Dear Lovejoy Families,
I hope that you and your student had a good transition back to school over the past two weeks. I love to see the maturity and growth that happens over the break. I am excited for our annual Spelling Bee that will take place tomorrow at 8:30 for our 4th graders. I am always amazed with our students' poise and knowledge. It is an awesome event to showcase our top spellers in 4th grade.
January is National School Board Appreciation Month. This year in Lovejoy ISD, each campus will be recognizing one of our school board members for the entire month of January. Lovejoy Elementary is excited to honor LISD School Board - Trustee, Barrett Owens. Mr. Owens will be highlighted tomorrow on our morning announcements. Please read below more information about Mr. Owens below. We will also post his interview on Facebook for everyone to enjoy.
As a reminder, Monday, January 20th, LISD will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Also, please note that TEA has released the 2018 - 2019 school report card for Lovejoy Elementary, and it can be accessed here.
I hope that you enjoy your three day weekend.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.
All My Best,
Wendy Craft
214-551-4503 (cell)
469-742-8077 (office)
My mission is to be a servant leader who works with students, parents, and staff to build a community that fosters relationships and learning where everyone THRIVES. Each day, I strive to make the choice to be great versus comfortable, because you can't be both!
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School Board Appreciation Month
Barrett Owens
Barrett Owens was appointed to the Board of Trustees in September 2019. Mr. Owens has lived in the Lovejoy district since 2005. He and his wife, Paige, have three children which currently attend Lovejoy schools. Mr. Owens owns and operates William Anthony Homes, a luxury custom builder and developer in the Lovejoy and north Collin County area and is Owner and President of Capacity Lending, LLC a residential mortgage lending company. Prior to William Anthony Homes and Capacity Lending, LLC, Mr Owens was a member of the board of directors and the Chief Lending Officer for First National Bank of Trenton, now Cap Tex Bank. Mr Owens has worked in Real Estate Construction, Finance and Development as well as investment management for over 20 years. Mr. Owens earned his bachelor's degree from the University of North Texas.
In the community, Mr. Owens is a member of Chase Oaks Church. Mr. Owens is also active in youth sports and coaches baseball and softball with his son Cooper and daughters Jade and Macy.. He enjoys teaching kids the value of teamwork, sportsmanship, and the privilege of being able to participate in sports.
"It's a privilege to serve Lovejoy and the amazing people that make up this community and school district" notes Mr. Owens. "This school district is special for many reasons and in many ways. I am excited to use my knowledge, wisdom and experience to help make it the best it can possibly be for our children. Lovejoy is turning out tomorrow's leaders and our strategic initiatives and priorities continue to provide an environment of success. Our community leaders must stay focused and committed to ensure our students continue the legacy of success that has become Lovejoy" "One Heart One Lovejoy!"
NEXT WEEK! NO SCHOOL Monday, January 20th
Just a reminder that Lovejoy Elementary will be CLOSED on Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
NEW! Mother & Son Night at Pinstack
Calling all Moms and Sons, for Lovejoy Elementary's Mother Son Night Out event at PINSTACK Allen on January 30th 2020 from 5:30-7:30. It will be a fun-filled night of bowling and games! To purchase your tickets by Jan 27th please
click here
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NEW! Six Flags Read to Succeed
The Six Flags Read to Succeed Program is ready to go. There are some changes for 2020. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Dawson at kristin_dawson@lovejoyids.net. Parents and students will track their reading minutes
here
The school code can be found
here
. All reading minutes must be entered by April 17, 2020.
First Grade Music Program
The LES 1st Grade will proudly present a Music Class Demonstration on Thursday, January 23rd at 6:30 pm in the LES Gym. Please join us for a brief, but meaningful program showcasing songs, games, and performances from our Music Classes. Students will report to the music room at 6:15 pm. Please have your child wear their Red LES Schoolwide Shirt and dark or black jeans, long pants, or skirt. If you have any questions, please email Wendy Hebert at wendy_hebert@lovejoyisd.net.
