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Message from the Principal
Lacey Moser
Dear Hart Families,
One of the pillars in the Lovejoy Graduate Profile revolves around students experiencing satisfaction through giving and service. We are excited to kick off our 7th year partnering with Weathermatic to match funds to send to Living Water International. Our goal each year is to help fund two wells. Queen of Hart kicks off this week as our first fundraiser for this very important project. Hearts range from $1-$10. Students vote for their favorite staff member and a heart is represented for their vote. Hearts can be purchased before school and during lunch though Valentine's Day.
With a Full HeART,
Lacey Moser
970-309-1581
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Queen/King of Hart
Student Council will
be selling hearts in the cafeteria before school and during lunch. Heart sales will conclude on Thursday, February 14, 2019 after Hart Beat.
Students can purchase hearts for the teacher and/or staff member they would like to see crowned as King or Queen of Hart! Small hearts are sold for $1.00 each, medium hearts are sold for $5.00 each, and large hearts are sold for $10.00 each. Votes will correlate with the dollar amount of the heart purchased. $1.00 heart equals 1 vote, $5.00 heart equals 5 votes, and $10.00 heart equals 10 votes. The King or Queen of Hart will be announced prior to dismissal on Thursday, Feb 14, 2019.
The funds raised will help to build our 6th well through Living Water International Organization. The well will be dug and provide clean water a community in Central America, India, or Africa.
Last year our goal was to raise $600.00. Thanks to the generosity of our Hart students and families, we raised $811.25! This year we have set a goal of $1000.00! We know this goal is achievable!
Please help support a great cause and crown your teacher King or Queen of Hart!
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Flu Season Reminders/Illness:
We are now having students with confirmed cases of Flu (mostly Flu type A). The most common symptoms are stomach ache, fever, headache, and tired-ness. If you take your child into the doctor for flu-like symptoms, please tell the physician that Flu cases are on the rise at school and they may want to Flu swab your child for appropriate diagnosis.
Frequent handwashing is vital to keeping this illness at bay. Now is a good time to review proper handwashing practices with young children. Using soap and rubbing vigorously under running water for about 30 seconds to one minute is
important to get rid of the germs that cause the flu. Asking young
children to "sing the ABCs" at a steady rate while washing will help
them reach the 30 second mark. We are also asking for donations of disinfectant wipes for the school. Please drop them off at the front office.
If your child needs to be picked up due to illness, please pick them up within 30 minutes. We understand there may be circumstances that may arise in which this is not possible. If this is the case, please reach out to your emergency contact to arrange pick up of your ill child.
As always please keep children at home if they have flu-like symptoms
or are running a fever. We ask that children be free from fever for 24
hours before returning to school to prevent illnesses from spreading. If your child is absent from school, written documentation is needed. Please email Alis_Brantl@lovejoyisd.net and Heather_Bouska@lovejoyisd.net with the date and reason for the absence. Thanks for all you do at home to keep your children healthy and in school.
Currently we are seeing fifth's disease (some kids are not having fever or obvious viral symptoms, however, stomach ache/headache/tiredness/joint pains seem to be predominate initial symptoms), a stomach virus (12-24 hour virus, most do not have fever), some strep throat, and some other un-specified viruses.
Please refer to the following links in regards to Parvovirus B19 and Fifth's Disease.
Fifth Disease
Fifth disease is a mild rash illness caused by parvovirus B19. It is more common in children than adults. A person usually gets sick with fifth disease within four to 14 days after getting infected with parvovirus B19. This disease, also called erythema infectiosum, got its name because it was fifth in a list of historical classifications of common skin rash illnesses in children.
Signs & Symptoms
The symptoms of fifth disease are usually mild and may include
- fever
- runny nose
- headache
- rash
You can get a rash on your face and body
You may get a red rash on your face called
"slapped cheek" rash
. This rash is the most recognized feature of fifth disease. It is more common in children than adults.
Some people may get a second rash a few days later on their chest, back, buttocks, or arms and legs. The rash may be itchy, especially on the soles of the feet. It can vary in intensity and usually goes away in seven to 10 days, but it can come and go for several weeks. As it starts to go away, it may look lacy.
Head Lice
This is the time of year that brings upsetting incidences involving head lice. Head lice can happen to anyone, so it is important to learn how to recognize, treat and prevent it from happening again! Here's what to look for:
-Persistent itching of the head
-Small white particles attached to hair that are difficult to remove
-Small brown bugs that move very fast
*We no longer conduct "line-up" classroom lice checks but if a child is having any sign/symptoms listed above, they are sent to the clinic for assessment. We do not give specific information on particular children or classrooms that have had incidences of lice. However, if there has been a child in your child's classroom with a head lice diagnosis, you will receive a packet stating there has been a diagnosis in the class with more detailed info and education attached.
