PES Principal Message
March 4, 2021
Puster Families,

This evening, you will be able to get a sneak peek into all of the work your children are doing currently through our virtual Open House. All videos will be uploaded to Seesaw or Google Classroom by 6:00 p.m tonight. While nothing replaces the wonderful community gathering that has been our traditional Open House, I hope you will be able to spend some quality time with your child enjoying what they have to share with you.

I hope you have a wonderful spring break next week! I’m looking forward to making a quick solo trip to Missouri to meet my new baby niece followed by a lot of house and yard projects when I return. Over the break, repairs will begin on the areas at Puster that were impacted by the burst pipe and flooded areas last week. 

Tomorrow is our last day to celebrate Read Across America! It’s been such a fun week of reading great books and dressing up just for fun! I look forward to seeing all of our little storybook characters.

School resumes at 7:55 a.m. on March 15th. See you then!

Puster Proud,
Holly
@pusterlearners
#PES
#OneHeartOneLovejoy #BestTodayBetterTomorrow

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Upcoming Dates
School start time is 7:55 a.m.
School dismissal time is 3:10 p.m.
3/5 End of 3rd Quarter
3/8-12 Spring Break - No School
3/14 Daylight Savings - Set Clocks Forward
3/19 Q3 Report Cards Available in PowerSchool
3/25 Spring Picture Day
4/2-5 Easter Break
Spring Picture Day is Coming!
We will be offering Spring Individual Pictures on Thursday, March 25th. . Please look for more information to come regarding picture day and purchasing your child's pictures.
The Rawlins Rundown
Elementary STAAR Dates
April 20 - 4th Writing
May 11 - 4th Math
May 12 - 4th Reading
May 18 - 3rd Math
May 19 - 3rd Reading
All STAAR testing will take place on students’ home campus for in-person and virtual learners. Virtual learners will be asked to report to Puster by 8:00 on testing days. 
Click HERE for more information and FAQs!

♡ Mrs. Rawlins
Notes from the Nurse
Parents,

Please monitor your child for the following symptoms BEFORE sending them to school. 
 
·         Feeling feverish or a measured temperature greater than or equal to 100.0 degrees
·         Loss of taste or smell
·         Cough
·         Difficulty breathing
·         Shortness of breath
·         Headache
·         Chills
·         Sore throat
·         Shaking or exaggerated shivering
·         Significant muscle pain or ache
·         Diarrhea
·         Nausea/Vomiting
·         Fatigue
·         Congestion or runny nose
 
If your student is not feeling well, please keep them at home. Monitor them closely and feel free to reach out to me so we can discuss the next steps.
 
If your child is exposed to a positive lab-confirmed COVID case or experiences symptoms, please email the school nurse at Janet_abramson@lovejoyisd.net
 
If anyone in the household is awaiting COVID test results, remember your student may not enter campus or district buildings.
Learning with Your Librarian
Hello Parents! 

As we are quickly approaching Spring Break, I wanted to remind you of a great reading service that we provide here in Lovejoy. All of our students, Pre-K through 12th grade have access to our online library through Sora and OverDrive. In our online library, we have a variety of amazing reads for any student. If you would like to check out what we have available there is more information on our library website. You can also reach out to me with whatever questions you may have or if you would like assistance or recommendations!

Happy Reading,

Naomi Emory, L.M.S.
Puster Elementary

"Librarians save lives by handing the right book, 
at the right time, to a kid in need." - Judy Blume 
Counselor's Corner

Parents,

During the week of March 15-19 in Social Emotional Learning (SEL), students will be learning about naming, describing, identifying, and appreciating people with different abilities and individual differences.



Bryan Smith
bryan_smith@lovejoyisd.net
469-742-8228
Growing Graduates
A Spotlight on the Pillars of the Lovejoy Graduate Profile
The Lovejoy graduate has had the opportunity to interact with students, teachers, administrators and parents in a variety of settings. He or she has chosen to act in accordance with the principle - treat others as he or she would want to be treated. These experiences have led the student to go outside himself or herself to find happiness and joy in the love, friendship, and companionship of others.
Fair and Respectful of Others
What does this look like at School?
  • Including others at recess
  • Cooperating in group work
  • Helping one another
  • Being open to hearing new ideas
  • Standing up for others when they're being treated unfairly
  • Celebrate each others' differences
Ideas for your Family:
  • Share with your siblings
  • Help with household chores
  • Limit distractions when others are working in the house
  • Be on time
  • Be kind to servant workers (wait staff, grocery clerks, delivery people, etc.)

