell (214) 417-4660
440 Country Club Road
Fairview, TX 75069
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