Dear Parents,
I hope that everyone has had a fantastic week. Due to the weather conditions, we are going to postpone me going up in the hot air balloon until Wednesday, September 12th. Please make sure that your child arrives by 7:45 so they do not miss the launch at 8:00 a.m.I would also suggest that your child brings a towel to sit on while they are watching me go up into the sky!
As many of you know, Lovejoy ISD is working very hard to improve the safety and security of our district. One way that we are doing this is by having a person on each campus designated to  safety and security. I would like to to introduce you to our campus security representative, Chris Smith. Mr. Smith was in the United States Army , and he operated a M1A1 Abrams tank as a crewman in all positions. During this time, he spent a year in South Korea at Camp Casey. After serving six years in the Army, he married his wife Anna who teaches second grade at Puster Elementary. Together, they have two amazing children Avery, a sixth grader at Sloan Creek who participates in choir and theater, and Ty, a fifth grader at Sloan Creek who enjoys football, soccer, and basketball. In Mr. Smith's spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family at their various activities. Mr. Smith is excited to serve our community, and he is committed to instill a safe environment for all students and staff.
All My Best,
Wendy Craft
214-551-4503 (cell)
469-742-8077 (office)
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Foundation for Lovejoy Schools News
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North Texas Giving Day
The Foundation for Lovejoy School's Annual Appeal, #WeLoveLovejoy, is underway. Our goal is to raise $200,000 with remarkable community support and 100% Lovejoy family participation. The Foundation Board of Directors asks you to join them in giving to the Foundation on North Texas Giving Day, Thursday, September 20th, from 6:00 AM - midnight.
Schedule Your Pledge to Give!
If you are unable to give on September 20th, you may schedule your gift during this year's 10 Days of Giving, from September 10th - 19th. Visit
Northtexasgivingday.org for additional information regarding scheduling your gift, and donate. Every gift, big or small, is valuable to the mission of enhancing education in Lovejoy. Let's keep those campus thermometers rising!
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LAST DAY TO REGISTER! Engineering Club
Engineering Club puts the excitement in S.T.E.M. education by offering age-appropriate, inquiry-based, hands-on learning for children Kindergarten - 4th Grade. Engineering Club will be offered after school on Fridays in the Gathering Spot from
3:00 - 4:10 pm. The first session is 7 weeks (September 7th - October 19th) and the second session is 7 weeks (October 26th - December 14th) Sign up for one or both! Please click here to register.
Grade Level T-shirts - LAST DAY TO ORDER!
Back again this year is the All School Grade Level T-shirt. This shirt will be worn on field trips, Super Skills Day, special spirit days, and other special events throughout the year. To order your shirt today please
click here.
Chess Club - Starts Next Week!
Chess Club Enthusiasts: Lovejoy Chess Club registration is now open. The first session will be held the week of September 10th. You may
click here
for additional information and to register. If you have any questions, please email
Miles Knight
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NEW!
School Pictures
Individual School Pictures will be taken on
Thursday, September 13th
. Please return the picture envelope included in your child's Thursday Folder by picture day or order online at
DoubleTPhotography.com
.
NEW!
Hot Air Balloon Launch - Rescheduled
Due to rain in the forecast for tomorrow, the Hot Air Balloon Launch will be rescheduled for Wednesday, September 12th. Please make sure that your child arrives to school by 7:45am. If they ride the bus, they will be at school in plenty of time to see the launch.
NEW!
Watch Me Sculpt
Sign up for Watch Me Sculpt on Mondays after school for a 12 week session starting on September 17th. The cost is $162 for the twelve week session. All supplies are included. Registration ends on September 13th! Please click here for details and registration. For questions, please contact [email protected].
NEW!
New Volunteer Training & Room Parent Meeting
PTA will be hosting a Volunteer Training & Room Parent Meeting on Tuesday, September 11th at 9:30am in the Lovejoy Elementary Cafeteria. Please join us to learn about volunteer opportunities in our school and get the ends and outs of working on campus. Room parents will get all the information to prepare them to be successful parent leaders in the classroom.
NEW!
