Dear Parents,
The staff at Lovejoy Elementary has definitely been spoiled this week. We can not thank you enough for your generosity and continual support. It is definitely an honor and blessing to be a part of this amazing community. A big thank you to our PTA for coordinating such a fantastic week.
Unfortunately, due to our hectic schedule for the remainder of May, we are unable to reschedule the bike rodeo. Coach Nicholson and I are looking at other times in the year when we can have our Bike Rodeo so we will hopefully not have to reschedule it.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.
Wendy Craft
214-551-4503 (cell)
469-742-8077 (office)
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THANK YOU!
The teachers and staff at Lovejoy Elementary would like to thank all of our parents for making Teacher Appreciation Week amazing! We are blessed to have such wonderful families here at Lovejoy Elementary School. Thanks for
making us feel so special!
NEW!
Super Skills Day
Super Skills Day is an event where all students have the opportunity to show off their athletic skills. This year's event is slated for Friday, May 24, 2019. The primary students (K-2nd) participate from 9:30-11:30am and the intermediate (3rd and 4th) from 12:30-2:30pm. The students will be preparing for Super Skills Day in a few weeks. Paired students will progress through a variety of skill stations. Some of the events include soccer dribble, football pass, bowling, hula hut and tire roll. Coach Nicholson and Coach Moseley asks that students come properly attired in shorts or sweatpants with running shoes, not spiked track style. Please be sure your child brings a water bottle that can be refilled several times, and labeled with his/her name. Parents are invited to join in the activities as enthusiastic spectators or volunteer to help during the afternoon session. If you would like to volunteer to help, please go to this link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4bacac28a0fe3-super
and sign up. (Make sure you complete the online background check!) Events will take place on the playground and indoors. Your support is greatly appreciated!!!
Watch DOG Appreciation Breakfast
Please allow the PTA to show our appreciation for your service this school year by joining us for breakfast on Tuesday, May 7th from 7:30-8:30am. Dads and children welcome. Please RSVP to
lovejoyelwatchdogs@gmail.com with the number of people planning to attend. We look forward to celebrating with you!
Important News from Student Nutrition Regarding Student Meal Accounts
This is a courtesy message from Lovejoy Student Nutrition Services to inform households of an upcoming change in student meal accounts. In an effort to minimize negative balances at the end of the school year, beginning Wednesday, May 8 and for the remainder of the school year, students will no longer be able to charge meals which will result in the student incurring a negative balance to their meal account. Students may continue to use their lunch accounts as long as they have money in the account. Households with students who currently have negative balances will receive reminder emails and phone calls. Federal regulations prohibit us from rolling over negative balances to the next school year. Please make arrangements to remit payment for any negative lunch accounts your child may have incurred.
All positive balances will be rolled over to next school year. If you have a graduating senior, funds may be transferred to any sibling in the school district. To request a meal account refund, please complete a
refund request form located on the Student Nutrition website. For assistance, please contact Student Nutrition at 469.742.8041.
2019-2020 School Supplies: Order Now!
We are happy to announce that we have chosen to sell pre-packaged school supplies for the next school year. School Tool Box comes with the teacher-approved school supplies your student requires and saves you time searching for those hard-to-find items in the back-to-school crowds. Just place your order online and it will be waiting for your child at school. If you have any questions please contact Erin Johnston at [email protected] or 469.742.8080. Please
click here
to order your supplies! * Please note: The school supply list does not apply to current fourth graders (2019-2020 fifth graders). You will receive school supply information from SCIS.
The total for 4th Grade School Supplies is correct on the School Tool Box website. We added a white poster board which changed the total to $72.29.
As you may have noticed, HEADPHONES are not included on the list for school supplies. We are not ordering the headphones from School Tool Box this year. We are asking that each parent bring in their student's own preferred headphones. Included in your child's Thursday Folder is a flyer for
www.schoolphones.com
. These headphones were designed by a dad whose son continually destroyed his headphones at school. Please check them out and order if you think these are a good fit for your child.
Kindergarten Sneak Peek
Come meet with Wendy Craft, Principal, while your child spends time with each Kindergarten teacher. Please join us on Friday, May 10th from 8:15 - 10:00am in the Gathering Spot. (This is NOT a come and go event!)
End of the Year Awards
As in the past we will have our End-Of-The-Year Awards Assemblies for each grade level. Mark your calendar for your child's assembly dates and times.
