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SCIS Parent Message
#Be The Difference
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6th Grade Perot Trip Next Friday!
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SCIS Parents,
We are having a great week and I am thrilled to see our kids finishing February with strong effort!
I hope you will take a moment to watch the video summary above to learn more about:
- 2.28.20: STEM Festival @ LHS
- 3.02.20: PTO Informational Meeting
- 3.03.2o: Group Picture Day .
- 5th Grade- Wear Black Lighthouse shirts (or any black shirt)
- 6th Grade- Wear Red Lighthouse Shirts (or any red shirt)
- 3.04.20: Individual Pictures. See details in email below
- 3.06.20: 6th Grade Perot Trip 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Principal
Ray_winkler@lovejoyisd.net
"My mission is to inspire others to dream more, learn more, and do more to make a positive difference in the lives of those around them. I believe that we must teach 5th and 6th graders how to be leaders by design, not by chance. I am passionate about building trust within classrooms to create a breakthrough performance for each child. I am driven to ensure that each child has an experience that is second to none."
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STEM Festival - Saturday, February 29
Open House for Prospective Families - Saturday, February 29
Spring Pictures - March 3 and 4
From the Librarian
Did you know that LovejoyISD libraries subscribe to Overdrive, an online library with access to THOUSANDS of titles? There are several apps that you can use to find books within Overdrive, but Sora is designed for students to use with ease.
Getting started with Sora
With Sora, you can get free ebooks and audiobooks from your school.
Step 1
Step 2
In Sora, find your school (Lovejoy ISD), then sign in with your student ID and password used at school (user: last_first password:lunch number)
Step 3
Browse the tab and borrow a book. Your book will open so you can start reading right away.
Step 4
Close the book and go to to see all your books (including assignments). From there, you can:
- Select Open book or Open audiobook to read or listen to the book.
- Select Options to renew or return the book, see your notes and highlights, and more.
Students can check out up to two books at a time for two weeks.
Happy Reading!
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2018-2019 SCIS School Report Card Now Available
Texas Education Agency School Report Card can be accessed
here
PowerSchool Parent Portal Access Tips
Here are some quick bullets about the PowerSchool Parent Portal:
PowerSchool Parent Portal Access Tips
- Unless you have changed your username after August 12, 2019, the username is the email address that is associated to the parent account. The log of invalid logins that we are seeing are typically parent accounts that are trying to use something other than an email address as the username.
- Recently users have been denied access and it is determined that they are not using the correct URL. Please make sure that you are going to http://powerschool.lovejoyisd.net . If you see Welcome to Unified Classroom, you are on the wrong site. This is another PowerSchool product that we do not have a subscription as it duplicates Google Classroom.
- Remember that the mobile app is only a tool for updates on assignments, grades, and attendance. Typically to access the Enrollment Forms, Absence Reason Excuses, GPA Information, and the Random Drug Testing Forms you must use a tablet, laptop or desktop and the URL above. From a mobile phone, you can use your browser and go to the URL above; however, once logged in it is difficult to navigate.
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Date
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Event
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Time
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| Feb 24-28 |
Book Fair |
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| Feb 29 |
STEM Festival @ Lovejoy High School |
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| Feb 29 |
Band Instrument fitting |
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| March 3 |
Spring Pictures - Group |
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| March 4 |
Spring Pictures |
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| March 6 |
6th grade Perot Museum Field Trip |
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| March 6 |
Q3 grading period ends |
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Spring Break March 9 - 13 |
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| March 16 |
Q4 grading period begins |
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| March 16 |
Chess Club |
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| March 17 |
SCIS Choir Rehearsal Disney Spectacular |
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| March 19 |
Progress Reports sent home |
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| March 19 |
SCIS Choir Disney Spectacular Concert @ WSMS |
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| March 23 |
Chess Club |
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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| March 30 |
Chess Club |
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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| April 3-4 |
Academic UIL |
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| April 6 |
Chess Club |
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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| April 7 |
5th math STAAR |
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| April 8 |
5th reading STAAR |
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| April 9 |
Progress Reports sent home |
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| April 10 |
Easter Break |
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| April 13 |
Easter Break/Bad Weather Day |
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| April 20 |
Chess Club |
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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| April 22 |
Legacy Leader graduation |
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
| April 24 |
5th grade Growth & Development video |
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| April 28 |
SCIS Band Concert Rehearsal |
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm |
| April 30 |
Progress Reports sent home |
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| May 1 |
SCIS Band Concert @ LHS |
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| May 4-8 |
Teacher Appreciation Week |
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| May 11 |
6th grade math STAAR |
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| May 12 |
6th grade reading STAAR |
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| May 13 |
5th grade science STAAR |
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| May 14 |
6th grade Choir rehearsal |
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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| May 18 |
Band concert rehearsal |
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| May 19 |
Orchestra Spring Concert |
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| May 20 |
6th Band/Choir to NRH2O Music Festival |
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| May 21 |
6th Choir Concert @ WSMS |
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| May 21 |
Orchestra to NRH2O Music Festival |
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| May 22 |
6th Art Field Trip - ATT Stadium |
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| May 25 |
SCIS Holiday - Memorial Day |
No School |
| May 26 |
5th grade End of Year Awards |
8:00am |
| May 26 |
6th grade End of Year Awards |
12:45 pm |
| May 29 |
Last Day of School/Early Release |
11:45 am |
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SCIS Volunteer Opportunities
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Thank you to all of the volunteers that have helped the Sloan Creek Campus. We understand that your time is valuable and we love that you are spending a portion of it at Sloan Creek, helping our kids.