For more information please refer to the link on our website under Hart Elementary/Clinic drop down tab. On the left side there is a link that is always available for your education.
Please remember, if your little ones have had diarrhea, fever greater than 100 (without medications), or vomiting they must be out of school for a full 24 hours so that we can help keep protect others.
Nurse Alli
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Please take a moment to look through the Lost and Found. The collection is located in the cafeteria near the stage. We have several coats, water bottles, and lunch boxes. Thank you!
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Coming Soon, Art to Remember!
Hart Elementary is participating in Art to Remember this year. This creative program allows you to purchase keepsake products customized with your child's art. Right now, children are busy creating colorful, fun artwork and soon (February 22, 2019) you will receive a personalized order form.
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Hart Announcements
Check us out at Hart_Elementary on Facebook and Twitter
Click Here for the Hart Facebook page
Click Here for the Hart Twitter page
Elementary School Start and End Times:
7:50 AM - First Bell
8:00 AM - Tardy Bell
3:10 PM - Dismissal
Email Communication:
To receive weekly emails from the Principal:
-Click on Email Express
-Sign up by choosing Hart
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Upcoming Dates
February
7-14 Queen/King of Hart-Student Council heart sales.
14 Valentine's Day
14 Hart Beat 8:15 AM
14 Class Parties 10:45 AM
14 Early Release 12:00 PM
15 No School-Winter Break
18 No School-Winter Break
18 Presidents' Day
22 1st Grade Market Day
22 Father/Daughter Dance-Time TBA
28-March 8 Spring Book Fair
March
Feb 8-March 8 Spring Book Fair
1 Read Across America
2 STEM Festival @ Lovejoy High School
5 Max's with Mom (Last name ending A-L)
6 Max's with Mom (Last name ending M-Z)
7 Open House 5:30-6:45 PM
7 2nd Grade Performance 7:00 PM
8 Big Air Assembly 8:00 AM
10 Daylight Savings Time-Spring ahead 1 Hour
11-15 Spring Break-NO SCHOOL
17 St. Patrick's Day
21 Report Cards Go Home
22 Hart Beat 8:15 AM
27 1st Grade Field Trip to Dallas Heritage Village
April
1 UIL- Spelling and Creative Writing Competition
5 UIL- All remaining events
9 4th Grade Writing STAAR
10 STAAR Make Up
11 STAAR Make Up
11 Kindergarten Performance 6:30 PM
15 Tax Day
18 Kindergarten Field Trip to Dallas Arboretum
19 No School-Bad Weather Day
19 Good Friday
21 Easter Sunday
25 Progress reports go home
26 Hart Beat 8:15 AM
27 Late Night Leopard-Camp Out
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Hart PTA Website
Check out our new Hart PTA website to stay up to date with upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, forms and much more.
You can also stay informed and up to date with the Hart PTA on Social Media. Click below to:
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It's time to turn in your Box Tops!
Collecting Box Tops is such an easy way to raise money for our school! Please turn in your Box Tops to your homeroom teacher by February 22nd.
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The Hart PTA nominating committee is now taking nominations for all board positions at this time, as well as taking information on committee interests. If anyone has an interest in or any questions on a position, please email Liz Goertz at
egoertz1@gmail.com . The slate of officers will be announced and posted late March. The slate will be presented for a vote at the membership meeting on April 2nd at 10:00am.
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Lovejoy ISD District News
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Foundation for Lovejoy Schools
Denim & Diamonds Online Auction
Now - Tuesday, February 12
The Denim & Diamonds online auction opened on Tuesday, February 5 and will close on Tuesday, February 12 at 10:00 PM. Up for bid are classroom parties, sports camps, prom tickets and other Lovejoy experiences donated by Lovejoy staff. Additionally, auction donations normally reserved for the Denim & Diamonds event are available in the online auction.
Click here to bid now!
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Toy Drive Benefiting the Children of Little Leopards
The Lovejoy High School Work-Based Learning program is accepting new to gently used toys for children birth - 5 years of age. Examples of items needed are as follows:
Play Food
Outside Toys
Musical Toys
Books
Legos
K'nex
Kinetic Sand
Sports Balls
Dolls
Dollhouses
Shopkins
Toys may be delivered to any Lovejoy campus or the Administration building until February 15. To request a donation pick-up, or for additional information, please contact sancy_fuller@lovejoyisd.net.
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Lovejoy Student Hosts Toy Drive
Lovejoy High School Freshman, Katie Berman, requests your assistance with a toy drive she is organizing to benefit Ready Fighter One. Following you will find information from Katie:
"My plan is to host a toy drive from February 4 - 15. We are collecting items to donate to hospitals that treat children's cancer. Ready Fighter One was my friend MJ's last wish. MJ was diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer, and passed away on the 11th. We are collecting:
Video Games
Playstations
Xboxes
DVDs
Toys
Board Games
Boxes for donations will be located at all campuses. MJ's school would not allow us to host the drive. I thought the next best thing would be to host it at Lovejoy. My team and I would handle all the details all we need is your support and time."
