A Message from the Superintendent
 Dear
Lovejoy Community:
I hope this finds you and your family settling back into a regular routine, and your students enjoying the start of the second semester.
This past Sunday, we held the annual Advanced Academics Banquet where 255 scholars were recognized for their academic achievements. Please take time to read the Deputy Superintendent, Dennis Muizers', message in this edition of Email Express as he shares details of the accomplishments of these scholars. Special thanks to the Foundation for Lovejoy Schools for their sponsorship of this event.
Events like the Advanced Academics Banquet serve as a consistent reminder of how blessed we are to be a part of the Lovejoy community, which is made up of incredible staff, students, and parents. We are diligent in our efforts to provide the highest level of learning experiences for your students. If you see an area in which we may improve, please call on me. As always, you may reach me on my cell phone at: 972.415.8129.
Cross Country Coach Greg Christensen
Congratulations to Coach Greg Christensen on his nomination for the 2016 UIL Sponsor Excellence Award. School administrators from across the state nominated teachers, directors, and coaches for this recognition. The UIL states, "The accomplishments of each of these nominees clearly demonstrate the high level of dedication, care, and achievement you all share as exemplary sponsors of UIL events."
Lovejoy High School Cheer
The LHS Varsity Competition Cheer Squad headed to Fort Worth this week to represent Lovejoy in the UIL State Spirit Competition. The cheerleader squad competed in three categories: band dance, crowd leading, and fight song. With 112 competitors in the 5A division, the cheerleaders finished strong with a 12th place in the preliminary Crowd Leading category. The cheerleaders will be watching the state finals and returning home later today. Congratulations to Coach Wiggins and the cheerleaders for a great representation at state.
Lovejoy High School Choir
Congratulations to the Lovejoy students earning a place in the Texas All-State Choir:
All-State Mixed Choir
Rachel Bradley
All-State Tenor-Bass Choir
Trace Glorioso
All-State Treble Choir
Hannah Hansen
Zoe Kahana
Katie Strand
Special recognition goes to Rachel and Zoe, who are returning members of the All-State Choir.
Pictured above from left to right: Trace Glorioso, Katie Strand, Rachel Bradley, Zoe Kahana, and Hannah Hansen
Additionally, Jack Bennett, Mallory Immel, and Catherine Stewart were named as alternates to the All-State Choir. If someone in our Area in their respective voice parts is unable to perform at state, they will move into the choir.
Lovejoy High School Speech and Debate
Congratulations to the LHS Speech and Debate team for earning the 2015-2016 Leading Chapter Award for Lovejoy's National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) District. This award is based on student participation in competitions. Only one school in each district earns this designation each year. Out of more than 3,000 member schools nationwide, the LHS team is one of only 110 teams to receive this award. This award reflects 377 memberships and degrees earned by the students over the past 5 years.
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A Message from the Deputy Superintendent
Dear Lovejoy Community:
On Sunday, January 8th, the Advanced Academic Banquet was held to honor 255 scholars. I am always proud to attend this event as we recognize College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars, as well as students earning distinction in the National Merit Program.
The AP Program recognizes high school students who have demonstrated outstanding college-level achievement through AP courses and exams with the AP Scholar Awards. The College Board has 4 levels of AP Scholars:
AP Scholar
Granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams.
AP Scholar with Honor
Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams
AP Scholar with Distinction
Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams
National AP Scholar
Granted to students in the United States who receive an average score of at least 4 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 4 or higher on eight or more of these exams.
Approximately 40% of the graduating classes from LHS earn an AP Scholar distinction.
 The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships. High school students enter the National Merit Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, which serves as an initial screen of approximately 1.6 million entrants each year.
It is a pleasure to share the Lovejoy High School Advanced Academic Scholars with you.
This event always features a keynote speaker. This year, we celebrated our 2nd year of a new tradition inviting an AP Scholar alum to join us as the speaker. Zach Mobley, 2010 National AP Scholar and LHS Class of 2010 Valedictorian, joined us as our Distinguished Speaker.
Zach graduated from Texas A&M in May of 2014 with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. He met his wife, Emilie, at A&M during his Freshman year. They were married in May of 2015. She is a 7th grade science teacher at a charter school on the west side of Houston.
Zach started working at Kaneka North America, a mid-size chemical plant in Pasadena TX, in June of 2016, as a Project Engineer. He recently received a promotion and is moving to the production side of the business where he will focus more on day-to-day operations of the plant and generating ideas for process improvements.
It was great to have Zach return home to Lovejoy.
We would like to extend a special thank you to the Foundation for Lovejoy Schools for their generous support and sponsorship of the Advanced Academic Banquet. The Foundation's unwavering support of Lovejoy ISD plays an important role in enriching the experiences of our students and staff.
We hope you love where you have chosen for your child to learn. If you have feedback to help us improve, please do not hesitate to contact me on my cell at 214.385.1967 or via email at
dennis_muizers@lovejoyisd.net
.
Respectfully,
Dennis Muizers
Deputy Superintendent
214.385.1967
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Foundation for Lovejoy Schools
Denim and Diamonds 2017
Southern Soiree
Preparations for the Foundation for Lovejoy School's Denim & Diamonds Gala and Auction are underway, and we need your help to make this event a success.
Ways you can help: donate to the silent auction, donate a bottle of wine, sponsor the event, put a business ad in the event program.
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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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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 March 31, 2017.
Testing will be Saturday April 8, 22, or 29 for students in grades 1-12. Kindergarten students will be tested during the school day.