Kindergarten - Wednesday, May 29th @ 11:00am
First - Tuesday, May 28th @ 1:30pm
Second - Tuesday, May 28th at 11:45am
(*Please note the date and time change)
Third - Wednesday, May 29th @ 1:00pm
Fourth - Thursday, May 30th Walk @ 1:10pm and Awards @ 1:15pm
Lovejoy Students Seeking Assistance With Birthday Party Project
Kids 1st Summer Camp: Enroll Now!
Registration for the 2019 Kids
1st Summer camp is now open! The Summer camp will begin June 3, 2019 and will close on August 10, 2018. Please click here to register.
Summer Enrichment Camp
Escape to a whole other world as we join some of our favorite characters, Ron, Hermione, and Harry as they go about life at Lovejoy's version of Hogwarts! Wizarding World is a Summer Enrichment Camp for incoming 4th - 7th graders. This camp will be held at Sloan Creek July 8th - 12th from 9:00am - 12:00pm. Please
click here to register.
STAAR Dates - Mark your Calendar
Our 3rd and 4th graders will be taking the STAAR Math test on Monday May 13th and the STAAR Reading test on Tuesday, May 14th. On these dates, we are asking all parents to help us by having your child keep all electronics, including cell phones, fitbits, or apple watches, at home. Please also refrain from scheduling doctor or dentist appointments on these dates. Thank you in advance for your help and support.
No Volunteers or Lunch Guests
Due to STAAR testing, we will not have any volunteers or lunch guests for any grade level on May 13th, or May 14th. Thank you in advance for your support.
3rd & 4th Grade STAAR Snack List
As we prepare for STAAR testing, we want to set our students up for success. We are requesting that each student bring two snacks on testing days. The
following snacks are suitable to send with your child on STAAR days:Pretzels
Please do not send any snacks or drinks that could leave a stain on the test,
such as Cheetos, soft drinks, or red juices. Stains on the testing material could prevent the test from being scored properly.
Bottled water
will be provided
on all testing days.
As a reminder, please be mindful of food allergies; therefore, we are requesting that you
Box Tops - We Need Your HELP!
We are nearing the end of our third and final drive for Box Tops. The grade with the most Box Tops submitted will be awarded an extra recess PLUS a popsicle party! Be sure to clip all those Box Tops (each one collected is worth $0.10 for our school).
Please make sure that your Box Tops have not expired and include your grade level and teacher's name so that your class can get credit for them. The last day to turn them in is May 17.
Current Standing:
Unknown - 70
Kindergarten - 22
1
st
Grade - 0
2
nd
Grade - 15
3
rd
Grade - 17
4
th
Grade - 77
WHO WILL WIN??????
2019 - 2020 Board Approved Calendar
Please click here for an updated 2019-2020 that was approved by the Board of Trustees. ***Please note that Friday, October 25th was originally scheduled as a professional development/student holiday. This day was moved to Friday, November 1st.
Bike Rodeo
- Due to our busy spring schedules, we will
NOT
be rescheduling the Bike Rodeo this year.
Camp Invention: June 10th - 14th
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Monday, May 6th
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PTA Board Meeting; 9:30am |
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Tuesday, May 7th
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Watch Dog Breakfast; 7:30am
Alpha Omega Gymnastics; 3:15pm
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Wednesday, May 8th
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Chess Club; 3:00pm
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Thursday, May 9th
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Kindergarten Sneak Peak; 8:15am
First Grade Mother's Day Tea;10:30am
Art Club; 3:00pm
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Lovejoy Tennis Junior Development 2019: June 3 - July 15
Class Description:
JD 1-Beginner tennis instruction for Elem/MS students-minimum 2nd grade
JD 2/3-Instruction for experienced Elementary, Intermediate, and Middle School players
JD ADV - Instruction for experienced Middle School and High School players
"Instructors reserve the right to move students to appropriate levels"
Focus will be on teaching fundamental tennis skills and rules. Individual instruction, match play and games will be provided in each session. Level of technical instruction will be geared toward specific age group.
Classes will be managed by Coaches Adam Cherry, Will Davis, Lou Hervey and staff. All coaches have extensive teaching experience. Both Coach Cherry and Davis played #1 for McMurry University and coach at Lovejoy High School. Cherry was 3A 2012 coach of the Year. Davis was 2009 conference player of the year. Coach Hervey has been directing the LJ JD program for 12 years.