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Lovejoy Senior Hosts Volleyball Camp
February 19
Lovejoy High Senior Madison Waters is hosting a volleyball camp for her Senior Project:
"Hello everyone. My name is Madison Waters and I am a senior at Lovejoy High School. This year for my senior project, I will be raising money for the American Cancer Society through donations and by hosting a volleyball camp for boys and girls from 1st grade to 6th grade. The camp will be held at Willow Springs Middle School on Tuesday, February 19 from 5:30-8:00 PM. The cost is $15 per child.
All proceeds from the camp and donations will be given to the American Cancer Society. This foundation funds and conducts research and spreads information with the mission to free the world of cancer. The money they receive goes towards research and support for patients.
Next year I will be attending the University of Cincinnati where I will play volleyball and earn a degree in business.
To register for the camp, please contact me at
madisonbwaters@yahoo.com
. You can also contact me at 214-799-3402 if you have any further questions.
If you would like to make a donation, please venmo me @madisonwaters
There will also be envelopes located at the front office of each Lovejoy School in which you can place your donations. Both cash and check are accepted and very appreciated."
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Lovejoy Gifted Association Announces Rocket Build and Launch Events
3...2...1... Lift-off!
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first people to land on the moon with the Lovejoy Gifted Association's Rocket Fest. The Lovejoy Gifted Association is partnering with the Dallas Area Rocket Society (DARS) for their annual LGA Rocket Fest. This event is suitable for students in grades 3 thru 6. Participants may choose between a basic and an advanced rocket model.
There will be a Rocket Build Party in the Sloan Creek Cafeteria on Wednesday, March 6th from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM where a volunteer from DARS will talk the junior rocket scientists through building the basic rocket step-by step. Participants purchasing the advanced rocket may pick up their build package that same evening and are welcome to start building at SCIS or build at home.
The rocket launch will be held on Sunday, March 24 in the front parking lot of Lovejoy High School at 12:00 noon, where volunteers from DARS will provide the launch equipment and make sure the launch process happens in a safe and orderly fashion.
You may reserve a spot and purchase your rocket kit from the Lovejoy Gifted Association Store at https://my.cheddarup.com/c/rocket-fest-2019 no later than February 17, 2019. Each rocket pakage comes with rocket engines for two launches. Please note that junior rocket scientists must be accompanied by an adult at both events. The Lovejoy Gifted Association is a non-profit organization that supports the G/T programs across all schools in the Lovejoy ISD. The LGA Rocket Project is a fundraiser and proceeds will flow back into Lovejoy ISD. If you have questions, contact Ja
y van Rijn at jeroen.van.rijn@gmail.com.
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Gifted and Talented Referral Window Open
February 1 - March 8
The referral window for students in grades 1-11 for gifted and talented service is open February 1-March 8. Referral forms are located in the PowerSchool Parent Portal.
Testing is scheduled for Saturday, March 30 and April 6. Appointments will be sent via email after the referral window closes March 8.
Please note: Kindergarten students will not be tested during the spring window.
Gifted and Talented Information Sessions
February 20 and 25
Looking for more information about g/t Services?
Brief information sessions will review the gifted and talented referral process and services offered in Lovejoy.
Lovejoy ISD Administration Building
Board Room
February 20 at 9:00 AM
February 25 at 9:00 AM or 6:30 PM
(Session Information Repeats)
For questions regarding referrals, please contact Kari Lockart (469.742.8015) or Brie Smith )469.742.8032).
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Lovejoy STEM Festival CANgineering Competition
March 2
Lovejoy is pleased to announce the first ever CANgineering Competition at the Lovejoy STEM Festival on March 2. Form a team and get creative. Your team will compete to build a structure made entirely of canned and non-perishable foods. The best in show will win a prize.
Click
here
for detailed information regarding the CANgineering Competition. Gather your family and friends and join us for this exciting competition!
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Hop Into Spring Chess Tournament
March 30
This annual Lovejoy Tournament continues to be a hit around the metroplex. Come join your fellow chess players on March 30 at Sloan Creek for a wonderful day of chess play. This five round tournament awards the top three players in each section a trophy and fourth place receives a chocolate bunny. Gather up a team from your school and compete together. Registration is going on now. Please visit North Texas Chess Academy's
website
to register.