We are so excited to announce registration for 2021-2022 school year is now open! Enrollment paperwork can be found by clicking here. We will be sending out information regarding Kindergarten Round Up at a later date. You do not need to wait for for Kindergarten Round Up to register your Kindergartener. Please contact Kendra Card, kendra_card@lovejoyisd.net, with any questions.
GT Referrals
4th Grade Yearbook Ads

4th Grade Parents!

It’s time to purchase your yearbook ad!
It’s hard to believe but this is the last year in Elementary School for the 4th grade students, and what better way to commemorate their years at Puster than to purchase a yearbook ad!
 
Got an all Puster 4th grade sports, cheer or dance team? How excited would they be to see an add in the back of they yearbook! Just want to show your love and support your child this as they close this chapter in their academic life? Show them by placing an Ad in their last elementary school yearbook! 
 
Please email your Ad Option along with any text and photographs you would like to include to pusteryb@gmail.com
 
 Payment can be made online by going to the following link
 
 
*Payment must be made before any Ad submissions are put into the yearbook.*
 
Deadline to pay for and submit your Ad is extended to March 5!
 

PTO News
4th Grade Yearbook Ads:
Deadline Extended!
4th Grade Parents!

It’s time to purchase your yearbook ad!
It’s hard to believe but this is the last year in Elementary School for the 4th grade students, and what better way to commemorate their years at Puster than to purchase a yearbook ad!
 
Got an all Puster 4th grade sports, cheer or dance team? How excited would they be to see an add in the back of they yearbook! Just want to show your love and support your child this as they close this chapter in their academic life? Show them by placing an Ad in their last elementary school yearbook! 
 
Please email your Ad Option along with any text and photographs you would like to include to pusteryb@gmail.com
 
 Payment can be made online by going to the following link
 
 
*Payment must be made before any Ad submissions are put into the yearbook.*
 
Deadline to pay for and submit your Ad is extended to March 5!


The yearbook is now on sale!  The price of the yearbook is $30. All sales end April 3rd.
 
You can purchase your yearbook here.

Yearbook Pics Needed!!!
The yearbook needs your help to fill up our pages! With the new COVID guidelines we are unable to go into the school to take pics of our kiddos or participate in some of our yearly programs, so we’ve come up with alternative ideas to fill up the pages of our yearbook. 
Please send the following pics to pusteryb@gmail.com.
 
Talent Show
Holiday Party
Winter Break Vacation (Puster students only)
Sports Teams (Puster students only)
Snow “day” Pics (Puster students only)

District News

Looking for some Summer fun? Come be a part of Camp Invention! June 21-25 at Sloan Creek Intermediate School. Sign up before March 31 and save $40 with promo code RECHARGE40. 
Click here for more information.
Click here for the contest rules.
Ready to stock up on Lovejoy gear? You are in luck! A BIG sale is happening at Lovejoy High School! Click here for great deals!
Student Nutrition

Foundation for Lovejoy Schools
It’s not too late to give to the Annual Appeal campaign. Every gift makes an impact. Invest today in our students’ tomorrow.

Our goal is to raise $250,000 and have 40% community involvement. The students of Lovejoy ISD are touched by Foundation dollars in every school and grade throughout the district. Now, more than ever, they need our support to ensure no interruption to the Lovejoy standard of exceptional learning.

New this year, three giving options! Teacher Grant Fund, One Heart. One Lovejoy. Fund, or a 50/50 split. Visit our website today to learn more and donate!
Helpful Resources
School Dismissal Manager Fast Facts
Here are a few Fast Facts that you will need to know for getting started:
1.  Please use this website to log in to SDM at www.schooldismissalmanager.com. The initial login is best completed from a computer as opposed to your phone.
2.   The Parent Login area is found at the top right of the SDM homepage.
3.   When you log in for the first time, you will be required to change your password immediately.
4.   Please refer to the Parent Guide for Creating Exceptions for details on how to use the system.
5.   As you begin to use School Dismissal Manager, if you have questions, please check the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) link found in the Parent login area at the top of the SDM homepage. Here, you will find answers to the most commonly asked questions. If your question remains unanswered after checking here, please contact the school office and we will be happy to assist you further.
6.   When you start to receive the email notifications of changes or cancellations that are made for your child, please keep in mind that hitting Reply or Reply All on those emails does not reply to the school. If you need to respond to a notification (i.e., to inform the school it is incorrect, provide additional details, etc.) please call the school directly and talk with someone in the office.
7.   Each school day, School Dismissal Manager will send a comprehensive dismissal report to the school immediately following the cut-off time, allowing administrators and staff to facilitate a smooth dismissal.

Thank you for using this tool to help us keep the dismissal process safe and orderly for all our students.