Email Express: August 17, 2018
A Message from the Superintendent
Monday, August 20th is the first day of school,and we are very much looking forward to welcoming your students to the 2018-2019 school year. I strongly believe it is going to be our greatest year.

Please be sure to check campus websites,and principal emails for important news regarding upcoming events. 


Follow me on Twitter @TedRedBuilding for up-to-date news and announcements.

Volunteers

Thank you to all of our parents who give so generously of their time to serve as volunteers in our schools.  We are working with a new company to provide a seamless application process. The volunteer application system will soon open. Watch for a separate email with detailed instructions.

Back-to-School
Important Student Nutrition News

The Student Nutrition Department is looking forward to welcoming your students to the 2018-2019 school year. Important news regarding student nutrition services is now available.  Click here for details.

Back-to-School
Important Transportation News
The Transportation Department is looking forward to welcoming your students to the 2018-2019 school year. Important news regarding requesting bus service, bus routes, stop locations, time, and the SafeStop School Bus Tracking App is now available. Click here for details.
Give Us Five
The Lovejoy Leopards will play Frisco Heritage in the Tom Landry Classic on September 1 at Allen Eagle Stadium. Proceeds from this game will go towards scholarships for students at Lovejoy High School. Come to the game and bring 5 of your friends. Click here for details.
In Case You Missed It
This section of Email Express highlights news reports/articles featuring Lovejoy over the previous week.

 
 
 
 
Upcoming Events
New Family Welcome Dinner
Saturday, August 18
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The Lovejoy Independent School District and The Foundation for Lovejoy Schools invite all families new to the district to join us for our annual New Family Welcome Dinner. The event will be held at Lovejoy High School.

Please click here to RSVP.



Gridiron Club Hosts Fundraiser
Saturday, August 18
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The Gridiron Club invites you attend their 1st annual Leopard “Draw Down” Raffle and Silent Auction. Click here for details
District-Wide News
This section of Email Express highlights district-wide news.


Share the News!
Our K – 12 tuition-based enrollment program is a great opportunity for families who live outside of our district boundaries, but want their children to experience a Lovejoy education. Will you help us share the news?


Lovejoy Pre-K Now Enrolling
Excellence Begins Early
Call Today!
Lovejoy ISD is accepting applications for tuition-based Pre-Kindergarten.


New! Chess Club for
Elementary and Intermediate Students
Chess Club registration is now open…join the fun!


New! Lovejoy Senior Requests Assistance
With Senior Project
Alexandra Brungardt is a Lovejoy Senior working to raise money to purchase toys for the Cancer Hospital. She is hoping you can help.


New! Girls Lacrosse Free Try-It Clinics
Lovejoy Lacrosse will host 2 girls’ lacrosse try-it clinics on August 25th and September 8th from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Willow Springs Middle School. 


Mentors and Coaches Needed
Lovejoy High School is offering an exciting new Entrepreneurship course – INCubatoredu,and we need your help.


Gifted and Talented Referrals for 2018-2019
The referral window for gifted and talented services is now open. Referral forms will be available online in the PowerSchool Parent Portal beginning August 13th.


Kids 1st Registration: Now Open
Registration is now open for Kids 1st. This program is a service to parents who need after school care during the regular school year.


Lovejoy Ice Hockey Registration
The Lovejoy Ice Hockey Club is forming teams for this upcoming season. Any 7th - 12th grade hockey players who would like to join the team are encouraged to reach out to [email protected]


Lovejoy Preschool PTA
Calling all parents of preschoolers – You are invited to join the Lovejoy Preschool PTA for their new member coffee to learn more about their organization.


Lovejoy Lacrosse
Boys’ and Girls’ Teams Registration Now Open
Registration is now open for the boys’ and girls’ 2018 Fall season of Lovejoy Lacrosse.   
Stay Connected

Lovejoy ISD App
The Lovejoy ISD App is available for download on both Apple and Android devices. To download the app for Apple devices, p lease  click here . To download the app for Android devices, please  click here
 
 
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Where Are They Now?

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.

Grant Fate
Class of 2014

Grant graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 4 years with double majors in Finance and Accounting. He now lives in New York and works as a Credit Analyst for CBAM, a $10B asset management company.
Love Where You Learn
As always, please feel free to contact me with questions or concerns.

With Respect,

Ted Moore
Superintendent
972.415.8129 (mobile)
469.742.8011 (office)