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A Message from the Superintendent
2019-2020 and 2020-2021 School Calendars
It is time for us to prepare school calendars for the next two school years: 2019-2020 and 2020-2021. The administration will take the recommended calendars to our Board of Trustees for approval on February 20. As our practice has been, we are reaching out to you for input in order to create calendars yielding the greatest satisfaction among all Lovejoy ISD stakeholders. You will find a link to the survey below.
As your superintendent, I will work to preserve a calendar that is in the best interest of both teaching/learning and a calendar that facilitates student attendance, which generates state funding. Please find some considerations, which will influence our decision-making:
- For instructional reasons, all school weeks must have a minimum of three attendance days with four days as the preference.
- Holidays such as Christmas must allow enough travel time for families so that we do not see a decreased attendance rate on the last school day prior to a holiday e.g. Friday before Christmas break.
- The start of the school year must allow sufficient days for teacher professional development and teacher workdays to ensure we are ready for school to begin.
- Student holidays will be aligned to traditional holidays such as Columbus Day when practical.
- Single student holidays must be strategically placed to allow appropriate teacher planning to support the instructional calendar e.g. a student holiday on the Monday after Thanksgiving would not be a good time for teacher planning as the semester is almost over.
You may click here to access a printable version of the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 drafts. In general, these calendars are based on the current 2018-2019 calendar. You may click here to access the current calendar.
You may click here to complete the calendar survey. The survey will close at 5:00 PM on Friday, February 8. Should you have any questions regarding the survey please contact Stacey Dillon, Assistant to the Superintendent, at 469.742.8003.
As always, please feel free to contact me with questions or concerns.
With Respect,
Ted Moore
Superintendent
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Save the Date - March 2
STEM Festival and Open House for Prospective Families
Save the date! Lovejoy ISD will host the second annual STEM festival on March 2 at Lovejoy High School. The event will be held from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. We hope you will join us for an exciting day filled with fascinating speakers, hands-on experiments, Makerspace, student exhibits, robotics lab, cool contests with prizes, food trucks, and much more.
An Open House for prospective families will be held during the STEM festival. We hope you will invite your friends and family members who are interested in Lovejoy to join us for this event.
Look for more details in the next edition of Email Express.
Check out this
video
to see all the fun events and activities coming to the STEM Festival.
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| Lovejoy STEM Festival 2019 promo video |
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STEM Festival T-Shirt Design Contest
Calling all students! Submit your entry for the design of the STEM Festival 2019 t-shirt.
Click here for details.
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Lovejoy Offers Group Counseling
Lovejoy is offering group counseling for students for a variety of areas. The groups will meet weekly, during school hours, and will be facilitated by Lovejoy's Social Worker, Noelle Gove, LCSW. The overall goal of the counseling groups is to address student's social/emotional needs that may be impacting their experience and success at school. Groups are being offered, based on need, to every campus in the district, grades K-12.
If you are interested in your student participating in a group, please click here to complete the interest form. Noelle Gove will be in contact with parents regarding further details of the group and to obtain consent for student participation. This form is not a consent for counseling, but rather a survey of interest.
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SafeSchools App Now Available
SafeSchools has launched their new mobile application for anonymous reporting. You may click here for the SafeSchools Alert Mobile Application Download Instructions.
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Volunteer Background Application Now Available
For the safety of our students, a criminal history record is obtained annually for every person interested in volunteering at a LISD campus. Upon completion of the background check, applicants will be notified of approval to volunteer.
Please
click here
to access the Online Volunteer Application. The online application is a secure link.
All information regarding volunteer applications received for the 2017-2018 school year has been deleted. If you submitted an application prior to August 2018, you will need to complete another application.
Thank you for your assistance with this very important matter. Your interest in serving as a volunteer is appreciated. Should you have any questions, or require assistance, please contact:
Stacey Dillon
Assistant to the Superintendent
469.742.8003
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Receive Text Messages from Lovejoy ISD
Lovejoy ISD is adding text messaging capability to SchoolMessenger, the system we use for phone calls and email communications for information such as school closings due to inclement weather. SchoolMessenger will be configured to send text messages to your wireless phone number(s), with your approval.
To get started, please confirm we have your accurate wireless phone number in the PowerSchool Parent Portal and then opt-in to participate by following the directions below:
In order to receive messages from Lovejoy ISD or your student's school via SMS text we must have your wireless number(s) in SchoolMessenger and receive an "Opt-In Confirmation" from your wireless device.
You can easily opt-in by simply sending "Y" (or "Yes"), via text message, to our SchoolMessenger Short Code number 67587.
The wireless number(s) you enter into the PowerSchool Parent Portal are updated nightly. If you update your wireless number, or add a new number, in the PowerSchool Parent Portal, the new number will automatically be sent an Opt-In message.
To access the PowerSchool Parent Portal, please click here. If you have any questions, or if we may be of any assistance, please contact Stacey Dillon at 469.742.8003.
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