4th Grade Bump Up Day to SCIS
We are so excited about our upcoming Bump Up Day at Sloan Creek on Friday, January 31st. Students from all three elementary schools will join together and travel in groups with students from each school. They will visit classrooms, ask questions, learn about the ins and outs of 5th grade, and once they have done that, will eat lunch at Sloan Creek. Please make sure your child wears a Lovejoy Spirit Shirt if they have one. If your child would like to purchase lunch, please make sure they have enough money in their account or send money with them. They are also welcome to bring a sack lunch. Your child should return to campus before 1:00 pm.
Engineering for Kids
It is time to register for Engineering for Kids! Engineering for Kids will be offering 3 sessions (16 classes) for students K-1 and 2-4. The classes will be held after school on Wednesdays. The first class begins on January 22nd, so sign up today! For detailed information about K-1 classes and registration, please
click here. For 2-4 classes and registration,
click here.
Watch Me Sculpt
Watch Me Sculpt will begin new classes on Monday, January 27th and will go until May 4th with the exception of holidays. The class will be held after school on Mondays from 3:10 - 4:00 pm. For detailed information about the class and registration, please visit
watchmesculpt-texas.com
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Getting your Child to Become a Better Communicator: February 3rd
Join us as the LES PTA Hosts Elise, McVeigh on presenting "Getting your Child to Become a Better Communicator" February 3rd directly following our 10:30 am General Meeting. In today's world of constantly looking at screens, more parents are complaining that their children lack communication skills with adults, and their peers. Elise McVeigh, Etiquette expert and writer, has answers on how to teach children of all ages to interact verbally with adults and other kids. She also will give tips on how as adults we can handle typical scenarios in this age of people being hyper-sensitive.
We will be recognizing two special individuals who have given outstanding service to our children this year. The Parent/Teacher Recognition is a high honor bestowed upon someone by the Lovejoy PTA. The only requirement for receiving this honor is that the recipient has promoted students' wellbeing and demonstrated care for children. A nominee for the Parent/Teacher Recognition may be a parent, volunteer, teacher, administrator, or a community leader. The recipient is not required to be a PTA member. If you would like to nominate someone for this award, please fill out the form below and return it to the school office. The Parent/Teacher Recognition Committee will carefully consider each candidate. The two award recipients for this year will receive their awards at the Parent/Teacher Recognition Banquet in March. Please email your candidates as well as send a summary of WHY they should be chosen to mjciatto@hotmail.com by Friday, January 17th.
Box Tops
Congratulations to our entire school for earning $530.20 in Box Tops! Because of your hard work, we will be having a PJ Day on Friday, January 24th. Wear your pajamas to school that day for a fun day! Let's continue to clip and SCAN your receipts for Box Tops! Reminder - Box Tops have gone digital, but there are still a few physical box tops to be collected. If you see a "SCAN YOUR RECEIPT", simply download the Box Tops app and take a picture of your receipt. There is no need to clip these. If you see an expiration date on the Box Top, those can be clipped and turned in. For more information of the changes, please visit
www.boxtops4education.com
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UIL: Grades 2nd - 4th
Students in Grades 2-4 will have the opportunity to participate in the UIL Competition this year. The competition will be held on March 30th for Spelling, Ready Writing, and Creative Writing and on April 3rd for the remaining events. The participation form is due no later than Wednesday, January 29th. If you have questions, please email Julie Castine at
julie_castine@lovejoyisd.net.
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Community News
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.
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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Monday, January 20th
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Student Holiday; NO SCHOOL! |
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Tuesday, January 21st
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School Board Meeting; 7:00pm
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Wednesday, January 22nd
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Engineering Club; 3:10pm (First Class)
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| Thursday, January 23rd |
Chess Club; 7:00 am
1st Grade Program; 6:30pm |
| Friday, January 24th |
School PJ Day
4th Grade Art Club; 3:10 pm
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