For questions regarding students in Kindergarten through 4th grade, please email
Caroline Garcia
or call 469.742.8310.
For questions regarding students in 5th through 12th grades, please email
Brie Smith
or call 469.742.8032.
Afterschool Coding Club
The University of Texas at Dallas Department of Computer Science is offering an afterschool coding club at Willow Springs Middle School. The club will meet from 4:00 - 5:00 PM on Wednesdays in February, March and April.
Click here
for details and registration information. The deadline for registration is January 29, 2017. If you have any questions, please contact
kay_bordelon@lovejoyisd.net
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After Christmas Toy Drive
The Work-Based Learning Program at Lovejoy High School is sponsoring its Annual After Christmas Toy drive for Little Leopards. Donations of gently used toys for children birth to 5 years old are appreciated. Following is a list of After Christmas Toy Drive needs:
Legos
K-Nex
Littlest Pet Shop Houses and Animals
Doll Houses
Board Games
Dress Up Clothes and Hats
Baby Dolls
Outdoor Ride-on Toys for Toddlers
Outdoor Weatherproof Toys for Preschoolers
Arts and Crafts Items
Play-Doh and Play-Doh Toys
Plastic Animals and Dinosaurs
Board Books or Waterproof Baby Books
Anything "Little People"
Infant Mobiles or Toys which will attach to a crib
No Stuffed Animals, please.
Toys may be delivered to any Lovejoy campus or the Administration Building. Thank you for remembering our youngest Leopards.
Substitute Nursing
Lovejoy ISD is currently accepting applications for substitute nurses. The application may be found by
clicking here
. Please contact Melissa Page with any questions at: 469.742.8013 or
melissa_page@lovejoyisd.net
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Lovejoy High School Performing Arts Presents
Fiddler on the Roof:
January 19 - 21
A classic, timeless journey of love, loss, faith, and family.
The tradition of great musicals continues at Lovejoy High School with this year's musical, Fiddler on the Roof, January 19th through 21st at 7:00 PM.
Set in the small Russian town of Anatevka in 1905, Fiddler on the Roof tells a story of faith, family, and tradition. Tevye (played by senior, Trace Glorioso) tries to preserve his family's traditions in a changing world. He is forced to choose between maintaining his Jewish culture and the happiness of his three eldest daughters, Tzeitel (sophomore, Adelyn Maruca), Hodel (senior, Zoe Kahana), and Chava (junior, Renae Haas).
From laughter-inducing lines to memorable music, Fiddler on the Roof is a show for everyone, featuring characters audiences will fall in love with, such as the local matchmaker, Yente (senior, Abby Yaegar), the village butcher, Lazar Wolfe (junior, Vinny Horlock), and the poor lovestruck tailor, Motel (junior, Ryan Hyde).
The show offers iconic and beloved songs such as "Matchmaker, Matchmaker," "Tradition," and "The Dream," making it a perfect mix of audience-pleasing humor and heart.
Tickets are $16 for adults and $12 for students, faculty and seniors.
Click here
to purchase tickets online. The physical box office, located in front of the LHS auditorium, will be open the week of the show, January 16th through 20th.
Fiddler on the Roof is a heartfelt, moving play you and your loved ones will enjoy.
Mini Majestic Dance Camp: January 28
The annual Mini Majestic Dance Camp will be held on Saturday, January 28th, from 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM. Lovejoy ISD girls K-6 are invited to join the Majestic Dance Team to learn a fun routine and perform at a "Show-Off" for parents and friends. The "Show-Off" will be held in the Lovejoy High School auditorium at 1:00PM on January 28th. The deadline for registration is January 24th. Please go to
www.majesticsdance.org
for additional details and registration information.
Lovejoy Visual Art Students Honored at Dallas Museum of Art:
February 25 - April 16, 2017
The following Lovejoy High School visual art students were selected to participate in the 23rd annual Young Masters Exhibition at the Dallas Museum of Art. This is a prestigious honor; having their work selected to hang among the halls of contemporary and historic masterpieces in an exhibition demonstrating the most extraordinary work created within AP Studio Art programs from ten of the area's highest performing high schools.
Joelle Benigno - AP Drawing
Taite Borozny- AP 3D Design
Tad Greenwald - AP 2D Design
Ryan Irwin - AP 2D Design
Carolyn Jurotich (2 time winner) - AP Drawing
Hannah Lawson - AP Drawing
Ian Toomey - AP 3D Design
Jessica Wu (2 time winner) - AP Drawing
Please mark your calendars to visit the exhibition:
23rd Annual Young Masters Exhibition
Dallas Museum of Art, Concourse Gallery
Exhibition: February 25-April 16, 2017
Camp Invention: June 19-23
Camp Invention will be held at Sloan Creek Intermediate School from June 19th through 23rd for children entering K - 6th grades.
Click here
for additional information.
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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.
Thomas Reyna - Class of 2012
Thomas graduated from Oklahoma State University and is employed as a Property Claims Agent with a nationally known insurance company in the Dallas area.
James Reyna - Class of 2016
James is a member of the University of Alabama's Million Dollar Band. He attended the national championship game in Tampa. The band is comprised of select musicians and is one of the premier college bands in the country.
Aaron Fuller - Class of 2016
Aaron Fuller was recently recognized by the Dallas Morning News SportsDayHS as a DFW area freshman making an impact at the collegiate level.
Click here
to read the article.
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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.
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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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