Box Tops: DUE October 4th
Please collect those Box Tops and turn them in to one of our two Box Top locations (at the front of the school and by the library), to your teacher, or to the office. Every Box Top collected is 10 cents for Lovejoy Elementary and that adds up quickly. Thank you so much for your support!
NEW!
Cub Scouts
Sign up now for Cub Scouts and find out more information on September 13th at 7:00 pm in the Lovejoy Elementary Cafeteria. For more information,
NEW!
Girl Scout Troops Now Forming
New Girl Scout troops are forming for girls in K-12th grade - and you and your daughter are invited to join us to learn more about Girl Scouting. All Girl Scout activities are 100 percent girl-led and girl-focused.
Join us for information events on Saturday, September 15th from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM at Bethany Lakes Park (731 Bethany Lake Blvd, Allen) or Monday, September 17th at 7:00 PM at Marion Elementary School (1595 Stablerun Drive, Allen) or contact us at
[email protected]
for additional information.
NEW!
Lovejoy Childrens Choir - 4th, 5th, 6th Graders
The Lovejoy ISD Children's Choir, directed by the Lovejoy ISD Elementary Music Specialists, is designed to serve the needs of our district's 4th, 5th and 6th grade students who are committed to a musically exceptional experience. Auditions will be held on September 13 and 18 for any and all LISD 4th, 5th and 6th grade students interested in participating. Returning members do not need to audition but DO need to fill out the
online permission form
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NEW! Junior Leopards Mini Cheer Camp
Junior Leopards Mini Cheer Camp will be held on Saturday, October 20th at the Lovejoy High School Main Gym from 1:00-4:00pm with a Parent Show Off at 3:30pm. Then your cheerleader can come cheer for the first quarter with the LHS Cheerleaders at the Varsity Football Game on October 26th. Please
click here for the Registration Form. You can turn them into Lovejoy High School or the foffice at your Elementary School. Forms are due by OCTOBER 1st! For any
questions please e-mail me, Brandi Felton, at
[email protected]
.
NEW!
Evening with the Majestics:October 12th
The LHS Majestics will host an Evening with the Majestics on Friday, October 12th at the Pink Out football game for Lovejoy ISD students in grades K - 6. The mini Majestics will learn a routine to perform on the field during the Pre-Game show. For detailed information, and to register, please click:
Evening with the Majestics Registration.
The registration deadline is Wednesday, October 3rd.
NEW! Lovejoy Gifted Association Meet & Greet
September 19th
Are you interested in learning more about the Gifted and Talented program in Lovejoy?
Click here for details regarding the Lovejoy Gifted Association Meet and Greet.
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 to reconnect with other Lovejoy families. This is a free event for our families. We hope you will join us on September 20th 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.
Driver's License
We have a new check in system. This system will require everyone to use their driver's license to perform any task. You will need your driver's license even if you have an approved background check. Thank you in advance for always bringing your driver's license!
Sign Up For PTA REMIND
JOIN TODAY! 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 Paw Signs
Do you have a child's birthday or special occasion you want to make extra special? Support Lovejoy Elementary PTA with Paw Signs. You can now sign up ONLINE! Please click here to visit our Lovejoy PTA
website.
Please sign up in advance. If you have any questions, please contact Natalie Seely at [email protected].
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
[email protected]
Kid's 1st Registration: Now Open
Gifted and Talented Referrals for 2018-2019
T
he referral window for gifted and talented services is now open. Referral forms will be available online in
the PowerSchool Parent Portal beginning August 13th. The window for referrals will close September 7, 2018.
Testing is scheduled for Saturday, September 15th and 22nd for students in grades 1-12. Please note: Kindergarten students will be tested at a later date.
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Monday, September 10th
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PTA Executive Board Meeting; 9:30 am
PTA General Board Meeting; 10:30 am
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Tuesday, September 11th
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New Volunteer Training & Room Parent Meeting; 9:30am
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Wednesday, September 12th
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Mrs. Craft rides in a Hot Air Balloon
Chess Club; 3:00 pm
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Thursday, September 13th
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Individual School Pictures
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Friday, September 14th
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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.
Red Out Homecoming Shirts
Available from LHS Band Order Now!
