September 12, 2019
Dear Lovejoy Families,

We have had an amazing week of school. Tomorrow, we are excited to host our first Reading with the Leopards, and we will have an early release at noon.  Reading with the Leopards is a tradition where our high school athletes come and read to our students and greet them in the morning. Our students love seeing the "big kids!"  I hope that you will be able to join us tomorrow night at Leopard Friday.  This event takes place at Lovejoy High School beginning at 4:30 pm. Your family can enjoy free carnival type games and a community pep rally beginning at 6:00 pm.   Food trucks will also be on site so you can purchase supper. To finish your night of fun, you can cheer on our Leopards football team at 7:00 pm. This is an awesome community event, and I look forward to seeing all you!
                                                            
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.

All My Best,
Wendy Craft
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214-551-4503 (cell)
469-742-8077 (office)
LES Information 
 
TOMORROW! Early Release: Friday, September 13th



School Dismissal Manager
If you have not signed up for School Dismissal Manager, please do so as soon as possible! A default dismissal (the way your child goes home each day) needs to be set by Monday, September 16th.  Be on the lookout for an email from School Dismissal Manager that will walk you through the steps for setting up your student's account. If you have not set up the account and do not receive the email from School Dismissal Manager by end of day Thursday 9/12,  please contact Janean Mancini at [email protected] or 469.742.8100.


Reporting Student Absences
We have two ways to report student absences this year. You can email Sondra Payne at [email protected] or you can report an absence on School Dismissal Manager. 


NEW! Come Chill Out at the Fall Book Fair! 
Come join us at the Fall Book Fair September 23rd - 27th.  The Book Fair will be open late on Monday, September 23rd until 6:30 pm.  It will also be open during the Ice Cream Social on September 26th from 6:00 - 7:00 pm.  The fair will close on Friday, September 27th at 12:00 pm. You can shop online here .  

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Volunteers are needed to help with decorations, set up, help students make purchases, and break down for the Fall Book Fair.  Volunteers can sign up here    for a time slot that works for their schedule.


NEW! Box Tops 
As you may, or may not be aware, Box Tops for Education is going DIGITAL !!! Because of this transition, we are having a school wide competition versus grade level competition. We want everyone to get rewarded for their "clippings". Our first goal is to collect 2,500 Box Tops! If we reach our goal before January 10th, the ENTIRE school will be awarded a pajama day. 


N EW! Engineering Club K-1 (Flyer Included) 
Kindergarten and 1st Graders...interested in discovering, learning, and exploring Mechanical Engineering...join our Engineering for Kids after school class on Thursdays from 3:10 - 4:10pm.  For more details and to register click here . 




NEW! Food Drive for Hugs Café 
"Chip In" for a good cause!  Donate Semi-Sweet and White Chocolate Chips between September 16th and September 27th.  The mission of Hugs Café (Downtown McKinney) is to enhance the lives of adults with special needs through training and employment.  To learn more about Hugs Café please click here . 



NEW! 4th Grade Choir Students
Our 4th Grade Choir Students have been invited to join with the 4th graders from Hart and Puster to perform the Star Spangled Banner at the LOJO GLOW Pep Rally on Thursday October 3, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.  I don't know meet times and/or locations yet, but will pass those on to you as soon as I get them. Students may wear Lovejoy Spirit wear, Glow wear, or the Pink Out shirts that will be available at Leopard Friday.  Those shirts may also be ordered online - please see the attached flier for more information regarding the shirts and the pep rally!
Please let me know if your child will be attending the pep rally by filling out this  Google Form .  



NEW! Birthday Invitations 
The only way we can distribute birthday invitations at school is to invite the entire class.  For example, if you want to invite only the girls in your class, you cannot send them through school. Thank you for helping us not hurt any student's feelings!




Ice Cream Social  
Our PTA will, once again, host the Lovejoy Elementary Ice Cream Social.  We highly encourage you to attend as it's a great time to meet to reconnect with other Lovejoy families.  This is a free event for our families. We hope you will join us on September 26th from 6:00 - 7:00 pm in the Lovejoy Elementary cafeteria.  Our staff members will be attending and serving ice cream and toppings to all who attend. New this year is the opportunity to WIN BIG! Purchase tickets here for a chance to win some great things...Reserved 3rd car spot in the after school pickup line, reserved seating at your child's grade level program (just to name a couple)! We hope to see you there! 