$50 per week JD 1 (2x per week)
$75 per week JD 2&3&ADV (3x per week)
Lou Hervey
300 Hampton Ct
Fairview TX, 75069
This Junior Development Tennis Program is supervised by Lou Hervey, Adam Cherry and Will Davis who have successfully completed an SB 9 criminal background check including fingerprinting. Other instructors within this program have completed at minimum the name-based local background check which is the same as for all Lovejoy ISD Volunteers.
WSMS Presents Parents Night Out: May 10th, 2019
Are you interested in a night out? On May 10, WSMS will host its first Parents Night Out, from 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM. This is for students in grades 1-4. WSMS National Junior Honor's Society students are hosting this event and will provide childcare (WSMS Staff will also be involved). We will have Arts & Crafts, Board Games and Open Gym (with kickball, dodgeball, soccer, and other games). A pizza dinner and snacks will be provided. Those attending should bring a sleeping bag and pillow for the movie later that evening.
Parents may begin dropping off their students at 6:00 PM. The cost is $50.00 a child. Families bringing more than one child will pay $30.00 for the 2nd child and $10.00 for the third. We are looking forward to a great night of fun for our Lovejoy students in 1st through 4th grade.
Click here
to register today!
Lovejoy Gifted Association Presents
iCode Event: May 5
Lovejoy Country Run:May 11
Join us for the 13th Annual Lovejoy Country Run on Saturday, May 11 at Lovejoy High School. This event benefits the Lovejoy athletic teams of LLI (Lovejoy Leopards, Inc.).
The 1K Fun Run starts at 7:30 AM and will take participants around the Lovejoy High School track. The 5k will take place on a certified course beginning at 8:00 AM. The 5K will start in the LHS courtyard, to Estates Parkway, down Rock Ridge Road, with the finish at the LHS courtyard. This is a great family event which will be followed by a delicious pancake breakfast hosted and served by the LLI booster clubs with generous donations by local businesses. Register today for some family fun and support our Lovejoy Athletic programs.
Go to
:
http://getmeregistered.com/LovejoyCountryRun
to register to participate in "Running with the Leopards" and to support your Lovejoy Leopard Athletes.
Lovejoy High School Recycling Event: May 11th
Lovejoy High School, in partnership with Renewed Solutions, invites you to clean out your closets and file cabinets to participate in an electronics recycling and paper shredding event on Saturday, May 11 from 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM in the front parking lot of the high school. Click
here
for more details.
Lovejoy Summer Musical Theatre Camps: July 9-20
We are excited to announce our 2019 musical: Seussical KIDS!
Acting, choreography, lighting, costuming, set building, and painting are just some of the fun activities taking place in Lovejoy's Summer Musical Theatre Camps: Musical Theatre, Technical Theatre, and Intern Camp.
Students will work together to produce and perform Seussical KIDS. Students who attend will develop confidence, sharpen their musical and theatrical skills, and create wonderful memories along the way. Directed by Jessica Brewster, LHS Head Theatre Director, and musically directed by Anne Tracy, LHS Puster Elementary Music Specialist, this show is sure to be an unforgettable experience.
Please read the detailed handouts for more information and a link to register your child. If you have any questions please contact
[email protected]
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Grades 3-6 Camp Flier, Click
here
· Musical Theatre Camp (35 student performers)
· Technical Theatre Camp (7-10 technicians)
Grades 7-8 Intern Camp, Click
here
· Musical Theatre Intern Camp (assist student performers develop their musical and theatrical skills)
Online registration can be accessed from the flyers or with these links:
Athletic Summer Camps
Registration is now open for Summer Athletic Camps.
Click here
to register now!
Summer Enrichment Camps
Lovejoy High School Store Announces Sale
The Lovejoy High School and Willow Springs Middle School stores will host a sale beginning on March 18. The entire stores will offer items at 50% off. Some exclusions may apply.
Lovejoy High School School Store Hours
8:30 AM - 4:15 PM
Willow Springs Middle School Store Hours
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
During Lunch
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Foundation for Lovejoy Schools Requests Assistance
The Foundation for Lovejoy Schools is requesting your assistance in taking the following 3 minute survey. The objective of the survey is to determine how best to share our accomplishments and progress, identifying the best avenues to share information, and increase participation.
The Foundation for Lovejoy Schools continues to award grants that help preserve and offer experiences, programs, equipment and education which support the educational goals in our district.
Because of your awesome support, $403,593 in innovative classroom grants is being awarded for the 2019 - 2020 school year.
You may access the survey at the following link:
The survey is active now thru May 10, 2019.
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