Dear Lovejoy Families,
Today, we celebrated our students for their awesome character highlighting fairness and our Leopard Leaders who have a positive attitude, embrace the opportunity to learn, treat others the way that we wanted to be treated. Then, we celebrated Valentines with a fun and exciting party.
I hope that you treasure the time that you have with your family over this four-day break by creating lifelong memories. I look forward to seeing all of our students on Tuesday, February 18th.
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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REGISTER TODAY!Late Night Leopards Campus Campout
Mark your calendar for April 24th - 25th for our 3rd Annual Late Night Leopards Campout! This will be a fun-filled night of activities including bounce houses, glow dance party, movie, and more. Rudy's BBQ dinner will be provided plus breakfast and snacks. Each student will receive a swag bag with a student t-shirt, snacks, and goodies. Spend the night outdoors at LES in your tent on a 12'x12' campsite.
Online Registration opens on Friday, February 14th! You can
register here
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NEW! Principal Coffee
If you would like to learn more about the programs that we offer at Lovejoy Elementary, please join us on Friday, February 28th at 8:15 am in the Gathering Spot. This is an opportunity to learn more about the PST (Problem Solving Team) process, 504, and Special Education.
NEW! CANgineering at STEM Festival
Lovejoy Elementary has two teams participating in the CANgineering event for the STEM Festival. We are going to help our teams by collecting different items to be used. Please see the list below for items needed. All items will be donated to Allen Community Outreach after the event. Thank you in advance to supporting our CANgineering teams!
208 Cans of Kirkland (Costco) Golden Sweet Corn (15.25 oz)
252 Cans of Del Monte Fresh Cut BLUE LAKE Green Beans (14.5 oz)
102 white boxes of Cheerios (Maple Sweetened Whole Grain 10.8 oz)
44 brown boxes of Cheerios (Honey Nut 10.8 oz)
90 light blue boxes of Cheerios (Blueberry 10.9 oz)
52 dark blue boxes of Cheerios (Frosted 10.6 oz)
16 yellow boxes of Cheerios (Regular Whole Grain Oats 8.9oz)
4 green boxes of Cheerios (Apple Cinnamon 12.9 oz)
NEW! LISD Community Safety Training Events
Our Safety Team is offering the following events...Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events on February 26th from 6:30 - 8:30pm in the LHS Lecture Hall and Stop the Bleed on February 27th from 6:30 - 7:30pm in the LHS Cafeteria. Advance registration is required. Classed will be limited to 100 people, so
click here
to register today!
NEW! 4th Grade Austin Field Trip Chaperone Meeting
If you are a chaperone or an alternate chaperone for the 4th Grade Austin Field Trip, please join us at the MANDATORY meeting on Wednesday, February 19th from 6:00 - 7:00 in the Gathering Spot. A representative from Education in Action will be there to give all of the details about the field trip. If you have questions about the meeting, please contact Heather Hamil at
[email protected]
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PTA Daddy Daughter Dance
Dust off your poodle skirts and roll up your sleeves for our annual Daddy Daughter dance. Join the LES PTA on Friday, March 27th from 6pm - 8pm for a Sock Hop themed dance, learn to hand jive, visit the diner and have a boppin' good time! More information to come to purchase tickets and dinner options. Contact Kasey Havens with any questions at
[email protected]
Winter Break: School Closed
Lovejoy Elementary will be CLOSED on Friday, February 14th and Monday, February 17th for Winter Break. We will return to school on Tuesday, February 18th.
Second Grade Program
Please join us on Thursday, February 20th at 6:30 pm for the 2nd Grade music program "The Leopard's Drum". The second graders will be performing African songs with their own composed accompaniment. Please have your student dressed in his/her red School Wide Shirt and long pants. Students need to be in the music room at 6:15 pm. Can't wait to see you there!
PTA Nominations
It's Nominating Time for 2020-2021 Lovejoy Elementary PTA! We are beginning the process of nominating PTA board members for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year. If you are interested in serving on the board, please contact KellieAnne Dercks at
[email protected] by March 2nd.
Yearbook
The 2019 - 2020 Lovejoy Elementary Yearbook is now on sale! The yearbook will be on sale for $28 until February 21st. To order on Revtrak, please
click here
or send cash or check (payable to LES) to the office.
Order Class and Individual Pictures TODAY!
If you have not had a chance to order individual or class pictures, it is not too late! Please visit
www.careylynn.com,
go to Order Online and Login (create a login if needed), Open LES Class Images Gallery and enter the
Password les2020. For questions, please email Carey at
[email protected].
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 [email protected]. 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.