Ongoing Volunteer Needs
LIBRARY HELP
Library Shelving - Help Ms. Stewart keep our library organized and all the books in the right spots. Every Friday from 1-2:45
Friday Read-A-Louds - Read a loud to students in the library. Twice a month on Fridays. You can pick one recess or all four.
Makerspace Challenge - Lead students in a maker space challenge. Wednesdays, once a month, during lunch time for both 5th and 6th graders
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February 26th and 27th Community Safety Training Events
February 28 Java and Jazz
Mark your calendars for the annual Java and Jazz concert on Friday, February 28 at 7:00 PM. This is a great event you don't want to miss!
3rd Annual STEM Festival is just a few days away!
Saturday, February 29th from 10AM-3PM @ LHS
Join us for great speakers, cool demonstrations, contest with prizes, Robotis, hands-on activities, Markerspace and lots more.
Download the STEM Festival App:
We'er going green this year for STEM Festival so we are not printing event programs. All the event details are available in the STEM Fest app which can be downloaded using the QR code below.
February 29 Open House for Prospective Families
The elementary campouts are an opportunity for parents, students, teachers, and staff to come together with the community for a night of fun, fellowship, and service. Each elementary campus hosts its own event that provides a night of activities for the whole family and culminates with an overnight campout under the stars. In addition to building community, this event also serves as a primary fundraiser for each campus. Funds raised during the campout event ensure LISD can continue to provide our students with premier educational programs. This event truly is a great example of One Heart. One Lovejoy.
Campus Campout Dates -
February 7th - March 16th Gifted and Talented Spring Referral Window
March 4 SAT Testing for LHS Juniors
Lovejoy ISD has designated March 4 as a schoolwide testing day for all eleventh-grade students to take the SAT college entrance exam at no cost. Additional information may be found
here
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March 5th Percussion Concert
March 17 - Stress Managment - Coping with Anxiety in a Stressful World presented by Collin County Substance Abuse Program
March 23rd - 27th Kindergarten Roundup
April 18th - Lovejoy Country Run
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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.
This Weeks News
Make-A-Wish Foundation
One Glove at A Time
Swim Lessons - Metroplex Aquatics
Gifted and Talented Spring Referral Window
Community Safety and Training Events
Give Sight Globally
National League Junior Cotillions
Lovejoy ISD Gold Card Program
International Justice Mission of Lovejoy Clothing Drive
Java and Jazz
STEM Festival
Senior Project Judges Needed
Percussion Concert
New - Stress Management - Coping with Anxiety in a Stressful World presented by Collin County Substance Abuse Program
New - Lovejoy Band Mattress Fundraiser - March 21st
Hop into Spring Chess Tournament - April 4th
Save the Date! April 18
Lovejoy Country Run
News from Collin College
Turn Lucas Green
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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Student and Parent Concerns/Grievances
The faculty and staff of Lovejoy ISD are committed to the service of our students and their parents by responding promptly and professionally to concerns or grievances which may arise.
Student and Parent Complaints/Grievances are governed by LISD Board Policies FNG (LEGAL) and FNG (LOCAL).
How Do You Resolve Parent Concerns?
If you, as the parent or guardian of a Lovejoy ISD student, have concerns regarding your child's education or performance, we want to talk with you. Sitting down and talking with the people who interact most often with your child on a daily basis - his/her teacher, counselor, coach or director- can remedy the majority of concerns.
Most concerns can be and usually are resolved at the classroom/activity/sports or campus level. However, if your concerns are not addressed by visiting with the teacher, campus counselor, coach or director, you may choose to follow the three-level process listed below:
Level One:
Within 15 business days of the incident causing the concern/complaint, you may request a meeting with the next level supervisor which could be the Athletic Director, Fine Arts Director or Campus Principal. The Level One form may be found
here.
Level Two:
If you are not satisfied with the outcome of the Level One process, within 10 business days of receipt of the Level One decision letter, you may request a meeting with the Assistant Superintendent of Operations (Athletics, Safety, Operations) or Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction (Teachers, Administrators, Student Discipline). The Level Two form may be found
here.
Level Three:
If you are not satisfied with the outcome of the Level Two process, within 10 business days of receipt of the Level Two decision letter, you may appeal the decision to the School Board by contacting the Superintendent. The Level Three form may be found
here.
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EMAIL COMMUNICATION
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Click here to sign up
SOCIAL MEDIA COMMUNICATION
We cross post our daily updates on Twitter and Facebook. Parents are encouraged to follow our social media sites.
*If you would like to update your district/campus email preferences or change your email address, please click on the Update Profile link at the footer of this email. You will receive an email from Constant Contact which will allow you to update the information and campus news preferences.
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