Message from the Superintendent
Dear Lovejoy Community:
We are nearing the end of the special session and it is time to give 100% of our attention to the Texas Senate. While there is still an ASATR funding bill pending in the House, it is time to focus on the Senate. HB 21 passed the House and will be heard on Friday in the Senate Education Committee. The Senate has already issued a press release criticizing the House of Representatives for their investment in public education. HB 21 does provide Lovejoy ISD some very significant relief: ~80% of the funds we are scheduled to lose. If you are so inclined, now would be an appropriate time to voice your support of HB 21 to our senators and state-wide elected officials.
School Finance
I am focusing my communication on the following:
Lt Governor Dan Patrick
512.463.0001
Our Senator Van Taylor
512.463.0108
Members of the Senate Education Committee
Larry Taylor, Chair
512.463.0111
Eddie Lucio, Vice Chair
512.463.0127
Paul Bettencourt
512.463.0107
Donna Campbell
512.463.0125
Bob Hall
512.463.0102
Don Huffines
512.463.0116
Bryan Hughes
512.463.0101
Kel Seliger
512.463.0131
Van Taylor
512.463.0108
Carlos Uresti
512.463.0119
Royce West
512.463.0123
Governor Greg Abbott
Governor's Constituent Communication:
512.463.1800
Online Contact Form for the Governor's Office:
Send a Message via Facebook:
I am emphasizing the following to our elected officials:
- Please support HB 21, as received from the house, which adds $1.8 billion back into public education and reverses the trend of the undue burden on local property taxes to fund our schools
- Returns the majority of the ASATR funds the legislature has taken away
- Reduces the amount of recapture (Robin Hood) Lovejoy ISD is sending back to the State of Texas
- Increases funding for our Dyslexia program
- Increases our per student funding by $200 per student to help us keep up with the cost of inflation
Start of School
On Monday, August 14th, our full team of staff and faculty members will gather at Lovejoy High School for our annual convocation. This marks the day all staff and faculty return to school in final preparation for your students joining us on August 21st for the 2017-2018 school year. We are looking forward to celebrating the continued successes of your children throughout the new school year.
Region 10 ESC 2017 Teachers of the Year
Congratulations to the following Lovejoy teachers recognized by the Region 10 Education Service Center during their annual teacher of the year luncheon:
Eva Logan
Sloan Creek Intermediate School
STEM Teacher
Randy Brooks
Lovejoy High School
Pre-Calculus, Project Lead the Way, Principles of Engineering Teacher
Two Lovejoy High School students qualified to compete at the Health Occupation Students of America 40th International Leadership Conference (HOSA ILC). Congratulations to:
Lauren Payne
, Class of 2017
5th place in Sports Medicine
Taylor Carty
, Class of 2017
2nd place in Clinical Nursing
Lauren will be attending Rice University, and Taylor will be attending Pepperdine University this fall. Both are planning to attend medical school.
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This section of Email Express highlights news reports/articles in which Lovejoy has been featured over the previous week.
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Lovejoy ISD Pre-Kindergarten
Lovejoy ISD is accepting applications for tuition-based Pre-Kindergarten. This comprehensive program will be staffed by credentialed teachers and housed on the Puster Elementary School campus. This program will offer enhancements in music, fitness, art, library, science, technology, engineering, and math. We are enthusiastic to provide a Lovejoy education for community members looking for a rich learning experience which will provide a firm foundation for kindergarten and beyond.
To apply, please
click here
. To schedule a tour of the Pre-Kindergarten program, please contact
Stacey Dillon
at 469.742.8003.
Volunteer Applications
The Online Volunteer Application for the 2017-2018 school year is now available. Please click here to 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.
Revtrak Online Payment Fee
Lovejoy ISD continues to accept online payments for the convenience of our parents and students. A service fee of 4.16% will be applied at checkout. Please note: This fee simply recovers the direct cost to the district to accept credit card transactions through Revtrak.
Bus Drivers
Lovejoy ISD is currently accepting applications for full-time and part-time school bus drivers.
Click here
for additional information.
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Upcoming Events
2nd Annual Women's Football Clinic: August 10
The Leopard Football staff invites you to attend the 2nd Annual Women's Football Clinic on Thursday, August 10th in the Lovejoy Indoor Training Facility. The event promises to be a lot of fun, and will include a behind-the-scenes tour of the Leopard Football program. Participants will enjoy food, drinks, a special t-shirt, silent auction items, and classroom and on-the-field training.
August 10, 2017
Lovejoy High School Indoor Training Facility
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$30
Family Fun and Safety Fair: August 12
Lovejoy ISD will be joining the Family Fun and Safety Fair on Saturday, August 12th, from 9:00 - noon at the Lucas City Hall. The Athletics and Fine Arts programs will be on hand to talk about school safety and provide a booth with fun outdoor games. Other participants include the City of Lucas Fire Department, Collin County Sheriff's Office, and the American Red Cross. The Family Fun and Safety Fair is hosted by the Resonate Church. For additional information regarding the Family Fun and Safety Fair, contact Ismary Hart at
resonatefamily@gmail.com
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Junior Cheer Camp: September 16
The Lovejoy High School Cheerleaders will host a Junior Leopards Mini Cheer Camp for ages 4 through 4th grade. For detailed information, and to register, please
click here
. The registration deadline is Friday, September 1st.
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If you would like to provide us with accomplishments of a Lovejoy graduate, please
click here
.
We will share this information in the "Where Are They Now?" section of Email Express. It is a pleasure to report the successes of Lovejoy graduates during their college years and beyond.
Dallas Meldrum - Class of 2016
After attending a year at Brigham Young University in the Air Force ROTC program, Dallas is taking two years off from school to serve a full time mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Puerto Rico, speaking Spanish. He will serve from June 2017-June 2019.
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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
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? Have you liked us on
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? Join us on social media for news and announcements.
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As always, please feel free to contact me with questions or concerns.
With Respect,
Ted Moore
Superintendent
Lovejoy ISD
972.415.8129 (mobile)
469.742.8011 (office)
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