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SCIS Parent Message
#Be The Difference
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Wonderful Sloan Creek Parents,
As many of you already know, our Leopard Volleyball team has made it to the UIL State Tournament and will play their next game on Friday, November 22nd at 1:00 p.m. at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland. Students who wish to attend the game can receive an approved absence by coming to school on Friday and waiting to check out until after 3rd period ends (10:07 a.m.) They will then need to turn in their ticket stub from the game (with their name written on the back) to our attendance office when they return to school on Monday, December 2nd. By waiting until after 10:07 a.m. to check out of school, it provides students an opportunity to share in the State Championship experience and allows them to be counted present for state attendance/funding purposes.
As a reminder we only release students to adults who are on your child's authorized pick up list.
We had a great visit with author, Michael Patrick O'Neill. The students were engaged and mesmerized by his tales from the deep sea. You can still order books online by visiting
batfishbooks.com
. You can include a note that you would the book signed to a specific person. The book will be shipped to your home. Be sure to check out his Facebook page,
Michael Patrick O'Neill Photography
Thank you SCIS PTA for
sponsoring this event
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Principal
Ray_winkler@lovejoyisd.net
"My mission is to inspire others to dream more, learn more, and do more to make a positive difference in the lives of those around them. I believe that we must teach 5th and 6th graders how to be leaders by design, not by chance. I am passionate about building trust within classrooms to create a breakthrough performance for each child. I am driven to ensure that each child has an experience that is second to none."
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Kids Heart Challenge
Kids Heart Challenge is kicking off and don't want you to miss out! Ask your friends and family to help you take the Kids Heart Challenge. Learn more about Kids Heart Challenge and sign up today at
heart.org/kidsheartchallenge!
Lovejoy Gifted Association presents Chemical Reaction Lab Dec, 13
Christmas Social, Thursday, December 19th Chick-fil-A lunch order
LUNCH INCLUDES:
ONE Chick fil A SANDWICH, with no pickles
Bag of chips
Fresh fruit
Click
here for a printable order form to return to front office or
pay online
SCIS Yearbook On Sale Now!
It's time to order your SCIS yearbook. Sales for the yearbook will be ONLINE ONLY. Use the link below to access the Jostens website and purchase your 84 page full color, hardbound yearbook at the early bird price of $30. The early bird sale will be on until December 12.
http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01125266
Student Nutrition November Newsletter
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PowerSchool Parent Portal Access Tips
Here are some quick bullets about the PowerSchool Parent Portal:
PowerSchool Parent Portal Access Tips
- Unless you have changed your username after August 12, 2019, the username is the email address that is associated to the parent account. The log of invalid logins that we are seeing are typically parent accounts that are trying to use something other than an email address as the username.
- Recently users have been denied access and it is determined that they are not using the correct URL. Please make sure that you are going to http://powerschool.lovejoyisd.net . If you see Welcome to Unified Classroom, you are on the wrong site. This is another PowerSchool product that we do not have a subscription as it duplicates Google Classroom.
- Remember that the mobile app is only a tool for updates on assignments, grades, and attendance. Typically to access the Enrollment Forms, Absence Reason Excuses, GPA Information, and the Random Drug Testing Forms you must use a tablet, laptop or desktop and the URL above. From a mobile phone, you can use your browser and go to the URL above; however, once logged in it is difficult to navigate.
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Date
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Event
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Time
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| Nov 18 |
Chess Club |
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Nov 20 |
Student Lighthouse meeting |
2:50 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Nov 25-29 |
Thanksgiving Break - No school |
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| Dec 01 |
Chess Club |
3:00 pm |
| Dec 02 |
SCIS Band Concert Rehearsal |
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Dec 02 |
SCIS Sloan Creek Chorale Rehearsal |
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm |
| Dec 04 |
6th grade Choir Rehearsal |
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Dec 05 |
Q2 progress report 2 sent home |
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| Dec 05 |
Orchestra Rehearsal |
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Dec 06 |
Principal's Coffee |
9:00 am - 10:30 am |
| Dec 6-7 |
LISD Fine Arts Festival |
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| Dec 09 |
Chess Club |
3:00 pm |
| Dec 16 |
Chess Club |
3:00 pm |
| Dec 19 |
SCIS Early Release |
11:45 am |
| Dec 20 |
Christmas Break begins |
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| Jan 06 |
Q3 grading period begins |
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SCIS Volunteer Opportunities
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Thank you to all of the volunteers that have helped the Sloan Creek Campus. We understand that your time is valuable and we love that you are spending a portion of it at Sloan Creek, helping our kids.
Ongoing Volunteer Needs
LIBRARY HELP
Library Shelving - Help Ms. Stewart keep our library organized and all the books in the right spots. Every Friday from 1-2:45
Friday Read-A-Louds - Read a loud to students in the library. Twice a month on Fridays. You can pick one recess or all four.