Have you purchased your Red Out Homecoming Shirt? Click
here for more
information and a printable order form. The deadline to order is October 12, 2018.
 Lovejoy Orchestra Spirit Day/Night: September 11th
Lovejoy Orchestra Spirit day/night is at Kelly Family Farms: Tuesday, September 11th, from 10:30 AM - 8:00 PM. This is an all-day event, so if you are unable to join us for dinner you may meet a friend for lunch, pick up lunch and bring to your kids, or bring back lunch to your office and still support the Lovejoy Orchestra Booster Club. Please plan to join us for delicious food, good company, and support of our Lovejoy Orchestra. Ten percent of the proceeds from your visit will go to the Orchestra Booster Club. When you order please let them know you are with Lovejoy Orchestra. This giveback includes dine in and take out. You may call 972-754-7974 to place an order for pick up. Click
Orchestra Spirit Night at Kelly Family Farms for additional information.
Lovejoy Upper 90 Soccer Boosters Host Juggling-A-Thon
Saturday, October 13th
The Upper 90 Soccer Booster Club will host a "Juggling-A-Thon" to help raise money for the program. Each Soccer player will have 30 minutes to get his or her highest number of consecutive ball touches. Prior to this event, the players will be seeking sponsorships for the number of touches they complete during their 30-minute juggling drill. Please help support our 2019 Boys and Girls Soccer program with a sponsorship.
For additional information, please contact:
Alex Duran, Head Boys Soccer Coach
Ian Keeble, Head Girls Soccer Coach
The team will perform their juggling drills for funds on Saturday, October 13th. Additional information will be made available as the event nears.
Lovejoy Softball Grand Slam Club Host Spirit Night
Thursday, September 20th
The Lovejoy Lady Leopard Softball Boosters are hosting a Lady Leopard Softball Night at Panera Restaurant on Thursday, September 20th from 4:00 - 8:00 PM. Bring the following flyer to Panera's for redemption and a portion of the bill will go to the Grand Slam Club. Please come out, enjoy some great food, and help support our Lady Leopard's Softball Team.
Lovejoy Leopards, Inc. Annual Golf Tournament
Monday, September 24th
The 10th Annual Lovejoy Leopards, Inc. (LLI) Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, September 24th at "The Dye Course" at Stonebridge Country Club. This is a new tournament venue. Registration opens at 7:00 AM. The tournament begins at 8:00 AM and the cost is $150 per player, which includes green fees, cart, gift bag and awards luncheon.
Tutoring and Test Prep Now Enrolling
ACT and PSAT/SAT classes will be starting soon. Private tutoring is available for students in grades K-12 in all subjects. Tutoring 101 recommends once a week tutoring for an hour to increase grades and learn subject matter more deeply. A once a week appointment usually results in an increase of 1 letter grade or more. Turn those C's into B's.
Click here for additional information.
Lovejoy Senior Requests Assistance with Senior Project
A message from Lovejoy Senior, Alexandra Brungardt:
"As an incoming senior, I have selected a project that is close to my heart. There is a "Toy Closet" at the Cancer Hospital from which patients can choose an item to help during their stay. I want to stock the Closet with as many toys as possible. In order to purchase toys for the closet, donation bins will be placed at each of the schools and the red building. These bins will be collecting gently used Lovejoy Spirit Wear. Once collected, the spirit wear will be sold and the money used to buy Toys for the Closet. The toys will be donated in memory of Walker Jack Rainey. I can be reached at [email protected] with any comments or questions. Thank you for your generosity."
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. The try-it clinics and introduction to girls' lacrosse is open to Lovejoy ISD and surrounding communities.
Both try-it clinics are free and are open to all grade levels - kinder through high school. Girls are welcome to attend one or both of the clinics. No registration is required. Just come on out to the field ready to have fun. There will be lacrosse equipment available to borrow.
No lacrosse experience is necessary. There will be drills for players of all skill and experience levels. The clinics will be a fun, no pressure environment where girls can try lacrosse and parents can learn about the Lovejoy Lady Leopards Lacrosse program.
For additional information
click here. For questions, click here.
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]
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