Toy Drive Benefiting the Children of Little Lovejoy Scholars
The LHS Work-Based Learning Program is accepting new to gently used toys for children birth-5 years of age. Toys may be delivered to any Lovejoy campus or the Administration building until March 2nd. For more information, please contact Sancy Fuller at
[email protected]
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SCIS Accepting nominations for the 2020-2021 PTA Board
The PTA nominating committee will be taking nominations for all of the board positions at this time, as well as taking information on committee interests. As always, we encourage your involvement and welcome your input as we begin to create our board for next year. I have provided a list of positions and a brief description of the committees. If you have interest in a position, email Lety Salazar at
glgsalazar@gmail
.com
by February 20, 2020. The slate of officers will be announced and posted in early April. The slate will be presented for a vote at the membership meeting on April 15th at 10:30am.
Officers:
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President: Presides over all meetings, coordinates efforts of the board, liaisons to school district.
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1st Vice President: Aid to the president and presides in his/her absence.
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2nd VP - Programs: Coordinates programs sponsored by the PTA. Researches, secures and facilitates the events.
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3rd VP - Membership: In charge of membership drive, soliciting new members, reporting to state.
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4th VP - Ways and Means: In charge of fundraising for the PTA.
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Secretary: Takes minutes and maintains accurate records of board and general meetings.
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Treasurer: Custodian of all funds and keeps books of receipts and expenses.
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Parliamentarian: Advises president of parliamentary procedure for meetings.
Committee Chairs:
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Reflections chair: Responsible for promoting and implementing the Reflections art contest.
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Art to Go chair: Responsible for the organization and implementation of ATG for 5th grade.
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Council Rep: Represent SCIS on the Lovejoy ISD Council of PTAs.
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Environmental chair: Plans and implements environmentally friendly projects.
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Hospitality: Responsible for coordinating teacher hospitality activities.
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Legislative: Keeps local unit informed and aware of current legislative actions.
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Volunteer Coor: Coordinates and publishes volunteer opportunities.
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Website: Maintains the WSMS PTA website.
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Technology: Maintains the database and sends email communications to membership
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Directory: Solicits ads, creates and distributes a membership directory.
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Upcoming Events
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.
February 7th - March 16th
Gifted and Talented Spring Referral Window
Deadline to File for May 2, 2020 School Board Election
The Lovejoy Independent School District Board of Trustees consists of seven trustees, serving terms of three years, with elections held annually. The terms of one-third of the Trustees, or as near to one-third as possible, expire each year. The following positions will expire on Saturday, May 2, 2020 on which day a Trustee Election will be held:
Position 4, held by Anne Smith
Position 5, held by Matt Gournay
Position 7, held by Barrett Owens
The first date to file for a Position on the May 2, 2020 ballot is on January 15, 2020 and the last day to file is February 14, 2020 at 5:00 PM. The administration building office hours are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Additional information regarding the May election may be found
here.
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!
February 29
STEM Festival
Mark your calendars for the annual STEM Festival from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. You do not want to miss this fantastic event!
CANgineering at the STEM Festival - Sign up today!
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
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.
This Week's News:
Make-A-Wish Foundation
One Glove at A Time
Allen Spring Sports Leagues
New
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Swim Lessons - Metroplex Aquatics
Gifted and Talented Spring Referral Window
Allen Americans Hockey Game
Benefiting the Foundation for Lovejoy Schools
Meet the Leopards Night with Lovejoy Softball
Community Safety and Training Events
Give Sight Globally
National League Junior Cotillions
Lovejoy ISD Gold Card Program
International Justice Mission of Lovejoy Clothing Drive
Inclement Weather
School Board Election
Filing Deadline - February 14
Toy Drive to Benefit the Children - Due February 15th
Of Little Lovejoy Scholars - Hart
New
- Raising Canes - Swim and Dive Spirit Night - February 19th
Java and Jazz
STEM Festival
Senior Project Judges Needed
Percussion Concert
New
- Hop into Spring Chess Tournament - April 4th
Save the Date! April 18
Lovejoy Country Run
New
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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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Events
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Monday, February 17th
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NO SCHOOL! |
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Tuesday, February 18th
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LISD Children's Choir Spring Concert; 6:00pm
LISD School Board Meeting; 7:00pm |
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Wednesday, February 19th
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Engineering Club; 3:10pm
4th Grade Austin FT Chaperone Mtg; 6:00pm
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| Thursday, February 20th |
Chess Club; 7:00am
2nd Grade Program; 6:30pm |
| Friday, February 21st |
4th Grade Art Club; 3:10pm |
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