Makerspace Challenge - Lead students in a maker space challenge. Wednesdays, once a month, during lunch time for both 5th and 6th graders
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LHS Visual Arts Campus Exhibition
Join us as we celebrate the fourth annual LHS Campus Exhibition. We are excited to celebrate 55 thoughtfully selected works that exemplify the variety of vision, voice, and process our students take on in our LJVA studios. The work juried for this show was chosen from all levels of study in the LHS Visual Arts program as examples of excellence and innovation by our LJVA Gallery Managers; Kiley Boots, McKenna Christiansen, Grace Flinchbaugh, and Hunter Ruiz. We invite you to come and see this wonderful selection of works during school hours until November 18th.
Kindergarten Gifted and Talented Referral Form Opens December 2
The Kindergarten Gifted and Talented Referral form opens on December 2 in PowerSchool. Referrals are due by January 10, 2020. Testing will be held on January 25 and February 1, 2020. Testing will be at Lovejoy Elementary School by appointment only.
Parents must complete the referral form in PowerSchool.
Fine Arts Festival
The Lovejoy ISD K - 12 Fine Arts Festival will be held December 6th and December 7th at Lovejoy High School! Our performing arts programs have created winter concerts and performances with a mix of your holiday favorites, while our Visual Arts teams are designing pieces that will awe you with their talents! Please support the arts in Lovejoy ISD by stopping by and enjoying the sights and sounds of the holidays while celebrating the work our students and staff engage in for this amazing Festival. The LHS Fine Arts Booster clubs will sponsor a delicious chili luncheon, a bake sale full of yummy treats, as well as hot and cold beverages. In addition, the children's craft area and a visit from Santa Claus will round out a merry and bright weekend at Lovejoy High School.
The Festival is requesting your assistance with volunteering (parents from any campus are welcome to volunteer) and donations of both chili and baked goods. Please visit the
Lovejoy ISD Fine Arts Website
for additional information to include schedules, volunteer sign-ups, and more. For additional information, please contact Fela Mathy at
fela_mathy@lovejoyisd.net
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The
Lovejoy ISD Community News Page
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:
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 through a special edition of Message from Mike. Links to our social media accounts are listed at the end of this communication.
Senior Judges Needed!
Foundation for Lovejoy Schools
Now through November 18 - LHS Visual Arts Campus Exhibition
Softball Booster Club Fundraiser
Safety and Security Training
Registration Closed - Sessions are Full!
Lovejoy Gifted Association Presents Surviving to Thriving
Blackland Prairie Raptor Center Fundraiser
LHS Cheer Holiday Fundraiser - Poinsettia Fundraiser
Kindergarten Gifted and Talented Referrals Open
Light the World Community Event
Band Booster Club Fundraiser
Fine Arts Festival
Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell Run
Save the Date! Lovejoy Country Run: April 18
Turn Lucas Green
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.
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Student and Parent Concerns/Grievances
The faculty and staff of Lovejoy ISD are committed to the service of our students and their parents by responding promptly and professionally to concerns or grievances which may arise.
Student and Parent Complaints/Grievances are governed by LISD Board Policies FNG (LEGAL) and FNG (LOCAL).
How Do You Resolve Parent Concerns?
If you, as the parent or guardian of a Lovejoy ISD student, have concerns regarding your child's education or performance, we want to talk with you. Sitting down and talking with the people who interact most often with your child on a daily basis - his/her teacher, counselor, coach or director- can remedy the majority of concerns.
Most concerns can be and usually are resolved at the classroom/activity/sports or campus level. However, if your concerns are not addressed by visiting with the teacher, campus counselor, coach or director, you may choose to follow the three-level process listed below:
Level One:
Within 15 business days of the incident causing the concern/complaint, you may request a meeting with the next level supervisor which could be the Athletic Director, Fine Arts Director or Campus Principal. The Level One form may be found
here.
Level Two:
If you are not satisfied with the outcome of the Level One process, within 10 business days of receipt of the Level One decision letter, you may request a meeting with the Assistant Superintendent of Operations (Athletics, Safety, Operations) or Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction (Teachers, Administrators, Student Discipline). The Level Two form may be found
here.
Level Three:
If you are not satisfied with the outcome of the Level Two process, within 10 business days of receipt of the Level Two decision letter, you may appeal the decision to the School Board by contacting the Superintendent. The Level Three form may be found
here.
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EMAIL COMMUNICATION
Be sure to take a moment to sign up, on the Lovejoy ISD website, to receive messages from the Superintendent as well as my weekly e-mails.
Click here to sign up
SOCIAL MEDIA COMMUNICATION
We cross post our daily updates on Twitter and Facebook. Parents are encouraged to follow our social media sites.
*If you would like to update your district/campus email preferences or change your email address, please click on the Update Profile link at the footer of this email. You will receive an email from Constant Contact which will allow you to update the information and campus news preferences.
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