PTA Membership 
Please join the Lovejoy Elementary School PTA! The cost is $8.00 and you will receive a Lovejoy Elementary Directory. Each member will be included in email and text communication throughout the year for all PTA sponsored events.  Every member that joins the PTA will be entered into a drawing that will be held at the Ice Cream Social for a parking space. The classroom with the most PTA members will also win a popsicle party!  Please click here to visit our NEW PTA website and join today!


PTA September Newsletter 
Want to know what is happening in the LES PTA?  Click here to read the LES PTA September 2019 Newsletter.



  PTA Reflections 
The LES PTA is very pleased to announce that the theme for this year's Reflections contest is entitled "Look Within". We encourage ALL students to participate in this annual competition which promotes the creation of student works of art. The art categories range from dance choreography to film production, literature, music composition, photography and the visual arts. Students may enter the Reflections program in one or more arts categories with no limit to the amount of entries in a single category. The deadline for submission is Thursday, October 31st by 3pm. Every student who participates will receive a certification of recognition signed by the Texas PTA President and recognition on the Texas PTA web site.  You can find entry forms in the front office or online here.



SCIS Volunteer
PTA Volunteers 
Interested in VOLUNTEERING with LES PTA? Lovejoy PTA welcomes you to get involved! Please click here to fill out a short form to let us know your area(s) of volunteer interest. No need to make any specific time commitments - just let us know what areas you're interested in and we'll contact you as needs arise. Thanks in advance for your time!

Note: Please ensure you have completed a new LISD background check application for this school year. To access the background check application process, please click here. 


PTA Directory Cover Contest 
Students, here is a chance to show your artistic talent!  Create an original drawing to be used in the 2019-2020 Student Directory.  The deadline to enter is Friday, September 27th.




Community News
Leopard Friday: Friday, September 13  
The Lovejoy Independent School District invites you to join us for our annual tradition - Leopard Friday! This is a free community event which will be held on Friday, September 13 from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM.
 
On Leopard Friday, the Courtyard at Lovejoy High School will be transformed into a showcase of our students, clubs, community, and organizations. There truly is something for everyone, regardless of age. Join us for carnival activities, a pep rally and more!
 
After the festivities we hope you will join us as we support our Lovejoy Leopards as they compete against Frisco Memorial. Join us as we celebrate living Lovejoy! 
   
 
  
Special Presentation:The Latest Trends in Adolescent Substance Abuse
Tuesday, September 17  
Lovejoy ISD invites you to join us for a presentation regarding "The Latest Trends in Adolescent Substance Abuse" at Lovejoy High School. There will be a separate parent and student session presented by staff of the Collin County Substance Abuse Program.  

 
LoJo Glow: Thursday, October 3 
Mark your calendars and make plans to join us for the 1st Annual Black Light Community Pep Rally!


 
 
Community News
 
We are pleased to announce the  Lovejoy ISD Community News Page  . This new addition to the Lovejoy ISD Website includes news from our schools, programs, booster clubs, student organizations, Foundation for Lovejoy Schools, community, and more. Check back often for up-to-date news on events and activities.
 
This Week's News:
 
 
North Texas Giving Day:Scheduled Giving Begins Monday, September 9



  
Lovejoy Gifted and Talented Referral Form Open Through September 13



Chess Club Enthusiasts - Register Now!
First Sessions Begin Week of September 9
 
Swim and Dive Fundraiser
September 17
 
Lovejoy Gifted Association Meet and Greet
September 19
 
Lovejoy High School Junior Cheer Camp
September 21
 
Public Lands Trail Cleanup
September 21
 
Lovejoy Leopards Inc. 11th Annual Golf Tournament
September 30
This event brings all Athletic Booster Clubs together to raise funds to support Student Athletes across all Lovejoy Sports. We hope to see you there!
 
City of Lucas Hosts Farmers Market
October 12 and November 2
 
News from Collin College
 
 
For the latest Athletic News, download the "Lovejoy Leopards Athletics" app.
 
For the latest Fine Arts News, follow @LovejoyArts on Twitter, or like them on Facebook at Lovejoy Arts.  
 
Upcoming Dates
Date Events
Monday, September 16th Choir; 3:10pm 
Watch Me Sculpt; 3:10pm 
School Board Meeting; 7:00pm 
Tuesday, September 17th
Wednesday, September 18th
Thursday, September 19th Chess Club; 7:00 - 8:00am 
Friday, September 20th  4th Grade Art Club; 3:10pm 


 
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